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COLLECTION OF TESTS - LEVEL A COLLECTION OF TESTS

LEVEL A

SPEAKING TOPICS

1. What are the main reasons that students in our country study

abroad?

2. What three things are most important for you in a job? Why?

3. Explain why you would or would not like to live in a big city.

4. What subjects do you especially enjoy (or avoid) discussing with your

family?

5. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for

good health?

6. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks.

Which country would you like to visit? Why?

7. What three countries would you most like to visit? Why?

8. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a

big city. Which place would you prefer to live in?

9. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other

people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer?

10. How can you improve your English outside the classroom?

11. Which do you prefer? Traditional food or fast food such as

hamburgers or pizzas?

12. What is your public transport like in your city? How do you think it

could be improved?

13. Are cell phones popular in your country? Do you own one? If so,

what do you use it for and why?

14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of city life and country

life?

15. There has been large-scale migration from the countryside to the

cities. Do you think it positive or negative?

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

TEST 1LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING

TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES

• There are two parts to the test.

• You will hear each part twice.

PART 1

Directions: You will a hear question or statement spoken in English.

Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A,

B, or C on your answer sheet.

1.

A. Hi. I'm Dave.

B. No, I'm not.

C. How about you?

2.

A. The music was really good.

B. Yes, I like it a lot.

C. Do you think so?

3.

A. Yes, they are.

B. She's older.

C. They're younger.

4.

A. Yes, it is.

B. No. It's 555-1213.

C. Yes, please.

5.

A. Let's watch TV.

B. Yes, we do.

C. OK. Where do you want to go?

6.

A. I often play music.

B. I never play basketball.

C. I think so.

7.

A. They watch TV or DVDs.

B. I usually read newspapers.

C. Because they like it.

8.

A. I watch TV.

B. Yes, I can.

C. Hardly ever.

9.

A. Yes, I'll wear my blue one.

B. Yes, it's very hot.

C. I often wear a tie

10.

A. That's a good idea.

B. How about 6:30?

C. It's a little late.

PART 2

Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people.

You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the

answer sheet.

11. What feature does the man mention?

A. The woman's height

B. The woman's age

C. The woman's face

D. The woman's hair

12. What warning does the man give the woman?

A. She must use less electricity.

B. She should relax more often.

C. She should not use a computer every day.

D. She should turn on the light.

13. Which sentence is true?

A. The man and woman were classmates.

B. The man and woman have met before.

C. The man and woman have never met before.

D. The woman wants to buy some shoes.

14. Why was the man late?

A. He woke up late.

B. He had car trouble.

C. The traffic was bad.

D. His watch was broken.

15. Why does the man think it is a good idea?

A. The curtains will make the room look brighter.

B. The room will be less stressful.

C. Blue curtains are less expensive.

D. The room will look bigger.

16. What does the woman remember?

A. The man's birthday

B. Where she left her car

C. That her glasses are in her car

D. That her keys are on her desk

17. What does the man want to do?

A. Use the computer

B. Break the computer

C. Fix the computer

D. Buy the computer

18. What is the problem?

A. The man is sick.

B. The ticket is too expensive.

C. There are no more tickets.

D. The man lost his ticket.

19. When does the woman need to be in the city centre?

A. In half an hour

B. In sixty minutes

C. In two hours

D. In forty minutes

20. What does the woman want?

A. Chinese food

B. A book

C. some eggs

D. some milk

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 2 LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING




PART 1

Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English.



1.

A. I like horror movies.

B. I like silly situations.

C. I don't have a favorite actor.

2.

A. I like it a lot.

B. He's great.

C. They're not very good.

3.

A. I have dinner at 7:00.

B. I usually have pasta.

C. I read or watch TV.

4.

A. It's across from the aquarium.

B. They're six and eight years old.

C. It opens at 9:00.

5.

A. There's a toy store near here.

B. It's next to the museum.

C. I'm going to buy some toys.

6.

A. How about a DVD?

B. It's on March 6.

C. He doesn't like chocolate.

7.

A. No, I don't like serving.

B. I'd like a pizza, please.

C. Yes, I worked in a café.

8.

A. Yes, I want to make a lot of money.

B. Yes, I need the experience.

C. No, you don't have to volunteer.

9.

A. We fly beautiful kites.

B. I don't have any children.

C. My favorite holiday is New Year.

10.

A. Where is it?

B. What's it for?

C. Sure.

PART 2



answer sheet.

11. What time does the store open on Saturdays?

A. Ten o'clock

B. Nine o'clock

C. Five o'clock

D. Six o'clock

12. What does the woman say about the gloves?

A. She wants a pair like them.

B. She has a pair like them.

C. They are on the chair.

D. She doesn't know where they are.

13. What is Mary wearing?

A. A black dress and a red jacket

B. Red pants

C. A black suit

D. A red dress and a black jacket

14. What are the man and woman talking about?

A. Making cookies

B. Going on a picnic

C. Opening a restaurant

D. Going on vacation

15. Where is the man going?

A. Home

B. New York

C. To the bus terminal

D. To the ferry

16. How many people live in Peter's house?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

17. Why does the woman drink so much coffee?

A. She really likes it.

B. It helps her focus on her work.

C. It keeps her awake.

D. She gets free coffee at work.

18. Why didn't the man see the woman?

A. She was in a different room.

B. She left before he arrived.

C. She wasn't invited.

D. She was hiding from him.

19. What does the woman say about the bookstore?

A. That it has a wide variety of books.

B. That it is difficult to find.

C. That it is quite far away.

D. That the man might not find the book he needs.

20. What is the man going to do after the conversation?

A. Go home

B. Take a bath

C. Go to the supermarket

D. Clean the bathroom

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1




1.

A. How about the front row?

B. Before the show starts.

C. It's on the table.

2.

A. It is. I eat here often.

B. I need a rest, too.

C. Its not that late.

3.

A. It costs a hundred thirty dollars.

B. The suit fits very well.

C. There are two suits in the closet.

4.

A. I'll phone you tomorrow.

B. I looked for the telephone.

C. My secretary took the message.

5.

A. I'll have dinner about 6 P.M.

B. We dined early yesterday.

C. I always eat a big dinner.

6.

A. Yes, we came by jet.

B. No, it has failed.

C. Yes, it came an hour ago.

7.

A. It's at the end of the hall.

B. There are five accountants.

C. The accountant is on the phone.

8.

A. The class meets every day.

B. There are about fifteen.

C. My students have to learn English.

9.

A. The magazine is on the table.

B. She read it last week.

C. She only reads business magazines.

10.

A. Then I'll call him back another time.

B. Yes, he works here.

C. It's not a big office.

PART 2



answer sheet.

11. He needs to call

A. 214-2961

B. 241-2961

C. 241-6291

D. 421-2961

12. The number is

A. (202) 555-2436

B. (212) 553-4326

C. (212) 555-4236

D. (202) 555-2463

13. They're talking about

A. hamburger

B. coffee

C. pizza

D. ice cream


A. a hamburger

B. salad

C. soup

D. a hot dog

15. She goes out for dinner

A. after work

B. during the week

C. on weekends

D. every fortnight

16. He visits relatives

A. on weekends

B. on vacation

C. on Sunday

D. on Friday

17. The man thinks the woman should buy

A. a yellow sweater

B. a red sweater

C. an orange dress

D. a yellow dress


A. a TV

B. a couch

C. a bookshelf

D. books

19. The woman

A. isn't hungry

B. is angry

C. is late

D. is busy

20. Now, it's

A. 7:00

B. 7:50

C. 8:15

D. 7:15

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1




1.

