I. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the sentences below.

    Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right. (10 pts)

1.       Jane, as well as the other students, seldom came to class late, _____?

A. didn’t she      B. didn’t they         C. did she                   D. did they                                                       __________

2.       Her only brother, _____ is living in London, used to go to this school.

A. that                  B. who                     C. whom                     D. he                                                                 __________

3.       I don't have my own room. I have to ______ the bedroom with my elder brother.

A. divide             B. share                  C. separate                D. live                                                               __________

4.       My alarm clock didn’t _____, so I was late for class yesterday.

A. set up             B. put off                 C. go off                      D. wind up                                                       __________

5.       She wondered _____ her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A. how                 B. where                 C. what                       D. that                                                               __________

6.       My brother has always had a reputation _____ hard.                      

A. in working     B. about working   C. to work                  D. for working                                                 __________

7.       I bought these trousers during the sale. They were a real _____.                

A. cheap             B. bargain              C. purchase               D. buy                                                               __________

8.       Have a good flight and remember to give me a _____ as soon as you arrive.

A. call                  B. phone                 C. ring                         D. touch                                                            __________

9.       In the desert, it is hot in the day-time but the temperature _____ sharply at night.  

A. slips                B. drops                  C. descends              D. reduces                                                       __________

10.    Paulo is the head _____ at the Buckingham Hotel. He’s famous for his fish recipes.             

A. cooker           B. chief                   C. waiter                     D. chef                                                              __________

11.    Unlike other Asian states, Singapore has _____ raw materials.

A. hardly             B. any hardly         C. hardly some         D. hardly any                                                  __________

12.    I object _____ like this.

A. to be treated                                  B. with treating                                                                                     __________

C. to being treated                             D. for being treated 

13.    David: "How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?"   Peter: “_____.”

A. That's a good idea                       B. That's my pleasure                                                                        __________

C. Yes, I am driving                          D. Never mind

14.    Linda: “What a lovely house you have!”     Jack: “_____.”

A. Of course not, it’s not costly                                            B. I think so                                                     __________

C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in                                  D. No problem

15.    You were wrong ______ her for something she didn't do.

A. so as to criticize                            B. of criticizing                                                                                      __________

C. that criticizing                                D. to criticize

16.    Does anybody know _____?

A. how long ago this castle was built                                 B. how long this castle was built ago        __________

C. how long ago was this castle built                                D. that how long ago was this castle built

17.    Tom is reading in the library. He’ll have a test tomorrow. He _____ for it now.

A. could study                                     B. should be studying                                                                         __________

C. will study                                         D. must be studying

18.    I like my sister’s house. It is a _____.

A. built new house                          B. newly built house                                                                           __________

C. built newly house                       D. new building house

19.    The driver of the car _____ in the accident was killed.

A. which was badly damaged        B. who was damaged badly                                                             __________

C. whom badly was damaged        D. that be damaged badly

20.    Mary: "Do you regret paying five hundred dollars for the painting?"

Tom:  "No, I would gladly have paid _____ for it."

A. twice so much                                 B. as much twice                                                                                  __________

C. twice as much                                D. so much twice      

I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box (10 points)

1. Randolph ………… at the door and saw a shadow move across the floor.

 A. glimpsed           B. glanced                 C. observed                D.  looked

2.Although he tried to hide it , it was ………that Peter didn’t like his birthday present.

  A. foolish                    B. vigorous                   C. basic                 D. obvious

3. He dislikes ……………… what to do.

  A. people tell him          B. to be told         C. being told      D. they telling him

4. The scientist said the Earth…………………the Sun ?

   A. goes around        B. is going around        C. had  gone around       D. was going around

5. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ………….this incident again.

            A. will I never mention                     B. I will never mention    

            C.I don’t mention                             D. I never mention

6. We came within sight of Everest,……………..has attracted so many climbers.

        A. the summit of which                                         C. which the summit 

        B. whose summit of                                              D. of which the summit

7. ……………excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.

  A. Because of        B. In spite of            C. In case of               D. In addition to

8. Lan : What you did was desirable !

    Ha : ………………………………..

A. Well done!   B. It doesn’t matter  C. You’re welcome   D. You did so well,too.

9. Good citizens always abide…………the law.

        A. to                       B. by                      C. with                            D. for

10. ……………….to support the case against James?

