HỒ CHÍ MINH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC BÁCH KHOA HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SĐH ĐỀ THI SAU ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2002 Chú ý: Thí sinh: - Không được dùng tài liệu - Làm bài trên phiếu làm bài thi SECTION 1 : VOCABULA
Trang 1ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA TP HỒ CHÍ
MINH
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC BÁCH KHOA
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SĐH
ĐỀ THI SAU ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2002
Chú ý: Thí sinh: - Không được dùng tài liệu
- Làm bài trên phiếu làm bài thi
SECTION 1 : VOCABULARY
Choose the word/phrase (a, b, c, or d) which best completes the meaning of each sentence
1 Beckham had to ………… of the match because of injury
2 I am………… I've been working all day
3 Mary was good looking, rich and intelligent All the girls ………… her
4 The ………… is a kind of seabird that cannot fly
5 You must be…………! Come and eat lunch
6 Everyone has the ………… to live in peace
7 If only my grandfather had left me something in his…………!
8 I hate standing in a queue It's such a………… of time
9 I………… a little Italian when I was working in Rome
10 Nowadays it is very ………… for British people to cook British food
11 Gabriel will never ………… from the death of his wife
12 He is ………… and cautious, never making a swift decision
13 The ………… English woman wears tweeds, likes dogs and going for walks in the
Trang 214 She's…………with her husband because he is always drinking
15 Whenever we have a party, people ………… with their drinks to the kitchen
16 A…………is a woman who is paid by parents to look after their children
17 Nearly all of us have ………… about winning the big prize in The National Lottery
a nationalized b fantasized c visualized d capitalized
18 Keenu Reeves is very famous now His popularity really…… when he played in that film
19 Robert doesn't speak much Vietnamese so it was difficult to ………… to him what I wanted
20 He can't bear seeing his sister going out with a black man He isn't really
a/an………… man
SECTION 2 : GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
21 Next term …………on 12 April
22 The bus driver managed to avoid ………… the dog
23 They ………… next Sunday at 8:00
24 How many times………… she…………to Barcelona?
25 In the year 2050 the world's population ………… reach 10 billion
26 They weren't hungry because they…………dinner
27 3-0 up with five minutes to play Real Madrid ………… win
28 In my town, you ………… only find a few bars where smoking is allowed
29 You…………steal other people's things It's wrong
a don't need to b mustn't c don't have to d haven't got to
30 Was her poetry published ………… she was alive?
31 As soon as breakfast is ready, I ………… you
Trang 3a call b called c will call d would call
32 I like ………… my bills on time
33 What did you spend all your money…………?
34 I’d like ………… to sales manager
a to promote b to be promoting c to be promoted d to being
promoted
35 What…………you rather do, stay in or go out?
36 I remember ………… very unhappy as a teenager
37 She's 20 years old but she sometimes behaves ………… a child
38 She said that she ………… to the country last weekend
39 I…………that in the future almost nobody will smoke
40 The officer made her ………… for over two hours
SECTION 3 : READING COMPREHENSION
A People wrote with feather pens and then used pens with metal points They had to dip the point into ink after every few letters Next someone invented a fountain pen that could hold ink inside it A fountain pen can write several pages before you have to fill it again
Two Hungarian brothers, Ladislao and Georg Biro, invented the ballpoint pen that
we all use today They left Hungary and started making ballpoint pens in England in 1942 during World War II English pilots liked them They couldn't write with fountain pens in
an airplane because the ink leaked out Later, a French company called Big bought The Biro's company
Some people call ballpoint pens a bic Australians call them biros Whatever we call them, we use them every day
41 The first pens were ………
42 A fountain pen can hold……… inside it
43 The Biro brothers made thousands of pens in………
44 ……… are best for writing in airplanes
a Ballpoint pens b Pencils c Fountain pens d a and b
45 Some people call ballpoint pens………
Trang 4a bics b tips c kids d leaks
B Rock and roll came from jazz and blues during the 1950s One of the first rock and roll songs was Bill Haley's "Rock around the clock."
