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ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A/ Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Adesert is a hostile, potentially deadly environment for unprepared humans In hot deserts, high temperatures cause rapid loss of water due to sweating, and the absence of water sources with which to replenish it can result in dehydration and death within a few days In addition, unprotected humans are also at risk from heatstroke Humans may also have to adapt to sandstorms in some deserts, not just in their adverse effects on respiratory systems and eyes, but also in their potentially harmful effects on equipment such as filters, vehicles and communication equipment Sandstorms can last for hours, sometimes even days Despite this, some cultures have made hot deserts 'their home for thousands of years, including the Bedouin, Tuareg tribe, and Pueblo people Modern technology, including advanced irrigation systems, desalinization and air conditioning, has made deserts much more hospitable, In the United States and Israel for example, desert farming has found extensive use In cold deserts, hypothermia and frostbite are the chief hazards, as well as dehydration in the absence of a source of heat to melt ice for drinking Falling through pack-ice or surface ice layers into freezing water is a particular danger requiring emergency action to prevent rapid hypothermia Starvation is also a hazard; in low temperatures the body requires much more food energy to maintain body heat and to move As with hot deserts, some people such as the Inuit have adapted to the harsh conditions of cold deserts The text is about a troubles that human beings have to face in a desert b desert storms and desert inhabitants c hot deserts and cold deserts in the United States d desert hospitality and environment Which is not a problem for an unprepared man in a hot desert? a sandstorm b loss of water c irrigation d heatstroke Sandstorms a no harm to machinery b have effects only on the eyes c never lasts more than one hour d have bad effects on both human beings and machinery Which sentence is true? a No one can survive in both hot and cold deserts b Modern technology makes deserts more hospitable c In the United States, all deserts are quite uninhabited d There are no deserts in Israel Which is not a problem in cold deserts? a Starvation b Hypothermia c Frostbite d Body heat B/ Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer pproximately one-third of the Earth's land surface is desert, arid land with meager rainfall that supports only sparse vegetation and a limited population of people and animals Deserts have been portrayed as fascinating environments of adventure and exploration These arid regions are called deserts because they are dry They may be hot They may be cold They may be regions of sand or vast areas of rocks with occasional plants Deserts are natural laboratories in which to study the interactions of wind and sometimes water on the arid surfaces of planets They contain valuable mineral deposits that were formed in the arid A Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ environment or that were exposed by erosion Because deserts are dry, they are ideal places for human artifacts and fossils to be preserved Deserts are also fragile environments The misuse of these lands is a serious and growing problem in parts of our world There are many animals in the desert Some are very large, like the kangaroo or the gazelle Both are big and have to travel long distances for water at a spring, or an oasis Another fairly large animal is the addax The addax is a desert antelope They live in the Sahara Desert All addaxes are herbivores There are less than 200 of them left because of hunting and tourists Some animals crawl along Examples of these are snakes and lizards Snakes rarely drink water; they get their moisture from other prey that they eat So others, like the kangaroo rat Lizards are commonly found in the desert They stay out of the sun and move as little as possible There are also other animals in the desert The fennec lives in northern Africa in the Sahara Desert They are a relative of the fox They eat mice, small birds, lizards, and insects When necessary, they will eat fruit One more desert animal is the jerboa The jerboa is a small, long distance jumper that lives in the desert They are free drinking animals and they eat plants, seeds, and bugs Deserts a are rare in the world b are more arid more populous c are all hot all the time d may be both hot and cold The word They refers to a deserts b natural laboratories c planets d mineral deposits Which is not true about deserts? a arid b hot c humid d dry According to the second paragraph, a we should use desert land properly to avoid serious problems b we can exploit as much fossil as possible in deserts c there are no erosion in deserts d deserts are ideal places for growing land The last paragraph expresses that a none of animals can survive in deserts b hunting and tourists cause the decreasing of addaxes in the Sahara Desert c snakes in deserts need more water than any other species d addaxes are the most populous species in deserts UNIT 10: ENDANGERED SPECIES A/ Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer pecies that belong to an area are said to be native species Typically, they have been part of a given biological landscape for a long period, and they are well adapted to the local environment and to the presence of other native species in the same general habitat Exotic species are interlopers, foreign elements introduced intentionally or accidentally into new settings through human activities In one context an introduced species may cause no obvious problems and may, over time, be regarded as being just as "natural" as any native species in the same habitat In another context, exotics may seriously disrupt delicate ecological balances and create a cascade of unintended consequences The worst of these unintended consequences arise when introduced species put native species in destruction by preying on them, altering their habitats, or out-competing them in the struggle for food resources Although biological introductions have affected environments the world over, the most destructive, effects have occurred on islands, where S Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ introduced insects, cats, pigs, rats, mongooses, and other nonnative species have caused the grave endangerment or outright extinction of literally hundreds of species during the past 500 years One of other reason to cause species extinction is overexploitation This word refers to the utilization of a species at a rate that is likely to cause its extreme endangerment or outright extinction Among many examples of severe overexploitation, the case of the great whales stands out in special relief By the middle of the 20th century, unrestricted whaling had brought many species of whales to incredibly low population sizes In response to public pressure, in 1982 a number of nations, including the USA, agreed to an international moratorium on whaling As a direct result, some whale species which are thought to have been on extinction's doorstep 25 years ago have made amazing comebacks, such as grey whales in the western Pacific Others remain at great risk Many other species, however, continue to suffer high rates of exploitation because of the trade in animal parts Currently, the demand for animal parts is centered in several parts of Asia where there is a strong