ĐỀ 31 (TNPTQG) 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 1[.]
ĐỀ 31 (TNPTQG) 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 1: A intend B medal C compete D defend Question 2: A clothes B bosses C boxes D couches (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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A Solidarity B effectively C documentary D dedication Question 4: A royal B unique C remote D extreme Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: My purse at the station while I for the train A must have been stolen/was waiting B should have stolen/had been waiting C will be stolen/am waiting D had to steal/would be waiting Question 6: The handwriting is completely This note must have been written a long time ago A inedible B indelible C illegible D unfeasible Question 7: I suggest our rooms before Tet Holiday A should decorate B is decorated C were decorated D be decorated Question 8: The curriculum at this public school is as good of any private school A as or better that B as or better than that C as or better than those D better than Question 9: - Daisy: “Are you ill? You look terrible!” - Liz: “Well, I am a bit The doctor says I must rest.” A run-up B run-off C run-out D run-down Question 10: He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn't he B had he C would he D hadn't he Question 11: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Not until had B No longer had C Hardly had D No sooner had Question 12: My mother often our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one A appreciates B overlooks C avoids D enjoys Question 13: Be sure to a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks you A hide B set C train D make Question 14: We were made hard when we were at school A to study B study C studying D studied Question 15: Arranging flowers among my sister's hobbies A were B have been C are D is Question 16: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are A out of stock B out of reach C out of work D out of practice Question 17: Laura didn't enjoy her first year at college because she failed to her new friends A come in for B look down on C go down with D get on with Question 18: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city so slippery now A must not be B would not be C could not have been D would not have been Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service A for considering aspects B in spite of C with a view to D in regard to Question 20: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in time A depreciate B are proud of C feel thankful for D request Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: Never punish your children by hitting them This might teach them to become hitters A bring B reward C give D accept Question 22: The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty of troubles A tricky B tough C difficult D easy 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 23: John's in Hanoi and wants to change some money He asks the local passer-by the way to the bank - John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” - Passer-by: “ .” A Not way, sorry B Just round the corner over there C Look it up in a dictionary D There's no traffic near here Question 24: Rebecca's in a fashion store in Trang Tien PlazA - Rebecca: “How can this bag be so expensive?” - The shop assistant: “ .” A Yes, it's the most expensive B You're paying for the brand C What an expensive bag D That's a good idea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 Reasons to Not Hit Your Kids The practice of hitting children teaches them to become hitters themselves Extensive research data is now available to support the direct correlation (25) _ corporal punishment in childhood and violent behavior in the teenage and adult years Virtually, all of the most dangerous criminals (26) _ regularly threatened and punished in childhood Punishment gives the message that "might make right," that it is okay to hurt someone smaller and less powerful than you are The child then feels it is appropriate to mistreat younger or smaller children, and when he becomes an adult, feels little (27) _ for those less fortunate or powerful than he is, and fears those who are more so Thus it is difficult for him to find (28) _ friendships Children learn best through parental modeling Punishment gives the message that hitting is an appropriate way to express one's feelings and to solve problems If the child rarely sees the parents handle anger and solve problems in a creative and positive way, he can never learn how (29) _ that himself Thus inadequate parenting continues into the next generation (Adapted from "Reasons to Not Hit Your Kids" by Jan Hunt) Question 25: A among B about C between D above Question 26: A Were B be C could D might Question 27: A jealousy B compassion C greediness D appreciation Question 28: A meaningless B meaning C meaninglessly D meaningful Question 29: A to B C doing D done 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 30 to 34 As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks High-fat diets and „life in the fast lane” have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure But according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising Heart failure, for example appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns A higher percentage of heart attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day of the week In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980s and have since discovered a number of possible causes An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart-stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 10 A.M In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors Statistics reveal that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately preceding and following their birthdays And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their married counterparts Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is triggered Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss? A cardiology in the 1980s B risk factors in heart attacks C diet and stress as factors in heart attacks D seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks Question 31: In line 2, the word “potential” could best be replaced by which of the following? A