A. exercised B. exerted C. practised D. proceeded

A. They all produce high-quality computers.

B. They are all cynical about dot-corns.

C. They all have a good rapport with each other.

D. They were all developed by more than one person. 6. Which quality of today’s entrepreneurs is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. They need to be able to think on their feet.

B. They need to work in more than one company at a time,

C. They need to collaborate with others.

D. They need to do constant research. 7. According to the passage, what have we learned from the dot-com era?

A. That most high-tech arid Internet-based businesses will succeed

B. That anyone with a dream can get rich in today’s environment

C. That sound business ideas and effective plans are needed for success

D. That investors should give money freely to new companies 8. What does the word “their” in line 5 refer to?

A. Entrepreneurs B. Businesses C. Investors D. Ventures 9. The word “inconsistencies” in paragraph 1 almost means…………..

A. incompatibilities B. changeability C. inconstancy D. contradiction 10. The word “rapport” in paragraph 1 closely means…………..

A. intimate relationship B. sympathy

C. bondage D. mutual understanding

IV. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts) CLOZE TEST 1: Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks A LACK OF COMMUNICATION

Recent research has revealed that a third of people in Britain have not met their (1)…………neighbors, and those who know each other (2) ………….. speak. Neighbors gossiping over garden fences and in the street was a common (3)………….. in the 1950s, says Dr Carl Chinn, an expert on local communities. Now, however, longer hours spent working at the office, together with the Internet and satellite television, are eroding neighborhood (4)…………... ‘Poor neighborhoods once had strong kinship, but now prosperity buys privacy,’ said Chinn.

Professor John Locke, a social scientist at Cambridge University, has analyzed a large (5)………….. of surveys. He found that in America and Britain the amount of time spent in social activity is decreasing. A third of people said they never spoke to their neighbors at (6) …………... Andrew Mayer, 25, a strategy consultant, rents a large apartment in west London, with two flatmates, who work in e-commerce. ‘We have a family of teachers upstairs and lawyers below, but our only contact comes via letters (7)………….. to the communal facilities or complaints that we've not put out our bin bags properly,’ said Mayer.

The (8)…………..of communities can have serious effects. Concerned at the rise in burglaries and (9) …………..of vandalism, the police have relaunched crime prevention schemes such as Neighborhood Watch, (10)…………..on people who live in the same area to keep an eye on each others’ houses and report anything they see which is unusual. 1. A. side-on B. next-door C. close-up D. nearside 2. A. barely B. roughly C. nearly D. virtually 3. A. outlook B. view C. vision D. sight 4. A. ties B. joints C. strings D. laces 5. A. deal B. amount C. number D. measure 6. A. least B. once C. all D. most 7. A. concerning B. regarding C. applying D. relating 8. A. breakout B. breakthrough C. breakdown D. breakaway

157 9. A. acts B. shows C. counts D. works 10. A. asking B. calling C. inviting D. trying

CLOZE TEST 2: Read tile following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks

The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) ……………contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so, what goes to make up the ideal pet? Various (2)…………… influence one's choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3)……………can be considerable. Everything must be (4 )……… into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5) …. time on your pet, shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much (6) ……………room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (7) …………… space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8)…………… turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affection pets a friendly cat or dog would be more (9) ……………. People get pets for a number of reasons: for company, security or to teach responsibility, especially to children. Pets can be affectionate and’ loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) …………… you and your lifestyle. - tribulation (n) /¸tribju´leiʃən/ nỗi đau khổ, nỗi khổ cực; sự khổ não 1.A. near B. close C. narrow D. tight 2. A. measures B. elements C. factors D. points 3. A. upkeep B. maintenance C. upbringing D. raising 4. A. considered B. held C. taken D. kept 5. .A. take B. waste C. occupy D. spend 6. A. free B. spare C. empty D. vacant 7. A. confined B. detained C. reduced D. closed 8. A. so that B. as for C. as if D. such as 9. A. suited B. appropriate C. likely D. good 10. A. fits B. matches C. suits D. goes with

B. WRITTEN TEST (70pts) 1. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points) OPEN CLOS E TEST 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

MARKETS

Most people in Britain and the US now buy their fresh food in supermarkets rather than traditional markets. But markets are still important (1)………… the life of many cities and towns and in recent years farmers' markets, where local farmers and others sell (2)………… or home-made foods directly to the public, have grown in popularity.