market for traditional medicines made from items like tiger bone and rhino horn Native species _ a are not used to the local environment b never get along well with other native species in the same environment c tend to harm to exotic species d have been part of a given biological landscape for a long period Exotic species _ a no harm to native species and the local environment b may kill native species for food c always share the environment peacefully with native species d help to make the local environment more ideal to survive According to the first paragraph, _ a non-native species have caused badly damage to native ones b introducing new exotic species to local environments is necessary c exotic species have never been introduced on islands d very few native species have been damaged by exotic species According to the second paragraph, by the middle of the 20 century _ a whale population was the most crowded in marine life b whale hunting was illegal c whale population increased dramatically d whaling was not restricted Tiger bone and rhino horn _ a are not popular in Asian markets b are never in the trade of animal parts c are used for making traditional medicines d cannot be found in Asian markets B/ Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer lants and animals hold medicinal, agricultural, ecological value Endangered species must be protected and saved so that future generations can experience their presence and value Plants and animals are responsible for a variety of useful medications In fact, about forty percent of all prescriptions written today are composed from the natural compounds of different species These species not only save lives, but they contribute to a prospering pharmaceutical industry worth over $40 billion annually Unfortunately, only 5% of known plant species have been screened for their medicinal values, although we continue to lose up to 100 species daily The P Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Pacific yew, a slow-growing tree found in the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest, was historically considered a "trash" tree However, a substance in its bark was recently identified as one of the most promising treatments for ovarian and breast cancer Additionally, more than million American heart disease sufferers would die within 72 hours of a heart attack without digitalis, a drug derived from the purple foxglove There are an estimated 80,000 edible plants in the world Humans depend upon only 20 species of these plants, such as wheat and corn, to provide 90% of the world's food Wild relatives of these common crops contain essential disease-resistant material They also provide humans with the means to develop new crops that can grow in inadequate lands such as in poor soils or droughtstricken areas to help solve the world hunger problem In the 1970s, genetic material from a wild corn species in Mexico was used to stop a leaf fungus that had previously wiped out 15% of the U.S corn crop Plant and animal species are the foundation of healthy ecosystems Humans depend on ecosystems such as coastal estuaries, prairie grasslands, and ancient forests to purify their air, clean their water, and supply them with food When species become endangered, it is an indicator that the health of these vital ecosystems is beginning to unravel The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that losing one plant species can triggerthe loss of up to 30 other insect, plant and higher animal species The northern spotted owl, listed as threatened in 1990, is an indicator of the declining health of the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest These forests are the home to over 100 other old-growth dependent species, which are at risk due to decades of unsustainable forest management practices Pollution off the coast of Florida is killing the coral reefs along the Florida Keys, which serve as habitat for hundreds of species of fish Commercial fish species have begun to decline, causing a threat to the multi-million dollar tourism industry, which depends on the quality of the environment Plants and animals _ a contain medicaments b will not exist until the future generations can experience their value c some harm to medication d take no responsibility for medication Plants and animals _ a take up all recent prescriptions are b play no role in pharmaceutical industry c can be used to save lives d cause difficulty to pharmaceutical industry According to the text, _ a human beings not like to use plants as medicine b human beings depend on plants for food and medicine c there is no disease-resistant material in edible plants d edible plants not include wheat and corn Which sentence is true? a Humans not depend on ecosystem b The loss of one species may lead to the 16ss of others c Unsustainable forest management practices have no effects on species d The coast of Florida does not suffer any pollution: The word trigger has a close meaning to _ a cause b pollute c contaminate d decline Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ UNIT 11: BOOKS B ooks which give instructions on how to things are very popular in the United States today Thousands of these How-to books are useful In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the words “How to” One book may tell you how to earn money, another may tell you how to save or spend it, and another may explain how to give your money away Many How-to books give advice on careers They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it If you fail, however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success” If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire” If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing” One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems If you want to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life” If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve How-to books help people deal with modern life From the first paragraph, we know How-to books are _ A only about four thousand copies B on money C very helpful in life D needed a lot The passage tells us that How-to books sell well on how _ A to succeed in careers B to solve personal problems C to deal with business D to make money If you often read How-to books, you _ A will be sure to get something you need B will not know how to help yourself in life C will become a man in life D needn’t think any more in the world How-to books appear only because _ A people have more free time to spend than before B people meet more problems than their parents C people may have more choices from How-to books than any other books D modern life is more difficult to deal with The word “step-by-step” would probably mean _ A little by little B gradually C slower and slower D A & B are correct good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kinds of books A recent report which examined in detail the reading habits of primary-school children showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what they want to read Girls, in general, read more, and far more girls than boys preferred reading stories Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies These tastes continue unchanged until girls are teenagers Apparently girls read more in general, but more fiction in particular You could say that there are more opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habits in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens A Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ they have probably moved