MỤC LỤC MÔ TẢ ĐỀ THI 2 NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM 3 PART 1 VOCABULARY 3 PART 2 GRAMMAR 10 PART 3 READING 16 PART 4 LISTENING 45 NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI TỰ LUẬN 55 PART 1 WRITING 55 PART 2 SPEAKING 57[.]
VOCABULARY
Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1 She's trying to find a for her spare room because she can't afford the rent by herself.
2 He's just staying there on a basis because he's going to move overseas soon.
3 They really They hardly talk to anyone in the dormitory.
A keep themselves to themselves B keep themselves to others
C do something to themselves D do themselves to others
4 "Keep away from the computer and don't stay in the room I don't want you to be a computer " said the mother to her son.
5 She never pays her share when getting out with friends She's really
A hard-handed B tight-fisted C short-handed D loose-fisted
6 Don't me please I'm studying for my final exam.
7 He loves to invite friends round and cook for them He's a person.
8 I always know where my things are I'm really about order.
9 Sarah wasn't her weight at all She just sat there and watch TV.
10 Tom is the most person I know He is always nice and well-behaved.
11 You need to be more Don't dream of things you can never get
A sensitive B down-to-earth C sentimental D essential
12 John is definitely a guy He's nice, and he's got a good job You don't see men like that very often.
13 You need to be when dealing with so as not to upset him.
14 John said they want to have a with us, but we need to play more popular music.
15 It's really fun to be with Tom He's such
A a good laugh B a good joke C a good deal D a good man
16 Coco Chanel started to fashion when she was really young
A give up B get into C make over D give out
17 She never makes friends with and rarely talks to anyone She is so .
18 Barbara always tries to listen to and understand people around her She is very .
19 After finishing an email, don't send it right away You need to check for first.
20 I felt so realizing that I had forgotten to zip my jeans.
21 I was very and I think animals can sense it when you're nervous and worried.
22 She's totally as she passed her final exam.
23 Laura was totally by the beauty of the sea.
24 They try to persuade people to experience activities, such as changing oil in the car or having a tap-dancing lesson
25 To means to walk or move in an unsteady way
A shake B go over C totter D loath
26 To have an absolute loathing of something means you it.
27 She is in social situations as she doesn't know how to behave and what to say.
28 A matinee performance usually starts in the/at .
29 Please guarantee your place with a $50 .
30 You need to the form to sign up for our free training session.
A fill up B fill down C fill in D fill over
31 Commercial logging and overgrazing have made the soil less compact and more to land slide.
32 Visiting those African countries was really to me I can't believe people can live in such poor conditions
A eye-opening B eye-open C open-eye D opening-eye
33 He's absolutely He can barely stand on his feet.
A run out B worn out C got out D given out
34 A large portion of the will be spent on finding new ways to fight malaria
35 They are holding a charity event to .money for the fund.
36 One third of the population in this rural area can earn more than $2 a day They are living in .
37 There has been a serious in this area It hasn't rained for 2 months.
38 The percentage of children with has more than tripled since the 1970s Their average weight has reached an alarming level