One of the very famous rock and roll singers was Elvis Presley Others were Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry Now, almost every country has many rock and roll bands and singers Sometimes performers call their music by different 'names, like "rap" or "punk" They sing and play mixtures of rock and roll and talking or other sounds “Rap" and
"punk" both came from rock and roll, or "rock music."
Some fans who like rock music think classical music is boring Many fans play rock music very loudly They forget about the people who enjoy soft music Loud music can make these people nervous Many fans also like to dance to rock and roll
46 Bill Haley's "Rock around the Clock" was one of the first ……… songs
47 Many fans like their rock music………
48 Rock and roll came ……… classical music
49 One of the first very famous rock and roll singers was ………
a Celine Dion b Michael Jackson c Ricky Martin d Elvis Presley
50 Rock lovers think classical music is ………
C A satellite is a body that moves in an orbit about a larger body Our moon is a satellite of Earth Earth and the eight other planets are satellites' of the sun These are natural satellites The Earth has many artificial satellites too Most artificial satellites are used for
research and communication
Communication satellites have had the greatest effect on our daily lives They have made it possible for live radio and television broadcasts to be carried around the world
A communication satellites is like a big mirror for radio and television signals A television signal is sent from Japan high into space and bits the communication satellite It bounces off the satellite and is directed towards the United States where it is picked up by television stations and relayed to millions of viewers at home
Một vệ tinh là Một thân thể mà di chuyển trong Một quỹ đạo về Một thân thể larger Mặt trăng (của) Chúng ta là một vệ tinh (của) Trái đất Trái đất và tám hành tinh khác là những vệ tinh\' Của mặt trời Đây là những vệ tinh tự nhiên Trái đất cũng có nhiều vệ tinh nhân tạo Đa số những vệ tinh nhân tạo được sử dụng Cho
nghiên cứu và truyền thông
Những vệ tinh thông tin đã có hiệu ứng greatest trên những cuộc sống hằng ngày
Trang 5(của) chúng ta Họ đã làm cho nó trở nên khả dĩ (cho) những phát thanh truyền hình sống
sẽ được mang trên khắp thế giới
Một truyền thông những vệ tinh cũng như một gương lớn (cho) rađiô và những tín hiệu truyền hình Một tín hiệu truyền hình được gửi từ Nhật bản cao vào trong không gian
và cắn vệ tinh thông tin Nó nảy lên ra khỏi Vệ tinh và được ra lệnh về phía Nước Mỹ ở đâu Nó được nhặt lên bởi những đài truyền hình và đặt lại tới hàng triệu trong số những người xem tại nhà//translated by VDict.com
51 Satellite is ………
a a body that moves
b a body that moves around the equator
c a body that moves around the solar system
d a body that moves around a larger body
52 The Earth is a/an ……… satellite
53 Most artificial satellites are used for ………
54 A communication satellite is like ……… for radio and television signals
55 Communication satellites have made it possible for.…….to be carried around the
Natural rubber comes from trees Most of the world's rubber comes from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand in South East Asia We also make rubber from petroleum This kind of rubber becomes hot very fast We can use it for only some kinds of tires
Now scientists can make rubber from guayule This wild plant grows in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States It doesn't need very much rain It can grow in desert soil Guayule rubber is nearly the same as rubber from die rubber tree
Cao su (thì) rất quan trọng trong thế giới hiện đại Chúng tôi sử dụng nó (cho) những lốp xe (cho) những xe ô tô, những xe buýt, những vệt, những xe gắn máy (xe mô tô) và những máy bay Chúng tôi sử dụng larger xe tải và những máy khác để xây dựng những đại lộ Họ có những vỏ cao su lớn
Cao su Tự nhiên đến từ những cái cây Hầu hết cao su (của) thế giới\ đến Từ Malay, Indonesia, và Thái Lan trong phía Nam phía Đông Châu á Chúng tôi cũng làm cao su từ dầu mỏ Những loại cao su được trở nên này nóng rất nhanh Chúng tôi có thể sử dụng nó (cho) chỉ một số loại những lốp xe
Trang 6Giờ những nhà khoa học có thể làm cao su từ cây cúc cao Cây hoang dại này lớn lên Print Phía bắc Mexican Và southwestern hợp nhất những trạng thái Nó doesn\ ' T cần rất nhiều mưa Nó có thể lớn lên trong đất hoang mạc Cao su Cúc cao gần là cùng như cao
