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Read the following dialogues and situations, and chose the most appropriately communicative
answer.
1. A: Did you watch the weekend movie on Channel 3 last night?
B: Yes, I did.
A: ……………………
B: It was very exciting from the beginning to the end.
1) What was it? 2) How was it?
3) What was it like? 4) What sort was it?

2. A: …………………………
B: He looks serious most of the time.
A: And what about your teacher?
B: He’s always lively and relaxed.
1) What does your teacher look at? 2) How’s your teacher?
3) What sort of person is your teacher? 4) What does your teacher do?

3. A: …………………………
B: Yes, please. I want a glass of orange juice, please.
1) What do you need to drink?? 2) Do you drink?
3) Would you like something to drink? 4) Are you thirsty?

4. If you don’t understand a question your teacher asks you, what would you say?
1) Pardon me? 2) You’d better speak slowly.
3) Could you do me a favor, please? 4) Don’t speak fast, will you?

5. A: My car was stolen.

B: …………………………
1) Oh, my god. Tell the police, please.
2) Sorry. I knew it already.
3) What bad luck! But cheer up
4) You are too careless.

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Item 6-10 Tessa hasn’t seen Maggie for a long time and would like her to come round to her flat. Choose
the best expression for each blank to make a sensible dialogue.
Tessa : It would be nice to see you again, Maggie. Are you free on Sunday evening?
Maggie : ……(6)…. I’ve got to visit my aunt in hospital.
Tessa : Oh, that’s a pity. Monday’s difficult for me. ……(7)…. .
Maggie : Tuesday’s bad for me as well. I have to go to a meeting.
Tessa : Wednesday then?
Maggie : No, Wednesday’s out for me I’m afraid, I’ve got to stay in and do some work. I really must.
Tessa : ……(8)…. Well, I can’t make Thursday, Friday?
Maggie : I’m awfully sorry. I’ve got to go out for dinner on Friday.
Tessa : Have you got to? Can’t you get out of it?
Maggie : ……(9)…….. .
Tessa : Well…it looks as if we’ll have to wait till next week then.
Maggie : Yes. I am sorry, Tessa. Look, I must go now. I have to meet Stephen in ten minutes. Ring me
sometime next week.
Tessa : …..(10)….. Try and keep an evening free for me.

6. 1) Sure, I am. 2) Do you think I am free?

3) I’m sorry, I’m not. 4) I’m not sure

7. 1) What about Tuesday evening? 2) What is Tuesday evening?

3) Is Tuesday evening bad for you? 4) Can you come on Thursday?

8. 1) Why? That’s shameful. 2) Oh, that’s a shame.

3) Shame on you. 4) Oh, I’m ashamed.

9. 1) I don’t hope so. 2) I’m afraid so.

3) I’m afraid not. 4) I’m not afraid so.

10. 1) Sorry. 2) Fine. 3) Wow!. 4) Thank.

11. A : “……………”
B : I would love to. But I’m afraid Papa won’t let me go.”
1) Would you please me see you again? I miss you terribly.
2) Are you getting mad at me? Would you like me to go and see you right now?
3) Would you have helped me with the assignment the teacher gave us yesterday?
4) Would you come along with me to John’s birthday party this evening?

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12. A : “Did you study hard for the entrance exam?”
B : “…………..”
1) I failed it last year already. 2) No, I spent all my time travelling.
3) I couldn’t afford one. 4) This is my second entrance exam

Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Mississippli crash kills three
ST. PAUL PARK, Minnesota – A small airplane trying to return to the airport because of an open
cargo door hit some trees on Wednesday and crashed into the Mississippi River, killing the pilot and two
passengers.
Two other passengers survived by swimming about 15 metres to an island, where they were
rescued by a tugboat.
The wreckage of the single-engine Piper Saratoga, with the three bodies inside, was pulled from
the river on Wednesday afternoon. The plane was missing a wing. Associated Press.

13. What is the news mainly about?

1. The plane hit some trees at the airport.
2. The plane fell into the Mississippi River.
3. The pilot was killed in the river.
4. The passengers were unable to swim to an island.

14. How many people were on board?

1. two 2. three 3. Four 4. Five

15. What was the death toll?

1. One 2. two 3. three 4. Four

16. What information is not given?

1. The place where the accident took place 2. The date when the accident took place
3. The name of the plane 4. The distance of the tugboat

Read the following information and choose the best answer.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

17. The Self-discipline helps

highlighted word you handle
“rarely” a restless
has the same mood.
meaning Limit money
as …………. . spent on entertainment. Seek
inexpensive
1) fairlyenjoyment or staying
2) with rarely seen friends.
hardly 3) exactly 4) luckily
One-on-one conversation is best. Emphasize the positive.

