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II. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
6. A. head B. spread C. cream D. bread
7. A. reasonable B. resort C. season D. excursion
8. A. practiced B. learned C. asked D. watched
III. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
9. A. significant B. diverse C. garnish D. combine
10. A. vacation B. delicious C. excursion D. holiday
11. A. simplicity B. American C. obedient D. flexible
12. A. office B. fluency C. accent D. official
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
13. If people work so much, they _________ depressed and eat more.
A. may feel B. may have felt C. felt D. had felt
14. There’s _______ use in complaining. They probably won’t do anything about it.
A. a few B. a little C. no D. some
15. Eight o’clock is _______ good time to phone Nick: he’s always at home in _______ evening.
A. x – the B. a – the C. a - x D. a – an
16. They could understand our conversation if they ________ some English.
A. will know B. know C. knew D. would know
17. Reading helps you learn vocabulary easily as you will _______ new words without even realizing it when
you read.
A. face up B. look up C. pick up D. give up
18. In 2010, Naoko Yamazaki, the second female Japanese astronaut, ________ on Discovery space
shuttle to the ISS after she _________ her training at the Johnson Space Center.
A. had flown – completed B. flew – had completed
C. flew – was completing D. was flying – was completing
19. The United Nations, _______ was established in 1945, has over 200 members.
A. which B. that C. what D. it
20. The national debt __________ in the near future.
A. will pay off B. will be paid off C. will pay D. will be paid
21. Although he did his best, he had to be _________ with the third place in the competition.
A. pleasing B. satisfying C. content D. pleasant
V. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
22. We ________ gather our things and run to the bus stop. (hurry)
23. All over the world, all different cultures created interesting _______ meat products, and one of the
most popular is undoubtedly sausage. (procession)
24. The essays _______ by Hans de Wit, who is the President of the EAIE. (assess)
25. _________ school teachers educate children between the ages of 11 and 18 in a national curriculum
subject area. (second)
VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
How old (26) _______ you be on Friday 13, 2029? That is how old you will be when a large asteroid, called
Apophis, comes very, very close to our planet. Asteroids are rocks that circle the sun in space and
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sometimes (27) ________ close to Earth and even hit it. Most asteroids are very small and, if you are
lucky, you can sometimes see them in the night sky as ‘falling stars’. However, most scientists believe one
large asteroid, about six to twelve kilometers across, (28) _______ the earth and killed all the dinosaurs
about 65 million years ago. Apophis is also big. Scientists discovered it in 2004 and they say that it is
about 300 meters across. That’s about the size of a large sports stadium. An asteroid this size, according
to scientists, is (29) ______ large enough to destroy our world, but it is large enough to destroy several
cities. It will probably miss the earth, they say, but not by very much – it will miss us by about only 35,000
kilometers – that’s much closer than our moon (30) _________ is about 240,000 kilometers away.
Another way of thinking about it is that it will miss us by only a few minutes.
26. A. are B. will C. do D. can
27. A. came B. comes C. coming D. come
28. A. crash B. hit C. touched D. came over
29. A. no B. don’t C. isn’t D. not
30. A. which B. who C. whose D. in which
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Every year, students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others
are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English
just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are
lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own
language, mathematics, and English. In England, America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their
native language, which is English, mathematics, and another language, perhaps French, or German or
Spanish.
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
higher studies, because some of their books are in English at college or university. Others learn English