possible B harmful C primary D unknown Question 32: The phrase “susceptible to” could best be replaced by A aware of B affected by C prone to D accustomed Question 33: Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor? A having a birthday B getting married C eating fatty foods D being under stress Question 34: Which of the following does the passage infer? A We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks B We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks C We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks D We not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks 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 35 to 42 Social networks Business applications Social networks connect people at low cost; this can be beneficial for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to expand their contact base These networks often act as a customer relationship management tool for companies selling products and services Companies can also use social networks for advertising in the form of banners and text ads Since businesses operate globally, social networks can make it easier to keep in touch with contacts around the world Medical applications Social networks are beginning to be adopted by healthcare professionals as a means to manage institutional knowledge, disseminate peer to peer knowledge and to highlight individual physicians and institutions The advantage of using a dedicated medical social networking site is that all the members are screened against the state licensing board list of practitioners The role of social networks is especially of interest to pharmaceutical companies who spend approximately “32 percent of their marketing dollars” attempting to influence the opinion leaders of social networks Languages, nationalities and academia Various social networking sites have sprung up catering to different languages and countries The popular site Facebook has been cloned for various countries and languages and some specializing in connecting students and faculty Social networks for social good Several websites are beginning to tap into the power of the social networking model for social goo d Such models may be highly successful for connecting otherwise fragmented industries and small organizations without the resources to reach a broader audience with interested and passionate users Users benefit by interacting with a likeminded community and finding a channel for their energy and giving Business model Few social networks currently charge money for membership In part, this may be because social networking is a relatively new service, and the value of using them has not been firmly established in customers' minds Companies such as MySpace and Facebook sell online advertising on their site Hence, they are seeking large memberships, and charging for membership would be counter productive Some believe that the deeper information that the sites have on each user will allow much better targeted advertising than any other site can currently provide Sites are also seeking other ways to make money, such as by creating an online marketplace or by selling professional information and social connections to businesses Privacy issues On large social networking services, there have been growing concerns about users giving out too much personal information and the threat of sexual predators Users of these services need to be aware of data theft or viruses However, large services, such as MySpace, often work with law enforcement to try to prevent such incidents In addition, there is a perceived privacy threat in relation to placing too much personal information in the hands of large corporations or governmental bodies, allowing a profile to be produced on an individual's behavior on which decisions, detrimental to an individual, may be taken Investigations Social network services are increasingly being used in legal and criminal investigations Information posted on sites such as MySpace and Facebook, has been used by police, probation, and university officials to prosecute users of said sites In some situations, content posted on MySpace has been used in court Question 35: According to the text, social networks A are about friendships B are being used by businesses for marketing C can damage business reputations D advertise on business web sites Question 36: Why advertisers like social network sites? A They are cost-effective to advertise on B Detailed information on each user allows targeted ads C Most users have high disposable income D They can influence consumer behavior Question 37: What does the expression “sprung up” in the part Languages, nationalities and academia mean? A The development of social networking is unplanned B Everybody is trying to copy Facebook C Social networking works in all languages D There has been rapid development of social networking sites Question 38: What does the word “Few” at the beginning of the part Business model mean? A Not any B Some C Hardly any D Only Question 39: What should users not on social networks? A download viruses B be too free with their personal information C contact predators Question 40: What does the word “deeper” in the part Business model mean? A more detailed B more spiritual C more profound D upload copyrighted music D more emphatic Question 41: Personal information on social network sites A is sold to the government B gives a good description of the user's personality C is translated into many languages D can be used in court Question 42: Social networking is great for A academic organizations B people writing too much information about themselves C groups of people separated over wide areas D the law enforcement agencies 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 43: I saw (A) the blind woman (B) crossed the busy road (C) without any (D) help Question 44: (A) A paragraph is a portion of a text (B) consists of one or more (C) sentences related (D) to the same idea Question 45: (A) While the campaign, young volunteers helped (B) build bridges, (C) roads and houses for some of Viet Nam's most (D) disadvantaged families 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 46: Had he known more about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies A Not knowing about the information technology help him