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18. The reading says that one who was born on January 20-Febuary 18 may have… .
1) problems with friends 2) speech problems
3) entertainment problems 4) emotional problems

19. This reading is…..… .

1) an announcement 2) a glossary
3) a schedule 4) a horoscope

Dear Miss: I suggest that you paste yourselves together and accept your mother’s relationship,
whatever it is.
As a divorced woman, your mother is free to go with any unmarried man of her choice. If, as she
says, the relationship does indeed “go somewhere” down the road, wish her well
One-on-one conversation is best. Emphasize the positive.

20. According to the reading, the expression “go somewhere” means…………. .

1) lead to separation 2) go on a long trip
3) turn into something permanent 4) end in friendship

21. From Ann’s answer, the problem of “Miss” was …………. .

1) inability to accept the truth about her relationship with her mother
2) unwillingness to see her mother get a divorce
3) failure to gain acceptance from the mother’s new boyfriend
4) distrust of her mother’s relationship with a new boyfriend

MORNING
09:00 Meeting (last ½ hr.)
11:00 Give instruction to secretary. Leave for Kent.
12:00 Lunch with Personnel Manager in a pub.
AFTERNOON
02:00 Appointment: Environment in the mountains research (last 2 hrs.)
04:30 Meet Mr. Takenberg from LCC. Sign contract & meet board of directions
(last ½ hr.)

22. What is this type of writing?

1) Schedule 2) Glossary
3) Almanac 4) Announcement

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23. This writing most likely belongs to ………….. .
1) a psychologist 2) a factory worker
3) a professor 4) an environmentalist

24. Which is false according to the reading?

1) This person has lunch in a pub.
2) This person has to get to Kent at 11:00 a.m.
3) This person has got six appointments.
4) Meeting the board of directors is the last arrangement of the day.

The more a mother speaks to a young child, the more words he or she learns, says Janellen
Huttenlocher, a University of Chicago psychologist. By the age of two, those children with chatty
mothers know almost 300 more words than those whose mothers are the silent type. They continue
to have an advantage as they grow older. By school age, the difference in vocabulary can be
enormous.

25. What do the highlighted pronoun “They” refer to?

1) Children having talkative mothers 2) Younger children
3) Children having silent-type mothers 4) Older children

26. What is the passage mainly about?

1) Type of mothers and young children
2) Language use of mothers.
3) A factor for a difference in vocabulary among children
4) Language teaching and learning for pre-school children

27. What do “those” refer do?

1) Children having chatty mothers 2) Mothers of young children
3) Children having silent-type mothers 4) Children who grow older

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 APIES (March 21-April 20)
Family interests must come first, even if you want more time to yourself. Your relationships
should be happy, but there could be problems on the home front after the 15 th. So it is advisable
that you take care of them before they become serious. You’ll get plenty of help and
encouragement, if you swallow your pride and ask!

28. According to the prediction, this month people born under Aries should pay attention to ……….. .
1) himself 2) friends
3) family 4) relationship

29. Problems of people born under Aries could be solved if they ……….. .
1) asked for help
2) had more time for themselves
3) got plenty of help and encouragement
4) stopped them by their own before they became bad

30. If you “swallow your pride” it means ……….. .

1) you must do something that you are rather ashamed of
2) you have a feeling of dignity and self-respect
3) you have done something good
4) you find something hard to accept

***Lectures / Talks***
Chinese dialect
Wat Pathumkongka, Song Wat Road, Yaowarat
November 20, 1-3 p.m.
Puey Forum will present a talk about the Taechiew culture, its rise and demise by Danai
Paluekmonthol. Taechiew is a Chinese dialect spoken by probably the largest number of Chinese
in Thailand.
Call 02-438-9331/2 ext. 108 or 109

31. How long did the talk continue?

1) 1-3 p.m. 2) For 2 hours
3) On November 20 4) In the afternoon

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32. Which organization presented the talk?
1) The Puey Forum 2) Dinai Paluekmonthol
3) Wat Pathumkongka 4) The Chinese in Thailand

33. What is the meaning of the word “demise” according to the context?
1) loss 2) disappearance
3) waste 4) fall in popularity
34. “Andy, the radio is so lound. Could you …………….., please?
1. turn in 2. turn out 3. turn back 4. turn down

35. “Please don’t ………….. when someone else is talking”

1. break away 2. break through 3. break in 4. Break off

36. My aunt saw the boys hitting these ducklings, but she only cautioned them and let them ……….. .
1. on 2. off 3. down 4. through

37. If Susan is patient, she will ……………… her troubles soon.

1. get about 2. get over 3. get off 4. get round

Now available at Burapha Park one block from Burapha University. New unfurnished
apartments. One bedroom at ฿ 2500, and three bedrooms at ฿ 2700 per month. Utilities included

except electricity. Children and pets welcome. One month’s deposit required. Office opens
Monday through Saturday nine to five. Call 038-99-7415 for an evening or Sunday
appointment.

