English A-level Entrance Test 2018
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Questions and Answers
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Write a short essay answering the question below. Write 150 words or more. Make sure that your essay has an introduction, some arguments and a conclusion. What do you think is the best way to learn a language? Why?
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Choose one correct answer.They ______________ personal computers when my father was a student.
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Didn't have
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Hadn't
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Haven't had
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Weren't having
Correct Answer
A. Didn't haveExplanation
When my father was a student, personal computers were not available or in existence. Therefore, the correct answer is "didn't have" as it indicates the absence of personal computers during that time.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. Over there is Mrs. Ferret, as usual in vintage jeans. She has more pairs of vintage jeans than anyone I know. Every time I see her, she's wearing a different pair. She really does seem to have a penchant for vintage jeans. In this passage, have a penchant for means:
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Be fond of
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Be careful of
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Be doubtful of
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Be proud of
Correct Answer
A. Be fond ofExplanation
In this passage, "have a penchant for" means to be fond of. This is evident from the description of Mrs. Ferret wearing different pairs of vintage jeans every time she is seen. This suggests that she has a strong liking or preference for vintage jeans, indicating that she is fond of them.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. The _________________ of dark red spots is one of the first signs of the disease.
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Appearing
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Appearance
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Disappearance
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Clearing
Correct Answer
B. AppearanceExplanation
The word "appearance" fits logically in the sentence as it describes the act of something becoming visible or coming into existence. In the context of the sentence, the appearance of dark red spots is being mentioned as one of the initial indications of the disease.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. __________________ this newspaper report, more women smoke than men nowadays.
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Apparently
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Supposedly
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According to
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Thanks to
Correct Answer
C. According toExplanation
The correct answer is "According to" because it is commonly used to introduce information or evidence that supports a statement or claim. In this case, the phrase "According to this newspaper report" indicates that the information about more women smoking than men is based on the report.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. Scientists finally ___________ find a cure for the disease after ten years of research.
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Could
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Can
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Must to
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Managed to
Correct Answer
D. Managed toExplanation
The phrase "managed to" is the correct answer because it implies that the scientists were successful in finding a cure for the disease after ten years of research. The word "managed" suggests that it was a challenging task, but they were able to accomplish it.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. For those of you new to the company this leaflet is full of _______________
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Valuable information
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A valuable information
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The valuable information
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Information value
Correct Answer
A. Valuable informationExplanation
The correct answer is "valuable information" because the phrase "valuable information" is grammatically correct and idiomatic. The word "valuable" is an adjective that describes the noun "information" and does not require an article. Using "a valuable information" or "the valuable information" would be incorrect because "information" is an uncountable noun and does not typically take an article. "Information value" is not a common phrase and does not fit well in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. You should go to Namibia. The scenery is ____________ stunning and the people are very friendly.
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Very
- B.
Fairly
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Absolutely
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Rather
Correct Answer
C. AbsolutelyExplanation
The correct answer is "absolutely". This word is used to emphasize the degree of the scenery being stunning and the people being friendly in Namibia. It indicates that the scenery and the people are extremely stunning and friendly, leaving no room for doubt or uncertainty.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. If I hadn't broken up with Hannah last month, I __________going out with her for two years.
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Would have been
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Had been
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Will have been
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Have been
Correct Answer
A. Would have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "would have been." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "If I hadn't broken up with Hannah last month" sets up the condition, and "would have been" is the correct verb form to express the result of that condition. It implies that if the breakup had not occurred, the speaker would have continued to go out with Hannah for two years.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. "Why did Jack quit his job?" "He wanted to __________ his dream of opening his own cafe."
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Come true
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Increase
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Make sure
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Reailze
Correct Answer
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Choose one correct answer. When I arrived the lecture _______________ so I didn’t find it easy to follow.
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Started
- B.
Had been starting
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Had started
- D.
Has started
Correct Answer
C. Had startedExplanation
The correct answer is "had started". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that had already begun before the speaker arrived at the lecture. The past perfect tense "had started" is used to indicate that the lecture had already started before the speaker's arrival, making it difficult for them to follow.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. I _______________ want to be a practicing doctor but I’m more interested in research now.
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Was used to
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Would
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Am used to
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Used to
Correct Answer
D. Used toExplanation
The correct answer is "used to". This is because the sentence is referring to a past habit or state that is no longer true. "Used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that have changed or no longer exist. In this case, the person used to want to be a practicing doctor, but now they are more interested in research.Rate this question:
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Choose one correct answer. I’m aiming __________ a high grade in IELTS.
