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Speaking
21.A:Steep
B:Uncharted
C:Heady
D:Stunning
22.A:tensions
B:travelers
C:reasons
D:Lists
1.At a rental office
Victoria : I live in Apartment 13. My sink is clogged up again.
Wendy : I’ll send someone over tomorrow.
Victoria : Well, I’d really appreciate it if .
Wendy : Fine. A plumber will be there in a few minutes.
A:that person is a plumber
B:the bathtub could be replaced too
C:l got a discount far this month
D:you could send someone to fit it today
2.Room renting
Sam : Hi, my name is Sam. I’m interested in the room you have for rent.
Pete : Oh yes. ?
Sam : Yes, I think so. Can I ask a few questions first?
Pete : Sure. Go ahead.
A:Would you like to come and see it
B:do you think it s big enough
C:Have you rented a room before
D:Did you give me the money
บทสนทนานี้ใช้ตอบคำถามข้อที่ 3-5
At a restaurant
Waiter : (3) ?
Maria : Yes, I will have salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoes.
Waiter : (4) ? Rare, medium, or well done?
Maria : Well done, please.
Waiter : Sure. (5) ?
Maria : Do you have coffee or tea? If so, I’d like decaf.
Waiter : Yes, we have both.
3. A:Do you want the menu
B:Are you thirsty yet
C:Are you ready to order now
D:Do you want to eat at home
4.A:What size is your salad
B:How would you like your beef
C:What is it like to cook your beef
D:How much do you want for salad
5. A:Anything to drink
B:Would you care for desserts
C:Do you want to pay now
D:Is that what you want
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At a university
Adriana : Hi! You look worried. (6) ?
Alex : The final exam. (7)
Adriana : Well, don’t worry. You still have three days.
Alex : Yeah, but I have to hand in three reports in the next two days too.
6.A:What is your schedule
B:What’s on your mind
C:How’s life treating you
D:How is your performance at school
7.A:I can’t wait
B:I know it’s going to be easy
C:It’s in the morning
D:I’m not fully prepared for it
บทสนทนานี้ใช้ตอบคำถามข้อที่ 8-9
In the office
Ron : I hear you’re moving to California.
Rita : Yes. I’ve got a job offer in Los Angeles.
Ron : Oh, that’s great. But (8) .
Rita : Likewise. Hey, let’s keep in touch.
Ron : Yeah. Don’t forget to drop me a line when you’re settled.
Rita : Sure. (9) .
Ron : You have my email address, don’t you?
Rita : Yes, I do.
8.A:I should get a job in Los Angeles too
B:I’m going to miss you
C:it’s time to stop partying
D:It should be exciting
9.A:I’ll give it to you when I arrive
B:I’ll keep you posted
C:Settling down can’t be fun
D:Dropping
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At a bus stop
Anna : Excuse me. Could you tell me (10) ?
Bruce : There is a ticket machine next to the bus stop.
Anna : Thank you very much. Umm.. Do you know. (11) ?
Bruce : Oh sorry. I’m not quite sure. It could be $3.
Anna : No worries. Thank you.can be easily done
10.A:what the fare is
B:if the machine gives change
C:how far it is from here
D:if I need a return ticket
Reading
Read the following passages and choose the best answer to the questions.
Passage 1 (Items 12-15)
Will the internet kill magazines?
New technologies change many things, but not everything. You may surf, search, shop, and blog online, but you still read magazines. And you’re far from alone.
Readership has actually increased over the past five years. Even the 18- to-34 segment continues to grow. Typical young adults now read more issues per month than their parents. Rather than being displaced by “instant” media, it would seem that magazines are the ideal complement.
The explanation for this phenomenon is fairly obvious. Magazines do what the Internet doesn’t. Neither obsessed with immediacy nor trapped by the daily news cycle, magazines promote deeper connections. They create relationships. They engage us in ways distinct from digital media.
What is the main idea of the above excerpt?
12.A: People who surf online usually read magazines
B:Magazines will not be replaced by the Internet
C:A lot of Internet users read one magazine each month.
D:Modern parents read more magazines than their children.
13.A:A lot of people surf and shop online.
B:You are alone when you read magazines.
C:A large number of people still read magazines.
D:A lot of magazines reflect changes in technologies.
14.A:group of readers aged 18 to 34
B:range of pages from 18 to 34
C:growing readership
D:number of issues read
15.A:They are the number one medium for daily news.
