SECTION 3. READING:

I. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2.0 points)

In Canada and the United States, (1) _________ of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day (2) _________ some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to look (3) _________ an animal, a person from a book or movie or a famous person from history. In some places, children go to school in (4) _________ Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children (5) _________ on their costumes and visit their neighbors. They knock on the (6) _________ and shout “Trick or treat!”. Then the neighbors (7) _________ them some candy, and the children go on to the (8) _________ house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. (9) _________ are usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or (10) _________ unusual costume.

II. Read the following passage and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box. (2.0 points)

Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ________ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ________ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ________ much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) ________ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful (5) ________ the last.

The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) ________. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.

Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) ________, get a chance to see all the (8) ________ famous places.

After (9) ________ of days in London we traveled to south of England stopping to vistit Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ________ you to sites that can fill you in.

1. A. for

B. while

C. since

D. because

2. A. on

B. in

C. at

D. to

3. A. spent

B. took

C. did

D. used

4. A. did

B. got

C. spent

D. made

5. A. then

B. as

C. with

D. than

6. A. interesting

B. interested

C. interest

D. interestingly

7. A. at first

B. at all

C. at least

D. at that

8. A. more

B. much

C. most

D. many

9. A. few

B. some

C. a couple

D. little

10. A. reach

B. take

C. make

D. send

SECTION 4. WRITING:

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1. I saw him come out of the house.

® He ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.

® 13 is …=...……………………………….……………………………….……………………...

3. Are you going to plant more trees in that region?

® Are -………………………………………………………….………………………..……………

4. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.

® I’m very sad not …………………….…………………………………………….………………….

5. Nam is so intelligent that he can answer all my questions.

® Nam is .………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “ Can you lend me some money? “ Henry said to Susan.

® Henry .…………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Both of the chairs are uncomfortable.

® Neither of .……………………………………………………………………………………………

8. The question is very difficult. I can’t understand it.

® The question is too .…………………………………………………………………………………

9. I haven’t met him for two years.

® It’s .………………………………………………………………………………=……

10. The film’s ending is dramatic.

® The film. .……………………………………………………………………………………………

II. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given in bold. This word must not be altered in any way. (1.0 point)

1. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance. (need)

® You……………………………………………………………--.. tickets for the show in advance.

2. It’s unusual for Lan to get angry with her staff. (hardly)

® Lan……………………………………………………=..………..… temper with her staff.

3. Jane’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race. (prevented)

® Jane’s training accident …………………………………………………………….. part in the race.

4. To Alan’s amazement, the passport office was closed when he arrived. (find)

® Alan ………………………………………… the passport office was closed when he arrived.

5. I’d prefer you to start work next week. (rather)

® I ……………………………………………..………….. work next week.

III. With the words and phrases provided, make all the changes and additions necessary to produce correct sentences. (1.0 point)

1. Since / beginning / course / I / never / be/ late / class.

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2. It / embarrassing / enter / classroom / after / lesson / start.

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3. He / studying medicine / want / be / doctor.

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4. Peter / look / for / better / job / because / not / earn / much / at / the / moment.

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5. I / invite / her birthday party / last week.

