PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write A, B, C
or D on the answer sheet. (2.0 points)
1. I suppose it was a special occasion, ______?
A. was it B. wasn't it C. don't I D. do I
2. We have an intention ______ studying abroad.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
3. I saw _________ scarf in a shop near my house.
A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet
C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk
4. An eyewitness described how ten people _______ in the fire.
A. had been killed B. have been killed C. are killed D. will have been
killed
5. All the passengers were made ________ their seat belts during the turbulence.
A. buckle B. to buckle C. buckling D. for buckling
6. This cake is delicious! Can I have ______ slice, please?
A. other B. others C. another D. the other
7. I went to Tom's house last night and rang the door bell. There was no answer. He
_________ out.
A. need have gone B. must have gone C. may have gone D. should have
gone
8. The garden ________ to harmonize with the natural landscape looks very beautiful.
A. designing B. to design C. having designed D. designed
9. Many people were killed in the accident. The bodies of ____ dead were taken away.
A. an B. a C. the D. no article
10. It is necessary that he ________ English because it is useful for his work.
A. learn B. learns C. to learn D. has learned
11. Many elderly people have to live on the money they ______ when they were
working.
A. laid up B. put back C. set up D. put aside
12. In Asia, children are taught to _______ their teachers.
A come up with B. look up to C. think back on D. make up for
13. The passage ______ that the first settlers were Spanish.
A refers B. instills C. implies D. infers
14. After congratulating his team, the coach allowed the players to let their ______ down
for a while.
A. heart B. head C. soul D. hair
15. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ______.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
16. Our neighbors look down on us; they are a bit ________.
A. advertent B. unpretentious C. snobbish D. humble
17. She likes spoiling people's fun. She is really a _________.
A. couch potato B. wet blanket C. hard nut D. cold fish
18. She will have to _______ final exam if she wants to pass the final exam.
A. pull her socks up B. work miracles C. take the credit D. keep up her
appearances
19. Tom: "Is it alright if I use your bike?" - Paul: "______."
A. Please accept it wit my best wishes B. Sorry, no, I won't do it
C. I don't want to use our bike D. Sure, go ahead
20. Mai: "Passing a university entrance exam is not difficult." - Lan: "______."
A. I couldn't agree more. It's not easy at all B. You must be kidding me. It's
not easy
C. But I don't. I failed it last year D. I do, too. I passed it last year.

II. Choose the word orphr se which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in
each of the following sentence. Write , B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.3 point)
1. He resembles his father in pearance very much.
A. looks after B. names after C. takes after D.
calls after
2. These machines are older dels and have to be operated by hand.
A. spiritually B. manually C. automatically D. mechanically
3. All young men are required to do two years of compulsory military service.
A. perfunctory B. desirable C. rational D. mandatory

III. Choose the word orph ase which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following sentence. Write , B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.2 point)
1. In those days, dental equipment was primitive and a visit to the dentist was a painful
experience.
A. original B. modern C. basic D. recent
2. It's quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they
witness.
A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for C. pay attention to D. show
respect for

IV. Supply the appropriate form of the words in the brackets. Write your answers on
the answer sheet. (1.0 point)

1. They need more funds to ________ the country's telephone system. (MODERN)
2. His boss told him off because he had behaved __________. (RESPONSE)
. It is a ________ to say he did when you know he didn' (FALSE)

. It is a ________ to say he did when you know he didn' (CARRY)

5. First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly (HAND)

__________.
6. She spoke _________ and vaguely, so it was hard to recall anything (ELUDE)
she had said.
7. The _________ inside our bodies is a complex system. (MUSCLE)
8. Words alone cannot convey the _________ misery endured by (TELL)
people in these refugee camps.
9. It's _________ to have so many people all trying to use this (PRACTICE)
equipment at the same time.
10. Many top athletes are __________ who drive themselves to excel. (PERFECT)

