Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 LUYỆN GIẢI ðỀ THI SỐ 08 (TÀI LIỆU BÀI GIẢNG) Giáo viên: VŨ THỊ MAI PHƯƠNG 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 1: It was not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago A Not only it was cold but did it also snow a few days ago B It was not only cold but did it also snow a few days ago C Was it not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago D Not only was it cold but it also snowed a few days ago Question 2: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work B If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work C Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work D If her were careful, we would finish the work Question 3: I would rather you wore something more formal to work A I’d prefer you should wear something more formal to work B I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work C I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work D I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work Question 4: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time A The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure B The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early C There was not enough time to hold the meeting D The meeting lasted much longer than usual Question 5: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted A The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess B Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks C The hostess tried hard to please her guests D The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks Question 6: We bought two bicycles Neither of them worked well A We bought two bicycles, of which neither worked well B We bought two bicycles, neither of which worked well C We bought two bicycles which neither of worked well D We bought two bicycles neither of which worked well Question 7: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents A Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance B Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men C More men than women have insurance D Male insurance agents outnumber female agents Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 Question 8: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter A A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer B The winter is much colder than the summer C People get colder in the summer than in the winter D More people have summer colds than winter colds Question 9: He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain A Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain B As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain C Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain D He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain Question 10: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy A Although they were wealthy, they were not happy B They were as wealthy as they were happy C They were not happy as they were wealthy D Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction As a child grows on, its physical health is affected by many elements in the air, water and food Question 11: A B C D The threat of being dismissed not worry me any more because I have started my own business Question 12: A B C D This will have a serious effect about agriculture Question 13: A B C D When many of my friends take a shower in the morning, I usually take one before bed Question 14: A B C D The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight Question 15: A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks Set in the red desert of central Australia is the mining town of Coober Pedy At first sight, the town looks similar to many other such communities, but Coober Pedy is different Sixty per cent of its population of some 4,000 people lives underground There are today about 800 underground houses as well as shops, hotels and even churches in the town and the (16) hills Once a site has been chosen, special tunneling machines are (17) in to create passages and rooms in the sandstone Rock pillars are left to (18) the roof, and doors and windows are cut into the front Houses are of all shapes and (19) , the largest having twenty rooms, and some even have their own swimming pool Living underground may sound strange but in fact it has a number of advantages In summer, the temperature outside can reach an astonishing 470C, and in winter the nights can be (20) cold However, inside the houses it remains a steady 250C all year (21) Many people say that living underground makes them feel very secure There is no problem with noise from the neighbors and the houses are not (22) By the fierce dust storms that regularly (23) through the area And of course, if your family (24) or lots of friends come to stay, you can (25) dig another room Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Question 16: Question 17: Question 18: Question 19: Question 20: Question 21: Question 22: Question 23: Question 24: Question 25: A close A brought A push A numbers A sharply A round A disturbed A sweep A grows A regularly B near B placed B support B areas B strongly B along B affected B pour B explodes B always C enclosing C entered C rise C volumes C extremely C wide C influenced C hurry C rises C only D surrounding D worked D lift D sizes D heavily D across D spoiled D flood D stretches D ever Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original Question 26: All is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life A that is needed B what is needed C for our needs D the thing needed Question 27: Nowadays people no longer smoke A more than they now B as much as they used to C as many as they used to D more than they used to be Question 28: I studied English for four years in high school had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in the US A Therefore, I B Although I C However, I D Otherwise, I Question 29: Today, women are increasingly involved the politics A in B from C of D with Question 30: Most Americans don’t object _ being called by their first names A about B for C in D to Question 31: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! B: but I think it’s quite easy A You’re right B I don’t see in that way C I couldn’t agree more D I understand what you’re saying Question 32: Our landlord had the broken window before winter A fix B to fix C fixed D fixing Question 33: I had a red pen but I seem to have lost it; I think I’d better buy _ one A the other B other C another D the Question 34: On _ he had won, he jumped for joy A telling B having told C he has told D being told Question 35: It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to _to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time! A put on B get dressed up C hitch up D wear in Question 36: She was _she could not say anything A so that surprised for the news B so surprised at the news that C such surprised at the news that D so surprised of the news that Question 37: I finally managed _ A getting a temporary job B a temporary job to get C to get a temporary job D in getting a temporary job Question 38: _ be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed A Hydroelectric power B Should hydroelectric power Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 C When hydroelectric power D Hydroelectric power should Question 39: The car always breaks down because of its old A motor B machinery C machine D engine Question 40: There is a huge amount of _associated