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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points -0.2/ each)
You will hear a woman, called Sarah talking about, a sport called free-diving. Choose the
correct answer from A. B or C for each of the following questions.
1. What does Sarah say about the history of free-diving?
A. It has always been an extreme sport.
B. It was once a way of finding food.
C. It’s less than four hundred years old.
2. What does Sarah say about free-diving today?
A. It requires special equipment.
B. It’s non-competitive.
C. It has several different names.
3. How did Tanya Streeter spend a lot of her childhood?
A. training to be a diver B. sailing and fishing C. playing in the sea
4. Tanya realised she was a talented free-diver after
A. she’d entered her first free-diving competition.
B. she’d had one lesson in free-diving.
C. she’d been doing it for a while.
5. How does Tanya train?
A. She exercises for five hours every day.
B. She swims in the sea every day.
C. She goes running every day.
6. What advice about free-diving does Sarah give to beginners?
A. Practise in the sea whenever possible.
B. Take proper lessons.
C. Enter as many competitions as you can.
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 point - 0.2/ each)
Listen to the conversation between Tom and Linda. Fill in each blank with no more than three
words.
Tom:  You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda:  Nothing serious. Just my parents keep (7) ……………………………………… my
clothes.
Tom:  Why don't they like them?
Linda:  They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear (8) ………more
casual………………………………
stuff such as jeans and T- shirts.
Tom:  Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda:  But I really want to look more (9) ……………………elegant and
fashionable……………….……………….
Tom:  Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.

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Linda:  Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into (10) ………complainted
with………………………………
your parents?
Tom:  Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda:  Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom:  They think ail computer games are (11) …………………useless…………………….
They want me to
use my computer for more useful stuff.
Linda:  But there are some (12) ……………………benefits………………… of playing
computer sanies.
Tom:  Yes, there arc. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda:  But your parents may worry about (13) ……………………………………… if you look
at the
computer screen for a long time.
Tom:  Yes. They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14)
…………………………………
with more outdoor activities.
Linda:  That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and
explain (15) ………………the benefit……………………… of computer games
Tom:  That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda:  No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
16. It was the worst winter ______ anyone could remember.
A. when B. that C. where D. why
17. The children went _______ with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
18. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
19. He _______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
20. - Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
- Mr. Robinson: “_______.”
A. You can say that again. B. I see.
C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.
21. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _______.
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
22. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ________.
A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out
23. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ________ very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
24. Having been served dinner, _______.
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
25. It can take up to more than six months to _______ a man to do this specialized work.
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 A. raise B. train C. learn D. practise
26. _______, they would have had what they wanted.
A. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early
B. If they arrived at the fair early
C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough
D. Had they arrived at the fair early
27. _______ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
A. What are my parents B. My parents are C. How my parents are D. That my parents are
28. The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema _______ for three hours.
A. stayed B. got C. lasted D. spent
29. _______ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had
30. “Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy_______ since her childhood.”
A. who she has known B. have known her C. that have known her D. she has been known
31. The marathon runner _______ for nearly one hour and a half when she _______ to the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
32. An artist _______ will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a child
C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child
33. _______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to
34. The beach was so crowded the other day that we_______ difficulty finding an empty spot.
A. have B. have had C. had D. have been having
35. _______ of the shop, my friend Roger went in.
A. Coming out B. On coming out C. When coming out D. As I came
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat. (dismounted)
37. In some areas water has to be boiled to ……………………………… it. (purify)
38. The conditions in the man’s prison were ………………………………. (inhuman)
39. She studied ……………………………… psychology at college. (behavioral)
40. The breakdown of the negotiations was not ………………………………. (expected)
41. A visit to Morocco is a truly ………………………………… experience. (unforgetable)
42. The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater. (immesurably)
43. He refused to answer questions for fear he might ……………………………… himself.
(incrimal)
44. The machine refused to work due to a ……………………………… in one of the engines.
(function)
45. He's at that …………………………………age when he's very easily led by other children.
(impressionable)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either.
47. It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus.
48. All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute.
49. Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way.
50. Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
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51. Wearing a seat belt can protect you ………from………… being killed in a car.
52. We are pleased ……with…………… this year's results. They are much better than expected.
53. We are very happy that interest …………in……… our products is rising consistently and
continually.
54. They came ………into………… a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to
work hard.
55. David was unemployed so he was financially dependent ………on………… his wife.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ________
1802. Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57)
________ opened. This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ________. It is about
50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed. The trains which go through the Chunnel can
travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ________electrical system. The journey from London to Paris
via the Chunnel takes just three hours. It is also (60) ________for drivers since they can load their
cars onto the trains. They don’t need to book in (61) ________, as trains (62) ________ every few
minutes. However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many (63) ________ the Chunnel
for this (64) ________ the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlou or
refreshment stand (65) ________ can you look outside and enjoy the view. As a result, many would
find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead.
