For questions 51-59, 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 Butterflies are among the
Trang 1Teacher: Maithuhan-HLU ĐỀ ÔN THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG ĐẠI HỌC
Môn: Tiếng Anh, khối D Thời gian: 90 phút
Đề thi gồm 4 trang, 80 câu
For questions 1-5, choose the word that has a different stress pattern in each group:
For questions 6-30, choose the best answer among A, B, C, D
6 Research has shown that there is no difference at all between the brain of the average woman and of the average man
7 "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing." -“ _”
A How a compliment! B That's all right C It's nice of you to say so D I like you said so
8 " " - "Yes, of course."
9 He would win the race if he _his brother's example and trained harder
10 The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping
11 I am sending you my curriculum vitae you will have a chance to study it before our interview
12 Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm
13 - "You're already leaving? The ball is only starting." - " But it's very late, so _."
14 If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _ annually
15 " _ " - "Yes I'd like to buy a computer."
16 In making remarks, he _ to understatement
17 After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _ his classmates
18 _ for farming purposes, soil must contain the minerals plants require
19 Please _ your cigarette I am going to get choked
20 Since the reform, the country has undergone _ changes
21 Many companies know that attractive _ can persuade customers to buy their goods
22 The curtains have because of the strong sunlight
23 so aggressive, we’d get on much better
24 fuel that is used today is a chemical form of solar energy
25 I wish my friends would call me first before they drop
26 So little about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me
27 California, with the population of more than 23 million, is the most _ state in the US
28 _ the rain the fans were hurrying to the theater to see the competition
29 Even if the host doesn’t like a present, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say _ they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad
30 The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers
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Trang 2For questions 31-40, identify the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting in standard English
31 Please remain (A) in your (B) assign seats (C) until the instructor (D) dismisses the class
32 Employees (A) who haven't seen the new regulations often (B) ask for unnecessary questions; (C) instead they should ask
for a copy of the regulations and (D) read them
33 (A) Even you are (B) unsure of the standard procedures (C) in any situation, please don't hesitate to (D) consult with your
supervising manager
34 We (A) have always believed that honesty is (B) best policy in (C) personal as well as (D) professional matters
35 The nutritionist told him to (A) avoid eating lots of carbohydrates, (B) focus having more (C) protein rich foods and green
vegetables, and (D) drink at least eight glasses of water a day
36 That product that you bought (A) at the lower price is the more inferior (B) to the one (C) that we sell at a slightly (D)
higher price
37 She intends to move (A) that the committee suspends (B) discussion (C) on (D) this issue
38 The teachers and the administrators are having such difficult (A) time agreeing (B) on a contract for the forthcoming
year (C) that the teachers may go on strike (D)
39 Even though (A)she looks (B) very young ,she is twice older than (C) my twenty-year-old (D) sister
40 That novel is definitely (A) a dense-packed (B) narrative, but one which requires (C) a vast knowledge of cultral
background or an (D) excellent encyclopedia
For questions 41-50, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap
For many of us, we are working, travelling and shopping in hours that used to be (0) … …B… … for relaxation
and sleep But according to the results of tests being carried out by scientists, we are no longer getting enough darkness in our lives In fact, (41)……… shows that a growing number of health and environmental problems are (42)………… a loss of darkness
Life has evolved with a day/night cycle People who go (43) ………… this day/night rhythm will notice an adverse impact on their immune systems, and that’s not a good sign We are creating a conflict between what our minds wants, and what our internal body clock prepares us for Some experts, (44) ……… that our biological clock is similar to the conductor of an orchestra, with the multiple rhythms of the body (45)………… the various orchestra sections
The body clock is (46)………… on the light/dark cycle and it governs us for every (47)…… of activity and rest
in our lives It ensures that all our various internal systems are working together – this is its sole (48)……… By moving to 24-hour living, and not taking into (49)………… the dark side, we will effectively be throwing away the advantages of evolution, (50)………… we care to admit it or not
For questions 51-59, 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
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects - an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have
scientific names As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic
diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking
difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions
For example, in 1875, one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that
about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66,
and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood
Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal
communication" citations, even for vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly
Trang 3distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species
It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized
51 The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to………
52 The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to………
53 Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they………
A are simple in structure
C are viewed positively by people
B have been given scientific names
D are found mainly in temperate climates
54 The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to………
55 Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A European butterfly habitats
B Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
D Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups
56 All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT………
A differences between temperate and tropical zones
B patterns of distribution of species in each region
C migration among temperate and tropical zones
D variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
57 Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A Their physical characteristics
C Their names
B Their adaptation to different habitats
D Their variety
58 The author mentions tropical Asia in the passage as an example of a location where……
A butterfly behavior varies with climate
B a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
C butterflies are affected by human populations
D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
59 The word "generated" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to………
For questions 60-69, 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
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This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and variety New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in the literature of this half
century As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had evolved
remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late 1880s and the sources
of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest No longer was it produced, at least in its popular forms, in the main by
solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central characters in its narratives; no longer were these
narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal
history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young,
middle class women In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition
Walt Whitman called for in1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world connecting an American citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature
of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an autonomous international
political, economic, and military power, so did its literature establish itself as a producer of major works
60 The main idea of this passage is
A) that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
B) that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
C) that centers of culture shifted from East to West
D) that most people were wary of the new literature
61 It can be inferred from lines 1-2 that the previous passage probably discussed
A) the importance of tradition to writers
B) new developments in industrialization and population shifts
C) the fashions and values of 19th century America
D) the limitations of American literature to this time
62 The word "evolved" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
63 The word "it" in line 6 refers to
64 The word "exotic" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
Trang 465 The author uses the word "indeed" in line 9 for what purpose?
A) To emphasize the contrast he is making
B) For variety in a lengthy paragraph
C) To wind down his argument
D) To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature
66 The phrase "these years" in line 11 refers to
67 It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman
68 All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the new literature EXCEPT
A) It was not highly regarded internationally
B) It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings
C) It broke with many literary traditions of the past
D) It spoke to the issue of reform and change
69 This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?
For questions 70-75, choose the words and phrases that best fit the blanks
70 She was _ she could not say anything
A so surprised at the news that
C so surprised of the news that
B such surprised at the news that
D so that surprised for the news
71 George would certainly have attended the meeting _
72 While the language barrier was once an obstacle to trade, '
73 New sources of energy are constantly being looked for
74 , Henry David Thoreau is known for his transcendental views
A He was like his predecessor, Ralph Waldo Emerson
B His predecessor, Ralph Waldo Emerson, was like him
C Like his predecessor, Ralph Waldo Emerson
D That he was like his predecessor, Ralph Waldo Emerson
75 , Sir Isaac Newton described the laws of gravitation
For questions 76-80, choose the answer that shares the same meaning with the given ones
76 They were exposed to biased information, so they didn't know the true story
A If they got unbiased information, they could know the true story
B If they had unbiased the information, they could have known the true story
C If they had been exposed to unbiased information, they would have known the true story
D If they have exposed to the unbiased information, they could have seen the true story
77 The present situation in the country calls for a change in government policy
A The government is adapting its approach to suit the national demand
B Many people phone members of the government regarding the country's present situation
C There is a new government law which is likely to be met with discontent by the nation
D The government's approach needs to be altered because of the country's current circumstances
78 Had the heating been turned down sooner, the office wouldn't be so incredibly hot now
A It was difficult to believe that the office could be so warm without any central heating
B As the temperature of the heating system wasn't lowered in time, the office is now extremely hot
C Because it was surprisingly hot, the heating was quickly turned down in the office
D We only began to feel warm in the office after the new heating system was installed
79 Out of sheer mischievousness, the child left the water running and flooded the whole house
A The naughty child forgot to turn off the tap, with the result that the entire house was flooded
B The naughty child played for so long in the running water that the whole house ended up being flooded
C It was purely due to the child's naughtiness that he caused the flooding of the entire house by not turning off the tap
D It was the child's naughtiness that made him turn on all the taps in the house to see if the water would flood it
80 Parents can't expect to raise their children without making any sacrifices for them
A Bringing up children is not always a painless experience for parents
B Parents have to be prepared to give up some things for their children while bringing them up
C Raising a child is probably the most self-sacrificing thing a person can do
D Children expect their parents to make an awful lot of sacrifices for them