on to the adult women’s magazines Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies: motorcycles, heavy transport and so on Adult reading tastes are also the subject of research Again the number of women who read for pleasure is considerably higher than the number of men It seems that the majority of women still want love stories There has also been some analysis of what men actually read Apparently only 38 percent of men read anything, but 50 percent of what they read is fiction in the form of actionpacked stories of space or gunmen Recent research into children’s reading has showed that they _ A start to read at a very early age B have formed their reading tastes by the time they are seven C examine in detail what they read at school D can read clearly and distinctly in primary school A close look at the reading habits of boys and girls shows that _ A school gives more encouragement to girls than to boys B magazines appeal more to boys than to girls C picture stories appeal more to girls than to boys D girls are more interested in fictions than boys Research into adult reading habits has showed that _ A the majority of men read nothing at all B women not read about their hobbies C 38% of men have difficulty in reading D men prefer to read about current affair According to the passage, _ A far more boys than girls are interested in love stories B there are more opportunities for girls to buy magazines than for men C children generally don’t care what they should read D teenage boys show a taste for magazines about their hobbies The word “fascinating” means most nearly the same as _ A having a lot of action B having a lot of information C having great attraction D having great pleasure UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS S ynchronized swimming is water sport in which contestants perform choreographed maneuvers set to music Synchronized swimming requires agility, grace, timing, musical interpretation, and overall body strength Three competitive synchronized swimming events are recognized internationally: solo, duet, and team (consisting of eight swimmers), although all three events are not always held at each competition In each event, synchronized swimmers compete in three categories: figures, technical routine, and free routine All three categories are also not always held at each competition In the figures competition, swimmers perform of a possible 20 figures, or combinations of movements A panel of judges awards points from to 10 based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing, height, stability, and control of the figures In the technical routine, the swimmers must perform a set list of elements, or combinations of figures and swimming strokes, in a prescribed order In the free routine, swimmers can create their own choreography of figures and strokes In the technical and free routines, which can last from two to five minutes each, depending on whether they are solo, duet, or team competition, a panel of judges awards points from to 10 in Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ the categories of technical merit and artistic impression Technical merit encompasses the execution, synchronization, and difficulty of the elements Artistic impression includes the choreography, musical interpretation, and manner of presentation of the performance Routines are enhanced by swimmers’ use of original and expressive movements, patterns, and rhythms The scores for the figures and the routines are weighed according to a formula and combined for each competitor to determine the winner What are the synchronized swimming events recognized internationally? A figures, technical routine, and free routine B solo, duet, and team C a set list of elements D All are correct What categories synchronized swimmers compete in each event? A grace, timing, musical interpretation B choreography of figures and strokes C figures, technical routine, and free routine D movements, patterns, and rhythms How judges award points to the performance in the figures competition? A based on height, stability B based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing C based on control of the figures D All are correct How long the technical and free routines last? A They last two minutes each B They last five minutes each C They last four minutes D It depends on whether they are in solo, duet, or team competition What does the manner of presentation of the performance belong to? A the accuracy of the performance B technical merit C choreography of figures and strokes D artistic impression here is very little documentation about the origins of water polo It is known, however, that the sport originated in the rivers and lakes of mid-19th century England as an aquatic version of rugby Early games used an inflated rubber ball that came from India known as a "pulu" (the single Indian word for all "balls") Pronounced "polo" by the English, both the game and the ball became known as "water polo." To attract more spectators to swimming exhibitions, the London Swimming Association designed a set of water polo rules for indoor swimming pools in 1870 At first, players scored by planting the ball on the end of the pool with both hands A favorite trick of the players was to place the five-to-nine inch rubber ball inside their swimming suit and dive under the murky water, and they would then appear again as close to the goal as possible The introduction of the rules by Scottish players changed the nature of water polo It became a game that emphasized swimming, speed and passing Scottish rules moved from a rugby variant to a soccer style of play Goals became a cage of 10x feet and a goal could be scored by being thrown Players could only be tackled when they "held" the ball and the ball could no longer be taken under water The small rubber ball was replaced by a leather soccer ball If the player came up too near the goal, he was promptly jumped on by the goalie, who was permitted to stand on the pool deck Games were often nothing more than gang fights in the water as players ignored the ball, preferring underwater wrestling matches that usually ended with one man floating to the surface unconscious Water polo was first played in the USA in 1888 The game featured the old rugby style of play T Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ which resembled American football in the water "American style" water polo became very popular and by the late 1890's was played in such venues as Madison Square Garden and Boston's Mechanics Hall, attracting 14,000 spectators to national championship games According to the text, _ A the origins of water polo are written thoroughly in a lot of documents B water polo is an aquatic version of rugby C water polo first appeared somewhere outside England D people have played water polo since the early 19th century The present rules of water polo were invented _ A by Scottish players B by Indian players C the London Swimming Association D in 1870 In water polo, the players score a goal by _ A swimming B passing C catching D throwing The present water polo ball is made of _ A rubber B leather C bone D wood Water polo became popular in America in _ A the middle of the 19th century B in 1870 C in 1888 D by the late 1890's UNIT 13: THE 22nd SEA GAMES he 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Hanoi, Vietnam from December to 13 December, 2003 The Games were opened by Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai in the newly constructed My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi The Games torch was lit by Nguyen Thuy Hien of Wushu It was the first time in the SEA Games history that the Games venues were assigned into two cities namely Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City The 22nd SEA Games logo designed by painter Nguyen Chi Long is based on a legendary bird named “Chim Lac” The bird decorated the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, a typical antiquity of the ancient Dong Son Vietnamese culture The Emblem is composed of harmonious and vigorous curves, creating a feeling of movement and strength which conforms to the Olympic Spirit: “Faster, Higher and Stronger” The colorful whirls represent the tough competitiveness in sports The Games’ hymn was “For the World of Tomorrow”, composed by Nguyen Quang VInh Painter Nguyen Thai Hung chose “Trau Vang”, the golden water buffalo as the mascot for the 22nd SEA Games With a gentle and harmonious nature, the clever Buffalo has become synonymous with the water and rice civilization that is so important in Vietnam as well as in other Southeast Asian countries To Vietnamese people, the Golden Buffalo symbolizes a golden harvest, prosperity, happiness, power and the Vietnamese martial spirit In which cities in Vietnam were the 22nd SEA Games held? A in Hanoi B in Ho Chi Minh City C in Hanoi and HCM City D in Hue What is the 22nd SEA Games logo based on? A the Ngoc Lu bronze drum B the ancient Dong Son Vietnamese culture C a legendary bird named “Chim Lac” D the Olympic Spirit What is the effect of harmonious and vigorous curves of the emblem? A to create a feeling of self-confidence T Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ B to encourage the spirit of fair play C to create a feeling of movement and strength D All are correct What has the mascot for the 22nd SEA Games been associated with? A the prosperity B the water and rice civilization C Vietnamese agriculture D Vietnamese farmers To Vietnamese people, what does the Golden Buffalo symbolize? A a golden harvest B prosperity, happiness, and power C the Vietnamese martial spirit D All are correct he 22nd SEA Games were launched by an impressive opening ceremony at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on December 5th 2003, in front of over 40,000 awed spectators On behalf of the host country, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai declared the 22nd SEA Games open Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem, Chairman of the National Steering Board for the 22nd SEA Games, Minister-Chairman Nguyen Danh Thai, and Hanoi Mayor Hoang Van Nghien presented flowers and banners to the 11 participating sports delegations On behalf of the referees and athletes, referee Hoang Quoc Vinh and shooter Nguyen Manh Tuong swore to an oath of “Solidarity, Honesty and Fair Play” After the “ritual” part of the ceremony, a laser light show kicked off the “festival” segment More than one thousand artists, dressed in green and sea blue representing the forest and the sea, then presented the first chapter of the performance, named “The Land of the Dragon and Fairy” The scene depicted the legend of Vietnam’s origins, featuring the father–Dragon and motherFairy, and ended with young men and women lining up in an S-shaped pattern, a symbol of Vietnam as a country The second part of the program, named “Cooperation for Peace” featured children holding five pointed-stars and entering from the stadium’s four gates, representing Hanoi, the capital city with one thousand years of history Dancing men and women in traditional costumes of ASEAN members and East Timor concluded the third segment, named “United ASEAN Looks To The Future”, which comprised four performances: “Lands by the Pacific Ocean”, “Essential Convergence”, “New Tune”, and “ASEAN Towards The Future” The Games mascot, the Golden Buffalo, and 22 singers (standing for the 22nd Games) then took center stage, singing the Games official song “For a World of Tomorrow” The whole show ended as thousands of flying balls were released and fireworks were fired from places in Hanoi How many nations took part in the 22nd SEA Games in Vietnam? A ten nations B eleven nations C twelve nations D twenty nations The athletes participated in the 22nd SEA Games in the spirit of _ A “Solidarity, Honesty and Cooperation” B “Development, Honesty and Fair Play” C “Solidarity, Honesty and Fair Play” D “Solidarity, Cooperation and Fair Play” The festival performances of the opening ceremony included _ A “The Land of the Dragon and Fairy”, “Cooperation for Peace”, and “ASEAN Towards The Future” B “The Land of the Dragon and Fairy”, “Cooperation for Peace”, and “Lands by the Pacific Ocean” C “Lands by the Pacific Ocean”, “Essential Convergence”, and “ASEAN Towards The Future” T Page ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ D “The Land of the Dragon and Fairy”, “Cooperation for Peace”, and “United ASEAN Looks To The Future” The festival performances of the opening ceremony represented _ A the cultural diversity of the ASEAN countries B the long history of Vietnamese culture C the cooperation among the ASEAN members and their future development D All are correct The Games official song was _ A “For a World of Tomorrow” B “The Golden Buffalo” C “Vietnam – Our Fatherland” D “The Land of the Dragon and Fairy” UNIT 14: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS T he United Nations (UN), international organization of countries created to promote world peace and cooperation The UN was founded after World War II ended in 1945 Its mission is to maintain world peace, develop good relations between countries, promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems, and encourage respect for human rights The UN is an organization of countries that agree to cooperate with one another It brings together countries that are rich and poor, large and small, and have different social and political systems Member nations pledge to settle their disputes peacefully, to refrain from using force or the threat of force against other countries, and to refuse help to any country that opposes UN actions UN membership is open to any country willing to further the UN mission and abide by its rules Each country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote Each country is also expected to pay dues to support the UN As of 2004 the UN had 191 members, including nearly every country in the world The UN’s influence in world affairs has fluctuated over the years, but the organization gained new prominence beginning in the 1990s It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 Still, the UN faces constant challenges It must continually secure the cooperation of its member nations because the organization has little independent power or authority But getting that support is not always easy Many nations are reluctant to defer their own authority and follow the dictates of the UN What are the missions of the United Nations? A to promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems B to encourage respect for human rights C to maintain world peace, and develop good relations between countries D All are correct According to the United Nations’ Charter, _ A each country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote B member nations pledge to settle their disputes peacefully C member nations pledge to refrain from using force or the threat of force against other countries, and to refuse help to any country that opposes UN actions D All are correct The United Nations has _ A power over all country members B no power