because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
31. Many adults learn English because _________.
A. most of their books are in English
B. it helps them in their work
C. English is spoken in their office
D. they want to go abroad
32. According to the writer _________.
A. English is useful only for teenagers
B. English is popular all over the world
C. only adults learn English
D. no children like to learn English
33. In America or Australia many school children study _________.
A. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish
B. their own language and no foreign language
C. English as a foreign language
D. English and mathematics only
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B. talking with foreigners
C. watching videos only
D. working hard on their lessons
35. Many boys and girls learn English because _________.
A. they are forced to learn it B. they have to study their own languages
C. it is included in their study courses D. English can give them a job
VIII. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
36. He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.
=> In spite
37. The team plays on the left. The team has never won the championship.
=> The team
38. We will get lost because we don’t have a map.
=> If
39. Scuba-diving is not really my cup of tea. (interested)
=> I
40. If you ask me well in advance, I’ll be willing to work overtime.
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II. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
6. A. sentenced B. breathed C. sniffed D. changed
7. A. telescope B. microgravity C. cooperate D. rocket
8. A. burden B. curtain C. turtle D. curriculum
III. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
9. A. drastically B. distinction C. enjoyable D. dependent
10. A. apply B. standard C. service D. masterpiece
11. A. alternative B. academic C. variety D. biologist
12. A. architect B. mechanic C. channel D. chemistry
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
13. I am trying __________ money to pay for a trip with my best friends in the next summer holiday.
A. save B. to save C. to be saved D. saving
14. The possible career paths in education can be to become teachers, education _________ or
curriculum developers.
A. leaders B. administrators C. managers D. businessman
15. Linda can’t stand __________ in a room with all of the windows closed.
A. sleep B. sleeping C. slept D. being slept
16. Albert Einstein, _______ was such a brilliant scientist, introduced the theory of relativity.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
17. If I had more time, I ______________ a Business English course.
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18. John and Mary went to _________ school yesterday and then studied in ___________ library
before returning home.
A. the – a B. x – the C. a – a D. the – x
19. I think that _________ lemon juice on fish makes it taste better.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
20. No one ever improves pronunciation and ________ by watching someone else’s shape of the mouth!
You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching.
A. accent B. sounds C. rhythm D. tone
V. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
21. The university has an international _____________ as a center of excellence. (repute)
22. On the ISS, ________ have to attach themselves so they don’t float around. (astronomy)
23. Computers offer a much greater degree of ____________ in the way work can be organised.
(flexible)
24. Teachers will become ___________ rather than information providers. (facility)
25. My little cousin is a blabbermouth! He can’t resist ______________ everyone my secret. (tell)
VI. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space. There is an
extra word.
espresso recipes cookery after traditional kinds
Australia is a huge country and it has a lot of different (26) ______ of food. In the past, the Aboriginal
people of Australia ate animals like crocodiles and some insects like the witchetty grub. Aboriginal
Australians travelled around the Australian countryside, or ‘bush’, to find food.
When the first British and Irish people moved to Australia in the 1830s, they brought sheep and cows
from Europe. They also brought (27) ______ English and Irish recipes. Many of these (28) ______, like
fish and chips and meat pies, are still popular today. They also created new Australian recipes such as the
pavlova (a fruit dessert - named after a Russian dancer) and damper (a bread cooked in the bush).
(29) ______ 1945, a lot of people came to live in Australia from countries like Italy, Germany, Greece,
Thailand and India. They brought recipes with them and Australians began to eat and drink different
things. People started to drink espresso coffee and eat Mediterranean and Asian food.
A lot of modern Australians love cooking with fresh food. They often cook food on barbecue in their
gardens or on the beach. Today more people also eat Aboriginal food like kangaroo and emu. Mark Olive, an
Aboriginal chef, has a popular TV (30) ______ programme about traditional; bush food. There are always
new recipes to try in Australia!
VII. Read the text. Use the information in the story and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each
question.
COMETS
Andy heard from his friends that a comet was coming. He knew that a comet was a space rock. Space
rocks seemed exciting. He wanted to watch it at night. All he had to do was go outside and watch. That was
easy enough.
That night, he put on a jacket and went outside. He looked around. He saw the moon, but he did not see
anything else. There were only a couple clouds, so that was not the problem. He could see some stars, but
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He called his friend on the phone. They talked about it. His friend told him where to look, but he still
didn’t see it. What was going on? Was he not special enough to see it? Were his eyes going bad? What was
he doing wrong?
