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I. VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND FUNCTIONS (30 pts)

Choose the best answer

A Vocabulary

1. The company's results are in line with stock market expectations.a. simi lar to b. dif ferent c. famili ar d. same2. Dont worry when youre in his car. Hes a very cautious driver.a. good b. careful c. careless d. bad

3. A(n)_________ course is a course that teaches you a lot of basicfacts in a very short time.a. quick b. instant c. shor t d. crash4. ___________ means progress or development in something.a. success b. advance c. achievement d. result5. The place from where an organization is controlled is called ______a. reputation b. factory c. headquarter d. subsidi ary6. The name which a person, such as a writer, uses instead of theirreal name, especially on their work, is called _____________.a. false name b. last name c. pseudon ym d. given name7. A set of moral rules of behavior is called ____________a. code of conduct b. sweatshop

c. two-way process d. market share8. The American English word of pavement is ___________.a. apartment b. sidewalk c. elevator d. freeway9. Im sorry. Her line is __________.a. engaged b. free c. hold d. through10. The opposite of the word uptight is ___________.a. reckless b. relaxed c. pessimi stic d. cautiou s11. The graph shows the ________ number of hours that peoplewatched TV in the UK last year.a. mean b. average c. middle d. peak12. Dinesh Dhamija _______ ebookers.com after nearly twenty yearsin the travel agency business.a. set for b. set off c. set up d. set in13. Do you want me to _________ you a hotel in Bordeaux?a. set b. put c. fit d. book14. She has been on maternity ___________ for two weeks.a. license b. permit c. leave d. permission15. After a lot of difficulty, he _________ to pass the English exam.a. managed b. succeeded c. obtained d. reali zed

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16. Id prefer not ___________ this issue.a. to discuss b. discussing c. discuss d. discussed17. The flight ________ at 10, so what time _________ for the airport?a. leaves/do you leave b. leaves/are you leavingc. will leave/do you leave d. will leave/are you leaving18. We should be able to pay ________the debt within two years.a. by b. in c. off d. for19. So far three houses ____________.a. have buil t b. are bui lt c. were bui lt d. have been bui lt20. Do you ever stop ______ how you could make a positive change?a. thinks b. thinking c. think d. to think

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21. There was an increase ________25% _________ sales.a. by/in b. of/in c. in/of d. of/by22. This figure went down _________ for the next two months.a. steady b. steadily c. steadial d. steadially23. Students account _________the vast majority of ourcustomers.a. on b. of c. for d. to24. He stopped ___________for that company three years ago.a. worked b. working c. to work d. work25. If you have such problems, we recommend __________ some basic rules.a. follow b. follows c. to follow d. following

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26. W: Could you do me a favor? M: ____________a. Not at all b. Yes, I could. c. Yes, of course. d. Thats all right27. M: Would you like me to ask about the flights to Paris? W: ____________a. Yes, if you could . b. Youre welcome.c. No, of course not. d. Not at all.28. W: Do you think we should explain the origin of the food? M: ___________a. Yes, thats a good idea. b. Never mind.c. No, lets do that. d. No, I don t agree.29. M: _________ some coffee after work? W: Thats a good idea!

a. I recommend b. What about c. I suggest d. Hows about30. W: Would you please help me prepare my presentation for Monday? M: ________.a. Thanks, but please dont bother. b. Im sorry, but thats impossib le.c. Thats very kind of you. d. Thank you, Id appreciate that.

II READING (25pts)

A Read the text and choose the best answer. (10pts)

Take a look around the room. How many people are (31) _____ Nike? Millions of items of

Nike sportswear are (32) _______ every year, and the company is now the worlds (33)

______ sportswear manufacturer. The company - (34) _______ name is pronounced

Nyekee - has come a long way from its small origins in the US state of Oregon. Thecompany was named (35)______ the Greek goddess of victory, and made it first shoes

back in the 1970s. Nowadays, Nike is (36) _______ for its clever advertising campaigns,

using the worlds best-known sportsmen and women. In the eighties and (37)________,

basketball legend Michael Jordan made a series of adverts for the company and in 1997,

(38) _______ star Tiger Woods was paid $40 million to star in another series of adverts.

