SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO LÂM ĐỒNG ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM 2010 THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM 1 Choose whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 1 A medals B competitors C de[.]
THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-1 Choose whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A medals B competitors C defenders D participants A compose B propose C purpose D suppose A treatment B initiate C struggle D total Choose the word that has the different stress syllable from that of the rest A goalie B advanced C above D depend A disaster B prisoner C agency D family Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions _ is a game played in a swimming pool in which two teams of swimmers try to score goals with a ball A Water polo B Rowing C Swimming D Water skiing The more goals the players _, the more exciting the match became A marked B made C scored D sprinted John could not continue the match _ his badly injured leg A because B since C as D because of “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle.” _ “ ” A It’s nice of you to say so B Shall I? Thanks C Oh, we done! D I feel interesting to hear that 10 He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will it A turn off B get over C fill in D take after 11 Johnny used to be one of the most _ athletes in my country A succeed B success C successful D successfully 12 He is a great sports _ He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy A enthusiast B player C energy D programmer 13 The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _ top competitors of the country (adj.) A on B of (made up/form) C for D among 14 live in Ho Chi Minh City than in the whole of the rest of the country A As much as people B More people C As many as people D People more 15 “Don’t forget to take _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.” A off B apart C in D up 16 All payments to the ICRC are _ and are received as donations (Inter- Committee of the Red Cross) A volunteer B voluntary C voluntarily D voluntariness 17 The mission of the Red Cross is also to supervise the _ of prisoners of war (trông nom) A education B encouragement C treatment D runaway 18 I have been trying to ring him up all day and I could not through (make contact(with sb)) A get B take C look D hang 19 The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _ institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland (institution: organization) A human B humanity C humanization D humanitarian 20 Never _ until tomorrow what you can today A go off B take off C put off D turn off 21 Robert does not have _ Peter does A money more than B as many money as C more money as D as much money as 22 Water polo balls _ with a special texture so it will not slip from the hands of a player A cover B are covered C are being covered D covered nd 23 The second part of the program in the 22 SEA Games opening ceremony was named " _ for Peace" A Cooperate B Cooperation C Cooperative D Cooperatively 24 At his last attempt the athlete was successful _ passing the bar A in B for C with D on 25 My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that _ it is at night, _ he plays his music! A the less / the more loud B the less / less C the more late / the more loudlier D the later / the louder Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions 26 You can look up this word in the dictionary Page A There are a lot of words in the dictionary for you to look at B You can find the meaning of this word in the dictionary C The dictionary contains a lot of words except the one you need D You should buy this dictionary to find the word you need 27 More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago A Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays B Petrol consumption is going down nowadays C We had more petrol ten years ago than we nowadays D We should consume as much petrol as possible 28 The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily A It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery B The heavy snow prevented the roads from-being slippery C Thanks to the slip of the roads, it snowed heavily D The heavy snow made the roads slippery 29 The accident happened because she was careless A The accident was prevented due to her carelessness B Her carelessness was responsible for the accident C It was the accident that made her careless D The more careless she was, the less accident happened 30 No one in the team can play better than John A John plays well but the others play better B John as well as other players of the team plays very well C Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well D John is the best player of the team Choose the underlined part that needs correction 31 The next host for the SEA Games is Laos It is Laos' the first time as the host for the biannual-games A B C D 32 The Southeast Asian Games, also knowing as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event A B involving participants from the current eleven countries of Southeast Asia C D 33 They decided to go on their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A B C D 34 The most you learn, the more knowledge you get A B C D 35 One of the tasks of the Red Cross is also to support local health care projects A B C D Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions The 23rd Southeast Asian Games (also known as the 2005 SEA GAMES) was a biannual multi-sport event held in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005 The games were (36) _ by 11 countries located in Southeast Asia The first gold medal of the games was (37) _ to Singapore on November 25th when the Water Polo team came out (38) _in the round-robin tournaments, with the Philippine team taking the silver medal and the Malaysian team taking the bronze The Games were also considered both a spectacular event and a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain (39) _ experience and preparation for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympics Games It was (40) _ created to strengthen countries in the region 36 A participated B participating C participation D to participate 37 A rewarded B prized C awarded D presented 38 A beating B beaten C unbeaten D unbeating 39 A performance B competition C introduction D participation 40 A purposed B purposing C purposely D purpose THE END Page THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-2 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A many B satellite C miraculous D valuable Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from that of the others: A together B occasion C themselves D movement Choose the correct word, phrase or sentence to complete the following _the work, we returned home A To finish B Having finished C After we have finished D Because finishing They are considering _another new bridge over the Han River A to build B the building of C the building D building of I was _in the book, and didn't hear you call [absorbed :with one's attention fully held] A interesting B absorbed C deaf D preferential He often has company on Sunday and they enjoy a nice party A factory B family C friends D guests American women are used _ A to living independent B to live independently C to living independentlyD to live dependently Americans tend to be informal in _ A business occasions B meetings C get-togethers D companies She stopped _for a moment and then _ A talking/went along B to talk/went ahead C talking/went on D talking/went away 10 Was Jane there when you _? - No, but she _me before I left A arrived/had phoned B had arrived/had phoned C arrived/phoned D arrived/has phoned 11 Before _a decision, I had given a great deal of thought to it A having made B I make C making D made 12 It is in this house _ for ten years A that I lived B in which I lived C where I lived D when I lived 13 I read a book about Picasso, _ A is a Spanish painter B who a Spanish painter is C a Spanish painter D that is a Spanish painter 14 _is a policy depending on _strength A Militaristic/military B Militarism/military C Military/militaristic D Militarism/militaristic 15 Which one is American English? A Toilet B WC C Rest-room D Water closet 16 When you _I _finished all this work A returned/have B return/will have C will return/will have D return/have 17 The last time I went to Scotland was in May, _the weather was beautiful A for which B when C that day D all are right 18 Florida, _the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year A is B is known as C known as D that is known as 19 Laser is the acronym of _ A light amplify stimulated emission radiation B light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation C light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation D light amplification stimulated emission of radiation 20 The laser treatment of physical _is highly effective A problems B abnormalities C surgeries D diseases Choose the correct sentence that has the closest meaning to the original sentence: 21 He disguised and wore dark glasses because he didn't want anyone to recognize him A He disguised and wore dark glasses not to be recognized by anyone B He disguised and wore dark glasses in order not to be recognized by no one C He disguised and wore dark glasses so that no one can recognize him D He disguised and wore dark glasses so that he wouldn't be recognized 22 I regretted not following your advice A I wish that I follow your advice B I wish that I hadn't followed your advice C I wish that I had followed your advice D I would like to follow your advice Page 23 She locked the door She didn't want to be disturbed A She locked the door in order not to be disturbed B She locked the door so that she can't be disturbed C She locked the door not to be disturbed D She locked the door so that she couldn't be disturbed 24 She isn’t beautiful as she used to be A she is more beautiful than before B she didn't use to be as beautiful as now C she is said to be as beautiful as she used to D she used to be more beautiful than now 25 They say that he is the richest man in this town A It is believed that he is the richest man in this town B He is said to be the richest man in this town C No one in this town was richer than him D They are said to be the richest man in this town 26 Now I find it interesting to live in the countryside A I am interesting in living in the countryside B I was interested in living in the countryside C I am getting used to living in the countryside D I am not used to living in the city 27 She says to them, " I don't think you can finish your work tomorrow " A She tell them she didn't think they could finish their work the following day B She tells them she doesn't think they can finish their work tomorrow C She told them not to finish their work the following day D She told them she didn't think they could finish their work the following day Find one mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence 28 When tired, listening to music can make you feel relaxed A B C D 29 Most the children are ill-prepared for future jobs A B C D 30 Yearly rotation of crops mean growing different crops on the same land from year to year A B C D 31 On other hand, there was no close relationship between them A B C D Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space Scientists have been searching for energy _(32) to replace oil They have studied sun, wind, ethanol, and nuclear energy They have also started to look at coal again Coal, which is the cheapest energy source, is _(33) in many parts of the world However, it is _(34) to mine It also pollutes the _(35) 32 A resources B sources C solutions D discoveries 33 A found B using C recycled D restored 34 A poisonous B impossible C dangerous D harmful 35 A nature B people C environment D region Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) The WTO has 150 member countries They are trying to find