at all C little independent power D much power over developing countries Page 10 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Why does the UN face constant challenges? A Some countries refuse to pay dues to support the UN B There is not much cooperation among its member nations C Some countries not follow the dictates of the UN D B & C The word “pledge” would probably be best replaced by _ A claim B promise C keep D require he United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) encourages and coordinates sound environmental practices throughout the world It grapples with ways to approach environmental problems on an international level, provides expertise to member countries, monitors environmental conditions worldwide, develops environmental standards, and recommends alternative energy sources UNEP’s work is guided by principles adopted at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit The summit, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was the largest such conference ever held, attracting with more than 100 national leaders The major theme of the 1992 Earth Summit was sustainable economic development, meaning development that does not use up or destroy so many of the world’s natural resources that it cannot be sustained over time The meeting produced an overall plan, called Agenda 21, in which large developing countries promised to develop their industries with an eye to protecting the environment Industrialized countries pledged to help them that The Earth Summit also produced major treaties on biodiversity and global warming, although the latter treaty lacked enforcement provisions In 2002, UNEP sponsored the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa This conference sought to help developing countries undergo industrialization without harming the environment But progress on environmental issues is slow because proposed solutions continue to pit the interests of poorer developing countries against those of richer industrialized nations Most developing countries cannot afford to build an environmentally sound industrial base, while industrialized countries are unwilling to absorb the entire cost of environmental reform What are the aims of the United Nations Environment Program? A to encourage developing countries to build an environmentally sound industrial base B to encourage and coordinate sound environmental practices throughout the world C to encourage developed countries to cut wastes D to help developing countries undergo industrialization without harming the environment In the Earth Summit in 1992, what was passed? A the aims of UNEP B the action plans of UNEP C the principles of UNEP D the charters of UNEP What are the major themes of the Earth Summit? A Development does not use up or destroy so many of the world’s natural resources that it cannot be sustained over time B Large developing countries promise to develop their industries with an eye toward protecting the environment C It produced major treaties on biodiversity and global warming D All are correct Why is progress on environmental issues slow? T Page 11 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A Industrialized countries are willing to absorb the entire cost of environmental reform B Most developing countries cannot afford to build an environmentally sound industrial base C Proposed solutions continue to pit the interests of poorer developing countries against those of richer industrialized nations D All are correct What may the phrase “with an eye to” be probably mean? A having good eyesight B having the eye contact C with the intention of D examining something carefully U th UNIT 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY ntil the 19 century, the denial of equal rights to women met with only occasional protest and drew little attention from most people Because most women lacked the educational and economic resources that would enable them to challenge the prevailing social order, women generally accepted their inferior status as their only option At this time, women shared these disadvantages with the majority of working class men, as many social, economic, and political rights were restricted to the wealthy elite In the 19th century, as governments in Europe and North America began to draft new laws guaranteeing equality among men, significant numbers of women – and some men – began to demand that women be accorded equal rights as well At the same time, the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America further divided the roles of men and women Before the Industrial Revolution most people worked in farming or craftsmaking, both of which took place in or near the home Men and women usually divided the numerous tasks among themselves and their children Industrialization led male workers to seek employment outside of the home in factories and other large-scale enterprises The growing split between home and work reinforced the idea that women’s “rightful place” was in the home, while men belonged in the public world of employment and politics Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves The first wave began around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage – that is, the right to vote This wave lasted until the 1920s, when several countries granted women suffrage Why did the denial of equal rights to women draw little attention from the society until the 19th century? A They could not challenge the prevailing social order B They did not have any other option C Most women lacked the educational and economic resources D All are correct Until the 19th century, what was the status of the working class men in the society? A They had the same rights as women B They had no right at all C They did not have much power compared to the wealthy people D They had much power in the society When did the women’s movement start in Western countries? A in the 18th century B in the late 18th century C in the 19th century D in the early 20th century Page 12 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ What did the effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America bring about? A Male workers tried to seek employment outside of the home B It did not bring the equality to women C Well-educated, upper-class men controlled most positions of employment and power in society D All are correct What was the aim of the women’s movement in the United States in the 1920s? A to gain the right to have much power in the society B to gain the right to vote C to gain the right to go to work in the factory D to have the complete equality to men ince the 1940s, most international women’s rights efforts have been organized by the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), an office established in 1947 by the United Nations (UN) The Commission is the only existing intergovernmental body that issues reports on and recommendations for the promotion of women’s political, social, economic, and cultural rights The CSW also acts as an advocate for women’s rights and can urge immediate international action in cases of severe violations of women’s rights The UN encouraged equality in the workplace for men and women when it sponsored the Convention Concerning Equal Remuneration for Men and Women Workers for Work of Equal Value in 1953 and the Convention Concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation in 1960 Over 100 countries ratified these measures In 1975 the UN launched the Decade for Women, a ten-year effort to focus on women’s issues From 1975 to 1985 