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CÁC ĐỀ THAM KHẢO 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 qu

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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 1: A material B crucial C partial D

Question 3: A equality B available C manufacture D

Question 8: As consumers’ response to traditional advertising techniques declines,

businesses are beginning new methods of reaching customers

A to develop B develop C it developing D the development

Question 12: To plant rice, farmers, , set young plants in the mud

A whose bare feet wading in the water B water wading in their feet

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C wading in the water in their bare feet D they wade with bare feet in the water Question 13: Not until home that he had taken someone else's bike

A did he get/he realized B did he get/did he realize

Question 14: When the U.S and England proclaimed war against Iraq, the anti-war

protesters all around the world practically all the roads to the famous squares

blocked off

Question 15: It was too late to of the contract

back away

Question 16: After hours of bargaining with the salesman, Jake bought the jacket for

a _ of the original price

spot

Question 17: Amelia Earhart history in 1928 when she became the first woman to

fly across the Atlantic

Question 18: The Avicenna Partnership is a company with a long and

successful sales history

respective

Question 19: _, they slept soundly

A Hot though was the night air

B Hot though the night air was

C Hot the night air as was

D Hot although the nigh air was

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 20: - “Have you seen the price of petrol these days?” - “ ”

Question 21: - "I’m so sorry for keeping you waiting for 2 hours My car broke down on

the way."

- " ."

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

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

Question 22: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is a serious one

controlling

Question 23: The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of an epoch of exodus

from rural areas to cities

story

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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 24: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court

A failed to pay B paid in full C had a bad personality D was paid

much money

Question 25: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning

A elicited B irregular C secret D legal

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 26: Considering that we travelled right across the country, the bus ticket was

surprisingly reasonable

A Because we were able to move right through the country, the price of the bus ticket

didn't bother us

B The ticket for the bus, which took us from one side of the country to the other, was

the cheapest that we could find

C The most reasonable way to go right across the country was by bus, so we bought

ourselves a ticket

D As the bus brought us right across the country, we found the price of the ticket to be

cheaper than its value to us

Question 27: When he called to tell me that he was studying, I didn't believe him

because I could hear the noise of a party in the background

A I didn't believe that he could study properly with the noise of a party in the

background and I told him that when he telephoned

B Although he rang me to tell me that he was studying, I couldn't hear what he was

saying properly because of my unbelievably noisy party

C Because of the sounds of a party I heard in the background when he phoned, I didn't

believe his claim that he was studying

D Though he was studying when he called, I thought he was lying because in the

background there were party-like sounds

Question 28: I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour

A It is completely exhausting after half-an-hour I listening to Marion

B Half-an-hour listening to Marion leaves me feeling completely exhausted

C Feeling completely exhausted, I spent half-an-hour listening to Marion

D When I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour, she feels exhausting completely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 29 Beef contains vitamins Generally, fish contains almost the same vitamins

as beef

A The vitamins content of beef is generally considered to come from fish

B The vitamin content of fish may be considered in general as similar to beef

C Generally, beef and fish may be considered to be a combination of vitamin content

D What vitamin fish contains may be considered in general to be made from beef Question 30: He was very powerful Nervertheless, he failed to do anything to save his

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C Powerful as he might be, he couldn’t do anything to save his son’s life

D.The failure in saving his son’s life was due to his being very powerful

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

31 to 35

(31) history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in society Guided

by their own (32) of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes in medicine, to name a few, have brought about

an awareness of the role of the women in any walks of life These women have helped redefine and (33) the nature of women’s place in society Today the (34) of global women’s organizations and the impact of women’s contributions (35) society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in society has been some benefit to the individual woman It is true to say that not all women have the same need

Question 31: A Among B Throughout C During D

to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42

Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that every reason,

no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed

surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is

perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system –

an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of

the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not interested for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene

Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters do In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to

a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the

whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They

mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers – and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited

in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for

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exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs

can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into

the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes – singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery

Question 36: Why did the author write the passage?

A To describe the music for some animals, including humans

B To illustrate the importance of music to whales

C To show that music is not a human or even modern invention

D To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it

Question 37: The word “sophisticated” is closest in meaning to:

beautiful

Question 38: The word “one” can be replaced by:

limbic system

Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback

whales?

A Their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes

B They can sing over a range of seven octaves

C They do not use rhyme, unlike humans

D Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales

Question 40: The word “They” refers to:

whales

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true about humpback whale music?

