MSU Exit Exam 2014 (Tutor Set)
MSU Exit Exam 2014 (Tutor Set)
Part One: Structure (Items 1-15)
Instructions: Choose a suitable word or phrase to complete thesentence.
1. Somying is my best friend.She______from Wapipathum District.
A. isB. is comeC. comingD. is coming
2. Wapipathum is a district located ______MahaSarakham.
A. inB. at C. on D. of
3. Somying’sfamily ______. She lives with her parents and her younger sister.
A. smallB. is smallC. not richD. does not rich
4. Her parents ______; they grow rice.
A. farmersB. work farmersC. are farmersD. is a farmer
5. People in the village consider ______. She studies hard and likes to help her parents.
A. Somying niceB. Somying nice girl
C. nice girlD. Somying a very nice
6. Somying’s teachers selected ______when she was at school.
A. her the class leaderB. the class leader her
C. her is the class leaderD. the class leader is her
7. When she was a high school student, she always got good grades. So, the school often ______.
A. gave scholarships SomyingB. Somying got scholarships
C. gaveSomying scholarshipsD. scholarship to Somying
8. Now, Somying is a student at Mahasarakham University. She ______in English and she wants to be an English teacher in the future.
A. is majorB. majorsC. majoringD. major is
9. This semester, she studies Reading Techniques with Aj. Hatai, who______to all students. A. appears very kind B. seem nice persons
C. stays youthD. remains excellence
10. Some parts of the course ______, but Somying finds them challenging.
A. are difficultyB. is difficult
C. are difficultD. very difficult
11. Somying enjoys ______at MSU.
A. studyB. studyingC. studiesD. studied
12. ______about twenty students in Somying’s class.
A. There isB. There are C. There has D. There have
13. Somying and her best friend always ______their bicycles to study.
A. rideB. rides C. drive D. drives
14. Somyingalways follows MSU’s rules. She ______the university uniform to every class.
A. is wearingB. wears C. wearing D. wore
15. Somying’s best friend is Yayee. She ______gives good advice when Somying has problems.
A. rarelyB. usually C. seldom D. hardly
Part Two: Error Analysis (Items 16-25)
Instructions:Choose the choice that is grammatically incorrect in each item.
16. They rose their hands above their heads when the teacher asked them to answer
A B C
thequestions.
D
17. The fisher couldn’tgo outto the seabecause the big storm.
A B C D
18. Somsak, as well as his two sisters SomsriandSomporn, areleft-handed.
A B C D
19. I hear you’ve hurt your fingerbad.
A B C D
20.Its very nice staying at this hotel; it’s clean, comfortable, and inexpensive.
A B C D
21. Our policy for dealing with the media is to respond quickly and polite.
A B C D
22. I would like to congratulate you on your succeedand in your attempts.
A B C D
23.Nowaday, more and more vehicles are being manufactured really rapidly.
A B C D
24. Those boys got tiredfastly after starting working so hard.
A BC D
25. Edible mushrooms growing in the wild are only available in specific time of the year.
A B C D
Part Three: English Conversation (Items 26-60)
Items 26-30: Choose the correct answerto complete the conversation between Mike and Golf.
Mike:Hello Golf!
Golf:Hello Mike! Nice to see you.
Mike:Nice to see you, too. What __(26)___ here in Mahasarakham?
Golf:I’m here with my family. We’re on the way to UbonRatchathani.
Mike:That sounds great! So you ____(27)______ to see the candle festival there, right?
Golf:That’s right. We’re going tomorrow. By the way, could you recommend a new place in MahaSarakham to visit?
Mike:Certainly. There ____(28)_____several places for you to see such as the MSU staff club and the museum at the new campus . I can take you there now if you like.
Golf:That’s very kind of you! After I ___(29)____two years ago, I didn’t have a chance to come back here.
Mike:Really? For me, since graduation, I _____(30)____ for the university.
Golf:How nice! What about a tour at the new campus to see how much it has changed?
Mike:Sure, what a great idea!
26. A. you do B. you doing C. did you do D. are you doing
27.A. goingB. went C. have gone D. will go
28.A. is B. wasC. areD. were
29.A. graduateB. graduatedC. graduating D. will graduate
30.A. work B. am working C. have workedD. will work
Items 31-35: Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation between the doctor and Chujai.
Doctor: Hello, how are you today?
Chujai: Not so good. ______(31)______.
Doctor: How long have you had it?
Chujai:For about 2 days. I took some Paracetamol, but ____(32)______.
Doctor:Have you ever had persisting headache like this before?
Chujai:No, never. ______(33)______.
Doctor:Are you going through something stressful at the moment?
Chujai:Well, I ____(34)______ at my university.
Doctor:That explains it. I think it’s tension headache.
Chujai:What are your recommendations, doctor?
Doctor:You ____(35)______to reduce your stress levels.
