TEST 42 ĐT

SECTION I. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1: You will hear part of a radio programe in which two people, Sally White and Martin Jones, are
discussing the popularity of audio books. For questions 1- 5, choose the answer A, B, C or D which fits
best according to what you hear. (10 pts)
13ed actors.
2. What does Martin say about the woman who came into his shop?
A. She no longer worries about long journeys.
B. Her children used to argue about what to listen to
C. she no longer takes her children to France.
D. Her children don’t like staying in hotels.
3. Martin says that in the USA there is a demand for audio books because people there
A. were the first to obtain audio books
B. feel that they do not have time to read books.
C. are used to listening to the spoken words on the radio
D. have to drive long distances
4. Sally says that authors may record their own books on tape if
A. their book has just been published.
B. they want it read a certain way.
C. they have already read extracts from it aloud.
D. there are no suitable actors available.
5. According to Sally, successful abridgements depend on
A. their closeness to the original
B. the length of the original
C. the style of the author
D. the type of story
Your answers:
1. A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5. B

Part 2. For questions 1-5, you will hear a talk about water shortage in deserts. Decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F). (10 pts)
1. ______ Scientists have already found one answer to the problem of water shortages.
2. ______ They got their idea from a small beetle that is an expert at surviving in hot and dry conditions in
Afiran desert.
3. ______ Scientist designed the shape and material like those of the beetle’s bumps to collect water from
the air.
4. ______ The scientists believe this new technology could be helpful in many dry places.

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5. ______ One of the scientists, Philseok Kim, said their design could help speed up the process of quickly
converting steam to liquid water in thermal power plants.
Your answers:
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F

Part 3. You hear a talk about short-sightedness. Listen to the talk and complete the notes below. Write
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER. (30 pts)
Researchers predicted in a (1) ___________________ in the journal Opthalmology that by 2050, half of
the world's population will be short-sighted. (2) ___________________ for this condition is myopia. It is
also known as near-sightedness. It is when we have difficulty (3) ___________________ that are far away
from us. The researchers say that around 4.8 billion people will suffer from myopia myopia. This is a (4)
___________________ in cases from 2000 to 2050. Sixty years ago, around 15 per cent of the Chinese
population was short-sighted. Now, almost 90 per cent of Chinese teenagers (5) ___________________
have trouble seeing faraway objects. A recent survey found that up to 95 per cent of teenagers in South
Korea are near-sighted.
The researchers said they could not pinpoint (6) ___________________ this phenomenon and say it could
be a combination of factors. They did say that looking at computer screens and mobile phones could be (7)
___________________. Researchers said (8) ___________________in myopia may be linked to "lifestyle
changes resulting from a combination of decreased time outdoors and increased (9)
___________________". Science journalist Sarah Zhang said, "spending time outdoors, especially in early
childhood, reduces the onset of myopia". Professor Kovin Naidoo, (10) ___________________the report,
offered some advice. He said: "You could spend a long time reading computers and screens, but also spend
hours outdoors."
Your answers:
1. new report in 6.definite
2.the medical term 7.a combition of factors
3.forcus on 8.the rise
4.seven-fold 9.near work
5.and young adult 10.a cooper
SECTION II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers (A, B, C or
D ) in the spaces provided under this part. (10 pts)
1. I expected to receive three letters, but none ______ arrived.
A. whatsoever B. completely C. all D. utterly
2. If you think you have a(n) ______ complaint please put it in writing and address it to the complaint
department.
A. lawful B. authorized uỷ C. legitimate D. permissible
quyền
3. The new safety regulations were agreed on after ______ with the work-force.
A. conference hội B. participation C. intervention D. consultation
nghị
4. Driving with ______ brakes endangers not only yourself but also all other road users you encounter.
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 A. deficient B. insufficient C. inadequate D. defective
5. Robert did not hear the bell because he was completely ______ in his study.
A. absorbed B. sparkled C. suspended D. disguised
6. She hit the ball cross-court and all her opponent could do was to watch the ball flying ______ .
A. out of work B. out of order C. out of sight D. out of her reach
7. He was a very ______ man; one day he would be happy, the next miserable.
A. uncontrollable B. uneven C. dispirited D. temperamental
8. When she came ______ , she found herself in hospital
A. round B. off C. over D. out
9. Local people are concerned about pollution from ______ oil wells
A. maritime B. sea-going C. off-shore D. coastline
10. Our garden has become a ______ since the house was abandoned, with weeds growing everywhere.
A. desert B. wilderness C. swamp D. moor