39 Twelve people were killed in that traffic accident What a !
40 CCTV cameras are considered to be a/an of privacy because people can see the area where you live and how to get in.
41 When you are , you obey rules and regulations.
A law-binding B law-breaking C law-abiding D law-making
42 How long do you think it will take for them to a decision?
A end B stick to C arrive D come to
43 People need to be more what they do
A accountable for B dependable on C suitable to D reasonable with
44 People don't like their private information to be to other companies.
A given up B handed over C hung over D looked over
45 The husband hired a detective to his wife.
A go along with B be accountable to C keep track of D look up
46 In the company, emails are for particular words so company's secret can be safe.
47 In the future, _ may be used to predict whether someone might commit a crime.
A genetic screening B CCTV cameras C microchip D number plate recognition
48 Social network websites are often by hackers to steal people's personal data.
49 The city council is considering the of some security systems.
50 He was arrested for his of the copyright law
51 You need to the pros and cons.
A weigh up B follow C go against D decide
52 A is someone who breaks into your house to steal things.
53 If something is , it makes you feel upset
54 If something is , it's going to happen sooner or later.
55 If something is , it's against the principles of what's right or wrong.
56 If someone is , he or she is totally shocked and extremely angry.
57 Mike's girlfriend actually had some Botox to look better.
58 He was the of that serious crime.
59 If you do something , the police might arrest you.
60 If something is , there's a good reason for it.
61 Sarah is really She never listens to her parents.
62 When you something, you don't pay attention to it
63 When you someone, you say nice things to them.
64 When someone you, he or she makes you really angry.
A looks after B complements C neglects D irritates
65 When you with someone, you fight or argue with him.
66 The meeting was due to the unavailability of the conference room.
A put on B put off C put in D put away
67 In order to understand your teammates, you need to with them.
68 The Korean consists of two nations, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea.
69 We are really looking to the coming holiday.
70 If you don't book in advance, you can't find any to stay in this time of year
71 We lost all our so we couldn't keep our personal hygiene up.
72 Has airport security ever gone through the of your suitcases?
73 People who take part in a game show on TV are called .
74 'Reed' is a/an of 'deer'.
75 The host dealt 5 cards to each player
76 Let's play some tennis tomorrow See you on the .
77 A of wolves was running free on the field.
78 A of locusts is responsible for the consumption of enough crops to feed 1.5 million people.
79 Their proposal was turn due to the lack of budget.
80 You need to give your essay as soon as you've finished it.
81 The shop had some great clothes but the loud music put her .
82 Bungee-jumping and wing-walking are two examples of activities
83 People have always been by dolphins' playfulness and intelligence.
84 Jumping from the plane is although you know that you have a parachute on your back.
85 My grandfather always encourages me to my dreams.
86 They will decide to raise your pay after considering how much you have to the company.
87 A of supporters is marching to celebrate the victory of their team.
88 With the help from her mom, the little girl finally managed to make her first of cookies.
89 With evidence from the CCTV camera, that of thieves were arrested.
90 They are just a of idiots They don't even know a thing.
91 My brother made a by investing at the right time.
92 I think you will find that the Honda bike is really very to ride It doesn’t cost you much.
93 If you still have we can accept the return of the item.
94 If you show this coupon at the you will receive a free gift.
A check-out B discount C reception D counter
95 I’m not keen on Hanson so I’ll try to this CD for one by Westlife.
96 I paid the assistant and took the books but then stupidly left the bookshop without waiting for my .
97 When the note I gave the assistant turned out to be she called the manager.
98 This unbeatable special is only available until the end of the week, so hurry!
99 Excuse me, but I don’t suppose you have for a fifty, do you?
100 I went back to the shop a month later, and the had gone up by 30%!
101 I need to find a bank because I didn’t bring enough out with me.
102 Businesses are complaining that the of labour is rising.
103 You only paid five dollars for such a gorgeous hat? That’s a real !
104 Waiter! Do you think you could bring us the , please?
105 Of course I’ll pay you back next week You can it.
A bank up B bank on C bank down D bank to
106 Would you please the cheque to Mr Martin?
A make out B make up C make over D make for
107 I try to a little money each year to spend on a nice holiday.
A put on B put off C put by D put down
108 We a lot of butter in our family every week.
A get down B get on C get on with D get through
109 Do you fancy coming into town on Sunday to the shops?
A look round B look into C look after D look for
110 The suspect couldn’t explain how he had such a large amount of money when the police caught him.
A come in B come by C come to D come on
111 Did you hear about the millionaire who his entire fortune to charity?
A give up B give out C give away D give back
112 I’ve got a/an for the school play tomorrow I really hope I get a main part!
113 Did you read that of the new Lloyd – Rice musical? I said it was awful!
114 I’ll pick up a on the way home and then we won’t have to cook.
A fast food B takeaway C microwave D delivery
115 We really ourselves at the party! Thanks so much for inviting us!
A entertained B had fun C enjoyed D occupied
116 Ellie does a/an each week for the local newspaper It’s really quite funny.
117 The water park we went to yesterday was fantastic, but the entrance was a bit expensive.
118 Vanila Sky Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruze and Cameron Diaz.
119 When you’re learning to play a musical instrument, it’s important to for an hour or two every day.
120 The play wasn’t supposed to be a comedy, but everyone started laughing when some of the fell over and hit one of the actors.