In Britain, most markets are held in the open air, in town squares or market places. They usually take (3)…………only on market day, the same day each week, and sometimes on Saturday, and the stalls are put (4)………… for each occasion. Towns where markets have traditionally been held are called market towns. Many still have a market cross, indicating where the market was originally held, or an old market (5) …………, a covered area open at the sides. Today, markets (6)………… flowers, fruit and vegetables, fish and meat, clothes and household goods.

Some towns and cities in Britain and the US have a (7)…………or indoor market. These markets are usually open more days of the week than outdoor markets and operate more like shops. Markets that sell cheap second-hand goods, (8)………… clothes, jewellery and books are called flea markets. In the

US, these are usually in buildings and open during normal shopping hours.

The word market is sometimes used in American English to (9)………… to any food shop. A(10)…………of superstore in both Britain and the US is a very large store or supermarket.

OPEN CLOSE TEST 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

Face-to-face conversation is a (1) …………. process: you speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Twoway (2)………….depends on having a coding system that is understood by both (3)…………. and receiver, and an agreed convention about signalling the beginning and end of the (4)………….. In speech, the coding system is a language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a time may seem too obvious to (5)………….. In fact, the signals that people use in conversations and meetings are often non-verbal. For example, lowering the pitch of the (6)…………. may mean the end of a sentence; a sharp intake of breath (7)…………. signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s (8)…………. may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting (9)…………. a debate; a clenched fist may indicate anger. When these (10)………….signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed.

II. WORD FORMS (20pts) PART 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts) 1. Janet had to ………………..from team because of injury. (draw) 2. The mountain roads are often………………. in winter. (pass) 3. It is not possible for everyone to put their own……………….. on the law. (interpret) 4. Many people think that the famine was a result of the civil war, but it is………………... (truth) 5. You'll need to be a little more…………if you want to hold their attention to your writings. (imagine) 6. Andi has correctly………… the order of a pack of cards in just 31.16 seconds. (memory) 7. A…………is a person who writes a book, etc. for another person, under whose name it is then published. (write) 8. Don’t believe what they said. I think they are………… witnesses. (worth) 9. William Shakespeare is probably the most famous …………in history. (play) 10. The ………… answer to my question was “no”. (vary)

PART 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided. (10 pts)

use anxiety act emotion order treat respiration tense term digest

THE EFFECTS OF STRESS

There is a famous expression in English. “Stop the world, I want to get off .” This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing, try to relax, and become calm again. “Stress” means pressure or (11)…………. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, (12) …………., and mental health problems.

Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the (13) ………….system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems of (14)…………. food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress.

Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel (15)………….They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often (16)…………. to little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous.

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(17)………….stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of (18)………….of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating (19) …………. , such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one’s mental health is put at risk.

It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. (20) …………. , it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. Then, try to reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.

III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10 pts) Read the text below and find 10 words which should not be there. Underline the 10 words and correct them.

The Statue of Liberty is the famous statue that stands in Liberty Island in New York Harbour. At a height of 151 feet, it is extremely tall. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France, and over the years it had become a symbol of freedom. Many people think an American designed it, but it was in fact created by a French artist, Frederic Bartholdi.

The designer tried many designs and models, included children and animals, before he chose a female figure, wearing a gown and cloak, holding a torch high above his head. The statue’s body looks like a Greek goddess. In the early drawings, the statue's face was going to look like the president’s wife, and Bartholdi decided to copy the face of Charlotte Beysser, Bartholdi’s mother.

