Mock Test 3

A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. Complete the form below. Write no more than one word or a number for each
answer.
( 10 points)
PAN ASIAN AIRWAYS
LOST PROPERTY REPORT FORM
Example
Answer
First Name
Kristy
Surname Allen
Address (1) ____48_____ Windham Road
Richmond
Postcode (2) _________R16GH7___________
Home tel. 020 8927 7651
Mobile tel. (3) ___07754897432_________________
Flight (4) ___ PA365____________
Number
Seat Number (5) ____E6________________
From New York
To London Heathrow

Part 2. You will hear part of a tutorial between two students and their tutor. The students are doing
a research project on computer use. Listen to the conversation carefully and choose the correct
answer A, B or C for each question. (10 points)
1. Sami and Irene decided to do a survey about access to computer facilities because ___________
A. no one had investigated this before.
B. their tutor suggested this topic.
C. this was a problem for many students.
2. Sami and Irene had problems with the reading for their project because ___________
A. the language was too technical.
B. not much had been written about the topic.
C. they could not locate the books in the library.
3. How did Sami and Irene get the main data in their survey?
A. From face-to-face interviews
B. From observation of students
C. From online questionnaires
4. The tutor suggests that one problem with the survey was limitations in ___________
A. the range of students questioned.
B. the number of students involved.
C. the places where the questions were asked.
5. What proportion of students surveyed thought that a booking system would be the best
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 A. 45% B. 65% C. 77%
Part 3. Listen to the extract of a television travel programme, and then decide whether each of the
following statements is true or false. (10 points)
1. Bhutan is a republic in the Himalayas. T/F
2. French passport holders must get a visa for Guatemala from their own consulate. T/F
3. A new limit of seven days will be imposed on tourist visas to visit Burma. T/F
4. At the moment, the only place you can obtain a visa to visit Burma is in Bangkok. T/F
5. Not all resorts on the Costa del Sol will be offering reductions for children next year. T/F
Part 4. You will hear a radio report about a new type of air transport. For questions 1-10, complete
the sentences. Write no more than three words and/or a number. ( 20 points)
1. It will take 37 hours for the new form of transport to travel from London to  (1)
_____NEW YORK________
2. Unlike crowded jets, the Aircruise will allow passengers to travel in (2)
_____COMFORT AND STYLE___________
3. The Aircruise can travel at low altitudes if there is something (3) ____INSTERESTING
TO SEE__________
4. Hydrogen fuels the airship and also provides (4) ___POWER AND WATER________for
the people on board.
5. The Hindenburg airship disaster killed (5) ____35________people.
6. Scientists are keen to develop transport options which are both (6) _SUSTAINABLE__
and environmentally friendly.
7. The Aircruise will carry a total of (7) ____100____________ passengers.
8. The luxury features on board include private apartments, a bar and a (8) ______GLASS
FLOOR_________
9. Compared to airports, the Aircruise has the potential to land closer to (9) ____URBAN
CENTERS____________
10. The concept is getting a lot of attention from a Korean company which makes (10)
__ELECTRICAL GOODS_____
B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and
write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. The brother and sister were __________over who would get to inherit the beach house.
A. at large B. at odds C. at a standstill D. at a loose end
2. Jack: “I’d rather stay at home.”
Tim: “_________”
A. Would you? B. Wouldn’t you? C. Had you? D. Hadn’t you?
3. After a six- year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to _____.
A. break the bank B. turn the page=change your life into new
period C. tie the knot D. make the grade
4. Scientists are predicting that the volcano might erupt so people have been _____ from the
area.
A. escaped B. emigrated C. exported D. evacuated
5. Jack discovered that his home had been___________ by burglars.
A. annihilated:tiêu diệt, triệt tiêu B. ransacked :lục lọi, cướp bóc C. eliminated:
xóa bò D. exterminated:hủy diệt, tiêu diệt

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6. The automobile had its windows_________ in the collision yesterday.
A. smash B. to be smashed C. smashed D. smashing
7. There was no one downstairs; so he turned off the lights again and decided that she
____________ imagined things.
A. must have B. should have C. can’t have D. needn’t have
8. “But so,” I told him, “ you’re my own_________.”