A. Because I have to be at work at 6 A.M.

B. I always get what I want.

C. You had to leave early, didn't you?

2.

A. I'm not getting thinner.

B. I ate dinner at 7 P.M.

C. No, I'd prefer a salad.

3.

A. I learned when I was young.

B. I swim in the evening.

C. I wondered how you learned.

4.

A. It's about 6 P.M.

B. He moved here last August.

C. It was a western film.

5.

A. I'm so happy to hear that.

B. I've never been in love.

C. I put it up above.

6.

A. She left at noon.

B. The boat docked at 8 P.M.

C. There was no one left

7.

A. No, I was born in a hospital.

B. The barn is behind the house.

C. No, I'm never bored at home.

8.

A. It's usually at 6:30.

B. We're having cold cereal and fruit.

C. I'm hungry.

9.

A. He's six years of age.

B. All the pages are white.

C. There are about three hundred pages.

10. Which bus should we take?

A. Take the number 14 bus.

B. We took the first one.

C. He should talk to us.

PART 2



answer sheet.


A. a book.

B. a newspaper.

C. a movie.

D. a song.

12. The man likes

A. to watch TV.

B. to read.

C. to listen to music.

D. to surf the web.

13. The man drinks coffee. Next, he

A. types a letter.

B. goes to work.

C. eats breakfast.

D. reads the newspaper.

14. The computer store is

A. next to the movie theater.

B. on the corner.

C. around the corner from the movie theater.

D. across the theater.

15. The man thinks

A. a sweater is too expensive.

B. clothing is too personal.

C. it's not polite to give her boss a birthday present.

D. clothing is practical.

16. In China, clocks

A. are a popular gift.

B. bring good luck.

C. are an lucky gift.

D. are an unlucky gift

17. The woman wants a job as

A. a childcare worker.

B. a business intern.

C. a tour guide.

D. an office worker.

18. During Carnaval, the man liked

A. eating special food.

B. watching fireworks.

C. eating something sweet.

D. wearing special clothes.

19. The woman

A. doesn't want the glasses.

B. already has the glasses.

C. wants the glasses.

D. never wears glasses.

20. The people are talking about

A. their jobs.

B. their families.

C. a folktale.

D. their friends.

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1

Direction: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English.



1.

. The post office is closed.

. The stamps are in the' top drawer

. The letter was not stamped.

2.

. I took one of them.

. Four to five times an hour.

. I take a vacation twice a year.

3.

A. That cup is his.

B. This is good coffee.

C. Yes, I like coffee.

4.

. Yes, actually we're early

. No, I don't have a watch.

. No, he came at 4:30.

5.

. She's feeling better.

. I know only a few words.

. We love Chinese food.

6.

. They're good students

. Because it was a test.

. I was too tired to study.

7.

. They're playing golf now.

. They plan to stay home tomorrow.

. He said he'll go the day after.

8.

. She counted five tickets.

. I lost my ticket.

. It's on the ground floor.

9.

. Around the corner.

. At noon.

. Beef and noodles.

10.

. I’ll see that movie next month.

. I moved overseas.

. About four. 1 usually go once a week.

PART 2



answer sheet.

11. How much would 100 small envelopes cost?

A. $45

B. $50

C. $70

D. $75

12. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In an office

B. At a sports centre

C. At a railway station

D. In a department store

13. What are the man and the woman doing?

A. Parking a car

B. Buying a car

C. Looking for a friend

D. Talking about space

14. Why is the woman angry?

A. She is always angry.

B. She was late for an appointment.

C. The man was late for their appointment.

D. She lost her handbag.

15. On what day does the conversation take place?

A. Tuesday

B. Wednesday

C. Thursday

D. Friday

16. How many sisters does John have'?

A. None

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

17. What does Tom think is possible?

A. Tom knows the woman's brother.

B. Tom's brother knows the woman's brother.

C. Tom has a brother.

D. The woman will become a doctor.

18. What is the woman's problem?

A. She doesn't want her shoes to get wet.

B. She missed the bus.

C. She doesn't have an umbrella.

D. She hates the rain.

19. Why doesn't the woman have any money?

A. She has a lot of debts.

B. Her wallet was stolen

C. She forgot her wallet.

D. She lost her wallet on the bus.

20. What does the man say he will do?

A. Ask his mother for some information

B. Invite the woman to his mother house

C. Hold a dinner party

D. Buy a new sofa

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1




1.

A. You should put the chair next to the table.

B. The brown chair is very comfortable.

C. We don't care any more.

2.

A. I stayed at the hotel.

B. He said no rooms were available.

C. The clerk filed the letters.

3.

A. I never eat fruit.

B. Yes, I think he lives in New York.

C. It looks very nice on you.

4.

A. He works at a travel agency.

B. That's not very much time.

C. I found a new job.

5.

A. Usually we can take one whenever we want.

B. We bought coffee and bread.

C. The coffeepot broke yesterday.

6.

A. We copied the photos.

B. I turned it off when I finished.

C. The photographer turned in the photos.

7.

A. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the library.

B. The rooms are full of smoke.

C. No one is in the room.

8.

A. Take the bag next to mine.

B. There are two planes.

C. You can take only one.

9.

A. You should go to bed earlier.

B. You can keep it.

C. Tonight's the last night.

10.

A. None of us likes to travel.

B. In big cities, we take the subway.

C. It takes fourteen hours by plane.

PART 2


You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it

on the answer sheet.

11. How will the woman pay?

A. With a money order.

B. With a credit card.

C. With cash.

D. With a check.

12. What will the woman probably do?

A. Turn off the air-conditioning.

B. Open the window.

C. Turn on the air-conditioning.

D. Close the window.

13. What will the man do?

A. Buy a new machine.

B. Fix the old machine.

C. Plug the machine in,

D. Use his coworker's machine.

14. What does the woman want to do?

A. Look at the movie schedule.

B. Borrow some paper.

C. Read the news.

D. Buy a newspaper.

15. What will the woman probably buy?

A. A sweater.

B. A skirt.

C. A suit.

D. A dress.

16. What is wrong with the car?

A. It has broken glass.

B. It has a flat tire.

C. It doesn't run fast.

D. It's out of gas.

17. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A cake.

B. Some steak.

C. A diet.

D. The cook.

18. What is the problem with the restaurant?

A. It doesn't look nice.

B. It's too far away.

C. The service isn't good.

D. The food is bad.

19. What are the speakers discussing?

A. Airplane tickets.

B. Movie tickets.

C. A hotel reservation.

D. Books.

20. What is the lecture about?

A. How to speak in public.

B. How to save money.

C. How to buy a house.

D. How to live without a lot of money.

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1




1.

A. It's six o'clock now.

B. She'll be here any minute.

C. She's combing her hair.

2.

A. The check is in the mail.

B. It's next to the post office.

C. The banquet is at the hotel.

3.

A. leave after breakfast.

B. I plan to retire next month.

C. I've been working for ten years.

4.

A. That's Maria talking to her mother.

B. It's my phone.

C. I told everyone last week.

5.

A. All of us have gone once.

B. It's cheaper than a taxi.

C. We walk too much.

6.

A. I didn't find any mistakes.

B. She types fast.

C. It's classical music.

7

A. About five of us ordered wine.

B. Give me half a dozen, please.

C. I made arrangements for fifty people.

8.

A. You were gone yesterday.

B. I was home all day.

C. I'm going tomorrow.

9.

A. I haven't read the ones in French

B. I only read in the evening.

C. Here are the books you must read.

10.