Bartholdi decided to make the skin of copper sheets. This was a good choice because the workmen were able to lift and work with the sheets with no difficulty. He considered other cheaper metals but thought they might be so hard to work with because of its weight.

On October 28th 1886, the President of the United States opened the Statue of Liberty in a ceremony in front of a huge, exciting crowd. The President gave a long speech, and Bartholdi was asked to give one too but he refused because he was a shy man. A fireworks display was delayed until November 1st because of poor weather, but the parade went ahead as plan. 1……………. 2……………. 3……………. 4……………. 5……………. 6……………. 7……………. 8……………. 9……………. 10…………….

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts) A. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it 1. Wash vegetables before eating them. → Vegetables…………………………………………………………………….. 2. New road developments pose a major threat to these ancient woodlands. → These ancient………………………………………………………………….. 3. You will have to give up the whole idea. → I have no……………………………………………………………………….. 4. He had a strong impulse to open the letter. → He couldn’t resist……………………………………………………………… 5. It can be conclude from the research, heart diseases correlate with smoking. → The research shows a…………………………………………………………..

B. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. 6. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been spying for his government. (SUSPICION)

→ The diplomat………………………………………………………………….. 7. He got up very early this morning. (CRACK ) → He……………………………………………………………………………... 8. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences. (FALLEN) → Though ……………………………………………………………………….. 9. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) → I am …………………………………………………………………………… 10. Fortunately his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK) → As………………………………………………………………………………

161 A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts) I. WORD C HOICE (10 pts) Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 1. Whenever she feels stressful, she listens to Beethoven's ninth………….

A. classical music B. symphony C. folk song D. tunes 2. The transport strikes a real…………. , which will make it very difficult for me to get to work.

A. pain in the back B. nuisance C. last straw D. frustration 3. ………….benefits include a new car and free health insurance.

A. Well B. Fringe C. Edge D. Verge 4. Ex-smokers often show their………….to smokers due to their great effort and success.

A. pride B. gesture C. behaviour D. millitancy 5. Wouldn't it be nice if we all had the time and money to………….off to France for a week?

A. swan B. worm C. wolf D. beaver 6. You really shouldn’t buy that car. I know the engine is fine, but most of the bodywork has been ……… away by rust.

A. eaten B. dissolved C. erased D. crumbled 7. Surgeons now can do miracles to their physical …………. which used to be unbeatable.

A. conditions B. wrongdoings C. malfunctions D. abnormalities 8. As an ecotourism …………., the park provides visitors with beautiful landscape.

A. site B. park C. place D. land 9. A trick in the mining industry is …………. to bring about a shortage of coal in the near future.

A. causing B. resulting C. threatening D. prospering 10. Because of an unfortunate …………., your order was not dispatched by the date requested.

A. hindrance B. oversight C. negligence D. transgression

II. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (10 pts) 1. The early railroads were…………. the existing arteries of transportation: roads, turnpikes, canals, and other waterways.

A. those short lines connected B. short lines that connected

C. connected by short lines D. short connecting lines 2. When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns,………….with oxygen in the air to produce heat.

A. combining substances in the fuel B. substances in the fuel that combine

C. substances in the fuel combine D. a combination of substances in the fuel 3. If only the neighbor…………. a pet fish, not a dog which always barks.

A. is having B. were having C. had had D. would have 4. Not only………….in the project, but he also wanted to become the leader.

A. did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved

C. was Jack involved D. was involved Jack 5. …………., what would you bring back?

A. Think of going to Africa B. Imagine to go to Africa

C. If you should go to Africa D. Supposing you went to Africa 6. Luisa does a full-time job and………….

A. looks after also the house B. looks after the house either

C. also looks after the house D. looks after the house too 7…………. dangerous the situation is, Jim always indulges himself in it head first.

