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building built? 
 D. How old were you when you built this 
41. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office. 
 A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left. 
 B. She left the office when she saw how angry he was. 
 C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office. 
 D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left. 
42. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel. 
 A. When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better. 
 B. As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop smoking. 
 C. He feels so much better since he stopped smoking. 
 D. Though he feels much better, he still smokes. 
43. The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended it. 
A. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great success. 
B. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a great 
 success. 
C. The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had attended it. 
D. The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful. 
44. They recommend building more factories in poor rural areas. 
 A. More factories are recommended to build in poor rural areas. 
 B. Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories. 
 C. It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories. 
 D. They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas. 
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of 
the questions. 
Passage 1 
The skin has many layers. Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. 
The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures. Keratin is a layer of such 
structures. Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat. It is composed 
of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin. The structural change of keratocytes in the 
keratinization process involves many steps. As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the 
cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur. The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally confined 
to the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between epidermal 
cells. When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear in the supra 
basal layers of the epidermis. 
45. The main purpose of this passage is to_______ 
 A. initiate action B. relate facts 
 C. tell a mysterious story D. describe a new invention 
46. The skin is like_______ 
 A. an onion B. a melon C. an orange D. a cherry 
47. The keratin is a layer _______ 
 A. thinner than the subcutaneous tissue B. composed of various kinds of cell 
 C. as hard as steel D. of many colors 
48. Keratocytes function to_______ 
 A. destroy bacteria B. migrate in the epidermis 
 C. penetrate dermis D. absorb water 
49. Melanocytes form a layer of_______ 
 A. tissue which originates from epidermis B. cells 
 C. pigment D. subcutaneous tissue 
Passage 2 
Exam Fitness 
Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while 
there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make the 
most of what you have learned. The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at exam 
time. 
Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type with 
bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all their 
exams. The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the case. 
Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally do better at school than 
those who don't. For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring about: 
• An improved performance in IQ tests 
• A reduction in stress 
• Improved levels of alertness and concentration 
• Faster, clearer and more creative thinking 
• An improvement in your memory 
So, try to do some aerobic exercise at least three times a week. But remember, as exercise peps you up, 
it's better not to do it near bedtime. It could cause insomnia. And on the exam day, exercise before your 
exam starts, preferably outdoors. 
Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule and 
our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day. For example, concentration, 
memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall to a low in the 
middle of the night. Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also keeps us alert. 
Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective. Lack of sleep will affect a 
student's ability to read a book and remember things well. 
Some points to remember: 
• You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock. 
You must get enough daylight. Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window. 
• The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00 and 
6.00. 
• The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night. Study late at night will disrupt your body clock. 
• A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance. 
50. What is the point that the author is trying to make? 
 A. He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for examinations. 
 B. He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations. 
 C. He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than studying. 
 D. He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time. 
51. It can be inferred from the passage that 
 A. Students are either intellectual or physical. 
 B. There are two basic types of students: intellectual and physical. 
 C. Students' physical condition affects how well they do in exams. 
 D. Physical students pass all their exams. 
52. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? 
 A. Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to sleep. 
 B. Exercise peps you up. 
 C. Indoor exercise is preferable. 
 D. Students concentrate better if they do exercise. 
53. Which of the following statements is true? 
 A. People find it most difficult to concentrate in the afternoon. 
 B. Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best then. 
 C. Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time. 
 D. Confusing your body clock will result in lack of sleep. 
54. Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend? 
 A. take a daytime sleep B. study your lessons in the morning 
 C. study where there is enough light D. do no exercise before your exam starts 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits 
each of the numbered blanks. 
THE EUROPEAN UNION 
 The Ruropean Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to 
cooperate on economic and political matters. To help member countries make (55) _______ and settle 
disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies. These (56) _______ a legislature and courts. 
 A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) ______ trade between member countries. In the past, 
trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely. These barriers included tariffs, a tax 
paid (58) _______ goods are moved from one country to another. Removing tariffs, made trading easier 
and less costly. 
 The EU also (59) ______ it easier for people to move from one country to another to find work 
or go to school. Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship. That means a 
citizen of France or Germany has the (60) ______ to live and work in every other country that belongs 
(61) ______ the EU. 
 In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) ______ cooperation among 
its members. The EU believes member countries (63) ______ decide together how to respond to 
international problems or threats. But many Europeans don’t want to (64) ______ the right to defend 
their countries as they see fit. Often, this makes political cooperation difficult. 
55. A. talks B. appointments C. discussions D. decisions 
56. A. consist B. include C. contain D. cover 
57. A. liberal B. restricted C. open D. free 
58. A. even if B.eventhough C.when D.where 
59. A. think B. consider C. makes D. allows 
60. A. right B. title C. power D. freedom 
61. A. to B. with C. for D. on 
62. A. cultural B. educational C. trading D. political 
63. A. should B. need C. ought D. would 
64. A. set up B. give up C. put off D. care for 
WRITING: 
Part 1 : Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ 1 correct answer) 
1. You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned. 
Your leather jacket needs dry-cleaning. 
2. I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book. 
Had I realized he was the author I would not have been so rude about his new book. 
3. He's a careless driver. 
He drives carelessly. 
4. They decided to go not until after the storm. 
Only when the storm had finished did they decide to go. 
Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150 words: 
Describe one of your close friends 
ANSWER KEY 
Introduction (0.25 mark) 
• Who this person is , his / her relationship to you, and why choose him or her 
• Your overall impression about this person. 
Body (0.5 mark) 
Paragraph 1 
Describing his/ her appearance (physical characteristics) 
(His/ her face, age, height, build, hair, clothes,..) 
Paragraph 2 
Describing his/ her character 
Paragraph3 
Describing his/ her hobbies/ interests 
Conclusion (0.25 mark) 
What you feel about this person