PART 2.

GRAMMAR (16 points)

For questions 1-8, choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer. Write your answers in
the numbered spaces provided.
Question 1. The landlord is angry with our messy shared kitchen. We ________ all the cleaning last week.
A. may have done B. need to have done C. should have done D. must have done
Question 2. It's very kind ________ you to do me a favor through thick and thin.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
Question 3. To win the game, please find a ________ box in the garden.
A. mysterious small square wooden B. mysterious square small wooden
C. small mysterious square wooden D. small square mysterious wooden
Question 4. ________, we probably would have arrived at the airport in time.
A. Had not we stopped for petrol B. If we had stopped for petrol
C. Had it not been for our stop for petrol D. If not for having been stopped for petrol
Question 5. David owns a collection of sunglasses which is ________ mine.
A. large as twice B. double as large
C. as two-time large as D. twice as large as
Question 6. ________ as ecology is actually the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their
environment.
A. That we refer to B. What we refer to C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to
Question 7. When I last saw Nancy, she _______ and was out of breath.
A. was running B. ran C. has run D. had been running
Question 8. Sarah was the first person ________ the Student of the Month this year.
A. awarding B. to be awarded C. awarded D. that was awarding
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
For questions 9-16, identify eight errors in the following passage and correct them. Write your answers in
the numbered spaces provided.
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One of the most surprising feature of the computer age is the huge amount of time that young
people spend communicating with each other. Whereas a generation ago children will go home
after a tiring day at school and watch TV, nowadays they are likely to do something much more
sociable.
5 Other exchange information on increasingly popular social networking sites such as Facebook.
What some parents find rather worried, however, is how easily they can make online "friends"
who they have never actually met, and also the amount of information that their children are so
enthusiastic putting onto these websites for anyone to see.
Parents are right to be anxious, but with many children spend hours a day online it is simply
10
impractical for adults to watch over it constantly. All they can do is to advise them to be
extremely cautious about contact with strangers, and to warn them to not put personal
information such as their phone number or home address online.
Your answers:
Question Line Error Correction Question Line Error Correction
9. 13.
10. 14.
 11. 15.
12. 16.

PART 3. VOCABULARY (30 points)

For questions 1-8, choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which best completes each sentence.
Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
Question 1. The local community experienced a serious ________ in their living conditions after the bombing.
A. decline B. downturn C. decay D. deterioration
Question 2. If a machine stops moving or working normally, you can say that it has ________.
A. cut off B. wiped out C. seized up D. gone by
Question 3. Despite being a ________ character in the comic, Maiko drew much attention from the readers for
her bravery.
A. minimal B. minor C. trivial D. light
Question 4. It is advisable that a judge always make ________ assessments of any situation.
A. cool-headed B. big-headed C. empty-headed D. light-headed
Question 5. The more they tried to get her to talk about her experiences, the further she retreated into her ________.
A. hole B. place C. shelter D. shell
Question 6. ________ the shortage of time, each person may only speak for five minutes.
A. In spite of B. In view of C. In the interest of D. Instead of
Question 7. The noise of my footsteps ________ the deer and it ran away.
A. startled B. amazed C. trapped D. cracked
Question 8. We tried to ________ a stand against the new housing development but to no avail: the builders
started work this morning.
A. do B. get C. put D. make
For questions 9-10, choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
Question 9. Important features of dehydrated foods are their lightness in weight and their compactness.
A. organic B. frozen C. dried D. healthy
Question 10. He paced up and down between his bedroom and living room, pausing every so often to look at
the clock.
A. sometimes B. usually C. rarely D. never
For questions 11-12, choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
Question 11. We live simply during the year, but enjoy living in the lap of luxury in a five-star resort
for our summer holiday.
A. having a complicated problem B. taking a good rest
C. leading a luxurious life D. living in extreme poverty
Question 12. The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and
commerce.
A. simplicity B. disappearance C. urgency D. profitability
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Part 2. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. UNDERLINE the mistakes and WRITE THEIR
CORRECT FORMS in the spaces provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.

