Đề thi thử môn tiếng anh – đề số (3)

THI THỬ CÙNG CHUYÊN KHTN HÀ NỘI Đề thức ĐỀ THI THỬ MÔN TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ SỐ 03 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian đọc đề) Câu (1 điểm) 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 think that three thank Câu (1 điểm) 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 decided hatred sacred warned Câu (1 điểm) 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 disappearance expectation intensity scientific Câu (1 điểm) 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 behind under above toward Câu (1 điểm) 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 discover activate terrify normally Câu (1 điểm) She had changed so much that _ anyone recognized her almost not nearly hardly Câu (1 điểm) Many scientists are sure there is _ on other planets people creature life existence Câu (1 điểm) If you _ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now listen had listened will listen listened Câu (1 điểm) I don’t think he will ever get _ the shock of his father’s death by off over through Câu 10 (1 điểm) We have decided to _ money for the local secondary school beg ask raise rise Câu 11 (1 điểm) He was _ speaker so a good such good a so good a such good Câu 12 (1 điểm) She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company at through up on Câu 13 (1 điểm) I’d rather you _ smoke in here don’t shouldn’t didn’t not Câu 14 (1 điểm) Don’t phone me between 8.00 and 9.00 I shall _ then study be studying be studied have studied Câu 15 (1 điểm) Many animals are ……………for their fur and other valuable parts of their bodies hunted chased run after followed Câu 16 (1 điểm) I’m sorry I haven’t got any money I’ve………….my wallet at home missed left let forgotten Câu 17 (1 điểm) Some of my friends are…………….reporters newspapers’ newspaper’s newspapers newspaper Câu 18 (1 điểm) The government is expected to….………steps against the unemployment use make take apply Câu 19 (1 điểm) Mr Dawson was given the award in…………….of her services to the hospital spite charge recognition sight Câu 20 (1 điểm) ……………of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement Instead In place On behalf On account Câu 21 (1 điểm) Just keep………………on the baby while I cook the supper, will you? a look a glance an eye a care Câu 22 (1 điểm) Where can I get a good rate of for my money ? deposit interest capital credit Câu 23 (1 điểm) I’d rather you for me here wait to wait waiting waited Câu 24 (1 điểm) When we arrived in Paris, it was _ down with rain falling running dropping pouring Câu 25 (1 điểm) I _ at the meeting, the others didn’t come turned in turned up turned down turned on Câu 26 (1 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions The policy of separation of church and state has limited direct government support of private schools in the United States restricted reversed demanded imposed Câu 27 (1 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions In the twentieth century, drugs markedly improved health throughout the world recently consistently supposedly noticeably Câu 28 (1 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Bone and ivory are light, strong, and accessible materials for Inuit artists available beautiful economical natural Câu 29 (1 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Ants follow scent trails so precisely that they can locate their nests without hesitation build find clean fill Câu 30 (1 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions In the first decade of the 20th century, the individual gene could not be seen, but could be worked with fruitfully blindly completely productively carefully Câu 31 (1 điểm) 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 With the adventure of power-driven machinery, home industry began to give way to A B C production in mills and factories D A B C D Câu 32 (1 điểm) 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 One of the keys to the survival of animals is its ability to adapt to changes in the A B C D environment A B C D Câu 33 (1 điểm) 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 Among the favourite attractions at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC A B they are the films presented on the five-storey-tall screen C D A B C D Câu 34 (1 điểm) 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 The chemical composition and crystal structure of a mineral can only determine in A B C a laboratory D A B C D Câu 35 (1 điểm) 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 Since 1780, when the country's first hat factory established in Danbury, Connecticut, the A B town has been a centre for hat manufacturing in the United States C D A B C D Câu 36 (1 điểm) 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language (41) _ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod (42) approval, while shaking the head (43) a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44) in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people (45) _ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (36) usage use employment utility Câu 37 (1 điểm) 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language (41) _ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod (42) approval, while shaking the head (43) a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44) in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people (45) _ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (37) speech address utterance claims Câu 38 (1 điểm) 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language (41) _ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod (42) approval, while shaking the head (43) a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44) in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people (45) _ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (38) separation obstacles divisions barrier Câu 39 (1 điểm) 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 Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language (41) _ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod (42) approval, while shaking the head (43) a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44) in Braille (a system of raised In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 47 According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources? Because fossil fuels are no longer available Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth Because they are free and available worldwide Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage Câu 48 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 48 Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”? Capturing Harassing Depleting Exporting Câu 49 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 49 According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles? They are being used in many undeveloped countries They can convert geothermal energy to electricity They are more expensive than solar panels They contain photovoltaic cells Câu 50 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 