A. heart to heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
9. Some people enjoy training; for others it is only a _________ to an end.
A. means B. method C. way D. tool
10. Unfortunately, not all of us obtain/get/meet our just____________ in this life.
A. demands B. deserts C. gains D. wins
11. It was felt that the new bonus for increased production would provide and ________ to work
overtime.
A. incitement B. attraction C. initiative D. incentive.
12. Remember not to cough or sneeze at the table.________, excuse yourself.
A. For necessary B. As necessary C. With all need D. If
need be
13. “ Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning”. Haven’t you heard the news?
His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning”
A. very proud B. exhausted C. extremely pleased D. extremely dazed
14. _________ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
A. Providing B. If only C. But for D. Unless
15. .Professor Baker was an ______________ on the greenhouse effects.
A. author B. authority C. authorized D. authorship : QUYỀN
TÁC GIẢ
16. Little Deon : “This herb smells horrible!” Mommy:___________, it will do you a power of
good.
A. Be that as it may B. Come what may
C. How much horrible is it D. Whatever it smells
17. _____________, we probably would have arrived at the airport in time.
A. Had not we stopped for gas B. If we had stopped for gas
C. Had it not been for our stop for gas D. If not for having been stopped for gas
18. _____________ to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of
ways.
A. Although is invisible B. Even though it invisible
C. Despite invisible D. Although invisible
19. Householders were told not to use hose-pipes as a(n)____________ against a serious water
shortage .
A. preparation B. precaution C. attempt D. provision
20. The inflation rate in Greece is five times ___________ my country,” he said. .
A. as much as B. as high as that=inflation rate in C. more than D. as
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Part 2. Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and
write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is ONE example at the
beginning.
TAKE CARE IN THE SUN
The Sun should be (0) enjoying but overexposure can cause sunburnt, leading to mature skin
ageing and increased risk of skin cancer. It is the ultraviolet rays which cause this; even in the
UK they can damage your skin, but UV is much more powerful the nearer the equator you go.
You must stay out of the sun during the two hours around midday, use shade at other times, the
sun hat and tight woven but loose clothing. Protective creams suitable for your skin type can help
protect unavoidably exposing parts of the body. A farther related risk is heart stroke, caused by
overheating. Avoid strenuous activity during the hot hours and make sure you drink plenty of
non-alcohol drinks (best is water which has been boiled or soft drink from sealed cans or bottles)
to replace body fluid.
Your answers:
0.enjoying->enjoyed
Part 3. Complete each sentence with one suitable particle or preposition. Write your
answer in the box provided. ( 10 points)

1. His business has gone _under_______, and he has lost everything.

2. "Please, don't forget that this is only ___between_____ you and me."
3. His abstinence __from______ caffeine lasted only two months.
4. This watch used to belong to my great-great- grandfather. It’s been handed
__down______from father to son for five generations.
5. I’ve got to drive, so I think I’d better stick _to____orange juice, thanks all the same
6. Doctors hold___out__ little hope of her recovering.
7. We are having our living room done___up_____.
8. Her part-time job brings her__in______ a hundred dollars a week.
9. In England, single people have much greater ease in moving away______ in search of work
than married people.
10. There are plenty of exceptions ___to__ this view in this country.
Part 4. Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets. Write your answers in
the spaces provided below. ( 10 points)
We are (1. SURE) _assured_____ by the experts that we are, as a species, designed for
face-to-face communication. But does that really mean having every meeting in person?
Ask the bleary-eyed sales team this question as they struggle (2.LABOUR)
___labouriously_______ through their weekly teambuilding session and that answer is
unlikely to be in the (3. AFFIRM) __affirmative________. Unless you work for a very
small business or have an (4. EXCEPT) _exceptionally__________ high boredom
threshold, you doubtless spend more time sitting in meetings than you want to. Of course,
you could always follow business guru Archie Norman’s example. He liked to express (5.
SOLID) __solidarity_________ with customers queuing at the checkout by holding
management meetings standing up.
Is email a realistic (6. ALTERNATIVE) __alternative________? It’s certainly a
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flawed. Words alone can cause trouble. We’re all full of (7. INTENTION)
__intentions________ that can be (8.SECURE) _insecurely___________ triggered by
others and people are capable of reading anything they like into an email.
