Đề thi thử đại học năm 2014 môn tiếng anh khối D trường chuyên Lý Tự Trọng, TP Cần Thơ
Trang 11: A irrational B variety C characterise D facility
2: A electrician B traditional C appropriate D majority
3: A facilitate B intimacy C participate D hydrology
4: A abnormal B initial C innocent D impatient
5: A catastrophe B agriculture C dictionary D supervisor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
6: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach, _
7: The village was _ visible through the dense fog
8: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _?
A will you B don’t you C can’t you D do you
9: There was nothing they could do _ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down
10: He _ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead
A must have gone B should have gone C couldn’t go D didn’t have to go
11: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _.”
12: It’s imperative that _ what to do when there is a fire
A everyone knew B everyone know C everyone knows D everyone knows about
13: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _ my country,” he said
A more than B as high as that in C as many as that in D as much as
14: _ I might, I couldn’t open the door
15: Not having written about the required topic, _ a low mark
A my presentation was given B I was given
C the teacher gave me D All are correct
16: The instructor blew his whistle and _
A off the runners were running B off ran the runners
C off were running the runners D the runners run off
17: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day
18: The use of vitamin _ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans
A components B materials C ingredients D supplements
19: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _
A respectively B separately C respectfully D independently
20: As the drug took _, they boy became quieter
21: Laura had a blazing _ with Eddie and stormed out of the house
22: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _
23: Mr Smith is a _ person If he says he will do something, you know that he will do
A dependent B independent C depending D dependable
24: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _ excuses!
Trang 2A having B making C doing D taking
25: He came _ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview
26: She started the course two months ago but dropped _ after only a month
27: Why don’t you sit down and _?
A make yourself at peace B make it your own home
C make yourself at home D make yourself at rest
28: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “ _”
A Not for me B Not at all C Never mind D Not enough
29: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “ _”
A Be yourself B Do it yourself C Help yourself D Allow yourself
30: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute _!”
A No longer B I’m coming C I’d be OK D I won’t finish
31: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “ _”
A I think that, too B Yes, I’m afraid not
32: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “ _”
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined
words in each of the following questions
33: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast
A minor comparison B interesting resemblance
C significant difference D complete coincidence
34: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A openly criticized B publicly said
C publicly supported D strongly condemned
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined
word in the following question
35: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A damaging B beneficial C severe D physical
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (36) _ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable As they (37) _, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it
The idea that having a good cry do you (38) _ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (39) _ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (40) _
Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (41) _ activity Because some people still regard it as a (42) _ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically
Tears of emotion also help the body (43) _ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants Crying comforts and calms can
be very enjoyable - (44) _ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (45) _
“weepies” It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together
Trang 336: A witness B evidence C result D display
37: A evolve B change C develop D alter
40: A construct B achieve C provide D produce
41: A curing B treating C healing D improving
44: A consider B remark C distinguish D regard
45: A named B entitled C subtitled D called
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 46 to 55
A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is
homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals
Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes Unaltered folk cultures
no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada Perhaps the nearest
modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely
renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age In Amish areas, horse-drawn
buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order
By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy
prevails Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”
The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner
46: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A Two decades in modern society
B The influence of industrial technology
C The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies
D The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States
47: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _
48: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?
A There is a money-based economy B Social change occurs slowly
C Contact with other cultures is encouraged
D Each person develops one specialized skill
49: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?
A They value folk cultures B They have no social classes
C They have popular cultures D They do not value individualism
50: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _
A generally rejects B greatly modifies C loudly declares D often criticizes
51: What is the main source of order in Amish society?
A The government B The economy C The clan structure D The religion
Trang 452: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?
A A variety of religious practices is tolerated
B Individualism and competition are important
C Pre-modern technology is preferred
D People are defined according to their class
53: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture?
A A carpenter B A farmer C A weaver D A banker
54: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _
A dominates B provides C develops D invests
55: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced
objects?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 56 to 65
Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China
By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation
it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit
is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as
rice The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt
“China will produce smaller crops In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said
Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by
2100
Dr Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr Leemans said “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going
to happen.”
The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built
on reclaimed land Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by
2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels Mr Melville said the general outlook
Trang 5could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce burning He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency
56: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?
C relatively optimistic D on balance things are going to be satisfactory
57: What is this passage?