A. In spite of B. No matter what C. However D. Though 8. Not until I received the letter of announcement,………….

A. I could recognize how bad the situation was

B. could I recognize how bad was the situation

C. how bad the situation was I recognized

D. did I recognize how bad the situation was 9. The competition………….; but you failed to enter it.

A. must have provided you with opportunities

B. could have provided you with opportunities

C. should have provided you with opportunities

D. may have had provisions for your opportunities 10…………., we couldn't make out the gist of the passage.

A. Carefully as Jack explained

B. As Jack carefully explained

C. Due to Jack’s carefully explanations

D. Though carefully explained by Jack

III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10 pts) 1. The police………….a good deal of criticism over their handling of the demonstration.

A. came in for B. brought about C. went down with D. opened up 2. I can’t ………….what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there.

A. look into B. make out C. show up D. see through 3. Dave didn't understand what Miss Smith was getting ………….so he asked her to explain it again.

A. about B. for C. over D. at 4. We are…………. very good terms………….our next-door neighbor.

A. in/ of B. in/ with C. on/ of D. on/ with 5. I was taken…………. when Michaela said I’d hurt her feelings.

A. out B. along C. aback D. up 6. Eating good food is good insurance…………. sickness.

A. for B. against C. with D. to 7. Don't come………….hard on the new workers.

A. down B. up C. about D. with 8 My teacher says that I should sail………….the exam, but I ’m not so sure.

A. through B. to C. with D. in 9. I can’t remember the name of the hotel we stayed at………….the top of my head.

A. on B. in C. up D. off 10. If it starts to rain, make………….a nearby cave to wait for it to pass.

A. out B. for C. up D. with

IV. IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS (10 pts) Choose the right phrase in the box to complete each of the following sentences. Use each phrase only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box. the bight lights a dark horse in a word word perfect take it as read a shot in the dark word for word take it amiss reading between the lines the light in the end of the tunnel lost for words

1. My interview with the policeman took longer than I had thought because he wanted to copy down my statement…………. 2. My answer …………. is no. 3. …………. I sensed that she was trying to tell me that she was having problem at home. 4. He read the speech again and again until he was absolutely sure that he was…………. 5. When she was told she had won the prize she was ………….and tears welled up in her eyes. 6. I don’t think we need to put ‘Informal’ on the invitations - most people will………….

163 7. Gail is a bit of………….- she never talks about her family and no one knows much about her past. 8. No one had considered offering mail order before, so setting it up was a bit of…………. 9. After months of unemployment, the act or had been offered a small part in a TV film , and felt he could at least see ………….. 10. Please don't ………….when I say that you r last report needed a lot of reworking.

V. READING COMPREHENSION (20pts) READING 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer

Just as optical fibers have transformed communication, they are also revolutionizing medicine. These ultra-thin, flexible fibers have opened a window into the living tissues of the body. By inserting optical fibers through natural opening s or small incisions and threading them along the body’s established pathways, physicians can look into the lungs, intestines, heart, and other areas that were formerly inaccessible to them.

The basic fiber-optics system is called a fiberscope, which consists of two bundles of fibers. One, the illuminating bundle, carries light to the tissues. It is coupled to a high-intensity light source. Light enters the cores of the high-purity silicon glass and travels along the fibers. A lens at the end of the bundle collects the light and focuses it into the other bundle, the imaging bundle. Each fiber in the bundle transmits only a tiny fraction of the total image. The reconstructed image can be viewed through an eyepiece or displayed on a television screen. During the last five years, improved methods of fabricating optical fibers have led to a reduction in fiberscope diameter and an increase in the number of fibers, which in turn has increased resolution.

Optical fibers can also be used to deliver laser light. By use of laser beams, physicians can perform surgery inside the body, sometimes eliminating the need for invasive procedures in which healthy tissue must be cut through to reach the site of disease. Many of these procedures do not require anesthesia and can be performed in a physician's office. These techniques have reduced the risk and the cost of medical care. 1. What is the main subject of the passage?

A. A revolution in communication B. New surgical techniques

C. The invention of optical fibers D. The role of optical fibers in medicine 2. In line 2, the author uses the expression have opened a window to indicate that the use of optical fibers………...

