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Trang 2 TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN THẾ TỈNH BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN 1 MÔN TIẾNG ANH Năm học 2023-2024 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicat

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 1: A private B protect C reform D regard

Question 2: A accurate B important C endanger D erosion

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 3: Some of the passengers looked green around the gills after the trip! Their faces turned pale

A confident B attractive C energetic D exhausted

Question 4: No one is quite sure why Walt Disney dressed the mouse in the shorts with two buttons and

gave him the yellow shoes

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 5: A conserved B borrowed C invited D complained

Question 6: A academic B behave C grade D examination

Section 4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 7: You couldn't give me a helping hand, _?

Question 8: The telephones by Alexander Graham Bell

A invented B is inventing C was invented D is invented

Question 9: We should make full use the Internet as it is an endless source of information

Question 10: The better the quality of health care, the life expectancy

A the more high B the higher C the highest D higher

Question 11: She has just bought

A a brand-new beautiful Swiss watch B a Swiss beautiful brand-new watch

C a Swiss brand-new beautiful watch D a beautiful brand-new Swiss watch

Question 12: When we came in, they _ the meal for us

Question 13: The house felt terribly cold _ the fact that the central heating had been on all

day

A in spite of B because of C although D because

Question 14: _ he will tell us about the match

A When he arrives B While he had arrived C Until he was arriving D After he arrived Question 15: The existence of such a centre is expected to help ASEAN members facilitate assistance to

any country by a disaster

Question 16: WHO's main activities are carrying out research on medical _

international health care

A development B developing C develops D develop

Question 17: Jack has an amazingly _memory and can easily recall the capitals of three

hundred different countries in the world

A attentive B reactive C tentative D retentive

Question 18: Such approaches should be supported and mainstreamed in health interventions in order

to positive behavior change

Question 19: We have decided to _ our research into environmental waste to ensure high

health standards in this city

Question 20: Winning the cup in 1998 was just a _ in the pan - they haven't won the match

since then

Section 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer

to each of the question

Scientists have identified two ways in which species disappear The first is through ordinary or

"background" extinctions, where species that fail to adapt are slowly replaced by more adaptable life forms The second is when large numbers of species go to the wall in relatively short periods of biological time There have been five such extinctions, each provoked by cataclysmic evolutionary events caused by some geological eruption, climate shift, or space junk slamming into the Earth Scientists now believe that another mass extinction of species is currently under way – and this time human fingerprints are on the trigger

How are we are doing it? Simply by demanding more and more space for ourselves In our assault on

the ecosystems around us we have used a number of tools, from spear and gun to bulldozer and chainsaw Certain especially rich ecosystems have proved the most vulnerable In Hawaii more than half of the native birds are now gone - some 50 species Such carnage has taken place all across the island communities of the Pacific and Indian oceans While many species were hunted to extinction, others

simply succumbed to the "introduced predators' that humans brought with them: the cat, the dog, the pig,

and the rat

Today the tempo of extinction is picking up speed Hunting is no longer the major culprit, although rare

birds and animals continue to be butchered for their skin, feathers, tusks, and internal organs, or taken as

savage pets Today the main threat comes from the destruction of the habitat of wild plants, animals, and insects need to survive The draining and damming of wetland and river courses threatens the aquatic food chain and our own seafood industry Overfishing and the destruction of fragile coral reefs destroy ocean biodiversity Deforestation is taking a staggering toll, particularly in the tropics where the most global biodiversity is at risk The shinking rainforest cover of the Congo and Amazon river basins and such place as Borneo and Madagascar have a wealth of species per hectare existing nowhere else As those precious hectares are drowned or turned into arid pasture and cropland, such species disappear forever

Source: Final Countdown Practice Tests by D.F Piniaris, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2010

Question 21: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The tempo of extinction of species today

B The two ways in which species disappear

C Deforestation as a major cause of mass extinctions of species

D Human activity and its impact on a mass extinction of species

Question 22: The word “assault” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

Question 23: All of the following are mentioned as a form of habitat destruction EXCEPT

A cutting down forests B hunting rare birds and animals

C destroying coral reefs D damming wetlands and rivers

Question 24: What was the main threat to biodiversity in Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific and

Indian oceans until recently?

A human assault on ecosystems B vulnerable rich ecosystems

C tools used by human beings D hunters and introduced predators

Question 25: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _

Question 26: Which is no longer considered a major cause of the mass extinction under way currently?

A the building of dams across rivers B the killing of animals for their body parts

C the destruction of habitats of species D the shrinking of rainforests in the tropics

Question 27: The word “butchered” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

Question 28: It can be inferred from the passage that _

A it's impossible for scientists to identify the causes of mass extinctions of species

B hunting is the major contributing factor that speeds up the extinction of species

C the current mass extinction is different from the other five in that it is caused by humans

D habitat destruction makes a minor contribution to the current mass extinction of species

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 29: There are possibly a hundred people at the meeting

A There should be a hundred people at the meeting

B There may be a hundred people at the meeting

C There must be a hundred people at the meeting

D There ought to be a hundred people at the meeting

Question 30: "I will never forget our first dating," Anna said

A Ann said that she will never forget their first dating

B Ann said that she would never forget our first dating

C Ann said that she would never forget their first meeting

D Ann said that she will never forget our meeting

Question 31: The last time she took her children to the zoo was two months ago

A She didn't take her children to the zoo two months ago

B She has taken her children to the zoo for two months

C She had two months to take her children to the zoo

D She hasn't taken her children to the zoo for two months

Section 7: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer

to each of the question

There are many African tribes but, for many people, the Masai are the most well-known They are famous for their bright red clothing and their ceremonies with lots of music and dancing Probably, one

of the most colorful ceremonies is the festival of "Eunoto," when the teenage boys of the Masai become men

Eunoto lasts for many days and Masai people travel across the region to get to a special place near the border between Kenya and Tanzania The teenage boys who travel with them are called "warriors." This

is a traditional name from the past when young men fought with other tribes

At the beginning of the ceremony, the teenagers paint their bodies while their mothers start to build a place called the "Osingira," a sacred room in the middle of the celebrations Later, the senior elders from

different tribes will sit inside this place and, at different times, the boys go inside to meet them Later in

the day, the boys run around the Osingira, going faster and faster each time

The teenagers also have to alter their appearance at Eunoto Masai boys' hair is very long before the

ritual but they have to cut it off In Masai culture, hair is an important symbol For example, when a baby grows into an infant, the mother cuts the child's hair and gives the child a name At a Masai wedding, the hair of the bride is also cut off as she becomes a woman And so, at Eunoto, the teenage boy's mother cuts his hair off at sunrise

On the final day, the teenagers meet the senior elders one more time They get this advice: "Now you are men, use your heads and knowledge." Then, people start to travel back to their homes and lands The teenagers are no longer warriors They are adult men and now they will get married and have children

Later in life, they will be the leaders of their communities

(Adapted from "Life" by John Hughes, Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett)

Question 32: What is the passage mainly about?

