Wednesday, March 8th 2017

ACHIVEMENT TEST

SECTION A – READING
Question 1 (10 points). Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-J. There are 5
extra sentences which you do not need to use.
Mary: Oh, Fred! A. Yes, you did - here they are.
Fred: Yes, Mary? B. They are tickets to the theatre.
Mary: Do you know where the theatre tickets are? C. Did you look in the lounge?
Fred: (1) _________
D. I think that I lost them.
Mary: I can't find them anywhere.
Fred: (2) _________ E. Oh, I remember. I put them there
Mary: Of course, I did. They aren't there. yesterday.
Fred: (3) _________ F. The tickets? Oh, I'm not sure.
Mary: No, I never leave them under there. G. Perhaps I do sometimes.
Fred: (4) _________ H. Well, they must be under the
Mary: How strange! I'm sure I didn't put them there. telephone.
Fred: (5) _________
I. Oh, god. I put it there yesterday.
Mary: Well, why didn't you tell me?
Fred: Sorry. J. Did you leave it in your bag?

Your answers:
1.  2.      3.  4.  5.    
Question 2 (10 points). Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Do you intend to study at American University? It takes a long time to get accepted at most
American schools, perhaps as much as a year. That's why you should start choosing a school as soon
as possible. It's also a good idea to apply to several different institutions, so that you'll have a better
chance of acceptance at one. You should start looking for information now, because the more
information you have about each college, the better choice you can make.
There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference book, called
Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other good source of information is the catalogue
published by each school.
You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has many useful
statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for people accepted to the school, the
number of books in the library, and the number of faculty members. You can also find the address of
each school in this book.
Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be out-of-date.
For instance, many schools raise their tuition every year. Since you'll need to know what your
education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also, schools sometimes change
their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting current information, write to the
university and ask for its catalogue. The catalogue not only has more detailed information. For
instance, the catalogue can tell you if there is a special foreign student advisor, what kind of courses
are offered, and what kind of housing is available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others
you have to find your own place to live.
With all of this information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.
1. What was the main topic of this talk?
A different kinds of American universities. B sources of information about US universities.
C. how to get accepted at a University. D. the difference between colleges and universities.
2. What can you find in a general guide to Universities?
A. statistics about the American economy. B. definitions of current slang expressions.
C. addresses of the schools. D. current information.
3. What is ‘tuition’?
A. textbooks B. students and faculty
C. processing of applications for entrance D. payment for classes

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4. According to the speaker, what is one reason you should write for a catalogue?
A. Addresses are given for the dormitories. B. There are too many details in the guidebook.
C. Information in catalogues is current. D. Catalogues give the names of the faculty members.
5. What does the word ‘housing’ mean?
A. the buildings where the students live B. cafeterias
C. the building where classes are held D. transportation facilities
Your answers:
1.    2.     3.  4.        5.      
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Question 1 (10 points). Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are ______ to the environment.
A. making B. doing C. giving D. having
2. Peter: ‘Make yourself at home!’ ~ Hoa: ‘______.’
A. Not at all. Don’t mention it. B. Thanks. Same to you.
C. That’s very nice. Thank you. D. Yes. Can I have you?
3. She really does not understand ______ the professor is talking about.
A. that B. what C. which D. this
4. ______ can come to the club. You don’t need to be a member.
A. Anyone B. Someone C. Each one D. Every
5. There is ______ food left, but not enough for everyone.
A. little B. few C. a little D. a few
6. When I am free, I want to visit my uncle’s ______ farm.
A. growing-banana B. bananas-growing C. growing-bananas D. banana-growing
7. ______ many boys, Tom loves playing football in his free time.
A. Dislike B. Like C. Alike D. Similar
8. Solar energy is cheap and ______ friendly, so using it seems to be popular in the future.
A. environmentally B. environmental C. environment D. environmentalist
9. Having found a comfortable house to live, Mrs. Kent decided to ______ her bungalow in the valley.
A. rent B. hire C. let D. renting
10. The news has at one point or ______ played a part in every one of our lives.
A. another B. two C. other D. time
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question 2 (10 points). In each of the lines in the following paragraph, there is ONE unnecessary
word. Find and write it in Your answer part.
MAN’S BEST FRIEND Line
I had always been wanted a dog, but up until recently we had lived in an 1
apartment. However, when we moved into a house, I had mentioned it to my parents. 2
They were quite surprised. I didn’t think so they would object because they both had 3
dogs when they were young. They immediately began to telling me of all the 4
responsibilities I would have them. My father stressed the fact that dogs require a lot 5
of attention. They have to be fed, taken for too long walks everyday and regular 6
visits to the vet. My mother she told me that all these things cost quite a bit of money 7
and in apart from that, dogs need love and affection. She asked me whether I was 8
prepared to do all these things. After our talk, I realized that I hadn’t thought as 9
seriously enough about it the situation and that I would have to rethink the idea. 10
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Question 3 (10 points). Complete the paragraph below, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
FLYING BOATS
In the 1930s, it was possible to fly all the way from Southampton in England to the Far East. This
was accomplished by using flying boats, which were a combination of (1) ______ aeroplane and boat.
The trip (2) ______ just two weeks, which is a snail’s pace in comparison (3) ______ today’s jet-
engine aircraft. However, it was quicker than the alternative, which was (4) ______ boat.
The service (5) ______ operated by Imperial Airways and was extremely luxurious. Flying boats
could carry up to twenty-four passengers. The maximum distance they could fly (6) ______ refueling
was about seven hundred miles. (7) ______ a result, they had to make many stops.
Because night flying was difficult, passengers would (8) ______ the nights in places such as
Athens, Karachi and Bangkok.
The flight was regarded (9) ______ a very adventurous and glamorous journey. The service
stopped when the Second World War broke out. After the war, more conventional aircraft were (10)
______ use on the route to the Far East.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION C – WRITING
Question 1 (10 points). Using the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. It is too dark in this room. (ENOUGH)
 There is ..................................................................................................................................room.
2. Who wrote this poem, Tom? (WRITTEN)
 Who .........................................................................................................................................., Tom?
3. Mike, I’d like to know the name of the hotel you stayed at? (STAY)
 Mike, ....................................................................................................................................... at?
4. Don’t tell him about our plan. (TOLD)
 Don’t ....................................................................................................................................... our plan
5. His behaviors are often childish and this makes me angry. (LIKE)
 He often ................................................................................................................................. and this makes me angry.
Question 2 (10 points). Some students from the class next to yours are always making noise during
class time and throwing garbage in the school yard. Write a complaint letter (of 100-120 words) to Mrs.
Hoa, their teacher, about the problems and show her the bad influence on your class and your school.
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 Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Van An
SECTION D. LISTENING
Question 1 (6 points). Listen to the dialogue and decide if the following statements are true or false.
Write T for true and F for false in ‘Your Answers’ part.
1. Gianni comes from Italy.
2. He works in a national bank.
3. He studied English at school and university, but he isn’t studying it now.
4. He finds listening the most difficult.
5. One of the reasons why he likes English is to listen to his favorite songs.
6. Mary is a student of chemistry at a national university.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Question 2 (4 points). Listen to the conversation and complete the form by filling in each of the
numbered gaps.

MEMBERSHIP CARD
Name George
Surname (1) …………………………………………..
Age Twelve years old
Address 37, (2) ………………………….………… , London
Postcode (3) ……………………………………………
Telephone number 020 4135986
E-mail address (4) ………………………………………………………….
Sports / Activities Swimming, (5) ............... and table tennis
Your answers:
1. 3.
2. 4.
5.

___The end___

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