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On
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In
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For
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To
Correct Answer
C. ForExplanation
The word "for" is the correct answer because it is used to express the purpose or goal of aiming for a high grade in IELTS.Rate this question:
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Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below. You may need to change the form of the word.decide treat recycle found immediate These drugs are the best medicine available as a _______________ at the moment.
Correct Answer
treatmentExplanation
These drugs are the best medicine available as a treatment at the moment.Rate this question:
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Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below. You may need to change the form of the word.decide treat recycle found immediate We need to act ____________________ to reduce the harmful effects of the disaster.
Correct Answer
immediatelyExplanation
We need to act immediately to reduce the harmful effects of the disaster. The word "immediately" is the appropriate word to fill in the blank because it means without delay or instantly. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that prompt action is necessary to minimize the negative consequences of the disaster. Acting immediately can help prevent further damage and provide timely assistance to those affected.Rate this question:
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Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below. You may need to change the form of the word. decide treat recycle found immediate Bill Gates and Paul Allen ________________ Microsoft in 1975.
Correct Answer
foundedExplanation
Bill Gates and Paul Allen started Microsoft in 1975.Rate this question:
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Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below. You may need to change the form of the word. decide treat recycle found immediate It’s time for you to make a _____________
Correct Answer
decisionExplanation
The sentence "It's time for you to make a decision" suggests that the person needs to make a choice or come to a conclusion about something. The word "decision" fits perfectly in the blank as it is the noun form of the verb "decide" which means to make a choice or reach a conclusion.Rate this question:
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Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below. You may need to change the form of the word. decide treat recycle found immediate Today many items such as plastic bottles and newspapers can be _____________
Correct Answer
recycledExplanation
Today, many items such as plastic bottles and newspapers can be recycled. This means that these items can be processed and transformed into new products, reducing the need for raw materials and minimizing waste. Recycling is an important practice for environmental sustainability as it helps conserve resources, reduce pollution, and decrease the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.Rate this question:
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Listen to the text (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6_2lyVJOC-uSkFOUVdVVHoyWms/view) and choose the correct answer. Feel free to take notes while listening. Sao Paolo was founded in _______
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1970
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1353
- C.
1554
- D.
1664
Correct Answer
C. 1554Explanation
Sao Paolo was founded in 1554.Rate this question:
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Listen to the text and choose the correct answer.The current population of the city is _______
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7.8 million
- B.
16.5 million
- C.
15.2 million
- D.
19.8 million
Correct Answer
B. 16.5 millionExplanation
The correct answer is 16.5 million. This is the population of the city as mentioned in the text.Rate this question:
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Listen to the text and choose the correct answer.Sao Paolo _______
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Is the world largest city.
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Is a city with declining population.
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Isn’t growing.
- D.
May soon become the fourth largest city in the world.
Correct Answer
D. May soon become the fourth largest city in the world.Explanation
The correct answer is "may soon become the fourth largest city in the world." This answer suggests that Sao Paolo has the potential to become the fourth largest city in the world in the near future. The other options do not provide any information about the growth or potential growth of the city.Rate this question:
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Listen to the text and answer the following question.Sao Paolo is important for manufacture of _______
Correct Answer
cars and computers, computers and carsExplanation
Sao Paolo is important for the manufacture of both cars and computers. This means that the city plays a significant role in the production and assembly of both automotive vehicles and electronic devices. The order of the items in the answer does not matter, as the city is involved in the manufacturing of both cars and computers, regardless of the sequence.Rate this question:
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Listen to the text and answer the following question.Also national centre for ________
Correct Answer
coffee trade - 24.