A. has enabled scientists to make amazing discoveries

B. sometimes requires a surgical incision .

C. allows doctors to see inside the body without major surgery

D. has been unknown to the general public until quite recently 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word incisions in line 4?

A. holes made on the body B. acts of incising

C. wounds caused to the tissues D. cuts made in surgery 4. The word them in line 6 refers to………...

A. pathways B. optical fibers

C. physicians D. other areas of the body 5. According to the passage, what is the purpose of the illuminating bundle in a fiberscope?

A. To carry light into the body B. To reconstruct images

C. To collect and focus light D. To perform surgery inside the body 6. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word cores in line 9?

A. Tips B. Centres C. Clusters D. Lines 7. According to the pas sage, how do the fiberscopes used today differ from those used five years ago?

A. They use brighter lights. B. They contain more fibers,

C. They are longer. D. They are larger in diameter. 8. The word resolution in line 16 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Strength B. Sharpness C. Inconvenience D. Efficiency 9. Which of the following is not mentioned by the author as one of the advantages of laser surgery techniques?

A. They can be performed in a physician’s office.

B. They are safer than conventional surgery.

C. They can often be performed without anesthesia.

D. They are relatively easy to teach to physicians. 10. Where in the passage does the author provide a basic description of a fiberscope?

A. Line 1 -3 B. Line 6 - 7 C. Line 10 - 11 D. Line 17 -19

READING 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer SUBVERSIVE ART

Subversive political and social messages are a mainstay of the art community. In most modern democratic nations, where free speech is considered an inalienable right, such subversive art is easily found. American film is a fine example of this. Many American films are openly critical of American society and its values. Apocalypse Now, a film about the Vietnam War, is a withering attack on America's involvement and conduct in that conflict. In a more modern setting, African- American film director Spike Lee makes films which depict America as a racist and unjust society. Other arts are filled with examples of subversive art as well. There are countless paintings and sculpture s which openly attack Christianity and other values which are considered to be core aspects of America's identity. Punk Rock, which originated in England, derided many of England's most sacred of social values. Most famously, the 1970s punk band The Sex Pistols frequently sang songs about overthrowing the government, even going so far as to describe the Queen of England as subhuman.

Not all subversive art is as upfront in its social criticism. Much of subversive art is quietly subversive. There are a number of reasons for this. The first is, of course, economics. An artist who is too open or too vehement in his or her criticism of society may find it hard to find an audience willing to pay for such art. In some societies there may be a fear of retribution, either by the government or by individual society members offended by the artist's message. Nor are such fears unfounded. Author Salman Rushdie was forced to go into hiding after he wrote a book that Muslim s too k to be critical of their religion. There fore, the subversive messages in art are often hidden .

One common method of hiding subversive messages in one's art is through the use of an unreliable or untenable viewpoint. In this method, the artist actually presents a viewpoint that is in opposition to his or her own, but does so in such a way as to render that viewpoint unbelievable in the eyes of the audience. American author Mark Twain was a master at this. The narrator in his most famous novel is a young boy named Huck Finn. Huck supports the values of his society. For example, one of the justifications used by Americans to keep Africans enslaved was that they were somehow less human than whites. There is a scene in which Huck finds his friend Jim, a runaway slave, crying to-himself because he misses his children whom he has left behind in slavery. Huck is surprised by this, and comments that it seems remarkable that Jim, a slave, could feel sadness for the loss of his children in the same way a white person would. This observation is so absurd that it discredits the entire notion of slaves somehow being less human than their masters.

Mark Twain was not the only artist to hide the subversive nature of his work. In earlier times, prior to the printing press and the mass production of posters, artists depended on the support of wealthy individuals to make their living. A rich noble who appreciated the work of an artist would become his or her patron and support the artist, in return the artist was generally expected to create art that the patron approved of, and herein was the problem.