38. According to this ad, a one-bedroom would require a deposit of ……………. .

1) ฿3700 2) ฿2700 3) ฿2500 4) ฿2300

39. What is true according to the ad?

1) The apartments are far from Burapha University.
2) The apartments have furniture in them.
3) Gas and water bills are included in the rent.
4) Cats and dogs are not permitted in the apartments.

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40. The ad suggests that interested persons must ……….. .
1) see the apartments on Monday or Saturday
2) see the apartments before five o’clock any day
3) call for an appointment if they want to see the apartments from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday
4) call for an appointment if they want to see the apartments on Sunday or in the
evening

A three-and-half-year-old girl was waking every night, and her tired parents brought her to
see me, desperate for a cure. This little girl had a wonderful imagination and could argue black was
whit.
When asked why she woke, she was in no doubt. “It’s the thunder.” “But there’s been no
thunder for months,” I replied. “It’s the ships in the harbor tooting their horns.” “But you don’t live
near the harbor.” “A man comes in and wakes me. Anyway, I can’t sleep with all the horses galloping
up and down.” We eventually sorted out his sleep problem, but it was hard to be tough on a little
person with such an engaging imagination.
At times, child-rearing may seem difficult but, if we stand back and are pleased with it, this
is a magical age.

41. Who is probably the writer of this passage?

1) a teacher 2) a babysitter
3) a doctor 4) a social worker

42. According to the writer, the girl ……….. .

1) was simply developing naturally
2) had a serious mental illness
3) simply intended to make jokes
4) had a bad habit of telling lies

43. How does the writer feel about the situation?

1) Curious 2) Amused
3) Anxious 4) Worried

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44. What should parents do according to the passage?
1) They should carefully select stories for children.
2) They should allow children’s imagination to grow.
3) They should spend more time with children at night.
4) They should teach children how to be good from an early age.

Situation : You go to your friend’s party and have to leave early.

You : (45)
Host : But you’ve only just come. Wouldn’t you like to stay for a snack?
You : (46) But I mustn’t be late.
Host : What a pity!
45. 1. I’m glad I’ve come 2. What a surprise party!
3. Do you have to go now? 4. I really must be going now.

46. 1. Excuse me. 2. Never mind.

3. I don’t mind. 4. That’s very kind of you.

Situation : Two friends are planning to go to a tourist spot in Rayong Province.

George : (47)
Sam : I don’t know yet. So you have any suggestions?
George : I’m going to talk to you about this too. Our group plans to go to
Koh - Samed for a few days (48)
Sam : Terrific! I’ll join you.

47. 1. Let’s make a plan for this coming holiday.

2. Would you like to go out this coming holiday?
3. Do you have any plans for this coming holiday?
4. Why can’t you go somewhere this coming holiday?

48. 1. What about you? 2. Why do you join us?

3. Would you like to come along? 4. How do you arrange to get there?

Situation : You are a clerk at an electrical company. A customer comes in.

You : Good afternoon. Can I help you?
Customer : Yes, (49) the TV set I bought hare last week. It doesn’t work.
You : (50)
Customer : There are no picture and sound.

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You : (51)
Customer : Yes, here it is.
You : Very good. Well, I’ll let a mechanic check it. Then you get your TV
set back next week.
Customer : Thanks.
You : You’re welcome.

49. 1. Please accept 2. I’d like to look for

3. Let me think about 4. I want to complain about

50. 1. What do you think? 2. What made you unhappy?

3. What’s the matter with you? 4. What seems to be the matter with it?

51. 1. Do you have money? 2. Do you have the receipt?

3. Why don’t you bring the card? 4. You should bring the credit card?

Which group of letters shows the correct order of the words that make a meaningful sentence or
conversation. (Items 52-56)
52. A. the other day B. his car C. the manager
D. washed E. Had
1) C E B D A 2) C E D B A
3) A C E D B 4) B C E D A

53. A. most B. the lion

C. of the other animals D. is stronger than
1) A C D B 2) B A D C
3) C D A B 4) B D A C

54. A. making his way through the bullies B. the boy

C. looked like the director’s son D. we saw
1) A B C D 2) B D A C
3) D B C A 4) A D B C

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55. A. going out B. leaves some food C. before
D. for his dogs E. John F. to work
1) C B D E A F 2) E B C A F D
3) C A F E B D 4) E A F C B D

56. A. she stood up B. since it was

C. bravely to speak D. her turn.
1) B C A D 2) B D A C
3) A B D C 4) B D C A

Read the following passage and choose the most grammatically correct answer.