invest in some computer company B He didn't know much about the information technology and he didn't invest in any computer companies C Knowing about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies D He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the information technology Question 47: My uncle didn't recognize me until I spoke A My uncle recognized me not until I spoke B Only when my uncle recognized me did I speak C Not until I spoke did my uncle recognize me D When I spoke, my uncle didn't recognize me Question 48: “Why don't you complain to the company, John?” said Peter A Peter suggested that John should complain to the company B Peter advised John complaining to the company C Peter threatened John to complain to the company D Peter asked John why he doesn't complain to the company Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: You have just passed your final examination This makes your parents happy A Having just passed your final examination making your parents happy B You have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy C That you have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy D You have just passed your final examination which it makes your parents happy Question 50: You cannot completely avoid stress in your life You need to find ways to cope with it A As long as you can completely avoid stress in your lives, you need to find ways to cope with it B After you can completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it C Because stress can completely be avoided in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it D As you cannot completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it ĐỀ 32 (TNPTQG) 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 1: A enroll B promote C require D danger Question 2: A optimistic B diversity C environment D assimilate 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 3: A terrified B influenced C averaged D accompanied Question 4: A identity B final C applicant D decide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: It is not until December 25 _ the exam will be designed A when B what C which D that Question 6: _ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 7: In some parts of the country, prices are _ than in others A the highest B highest C higher and higher D more and more high Question 8: There is no excuse for your late submission! You _ the report by last Monday A should have finished B mightn’t have finished C needn’t have finished D must have finished Question 9: _ university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees A A B An C The D Some Question 10: My parents lent me the money _, I couldn’t have afforded the trip A Therefore B Otherwise C Only if D However Question 11: Mr.Paulson has three daughters of _ age, which concerns him much A married B marriageable C marrying D unmarried Question 12: If you’re lonely, you should go out and try to _ a friendship with someone you like A take up B break up C hold up D strike up Question 13: A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to save _ species A endangered B available C plant-eating D contaminated Question 14: It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the _ of life on the earth A responsibility B reservation C sustainability D purification Question 15: My college graduation was a real _ day for my whole life A red brick B red ink C red tape D red letter Question 16: My New Year’s _ this year is to spend less time on Facebook and more time on my schoolwork But I’m not sure I will keep it A resolution B salutation C wish D pray Question 17: The company allows some customers to buy goods on _ and pay for them later A card B cheque C credit D cash Question 18: Mr Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big _ in Vietnam football A bread B cheese C sandwich D egg 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 19: Tony and Bob are talking in their classroom Tony: “We are buying Lily a graduation present.” - Bob: “ ” A She’s out of my league B Can you all be more down-to-earth? C I’m raking in money now D Could I chip in? Question 20: Mai and Joey are talking about their favorite pastimes Joey: “What sort of things you like doing in your free time?” - Mai: “ ” A I love checking out the shops for new clothes B None Been starved since yesterday C I hate shopping D Nothing special Just some photos I took on the trip to Nepal 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 21: You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it? A criticize for B look into C wink at D worried about Question 22: If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease A establish B retain C maintain D eliminate 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 23: “Do you think it’s OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or I need something a bit more upmarket?” A cheap and poor quality B high quality or expensive C trendy and fashionable D brand-name but old Question 24: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world A inspirational B cost-effective C discouraging D weather-bitten 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 25: We should participate in the movement who is organized to conserve the natural environment A should private B who C to conserve D individual Question 26: Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her A are B a very time-consuming C becaus D are rarely the one Question 27: Chandler was shocked when his entire class seemed to come down with the same imaginative disease A was shocked B entire class C come down with D imaginative disease 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 28: “You had better see a doctor if the headache does not wear off.” she said to me A She suggested that I see a doctor if the headache did not wear off B She ordered me to see a doctor if the headache did not wear off C She insisted that I see a doctor unless the headache did not wear off D She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the headache did not wear off Question 29: My American friend finds it difficult to pick up food with chopsticks A My American friend doesn’t feel like picking up food with chopsticks B My American friend can’t find chopsticks to pick up food C My American friend didn’t used to pick up food with