      A. Is there any proof                                      C. Are there any proof   

      B. Is there any proofs                                    D. Are there any proofs

I. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

    Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space provided on the right. (10 pts)

1.       The colour of your T-shirt _____ well with your jeans.

A. suits                   B. matches                C. goes                    D. fits                        

2.       After considering the advantages and disadvantages of the trip, Mr Smith revised his _____.

A. itinerary              B. list                        C. agenda                D. plan                      

3.       They have spent a large part of their _____ on advertising.

A. budget               B. costs                    C. expenses             D. account                 

4.       If doctors could discover the _____ for cancer, they could save millions of people's lives.

A. success              B. reason                   C. remedy                 D. effect                    

5.       English is regarded as an effective _____ of international communication.

A. method               B. solution                 C. result                   D. medium                 

6.       You should make exercise a part of your daily _____. It’s good for your health.

A. regularity            B. chore                    C. routine                 D. frequency              

7.       _____ the stormy weather, the ship would have reached its destination on time.

A. In case of           B. In spite of              C. Because of           D. But for                             

8.       Many people like the slow _______ of life in the countryside.

A. step                   B. pace                     C. speed                  D. space                   

9.       You can use my telephone _____ you pay for the calls you make.

A. as long as           B. although                C. however               D. whereas                

10.   Many species of rare animals have already become _____.

A. disappeared        B. dangerous              C. extinct                  D. decayed                

11.   It is a very famous play, so you should _____ your seat well in advance.

A. telephone           B. manage                 C. purchase              D. book                     

12.   There is _____ food left but not enough for everyone.

A. little                    B. a little                    C. few                      D. a few                       

13.   There’s _____ to be frightened of the dog; it’s quite harmless.

A. no fear               B. no need                 C. no doubt               D. no longer                   

14.   It was raining _____ when we started our journey.

A. pigs and cows    B. cats and dogs        C. fish and crabs       D. monkeys and tigers              

15.   “Who is your brother?”      – “Oh, ______.”

A. he’s the boy wearing a white T-shirt        B. he’s the boy worn a white T-shirt                      

C. he’s the boy is wearing a white T-shirt     D. he’s the boy is worn a white T-shirt

16.   An intelligent life _____ on other planets.

A. is likely to be discovered                        B. is unlikely to be discovered                             

C. likely to be discovered                          D. unlikely to be discovered

17.   _____, the results couldn't be better.

A. No matter what he tried hard                  B. No matter how hard he tried                      

C. Although very hard he tried                    D. Despite how hard he tried

18.   _____ that he was born.

A. It was in this town                               B. In this town                                                             

C. This town was                                    D. In this town it was

19.   _____ you study for the exam, _____ you will do it.

A. The hardest / the best                         B. The more hard / the more good                     

C. The more / the much                           D. The harder / the better

20.   Tom: Which is more importance, luck or effort?

Linda: I think that luck is _____ effort.

A. on the same importance as                  B. the same importance as                         

C. of the same importance as                  D. as the same importance as

I. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

    Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space provided on the right. (10 pts)

1.       His first _____ experiment was carried out in 1658.

A. physics               B. physician               C. physical                D. physicist                

2.       Many wild animals are in _____ of extinction.

A. dangerous          B. danger                  C. endanger             D. dangerously          

3.       It is in this town _____ I was born.

A. where                B. which                    C. that                      D. in which                    

4.       You hardly ever use the Internet now, _____?

A. are you              B. haven’t you           C. don’t you              D. do you                       

5.       _____ from anything else, she is always late for work.

