B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (2.

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Part 1: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer that best fitseach of the blank in the following
questions.(1.0 point)
1. In a formal interview, it is essential that the interviewee good eye contact with the interviewers.
A.maintain B.maintained C.must maintain D.had to maintain
2. In order to learn a new language well,you should the initiative to learn independently and
purposefully.
A.pursue B.take C.lead D.adopt
3. You can buy goods on the Internet with a credit card, but there is a danger of if someone else obtains the
number.
A.corruption B.disruption C.fraud D.embezzlement
4. The operation of the newly constructed plants'is likely to lead to environmental consequences.
A.far-sighted B.far-flung C.far-off D.far-reaching
5.The effect of the painkiller is and Rose begins to feel the soreness again.
A.wearing off B.fading away C.turning out D.looking down
6.There is no excuse for your late submission. You the report by last Friday.
A. mightn't have finished B.needn't have finished
C.should have finished D.must have finished
7. The teacher suspected that there had been some business going on while she was out of the room.
A.horse B.fox C.moose D.monkey
8.The work would have been completed
A. hadn't we disturbed B. when we were not disturbed
C. for we had not been disturbed D.had we not been disturbed
9.My mother when she came back home and found out I had forgotten to cook the rice.
A.brought the house down B.hit the ceiling
C.had her blood boiled D.hit the wall
10. Eric and Kevin are talking in their classroom.
Eric:“Would you like to go to the beach tomorrow? It's going to be a sunny day."Kevin:“
A. Can I take a rain check? B. Yes, just one of those things.
C. Sorry, it's only a matter of time. D.Sure, I'm high and dry.
Part 2: Circle the letter A,B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the
following sentences.(0.5 points)
11.The paintings reproduced the cultural features of the coastal region can
attract many tourists.A B C D
12.Upon reaching the destination, many of the personnel are expected to change its reservations A
B C and proceed to Hawaii.D
13. Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills,A
B C D
trees on unproductive land,and rotating crops.
14.The number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established to save endangered species.
A B C D
15.Though his generosity goes noticeable,he still
dedicates himself to helping those in need.B C
D
Part 3: Give the correct form of the words in capital letters. Write your answersin the spaces provided.(0.5 points)
16. The project went over budget because of (CALCULATE) at the planning stage.
17.Every product must be (EXHAUST) tested before being sold.
18. You have to find a(n) (INTEREST) person to ask for an objective judgement.
19. Cigarettes, coffee and alcoholand other (ADD) are known to have an adverse influence upon human
health.
20. Our bodies are naturally (TOXIC) by our organs of elimination- the skin, lungs, intestines, kidneys and
liver.

C.READING (3.0 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks. (0.8points)
Hearing in Color
A number of scientists around the world are now investigating a phenomenon called synaesthesia that may (1)
as many as one in 2,000 people. The name (2) from the Greek words for together and perception and means
that some people's senses work in combination. For example, some people see color when they hear particular
sounds.Similarly, a smell or taste may be (3) as a reaction to information received from the eyes. However, the
most common form of synaesthesia occurs among people who (4) certain letters or words with colors. Scientists
at Cambridge University (5)experiments to determine whether this is actually a product of mental activity or just
highly imaginative. They discovered that people who experience synaesthesia (6) associate the same letters or
words with the same colours. Brain scans revealed unusual activity in the most plausible explanation is that
synaesthetes have slightly different connections between the synaesthetes often benefit from an unusually
good memory becausethey have extra information to help them(8) things like names and numbers.
1. A.effect B.infect C.suffer D.affect
2. A.deprives B.derives C.prescribes D.distracts
3. A.retained B.perceived C.thought D.responded
4. A.associate B.elaborate C.conceive D.comply
5. A.bring in B.put up C.carry out D.lay down
6. A.perfectly B.earnestly C.practically D.consistently
7. A.senses B.consciences C.attitudes D.conditions
8. A.reminisce B.react C.remind D.recall
Part 2: Fill the gap with ONE suiable word. Write your answers in the numbered space provided.(0.7
points)
What is Genealogy?
Genealogy is a branch of history. It concerns family history(9) than the national or
world history studied at school. It doesn't merely involve drawing a tree,however-tracing your family
history carglsp5(10) in learning about your
 One interesting, and controversial finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years
have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to
intersection of the earth's orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be
eliminated, and others may survive for no particular reason. A species' survival may have nothing to do
with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of
essentially random events.
16. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth's history?
A. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
B. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
C.They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
D. They are no longer in existence.
17.The word "ultimately" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A.exceptionally B.eventually C.unfortunately D. dramatically
18.The word "it” in paragraph 1 refers to
 A.extinction B.situation 70 a species D.environment
One interesting, and controversial finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years
have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to
intersection of the earth's orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be
eliminated, and others may survive for no particular reason. A species' survival may have nothing to do
with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of
essentially random events.
16. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth's history?
A. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
B. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
C.They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
D.They are no longer in existence.