su từ cây cao su xúc xắc//translated by VDict.com
56 We use rubber for
57 Most of the world's rubber comes from
a Western Europe b Antarctica c Scotland d South East Asia
58 We can make rubber from ………
59 Guayule is found in ………
60 Guayule can grow in ………
SECTION 4 : WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it
Example: I expect that he will get there by lunchtime
I expect him to get there by lunchtime
61 I can't wait to see you in September
I'm looking forward ;
62 "I will lend you some money", she said to me
68 Workmen were putting up new traffic' lights at the crossroads
New traffic lights ……….…………
69 Tom is going to the fair only if Joe goes too
Tom isn't ………
70 A plumber was repairing our sink
Trang 7We were ……… …………
Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce; from the following ten sets of words and phrases, ten sentences which together make a complete letter
Example: I / wonder / why you / not / reply / last letter
I was wondering why you had not replied to my last letter
Dear Yotano,
71 I be / very pleased / receive / parcel / send
………
72 What / good idea I send / selection / different kinds of food / your country
………
73 I / enjoy / eat I very much / so / my family
………
74 It / be / not possible / buy / things / France except perhaps / Paris
………
75 You / say / your letter / you /would like / me / send / you / parcel/ English food
………
76 I / just / post / one / you
………
77 It / not arrive / same time / this letter / send / by sea-mail
………
78 In / parcel/ be / information / prepare / eat / food
………
79 How / be / you? / What / be / you / up / to·?
………
80 Write / me / soon / tell / me / everything
………
Love
Paul Davis
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ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA TP HỒ CHÍ MINH
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC BÁCH KHOA
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SĐH
ĐỀ THI SAU ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2003
Chú ý: Thí sinh - Không được dùng tài liệu
- Làm bài vào giấy trả lời (Answer sheet)
SECTION 1 : VOCABULARY (Questions 1 - 20)
Choose the letter (A, 8, C, or 0 ) next to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence
1 The firemen were able to _ the fire quickly
Trang 9A make up B put out C keep down D put away
2 He looks very nervous He is not _.
A attentive B concerned C calm D puzzled
3 Sue _ a great fortune from her parents
4 Waiter, please bring me the _ I must leave now
5 They discovered the cause of the fire accidentally They discovered it _.
A by chance B chancily C fortunately D luckily
6 Joey Gobber was in prison for two months He has just been _.
A relieved B released C set out D put out
7 I couldn't tell what time it was because the workmen had removed the _ of the clock
8 We are looking forward to the games So we will be _ when they begin
9 Mr Palmer is looking for a new house and he's with the _ agent now
A house B estate C apartment D accommodation
10 _ a flat with someone is cheaper than living on your own
A Dividing B Sharing C Cutting D Halving
11 In seeking independence, they do not sacrifice their human _.
A case B situation C circumstance D dignity
12 Jimmy: “I've got a terrible headache.”
Dave: “Well, try these tablets _ two with water every three hours.”
13 He had a bad temper He was in a bad _.
14 She gazed at the carpet for some time She _ it
A watched B stared at C glanced at D read
15 I'm going to apply for that job How many _ have you had so far?
A appliances B applicators C applicants D B and C are correct
16 They will attempt to leave That's what they'II _ to do
17 They, searched the cave thoroughly They searched it _.
A completely B finally C eventually D carelessly
18 She's such a snob She looks _ anyone that doesn't have all the things she has
19 Ann is at the doctor's She just wants to collect the _
A prescription B recipe C direction D description
20 The writer got on the bus but he didn't know where to _
A get down B get over C get out of D get off
SECTION 2: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (Questions 21- 40)
Trang 10Choose the letter (A, 8, C, or 0 ) next to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence
21 The biologist admitted _ excessive numbers of animals in laboratory test
22 Do you know Paris, has been considered as the “cradle of fashions”?
23 I don't like to ask people for help, but I wonder if you could _ me a favour
24 He has just bought _ expensive new furniture
25 It was not until the fifteenth stroke _ the bell stopped
26 I know you feel bad now, John, but try to put it out of your mind By the time you are an adult, you
_ all about it
A forget B will have forgotten C will be forgetting D forgot
27 Mary: “What does Mr Douglas Greig do for a living?”
Sandra: “Nothing He's very rich He _ work for a living.”
A must not B shouldn't C doesn't have to D hadn't better
28 Sam always remembers _ in the garage so that the driveway is free for other cars
A parking B being parked C to park D to be parked
29 Next week, we are going to take a _ to Singapore
A three day trips B three-day trip C three days trip D three day's trip
30 _ moved to that city recently
A A number of Chinese have B A number of Chinese has
C The number of Chinese has D The number of Chinese have
31 Timmy doesn't do well in school _ his inability to concentrate on anyone thing for longer than a minute or two
32 The general director traveled sometimes _ pleasure and sometimes _ business.
A for/ for B with / on C for / on D in / in
33 Tom: “Is Martha still here?”
Bill: “No She was the first _.”
A to leave B leaving C in leaving D that she left
34 Instead of slowing down, Evan drove _
A more fastly B more faster C faster D faster more
Identify one of the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C, or D ) that should be rewritten or corrected
35 Bacteria are responsible of many of the textures and flavors in our food and are particularly important in milk
products
36 Every fuel has their own particular temperature at which it begins to burn
A B C D
Trang 1137 The most of the energy used in our homes and factories is generated from coal, oil, and natural gas
SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passages and choose the best answer (A, 8, C, or OJ to each question
Passage 1 (Questions 41- 45)
May 7, 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Illich Tchaikovsky The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the S1 Petersburg Conservatory His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and
1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame Von Meek, a woman he never met, who gave him
a living stipend of about $1,000.00 a year Madam Van Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she herself was facing financial difficulties It was during the time of Madam Von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the
music for the ballets of Swan Lake and the Sleeping Beauty Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melodic
and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the ,dance Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide
41 What topic is the passage primarily concerned with?
A the life and music of Tchaikovsky
B the development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets
C Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madam Von Meek
D the cause of Tchaikovsky's death
42 Tchaikovsky's father was most probably
A a musician B a supervisor C a composer D a soldier
43 In lines 4, the phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means
A liked the company of B was mentally attached to
C solicited the advice of D was financially dependent upon
44 According to the passage, all of the following describe Madam Von Meck EXCEPT
A She had economic troubles B She was generous
C She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music
45 According to the passage, what is Tchaikovsky's music most well known for?
A its repetitive and monotonous tones B the ballet-like quality of the music
C the richness and melodic drama of the music D its lively, capricious melodies
Trang 12Passage 2 (Questions 46- 50)
Tomatoes are probably the most popular garden vegetable grown in the United States This can be
attributed to their unique flavor, attractiveness, richness as a source of vitamin C and A, and versatility as a food
The popularity of peppers can be attributed to the same factors, although they are usually not consumed in large enough quantities to make them an important nutritional factor in the diet
The cultivated tomato originated in the Andes mountains of South America It was introduced to the other areas of the :world by Indians and European travelers The first report of the tomato in North America was in
1710 where it was grown primarily as an ornament plant Tomatoes began gaining wide acceptance as a food plant in the United States between 1820 and 1850
Peppers are also native to tropical America and were grown by American tribes in both North and South America over 2,000 years ago The small red hot peppers were discovered by Columbus in the West Indies and introduced into Europe where they became popular before gaining widespread acceptance in the United States Peppers became one of the first New World foods used commercially in Europe
46 The topic of the passage is
A food discoveries of early Europeans B the nutritional value of garden vegetables