international groups formed a series of conferences organized around the themes of equality, development and peace The conferences took place throughout the world and drew leaders and delegates from developing and industrialized nations alike The Decade for Women culminated in the 1985 UN Nairobi Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya, which was attended by 375 delegations of women from nations around the world The United Nations’ Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing, China, in 1995 Over 17,000 people registered for the event, including delegates from nearly 200 countries The Platform for Action that emerged from the conference focused on the removal of obstacles to women’s equal participation in society The most controversial sections of the platform concerned reproductive rights, particularly the right to have an abortion The final document declared that “the ability of women to control their own fertility forms, an important basis for the enjoyment of other rights”, and asserted the right of women and men to have access to all legal methods of fertility regulation What are the functions of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)? A to urge immediate international action in cases of severe violations of women’s rights B to issue reports on and recommendations for the promotion of women’s political, social, economic, and cultural rights C to act as an advocate for women’s rights D All are correct When was the first convention on women’s equality held? A in 1940 B in 1947 C in 1953 D in 1975 What was the main goal of the Decade for Women? S Page 13 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A to encourage equality in the workplace for men and women B to encourage equality, development, and peace for men and women C to remove obstacles to women’s equal participation in society D All are correct What did the Platform for Action in the World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China, in 1995 focus on? A to encourage equality in the workplace for men and women B to remove obstacles to women’s equal participation in society C to allow women to control their own fertility forms D to solve the most controversial sections of the platform concerned reproductive rights What was the conclusion of the Platform for Action on women’s reproductive rights? A to assert the right of women and men to have access to all legal methods of fertility regulation B to allow women to have the ability to control their own fertility forms, an important basis for the enjoyment of other rights C to adopt the right of women to have an abortion D All are correct UNIT 16: THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS T he seven-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met September 2, 1996, in Singapore, to discuss how to police the Internet Although the group agreed on the need to control the explosion of information available on the Internet, it was unable to reach a common policy for regulating access to the global computer network At the end of the three-day meeting, ASEAN government officials and industry experts issued a statement emphasizing the need to block access to Web sites that run “counter to our cherished values, traditions and culture” ASEAN comprises Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam The meeting was the first time the Southeast Asian countries had tried to formulate a common approach to the Internet Many of the ASEAN-member countries were concerned about the dissemination of pornography and antigovernment views over the Internet, the influence and perceived bias of the Western media, and the erosion of Asian values The forum, which followed a meeting of ASEAN information ministers earlier in the year, concluded that each country should develop its own regulatory approach to cyberspace The ASEAN delegates agreed to share information and their experiences with national regulations and “cyberlaws” The forum was unable to agree on a regulatory framework for the region because of differing political views regarding censorship Singapore, which has an estimated 150,000 Web users, is the first ASEAN country to impose regulations on access to the Internet The city-state requires Internet providers to block access to pornographic sites and regulate political and religious discussion On the other hand, the Philippines and Thailand support more liberal policies, calling for self-regulation by Internet access providers and minimal government intervention The meeting of the seven-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in September, 1996, in Singapore issued the statement _ Page 14 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A controlling the explosion of information available on the Internet B reaching common policy for regulating access to the global computer network C emphasizing the need to block access to Web sites that run “counter to our cherished values, traditions and culture” D All are correct The greatest concern of many ASEAN-member countries was _ A the explosion of information available on the Internet B the way to police all Western Web sites C the dissemination of pornography and antigovernment views over the Internet D the shortage of human resources for computing At the end of the forum, the ASEAN delegates came to the conclusion that _ A each country should develop its own regulatory approach to cyberspace B each country should share information and their experiences with national regulations and “cyberlaws” C all delegates agreed on a regulatory framework for the region D All are correct The forum was unable to agree on a regulatory framework for the region because _ A each country had different political views on censorship B Singapore requires Internet providers to block access to pornographic Web sites C The Philippines and Thailand support more liberal policies D All are correct The word “police” may probable mean _ A to go around an area B to monitor C to cancel D to censor hailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand (or “Land of the Free”), is a country in Southeast Asia The country was an absolute monarchy from 1782 until 1932, when rebels seized power in a coup and established a constitutional monarchy Since then, Thailand has come under the rule of many governments, both civil and military The country was known as Siam until 1939 (when it was renamed Thailand), and again for a few years in the late 1940s in 1949 the name Thailand was adopted a second time Central Thailand is dominated by a large fertile plain, formed by the country’s chief river, the Chao Phraya, and its tributaries Much of the country’s rice and other crops are grown in this region Bangkok, located on the Chao Phraya near the Gulf of Thailand, is Thailand’s capital and largest city Thai people form the large majority of Thailand’s population, and most of them practice Theravada Buddhism Other ethnic groups within the population include Chinese, Malays, and indigenous hill peoples, such as the Hmong and Karen Thailand is known for its highly refined classical music and dance and for a wide range of folk arts Traditionally based on agriculture, Thailand’s economy began developing rapidly in the 1980s The Thai have always been an agricultural people of the lowland valleys and intermountain basins, where they cultivated wet rice with the use of water buffalo and harvested a wide range of fish and shellfish from the rivers and the sea These occupations were often supplemented, especially in the north and northeast, by the