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THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(1) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PART A: PHONETIC (1.0 điểm) I Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: 1 A candy B sandy C many D exam 2 A worked B wanted C walked D asked 3 A books B clubs C hats D stamps II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D 1 A contain B achieve C improve D visit 2 A exchange B invite C economic D embroider PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.0 điểm) I Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences 1 The boy is very of his success at school (pride) 2 Thousands of people have been made ………… by the war (home) 3 Each school has to .how well their students are doing (evaluation) 4 I have a to talk a lot whenever I am nervous (tend) 5 She enjoyed the .atmosphere in the mosque (peace) II Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 1 The karaoke bar (make) so much noise almost every night 2 Alexander Graham Bell (invent) the telephone quite by chance in1876 3 You (be) the president, what would you do to help the environment? 4 The man doesn’t mind (work) overtime as long as he earns enough for his family 5 You (have) her phone number , would you let me know? III Choose the word or phrase – A, B, C, or D - that best completes each sentence 1 I wish I money to help the homeless and poor people A have much B had much C had any D don't have 2 It isn't necessary for students uniforms today A wearing B worn C to be wearing D to wear 3 My sister studied hard, .she completed her examination successfully A although B so C because D therefore 4 When she lived in the countryside, she .in the river A used swim B used to swimming C used to swim D use to swim 5 Tet is a festival occurs in late January or early February A who B whom C which D what 6 My teacher suggests lessons to poor children A gave B giving C having given D given 7 "I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy." - " _" A Yes, I'd love to B Great! Let's do that 1 C Yes, thanks D I'm sorry, I can't 8 I don't usually like staying at hotels, but last summer we spent a few days at very nice hotel by sea A a/ - B a/ the C the/ a D - / the 9 The entrance examination will be held………………….June 22nd 2025 A in B on C at D to 10 You’ve lived in this city since 1998, ……… ? A haven’t you B didn’t you C did you D have you PART C: READING (3.0 điểm) I Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions: They called New York “the Big Apple” Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it’s certainly very big There are too many people, that’s the problem The streets are always full of cars and trucks, you can never find a place to park If you have enough money, you can take a taxi New York cabs are yellow They look all the same But the drivers are very different Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to the United States A few drive slowly, but most go very fast Cab driving is a difficult job It can be dangerous, too Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money Drivers sometimes get hurt If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway The subway is quick and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty Lights don’t always work and there is often fire on the track On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains But you can’t see the color of the old trains easily There is too much dirt and too many graffiti, inside and outside 1 What is the problem in New York? ~ A It has too many apples B It is too big C It looked like an apple D It is too crowded 2 What does a cab mean? A a truck B a bus C a taxi D a driver 3 Cab drivers in New York A can be dangerous B look the same C can be attacked by thieves D were all born in New York 4 The word “track” can best be replaced by A roadway B station C light bulb D train 5 Subways in New York A have no lights B are quick but dirty C are clothes D often cause fires II Choose the word or phrase – A, B, C, or D - that best completes the passage (1.0 điểm) Among the festivals (1) by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (2) the Mid-August Festival Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten (3) this day, and children enjoy carrying colorful (4) lanterns come in all shapes; the most popular ones are shaped like fish, rabbits and butterflies According to (5) , the moon shines the brightest on the night of the Moon 2 Cake Festival As the moon rises, tables are placed outside the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess 1 A celebrated B made C held D set 2 A like B as C such as D ф 3 A in B for C at D on 4 A wood B metal C paper D gold 5 A they B them C it D their III Complete the passage using the words in the box where destination looks beauty in It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO’s recognition of this beautiful spot It is situated (1) the northeast region of Viet Nam With its rich history and picturesque setting, Ha Long Bay is the perfect (2) for any tourist Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders you will ever see Viewed from any angle, Ha Long Bay (3) like a work of art It has 1,969 islands concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay) At the centre of the islands, there are wonderful caverns, such as Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung.For those interested in history, a visit to Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach Dang River is a must It is now known that Ha Long was one of the places (4) humans first existed Don’t miss out on a visit to Ha Long Bay With its long history and astounding natural (5) ., it is truly unforgettable PART D: WRTING (1.0 điểm) I Rewrite the following sentences 1 I last met him was three years ago -> I haven’t 2 They decided to go for a picnic though the weather was very cold -> Despite 3 “If I were you , I wouldn’t buy this coat.”, said she -> She advised 4 Nobody has invited her to the party -> She 5 He was very tired He went to bed early -> He was so II Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word 1 It isn't necessary for you to finish the work to day (HAVE TO) 2 If you