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A. with B. by C. of D. at

2. Don’t be afraid ________ the dog. He’s quite harmless.

A. in B. of C. at D. for

3. I am ________ of gardening and growing a wide variety of flowers.

A. fond B. keen C. surprised D. fed

4. Mary is ________ in gardening. She can work in the garden for hours.

A. excited B. exciting C. interested D. amused

5. She did all the work _________ her own.

A. by B. on C. for D. at

6. Have you seen Peter lately? I’ve been looking ________ him this week.

A. by B. in C. for D. into

7. I’m ________ of hearing your excuses for your lateness.

A. tired B. fond C. worried D. surprised

8. She has learnt English for 3 years, and she is good _________ English now.

A. by B. in C. for D. at

9. Are you_________ in knowing all the answers?

A. interested B. excited C. amused D. frightened

10. The students are bored _______ learning the same subjects.

A. of B. at C. in D. with

11. He is ________ listening to his sister’s advice.

A. bored in B. interested in C. tired of D. tired in

12. Many people in the world are fond __________ football.

A. of B. with C. in D. for

13. He has been out of work __________ a long time.

A. since B. for C. in D. when

14. How are you? I haven’t seen you _________ ages.

A. since B. for C. in D. at

15. Our holiday was ruined ___________ the bad weather.

A. at B. with C. by D. for

16. On a summer Sunday, most of the roads are crowded __________ cars.

A. with B. of C. for D. at

17. She is _______ in being a nurse.

A. tired B. afraid C. bored D. interested

18. He left school ________ the age of 18.

A. on B. in C. at D. by

19. Faraday was born ________ a poor family.

A. for B. in C. onto D. on

20. I’m going on holiday __________ the end of this month.

A. at B. in C. on D. to

21. They haven’t found _________ any efficient medicine for SARS.

A. in B. up C. on D.out

22. If I were 5 years younger, I would apply_________ that job.

A. to B. of C. for D. into

23. Finally, they succeeded _________ finding a cure for that strange disease.

A. with B. on C. to D. in

24. The doctor said she needed to be _________ a diet.

A. in B. on C. with D. into

25. Mai and Minh decided to go _________ a walk.

A. by B. for C. on D. in

26. She was born ______________ May 12th, 1990.

A. in B. on C. at D. into

27. I haven’t seen my brother __________ 5 months.

A. since B. during C. from D. for

28. What do you do ___________ the evening?

A. in B. on C. at D. from

29. We haven’t seen each other __________ last January.

A. for B. on C. since D. in

30. I last met her ________ October last year.

A. since B. in C. on D. for

31. Mary was standing _________ front of her desk.

A. on B. at C. in D. from

32. I’m grateful __________ you for your kindness.

A. to B. in C. of D. about

33. She was able to carry ___________ all the tasks assigned to her.

A. away B. out C. on D. off

34. We might have a picnic. It depends ____________the weather.

A. in B. at C. to D. on

35. Thank you. It was very kind _________ you to help me.

A. for B. of C. from D. to

36. She always takes good care ___________ her children.

A. for B. in C. of D. with

37. Washington State is famous ________its apples.

A. in B. for C. of D. with

38. Thank you very much _________ what you have done for me.

A. of B. up C. for D. about

39. Do you belong ________ any clubs or organizations?

A. on B. to C. for D. up

40. She’ll come home ___________ April.

A. on B. in C. at D. for

41. She is very kind ___________ everyone.

A. of B. to C. at D. for

42. It’s very kind ________ invite me.

A. from you to B. by you to C. of you to D. that you

43. It happened ________ 7.00 ________ the evening.

A. in / at B. to / in C. at / to D. at / in

44. My brother was very good __________ physics.

A. with B. at C. in D. on

45. I haven’t heard from Mai for ages. I’m a bit worried ________ her.

A. with B. for C. about D. in

46. I’m sorry _______ Nam my friend, who lost a mother last week.

A. about B. for C. with D. to

47. The three friends all applied _______ the same job.

A. for B. in C. at D. on

48. Tom succeeded ________ persuading his boss to buy a computer.

A. of B. in C. on D. with

49. They are now in Paris; they will leave ____________ London next week.

A. to B. for C. in D. on

50. I’m _____________ advertisements on TV.

A. tired of B. bored with

C. fed up with D. all are correct

51. Why are you angry ______________ me? I didn’t do anything wrong.

A. at B. with C. to D. of

53. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.

A. by – by B. with – with C. by – on D. on - on

54. They plan to arrive in Paris ___ July 4th.

A. in B. on C. at D. of

55. Don't forget to congratulate him ___ his birthday.

A. on B. at C. in D. for

56. Jenny is ___ work now.

A. at B. on C. for D. of

57. Tracy waited ___ the bus station for an hour.

A. with B. for C. since D. at

58. Ida wanted to stay ___ home.

A. in B at C. on D. for

59. You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.

A. on B. with C. in D. for

60. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.

A. at B. during C. on D. in

61. I have known her ___________ last year.

A. for B. since C. from D. at

62. Nowadays many people are aware ___________ danger of smoking.

A. to B. for C. at D. of

63. I am happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her ________ last year.

A. for B. on C. since D. A and B

64. She always takes good care_______ her children.

a. for b. in c. of d. with

65. Jane doesn't spend much money______ clothes.

a. over b. about c. at d. on

66. She was very surprised________ the grade she received.

a. at b. on c. of d. about

67. We went there_______ car and stayed there for the whole day.

a. in b. on c. with d. by

68. We started our journey ______ foot.

a. with b. by c. on d. in

69. He always prevents me_______ doing my duty.

a. of b. from c. with d. against

70. Mr. Foster lives_____ 667E 76th street______ New York.

a. in/in b. at/in c. on/in d. in/on

71. Water consists_____ oxygen and hydrogen.

a. about b. with c. on d. of

72. He succeeded________ getting a scholarship.

a. in b. about c. for d. on

73. Thank you very much_____ what you have done for me.

a. of b. up c. for d. about

74. Are you interested ___________ working for us.

a. at b. in c. on d. by

75. What’s the matter ___________ you this morning, John?

a. with b. at c. for d. from

76. Television has been very popular ___________ 1950s.

a. for b. in c. since d. during

77. His grandfather died _________the age of 90.

a. in b. of c. on d. at

78. It is very nice______ you to take so much trouble.

a. of b. to c. for d. from

79. Ed depends________ his family for financial support.

a. on b. in c. of d. at

80. I prefer coffee______ tea.

a. than b. to c. from d. for