A The journey by Masai teenage boys to the festival of Eunoto

B The reasons for the Masai's popularity over other African tribes

C The ceremony that marks the beginning of Masai boys' adulthood

D The importance of Eunoto in African people's lives

Question 33: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _

A their mothers B the boys C different tribes D the senior elders Question 34: The word “alter" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

Question 35: According to the passage, what do the teenage boys do at Eunoto?

A Changing their clothes B Fighting with other tribes

C Painting their bodies D Receiving new names

Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A The Masai teenage boys are given advice from senior elders before attending Eunoto

B Eunoto is the ceremony for both Masai teenage boys and girls

C The Masai teenage boys will become adults and get married after attending Eunoto

D Eunoto lasts for a day across the region between Kenya and Tanzania

Section 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 37: George is asking his mum

- George: "Is it okay if I stay at my friend Jack's house overnight?"

- George's mum: _ You haven't done your chores."

A It's okay B I don't think you can C That's true D Of course

Question 38: Lucy is talking to Huong, her Vietnamese friend, about air pollution in Hanoi

- Lucy: "Is there anything we can do about the toxic air pollution in Hanoi recently?"

- Huong: “ but the only thing we can do is to avoid outdoors and wear masks.”

C You're telling me D I don't think I know the answer

Section 9: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each

of the following questions

Question 39: Mrs Mai, along with his friends from Vietnam, is planning to attend the festival

Question 40: My mother and her friends always went out together every weekend

Question 41: A current survey indicates that lower income tax on overtime earnings might act as a

stimulant to industry

Section 10: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks

In such a costly and competitive society and world, no one of us can live without money We need money

to fulfill our basic needs of the life such as buying food, and (42) _ many basic necessities of life which are almost impossible to buy without money People in the society (43) are rich and have property are looked as honourable and respectful person of the society however a poor person is seen as hatred without any good impression

Money increases the position of the person in the society and (44) _ a good impression to him All of us want to be rich by earning more money through good job or business in order to fulfil all

the increasing demands of the modern age (45) _ only few people get this chance of completing their dreams of being a millionaire

So, money is the thing of great importance all through the life Money is required by everyone whether he/she is rich or poor and living in urban areas or rural areas People in the urban areas are earning more money than the people living in backward or rural areas as the people of the urban areas have more (46) to the technologies and get more opportunity because of the easy sources

(Adapted from https://www.indiacelebrating.com)

Question 45: A However B Moreover C Besides D Therefore

Section 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair

of sentences in the following questions

Question 47: We almost gave up hope At that time, the rescue party arrived

A It was not until the rescue party arrived that we gave up hope

B Only after the rescue party arrived did we give up hope

C We were on the verge of giving up hope when the rescue party arrived

D Had the rescue party not arrived, we wouldn't have given up hope

Question 48: John got a terminal illness He couldn't get out of the bed on his own

A John's illness is too terminal for him to get out of the bed on his own

B No sooner had John's illness got terminal than he could not get out of the bed on his own

C Were it not for his terminal illness, John would be able to get out of bed on his own

D Such was John's illness that he could never get out of the bed on his own

Section 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 49: Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable rise of artificial intelligence

A unavoidable B invisible C inapplicable D unrecognizable Question 50: His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn't want to hire him anymore

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Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 1: A visits B arrives C returns D prefers

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions

Question 4: A generous B popular C fantastic D cultural

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 5: Your mother is cooking in the kitchen, _?

A isn't she B doesn't she C won’t she D is she

Question 6: The flood victims _ with food and clean water by the volunteers

A provided B were provided C were providing D provide

Question 7: My grandparents built this house 1967

Question 8: John cannot make a _ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a

house and a car

Question 9: Sarah agreed _ after my son yesterday evening

Question 10: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he along the street

B would walk B would walked C walked D had walked

Question 11: Mary feels confident about the competition _ she has been well-prepared for

it

Question 12: _, we will have a game of tennis

A When you finished work B When you had finished work

C When you finish work D When you were finishing work

Question 13: all his homework, Mark stood up and went out for a walk

A Have done B Have been done C Having been doing D Having done

Question 14: He got injured in traffic accident last week He has been in hospital for 7

days

Question 15: Why do you talking about money all the time?

Question 16: My wife is going on her business next week so I have to _ the chores around

house

Question 17: The student was in the act of cheating by the examiner

Question 18: Much of our knowledge about prehistoric animals comes from the study of

A artifacts B ruins C relics D fossils

Question 19: She didn't do much, but she got the lion's _ of the attention from the teachers

Section 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 20: My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society

Question 21: The student service center will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable

part-time job

Section 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 22: To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance

A devotion B laziness C enthusiasm D disappointing

Question 23: You're going to have to move up a gear if you want to be successful in the coming exam

A to speed up your car B to study a lot harder

C to reduce the rate of study D to revise your lessons

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 24: Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much

Jane: "You look great in that red skirt, Lora!"

Lora: “ ”

A Thanks, I bought it at Macy's B Thanks, my mum likes it

C No, I don't think so D Oh, you don't like it, do you?

Question 25: Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present

Linda: "Thanks for the book I've been looking for it for months."

Daniel: " _”

A I'm glad you like it B You can say that again

C I like reading books D Thank you for looking for it

Section 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 26: Last week I have to bring work home every night to get it all done

Question 27: Young people nowadays often have his own idols who they really love and try to imitate

Question 28: The company had better develop more rapid and reliant systems for handling

customers' complaints

Section 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Teen spending

A large-scale study has been done by advertisers on the spending habits of today's teenagers It has come up with some fascinating results Girls across Europe ranging in age from 15 to 18 were interviewed The researchers discovered that these girls want to be successful and sophisticated and are willing to spend to (29) the look they want - when they have the money, that is!