A It uses similar patterns to human songs

B It’s comparative in length to symphony movements

C It’s easy to learn by other whales

D It’s in a form of creating a theme, elaborating and revisiting in rhyming refrains Question 42: The word “catchy” is closest in meaning to:

easy to think

The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as

well., especially cancer of the colon People of different cultures are more prone to

contract certain illnesses because of the characteristic foods they consume

That food is related to illness is not a new discovery In 1945, government researchers realized that nitrates and nitrites (commonly used to preserve color in meat)

as well as other food additives caused cancer Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain

in our food, and it 6 becomes more difficult all the time to know which ingredients on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful

The additives that we eat are not all so direct Farmers often give penicillin to cattle

and poultry, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows

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Sometimes similar drugs are administered to animals not for medicinal purposes, but for financial reasons The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue

A healthy diet is directly related to good health Often we are unaware of detrimental substances we ingest Sometimes well-meaning farmers or others who do not realize the consequences add these substances to food without our knowledge

Question 43: How has science done a disservice to people?

A: The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables

B: It caused a lack of information concerning the value of food

C: As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been

added to our food

D: Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually

eradicated

Question 44: The word “prone” is nearest in meaning to

Question 45: What are nitrates used for?

A: They preserve the colour of meat

B: They preserve flavor in packaged foods

C: They are the objects of research

D: They cause the animals to become fatter

Question 46: FDA means

Question 47: The word “these” refers to

A: nitrates and nitrites B: researchers C: meats D: colors Question 48: The word “carcinogenic” is closest in meaning to

retaining

Question 49: All of the following statements are TRUE except

A: Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives for more than

forty-five years

B: Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons

C: Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to

the living animals

D: Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world

Question 50: The word “additives” is closest in meaning to

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

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Question 1:A reformed B appointed C stayed D installed

Question 2: A banana B classmate C pagoda D camera

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 3: A mountaineer B philosopher C responsible D productive

Question 4: A arrival B fortune C impatient D enjoyable

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 5: It was in 1971 that transatlantic supersonic transportation became

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

Question 8: that some areas may never recover

A Such devastating were the floods B So were devastating the floods

C It were such devastating the floods D So devastating were the floods

Question 9: We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers

this year

Question 10: Governments should international laws against terrorism

A bring about B bring in C bring up D bring back

Question 11: “Don’t forget to take your shoes when you are in Japanese house.”

Question 12: Joe, remember that I’m you to see that there’s no trouble at

the party on Sunday

A relying on B waiting for C believing in D depending on

Question 13: She had just enough time to the report before the meeting

A get through B turn round C dip into D go into

Question 14: My grandmother takes for keeping the house

A probability B ability C possibility D responsibility

Question 15: Last year she earned her brother

A twice as much as B twice more than C twice as many as D twice as more as

Question 16: the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar

system

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A The Earth being B The Earth is C That the Earth is D Being the Earth

Question 17: No matter Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a

child

A how it seem remarkable B how remarkable it seems

C it seem remarkable how D how seem it remarkable

Question 18: He left the country arrest if he returned

A: with threat of B: in fear of

C: with fear of D: under threat of

Question 19: The former Olympic was invited to speak at a charity dinner

A champion B victory C trophy D triumph

Mark the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 20: - “Excuse me I’m your new neighbor I just moved in.” “ .”

A Oh, I don’t think so B Where to, sir?

C Sorry, I don’t know D I’m afraid not

Question 21: Annie: “have a nice weekend” – Riat:” ”

A You have B You will C You too D You are too

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

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

Question 22: Thomas A Edition was a celebrated American inventor in the 19th

century

A: an ingenious B: an eminent C: a successful D: a creative

Question 23: In many parts of the world, talismans are used to ward off evil

A: seek out B: transcend C: keep away D: describe

Question 24: On November 25, 1872, something dreadful happened on board of the brigantine Mary Celeste, causing all crew members to hastily abandon the ship

Question 25: The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted

C: inadvertent D: inevitable

Question 26: “Gettting a good job doesn’t matter much to me”

A I am only interseted in getting a good job

B It’s interesting for me to get a good job

C I am not good at getting a good job

D I don’t care about a good job

Question 27: It doesn’t cost much to run a solar power system

A A solar power system is quite cheap to set up

B Running a solar power system costs nothing

C A solar power system costs so much to run

D Running a solar power system is not costly

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Question 28: We missed the turning because we forget to take the map with us

A Without the right map with us, we missed the turning

B If we taking the map with us, we did not miss the turning

C Without the map with us, we missed the turning

D Having remembered the map with us, we would not miss the turning

Question 29 She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it

A Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it

B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it

C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test

D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily

Question 30 We didn‘t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in a cheap hotel

A Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel

B In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel

C We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money

D We didn‘t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend

31 to 35

Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired The concept of a job for life is now long (31) , and nowadays many employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time According to a recent survey, this is particularly (32) _ in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly keep one eye on other job opportunities, (33) _ they are fairly happy in their existing jobs A high number of London workers say that they are always on the (34) _, although they are content and motivated in their current position Job seekers find that the internet (45) _ them with a quick and easy way to find out what’s available, and 53 per cent said that they had applied for a job or register with an employment agency in the past 12 months