Andy went to get his dad. Together, they looked up in the sky where it was supposed to be. Finally, after
several minutes of looking, he saw a fuzzy thing, brighter and bigger than a star, but nowhere near what
he expected.
“I thought it’d be like an extra moon or something.” Andy complained.
“It’s not big enough for that, and it still might be very far away.” Dad explained.
“I still wish I could see it better.”
Dad nodded and went inside. When he came back out, he had a telescope. Together, they focused in and
saw the comet a little better. It wasn’t much, but it helped.
“What else can we see?” Andy wondered.
Dad smiled and aimed the telescope over at the moon instead. That was cool. Seeing the craters and the
details of the moon up closer was nice.
Astronomy was interesting. Andy made sure to read more about it at school!
31. What was Andy excited to see in the sky?
A. rainbows B. clouds C. the moon D. a comet
32. What problem did Andy have when he tries to look at the comet?
A. There were too many and he couldn’t find the right one.
B. He couldn’t see it.
C. It was too bright to see anything.
D. The sky was very cloudy.
33. When he couldn’t find the comet, what did Andy do first?
A. Called a friend B. Asked dad for help
C. Got a telescope D. Checked the Internet
34. When he still couldn’t find the comet, what did Andy do next?
A. Called a friend B. Asked dad for help
C. Got a telescope D. Checked the Internet
35. When he was disappointed by the comet, what did Andy’s father show Andy?
A. constellations B. a planet C. the moon D. a comet
VIII. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
36. Last week they visited a museum. The first artificial satellite is on display there.
=> Last week they
37. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)
=>
38. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt. (not)
=> If you
39. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.
=> Let’s
40. This is the best essay I have ever written. (such)
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I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. school B. scholarship C. chemistry D. children
2. A. astronomy B. astronomer C. astrology D. astronaut
3. A. mixed B. mended C. hated D. visited
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. language B. translate C. speaker D. imitate
5. A. academic B. reputation C. experience D. intermediate
6. A. astronomical B. emergency C. experiment D. collaborate
7. A. provide B. bilingual C. immersion D. rusty
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
8. The driver stopped _____________ a coffee because he felt sleepy.
A. have B. to have C. having D. had
9. Valentina Tereshkova, _________ was born in 1937, is the first woman to fly and orbit in space.
A. she B. which C. who D. that
10. The computer program is _______________ to the needs of individual users.
A. adaptable B. reasonable C. available D. accessible
11. You _________ see a Yeti if you go to the Himalayas.
A. would B. might C. had to D. must
12. Once we get to the hotel, let’s just ___________ quickly and then do a bit of sightseeing.
A. check in B. turn up C. set down D. make up
13. Interesting movements have been launched to attract the ________ of a large number of youths.
A. participant B. participating C. participate D. participation
14. If I could speak Spanish, I ___________ next year studying in Mexico.
A. would have spent B. would spend C. will spend D. had spent
15. I paid ________ attention, and I didn’t hear what the others were saying.
A. much B. a lot of C. little D. a little
V. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
21. The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further _________. (improve)
22. If you want to attend the course, you must pass the __________ examination. (write)
23. I agree that academic performance is not the only criterion to _________ a person. (evaluation)
24. _________ write news stories, and articles for use on television and radio or within magazines,
journals and newspapers. (Journal)
25. Are you someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak ________ ? (fluency)
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
A career used to be understood as a single (26) _________ that people did to earn a living. However, in
the changing world of work, nowadays people have to keep learning and be responsible for building their
future. Therefore, a career is now considered more than a job. Rather, it is an ongoing process of learning
and development of skills and experience. Choosing a career path is hard - you have to consider many
things. Firstly, you should consider what you like, what is most important to you, what you are good at and
who is there to help you. For example, you may care (27) __________ about earning as much money as
possible or you may want to experience job satisfaction, or make a difference to society. Then, you
should (28) __________ account education and learning styles. You may want to follow an academic route
of high school, then college or university. (29) ________, you may opt for vocational training where you
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learn skills which can be applied directly to a job. Thirdly, you should do your own research to explore
possible career paths. For instance, career paths in education include teaching, curriculum development,
research or administration. Finally, speak to people. Your parents, your teachers, and even your
peers (30) _________ give you good advice.