There is also a (9.TEND) _____tendency______ for email to be used by people who
wish to avoid ‘real’ encounters because they don’t want to be (10.FRONT)
___confronted________ with any awkwardness.
C. READING (60 points)
Part 1. For questions 1-15, read the article below and then decide which answer best fits
each space. (15 points)
WE REALLY CAN TELL IF WE ARE BEING WATCHED
Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been
going around for years. However, few (0) ____________ have been made to investigate the
phenomenon scientifically. Now, with the completion of the largest ever study of the so-
called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a recognizable and (1)
__________ sixth sense. The study (2) ___________hundreds of children. For the
experiments, they sat with their eyes (3) ____________ so they could not see, and with
their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look away. Time and
time again the results showed that the children who could not see were able to (4)
__________ when they were being stared at. In a (5) ____________ of more than 18,000
trials (6) ____________ worldwide, the children (7) ____________ sensed when they were
being watched almost 70% of the time. The experiment was repeated with the (8)
__________precaution of putting the children who were being watched outside the room,
(9) ____________ from the starers by the windows. This was done just in case there was
some (10) _________ going on with the children telling each other whether they were
looking or not.
0. A. tries B. tests C. attempts D. aims
1. A. genuine B. accepted C. received D. sure
2. A. involved B. contained C. comprised D. enclosed
3. A. shaded B. wrapped C. masked D. covered
4. A. find B. notice C. tell D. reveal
5. A. sum B. collection C. mass D. total
6. A. worked over B. worked through C. carried on D. carried out
7. A. correctly B. exactly C. thoroughly D. perfectly
8. A. attached B. added C. connected D. increased
9. A. separated B. parted C. split D. divided
10. A. pretending B. lying C. cheating D. deceiving
Part 2. Read the article below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. (15 points)
THE TOUGHEST RUNNERS
There are a few runners who have completed every London Marathon since the first
race in 1981. They are the toughest runners of all. These athletes, (1) in honour of both their
mental and physical strength, have been given a permanent entry in the event for the rest of
their lives, provided that they do not miss a year. Other people have run the race faster or
under greater handicaps, (2) __YET/BUT_____ these are athletes with a mission. For (3)
_THEN_______, the annual event is a way of life, not just a worthy fund-raising exercise
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or a single challenge. Bill O’Connor is one of these runners. In his case, running is a daily
ritual which began in New Zealand (4)___WHEN/WHERE____ , as a youngster, he
pounded along the wet sand on the edge of the Tasman Sea. Now aged fifty, and working as
a mathematics teacher at a school in London, he retains his fascination (5)
___with/FOR_____the London Marathon and the activity of running. He says, “When the
first London Marathon was held, I thought (6) TO___ myself that here was a challenge. I
thought that if there was only going to be one race, I wanted to have run in it.” But the
London Marathon went (7) _on____ to become the most impressive success story in British
sport and Bill O’Connor has been a constant part of it. (8) ________HAD____ he ever felt
that he would fail to finish? “In 1985. It was a beautiful day and I started running much (9)
___TOO___ fast for the first mile and got worried. So I slowed down for the next mile. Yet
(10) ___although/WHILE_____I expected I would take at least four hours , I finished in two
hours thirty-four minutes and twenty-nine seconds”. It is his best time so far.
Part 3. Read the passage and choose the right answer for each question. (15 points)
HERBS AND DRUGS
Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal
purposes. This can include the leaves, stems, roots, or seeds of the plant. Herbs have been
important in traditional medicine for centuries, in both of the East and the West. In Western
medicine, they have largely been replaced by drugs. Herbal treatments are, however, still an
integral part of Eastern medicine. In recent years, interest in traditional medicine has
increased in the West. Many people are either using modern methods combined with
traditional treatments or are turning to these treatments entirely. While traditional medicine
can be helpful, they are not without their share of problems.
The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of
plants, drugs are specific chemicals in a pure form. Many modern drugs are derived from
chemicals found in plants. One example is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted
from the back of the willow tree. Other drugs are entirely synthetic. Even those drugs that
are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order to purify and concentrate
them. This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts. Different kinds and
degrees of illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly. A little too much or not
enough of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient. Many drugs also produce
negative effects even when taken in the recommended dosage. These undesired negative
effects are called “side-effects”
The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many
people back to traditional medicine. Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern
drugs. Many feel that traditional medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying
causes of disease instead of just the symptoms, through the truth of this claim is not yet
clear. In any case, there is a certain comfort in taking natural herbal treatments instead of
the processed, synthetic chemicals derived from them.
