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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.
Question1 A missed B dissolved C watched D sacrificed Question2 A Quiet B activity C title D quite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question3 A purpose B postpone C postcard D product Question4 A accomplished B secretary C comfortable D necessary Question5 A cancer B century C prevention D money
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question6 After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _ his classmates
A catch sight of B keep pace with C get in touch with D make allowance for
Question7 ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and economic _ in the region
A organization B production C integration D establishment Question8 There are small _ between British and American English
A differences B different C difference D differently
Question9 “Why are you so mad?” “You _ me you weren’t coming to dinner I waited for you for two hours.”
A should tell B should have told C should told D should had told
Question10 The city _ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization A must have been B can have been C may have been D was
Question11.The girl design had been chosen stepped to the platform to receive the award A whose B whom C that D which
Question12 She was sad because he was rude ……… her A of B on C to D for
Question13 _! I have heard of your success in the new project
(2)A more / cheaper B most / cheapest C much / cheap D many / cheaper
Question15.Travelling helps people get a lot of _
A knowing B knowledge C acknowledge D knowledges
Question16 I knew they were talking about me they stopped when I entered the room A because B so that C despite D therefore
Question17 Blue … you You should wear it more often
A goes B matches C fits D.suits
Question18 My father hasn’t had much …… with my family since he moved to New York A business B contact C meeting D connection
Question19 …… he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came
A No longer has B No sooner had C.Hardly had D Not until had
Question20 The referee ………… the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first
A caught B threw C cast D.tossed
Question 21 Tommy and his classmates weren’t allowed _ a campfire there for fear of a forest fire
A make B to make C be made D to making Question22 She doesn't understand I am saying A what B that C whose D where
Question23 It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him ……… he wouldn’t get wet A so as to B in order C so that D in order to
Question24 Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by rocking chair A a wooden old beautiful European B a beautiful old European wooden
C a wooden beautiful old European D an old beautiful wooden European
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question25 A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.A painting B programme C.music D.show
Question26 Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident A with the same speed B in the usual or ordinary way C repeatedly in different modes D.strangely and irregularly
Question 27 Don’t be concerned about your mother’s illness; she’ll recover soon
A surprised at B worried about C embarrassed at D angry with
Question 28 The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink
(3)Question 29 My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy
A feeling embarrassed B.talking too much
C very happy and satisfied D easy annoyed or irritated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question30 Aloha is a Hawaiian word meaning ‘love’, that can be used to say hello or goodbye. A B C D
Question31 Higher general education is based on theoretical expertise and might A B
be contrasted with higher vocational education, which concentrating C D on both practice and theory
Question 32 Working provide people with personal satisfaction as well as money
A B C D
Question 33 Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in the oratorical contest
A B C D
Question 34 When I went shopping , I saw a man to drive his car onto the sidewalk
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.
The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (35) in the city of Oxford, in England, is (36) oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (37) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, (38) the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is
consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open (39) overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (40) _ in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (41) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (42) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (43) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel (44) winners have studied or taught at Oxford
(4)Question 36 A a B an C the D Ø Question 37 A learning B academic C graduating D scholar
Question 38 A although B because C since D if
Question 39 A to B for C from D up
Question 40 A write B name C enroll D require
Question 41 A that B where C whose D which
Question 42 A postgraduates B postgraduated C postgraduation D postgraduating
Question 43 A last B least C late D lately
Question 44 A present B gift C medal D prize
Read the following passage on climate change, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
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 agreenhouse 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 thesubject, attended by
representatives from around 180 of the world's industrialized countries Of thesesummits, the most important took
place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the mostindustrialized 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.
Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being
regarded as scaremongering
(5)Question 45 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 fully monitored by humans
C They were wholly the result of human activity D They were partly intended
Question 46 The word “alarmingly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A disapprovingly B worryingly C surprisingly D disappointingly Question 47 According to the passage, agriculture could
A give rise to many ecological disasters
B make the global warming more serious
C be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
Question 48 Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they
A are emitted by car engines B.trap heat from the sun
C are unusual gases D.do not add to atmosphere pollution Question 49 According to the passage, 1997 witnessed
A.the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
B the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries
C the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
D widespread concern about climate change
Question 50 It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming
are
A developed countries B countries with the warmest climate
C the most industrialised countries D developing countries Question 51 The word “There” in paragraph refers to
A regular summits on climate change
B the world’s industrialised countries C the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
D.the most industrialised countries
Question 52 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases B Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change
(6)Question 53 The word “drastic” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A Severe B hard C obvious D widespread
Question 54 What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming?
