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Đề thi thử đại học năm 2014 môn tiếng anh khối D trường chuyên Lý Tự Trọng, TP Cần Thơ

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1: 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!

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A 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

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36: 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

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52: 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

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could 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

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C 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

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ĐỀ 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

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11: 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

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31: _ 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

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50: 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

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54: 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

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61: 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

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1: - “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

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