don't rest yourself ,you really will be ill (UNLESS) 3 We arrived too late to see the first film (ENOUGH) 4 He wrote the letter in two hours (TOOK) 3 5 "Why don't we go out for a walk?" said my father (SUGGESTED) THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(2) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PART A: PHONETIC (1.0 điểm) I Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D 1 A developed B watched C posted D walked 2 A shirts B lives C chairs D ladies 3 A uniform B until C university D unique II Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group 4 A person B people C picture D.exchange 5 A divide B weather C permit D.enjoy PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.0 điểm) I Supply the correct form of the words in braclets to complete the sentences 1 The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further (improve) 2 Sapa is one of the areas of Vietnam (mountain) 3 He is a very famous (music) 4 Everyone likes him because of his sense of (humorous) 5 English is a second language in Malaysia (compel) II Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 1 If today (be)………………… Sunday, we would go on a picnic 2 This house didn’t use to (paint)……………… green 3 Jane really enjoys(invite)……………….to dinner parties 4 When I met him, he (talk) to his friends in the bookstore 5 It’s ages since I last (have)…………… Chinese food III Choose the best word or phrases to complete the following sentences 1 She hasn’t ever been late for school, ? A isn’t she B hasn’t she C has she D is she 2 I want everybody to listen A care B careful C careless D carefully 3 Ha didn’t come to the party because she had to look her younger brother A at B for C forward D after 4 4 Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “ _.” A I wouldn't Thank you B Yes, I'd love to Thanks C Do you think I would? D Yes, you're a good friend 5 If I were a bird, I be a dove What about you? A would B can C shall D may 6 I wish I a famous writer A am B be C were D have been 7 Ba enjoys strange stamps A collect B collecting C to collect D collected 8 Television has been very popular 1950s A since B in C for D during 9 If you smoke twenty cigarettes a day, you of lung cancer A died B will die C would die D had died 10 We planned to have the trip August A on B in C at D to PART C: READING (3.0 điểm) I Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions: Did you know that many Europeans learn English (1) movies and television? As American culture has spread (2) over the past several decades, so has the English language As a non-native speaker, I myself learned English primarily through American movies and TV series With subtitles on, I could eventually figure (3) _ how words fit together and formed sentences Sure, I had English classes in school too, but by the time those started, I had already learned the basic stuff When you learn via this method, (4) _on how much you know already, you will keep thinking about different ways in which the words of the subtitles fit together Most of the time, you come up with some ideas that turn out to be wrong—but that’s alright When you finally do get the right idea in your head, it will stick (5) , you will have learned some of the ways in which the (6) doesn’t always work as you would expect I wouldn’t say it’s the most efficient, but it’s probably one of the entertaining ones 1 A through B on C in D during 2 A rapid B simple C rapidly D simply 3 A by B in C at D out 4 A spending B working C depending D playing 5 A Moreover B However C And D But 6 A method B language C intonation D word II Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons Spring, summer, autumn and winter – I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different Now in the city, you can buy summer flowers in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year round Whereas, in the country, I could only eat things at certain times of the year, for example, strawberries in June and turnips in winter I like my childhood with the seasons We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food Everything was fresh, so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city City people may think people in the 5 country miss a lot of things about modern life In fact, in my opinion they miss a lot more than people in the country, they miss real life 1 What did the writer like most about living in the country? A Flowers in spring B Leaves in autumn C The wild animals and plants D the change of seasons 2 What does the word “them” in line two refer to? A Four seasons B Winter and autumn C Countryside people D Plants 3 In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries? A Spring B Summer C Autumn D Winter 4 Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country? A Because it was frozen B Because it was contained C Because it was very fat D Because it wasn’t fresh 5 According to the passage, all the followings are true EXCEPT that …………… A there are four seasons in the country where the author used to live B the author was born and raised on a farm C people in the country eat the same type of food all the year round D the author takes frozen and tinned food now III Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space was problem children example It Population growth is a serious (1) around the world At the beginning of the 20th century, there were about 1 5 billion people in the world In 1984 the world population (2) 4 8 billion people By the year 2025, (3) will be about 9 1 billion This growth in population is not happening everywhere , For (4) in Europe the population is not growing at all families in these countries are smaller now Only about 2 1 (5) are born for every woman D WRITING (1.0 điểm) I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 1 “I will go to Hue tomorrow”, he said He said that 2 He has learnt English for two weeks He started 3 They have just sold that old house That old house 4 Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better If 5 I don’t really like her although I admire her achievements Much II Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word 1 This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted (SUCH) 6 