A. Apart                 B. As well                  C. Except                 D. Not only                      

6.       Mary walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she _____ something she would regret later.

A. will say               B. said                      C. might say             D. might have said              

7.       The Browns had to use all their _____ to buy their new house.

A. savings              B. expenses              C. reserves              D. remains                 

8.       We all need friends whom we can _____ when we are in trouble.

A. rely on               B. carry on                C. live on                  D. go on                         

9.       I had to get up early; _____, I would miss the train.

A. otherwise           B. if not                     C. but                      D. so that                       

10.   Most young people want to _____ more about environmental problems.

A. look up               B. find out                 C. deal with              D. make out                             

11.   Lord Gurney was a very _____ man in the village. Nobody knew who he was.

A. unlike                 B. impossible             C. unpopular            D. uninteresting         

12.   The bus conductor told him to get off because he couldn't pay the _____.

A. fare                   B. journey                 C. bill                       D. travel                    

13.   Let’s _____ a coin to decide which team will kick the ball first.

A. toss                   B. turn                      C. twist                    D. spin                      

14.   At parties people _______ to talk about jobs and money.

A. habit                  B. accustom              C. tend                     D. keep                     

15.   The sun shines brightly and the water is _____.

A. boiling                B. freezing                C. melting                 D. vaporizing                              

16.    The new restaurant is _____ at the corner of a busy street.

A. put                          B. located                      C. stood                        D. placed                       

17.   This one is prettier, but it costs _____ as the other one.

A. as much as        B. twice as much       C. as many               D. twice as many                    

18.   _____ weather! We can't go out for a walk now.

A. How terrible        B. What terrible         C. How a terrible       D. What a terrible                  

19.   Of all the sports he played, _____.

A. he liked tennis least                             B. tennis was liked least by him                       

C. it was tennis which was his least liked   D. tennis was disliked by him least

20.   Bill: The building is nearly finished, isn’t it?

Mary: Yes, but it’ll be _____ we can move in.

A. a long time before                               B. too much time until                      

C. hardly time when                                 D. very soon that

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (20 points)

1. The children…………………………..to the zoo on summer holiday.

A. were enjoyed taken                                                   B. enjoyed being taken                                  

C. were enjoyed taking                                      D. enjoyed taking

2. John …………his job last month and since then he …………….out of work.

A. lost/was                     B. has lost/has been     C. was lost/is               D. lost/has been

3. It isn’t worth…………that river because it is so polluted.

A. fishing                       B. go fishing               C. to fish                     D. fish

4. They ………….. from Canada to America to find jobs.

A. started                       B. demonstrated         C. delivered                D. emigrated

5. The package containing books and records…………..last week.

A. is delivered               B. are delivered            C. was delivered         D. were delivered

6. It took him ages to ............. living in the new town.

A. used to                      B. get used to              C. use to                      D. agree.

7. The flowers……………………in red paper have been sold to a young lady.

A. wrap                          B. to wrap                   C. wrapped                 D. were wrapping

8. Farmers use vegetable matter and animal dung to make………………….. .

A. compost                     B. garbage                   C. glassware                D. floor coverings

9. Some people are very selfish. They only think of................................

A. himself                      B. . themselves            C. ourselves                 D. itself

10. ‘Which girl is Mary?’ -  ‘She’s the one with…………… hair’

A. long curly black         B. curly long black     C. long black curly      D. curly black long

I.  Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.    

     Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

1.       Under the sun’s heat, water _____.

A. melts                     B. evaporates              C. rises                          D. floats                                                                                                              

2.       “Why is Terry calling the police?” - “He has _____, and he is hoping they can find it.”

A. had his car stolen B. had stolen his car    C. had to steal his car   D. his car was stolen.                                                            

3.       Don't touch the cat, he may _____ you.

A. kick                        B. tear                          C. scream                      D. scratch                                                                                                              

4.       Cancer is a _____ disease.

A. killing                     B. death                       C. dead                         D. kill                                                                                                                

5.       Of all those doctors, Mr Jones is probably _____.

A. the qualified less  B. the least qualified   C. the less qualified      D. the most little qualified            

6.       There's no _____ in persuading Bill to join our plan.

A. reason                  B. use                           C. purpose                    D. point                                                                                                              

7.       He is _____ the most successful pop singer of his generation.

A. far and away        B. by far                        C. so far                         D. far from                                                                                                              

8.       I have so many routines that sometimes I work _____ an automatic robot.

A. as if                       B. same as                   C. like                             D. as                                                                                                                 

9.       Can you _____ me to your parents when you next see them?

A. excuse                  B. remind                     C. remember                 D. forget                                                                                                              

10.    Motorists _____ of speeding may be banned from driving for a year.

A. convicted              B. charged                   C. arrested                    D. judged                                                                                                              

11.    They have just moved into a new flat on the _____ of the city.

A. suburbs                 B. outside                     C. side                           D. outskirts                                                                                                              

12.    It took us quite a long time to get here. It was _____ journey.

A. three-hour            B. three-hours             C. a three-hours           D. a three-hour                                                                                                       

13.    Her father won’t _____ her drive his car.

A. allow                     B. let                             C. permit                        D. leave                                                                                                              

14.    “Where are you going?”   ”I’m going to buy _____.”

