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Nguyễn Đức Hưng** - Marie Curie High School, HP. (: 0912.883.190) Tµi liÖu luyÖn thi §¹i häc M«n TiÕng Anh – Test 5 PASSAGE 1: Each year, about 7.000 people in the United States are bitten by poisonous snakes. Fewer than a dozen of these persons die, but many are left with disability of a limb and scarring at the site of the bite. Persons at greatest risk are those who handle snakes for purposes of entertainment, religion or science. Outside the high -risk group, hunters, farmers and fishermen are the most likely to be bitten. The best way to tell the difference between a poisonous and a non -poisonous bite is to identify the snake. A non -poisonous bite doesn't usually cause much pain or swelling, though the wound may bleed freely. When there is any doubt as to whether the snake is venomous, presume that the bite was poisonous and take precautions. 1) According to the passage, the people who have the highest chance of being bitten by a snake are those who _____ A. hunt animals for sport or who deal with farming B. try to catch snakes and put them in captivity C. are unable to distinguish between different snakes D. work directly with snakes or worship using them 2) The passage informs us that in the USA _________ A. fewer than twelve people die of snakebites annually, although many people are bitten B. people who have been bitten by snakes get rid of its effects C. completely in the long term only twelve percent of those who have been bitten by snakes lose their lives D. farmers and fishermen are more likely to be bitten by snakes than entertainers using snakes 3) The author suggests that if you have been bitten, and haven't managed to identify the snake, ___________ A. you shouldn't panic but should wait to see whether the bitten area will swell or not B. you should make the wound bleed in order to remove any poison C. you can assume you're not at risk if the bite doesn't hurt a lot D. you should be treated as if the snake was poisonous PASSAGE 2: We are all born with a number of instinctive physical reactions, things we do automatically, which are called primitive reflexes. One of the most interesting is called "grasp reflex". If you touch the palm of a baby's hand, the fingers will close around, whatever object is doing the touching. The baby's grip is so strong that if a baby grasps a rod with both hands, it can be lifted right off the ground. Some psychologists think that this goes back to our evolutionary past when we had to be able to hang on to tree branches or to our mother's fur as she moved. The reflex disappears at about six months of age. 4) We understand from the passage that primitive reflexes __________ A. are concentrated in the palm of a baby's hand B. are a way of lifting babies off the ground C. are things which we do automatically from the time we are born D. sometimes disappear after six months 5) It is clear from the passage that ___________ A. human babies are good at hanging on to tree branches B. psychologists make babies hang from tree branches to test their theories C. until six months of age babies think their mothers have fur D. very young babies are sometimes stronger than we might think 6) According to some psychologists, __________ A. "grasp reflex" can be explained by the evolutionary phases of the human species B. a baby's grip is much stronger among the members of primitive societies C. lifting a baby off the ground provides good exercise for growing babies D. babies instinctively hang onto their mothers PASSAGE 3: On August 11, 1911, the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, a Louvre employee, stored the painting in the false bottom of a trunk in his flat for two years and then tried to sell it to his native Italy for $95,000. Italian officials promptly arrested him and returned the 300 -year old masterpiece to France without a scratch. At his trial in Florence, Peruggia convinced the jury that his act was one of patriotism-that his sole motive was to return the famous painting to the