C tomatoes and peppers D why, tomatoes are more popular than peppers
47 According to the passage, why are peppers not an important nutritional factor in a diet?
A People don't eat enough of them B They lack the necessary vitamins
C They are less tasty than tomatoes D Peppers are found in tropical climates
48 It can be inferred from the passage that tomatoes were first used in North America
A for food B as decoration C in place of peppers D for nutritional purposes
49 All of the following can be inferred from the passage about peppers EXCEPT
A peppers became popular in the United States later than in Europe
B peppers were bought and sold in Europe
C red peppers are highly spiced
D peppers originated fairly recently in North and South America
50 The Word “unique” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
A unparalleled B special C equal D unified
SECTION 4: CLOZE TEST (Questions 51- 60)
Read the text below and decide which answer A, 8, C or D best fits each space
There was so much to do at the last minute that there was not time to be nervous All of us wanted to be
on our way (51) _ to sea, but there was still one more problem to overcome: the anchor became (52) _ under a rock We gave it mighty pull, but it would not come loose In the end a fishing boat had
to pull us (53) _
The crowd waved and as we sailed out of the mouth of the river and passed the cliffs (54) _ on
Trang 13each side, I turned back and saw a sight that will remain in my memory for ever: two hundred or more people were (55) _ their way to the cliff-tops for a final view The sight had a dreamlike (56) _ because the sun was setting in the west and the evening light picked out the shapes of the people climbing the hill The figures were tiny and black, all hurrying (57) _ one direction and with the same intention towards the farthest tip of the cliff
(58) _ we were well away from the entrance to the river and there was' no longer any (59) _ of the tide carrying us back onto the rocks, I (60) _ the crew to raise our sails We were finally on our way
51 A out B across C down D over
52 A stuck B fixed C attached D held
53 A clean B free C safe D secure
54 A mounting B raising C rising D lifting
55 A making B setting C going D moving
56 A quality B state C condition D capability
57 A for B to C in D at
58 A As soon as B In case C As long as D If only
59 A alarm B anxiety C risk D concern
60 A suggested B said C demanded D ordered
SECTION 5: WRITING (Questions 61- 80)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the 'same as the sentence
printed before it
EXAMPLE: I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years
ANSWER: It's years since I enjoyed myself so much
61 I would like you to help me to take the children to school
Trang 1470 “Did you phone me yesterday?” Tom asked Mary
Tom
Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences
EXAMPLE: I / look / forward / see / you I June
ANSWER: I am looking forward to seeing you in June
71 Who / teach / you / how / write / when / primary school?
61 Do you mind helping me to take the children to school?
62 You are not allowed to park your car here
Trang 1563 I wish I had finished my homework last night
64 If we had had a map, we wouldn't have gotten lost in the forest
65 Never does he buy a paper without reading the whole thing
66 The heavier the letter is, the more stamps you have to put on it
67 I had the motorcycle fixed (by my brother) yesterday
(l had my brother fix the motorcycle yesterday.)
68 He was proved to be innocent
69 In spite of the continuous rain, we all enjoyed the trip
70 Tom asked Mary if / whether she had phoned him the day before
71 Who taught you how to write when you were in primary school?
72 He is such a talented man that everybody admires him
73 It took him at least two hours to find out the solution to the puzzle
74 She locked the door so she was not disturbed
(She locked the door so that she would not be disturbed.)
