International High School Program
2014 Entry Exam
English Paper Sample
Exam Duration:2 hours
Exam Content:4 Parts-Listening,Reading,Grammar,and Writing Exam Full Mark: 150 Points
Exam Instruction: Please answer all the questions in the exam paper and fill in the corresponding boxes on the answer sheet.
Name (Chinese & Pin yin): Name (English): Date:
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Part 1. Listening (20 questions, 1.5 point each)
Listening 1: Listen and circle the correct answer. 1). Why did the girl call home? 4). What word best describes Randy’s roommate? A. She needs more clothes. A. serious B. She needs more money. B. messy C. She misses her mother. C. unreliable
2). What is the man’s hobby now? 5). What does Mr. Fox have to do? A. collecting stamps A. fill out the registration card B. collecting baseball cards B. leave a deposit C. collecting comic books C. show a driver’s license
3). What kind of movie did the woman see? A. musical B. horror C. comedy
Listening 2: Listen and circle the best response.
1). A. Isn’t that great? It fits perfectly. 6). A. Really? I’m not. B. Oh, really? What seems to be the problem? B. So do I. 2). A. Yes, I know what you mean. 7). A. What book did you read? B. Yes, he does. B. Yeah. It’s one of the best I’ve seen. 3). A. You missed the flight. 8). A. Yes, I go to concerts all the time. B. Terrible! Someone stole all my money. B. Not really. It bores me. 4). A. The traffic is moving slowly. 9). A. Yes, you can see a lot with the help of a guide. B. It’s not very expensive. B. Yes, they’re good. I see them in souvenir shops. 5). A. Yes, I’ll call one for you. 10). A. Yes, ma’am. Which ones are yours? B. Yes, of course you can. B. Yes, they’re right there at the front desk.
Listening 3.Listen and circle the correct answer.
1.) The suitable tasks that an au pair may do in the house A. Cooking dinner B. Painting the house C. Taking care of children D. Mowing lawn
2.) How much money should be given as pocket money? A. 14 to 20 pounds a week
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B. 15 to 20 pounds a week C. 15 to 20 pounds a month D. 50 to 60 pounds a month
3.) An au pair must be a single girl aged A. Under 17 B. Under 27 C. More than 27 D. Between 17 to 27
4.) The appropriate nationalities for an au pair. A. Japanese B. Turkish C. Russia D. Chinese
Blank filling:
5. An au pair is a single girl without any dependants who comes to UK to learn English ad to live as
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Part 2. Reading (20 Questions ,2 Points each)
Passage 1
Family stories are amazing to me. You hear of family members long ago and by hearing about their stories, you can find timeless wisdom that can apply to your own life.
I’ll never forget the story my mom told me about Grandma. Grandma cooked for a crew of 24 farmhands so most of her days were taken up cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a bunch of (一群) loud complaining men coming in from hunting or farming. She took care of five children as well so her house was a busy little place, but where you would find Grandma the most would be in front of her stove, stirring (搅拌) a pot of something.
The kids would run in and she’d give them a hug and then she’d go back to stirring. The men would come in and clean up all the biscuits and bacon and then she’d start on the next meal, once again standing and stirring at the stove. They’d tell her how wonderful her food was and then pour out their troubles to her as she listened and stirred.
One time Ruth watched as the farmhands ate quickly and went back out to work, hearing all of them grumbling about their lives. Then one by one the children came in to tell Grandma their own worries. She would smile, give them some kind of advice, and keep stirring. Ruth watched sitting at the table and when everyone left she said,“ Mother. How can you just sit there and stir? Everyone tells you how bad their life is and you just smile and stir? Why don’t you just tell them that you’ve had enough and you can’t take anymore? Do something … Stop stirring!”Grandma looked up at Ruth and smiled … and kept stirring.
“Ruth, don’t you know that the stirring is very important? You see, when I’m stirring I’m putting all my thoughts and dreams into that pot. As everyone comes in and tells me about their life I put the love and positive thoughts into my pot and stir. Then when they eat it they have been given a pot full o hope. If we have any kind of problems I envision (想象) a solution and put it in my pot and stir. My stirring is what keeps me focused on what is good in the world. So instead of worrying about all that is around me I keep stirring knowing that all is well.” 1. From the passage we know .
A. women’s position was very low in those days B. lots of people lived in the author’s family C. the author’s grandma lived a very busy life D. women could not find jobs outside at that time
2. The underlined phrase “grumbling about”in the passage means “ ”. A. talking about B. complaining about C. showing off D. commenting on 3. Why did Ruth ask her mother those questions? A. She believed her mother was so great and helpful. B. She thought her mother treated the workers badly.
C. She thought it was unfair for her mother to do so much work. D. She complained her mother was doing nothing but stir.
4. Which of the following words can describe the author’s grandma? A. Patient. B. Determined.
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C. Independent. D. Generous.