land of its creator. Because of this declaration, he received a relatively light sentence of 1 year and 15 days. 7) It's understood from the passage that the thief, Vincenzo Peruggia, ____________ A. stole the Mona Lisa at the wish of the Italian authorities B. was an Italian living and working in 'France C. had stolen many other priceless works of art D. was a master criminal wanted in many countries 8) After its two -year stay in Peruggia's flat, the Mona Lisa ____________ A. had a few scratches on its surface B. was found by the French police C. had been totally destroyed D. was completely undamaged 9) Peruggia's trail resulted in a somewhat easy punishment because ____________ A. his crime was considered a minor one B. the Jury believed that the Mona Lisa actually belonged to Italy C. the Mona Lisa was not damaged at all D. the Jurors were moved by his love of Italy Nguyễn Đức Hưng** - Marie Curie High School, HP. (: 0912.883.190) PASSAGE 4: New research suggests that among smokers who get lung cancer, women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop the most deadly form of the disease. Experts say that the British study represents the first time scientists have discovered a significant difference between the sexes in the risk of small -cell lung cancer. Virtually always caused by smoking, it is the hardest form of lung cancer to treat successfully. The study showed that women under 65 were 1.7 times more vulnerable than men to small -cell lung cancer, which spreads so rapidly that by the time it is diagnosed, it is usually too late to operate. 10) The most deadly form of lung cancer ___________ A. is more likely to develop in men than in women B. accounts for 17 percent of deaths among women under the age of 65 C. is more common in Britain than anywhere else D. tends to spread too quickly to be treated by surgery 11) It has only recently been discovered that small -cell lung cancer ___________ A. also affects women as frequently as it does men B. can be successfully treated C. is the worst type of cancer D. is more common among-women than among men 12) It is stated in the passage that ___________ A. scientists are hopeful of finding a cure for small -cell lung cancer B. new research into cancer is good news for anyone suffering from the disease C. the chance of overcoming cancer is the lowest for patients with small -cell lung cancer D. British scientists were the first to discover small -cell lung cancer PASSAGE 5: Contrary to common knowledge, the water, milk and meat of coconuts only begin the list of uses of this versatile tree. The outer husk of the ripe nuts contains fibres that, when separated, can be twisted into twine rope of amazing toughness. It is quite resistant to rot from dampness or seawater. Despite the advent of nails and screws, this rope continues to be widely used for binding together the timbers of houses and the parts of canoes, tools and the like. Expert craftsmen can make sizeable ropes, which, after use, become quite flexible. The inner shell of the ripe nut can be cut and carved into ladles, scrapers, combs and cups and will take a high polish. Furthermore, the sap of the coconut -1 can be fermented to make a pleasant tasting wine, while the fresh sap can be used as food for babies. 13) According to the passage, twine rope __________ A. can be used for some of the same functions as nails B. is the best possible material for making small boats C. cannot be made into small ropes, but only big ones D. can easily be damaged if not protected from rain and sea water 14) We learn from the passage that, despite the many uses of the coconut, it is ___________ A. better known among people as a source of food B. not very profitable for the grower C. very difficult to grow, harvest and process the nut D. only the experts who know how to use it to the full 15) It is clear from the passage that __________ A. baby food made from coconut palms contains a bit of alcohol B. wine made from the coconut palm tastes surprisingly like baby food C. the same part of the