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1. LISTENING:

Question 1 (1.5 pts)

Listen to a talk on Angelina Jolie for THREE times. Decide if these statements are True(T) or False(F)?

1. She was born and grew up in Los Angeles. ____

2. She tried music videos but was not successful. ____

3. She won an Oscar for the film ‘George Wallace’. ____

4. She had her major break in 1999 in ‘The Bone Collector’. ____

5. She filmed ‘Girl, Interrupted’ in the same year. ____

6. She has adopted 4 children so far. ____

7. She spends most of her money in humanitarian efforts ____

8. She has no biological children. ____

9. Her relationship with Brad Pitt was one of the most reported scandals ____

10. She is an ambassador for UNHCR. ____

11. She has been married 3 times. ____

12. She has 30 tattoos. ____

13. She has no interest in Disney cartoons. ____

14. During her childhood, she dreamt of becoming a film director. ____

15. Her ancestors were of 4 nationalities. ____

Question 2 (1.5 pts)

Fill in each numbered blank with only one word. The talk will be read THREE times.

People surfing the web using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer need to be 1 _____ careful. A hole

has been found in the 2 _____ ’s security systems. The anti-virus software maker Trend Micro

Inc. said the problem 3 _____ people’s computers open to hackers. Trend Micro spokesman

Paul Ferguson warned the hole could let in criminals who want to 4 _____ computers. He said

security holes like this are “a 5 _____ for criminals because users have few ways to fight off

attacks”. Explorer’s flaw 6 _____ users into visiting websites that then 7 _____ passwords

and other personal and confidential information. The hackers then sell this for big money on

the black market. It is a 8 _____ problem because most of the world’s computers use Internet

Explorer. Microsoft says it is 9 _____ the flaw. Its website states that it is considering creating

an emergency software 10 _____ to fix the hole. The company is advising users to try a 11

_____ series of measures it calls “workarounds”. Microsoft said: “We are actively

investigating the vulnerability that these attacks 12 _____ to exploit. We will continue to

monitor the threat.” The software 13 _____ assured people that it would “take the appropriate

action to protect our customers”. A Microsoft anti-virus 14 _____ said 0.2% of computer users

may be affected. Its advice was to “always exercise 15 _____ when browsing and try to go to

sites that you trust”. The experts advise switching to alternative browsers such as Firefox,

Google Chrome or Opera.

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2. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY:

Question 1: WORD CHOICE (10 pts)

Choose the best answer among A, B, C, D:

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1. The Red Cross is ……….. an international aid organization .

a. intriguingly b. intrusively c. intrinsically d. intrepidly

2. Everybody believes he will be the winner of the 100-meter ………………

a. match b. competition c. contest d. race

3. These football players had no strict ………………until they joined our club.

a. practice b. education c. exercise d. training

4. We have worked out the plan and now we must put it into …………………

a. practice b. reality c. fact d. deed

5. Because of the dominance of retail chain stores, most shopping centers show the same bland ……. and no

imagination.

a. similarity b. likeness c. equality d. uniformity

6. The evidence that carbon dioxide levels are rising is …………..

a. inevitable b. unavoidable c. indelible d. undeniable

7. The opera singer was …….. by the reception she received from the audience.

a. deluged b. overwhelmed c. inundated d. flooded

8. Each year the Chancellor of the Exchequer stands up in the House of Commons and gives a . . . ............. of what is

seen as the economic outlook for the country.

a. forecast b. foretell c. foresee d. forego

9. He told us the usual things about how everything had gone wrong - it was a typical ………. luck story.

a. solid b. hard c. stiff d. black

10. They were so impressed with the way she reacted to their questions that they didn't ............. to offer her the job.

a. delay b. hesitate c. waiver d. dither

Question 2: ERROR RECOGNITION (15 pts)

Some but not all of the following lines contain an unnecessary word. Put a tick at the end of the correct lines and pick out

the word that is not needed. There are two examples at the beginning (0) and (00)

SPOTLIGHT ON THE COUNTRY

0. 