A. The day after tomorrow.

B. She arrived yesterday.

C. You'll never guess who called.

PART 2


You are to choose the hest answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it


11. What do the speakers plan to do this Sunday?

A. Watch a baseball game.

B. See a movie.

C. Go to a concert.

D. Visit the capital.

12. What will the man probably do?

A. Buy a new rug.

B. Buy new furniture.

C. Paint the old furniture.

D. Get another office.

13. What is the woman going to do?

A. Eat a pizza.

B. Pick up her office.

C. Put things in order.

D. Make a delivery.

14. What will the man probably have?

A. Some ice cream.

B. Some hot tea.

C. Some cold cuts.

D. Some iced tea.

15. What form of transportation will the speakers use?

A. Train.

B. Walking.

C. Bus.

D. Cab.


A. Going to the movies.

B. A TV show.

C. Eating dinner.

D. A snowstorm.

17. What is the problem with the hamburger?

A. It doesn't taste good.

B. It's still in the kitchen.

C. It's undercooked.

D. It's burnt.


A. Photocopy paper.

B. Money.

C. The newspaper.

D. Furniture.

19. What is the book about?

A. Earning money.

B. Managing your finances.

C. Finding a job.

D. Organizing your time.

20. What are the speakers discussing?

A. Going to work.

B. Going to a party.

C. Going out for dinner.

D. Going out for a drink.

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1



B, or Con your answer sheet.

1.

A. The foreman will begin working tomorrow.

B. The performance is too long.

C. It always begins a few minutes late.

2.

A. The four of us will sit down.

B. There are only two chairs.

C. The table is round.

3.

A. Put on a sweater.

B. He's not that old.

C. 1 keep it in here.

4.

A. The weather will be fair all week.

B. I can lend you some money.

C. It isn't a long ride.

5.

A. We're all eating in the cafeteria.

B. No, it's not made of glass.

C. The class is meeting in room 300.

6.

A. This is the right department.

B. His door is the one on the left.

C. You must get a good view from there.

7.

A. It's on the bookcase.

B. We want to hear the news.

C. Because no one is ready.

8.

A. It's in the bottom drawer.

B. She's drawing with a pen.

C. There are about a dozen.

9.

A. I play golf in the morning.

B. The course is two miles from here.

C. Because it's near the Gulf of Thailand.

10.

A. It took off on time.

B. Take off that shirt now.

C. We'll leave shortly.

PART 2

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several conversations

between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each

question and mark it on the answer sheet.

11. When did the package arrive?

A. This morning.

B. Two days ago.

C. Last Tuesday.

D. On Friday.

12. How long ago did the speakers visit Paris?

A. A month ago.

B. Two months ago.

C. A year ago.

D. Eight years ago.

13. When will Mark start his new job?

A. This afternoon.

B. On Monday.

C. In eight days.

D. In two weeks.

14. How often does the woman travel to Tokyo?

A. Once a month.

B. Four times a month.

C. Once a year.

D. Four times a year.

15. How soon will the contract be ready?

A. By morning.

B. By this afternoon.

C. In three days.

D. In nine days.

16. Who received a promotion?

A. Only Pat.

B. Only Sam.

C. Both Sam and Jim.

D. Sam, Jim, and Pat.

17. What is Ms. Fujita's job?

A. She's the director.

B. She's the accountant.

C. She's the director's assistant.

D. She's the accountant's assistant

18. Who is the man talking to'?

A. A waitress.

B. A grocery store clerk.

C. A friend.

D. A specialist.

19. Who left the telephone message?

A. An accountant.

B. A painter.

C. A telephone operator.

D. An office manager.

20. Whose office is at the end of the hall?

A. Cindy's boss's office.

B. Cindy's office.

C. John's boss's office.

D. John's office.

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1




1.

A. I'm not hungry.

B. It's about two blocks.

C. Because it serves good food.

2.

A. I didn't sleep last night.

B. The tire needs air.

C. We're required to wear ties at work.

3.

A. Well have to take the stairs.

B. He hasn't spoken yet.

C. Yes, there are eleven.

4.

A. I turned in my expense report yesterday.

B. Yes, but it's really delicious.

C. The waitress will bring you some water.

5.

A. My desk is by the door.

B. The one by the window is Bob's desk.

C. I'll close the window.

6.

A. I was the last one here.

B. I need a towel.

C. Let's clean up the office first.

7.

A. It opens at 8 A.M.

B. The door is open.

C. The bank has a large clock.

8.

A. I always use this parking lot.

B. Me too. I like to be outside.

C. I don't go out when it's dark.

9.

A. Sue talks very fast.

B. I'm late for a meeting.

C. They enjoy walking.

10.

A. It's shallow.

B. We took the bus.

C. Let's take my car.

PART 2




11. How long ago did the man buy the telephone?

A. A week ago.

B. Three weeks ago.

C. A year ago.

D. Five years ago.

12. When will the conference take place'?

A. This afternoon.

B. Tomorrow.

C. On Friday.

D. Next month.

13. How often does Tim order office supplies?

A. Every two days.

B. Once a week.

C. Every ten days.

D. Once a month.

14. How soon will the car be ready?

A. This afternoon.

B. Tomorrow.

C. The day after tomorrow.

D. On Friday.

15. How long has the woman been waiting?

A. Ten minutes.

B. Fifteen minutes.

C. Thirty minutes.

D. Forty minutes.

16. What is the new accountant's name?

A. Bill.

B. Bob.

C. Mr. Wilson.

D. Mrs. Ortega.

17. What is Frank's profession?

A. He's a lawyer.

B. He's an economist.

C. He's a student.

D. He's a professor.

18. Who is in the hospital?

A. Marsha.

B. Jim.

C. Linda.

D. Jim's wife.

19. Whose car is parked by the front door?

A. Martin's car,

B. Sandy's car.

C. The secretary's car.

D. The director's car.

20. What is the woman's job?

A. She's a bank teller.

B. She's a police officer.

C. She's a bus driver.

D. She's a mail carrier.

GOOD LUCK!





PART 1



B, or C On your answer sheet.

1.

A. Not very, but I could eat.

B. I've never been to Hungary.

C. Because I haven't eaten.

2.

A. Yes, your wife called at noon.

B. I had a massage.

C. No one has seen us for ages.

3.

A. He hasn't grown up yet.

B. It rained all morning.

C. Because it's round.

4.

A. I'll take them with me.

B. I'm too busy at work.

C. I take public transportation.

5.

A. I think green's a good color.

B. Because he painted it blue.

C. He read the poster on the wall.

6.

A. He doesn't like cigars.

B. We all like sugar with our coffee.

C. Sugar's very sweet.

7.

A. The table is by the window.

B. It's our new table.

C. That newspaper belongs to me.

8.

A. No, we'll eat later.

B. Yes, the mail is on your desk.

C. Nobody came this morning.

9.

A. I'll pick her up at the airport.

B. I already have my ticket.

C. I think she looks the same.

10.