Feeling confident is the most important factor when it comes to buying clothes (30) interesting piece of information coming out of the study is that German teenagers go for clothes that are pract and comfortable, while British and French teenagers are more concerned about appearance (31) they all agreed that the clothes should fit them properly All the girls (32)

_ were interviewed shop for clothes regularly, half of them buying something from a department store or a large clothes shop at least once a month They also see it as a social (33) _ and going round the shops with their friends is the main way they learn what the latest trends are

(Adapted from "Laser B2" by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

Question 29: A achieve B reach C manage D succeed

Question 33: A circumstance B commitment C activity D aspiration

Section 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 38

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age

of 18

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal Girls from the wealthiest families

marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out

of school and earn little money

Food insecurity plays an important role, too Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19

Dowry is also common practice in many communities Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom's family is higher if their daughter is older Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up

to 10,000 rupees (£102) But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied There has been quite a lot of

progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage

and civil society cooperation The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal's first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF

Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed

(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/)

Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A According to the law, if people have their parents' permission, they are allowed to marry at 18

B Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age

C Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine

D The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have

Question 35: The word "commitment" in the last paragraph could be best replace _

Question 36: According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families

A can get married two years later than those who are from poor families

B are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money

C have to get married earlier than those who are from rich families

D play an important role in bolstering their household finances

Question 37: The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to _

Question 38: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

A One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage

B Child marriage - A completely solvable problem in Nepal

C Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality

D Nepal's strategies to child protection programming

Section 10: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45

Think about the last test you took How much of what you learned for the test do you still remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the information afterward This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like TOEFL or IELTS These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often study to increase their scores, not

to learn important information In fact, educators are divided on whether these kinds of tests are the most

effective way to assess a person's abilities

Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to compare people

based on their test scores However, there are people trying to reform this system They believe that

standard tests aren't the best way to measure a person's ability These reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing facts A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can apply that knowledge in the future

Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results Tests that contain a mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is capable of A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much the student has improved individually Group interview, where a group of people are interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people interact with others

Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that

education should be focused on testing At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and "free" with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities

or knowledge of a certain subject In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things

The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of evaluating learning Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods will continue to develop But one thing's for sure, testing will continue to play an important part in our lives - so study hard!

Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?

A How useful test scores are

B Whether testing is an effective method to assess learners

C The importance of taking TOEFL or IELTS

D Different methods of evaluation

Question 40: What is NOT the reason why reformers want to change the current testing system?

A Some intelligent people aren't good at memorizing facts

B Some kinds of tests cannot always tell what a person has learnt

C Testing will no longer play an important role in people’s life

D There are other kinds of assessment that produce better results

Question 41: The word "divided" in last paragraph is closest in meaning to

A in disagreement B in agreement C misunderstood D calculated

Question 42: The word "They" in paragraph 5 refers to _

Question 43: What is happening at Montessori schools?

A Students and teachers focus on formal teaching and learning

B Students are taking multiple choice tests after courses

C Students take more tests than those in other schools

D Students can choose what they study

Question 44: The word "Alternative" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _

A Urban B Non-traditional C Renewable D Similar

Question 45: What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A Educationists have already invented a perfect method to assess students' performances

B Discussions on testing methods are still ongoing

C Methods of evaluation have been confirmed

D Educators take responsibilities for testing students' abilities

Section 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 46: Tien said, "I'll give you this book back tomorrow, Mary."

A Tien told Mary that he wouldn't give her that book back the next day

B Tien said to Mary that she would give him that book back the next day

C Tien told Mary that he would give her that book back the next day

D Tien told Mary that I would give you that book back the next day

Question 47: Phuong Anh is required to clean the house instead of her brother

A Phuong Anh needn't clean the house instead of her brother

B Phuong Anh must clean the house instead of her brother

C Phuong Anh might clean the house instead of her brother

D Phuong Anh don't have to clean the house instead of her brother

Question 48: Bao Chau hasn't bought any books for three years

A The last time Bao Chau bought books was three years ago

B It's three years since Bao Chau started to buy books

C This is the first time Bao Chau has ever bought books for three years

D Bao Chau last bought books for three years

Section 12: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: The house is very expensive They can't afford to buy it

A If the house were expensive, they could afford to buy it

B Provided the house is expensive and they could afford to buy it

C If the house were not expensive, they could afford to buy it

D If the house is not expensive, they can afford to buy it

Question 50: John didn't understand what the story was about until he saw the film based on it

A He doesn't understand what the story is about

B Not until John saw the film based on the story did he understand what it was about

C It was until he saw the film based on it that John understood what the story was about

D John went to see the film before she read the story

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ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN 1

MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Năm học 2023-2024)

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Section 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet

to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Trees are useful to man in three very important ways; they provide him with wood and other products, they give him shade, and they help to prevent drought and floods

Unfortunately, in many parts of the world man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers, only to find that without them he has lost the best friends he had

Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire It gained the empire but without its trees, its soil became hard and poor When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation

Even though a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade the villager to see this The villager wants wood to cook his food with, and he can earn money

by making charcoal or selling wood to the townsman He is usually too lazy or too careless to plant and look after trees So unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests will slowly disappear

This does not only mean that there will be fewer trees The results are even more serious For where

there are trees their roots break the soil up, allowing the rain to sink in and also bind the soil, thus

preventing it being washed away easily, but where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poor The rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, causing floods and carrying away with it the rich topsoil, in which crops grow so well When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but a worthless desert

Question 1 In the writer's opinion, or the forests slowly disappear

A government must realize the serious results

B people shouldn't draw benefits from the tree

C measures must be taken

D unless trees never are cut down

Question 2 The word “bind" in the passage probably means

A to make stay together B to make wet C to wash away D to improve

Question 3 In the last two paragraphs, the writer wanted to make it clear that

A where there are no trees, the land might become desert slowly

B floods will make the land become desert

C where there are many trees, there are fewer floods

D where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poor

Question 4 It's a great pity that in many places _

A man is only interested in building an empire

B man hasn't realised the importance of trees to him

C man hasn't found out that he has lost all trees

D man is not eager to make profits from trees

Question 5 Trees are useful to man mainly in three ways, the most important of which is that they can

_

A make him draw quick profit from them B enable him to build warships

C keep him from the hot sunshine D protect him from drought and floods

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 6 Nutritionists recommend that foods from each of the four basic groups be eaten on a

regularly daily basis

A basic B regularly C Nutritionists D be eaten

Question 7 After being enrolled at the university at the age of seventeen, Freud studied the physiology,

biology and anatomy

Question 8 There were too many books on the shelves that I didn't know which one to choose

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that

is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

Question 9 She won't come home when she hasn't finished all the paperwork

A She won't come home until she hasn't finished all the paperwork

B She won't come home until she has finished all the paperwork

C She won't come home until she will finish all the paperwork

D She won't come home until she will have finished all the paperwork

Question 10 Her son has studied abroad for four years

A It's four years since her son studied abroad

B Her son last studied abroad was four years ago

C The last time her son studied abroad was four years

D It's four years ago since her son studied abroad

Question 11 You had better drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each mong

A It is unnecessary that you drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

B It is vital that you shouldn't drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

C It is important that you had better drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

D It is a good idea that you drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up each morning

Section 4: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

When people hear the word "city", they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution Thanks to some clever and concerned architects, this image is starting to change The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas It is not only about looking better though Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them

The term "green cities" refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before those cities are constructed or redesigned For starters, green cities are designed to be more

physically appealing than traditional cities from the past In addition, the mobility of citizens should be

considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution

When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system This has reduced air pollution and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programs in the world

Visitors will find clear color coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their

materials

Question 12 Which of the following is NOT a goal that a green city builder would have?