I have 2 No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does (MOST) She speaks 3 The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them (SUCH) They're 4 The boy will receive some money to continue his study His parents died in a traffic accident (WHOSE) The boy 5 Jane was absent from class because of her sickness (SICK) Because Jane THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(3) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PART A: PHONETIC (1.0 điểm) I Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D 1 A buildings B schools C zoos D markets 2 A forced B cleaned C agreed D enjoyed 3 A gymnastics B got C enlarge D bridge II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D 4 A between B enter C sugar D happy 5 A invention B wonderful C expensive D correct PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.0 điểm) I Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 6 Mrs Hoa usually (take) ……………….the bus to school every day 7 You ( feel) ……… .… better if you took a short rest 8.Yesterday, Mrs Hoa (make) ……………….cakes when I phoned her 9 We (not/see) ……… ….each other since we left high school 10 Hoa (know) the answer , she would tell us immediately II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences 11 New Year’s Day is a national……… , so people don’t have to go to work (FESTIVE) 12 Earthquakes often come together with volcanic……… (ERUPT) 13 Charles Dickens wrote such stories as Oliver Twist and David Copperfield (FORGET) 14 I am that you won the first prize in the English Talent Contest 2015 (AMAZEMENT) 15 The Internet has increasingly and become part of our everyday life (DEVELOPMENT) III Choose the best word or phrases to complete the following sentences 7 16 You’ve lived in this city since 1998, ……… ? A haven’t you B didn’t you C did you D have you 17 The man ……… is talking with An is my brother A whom B whose C which D who 18 -Nam: “Would you like some orange juice, Linh? - Linh: “ ……………….” A.Yes please B I’m very thirsty C Yes, I would D Yes, I do 19 He asked me where ………… A she is working B is she working C she was working D was she working 20 The matches of World Cup 2018 took place …………… Russia A in B on C at D out of 21 The camera didn’t work, …………he couldn’t take any pictures on his trip A and B but C or D so 22 My mother doesn’t often go to the theatre and ………… A neither do I B so do I C I do to D I do either 23 Is this … ………difficult exercise you’ve ever done? A the more B the most C more D most 24 I wish I ………… English very well A know B knew C did know D have known 25 You can have my pet while I’m on holiday, but you have to …………it A go on B look after C turn on D be careful of PART C READING (3,0 điểm ) I Complete the passage using the words in the box television - that - society - however - on Nowadays we all know how important television is to our knowledge.(26)… .……, we cannot deny that it also has some negative effects, especially for (27)… … , because many films shown (28)… … … television contain violence, crime and other things(29)…… .… young children or certain people get influence from them In fact, there have been instances in which youngsters have hit or shot their teachers or parents Excessive watching of(30)…… … by children, according to some recent research, has lowered their results in studying at school II Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions: There are many different ways to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills when you study another language It's easy to (31) a mistake when you write a letter or speak for the first time You can get a friend (32) speaks the language well and record them on your phone Then you can play it back at home and review how they pronounce (33) words Another tip many language teachers share is to label things use a lot, like your book (34) .backpack This will help you when you try to translate English words (35) your own language in the future 31 A be B get C do D make 32 A he B who C which D she 8 33 A different B differently C difference D differences 34 A when B or C but D so 35 A for B with C into D on III Read the following passage and answer the following questions Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime However, solar energy also has some disadvantages We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas This is because solar cells are expensive Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy 36 What does the passage primarily discuss? A Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy B Solar energy's advantages over other sources of energy C The cost of solar energy D Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels 37 What does the word they in line 4 refer to? A solar energy users B other renewable resources C advantages D solar cells 38 What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells? A They require little maintenance B They are non-polluting C They cost little to produce D They operate quietly 39 Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage? A It is expensive B Solar cells require large areas to operate C It is unfriendly to the environment D It depends on sunlight 40 What does the word advantages in line 12 mean? A very bad B resources C benefits D friendly PART D WRITING (1,0 điểm ) I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 41 Work harder or you will fail the exam If………… ………… ……………………………… 42 He is too short to be a goalkeeper He isn’t ……… …………………… ………………………… 43 Because of the heavy rain, we couldn’t come to school on time Because……………… … .