Line Text
1 Help may be in hand for those of us who want to keep the wrinkles and grey hair at bay and slow
2 down the process of aging. New research suggests that eating green vegetables can ward off the
3 signals of aging. Researchers say that broccoli, cabbage and avocado in particular contain a
4 compound that helps slow down the rate at which we age. The key compound, present in green fruit
5 and vegetables, is called NMN. It helps slow down the physical signs of getting old. Scientists say
6 NMN can also rejuvenate the metabolism. It helps replenish degrees of energy production in our
7 body that deteriorate as we age. It also helps reduce weight loss and the deterioration of visibility.
8 The research was conducted by scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in the
9 USA. Researcher professor Shinichiro Imai said: "We have shown a way to slow the physiological
10 decline that we see in aging mice. This means older mice have metabolism and energy levels
11 resembling those of younger mice." Professor Imai said tests in mice showed that NMN reduced
12 typical signs of aging, including a decline in the strength of skeletal muscle, poor liver function,
13 lower bones density and weakening eyesight. The reason our metabolism changes over time and
14 lead to reduced energy levels has baffled scientists for decades. This latest research casts new lights
15 on this mystery.

Your answers:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5 10.

SECTION C: READING (60 points)

PART 1. For questions 1-10, read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
GENEALOGY
Genealogy, or researching your family tree, is a hobby that can rapidly develop into an obsession. Before you
start looking for your own ancestors, read this advice from genealogist Maria McLeod.
The first question to ask yourself is why you want to research your family tree. Genealogy is not about
discovering that you are the heir to the throne of an unknown country. It's about finding out more about
yourself. For most people, the important question is ''why am I like I am?''. You might not look like other
members of your immediate family and you want to know where your green eyes or curly hair come from. You
may be curious about why you have such a quick temper or are utterly hopeless at mathematics. You may
even be suffering from a medical condition and want to know if something in your genetic makeup has caused
it.
Another common motive for researching your family tree is that you plan to visit the place that your
ancestors came from and you secretly hope that you will find some long lost cousins with whom you can share
your memories. There can be few more exciting things than meeting a distant cousin who is living on the other
side of the globe and finding that she looks just like your younger sister. But you should also bear in mind that
they may not necessarily want to have anything to do with you. Sometimes there are skeletons in the
cupboard that you and your branch of the family are unaware of, but which are still fresh in the minds of your
more distant relatives.
This brings up an important aspect of this kind of research that some people do not anticipate. Of course
you want to find out about yourself and what makes you "you", but you may not be so keen on discovering
some unpleasant facts about your relatives. Your ancestors were human beings too and there is no reason to
expect them to have led blameless lives. It is all part of your own history, after all, and if you are going to do
the research, you should accept this fact and understand that you cannot change it.