chopsticks D My American friend is not used to picking up food with chopsticks Question 30: I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the programme even after such a bad fall A The way he finished the programme was certainly admirable, as the fall had shaken him up badly B It was really a very bad fall, but somehow he was still able to finish the programme and I had to admire him for that C In spite of the fall, he should have finished the programme and we could have admired him for that D I really admire the way he got up after the fall and completed the programme Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 31: George graduated with a good degree However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed A If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed B George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree C Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed D That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed Question 32: He must have canceled his e-mail account I can’t get hold of him A Since I’m unable to get in contact with him, it seems certain that he’s closed his e-mail account B If no one is able to get in contact with him, he ought to get an e-mail account for himself C I must have got his e-mail address wrong, because he’s not giving me any reply D He may have closed his e-mail account, but I won’t know for sure until I get in touch with him 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 Urbanization programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (33) _ religion with limited land and resources It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialization It has brought a lot of benefits to our society However, it also (34) _ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can’t be effective There will be a (35) _ of livable housing, energy and water supply This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation Their children only manage to get basic education Hence, the struggle for (36) _ is their first priority rather than anything else Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (37) _ other high values in their life Question 33: A popular B crowed C populated D numerous Question 34: A poses B offers C leads D imposes Question 35: A appearance B plenty C loss D lack Question 36: A survive B survival C survivor D survived Question 37: A about B for C with D on 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 Accidents not occur at random People eighty-five years of age and older are twenty-two times likely to die accidentally than are children five to nine years old The risk for native Americans is four times that for AsianAmericans and twice that for white Americans or African-Americans Males suffer accidents at more than twice the rate of females, in part because they are more prone to risky behavior Alaskans are more than three times as likely as Rhode Islanders to die in an accident Texans are twenty-one times more likely than New Jerseyites to die in a natural disaster Among the one hundred most populous counties, Kern County, California (Bakersfield), has an accident fatality rate three times greater than Summit County, Ohio (Akron) Accidents happens more often to poor people Those living in poverty receive inferior medical care, are more apt to reside in houses with faulty heating and electrical systems, drive older cars with fewer safety features, and are less likely to use safety belts People in rural areas have more accidents than city or suburban dwellers because farming is much riskier than working in a factory or office and because emergency medical services are less readily available These two factors – low income and rural residence – may explain why the south has a higher accident rate than the north (Source: Proficiency Reading) Question 38: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A Children aged five to nine face the greatest accident risk B All people face an equal risk of having an accident C One in every 22 people aged 85 and over will die in an accident D The risk of having an accident is greater among certain groups of people Question 39: The word “inferior” in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A modern B low-quality C well-equipped D unsafe Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following groups of people in America face the highest risk of having an accident? A Native Americans B Asian-Americans C White Americans D African-Americans Question 41: What does the word “that” in the passage refer to? A males B native Americans C the risk D African-Americans Question 42: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for a higher accident rate among the poor? A Little knowledge about safety B Inadequate medical services C Poor housing and working conditions D Use of cars which incorporate fewer safety features 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 The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty first-century U.S culture It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy However, one way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable” Sustainable buildings are those that not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or natural resources There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic opportunities of humanity Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques In the past, the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill or a waste disposal site Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction Architects and construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable Architects and environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it will impact the environment They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction In new “green” construction, insulation that once asbestos-based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they not contain dangerous substances such as mercury Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices Question 43: The word “prevalent” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A rare B unusual C widespread D valuable Question 44: In paragraph 1, the author implies that A some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline B the concept of being green has not influenced