50 According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production? They both require the use of a generator They both use heat from the earth’s surface They both require fairly simple technology They are both conventional and costly Câu 51 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 51 Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence? “Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power” after the phrase “earth-friendly” after the phrase “growing steadily” after the phrase “geothermal power” after the phrase “global scale” Câu 52 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 52 According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power? There is very little of it available in Iceland It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world Câu 53 (1 điểm) In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 53 What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland? It is widely used form of energy for heating homes Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses It is not effective for use in private homes It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy Câu 54 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 54 What does the author imply about alternative energy sources? Many different types of alternative energy sources exist Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power Câu 55 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 55 What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming Câu 56 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 56 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the functions of lighthouses? To help sailors determine their location To warn of danger from rocks and reefs To notify sailors that bad weather is approaching To indicate that land is near Câu 57 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 57 The word “prominent” is closest in meaning to dangerous conspicuous picturesque picturesque Câu 58 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 58 In the context of this passage, the author uses the term “characteristic” to refer to a period of darkness person who operates a lighthouse pattern painted on a lighthouse distinctive light signal Câu 59 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 59 According to the passage, what kind of signal has long periods of light that are regularly broken by two or more periods of darkness? Flashing Group occulting occulting Group flashing Câu 60 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 60 According to the passage, a catoptric apparatus is one that uses lights of various colors metal glass a radio beacon Câu 61 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 61 For which of the following does the author NOT provide a scientific example in the third paragraph? A lighthouse shaped like a pyramid A lighthouse made of steel A lighthouse with day-marker patterns A lighthouse that resembles a house on a platform Câu 62 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 62 The word “tapering” is closest in meaning to which of the following? Soaring Narrowing Opening Rotating Câu 63 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 63 It can be concluded from the passage that lighthouses with day- marker patterns would most likely be found in areas where the weather is frequently bad the structure themselves cannot be easily seen by passing mariners there are not many lighthouses there are a number of lighthouses with similar structures Câu 64 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 64 The author implies that, compared to those of the past, contemporary lighthouses employ more powerful lights require less maintenance are more difficult to operate are more romantic Câu 65 (1 điểm) 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 56 to 65 Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic There are five basic characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting A fixed signal is a steady beam A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s periods of light are longer A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished There are only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States Some decommissioned lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments 65 There is information in the fourth paragraph to support which of these statements? There are more lighthouses in the United States now than there were in 1900 There are more lighthouses in the United States today than in any other single country There are more functioning lighthouses in the United States today than there are lighthouses preserved as historical monuments There were more lighthouses in the United States in 1900 than there are elsewhere in the world today Câu 66 (1 điểm) WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it The world would be much better off if all environmental pollution stopped today Were Câu 67 (1 điểm) WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it I don't like your criticizing me all the time I wish Câu 68 (1 điểm) WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Dennis passed his driving test and had an accident almost immediately afterwards Hardly Câu 69 (1 điểm) WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it "You can't park here," the policeman said to us The policeman warned _ Câu 70 (1 điểm) WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it How did you persuade Thomas to lend you the money? How did you talk _? Câu 71 (1 điểm) Part II It is said that traveling helps widen your knowledge To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement? In about 180 words write a paragraph to support your opinion [...]... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language (38) _, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are... resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power” after the phrase “earth-friendly” after the phrase “growing steadily” after the phrase “geothermal power” after the phrase “global scale” Câu 52 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era... of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale 46 What is the main topic of this passage? The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized How energy resources are tapped from nature Examples... use of energy sources worldwide Câu 47 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available,... they cause environmental damage Câu 48 (1 điểm) 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 46 to 55 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, ... you _ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now listen had listened will listen listened Câu (1 điểm) I don’t think he will ever get _ the shock of his father’s death... humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36) _ of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (37) _ When there is a language... motions (39) _ for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (40) to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and