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1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extendedeven as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries,English began to spread around the globe as a result of explosion, trade ( including slave trade),colonization, and missionary work. Thus, slave enclaves of English speakers became established andgrew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated , English gradually became theprimary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy. Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English.Two – thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language oftechnology , advertising, media, international airports, and traffic controllers. Today there are more than700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting thelargest number of nonnative users in the world.Question 46. What is the main topic of this passage?A. the number of nonnative users of EnglishB. the French influence on the English languageC. the expansion of English as an international languageD. the use of English for science and technologyQuestion 47. The word ‘ emerged’ in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?A. appeared B. hailed C. frequented D. engagedQuestion 48. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600 D. after 1600Question 49. According to the passage , all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT………. .A. the slave trade B. missionaries C. colonization D. the Norman invasionQuestion 50. As used in the first paragraph , which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ‘ course’?A. subject B. policy C. time D. trackQuestion 51. As used in the first paragraph , which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ‘ enclaves’?A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countriesQuestion 52. The word ‘ proliferated’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expandedQuestion 53. The word ‘ stored’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the A. bought B. saved C. spent D. valuedQuestion 54. The word ‘ constituting’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the A. looking over B. setting down C. doing in D. making upQuestion 55. According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there inthe world today?A. a quarter million B. half a million C. 350 million D. 700 millionMark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of thefollowing questions or do as directed.Question 56. Elderly people, ………, require constant attention.A. a large number’s depending on government aidB. and many of them depend on the government to finance themC. who are dependent many of them on the financing from the governmentD. many of whom are financially dependent on the governmentQuestion 57. My sister told me to pack some trousers and shirts for the trip,…………, not to forget mytoothbrush.A. after all B. but more or less C. before long D. but above allQuestion 58. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my…………..in work.A. neck B. nose C. head D. eyesQuestion 59. A: “………..” B: “ I have a terrible headache.”A. What’s the matter with you? B. What’s the problem to you?C. What happens with you? D. What causes you?Question 60. Do you mind if I open the window?A. Yes, it is, isn’t it? B. Yea, of course.C. Please, don’t worry! D. I’d rather you didn’t.Question 61. I’m sorry. I couldn’t come to your party last night.A. Excuse me. B. . That’s all right.C. You’re welcome. D. What a pity!Question 62. Hung: ... . Hoa : Thanks. I’m glad you like it. My sister gave it to me yesterday.A. What a fashionable dress you are wearing!B. Oh! I like your fashionable dress.C. I think you have a fashionable dress.D. Your fashionable must be expensive.Question 63. The bank won’t lend you the money without some……….. that you will pay it back.A. profit B. interest C. charge D. guaranteeQuestion 64. ………of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On accountQuestion 65. Just keep………on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care-Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence made from thesegiven words. ( 66 – 70 )Question 66. They / ask / lock / door / before / leave / every day.A. They are asked to lock the door before they leaving every day.B. They asked to lock the door before leaving every day.C. They ask to lock the door before they leave every day.D. They are asked to lock the door before leaving every day.Question 67. Only / this way / make / laws / effective.A. Only with this way we can make our laws effective.B. Only this way can we make our laws effective.C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective.D. Only with this way can we make our laws effective.Question 68. secretary / be / responsible / manager / serious mistakes.A. The new secretary is responsible for the manager to the serious mistakes.B. The new secretary is responsible for the manager for the serious mistakes.C. The new secretary is responsible to the manager for the serious mistakes.D. The new secretary is responsible to the manager to the serious mistakes.Question 69. bridge / build / 50 years ago / collapse / last storm.A. The bridge built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm.B. The bridge which built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm.C. The bridge built 50 years ago has collapsed in the last storm.D. The bridge built 50 years ago collapsed in the last storm.Question 70. I / rather / you / not cheat / exam / this year.A. I’d rather you didn’t cheat any exam this year.B. I’d rather you shouldn’t cheat any exam this year.C. I’d rather you don’t cheat any exam this year.D. I’d rather you not cheat any exam this year.Passage 3. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity , business schools in theUnited States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantialincrease in enrollments in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in theirenrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA)degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected tocontinue. There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first one is thatmany graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job onWall Street or in other financial districts of major American cities . Many of the entry-level managementjobs are for students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well asthose holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, “ Is an MBA degree really what I need tobe best prepared for getting a good job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of Americanpayrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered. Business needs are changing , andMBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.Question 71. What is the main focus of this passage?A. Jobs on Wall Street B. Types of graduate degreesC. Changes in enrollment for MBA schools D. How schools are changing to reflect the economyQuestion 72. The phrase “two decades” in the first paragraph refers to a period of………. .A. 10 years B. 20 years C. 50 years D. 100 yearsQuestion 73. The word “prosperity” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by……… .A. success B. surplus C. Nurturing D. EducationQuestion 74. Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment?A. Princeton B. Harvard C. Stanford D. A and B are correctQuestion 75. The phrase “ trend of ” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the A. reluctance of B. drawback to C. movement toward D. extraction fromQuestion 76. As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following?A. examining B. avoiding C. seizing D. pursuingQuestion 77. Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?A. A centre for international affairs B. A major financial centreC. A shopping district D. A neighborhood in New YorkQuestion 78. According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment?A. Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recessionB. Low salary and foreign competitionC. Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobsD. Declining population and economic prosperityQuestion 79. The first paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?A. factors contributing to the decline in MBA studentsB. A current trend affecting the nation’s business schoolsC. The difference between Harvard, Princeton, and StanfordD. Two decades of hard times for business schoolsQuestion 80. As used in the second paragraph, the word “ struggling” is closest in meaning to………… .A. evolving B. plunging C. starting D. striving KEY