A. a bread                 B. any bread                C. loaf of bread             D. some bread                                                                                                    

15.    Parents should take good care of their children and _____ them from wrongdoings.

A. take                       B. protest                     C. protect                       D. get                                                                                                               

16.    He spent the _____ day reading in the library.

A. all                          B. full                            C. whole                        D. total                                                                                                              

17.    _____ wildlife needs the cooperation of the public.

A. safe                       B. safety                       C. safeguard                 D. safeguarding                                                 

18.    More and more people are worried about the pollution of the _____.

A. minerals                B. resources                C. environment             D. nature                                                                                                              

19.    Rice is always the most important _____ in most Asian countries.

A. crop                       B. tree                          C. root                            D. herb                                                                                                              

20.    The two boys have very _____ characters.

A. same B. similar             C. alike  D. likely

I.  Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.    

      Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

1.        I never wear red clothes because they don’t _____ me.

A. match                         B. fit                                   C. go to                              D. suit                                                                                                    

2.        Unlike other Asian countries, Singapore and Japan have _____ raw materials.

A. hardly                         B. any hardly                     C. hardly some                  D. hardly any                                                                                                                                  

3.        He _____ to the last meeting, but he didn't.

A. must go                      B. had to go                       C. should go                      D. should have gone                                                                                                                            

4.        I asked two people the way to Binh Ferry Dock but _____ of them knew.

A. none                           B. either                             C. both                               D. neither                                                                                                                                        

5.        _____ necessary pollution control measures are, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

A. No matter                   B. Although                        C. However                       D. Even if                                                                                                                                        

6.        One thousand dollars _____ a large sum of money for me.

A. is                                B. are                                 C. were                              D. have been                                                                                                                                  

7.        It had never _____ my mind that they weren't the right people to invite.

A. passed                       B. crossed                          C. covered                         D. filled                                                                                                                                            

8.        Peter, you're a stupid little boy! Stop _____ like that.

A. making up                  B. acting out                      C. doing up                       D. showing off                                                                                      

9.        Fat people should _____ the temptation to eat a lot of sweet things.

A. disobey                      B. resist                              C. deny                              D. refuse                                                                                                                                         

10.     The crowd pressed _____ and broke the line of police.

A. forward                       B. toward                           C. afterward                       D. backward                                                                                                                                    

11.     There was so much noise that we could hardly _____ what the lecturer was saying.

A. take in                        B. take up                          C. bring in                          D. bring out                                                                                                                                     

12.     Your i-pot is _____ cheaper than mine.

A. many                          B. much                              C. more                             D. B & C are correct                                                                                                                           

13.     Prices of electronic goods are very _____ these days.           

A. small                           B. cheap                            C. decreased                     D. low                                                                                                    

14.     He _____ hungry. He has just had lunch with me.

A. can't be                      B. can't have been             C. couldn't be                    D. couldn't have been                                                                                                                           

15.     I'm going to ask my bank manager for a _____.

A. lend                            B. borrow                           C. loan                               D. finance                                                                                                                                        

16.     _____ I had a very good year at school.

