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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC

(Đề thi có 06 trang)

KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Question 1: A laughs B drops C maintains D imports

Question 2: A justice B campus C culture D brush

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A inflation B maximum C applicant D character

Question 4: A compulsory B biography C curriculum D admirable

Question 5: A struggle B anxious C confide D comfort

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables

organically

A that grown B grown C which grows D are grown

Question 7: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder We such a terrible thunderstorm

A would neversee B had never seen C have never seen D never see

Question 8: Most teenagers enjoy the Internet for information and entertainment

Question 9: they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat

Question 10: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ?

Question 11: Without your help, I the technical problem with my computer the other day

A wouldn’t solve B couldn’t have solved C could solve D can’t solve

Question 12: This part of the country is famous its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine

Question 13: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to the

household chores

Question 14: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is

A by the age of five it is quite well established B quite well established by the age of five

C well established quite by the age of five D by the age of five and quite well established

Question 15: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange

- Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”

- Customer: “ ”

A Don’t mention it B Can I pay by credit card?

C What do you have? D You’re welcome.

Question 16: The Government has brought a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental deterioration

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Question 17: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in interior design

A with a view to B in terms of C in order to D with reference to

Question 18: All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the finishing line

Question 19: The table in the living room should be moved to the new TV set

A get rid of B pave the way for C make room for D take hold of

Question 20: The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership

Question 21: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange

- Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?”

- Kyle: “ ”

A It’s my honour B Let’s do it then.

C The more the merrier D That’s right.

Question 22: Candidates are requested to the form to the admissions officer by July 25 th

Question 23: The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was

A respecting B respective C respectful D respectable

Question 24: The university administrations are introducing new measures to that the enrolment process runs smoothly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 25: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare

Question 26: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea

A releasing B producing C obtaining D dismissing

Question 27: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly

in language teaching

A increase the understanding B reduce the differences

C minimise the limitations D construct a bridge

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 28: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 42

Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms

200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph)

Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea,

typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean They occur in both the northern and southern hemispheres Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of people

Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) slightly

north or south of the earth’s equator Warm, humid air full of water vapor moves upward The earth’s

rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate around its center (called the eye) At a certain height, the water vapor condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat The heat draws more air and water vapor upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls If the cycle speeds up until winds reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone

Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge This is a rise in sea level, sometimes seven meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the ocean’s surface Storm surge was to blame for the flooding of New Orleans in 2005 The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater nearly four meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths

It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately The goal is to know when and where the next tropical cyclone will form “And we can’t really do that yet,” says David Nolan, a weather researcher from the University of Miami The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with computer assistance In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination of weather

factors lead to very different storms More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a

storm is on the way

Adapted from “Reading Explorer 2” by Paul Maclntyre

Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds blowing at speeds of

A more than 100 kph B at least 200 kph

C less than 100 kph D no less than 200 kph

Question 34: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to

A sweet-sounding names B wind speeds

C tropical cyclones D weather professionals

Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in

A the Indian Ocean B the Arctic Ocean

C the Atlantic Ocean D the Pacific Ocean

Question 36: The word “humid” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?

A Liquid water falls B Warm, humid air moves upward.

C Water vapor condenses D Wind speed reaches 118 kph.

Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is

A a rise in sea level B pushing seawater C a tropical cyclone D inland flooding

Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?

A It took a very high death toll B It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005.

C It occurred in Myanmar in 2005 D It pushed seawater 4 kilometers inland.

Question 40: The word “evacuate” in paragraph 4 mostly means

A move to safer places B make accurate predictions

C take preventive measures D call for relief supplies

Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A The center of a growing storm is known as its eye.

B The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast.

C Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names.

D Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance.

Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?

A Cyclone Forecasting B Tropical Cyclones

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning

to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 43: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater

Question 44: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends

A something that everybody looks for B something that everybody dreams of

C something that nobody wants D something that nobody can afford

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45 to 54.

THE DANGERS OF DIETING Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (45) of overweight people is at a new high As people frantically search for a solution (46) this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered Many people see fad diets (47) harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually (48) the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health

Although permanent weight loss is the (49) , few are able to achieve it Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (50) weight While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (51) results, long-term results are very rare

(52) , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets (53) being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes They advise eating only one type

of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely This results in a situation (54) a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy

Adapted from “Active Skills for Reading: Book 3” by Neil J Anderson

Question 51: A initial B initiative C initiating D initiate

Question 52: A Additionally B Furthermore C Nonetheless D Consequently

Question 53: A More than B In spite of C Rather than D In addition to

The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily equate to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area,” says Jason Niebler, who directs the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College “It means we are providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core urban landscape.”

Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying capacities,

surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance The hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food production This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms

That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices across diverse landscape types from urban

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centers to surrounding rural environs “It’s small scale agriculture with an urban focus,” Niebler says “Any urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.”

SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years ATE’s goal is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the nation’s prosperity and security The

support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools,

businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce initiatives

The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and research, and technological innovation The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities

“We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is – how it functions both locally and globally,” Niebler says “These

courses are challenging, robust and inspirational One of the really wonderful things about them is that we

offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local partner organizations They can do a research project, or a service learning option The ideal would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.”

Adapted from “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture” by Marlene Cimons

Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler

A preserves the core urban landscape B provides food for Seattle’s population

C studies at Seattle Central Community College D directs the SAgE Initiative

Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture

A focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region

B aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions

C is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas

D concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas

Question 57: The word “concentric” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A coming from different places B having the same size

C going in different directions D having the same center

Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s new land use planning?

A Dependence on distant food products

B Increased food production in large scale farms

C Employment opportunities for local residents

D Modernized farming practices in rural environs

Question 59: The phrase “in partnership with” in paragraph 4 probably means

A together with B in addition to C in place of D instead of

Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the following EXCEPT

A agricultural ecology B career opportunities

C urban system development D integration of food and forests

Question 61: In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are

A functional but impractical B robust but unpromising

C challenging and costly D hard but encouraging

Question 62: The word “them” in paragraph 6 refers to

A courses B opportunities C principles D students

Question 63: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature.

B The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture.

C ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nation’s major industries.

D Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices.

Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage?

A Skeptical B Provocative C Supportive D Satirical

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Question 4: She didn’t pass the exam because of her serious illness

Had she not

Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing

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Mã đề thi Câu hỏi

I Chuyển đổi câu (0,5 điểm: 0,1 điểm/câu)

Câu 1: He now wishes (that) he had/he’d taken the doctor’s advice

Câu 2: Peter apologised/apologized (to the/his teacher) for not doing the/his homework

hoặc Peter apologised/apologized (to the/his teacher) for not having done the/his

homework

Câu 3: He can’t have attended the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday

Câu 4: Had she not been seriously ill, she would/could/might have passed the exam

hoặc Had she not been seriously ill, she would not/wouldn’t/could not/couldn’t/

might not/mightn’t have failed (in) the exam

Câu 5: Ms Betty prides herself on her singing

hoặc Ms Betty prides herself on her being a good singer

hoặc Ms Betty prides herself on her ability to sing

II Viết đoạn văn (1,5 điểm)

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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Mã đề thi 194

Họ và tên thí sinh:

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SECTION A (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 2: A supported B approached C noticed D finished

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A recipe B candidate C instrument D commitment

Question 4: A conceal B contain C conserve D conquer

Question 5: A advantageous B oceanic C compulsory D influential

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 6: The receptionist, answered the phone, told me that the director was out

Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program As a result, young children

do homework any more

Question 8: the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted

on getting a refund

Question 9: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls in our school next semester

A will build B will be built C are being built D will be building

Question 10: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid to crowded places

Question 11: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they their student cards

A produced B hadn’t produced C didn’t produce D don’t produce

Question 12: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made accident

Question 13: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour science fiction

Question 14: A molecule of water is of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen

Question 15: Jane really loves the jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present

A nice brown wooden B brown wooden nice C nice wooden brown D wooden brown nice

Question 16: Global warming will result crop failures and famine

Question 17: John has finally found a new job after being for three months

A out of order B out of mind C out of work D out of reach

Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games women’s 200m butterfly that none of her rivals could her

A catch up with B look up to C come up to D put up with

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Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced cars in 2014 as the year before

A twice many as B as twice many C as many twice D twice as many

Question 20: It is of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings

Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely

A imaginary B imagining C imaginative D imaginable

Question 22: at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut

A We had arrived hardly B We have hardly arrived

C Hardly we had arrived D Hardly had we arrived

Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school reunion Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”

Lane: “ ”

A Oh, the school reunion was wonderful B The food at the reunion was excellent.

C Yeah I’m really looking forward to it D No You’re in no mood for the event.

Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students They are discussing where their study group will meet Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank

Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”

Tom: “ ”

A We are too busy on weekdays B The library would be best.

C Why don’t you look at the atlas? D Studying in a group is great fun.

Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents She prepared a feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering

A concerning nutrition and health B involving hygienic conditions and diseases

C relating to medical knowledge D having to do with food and cooking

Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over

A very tired B refreshed C completely wet D cleansed

Question 27: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics It’s a closed book to me.”