Your answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Part 2: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in
the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. (10 pts)
When a celebrity, a politics or other person in the media spotlight loses their temper in public, they
run the risk of hitting the headings in the most embarrassing way. For such uncontrolling outbursts
of anger are often triggered by what seem to be trivial matters and, if they are caught on camera, can
make the person appear slightly ridiculousness. But it's not only the rich and famous who is prone
to fits of rage. According to recent surveys, ordinary people are increasingly tending to lose their
cool in public. Although anger is a potentially destructive emotion that uses up a lot of energy and
creates a high level of emotional and physical stress - and it stops us thinking rational.
Consequently angry people often end up saying, and doing, things they later have to regret. So, how
can anger be avoided? Firstly, diet and lifestyle may be to blame. Tolerance and irritability certainly
come to the surface when someone hasn't slept properly or has skipped a meal, and any intake of
caffeine can make things worst. Take regular exercise can help to ease and diffuse feelings of
aggression , however, reducing the chances of an angry response. But if something or someone does
make you angry, it's advisable not to react immediately. Once you've calmed down, things won't
look half as badly as you first thought.

Your answers: Example 0. Politics politician

Mistakes Corrections Mistakes Corrections

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4 9.
5 10.

SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. Write your
answers in the spaces provided below the passage. (15 pts)

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 Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1)______ as
much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the (2) ______ words they say. Facial (3) ______ and tone
of voice are obvious ways of showing our (4)______ to something, and it may well be that we
unconsciously (5) ______ views that we are trying to hide. The art of being tactful lies in (6) ______ these
signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any
way. For example, we may understand that they are (7) ______ reluctant to answer our question, and so
we stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also (8)______ feelings, and interviewers often
(9) ______ particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down.
However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to
know relates to the candidate’s character (10) ______ , and psychological stability. This raises the
(11)______ questions of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the
further problem of whether such tests actually produce (12) ______ results. For many people, being asked
to take part in such a test would be objectionable (13) ______ into their private lives. Quite (14) ______
from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (15) ______ employee or a
valued colleague?
1. A. estimate B. rely C. reckon D. trust
2. A. other B. real C. identical D. actual
3. A. looks B. expression C. image D. manner
4. A. view B. feeling C. notion D. reaction
5. A. express B. declare C. exhibit D. utter
6. A. taking down B. putting across C. picking up D. going over
7. A. at least B. above all C. anyhow D. in fact
8. A. display B. indicate C. imply D. infer
9. A. have B. how C. make D. pay
10 A. quirks B. mannerisms C. traits D. points
.
11 A. awkward B. risky C. unpleasant D. touchy
.
12 A. faithful B. regular C. reliable D. predictable
.
13 A. invasion B. intrusion C. infringement D. interference
.
14 A. different B. apart C. away D. except
.
15 A. pedantic B. particular C. laborious D. conscientious
.

Your answers:

1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.

Part 2: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the provided spaces. (15 pts)
Why did you decide to read this, and will you keep reading to the end? Do you expect to understand
every part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight’s (1)______ ? Common sense (2)
______ that the answers to these questions depend on “readability”.

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 Whether the (3) ______ matter is interesting, the argument clear and the (4)______ attractive. But
psychologists are discovering that to (5) ______ why people read – and often don’t read – technical
information, they have to (6) ______ not so much the writing as the reader. Even the most technically
confident people often (7) ______ instructions for the video or home computer in favor of hands on
experience. And people frequently (8) ______ little notice of consumer information, whether on nutritional
labels or in the small print of contracts.
Psychologists researching reading(9) ______ to assume that both beginners and (10)______ readers
read everything put in front of them from start to finish. There are (11)______ among them about the (12)
______ of eyes, memory and brain during the process. Some believe that fluent readers take every letter or
word they see; others (13)______ that readers rely on memory (14) ______ context to carry them from one
phrase to another. But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same: reading starts,
comprehension (15) ______ then reading stops.