ways of improving trade Trade means the buying and selling of goods The WTO provides a place where these countries can talk about what they need The goal of the WTO is to make trade grow by removing legal barriers between countries Free and easy trade is the WTO’s goal It supports rich countries and helps poor countries get ahead It is one way of improving the lives of more people in the world It asks countries to make laws that help this process Every year, more countries apply to be in the WTO They see membership as a good thing (tư cách làm hội viên) 36 The word barriers in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A bans B arguments C obstacles D documents 37 In stating that the WTO helps poor countries get ahead, the author means that it helps them _ A make more decisions B improve their situations C feed the poor D elect a leader 38 The word membership in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A a member B a person that has joined a particular group C a person that belongs to a particular organization D the state of being a member of an organization 39 According to the passage, all of the following are true except : A The WTO wants to make trade better B More and more countries want to join this organization C Only poor countries can be given help D There are still many problems in trade between countries 40 The writer’s purpose in this passage is _ A to make trade grow B to promote discussion about the WTO C to present the goal of the WTO D to distinguish between the WTO and banks -THE END Page THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-3 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A sandy B society C mystery D supply A explored B entered C remained D balanced A both B death C without D healthy Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the other three A outstanding B vulnerable C enthusiast D biologist A habitat B tableland C sociable D expedition Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions The plane to Singapore takes at six o’clock A up B off C on D out All the schools in the city were closed because of an of flu A escape B outcome C epidemic D announcement President Ho Chi Minh is the person all of us look [admire] A at B up to C over D after It started to rain heavily _ we decided to stay at home A so B but C however D although 10 A: –“Bye Have a nice weekend” B: _ “Bye ” A How are you B Good new C The same to you D You’re welcome 11 The test is not _ difficult _ it was last month A as / as B so / as C more / as D A and B 12 The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of young and _athletes A energetic B energy C energetically D energize 13 Synchronized swimming has been an official event _1984 A in B for C since D in the year 14 Tim _ his hair while I up the kitchen A washed/ was cleaning B was washing / cleaned C washed/ cleaned D was washing / was cleaning 15 Government has _ laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and over hunting A pass B given C enacted D enforced 16 People prevent pollution of the rivers before it gets worse A could B must C need D had to 17 A: “Shall I open the window?” B: “ ” A No, please B No, not me C Yes, please D Yes, you shall 18 One of the most effective ways to protect the environment is A conservatory B conservatism C conservationist D conservation 19 Those who don’t obey the traffic rules strictly A must be fined B should be punish C will fine D have to fine 20 A: “Could I smoke in the room?” B: “I’d rather .” A you didn’t B you don’t C not D not to 21 Books are a wonderful source knowledge and pleasure A with B of C in D about 22 Chemical wastes from factories are that cause serious damage to species habitat A pollutes B pollutants C pollution D polluters 23 If people drove more carefully, _ fewer accidents A there will be B there are C there would be D there have been 24 You’d better leave early , the more chance you can get a good seat A The earlier you leave B The early you leave C The more early you leave D The earliest you leave 25 in order to save endangered species A Efforts have made through different conservation B Efforts have been made with different conservation C Different conservation efforts have been made D They have been made different conservation efforts 26 Protecting the habitats is the key method _ A for the preserve endangered species B of the preserving endangered species C to preserve endangered species D to preserving endangered species Page Choose the underlined part that needs correction 27 The more you learn, the most you know about the world A B C D 28 After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction A B C D 29 All the students in the class are enough good to pass the final exam A B C D 30 The purpose of UNICEF is help provide a better life for children and their mothers A B C D Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks Wild animals play an important part in the (31) of nature and supply us with many important products Birds and other small animals help (32) insects Wild animals provide food and hobby too Furthermore, they (33) our surroundings more interesting Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely Others including the whooping cranes, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from (34) too plentiful For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause (35) _ damage to crops if they are too abundant predators help hold down the population of their prey (whooping cranes: large N American bird, alligator: American or Chinese crocodile, predators: annimals that kill and eat others, prey: animal or bird food) 31 A world B balance C activity D appearance 32 A control B delete C develop D remove 33 A B let C make D change 34 A developing B reaching C becoming D changing 35 A great B too C big D also Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995 Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region (reconciliation: hòa giải/ reinforce: strenghten or make