The job you do will only affect your standard of living, it is also likely …57… your attitudes of
life and even your personality. …58… you will spend such a large part of your life in work, you should
ask yourself what aspects of the job you think …59… the most important. Here are some points you
should consider when doing a job.
SECURITY – With so much unemployment today, many people feel that security is …60… of a
job. Certainly, the fear of losing one’s job can have a great effect on a person.
CONDITIONS – Conditions at work vary greatly. …61… some jobs, you can have pleasant
surroundings – cool, comfortable offices …62… you can wear good clothes. Other jobs are dirty and
dangerous, …63… special clothing.
MONEY – We all wish to be paid for our work, and the more the better. How ever, ...64… high
payment avoid boredom in a job?

57. 1) affect 2) affected 3) affecting 4) to affect

58. 1) Since 2) So 3) But 4) If
59. 1) is 2) are 3) was 4) were
60. 1) most important aspect 2) one most important aspect
3) one of the most important aspects 4) one of most important aspects
61. 1) Because of 2) According to
3) With 4) In case of
62. 1) which 2) where 3) when 4) as
63. 1) required 2) requiring 3) which requires 4) by requiring
64. 1) should 2) must 3) did 4) can
65.

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 Situation : On the phone
Todd : Hello. I’d like to speak to Malee.
Jim : I’m afraid she isn’t here right now. (21)
Todd : Yes, this is her friend. Todd. I’m calling to invite her to the movie
tonight.
Jim : Okey (22) as soon as she comes back.
Todd : Thanks.
Jim : (23)

66. 1. Can I call you later?

2. Can I take a message?
3. Will you please phone again?
4. Why don’t you tell me your name?
67. 1. I’ll speak to her. 2. I’ll return your call.
3. I’ll call her right now. 4. I’ll give her the message.

68. 1. Never mind. 2. See you then.

3. You’re welcome. 4. Have a good time.

Look at the following graph and then choose the best alternative for each item. (item 68 – 70)

Accident 60
50
40
30
1982 83 84 85 86 87
20 Year
10
The number of accidents which took place at the crossroads outside the village of Meanword
between 1982 and 1987.
1982 Odeon Cinema built 1985 Accident warning signs put up
1983 Traffic lights put up 1986 Pedestrian bridge built
1984 Offices opened

69. According to her graph shown above, which year had the most accidents?
1. 1983. 2. 1984. 3. 1985. 4. 1986.

70. According to her graph about two years recorded the same number of accidents, how many accidents
were there?
1. 15. 2. 20. 3. 30. 4. 35.

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71. The number of accidents decreased sharply after ………. .
1. the opening of the Offices
2. the building of Odeon Cinema
3. the putting up of the traffic lights
4. the building of a Pedestrian bridge

Each leaf affects our environment.

Each vote helps to shape our future.
Thailand’s natural and political environments are in a weak state. Every individual action no matter
how small can contribute to a future we can be proud of. We must all lend a hand, otherwise our
generation will be condemned for the neglect of our heritage.
71. According to the passage, the word “condemned” means …….. .
1) praised 2) blamed 3) noted 4) punished

72. What does our “heritage” refer to ?

1) vote 2) action 3) generation 4) environment

73. What is the main purpose of this ad?

1) To ask us to cooperate in preserving our generation.
2) To call upon us to help save our natural resources.
3) To give a hand to our younger generation.
4) To encourage us to cast a vote.

74. The phrase “lend a hand” means ….. .

1) give help 2) be proud 3) neglect 4) shape

102 Sukhumvit Road

Amhur Muang, Chonburi
July 3, 2004
Dear Sumon
I’m terribly sorry that couldn’t write to you earlier. I have been to a seminar lately.
(34 to remind you of my son coming to Ubol during July 13-15, My son, Suwat,
would like to visit the old temples in E-SARN. I’m sure (35)
Suwat will arrive in Ubol by train at 6.30 a.m. on July 13. (36) pick him up at the
station and take good care of him while he is in Ubol. (37)

Yours sincerely, 37
Mullika
75. 1. I’m writing 2. I’m grateful
3. I’m very pleased 4. It’s a big surprise

76. 1. he is interested in you.

2. you will enjoy meeting him.
3. you will be very attractive to him.
4. he won’t enjoy having activities with you.

77. 1. I think you are all right to

2. Don’t blame me to let you
3. I would appreciate if you could
4. You should keep in mind that it’s your duty to

78. 1. We are proud to have a friend like you.