Your answers:
1.Time 4. 7.read 10.expericed 13.role
2.show 5.guess 8.pay 11.agruments 14.
3. 6.work 9.help 12. 15.

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable phrases or sentences from the list A -
H for each paragraph. There is an extra one which you do not need to use. Write your answers in the
spaces provided, (0) has been done as example. (12 pts)
A. But what their inspector agreed with us was too obviously displayed.
B. I am afraid I have no choice and it will have to come down.
C. the department of Environment's ruling in favor of the council meant that 10 other people in Hove
conservation areas would now be served notice to move burglar boxes that are too prominent.
D. Mr. Moy-Loader said his alarm gave him extra security because it was also connected to two
alarm buttons in his home.
E. The police agree with me that it is an effective deterrent against the amateur burglar.
F. We used to come back from holidays and find our home in a mess.
G. Yet it would be obvious to anyone about to try to break in.
H. Council planners have told Mr. Moy-Loader, Conservative mayor in 1984-85, that the bright red
box spoils appearance of a row of houses in Brunswick Place, a conservation area.
PLANNERS SOUND THE ALARM OVER MAN BURGLED 16 TIMES
A former mayor of Hove in Sussex, who has been burgled 16 times in 18 years. has been ordered to
remove the burglar alarm outside his 19th- century home.(0)___H___.
"I got so fed up with being burgled that I had the alarm installed two and a half years ago," said Mr.
Moy-Loader, 70, a farmer planning committee chairman."(1)______ . But since the red box went up
outside we have not had a break and it is very comforting to know that is there."
Accusing the council of putting the appearance of property ahead of concern for security of the
people who live inside, he said: "The object of having the box is so that it can be seen."
"(2) ______ .They know I am an expert on burglars' methods. After all, I have experienced 16
burglaries, including one in 1997 when I was badly beaten."
(3) ______ "If for any reason we see anyone acting suspiciously, we can set off the alarm bell by
pressing one of the buttons set at different parts of the house," he said. While many people used mock

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burglar alarm boxes as a cheap means of frightening off burglars, he said he preferred the comfort of
knowing the box on his wall was the real thing.
Mr. Roger Dowty, House council's conservation officer, said: "Mr. Moy-Loader appealed to the
Department of the Environment when we insisted the bright red box should be moved. (4) ______ ."
"Our formal letter orders Mr. My-Loader to take down the box, but we have made it clear that we
are quite prepared to compromise if he moves it to a less noticeable place and paints it cream, the same
color as the buildings. Of course this mean the box would not be seen from 50 yards or so away. (5)
______ . "
Mr. Moy-Loader said last night that he had not been told by the council about a possible
compromise if he painted his alarm.
"(6) ______ . I can not afford to take the issue to appeal in the High Court," he said.

Your answers:

1 2 3 4 5 6
A C E G F H

Part 4: Read an article in which four young people talk about the experience of taking their driving test.
(15 pts)

FIRST STEPS AT DRIVING

How do young people feel about learning to drive?

We asked four youngsters who have recently passed the test.

A. Joe Smedley

Ever since I was little, I’ve been fascinated by mechanical things, especially the internal combustion
engine! I used to make models of cars, and I knew a lot about different makes long before I was old enough
to drive one. I’d been driving a motorbike for six months before I started taking lessons for my driving test,
and I’m sure that experience helped me. On the other hand, learning to drive proved to be quite hard. I
thought because I knew how a car works it would make a difference. That was a big mistake! I remember
how embarrassed I was when I couldn’t even get the car into second gear. By the time I took my test, I felt
fairly confident, so I wasn’t surprised when I passed first time. The funny thing about it is that I haven’t
had the chance to drive a car ever since I got my license because my parents don’t have one! In a year or
two, I hope I’ll have enough money to buy myself a nice little car.