stronger) In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped {obtain) many successes in all social and economic fields The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future 36 Which is the best title of the passage? A Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development B Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community C Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development D How Vietnam joined ASEAN 37 How long has Vietnam been a full member of ASEAN? A For the past few years B For a decade C Since 1995 D As long as Singapore 38 That Vietnam _ is an example of Vietnam's achievement in economy A succeeds in the program of “hunger eradication and poverty alleviation” B reinforces regional cooperation with other ASEAN member countries C Vietnam reaches seven percent each year in economic investments D Vietnam official became a full member of ASEAN 39 Which information is not given in the passage? A Culture is an aspect which Vietnam has focused on as an ASEAN member B Vietnam has played an important part in maintaining peace in the region C Joining ASEAN was an important political event to Vietnam D Singapore has invested a lot in the Vietnamese market Page 40 Which word means “an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again”? A Stability B Eradication C Reconciliation THE END D Impression THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-4 Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A competition B discovery C domestic D reserve A colony B wildlife C leopard D rhinoceros A understand B industry C invitation D computation Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A subsidy B pessimist C shift D certificate A match B chair C church D character Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences Many modern medicines are derived plants and animals A on B for C from D in It’s difficult for wildlife to survive because of the global environmental A deterioration B endangerment C change D destruction You can come either on Monday on Friday A or B nor C both D and Government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade A enable B enacted C enforced D ensured 10 The three main classes of the books for recreation are books of biography, of travel and A technology B fiction C science D astronomy 11 Conservation is the protection of the _ environment A nature B natural C naturally D naturalize 12 Neither Jane nor I to the New York before A was B were C has been D have been 13 We want to modernize our plant; , we are lack of capital A but B so C however D because 14 Without all the necessary resources for life would be damaged, wasted or destroyed A priority B destruction C conservation D extinction 15 In recent years, many areas in the suburb of Hanoi have been A urban B urbanized C urbanization D urbanizing 16 He had to pay the fine, ? A hadn’t he B doesn’t he C didn’t he D mustn’t he 17 This book is very interesting It into Vietnamese A will translate B should be translated C can be translated D has to be translated 18 He finds it to read detective books A fascinating B fascinated C fascinate D fascinates 19 He for the money since last Friday A was waiting B has been waiting C waited D is waiting 20 Animals lose their habitat because of and polluted environment A thirst B climate C starvation D deforestation 21 Don’t make too much noise You may the baby up A wake B get up C break D ask 22 Lan gave you a letter to post You forget to post it A must B mustn’t C needn’t D may 23 I’ll lend you the money and you pay me back till next month A needn’t B mustn’t C need D must 24 When I last saw Tom, he and was out of breath A was running B ran C has run D had been running 25 Gold, as well as silver, in price A have risen B rise C has risen D are rising Page Identify the mistakes in the following sentences 26 If I have taken your advice, I wouldn’t have failed the exams A B C D 27 If tomorrow the weather will be bad, the match will be postponed A B C D 28 The plant will die if you won’t water it every day A B C D 29 You can’t visit the United States unless you don’t get a visa A B C D 30 If my husband left the car key, I could have picked him up at the station A B C D Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one 31 The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road A The gate was closed so the children running into the road B The gate is closed so that children don’t run into the road C The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road D The gate is closed that the children couldn’t to run into the road 32 My Indian friend finds using chopsticks difficult A My Indian friend is not used to using chopsticks B My Indian friend can’t use chopsticks C My Indian friend didn’t use to using chopsticks 33 Too tired to continue, David stopped walking A David couldn’t carry on walking because he was too tired B David couldn’t stop walking because he was too tired C David was too tired to carry out walking D David can’t continue to walk when he’ stirred 34 I haven’t met old English teacher since I left school A I didn’t have a chance to meet my old English teacher because I left school B this is the last time I met my old English teacher at school C I last met my old English teacher when I left school D My old English teacher hasn’t met me since I have left school 35 Tom didn’t begin to read until he was eight A It was not until Tom was eight that he began to read B When Tom was eight, he didn’t know how to read C Tom had read when he was Wight to read D Not until Tom read, he was eight Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank below BOOKS Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can (1) _ in books The invention of the book is one of humankind’s (2) _ achievements, the important of which cannot be overestimated Books are very adaptable, providing us with both entertainment and information The production of books began in Ancient (3) _, though not in the form that is