Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Air (23)…………..is the cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can (24)…………..although there is not enough information on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars also (25)………….. air pollution in most cities. The lead-in petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often (26)…………..in busy streets circled by buildings. Children who live in areas where there is  (27)…………..lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, and are clumsy when they use their hands.

25.................

Read the following passage carefully, and then select the best option A, B, C or D to complete it:

"WHO WORKS ON MOVIES?
Many (1) _______ people work on a movie. The producer finds money to (2) _______ the film, hires people to make the movie, and gets the movie to (3) _______. The director imagines how the film should look and guides the actors and the (4) _______ as they make the movie. Assistants help the producer and the (5) _______. Screenwriters write an original (6) _______ for the movie, or they work with a story told in a book. (7) _______ play characters in the story. A music (8) _______ writes background music for the (9) _______. Most members of the movie crew work behind the (10) _______. Designers make the sets and costumes. The camera crew (11) _______ the cameras that film the movie. Dozens of short scenes have to be put (12) _______ after the filming is done. That is the job of the film editors. (13) _______ editors add background noises, such as honking horns in a (14) _______ on a busy street. In action films, stuntmen and stuntwomen often fill in for the actors and (15) _______ dangerous moves that could lead to injury."

6. Screenwriters write an original (6) _______ for the movie,

Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
Last summer Nga decided to do a two-week course in England, because she wanted to improve her English. On her first day at the language school, they gave her a test, and the teacher told her, "We'll put you in the top class." She was very pleased to hear that, and she proudly told all her friends at home: "I'm one of the best students!". Rut soon she was surprised to find how difficult the class was. She also felt very homesick. "It's hard to adapt to life in another country!" she thought. At the end of two weeks, her English was much better, but she was happy to return home!

 What soon made Nga surprised?

Read the following passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D)
I had a terrible time last Saturday. It ...(41)... rather cold, but quite sunny, ...(42)... after lunch, I walked into town. I wanted ...(43)...a pullover. I was looking in the window of a clothes shop when ...(44...) stole my wallet. While I ...(45)...home, it started to rain and I arrived home cold and miserable. I decided to have a hot bath. I was getting ready to have my bath ...(46)... the doorbell rang. It was a salesman and it ...(47)... me several minutes to make ...(48)... go away. Unfortunately, all the time he was talking to me the water ...(49).... You can imagine the state of the...(50)...! 

42_______

Read the following passage carefully, and then select the best option A, B, C or D to complete it:

"WHO WORKS ON MOVIES?
Many (1) _______ people work on a movie. The producer finds money to (2) _______ the film, hires people to make the movie, and gets the movie to (3) _______. The director imagines how the film should look and guides the actors and the (4) _______ as they make the movie. Assistants help the producer and the (5) _______. Screenwriters write an original (6) _______ for the movie, or they work with a story told in a book. (7) _______ play characters in the story. A music (8) _______ writes background music for the (9) _______. Most members of the movie crew work behind the (10) _______. Designers make the sets and costumes. The camera crew (11) _______ the cameras that film the movie. Dozens of short scenes have to be put (12) _______ after the filming is done. That is the job of the film editors. (13) _______ editors add background noises, such as honking horns in a (14) _______ on a busy street. In action films, stuntmen and stuntwomen often fill in for the actors and (15) _______ dangerous moves that could lead to injury."

10. Most members of the movie crew work behind the (10) _______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

HEALTH DETECTOR

Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23)________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24)___________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25)_________ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26)___________ the blood and indicate (27)___________ or not the person has an illness.

25____________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Lorna: I might retire early. don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I’m definitely going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and speaking English.

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact, I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do.

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can’t stand the thought.

Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

She will work for a travel ___________ after graduation.

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C,  or D to fill in the gaps:
John Lennon, (41)  member of the Beatles, (42) murdered just before 11 p.m (43) the 8th December 1980, outside his home in New York City. He had just gotten out of a car, and was walking to the entrance (44) a voice called "Mr. Lennon". Lennon turned and (45) five times. The killer threw his gun down and stood there smiling.
Lennon was (46) to hospital in a police patrol car, but it was (47) late. The killer was 25-year-old Mark Chapman from Hawaii. Earlier the same evening he had asked Lennon for his autograph. (48) fact, he had been hanging around outside the apartment building for several days. Chapman was a (49) of the Beatles and Lennon and had tried to imitate him in many ways. It is (50) that he even believed he was John Lennon.

43___________

Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
Chantal's parents didn't have much money, so they sent her to a state primary school when she was five. She enjoyed her reading and writing lessons, but there were so many pupils in the class that the teacher found it difficult to control them.
When Chantal was eleven, her father got a better job, and decided to spend some money on her education. He sent her to an expensive private school, where the girl wore dark green uniforms and did two hours' homework every evening.
Chantal liked her new school, and did well. Because she studied hard, she passed all her exams, and went to university at eighteen. She chose history course and was an excellent student. In the end she decided to become a teacher, and returned to her old primary school to teach.

It can be inferred from the passage that the state school is________than the private school.

Now​​ ................​​ several lessons which I'll never forget.'​​ 

Read the passage then answer the questions.
Thien Mu pagoda was built on Ha Khue hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River. According to the legend, Lord Hoang Long, the founder of the Nguyen dynasty, after being appointed to protect the southern land of the Gianh River, met an old lady in red who showed him a place to set up his headquarters in Kim Long village. They were built there and a pagoda was also constructed on the hill where the lady had appeared, and was called Thien Mu pagoda. The pagoda covers an area about four hectares. There are some note-worthy works and objects of value such as the seven-tier Phuoc Duyen tower, which is 21.24 metres high. The bell in the tower, called Dai Hong Chung, was cast in the 18th century and was decorated with beautiful patterns. This is a beautiful and romantic pagoda which attracts deeply to all Hue’s inhabitants.