Question 31: A: done B: finished C: gone D: over

Question 32: A: right B: actual C: real D: true

Question 33: A: as well B: even if C: so that D: just as

Question 34: A: pursuit B: lookout C: watch D: search

Question 35: A: delivers B: provides C: fulfils D: serves

Fleas are perfectly designed by nature to feast on anything containing blood Like a shark in the water or a wolf in the woods, fleas are ideally equipped to do what they do, making them very difficult to defeat The bodies of these tiny parasites are extremely hardy and well-suited for their joB A flea has a very hard exoskeleton, which means the body is covered by a tough, tile-like plate called a sclerite Because of these plates, fleas

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are almost impossible to squish The exoskeletons of fleas are also waterproof and shock resistant, and therefore fleas are highly resistant to the sprays and chemicals used to kill them Little spines are attached to this plate The spines lie flat against the flea’s thin, narrow body as the flea scurries through an animal’s fur in search

of food However, if anything (like fingers or a self- grooming pet) tries to pull a flea off through the hair coat, these spines will extend and stick to the fur like Velcro Fleas are some of the best jumpers in the natural world A flea can jump seven inches, or 150 times its own length, either vertically or horizontally An equivalent jump for a person would be 555 feet, the height of the Washington Monument Fleas can jump 30,000 times in a row without stopping, and they are able to accelerate through the air at an incredibly high rate—a rate which is over ten times what humans can withstand in an airplane Fleas have very long rear legs with huge thigh muscles and multiple joints When they get ready to jump, they fold their long legs up and crouch like a runner on a starting block Several of their joints contain a protein called resilin, which helps catapult fleas into the air as they jump, similar to the way a rubber band provides momentum to a slingshot Outward facing claws on the bottom of their legs grip anything they touch when they land The adult female flea mates after her first blood meal and begins producing eggs in just 1 to 2 days One flea can lay up to 50 eggs in one day and over 2,000 in her lifetime Flea eggs can be seen with the naked eye, but they are about the size of a grain of salt Shortly after being laid, the eggs begin to transform into cocoons In the cocoon state, fleas are fully developed adults, and will hatch immediately if conditions are favorable Fleas can detect warmth, movement, and carbon dioxide in exhaled breath, and these three factors stimulate them to emerge as new adults If the flea does not detect appropriate conditions, it can remain dormant in the cocoon state for extended periods Under ideal conditions, the entire life cycle may only take 3 weeks, so in no time at all, pets and homes can become infested Because of these characteristics, fleas are intimidating opponents The best way to control fleas, therefore, is to take steps to prevent an infestation from ever occurring

Question 36: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as

A: concerned B: informative C: opinionated D: passionate

Question 37: According to the passage, fleas are resistant to sprays and chemicals

because they

A: are excellent jumpers B: can stick to fur like Velcro

C: have waterproof sclerites D: reproduce very rapidly

Question 38: Fleas are difficult to squish because they have

A: resilin in their joints B: sclerites

C: tough spines D: All of the above

Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A: The resilin found in fleas is used to make rubber bands

B: Humans can jump higher if they consume foods containing resilin

C: Fleas have the ability to jump higher than humans

D: Fleas extend their little spines if threatened

Question 40: According to the passage, fleas are able to jump

A: with a high rate of acceleration and up and down and from side to side

B: up and down and from side to side and because the blood they eat contains resilin C: because the blood they eat contains resilin

D: with a high rate of acceleration

Question 41: Based on information in the passage, the reader can understand that

A: fleas will die without access to blood

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B: fleas will die after they produce 2,000 eggs

C: fleas survive at a higher rate in outdoor habitats

D: newly hatched fleas are the size of a grain of salt

Question 42: The author mentions the Washington Monument in order to

A: illustrate a comparison made between fleas and humans

B: estimate the extreme distance that a flea is able to jump

C: demonstrate the superiority of fleas over humans

D: clarify a point made regarding fleas and acceleration

The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts:

it bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When Britain people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as

well as open spaces They imagined cows or sheep in green field enclosed by hedges or

stone walls and field of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths

Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch

In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns

Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better

and healthier lifestyle

The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming

practices, and the use of chemical harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay the building work

America has many areas of swild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in States like Montana and Wyoming, where few people living In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it

is common to see small farm surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indianan,

Illinoisan and other Midwestern states, field of corns or wheat reach to the horizon and

there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantaged, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can

Question 43: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain

A none of the areas face the sea

B most beautiful areas are not well preserved

C only a few farms are publicly owned

D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another

Question 44: The word “enclosed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

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Question 45: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of

Britain?

A Riding a bicycle B Going swimming C Picking fruit D Going for

a walk

Question 46: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ?

