English exam-2016
Variation-C
PART I
SECTION: 1 GRAMMAR
Directions: Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct word for each blank.
/ 17 tasks x 2 points each = 34 points /
1. It occasionally __________ in May in our country.
A. has snowed
B. snowing
C. snow
D. snows
E. is snowing
2. A: Can I borrow your laptop? B: Sorry, I ________ it right now.
A. am using
B. use C. using
D. have been using E. am used
3. Did your father have a motorbike, when he _______ young?
A. were
B. are
C.do
D. did
E. was
4. Your parents own a private company, _____________?
A. do they
B. are they
C. don’t they D. aren’t they E. have they
5. A: Can I speak to your parents? B: Oh sorry, they__________ to work.
A. have just been
B. have gone just
C. just have gone
D. have just gone
E. have just been
6. My sister _______dream to be an actress, but now she is interested in science.
A. was used to
B. use to
C. would
D. used to
E. used
7. When I was tidying the living room, I _______ my mom’s favorite vase.
A. drop
B. am dropping
C. have dropped
D. was dropping
E. dropped
8. Gana knew that area well because she ________ there since she was young.
A. was living
B. lived
C. had been lived
D. had been living
E. has been living
9. Look! The acrobat ____________ along the tightrope.
A. will walk
B. is going to walk
C. walks
D. have walked
E. walking
10. A: Have you finished your essay yet?
B: No, but I’m sure _____it on time.
A. I’m going to finish
B. I finish
C. I’ll finish
D. I will finishing
E. I am finishing
11. Nowadays people avoid ________plastic bags which helps them to reduce rubbish.
A. to buy
B. buying
C.to buying D. to be buying
E. buy
12. Mercury is ____________ to the Sun of all planets.
A. most near B. the nearest
C. near
D. nearer
E. nearest
13. Using a mobile phone __________in the library. Please turn it off.
A. is banned B. banned
C. bans
D. was banned
E. has banned
14. Our teacher demanded us ______our own dictionary to the following class.
A. bringing
B. had brought
C. to bring
D. brought
E. has brought
15. Delger is looking at the snapshots _____________he took on holiday.
A. which
B. whom
C. where
D. who
E. what
16. If you had been a bit more careful, you __________ cut yourself.
A. were
B. wouldn’t be
C. wouldn’t have
D. would
E. weren’t
17. They brought from Turkey a ___________quilt.
A. beautiful woolen red
B. red beautiful woolen
C. woolen red beautiful
D. beautiful red woolen
E. beautiful red woolen
SECTION: 2 VOCABULARY
Directions: A. Read the sentences below carefully. Then choose the correct prepositions and
linking words for each blank.
/ 5 tasks x 1 point each= 5 points /
18. Please don’t serve any seafood at dinner. I’m allergic __________it.
A. from
B. of
C.by
D. to
E. with
19. The professor translated the poem ________ Russian.
A. into
B. to
C. in
D. on
E. at
20. Big supermarkets are always crowded __________ people.
A. with
B. in
C. on
D.at
E. by
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21. We all enjoyed the film, _________Saran, who was bored.
A. so that
B. apart from C. whereas D. because of E. moreover
22. __________ he didn’t have much money, he bought me a present.
A. Because B. Due to
C. Whereas D. Moreover E. Although
Direction: B. For each of the following definitions, choose the correct word from
A, B, C, D or E.
/ 4 tasks x 1 point each = 4 points /
23_________--- a beautiful site in the area.
A. a hill
B. a mountain
C. a scenic spot
D. a vast steppe
E. a green field
24. ________ --- being careful to avoid a possible danger.
A. enthusiastic
B. idealistic C. optimistic
D. romantic
25. _________ ---large populated urban area.
A. a metropolis
B. a camp
C. a village
D. a market
E. a landmark
26.________ ---likeness or analogy between two objects and ideas.