75 We tried in vain to persuade him not to go
76 I'm sorry for the previous letter which took a lot of time to reach you
77 Jack's father has been working as an engineer in this company since 1995
78 This book costs me twice as much as that one
79 I used to spend a lot of money on toys when I was a child
80 Do you know how people die of Sars?
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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2004
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
TRÌNH ĐỘ:
THỜI GIAN: 120 PHÚT
Lưu ý thí sinh:
− Không được dùng tài liệu
− Làm bài trên phiếu làm bài thi
PART I: USE OF ENGLISH
Section A: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (Questions 1-20)
1 From the hotel there is a good of the mountains
2 Be careful! Don't your drink on the table
3 They were very keeping so much money in the house overnight
4 She complained when she heard that she had to work on Sunday
5 Mr and Mrs Hudson are always with each other about money
6 Our football team lost three goals to nil
7 She had changed so much that anyone recognised her
8 I don't like to ask people for help as a rule hut I wonder if you could
Trang 17me a favour
9 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy
10 His laziness at work made him with his workmates
A improper B unpleasant C unpopular D unappealing
11 He's a wonderful cook: he can make a delicious out of almost
anything
12 They didn’t have in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday
13 For a long time after the accident, he suffered from constant _ in his back
14 This is the most difficult job I've ever had to do
15 If you want to join our football club, you must first _ this application form
16 This book is for children because it contains fully illustrated pictures
17 With hard work you can turn dreams into
18 In looks she her mother
A comes across B calls back C takes after D holds on
19 Sorry to keep you waiting Our car on the freeway
A settled down B turned down C cut down D broke down,
20 I couldn't where the music was coming from
Trang 18Directions: In questions 21-30 each sentence has four underlined words or phrases
The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), and (D) Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
21 Medical students must to study both the theory and practice of medicine
Section B: CLOZE TEST (Questions 31-40)
Directions: Read the text below and choose the word that best fits each place
According to the World Bank the Kingdom of Bhutan is the second (31)
country in the world, but there is no unemployment, no begging and almost
no crime
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the 'Dragon King, is the world's youngest hereditary
Trang 19ruler, but he says that the country is more (32) than any other in the region
He travels round Bhutan, showing himself to the people and listening to their (33) Although this is a very old country, the monarchy is quite (34) ; until this century it was a theocracy run by Buddhist priests There is still a very strong religious feeling and there are 1,300 monasteries in a nation of only 1 million people
Bhutan allows only 2,000 tourists a year, but no multinational companies (35) it is very short of capital It takes no (36) from the United States
or Russia Students who go abroad to (37) must spend 6 months when they (38) in remote villages to “rediscover their roots” before going back into Bhutanese society
Although people are poor, they are content The atmosphere is (39) and traditions have hardly changed since the Middle Ages Archery is the country’s major sport and folk dances are the main forms of (40)
40 A employment B transportation C entertainment D tradition
PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (Questions 41-60)
Directions: Read the following passages and choose the one best answer (A, B, C, or D)
to each question
Passage 1 (Questions 41-45)
Trang 20Humanitarian Dorothea Dix was born in Hampden, Maine, in 1802 At the age of
19, she established a school for girls, the Dix Mansion School, in Boston, but had to close it in 1835 due to her poor health She wrote and published the first of many books for children in 1824 In 1841, Dix accepted an invitation to teach classes at a prison in East Cambridge, Massachusetts She was deeply disturbed by the sight of mentally-ill persons thrown in the jail and treated like criminals For the next eighteen months, she
toured Massachusetts institutions where other mental patients were confined and
reported the shocking conditions she found to the state legislature When improvements followed in Massachusetts, she turned her attention to the neighboring states and then
to the West and South
Dix's work was interrupted by the Civil War; she served as superintendent of women hospital nurses for the federal government
Dix saw special hospitals for the mentally ill built in some fifteen states Although her plan to obtain public land for her cause failed, she aroused concern for the problem of mental illness all over the United States as well as Canada and Europe
41 In what year was the Dix Mansion School closed?
42 Why did Dorothea Dix first go to a prison?
A She taught classes there B She was sent there by the state legislature.