………………………… 44 He tried hard, but he could not master English pronunciation 9 No matter 45.We are holding some traditional games at school now Some……………………… ………… ……………………… II Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word 46 The package was too heavy for Peter to carry (SO) The package was 47 The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened (THAN) No sooner 48 Their wedding will be held in a lovely church (WHERE) The church 49 They think the owner of the house is abroad (BE) The owner 50 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough (TOO) The sea was THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(4) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PART A: PHONETIC (1.0 điểm) I Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D 1 A walked B finished C fixed D mended 2 A hates B works C stops D lives 3 A school B child C cheese D church II Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group C extensive D damage 4 A earthquake B energy 5 A sometimes B reduction C student D interesting PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.0 điểm) I Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 1 His family has bought a lot of food They(go)……… …… a trip to Hue next week 2 I (phone)…… … … you as soon as I arrive in Ho Chi Minh City 3 Jane really enjoys(invite)……………….to dinner parties 4 When I came, he (listen)…………… …… …….to music 5 Christmas songs (perform) ……………for people in towns and villages many years ago II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences 1 The talk was both and entertaining (inform) 2 Our school is sending three to the meeting (represent) 3 We all enjoy listening to his stories (humor) 4 Mel Gibson is a actor (talent) 5 There are significant between America English and British English (differ) III Choose the best word or phrases to complete the following sentences 1 Students will a two-hour examination at the end of the year 10 A take B make C come D do 2 This job is a lot different what I'm used to A with B from C about D for 3 The young birds depend their parents for food several weeks A at B into C on D by 4 She was that she always came top of the class A so clever B too clever C such clever D clever enough 5 I could not eat I was very hungry A despite B in spite of C although D because of 6 English is thought to be .Maths A harder than B more hard than C as hard than D the hardest to 7 The city will have to find a solution to reduce traffic jams, ? A will it B won't it C won't they D will they 8 He made a of Roman coins and medals A collect B collective C collection D collector 9 According to our school's regulations, students use mobile phones in class A mustn't B shouldn't C needn't D won't 10 - Minh: "I often stay up late on the weekends." - Lan: A I am, too B Neither do I C I, too D So do I PART C : READING (3,0 điểm ) I Read the passage and use one of the following words to complete each numbered blank provide - available - that - without - operate Electricity is the most common form of energy today In the modern world, electricity is very (1) at the touch of switch Electricity has many uses The most common use of electricity is to (2) artificial lighting In factories, electricity is used to light up the work place It is also used to (3) air conditioners, computers and many other machines Electricity is also used to power many appliances (4) we have in our homes such appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and many others The list is simply endless Modern man will most probably be lost (5) electricity II Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions: Forests are useful to man in several ways Wood is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need firewood in our homes Forests provide timber, one of the most (1) resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (2) Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (3) it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (4) their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (5) washing the soil away 1 A valuable B reasonable C comfortable D famous 2 A good B widely C nicely D carefully 11 3 A as B than C then D that 4 A because B because of C but D and 5 A in B with C from D at III Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each questions Television and Kids Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids It helps very young children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children For one thing, there is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight For another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems Some say that kids should watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all And others suggest teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby 1 What is the passage mainly about? A Benefits of kids' TV shows B Effects of television on kids C Why kids love TV D Why kids shouldn't watch TV 2 According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may A cause weight problems in children B cause children to be more famous C cause children to get better grades D cause students to study more 3 The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to A programs B experts C kids D problems 4.The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning A very often B not very often C always D everyday 5.What can be inferred from the passage? A TV is always bad for children B TV is only good for entertainment C Kids should watch only educational shows D Television has some benefits along with problems PART D : WRITING (1,0 điểm ) I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 1 It’s a pity that our teacher isn’t here at the moment I wish 2 It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again The show 3 He prefers typing to writing by hand He’d rather 4 He speaks too quickly for me to understand He doesn’t speak 5 I advise you to be more truthful in future 12 If I II Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word 1 It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh (TAKES) It 2 Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time (INVENTED) Since the computer 3 It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you (YOU) In case 4 Their teacher is making them study hard (TO) They 5 People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems (HAVE) Nuclear energy is supposed THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(5) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 A PHONETICS I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently 1 A tradition B pollution C question D action 2 A invited B lived C learned D played 3 A mechanic B knitting C kitchen D kettle II Choose the word that has different stress from others 1 A tropical B logical C casual D commercial 2 A access B control C wander D income