2. Please forgive us for asking for your help.
3. I’ll fight if anyone thinks you are not helpful.
4. Please give my love to everyone in your family.

An exhibition of Contemporary Filipino Art will be held in Madrid in late August with a portion of
the money going to the orphanage of Katrina Speidel in Madrid. The Philippine embassies in
Madrid, Paris, and Lisbon are contributing to the exhibition, as is an array of international business
people who support Filipino art.

79. Where will the exhibition take place?

1) London 2) Madrid 3) Paris 4) Lisbon

80. Who would benefit from the show most?

1) Private investors
2) The contributing embassies
3) A home for children without parents
4) The Filipino Art Gallery

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ชุดที 4
Read the following passages and choose the best alternative for each question. (items 1-5)

LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-1895)

CONQUEROR OF DISEASE
On the field of battle in one of his campaigns, Napoleon decorated for bravery a certain tanner
named Pasteur. This brave soldier had an equally brave son, Louis Pasteur, born seven years after
Waterloo. He was not a soldier, but he was a fighter. He fought disease. He devoted his life to the study of
what we sometimes call germs or microbes which men of science call bacteria, a Greek word meaning
“little rods”. Bacteria are vegetable organisms which exist in the air, water and soil, and in the bodies of
animals and plants; some but not all are the causes of diseases, some convert matter into food for plants.
Louis Pasteur had a very busy and interesting life. He not only made some exciting discoveries
about germs but the was able to use his discoveries very practical ways. He worked hard in his laboratory
with test tubes and all kinds of experiments, but nearly all the time he was working to help people who
were suffering in some special way from disease. Among the people whom Pasteur was able to help were
brewers, breeders of silk worms, and cow keepers, all of whom were trying to carry on important industries
in France. Pasteur was always very proud of being able to help his country in this way.

1. The year in which Louis Pasteur was born.

1) 1282. 2) 1863. 3) 1895. 4) 1822

2. Who was his father ?

1) A shoemaker. 2) A soldier in Napolean’s army.
3) Napoleon’s friend. 4) A candidate in the campaign.

3. To what did Pasteur devote his life?

1) To fighting against disease at Waterloo. 2) To being a brave soldier.
3) To the study of germs. 4) To serving Napoleon is the campaign.

4. Where are germs to be found?

1) In the air. 2) In water. 3) In soil. 4) All of these.

5. What do the “good” germs do?

1) Convert matter into food for animals. 2) Convert plants into food.
3) Convert matter into food for plants. 4) Convert disease into food.
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 Stout evidence solves bubble mystery
Australian scientists say they have answered a question that has plagued and entertained drinkers
for generations : why do the bubbles in a glass of Guinness appear to fall to the bottom?
They said computer simulation had settled the issue, and perhaps saved many a pint being
sacrificed in the name of science.
Clive Fletcher and his students at the University of New South Wales in Sydney found that most
bubbles in a pint of the creamy stout do indeed rise, as bubbles should.
But the liquid carrying these-bubbles has nowhere to go once it reaches the top, so it flows back
down the sides of the glass, taking smaller bubbles with it. Bubbles larger than 0.05 millimetres are able
to resist.

6. What would the best title for this news article be?
1) The Reason Why Stout Bubbles Appear to Fall.
2) Australian Scientists Make Important New Discovery.
3) How Drinkers are Entertained.
4) Bubbles Appear in Guinness Stout.

7. What is Guinness Stout?

1) A kind of fruit beverage. 2) A kind of beer.
3) A kind of wine. 4) A kind of whisky

8. What is true of the stout bubbles?

1) Most bubbles really do fall. 2) Half of the bubbles are small.
3) The bubbles appear to rise. 4) Most bubbles rise.

9. The bubbles on the side of the glass ……… .

1) are the biggest 2) are the smallest 3) appear to fall 4) Both 2 and 3

10. How did the scientists come to their conclusion?

1) They observed the liquid. 2) They experimented with real bubbles. 3)
They used a computer. 4) They observed bubbles in the glass.

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 Negligence charge
Toronto – A mother of four appeared in court on Wednesday on charges she abandoned a child in a
freezing car to go on a shoplifting spree and then did not tell police he was there when she was caught with
stolen goods. The seven-year-old boy spent Monday night bundled in his mother’s ageing Pontiac Grand
Prix alone in a suburban Toronto parking lot. His mother had been apprehended early in the evening for
allegedly stealing clothes from a large department store. “She never once mentioned that there was a child
in the car.” Said police officer Peter Morgan. -Reuters

11. What is unusual about this story?

1) A woman was arrested for shoplifting.
2) A seven-year-old boy was in a car by himself.
3) An arrested mother abandoned her child in freezing weather.
4) After being arrested, the mother appeared in court.