B:They focus on immediacy and the daily news cycle.
C:People react differently to magazines than to digital media.
D:They promote surfing, searching, shopping and blogging.
Read the following passages and choose the best answer to the questions.
Passage 2 (Items16-18)
A better way to serve butter
Softened butter on freshly baked bread is one of life’s little luxuries. Now from the creators of the Original Butter Bell crock comes a new line of single serving size mini crocks. Take dining up a notch by adding a Butter Bell Mini to each place setting at your next dinner party. These ‘babies’ look like the original, but hold the perfect amount of butter for one person to enjoy. Impress your guests and eliminate ‘pass the butter please’ at your next special occasion. The minis come four to a set and are available in white, or with a blue banding.
What is being advertised?
16.A:A place setting
B:A cooking pot
C:Buttered bread
D:A butter pot
17.A:the butter served is softened and delicious
B:individual guests have their own portion
C:it is a luxury for any special dinner party
D:it looks like original and will impress guests
18.A:It comes in an impressive selection of colors.
B:It helps keep baked goods fresher for longer.
C:It is available in exclusive kitchenware shops.
D:It adds to the elegance of the table setting.
Read the following passages and choose the best answer to the questions.
Passage 3 (Items 19-22)
Kashmir
Who knew there was skiing in Kashmir? Those must be some steep slopes. High in the Himalayas is a ski resort called Gulmarg, where you are pretty certain to find some of the most uncharted and untouched snow in the world. Indeed, you might be alone all day, with an entire mountainside to yourself. Years ago, Kashmir was associated with danger for different reasons. Sporadic fighting and tensions between India and Pakistan put the region on the “no-go” list for all but the most adventure-seeking travelers. But one of the most beautiful areas in the world is now safer and seeing many more visitors. If you are looking for something a little less heady and more accessible than Gulmarg, at the foot of the Pir Panjal range is the stunning Dal Lake. Here everyone lives in houseboats and you can explore the lake and its “floating” markets by water taxi in a spectacular natural setting.
According to the passage, what is TRUE about Kashmir?
19.A:It used to be a dangerous destination for tourists.
B:Now is the most popular destination for Asia.
C:Only thrill - seekers can find things to do there.
D:It has recently lost its claim to natural beauty
20.A:Tensions between India and Pakistan have eased.
B:People visit Kashmir for a number of reasons.
C:Winters can be cold in certain parts of Kashmir.
D:You can buy handicrafts at the “floating” markets.
B:Uncharted
C:Heady
D:Stunning
22.A:tensions
B:travelers
C:reasons
D:Lists
vocabulary
Items 23-31: Meaning in Context
Choose the closest meanings of the underlined words in the following sentences.
If the cough persists or gets worse, consider seeing a doctor.
23.A:dissolves
B:insists
c:occurs
D:continues
24.A:be in good form
B:be competitive
C:obey the rules
D:ignore the advice
25.A:rebellious
B:observant
C:respectful
D:insecure
26.A:relaxed
B:grew
C:changed
D:spread
27.A:attacker
B:opponent
C:evaluator
D:colleague
28.A:amazed - fired
B:alarmed - banned
C:pleased - moved
D:shocked - trained
29.A:joyous - expensive
B:anxious - original
C:unwilling - attractive
D:fortunate – revealing
30.A:lawsuit - reduced
B:argument - expanded
C:discussion - dropped
D:confession – turned
31.A:sizes - triumphs
B:laws - problems
C:areas - strengths
D:rule – successes
32.A:striking - aspect
B:outstanding - secret
C:diligent - origin
D:graceful – status
Structure and Writing
Part Four : Structure and Writing (Items 33-37) Item 46-55
Choose the underlined part that is grammatically wrong.
My grandparents celebrated (1) their fiftieth wedding anniversary (2) at a mountain resort (3) where all guests (4) inviting could go skiing.
33.A:their
B:at
C:where
D:inviting
34.A:rural
B:violent
C:how
D:are treated.
35.A:the last
B:industrialized
C:have
D:considerably
36.A:for
B:but
C:as
D:focus
37.A:hadn’t been killed
B:would become
C:of
D:the death
38.A:where
B:beauty
C:has developed
D:what
39.A:would
B:would
C:leave
D:or
40.A:will prefer
B:to
C:having
D:conversations
