SECTION A PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5.

II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.

6. D

7. D

8. B

9. C

10. A

SECTION B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 11. A 16. B 21.A 12. B 17. A 22. C 13. A 18. D 23. A 14. C 19. B 24. C 15. D 20. A 25. D

II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. Mistake made which parent success lot Correction make what parents succeed a lot Mistake because be succeed am seem Correction although to be successful was seems

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31 32 33 34 35

III. Read the text below. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. 36. undoubtedly 37. fitness 38. vitality 39.moderation 40. greedily 41 Treatment 42. avoidance 43. choice 44. selection 45. reduction SECTION C - READING I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. A 50. C

II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. 51. D 56. A 61. A 52. A 57. C 62. C 53. B 58. D 63. C 54. B 59. B 64. D 55. C 60. C 65. A

III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word. 66. it 69. make 72. due / according 75. include 67. between 70. want / wish 73. to 68. attempt / effort 71. because / as / since 74. referred

SECTION D - WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 76. Taking the job will mean me moving to London. 77. No sooner had I completed my report than he came 78. Timmys success has turned him into a confident person. 79. He appears to be having difficulty finding someone to replace her. 80. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car. II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s 81. If only you had made an effort, you might have passed the exam 82. That is the man whose opinion means more to me than others . 83. It is out of question for me to have supper ready by eight oclock. 84. The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficult to breathe. 85. I do not approve of that sort of behavior. III. Write a composition about 150-200 words on the following topic: Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students speaking skill and interest in learning English. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: 1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and as details as appropriate. 2. Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented with coherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly before marking the papers. Thank you for your cooperation and considerations.