121 Ed at the clock and realized he was late for the meeting.
122 Being a conductor of a large is an extremely demanding job You have to make sure about a hundred musicians playing in time.
123 Marlon Brando will in history as one of the greatest actors of all time.
A go down B go up C go through D go into
124 Our class is going to a play at the end of term.
A put off B put up C put on D put down
125 I didn’t really like Madonna’s new single when it came out, but it’s starting to me now.A grow up B grow on C get on D put on
126 Did you know that the sandwich is the Earl of Sandwich?
A looked after B went after C ran after D named after
127 The band has really since appearing on the Video Music Awards show last month.
A paid off B put off C taken off D gone off
128 The Eurovision Song Contest is again soon Shall we organize a Eurovision party?
A coming around B looking around C turning around D going around
129 I felt completely when he refused to give me his autograph I’m never going to buy another one of his CDs!
A let down B go down C put down D get down
130 I’m reading a set in Greece during the Second World War.
131 I don’t like on clothes in shops because I don’t want people to see me in something that doesn’t suit me
132 I’m not sure a green skirt combination with a blue top is such a good idea.
133 I’d like to speak to the person in please.
134 I think some modern designs are more like of art.
135 I wish people didn’t a tendency to follow without thinking about what suits them personally.
136 I don’t think T – shirts and jeans will ever go of style, do you?
137 Make sure you your make-up with a soft brush, like this one.
138 If you wear that shirt with the pattern, you’ll look like a chessboard!
139 You always seem to look so formal If only you would your hair down!
140 The latest trend footwear is to wear very simple, traditional shoes.
141 My sister and I share the same taste clothes and we wear each other’s things all the time.
142 Why can’t you Edger’s example and wear a tie to work?
143 My dad asked me whether his clothes were fashion and I said they were – about twenty years ago.
144 If you care about your too much, people might start to think you’re vain.
145 Long dresses and high heels are quite a good for you.
146 I wish my brother would get a new to wear for his job interview.
147 China the world with cheap clothes.
148 Jeans and T-shirts will never go out of .
149 I need a funny for the fancy-dress party Any ideas?
150 Tim forgot to use clothes and all his clothes fell off the line into the mud!
151 The for this position starts at thirty thousand dollars per year.
152 My grandfather was looking forward to his after working at the same factory for thirty years.
153 Some people to Bac Ninh every day from as far away as Hanoi.
154 Most governments tax people on the amount they each year.
155 Sara disagreed with the board’s decision so she and went to work for another company.
156 When the factory closed, over a hundred people were redundant.
157 Here at Weatherby’s, we provide all our members, from senior management down, with regular training.
158 In Arab culture it is to paint the bride’s hands with henna before she marries.
159 You will get a weekly of about $500 before deductions.
160 Have you had any news about that you applied for yet?
161 Not only did we all have to work this week, but didn’t get paid for it!
A part-time B full-time C over-time D shift-work
162 It is the policy not to allow the use of phone for personal calls during working hours.
163 All the heavy in the factory has been manufactured on site.
164 It seems that Mr John lied about his on his application form.
165 You can often tell where a person comes from by the of English he or she speaks.
166 Our new printer can scan and photographs as well as print ordinary paper.
167 The final two for the job both had outstanding qualifications and experience.
168 The lawyer’s explanation seems because it fits the facts.
169 Now that DVDs are so popular, videotape’s days are .
170 Megan eats a healthy diet, but she takes vitamin for good nutrition.
GRAMMAR
Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1 We were disappointed that of the members came to the youth club party.
2 I wasn’t really impressed with _ candidate.
3 The army is looking for good .
A a few/men B a few/man C few/men D few/men
4 I don’t have to do so I can meet you at 5:00.
A much work B many work C a large number of D a great deal of
5 was too old to read easily.
A Every books B All of the books C All books D Every book
6 I take sugar in my tea.
A a large number of B a lot of C a great deal of D many
7 The baby needs to be picked up.
A crying B cry C cried D to cry
8 The classes by Professor Smith were very interesting.
A teaching B teaches C taught D were teaching
9 The material has been cut, the pieces have been sewn together.
10 he has been working so hard, he is tired.