A. a synonym
B. a metaphor
C. an opposite
D. a rhetoric
E. a morality
E. cautious
Directions: C. Read the sentences carefully. Then choose the opposites for the bold words from
A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x1 point each = 3 points /
27. He has got a positive attitude to everything.
A. nervous
B. boring
C. negative
D. bad
28. They are used to living in rural area.
A. crowded
B. isolated
C. empty
D. urban
29. He is the most courageous police officer that I have ever met.
A. brave
B. confident
C. weak
D. sensible
E. upset
E. country
E. coward
Directions: D. Read the sentences carefully. Then replace the underlined words with suitable
phrasal verbs from A, B, C, D, or E
/ 4 tasks x 2 points each = 8 points /
30. I couldn’t understand what he was saying with all the noise.
A. make up
B. make out
C. make for D. make of
E. make in
31. I am organizing a little party. I hope you can come.
A. get up to
B. get together
C. get out
D. get through E. get on
32. We participated in the students’ event last Saturday.
A. took after
B. took off
C. took on
D. took part in E. took out
33. It is very difficult to raise children away from modern technology.
A. bring round B. bring out
C. bring about D. bring off E. bring up
SECTION: 3 COMMUNICATION
Directions: A. Choose the best response to the conversations. / 2 tasks x1 point each = 2 points /
34. A: I heard Baatar’s entered college.
B: Yes, he is taking courses in statistics, economics and accounting.
What career does Baatar probably plan to follow?
A. Home economics
B. Business administration
C. Microbiology.
D. History
E. Medicine.
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Variation-C
35. Woman: Do you know what happened to Ann?
Man: Do
Sheyou
couldn’t
classroom
until after the class
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know find
whatthe
happened
to Ann?
35. Woman: Do you know what happened to Ann?
What
does
the
man
say
happened
to
Ann?
Man: She couldn’t find the classroom until
after the class
Man: She couldn’t find the classroom until after the class had
begun.
A.
She
went
to
the
wrong
class.
What does the man say happened to Ann?
What does the man say happened to Ann?
B. She
She went
was late
forwrong
class because
A.
to the
class. she got lost.
A. She went to the wrong class.
C.
She
missed
the
class.
B. She was late for class because she got lost.
B. She was late for class because she got lost.
D. She
She missed
had some
C.
thetrouble
class. finding the class but sh
C. She missed the class.
E. She
on trouble
time butfinding
she wasn’t
allowed
to
D.
She arrived
had some
the class
but sh
D. She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time.
E. She arrived on time but she wasn’t allowed to
E. She arrived on time but she wasn’t
allowed toB.
come
in at
thethe
class.
Directions:
Look
road signs carefully. Then choos
from
A,
B,
C,
D
or
E.
Directions: B. Look at the road signs carefully. Then choos
Directions: B. Look at the road signs carefully. 36.
Then choose the correct explanation to the sign
from A, B, C, D or E.
from A, B, C, D or E.
/ 3 tasks x 2 points each = 6 points /
36.
36.
A. This road had been fixed.
B. This
Drivers
must
to roadworks.
A.
road
hadcontribute
been fixed.
A. This road had been fixed.
C.
The
workers
are
digging
hole.
B. Drivers must contribute toaroadworks.
B. Drivers must contribute to roadworks.
D.
There
are
roadworks
ahead.
C. The workers are digging a hole.
C. The workers are digging a hole.
E. There
Thereare
is aroadworks
mine in front
of you.
D.
ahead.
D. There are roadworks ahead.
E. There is a mine in front of you.
E. There is a mine in front of you.
37.
37.
37.
A. Here is no parking space for the cars.
B. Here
Cars aren’t
allowedspace
on thisforstreet.
A.
is no parking
the cars.
A. Here is no parking space for the cars.
C.
Here
is
no
car-tax
for
B. Cars aren’t allowed ondrivers.
this street.
B. Cars aren’t allowed on this street.
D. Here
This road
not forfor
taxi-drivers.