A Keeping the air nice and green B Helping citizens feel more comfortable

C Painting every building green D Making the city look natural

Question 13 What is true about Barcelona?

A It has never been redesigned B It is the only green city in Europe

C It is one of the oldest green cities D It doesn't allow visitors to drive cars

Question 14 All of the following are true about Barcelona EXCEPT _

A Visitors can put all their trash in one colorful trash bin

B more people have used public transportation

C air pollution has been reduced

D it is said by some to have one of the best recycling programs in the world

Question 15 What does the term "mobility" in paragraph 2 mean?

A How visitors move around B How much money tourists spend

C The feelings visitors have D The opinions of people

Question 16 The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to

A some dustbins in the city B people who collect dustbins

C those who run the city D people who want to throw out the trash

Question 17 Green cities bring all of the following benefits EXCEPT _

A to make green cities look much better than the old ones

B to raise the efficiency of concrete building

C to raise the living standards for urban citizens

D to bring natural beauty to urban areas

Question 18 When constructing or redesigning green cities, we try

A to make transportation more costly

B to reduce the cost of solutions to the problem of air pollution

C to use eco-friendly sources of energy

D to make energy sources more appealing

Section 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences Question 19 A allowed B called C shared D motivated

Question 20 A romantic B compose C progress D overcome

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 21 After Patrice's party

- Dick: "I enjoyed myself so much at your birthday party."

- Patrice: " ”

A Oh, I'm glad to hear that B Oh, that’s kind of you

Question 22 At Linda's new house

- Sandra: "What a lovely house you have."

- Linda: “ ”

Section 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 23 I take my hat off to Ian - without him we'd have never finished this project on time

Question 24 Traditional agricultural methods, which cause no damage to the environment, employed by the local people are highly sustainable

A hazardous B long-lasting C renewable D eco-friendly

Section 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 25 A maintain B weather C provoke D debate

Question 26 A economic B disadvantage C environment D sanitation

Section 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions

Question 27 The toys have to be intact in their original boxes or they're not worth anything

Question 28 Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than eighty million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and lost in the mists of time

A a long time ago and unforgettable B new enough for everyone to confirm

C traced back to the ancient people D still a mystery to everybody

Section 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

to each of the following questions

Question 29 She was that her children should have the best possible education

A determination B determined C determine D determiner

Question 30 Urbanization programs are being in many parts of the worlds, espcially in

densely populated regions with limited land and resources

A carried out B struggled for C brought back D happened

Question 31 Many scientists blame global warming on industrial that trap infrared

the heat in the atmosphere rather than letting it escape into space

A polluted B pollutants C polluters D pollution

Question 32 My daughters are like these days - one loves baseball and the

other loves ballet

A chalk and cheese B part and parcel C ups and downs D salt and pepper Question 33 My family live in small house There is no dining room so we have

dinner in kitchen

A a/ no article/ the B a/ the/ the C a/ a/ the D the/ no article/ the Question 34 His eldest brother, John, had a career in the diplomatic service

A distinguished B generous C respectful D talented

Question 35 awareness of environmental issues is key to keeping sustainable living at the

forefront of people's minds, and an opportunity to educate people and spread the world to help protect nature

Question 36 _ is a demographic and social process whereby people move from urban areas

to rural areas

A Development B Counter urbanization C Industrialization D Urbanization

Question 37 Unsafe , one of the world's largest health and environmental problems, is

responsible for 775,000 deaths each year

A progress B discrimination C sanitation D conservation

Question 38 While Steve Jobs _ at high school, he met Steve Wozniak, who also loved

electronics

A studied B was studying C is studying D had studied

Question 39 He insisted that the baby after his grandfather

Question 40 Many families have added low-flow toilet and reduced garden watering, can

reduce their water usage and save money

Question 41 The book is both lively and and represents a useful contribution to the

literature in the subject

A worldwide B long-term C thought-provoking D fast-growing

Question 42 After moving to cities, rural people become less _ They start to get used to

changes and new ideas

A prestigious B conservative C traditional D progressive

Question 43 The windmill is still in good working order _ it has not been used since the

1950s

Section 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following sentences

Question 44 I last saw her 2 years ago She was working in New York then

A When I saw her 2 years ago, she worked in New York

B When I was last seeing her 2 years ago, she worked in New York

C When I was last seeing her 2 years ago, she was working in New York

D When I last saw her 2 years ago, she was working in New York

Question 45 We left a message for his neighbor We wanted him to know we'd come

A We left a message for his neighbor although we wanted him to know we'd come

B We left a message for his neighbor so that he would know we'd come

C We left a message for his neighbor in order for he to know we'd come

D We left a message for his neighbor so that we wanted him to know we'd come

Section 12: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Water is indeed essential for all life on, in, and above the Earth This is important to you because you are made up (46) _ of water Think of what you need to survive, really just survive Food? Water? Air? Facebook? Naturally, everyone would concentrate on water here Water is of major importance to all living things in some (47) up to 90% of their body weight comes from water Up to 60% of the human adult body is water

(48) _ Mitchell and others (1945), the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water The skin (49) _ 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%

Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive Of course, this varies according to age and gender and also by (50) _ someone lives Generally, an adult male needs about 3 liters (3.2 quarts) per day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters (2.3 quarts) per day All of the water a person needs does not have to come from drinking liquids, as some of this water is contained in the food we eat

Question 47 A people B organisms C regions D cases

Question 48 A According to B Because of C In spite of D Thanks to

Question 49 A includes B makes C contains D consists

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

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Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 1 A promise B consume C pollute D sustain

Question 2 A convenient B potential C natural D renewable

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 5 I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trainsand make

people's life more comfortable

Question 6 We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly

Section 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 7 It's very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she's such a cold fish

A a person who is allergic to fish B a person who enjoy eating fish

Question 8 The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can avoid traffic

congestion

Section 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 9 Dung _ as the captain of his school's football team

A was selected B had selected C is selecting D has selected

Question 10 He's really got the bit between his _ so that he can pass the exam with flying

colours

Question 11 The library is very quiet, ?