56. A. from B. during C. since D. ago
57. A. officially B. regularly C. correctly D. typically
58. A. perform B. achieve C. deal with D. complete
59. A. forward B. advanced C. higher D. increased
60. A. benefit B. handy C. advantage D. spare
61. A. ahead B. time C. advance D. future
62. A. go away B.exit C. set out D. depart
63. A. criticise B. accuse C. complain D. blame
64. A. Opposite B. Not alike C. Unlike D. Dissimilar
65. A. Nor B. Either C. Neither D. Not
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The cities in the United States have been the most visible sponsors and beneficiaries of
projects that place art in public places. They have shown exceptional imagination in applying the
diverse forms of contemporary art to a wide variety of purposes. The activities observed in a
number of “pioneer” cities sponsoring art in public places—a broadening exploration of public sites,
an increasing awareness among both sponsors and the public of the varieties of contemporary
artistic practice, and a growing public enthusiasm—are increasingly characteristic of cities across
the country. With many cities now undergoing renewed development, opportunities are
continuously emerging for the inclusion or art in new or renewed public environments, including
buildings, plazas, parks, and transportation facilities. The result of these activities is a group of
artworks that reflect the diversity of contemporary art and the varying character and goals of the
sponsoring communities. 
In sculpture, the projects range from a cartoonlike Mermaid in Miami Beach by Roy
Lichtenstein to a small forest planted in New York City by Alan Sonfist. The use of murals
followed quickly upon the use of sculpture and has brought to public sites the work of artists as
different as the realist Thomas Hart Benton and the Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. The specialized
requirements of particular urban situations have further expanded the use of art in public places: in
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Memphis, sculptor Richard Hunt has created a monument to Martin Luther King, Jr., who was slain
there; in New York, Dan Flavin and Bill Brand have contributed neon and animation works to
the enhancement of mass transit facilities. And in numerous cities, art is being raised as a symbol
of the commitment to revitalize urban areas.
By continuing to sponsor projects involving a growing body of art in public places, cities will
certainly enlarge the situations in which the public encounters and grows familiar with the various
forms of contemporary art. Indeed, cities are providing artists with an opportunity to communicate
with a new and broader audience. Artists are recognizing the distinction between public and private
spaces, and taking that into account when executing their public commissions. They are working in
new, often more durable media, and on an unaccustomed scale.
66. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
B. The growth of public art in United States cities.
C. The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
D. The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.
67. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing
contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT________.
A. the transfer of artwork from private to public sites
B. artworks that represent a city’s special character
C. greater interest in art by the American public
D. a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art
68. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ________.
A. communities that are building more art museums
B. artists who are moving to urban areas
C. urban development and renewal
D. an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
69. The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to________.
A. show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art
B. introduce the subject of unusual works of art
C. demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public
D. contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York
70. It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt
because the city authorities believed that ________.
A. the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis
B. Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
C. the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts
D. the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
71. The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. replacement B. design C. improvement D. decoration
72. The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. show the importance of B. promise to enlarge
C. bring new life to D. provide artworks for
73. The word “that” in line 22 refers to ________.
A. contemporary art B. opportunity C. audience D. distinction
74. The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. judging B. selling C. explaining D. producing
75. According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following
EXCEPT ________.
A. creating artworks that are unusual in size
B. raising funds to sponsor various public projects
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 C. exposing a large number of people to works of art
D. using new materials that are long—lasting.
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Sue Hamilton is a very ambitious girl. In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have
completed her degree. Then she plans to go to the USA (77) …………so…………… she can earn
lots of money. Her dream is to set up her (78) ……own………………… business selling the
jewellery she designs. She says that she expects to (79) …………make…………… her fortune
before she is thirty (80) …………so………… she can retire. However, in case things don’t work
out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm. She has worked
(82) ………with………………… him during her vacations and she says she (83)…………
wouldn’t…………… mind doing that again. Her brother is a very successful accountant and is
always trying to tempt her into working with him. Sue thinks she (84) ……………will……………
give it a go. Otherwise she will just wait and see (85) ………what………………comes along.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
 Martin’s poor .............................................................................................................................
87. Mary was the only student absent from class.
 Apart...........................................................................................................................................
88. Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
 Jane has only..............................................................................................................................
89. My parents find fault with everything I do.
 No matter....................................................................................................................................
90. It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
 Not only......................................................................................................................................
91. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
 Little...........................................................................................................................................
92. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
 John congratulated .....................................................................................................................
93. Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
 On...............................................................................................................................................
94. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
 It’s high time..............................................................................................................................
95. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself.
 The princess ...............................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given.
96. Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? (eye)
@ Would you mind ……………………………………………………. my suitcases while I go and
buy my ticket?
97. The children paid little attention to the dogs. (notice)
@ The children didn't …………………………………………….…………………………. the
dogs.
98. The union leader said the crisis was caused by the banks. (accused)
@ The union leader …………………………………………….…………………………. the crisis.
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99. Being in prison seems to have changed Simon´s behaviour for the better. (leaf)
@ Kevin has …………………………………………….…………………………. since he got out
of prison.
100. I am starting to find watching television boring. (fed)
@ I am beginning to get …………………………………………….………………………
television.
101. If only I hadn't believed his lies! (taken)
@ I wish…………………………………………….…………………………. by his lies!
102. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (view)
@ Alison bought the big house …………………………………………….………………………….
a hotel.
103. I never thought that I would win a prize. (crossed)
@ It …………………………………………….…………………………. that I would win a prize.
104. Please don't disappoint me this time. (let)
@ I'd rather …………………………………………….…………………………. this time.
105. People said that the mayor planned to demolish the old city tower. (about)
@ The old city tower was …………………………………………….………………………….
down by the mayor.
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