C an article describing a response to a report
D an article previewing a report
58: Mr David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong He thinks
these measures could be _
A efficient B sufficient C insufficient D inefficient
59: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _
A effects of changes in the climate of China on food production
B future changes in the climate of China
C effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season
D projected future changes in the climate of China
60: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _
A global warming B the effects of global warming
C the causes and projected effects of global warming
D the causes and effects of global warming
61: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5?
A because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect
B because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement
C because the writer is quoting from another source
D because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words
62: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making?
A suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong
B suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk
C criticising current safeguards D making a call for action
63: How would you describe the Dr Leeman’s attitude towards China?
A mainly favourable B critical
C supportive in theory D admiring
64: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _
A made possible B made ineffective C reduced D paid for
65: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
66: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D)
early death
67: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this
68: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the
relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises
69: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that
your (D) analyses were correct
70: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class
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
71: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour
A It took Fiona an hour to type the report
B It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report
Trang 6C Fiona finished the report an hour ago
D Fiona will finish the report in an hour
72: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly
A That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion
B Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly
C That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion
D Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly
73: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain
A The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game
B The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game
C The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game
D The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game
74: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said
A The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic
B I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic
C I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher
D The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic
75: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane
A Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press
B Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report
C Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report
D Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press
76: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm
A The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain
B The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain
C The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain
D Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm
77: “We’re having a reunion this weekend Why don’t you come?” John said to us
A John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion
B John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion
C John cordially invited us to a reunion
D John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion
78: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet
A Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet
B Peter could hardly live on little money
C Peter got by on very little money
D Peter found it hard to live on very little money
79: The film didn’t come up to my expectations
A I expected the film to end more abruptly
B The film was as good as I expected
C I expected the film to be more boring
D The film fell short of my expectations
80: She has lost her appetite recently
A She hasn’t had any food recently B Her appetite has been very good
C She has gone off food recently D She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently
THE END
Trang 7ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – LẦN 1
Năm học: 2013 – 2014
Mã Đề: 298
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined
words in each of the following questions
1 Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast
A minor comparison B interesting resemblance
C significant difference D complete coincidence
2 These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A openly criticized B publicly said
C publicly supported D strongly condemned
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined
word in the following question
3 The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A damaging B beneficial C severe D physical
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
4: “We’re having a reunion this weekend Why don’t you come?” John said to us
A John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion
B John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion
C John cordially invited us to a reunion
D John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion
5: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane
A Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press
B Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report
C Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report
D Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press
6: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain
A The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game
B The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game
C The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game
D The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game
7: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm
A The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain
B The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain
C The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain
D Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm
8: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour
A It took Fiona an hour to type the report
B Fiona finished the report an hour ago
C It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report
D Fiona will finish the report in an hour
9: She has lost her appetite recently
A She hasn’t had any food recently B Her appetite has been very good
C She has gone off food recently D She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently
10: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet
A Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet
B Peter could hardly live on little money
C Peter got by on very little money
D Peter found it hard to live on very little money
Trang 811: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly
A Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly
B That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion
C That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion
D Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly
12: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said
A The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic
B I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic
C I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher
D The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic
13: The film didn’t come up to my expectations
A I expected the film to end more abruptly B The film was as good as I expected
C I expected the film to be more boring D The film fell short of my expectations
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
14: The village was _ visible through the dense fog
15: The use of vitamin _ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans
A components B supplements C ingredients D materials
16: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “ _”
A Allow yourself B Do it yourself C Be yourself D Help yourself
17: He _ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead
A must have gone B should have gone C didn’t have to go D couldn’t go
18: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “ _”
A Not for me B Not enough C Not at all D Never mind
19: There was nothing they could do _ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down
20: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute _!”
A I’m coming B No longer C I’d be OK D I won’t finish
21: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “ _”
A You’re welcome B Good idea Thanks C Thanks I will D It’s my pleasure
22: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _ excuses!
23: It’s imperative that _ what to do when there is a fire
24: He came _ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview
25: Not having written about the required topic, _ a low mark
C my presentation was given D All are correct
26: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _
A respectively B separately C respectfully D independently
27: As the drug took _, they boy became quieter
28: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _.”
29: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _
30: Mr Smith is a _ person If he says he will do something, you know that he will do
Trang 931: _ I might, I couldn’t open the door
32: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach, _
33: She started the course two months ago but dropped _ after only a month
34: Why don’t you sit down and _?
