I.

Pronunciation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1.

A. vacuum

B. classical

C. amazing

D. actor

2.

A. basic

B. cousin

C. musical

D. museum

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main
stress in each of the following questions.
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A. household

B. perform

C. tidy

D. laundry

4.

A. orchestra

B. festival

C. furniture

D. tradition

II. Use of English

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. Hey! Why __________ that tablet? It __________ to me.

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A. do you use/ belongs

B. are you using/ is belong

C. do you use/ is belong

D. are you using/ belongs

6. As a child, Alice __________ to sing in the choir, but now she plays volleyball instead.

A. would

B. used

C. could

D. likes

7. Johann really enjoyed the __________ of eighteenth-century art at the City gallery.

A. exhibition

B. demonstration

C. concert

D. dance performance
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8. I usually __________ a nap after lunch. It helps me to reduce sleepiness and work effectively in the afternoon.

A. do

B. make

C. take

D. bring

9. The sink was full of dirty dishes, so I __________.

A. set the table

B. mopped the floor

C. cleared the dishwasher

D. did the washing-up

10. I’m preparing for the party tomorrow. Can you help me __________ the decorations?

A. put up

B. put on

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C. put in

D. put out

11. My mum __________ the floor using soap and water twice a week.

A. vacuums

B. mops

C. dusts

D. makes

12. I enjoy watching __________ because they bring me great laughter.

A. operas

B. ballets

C. tragedies

D. comedies

13. During the __________, the audience clapped at the end of every single song.

A. musical
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B. drama

C. orchestra

D. exhibition

14. That play is much better on the __________ than it is in the film version.

A. scene

B. theatre

C. stage

D. performance

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions.

15. Mrs. Jones lives on her own and has to take care of her two children, so she’s really busy.

A. look at

B. look after

C. love
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D. watch

16. Don’t worry about the exam. You only need to do your best.

A. hope

B. review

C. concentrate

D. try hard

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions.

17. Put on your coat. It’s quite windy.

A. wear

B. bring

C. take off

D. prepare

18. I’m really into classical music. It’s soft and calm. It also helps me relieve stress.
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A. peaceful

B. noisy

C. boring

D. cheerful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.

19. My sister is so busy with her studies that she doesn’t have little time to relax.

A. is

B. with

C. little

D. to relax.

20. It was relaxed taking a walk along the river; we were impressed by how beautiful it was.

A. relaxed

B. along
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C. impressed

D. how beautiful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

21. Student A: “Would you like to come with me to the stadium tomorrow. There’s a football match at 3 p.m.”

Student B: “___________ . What time will we meet?”

A. I’d love to.

B. I’m afraid I can’t.

C. Sure, I would.

D. I like football.

22. Student A: “How much sugar do you want in your coffee?”

Student B: “____________”

A. A lot of.

B. A few, please.

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C. Not many.

D. Just a little.

23. Student A: “I lost my wallet during the rock concert last night.”

Student B: “_________”

A. Oh no! How terrible!

B. Hmm! I’m not sure.

C. Really? What do you do?

D. Aha, you shouldn’t go there.

III. Word Formation

Write the correct forms of the words in the brackets.

24. The show ended with all the performers singing on stage together. (PERFORM)

25. Traditionally, Chèo is performed outdoors in a village square or the courtyard of a public building. (TRADITION)

IV. Reading

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Unlike most teenagers who live in flats or houses, Sophia’s home is a 20-metre boat. She has spent half of her life (26. sail/ to
sail/ sailing/ sailed) with her parents, who are both marine scientists. Sophia’s unusual way of life means she regularly sees
whales and gets to swim with dolphins. She also has friends in different countries. She does her schoolwork online and her
studies are going well. She can speak four languages and has been to many countries, so her (27. education/ advice/ knowledge/
information) of the world is greater than most children her age. Every day after studying, she helps do the (28. household/
homework/ housework/ task). She feels she has a duty to help her parents. She believes family life is more pleasant when
everyone shares the household chores. She often cleans the floors, (29. makes/ does/ brings/ sets)
cooks dinner, especially when her parents are too busy. Life on board is sometimes (30. convenient/ uncomfortable/ relaxing
the table for meals and does the washing-up. She also / entertaining). Space is limited, so there are no wide-screen TVs or soft
sofas. Bad weather can last for days, especially in winter. Storms at sea can be frightening. However, Sophia loves her boat and
she feels safe on it.

Read the following passage. For each of the questions from 31 to 35, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is
FALSE and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

MY UNUSUAL HOBBY – SAND SCULPTURES

I live on the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, where there are lots of beautiful sandy beaches and warm sunny days. It’s the perfect
place for my favourite hobby – making sand sculptures. Four years ago, there was a sand sculpture festival near where I live. I
couldn’t believe that such wonderful model buildings, incredible creatures, and some amazingly realistic faces of celebrities were
all made out of sand. From that moment, I knew that this was something I would love to do. I’ve heard people say that making
sand castles is for kids, not adults, but that doesn’t bother me at all. I believe sand art is a creative and playful hobby that can be
enjoyed by all ages. People can make different kinds of shapes and form structures out of their creative mind. The only materials
needed are water and sand – plenty of it, and lots of time. Creating a big sand sculpture may take up to weeks to build. It also
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requires a lot of endurance and patience from the sculptors. Many people don’t understand that even lightly touching a sand
sculpture can make a whole section fall off, which can take hours to rebuild. Of course, heavy rain can do some damage, but not
as much as you might think. As long as you build far enough up the beach, the waves won’t wash a sand sculpture away. So,
when you’re next at the seaside, make one yourself – you’ll get a great sense of achievement.

31. The writer decided to start making sand sculptures after being impressed by some near her house. T

32. Some people believe that making sand sculptures is only a hobby for children. T

33. You need special equipment in order to make big sand sculptures. ni

34. Sculptors may spend a lot of time making a sand sculpture. t

35. Heavy rain or waves can destroy a sand sculpture completely. f

V. Writing

Use the words in brackets to rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.

36. Do you have any plans for this weekend? (DOING)

=> What are you doing for this weekend?

37. My mum was a guide in a museum when she was young. (WORKED)

=> My mum worked as a guide in a museum when she was young

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38. During my visit to the British Museum, I learnt a lot about ancient Egyptian civilisation.

=> While I was visitng to the British Museum, I learnt a lot about ancient Egyptian civilisation.

39. All of us are excited about our trip to Canada next month. (LOOKING)

=> Every of us is looking forward to our trip to Canada next month.

40. Clara didn’t have the habit of going to the cinema when she was young. (USE)

=> Clara didn’t use to go to the cinema when she was young.

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