There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments, some of them are serious.
Few herbal treatments have been scientifically studied. While the active chemicals in the
herb may be known, it may not be clear what they really do, or if they are really effective at
all. Because the active chemicals are not used alone, it is very difficult to determine the
proper amount for treatment, since the levels of the chemical are not constant throughout
the plant. Therefore, the risk of under- and overdose is higher than with drugs. A more
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serious problem is that certain herbal treatments may have no real medicinal effect, thus
giving the patient a false sense of security. This is particularly harmful when the patient
refuses treatment with modern drugs that could be effective.
There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug. (A) One of
these is ma-huang, also called ephedra, which is taken to increase energy. (B) It has been
known to cause damage to the heart and nervous system. Garlic and ginger are common
elements in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but they can be dangerous for
people with diabetes. (C) In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken along
with common drugs. This may happen in two ways: a patient decides to supplement his or
her regular treatment with herbs, or a dishonest manufacturer adds modern drugs to an
herbal treatment. (D) In both cases, the results can be very serious. The herb St. John’s wort
is often used to treat depression, but if it is used along with conventional antidepressants,
such as Zoloft, the combination can cause confusion, headaches, allergic reactions, and
other problems.
Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful
substances can be present in herbal preparations. Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain
lead, arsenic, or mercury. They may also be tainted with pesticides. It is for these reasons
that herbs should not be treated as the perfect substitute for drugs. Although herbs appear to
be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use them with the same sort of care.

1. The word “integral” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. harmful. B. important. C. famous. D. controversial.
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “tainted” in paragraph 6?
A. Accompanied. B. Augmented. C. Substituted. D. Contaminated.
3. The word “this” in paragraph 4 line 8 refers to
A. patients taking ineffective herbs instead of drugs.
B. patients having a sense of security.
C. the risk of under and overdose of an herbal treatment.
D. the patient’s belief that modern drugs are bad for you.
4. Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed?
A. To show that herbs cannot compete with modern medical techniques.
B. Because many mistakes can occur in this processing.
C. To illustrate that drugs are not natural.
D. To point out that many countries cannot afford to produce drugs.
5. What is the main difference between herbs and drugs according to the passage?
A. Drugs can cause side-effects, whereas herbs do not.
B. Drugs are at least partially synthetic, whereas herbs are natural.
C. Herbs are dangerous when taken in large amounts, drugs are safer.
D. Herbs can produce a false sense of security, whereas drugs do not.
6. According to the passage, when are herbs most dangerous?
A. When not taken under a doctor’s supervision.
B. When the patient refuses modern medicine.
C. When the dosage is not administered precisely.
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7. According to the passage, who should not take ginger or garlic as herbal treatments?
A. Patients with diabetes.
B. Patients with liver damage.
C. Patients taking antidepressants.
D. Patients with problems of the heart or nervous system.
8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Some herbal treatments are not effective in fighting disease.
B. Modern doctors often do not approve of using herbs.
C. Herbal treatments can also produce side-effects.
D. Some manufacturers add drugs to herbs.
9. It can be inferred from the passage that.
A. The drug industry is better regulated than the herb industry.
B. People who use drugs instead of herbs recover more quickly.
C. The popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future.
D. The side-effects of drugs are more serious than those of herbs.
10. Where the following sentence could be added to paragraph 5:
“Certain herbs have also been known to be harmful for people suffering from
asthma.”
A. (A) B. (B) C. (C) D . (D)
Part 4. The reading passage below has six paragraphs A-F. Choose the correct heading for each
paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct number i-ix. (15 points)
      List of Headings
i.   Indecision about a nameC
ii.  Current problems with distribution
iii. Uncertainty about financial advantages E
iv. The contrasts of cinema today A
v.  The history of cinema
vi.  Integrating other events into cinema F
vii. The plans for the future of films B
viii. An unexpected advantage
ix.  Too true to life? D
THE END OF THE SILVER SCREEN?