A. As a whole                 B. Wholly                            C. In whole                        D. On the whole                                                                                    

17.     My employer's _____ of my work does not matter to me at all.

A. meaning                     B. belief                              C. opinion                          D. expression                                                                                                                                  

18.     There's _____ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless.

A. a fear                         B. no fear                           C. no need                         D. any reason                                                                                                                                 

19.     The only purpose of this examination was to _____ the students' knowledge.

A. try                               B. inspect                           C. prove                             D. test                                                                                                   

20.     They asked me a lot of questions, _____ I couldn’t answer.

A. all of whom             B. that all   C. all of which             D. who all  

Part 1: (10 points) Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following
sentences. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. He lost control of the car and drove _____ the river.
A. on B. into C. in D. over
2. It will be easier to read if you ________ the lights.
A. switch B. switch on C. switch over D. switch in
3. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for _______________.
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check-up
4. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live ______ free.
A. for B. of C. at D. out
5. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. exchange
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. “What a lovely house you have!” – “___________”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. You’re welcome!
C. Of course, it’s costly D. No problem
8. . ………….my sisters and brothers, I’d like to thank for your warm reception.
A. Instead of B. On behalf of C. On account of D. In front of
9. We will wait until he shows up. What does ‘shows up’ mean?
A. appears B. answers C. speaks D. finishes
10. ................weather! We can't go out for a walk now.
A. How terrible B. What terrible C. How a terrible D. What a terrible
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: (15 points) If a line is correct, put a(v) in your answer box. If there is an extra word in
a line, write it in your answer box.
Li
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Wake up to milk Your answers

0 Delivered in daily to your door by your milkman, In
00 come rain or shine, milk provides a remarkable ˅
1 cocktail of protein, vitamins, minerals and
2 energy for your whole of family, from the

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3 youngest to the most oldest. Milk is a delicious,
4 nourishing drink for everyone - not only children.
5 And because of our needs change as we grow
6 older, there is a type of milk for every one member
7 of your family. It’s a refreshing, healthy drink
8 that the dentist will be approve of. There's
9 nothing to beat milk; drink it like plain or as
10 a milk shake flavored with fresh fruit, chocolate
11 or fruit yoghurt. There are also such many ways
12 to drink milk, so it’s no any wonder its popularity
13 never dies. Milk in a bottle is the more “greenest”
14 way to buy it because milk they bottles are generally
15 re-used for between twelve and forty times.
Part 3: (6 points). Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when
this is necessary.
1. The forecast said there was a high ____________ (LIKELY) of rain this weekend.
2. Litter is often a problem in ___________ (RESIDENT) areas.
3. According to ___________________ (ENVIRONMENT), we could be facing a crisis
within fifty years.
4. The giant panda is _________________ (DANGER) because its habitat is being destroyed.
5. We didn’t enjoy our walk because it was absolutely ____________ (FREEZE)
6. With the increase in our mortgage rate, we will be forced to ____________. (ECONOMY)
Your answers:
1 2 3
4 5 6
B. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (11 points) Read the text and do the tasks below.
TEEN credit

Your buying and spending needs are growing; your income isn’t; so where do you get the extra
cash? For many, the answer lies in credit cards, but is credit card the right solution for teenagers?
Teen now asked two young people for their opinions:
I think it would be great if I could have a credit card, but I don’t dare ask my parents for one. They
think that if I had a credit card I would develop irresponsible spending habits. I suppose that
they’re right in a way. It might be more tempting to go on a shopping spree if I had a credit card. I
work part time during the school year, though, and I’m also getting a summer job, so I don’t think
it would be too difficult for me to pay off my card. Still, my parents worry that I’ll end up owing
money to the bank.

I don’t believe a teenager having a credit card is a very good idea. I’ve read in the papers about
working people who run up huge personal debts and are unable to repay them. How are teens that
have a limited income expected to handle such financial responsibility? I think credit cards would
only encourage them to spend more money than they earn. Teens should open a savings account at
a bank from which they would be able to withdraw the exact amount they need to cover their
Josh, 17

Patricia, 18

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expenses. If a teen really wanted a card, they could ask their bank to issue a prepaid one. These are
cards that you just top up with money and use like a regular card. So, you can only use it as long as
you have money!