A Optimistic B Neutral C Positive D Pessimistic
Read the following passage on climate change, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city The two words are sometimes treated as
synonymous Yet this is misleading While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century Cultures evolve or develop They are not static They have twists and turns Styles change So fashions There are cultural processes What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one The only non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture) Since in anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter- culture, the range of reference is extremely wide Question 55 According to the passage, the word culture
(7)B comes from a source that has not been identified
C develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
D.derives from the same root as civilization does Question 56 It is stated in paragraph that a cultured person
A.has a job related to cultivation
B does a job relevant to education
C.takes care of the soil and what grows on it
D.has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
Question 57 The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that
A share the same word formation pattern
B have nearly the same meaning
C are both related to agriculture and cultivation
D not develop from the same meaning
Question 58 It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century
A schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
D.all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history Question 59 The word “attributes” in paragraph most likely means
A fields B qualities C aspects D skills
Question 60.The word “static” in paragraph could best be replaced by “ ”
A unchanged B.balanced C regular D.dense
Question 61 Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture.
B Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization.
C The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century.
D The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people.
Question 62 It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its
A agricultural and medical meanings B philosophical and historical meanings
C historical and figurative meanings D sociological and anthropological meanings Question 63 Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A It differs from the word civilization B It evolves from agriculture
C Its use has been considerably changed D It is a word that cannot be defined Question 64 The passage mainly discusses
(8)B the distinction between culture and civilization
C the figurative meanings of the word culture
D the derivatives of the word culture
WRITING
Part 1: Finish the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
65 I haven’t eaten this kind of food before - This is ……
66 We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money - If we…
67 It’s a six-hour drive from London to Edingburgh Write a paragraph about measures for protecting endangered
animals Write a paragraph about measures for protecting endangered animals - It takes ……
68 I don’t suppose you have change for a pound,do you? - Do you happen …
69 “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager - The office manager wondered……
Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about some measures for protecting endangered animals.
ANSWERS:
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.
Question1 A missed B dissolved C watched D sacrificed Question2 A quiet B activity C title D quite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question3 A purpose B postpone C postcard D product Question4 A accomplished B secretary C comfortable D necessary Question5 A cancer B century C prevention D money
(9)Question6 After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _ his classmates A catch sight of B keep pace with
C get in touch with D make allowance for
Question7 ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and economic _ in the region
A organization B production C integration D establishment Question8 There are small _ between British and American English A differences B different C difference D differently
Question9 “Why are you so mad?” “You _ me you weren’t coming to dinner I waited for you for two hours.”
A should tell B should have told C should told D should had told
Question10 The city _ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization A must have been B can have been C may have been D was
Question11.The girl design had been chosen stepped to the platform to receive the award A whose B whom C that D which
Question12 She was sad because he was rude ……… her A of B on C to D for
Question13 _! I have heard of your success in the new project.
A Congratulations B Congratulating C Congratulate D Congratulation Question14.The _ things are produced, the prices are
A more / cheaper B most / cheapest C much / cheap D many / cheaper
Question15.Travelling helps people get a lot of _
A knowing B knowledge C acknowledge D knowledges
Question16 I knew they were talking about me they stopped when I entered the room
A because B so that C despite D therefore
Question17 Blue … you You should wear it more often
A goes B matches C fits D.suits
Question18 My father hasn’t had much …… with my family since he moved to New York a business B contact C meeting D connection
Question19 …… he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came
A No longer has B No sooner had C.Hardly had D Not until had
Question20 The referee ………… the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first
(10)Question 21 Tommy and his classmates weren’t allowed _ a campfire there for fear of a forest fire
A make B to make C be made D to making Question22 She doesn't understand I am saying A what B that C whose D where
Question23 It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him ……… he wouldn’t get wet A so as to B in order C so that D in order to
Question24 Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by rocking chair A a wooden old beautiful European B a beautiful old European wooden C a wooden beautiful old European D an old beautiful wooden European
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question25 A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.A painting B programme C.music D.show
Question26 Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident A with the same speed B in the usual or ordinary way C repeatedly in different modes D.strangely and irregularly
Question 27 Don’t be concerned about your mother’s illness; she’ll recover soon
A surprised at B worried about C embarrassed at D angry with
Question 28 The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink
Exhausted surprised frightened excited
Question 29 My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy
A feeling embarrassed B.talking too much
C very happy and satisfied D easy annoyed or irritated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question30 Aloha is a Hawaiian word meaning ‘love’, tha t can be used to say hello or goodbye. A B C ( which) D
Question31 Higher general education is based on theoretical expertise and might A B
be contrasted with higher vocational education, which concentrating C D on both practice and theory (concentrates)
Question 32 Working provide people with personal satisfaction as well as money
(11)Question 33 Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in the oratorical contest
A B C (is) D
Question 34 When I went shopping , I saw a man to drive his car onto the sidewalk
A B C (drive) D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.
The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (35) in the city of Oxford, in England, is (36) oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (37) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, (38) the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is
consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open (39) overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (40) _ in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (41) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (42) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (43) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel (44) winners have studied or taught at Oxford
Question 35 A put B placed C located D stood
Question 36 A a B an C the D Ø
Question 37 A learning B academic C graduating D scholar
Question 38 A although B because C since D if
Question 39 A to B for C from D up
Question 40 A write B name C enroll D require
Question 41 A that B where C whose D which
Question 42 A postgraduates B postgraduated C postgraduation D postgraduating
Question 43 A last B least C late D lately
Question 44 A present B gift C medal D prize
(12)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 agreenhouse 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 thesubject, attended by
representatives from around 180 of the world's industrialized countries Of thesesummits, the most important took
place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997 There it was agreed that the mostindustrialized 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.