11 The bill must be paid immediately, the electricity will be turned off.
A what he did to us B what did he do to us C what he done D what he did us
13 Of the three, I can’t decide .
A which is better B which is best C which best D which is the best
14 It is not certain the class was cancelled.
15 No single factor explains why vary so greatly among individuals.
A aging affects B the effects of aging C aging has an affect D the aging effect
16 Lack of clarity about the party in the coming year will be removed at the party’s convention.
A will lead B lead C they will lead D who will lead
17 The first eyeglasses had convex lenses for the aged who farsighted.
A had become B they had become C becoming D it became
18 Some scientists think be a planet but a moon of Neptune.
A that Pluto does not seem B not Pluto
C Pluto that might not D that Pluto might not
19 Systems the tow symbols 0 and 1 are called binary number systems.
A use B uses C they use D using
20 Half of the students in the class early.
A arrive B arrives C arriving D that arrive
21 All of the next chapter very important information.
A contain B contains C containing D are contain
22 money is needed to pay the bills.
A Most of B The most of C Most of the D The most
23 No one here afraid of skydiving.
24 Everyone in the world love and respect.
A need B needs C needing D be needed
25 Have you ever considered to live in the countryside?
A go B going C to go D went
26 Do you think my jacket needs ?
A cleaning B to be cleaned C clean D to clean
27 I’d be interested to know how the cooking.
A you organize B do you organize C is D organized
28 What you most about sharing a flat?
A annoy B annoys C does annoy D annoying
29 Judy offered me the sandwiches.
A make B making C makes D to make
30 Vicky said she where Anna .
A doesn’t know/was B didn’t know/was C didn’t know/is D doesn’t know/is
31 He asked me how much I it cost.
A thought/ would B thought/ will C think/will D think/would
32 Students homework is late will be punished.
33 If David wasn’t so clumsy, he so many accidents.
A won’t have B wouldn’t have C wouldn’t have had D would had
34 If the airport , Maria could have flown to London.
A wasn’t closed B had been closed C hadn’t been closed D didn’t closed
35 If I had had an umbrella, I wet in the rain.
A won’t get B didn’t get C wouldn’t get D wouldn’t have got
36 We must avoid so much time.
A waste B to waste C wasting D to wasting
37 Nancy suggested to the lake this weekend.
A go B going C to go D to going
A look B looking C to look D to looking
39 a car enables you to travel round more easily.
A Have B Had C Having D Being had
40 Would you mind me all the time?
A don’t bother B not bother C don’t bothering D not bothering
A phone B to phone C phoning D will phone
42 I would rather at home tonight.
A stay B to stay C staying D to staying
43 I can’t face early in the morning.
A get up B to get up C getting up D to getting up
44 The children are looking forward to the circus.
A go B going C to go D to going
45 There was such snow for us to go out.
A many B a lot C a large number of D a lot of
46 But for the bad weather, it a superb weekend.
A would be B will be C would have been D was
47 They still want to go to school it is raining hard.
A even though B because C since D despite
48 He sat at the lakeside, by trees, a letter and of his childhood.
A surrounded / wrote / thought B surrounded / writing / thinking
C surrounding / writing / thinking D surrounding / wrote / thought
49 how unsafe the area was, he decided indoors.
A Knowing / to stay B To know / to stay C Knowing / staying D Knowing / stay
50 I don’t know those people next door.
A live B to live C living D to living
51 I the email I can’t find it anywhere.
A must delete B must have deleted C must have delete D must deleted
52 I lost all my work yesterday I realized I the document.
A couldn’t save B didn’t save C couldn’t have saved D haven’t saved
53 Most people prefer not involved in a crime investigation.
A get B getting C to get D to getting
54 How you feel if you in my position?
A will / are B would / are C will / were D would / were
55 I used 20 cigarettes a day, but now I give up .
A to smoke / smoking B smoking / to smoke C smoke / smoking D to smoke / smoke
56 Jane suggested a rest, so we stopped for a while.
A to have / to rest B having / resting C to have / resting D having / to rest
57 We are discussing out for dinner Would you like us?
A to go / to join B going / to join C going / joining D to go / joining
58 It’s difficult used to with chopsticks.
A to get / eat B getting / eating C getting / to eat D to get / eating
59 - Do you think my jacket needs ? – No, but you need it.