with children’s TV shows nowadays A merchandising B manufacturing C sales D produce Question 41: Let’s go to the library, ? A would we B should we C shall we D will we Question 42: so aggressive, we’d get on much better A She was not B If she weren’t C Weren’t she D Had she not Question 43: We haven’t reached the final _ on the funding for scientific research yet A decides B decision C deciding D decisive Question 44: This magazine is very good If you like reading, you should _to it A contribute B buy C subscribe D enroll Question 45: George wouldn't have met Mary _ to his brother's graduation party A if he has not gone B hadn't he gone C If he shouldn't have gone D had he not gone Question 46: A: _ B: Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday A When have you got this beautiful dress? B You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? C That’s a beautiful dress you have on! D How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! Question 47: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening Barbara: A Have a good day B Cheer! C You are welcome D Thanks! Question 48: Please cut my hair _the style in this magazine A the same length as B the same long like C the same length like D the same long as Question 49: Half of the children were away from school last week because of of influenza A a break- out B a breakthrough C an outbreak D an outburst Question 50: A washing machine of this type will certainly normal domestic use A get on to B come up with C take down with D stand up for Question 51: It is very difficult to _the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language A exchange B convert C transfer D convey Question 52: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed while she was away A catch up on B put up with C take up with D cut down on Question 53: So little about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me A did I know B I have known C I know D I knew Question 54: Anne: "Make yourself at home" John : " " A Not at all Don't mention it B Yes, Can I help you? C Thanks! Same to you D That's very kind Thank you Question 55: I decided to go to the library as soon as I _ A finish what I did B finished what I was doing Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương C would finish what I did Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 D finished what I did Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927 But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called "synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922 This system eventually brought us "talking pictures" Question 56: The passage is mainly about the A development of sound with movies B disadvantages of synchronized sound C research into sound reproduction D history of silent movies Question 57: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened _ A as early as 1896 B before 1896 C as early as 1922 D in 1927 Question 58: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to " " A revelations B projections C diversions D demonstrations Question 59: Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies? A A Jazz Singer B A single pianist C A small band D A gramophone Question 60: It can be inferred that A orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures B most movie theaters had a pianist C sound-effect machines were not common because they were expensive D gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures Question 61: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they _ A were newly invented and still had imperfections B got out of synchronization with the picture C were too large for most movie theaters D changed speeds when the needle jumped Question 62: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to _ A interpretation B distribution C organization D progression Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 Question 63: The phrase "these signals" refers to A series B sounds C marks D sensors Question 64: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was A made during the film of the picture B inserted beside the image on the film C marked on the gramophone D read by an optical sensor Question 65: Short feature films produced as early as 1922 A were recorded by optical sensors B preceding talking pictures C were only effective for dialogue sequences D put musicians out of work Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, propane Electricity, however, is the only zeroemission option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or another dependable source of current is available, transportation expects foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric deliver vans, bikes, and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electric vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which is no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today Question 66: The following electric vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A trolleys B trains C planes D vans Question 67: The author’s purpose in the passage is to A criticize conventional vehicles B narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles C describe the possibilities for transportation in the future D support the invention of electric cars Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - Trang | - Luyện giải ñề thi số 08 Khóa học LTðH môn Tiếng Anh – Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Question 68: The passage would most likely be followed by details about A automated freeways B pollution restitutions in the future C the neighborhood of the future D electric shuttle buses Question 69: The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest meaning to _ A concentrated B squared C inexpensive D long-range Question 70: In the second paragraph the author implies that A everyday life will stay such the same in the future B electric vehicles are not practical for the future C a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed D a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modern transportation Question 71: According to the passage, public parking lots in the future will be A equipped with charging devices B more convenient than they are today C much larger than they are today D as common as today’s gas stations Question 72: The word “charging” in this passage refer to A lightening B electricity C credit cards D parking Question 73: It can be inferred from the passage that A the present electric engines are the best option as being practical B electricity is the best alternative source of power as it is almost free of pollution C many new types of practical electric engines have been developed D the present cars are more economical than their future generation Question 74: The word “hybrid” in paragraph is closest meaning to A automated B hazardous C futuristic D combination Question 75: The word “commuters” in paragraph refer to _ A cab drivers B daily travelers C visitors D shoppers Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each groups Question 76: A miraculous B solidify C intimacy D appropriate Question 77: A property B furthermore C surgery D nitrogen Question 78: A apprehension B conventional C preferential D calculation Question 79: A alterative B generously C satisfactory D military Question 80: A indeed B emit C private D belong Giáo viên: Vũ Thị Mai Phương Hocmai.vn Nguồn : Hocmai.vn – Ngôi trường chung học trò Việt Tổng ñài tư vấn: 1900 58-58-12 - 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