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Grandma always put her tiredness and troubles into the pot.
B. Grandma was always worried about people’s troubles and problems. C. Grandma was unconcerned with other people’s complaint and troubles. D. Grandma was always keeping a positive attitude to anything good or bad.
Passage 2
Touring Toronto!
Toronto is a popular city, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. It is the largest city in Canada, with a population of over 4 million, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, the smallest of the great Lakes. It tends to be hot in the summer with frequent rain storms, and very cold in the winter, with temperatures well below freezing and plenty of snow. But there is always something to do or see, no matter when you visit the city. Listed here are three tours, showing just a few of the of the many things you can do while on holiday in “Hogtown”!.
Tour #1: St. Lawrence Market
The Market has been in continuous operation at this location since 1803. You can get there by taking the Church Street Bus, or the King street car. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, and is home to 55 market stalls selling everything from meats and fish to baked goods. It's also a great place to pick up a quick bite. On the lower level of the St. Lawrence market there are food stalls where you can choose from a wide variety of Italian, Greek and other ethnic dishes as well as regular North American food. The Market also features the St. Lawrence Farmer's Market with over 49 Ontario farmers every Saturday year round. Also, each Sunday an
\"Antique\" market is held. You can sometimes find something very nice if you get there early.
Tour #2: Yorkville
Take the subway and get off at Bay, and you are in Yorkville! Located in the heart of Toronto, Yorkville offers some of the best fashion shopping experiences in town. If famous labels 1 make your heart race, this is the place to go, but make sure you have plenty of time to shop and lots of money in your wallet. Of course high fashion is not the only attraction here.
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Yorkville is home to fine restaurants and boutiques, as well as world class galleries to explore.
Tour #3: The Beaches
The beaches are a relaxing place close to the city, just east of downtown. To get there take the Queen streetcar or the Woodbine Bus, both of which will drop you off one block from the beach. The beaches are a favorite place to roller blade, bike or just take a relaxing stroll along the boardwalk that extends along the lake. You can also browse the many boutiques and eateries along Queen Street East. In July, the area hosts the annual Beaches Jazz Festival. 1
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Answer the following three questions after reading the article.
1. Which tours could you take if you want to buy brand name goods? ____ ___
2. Which tour should you take if you just want to relax? ___ ____
3. Where can you buy fresh produce? _____ __
Answer the following True / False questions
4. The St. Lawrence Market has been in operation for over 200 years.
5. You can find some nice antiques if you go to St. Lawrence Market early on Saturdays.
6. Yorkville is located in the center of Toronto.
7. You can have a quick meal at the lower level of St. Lawrence Market.
8. You are not allowed to ride your bike on the boardwalk along \"the beaches\".
Give the meaning of the following:
9. \"a quick bite\" means (line 11) __________________________________
10. \"year round\" means (line 15) __________________________________
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Passage 3
What is it?
The Rio de Janeiro carnival, held annually in the month of February, is a spectacular celebration of life that attracts millions of people onto the streets of the Brazilian city. The whole country stops to watch, either in the city itself or on the television. It is estimated that each year 700,000 visitors come to watch from all over the world.
“Samba” schools
The music played throughout the carnival procession is called the “samba”. Many participants belong to “samba” schools where they learn to dance and play the music which is so popular throughout Brazil. There are about 30 “samba” schools with thousands of members. They perform for four entire nights in a huge arena called the “Sambadrome”. The schools take part in an official competition and the best of them is awarded a prize. Each school is assessed on its costumes, the theme of its performance and the quality of the music. Some “samba” schools hold street parties and perform in their local areas because many people cannot afford to buy a ticket for the official competition.
From year to year...
Because it is such a huge event, planning for the carnival begins many months in advance. In fact, it is true to say that as soon as one carnival finishes, rehearsals and preparations for the next one begin. Much of this work is done in “Samba City”, which consists of enormous buildings where most of the equipment and costumes are prepared.
The stars of the show
Each school is led by a queen followed by hundreds of drummers and brightly decorated carnival vehicles. The Carnival Queens are the biggest stars and they are chosen from amongst the most beautiful women in each community. As well as beauty, the queen has to be very fit to lead her group of drummers on the slow procession through the streets of Rio.
“Blocos” parades
“Blocos” parades have become an important feature of Rio’s carnival in addition to the “samba” schools. These parades are less formal and include groups of musicians from the same neighborhood who just want to sing, dance and have a good time. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. They all dress in costumes or T-shirts with special themes or logos. Before the show they gather in a square, then parade through sections of the city, before performing near to the beach. Some of them have a particular place such as a café where they play and dance to attract spectators.
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Questions 1-5: You can cite words from the passage (you may need to modify the words slightly to suit the question) or use your own words to answer each question.