Question 12 When I returned from work, my dad _ with his childhood friends

A will be playing B was playing C have played D is playing

Question 13 When the opportunity to take part in the contest, Susan will try her best to

win the first

Question 14 You should ask for Henry's advice; he is very _

A know B knowledgeable C knowledgeably D knowledge

Question 15 I _ no notice of what he said, so I couldn't tell you

Question 16 He's a widower who _ three children

A makes off B takes after C cuts down D brings up

Question 17 She will book the movie ticket

A after she has finished her work B once she finished her work

C when she had finished her work D while she was finishing her work

Question 18 During the pandemic, many old people struggled to live on a small

Question 19 Everything's a bit more expensive here and property prices are extremely high A lot of

people have no choice but to live in the and commute in to work

Question 20 The dog wagged its tail when we entered the house

A cute German black B cute black German C black cute German D German black cute Question 21 He's upset because he's been waiting the bus for nearly 1 hour

Question 22 positive we are, the happier we become

Question 23 The football match was cancelled _ there weren't enough players

A because B although C because of D in spite of

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 24 Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat

Question 25 There is a heavy storm hitting our village last Sunday evening

Question 26 It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19

pandemic is still spreading at an unprecedented rate

A spreading B arrangements C advisory D unprecedented

Section 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that each of the following questions

Question 27 "I am very interested in learning languages," Hoa said

A Hoa said she is very interested in learning languages

B Hoa said she wasn't very interested in learning languages

C Hoa said she isn't very interested in learning languages

D Hoa said she was very interested in learning languages

Question 28 The last time Mary invited her friends to her house was 5 months ago

A Mary hasn't invited her friends to her house for 5 months

B Mary had 5 months to invite her friends to her house

C Mary spends 5 months inviting her friends to her house

D Mary has invited her friends to her house for 5 months

Question 29 It's not a good idea for us to swim in this lake

A We shouldn't swim in this lake

B We wouldn't swim in this lake

C We must swim in this lake

D We can swim in this lake

Section 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 30 He is too tired He can't appear at the press conference

A He wishes he weren't too tired so that he could appear at the press conference

B If he hadn't been too tired, he could have appeared at the press conference

C Provided that he isn't too tired, he can appear at the press conference

D If only he were too tired, he couldn't appear at the press conference

Question 31 They made an enormous effort in wildlife conservation A lot of species were saved from

extinction

A Such was their effort in wildlife protection that a lot of species couldn't be saved from extinction

B Not until a lot of species had been saved from extinction did they make an enormous effort in

wildlife conservation

C No matter how much effort they have made to protect wildlife a lot of species were saved from

extinction

D Had it not been for their enormous effort in wildlife conservation, a lot of species wouldn't have been

saved from extinction

Section 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 32 Nam and Linh are talking about their test results

- Nam: "I failed the English test."- Linh: “ ”

Question 33 Lucy and Mark are at the school

- Lucy: "What a terrific hairstyle, Mark!"- Mark: " _”

A I have no idea B I’m so sorry to hear that

C It's very kind of you to say so D Never mind

Section 10: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38

WHAT IS HAPPINESS?

People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel And while money and material possessions can (34) _ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness

is life experiences Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade We get used to seeing our (35) and our happiness loses its shine

What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (36) and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought, it can leave us down in the dumps Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (37) _we keep our whole lifetime Life experiences bring us closer to people, too (38) the next time you're tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead As you look back on your life, you'll be grateful

Question 35 A Emotions B possessions C backgrounds D abilities

Question 36 A others B a little C almost D each

Section 11: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to each of the questions from 39 to 42

Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions However, very few universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world

Nalanda University, in Bihar, India, was established around 600 BC It was most likely the world's first

university In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn about science,

medicine, the Buddhist religion, and other subjects The university is in ruins now, but at one time it was

an impressive school with temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of Al-Karaouine in Fes, Morocco, is

the oldest surviving university in the world It was probably founded in 859 and became a famous place

to study natural sciences The first university in Europe is definitely the University of Bologna, in Italy It was one of the few universities in Europe that were not influenced by religion Professors were forbidden from teaching outside the university, and so students came from all over Europe to study with its famous teachers

Question 39 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A Subjects that are taught at universities

B Students at the most famous universities

C The world's oldest universities

D Foreign students at ancient universities

Question 40 The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to

Question 41 According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University

A invited scholars from different countries to teach

B only taught science subjects

C was destroyed

D was the first university in the world

Question 42 The word “founded” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

Question 43 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A The University of Al-Karaouine still exists in the modern world

B Natural science subjects aren't taught at the University of Al-Karaouine

C Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda

D Teachers at Bologna University weren't allowed to teach outside

Section 12: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50

Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly everyone went quiet To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their phones Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was bom

The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to

disconnect from technology But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures also need to be taken at home Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with The fact that the phone cannot be heard - it is on silent - nor seen - the flashing lights are hidden by the box - means that they are

no longer tempted to use it

A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is

likely to be together, for example at meal times This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers desperate

to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work On a normal day, however, dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline

Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three o'clock in the morning This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more agreeable end to the day And then it's time for bed One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban electronic devices altogether from the bedroom Lying next to a machine bursting with information is far from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up With technology out of the

room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep

(Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)

Question 44 Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind!

B Too Much Dependence on Technology: Time for Change!

C Getting Rid of Your Mobiles: For Better or Worse?

D Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup

Question 45 According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that

A the prices for food were too expensive

B everyone seemed quiet by nature

C people were willing to remove all their gadgets

D people were glued to their phones

Question 46 The word “highlights” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

Question 47 The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to

Question 48 The word “drastic” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _

Question 49 Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?

A Teenagers can find it easier to turn off their phones compared to their parents

B People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members

C Brian's idea is not new in terms of making people less dependent on technology

D Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together

Question 50 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Having a conversation at dinner definitely strengthens the bonds among family members

B People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings

C Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep

D The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred

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Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following question

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A teacher B product C routine D bottle

Question 4: A argument B festival C summary D invention

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 5: Most of the movie scenes _ in a picturesque coastal town last year

A film B were filmed C have filmed D are filming

Question 6: He will invite her to the school prom, ?

Question 7: Psychologists strongly advise parents with small kids not to allow them to watch videos

_ sensitive content

A containing B contain C are contained D contained

Question 8: Jack has received lots of friend requests since he a talent contest at

his school

Question 9: The factory was forced to close _ activities badly affected the air quality

in the area

Question 10: The training seminar will begin _

A when all the staff were arriving B as soon as all the staff arrive

C by the time all the staff arrived D after all the staff had arrived

Question 11: _ you teach your friends, the more knowledge you are likely to retain

A The better than B More than C The more than D The more

Question 12: The student hopes her teacher will like the _ scarf she gave her on the

teacher's day

A nice blue Korean B blue Korean nice C Korean nice blue D blue nice Korean Question 13: Football lovers around the world are excited _ the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Question 14: The boy took the medicine that Doctor Staples prescribed to the stomach pain

Question 15: Peter some of his old love letters in his wife's desk

Question 16: Having taken good care of the customers, the waitress got a generous from

them

Question 17: We're planning to an offer on a beautiful house which is for sale near the town

centre

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Question 18: Since his head-on collision, the man has become a(n) to the whole family

A susceptibility B weakness C asset D liability

Question 19: Mike used to be an exemplary student, but he went off the _ after getting into

drugs

Section 4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 20: Most of the houses in the neighbourhood sustained terrible damage after the heavy storm

Question 21: Twelfth graders should seek counsel from their parents if they have trouble in choosing

their career

Section 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE

in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Question 22: Hunting wild animals should be forbidden as many of them are at risk of extinction

Question 23: Once heralded as a future star of the technological world, Daniel came a cropper when his

product proved to be a total flop

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 24: Duy is talking to Hanh

- Duy: "Thank you for the delicious meal." - Hạnh: “ ”

Question 25: Miranda and An, two lecturers, are talking about a new plan

- Miranda: "I think we should start a "study buddy" programme."