A Those who dream of living in the country

B Those who go to fruit farm in summer

C Those who go to country for a picnic

D Those who commute to work in towns

Question 47: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain?

A The green belt around cities B Protest against building work

C Modern farming practices D Plants and wildlife

Question 48: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning

to

A supported by B separated from C related to D referred to

Question 49: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT

A The green belt is under pressure because of the need for land

B The use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside

C Camps are set up by protesters to stop the constructions of work

D All organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction

Question 50: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning

to

horizontal

underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following

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

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 5: The man whom I wanted to meet him was away on business

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A B C D

Question 6: Passengers shouldn’t be thrown away their tickets as they may be checked

during the journey A B C

Question 8: On _ he had won, he jumped for joy

A he was told B having told C being told D telling

Question 9: It has been raining I got up

Question 10: Learning English isn't so difficult once you _

A get on it B get off it C get down to it D get down with it

Question 11: Next week when there a full moon, the ocean tide will be higher

been

Question 12: is the natural environment in which plants or animals live

Biodiversity

Question 13: I have told you not to do it _

A hundreds of times B many hundred times C hundred times D a hundred times

Question 14: George wouldn't have met Mary _ to his brother's graduation party

A had he not gone B hadn't he gone C if he has not gone D if he shouldn't have gone

Question 15: Venice, was built on water, is a city in Italy

Question 16: It is recommended that he _ this course

Question 17: We bought some _

A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses

C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses

Question 18: If you had taken my advice, you _ in such difficulties now

A wouldn't have been B hadn't been C wouldn't be D won't be

Question 19: One's fingerprints are _ other person

Mark the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 20: Tom "I'm sorry I won't be able to come" - Mary “ _”

C Well, never mind D Sounds like fun

Question 21: “Let’s have supper now” - “ ”

A You aren’t eating B No, I don’t think so

C There aren’t any D Bill isn’t here

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

Question 22: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage

A increase B necessity C demand D decrease

Question 23: When their rent increased from $200 to $400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase

Question 24: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the

country

A soak B permanent C complicated D guess

Question 25: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer

A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional

Question 26: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some

computer companies

A Knowing about the internet help him invest in some companies

B He didn’t know much about the internet and didn’t invest in any computer companies

C Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies

D He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet

Question 27: You should have persuaded him to change his mind

A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t

B You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind

C You should persuade him to change his mind

D You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen

Question 28: Tom regrets to say that he has left the tickets at home

A Tom regrets leaving the tickets at home

B Tom is sorry that he has left the tickets at home

C Tom wishes he hadn’t left the tickets at home

D Tom regrets to leave the tickets at home

Question 29 He only needs three hours' sleep That amazes everybody

A The thing that he amazes everybody is to need only a three hours' sleep

B The thing that he amazes everybody to be able to sleep in three hours

C The thing that he used to amaze everybody is to need only a sleep

D He amazed so as to have only a three hours' sleep

Question 30: He smokes all the time I can’t stand about him

A I can't stand about him, so he smokes all the time

B What I can't stand about him is the way he smokes all the time

C What I can stand about him is the way he smokes all the time

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D I can stand the way he smokes all the time

Question 31: A it B them C that D those

Question 32: A what B who C whom D which

Question 33: A pollute B polluting C polluted D pollution

Question 34: A gets B changes C turns D becomes

Question 35: A recycle B preserve C keep D reuse

Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods

These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity

Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid

The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years The implications for the planet are very serious Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture

It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for example Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped This leads to the warming up of the planet

Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in

Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to

reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction

of emissions

It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks

to absorb greenhouse gases At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation

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Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering

Question 36: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice

ages differ from the modern ones?

A They occurred naturally over a long period of time

B They were partly intended

C They were wholly the result of human activity

D They were fully monitored by humans

Question 37: The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A disapprovingly B disappointingly C surprisingly D worryingly

Question 38: According to the passage, agriculture could

A make the global warming more serious

B be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises

C give rise to many ecological disasters

D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature

Question 39 Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they

A are emitted by car engines B trap heat from the sun

C do not add to atmosphere pollution D are unusual gases

Question 40: According to the passage, 1997 witnessed

A the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change

B the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan

C the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialized countries

D widespread concern about climate change

Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly

responsible for global warming are

A countries with the warmest climate

B developing countries

C developed countries

D the most industrialized countries

Question 42: The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to

A the world’s industrialized countries

B regular summits on climate change

C the most industrialized countries

D the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan

Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s

universities, came from very inauspicious and humble beginning

This oldest of American universities was founded in 1636, just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Included in the puritan emigrants to the

Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these universities graduates in the New Word were determined that their sons would have the same educational

opportunities that they themselves had had Because of this support in the colony for an

institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a parcel

of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university

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