Task 1: Mark the following statements T (true), F (false) or NM (not mentioned)
1. Josh’s parents think he’s too young to have a credit card.
2. Josh believes he might spend more money if he had a card.
3. Patricia has read about teens who can’t pay off their debts.
4. Patricia believes savings account would help teens manage their money more easily.
5. Patricia is against the idea of prepaid credit card.
Task 2: Complete the sentences. You must use between FOUR and FIVE words
1. Josh’s parents are against the idea of Josh having a credit card because they think he
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Josh believes that he would spend a lot if ………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Josh feels he would be able to ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Patricia feels credit cards make teenagers ………………………………………………
5. According to Patricia, teens should have a savings account which they could use to ….
………………………………………………………......... need to cover their expenses.
6. Patricia finds prepaid cards handy because ………………………………………………
………………………………………………...........................as long as you have money.
Part 2: (10 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each of the numbered blanks in the following
passage. Write your answers in the space provided.
The Sydney opera house is located in Sydney, Australia. Visitors travel (1)_____ all over
the world to enjoy performances that range from opera and ballet to theatre (2)_____.live musical
productions. There (3)_____ even special programs for children that include dancing, music and
theatre. For many people, just visiting The Sydney Opera House is entertaining. It is (4) _____
impressive piece of architecture and visitors can spend hours just walking around (5)_____.
Guided tours are available that take you behind-the-scene in the world famous Concert Hall or
Opera Theatre.
John Utzon, (6) _____ young architect from Denmark, designed the building. He entered a
contest in 1956 to design a concert hall in Sydney and (7) _____ announced the winner in 1957.
The unique design caused many difficulties and the Opera House was not completed (8)
_____1973. Fortunately, the building became a huge success and is now considered (9) _____
many to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
The Sydney Opera House (10) _____ earned a reputation as a world–class performing arts
centre and is a proud symbol of Sydney.
Your anwers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8 9. 10.
Part 3. (10 points) Read the text and choose the best answer
SUNDAY: A DAY OF REST

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For many Americans, Sunday is a day of rest. After a busy week of business transactions and work
routines, it is a day to pause and focus on faith and family. However, it is not a day to waste away
by doing nothing. It is a day for many to attend church and to worship with their local community.
This notion is based on the Biblical account of creation when God created the world in six days
and rested on the seventh. For this reason, one day is set aside during the week as a day of rest and
worship. On Sunday most department stores and business are closed for the day and only places of
entertainment and culture may be open to the public.
Sometimes when we read the newspapers and watch TV, we get the false impression that
American is an amoral society where people have no respect for family and religious values. This
concept is often exploited by tabloid papers and the foreign press but nothing could be further
from the truth. In spite of the apparent carefree attitude sometimes projected by the press, many
Americans, especially those living in the rural areas and the deep south, are very traditional in their
approach to life, family and religion. Sundays for them still become a time to attend their local
church and to meet with their fellow parishioners. The church service becomes for them the center
of their day's activities.
At the church service, a choir composed of members from the community sings hymns and songs
and the preacher or minister delivers a sermon based on a passage from the Gospel. In some
Christian churches there is also a communion service where a ritual remembrance of the Last
Supper is reenacted in a fellowship which concludes the liturgy. After the service, which may last
as long as an hour, the members of the congregation along with their pastor may meet in the parish
hall to enjoy coffee and cake and to socialize together. This is also the time to exchange social
greetings and ideas with one another, to become informed of the needs of the community, and to
find out about the latest happenings in the parish.
Most churches may also distribute a small bulletin containing announcements of births, deaths and
marriages within the community. There may also be additional short notices of special meetings to
be held in the parish, such as choir rehearsals, senior citizen group activities and local scouting
events. Upcoming parish events sponsored by the church also get ample notice. Such events may
include a bake sale to collect money for shut-ins, a cook-out for the underprivileged in a local
park, or a holiday trip to a local resort for members of the parish council.
Belonging to a church is important to many Americans because it helps to bring people together
with others who share the same religious faith and family values.
It also helps to create a sense of the extended family and solidifies the community spirit and a
sense of personal belonging. On the remainder of this day of rest, families are merged into closely
knit units by getting together for a dinner at which one's own extended family is invited.
If one is not a regular churchgoer the day is still a chance to rest. It is spent visiting other relatives
or friends, going to parks or attending ball games, museums or concerts. It is a time to enrich one's
life through leisure and to prepare one's mind for the workweek to follow.
1. From where did Americans develop the concept of Sunday as a "Day of Rest"?
A. From the early settlers. B. From the Bible.
C. From the early pioneers D. From the Pilgrims.
2. Which public services are not opened or offered of Sundays in most of America?
A. Museums B. Theaters C. Banks D. Restaurants
3. Which of the following is true of American society?