26. A. task B. emission C. occupation D. job
27. A. mostly B. nearly C. hardly D. rarely
28. A. take over B. take into C. take up D. take on
29. A. Specially B. Luckily C. Considerately D. Alternatively
30. A. must B. will not C. had better D. can
VII. Read what Mark says about his food memories. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?
I loved lasagne. It all began when I was three years old. I flew to Australia with my parents on Singapore
Airlines. On the plane they served special food for children, and one of the dishes was lasagne. I fell in
love with that dish immediately and ate a big portion. Since then, whenever we eat out in an Italian
restaurant, I’ve chosen lasagne.
DID YOU HATE ANY FOOD WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?
Sure, I really hated fish. My mother loved it, so we had it almost every day. Although she cooked
different dishes such as steamed fish, fried fish, or fish soup, I still didn’t like the taste, the smell, or
anything about it. The strange thing is that I liked fish nuggets at Kuick, and I had them sometimes on
Sundays.
WHICH DO YOU PREFER: HAVING MEALS AT HOME OR EATING OUT?
My job involves travelling a lot, so I treasure any meal with my parents at home. It’s our happiest time
when we can gather together and share a lot of things. I love eating at home also because my mother is a
great cook who can create unusual dishes with everyday ingredients.
31. There were special dishes for children on Singapore Airlines planes. _________
32. The first time he tried lasagne, Mark couldn’t eat much. ________
33. His mother only cooked one kind of fish dish. ________
34. His family has a good time together during their meals. _________
35. Mark never ate fish when he was a child. ___________
VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
36. The hypothesis could be tested. Two experiments were conducted. (so that)
=>
37. I could realize how important the family is only after I left home.
=> Not until
38. I don’t know the answer, so I can’t tell you.
=> If
39. The gentleman was very young. He was introduced as the most successful businessman. (who)
=>
40. Though she has been absent frequently, she has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)
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II. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
6. A. explore B. environment C. resort D. expedition
7. A. overlooks B. beliefs C. towards D. rights
8. A. athlete B. author C. length D. southern
III. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
9. A. pancake B. canteen C. teaspoon D. cabbage
10. A. magnificence B. destination C. affordable D. accessible
11. A. commercial B. galaxy C. spacecraft D. telescope
12. A. object B. experiment C. private D. habitable
IV. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
13. Beet greens are the most _________ part of the vegetable and can be cooked like any other dark
leafy green.
A. traditional B. careful C. colourful D. nutritious
14. It is boring here. _________ ever happens in this place.
A. Anything B. Something C. Things D. Nothing
15. Sam will not graduate unless he ________ all the tests.
A. passes B. passed C. had passed D. pass
16. Can I have a pizza, a dozen eggs and a ________ of lemonade, please?
A. piece B. tub C. bottle D. jar
17. Parking is very difficult in _______ city centre, so my father always goes there by _______ bus.
A. the – x B. the – the C. a – a D. a – x
18. When she came _______, she found herself in hospital.
A. round B. off C. over D. out
19. Mike comes from a city _________ is located in the southern part of England.
A. when B. that C. where D. who
20. Pham Tuan said everything ______ quite strange although he _______ when he was on the ground.
A. was – had prepared B. had been – prepared
C. was – prepared D. was – has prepared
21. You should give up ________ or you will die of cancer.
A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked
V. Find the mistake among the underlined words or phrases.
22. If (A) you do not understand (B) what were written (C) in the book, you could ask (D) Mr. Pike.
23. Getting (A) enough sleep is (B) important in order (C) not fall (D) asleep is class.
VI. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
24. He has completed three English courses at this center, but there hasn’t been any ________ in his
English level. (improve)
25. People who are interested in exploring new things always want to take _________ trip. (adventure)
VII. Choose the correct answer to complete the passage.
An interview is never as (26) ________ as your fears. For some reasons, people imagine the interviewer is
going to focus on every tiny mistake they make. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go
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The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is very important because it creates the
first impression. So dress neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are
asked. Remember to prepare for questions that are certain to (28) ________ .
Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to
talk about the sort of books you like. However, do not learn all your answers off by (29) ________. The
interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. (30) ________ the fact that a job interview is so
important, you should feel relaxed in order to succeed.
26. A. worse B. bad C. worst D. badly
27. A. enjoyable B. enjoyment C. enjoy D. enjoying
28. A. come over B. come in C. come to D. come up
29. A. heart B. hand C. brain D. memory
30. A. In spite B. Because C. Despite D. Nevertheless
VIII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study
most regular classes such as maths, science and history online. Students will probably be able to these
subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problem with a subject? They
might connect with a teacher through live videoconferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will
give students help wherever they live.
Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills.
Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will
help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world
they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities. Some experts say it
will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree,
though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over
the world years before.
31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All classes will be taught online in the future.
B. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
C. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.
D. Computers will change education in the future.
32. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
B. Schools will organise a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems.
C. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live videoconferencing.
D. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
33. The main role of teachers in the future will be ________.
A. helping students with group projects B. organising live videoconferences
C. providing students with knowledge D. guiding students to learn computers
34. Students will still go to school to ________.
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35. Students will learn important life skills through ________.
A. working in international businesses B. doing volunteer work
C. going to school every day D. taking online classes
IX. Rewrite the flowing sentences based on the given words.
36. I think you should spend at least 1 hour every day to practice speaking English in order to communicate
fluently.
=> If I ______________________________________________.
37. This English course is very helpful for me. The course focuses on developing communicative skills.
(that)
=> This English course ____________________________.
38. I haven’t decided to buy that expensive computer or not.
=> I am considering ______________________________.
39. Although Nam is very good with numbers, I still think that he is not suitable for a job as an accountant.
(fact)
=> In spite __________________________________.
40. Natalie studied physics at the University of California. Then she became a staff writer for Live
Science. (before)
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II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
6. A. persuasion B. extension C. confusion D. explosion
7. A. emergency B. prefer C. versatile D. operate
III. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
8. A. magnificence B. stimulating C. imperial D. simplicity
9. A. habitable B. business C. consequently D. externally
10. A. affordable B. ingredient C. destination D. derivative
11. A. forum B. machine C. changing D. final
IV. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence.
12. The living standards of people in remote areas _________.
A. will be risen B. will arise C. will raise D. will be raised
13. They didn’t stop __________ until 11.30 pm when there was a power cut.
A. to sing and dancing B. singing and dance
C. singing and dancing D. to sing and dance
14. Yuri Gagarin was in orbit in a spaceship _______ moved around the Earth at the speed of more than
17,000 miles per hour.
A. which B. at which C. it D. this
15. Drinking enough water is a vital part __________ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. because B. or C. but D. although
16. Her new boss is so bad that he does never take _______ of her extra hours of work, that’s why she
needs to change her job now.
A. into investigation B. into account C. consideration D. account
17. Your doctor, ________ advice you ought to listen to, is a clever man indeed.
A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
18. Not every student is aware of _________ of the English language.
A. its importance B. the importance C. important D. an importance
19. This is the astronaut who _________ our school the day before yesterday.
A. visits B. visited C. has visited D. had visited
20. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _______ for
main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors.
A. foundation B. necessity C. staple D. basic
V. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct.
21. On (A) the way home, we saw a lot of (B) men, women, and dogs which (C) were playing in (D) the park.
22. Unless (A) you pour (B) oil on (C) water, it will float (D).
VI. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given word.
23. If you are a/an _________ person, you cannot become a good teacher. (patience)
24. English, which is the _______ language, has been learnt by billions of people in the world. (universe)
25. When the students learn about space travel, ,they are very curious about the state of being _______.
(weight)
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The (26) ________ of parental authority has changed. Today, no parent can take their children’s respect
for granted: authority has to be earned. Several studies have shown the following problems.