accessible to us today The books read by the Romans, however, have some similarities to the ones we read now Until the middle of the 15 th century, in Europe, all books were written by hand They were often (4) _ illustrated and always rare and expensive With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, making (5) _ more widespread and recognizable 36 A find B founded C be found D found 37 A greatest B greater C great D greatly 38 A China B Egypt C England D America 39 A beauty B beautify C beautiful D beautifully 40 A knowledge B know C known D knowledgeable Page THE SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-5 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A advanced B composed C appalled D bared-teeth A philosopher B opponent C water-polo D proposal A chew B Synchronize C childbearing D charity Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest A vulnerable B sociable C intellectual D aerial A wilderness B gorilla C penalty D habitat Choose the best option to complete these following sentences The more we learn, _ A we become wiser B wiser we become C we become wise D the wiser we become The crash resulted _ the deaths of 10 passengers A to B at C into D in The more he tried to help her, _ she seemed to appreciate it A the less B the lesser C less D lesser This is a valuable book You _ look after it carefully and you _ lose it A needn't/ must B must/ mustn't C mustn't/ must D must/ needn't 10 The water was cold, _ I didn't go swimming A However, B Therefore, C but D so 11 Most of them will be jobless when the Games are over A fascinating B odd C tempting D unemployed 12 You should _ your best clothes for the interview A put on B wash up C go on D take after 13 I can't find my book anywhere; I _ it at home A must have been leaving B must leave C must be leave D must have left 14 "When can you come?" - "I'll come as soon as _ my work." A I finished B I will finish C I've finished D I'd finish 15 A situation in a game when two teams have the same scores is called " _" A Penalty B Foul C Opponent D Tie 16 Because of an accident, my train was delayed for several hours A looked after B held up/ postpone/ put off C turned off D tried out 17 _ is the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed A Biodiversity B Conservation C Extinction D Habitat 18 We have kept this seat for you It's _ comfortable chair we have A much too B the most C the very much D the more 19 Please _ this form and post it A turn on B fill in C look up D give up 20 This woman has _ her whole life to helping others A initiated B appalled=shock C appealed D dedicated 21 I understand your point of view _ I don't agree with it Page A Therefore, B However, C Although D Because 22 I'll come to see you before I _ for the United States A am leaving B have left C will leave D leave Choose the underlined part that needs correction 23 The two children tried as hardly as they could to bring about a reconciliation between their parents A to bring about B hardly C children D between 24 Endangered species are plant and animal species which is in danger of extinction A is B extinction C danger D Endangered 25 The more the relative humidity reading rises, the worst the heat affects us A rises B The more C affects us D the worst Read and then choose the correct option to complete each blank Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind By putting ourselves under the influence of superior mind, we (26) our mental powers (27) good books, we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages, and in all places This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in peace with them We also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature (28) can feel hunger and thirst, warmth and cold Though it may be possible for us to travel (29) the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past But good books (30) us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived 26 A improve B set C accelerate D move 27 A Through B By C On D At 28 A whose B in which C that D why 29 A throughout B over C on D through 30 A make B help C let D suggest Read and then choose the best answer The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us We can, however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable We can compare the planet Earth to a person of forty-six years of age Nothing is known about the first seven year of this person’s life Very little information exists about the middle period either It was only at the age of forty-two that the Earth began to flower Dinosaur and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago, when the planet was forty five Mammals only arrived eight months ago In the middle of last week, man-like apes became ape-like men and became communicate with each other Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth Modern man has only been around for four hours During the last hour man discovered agriculture The industrial Revolution and the rise of large cities began just sixty seconds ago During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth In one minute, he has increased his numbers to terrible proportions and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals He has robbed and destroyed the planet in his search for fuels Now he stands, like a violent, spoiled child, delighted at the speech of his rise to power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system 31 The passage tells us that A a great deal is known about how the Earth was created B life on Earth began relatively recently C more is known about the first part of the Earth’s life than the middle part Page 10 D scientists are well-informed about the middle part of the Earth’s life 32 We are informed by the author that _ A the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period B mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time C there were more than forty five kinds of great reptiles D ape-like men appeared before the last Ice Age 33 The