I’ll give you a pamphlet on that. I’ll ask my nurse to find one for you.
Chujai:Thank you very much!
31. A. I’m having a headacheB. I had a headache
C. I took some medicine D. I will have a headache
32. A. I’m feeling better alreadyB. they don’t seem to help
C. you think I should take itD. they work very well
33. A. I had it once in a whileB. It was quite common for me
C. I have healthyD. I’m pretty healthy
34.A. am taking only easy classesB. am going on vacations
C. am preparing for my final examD. am exercising regularly at the gym
35.A. go to the library to study
B. will improve your appearance
C. should drop out of school
D. should learn some relaxation techniques
Items 36-40: Choose the correct answer to complete the conversation between Chujai and Kevin.
Chujai: Hi, are you new here?
Kevin: Yes, I’m Kevin. ______(36)______from South Africa.
Chujai:I’m Chujai, nice to meet you.
Kevin:_____(37)______What do you study, Chujai?
Chujai:I ____(38)______. This is my first year here. What about you?
Kevin:My major is International Business. I’m in my fourth year.
Chujai:Wow cool! ______(39)______
Kevin:Yes, very much. I think it’s a nice place to study. It’s peaceful, but not too quiet or boring. There are places I can go to relax and have fun.
Chujai:I agree. ______(40)______
Kevin:I like to go to Sermthai Complex for a movie.
Chujai:Me too! We should go there together sometimes.
36.A. I’m travelingB. I’m an exchange student
C. I’m studying English D. I’m a candidate
37. A. Nice to meet you, too.B. Nice to be here.
C. I’m glad you talked to me.D. We should be friends.
38. A. study historyB. major historyC. history major D. studying history
39. A. How do you like Mahasarakham?B. How aboutMahasarakham?
C. Do you miss your hometown?D. Do you like Mahasarakham?
40. A. Where do you have fun?B. What do you do in your free time?
C. Where do you go?D. Do you enjoy watching movies?
Items 41-45: Choose the best answer to complete the conversation between Tammy and Brian.
A. Could I speak to Mr. Gary Jones, please? B. Would you like to leave a message?
C. Please hold the line. D. I’ll call back later.
E. How may I help you?
Tammy:Good afternoon. Siam Smile Company. _____(41)_E____
Brian:Hello. _____(42)_A____
Tammy:_____(43)__C___. I’ll get him for you.
Brian:Thank you.
Tammy:I’m sorry, Sir. Mr. Jones is busy at the moment. _____(44)_B____
Brian:No, thank you. _____(45)_D____.
Items 46-50: Choose the best answer to complete the conversation between the company’s managerand Marisa.
A. Relax and take it easy. B. My major was Business Administration.
C. Could youtell me about your education? D. How are you today?
E. What position are you applying for?
Manager:Good morning, Ms. Marisa Howards. ______(46)_D_____
Marisa:I am very nervous because this is my first job interview.
Manager:Oh! _____(47)_A___This is just a conversation. OK?
Marisa:OK.
Manager:_____(48)_C____
Marisa:Yes, I graduated from Michigan State University two years ago.__B__(49)____
Manager:I see. _____(50)__E___
Marisa:Sales coordinator.
Items 51-55: Choose the best answer to complete the conversation between Somsak and Somsri.
A. Do you know what he is like?
B. I hope he can help improve our company.
C. He is quite tall and good looking.
D. What does he look like?
E. I hope so.
Somsak:Somsri, have you met our new manager, Mr. SawaiSansuk?
Somsri:No, I haven’t.______(51)_D_____
Somsak:______(52)__C____
Somsri:Wow!I like working with a good looking boss!____A__(53)______
Somsak:He seems kind and active. _____B_(54)______
Somsri:______(55)_E_____
Items 56-60: Choose the most appropriate answer.
56. Peera: How are you going?
Mana:______
A. By bus.B. How do you do?
C. Fine, thanks.D. Nice to meet you.
57. Boy:Thank you very much.
Girl:______
A. I don’t care. B. Please mention it.
C. Your welcome.D. Not at all.
58. Jay:I have to go now. See you tomorrow.
James:______
A. GoodbyeB. Good afternoon.
C. Good to see you.D. Good job.
59. Mani:______
Piti:I am a student.
A. What do you do?B. Who are you?
C. Where are you?D. Do you want to be a student?
60. Diana:______
Michael:I don’t think so. My name is Michael Craig.
A. What happened?B. Have we met before?
C. What is your name?D. Are you Mr.Jack Gregory?
Part 4: Reading Comprehension (Items 61-100)
Items 61-70: Look at the signs or texts and choose the most appropriate answer.