A. You never work at night.

B. Because my work is finished.

C. I have to finish this report.

PART 2




11. Why is the woman going to Hawaii?

A. To spend her vacation.

B. To buy new clothes.

C. To attend a conference.

D. To visit friends.

12. Why did the woman arrive late?

A. She was in an accident.

B. She had a flat tire.

C. She felt tired.

D. She was waiting for someone.

13. Why is the window closed?

A. It's cool outside.

B. The air-conditioning is on.

C. The room isn't warm enough.

D. The street is very noisy.

14. Why doesn't the man want to take the elevator?

A. The elevator is slow.

B. They're going down.

C. It's late.

D. He likes to walk.

15. Why does the woman suggest taking the subway?

A. The office is closed.

B. A car is too fast.

C. Traffic is heavy.

D. It's late.

16. Why didn't the man eat lunch?

A. He forgot to eat.

B. He wasn't hungry.

C. He got to the cafeteria too late.

D. He didn't have time.

17. Where will the speakers get together?

A. Downstairs.

B. At the park.

C. At the office.

D. At a café.

18. Where are the speakers?

A. At a train station.

B. At a bus stop.

C. At a swimming pool.

D. At an airport.

19. What does the man think of the bus?

A. It's inconvenient.

B. It's relaxing.

C. It's too expensive.

D. It's fast.

20. What do the speakers say about Bob?

A. His work is good.

B. He's improving.

C. He talks too much.

D. He's isn't doing a good job.

GOOD LUCK!

READING COMPREHENSION

TEST 1READING TEST


PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION

Answer all the questions following the passage on the basis of what is

stated in or implied in the passage. Record your answers on the answer

sheet.

I was the only person to get off the train at 4pm at Abisko in the Arctic

Circle. The train disappeared into the night. I was alone, in the dark, with the

temperature at minus 20, as cold as I'd expected it. At that point I thought

about giving up this trip and wished I were on my way back home but the train

had gone and I could see a hotel ahead.

The girl at reception gave me the key to a 'cabin' as the rest of the hotel

was closed. I went back outside. I could see by the light from the hotel and

found the cabin easily. My hands were frozen as I turned the key in the lock

and pushed the door which refused to move. I pushed it harder. I was thinking

of breaking a window to prevent myself from freezing to death when I took my

hand off the handle and the door opened gently towards me.

After recovering in the warmth of the cabin, which was actually very

comfortable, I went outside again. I realized I wasn't completely alone as I saw

car headlights on the road nearby. It was a clear evening full of red, green and

blue light in the frozen air. It was so beautiful I wanted to write a poem about it

but I had no paper. I could only spend ten minutes outside at a time so I went

in and out of the cabin to watch the amazing Northern Lights. I only spent

three days there. I was sorry I'd booked a ticket on the train to continue my

journey so soon.

1. What is the writer trying to do?

A. persuade other people to visit the Arctic Circle

B. describe his own experiences in the Arctic Circle

C. give advice on traveling to the Arctic Circle

D. explain why he decided to go to the Arctic Circle

2. When he got off the train, the writer felt

A. confused about what to do next.

B. surprised at how cold it was.

C. worried about finding a hotel.

D. sorry he was not still on it.

3. What was the problem when the writer got to the cabin?

A. He pushed the door instead of pulling it.

B. The key didn't turn because of the frozen lock.

C. He couldn't see what he was doing.

D. He had to break a window to get in.

4. How did the writer spend the evening?

A. He stayed inside the cabin and looked out at the stars.

B. He tried to write about what he could see.

C. He walked along the road towards a light.

D. He went outside for short periods of time.

5. What did the writer put in his diary that day?

A. I'm sorry I came here as there's nothing to do in the dark.

B. The best thing about being here is seeing the night sky.

C. If 1 had a car, I could drive around and see more of the area.

D. It's a pity this is the only room the hotel could offer me.

PART 2: CLOZE TEST

Choose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following

passage. Record your choices on the answer sheet.

Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his

mother when she fell downstairs. William quickly rang (6)____ an ambulance

when he discovered his mother had broken her leg. In spite of being

frightening, he (7)___ the emergency services what had happened and

answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his father

(8)___ work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (9)___. While

waiting for (10)___ people to come, William looked after his 18-month-old

sister.

When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed:

"It's (11)___ that a young boy of six knew the right number to (12)___, and

was able to give us the correct information. (13)___ of William's quick thinking,

we were able to (14)___there immediately."

Mrs. Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (15)___ to both William and

the ambulance service.

6.

A. to

B. off

C. for

D. with

7.

A. said

B. talked

C. spoke

D. told

8.

A. in

B. at

C. on

D. by

9

A. done

B. made

C. acted

D. worked

10.

A. these

B. every

C. each

D. this

11.

A. pleased

B fine

C. clever

D. great

12.

A. put

B. set

C. dial

D. hit

13.

A. Since

B. because.

C. As

D. Although

14.

A. manage

B. find

C. get

D. reach

15.

A. agreeable

B. happy

C. grateful

D. approving

PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY


passage. Record your answers on the answer sheet.

16. Ambition, talent,___ desire are ingredients for success.

A. or

B. never

C. yet

D. and

17. Bonnie has been married___ Steve for two years.

A. with

B. at

C. by

D. to

18. If you___ a choice, which country would you visit?

A. have

B. had

C. have had

D. will have

19. The student will have___ tomorrow morning.

A. a two-hour class

B. two hours of class

C. a class of two hours

D. a two-hours class

20. Architecture is a profession___ has always interested me.

A. which

B. who

C. in which

D. whose

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 2READING TEST



Read the text and choose the best answers. Record your choices on

the answer sheet.

Many people like to give some of their time to help others. They want to

help people with hardships or make the environment a better place. There are

many kinds of volunteers: homemakers, businesspeople, teenagers, and

children. One kind of volunteer, students, help people and learn at the same

time.

Jane E. is an architecture student: She is learning how to design homes

and buildings. Jane volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Millard and Linda

Fuller started Habitat for Humanity in 1976. The organization builds houses for

poor people. Poor people work with volunteers to build their own houses.

Then they live in them. They do not have to pay for their houses. The

organization likes any kind of volunteer, but an architecture student like Jane

can help people and learn important skills at the same time.

Jack D. studies nursing: He is learning how to help doctors and take

care of sick people.

Jack volunteers at a public clinic in Mexico. The clinic gives health care

to poor people. Jack travels from southern California to a small Mexican town

with a group of doctors, nurses, and students. They help sick people. They do

not get any pay for their work, but the work helps Jack prepare for his career,

the job that he will have in the future. He is also learning Spanish. This will

also help him in his future job.

Chris C. is an environmental science major. Environmental science

students learn about environmental problems and ways to protect the

environment. Last year, Chris volunteered with the Earth Restoration Service.

ERS is an organization that improves the environment. They have projects all

over the world. Chris worked with other volunteers to help restore the rain

forest in Brazil. Chris learned a lot about Brazil and rain forest restoration with

ERS. Her experience will help her in school and in her future job.

Volunteering is a great way for students to prepare for their future

careers and help the world at the same time.

1. "Student Volunteers" is about___

A. ways for students to learn about the environment and save the

rain forest

B. ways for homemakers, businesspeople, teenagers, and

children to make the environment a better place

C. ways for students to learn about their future jobs and help the

world at the same time

D. ways for students to help sick people and learn Spanish at the

same time

2. Habitat for Humanity___

A. helps poor people build their own houses

B. builds house for poor people and then charges them rent

C. buys houses for poor people

D. helps poor people sell their houses

3. Volunteers at a small clinic in Mexico___

A. teach Spanish

B. learn to be doctors

C. get paid for their work

D. help sick people

4. Rain forest restoration means___

A. "working in the rain forest"

B. "saving the rain forest"

C. "volunteering in the rain forest"

D. "studying the rain forest"

5. What do environmental science students study?

A. the history of Brazil

B. volunteer organizations

C. environmental problems

D. the people of the rain forest.

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



We are slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to

swim in. There is ___(6) much smoke in the air that it is ___(7) to live in many

of the world's cities. In one well known city, for example, ___(8) gases from

cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen, have to ___(9) oxygen

masks.