1) How often is the Rio carnival held?
2) Apart from Brazil, where do the spectators come from?
3) What is the “Sambadrome”?
4) What are the essential qualities for a Carnival Queen? Give two details.
5) Where are you likely to see the “blocos” perform? Give two details.
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Part 3. Grammar (40 Questions, 1 point each)
Section 1
1. Where ________ the car? a. did you park b. did you parked c. parked you d. you parked
2. I’d like to borrow this book. Has Anna read it ____? a. done b. for c. just d. yet
3. She’s really keen ___ skiing. a. on b. about c. in d. of
4. Tim ____ a letter at the moment. a. writes b. write c. is writing d. are writing
5. _____ she is quite right. a. I thinking b. I am thinking c. I think d. I thinks
6. The video ______ for two hours. a. is playing b. plays c. have played d. has been playing
7. Emma packed her case ______. a. since last night b. for two days c. now d. yesterday
8. I felt terribly nervous. I’ve _________ about it all week. a. worries b. worried c. worrying d. worry
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9. If _____ my passport, I’ll be in trouble. a. l’ll lose b. I losed c. I lose d. I would lose 10. Someone suggested _____ for a walk. a. going b. go c. of going d. to go
Section 2
11. We met when we …… in France.
a. studied b. were studying c. study d. had studied
12. Try …… be late.
a. not b. not to c. to not d. to not to
13. This is the first time I …… a sports car. a. driven b. am driving c. drive d. have driven
14. He tried to avoid …… my questions.
a. answer b. to answer c. answering d. answered 15. Have you ever considered …… live in another country?
a. going b. going to c. to go to d. go to
16. The boy apologized …… saying rude words to teachers.
a. to b. for c. in d. by
17. The house …… in 1486.
a. was built b. is built c. was building d. built
18. My Dad …… smoke, but he has quit now.
a. use to b. is used to c. was use to d. used to
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19. I am not sure what ……
a. do they want? b. do they want. c. they want. d. want them.
20 … he gets, … .
a. The richer… the more friends he has. b. The richer… the more he has friends. c. Richer…more friends he has .
d. The richer… the more friends has he. Section 3
Complete the text by choosing one of the choices, A, B or C.
Michael works in a farm tool factory. He and five of his friends are very interested (Example: __0__) singing. So they have __21__ a singing group, which is called Happy Birds. They sing __22__ songs both in Chinese and in foreign languages. They sing very __23__. The other workers and people __24__ the villages around their town really like to hear them __25__. Now New Year's Day __26__ here soon. The Happy Birds have been asked to __27__ at different places. They'd __28__to go to all of them, __29_ one friend has too much work and __30__ may have to give up his holidays. The Happy Birds can't sing without him.
Example:
21. [A] built 22. [A] many 23. [A] good 24. [A] in
[B] taken
[B] much
[C] formed [C] lot [C] best [C] to
0. [A] in
[B] on
[C] at
answer: [A]
[B] well
[B] at
25. [A] singing 26. [A] will be 27. [A] arrive
[B] sing [C] to sing
[C] was [C] sing
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[B] has been [B] go
28. [A] love 29. [A] so
30. [A] they
[B] want
[B] but [B] he
[C] plan
[C] when [C] it
Section 4
Complete the text by choosing one of the choices, A, B or C.
Nowadays running is a very popular way to keep fit and healthy. Even if you only run a short ___31___ once or twice a week, you ___32___ to make sure you are wearing good running shoes. ___33___ are a lot of different styles and brands of running shoes today. First of all, you need to decide how ___34___ money you want to ___35___ on your shoes. But even more important, you need to find a pair that fit well; this is crucial. You may find that you have to ___36___ different sizes for different brands. Women’s shoes are usually narrower ___37___ men’s, but there is no ___38___ why a woman can’t wear a man’s shoes. A good fit is important ___39___ shoes which fit poorly can lead to injury. Take your time - if you ___40___ a mistake when you buy your running shoes, your may suffer later.
31. a) distance 32. a) should 33. a) It
b) line b) must
c) length
c) need c) This c) many
c) pay c) look c) than c) reason
b) There b) much b) buy
b) try
34. a) long 35. a) spend 36. a) ask 37. a) from 38. a) choice
b) as
b) fact b) rather b) make
39. a) because 40. a) do
c) so c) are
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Part 4 Writing (Total marks: 40)
Imagine that you are writing a letter to a friend. You have just spent a week on holiday visiting your friend at their house in UK. You should
Thank them for a lovely holiday. Talk about some of the things you did while you
were visiting them.
Talk about what the best thing you did or saw was
Invite them to come visit you in the future
Pay attention to the punctuation, conjunctions, and sentence structures.
Write at least 150 words.
Dear ……………………,
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
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