author is mainly interested in _ A the time when man first evolved from apes B what has happened since the Industrial Revolution C the affects of farming D the period before the last Ice Age 34 It would appear that the main danger ahead is that _ A man will destroy everything on Earth B man will use up all the fuel C there will be a population explosion D more species of animal may die out 35 The author’s general view of man seem to be that _ A he has no right to be so destructive B he has been the most successful animal C he will be able to control the environment D he has learned a lot from past mistakes Choose the sentence that is similar to the root one 36 You needn't type this letter now A This letter needn't be typed now B This letter now needn't type C This letter needn't to be typed now D This needn't be typed letter now 37 Although it was cold and rainy, we managed to go to class in time A Because it was cold and rainy, we managed to go to class in time B It was cold and rainy, but we managed to go to class in time C It was cold and rainy, so we managed to go to class in time D It was cold and rainy and we managed to go to class in time 38 How well he studies depends on how hard he studies A He studies harder and harder B The harder he studies, the worse he studies C The harder he studies, the better he studies D He studies better and better 39 As I get older, I want to travel less A The more I get old, the less I want to travel B The older I get, the less I want to travel C I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more D I don't want to travel because of my old age 40 Parking is not allowed here A You shouldn't park here B You don't park here C You mustn't park here D You needn't park here PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A titles B follows C readers D snacks Question A fairy B dairy C stairs D daily Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A disastrous B religious C prosperous D delicious Question A neglect B product C lifestyle D contest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Page 11 Question The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking A B C D Question Rice, which it still forms the staple diet of much of the world’s population, grows best in hot, wet lands A B C D Question The neck of a classical guitar is wider than those of a steel-string guitar A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question ……………… was flat was believed by most people in the fifteenth century A The earth B That the earth C As the earth D Whether the earth Question The car by Karen The keys are still on the table A can't have been taken B.must have taken C must have been taken D.can't have taken Question 10 Bill asked Tom _ A where is he going B where he is going C where was he going D where he was going Question 11 The escaped prisoner is believed on an island A being lived B to be living C have lived D that living Question 12 _ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner’s incomes A Analyze B Analyzable C Analysts D Analysis Question 13 Would you mind me a favour and posting this letter for me? A making B doing C getting D giving Question 14 is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests A Forests B Disforestation C Anti-forestation D Deforestation Question 15 Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, _ against 23 other dogs to win the 18th annual Courtland Dog Show A formed B repeated C followed D competed Question 16 I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with Question 17 Swimming is a beneficial exercise, _ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups A not only because it provides B because it both provides C as a result of providing D for provision Question 18: " .you treat him, he’ll help you He’s so tolerant." A No matter how B Even though C As if D In addition to Question 19 This is _ the most difficult job I have ever tackled A by far B by rights C by all means D by the way Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20 Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “ ” A There’s no approval B The number is busy C Yes, I’ve known him for years D No, the line is busy Question 21 Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much Jane: “ You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: _” A No, I don’t think so B Oh, you don’t like it, you? C Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D Thanks, my mum bought it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 Furniture Design and Manufacture were originally the work of individuals, but by the 18th century, many furniture makers had teams of craftsmen to help them carry out their plans A implement B create C obey D transport Question 23 Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order A as well as B instead of C restricted D unless Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24 We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain A earlier than a particular moment B as long as expected C later than expected D early enough to something Question 25: A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives Page 12 A foolish B silly C stupid D prudent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26 Somebody repaired her bicycle last week A She had to repair her bicycle last week C She had her bicycle repair last week B She had her bicycle to repair last week D She had her bicycle repaired last week Question 27 Thanks to his support, I was able to finish the project A If there weren’t his support, I wasn’t able to finish the project B Had it not been for his support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project C Unless he had helped me, I would have been able to finish the project D If it were not for his support, I wouldn’t be able to finish the project Question 28 It is possible that she didn’t hear what I said A She may not have heard what I said C She must not have heard what I said B She might not hear what I said D