C.
is noiscar-tax
drivers.
C. Here is no car-tax for drivers.
E.
There
are
no
cars
for
sale.
D. This road is not for taxi-drivers.
D. This road is not for taxi-drivers.
38.There are no cars for sale.
E.
E. There are no cars for sale.
38.
38.
A. There is a hump bridge ahead.
B. There
You may
under
theahead.
tunnel.
A.
is adrive
hump
bridge
A. There is a hump bridge ahead.
C.
You’re
allowed
to
drive
over
the bridge.
B. You may drive under the tunnel.
B. You may drive under the tunnel.
D.
There’s
going
to
be
a
bridge
ahead.
C. You’re allowed to drive over the
bridge.
C. You’re allowed to drive over the bridge.
E.
You
are
able
to
drive
under
the
bridge.
D. There’s going to be a bridge ahead.
D. There’s going to be a bridge ahead.
E. You are able to drive under the bridge.
E. You are able to drive under the bridge.
SECTION: 4 READING
Directions:4Read
the passage. Then answer the questions b
SECTION:
READING
SECTION: 4 READING
Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions b
Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
tasks x 2 like
points
each =eating
18 points
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meats,
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reduce the risk for the broken bones late in life. You should get 1,200 mg of calcium per day.
English exam-2016
Variation-C
Power up with protein. Protein builds and repairs body tissue like muscles and organ. If you eat,
enough protein you grow strong and sustain your energy. You need five and one-half I ounce –equivalents
of protein rich foods every day.
Go whole grain. Grain foods help give you energy. Whole - grain foods like whole wheat bread,
brown rice, and oatmeal usually have more nutrients than refined grain products. You should try to get six
1 ounce –equivalents of grains every day.
Know your fats. Fat is also an important nutrient. It helps your body grow and develop, and it is a source
of energy as well. You should limit your fat intake to 25-35 percent of your total calories each day.
Replenish your body with iron. You need iron to support your growth and replace blood. Control
your food portions. Research shows that when people are served more food, they eat more food.
Physical activity, like eating well, may help you feel good. It helps control your weight, build lean
muscle and reduce your body fat. It strengthens your bones, increases flexibility and balance, and reduces
your risk for chronic diseases. Physical activity also has possible emotional and social benefits. These
benefits include:
Improving your self-esteem and mood
Decreasing feelings of anxiety and depression
Helping you do better in school
Improving your teamwork skills through sports.
Physical activity should be part of your daily life. For this you should play sports, take P.E. or other exercise
classes, or walk or bicycle to get from place to place. You should be physically active for 60 minutes or
more all days of the week.