B. Hanna Watson

I am really glad that I have a driving license because it’s so useful, but I wasn’t really sure I wanted to take
the test at first. I was shaking and my knees trembling before the first lesson, though I soon got over my
nervousness because the instructor was so friendly. When I first went to the driving school, I arranged for
thirty lessons. Although the instructor assured me I was ready to take the test after twenty-five lessons, I
decided to wait until I had had all thirty lessons. I felt very tense about driving, and the test was a disaster.
First, I forgot my glasses when I went for the written test, and then, on the practical test, I almost had an
accident! It wasn’t my fault, but it still gave me a terrible fight. Anyway, for the last few months I’ve been
practicing in my father’s car, although he only lets me go on quite country roads. I’m turning nineteen next
month, and I know what my parents are getting me for my birthday!

C. Clarissa Holmes

I wanted to get my driving license as soon as I could. My childhood ambition was to be the first woman
Formula One world champion! Actually, the reality of taking my test was completely different. I didn’t
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pass the test until my fourth attempt, but that was because of the practical test. I kept on making silly
mistakes, you see. In fact, the other part of the test wasn’t nearly as hard; all you had to do was learn the
regulations about driving. I was getting pretty upset after failing three times, so my aunt, who has a farm,
let me go into a field and drive around, just to get used to the feeling. I think that helped a lot. I’ve been
saving up like mad, and in couple of weeks I’m confident I’ll have enough to buy a decent second-hand
car.

D. Eddy Fredricks

I didn’t really think about my driving test right up until I was eighteen. I had the idea that driving was
basically dangerous, and I think that came from my grandmother. She had been in a car crash years ago,
and she used to tell me how awful it was, which put me off a lot. But when a couple of my friends passed
their tests, I suddenly realized I really wanted to get my driving license. Being optimistic, I just booked ten
lessons at first, but in the end I needed over three times that many! That was a bit embarrassing because
when my parents said that the driving lessons would be a present for my birthday, I don’t think they
expected they would cost that much! Having a driving lesson is going to be very useful! When the school
term finishes in August, I’ve got a part-time job delivering books for a big bookshop, and I have to use
their delivery van, so I couldn’t do it if I hadn’t passed my test.

For questions 36-50, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.

A. Joe Smedley B. Hanna Watson C. Clarissa Holmes D. Eddy

Fredricks

Which of the young people

36. failed the driving test three times? 36. ____C____

37. thought learning to drive would be easier than it was? 37.___A_____

38. was discouraged from driving by a relative? 38. ____D_____

39. wanted to be a racing driver as a child? 39._____C_______

40. was very nervous at first? 40._____B_______

41. was given driving lessons as a gift 41.____________

42. is going to drive a vehicle at work? 42._____D_______

43. practiced driving on private land? 43._____C______

44. nearly crashed while taking the test? 44._____B______

45. thinks the written test was easy? 45._____A______

46. hasn’t driven since taking the test? 46._____B______

47& 48. will soon own a car? 47.____C____48____B___

49. could previously use another type of vehicle? 49._____A______

50. took more than thirty driving lessons? 50.___________

Your answers

36. 39. 42. 45. 48.

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37. 40. 43. 46. 49.

38. 41. 44. 47. 50.

Part 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60. (10 pts)

BENEFICIAL WORK PRACTICES FOR THE KEYBOARD OPERATOR

A. Sensible work practices are an important factor in the prevention of muscular fatigue; discomfort or pain
in the arms, neck, hands or back; or eye strain which can be associated with constant or regular work at a
keyboard and visual display unit (VDU).

B. It is vital that the employer pays attention to the physical setting such as workplace design, the office
environment, and placement of monitors as well as the organization of the work and individual work
habits. Operators must be able to recognize work-related health problems and be given the opportunity to
participate in the management of these. Operators should take note of and follow the preventive measures
outlined below.

C. The typist must be comfortably accommodated in a chair that is adjustable for height with a back rest
that is also easily adjustable both for angle and height. The back rest and sitting ledge (with a curved edge)
should preferably be cloth-covered to avoid excessive perspiration.

D. When the keyboard operator is working from a paper file or manuscript, it should be at the same
distance from the eyes as the screen. The most convenient position can be found by using some sort of
holder. Individual arrangement will vary according to whether the operator spends more time looking at the
VDU or the paper – whichever the eyes are focused on for the majority of time should be put directly in
front of the operator.