C She was convicted of a crime D She was doing research for a book
43 The word "confined" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
A restricted B imprisoned C treated D taught
44 Where was Dorothea Dix first able to bring about reforms in the treatment of the mentally ill?
45 Dorothea Dix was NOT successful in her attempt to
A become superintendent of nurses B publish books for children
Trang 21C arouse concern for the mentally ill D obtain public land
Passage 1 (Questions 46-50)
It’s a sound you will probably never hear, a sickened tree sending out a distress signal But a group of scientists has heard the cries, and they think some insects also hear the trees and are drawn to them like vultures to a dying animal
Researchers with the U.S Department of Agriculture's Forest Service fastened sensors to the bark of drought-stricken trees and clearly heard distress calls According
to one of the scientists, most parched trees transmit their plight in the 50 – to kilohertz range (The unaided human ear can detect no more than 20 kilohertz.) Red oak, maple, white pine, and birch all make slightly different sounds in the form of vibration at the surface of the wood
500-The scientist think that the vibrations are created when the water columns inside tubes that run the length of the tree break, a result of too little water flowing through them These fractured columns send out distinctive vibration patterns Because some
insects communicate at ultrasonic frequencies, they may pick up the trees' vibrations
and attack the weakened trees Researchers are now running tests with potted trees that have been deprived of water to see if the sound is what attracts the insects
"Water-stressed trees also smell differently from other trees, and they experience thermal changes, so insects could be responding to something other than sound," one scientist said
46 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A the vibrations produced by insects
B the mission of the U.S Forest Service
C the effect of insects on trees
D the sounds made by trees
47 The word "them" in line 3 refers to
Trang 22A trees B scientists C insects D vultures
48 Which of the following could be considered a cause of trees' distress signals?
C experiments by scientists D lack of water
49 In line 16, the phrase "pick up" could best be replaced by which of the following?
50 All of the following are mentioned as possible factors in drawing insects to
weakened trees EXCEPT
Passage 3 (Questions 51-55)
The Maldives are now one of the most popular tourist destinations but depending on the island you choose, it can still be easy to get away from the crowd Professional
divers come to these clear waters for the 320 different kinds of coral, many of which
exist nowhere in the world On land, scented trees somehow manage to survive in the soil that has grown up over hundreds of years from broken coral Most of the hotels have been built on islands that were uninhabited for years However, the guest bungalows, restaurants and electricity generators which provide Westerners with such a high level of comfort and luxury are almost hidden by the tall trees and bushes
But for an outsider to get a taste of the Maldives beyond their natural beauty, he or she should visit the island of Gan Here a short bicycle ride takes you through areas where whole families are at work collecting coconuts The people living here are not poor - the shops are full of goods, and every house has electricity The Maldivians like their privacy, and after the evening prayer rings out from the mosque at sunset, all tourists must be out of the local villages and back in the hotel grounds
51 What does "which" in line 4 refer to?
A professional divers B the clear waters
52 In the Maldives experienced divers particularly appreciate
53 The writer finds it surprising that
Trang 23A trees can grow so well B it always feels so hot
C there is so much noise D there is not much rain
54 According to the text, the hotels
A have spoilt the environment
B have forced islanders from their homes
C offer a very high standard of service
D are popular with couples on honeymoon
55 It is particularly worth visiting the island of Gan because
A you can come into contact with the local people
B it is easy ride around by bicycle
C it has good shopping facilities
D you can spend the night in a village there
Passage 4 (Questions 66-68)
The past few years have seen quite increased interest by women in off-road riding and
mountain bikes seem to be gaining in popularity as a means to this end In an effort to
learn why, earlier this year readers of this column were invited to write in about their experience
The most frequently mentioned reason for trying a mountain bike was that a world
existed out there that was waiting to be explored, but walking provided limited
possibilities, and light touring bikes weren't felt to be tough enough for the job Some began by way of hiring one or borrowing somebody else's while on holiday For others,
it was a husband, a father, a daughter or a "mad friend" that got them started One woman claimed she would have never seen much of her husband if she hadn't started riding a mountain bike
Only about half had ridden with a group consisting of women only, but their experiences were strongly recommended Overall, it was regarded as a positive and healthy experience, women being regarded as more supportive, more cooperative, more patient and less competitive than men Such groups were more likely to take time
to stop and notice things around them, and to share the enjoyable experience of riding deep into the countryside, rather than to feel the need to ride for riding's sake or to become competitive Men were considered too keen on taking risks, and showing off
the strong points of their bicycles However, some women felt that mixed company
encouraged them to try harder
56 What do the words "this end" (line 3) refer to?