A an object that I really love B a book that is never opened

C a subject that I don’t understand D a theme that I like to discuss

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference The word library comes (33) liber, the Latin word for “book” (34) , library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (35) audio-visual and online databases In addition (36) maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites

The central mission of a library (37) to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (38) generations Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (39) the record is preserved and made available for later use

People use library resources to gain information about personal (40) or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (41) in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (42) information and services that are essential to learning and progress

From "Library (institution)" by Richard S Halsey et al

Question 34: A Despite B However C Therefore D Instead

Question 35: A only if B as well C or else D but also

Question 38: A succeeding B succeed C successful D success

Question 40: A profits B attractions C interests D appeals

Question 41: A abilities B skills C talents D capacities

Question 42: A relates B applies C supplies D digests

Question 43: “Don't be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it Cheer up!”

Question 44: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”

A turn down B look up C slow down D put forward

Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures

With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts Species that find cities or farmland

blocking their way north or south may become extinct Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those

found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not

possible For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling

sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go

Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further

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warming The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear

Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming Warmer

ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems

From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H Schneider

Question 45: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to

A die instantly B bloom earlier C become lighter D lose color

Question 46: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move

A south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations

B north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations

C toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations

D toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations

Question 47: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to

Question 48: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to

A the frozen water in the Arctic B the violent Arctic Ocean

C the melting ice in the Arctic D the cold ice in the Arctic

Question 49: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,

A half of the earth’s surface would be flooded

B the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters

C water supply would decrease by 50 percent

D 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct

Question 50: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer

temperatures,

A they may be endangered B they can begin to develop

C they will certainly need water D they move to tropical forests

Question 51: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means

A very large B easily damaged C rather strong D pretty hard

Question 52: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates

A the water absorption of coral reefs B the quick growth of marine mammals

C the blooming phase of sea weeds D the slow death of coral reefs

Question 53: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by

A the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean

B the decrease of acidity of the pole waters

C the extinction of species in coastal areas

D the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth

Question 54: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles

B Effects of global warming on animals and plants

C Global warming and possible solutions

D Global warming and species migration

Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of resources, or from both Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources Only a certain

number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food

and other resources the land can provide In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers

of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food

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In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty These countries produce large quantities

of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people

in metropolitan areas

A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural productivity Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons

per sq km A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which

contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well These countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of living

At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less than 30 persons per sq km Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these

countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity As a

consequence, these nations are very poor The United States has both relatively low population density and high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations

High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries Children are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small have difficulty doing so For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population growth

From "Poverty" by Thomas J Corbett

Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?

A Overpopulation B Population density C Simple farming D Poverty

Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?

A Available resources B Skilled labor C Farming methods D Land area

Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of

Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because

A there is lack of mechanization B there are small numbers of laborers

C there is an abundance of resources D there is no shortage of skilled labor

Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on

A its population density only

B both population density and agricultural productivity

C population density in metropolitan areas

D its high agricultural productivity

Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A escape from B look into C give up D participate in

Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means

A disused B impossible C unproductive D inaccessible

Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.

B In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.

C There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.

D All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.

Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?

A High-tech facilities B Economic resources

C Sufficient financial support D High birth rates

Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A High Birth Rate and its Consequences B Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty

C Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem D Poverty in Developing Countries

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Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one

This new teaching method

Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it

.

Not until

Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s permission

You should not _

II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books Write your paragraph on your answer sheet

The following prompts might be helpful to you

- Widening knowledge

- Improving language

- Relaxing

- - THE END -

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Mã đề thi Câu hỏi

I Viết tiếp câu (0,1 điểm x 5 câu = 0,5 điểm)

Câu 1: Unless John changes his working style, he will be sacked soon

to his 18th birthday party

Câu 3: This new teaching method is believed to be more effective than the old one

Câu 4: Not until he was halfway through the task did he realize how difficult it was Hoặc:

Not until he was halfway through it did he realize how difficult the task was

Câu 5: You should not have left the class without asking for your teacher’s permission

(1,5 điểm)

II Viết đoạn văn

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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

(Đề có 6 trang)

ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions

Question 1: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is,

A more heat it retains B it retains the more heat

C the heat it retains more D the more heat it retains

Question 2: We received a call from the teacher charge of our course

Question 3: Tom hasn't completed the work yet and Maria hasn't

Question 4: was the tea that we couldn’t drink it

A No longer B So strong C Hardly ever D How strong

Question 5: We could have caught the last train, but we five minutes late

Question 6: Do you remember to help us when we were in difficulty?

A you offer B being offered C once offering D to offer

Question 7: In our team, no person John could finish this tough task in such a short time

A including B rather than C outside D other than

Question 8: he got top marks at high school, he never went to university

A Nevertheless B Despite C Although D Meanwhile

Question 9: The superstar, accompanied by the other members of the band, to visit our school next week

Question 10: Be sure not to rely too on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language

A abundantly B severely C numerously D heavily

Question 11: Communities in remote areas are extremely _ to famine if crops fail

A vulnerable B helpless C disappointed D defenseless

Question 12: I could hear voices but I couldn’t what they were saying

A try out B turn up C make out D bring about

Question 13: always gives me real pleasure

A I arrange flowers B The flowers are arranged

C Arranging flowers D While arranging flowers

Question 14: a few more minutes, we could have finished the task

A If we had had B If we have C If we had D Unless we had

Question 15: The theory of relativity by Einstein, who was a famous physicist

A was developed B developed C is developed D develops

Question 16: Mrs Chau has managed the department that she’ll be promoted next month

A too successfully B so successfully C too successful D very successful

Question 17: Sammy had worked in England for a year moving to Scotland

Question 18: We hoped they would come and give us new lectures

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Question 19: In my apartment there are two rooms, is used as the living-room

A the large one B the larger of which

C the largest one D the largest of which

Question 20: “It’s about time you your homework, Mary.”