00. as

0. When you travel to Britain by sea or air, it is very likely

00 that you will arrive in the Southeast, as for this is where

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1. the main passenger ports and airports are being situated.

2. The Heathrow Airport is the world’s busiest airport for

3. an international traffic. Gat wick is the second important

4. airport. The former has around twenty-eight million of

5. passengers per one year and the latter has about ten million.

6. Most travelers from the continental Europe arrive at

7. the east coast ports of Dover. Folkestone and Ramsgate. Of these

8. Dover is by far the busiest. It has had 50 percent of the total

9. traffic to and from the Continent.

10. The Channel Tunnel, is connecting France to Britain, starts here

11. Kent is the country which is known as for the Garden of England.

12. because it produces a lot of the fruit and vegetables which are

13. being eaten all over the country. The ground and climate make it

14. ideal for growing conditions. It is also the main area of growing

15. another kind of fruit is called hops.

Question 3: WORD FORM (10 pts)

Complete the following sentences with a word formed from those in the list

ROMFORD COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Hello all members!

Well come to another edition of the club newsletter.

A list of (1) events for the autumn is being prepared . It will be displayed on the

club’s (2). Sadly our intended celebrity guest, the actor George Wells, has had to

(3) from the summer fair. However, we are pleased to announce that we have

lined up a (4) in the shape of Bethan Rogers, the folk singer. Meanwhile, we are

looking for (5). To help run both the cloakroom and the (6) Stall. If you are

interested please let me know as soon as possible. The cost (7) to the fair for

non-members has been agreed at $2.50. Members will, of course, be free. As

you know, Professor Byatt, who has been associated with the club for 15 years,

is retiring at the end of term. In (8) of his support and enthusiasm, we are

planning to hold a little (9) for him. Mrs Byatt has suggested we buy him a gold

watch. Please send any (10) you would like to make to me by Friday 30th

………………..

come

contribute

notice

draw

voluntary

fresh

present

recognize

place

admit

Question 4 : VERB FORM (10 pts) Put the verb in parentheses in correct tenses.

The world is getting warmer and the oceans are rising. Why this (1. happen)? One

answer is that it could simply be part of a natural process. After all, there (2. be) ice

ages and long periods of warmth, so we could just (3. experience) another warming

trend. This kind of answer (4. have) more supporters a few years ago. What scientists

now (5. believe) is that human activity is the cause. For more than two hundred years,

human gradually (6. change) the atmosphere, mainly as a result of industrial

pollution. We (7. create) an atmosphere around the earth that, like a giant glass

container, (8. let) heat from the sun through and then (9. hold) it in temperatures and

sea levels (10. keep) rising? The general answer is unfortunately yes.

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10 ………………………..

Question 5 : PREPOSITIONS & ADVERB PARTICLES ( 15 pts)

Complete each sentence with a correct preposition or adverb particle:

1. The second draft was an improvement ……………. the first

a. in b. on c. from d. with

2. We put his manner ………. ignorance of our British customs.

a. off at b. up with c. up to d. down to

3. You should go to your dentist for regular ………………

a. check-ins b. check-outs c. check-ups d. check up

4. I applied for a part –time job at the supermarket. They are going to …………….

a. put me on b. carry me on c. hold me on d. take me on

5. This is an exception ……………… the general rule.

a. with b. on c. for d. to

6. He came ………….. after we threw cold water on his face.

a. across b. in d. on d. down

7. Grandfather must be tired. He‘s nodding ……………… in his chair.

a. away b. of c. over d. off

8. We didn’t expect to come up …………. many problems.

a. for b. against c. with d. about

9. Your application will be kept …………….

a. in b. on c. for d. over

10. He wasn’t rich by any means , but he never turned ……….. anyone who needed help.

a. off b. on c. out d. down

11. Being rich doesn’t count ……………… much on a deserted island.

a. on b. at c. for d. in

12. Your plan doesn’t allow ……………. changes in the weather .

a. for b. on c. with d. into

13. When I asked jean, she hinted ………….. the chance of promotion for me.

a. to b. about c. at d. for

14. His salary was not adequate ……………… his need.

a. with b. on c. for d. of

15. Everyone tried to blame Janet …………… the mistake.

a. by b. for c. about d. with

Question 6: ARTICLES ( 10 pts) Complete the sentences by putting the, a/an or no article (∅) into the spaces.