She may not hear what I said Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Question 29 “We preserve natural resources We can use them in the future.” means _ A We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future B We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future C We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future D We preserve natural resources for fear that we can use them in the future Question 30 It was a kind of accident Nobody was really to blame for it A It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it B It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame C It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it D It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (31) _joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) _with There are all sorts of things that can (33) about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34) to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35) _understands us better than anyone else It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets Question 31 A have B share C give D spend Question 32 A up B through C on D in Question 33 A provide B bring C cause D result Question 34 A such B too C enough D so Question 35 A whose B whom C which D who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Page 13 Question 36 What does this passage mainly discuss? A Cures from plants B Prehistoric man C Early plants and animals D The beginning of natural history Question 37 The word “this” refers to _ A providing food for man B man’s domestication of plants and animals C the earliest condition of prehistoric man D man’s ability to live on a small plot of land Question 38 The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to _ A produced flowers B learned C flourished D changed Question 39 An herbalist is which of the following? A A dreamer B Someone who uses plants in medicine C A farmer D An early historian Question 40 The phrase “in this respect” refers to _ A the development of the field of natural history B the origin of knowledge of nature C the development of human culture D the use of plants for drugs and medicine Question 41 The word “extract” is closest in meaning to _ A flavor B design C ailment D substance Question 42 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The work of early herbalists has nothing to with present day medicine B There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant C Early herbalists were unimaginative D The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 43 How many terms are there in a quarter system? A regular term and four summer term B regular terms and one summer term C regular terms and two summer term D regular terms and one summer term Question 44 A semester system A not very popular in the United States B has eleven-week sessions C has two major sessions a year D gives students the chance study year round Question 45 The word “them" in paragraph refers to A courses B faculty C students D weeks Question 46 The word “instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A established B attempted C considered D recommended Question 47 When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term? A At the beginning of any quarter B Summer semester only C September D At the beginning of the academic year Question 48 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A Universities in the United States B The Academic Year C The Semester System D The Quarter System Question 49 When is the academic year? Page 14 A September to June B September to August C August to June D June to August Question 50 Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester? A They are long enough to cover the material B They allow students to graduate early C They last eleven weeks D They provide more options for admission PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A titles B follows C readers D snacks Question A fairy B dairy C stairs D daily Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A disastrous B religious C prosperous D delicious Question A neglect B product C lifestyle D contest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking A B C D Question Rice, which it still forms the staple diet of much of the world’s population, grows best in hot, wet lands A B C D Question The neck of a classical guitar is wider than those of a steel-string guitar A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question ……………… was flat was believed by most people in the fifteenth century A The earth B That the earth C As the earth D Whether the earth Question The car by Karen The keys are still on the table A can't have been taken B.must have taken C must have been taken D.can't have taken Question 10 Bill asked Tom _ A where is he going B where he is going C where was he going D where he was going Question 11 The escaped prisoner is believed on an island A being lived B to be living C have lived D that living Question 12 _ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner’s incomes A Analyze B Analyzable C Analysts D Analysis Question 13 Would you mind me a favour and posting this letter for me? A making B doing C getting D giving Question 14 is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests A Forests B Disforestation C Anti-forestation D Deforestation Question 15 Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, _ against 23 other dogs to win the 18th annual Courtland Dog Show A formed B repeated C followed D competed Question 16 I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with Question 17 Swimming is a beneficial exercise, _ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups A not only because it provides B because it both provides C as a result of providing D for provision Question 18: " .you treat him, he’ll help you He’s so tolerant." A No matter how B Even though C As if D In addition to Page 15 Question 19 This is _ the most difficult job I have ever tackled A by far B by rights C by