- An: " This may help less-able students to learn better."

A That's not a good choice B I don't agree with you

C I quite agree with you D You should think of it again

Section 7: Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Nowadays, emphasis is often placed on assessment for learning, as opposed to assessment of learning But what exactly is the difference? In brief, assessment for learning involves the teacher and student becoming (26) of how learning can be improved, and techniques mastered Assessment of learning, on the other hand, simply tests what a ident knows Assessment for learning consists of students recognising where they are and where they want to go to in order to reach their goals (27) they need to participate actively in their learning

In order for students to be motivated to learn, there should always be a clear lesson objective and all targets should focus on the needs and abilities of (28) individual class The teacher's role

is to explain to students why they are learning what they are learning, and as most students' attention (29) _ is short, teachers should opt for a variety of interactive activities during the lesson The use of audiovisual aids generally helps students pick up things more easily, (30) _in turn makes the learning process more effective overall

(Adapted from Reactivate Your Grammar and Vocabulary by Alexandra Green)

Question 26: A alert B aware C afraid D attentive

Question 27: A Therefore B However C Moreover D Otherwise

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Question 29: A span B period C duration D stint

Section 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet

to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

The pursuit of fame has never been more popular than it is today Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous

Most talent show contestants and video bloggers are young people with little or no idea about how to

handle fame They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their new-found

fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality

However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes

the subject of media attention and, sometimes, cruel rumour This can have a serious effect on their friendships

People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but it can also destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness

It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone

(Adapted from On Screen by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley)

Question 31: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A What Price for Fame B A Need for Fame

C Achieving Fame Overnight D Why Fame Matters

Question 32: The word They in paragraph 2 refers to _

A talent shows B young people C ideas D sportlights

Question 33: As stated in paragraph 2, most talent show contestants and video bloggers

A may not have the slightest idea how to handle fame

B have no difficulty in readjusting to normality

C cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight easily

D are those struggling to draw the public's attention

Question 34: The word pitfalls in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A It is important to put fame before human emotions and relationships

B Fame can make young people feel insecure, depressed and lonely

C These days, fame is only reserved for the most talented artists

D Not many young people have been blinded by the bright lights of fame

Section 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet

to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Like many constructions, it started small; but now thousands of children with autism are making friends and learning social skills by playing a version of online building game Minecraft Stuart Duncan, a web developer in Timmins, Canada, got the idea through a popular blog he ran about his own experiences with autism as well as bringing up a son with autism Other parents with autistic children started telling him

that their kids were enamoured with a game that let them explore a randomly generated wilderness

However, many of the children were being bullied by other players So, in 2013, he set up a server to run

a version of Minecraft exclusively for children with autism and their families

At first, he thought the invite-only server would attract 10 or 20 people To his amazement, hundreds requested to join in the first few days Now, almost three years later, the community boasts nearly 7000 members, along with a team of admins help manage its many activities "Parents see such a benefit themselves and their children," says Duncan

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Everyday social situations can be challenging for autistic children, who may struggle to pick up on social cues or understand another person's perspective Minecraft strips away the pressures typical of the real world There is no noisy or unfamiliar environment to distract you, no pressure to track the other person's facial expressions or worry about eye contact "With Minecraft, you can really just be yourself,"

he says

To join Autcraft, you must fill out an application Once approved, you are free to roam the landscape and build your own structures You can also take part in group games or build things as a team However, you have to stick to some rules Harassing other players or destroying their property can get you banned Joining a community like Autcraft could be a good first step to feeling less socially anxious and more engaged, says Elizabeth Laugeson, director of the PEERS Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles The server also caught the eye of Kate Ringland at the University of California, Irvine She sees Autcraft as not just another online community, but as a tool that helps autistic children practise social skills "There's a lot of reflection going on," she says "Autcraft is supporting a lot of social behaviours."

(Adapted from https://www.newscientist.com/)

Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A Defeating Autism: A Story of a Canadian Web Developer

B Minecraft: A Blessing to Children with Autism

C Minecraft versus Autcraft: Two Peas in a Pod?

D Autistic Children Got Bullied: A Mess to Clear Up

Question 37: According to paragraph 1, Stuart Duncan -

A has a blog about developing websites

B is an expert in the field of treating autism

C loves making friends with autistic children

D has son who was diagnosed with autism

Question 38: The word enamoured with in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

A crazy about B devoid of C angry with D good at

Question 39: The word its in paragraph 2 refers to _

Question 40: The word challenging in paragraph 3 mostly means

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Failure to conform to certain rules of Autcraft can result in a player being banned

B The number of requests to join Autcraft went beyond Duncan's initial expectations

C The great benefits of Autcraft are acknowledged by parents with autistic children

D Minecraft exerts many pressures typical of the real world on children with autism

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Some professionals seem positive about the potential of Autcraft in emboldening autistic children

B Autcraft provides autistic children with steps to feel less socially anxious and more engaged

C Minecraft is by far the most effective game to develop social skills and form new relationships

D Thanks to Minecraft, the number of autistic children falling victim to bullying has reduced greatly Section 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 43: The newly advertised laptop is so disappointing that few people want to buy them

Question 44: The video that I watch three days ago is about the daily life of some tribes in far-flung

regions

Question 45: A comprehensive study revealed that understanding a child's temperance could help parents

develop appropriate expectations for their child's behaviour in certain situations

5

A comprehensive B temperance C appropriate D certain

Section 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet

in meaning to each of the following question

Question 46: It's possible that she will not go hiking with us

A She must go hiking with us

B She may not go hiking with us

C She shouldn't go hiking with us

D She needn't go hiking with us

Question 47: He last uploaded videos to YouTube 4 months ago

A He hasn't uploaded videos to YouTube for 4 months

B He has 4 months to upload videos to YouTube

C He didn't upload videos to YouTube 4 months ago

D He has uploaded videos to YouTube for 4 months

Question 48: "My sister gave me some chocolate," said Jennie

A Jennie said that her sister gives him some chocolate

B Jennie said that my sister gives me some chocolate

C Jennie said that her sister had given her some chocolate

D Jennie said that my sister gave me some chocolate

Section 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question

Question 49: Max has to attend an event this weekend He can't go on a picnic with his family