39. The text is about
A. food digestion and its organs.
B. healthy habits.
C. physical activities.
D. food nutrients.
E. eating habits.
40. Calcium strengthens your
A. bones and teeth.
B. muscles and organs.
C. skin and hair.
D. blood and vessels.
E. energy and mood.
41. All statements are FALSE except
A. Healthy habits may cause your risk for diseases.
B. Healthy behaviors may help you meet the challenges of your life.
C. Dieticians can’t recommend you a healthy eating plan.
D. Calcium builds and repairs body tissue like muscles and organs.
E. People should eat a lot of grain foods which decreases energy.
42. Which of the following diseases isn’t mentioned in the text?
A. heart diseases
B. asthma
C. diabetes
D. allergy
E. cancer
43. Which of the followings is unhealthy habit?
A. Regular exercise
B. Eating balanced food
C. Less concerning with food varieties
D. Awareness of food nutrients
E. Control the weight
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Variation-C
44. All of them are benefits of physical activities except
A. having chronicle disease
B. decreasing feelings of anxiety and depression
C. improving the self-esteem and mood
D. succeeding in studies
E. improving the teamwork skill
45. What is not mentioned in the healthy diet?
A. whole grain
B. dairy products
C. vegetables and fruits
D. fast food
E. lean meats
46. What do “fat- free milk products” mean?
A. high calorie of milk products
B. creamy dairy products
C. milk products without fat
D. milk products contain oil
E. dairy products rich in cream
47. All the statements are TRUE except
A. Physical activity helps people to improve their self-esteem and mood.
B. Grain foods help people to keep energy.
C. Healthy food and physical activity are the main resources of life.
D. Calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth.
E. People need to eat a lot of fat to keep energy.
PART II
2.1 Direction: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct words.
/8 items x1 point each= 8 points/
Teenagers (a) _____ listen to the same music often (b) _______ common look. One hot style in music
and fashion is hip-hop. Simply put, hip-hop is a type of urban music with a heavy beat. Typical hip-hop
fashions(c) _______ loose-fitting street clothes. The style (d) _______ baggy pants, sweatshirts, hiking
boots, baseball caps (usually worn backward), jackets with sports logos, and expensive athletic shoes.
In the hip-hop style, boys and girls often (e) ______ the same way.
African-American kids in Detroit and Chicago first (f) _______ hip-hop fashions trendy more than twenty
years ago. They wore baggy street clothes to dance clubs. Then North American and European bands
also began (g) _______ this style. (h) ________ the popularity of music videos and movies, hip-hop
soon became an international fashion sensation.
a. 1.which
b. 1.are having
c. 1.are
d. 1.include
e. 1.dress
f. 1.were making
g.1.wear
h. 1.In order to
2.who
2.had
2.is
2.is included
2.dresses
2.made
2.to wear
2. So that
3.whose
3.have
3.was
3.included
3.dressed
3.make
3.wearing
3.So as not to
4.whom
4.has
4.be
4.includes
4.dressing
4.was made
4.wore
4.Thanks to
2.2 Direction: Use the words in the list to complete these expressions.
/8 items x1 point each=8 points/
a. slice
b. jar
c. box
1.How much is a…………………of pasta, which made in Italy.
2.I had a…… of sausages and a cup of milk for my breakfast.
3. Could you put this …of mayonnaise in refrigerator please?
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d. bunch
e. carton
f. pack
g. can
h. packet
.
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4. I need to buy a………………….….……of biscuits for my son.
5.There is a ……………….of banana on the table in this picture.
6. It’s always healthy if you include a……..of yogurt in your diet.
7. Could I take a………………………………..…of gum, please?
8. Would you like a………………………of Coke or bottled one?
2.3 Directions: Look at the table carefully. Then read the sentences and choose the correct
answer from a, b, c, or d.
/4 questions x 1 point each = 4 points /
a.
b.
c.
d.
Climbing a mountain
Ironing
Eating pizza
Rock music
Dane
x
x


Anita

x
x
x
Steve




Ron
x

x
x
a. Who is good at climbing a mountain?
1. Steve likes climbing a mountain, and so does Anita.
2. Neither Dane nor Ron enjoys climbing a mountain.
3. None of them like climbing a mountain.
4. Either Steve or Ron enjoys climbing a mountain.
b. Who can’t stand ironing the clothes?
1. Both Dane and Steve are good at ironing the clothes.
2. All of them aren’t good at ironing the clothes.
3. Dane likes ironing the clothes, and so does Ron.
4. Neither Anita nor Dane is good at ironing the clothes.
c. Who likes eating pizza?
1. Dane likes eating pizza, and so does Steve.
2. All of these guys can’t stand eating pizza.
3. Either Anita or Ron likes eating pizza.
4. Steve dislikes eating pizza, and neither does Dane.
d. Who isn’t keen on listening to rock music?
1. Both Dane and Steve doesn’t listen to rock music.
2. Neither Anita nor Ron is keen on listening to rock music.
3. All of them can’t stand rock music.
4. Either Anita or Dane loves rock music.
Total: 100 points
GOOD LUCK!