12. How many children were in the car?

1) One 2) Two 3) Three 4) Four

13. How did the boy survive the cold?

1) He turned on the car heater.
2) He was rescued before the night was over.
3) He was unable to stop moving.
4) He put on lots of clothes.

14. What did the mother say about her child after she was arrested?
1) Please help him. 2) Nothing
3) Go and find him. 4) Never mind. He is warm enough.

Read the advertisements below and choose the most sultable numbers (1, 2, 3, 4). (Item 15-17)
1. 2.
NEW FULLY FURNISHED NEED ENGLISH TEACHERS
APARTEMTN Teaching young children
ON CHAENG-WATTANA RD. at school
Near ISB, Airport, Degree and TEFL
Banggradee Ind. certificate
3-4 b/r, direct line, are REQUIRED
pool, fitness. call : (Jack) 01-3138319
T. 02-212-2341, 02-213-3080 or 02-373-8938 (Home)
Mobile 01-4819793

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 3. 4.
ONLY 5 MINUTES Urgently Required
To Discovery & Siam Square ENGLISH TEACHERS
Native Speaker, strong Computer &
New Apartment For Rent
Business Back ground Contact :
Studio & 2 b/r. Fully Furnished Siam Business College
Patumwan T. 02-251-5051, 02-251-5088
K. Boonsri
Tel: House 02-612-3580

15. You are a Trian Udom student and feel interested in an apartment near the school. Choose
number……………………… .
16. You want a job at a primary school. Choose number ………………… .
17. You work as a co-pilot. Choose number …………………. .

Choose the best word for each blan. (item 18-20)

18. From the description in the travel brochure, Mary expected a beautiful big villa by the sea. In
actual fact it was quite small, not very nice, and miles from the beach. She felt……………… .
1) disappointed 2) annoyed 3) confused 4) tired

19. The other thing about Jane is that she is so aware of what others think or feel. She is
………………. .
1) ambitious 2) sensible 3) sensitive 4) friendly

20. Keeping your cash in a locked box isn’t a smart investment because inflation eats away the
………….. .of your money.
1) cost 2) price 3) standard 4) value

Situation : The caller wants to go to Phatthalung by train. She calls the ticket office.
Clerk : Hello! Can I help you?
Caller : Yes. I’d like to book a ticket to Phatthalung sometime between April 7 and 14…21…?
Clerk : No, we only go there 3 days a week – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Caller : I see. Then, I’d like to go on Wednesday, April 8.
Clerk : ….22… (Clerk checks the reservations) all right. You can go on the Butterworth train. It
leaves Bangkok at 14.30 and arrives in Phatthalung at 7 a.m. on Thursday.
Caller : Butterworth, did you …23… ?
Clerk : Yes.
Caller : How much is a second class ticket - - with a lower berth?

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Clerk : One-way is 550 baht
Caller : Is there any discount if I buy a return ticket?
Clerk : We offer a 50% discount for three groups : …24… members of the Teacher’s Council, war
veterans or children under 8.
Caller : Fine. Can I reserve the ticket now and pick it up later?
Clerk : Yes, but you ….25….. the ticket by 6 p.m. tomorrow.

21. 1) Can I go at that time 2) Is there a train every day

3) Does the train leave in the evening 4) Do I need to reserve a seat

22. 1) You can if you have time 2) I would like to serve you
3) I’ll see if there are any seats 4) Make sure it’s the right day

23. 1) know 2) hear 3) say 4) tell

24. 1) namely 2) consequently 3) firstly 4) exactly

25. 1) have to pay for 2) must discard

3) have to correct 4) must look for

Cheaper fuel from sugar

Look at the information noted down by a reporter during an interview with a company scientist.
Read the interview itself and then complete the dialog.

Price of sugar has dropped

Problems for sugar economy Advantages for sugar buyers

Reporter : I understand that your company has been doing research on the production of alcohol
from sugar.
Scientist : Yes, We’re looking at sugar as a new, cheap source of fuel.
Reporter : Why sugar?
Scientist : Well, there are two main economic reasons ….6… . First of all, the world price of
sugar … 7… .
Reporter : I see. It’s been going down for some time, in fact, hasn’t it?
Scientist : Yes, and this has caused problems for those economics which are dependent on
their...8…
Reporter : So, those countries that grow a lot of sugar must find other uses for it.