manufacture C uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer D all buildings impose on the environment Question 45: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true? A All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture B Sustainable buildings not overuse electricity, oil, or gas C Today’s cleaning products and appliances harm the environment D Construction of “green” buildings is an old idea Question 46: In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to _ A lost B destroyed C buried D saved Question 47: According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates _ A safe, organic, recycled materials B new wood, stone, or concrete C debris from a demolished building D materials from a landfill Question 48: In paragraph 3, the author mention both demolition and construction crews in order to _ A give an example of how choosing materials is not easily determined on a site B illustrate the types of crews that sort waste and recyclables C demonstrate that choosing recyclable materials is challenging for both crews D contrast the work of the two types of crews on a site Question 49: The word “they” in paragraph refers to A the EPA B the site crew C architects and environmental scientists D the materials from the demolition Question 50: In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in a debris from a demolition site EXCEPT _ A cellulose B mercury C asbestos D lead ĐỀ 33 (TNPTQG) 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A familiar B uncertainty C impatient D arrogantly Question 2: A affectionate B kindergarten C respectable D occasional 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 3: A takes B laughs C volumes D develops Question 4: A carpet B contact C facial D school Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: If it……….their encouragement, he could have given it up A hadn’t been for B wouldn’t have been for C had been for D hadn’t been Question 6: I am not sure how old he is but he must be _ for 70 A getting on B going by C getting up D going off Question 7: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice as much as B twice as many as C twice as more as D twice more than Question 8: _ the airport, I was very worried to find that no one for me A When arriving at/ was waiting B On arriving in/ had waited C On arriving at/ was waiting D On arriving at/ had waited Question 9: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A acquire B acquiring C have acquired D having acquired Question 10: _ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition A When he won B Having won C On winning D Winning Question 11: When she her mistake, she apologized A realized B realize C has realized D was realizing Question 12: Not only .among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent A some whales B they are whales C whales D are whales Question 13: _, he couldn’t finish that test in 60 minutes A Intelligent as was the boy B As intelligent the boy was C As the boy was intelligent D Intelligent as the boy was Question 14: Over the last few months garages _ the price of petrol three times A have gone up B have put up C raised D have risen Question 15: Final year students attend lectures It’s optional A shouldn’t B mustn’t C ought to D don’t have to Question 16: Quite soon, the world is going to _ energy resources A come up against B keep up with C get into D run out of Question 17: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _ it has come A present B the moment C last D the end Question 18: If only he _ accept some help with the work instead of trying to it alone! A were B would C may D will Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or phrase(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 19: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B hints C demonstrations D symptoms Question 20: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A arrange B exchange C complain D explain Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or phrase(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 21: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important A odd B explicit C implicit D obscure Question 22: Biologists long regarded it as an example of adaptation by natural selection, but for physicists it bordered on the miraculous A adjustment B inflexibility C agility D flexibility 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 23: John: " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting." Peter: " But it's very late, so _." A take care B goodbye for now C have a good day D it's great fun, thanks Question 24: John: "Why don't we go to a baseball game?" Jimmy:" " A I'd rather go to the art gallery B It's good to play baseball C No, thanks I'd like to sit here D No, I don't 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 Polar bears are in danger of dying out ….(25)… some other endangered animals, it's not hunters that are the problem, it's climate change Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where the polar bears live has reduced in size by about 30 per cent The temperature in the Arctic has slowly been rising and this is ….(26)… the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears' home The polar bears' main sources of food are the different types of seals found in the ArctiC They catch them by waiting next to the air holes seals have made in the ice ….(27)… the bears are very strong swimmers, they could never catch seals in water This means that the bears really rely on the ice to hunt Polar bears also need sea ice to travel They can cover a huge territory and often swim from one part of the ice to another They have been ….(28)… to swim up to 100 km, but when there is less ice, they may have to swim further and this can ….