Question 21: The girl was used birthday presents from her brothers

A to receive B to receiving C to being received D to be receiving

Question 22: Applications _ in after 30 th April will not be considered

A which sent B that is sent C sent D send

Question 23: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!”

Sue: “ ”

A How dare you? B Thank you C I’m afraid so D Don’t mention it

Question 24: Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

John: “ ”

A Wouldn’t you? Why? B It’s out of the question

C I’d rather you didn’t D Would you, really?

Question 25: Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful Thanks."

Tony: “ ”

A I’m glad you like it B Great idea! C Lucky you! D The same to you!

A radio telescope is a radio receiver that "sees" radio waves Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by celestial objects Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules

The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937 He was an American who graduated with a degree in engineering He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his own radio telescope in his backyard Reber's first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer space, but in 1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space

A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more The significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point,

allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible A larger dish means that more signals can be

received and focalized

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a

seventy-six-meter telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then The largest current radio telescope in

the world is the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters It has provided valuable feedback of the sun's radio wavelengths and atmosphere The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio The largest array of telescopes is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India

Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe One of the most important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the unmanned space missions in outer space Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore Without radio wave technology, scientists would

not know much of what inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it Radio waves are our eyes and

ears in outer space

By Timothy Hall, Arthur H Milch and Denise McCormach How to Master skills for the TOEFL iBT

Question 26: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of

A normal light of celestial objects B radio waves sent out by celestial objects

C creatures that inhabit celestial objects D shapes and sizes of celestial objects

Question 27: According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that

A he was an amateur radio operator B he was an astronomer

C he was an engineer D he was an inventor

Question 28: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until

A he first built one in his backyard B he graduated from an engineering school

C he experimented on the third one D he picked up signals from outer space

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Question 29: The verb “pick up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant

B The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter

C A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results

D The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescopes

Question 31: The word “current” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A water movement B electricity flow C moving D existing

A places B scientists C radio waves D eyes and ears

Question 33: Radio waves are scientists’ eyes and ears in outer space because

A they allow them to travel to such dangerous places as Mars

B they help to track only manned space missions in space

C they can recognize who dominates the universe

D they can help them understand more about the universe

Question 34: The focus of discussion in the passage is

C radio operators D atoms and molecules

Question 35: Originally, this passage was probably published in

A a fashion magazine B a scientific journal

C a business journal D a book on environment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 45

Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (36) _ for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are

in danger of getting so (37) sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (38) Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (39) teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (40) _ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age

This (41) _ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to concentrate at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (42) _ Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night can have profound effects (43) how children perform the next day A good night's sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (44) they release a hormone that is essential for their 'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate) It's true that they can, to some (45) , catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon

By Tim Falla and Paul A Davies Solutions Advanced OUP

Question 36: A in time B at time C behind time D about time

Question 38: A risk B danger C threat D jeopardy

Question 41: A rises B raises C comes D results

Question 42: A arranged B organized C established D acquired

Question 44: A where B that C which D at which

Question 45: A level B rate C extent D point

Question 46: Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists managed to reach the top

A causing a lot of risks B bringing excitement

C costing a lot of money D resulting in depression

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Question 47: Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell

A deep understanding B in-depth studies

C spectacular sightings D far-sighted views

Question 48: Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern

A able to hear B physically abnormal C hard of hearing D obedient to parents

Question 49: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview

A small number B hand C class D small amount

Question 50: Now many people who shop at a health food store instead of a local supermarket are much more likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage

A convenient to prepare B beneficial to health

C harmful to health D full of preservatives

The ability to conduct electricity is one of the key properties of a metal Other solid materials such as silicon can conduct electricity but only effectively at certain temperatures Also, some substances such as salt (sodium chloride) can conduct when molten or when dissolved in water The ability of metals to conduct electricity is due to how their atoms bond together In order to bond together the metal atoms lose at least one of their

outermost electrons This leaves the metal atoms with a positive charge and they are now strictly ions The

lost electrons are free to move in what is known as a sea of electrons Since the electrons are negatively charged they attract the ions and this is what keeps the structure together