We have cut down so ___(10) trees that there are now vast areas of

wasteland all over the world. As a ___(11), farmers in parts of Africa cannot

grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia, there is too ___(12) rice.

Moreover, we do not take enough ___(13) of the countryside. Wild animals

are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now! It is not

enough to ___(14) about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to

do ___(15) about it. Join us now. Save the earth.

6.

A. far

B. very

C. so

D. such

7.

A. enjoyable

B. unhealthy

C. healthy

D. pleasant

8.

A. sweet-smelling

B. bad-smelling

C. serious

D. poisonous

9.

A. carry

B. wear

C. bring

D. take

10.

A. little

B. few

C. much

D. many

11.

A. result

B. fact

C. matter

D. problem

12.

A. few

B. much

C. little

D. many

13.

A. consideration

B. care

C. attention

D. time

14.

A. say

B. tell

C. discuss

D. talk

15.

A. anything

B. something

C. nothing

D. everything

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR



16. My daughter is waiting ___ for the sixth Harry Potter book.

A. excitingly

B. excitedly

C. excitement

D. excite

17. I've look for my bag everywhere, but I still ___ it.

A. haven't found

B. have found

C. find

D. didn't find

18. Water boils ___ if there is a cover on the pan.

A. most fast

B. more fast

C. as fast as

D. faster

19. The static interference on the radio ___ an air plane.

A. has caused

B. was causing

C. was caused by

D. caused by

20. If there were life on Mars, such life forms ___ unable to survive on

earth.

A. would be

B. are

C. will be

D. would

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 3READING TEST




the answer sheet.

How much does it cost to live in your city or town? Is it expensive or

inexpensive? There are many items to add up to determine the cost of living.

The cost of living is the amount of money a person needs to live. This includes

housing, food, local transportation, clothing, and entertainment. Every year,

organizations study the cost of living in cities around the world. They decide

which cities are the most expensive to live in.

According to one recent study, the top ten most expensive cities to live

in are in Asia and Europe. In Asia, they include Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and

Hong Kong. The most expensive cities in Europe include Moscow, London,

Oslo, Geneva, and Zurich. Geneva and Zurich are in Switzerland.

Every part of the world has expensive cities. San Juan, Puerto Rico is

the most expensive city in Central America and the Caribbean. In the Middle

East, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi

Arabia are among the most expensive. In North America, the two most

expensive cities are New York and Los Angeles. In South America, Lima,

Peru and Sao Paulo, Brazil are at the top. Douala in Camaroon and Abidjian,

Ivory Coast are two of the most expensive cities in Africa, and they are among

the 30 most expensive cities in the world.

Expensive cities are not always wonderful cities. Some are crowded,

dirty, unsafe, and have a high population density. Some are megacities. On

the other hand, some expensive cities are clean, safe, and have a low

population density. Either way, you will pay more for transportation, housing,

and other daily expenses in these cities. So if you live in an expensive city,

make sure that you have a good job!

1. "The Cost of Living" is about

A. housing and transportation

B. the most expensive cities

C. Asia and Europe

D. local currency

2. According to the reading, the top ten most expensive cities in the

world are in

A. Asia and Africa

B. Africa and the Caribbean

C. North America and Europe

D. Asia and Europe

3. In Paragraph 3, the phrase among means that

A. they are in Africa

B. they are a part of

C. they are busy

D. they are expensive

4. According to the reading, the country that doesn't have two expensive

cities is

A. the United States

B. Japan

C. Brazil

D. Switzerland

5. What is the meaning of the phrase cost of living?

A. things that are expensive

B. the money we need to live

C. the money we earn from work

D. the cost of the clothes we buy

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



Last week 1 phone one of my friends 'Why don't you ___(6) to my

house?' he said 'We can play some computer games, if you ___(7)'. 'I don't

feel, ____(8) doing that,' I said. ‘How about ___(9) fishing". He wasn't very

___(10) on the idea, so we decided to ___(11) to the cinema, although we

didn't know what was ___(12). When we ___(13) there, it was a science fiction

film, and so we ___(14) our minds. We can't ___(15) that kind of film.

6.

A. turn up

B. come round

C. cross over

D. go past

7.

A. know

B. can

C. do

D. like

8.

A. for

B. I'm

C. like

D. well

9.

A. the

B. going

C. a

D. it

10.

A. interested

B. much

C. keen

D. liking

11.

A. go

B. pass

C. see

D. try

12.

A. on

B. it

C. there

D. playing

13.

A. reached

B. were

C. saw

D. got

14.

A. discussed

B. changed

C. made

D. found

15.

A. like

B. hate

C. stand

D. admire




16. Two people died in a car crash yesterday. They had just overtaken

a lorry when the accident___

A. happened

B. had happened

C. has happened

D. was happened

17. We'd be happier if we ___ so much work.

A. don't have

B. didn't have

C. wouldn't have

D. won't have.

18. The news is always so ___ these days.

A. depress

B. depressing

C. depressed

D. more depressed

19. If poisons like DDT ___ to control insects, there will be serious

environmental repercussion.

A. use

B. used

C. are used

D. using

20. According to the experiment, light ___ your body clock.

A. is affected

B. affected

C. was affect

D. affects

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 4READING TEST




the answer sheet.

The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle,

Washington, in the United States. It was a small coffee shop that roasted its

own coffee beans. The coffee shop's business did well, and by 1981 there

were three more Starbucks stores in Seattle.

Things really began to change for the company in 1981. That year,

Howard Schultz met the three men who ran Starbucks. Schultz worked in New

York for a company that made kitchen equipment. He noticed that Starbucks

ordered a large number of special coffee makers, and he was curious about

the company. Schultz went to Seattle to see what Starbucks did, and he liked

what he saw. He wanted to become part of the company. In 1982, the original

Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the company's head of marketing.

In 1983, Schultz traveled to Italy. The unique atmosphere of the

espresso bars there caught his eyes. To Schultz it seemed that Italians spent

their daily lives in three places: home, work, and coffee bars. His experience

in Italy gave Schultz a new idea for Starbucks back in Seattle.

Schultz created an atmosphere for Starbucks coffee shops that was

comfortable and casual, and customers everywhere seemed to like it.

Between 1987 and 1992, Starbucks opened 150 new stores and that was only

the beginning. As a matter of fact, by the year 2000, three new Starbucks

stores opened somewhere around the world every day!

Today, Starbucks has thousands of stores, including stores in twenty-

six countries. One thing that helps make Starbucks succeed in cities outside

the United States is the way Starbucks works with local stores and

restaurants. By working together with a store already in the city, Starbucks

gains an understanding of customers in the city. This understanding helps

Starbucks open stores in the right locations for their customers.

1. What is the main topic of the reading?

A. how Starbucks has grown

B. what Starbucks makes

C. Starbucks' customers

D. how Starbucks makes its coffee

2. Which is true about Starbucks' first ten years of business?

A. It grew very quickly.

B. It was run by Howard Schultz.

C. It was a small company.

D. It made special coffee makers.

3. Who is Howard Schultz?

A. a coffee seller from New York

B. an Italian coffee maker

C. the man who changed the company

D. one of the original owners of the company

4. About how many new Starbucks opened in 1999?

A. 3

B. 150

C. 300

D. more than 1,000

5. What helps Starbucks succeed in places outside the United States?

A. opened restaurants in just a few locations each year

B. only selling locally produced coffee beans

C. working with other major coffee-making companies

D. learning about local customers

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



I was ___(6) by my uncle and aunt and ___(7)on a small farm in

Illinois. I think it was better ___(8) living in a city, because every day I ran

around in the fresh air. Until I went to school, ___ (9) I did was play on the

farm all day. Both my aunt and my uncle worked with the animals, and

although they worked very ___(10), they always explained interesting things to

me. They didn't have much money, but they ___(11)well with everyone, and

we didn't have ___(12)of the problems of living in the city. I always felt

___(13)on the farms. There was ___(14) noise or population, and it was

___(15) peaceful. That's probably why I became a farmer.

6.

