Question 20. Mai doesn’t pass the exam. She wishes she_____ the exam.
A. pass B. passes C. to pass D. passed
Question 21. __________ what she said yesterday, he still loves her.
A. In spite of B. Though C. Because D. Because of
Question 22. John drivers ______ than we do.
A. more careful B. the most careful C. more carefully D. carefully
Question 23. David said that his parents ______ very proud of his good marks that day.
A. were B. was C . are D. was not
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. John: – John: “Thanks for the nice gift.you bought to us”
- Henry: “_________________________”
A. Not at all, don’t mention it. B. Welcome! It ‘s very nice of you
C. All right. Do you know how much does it costs D. No, thanks.I don’t like it
Question 25. Mai: “Could you open the window please?
- Lan: “_____”
A. yes,I can B. I’m of course C. I feel sorry. D. Yes. With my pleasure.
PART D: READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile
phones. Neither will they be (26)_________of the harmful effect that many people predicted
text language would have on young people’s language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is
evidence of a good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are
credited with encouraging people to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance
to people (27)_________are alone in dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones
as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can signal your unavailability to
other people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone
while on public transport is thought to be rude and inconsiderate by many people in the
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