Trust: A lot of young people say their parents don’t trust them. Some of them have no privacy: their
parents read all their emails, and enter their rooms (27) _______ knocking. All of these actions
demonstrate lack of respect. (28) _______, these teenagers have little respect for their parents.
Communication: Hardly any teens discuss their problems with their parents. That’s because very few teens
feel their parents really listen to them. Instead, most parents tend to fire off an immediate response to
their kid’s first sentence.
Freedom: Interestingly. Most rebels come from very authoritarian homes where kids have very little
freedom. Teens need (29) ________ rules but they have to be clear and unchangeable. Also, if the
mother and father don’t agree about discipline, teens have less respect for both parents. They also need a
lot of support and a little freedom to take their own decisions. None of them enjoy just listening to adults
Role models: Teens don’t have much respect for their parents if neither of them actually does
things (30) _______ they expect their children to do. Like everybody, teens appreciate people who
practice what they reach.
26. A. provision B. concept C. applicant D. breadwinner
27. A. in B. during C. without D. within
28. A. Consequently B. Moreover C. However D. So
29. A. less B. more C. fewer D. little
30. A. who B. that C. whom D. where
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
We will probably never know who first sold a beef inside a bun, but there are lots of
contenders for having invented something similar. Genghis Khan and his army of Mongol horsemen used to
snack on raw beef which they kept underneath their saddles. They also ground meat from lamb or mutton.
This was fast food for busy warriors on horseback at that time. When the Mongols invaded Russia, the
snack became known as “Steak Tartare”. In the 17th and 18th centuries trade between Germany and
Russia gave rise to the “Tartare steak”, while the “Hamburg steak” became popular with German sailors
along the New York City harbor.
It’s speculated that the first “Hamburger steak” was served at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City
in 1834, but not in a bun. In 1885 Charlie “Hamburger” Nagreen served flattened meatballs between two
slices of bread. As late as 1904 Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas, attracted much attention when he sold
his hamburgers at the St. Louis World’s Fair. Davis’s claim to having originated the hamburger has been
supported by both McDonalds and Dairy Queen.
Brothers Frank and Charles Menches may also have made a major contribution to hamburger history: they
sold ground pork sandwiches at the Erie Country Fair in New York, but one day in 1885, they were forced
to use chopped beef because their butcher had run out of pork. They mixed in some coffee and brown
sugar to beef up the taste and sold their “Hamburger Sandwiches”. The name “Hamburger” came from
Hamburg, New York, the location of the fair.
31. What was the Menches’ contribution to hamburger history?
A. They began to use chopped pork. B. They changed the taste of pork.
C. They began to ground pork for sandwiches. D. They used another meat and added flavors.
32. Which of the following is NOT stated about the Mongols in paragraph 2?

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A. They kept lambs and mutton nearby. B. They used to eat non-cooked meat.
C. They occupied the Russian territories. D. They used to eat while riding a horse.
33. Where did “hamburger” get its name from?
A. A place B. The Germans C. A man D. A fair
34. Which of the following is stated in the passage?
A. Hamburger was first served in Germany.
B. Sailors brought hamburger steak to New York.
C. Tartare stake became popular in the 17th century.
D. Minced beef appeared in the 15th century.
35. Who was “hamburger steak” invented by, according to paragraph 3?
A. Fletcher Davis B. Delmonico
C. Charlie “Hamburger” Nagreen D. McDonalds
IX. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
36. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
=> Although ___________________________________________.
37. Mr. Thomas has a nice accent and a good sense of humor. He is my first English teacher. (who)
=> Mr. Thomas, ________________________________________.
38. “How about going to the cinema tonight?”, said Tom.
=> Tom suggested ______________________________________.
39. They continued to say that I was to blame.
=> They persisted ______________________________________.
40. “Why don’t you search for the recipe of this dish from the Internet?”
=> “If I __________________________________”, said my sister.

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