Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from1 to 10.. As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signi
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I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from1 to 10
The Art World One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist In
effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by Jane Abbott McNeill Whistler, the 19th-centrury artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to most of us as “Whistler‟s Mother” Whistler brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden,
a less well-known artist, has speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they
knew that they were only a limited number of copies produced By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print
As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value When other artists noticed that the signed prints
commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure
Although most of prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice Indeed, prints have been signed within the image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the print Whatever the artist elects to
sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition
1 What is true about the painting of Whistler‟s Mother?
A It was a completely new method of painting
B Its title was “Arrangement in Grey and Black”
C It was not one of Whistler‟s best paintings
D It was painted by Sir Francis Seymour Haden
2 Which of the following would be a better title for the passage?
A Copying Limited Edition Prints C Whistler‟s Mother
B The Practice of Signing Prints D Whistler‟s greatest works
3 What made Whistler‟s work more valuable?
A His brother-in-law‟s prints C His signature on the prints
B His painting of his mother D his fame as an artist
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Trang 24 The word “it” in line 15 refers to
A The same edition B the image C the reserve side D a print
5 Where in the passage does the author indicate where an artist‟s signature might be found on a
work?
A Line 12-14 B line 7-8 C line 14-15 D line 10-11
6 What does the author mean by the statement: “As soon as Whistler and Haden began the
practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value”?
A The signatures became more value than the prints
B The signing and the numbering of prints was not very popular
C The prints that were signed and numbered are worth more
D Many copies of the prints were made
7 The word “distinguish” in line 1 is closest meaning to
A Allow exception C recognize differences
8 The author mentions all so the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print
EXCEPT
A It guarantees the print‟s authenticity C it encourages higher prices for the print
B It make the prints more personal D it limits the number of copies of the print
9 The word “speculated” in line 6 could be best replaced by
10 It can be inferred from the passage that artist numbered their prints
A At the same place on each of the prints C when the buyer requests it
B To guarantee a limited edition D as an accounting procedure
II Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the best way to complete the following sentences
11 Natural gas often occurs petroleum in the minute pores of rocks such as sandstone
and limestone
A both together B with C both with D both together with
12 mammals, once weaned, do not routinely drink milk
A As whole B as a whole C wholly D on a whole
13 _, I would write to him every week
A If someone tells me his address C Did he live far away from me
B Unless he phones me D were I to know his address
Trang 314 In simple animals, reflex movement or involuntary response to stimuli
A The most behavior C most behavior is
B Most is behavior D behavior mostly
15 The largest hotel on earth, _
A There are 91 elevators and 5005 room in the MGM grand
B 91 elevators and 5005 rooms are in the MGM Grand
C It is the MGM Grand that has 91 elevators and 5005 room
D The MGM Grand has 91 elevators and 5005 rooms
III Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet in indicate the word whose underlined
is different from the others’
19 A curriculum B compulsory C supportive D substantial
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 56 to 65
Why read book?
It is worth reading books, _ (21) nowadays there are so many other forms of entertainment? Some people say that even (22) books are expensive, and not everyone can borrow books from a library They might add that television is more exciting and that viewers can relax as they watch their favorite _ (23) All that may be true, but books are still very popular They encourage the readers to use his or her _ (24) for a start You can read a chapter of a book, or just a few pages And then stop Of course, it may be so _ (25) that you can‟t stop! There are many different kind of books, so you can choose a crime (26) or an autobiography, or a book which gives you interesting (27) If you find it hard to choose, you can read _ (28) or ask friends for ideas Personally, I can‟t _ (29) without books, but I can _ (30) up television easily enough You can‟t watch television at a bus stop
Trang 425 A imagined B gripping C current D interest
28 A gossip B announcements C reviews D prefaces
V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the given one
31 It was the worst speech he had ever made
A He hadn‟t made a better speech than it
B He had never made a worst speech before
C he had never made a worse speech
D he had ever made a worse speech
32 Kate immediately phoned her boyfriend and told in the unexpected news She was surprised
at it
A Surprised at she was to hear the news, Kate phoned her boyfriend and told him immediately
B Kate immediately phoned her boyfriend and told him, surprising by the unexpected news
C Surprised to hear the unexpected news, Kate phoned her boyfriend and told him immediately
D Kate immediately phoned her boyfriend and told him the unexpected news, which she was surprised