Once you are clear about your motives, you need to take a moment to think about just how many ancestors
you might have and how far back you intend to go. You have, no doubt, thought about your parents' parents
and your parents' parents' parents; you may even know quite a bit about them. But go back ten generations
and the picture becomes much more complicated. To begin with, many more people are involved. You can
work it out for yourself. You may be descended from no fewer than 1024 people through ten generations and
that means there are a lot of different individuals to trace and stories to check. This can mean that you spend
hours going through official records, either in person at the records office or on the Internet. Are you prepared
for such a huge task?
Simply starting the search can be overwhelming and right now you are probably asking yourself ''Where do I
begin?''. I have prepared a report which will put you on the right path to finding your family history. When you
get this report, you will have a step-by-step method to follow. The report tells you where to begin and what
kind of items you are searching for. It will also provide you with a great way to organize what you find so that
future generations will benefit from your search. There will be dead ends and false trails that will have you
tearing your hair out but once you start to experience a little success, you will be hooked. And, with my
report, you will experience success. I guarantee it!
Question 1. According to Maria McLeod, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for researching your
family tree?
A. You think you may have a hereditary illness.
B. You want to know if any of your ancestors looked like you.
C. You suspect you may have royal relatives.
D. You think you may have a similar character to your ancestors.
Question 2. The word "makeup" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. cosmetics B. personalities C. structure D. invention
Question 3. Why might some relatives be reluctant to meet you?
A. You bring back bad memories for them.
B. You remind them of their younger relatives.
C. They think they might have to tell you family secrets.
D. They suspect you of having wrong motives.
Question 4. You might have to accept that your ancestors ________.
A. did not want to be discovered
B. were not like you at all
C. were completely unpleasant
D. did some things that were wrong
Question 5. What does Maria McLeod assume that the readers have already done?
A. found out about their family ten generations ago
B. considered the three previous generations
C. decided how far back in time they want to go
D. asked their parents about their grandparents and great grandparents
Question 6. What does the word ''it'' in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. how far back you should go in your research
B. how many people you are descended from
C. why doing genealogical research is so complicated
D. when the tenth generation were alive
Question 7. Why might you think twice about researching your family tree?
A. You already know about your great-grandparents.
B. Going back ten generations is too far.
C. You don't have time to do it.
D. You have a lot of relatives.

Question 8. The phrase "tearing your hair out" in the last paragraph means ________.
A. feeling worried or annoyed
B. making you lose hair
C. giving up your hope
D. being in life-threatening situations
Question 9. Maria McLeod has written the article to ________.
A. encourage people to research their family history
B. put people off researching their family's past
C. share an experience of researching the past
D. promote instructions on genealogy research
Question 10. Which of the following is possibly Maria McLeod's piece of advice to people researching their
family tree?
A. ''Don't anticipate travelling back to your ancestors' original homeland.''
B. ''Be prepared to study records from unofficial sources on the Internet.''
C. ''Don't expect to establish a close relationship with your distant relatives.''
D. ''Get ready to conduct research into your family history without planning.''
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART 2. For questions 11-23, read the following passage and complete the tasks given.
PUFFERY IN ADVERTISING
A. "Our coffee is loved by millions worldwide.'' Do you often see this kind of advertising in your country?
Statements like this, which no one can prove, are called puffery. This is a term that has been developed for
exaggerated claims that are made in advertising. Puffery is legal, even though such claims cannot be proved. In
fact, puffery has been termed "a license to lie'', as it is vague enough to be classed as opinion, an expression of
the salesperson’s evaluation of the product, rather than an objective statement.
B. Using puffery to raise awareness of products and to generate increased sales is a common advertising
strategy. Goods and services are described in terms of superlatives, subjective opinions, and exaggerations;
various kinds of general claims are made, with no specific facts. So, why do some people worry about puffery?
One of the concerns is whether consumers are misled by false advertising. Legal guidelines and government
controls are required to prevent dishonest advertising. Companies understandably object to untruthful ads which
give a competitor an unfair advantage in the market. These claims can be tested in the courts, and the decisions
that are made help to make the boundary between acceptable puffery and illegal advertising.
C. Puffery is nothing new. It has been identified in documents dating from as long ago as the sixteenth century,
when the notion of "caveat emptor" or ''let the buyer beware" developed in business transactions. Although this
initially applied to property deals, it came to be used more generally. This Latin term basically meant that
anyone buying a product had a responsibility to check it carefully before payment. The seller did not need to
take responsibility for defects (unless a problem had been deliberately concealed). In those days, of course,
there was no notion of consumer rights or returns policies.
D. These days, however, if a company claims to sell the country’s "best-loved" or "favorite" product, whether a
brand of coffee or a make of car, this is held to be puffery, rather than an objective claim of market share.
Similarly, the company does not have to produce proof that this claim is actually backed up by numbers or
facts. In other words, claims such as "the world’s best cup of coffee" are impossible to prove. They are also so
exaggerated that it is expected that any consumer will understand how subjective they are. In effect, the
company in question is said to be "boasting" rather than making objective claims. The claims are, therefore, not
considered to be deceptive. In fact, puffery is often considered to add to the entertainment value of
advertisements, especially television commercials.
E. On the other hand, a company that states their product is the "safest" or "cheapest" needs to show proof,
because these claims can directly affect their competitors. Statements that are objective need to be backed up by
proof or statistics, as consumer rights organizations can run tests to compare products such as washing
machines and vacuum cleaners. They also investigate companies involved in insurance, finance, property, credit
cards, and other such services. Companies and salespeople should, therefore, be very careful when making
factual statements about a product, or assertions regarding the quality of goods and services. In most developed
countries, there is likely to be an official organization which oversees the validity of advertising claims. In
addition, there may be a government council with the authority to take legal action against companies that
overstep the limit.
F. A primary function of advertising is to create product awareness. As consumers, we need to know about
competing products so we can make informed decisions on which one to buy. While it is important that
advertisers are monitored to ensure they do not mislead consumers, it can be argued that puffery is a good
technique for raising awareness of new products that, otherwise, would go unnoticed in a crowded market. As
long as there are effective ways of monitoring the claims of advertisers, to prevent deliberate deception in terms
of safety or particular aspects of performance, it seems that most puffery is relatively harmless. Rather, it should
be seen as an integral part of advertising, which most consumers can detect and laugh at rather than being
misled.
Questions 11-15. The reading passage has six paragraphs A - F. Choose a correct heading from the list
below for each paragraph. There are two headings that you do not need to use. Write the correct
number, i-vii, in the numbered spaces provided.
LIST OF HEADINGS
i. History of Puffery
ii. Checks on Deceptive Advertising
 Examples of Companies Guilty of Deceptive Advertising
iii.
iv. Reasons for Monitoring Advertising
v. Role of Puffery in Advertising
vi. Definition of Puffery
vii. Puffery That Is Acceptable
Example: Paragraph A __vi__
Question 11. Paragraph B ______
Question 12. Paragraph C ______
Question 13. Paragraph D ______
Question 14. Paragraph E ______
Question 15. Paragraph F ______
Questions 16-20. Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? In
the numbered spaces provided, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information.
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information.
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.
Question 16. Some people argue against puffery because buyers might believe everything in advertising.
Question 17. Puffery dates from the days of television commercials.
Question 18. ''Caveat emptor'' means that the seller has a responsibility for any problems with the item sold.
Question 19. ''The world’s cheapest washing machine'' is not an example of puffery.
Question 20. People should carefully check prices before they buy goods.
Questions 21-23. Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the
passage for each answer. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
Question 21. What does puffery contribute to television commercials?
Question 22. What should objective statements be supported by?
Question 23. Why do consumers need information on competing products?
Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23.