A make yourself at peace B make it your own home
C make yourself at home D make yourself at rest
35: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “ _”
A Why not? B Yes, I’m afraid not C Not completely D I think that, too
36: The instructor blew his whistle and _
C off were running the runners D off the runners were running
37: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _ my country,” he said
A as much as B more than C as high as that in D as many as that in
38: Laura had a blazing _ with Eddie and stormed out of the house
39: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day
40: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _?
Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 41 to 50)
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (41) _ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable As they (42) _, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it
The idea that having a good cry do you (43) _ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (44) _ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (45) _
Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (46) _ activity Because some people still regard it as a (47) _ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically
Tears of emotion also help the body (48) _ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein
in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (49) _ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (50) _
“weepies” It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together
Trang 1050: A named B called C entitled D subtitled
Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 51 to 60)
Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China
By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit
is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as
rice The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt
“China will produce smaller crops In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will
be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said
Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100
Dr Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr Leemans said “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.” The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr David Melville
of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
“Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only
on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels Mr Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel-burning He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency
51: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming?
A disastrous
B potentially disastrous
C relatively optimistic
D on balance things are going to be satisfactory
52: What is this passage?
C an article describing a response to a report D an article previewing a report
53: Mr David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong He thinks
these measures could be _
A efficient B sufficient C insufficient D inefficient
Trang 1154: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _
A effects of changes in the climate of China on food production
B future changes in the climate of China
C effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season
D projected future changes in the climate of China
55: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _
A global warming
B the effects of global warming
C the causes and projected effects of global warming
D the causes and effects of global warming
56: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5?
A because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is
necessary to understand the statement
B because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect
C because the writer is quoting from another source
D because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words
57: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making?
A suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong
B suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk
C criticising current safeguards
D making a call for action
58: How would you describe the Dr Leeman’s attitude towards China?
59: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _
A made possible B made ineffective C reduced D paid for
60: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following?
Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 61 to 70)
A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is
homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals
Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes Unaltered folk cultures
no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada Perhaps the nearest
modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely
renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age In Amish areas, horse-drawn
buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order
By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy
prevails Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”
The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner
Trang 1261: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A Two decades in modern society
B The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies
C The influence of industrial technology
D The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States
62: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _
63: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?
A Each person develops one specialized skill B Social change occurs slowly
C There is a money-based economy D Contact with other cultures is encouraged
64: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?
A They have no social classes B They value folk cultures
C They do not value individualism D They have popular cultures
65: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _
A often criticizes B generally rejects C loudly declares D greatly modifies
66: What is the main source of order in Amish society?
A The government B The economy C The clan structure D The religion
67: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?
A Pre-modern technology is preferred
B Individualism and competition are important
C A variety of religious practices is tolerated
D People are defined according to their class
68: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture?
69: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _
70: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced
objects?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
72: A catastrophe B agriculture C dictionary D supervisor
73: A appropriate B electrician C majority D traditional
74: A irrational B variety C facility D characterise
75: A facilitate B intimacy C participate D hydrology
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
76: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death
77: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this
78: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that
your (D) analyses were correct
79: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class 80: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the
relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises
THE END
Trang 131: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute _!”
A I’m coming B I won’t finish C No longer D I’d be OK
2: He _ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead
A couldn’t go B didn’t have to go C must have gone D should have gone
3: There was nothing they could do _ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down
4: Not having written about the required topic, _ a low mark
A the teacher gave me B my presentation was given
5: The village was _ visible through the dense fog
6: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _
7: He came _ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview
8: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “ _”
A Never mind B Not for me C Not at all D Not enough
9: She started the course two months ago but dropped _ after only a month
10: It’s imperative that _ what to do when there is a fire
11: Laura had a blazing _ with Eddie and stormed out of the house
12: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _
A respectively B separately C respectfully D independently
13: The use of vitamin _ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans
A components B materials C supplements D ingredients
14: The instructor blew his whistle and _
A off were running the runners B off the runners were running
15: The sky was cloudy and foggy We went to the beach, _
16: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “ _”
A It’s my pleasure B Thanks I will C You’re welcome D Good idea Thanks
17: _ I might, I couldn’t open the door
18: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day
19: As the drug took _, they boy became quieter
20: Why don’t you sit down and _?
A make yourself at peace B make it your own home