33 “Why don‟t you put and advertisement in the local paper?” they told me
A They suggested my putting an advertisement in the local paper
B They suggested me to put an advertisement in the local paper
C They suggested that I must put an advertisement in the local paper
D They suggested me should put an advertisement in the local paper
34 That is hopelessly inaccurate She told it to you
A She, who is hopeless inaccurate, told you such a thing
B What that she told you is hopelessly inaccurate
C Everything she told you hopelessly inaccurate
D What she told you is hopelessly inaccurate
35 The teacher said, “You must take the graduation test this summer.”
A The teacher said that we had to take the graduation test that summer
Trang 5B The teacher said that we must take the graduation test that summer
C The teacher said that we could take the graduation test that summer
D The teacher said we are going to take the graduation test that summer
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the following question
36 A: I don‟t know what she looks like
B: you‟ll know her when you see her a red sweater
A She‟s about to wear C she is due to wear
B She will be wearing D she will wear
37 I am so pleases to see you - _ to talk to you since the weekend
A I want B I‟m wanting C I‟ve been wanting D I wanted
38 Suddenly, _ a helicopter
A There flew over the hill C it flew over the hill
B Over the hill flew D flew over the hill
39 The story about the alien spaceship was _ to have been invented by journalists
A Announced B suggested C believed D recommended
40 I‟ve told you many times that I tennis In fact, I hate it
A Didn‟t like B don‟t like C haven‟t like D not like
41 Every one voted to go on strike
42 As I was driving home, I thought I saw a ghost standing at side of the road
43 He didn‟t sleep very well – the rain was dripping through his roof all _ the night
44 There were destroyed
A Siberia‟s oldest forests C the Tunguska bridge
B Millions of trees D a million of trees
45 I _ at home and watch TV, but my dad said I needed to get some exercises
A Was going to stay C will have been staying
46 I can‟t believe he did that – I have never seen _ bad behavior!
47 You can‟t wash this jacket in the washing machine – you need to get it _
Trang 6A Spin – dried B spring – cleaned C clean dried D dry cleaned
48 Stefanie‟s decision to give up her job came as a to all her colleagues
49 It is a good idea in theory, but it is going to be hard to put it into _
50 Hey, look Here Robert I wonder why he is smiling
51 A: I have working at this school for 15 years
B:
A Why had you left? C why did you leave?
B Are you going to retire soon? D will you retire?
52 If your mobile phone _ to get water in it, it will stop working
A Should happen B will happen C would happen D happen
53 3rd August 1998, the day on _ my sister was born, is the first day I remember
54 A: Well, all the best if I don‟t see you before you leave
B: _
A Oh no, I don‟t think so C Never mind
B Thank you The same to you D Not at all
55 Do we have to go home now? - _ so much fun!
56 Those chocolates were delicious, but I can‟t eat any more Do you want _?
57 Thanks for the meal , how‟s your brother getting on?
B To put it another way D By the way
58 She was angry when I phoned because to get the baby to sleep for an hour
A She‟d been trying B she‟s tried C she was trying D she‟d tried
59 That‟s strange… she so friendly Is she trying to trick us, perhaps?
A Didn‟t use to be B isn‟t used to being C doesn‟t use to be D doesn‟t get used to being