These wealthy nobles represented the social elite, which in most cases was exactly the element of society which artists wished to criticize. One could hardly expect a patron to pay for art that was openly critical of his social class, so artists became experts in concealing the subversive message in their art. A close look at any of the great artists of history, da Vinci, Shakespeare, Milton, etc. will reveal many hidden

165 elements of social subversion. 1. In paragraph 1, all of the following are mentioned as examples of subversive art EXCEPT………….

A. anti-war films B. songs of rebellion

C. highly sexual poetry D. blasphemous sculpture 2. According to paragraph 2, what is the role of economics in subversive art?

A. It limits the candor with which artists express themselves.

B. It creates a market for increasingly shocking art.

C. It encourages people not to buy subversive art.

D. It encourages artists to be upfront in their social criticism. 3. Based on the information in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that subversive art………..

A. is often highly profitable for the artist

B. often evokes strong emotional reactions

C. is often banned by many governments

D. is mostly focused on religious topics 4. The word “retribution” in the passage is closest in meaning to ………..

A. criticism B. rejection C. revenge D. anger 5. The word “untenable” in the passage is closest in meaning to ……….. .

A. complex B. untrustworthy C. obscure D. indefensible 6. According to paragraph 3, how did Mark Twain seek to subvert the values of his society?

A. He used a highly unpopular narrator to discuss the topic of slavery.

B. He presented the views of his opponents in a ridiculous fashion.

C. He argued that slaves also held emotional attachments to their families.

D. He described much of American society as evil and bitter. 7. Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can be inferred about Mark Twain?

A. He feared retribution from American society.

B. He was the first author to practice subversive art.

C. He opposed the American practice of slavery.

D. He was forced into hiding for his political views. 8. The word “this” in the passage refers to………..

A. the fact that Jim misses his family

B. the fact that Jim would leave his family in slavery

C. the fact that slaves are considered less human than whites

D. the fact that Mark Twain opposed the values of his society 9. Based on the information in paragraph 4, the term “patron” can best be explained as………..

A. a person who loves art B. the target of subversive art

C. a person who supports artists D. a noble who represents the social elite 10. According to paragraph 4, why was it-especially important for early artists to hide the subversive nature of their art?

A. The governments of that time were far less tolerant of criticism.

B. The people they criticized were their sole source of income,

C. They were unable to mass produce their art.

D. There were very few patrons who approved of subversive art.

IV. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts) CLOZE TEST 1:

If you've been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language you will know that success doesn’t come quickly. It generally takes years to learn another language well and constant (1)……….. to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use. Whether you study in a class, with audiocassettes, computers or on your (2) ……….. sooner or (3)……….. every language course finishes and you must decide what to do next if you need a foreign language for your career.

Business audio Magazine is a new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily into your busy schedule. Each audiocassette (4)……….. of an hour - long program packed with business news, features and interviews in the language of your choice. These cassettes won’t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions. It’s (5)……….. that you can do that already. Instead, by giving you an opportunity to hear the language as it’s really spoken, they help you to (6)……….. your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language relating to, for example, that all- important marketing trip.

The great advantage of using audio magazines is that they (7)……….. you to perfect your language skills in ways that suit your lifestyle. For example, you can select a topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on business. No other business course is as (8)……….. and the unique radio- magazine format is as instructive as it is entertaining. In addition to the audiocassette, this package includes a transcript with a business glossary and a study (9) ………... The components are structured so that intermediate and advanced students may use them separately or together, (10)………..on their ability. 1. A. exercise B. performance C. practice D. operation 2. A. self B. individual C. personal D. own 3. A. after B. then C. later D. quicker 4. A. consists B. includes C. contains D. involves 5. A. insisted B. acquired C. asserted D. assumed 6. A. prolong B. extend C. spread D. lift 7. A. allow B. let C. support D. offer 8. A. adjustable B. flexible C. convertible D. variable 9. A. addition B. supplement C. extra D. manuscript 10. A. according B. depending C. relating D. basing

* CLOZE TEST 2:

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what's called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (1) ………..to study for his degree.

After doing various jobs to (2) ……….. some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (3)………..the challenge they are likely to (4)………..themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can (5)………..in a thirst for adventure.