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Scientist : Exactly, and the low world price ….9… producting fuel from sugar.
Reporter : What’s the other reason, then?
Scientist : Sugar is the most efficient source of alcohol.
Reporter : Do you mean it’s relatively cheap to make fuel from sugar?
Scientist : ….5…. .

26. 1) as causes 2) for this 3) to provide 4) of explaining

27. 1) has remained stable 2) has not changed

3) has fallen dramatically 4) has gradually risen

28. 1) alcohol production 2) alcohol exports

3) sugar production 4) sugar imports

29. 1) prevents us from 2) discourages us from

3) forces us to turn to 4) encourage us to try

30. 1) I don’t think 2) That’s right 3) Let me see 4) No way

Situation : Inquiring.
Clerk : Information office …31…?
Secretary : Could you tell me what time the first plane leaves for New York tomorrow?
Clerk : ..32... Er. …33… no flight to New York is available tomorrow.
Secretary : …34… ?
Clerk : The day after tomorrow? That’s Thursday. The first flight is at 8:15. Miss.
Secretary : And …35… the last plane from New York arrives on the following day?
Clerk : It arrives at 9:15 p.m. on Friday …36… it may be delayed.

31. 1) Why are you calling 2) Good morning. What do you want
3) Good morning. How are you 4) Can I help you

32. 1) Just a moment, please. 2) Okay, just wait, will you.

3) All right, I’ll do that. 4) Sure. The first plane will leave tomorrow

33. 1) how come there’s 2) I’m pleased to tell you that

3) sorry, Miss 4) as you know

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34. 1) Is the day after tomorrow Wednesday
2) What about the day after tomorrow
3) What time shall I leave the day after tomorrow
4) Can you let me know that the day after tomorrow

35. 1) did you say that it wasn’t 2) how do I find about

3) would you mind showing me 4) can you also tell me the time

36. 1) So whenever the weather turns bad 2) Otherwise when the weather change
3) But if the weather is bad 4) And the weather is always unpredictable

147/5 Sukhumvit Road

Bangkok
February 1, 1994
Siam Bangkok Silk
98 Rajadamri Road,
Bangkok
…37…
I should like to apply for ….38….which you ….39…. in today’s issue of The Bangkok Post.
I have just graduated from Chiangmai Commercial College and also have …40…. In typing,
shorthand and secretarial practice.
I …41… if you would consider for such a post in your company. I can come for an interview at
any time convenient to you.
Very truly yours,

Surachai Chaic.
(Mr. Surachai Chaichat)

37. 1) Dear John 2) Dear Sirs

3) Dear Everyone 4) To Whom It May Concern

38. 1) the position of accountant 2) the position of an accounting

3) the post of accountant 4) the position of an accounting

39. 1) advertise 2) advertised 3) advertises 4) advertising

40. 1) diploma 2) diplomas 3) diploma 4) some diplomas

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41. 1) am very grateful 2) am gratefully
3) would be very grateful 4) would be gratefully

42. I never paint the flat myself. I always have………………….by a firm.

1) doing it 2) done it 3) to do it 4) it done

43. My father works hard every day…………………. , he never works at weekends.

1) However 2) Therefore 3) As a result. 4) For example

44. Bob is really difficult to work with …………………, he will never keep anyone informed of
what he’s doing.
1) Therefore 2) As a result 3) For example 4) Although

45. When I graduate from college next September, I …………………….a student here for five
years.
1) have been 2) will have been
3) will have 4) have been being

46. Taylor didn’t come to see the film last night because he ………………...it before.
1) saw 2) has seen 3) had seen 4) was seen

47. I………………….as ill as I do now for a long time.

1) haven’t felt 2) didn’t feel
3) don’t feel 4) haven’t been feeling

48. July 20th is my wedding anniversary. Next month , my wife and I will…………………for
30 years.
1) be married 2) have been married
3) marry 4) have married

49. Yesterday I ………………… through the city when I…………………..someone famous.

1) Walked / have been seeing
2) have been walking / had seen
3) was been walking / saw
4) had been walking / saw

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50. Since Keiko ……………….from high school , she …………………….English.
1) graduated / has been leaning
2) has graduated / has learned
3) had graduated / has been learning
4) graduated / had learned

51. The director had interviewed the two applicants for a scholarship and …………………..of
them was qualified.
1) both 2) either 2) none 4) neither

52. George has been sick in bed and today he looks even worse …………………….
1) than he did before 2) to what he did before
3) by all he did 4) of all he did

53. The days off for religious festivals usually give schoolboys …………………..relaxation.
1) a great deal 2) a number of
3) a good deal of 4) a great many

54. The entrance examination ……………………in March.

1. begins 2. Has begun
3. is beginning 4. Shall begin

55. The girl weeps whenever she ……………….. such a story.

1. has heard 2. is hearing 3. will hear 4. hears

56. Mr. Smith said he would come, but he ……………yet.

1. did not come 2. Had not come
3. does not come 4. Has not come

57. Neither my son nor I ……………….tried from walking so far.

1. is 2. are 3. am 4. were

58. The bees ………………...come out of the hive since this morning.
1. won’t 2. hasn’t 3. didn’t 4. haven’t

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59. ………………when you drive.
1. Do careful 2. Do be careful
3. Be carefully 4. Do be carefully

60. As soon as ……………….another apartment, we……………….

1. we’re finding …will move 2. we found … moved
3. we’d find … move 4. we find … would move

61. ……………….don’t like English.