Thienthe old lady had appeared there Mu pagoda was built there because________.

Read the following passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D.
Mr. Smith is 54. Until last year he was a manager in a factory. He had worked for the same company since he left school. He had a good job. When his company had to close because of difficulties, he became unemployed.
“It’s funny really. I don’t feel old but it’s not easy to start looking for a job at my age. I’m interested in learning a new skill but nobody wants to train me. I’m tired of sitting around the house. When I was with my company I was bored with doing the same thing every day, but now I really enjoy doing the job again.”

Nobody wants to train him because he..........

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (23)__________to replace these with positive thoughts such as: ‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate – it’s going to be okay"

Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24)________. Try to imagine yourself (25)_______up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know, and come away knowing you tried your best on the day.

It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26)_______grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. You might have (27)________certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on.

Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people go succeed in life without doing well in school exams.

23____________

Read the following passage carefully, and then select the best option A, B, C or D to complete it:

"WHO WORKS ON MOVIES?
Many (1) _______ people work on a movie. The producer finds money to (2) _______ the film, hires people to make the movie, and gets the movie to (3) _______. The director imagines how the film should look and guides the actors and the (4) _______ as they make the movie. Assistants help the producer and the (5) _______. Screenwriters write an original (6) _______ for the movie, or they work with a story told in a book. (7) _______ play characters in the story. A music (8) _______ writes background music for the (9) _______. Most members of the movie crew work behind the (10) _______. Designers make the sets and costumes. The camera crew (11) _______ the cameras that film the movie. Dozens of short scenes have to be put (12) _______ after the filming is done. That is the job of the film editors. (13) _______ editors add background noises, such as honking horns in a (14) _______ on a busy street. In action films, stuntmen and stuntwomen often fill in for the actors and (15) _______ dangerous moves that could lead to injury."

5. Assistants help the producer and the (5) _______.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage. (15 pts)

We often assume the best way to (1)__________ to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot of information before we arrive at our conclusion. We (2)_______ the evidence in the belief that instant decisions are unreliable. However, there are arguments for a reassessment of that (3)________ It may be that (4)____________ our subconscious mind does a better job in a moment than our conscious mind does. When Evelyn Harrison, a(n) (5)_________ on sculpture, was shown a statue that the J. Paul Getty Museum had purchased for $10 million, she (6)__________ out that it was a fake. It came (7)___________ a shock to the museum. Harrison was (8)_______________ to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to (9)_______   doubt on the statue. Now, most experts have come round to her (10)_______, but now did she (11)________ the difference between that and the (12)________ article so quickly? It’s probable that her subconscious mind sorted through the information that escaped the (13)__________ of her conscious mind. Although we are rarely, (14)_________ , aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly (15) ________

11__________

Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think is best suited to the gap
Many people who work in London prefer to live ...(41)...it, and to go into their offices, factories or schools every day...(42)...train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up ...(43)...in the morning and come home later in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. 
Even a small flat in London without a garden ...(44)...a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country ...(45)...a garden of one’s own.
Then, in the country one can rest from the ...(46)...and hurry of the town. Although one has ...(47)...up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night, and during weekends. ...(48)...summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. ...(49)... one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs ...(50)...are needed in the garden.    

42__________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety, and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.

According to the passage, the information doctors give us ___________

Read the following passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D.
Mr. Smith is 54. Until last year he was a manager in a factory. He had worked for the same company since he left school. He had a good job. When his company had to close because of difficulties, he became unemployed.
“It’s funny really. I don’t feel old but it’s not easy to start looking for a job at my age. I’m interested in learning a new skill but nobody wants to train me. I’m tired of sitting around the house. When I was with my company I was bored with doing the same thing every day, but now I really enjoy doing the job again.”

His job was ...............

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

"The overgrowth of cells leads to the development of tumors and the harmful effects of cancer. In lung cancer, this pattern of cell overgrowth occurs in the lungs, which are vital organs for breathing and gas exchange. Doctors typically diagnose two lung cancer types, small cell and non-small cell, depending on how they appear under a microscope. A person is more likely to have non-small cell lung cancer than small cell.

While anyone can develop lung cancer, cigarette smoking and exposure to smoke can increase the likelihood that a person will experience the condition. Lung cancer can develop if a person has a history of exposure to inhaled chemicals or other toxins. Even if this exposure to chemicals and other toxins was a long time ago, it could cause changes in lung cells that lead to cancer.

If a doctor identifies a suspicious lesion on an imaging study, they may recommend taking a sample of lung tissue to test for potentially cancerous cells. There are different ways to take a tissue sample, and the method often depends on the location of the lesion. One example is when a doctor performs a bronchoscopy, which involves inserting a special thin, lighted scope with a camera on the end. This helps the doctor to see the lesion and then to obtain samples. Less accessible lesions in the lungs may require a more invasive surgical procedure to remove lung tissue, such as thoracoscopy or video-assisted thoracic surgery."

 2: There are four lung cancer cells.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

"An allergy is an immune system response __________ (1) a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can __________ (2) certain foods, pollen, or pet dander.

Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by fighting harmful pathogens. It does this by attacking anything it thinks could put your body in danger. Depending on the allergen, this response may involve inflammation, sneezing, or a host of __________ (3) symptoms.

Your immune __________ (4) normally adjusts to your environment. For __________ (5), when your body encounters something like pet dander, it should realize it’s harmless. In people with dander allergies, the immune system perceives it as an outside invader threatening the body and attacks it. Allergies are common. Several treatments can help you avoid your symptoms."

1. An allergy is an immune system response __________ (1) a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to your body.