A sign of the companys fame is that the word does not (39) _______ on the companys

products. The famous Nike tick is recognized all over the world. It was (40) _______ by a

designer who received just $35 for the idea.

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34. a. which b. who c. that d. whose

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36. a famous b. knew c. fame d. well

37. a. ninety b. nineteen c. nineties d. nine

38. a. soccer b. golf c. basketball d. softball

39. a. appear b. have c. make d. exist

40. a. made b. invented c. disco vered d.created

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40. A B C D III WRITING (20 pts)

A. Use the fol lowing sets of words and phrases to wri te complete sentences. Makechanges if necessary (10 pts):

46. you / not / have to / arrive / exactly / time / parties / social occasions.

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B. Read the text and choose the best answer (1 pts)

New Muscles Gym opening in Collingwood

Muscles Gym is the place for serious fitness, with over 50 multi-purpose gyms nationwide. We

are pleased to announce that a new Muscles Gym is set to open in January next to Main Street

Station. This new Muscles Gym features a fully stocked workout gym including free weights,

machines and a range of cardiovascular equipment. There is also an exercise studio, which will offer

a comprehensive program of dance, aerobic and martial arts classes. Membership in the Main Street

branch also allows full use of the pool and aquatics programs in either the Central or Lansdownebranches.

We are now open for membership applications, so please visit us, take a tour of our wonderful

facilities and see how we can truly add power to your dreams!

- Monthly membership rates from as little as $60- Family packages available from $100- 20% discount for group membership (min. of 4 members)- Many other membership rates and packages- Sign up by December 31 and get a 10% discount and complimentary locker

Membership inquiries:

Reception open 12-6 P.M. weekdays, 9 A.M. 6 P.M. Sat/Sun

41. What is the main purpose of this advertisement?

A. To announce the opening of a new gym B. To give details of group membership rates

C. To notify the public of an equipment sale D. To describe the available facilities in Lansdowne

42. Where can people take part in martial arts c lasses?

A. The workout gym B. The exercise studio C. The pool D. locker

43. A group of 5 members can get a discoun t of __________

A. 10% B. 20% C. $60 D. $100

44. What do people who join before the end of the year get?

A. A $60 membership rate B. A 20% discount

C. A free locker D. Special passes for family members

45. On weekends, the reception does not op en until __________

A. 6 A.M. B. 9 A.M. C.12 P.M. D. 6 P.M.

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IV LISTENING (25 pts)

A. Listen to a person talking about New Zealand. Listen and choose the best answer (3 times) (10pts)

56. New Zealand is _____________a. in the Atlantic Ocean b. in the Mediterranean Sea c. in the Pacif ic Ocean d. in Aust ria

57. The nearest country is ___________a. Aust ralia b. Austri a c. Great Bri tain d. North Island

58. There are two islands. Together they are about the same size as _________a. Aust ralia b. Great Britain c. Canada d. Norway

59. How many official languages are there?a. one b. two c. three d. fou r

60. The average temperature in the summer in the north is ___________a. 5 degrees b. 15 degrees c. 20 degrees d. 25 degrees

B - Rewrite the fol lowing sentences so that they mean the same.(10pts)

51. Sales increased by 25% from 2000 to 2005.

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52. If I were you, Id buy that beautiful house.

Id recommend .

53. He worked as an English teacher from 1990 to 1995, and then he came here.Before .. .

54. The updated programme is being printed at the moment.

Someone

55. You mustnt ask questions that are too personal.

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B. Listen and fil l in the missing information (no more than 3 words) (3 times) (15pts)

61. The host wants to give _____________________________________.

62. Coffee, tea and _______________ are served all day in the caf.

63. Lunch is served between 12 and 2.30 in the ________________________________ next door to this room.

64. The General Manager usually makes a ___________________________________.

65. Unfortunately, one of _______________________________ has cancelled her talk.