all means D by the way Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20 Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “ ” A There’s no approval B The number is busy C Yes, I’ve known him for years D No, the line is busy Question 21 Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much Jane: “ You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: _” A No, I don’t think so B Oh, you don’t like it, you? C Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D Thanks, my mum bought it Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 Furniture Design and Manufacture were originally the work of individuals, but by the 18th century, many furniture makers had teams of craftsmen to help them carry out their plans A implement B create C obey D transport Question 23 Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order A as well as B instead of C restricted D unless Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24 We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain A earlier than a particular moment B as long as expected C later than expected D early enough to something Question 25: A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives A foolish B silly C stupid D prudent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26 Somebody repaired her bicycle last week A She had to repair her bicycle last week C She had her bicycle repair last week B She had her bicycle to repair last week D She had her bicycle repaired last week Question 27 Thanks to his support, I was able to finish the project A If there weren’t his support, I wasn’t able to finish the project B Had it not been for his support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project C Unless he had helped me, I would have been able to finish the project D If it were not for his support, I wouldn’t be able to finish the project Question 28 It is possible that she didn’t hear what I said A She may not have heard what I said C She must not have heard what I said B She might not hear what I said D She may not hear what I said Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Question 29 “We preserve natural resources We can use them in the future.” means _ A We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future B We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future C We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future D We preserve natural resources for fear that we can use them in the future Question 30 It was a kind of accident Nobody was really to blame for it A It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it B It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame C It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it D It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Page 16 To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (31) _joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) _with There are all sorts of things that can (33) about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34) to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35) _understands us better than anyone else It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets Question 31 A have B share C give D spend Question 32 A up B through C on D in Question 33 A provide B bring C cause D result Question 34 A such B too C enough D so Question 35 A whose B whom C which D who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Question 36 What does this passage mainly discuss? A Cures from plants B Prehistoric man C Early plants and animals D The beginning of natural history Question 37 The word “this” refers to _ A providing food for man B man’s domestication of plants and animals C the earliest condition of prehistoric man D man’s ability to live on a small plot of land Question 38 The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to _ A produced flowers B learned C flourished D changed Question 39 An herbalist is which of the following? A A dreamer B Someone who uses plants in medicine C A farmer D An early historian Question 40 The phrase “in this respect” refers to _ A the development of the field of natural history B the origin of knowledge of nature C the development of human culture D the use of plants for drugs and medicine Question 41 The word “extract” is closest in meaning to _ A flavor B design C ailment D substance Question 42 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The work of early herbalists has nothing to with present day medicine B There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant C Early herbalists were unimaginative D The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length Page 17 There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 43 How many terms are there in a quarter system? A regular term and four summer term B regular terms and one summer term C regular terms and two summer term D regular terms and one summer term Question 44 A semester system A not very popular in the United States B has eleven-week sessions C has two major sessions a year D gives students the chance study year round Question 45 The word “them" in paragraph refers to A courses B faculty C students D weeks Question 46 The word “instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A established B attempted C considered D recommended Question 47 When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term? A At the beginning of any quarter B Summer semester only C September D At the beginning of the academic year Question 48 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A Universities in the United States B The Academic Year C The Semester System D The Quarter System Question 49 When is the academic year? A September to June B September to August C August to June D June to August Question 50 Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester? A They are long enough to cover the material B They allow students to graduate early C They last eleven weeks D They provide more options for admission Page 18