A. lived up to

B. taken after

C. grown up

D. brought up

7.

A. grew up

B. joined in

C. turned up

D. put off

8.

A. as

B. more

C. than

D. the

9.

A. every

B. each

C. none

D. all

10.

A hardly

B. harder

C. hard

D. hardest

11.

A. dropped in

B. got along

C. kept up

D. dealt with

12.

A. much

B. none

C. no

D. any

13.

A. happily

B. a happy

C. happy

D. the happy

14.

A. any

B. no

C. none of

D. not

15.

A. too

B. much

C. really

D. as

PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY



16. I'm tired. I'd rather ___ out this evening.

A. not going

B. not to go

C. not go

D. I don't go

17. We are a little late the play ___ begun.

A. has just

B. just

C. is just

D. had just

18. The visitors ___ all the different ways of making brandy.

A. had shown

B. were shown

C. showed

D. has shown

19. I hurt my foot ___ I was playing football.

A. what

B. during

C. where

D. while

20. I am very ___ of reading.

A. fond

B. like

C. love

D. hate

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 5READING TEST




the answer sheet.

My name's Jade, I'm fifteen and an only child living with my parents in

Porchester. I've always got on very well with them and I've always felt happy

at home.

Last autumn my cousin Bettina came to live our house. She's nineteen,

and very pretty and funny. She's staying with us while she's a student at the

university in Porchester. At first, I was very pleased to have another teenager

in our house, because most of my friends don't live near me, but recently my

feelings have changed. I have lots of homework because I'm studying for

school exams, but I have to clean my room and help with the washing-up.

Bettina doesn't have exams this year so she doesn't have to work so hard.

She has more money than me. She earns a bit because my dad helped her

get a part-time job, and because it's at the local leisure centre she doesn't pay

the full price for tickets to see films there or go bowling with her friends. And

although she doesn't pay rent to my parents they don't make her help in the

house like I have to. When I mentioned this to my parents they reminded me

that we have to be kind to Bettina because her dad hasn't been well for a long

time. I agree with that but there is a problem: I know Bettina tells lies to my

parents. Last week, she told my dad that she was going to the library but she

went to meet her boyfriend. Two days ago she asked my mum to lend her

some money. She said she needed to buy some books, but I think she spent it

all on CDs.

I asked my parents if they knew what she had done, but they didn't

believe me. They said I was jealous of her and refused to listen to me. I'd like

to know what I should do now.

1. What is Jade trying to do?

A. describe her older cousin

B. explain why she has problems with school work

C. say why she doesn't like being an only child

D. explain a problem she has at home

2. When Bettina arrived, how did Jade feel?

A. She was jealous of Bettina's good looks.

B. She hoped Bettina could help her with homework.

C. She was happy to have her to stay.

D. She wanted Bettina to meet her friends.

3. What does the writer say about Bettina's job?

A. She earns a lot of money.

B. She gets cheap tickets because of it.

C. She hasn't told Jade's parents about it.

D. She works when she should he studying.

4. Jade's parents asked her to remember

A. that Bettina's family has problems.

B. that she isn't as old as Bettina.

C. that Bettina has many responsibilities.

D. that Jade's father is ill.

5. Which of these things did Jade say to her parents?

A. I want to get a job so that I can earn money like Bettina.

B. It's not fair that I have to help in the house and Bettina doesn't.

C. Bettina's father should pay you more for her accommodation.

D. Bettina gets cheap cinema tickets her friends but not for me.

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



The Amazon ___(6) the second longest river in the world today. It

carries more water than ___ (7) other river. The Amazon starts ___(8) centre

of Peru and travels across Brazil ___(9) about four thousand kilometers.

___(10) the river gets to the end of its long journey, it opens into the Atlantic

Ocean. At ___(11), it is eighty kilometers wide. Brazil, with a third of the

world's rainforest, has fifty-five thousand kinds of flowering plant. Half of these

are ___(12) found in the Brazilian Amazon. ___(13) is possible that many of

these plants could ___(14) important medicines. This is perhaps why many

people today ___(15) to help protect this special area of the world.

6.

A. been

B. was

C. be

D. is

7.

A. all

B. each

C. any

D. some

8.

A. at

B. on

C. to

D. in

9.

A. during

B. up

C. for

D. since

10.

A. What

B. When

C. How

D. Who

11.

A. this

B. a

C. their

D. that

12.

A. nearly

B. only

C. once

D. completely

13.

A. there

B. one

C. it

D. they

14.

A. become

B. get

C. have

D. need

15.

A. enjoy

B. wants

C. want

D. wantings




16. What time ___ on television?

A. is news

B. are the news

C. are news

D. is the news

17. Lawmakers are considering banning both beer ___ wine

commercials from TV.

A. and

B. or

C. also

D. than

18. Last year we went to New York and we ___ at the Plaza Hotel for

two weeks.

A. used to stay

B. were staying

C. have stayed

D. stayed

19. Energetic, ambitious people often ___ more hours in a day.

A. needing

B. need

C. needed

D. are needing

20. Thanks for helping me. I'll do the same for you in ___ sometime.

A. grateful

B. favor

C. appreciate

D. return

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 6READING TEST




the answer sheet.

Can you imagine a world without words? That main way that we

communicate with each other is by using words. We can communicate either

by speaking and listening, or by writing and reading. With words we can give

and receive information, ideas, orders and instructions.

People have used writing to communicate for about 7,000 years. At first,

they used to draw simple pictures to represent objects, such as people and

animals. Then people started to put pictures together to represent something

more difficult, like a sentence.

The next step in the development of writing was to use symbols or

signs. These symbols represented the sounds of words and not their

meanings.

Finally, the alphabet from which modem English comes was invented in

about 1500 BC. The people who invented the alphabet used a set of symbols

to represent the sounds of a language. A circle represented the sound "0".

This symbol is still used for the same sound today. Many languages are

written with letters of an alphabet, including Vietnamese.

1. People communicate with each other using

A. information

B. books

C. instructions

D. words

2. The first kind of writing used simple

A. objects

B. people

C. animals

D. pictures

3. In this kind of writing, the pictures represented

A. objects

B. sounds

C. sentences

D. languages

4. A later form of writing used symbols to represent

A. meanings

B. sounds

C. words

D. pictures

5. An alphabet is a set of letters that represent the different sounds of a

A. symbol

B. word

C. language

D. letter

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



Nowadays there are many good reasons for using bicycles ___ (6) cars

to travel in cities. ___(7), bicycles are ___(8) quiet and clean, ___(9) are easy

to park. ___(10), using a bicycle ___(11) keeps people healthy. However, city

centers must ___(12) have bike lanes (13) ban cars completely. Some

large cities, ___(4) Amsterdam in the Netherlands, are already organized in

this way. ___(15), a combination of the use of bicycles with very cheap or free

public transportation solves the problem of traffic jams and makes the city a

more pleasant place.

6.

