I. Decide the underlined part A, B, C or D that is not correct in standard English. (1p)
1. Because his argument was so confused, few people understood it.
A B C D
2. There will be a short of energy in the near future.
A B C D
3. Scientists must have to discover an alternative source of energy before oil runs out.
A B C D
4. To enjoy an opera fully, the listener should be familiar with the story, particularly if the
A B C
opera is signing in a foreign language.
D
5. To have a strong body and stay healthy, you should exercise regularly
A B C D
I. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (2p)
1. Adults, (include)____________ persons over the age of 65, can (low)____________ their cholesterol by 40%.
2. After the (music)____________ stopped playing, the audience stood and clapped (enthusiasm)____________.
3. Only the most talented and capable students can (admit)_________ to this university.
4. There is a serious (short)____________ of playgrounds for children in big cities.
5. A student at university should attend classes (regular)____________ and hand in his (assign)____________ on time.
6. It’s getting easier for me to write and I make (few)____________ mistake. I am (satisfy)____________ with the progress I have made in learning English.