Now that his university course has come to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him right around the world. What's more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are (6)……….. by natural energy. In other words, he'll be (7)………..mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a (8)……….. cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship (9)………...

As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (10) ………..on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea. 1.A. settling down B. getting up C. taking over D. holding back 2.A. achieve B. raise C. advance D. win 3.A. stronger B. wider C. greater D. deeper 4.A. put B. set C. aim D. place 5.A. result B. lead C. cause D. create 6. A. pulled B. charged C. forced D. powered 7. A. relying B. using C. attempting D. trying 8. A. quick B. short C. brief D. swift 9. A. anyway B. alike C. instead D. otherwise 10. A. leave B. keep C. pass D. give

B. WRITTEN TEST (70pts) I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)

167 Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. a. DANGERS OF TECHNOLOGY

Much has been heard recently (0) about possible health hazards, including memory loss and brain tumors, from the use of mobile phones. With the possible half a billion mobile phones in (1)………… throughout the world, in Britain (2)…………,one person in four owns one, (3)………… is worrying enough, even if, so far, no concrete evidence has come to (4)………… One study by Dr. Alan Preece and his team at Bristol University has shown, however, in a report in the International Journal of Radiation Biology, that tests on volunteers demonstrated no effect on (5)…………short-term memory or attention span. Subjects (6)…………exposed to microwave radiation for (7)………… to thirty minutes, but the one noticeable effect was positive (8)………… than negative; the subjects reacted more rapidly in one test (9)………… a visual choice. One explanation of (10)…………is that following the transmission, a warming of the blood led to increased blood flow.

b. LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR YOU - SERIOUSLY

It is a sad fact (0) that adults laugh far less than children, sometimes by as much(1)………… a couple of hundred times a day. Just take a (2)………… at peoples faces on the way to work or in the office: you'll be lucky (3)………… see a smile, let alone hear a laugh. This is a shame - especially in view of the (4)………… that scientists have proved that laughing is good for you. “When you laugh” says psychologist David Cohen, “it produces the feel-good hormones, endorphins. It counters the effects of stress (5)………… enhances the immune system.”

There are many (6)…………why we might laugh less in adult life: perhaps we are too work-obsessed, or too embarrassed to (7)…………our emotions show. Some psychologists simply believe that children have more native responses, and as adults we naturally grow (8)…………of spontaneous reactions. Luckily,(9)………… , it is possible to relearn the art of laughter. In India, “laughter clinics " have been growing (10)………… popularity over the last few years, thanks to the efforts of Dr Madan Kataria, whose work has won him a devoted following. Dr Kataria believes that his laughing techniques can help to strengthen the immune system and lower stress levels, among other things. He teaches his patients different laughs or giggles to relax specific parts of the body. In 1998, when Dr Kartaria organized a World Laughter Day at Bombay racetrack, 10,000 people turned up.

II. WORD FORMS (20pts) PART 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts) 1…………in wealth causes a great number of social problems. (EQUAL) 2. The church is the site o f a number of…………manifestations. (NATURE) 3. The slight…………in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM) 4. Barack Obama is the first president of the United States with …………background. (RACE) 5. They won the case because of the ………… in court of the defendant. (APPEAR) 6. The sun and the moon are often………… in poetry. (PERSON) 7. Tax exemption only applies to those with ………… status. (RESIDENT) 8. The station quickly fell in to………… after it was closed. It is now in very bad condition. (REPAIR) 9. Low income and little administrative support make teachers ………… with their profession. (HEART) 10. Do you think these children are………… ? They look very thin. (NOURISH)

PART 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided. (10 pts) THE CRUSADES

The medieval crusades, when Western European knights and (11. adventure)………… attempted to seize Jerusalem from the hands of the Seljuk Turks, are widely (12. understand) …………by most people in the West, who think of them as glamorous and heroic. True, the level of heroism was occasionally (13. impress)………… , but in fact the crusaders were ignorant and (14. guide )………….For example,