PART C: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Choose the word or phrase that bestfits the blank space in the followingptlssage.
Write A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
READING IS FUN
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite
books with others can be as rewarding as the act of reading ___(1)___. For people who
feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them ___(2)___
time to read , others have gained self-confidence by participating in or leading a
discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to ___(3)___ new friends.
A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet
people can be heard, but also big enough for many different ___(4)___. The best
arrangement is a ___(5)___ of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and
livelier discussions.
The book club could specialise in one subject or type of books, like mysteries,
science fiction, or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, ___(6)___
the book is highly recommended by someone who thinks it would be ___(7)___
discussing.
Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries or restaurants, but
most have their meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply ___(8)___ more
privacy and time for longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should
be ___(9)___ The leader will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s
main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid to offer their opinions, even if
they don’t like the book. They just need to prepare to explain ___(10)___ they did not
like something.
1. A. it B. itself C. themselves D. oneself
2. A. schedule B. make C. do D. stay
3. A. proposal B. chance C. form D. result
4. A. characters B. issues C. opinions D. phenomena
5. A. number B. range C. mixture D. lot
6. A. as well as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as long as
7. A. valuable B. worth C. busy D. useful
8. A. offers B. supplies C. encourages D. takes
9. A. called B. named C. suggested D. appointed
10. A. what B. how C. why D. where
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
Write A, B, C or
D on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
THE RISE OF ROBOTS
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life
was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or
doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it
seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do
much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide.
Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics
manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years
that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo
has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a
button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a
steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it
can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums
rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the
grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock
that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a
pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it,
you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button.
Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become
more capable as times goes on. Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious
tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that
humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned
about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn
on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of
questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic
future.
(Adapted from 'Developing skills for the TOEFL Ibt intermediate")
1. How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers?
A. It is more knowledgeable abo t coffee-making. B. It is better at
conversation.
C. It never has to stop. D. It can operate machinery.
2. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon. B. The alarm clock would
turn off forever.
C. You would have to wake up immediately. D. Nothing would happen at all.
3. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over robotics?
 A. It takes some time for people to accept robots. B. Robots may be
dominant at the workplace.
C. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched. D. Robots may do some harm to
humans.
4. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A robotics B. companies C. electronics manufacturer
D. business
5. The word "tedious" in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. boring B. difficult C. intelligent D. expensive
6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.
B. Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet.
C. How people in local communities are supporting robots.
D. A few of the lastest robots on the market today.
7. According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents' time?
A. The education system has got much worse.
B. Children have to walk longer distance to school.
C. It hasn't changed much at all.
D. Things aren't as hard as they once were.
8. All of the following statements are true about robots EXCEPT that ________.
A. they can work all day and night without break B. they have greater
capabilities
C. they can draw up plans to launch a story D. they can do boring tasks
for human
9. The word "rebellion" in paragraph 4 mostly means ________.
A. revolt B. resistance C. manifestation D.
innovation
10. We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. present domestic robots can work without any programs
B. the communication will decline with the use of robots
C. robotics will have been a major business by 2030
D. a robot rebellion can happen daily
III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the
answer sheet. (1.0 point)
There are many sources of pollution in our modern world. At present, __(1)__
most severe sources are acid rain, car exhaust fumes and oil spills. Factory chimneys give
__(2)__ smoke that contains sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases combine with
the moisture in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. When it rains, these
acids __(3)__ in the rain and turn it acidic. Acid rain is thought to be the worst __(4)__
problem of all. It has polluted aquatic life by turning many lake into lifeless bodies of
water. In these areas, there is no limestone in the rocks to neutralize the acid rain __(5)__.
One remedy is to pump limestone into the acidic lakes. __(6)__, it is not possible to do
this on a large enough scale to save all the lakes. Car exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide and lead which are highly poisonous. In big cities, the exhaust fumes build up
and pose a health hazard __(7)__ human beings. Pollution of the sea by oil threatens
__(8)__ life. Much of the oil comes from ships that clean their fuel tanks while at sea.
Offshore oil wells also discharge vast __(9)__ of oil into the sea. Pollution of the sea can
also be caused by oil spills. An oil spill may occur as a __(10)__ of accidents involving
oil tankers.

PART D: WRITING
I. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting. Write A, B, C or D on
the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
1. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A B C D
2. The boys were punished by their parents although they made many mistakes.
A B C D
3. Naomi Uemura, a Japanese explorer, travelled lonely to the North Pole on foot.
A B C D
4. The oxygen content of Mars is not sufficient enough to support life as we know it.
A B C D
5. Weather and geography conditions may determine the type of transportation used in a
region.
A B C D
6. Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids.
A B C D
7. The carpenters tried to join together the pieces of the broken beam, but found it
impossible to do.
A B C D
8. The number of nature reserves have increased dramatically so as to protect endangered
species.
A B C D
9. Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, to flavor or to fortify
foods.
A B C
D
10. Each of the students in the accounting class has to type their own research paper this
semester.
A B C D
II. Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second
sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. You must use between THREE
AND FIVE WORDS. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITAL. Write
your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 point)
1. I'd prefer you to start work next week. (RATHER)
→ I ___________________________ work next week.
2. Linda's plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather. (FALLEN)
→ Linda's plans for a picnic ___________________________ because of the weather.
3. Diane was supposed to write to her parents last week.
(OUGHT)
→ Diane ______________________________ to her parents last week.
4. His handwriting is so small that I can hardly read it. (SUCH)
→ He has ______________________________ can hardly read it.
5. I was strongly impressed by the performance of that singer.
(MADE)
→ The performance of that singer ___________________________ me.
6. As far as I know, he is still working in Bristol.
(KNOWLEDGE)
→ To ________________________, he is still working in Bristol.
7. My dad is now abroad and I am in charge of the office.
(UNDER)
→ My dad has put me ______________________ the office as he is now abroad.
8. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme.
(DISAPPROVAL)
→ Local residents _______________________________ the new traffic scheme.
9. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
→ You will have to _______________________________ if you want to succeed.
10. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff.
(CONSIDERATION)
→ The manager should _______________________________ when hiring new staff.