A cleaning / to iron B to clean / to iron C cleaning / ironing D to clean / ironing
60 I would rather home It’s not worth a taxi.
A walk / to take B walking / taking C walking / to take D walk / taking
61 You need to show kindness.
62 owner must register his or her car.
63 The red cardinal spends of its time on the ground.
A many / feeding B most / to feed C most / feeding D many / to feed
64 Although knives and forks of prehistoric origin, spoon are relatively new.
A are B they are C are they D which are
65 lived on Earth for nearly 150 million years.
A Dinosaurs B Dinosaurs who C Since dinosaurs D If dinosaurs
66 In 1934, chemist Wallace Carothers produced a plastic which nylon.
A his call B he called C calling D to call him
67 By studying the movements of the Sun and Moon, even early astronomers could eclipses would take place.
A predicting when B when it predicts C the prediction when D predict when
68 A group of winged reptiles pterosaurs is believed to have been the first vertebrates with the power of flight.
A call B calls C called D is called
69 Researchers have begun studying what is on human circadian rhythms.
A it is the effect of light B the light affects
C is affecting the light D the effect of light
70 Some early batteries used concentrated nitric acid, gave off poisonous fumes.
A they B but they C then they D but they had
71 A yacht is steered with a rudder, the flow of water that passes the hull.
A which deflecting B deflects C it deflects D which deflects
72 It is still unclear the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City Council.
73 Beginning in August, free parking available to anyone the commuter train from Green City.
A to be / taking B will be / taking C will be / take D is / to take
A where is he going B where he is going C where he was going D where was he going
75 proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not a requirement for the advertised position.
76 We regret you that Ms Markowitz’s workshop on public speaking postponed until next week.
A to inform / has been B informing / is C to inform / would be D informing / were
77 , he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A Despite his wealthy B Rich as was he
C Rich as he was D In spite of his being wealth
78 I would be very rich now working long ago.
A were I to give up B if I wouldn’t give up C if I had not given up D If I gave up
79 They were such difficult tests .
A so I couldn’t finish them B that I couldn’t finish
C that I couldn’t finish them D for me to finish
80 to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.
A Not having spoken B Not to be speaking
C Not to have spoken D Because of not speaking
81 The shop assistant finally agreed a full refund.
A giving me B to give me C give to me D to me to give
82 Bill asked me why to go shopping with me.
A I hadn’t invited him B hadn’t I invited him C I hadn’t him invited D hadn’t I him invited
83 Ellie asked Stan to look at the new catalogue.
A did he want B do you want C whether he wants D if he wanted
84 ‘What did the man say when you challenged him?’ ‘He said he pay for the things in his bag, but I didn’t believe him.’
A is going to B has been going to C goes to D was going to
85 When I last saw Carrie, she told me she _ of buying a house, but now she’s changed her mind.
A thought B is thinking C was thinking D has been thinking
86 ‘What did they say when they realized you weren’t a shoplifter?’ ‘They apologized _ me.’
A to doubt B they had doubted C for doubting D the doubt of
87 The minister, was appointed just last week, made no comment on the situation.
88 Isn’t that the spot the accident happened last night?
89 The Titanic, people said was unsinkable, sank on her maiden voyage.
90 All the people to the email was sent replied.
91 Harry Hill, new series starts next week, is one of my favourite comedians.
92 April 1 st , we play tricks on people, is known as April Fools’ Day.
93 my notes, I couldn’t revise properly for the test.
A Having lost B Losing C Loss D Lost
94 I’m sure that after your exam, you will feel much better.
A passed B passing C past D being passed
95 ‘Which CD did you get Marcus is the end?’ ‘I got him the one said he really wanted to hear.’
A that B who he C which D which he
96 ‘Have you seen Jason Green’s latest film?’ ‘Is that the one in joins the FBI?’
A which he B that he C whom he D which
97 ‘Why don’t we go to Lionel’s for dinner tonight? ‘Is that the new restaurant has just opened on the other side of the town?’