A. but

B. except for

C. instead of

D. such as

7.

A. As well

B. First of all

C. In fact

D. Personally

8.

A. both

B. and

C. too

D. as well

9.

A. also

B. for

C. except

D. and

10.

A. and

B. yet

C. while

D. second

11.

A. and

B. both

C. also

D. too

12.

A. in conclusion

B. either

C. besides this

D. both

13.

A. such as

B. yet

C. also

D. or

14.

A. such as

B. as well

C. in my view

D. while

15.

A. personally

B. finally

C. for example

D. actually




16. The little girl spent half an hour ___ her lesson.

A. to write

B. writing

C. write

D. wrote

17. Although the couch looks ___, it is extremely hard.

A. comfortable

B. comfortably

C. comfortableness

D. comfort

18. Jack and Nancy ___ to the theatre twice so far this month.

A. are going

B. are

C. have been

D. were

19. ___ the lawyer's opinion, the case should not go to trial.

A. By

B. In

C. With

D. On

20. Although we sent out invitations, we have no idea ___ coming to the

party.

A. who are

B. whom is

C. who is

D. whose is

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 7READING TEST




the answer sheet.

Although the British and the Americans have many things in common,

including, of course, the English language, they also do many things

differently. This is especially true of their eating habits.

Unlike many Asians, who use chopsticks, And Indians, who use their

fingers, most Westerners use a knife and fork to eat their food with. In fact, the

knife and fork are used by a very small percentage of the world's population.

So, why do Western countries use a knife and fork? One reason may be

because there is a lot of meat in the normal Western diet. Of course, it is

possible to eat a piece of beef with the fingers, but there is the risk of getting

burnt. Also, eating a big piece of meat with chopsticks is, to say the least,

difficult.

In Europe, it is traditional to hold the fork in your left hand and the knife

in your right hand throughout the meal. In America, however, people only use

a knife and fork together at the beginning of a meal. They first cut up their food

into small pieces, using the knife with their right hand. Then they put the knife

down, transfer the fork to the right hand and finish the meal using only the

fork.

It is not known why Americans do this with their knives and forks. One

suggestion is that it is done for practical reasons. The fork, rather than the

knife, is the most-used piece of cutlery. Since most people are right-handed, it

is sensible to keep the fork in the hand that can use it most efficiently-the right

hand.

1. Knives and forks are used by___

A. Asians and Indians to eat with.

B. people who have no fingers.

C. most people in the world.

D. only a small percentage of people.

2. Westerners use a knife and fork to eat with because ___

A. they don't know to use chopsticks or their fingers.

B. they like to use both hands while they are eating.

C. it is a safer and easier way to eat large pieces of hot food.

D. they like to keep one hand free while they are eating.

3. Europeans___

A. hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand.

B. dislike using a knife and fork to eat food with.

C. change the knife and fork around in the middle of a meal.

D. prefer to eat with just a knife, and not a fork.

4. What do Americans do at the beginning of a meal?

A. They cut their food up and use a small knife to eat with.

B. They use the knife in the left hand and the fork in their right.

C. They cut up their food with the fork then eat it with the fork.

D. They cut up their food and eat it all with just a fork.

5. Many Americans use just their fork to eat food with because___

A. it is easier to use a right-handed fork than a left-handed one.

B. they don't like using their hand to eat with.

C. they are scared of cutting themselves with the knife.

D. it is easier for right-handed people to eat with a fork in their

right hand.

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents,

camping as we know it today only began to be (6)___ about 50 years ago.

The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (7)___ have

allowed more people to travel longer (8)___ into the countryside and to stay

there in greater comfort.

Many campers like to be (9)___ themselves in quiet areas, so they

(10)___ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains.

Others, preferring to be near people, drive to the public or privately-owned

campsite (11)___ has up-to-date facilities, (12)___ hot showers and swimming

pools.

Whether campers are (13)___ in the mountains or on a busy site, they

should remember to (14)___ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must

put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (15)___ animals.

6.

A. famous

B. popular

C. favorite

D. current

7.

A. tools

B. baggage

C. equipment

D. property

8.

A. ways

B. directions

C. voyages

D. distance

9.

A. on

B. By

C. at

D. of

10.

A. take

B. make

C. pick

D. do

11.

A. where

B. who

C. which

D. when

12.

A. such

B. like

C. as

D. just

13.

A. lonely

B. single

C. separate

D. alone

14.

A. remain

B. stay

C. leave

D. let

15.

A. wild

B. natural

C. loose

D. free




16. It was really kind ___ you to help my friends get over the problem

last night.

A. from

B. in

C. on

D. of

17. ___ off the computer when you have finished.

A. Turn

B. Turns

C. Turning

D. Turned

18. "Have you ever been to Italy?" "Yes, I ___ there last August."

A. had been

B. went

C. have been

D. were

19. A cold wind ___ for the last three days.

A. was blowing

B. blows

C. is blown

D. is blowing

20. Living here at the top of the mountain must be very___

A. sole

B. alone

C. only

D. lonely

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 8READING TEST




the answer sheet.

Man discovered fire many thousand years ago. The first time he saw

fire was probably when a tree was stuck by the lighting. He soon learned how

to make fire for himself, however. Man properly made his first fires by rubbing

two sticks together. Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep

himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten

away enemies and animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal

messages. Red Indians for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In

some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger. Fire was

also used to give light. Before the invention of the oil lamp, man used burning

sticks as torches. And before man discovered as and electricity, he hung small

fires in hanging baskets to light the streets.

Once man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock.

He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this

candle in twelve even parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by

counting the number parts left of the burning candle. But the candle did not

always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burn

too quickly.

1. Man probably first made fire___

A. from a tree stuck by lightening

B. by rubbing two sticks together

C. from baskets hung on post

D. from a candle

2. Man probably first used fire___

A. to tell the time

B. to send signals

C. to keep warm at nights

D. to light the streets

3. Fire was used by Red Indians___

A. to make gas and electricity

B. to burn down trees

C. to lighten away enemies

D. to send messages

4. The first street lights were___

A. large bonfires

B. candles

C. burning trees

D. small fire in hanging baskets

5. The candle clock burns for___

A. one hour

B. a day

C. 12 hours

D. 12 days

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



The Amazon is the second ___(6) river in the world today. It carries

more water than ___(7) other river. The Amazon starts ___(8) the centre of

Peru and travels across Brazil ___(9) about four thousand kilometers. ___(10)

the river gets to the end of ___(11) long journey, it opens into the Atlantic

Ocean. At ___(12) point, it is eighty kilometers wide. Brazil, with the third of

the world's rainforest, has fifty-five thousands kinds of flowering plant. Half of

these are ___(13) found in the Brazilian Amazon. ___(14) is possible that

many of these plants could become important medicines. This is perhaps why

many people today ___(15) to help protect this special area of the world.

6.

A. longest

B. longer

C. long

D. the longer

7.

A. all

B. each

C. any

D. every

8.

A. to

B. on

C. in

D. at

9.

A. during

B. up

C. from

D. for

10.

A. What

B. When

C. How

D. Although

11.

A. its

B. it

C. their

D. theirs

12.

A. this

B. a

C. their

D. its

13.

A. nearly

B. only

C. once

D. almost

14.

A. There

B. One

C. That

D. It

15.

A. want

B. wants

C. wanting

D. wanted




16. Ms. Kim is studying Russian ___ she can communicate with her

new father-in-law.