PART 3. For questions 24-33, read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE WORD. Write
your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
CONVERSE
In 1908, Marquis Converse opened the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts, USA. To
start (24)_______, the company made simple rubber-soled footwear for men, women, and children. The
company's main turning (25)_______ came in 1917 when the Converse All-Star red-and-white basketball shoe
was introduced. This was a real innovation, considering that the sport was only 25 years old. Then, in 1921, a
basketball player (26)_______ Charles H. ''Chuck'' Taylor contacted the company complaining of sore feet.
Converse immediately gave him a job (27)_______ a salesman and ambassador, and he promoted the shoes
around the United States for the rest of his career. In 1923, after teaching his first basketball clinic, Chuck's
signature was added to the All Star patch. In 1941, when the USA (28)_______ involved in the Second World
War, Converse shifted production to manufacturing shoes, boots, and protective clothing for pilots and
soldiers.
Converses were hugely popular with teenagers during the 1950s Rock-and-Roll (29)_______, and in 1966 the
company added a range of new colors to the basic red-and-white Chuck Taylor All-Star basketball shoe. The
shoes continued to be popular (30)_______ the early-1980s, but lost a large proportion of their market share
during the mid-1980s and 1990s, with (31)_______ appearance of trainers, made by new competitors such as
Nike and Reebok. Converses were no (32)_______ the official shoe of America's National Basketball
Association, a title they had held for many years. In 2001, the company changed (33)_______, the last factory
in the United States closed and manufacture moved to China, Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2003, the company
was bought by Nike.
Your answers:
24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