collection of forest products, ranging from timber, such as teak and bamboo, to foods stored for consumption during the dry season In the northern mountain valleys, T Page 15 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Tai-speaking peoples developed an intricate system of small-scale irrigation, called muang fai The eventual move to the great central plain necessitated the development of canals for transportation and, from the late 19th century onwards, of much larger irrigation and flood-control systems Small nuclear families occupied villages, comprising a wat and wooden houses on stilts The pattern of life was governed above all by the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons and by a series of important religious festivals Many of these festivals were closely associated with fertility and the arrival and ending of the rains The name of this country in 1948 was _ A Thailand B Siam C the Kingdom of Thailand D “Land of the Free” Thailand has followed the constitutional monarchy since _ A 1782 B 1932 C 1949 D 1980 Thai people are famous for _ A folk dance B highly refined classical music C a wide range of folk arts D All are correct People in Thailand develop various kinds of irrigation such as _ A an intricate system of small-scale irrigation, called muang fai, by Tai-speaking peoples B the development of canals for transportation in the great central plain C large irrigation and flood-control system D All are correct The pattern of life in the country was governed by _ A the cultivation of wet rice B the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons and by a series of important religious festivals C the harvest of a wide range of fish and shellfish from the rivers and the sea D the arrival and ending of the rains PART B UNIT (Cloze test ) D DESERTS esert biomes are the (1) _ of all the biomes In fact, the most important characteristic of a desert is that it receives very little (2) _ Most deserts receive less than 300 mm a year compared (3) rainforests, which receive over 2,000 mm That means that the desert only gets 10 percent of the rain that a rainforest gets! The temperature in the desert can (4) _ drastically from day to night because the air is (5) _ dry that heat escapes rapidly at night The daytime temperature averages 38°C (6) _ in some deserts it can get down to -4°C at night The temperature also varies greatly depending on the (7) _ of the desert Since desert conditions are so severe, the plants that live there need to have (8) _ to compensate for the lack of water Some plants, such as cacti, (9) _ water in their stems and use it very slowly, while others like bushes conserve water by growing few leaves or by having large root systems to gather water or few leaves Some desert plant species have a short life cycle of a few weeks that (10) _ only during periods of rain Page 16 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 5 10 a coldest a rain a with a change a such as a when a part a adaptations a place a spend b hottest b rainfall b for b exchange b such b while b region b agreements b put b take UNIT 10 (Cloze test ) c driest c raindrop c about c transform c so much c as c area c accepts c store c last d wettest d raincoat d in d transfer d so d because d location d achievements d hold d experience ENDANGERED SPECIES T he World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international (1) _- governmental organization for the (2) _, research, and restoration of the environment The organization was (3) _ as a charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over million (4) _ worldwide, working in more (5) _ 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world It is a charity, with (6) 9% of its funding coming from voluntary (7) _ by private individuals and businesses The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the (8) _ of our environment" Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts Among other issues, it is also concerned (9) _ endangered species, pollution, and climate change The organization (10) more than 20 field projects worldwide In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world a non b not c no d nor a challenge b keeping c conservation d awareness a produced b discovered c used d formed a supporters b residents c inhabitants d citizens a as b than c to d as to a generally b individually c commercially d approximately a deposits b donations c refunds d loans a destroy b destructive c destruction d destroyed a on b by c with d upon 10 a goes b walks c reaches d runs Cloze test SAVING OUR ANIMALS rom a very early age Cathy had been passionate (1) _ animals She used to socialize with people who (2) _ the same way as she did These people were not at all uninteresting or indeed F Page 17 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Supercilious and their main interest in life was to (3) _ that all animals were well treated She soon got to know one of the local big wigs (important people ) in a local organization (4) _ at stopping cruelty to animals He had been in his hey day (his most successful time ) , an important (5) _ in a government department in agriculture In fact because he had refused to kow tow to (accept without ) some of the official regulations , he had been forced to take (6) _ retirement But as far (7) _ Cathy was concerned , he was the bee’s knees (some one to admire ) and when she left school , she went to work as his assistant in the Society for the Protection of Animals Her parents however were not all pleased (8) _ where she had decided to work They lived in a very attractive house and her father , John Fortune , who was really a very wealthy business man, thought that all animals (9) _ was a lot of nonsense Cathy and her father had several conversations about her decision but it usually (10 ) _ up with a lot of arguments A of B to C about D through A considered B held C approved D thought A ensure B assure C convince D convict A shot B aimed C hit D struck A character B puppet C personage D figure A busy B easy C early D quick A so B more C than D as A about B for C concerning D around A matter B business C concerns D topic 10 A concluded B terminated C ended D lasted UNIT 11 : BOOKS (Cloze test ) ead the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Our family has got many books All the …(1)……… of our family buy books and read them My mother says that books help us in self-education In ancient times books ……(2)…… written by hand It was difficult to write a book …(3)……… a pen Then printing came into our life Printing played an important ……(4)… in the development of literature and culture Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats But it is difficult to buy all books …(5)……… we want to read That’s why we get books in public libraries There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(6)… them I think that books can help us Last year I read a very interesting book “ An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser This novel was …(7)…… at the beginning of the 20th century The novel ……(8)…… The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(9)…… name It is a sad story This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(10)……… nowadays Books must be our friends during our life A members B partners C groups D relates A are B were C have D had A in B by C with D at A step B stage C chain D role A who B which C when D where A deal B imagine C create D solve A published B presented C opened D constructed R Page 18 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ A writes A on 10 A amazing B prescribes B by B favorite C describes C of C popular D mentions D with D worth Cloze test T oday we think of books (1) _ a volume of many sheets of paper (2) texts, illustrations, photographs , ect.