60 I am reading a/an _ interesting book about China at the moment
A Really B absolutely C completely D entirely
Trang 761 It was lovely you to invite me to your birthday meal
62 This house is really old – it must _ hundreds of years ago
A Have been built B be being built C have built D be built
63 A: Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?
B: _
A Well, actually I‟d rather you didn‟t C Oh, I didn‟t realized it
B That‟s a good idea D you are welcome
64 Once , this product should be kept in a cool, dark place
A Opened B have opened C being opened D opening
65 A: The milk spilled
B: _
A I‟m getting a sponge C I;m to get a sponge
B I‟ll be getting a aponge D I‟ll get a sponge
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the words / phrases that need correcting to make perfect sentences
66 If one has a special medical condtion suchas diabetes, epilepsy, or allergy, it is advisable
that they carry some kind of idenfiticarion in order to avoid being ginven improper medication in emergency
67 Ocean currents that help transfer heat from the equator to the poles, thereby creating a more
balanced global environment
A Heat B, creating C more balanced D that
68 The attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects appears in the
mythologies of many cultures is a literary device called anthropomorphism
A Appears B the attribution C many cultures D called
69 To remove stains from permanent press clothing, carefully soaking in cold water before
washing with a regular detergent
A A B carefully soaking C before washing D from
70 By studying the fossils of pollen, which extremely resistant to decay, researchers can gain
useful information about the vegetation of the past
A Which B information B can gain D by studying
Trang 8VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from 71 to 80
Endangered species
There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that diversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the
endangered plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty
The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse beautiful forms as part of experience of the world
Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self – interest By preserving all species, we retain
a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we do not protect other species, then they cannot protect us
Apart from the human advantage in both aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of
a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earh, then it is incumbent upon human being to
protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been
extended by a movement called “deep ecology”, the member of which rank the biosphere
higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry
their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people
71 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A The quality of life C the beauty of the world
B The preservation of species D the balance of nature
72 According to the passage, what do we know from research on global ecosystems?
A Human have a responsibility to nature C a balance of nature is important
B Nature is very diverse D nature represents spiritual values
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74 Which of the arguments support animal rights?
A Self – interest argument C moral justification
B Aesthetic justification D ecological argument
75 The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered
species EXCEPT
A The right to life implied by their existence C the control of pollution in the biosphere
B The intrinsic value of the beauty of nature D the natural compounds needed for medicines
76 What does the author means by the statements: “According to the proponents of the aesthetic
argument, people need nature in all its diverse beautiful forms as part of experience of the world.”?
A The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful
B People are naturally attract to beautiful forms rather than to different ones
C Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people
D An appreciation of the earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature
77 The word “them” in line 20 refers to?
A Stewards B humankind C human beings D creatures
78 It can be inferred from the passage that the author
A Is a member of the “deep ecology” movement
B Doesn‟t agree with ecological self – interest
C Supports all of the arguments to protect species
D Participated in drafting the Charter for Nature
79 The word “unique” in line 3 is closest meaning to
80 Where in the passage does the author explain how rare species contribute to the health of the
human species?
A Line 1-3 B line 5-7 C line 12-14 D line 18-20
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Phân loại câu hỏi :
Dạng 1: Pronunciation 0/5 16-20
Dạng 2: Vocabulary 0/25 11,12,14,21-30,39-50
Dạng 3: Grammar 0/10 13,15,52,53,60-65
Dạng 4:Tìm câu gần
Dạng 5: Đọc hiểu 0/19 1-10,71,72,74-80
1 B
Dẫn chứng ở dòng 4 và 5: “the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black”, but known to must of us as “Whistler‟s Mother””
2 B
Có thể nhìn thấy từ “sign” và “prints” ở cả 3 đoạn văn: Ở đoạn 1 là “the practice of signing and numbering prints”, ở đoạn 2 là “began the practice…” và đoạn 3 là “most prints are signed”
Như vậy xuyên suốt toàn bài nói về “sign prints” => đáp án B
3 C
Dẫn chứng ở dòng 9 và 10 “As soon as Whistler……began to increase in value.” – Ngay khi Whistler và Haden bắt đầu áp dụng kí tên và đánh số các bức vẽ của họ, giá trị của các tác phẩm bắt đầu tăng”
Điều khiến các tác phẩm của Whistler trở nên có giá trị chính là “his signature” – chữ kí của ông ấy
4 D
“it” ở đây thay thế cho chủ ngữ “the print” ở câu trước
5 A
“on the right-hand side”
6 C
Đã giải thích nghĩa câu này ở câu 3, đáp án C “Các bức vẽ đã được kí và đánh số sẽ đáng giá hơn.” Là phù hợp