A which B which it C that it D where
98 ‘Could you lend me some money?’ ‘I’d like you to give me one good reason I should.’
99 ‘What do you want to do this summer?’
‘I think we should go somewhere has plenty of sun and sand.’
100 quite intelligent, Matt hopes to get into a good university.
A Having been B Being C Having D Having had
101 an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the industry.
A She won B To win C The winning of D Having won
102 And the song by our listeners as their favourite of the week is Goodbye Baby by The Tunesmiths.
A having chosen B chosen C was chosen D is chosen
103 _ to change his name by his agent, John Smith became Marvo The Magnificent overnight.
A Made B Having made C Making D To make
104 It’s about time you thinking about setting up your own business.
A start B have started C started D to start
105 I’d really rather you the kids drop bits of pizza all over my new sofa.
A don’t let B aren’t letting C won’t let D didn’t let
106 anything particular in mind or are you just browsing?
A Did you have B Are you having C Can you have D Had you had
107 I wish Karen that we’re not trying to interfere in her life.
C has understood D is going to understand
108 I’d been able to say goodbye to Trish if only to the airport in time.
A I get B I got C I have got D I had got
109 Don’t you sometimes wish you invisible?
A could be B would be C will be D are
110 Suppose we we could go and live on another planet Would you want to go?
A to hear B hearing C heard D having heard
111 Do you wish an official complaint?
A making B to make C you make D you made
112 Adrian was enough money to buy a new computer for the school.
A wishing to have raised B wishing he will raise
C hoping to have raised D hoping he will raise
113 Don’t you wish we the exam a week on Monday and not tomorrow?
A take B will take C would take D were taking
114 No sooner down than the phone rang.
A I had sat B do I sit C had I sat D was I sitting
115 Never a greater day in the history of mankind.
A did there be B was there C there was D there has been
116 At no time that he was the killer.
A I didn’t suspect B was I suspect C I had suspected D did I suspect
117 Little that I knew his secret.
A did John know B John did know C was John know D John knew
118 Not until her did I realize how beautiful she was.
A I saw B did I see C was I saw D saw I
119 Not only my keys, I’ve lost my wallet, too.
A I have lost B are I lost t C I did lose D have I lost
120 Rarely about the environment enough to give up their car.
A do people care B people care C are people care D care people
121 Only when may vehicles cross the train tracks.
A is the green light on B the green light is on
C did the green light be on D on is the green light
A have I met B I have met C did I met D am I meeting
123 Only after doing his chores to go to meet his friends.
A Jason was allowed B did Jason allow C was allowed Jason D was Jason allowed
124 Are you sure this isn’t , because it looks just like the one I was given for Christmas?
125 I saw a wallet on the floor next to a couple of tourists and asked them if it was .
126 I’m not sure, but I think Mark’s bag, isn’t it?
127 ‘What did Maria ask you?’ ‘She asked me I had ever been abroad.’
128 Mr Anderson refused the policeman into his house.
A allowing B to allowing C that he allowed D to allowed
129 The explanation for the problems didn’t satisfy anybody.
A giving B which gave C given D having given
130 Eventually, William agreed his teacher what he had behind his back.
A that he shows B with showing C to show D on showing
131 I know you don’t like saving money, but suppose you your job What then?
A will lose B lost C are losing D would lose
132 ‘They’ve got some great clothes on sale in there!’ ‘If only I the time to go shopping.’
A will have B can have C had D have
133 ‘Shall I come at nine?’ ‘I’d rather you at ten instead.’
A come B will come C had come D came
134 In Britain, most shops close at 6 pm, _ in other countries they often open in the evening, too.
135 I wonder mind watching this bag for me for a moment.
A would you B you would C if would you D whether you would
136 Despite president, she felt totally powerless.
A being B she was C of having been D to be
A are leaving B were leaving C have to leave D had been leaving
138 I wish you rude to Rosa last night.
A weren’t B wouldn’t be C hadn’t been D haven’t been
139 ‘Have we still got lots of time? ‘No, get a move on We’re going to be late.’
A you’d rather B you’d better C you’d prefer to D you’d be better off
140 Calculators are banned from the examining room, as _ dictionaries and handheld computers.
141 was it that no one wanted to work.