B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE I Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences 1 'Let's go to Ha Long Bay on the weekend" " " A That's a fine day B That's a good idea C Yes, please D Yes, let's 2 People have talked a lot UFOs many years A from/ in B in/ for C about/ for D for/ for 3 "I wish I .your village again some day" Lisa told Mary A could visit B can visit C visited D will visit 4 She is the student in his class A good B the well C the best D best 5 we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee A Since B A & C are correct C As D A & C are wrong 6 People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival, is called Passover A whose B who C which D where 7 I was really tired, I couldn't sleep A Even though B So C Therefore D Because of 8 A funnel-shaped storm passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a A typhoon B tsunami C tornado D hurricane 9 You have read this article on the website, ? 13 A haven't you B don't you C aren't you D didn't you 10 Thuy's grandmother wants her to .the volume on TV A switch on B turn on C turn up D turn down II Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences 1 The song has ………… been selected for the Sea Games 22, Vietnam (OFFICE) 2 ………… are among the most imaginable people in the world (NOVEL) 3 Secondary education is …………… and free in many countries (COMPEL) 4 My friend Tuan has been nominated as one of the most effective …………………… in the town (ACTIVE) 5 We should make the most efforts to stop ………………………… (FOREST) III Put the verbs into correct tense or form 1 If he (have) free time, he would go swimming 2 They used to (wear) jeans when they were young 3 Last year we installed ordinary light bulbs in our house, but now we (use) ………… energy-saving ones 4 I'm sorry I (not/ finish) the work yet 5 The flowers shouldn't (cut) in this garden C READING I Read the passage and use one of the following words to complete each numbered blank strangely- which- changing - back -useless Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops Colours and styles keep (1) _ One season black is the 'in' colour, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or pink or grey The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year A shirt (2) _ you once thought was very trendy can look (3) old-fashioned a few years later And your father's shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become (4) Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive So one way to save money is never to throw your old clothes out If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be (5) _ in fashion tomorrow Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions III Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question One of the most devastating forces on Earth is a hurricane A hurricane begins as a tropical storm The storm winds blow in circles around a center, called the "eye." Gradually, the winds get stronger and stronger A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the winds are 120 kilometers per hour or more The word "hurricane" comes from Huracan, an evil god of a Central American Indian tribe In other parts of the world, hurricanes are known by different names In East Asia, they are usually called typhoons, from the Chinese tai-feng, meaning "great wind." In Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Australia, they are known as cyclones Finally, in the Philippines, they are called baguios Few things in nature have as much power as hurricanes They can destroy coastal areas with heavy rains and winds of 250 kilometers per hour or more Sometimes a hurricane causes 14 the ocean to flood onto land in an event called a storm surge The total power of a hurricane may be equal to 10,000 nuclear bombs 1 The word devastating in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A powerful B destructive C natural D enormous 2 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A Hurricanes always cause a storm surge B Hurricanes have winds of 120 kilometers per hour or higher C All tropical storms become hurricanes D Hurricanes are most common in Central America 3 The word “hurricane” in the second paragraph comes from A the Philippines B China C Central America D Bangladesh 4 The dangers of a hurricane include the following EXCEPT A earthquake B storm surge C heavy rain D strong winds 5 Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A How To Prepare For A Hurricane B Some Facts About Hurricanes C The Biggest Hurricanes In History D The Difference Between Tropical Storms And Hurricanes III Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage Write the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet There have been concerns about health problem in the area recently as the factories were reported to cause the pollution To stay from worries, we decided (1) a health check with the local doctor We phoned to make an (2) and at 9 o’clock the next morning, the doctor welcomed us at the door (3) a lovely smile After (4) all necessary forms, we were given different tests All the tests were done very quickly with the help of modern (5) As she did the checks, the doctor said that a lot of people were worried about air pollution and came to her for health checks like us 1 A have B to have C having D had 2 A arrange B arranging C arranged D arrangement 3 A with B in C about D for 4 A fill B filled C filling D to fill 5 A tools B equipment C work D materials D WRITING I Rewrite the following sentences 1 France presented the Statue of Liberty to the USA in 1876 => The Statue of Liberty 2 She doesn't work hard, so she doesn't get good marks => If 3 I haven't met him for two years => It's 15 4 The girl was so beautiful that everyone admired her => It was such 5 "Do you live here?" Bill asked => II Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word 1 We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful (OUR) Much to 2 Unless she waters these plants every day, they will die (WATER) 3 The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it (TOO) 4 The flight to Moscow lasted three hours and a half (TOOK) 5 I have never seen such beautiful pictures before (MOST) These pictures 16