PART 4. For questions 34-40, read the following passage. Seven sentences have been removed. Choose
from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to
use. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided.
When I tell my friends and family that I'm setting off alone to a new destination, they often roll their eyes
or shake their heads, thinking I'm a bit crazy. "Why would you travel solo to places so far from home?" they
wonder. (34) _______.
Volunteering internationally is one of the best ways to ensure social experiences. A few years ago, I was
eagerly anticipating a volunteer stint in South America when it was abruptly canceled. (35)_______. I depart on
my own without even knowing how I'd get from the airport to my volunteer site. (36) _______.
Fortunately, I met two other college-aged girls from the same flight who had travel insurance, and I joined
forces with them.
My first night in India turned into an evening of room service, TV, and girl talk. Delhi, with its colorful
rickshaws and chaotic rush of people and vehicles, can be extremely intimidating for a solo traveler.
(37)_______.
At a Teacher's College outside Udaipur, I met three American students spending a semester in India,
teaching at the college and assisting in the community hospital. (38)_______. I adapted to local life, wearing a
Salwar Kameez, eating spicy pakora, and learning a few words of Hindi. (39)_______.
Volunteering abroad opened my eyes to the world's realities and enriched my understanding of different
cultures. (40)_______.
A. My friends Rahul and Kamal taught us about their culture and the challenges their communities faced.
B. This journey in India was just the beginning of many more adventures to come.
C. Instead, I found a reputable organization similar to Worldpackers and ended up having an incredibly
impactful experience in Rajasthan, India.
D. With a canceled flight from Delhi to Udaipur, my trip got off to a rocky start.
E. I just smile, because I know that traveling alone is the best way to journey, and it is anything but lonely.
F. Within the first week, we knew almost everything about each other and even took care of the neighborhood
dog, Lindsay.
G. These individuals are recognized for their dedication to voluntary organizations.
H. However, this also makes it more likely that other international folks will strike up a conversation with you!
Your answers:
34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
SECTION D: WRITING (50 points)
PART 1. For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the words given. Do not change the words given.
Question 1. Cancellation is not covered by your travel insurance policy.
 Under no circumstances _______________________________________ your travel insurance policy.
Question 2. You should know how to tie your own shoelaces by now.
 It's high __________________________________________________ how to tie your own shoelaces.
Question 3. Although he smokes heavily, he refuses to go for a health check-up.
 Despite ____________________________________________, he refuses to go for a health check-up.
Question 4. My dad asked me not to bite my nails.
 “Don’t ____________________________________________________________ you?” my dad said.
Question 5. It doesn't matter how much you offer to pay, he will never sell his family memorabilia.
 However ________________________________________, he will never sell his family memorabilia.
Question 6. Thanks to the success of his invention, Steve was offered a long-term contract with a multinational
corporation. (LED)
 The success of Steve's invention_________________________________________ a long-term contract
with a multinational corporation.
Question 7. At present, I only have time to think about my upcoming project on the 21st-century
innovations. (PREOCCUPIED)
 At present, ____________________________________________________ my upcoming project on
the 21st-century innovations.
Question 8. Some airlines cheat people by charging them too much for tickets. (RIP)
 Some airlines __________________________________________ charging them too much for tickets.
Question 9. I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. (WASTE)
 I wanted to prevent_________________________________________________________in that way.
Question 10. He hasn't announced anything, but my take on the situation is that Mr. Rob Warring is
going to be promoted soon. (LINES)
 He hasn't announced anything, but ________________________________________, I'd say that Mr.
Rob Warring is going to be promoted soon.
PART 2. Write an essay about the following topic:
Some people believe that students should be given homework everyday while others think
that students should not be assigned any homework at all.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Write at least 250 words.