A If Max didn't have to attend an event this weekend, he could go on a picnic with his family

B Provided that Max has to attend an event this weekend, he can't go on a picnic with his family

C If Max had to attend an event this weekend, he could go on a picnic with his family

D If only Max had had to attend an event this weekend, he could have gone on a picnic with his family Question 50: Nam had just booked a ticket for his favourite singer's concert He realised that it had been

called off for no obvious reasons

A Scarcely had Nam booked a ticket for his favourite singer's concert when he realised that it had been

cancelled for no obvious reasons

B Scarcely had Nam booked a ticket for his favourite singer's concert when he realised that it had been

postponed for no obvious reasons

C Scarcely had Nam booked a ticket for his favourite singer's concert when he didn't realise it had been

cancelled for no obvious reasons

D Scarcely had Nam booked a ticket for his favourite singer's concert when he didn't realise it had been

postponed for no obvious reasons

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Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word with the main stress different from that of the other three words in each question

Question 1: A ordinary B decompose C emphasis D calender

Question 2: A index B preface C mature D forward

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 3: We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organize

activities for young children

Question 4: If you want to get a good result in every work, you should have a constancy

A fluctuation B unselfishness C loyalty D sympathy

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

Question 5: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been

forced to alter their eating habits

A raised so rapidly B that C forced to D alter thei eating habits Question 6: Lady Liberty has long been a symbol of free and hope to people all over the world, but have

ever wondererd where she came from?

Question 7: They received such a good advice from their teachers that they all studied very well

Section 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 8: The burning of fossil fuels emits harmful gases, but people still use them for heating and

cooking

A enkindling B extinguishing C incinerating D subduing

Question 9: We're all ambitious - it seems to run in the family

C be a chip off the old block D be flesh and blood

Section 5: Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions

Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to it Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated

purchases The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising

Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be played By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars

Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for a product in the public's mind Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers

In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family - breadwinner father, non working mother, and two children Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of American households fit this stereotype Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group

Advertising is also making use of new technologies Computer graphics are used to grab the attention

of consumers and to help them see products in a new light The use of computer graphics in a

commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can

Question 10: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A How to develop a successful advertising plan

B The central role of advertising in selling products

C The history of advertising in the United States

D New techniques and technologies of market research

Question 11: The phrase "in a new light" in bold type in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

A with the use of color enhancement

B in a more energy-efficient way

C more distinctly

D differently

Question 12: According to paragraph 2, market research includes

A determining the price of a product

B hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields

C searching for talented workers

D studying television ratings

Question 13: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that advertisers must

A encourage people to try new products

B aim their message at homemakers and professional people

C know about the people who will buy the product

D place several ads newspapers and magazi

Question 14: The word "this" in bold type in paragraph 1 refers to _

A effective advertising

B the most important goal

C the quality of the product

D repeatedly buying the same brand

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 15: Anne: "Make yourself at home." - John: " ”

A Thanks! Same to you

B Not at all Don't mention it

C It's very kind of you Thank you

D Yes, can I help you?

Question 16: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “ ”

A I wouldn't Thank you B Yes, you’re a good friend

C Do you think I would? D Yes, I’d love to Thanks

Section 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest

in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 17: "Could you read this essay and give me your opinion on it?"

A He made a request to his classmate that she read his essay and give him her opinion

B He asked his classmate to read the essay and give him opinion on it

C He asked his classmate whether she could read his essay and gave him her opinion on it

D He invited his classmate to read his essay and give her opinion on it

Question 18: Smoking is not permitted in this office

A You couldn't smoke in this office B Yes, you're a good friend

C You mustn't smoke in this office D Yes, I'd love to Thanks

Question 19: She has always had a good relationship with the children

A She has got a lot of children and relatives who she always gets along with

B She hardly gets along well with the children

C The children have had her as their friends and relatives

D She has always got on well with the children

Section 8: Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks in the following question

Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed in time for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are

in danger of getting so (20) _ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at risk Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (21) _teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters gets anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age

This (22) serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to concentrate at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (23) _ Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night can have profound effects on how children perform the next day A good night's sleep

is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (24) they release a hormone that is essential for their 'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate It's true that they can, to some extent, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon

Question 23: A organized B established C acquired D arranged

Section 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 25: Human beings have destroyed the environment for a long time They are now paying a

high price for this

A Because having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high

price for this

B On destroying the environment for a long time, they are now paying a high price for this

C After being destroyed for a long time, the environment is now paying a high price

D Having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for

this

Question 26: The substance is very toxic Protective clothing must be worn at all times

A Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times

B The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times

C So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times

D The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times

Section 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

to each of the following questions

Question 27: With his good sense of humour, Martin is quite with the students

Question 28: The party, I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable

Question 29: We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment to learning

A conducive B accommodating C detrimental D liable

Question 30: The more you practice speaking in public,

A the greater confidence you become B the more you become confidently

C the more you become confident D the more confident you become

Question 31: When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was _ myself in for

Question 32: Your store needs a bold sign that will catch the _ of anyone walking down the

street That may help to sell more products

Question 33: No amount of money can buy true friendship, ?

Question 34: Since the end of the war, the Government over five thousand of prisoners

A have released B has been released C has released D released

Question 35: The man standing next to our father is a persuasive speaker with a natural talent _

A big old green antique B old big green antique

C green big old antique D green old big antique

Question 38: "Sorry for being late I was in the traffic for more than an hour”

Question 39: is producted from the heat stored in the earth’s core

A Geothermal energy B Nuclear energy C Solar energy D Water energy

Question 40: Peter likes classical music His brother, _, like all kinds

A otherwise B on the other hand C furthermore D consequently

Question 41: every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition

A Having won B When he won C Winning D On winning

Section 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronouned differently from the other three in each question

Question 42: A watches B brushes C indicates D possesses

Question 43: A one B octopus C orange D office

Section 12: Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet correct answer to the following questions

Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument No less important,

however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument In combination with the ger and deep sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra The violin has been in existence since about 1550 Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates

from the early 1600's, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras Its stature as an

orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the

orchestra known as Les vinq quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become

widely famous later in the century

In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were think and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension Small changes had to be made to the

violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain

Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes

Question 44: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play

modern violin music EXCEPT _

A different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes

B more complicated techniques for the left hand

C minor alterations to the structure of the instrument

D use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck

Question 45: According to the passage, which of the following contributes a dull sound being produced

by a violin?