An electric current is a flow of charge and since the electrons in the sea of electrons are free to move they

can be made to flow in one direction when a source of electrical energy such as a battery is connected to the metal Hence we have an electric current flowing through the wire, and this is what makes metals such good conductors of electricity The only other common solid conducting material that pencil users are likely to encounter is graphite (what the ‘lead’ of a pencil is made from) Graphite is a form of carbon and again the carbon atoms bond in such a way that there is a sea of electrons that can be made to flow as an electric current Likewise, if we have an ionic substance like salt we can make the electrically charged ions flow to create a current but only when those ions are free to move, either when the substance is a liquid or dissolved in water In its solid state an ionic substance like salt cannot conduct electricity as its charged ions cannot flow Electrical insulators are substances that cannot conduct electricity well either, because they contain no

charged particles or any charged particles they might contain do not flow easily Water itself is a poor

conductor of electricity as it does not contain a significant amount of fully charged particles (the ends of a water molecule are partly charged but overall the molecule is neutral) However, most water we encounter does contain dissolved charged particles, so it will be more conductive than pure water Many of the problems that occur when touching electrical devices with wet hands result from the ever-present salt that is left on our skin through perspiration and it dissolves in the water to make it more conductive

By Helena Gillespie and Rob Gillespie Science for Primary School Teachers OUP

Question 51: Electrical conductivity is

A one of the most important properties of metals

B one of the key properties of most solid materials

C impossible for any substance when it is dissolved in water

D completely impossible for silicon

Question 52: According to the passage, a metal can conduct electricity due to

A the loss of one electron in the core of its atoms

B the way its atoms bond together

C the absence of free electrons

D its atoms with a positive charge

Question 53: The word “outermost” in paragraph 1 mostly means

A furthest from the inside B nearest to the inside

Question 54: The atoms of a metal can bond together because

A they lose all of their electrons

B negatively charged electrons attract positive ions

C electrons can flow in a single direction

D the lost electrons cannot move freely in the sea of electrons

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Question 55: Salt in its solid state is not able to conduct electricity because

A its charged ions can flow easily B it has free electrons

C its charged ions are not free to move D it cannot create any charged ions

A charged particles B electrical insulators

C electric currents D charged ions

Question 57: Water is a poor conductor because it contains

A only a small amount of fully charged particles

B only a negative electric charge

C no positive or negative electric charge

D only a positive electric charge

Question 58: We can have problems when touching electrical devices with wet hands because

A the water dissolves the salt on our skin and becomes more conductive

B the water containing no charged particles makes it more conductive

C the water itself is a good conductor of electricity

D the water contains too many neutral molecules

Question 59: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Some materials are more conductive than others

B Graphite is a common solid substance that can conduct electricity

C Salt can conduct electricity when it is molten or dissolved

D Pure water is much more conductive than most water we encounter every day

Question 60: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?

A Electrical Insulators B Electrical Energy

C Electrical Devices D Electrical Conductivity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 61: A survive B enlarge C struggle D occur

Question 62: A preservative B conventional C reliable D intellectual

Question 63: A property B customer C computer D energy

Question 64: A environment B technology C predominance D superstition

Question 65: A popular B impatient C decisive D observant

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions

Question 66: After our discussion, we decided to take a later flight and so that we could spend more time with

Question 71: I had two job offers upon graduation, neither of which was appropriate for my qualifications

A The two jobs offered to me after my graduation didn’t suit my qualifications

B Both of the job offers I had prior to my graduation were appropriate for my qualifications

C I was offered two jobs soon after my graduation, both of which were suitable for my qualifications

D Though I wasn't qualified enough, two jobs were offered to me upon graduation

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Question 72: They arrived too late to get good seats

A As they got there too late, there were no good seats left

B Although they were late, they found some good seats

C They got good seats some time after they arrived

D They had to stand for the whole show

Question 73: It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me

A Not until I left home did I realize how much my family meant to me

B I left home and didn’t realize how meaningful my family was

C Before I left home, I realized how much my family meant to me

D As soon as I left home, I found out what a family could do without

Question 74: I forgot to lock the door before leaving

A I locked the door before leaving, but I forgot about it

B I left without remembering to lock the door

C I remembered that I left the door locked before going out

D I didn’t remember whether I locked the door before leaving

Question 75: There is no question of changing my mind about resigning

A I should have changed my mind about resigning

B They asked me no question about resigning

C I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning

D Nobody knows about my decision on resigning

Question 76: When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car

A There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive

B The traffic is always so heavy that you’d better walk to work; it’s quicker

C It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day

D During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic

Question 77: It’s difficult for me to understand what he implies

A I find it difficult to understand what he really means

B Understanding what he implies is found difficult

C What he implies is not very difficult to understand

D To understand what he really means is difficult to find

Question 78: "Get out of my car or I'll call the police!" Jane shouted to the strange man

A Jane threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her car

B Jane plainly said that she would call the police

C Jane politely told the man she would call the police if he didn’t leave her car

D Jane informed the strange man that she would call the police

Question 79: John said, “You’d better not lend them any money, Daisy.”