A. so that

B. because

C. although

D. then

17. Susan often ___ her car to school last semester.

A. got on

B. went with

C. rode

D. drove

18. Please report ___ the engineering department.

A. directly

B. to

C. forward

D. aside

19. The telephone lines of the United States are ___ than those of any

country in the world.

A. longer

B. longest

C. long

D. longs

20. James is the only one who ___ the scholarship.

A. received

B. gifted

C. lent

D. borrowed

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 9READING TEST




the answer sheet.

Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most

famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for

a church at the time, but it was not going well. The woman who can be seen in

the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of

an Italian businessman who asked da Vinci to paint a portrait of her.

After da Vinci finished the painting in 1506 he was invited by the French

King, Francois I, to visit France, and he took the painting with him. Today the

Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by

about six million visitors a year.

The painting measures only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is

painted with oil on wood. In 1911, it was stolen by a worker at the Louvre,

Vincenzo Peruggia, who took it out of the museum by hiding it under his coat.

Two years later police found the painting under Peruggia's bed after he tried

to sell it.

In 1962, the Mona Lisa was taken to Washington and New York for an

exhibition. For the journey, it was insured for 100 million dollars, making it the

most valuable painting ever!

1. What is the best title for this passage?

A. Leonardo da Vinci—an Interesting Painter

B. The Louvre—a Famous French Art Museum

C. Vincenzo Peruggia—the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa

D. The Mona Lisa—the Most Valuable Painting of All Time

2. When did Leonardo da Vinci finish painting the Mona Lisa?

A. 1503

B. 1911

C. 1506

D. 1962

3. Who is Madonna Lisa del Giocondo said to be?

A. the painter of the Mona Lisa

B. the woman in the painting

C. the wife of the French king

D. the woman who asked da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa.

4. Why did da Vinci go to France?

A. to visit the Louvre

B. to paint the Mona Lisa

C. He was invited by Francois I.

D. He was invited by Madonna Lisa Del Giocondo

5. What sentence about Vincenzo Peruggia is not true?

A. He worked in an art museum.

B. He stole the Mona Lisa.

C. He sold the painting.

D. He hid the painting under his bed.

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



Nowadays lots of people drive to large supermarkets to ___(6) their

shopping. These supermarkets have ___(7), so you can buy several ___(8) of

shopping. You can fill your ___(9), and then push it to your car. Some people

prefer to use ___(10) shops. These small shops are usually more ___(11)

than supermarkets. Some towns have an open air ___(12) in the centre,

where you can buy ___(13) fruit and ___(14), but you have to ___(15) your

shopping home.

6.

A. make

B. take

C. have

D. do

7.

A. cars

B. car-parks

C. places

D. roads

8.

A. bags

B. shops

C. customers

D. bargains

9.

A. pocket

B. bag

C. trolley

D. wallet

10.

A. sale

B. local

C. centre

D. various

11.

A. cheaper

B. often

C. parking

D. expensive

12.

A. place

B. sale

C. square

D. market

13.

A. cheap

B. the

C. there

D. a

14.

A. fishes

B. meats

C. vegetables

D. green

15.

A. walk

B. carry

C. manage

D. with




16. Mr. Kwok cooks continental cuisine ___ as the best cooks in

Europe.

A. as good

B. as better

C. better

D. as well

17. Vegetables are excellent source ___ vitamins.

A. of

B. has

C. where

D. that

18. The mountain climber died because she didn't ___ her rope

correctly.

A. tie

B. wrestling

C. murder

D. come together

19. It was Halloween, so there were many ___ noises in the

neighborhood.

A. fright

B. having fright

C. frightened

D. frightening

20. If Maria ___, tell her I will call her back as soon as I return.

A. calls

B. called

C. will call

D. is going to call

GOOD LUCK!

TEST 10READING COMPREHENSION TEST



Read the text and choose the best answers. Record our choices on the

answer sheet.

Popular breakfast foods in the United States, as in many other countries

around the world include coffee, milk, juice, eggs, and bread. Some other

breakfast items served in the United States are thought by many to be

traditionally American. However, they actually come from other cultures.

A very popular breakfast food in America is the pancake a thin, flat cake

made out of flour and often served with maple syrup. The idea of the pancake

is very old. In fact, pancakes were made long ago in ancient China.

Bagels, around thick bread with a hole in the middle, are also popular

for breakfast in America. Polish in the late 1600s came up with the idea for the

first bagels and this new kind of bread soon took off across Eastern Europe.

In the late 1800s, thousands of Jews' from Eastern Europe traveled to

the United States and brought the recipe for bagels with them. Today, New

York bagels are said to be the best in the world. Many people have them with

cream cheese for breakfast on the go.

Doughnuts (usually spelled "donut" in the United States) came from

France. They were served to American soldiers in France during World War I.

After the war, American soldiers asked cooks in the United States to make

doughnuts for them. Now, served with coffee, they are a very popular

breakfast food across the United States.

1. This reading is mainly about___

A. famous places to eat breakfast

B. why people in the United States eat breakfast

C. the most popular types of pancakes in the United States.

D. the history of popular breakfast foods in the United States

2. The oldest breakfast food in the passage is___

A. the pancake

B. the doughnut

C. the bagel

D. the passage doesn't say

3. Which sentence is true for both bagels and donuts?

A. They both came from Europe.

B. They are both easy to make.

C. They are both sweet.

D. People in New York make them best.

4. Who brought bagels to America?

A. Polish people

B. Jewish people

C. Chinese people

D. American soldiers

5. Who served donuts to American soldiers during World War I?

A. French people

B. Jewish people

C. other American soldiers

D. cooks from the United States

PART 2: CLOZE TEST



They start in the North-west, but lie only a (6)___ hundred miles from

the centre in southern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (7)___ the

Alps, they are no less wonderful.

There are many roads across the Rockies, (8)___ the best way to see

them is to (9)___ by train. You start from Vancouver, (10)___ most attractive

of Canada's big cities.

Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city

(11)___ its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city

(12)___

Thirty passengers trains a day used to (13)___ off from Vancouver on

the cross continent railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is

still a great adventure. You sleep on board, (14)___ is fun, but travel through

some of the best (15)___ at night.

6.

A. many

B. lot

C. few

D. couple

7.

A. from

B. to

C. as

D. than

8.

A. but

B. because

C. unless

D. since

9.

A. drive

B. travel

C. ride

D. pass

10.

A. a

B. one

C. the

D. its

11.

A. lets

B. allows

C. offer

D. gives

12.

A. centre

B. circle

C. middle

D. heart

13.

A. leave

B. get

C. take

D. set

14.

A. when

B. which

C. who

D. where

15.

A. scenery

B. view

C. site

D. beauty




16. One of the ___ inventions of the century was the holograph.

A. cleverest than

B. cleverer

C. more clever

D. most clever

17. The bodybuilder ___ tossed the child into the air.

A. easily

B. easy

C. ease

D. eased

18. Although the mission was to be kept a secret, it ___ to the press.

A. reveals

B. revealed

C. was revealed

D. reveal

19. In her notebook, ___ has written herself a short note.

A. her

B. her one

C. hers

D. she

20. The moment the curtain fell, the audience rushed ___ the steps.

A. up

B. through

C. out

D. on

GOOD LUCK!

CONTENTSLISTENING COMPREHENSION

TEST 1

TEST 2

TEST 3

TEST 4

TEST 5

TEST 6

TEST 7

TEST 8

TEST 9

TEST 10

READING COMPREHENSION

TEST 1

TEST 2

TEST 3

TEST 4

TEST 5

TEST 6

TEST 7

TEST 8

TEST 9

TEST 10

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UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES

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