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A. Most Americans they live in a violent country.
B. Many Americans have deep respect for traditional values.
C. Most Americans have a deep fear of God.
D. Most Americans believe they live in a violent and dangerous country.
4. From which sources do we often get the impression that the United States is a lawless society?
A. From returning visitors. B. From foreign tourists.
C. From the tabloid media. D. From novels and books.
5. Which does not usually occur at a Church service?
A. The choir sings. B. A sermon is delivered by the pastor.
C. A passage from the Bible is read. D. The congregation is segregated.
6. What is remembered at a Christian Communion service?
A. The importance of the present moment B. The Lord's Last supper.
C. The loss of loved ones. D. The future life to come.
7. What may occur after a Sunday church service?
A. People visit the graves of deceased relatives.
B. People hold picnics in the park.
C. There is a small social gathering of the community.
D. People return directly home with their families.
8. Which of the following may NOT be included in a Church bulletin?
A. Announcement of births and deaths.
B. Announcement of upcoming marriages.
C. Announcement of upcoming church events.
D. Want-ads for part-time jobs in the neighborhood.
9. Why is it important to belong to a church community in America?
A. It is important to be known and seen in the community.
B. It is important to "look good" in the community.
C. It is important for people of the same religion to come together to worship.
D. It is important to be saved from eternal damnation.
10. What is NOT true about Sunday as a day of rest?
A. It is only for Christians.
B. It is a time to enrich one's life with spiritual values.
C. It is a day for everyone to enjoy and relax.
D. It is a time to spend with family and friends.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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C. WRITING

Part 1: (5 points) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Use the word given and other words to complete each sentence. You must use between
TWO and FIVE words. Do not change the word given.
1. I don’t like your criticizing me all the time. (CRITICIZE)
I wish _______________________________ all the time
2. Taking out a private pension scheme will benefit you. (INTEREST)
It is ___________________________________ out a private pension scheme.
3. People say that Bali is a beautiful island. (SAID)
It is ______________________________ is a beautiful island.
4. My parents don’t mind you staying with us after the concert. (HAPPY)
My parents _____________________________ stay with us after the concert.
5. As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer. (USED)
As a boy, he ______________________________ churchgoer.

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I.  Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.     

     Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

1.       I don't think we have very much _____; we have very different opinions.

A. together              B. in common            C. the same              D. similar                               

2.       There's no point in telephoning him. He's certain _____ by now.

A. to leave              B. to have left            C. left                        D. having left                         

3.       She _____ $20 out of the bank every Monday.

A. pulls                   B. draws                    C. moves                   D. removes                

4.       _____ the weather, _____ I feel.

A. The warm ... the better                         B. The warmer … the better                     

C. Warm … better                                    D. Warmer … better

5.       I'm _____ such a low score.

A. ashamed getting                                   B. ashamed to get                                                                  

C. ashamed of getting                              D. ashamed of getting

6.       _____ she can't drive, she has bought a car.

A. Even                   B. Even though          C. Even if                  D. Even when                      

7.       When Jane came to Britain, she had to get used _____ on the left.

A. driving                B. to driving               C. to drive                 D. drive                      

8.       Suddenly _____ hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate.

A. felt                      B. having felt              C. feeling                   D. feels                               

9.       What John says _____ true but I very much doubt about it.

A. may be               B. should be              C. will be                   D. shall be                          

10.    Browns Ltd will have to _____ sales during the coming year.

A. expand               B. enlarge                  C. increase                D. extend                               

11.    Why don't you do something worthwhile with your time instead of just _____ it!

A. spending            B. using                     C. wasting                 D. passing                               

12.    If no one _____ to the plan, we will start next week.

A. minds                 B. avoids                    C. objects                  D. argues                   

13.    Despite the bad weather, he _____ get to the airport in time.

A. could                  B. couldn't                  C. was able to           D. almost                               

14.    Unfortunately, the ring I had thought was gold turned out to be _____.

A. valuable             B. priceless                C. invaluable             D. worthless               

15.    Nick, close the door, _____?

A. do you                B. won’t you               C. will you                 D. don’t                      

16.    I’d like to exchange this blouse I bought yesterday, but I’m afraid I can't find the _____.

A. receipt                B. bill                          C. ticket                     D. note                               

17.    I _____ ever go to the theatre.

A. rarely                  B. not                         C. sometimes            D. hardly                               

18.    We had expected more than 3 hundred, but only a _____ of students attended the lecture.

A. little                    B. group                     C. band                     D. handful                               

19.    _____ spotted owl is in danger of soon becoming extinct.

A. A                        B. That                       C. The                       D. This                               

20.    The boy was ashamed _____ he had broken the window.

A. admit B. admitted           C. to admit           D. admitting