A John ordered Daisy not to lend them any money

B John commanded Daisy not to lend them any money

C John asked Daisy if she had lent them any money

D John advised Daisy not to lend them any money

Question 80: This village is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow

A Heavy snow makes it impossible to reach the village in winter

B Nobody likes to come to this village in winter because of heavy snow

C We cannot gain permission to this village in winter because of heavy snow

D We have no difficulty reaching this village in winter because of heavy snow

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

Question 1: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours

A an active society B an inactive society C a physical society D a working society

Question 2: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time

Question 3: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry

Question 4: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work

Question 5: She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 6: A reign B vein C reindeer D protein

Question 7: A work B form C stork D force

Question 8: A eleven B elephant C examine D exact

Question 9: A overboard B cupboard C aboard D keyboard

Question 10: A assure B pressure C possession D assist

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions

Question 11: “How brave you are!” he said to the firemen

A He criticized the firemen for their discouragement

B He asked how brave the firemen were

C He blamed the firemen for their discouragement

D He praised the firemen for their courage

Question 12: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well

A I would have spoken English well if I could get that job

B I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well

C Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job

D I failed to get the job because of my poor English

Question 13: A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London

A I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London

B I had no alternative but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London

C There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London

D I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London

Question 14: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to do all this climbing

A I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes

B As I did not know I was going to do so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes

C I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes

D I would love to go climbing, but I do not have any shoes that would be suitable

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Question 15: I wish I hadn’t accepted the invitation to her birthday party

A I insisted on having been invited to her birthday party

B I regret accepting the invitation to her birthday party

C If only I had come to her birthday party

D I was very glad to accept the invitation to her birthday party

Question 16: Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to understand it

A Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students

B Despite the teacher’s clear explanation of the theory, the students had difficulty understanding it

C In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it

D Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students

Question 17: Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problems of endangered species

A Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered species

B People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of

environmentalists

C People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of

environmentalists

D Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the

problems of endangered species

Question 18: The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle

A Whenever my uncle sees the man in that painting, he misses me

B Whenever I see the man in that painting, I remember to meet my uncle

C Memories of my uncle come back whenever I see the man in that painting

D I am recalling my uncle whenever I look at the man in that painting

Question 19: No one but Jane succeeded in giving the correct answer

A Jane was among those who failed to guess the answer

B Only Jane failed to answer the question correctly

C Everyone but Jane failed to provide the correct answer

D All but Jane managed to produce the correct answer

Question 20: Peter’s main subject at university is electronics

A Peter thinks electronics is a special subject

B Peter majors in electronics at university

C The university lets Peter major in electronics

D Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions

Question 21: It is work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it

Question 22: “What if the earth stopped moving?”

Question 23: The children ran away as if they a ghost

Question 24: I would join that running competition

Question 25: I'll give this dictionary to wants to have it

Question 26: He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow

Question 27: The water supply of our home city has failed to average purity requirements

Question 28: No one can avoid by advertisements

A influencing B being influenced C to be influenced D having influenced

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Question 29: Books and magazines around made his room very untidy

Question 30: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, he gave up after 2 months

Question 31: Having traveled to different parts of our country,

A many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us

B we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs

C much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs

D we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs

Question 32: He wasn't attending the lecture properly and missed most of

Question 33: Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states the Constitution of the United States

Question 34: You can use my car you drive carefully

Question 35: Her mother, has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month

Question 36: The Moon is much closer to Earth , and thus it had greater influence on the tides

A but the Sun is B where the Sun is C than is the Sun D unlike the Sun

Question 37: A large number of workmen because of the economic recession

A has laid aside B has been laid out C have laid down D have been laid off

Question 38: We expressed the missing child would be found alive

Question 39: The government was finally by a minor scandal

Question 40: His honesty is ; nobody can doubt it

A without question B out the question C beside the question D in question

Question 41: In our hospital, patients every morning

Question 42: We decided to take a late flight we could spend more time with our family

Question 43: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.”

Nadia: “ ”

Question 44: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room he heard a loud laughter within

Question 45: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?”

Scott: “ .”