1. Some student 2. Some of the student
3. Some of students 4. Some of the students

62. If I ……………..Mary’s address , I ……………her a letter.

1. have … would write 2. had … will write
3. had … would write 4. had … wrote

Complete this dialogue. Choose the answers from the alternatives given.
A : I’m getting hungry.
B : …..63…..Where do you want to eat?
A : There’s a McDonald’s just across the road,…..64…..
B : Yes but I …..65…..french fries. That’s …..66…..when we’re shopping. Let’s have Thai food.
A : All right. There’s a cafeteria right here in the building. It’s on…..67…..
B : Really? I haven’t been here before….68…..food do they have?
A : All kinds…..69…..noodle and rice dishes. It’s one of…..70…..with lots of different food stalls
and you buy
coupons that…..71…..order food.
B : That…..72…..Let’s go now so we can beat the noon rush hour.
A : Good idea. Let’s go.

63. 1. Also I. 2. I am so 3. So do I. 4. Me, too.

64. 1. hasn’t there? 2. isn’t there? 3. isn’t it? 4. hasn’t it?
65. 1. have sicked of 2. am sick with 3. am sick of 4. sick of
66. 1. what we always have 2. we always have them
3. which we have always 4. things we always have
67. 1. one of floor 2. the floor one
3. the first floor 4. floor number first
68. 1. What kind of 2. What’s kind of

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 3. What the kind of 4. What’s the kind of
69. 1. Mostly 2. Almost 3. Most of 4. Most
70. 1. the place 2. those places 3. nice places 4. a place
71. 1. soud great 2. sounds great 3. you are used to 4. you use to
72. 1. sound great 2. sounds great 3. sounds greatly 4. is the great sound

Choose the best interpretation of the sentences given.

73. They spent a whole week revising their lessons means…………
1) They have revised their lessons sine last week
2) They needed to revise their lessons within a week
3) It took them a week to revise their lessons
4) The lessons were so long that they spent a week to revise

74. Mr. Black hasn’t driven to work in a long time. It’s expensive to park his car in a garage
downtown. He takes the bus.
1) He used to take the bus to work.
2) He used to drive to work.
3) He never drove his car to work.
4) He prefers to drive to work.

75. They haven’t got the information from her yet. They hope she isn’t having any trouble with
the report
1) They aren’t going to get any information from her.
2) She isn’t going to give them any information.
3) She is waiting to hear from them.
4) They are waiting to hear from her.

76. Jack and his lawyer haven’t seen each other since last Wednesday. His lawyer,
however, had to call him the next day because they still had more business to do.
1) After they saw each other, they had a long talk on the phone the next day.
2) They didn’t see each other before they talked on the phone.
3) They talked on the phone before they saw each other.
4) They didn’t see each other week.

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77. When Ruth came home from work, she fixed dinner and watched the evening news on TV.
It’s 7:30 now. She’s already done the dishes, so now she can relax and enjoy the evening.
1) She is already doing the dishes.
2) She has to do the dishes now.
3) She didn’t do the dishes after the evening news on TV.
4) She did the dishes.

78. He met he at a party several weeks ago, now he’s forgotten her name. He wished he could
remember it
because he’d like to get to know her.
1) He met her, but he doesn’t remember her.
2) He learned her name at the party, but now he doesn’t remember it.
3) He forgot her name, but now he can remember it.
4) She says that he met her at the party, but now he doesn’t remember.

79. Susan used to read French newspapers. She hasn’t read any since she was a student.
1) Susan hasn’t read any French newspapers yet.
2) Susan is a French student.
3) Susan doesn’t read French newspapers now.
4) Susan read French newspaper when she was a student, and she still does.

80. He’s already read the first five chapters. They were difficult to understand , so he has to re
– read them before
he starts the sixth chapter.
1) He’s going to re – read chapter six.
2) He has re – read the first five chapters.
3) The sixth chapter won’t be as difficult as the first five.
4) He hasn’t finished the book yet.

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