61. What must you NOT do when seeing this sign?
- Open the doorB. Lock the door
C. Put things in front of the doorD. Enter the door when fire
62. Which sentence is TRUE?
- You keep walking on the grassB. You cannot walk on the grass
C. You must keep the grassD. You have to take care of the grass
63. What does the message in the sign mean?
- You can let your dog run aboutB. You must tie your dog to a post
C. You must keep your dog under controlD. You must walk before your dog
64. If Peter is authorized, ______.
- he cannot enter this areaB. he is authorized only
C. he can enter this areaD. he is an only person who works here
65. Themessage in the signshows that ______.
- you cannot eat the animalsB. you cannot eat food here
C. you cannot give food to the animalsD. you can give food to the animals
66. What does the text in this box say?
- The Water Fitness Classes are free to people who swim ten times in a month
- The swimming pool is free to people who go to the Water Fitness Classes
- This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use the swimming pool ten times without paying
- You can use ten swimming pools in one month without paying any money
67. What should people at the restaurant do first?
- Pay for their foodB. Go to the bar
C. Find a tableD. Order food
68. What kind of business is being advertised in the ad above?
- Restaurant businessB. Hotel catering
C. Real estateD. Entertainment
69. Who is most likely to place this ad in the newspaper?
- School Board of EducationB. The Ministry of Education
C. Parent-Teacher AssociationD. Owner/operator of the school
70. Which expression shows that Jack likes the puppy?
- He said, “I think she likes me.”
- A big smile spread across Jack’s little face.
C. He found the puppy in the backyard.
D. The puppy rubbed against Jack’s hand.
Items 71-100: Studythetables and passages below and choose the best answer to each question that follows.
Passage 1
***The picture above shows the number of students in four different English classes at the Faculty of Education. Use the picture to answer the following questions.
71. What is the size of Aj.Paul’s class?
- 20 studentsB. 35 students
C. 40 studentsD. 45 students
72. How many more students are in Aj.Paul’s class than those in Aj.Jarah’s class?
- 20B. 15
C. 10D. 5
73. What is the total number of students in Aj.Michael’s and Aj.Paul’s classes?
- 65B. 70
C. 75D. 80
74. What is the total number of the students in all four English classes at the Faculty of Education?
- 17B. 18
C. 170D. 165
75. Which class has twice as many students as Aj.Jarah’s?
- Aj. Paul’sB. Aj. Sudharani’s
C. Aj. Michael’sD. None of above
Passage 2
76. Which city has become the most popular place for a visit?
- BangkokB. Vientiane
C. HanoiD. Phnom Penh
77. What is the second least popular destination for tourists?
- Phnom PenhB. Hanoi
C. YangonD. Bangkok
78. How many people are likely to travel to most five popular tourist destinations?
- 64 thousands of peopleB. a million people
C. 64 million peopleD. millions of people
79. Bangkok has got twice as many travelers as ______.
- YangonB. Hanoi
C. Phnom PenhD. Vientiane
80. Which statement is TRUE?
- Vientaine is the most popular place to visit.
- There are more than ten million visitors visiting Hanoi.
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are incorrect
Passage 3
81. Who is Madame Pussy’s husband?
- John SmithB. Bob Smith
C. Bow SmithD. She has not got any husband
82. Where did Madame Pussy go?
- She was going to buy a carB. She went to the department store
C. She worked on Theenanon RoadD. She visited her children and husband
83. A toaster is something for ______
- making wineB. holding water
C. slicing breadD. heating sliced bread
84. Why did Madame Pussy go to the mall?
- Because it is giving its customers a discount
- Because it is a big department store newly built in town
- Because it is a newly opened department store in her neighborhood
- Because today is a holiday
85. Madame Pussy is ______
- a mother of threeB. a wife
C. a single motherD. a widow
Passage 4
86. The family was traveling to ______.
A. KoratB. HuaLamphong
C. the hospitalD. NongKhai
87. Sine was the ______child of the family.
A. oldestB. youngest
C.secondD. sixth
88. The person telling the story is probably______.
A. the oldest childB. the father
C.the motherD. the grandmother
89. From the passage, we can assume that ______.
A. Sine was the worst child on the train
B. Mother’s relatives visited the family often
C. mother’s family had never seen the children before
D. Sine was the last child in the family.
90. The phrase “to show us off in the best possible light” means ______.
- to let everyone know what we like
- to have them see the good side of us
- to represent us in the light
- to introduce us during the daytime
Passage 6
91. A. listsB. listed
C. listingD. list
92. A. aware ofB. aware
C. aware aboutD. aware in
93. A. atB. over
C. intoD. for
94. A. themB. theirs
C. theirD. themselves
95. A. everyB. any
C. otherD. all
96. A. close toB. near to
C. nextD. into
97. A. fedB. being fed
C. feedD. feeding
98. A. whatB. how
C. whyD. when
99. A. There wasB. There is
C. It isD. It will be
100. A. on nightB. at night
C. in nightD. over night
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