(29)… fatal to the bears A number of bears have drown in the last few years and scientists believe that it is because they were not able to reach more ice before they became too tired and couldn't swim any further (Adapted from “A Wild Life: My Adventures Around the World” by Martin Hughes - Games) Question 25: A Opposite B Different C Compared D Unlike Question 26: A turning B resulting C causing D making Question 27: A Although B Despite C Even D As Question 28: A learnt B experienced C known D noticed Question 29: A end B come C prove D happen 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 The word robot first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek In the play, a man makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner In the 1940s, the American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the term robotics, the science of robots Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an engineer, Joseph F Engelberger, and an inventor, George C Devol Together they started Unimation, a manufacturing company that produces the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate Robots of this type were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success They worked reliably and saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction films In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans They were simply pieces of computer-controlled machinery, with metal “arms” or “hands” Since they were made of metal, they could perform certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat And since robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be tiring or boring for humans Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used in many factories around the world Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots Rise of the Robots, Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Martin Ford, 1988 Question 30: What is Unimation? A It’s the name of a robot inventor B It’s the name of a robot C It’s a robot making program D It’s the producer of the first robot Question 31: What can be said about Karel Capek? A He was the first to create the word “robot” B He is an American writer C He made a robot D He made a robot in order to kill a person Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots? A They don’t need food B They are not distracted C They are tiring D They can jobs involving high heat Question 33: What are industrial robots like? A They behave like humans B They controlled machinery C They look like humans D They are computer-controlled machines Question 34: When did the word “robot” appear? A in the 1920s B in the 19th century C in the 40s D in the 60s 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 PHOTOSYNTHESIS Almost all living things ultimately get their energy from the sun In a process called photosynthesis, plants, algae, and some other organisms capture the sun's energy and use it to make simple sugars such as glucose Most other organisms use these organic molecules as a source of energy Organic materials contain a tremendous amount of energy As food, they fuel our bodies and those of most other creatures In such forms as oil, gas, and coal, they heat our homes, run our factories and power our cars Photosynthesis begins when solar energy is absorbed by chemicals called photosynthetic pigments that are contained within an organism The most common photosynthetic pigment is chlorophyll The bright green color characteristic of plants is caused by it Most algae have additional pigments that may mask the green chlorophyll Because of these pigments, algae may be not only green but brown, red, blue or even black In a series of enzyme-controlled reactions, the solar energy captured by chlorophyll and other pigments is used to make simple sugars, with carbon dioxide and water as the raw materials Carbon dioxide is one of very few carboncontaining molecules not considered to be organic compounds Photosynthesis then converts carbon from an inorganic to an organic form This is called carbon fixation In this process, the solar energy that was absorbed by chlorophyll is stored as chemical energy in the form of simple sugars like glucose The glucose is then used to make other organic compounds In addition, photosynthesis produces oxygen gas All the oxygen gas on earth, both in the atmosphere we breathe and in the ocean, was produced by photosynthetic organisms Photosynthesis constantly replenishes the earth's oxygen supply Organisms that are capable of photosynthesis can obtain all the energy they need from sunlight and not need to eat They are called autotrophs Plants are the most familiar autotrophs on land In the ocean, algae and bacteria are the most important autotrophs Many organisms cannot produce their own food and must obtain energy by eating organic matter These are called heterotrophs Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, Hardback.1990 Question 35: From the passage, we can see that A Algae are a kind of simple plants B Most plants have additional pigments C Oxygen helps the process of photosynthesis D Autotrophs obtain energy by eating organic matter Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that the author considers solar energy to be A a perfect solution to the energy problem B a permanent and everlasting source of energy C useless to most bacteria and algae D essential for every organism on earth Question 37: The word “pigments” is closest in meaning to A colours B chemicals C organisms D characteristics Question 38: The word “replenishes” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A renews B refines C refills D regulates Question 39: The phrase “this process” refers to the process of A storing chemical energy B absorbing solar energy C photosynthesis D carbon fixation Question 40: The word “fuel” is similar in meaning to A provide nutrients for B produce organic materials C give fuel to D help to function Question 41: What can be inferred about algae? A Green algae are less common than other colors of algae B Algae are photosynthetic organisms C They are chemically different from other plants D They are ineffective producers of sugars Question 42: Which of the following is NOT true? A Organic materials contain an amount of energy B Plants capture the sun's energy to make sugars C Plants are familiar heterotrophs D Photosynthesis produces oxygen gas 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 43: It is important that you turned off the heater every morning before you leave for class A before B turned off C It D leave for Question 44: The children had such difficult time when they began school in their new neighborhood that their parents decided never to move again A Began B never C such difficult time D to move Question 45: Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run automobiles A may be used B run C to heat 10 D Alike