Cinema technology has remained much the same for a century, so when will it go digital? Kelvin
Hilton views the projections.
A   Cinema is full of contradictions. It is high- tech and old- fashioned at the same time. Today’s films
are full of digital sound and computer- generated special effects. Yet they are still stored on celluloid
film, the basis of which is more than 100 years old. They are also displayed with projectors and screens
that seem to belong to our great- grandparents’ generation.

B   Now we are in the second century of cinema, there are moves to bring the medium right up to date.
This will involve revolutionizing not just how films are made but also how they are distributed and
presented. The aim is not only to produce and prepare films digitally, but to be able to send them to
movie theatres by digital, electronic means. High- resolution digital projectors would then show the
film. Supporters say this will make considerable savings at all stages of this chain, particularly for
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C   With such a major technological revolution on the horizon, it seems strange that the industry is still
not sure what to call itself. This may appear a minor point, but the choices, ‘digital’ cinema and
‘electronic’ cinema (e- cinema), suggest different approaches to, and aspects of, the business. Digital
cinema refers to the physical capture of images; e-cinema covers the whole chain, from production
through post- production (editing, addition of special effects and construction of soundtrack) to
distribution and projection.
D   What about the effects of the new medium? The main selling point of digital cinema is the high
resolution and sharpness of the final image. But those who support the old- fashioned approach to film
point to the celluloid medium’s quality of warmth. A recurring criticism of video is that it may be too
good: uncomfortably real, rather like looking through an open window. In 1989, the director of the first
full- length American digital high-definition movie admitted that the picture had a ‘stark, strange
reality to it’.
E    Even the money–saving aspect of e-cinema is doubted. One expert says that exciting cinema will
have to show the new material and not all of them will readily or rapidly furnish themselves with the
right equipment. ‘E-cinema is seen as a way of saving money, because print costs a lot,’ he says. ‘But
for that to work, cinemas have to be showing the films because cinemas are the engine that drives the
film industry.’
F   This view has prompted some pro-digital entrepreneurs to take a slightly different approach. HD
Thames is looking at reinventing the existing cinema market, moving towards e-theatre, which would
use digital video and projection to present plays, musicals and some sporting events to the public. This
is not that different from the large-screen TV system that was set up in New York in 1930 and John
Logie Baird’s experiments with TV in the late 1920s and early 30s.
Complete the summary below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage
There are big changes ahead for cinema if digital production takes place and the industry no
longer uses (7) _CELLULOID FILMS____ and gets rid of the old-fashioned projectors and screens
used to show movies. The main advantage is likely to be that the final image will be clearer. However,
some people argue that the digital picture will lack (8) __WARMTH__
In addition, digital production will only reduce costs if cinemas are willing to buy new (9)
MATERIAL_____. As a result, experiments with what is called (10) ‘__E-THEATRE___’ may mark a
change in the whole entertainment industry.
D. WRITING (40 points)
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed before it. (10 points)
1. Both of the lifts were out of order.
 Neither _OF THE LIFTS WERE WORKING_______________________________
2. You should have called the doctor at once.
 It was _WRONG OF YOU NOT TO CALL THE DOCTOR AT ONCE__________
3. Money is of no value on a desert island.
 Money counts _FOR NOTHING ON A DESERT ISLAND______
4. There’s nothing more be done about this matter.
 Nothing more _CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS MATTER______________
5. Marie distrusts modern technology strongly.
 Marie has A STRONG DISTRUST OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY___________
Part 2. Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same. (10
points)
1. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed LEAF
__YOU WILL HAVE TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF IF YOU WANT TO SUCCEED______
2. I assume you ‘re hungry. GRANTED
__ I TAKE IT FOR GRANTED THAT YOU ARE HUNGRY__________
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__IT WAS COMING DOWN IN TORRENTS_____________
4. At first the new computer made me feel a bit afraid. AWE
__AT FIRST, I WAS A BIT IN AWE OF THE NEW COMPUTER________
5. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept TERMS
___THE FACT….. CANNOT COME TO TERMS WITH___________
Part 3. Writing a paragraph in about 180 words about the following topic. (20 points)
“People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example: new experiences,
career preparation, increase knowledge …). Why do you think people attend college or university ?”
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