Read the text. Childhood obesity goes global Childhood obesity is rapidly becoming a global epidemic. The US continues to lead the way, with as many as 37% of its children and adolescents carrying around too much fat. But other countries are rapidly catching up. According to statistics presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Finland, more than 20% of European youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17 are either overweight or obese. Asia lags behind the US and Europe in its obesity statistics, but Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and the Philippines have all reported troubling increases in recent years. Up to 10% of China's 290 million children are already believed to be overweight or obese, and that percentage is expected to have doubled a decade from now. So across Asia too, childhood obesity is on the rise, and a less marked trend has been documented even in urbanised areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Why do children become obese? One important factor is insulin, a hormone which enables the body to store extra calories as fat. Physical exercise helps control insulin levels, while ingesting fat combined with starches and sugar can cause surges in insulin levels. A child who sits in front of the TV for hours on end, eating potato chips and doughnuts, is an ideal fat-storage machine. What is urgently needed is for schools, health professionals, parents and children to work together. Encouragingly, changing a family's lifestyle in healthy ways does not appear to be all that difficult: it involves regular exercise, slightly smaller portions and slightly different foods. And this, say health officials, is a message that badly needs to get out. Patterns of food consumption in Britain are changing rapidly. A major survey by research group Mintel shows that, for the first time, convenience meals account for the largest slice of all consumer spending on food - 30.1 per cent of the market. Over the past decade, pizza sales have risen by 98 per cent. Sales of pasta products have enjoyed a similar increase. But the trend has resulted in profound changes to eating habits. The proportion of adults who say they regularly eat a traditional Sunday dinner, with roast meat and vegetables, has fallen by ten per cent over the same period. Now less than half say they usually have a roast each week. Meat and fish account for a fifth of the UK's total food market, but the sector has shown no growth over the past decade. Spending on fruit and vegetables, meanwhile, has gone up by only six per cent - despite a huge government education campaign to get people eating more healthily. However, the Mintel survey found that 40 per cent of the population still consider themselves as 'traditionalist' diners. In contrast, 27 per cent are 'convenience seekers', who are happy heating up meals in the microwave. A growing proportion of consumers - 31 per cent - are classed as 'casual diners', people who skip breakfast and eat out most nights, not for pleasure but because they can't be bothered to cook. It is predicted that more people will become casual diners as changes in society see the size of households declining. This development, added to the increasing number of childless households, means that the pressure to cook a balanced meal has declined, Mintel suggests. Decide whether the statements given below are true (T), false (F) or there is no such information given in the text (NG). Just over one third of the total population of the US is overweight.
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T
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F
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NG
Correct Answer
C. NGExplanation
The text states that "as many as 37% of its children and adolescents" in the US are overweight, but it does not provide information about the total population of the US. Therefore, there is no such information given in the text about the proportion of the total population that is overweight.Rate this question:
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Read the text and decide whether the statements given below are true (T), false (F) or there is no such information given in the text (NG). It is forecast that the proportion of overweight or obese children in China will reach 20% in ten years' time.
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T
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F
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NG
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The text states that it is forecasted that the proportion of overweight or obese children in China will reach 20% in ten years' time. This means that the statement is true (T).Rate this question:
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Read the text and decide whether the statements given below are true (T), false (F) or there is no such information given in the text (NG). There is a downward trend in childhood obesity in some African towns and cities.
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T
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F
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NG
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The text does not provide any information about the trend in childhood obesity in African towns and cities. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether the statement is true or false based on the given text.Rate this question:
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Read the text and decide whether the statements given below are true (T), false (F) or there is no such information given in the text (NG). Parents play the most important role in improving eating habits.
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T
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F
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NG
Correct Answer
C. NGExplanation
The given statement is not mentioned in the text. The text only states that parents play an important role in improving eating habits, but it does not specify that they play the most important role. Therefore, the information given in the text is not sufficient to determine whether the statement is true or false.Rate this question:
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Read the text and decide whether the statements given below are true (T), false (F) or there is no such information given in the text (NG). Insulin levels rise sharply when foods with high levels of starch, sugar and fat are eaten.
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T
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F
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NG
Correct Answer
A. TExplanation
The statement is true. The text states that insulin levels rise sharply when foods with high levels of starch, sugar, and fat are eaten.Rate this question:
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Use the words given to build a phrase. Note! You may need to change the form of some of the words. Ask a question using the words: he already pass exams his
Correct Answer
Has he already passed his exams? - 30.
Use the words given to build a phrase. Note! You may need to change the form of some of the words. Make a negative sentence using the words: allow you here not smoke to be
Correct Answer
You are not allowed to smoke here.Explanation
The given words "allow, you, here, not, smoke, to, be" can be rearranged to form the negative sentence "You are not allowed to smoke here." The phrase "not allowed" is used to express a prohibition or restriction, and when combined with the verb "to smoke" and the location "here," it conveys the message that smoking is not permitted in that specific place.Rate this question:
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Use the words given to build a phrase. Note! You may need to change the form of some of the words. Make a positive sentence using the words: for I this owe the 8 dollars yesterday’s you is lunch
Correct Answer
This is the 8 dollars I owe you for yesterday’s lunch.Explanation
The given words can be rearranged to form a positive sentence that states the amount of money (8 dollars) that the speaker owes to the person they are addressing (you) for the lunch that took place yesterday. The sentence structure and word order are correct, making it a grammatically accurate and coherent statement.Rate this question:
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