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Full name:……………………………………………Class:…………………………………..
LISTENING (10pts)
Part 1: You will hear a conversation between two men about preparing for their picnic. Listen and
choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. When is the picnic?
A. on Thursday B. on Friday C. on Saturday D. on Sunday
2. Where is the picnic being held?
A. at a park B. at the beach C. at Dave's house D. by a river
3. How many packages of hot dogs do they decide to buy?
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
4. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?
A. She has been working a lot recently. B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.
C. She has been taking two night classes. D. She has been looking for a new job.
5. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
A. cherry pie B. chocolate cake C. oatmeal cookies D. fudge brownies
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a singer called Nick Parker who plays in a band calls Krispy
with his sister Mel. For each question choose the correct answer A, B, or C (5 pts)
1. When Nick and Mel were younger,……………………………………….
A. they studied at music school. B. their father took them to live concert.
C. their mother encourage them to play music.
2. When Nick and Mel started writing music together, they ……………………….
A. disagree about the style they should have. B. didn’t want to be the same other bands.
C. were influenced by different kinds of music.
3. The band Krispy started after …………………………………………………….
A. Nick began studying at music school. B. two other musicians heard Nick and Mel playing.
C. Nick and Mel advertised for the band members.
4. In the band’s first year together………………………………………………..
A. concert audiences liked their music. B. they signed a recording contract.
C. their national tour was very successful.
5. What does Nick say about life in the band today?
A. The older members look after him and Mel. B. He’s pleased to have the chance to travel.
C. There’s no opportunity for them to relax together.
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in bracket. (1.4 points)
Sorry, I can’t call her. If I (1.know)__________ her number, I (2.phone) _________her.
Without her help, I (3.not finish)________________my project in time.
John failed the exam again. He (4.work)____________ harder to prepare for it.
They told them that they (5.live)___________ there for two years.
Students who (6.have)________smartphones can use them to look up words in an electronic dictionary.
The police (7.arrest)_____________ him if they catch him.
1. 3. 5. 7.
2. 4. 6.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. (1.5points)
There was a time when parents who wanted an educational present for their children used to buy a
typewriter, a book or a dictionary. Convinced that computers are the key to success, parents are insisting
that children should be taught to use them in school as early as possible. They tend to fear that their
children will be unemployable if they haven't mastered computer technology. The use of computers in
school is becoming more and more widespread. However, many teachers welcome computers, while
others remain reluctant. They argue that using computers in studies is a waste that "too much money is
going for computerized educational materials". However, it is widely agreed that children should be taught
computer programming, which does more develop their problem-solving skills and ability to think
systematically.
1. The purpose of the author when he writes the above passage is____________.
A. to explain the important of the early introduction of computers to school.
B. to present the different ideas of parents about spending money on computers.
C. to complain about the over-use of computers in school.
D. to prove that using computers in studies is a waste.
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Parents fear that their children will waste much money on studying computers.
B. Parents suggest that their children should study how to use computers early in school.
C. Teachers are not interested in the educational value of computers.
D. Teachers should learn how to use computers early.
3. Why do parents want their children to master the computer technology?
A. Because they want their children to be computer experts.
B. Because they are convinced that computers are best tools.
C. Because they fear that their children will be unable to obtain a job.
D. Because they don't want to be unemployable.
4. According to the passage, the students' skills of solving problems and their ability to think
systematically can be developed by__________.
A. studying how to use computers. B. using computers in studies.
C. computerizing educational materials. D. studying computer programming in school.
5. The best title for the passage is__________.
A. An Education Present B. Computers, a waste of money
C. Educational Values of Computers D. Computers and Parents
Full name:……………………………………………Class:…………………………………..
LISTENING (10pts)
Part 1: You will hear a conversation between two men about preparing for their picnic. Listen and
choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. When is the picnic?
A. on Thursday B. on Friday C. on Saturday D. on Sunday
2. Where is the picnic being held?
A. at a park B. at the beach C. at Dave's house D. by a river
3. How many packages of hot dogs do they decide to buy?
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
4. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?
A. She has been working a lot recently. B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.
C. She has been taking two night classes. D. She has been looking for a new job.
5. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
A. cherry pie B. chocolate cake C. oatmeal cookies D. fudge brownies
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a singer called Nick Parker who plays in a band calls Krispy
with his sister Mel. For each question choose the correct answer A, B, or C (5 pts)
1. When Nick and Mel were younger,……………………………………….
A. they studied at music school. B. their father took them to live concert.
C. their mother encourage them to play music.
2. When Nick and Mel started writing music together, they ……………………….
A. disagree about the style they should have. B. didn’t want to be the same other bands.
C. were influenced by different kinds of music.
3. The band Krispy started after …………………………………………………….
A. Nick began studying at music school. B. two other musicians heard Nick and Mel playing.
C. Nick and Mel advertised for the band members.
4. In the band’s first year together………………………………………………..
A. concert audiences liked their music. B. they signed a recording contract.
C. their national tour was very successful.
5. What does Nick say about life in the band today?
A. The older members look after him and Mel. B. He’s pleased to have the chance to travel.
C. There’s no opportunity for them to relax together.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. (0,6)
3. A. diversity B. reception C. ceremony D. political
4. A. gender B. prefer C. mother D. teacher
5. A. freedom B. fighter C. image D. admire
Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in bracket. (1.4 points)
Jane is not here. If she (1.be)_____________here, she (2.solve)______________the problem.
Thank you very much. Without your help, we (3.finish)__________________all the work.
John didn’t pass the exam. He (4.work)____________ harder to prepare for it.
They asked me where I (5.come)_____________from.
The man who (6.talk)_______________to you yesterday is my English teacher.
If it (7.rain)_______________tomorrow, I will stay at home.
1. 3. 5. 7.
2. 4. 6.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. (1.5 points)
There was a time when parents who wanted an educational present for their children used to buy a
typewriter, a book or a dictionary. Convinced that computers are the key to success, parents are insisting
that children should be taught to use them in school as early as possible. They tend to fear that their
children will be unemployable if they haven't mastered computer technology. The use of computers in
school is becoming more and more widespread. However, many teachers welcome computers, while
others remain reluctant. They argue that using computers in studies is a waste that "too much money is
going for computerized educational materials". However, it is widely agreed that children should be taught
computer programming, which does more develop their problem-solving skills and ability to think
systematically.
1. The purpose of the author when he writes the above passage is____________.
A. to explain the important of the early introduction of computers to school.
B. to present the different ideas of parents about spending money on computers.
C. to complain about the over-use of computers in school.
D. to prove that using computers in studies is a waste.
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Parents fear that their children will waste much money on studying computers.
B. Parents suggest that their children should study how to use computers early in school.
C. Teachers are not interested in the educational value of computers.
D. Teachers should learn how to use computers early.
3. Why do parents want their children to master the computer technology?
A. Because they want their children to be computer experts.
B. Because they are convinced that computers are best tools.
C. Because they fear that their children will be unable to obtain a job.
D. Because they don't want to be unemployable.
4. According to the passage, the students' skills of solving problems and their ability to think
systematically can be developed by__________.
A. studying how to use computers. B. using computers in studies.
C. computerizing educational materials. D. studying computer programming in school.
5. The best title for the passage is__________.
A. An Education Present B. Computers, a waste of money
C. Educational Values of Computers D. Computers and Parents