A Such a hot day B So hot a day C Too hot a day D Very hot a day
142 Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job he had a great CV.
A despite B in spite of C even though D whereas
143 It’s a great film the plot being a little complicated.
144 Ferries have been cancelled, planes are able to take off and land.
A however B nevertheless C while D in spite of
145 The politician denied done anything wrong despite the evidence against him.
A having B to have C have D on having
146 I cooked dinner and that I sat down to watch TV.
A having done B doing C done D had
147 Not any Japanese, Georgia used a phrase book when she was in Japan.
A know B knowing C to know D known
148 I had known the shop was having a sale last week, I would have gone shopping there.
A Suppose B If only C Even D Thus
149 The fashion show was expensive to put on , I did make a profit
A Also B Even though C However D While
150 My sister doesn’t like getting ready for work, and .
A so do I B as am I C either do I D neither do I
READING
Part I: Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
The large crowds that gathered to see David Blame’s performance in London in 2003 highlight the immense popularity of magicians today Although David Blame is a well-known magician, his fame still lags behind the legendary Harry Houdini, who remains an enduring inspiration for generations of magicians.
Harry Houdini was the 3rd most renowned magician of Ehrich Weiss, who was born in Hungary in 1874 and moved to the United States as a child He made his professional debut as a magician in 1891, but initially gained limited popularity His early tricks included traditional acts like card tricks, but he soon specialized in escape feats These daring escape stunts led to his big breakthrough, and he quickly took his show to Europe, where audiences were captivated by his performances One of his most famous acts showcased his extraordinary ability to escape from impossible situations, cementing his legacy as a legendary magician and escape artist.
8 _ stunts was called “The Chinese Water Torture,” where he was chained and hung upside- down in a locked glass and steel container of water He 9 _ his escape while the audience watched his ordeal inside the tank.
After his mother's death, Houdini dedicated his final years to exposing fraudulent psychics who claimed to communicate with the dead, revealing their falsehoods and debunking their tricks These deception artists, with their 10+ elaborate lies, duped many grieving individuals, and Houdini aimed to persuade the public that they were merely magicians like himself Houdini passed away in 1926 due to an illness, marking the end of his relentless fight against spiritual impostors.
1 A On the other hand B Therefore C However D Moreover
2 A idol B adventurer C risk taker D gambler
3 A given name B nickname C title D code name
5 A playing out B playing off C playing around D playing up
The largest land animal alive today is the elephant Currently, there are two species of elephants: the African elephant and the Indian elephant However, this was not always the case, as approximately 10,000 years ago, there was another group—the mammoths—who are now extinct Mammoths, which roamed the freezing cold regions of northern Russia and North America, resembled modern elephants but were covered in long hair for insulation.
Scientists have long believed that humans played a significant role in the extinction of mammoths, as evidence shows mammoth bones discovered in ancient human settlements However, recent evidence suggests that climate change was the primary factor, with shifting weather patterns altering plant availability and making it difficult for mammoths to find food These rapid environmental changes likely led to the sudden decline of mammoth populations, as whole specimens have been found remarkably preserved in ice.
Because mammoths and modern elephants are so similar; some scientists think it might be possible to
10 _ the animals by mixing DNA taken from frozen mammoths with that of an elephant.
4 A point the finger at B put their finger on C lay a finger on D pull a finger out
7 A because B thanks to C since D and
10 A bring down B bring forward C bring in D bring back
Research indicates that height offers advantages in politics and business management, as taller individuals are more likely to get elected or promoted However, many exceptionally tall people believe these benefits are overstated compared to the challenges they face Growth hormones often cause children to grow taller than their peers, leading to teasing and bullying, such as jokes like “How’s the weather up there?” or exclusion during sports team selections Tall children frequently receive nicknames like “Jolly Green Giant” or “Stilts,” adding to their discomfort This can make experiences like reading fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk painful, and some children adopt a stooped posture to hide their height.
When tall people reach adulthood, they often realize that society is not designed for their stature, with ceilings and spaces built for shorter individuals They frequently bump their heads on the roofs of cars designed for shorter passengers and trip others in airplane aisles while trying to stretch out their legs The average bed length is only 1.8 meters, yet over 30 percent of British males are now taller than this, highlighting how tallness significantly impacts daily life and comfort.