coconut palm is used to make wine and baby food D. baby food made from the coconut palm has a great nutritive value PASSAGE 6: Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef, meant to be one of the most strictly protected natural wonders of the world, is dying, and this is because of the western appetite for prawn cocktails, and a combination of other human activities, including tourism and oil mining. The Australian Conservation Foundation has said that the reef could soon be listed as "endangered". It is one of the world's richest natural sites, with more than 400 species of coral and 1,500 fish species. Every living thing in the 140,000-square-mile park is extremely sensitive to disturbance. The scientists' report reveals that large -scale prawn fishing-both illegal and licensed-has in a few years reduced seabed animals by more than half. For every ton of prawns caught, up to 10 tons of marine life is being sacrificed. 16) One can understand from the passage that the Great Barrier Reef ___________ A. has more regulations than any other natural wonder in the world B. is not being as carefully protected as it ought to be C. houses many species that are listed endangered D. is not open to tourists unless they have a special permit 17) The Australian Conservation Foundation ____________ A. is concerned about the future of the reef B. only allows one ton of prawns to be caught annually C. sponsors tourism and mining in the area D. has declared the reef to be an endangered site 18) The author believes that prawn fishing ___________ A. should be restricted to ten tons per year B. is the only means for the locals to earn their living C. only benefits the rich West D. is disturbing the balance of nature in the area Nguyễn Đức Hưng** - Marie Curie High School, HP. (: 0912.883.190) 1 D 2 A 3 D 4 C 5 D 6 A 7 B 8 D 9 D 10 D 11 D 12 C 13 A 14 A 15 C 16 B 17 A 18 D READING PASSAGES 1 A 52 D 103 C 154 E 205 E 256 C 307 C 2 E 53 A 104 B 155 C 206 B 257 A 308 A 3 D 54 A 105 E 156 A 207 C 258 A 309 C 4 D 55 A 106 D 157 D 208 D 259 C 310 E 5 E 56 C 107 D 158 C 209 E 260 D 311 B 6 B 57 B 108 A 159 E 210 C 261 B 312 E 7 C 58 D 160 D 211 A 8 E 59 A 161 A 212 B 9 D 60 A 162 D 213 D 61 E 112 B 163 B 214 E 265 C 316 E 62 B 113 A 164 D 215 C 266 B 317 B 63 E 114 D 165 D 216 A 267 B 318 D 64 D 166 A 217 D 268 D 319 A 65 B 167 D 218 D 269 A 320 A 66 A 168 C 219 C 270 E 321 D 67 C 169 B 220 E 271 D 322 C 68 D 170 E 221 A 272 E 323 D 69 E 171 D 222 D 273 C 324 D 19 D 121 E 172 A 223 E 274 B 325 E 20 C 122 A 173 E 224 B 275 A 326 D 21 B 123 C 174 D 225 A 276 D 327 C 124 C 175 A 226 A 277 B 328 B 125 E 176 A 227 D 278 B 329 A 126 B 177 C 228 C 279 E 330 A 25 C 76 B 127 A 178 D 229 E 280 D 331 E 26 A 77 E 128 E 179 E 230 D 281 A 332 C 27 E 78 C 129 C 180 E 231 B 282 C 333 C 181 C 232 C 283 D 334 D 182 A 233 A 284 E 335 A 183 E 234 D 285 E 336 B 133 B 184 E 337 D 134 C 185 D 338 E 135 D 186 B 339 B 34 D 85 B 136 E 187 A 289 E 340 B 35 E 86 A 137 B 188 C 290 A 341 C 36 D 87 C 138 D 189 D 291 D 342 E 37 E 190 D 241 B 292 C 343 B Nguyễn Đức Hưng** - Marie Curie High School, HP. (: 0912.883.190) 38 A 191 A 242 E 293 E 344 B 39 C 192 B 243 C 294 B 345 E 40 B 91 B 142 E 193 D 244 B 295 A 346 A 41 B 92 A 143 C 194 C 245 D 296 C 347 B 42 D 93 D 144 D 195 B 246 B 297 E 348 C 43 E 94 D 145 A 196 A 247 B 298 D 349 E 44 D 95 B 146 C 197 E 248 A 299 A 350 B 45 E 96 A 147 E 198 D 249 E 300 E 351 A 46 D 148 E 199 B 250 A 301 E 352 C 47 C 149 D 200 C 251 C 302 B 353 C 48 D 150 B 201 E 252 B 303 C 354 D 100 A 151 C 202 A 253 D 304 C 355 E 101 A 152 A 203 A 254 D 305 D 356 D 102 E 153 B 204 D 255 E 306 A 357 C . 54 A 1 05 E 156 A 207 C 258 A 309 C 4 D 55 A 106 D 157 D 208 D 259 C 310 E 5 E 56 C 107 D 158 C 209 E 260 D 311 B 6 B 57 B 108 A 159 E 210 C 261 B 312 E 7 C 58 D 160 D 211 A 8 E 59 A 161. Nguyễn Đức Hưng** - Marie Curie High School, HP. (: 0912.883.190) Tµi liÖu luyÖn thi §¹i häc M«n TiÕng Anh – Test 5 PASSAGE 1: Each year, about 7.000 people in the United States are bitten. 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