E. While keying, it is advisable to have frequent but short pauses of around thirty to sixty seconds to
proofread. When doing this, relax your hands. After you have been keying for sixty minutes, you should
have a ten-minute change of activity. During this spell it is important that you do not remain seated but
stand up or walk around. This period could be profitably used to do filing or collect and deliver documents.

F. Generally, the best position for a VDU is at right angles to the window. If this is not possible then glare
from the window can be controlled by blinds, curtains or movable screens. Keep the face of the VDU
vertical to avoid glare from overhead lighting.

G. Unsatisfactory work practices or working conditions may result in aches or pain. Symptoms should be
reported to your supervisor early on so that the cause of the trouble can be corrected and the operator
should seek medical attention.

For questions 51-57, choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph A-G from the list of
headings below. Write the appropriate numbers (I-X). Please note that there are more headings than
you can use. (13 pts)

LIST OF HEADINGS

I. How can reflection problems be avoided?

II. How long should I work without a break?
III. What if I experience any problems?
IV. When is the best time to do filing chores?
V. What makes a good seat?
VI. What are the common health problems?

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 VII. What is the best kind of lighting to have?
VIII. What are the roles of management and workers?
IX. Why does a VDU create eye fatigue?
X. Where should I place the documents?
Your answers
51. Paragraph A…. 53. Paragraph C….. 55. Paragraph E….. 57. Paragraph G…..

52. Paragraph B….. 54. Paragraph D….. 56. Paragraph F…..

For questions 58-60, Read the passage again and write:

YES if the statement agrees with the writer;

NO if the statement does not agree with the writer;

NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage.

0. Health problems are connected with frequent time at keyboard and VDU ______YES__
58. You should not leave your seat after keying for an hour ____________
59. You have to wear a pair of glasses to avoid eye strain ____________
60. A comfortable chair may help avoid excessive sweat ____________

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (5 pts)

1. He is the only student who has signed up for the course.

=>He is ____________________________________________________________________

2. The police didn’t at all suspect that the bride was the murderer.

=>Little____________________________________________________________________

3. Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.

=>As long as________________________________________________________________

4. Andrew said, “It isn’t so windy tonight as it was last night.”

=> Andrew remarked that_______________________________________________________

5. I wasn’t surprised to hear that most of my classmates had failed their exams.

=> It came __________________________________________________________________

Part 2: (20 pts)You are studying English at a private language center attended by many different students.
You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write a letter (about 80-100 words) to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
 explain the reason for the party
 give the date and time of the party
 suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
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Use your name and address as Phan Van Duc, 168 Tran Phu, Vinh, Nghe An.

Dear my friend,

It’s been a long time since the last time I wrote to you, hope you doing everything good. We are
having a surprise birthday party for my friend Saturday evening. My family and I would like to
invite you to join us, so tell me if you can attend to the party.

The party will take place at 7 p.m. at my house. We plan to invite some of our friends that you’ve
already known. This is an opportunity for all of us to meet each other for such a long time. I hope
we will have a good time together. Please come to join the singing and dancing activities with us.
Of course there will be lots of food and drink such as cakes, candies and fruit juices.

Of course you can bring your friend with you, or you can prepare some present for my friend, he
is feeling quite particularly sad and homesick now, so I think a surprise party will help him feels
better.

Hope to see you as soon as possible

Phan Van Duc.

Part 3: Part 3. (30 points): Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (about 150
– 200 words) for your school story writing competition. Your story must END with the
sentence:
There is a man called Atreus, he studied in a big college and with his open mind, he
got many friends. But everything started on a beautiful day that he met the ones he
loved. he woke up and go to school like every normal day, suddenly, when he was

walking, he saw a beautiful girl and she help him to pick up the book he had
dropped down before. She was very grateful and that make him fall in love with the

girls

but soon, they have to say bye, and started a school day, after that day, he didn't
meet that girl anytime more. He kept looking for her or her number but everything

was just hopeless with him. Then he gave up and didn't think about her anymore

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Until one day, when he was getting home from his school, he saw a familiar person

from the back, then he asked her who she is.

After all, he realized that she used to live near his house.

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