17.The word “ultimately" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A.exceptionally B.eventually C.unfortunately D. dramatically
18.The word "it” in paragraph 1 refers to
A.extinction B.situation 69 of 570 a species D.environment
 19. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological
change?
A. Introduction of new species. B.Availability of food resources.
C.Temperature changes. D.Competition among species.
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A.help B.recovery C.change D.death
21.Why is “plankton" mentioned in the paragraph 2?
A. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
B. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species.
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in
the ocean.
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
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suggests
that
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A. There has been only one mass extinction in Earth's history.
B.Extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth's history.
C. Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive.
D. Dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
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24.Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction?
A.Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it.
B. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
C. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
D.Evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
25. According to the paragraph 3, which of the following statements is TRUE about a
species'survival?
A. It is associated with astronomical condition.
B. It does not vary greatly from species to species.
C. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
D. It may depend on chance events.
Part 4: The following reading passage has five paragraphs, A-E. Read the paragraphs and than
paragraphs, so you will not use them all. Write the number of the heading in the corresponding
provided space.(0.5 points)
List of headings
26.Paragraph A:
i.Effect of city life on mental health
ii.Two types of stress 27.Paragraph B:
ii.The fallout of cell death
i 28.Paragraph C:
iv. The best type of exercise
vHow stress can be useful
. 29Ph D.aragrap:
vi.One reason behind bad tempers
vi Neuron loss in childhood 30.Paragraph E:
A.
Despite its bad reputation, stress historically had a vital role to play. Commonly referred to as the
'fight or flight' mode, the sudden release of stress hormones like adrenalin and cortisol causes the
heart to beat faster, airways to dilate and blood vessels to open up, all of which push the body
towards optimal performance and, ultimately, survival. In the rest of the animal kingdom, this is still
often the difference between life and death. As he springs off tofreedom,the lucky gazelle who
escapes the lion can thank this primal evolutionary response.
B.
In ordinary modern life, although we're in little danger of being stalked by wild beasts down city
streets, our bodies react to stress in the same ways. Experiencing anxiety, fear and stress is
considered a normal part of life when it is occasional and temporary, such as feeling anxious and
stressed before an exam or a job interview. It is when these acute reactions are prolonged or cannot
be switched off, however, that serious physical, social and cognitive issues can result. In contrast to
the normal everyday stress of modern life, chronic stress is a pathological state which can
significantly interfere with daily living activities such as work, school and relationships, wreaking
havoc on the body's immune, metabolic and cardiovascular systems.
C.
Of major concern is the impact on the brain. Researchers have found that the hippocampus, the
control centre of memory and our ability to learn, can physically shrink in response to prolonged
release of stress hormones like cortisol which result from chronic stress. Neurons in this area do
not just get smaller, but actually die, which weakens the neural connections,affecting the way
memories are organized and stored in the brain. A chronically stressed person would recognize this
as a 'brain fog', and it also has ramifications for other areas such as creativity and adaptability.
D.
While this part of the brain gets smaller, another area, the amygdala, which is involved in
processing emotions, can grow with chronic stress. Across species, a larger amygdala has been
found to correlate with aggression and this, coupled with the weakened connection to the
prefrontal cortex, the brain's decision-making centre, can profoundly impact mood and behaviour.
With the link between emotions and decision-making compromised, a person is much less able to
stop and reflect, becoming instead reactive and short-fused. Think of the difference between being
able to tolerate a screaming child and instead giving in to the desire to scream back.
E.
In the past, it was accepted that there was a limited number of neurons in the brain and as they
died off as a result of ageing, stress or substance abuse, for instance, they were lost forever.It turns
out, however, that this is not the case and that stem cells within the brain are actually able to create
new neurons. In other words, lost neurons can be replaced. What makes this discovery even more
powerful is the fact that replenishing neurons is rather straightforward.One of the most powerful
stimulants for neuron growth is physical activity. So, in addition to its role in the reduction of stress
hormones in the first place, and its ability to stimulate the release of endorphins, exercise has now
been shown to contribute to the repair of the chronically stressed brain.
D.WRITING (2.5 points)
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (0.5 points)
1. You should never let anyone know your credit card password.
Under
2.We were very impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive.
Impressed
3.She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn't been stolen.
She breathed a ·
4. Yolanda's family persuaded her to enter the competition.
Yolanda was talked
5.Bill reckoned that the firm's success was due to the efforts of the managing director.
Bill attributed
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,using the
word given in brackets. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and EIGHT
words,including the word given. (0.5 points)
6. Olivia had nothing to do so she decided to see a movie. END
Olivia so she decided to see a movie.
7.His persistence finally paid off when she agreedto marry him. BORE
His persistence finally to marry him.
8.The film script was very different from the novel it was based on. RESEMBLANCE
→The film script the novel it was based on.
9.He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. SWING
He
fina
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10.Sally became known throughout the country thanks to her popular TV series. HOUSEHOLD
Part 3:(1.5 points)
Write a paragraph of about 160-180 words about
some drawbacks of the students'psr