Archimedes' Principle is a law of physics that states that when an object is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced The principle is most frequently applied to the behaviour of objects in water, and helps to explain floating and sinking, and why objects seem lighter in water It also applies to balloons

The key word in the principle is “upthrust”, which refers to the force acting upward to reduce the apparent weight of the object when it is under water If, for example, a metal block with a volume of

100 cm3 is dipped in water, it displaces an equal volume of water, which has a weight of

approximately 1 N (3.5 oz) The block therefore seems to weigh about 1 N less

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An object will float if its average density is less than that of water If it is totally submerged, the

weight of the water it displaces (and hence the upthrust on it) is greater than its own weight, and it is

forced upward and out of the water, until the weight of the water displaced by the submerged part is

exactly equal to the weight of the floating object Thus a block of wood with a density six tenths that

of water will float with six tenths of its volume under water, since at that point the weight of fluid displaced is the same as the block’s own weight If a dense material is made into a suitable shape, it will float because of Archimedes’ principle A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks

It is also because of Archimedes’ principle that ships float lower in the water when they are heavily loaded (more water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust) In addition, they cannot

be so heavily loaded if they are to sail in fresh water as they can if they are to sail in the sea, since fresh water is less dense than sea water, and so more water must be displaced to give the necessary

upthrust This means the ship is lower in the water, which can be dangerous in rough weather

From "Archimedes' Principle", Microsoft® Student 2008 [DVD] Microsoft Corporation, 2007

Question 46: What happens when something is immersed in a fluid?

A It receives a downward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced

B The fluid will expand the object and overflow to the floor

C It will be pushed further down with a force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced

D It receives an upward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced

Question 47: The word “volume” in the passage refers to

Question 48: The word “displaces” in the passage almost means “ ”

Question 49: If an object’s average density is less than that of water, the object will

Question 50: A block of wood with a density seven tenths that of water will

A float with an equal volume of its volume under water

B float with a half of its volume under water

C go up and down then sink

D sink immediately when submerged

Question 51: A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks because the ship

A has buoys B is made of wood C has a special shape D is lighter

Question 52: The phrase “six tenths” in the passage means “ ”

Question 53: The word “upthrust” in the passage refers to the

Question 54: Ships cannot be so heavily loaded if they want to sail in fresh water as they sail in the sea, because

A fresh water is ‘lighter’ than sea water B fresh water is more polluted

C sea water is ‘saltier’ than fresh water D there’s too much salt in sea water

Question 55: Archimedes' Principle explains why

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 56 to 65

In a world where 2 billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the key (56) banishing poverty Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save money Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing countries For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (57) from childhood diarrhoea

But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them (58) for those who most need them Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of

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Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (62) they own around 60 per cent

of the world's technology, they seldom make products for poor customers Of 1,223 new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical diseases

People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines (63) different prices around the world to suit (64) people can afford Alternatively, they could pay a percentage of their profit towards research and development for (65)

Adapted from “The Price is Wrong” in “Focus on IELTS Foundations” by Sue O’Connell, Pearson Longman, 2006

Question 56: A for B with C at D to

Question 57: A amount B penalty C toll D number

Question 58: A cheaply enough B enough cheaply C enough cheap D cheap enough

Question 59: A were starting B had started C started D have been starting

Question 60: A in B at C on D by

Question 61: A are made B made C were made D have been made

Question 62: A while B however C when D unless

Question 63: A with B to C on D at

Question 64: A what B that C where D which

Question 65: A the poor B the wealthy C the better-off D the rich

In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictures for his business He was not a good artist,

so he invented a very simple camera He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard That was the first photograph

The next important date in the history of photography was 1837 That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio He used a new kind of camera and a different process In his pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details This kind of photograph was

processing equipment However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States

After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities

Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer He took many portraits of famous

people The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality Brady was also

the first person to take pictures of a war His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and

ruined cities They madethe war seem more real and more terrible

In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography Photographers could buy film made in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves Also, they did not have to process the film immediately They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later They did not have to

ready-carry lots of equipment And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made

photography less expensive

With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer People began to use cameras just for fun They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places They called these pictures

"snapshots"

Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s Soon magazines and books also used them These pictures showed true events and people They were much more real than drawings

Some people began to think of photography as a form of art They thought that photography

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could do more than show the real world It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms

From “Reading Power” by Beatrice S Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries

Question 66: The first photograph was taken with

Question 67: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with

Question 68: The word “this” in the passage refers to the

A carrying of lots of film and processing equipment

B taking of pictures of people and moving things

C stopping of photographers from taking photos

D fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities

Question 69: The word “ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ”

A terribly spoiled B poorly-painted C badly damaged D heavily-polluted

Question 70: The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ”

Question 71: The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of

Question 72: The word “handheld” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ”

A handling manually B controlling hands C operated by hand D held by hand

Question 73: Matthew Brady was well-known for

Question 74: As mentioned in the passage, photography can

Question 75: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?

C Different Steps in Film Processing D Story of Photography

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions

Question 76: In the early 1900's, Pennsylvania's industries grew rapidly, a growth sometimes

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 1: A amaze B offer C release D believe

Question 2: A socialise B memory C tradition D animal

Question 3: A biology B ability C interactive D inaccurate

Question 4: A actor B career C rubbish D cocktail

Question 5: A similar B attractive C chemical D calculate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 6: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present

Question 11: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic

Question 12: He died lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock

Question 13: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”

Maria: “ .”

Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number

of elephants over the last decade

Question 15: He came a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview

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Question 16: He is a very intelligent boy; , he sometimes gets bad marks

Question 17: She started the course two months ago but dropped after only a month

Question 18: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?”

Christy: “ .”

Question 19: that Columbus discovered America

Question 20: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a approach

to teaching

Question 21: I work last week, but I changed my mind

Question 22: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project

Question 23: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours

Question 24: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives attention

Question 25: Geometry is a branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces

Question 26: Ann: “Do you need any help?”

Kate: “ .”

Question 27: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment I hope it will up soon

Question 28: The children made a funny story and wrote it on the card

Question 29: make a good impression on her

Question 30: People don’t like the way he shows off, ?

Question 31: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with

Question 32: The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and

Question 33: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence

Question 34: I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month

Question 35: The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 36: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast

Question 37: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence

Question 38: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE

in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 39: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures

Question 40: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 41: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed

A However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight

B Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded

C It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded

D It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight

Question 42: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour

A It took Fiona an hour to type the report

B It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report

C Fiona finished the report an hour ago

D Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour

Question 43: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly

A Thatforests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion

B Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly

C Thatforests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion

D Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly

Question 44: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer

A The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager

B The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager

C The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager

D The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving

Question 45: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted

A You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to

B People like walking on the grass in the park

C We must not walk on the grass in the park

D We do not have to walk on the grass in the park

Question 46: She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship

A Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder

B She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship

C It was very hard for her to win the scholarship

D She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder

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Question 47: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name

A What surprised me most was the stranger’s name

B I was surprised that the stranger knew my name

C My name was the only thing the stranger knew

D It surprised the stranger that I knew his name

Question 48: The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to do

A It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to do

B So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to do

C She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation

D So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to do

Question 49: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer

A Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival

B Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it

C Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it

D Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late

Question 50: She prefers going to the library to staying at home

A She would rather go to the library than stay at home

B She likes nothing better than going to the library

C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home

D She stays at home instead of going to the library

Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D

on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 51 to 60

In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems They must (51) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands (52) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop (53) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers

Schools are (54) these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (55) a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (56) the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures

Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (57) 40 percent of American students who

do not go on to higher education In the (58) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (59) a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (60) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being

of the nation.”

(Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version)

Question 51: A cope B stay C fight D do

Question 52: A what B that C whether D who

Question 53: A basis B base C basics D basic

Question 54: A discharging B distributing C delivering D addressing

Question 55: A as B from C with D like

Question 56: A for B into C up D on

Question 57: A nearly B mostly C slightly D fairly

Question 58: A directions B words C minds D ways

Question 59: A get B take C make D bring

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Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B Anderson, and mark the letter A, B, C,

or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70

Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only

to those designs and structures that are culturally significant Architecture is to building as literature

is to the printed word Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey

aesthetic meaning But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original

use They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them These

achievements are never wholly the work of individuals Architecture is a social art

Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered

brick obsolete Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often

computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them The technical demands

on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin This is

no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology

The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes

of buildings Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material

Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly

Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain

mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability

(Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta ® 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version)

Question 61: According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the

designs and structures that have

Question 62: Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage?

Question 63: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as

A monuments to ancient time heroes B museums and exhibition galleries

C witnesses to their historical times D witnesses to major ancient wars

Question 64: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is

an

C art that is very much socialised D achievement of many sociologists

Question 65: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology

A has experienced complete changes for generations

B includes the experience gained from generation to generation

C is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications

D is based on modern technologies rather than traditions

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Question 66: The word “obsolete” in paragraph 2 mostly means

Question 67: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2?

A Fundamental technical demands on building B Basic safety rules in the building industry

C Basic needs and the availability of materials D Sophisticated building technologies

Question 68: According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they

C make structures look more attractive D are non-flammable and last long

Question 69: According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because

A stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures

B it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit

C it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures

D there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use

Question 70: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80

Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car

In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars

In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc Many college and even high-school students have their own cars

Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities

Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their

own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam

Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may

be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may

be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail

In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road

The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities

public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)

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Question 71: In Britain and the US most people travel by

Question 72: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to

Question 73: It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good

in

Question 74: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Few college students in the US have their own cars

B Families in the US often have more than one car

C Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities

D The underground systems are popular in some major US cities

Question 75: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A at the latest time and nearest place B at an appropriate time and place

C at an early time and nearby place D at the fastest time and nearest place

Question 76: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain?

A Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road

B There are no regular flights between regional airports

C Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services

D Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train

Question 77: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport

Question 78: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the

US are

Question 79: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because

A they like to share rides with neighbours B they think it is not good enough

C they see no reason to use their cars less D petrol is relatively cheap in Britain

Question 80: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by

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