Tall people often face higher clothing costs because clothes designed for their frame require more material, making them more expensive As a result, taller individuals tend to pay a penalty due to their unique anatomy, with most clothing items costing more than those for average sizes Occasionally, some clothing items are priced similarly to standard sizes, but generally, tall sizes come at a premium.
2 A Nonetheless B In spite of C At least D In addition
to form a stable administration The principal ministers in the government are part of a group called the **cabinet** The leader of this group, and of the government, is the **prime minister** Different parties represent various ideologies; a socialist or communist party is often described as **left-wing**, while a conservative party is usually said to be **right-wing** Political situations are dynamic, and disagreements or deep differences of opinion within or between parties are called **factions** When two parties work together harmoniously, this cooperation is referred to as a **coalition**.
1 A cabinet B majority C coalition D one-party
5 A cabinet B officer C left-wing D one-party state
6 A cabinet minister B majority C prime minister D president
7 A good-wing B left-wing C bad-wing D middle-wing
8 A right-wing B good-wing C bad-wing D middle-wing
Mass 1 _ is a phrase often used to describe ways of giving information and entertainment to very large numbers of people It includes newspapers, advertising and radio and, of course, television.
In most countries, people can choose from various television programming options, which influence our perceptions and opinions Do television programs shape our minds? Do they persuade us or manipulate our thoughts? Is the news entirely neutral, or is it often presented from a particular perspective? Don’t advertisements for alcohol, food, and other products influence our desires and decisions? Even the soap operas that depict weekly stories about families and communities can inspire us to imitate the lifestyles shown on TV Additionally, quiz shows that offer big prizes for simple answers can foster greed and materialism Some programs attract tens of millions of viewers, highlighting television’s enduring popularity Despite the rise of the Internet, television remains an essential part of every household.
8 A movies B documentaries C commercials D soap operas
9 A documentaries B soap operas C commercials D quiz shows
Scientists believe that they have made a 1 breakthrough in fighting HIV- they have shown what happens when an infection-fighting antibody attacks a 2 in
Finding a vaccine against HIV has been very challenging due to the virus's ability to mutate surface proteins rapidly, evading immune responses The virus employs three main defenses: it can mutate quickly to avoid detection by the immune system, is covered with sugary molecules that block antibody access, and must keep certain regions unchanged to successfully infect human cells The antibody called b12 has been identified to target a weak spot on the virus where a key protein is conserved, offering hope for vaccine development Notably, a surface protein that binds to receptors on host cells remains a crucial region, making it a promising target for developing effective HIV vaccines.
Previous analyses of the 9 of people that have been able to keep HIV from developing into
Research has identified a rare group of antibodies, including B12, that can combat HIV over extended periods, offering new hope in AIDS treatment Recent studies have detailed how these antibodies interact with HIV proteins, shedding light on their mechanisms of action Understanding the precise structure of this antibody-HIV bond could lead to the development of more effective therapies and inform strategies to better target the virus.
7 A Though B However C Also D Even though
The global recording industry has launched its largest crackdown on music file-sharing, targeting individuals suspected of illegal uploads online The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has identified over 2,100 alleged uploaders across 16 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, and Italy Since the campaign's inception, thousands of individuals have agreed to pay compensation for copyright infringement In the United States, civil lawsuits have been filed against more than 15,597 people since September 2003, resulting in 3,590 settlements, demonstrating the industry's strong stance against online music piracy.
This marks a significant escalation in enforcement efforts against individuals uploading and distributing copyrighted music on p2p networks, according to IFPI chief John Kennedy Thousands of internet-savvy men in their 20s and 30s are increasingly aware of the legal and financial risks associated with large-scale file-sharing of protected music Typically, individual legal actions are initiated by national recording industry associations and, in some instances, directly by record labels through civil complaints To date, the UK record industry has filed 97 cases, demonstrating a robust approach to protecting intellectual property rights.
65 by the latest action More than 140,000 in _has been paid to the British Phonographic Industry by 71 individuals.
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