… (3) _ their durability and portability , the main uses of books are to preserve, and (4) _ information In ancients times, people wrote on clay tablets, wood or bamboo tablets tied with cord , or book rolls to store information Later , with the (5) of paper , the Chinese had the first books (6) Jingangjing ( theDiamond Sutra ) printed in AD 868 In the 20th century, (7) _ the challenge from other media such as radio or television and computer, books continued to be a primary (8) _ for dissemination of knowledge for instruction and pleasure in skills and arts and for the storage of human’s experience 1) A as B as if C alike D with 2) A contains B contained C containing D which containing 3) A Because B Because of C Despite D Although 4) A distribute B supply C send D store 5) A invention B discovery C appearance D formation 6) A calling B called C which called D were called 7) A despite B though C because of D with 8) A sources B means C ways D mean UNIT 12 : WATER SPORTS ( Cloze test ) ead the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Water polo is a team water sport requiring an ……(1)… to swim Field players must swim end to end of a 30-meter pool non-stop many times during a game without touching the ……(2)… or bottom of the pool The front crawl stroke used in water polo differs from the usual swimming ……(3)…… in which water polo players swim with the head …(4)……… water at all times to observe the field The arm stroke used is also …(5)……… shorter and quicker and is used to protect the ball at all times Backstroke is used by ……(6)…… field players to track advancing attackers and by the …(7)…… to track the ball after passing Water polo backstroke differs from swimming backstroke; the players sits almost upright in the water, ……(8)…… eggbeater leg motions with short arm strokes to the side …(9)……… of long straight arm strokes This allows the player to see the play and quickly switch positions It also allows the player to quickly …(10)……… an on-coming pass with a free hand A emotion B ability C impossibility D encouragement A sides B borders C edges D rims A sport B game C play D style A among B between C out of D beneath A many B lots of C more D a lot A defending B invading C fighting D attacking A striker B goalie C guard D defender A bearing B taking C using D handling A despite B because C instead D owing R Page 19 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 10 A catch B carry C throw D touch UNIT 13 (Cloze test ) Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space t was a well-organized 24th SEA Games by the King and the Kingdom of Thailand It was a spectacular (1) to the 24th SEA Games earlier in the closing ceremony, and then the flag is passed on to Laos, the host country of the next SEA Games in 2009 It will be Laos’ first time to host the SEA Games As they (2) the infrastructure and time span to build the necessary facilities, Laos (3) that only 25 sports will be contested in the upcoming Games But if Laos (4) to meet the qualifications to hold the (5) in time, the games would be moved to Singapore A ending B achievement C final D stop A insufficient B miss C lack D lose A have told B have announced C have required D have demanded A missed B lacked C refused D failed A event B anniversary C meeting D sports UNIT 14 (Cloze test 8) Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space n 1945, leaders from 51 countries met in San Francisco, California, and organized The United Nations World War II had just (1) Millions of people had died, and there was destruction everywhere People hoped they could (2) a future of world peace through this new organization The main United Nations Organization is in New York City, but the United Nations has a “family” of its (3) organizations all over the world These organizations try to provide a better life for everyone One example is UNICEF, an organization which provides food, (4) care and many other services to poor children (5) they live Another example is the World Health Organization, which provides medical programs all over the world A finished B ended C terminated D stopped A produce B construct C design D build A united B connected C related D attached A medical B medicinal C healthy D hygiene A any place B anywhere C wherever D everywhere UNIT 15 (Cloze test 9) ears ago, in their private family role, women quite often dominate the male members of the household Women were quite (41) _ to their families However, the public role of women has changed (42) _ since the beginning of World War II During the war, men were away from home to the battle As a (43) , women were in complete control of the home They found themselves doing double and sometimes triple (44) _ They began to take over the work of their absent husbands and to work outside They accounted for 73% of the industrial labor force Women were forced by economic realities to work in the factories The women who worked there were (45) _ low wages, lived in crowded and small dormitories (46) _, they found themselves a place as active members of society Women, although they were ruthlessly exploited, became the key to the country's success a fascinated b worried c dedicated d interested a unfortunately b approximately c nearly d dramatically a change b result c success d opportunity I I Y Page 20 ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ a duty b job c requirement d career a made b paid c created d delivered UNIT 16 ( Cloze test 10 ) ingapore was one of the five original member countries that (1) _ ASEAN in 1967 (2) _ its independence in 1965 , Singapore has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries Singapore is highly ranked for its economic competitiveness ,and it was the world’s most (3) country from 1997 to 1999 as (4) _ by the World (5) Forum Singapore has (6) an impressive recovery after the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 The government is currently restructuring the economy by promoting higher-value-added activities in line with a” knowledge-based” economy, and by opening up protected sectors such as financial services to (7) _ overall efficiency Various bilateral free-trade agreements are also being negotiated to improve market access and (8) _ foreign investment inflows 1) A founded B set for C establishes D) held 2) A with B for C since D) because of 3) A competitiveness B competitor C competing D) competitive 4) A ranked B.said C decided D) founded 5) A Financial B Economic C Economical D) trade 6) A done B made C had D) improved 7) A go off B decrease C increase D) form 8) A lead B dispose C encourage D) call S Page 21 ... awards points from to 10 in Page ĐỀ THI CU? ?I KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ the categories of technical merit and artistic impression Technical merit encompasses the execution, synchronization, and difficulty... are more opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habits in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens A Page ĐỀ THI CU? ?I KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ they have probably... continue to lose up to 100 species daily The P Page ĐỀ THI CU? ?I KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ Pacific yew, a slow-growing tree found in the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest, was historically considered