a) Please watch (1) cabin attendant as she demonstrate (2) use of (3) the oxygen mask.

b) (4) happiness of the majority depends on (5) hard work for everyone.

c) When I left (6) station, I had to stand in (7) queue for (8) taxi for (9) long time.

d) There is a very difficult crossword in “(10) Times”

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3. READING

Question 1: (10pts) Choose the answer (A, B,C, D) which you think fits best .

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The sun today is a yellow dwarf star. It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center that convert hydrogen to

helium. The Sun has existed in its present state for about 4 billion, 600 million years and is thousands of times larger than

Earth.

By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the Sun’s life will be like. About 5 billion years from

now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter. The surface temperature will fall. The higher temperature of the

center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions. The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35

million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun. The Sun will then be a red giant star.

Temperatures on the Earth will become too hot for life to exist.

Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink. After it shrinks to the size of the

Earth, it will become a white dwarf star. The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova

explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf.

After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat. Such a star is

called a black dwarf. After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold. If any atmosphere remains

there, it will have frozen onto the Earth’s surface.

1. What is the primary purpose of this passage?

A. To alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun. B. To discuss conditions on Earth in the far future.

C. To present a theory about red giant stars. D. To describe changes that the Sun will go through.

2. The word “fueled” in line 1 is closest in meaning to

A. powered B. bombarded C. created D. propelled

3. The word “state” in line 2 is closest in meaning to

A. shape B. condition C. location D. size

4. It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun

A. is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf.

B. has been existence for 10 billion years.

C. is rapidly changing in size an brightness.

D. will continue as a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years.

5. What will probably be the first stage of change as the Sun becomes a red giant?

A. Its core will cool off and use less fuel. B. Its surface will become hotter and shrink.

C. It will throw off huge amounts of gases. D. Its center will throw smaller and hotter.

6. When the Sun becomes a red giant, what will conditions be like on Earth?

A. Its atmosphere will freeze and become solid.

B. It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the Sun.

C. It will become too hot for life to exist.

D. It will be nearly destroyed by nova explosions.

7. As white dwarf, the Sun will be

A. the same size as the planet Mercury. B. thousands of times smaller than it is today.

C. around 35 million miles in diameter. D. cold and dark.

8. According to the passage, which of the following best describes the sequence of stages that the Sun will probably

pass through?

A. Yellow dwarf, white dwarf, red giant, black giant. B. Red giant, white dwarf, red dwarf, nova explosion.

C. Yellow dwarf, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf. D. White dwarf, red giant, black dwarf, yellow dwarf.

9. The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph 4 refers to

A. our own planet B. the outer surface of the Sun C. the core of a black dwarf D. the planet Mercury

10. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

A. Alarmed B. Pessimistic C. Comic D. Objective

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Question 2: (15 pts) Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word for each space.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers. This

is fine if the child shows a real interest but (1) a child could be counter-productive if she isn’t ready. Wise parents will

have a (2) attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (3) books and other

activities. Nowadays, there is plenty good (4) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use

about the house will also (5) them to read.

Of course, books are no longer the only (6) source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which

can (7) and extend the pleasure a child finds in books and are (8) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and

concentration. Television gets a bad (9) as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time

watching programs not intended for their age (10). Too many television programs (11) an incurious, uncritical attitude that

is going to make learning much more difficult. However, (12) viewing of programs designed for young children can be

useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (13) on television, so children will pounced on books which (14)

their favorite television characters, and videos can add a new (15) to a story known from a book.