A A small body B A long fingerboard C Thick strings D High string tension Question 46: The word "standard" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _

Question 47: According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early

violins

C broke down more easily D produced softer tones

Question 48: "The King's 24 Violins" is mentioned to illustrate _

A how the violin became a renowned instrument

B why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty

C the superiority of French violins

D the competition in the 1600's between French and Italian orchestras

Question 49: What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?

A The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world

B The violin had reached the hight of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century

C The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's

D The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions

Question 50: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _

A internal structure and fingerboard

B Civaldi and Tartini

C thinner strings and a higher string

D small changes

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Section 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 1: What the lecturer has been saying is not convincing because he doesn't back up his opinions

with examples

Question 2: Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants

Section 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each

of the following questions

Question 3: Yesterday, for the first time in his life, Mike refuses to follow his parents' advice

Question 4: It is not permissive for employers to discriminate on grounds of age, sex and race

A permissive B employers C discriminate D and race

Question 5: Some snakes have hollow teeth called fans that they use to poison its victims

Section 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 6: A environment B eliminate C academic D biology

Section 4: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks

Although many students are sick and tired of putting on their school uniform day after day, a uniform does have its advantages For a start, students have no need to worry about what to put on when they get

up in the morning (8) it seems that children wearing the same colors and styles of clothing gain a sense of belonging, something (9) _ improves morale at school and reduces levels of violence This theory has been supported by a study at a school in Long Beach, California Staff members there have noticed that since school uniform became compulsory, the number of arguments amongst pupils has dropped by as much as 91% This suggests that students who are all dressed in the same simple school shirts and trousers are less likely to disagree with one (10) _ On the other hand, Cozette Buckley, an Education Officer from Chicago, holds a rather different view, based on experience in her schools In her opinion, school uniforms are not a permanent solution but only a (11) aid

to playground problems because they do not address the real source of conflict between children It seems, therefore, (12) by these conflicting findings, that the school uniform debate isn't closed yet!

Question 8: A Consequently B Therefore C Moreover D However

Question 11: A current B present C contemporary D temporary

Question 12: A judging B measuring C deciding D working

Section 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 13: A followed B attracted C arrived D delayed

Section 6: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 15: I found that computer game is detrimental to the kids rather than beneficial

Question 16: Tom was too wet behind the cars to be in charge of such a difficult task

A full of experience B lack of responsibility C without money D full of sincerity Section 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair

of sentences in the following questions

Question 17: My cousin was too ill He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week

A But for my cousin's illness, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week

B Such ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week

C Had my cousin been too ill, he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week

D So ill was my cousin that he couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week

Question 18: Julian dropped out of college after his first year Now he regrets it

A Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year

B Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year

C Julian wishes he didn't drop out of college after his first year

D Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year

Section 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer

to each of the questions

Japanese Girls' Day-also known as the Doll's Festival-is celebrated on March 3 to pray for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan Hinamatsuri, the name of the celebration in Japan, is marked by

families displaying a set of hina dolls in the house and serving special delicacies that are ceremonially

beautiful and delicious

Traditionally, parents or grandparents of a newborn girl buy a set of hina dolls for the baby, unless they have special dolls that are inherited from generation to generation From the end of February to March 3, hina dolls dressed in Japanese ancient costumes are displayed on tiered platforms that are covered with a red carpet The costumed dolls represent the imperial court of the Heian period (A.D 794 to 1185] and feature the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians dressed in traditional garb

The dolls are displayed hierarchically with the emperor and empress at the top, which are set in front of

a gilded screen representing the thrown The number of dolls and their size vary from home to home, but five to seven platforms are common

It is customary to put the dolls away as soon as the festival is over-there is a superstition that if the dolls are left out, a family will have trouble marrying off their daughters After the festival, some people

release paper dolls into the rivers praying that this will send away sickness and bad fortune

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Question 19: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A Japanese Girls' Day

B Different types of dolls for baby

C Procedure of Hinamatsuri

D The way to display the dolls

Question 20: What will be done with the dolls after the festival?

A being sold

B being displayed in the girls' room

C being thrown away

D being stored

Question 21: What does the word "this" in the last paragraph refer to?

A marrying off their daughters

B leaving out the hina dolls

C putting the dolls away as soon as possible

D putting paper dolls into the rivers

Question 22: According to the passage, the following are true about Japanese Girls' Day, EXCEPT

_

A It is organized on March 3 to pray for health and happiness of Japanese girls

B Some sets of hina dolls are preserved to pass down the younger generation

C Before the festival, hina dolls in ancient costumes are covered with a red carpet

D The hina dolls are categorized according to their hierarchy in the imperial court

Question 23: The word "delicacies" in paragraph I is closest in meaning to _

A rare flowers B expensive foods C traditional cakes D beverages

Section 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer

to each of the question

English teenagers are to receive compulsory cooking lessons in schools The idea is to encourage healthy eating to fight the country's increasing obesity rate It's feared that basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost as parents turn to pre-prepared convenience foods

Cooking was once regarded as an important part of education in England -even if it was mainly aimed

at girls In recent decades cooking has progressively become a minor activity in schools In many cases

the schools themselves have given up cooking meals in kitchens in the schools But the rising level of obesity has led to a rethink about the food that children are given and the skills they should be taught "What I want is to teach young people how to do basic, simple recipes like a tomato sauce, a

bolognaise, a simple curry, a stir-fry, which they can use now at home and then in their later life”, said

Ed Balls, the minister responsible for schools

The new lessons are due to start in September, but some schools without kitchens will be given longer

to adapt There is also likely to be a shortage of teachers with the right skills, since the trend has been to teach food technology rather than practical cooking Also the compulsory lessons for hands on cooking will only be one hour a week for one term But the well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, believes it will

be worth it

"If we'd done this thirty years ago we might not have the crisis we've got now about obesity and lack

of knowledge about food and so on Every child should know how to cook, not just so that they'll be healthy, but because it's a life skill which is a real pleasure"

The renewed interest in cooking is primarily a response to the level of obesity in Britain which is among

the highest in Europe, and according to government figures half of all Britons will be obese in 25 years if current trends are not stopped

Question 24: The passage mainly talks about

A the reason for obesity

B the lost cooking skills

C the healthy eating

D the compulsory cooking classes

Question 25: Which of the following is NOT the purpose for English teenagers to receive cooking

lessons?

A To encourage teenagers to eat healthy food

B To reduce the country's increasing obesity rate

C To stop parents from turning to pre-prepared convenience foods

D To prevent basic cooking and food preparation skills from being lost

Question 26: The underlined word "progressively" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

_

A all of a sudden B little by little C more than ever D in contrast

Question 27: The underlined phrase "a bolognaise" in the passage probably means _

A a dish B a cooker C a cooking class D a skill

Question 28: In what way will cooking lessons benefit the students?