1. A. insisting B. forcing C. making D. starting

2. A. cheerful B. contented C. hopeful D. relaxed

3. A. bright B. thrilling C. stimulating D. energetic

4. A. material B. sense C. amusement D. produce

5. A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract

6. A. source B. site C. style D. basis

7. A. uphold B. found C. reinforce D. assist

8. A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally

9. A. review B. press C. criticism D. result

10.A. set B. band C. group D. limit

11. A. induce B. imply C. suggest D. attract

12.A. cautious B. choice C. discriminating D. approved

13.A. serialized B. revised C. transferred D. visualized

14.A. illustrate B. extend C. feature D. possess

15.A. reveal B. dimension C. option D. existence

Question 3: (15 pts) Fill each gap in the passage with one suitable word

Last Wednesday, Mary went to a concert with her friend Julia. The concert- hall was on the other

side of the town and so they decided to (1) home early. They caught the bus and arrived long (2)

the concert was due to start. There was a café nearby so they went in. Mary ordered a sandwich

and coffee but Julia decided to have a hot meal. While they were waiting to (3) served, Mary

looked (4) her handbag for the tickets to check what time the concert (5) begin.

To her dismay, she discovered that the tickets were not there! Then she remembered that she (6)

left them on the table at home. She told Julia (7) had happened and said she would go home to get

the tickets. She promised to be (8) before the concert started. Mary rushed (9) of the café and

went to the bus-stop to catch a bus back to her house. Unfortunately, she had just (10) a bus and

she (11) to wait a long time for (12) one. She was just beginning to despair when she saw a taxi,

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which she signaled to stop. Giving her address to the driver, she jumped (13), and fifteen minutes

later she was home. “Wait for me,” she said and ran into the house. Mary picked up the tickets

from the table and the taxi-driver drove her straight back to the café. Julia had just finished her

meal. Together they hurried out of the café and walked quickly to the concert-hall, where they

arrived hot and (14) of breath. Mary showed the tickets to the man at the door, who looked at

them carefully and then (15) them back. “I’m sorry,” he said. “”These are for next Wednesday.”

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4. WRITING:

Question 1: (10pts) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the

sentences printed before it.

I didn’t want to buy it, but because he

insisted, I bought it.

Someone has suggested abolishing

income tax.

It wasn’t clear to us at the time how

serious the problem was.

He didn’t mention our previous

conversation at all.

Don’t do to lunch until you have typed

all these letters.

He pushed …………………………………………………………………

It …………………………………………………………………………...

Little ……………………………………………………………………….

He made ……………………………………………………………………

Make sure …………………………………………………………………..

Rewrite the following sentences by using the exact words in brackets.

6. His excuse for such behavior has little effect on her. (CUTS)

 …………………………………………………………………………………..

7. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. (BESIDE)

 …………………………………………………………………………………..

8. Tourists often go to the British Museum but most Londoners only go very rarely. (MOON)

 …………………………………………………………………………………..

9. I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter. (BRING)

 …………………………………………………………………………………..

10. The exam was very easy and I made no mistake. (CAKE)

 …………………………………………………………………………………..

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Question 2: (20pts)

The graph below presents data on how foreign students choose which university to go to in the UK?

Write a report for your examiner(s) describing the information shown on in the graph. (about 150 words)

Question 3: ( 30pts)

Write an essay (about 250 – 300 words) to give your opinion for this question: “Are scientific inventions making our life

better and happier?”

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5. LISTENING:

Question 1 (1.5 pts)

Listen to a talk on Angelina Jolie for THREE times. Decide if these statements are True(T) or False(F)?

1. She was born and grew up in Los Angeles. ____F

2. She tried music videos but was not successful. ____T

3. She won an Oscar for the film ‘George Wallace’. ____T

4. She had her major break in 1999 in ‘The Bone Collector’. ____F

5. She filmed ‘Girl, Interrupted’ in the same year. ____F

6. She has adopted 4 children so far. ____F

7. She spends most of her money in humanitarian efforts ____T

8. She has no biological children. ____F

9. Her relationship with Brad Pitt was one of the most reported scandals ____F

10. She is an ambassador for UNHCR. ____F

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11. She has been married 3 times. ____F

12. She has 30 tattoos. ____F

13. She has no interest in Disney cartoons. ____F

14. During her childhood, she dreamt of becoming a film director. ____F

15. Her ancestors were of 4 nationalities. ____F