Sadly, the targets are not being met Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being
regarded as scaremongering
(From Read and Understand by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok - Learners Publishing Pte Ltd 2005) Question 45 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 fully monitored by humans
C They were wholly the result of human activity D They were partly intended
Question 46 The word “alarmingly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A disapprovingly B worryingly C. surprisingly D disappointingly Question 47 According to the passage, agriculture could
A give rise to many ecological disasters
B make the global warming more serious
(13)D be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
Question 48 Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they
A are emitted by car engines B.trap heat from the sun
C are unusual gases D not add to atmosphere pollution Question 49 According to the passage, 1997 witnessed
A.the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
B the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries
C the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
D widespread concern about climate change
Question 50 It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming
are
A developed countries
B countries with the warmest climate
C the most industrialised countries
D developing countries
Question 51 The word “There” in paragraph refers to
A regular summits on climate change
B the world’s industrialised countries C the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
D.the most industrialised countries
Question 52 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases B Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change
C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation D Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect Question 53 The word “drastic” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A Severe B hard C obvious D widespread
Question 54 What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming?
A Optimistic B Neutral C Positive D Pessimistic
Read the following passage on climate change, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
(14)solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city The two words are sometimes treated as
synonymous Yet this is misleading While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century Cultures evolve or develop They are not static They have twists and turns Styles change So fashions There are cultural processes What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one The only non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture) Since in anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter- culture, the range of reference is extremely wide Question 55 According to the passage, the word culture
A is related to the preparation and use of land for farming
B comes from a source that has not been identified
C develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
D.derives from the same root as civilization does Question 56 It is stated in paragraph that a cultured person
A.has a job related to cultivation
B does a job relevant to education
C.takes care of the soil and what grows on it
D.has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
Question 57 The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that
A share the same word formation pattern
(15)C are both related to agriculture and cultivation
D not develop from the same meaning
Question 58 It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century
A schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
D.all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history Question 59 The word “attributes” in paragraph most likely means
A fieldsB qualities C aspects D skills
Question 60.The word “static” in paragraph could best be replaced by “ ”
A unchanged B.balanced C regular D.dense
Question 61 Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture.
B Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization.
C The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century.
D The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people.
Question 62 It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its
A agricultural and medical meanings B philosophical and historical meanings
C historical and figurative meanings D sociological and anthropological meanings Question 63 Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A It differs from the word civilization B It evolves from agriculture
C Its use has been considerably changed D It is a word that cannot be defined. Question 64 The passage mainly discusses
A the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
B the distinction between culture and civilization
C the figurative meanings of the word culture D the derivatives of the word culture
Answers: Part 1:
65 This is the first time I’ve eaten this kind of food
66 If we had had enough money, we would/could have gone on holiday 67 It takes six hours to drive from London to Edingburgh
68 Do you happen to have change for a pound?
(16)SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH LONG
Trường THCS & THPT TAN QUOI ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM 2016 số 2
Môn : Tiếng Anh – 90 phút
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A loved B appeared C agreed D coughed
Question 2: A thereupon B thrill C threesome D throne
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main the stress in the following questions.
Question 3: A television B information C economic D engineer
Question 4: A achievement B argument C confinement D involvement
Question 5: A teacher B prefer C offer D flower
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _.
A will have been finishing B will be finishing
C will have been finished D will be finished
Question 7: “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarha?” asked Frederic.
A Frederic invited Sarha to his birthday party
B Frederic asked if Sarha was able to come to his birthday party
C Frederic asked Sarha if she likes his brithday party or not
D Frederic reminded Sarha of his coming birthday party
Question 8: When Mr Pike was young, he was keen playing football.
A of B on C at D in
(17)A must have completed B should have completed
C could have completed D may have completed
Question 10: If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you sleepy now
A wouldn't have felt B wouldn't feel C wouldn't fell D wouldn't have fallen
Question 11: It gets _ to understand what the professor has explained.
A the more difficult B difficult more and more
C more difficult than D more and more difficult
Question 12: _her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A Although B Despite C Though D In spite
Question 13: During our stay in Venice, we bought a bottle. A glass lovely perfume B lovely glass perfume C lovely perfume glass D glass perfume lovely Question 14: “Why don’t you go to the zoo?” – “ ”
A That’s a good idea B Because we don’t have enough money
C I couldn’t agree more D Yes, I’d love to
Question 15: The government have tried to the price of petro, but they failed.
A get over B bring on C bring down D put in
Question 16: There is always _ traffic in the city centre in the rush hour.
A full B strong C heavy D big
Question 17: _my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked.
A Because of B Thanks to C Despite D Without
Question 18: Don’t worry They will the job as _ as possible.
A economically B economical C economic D economy
(18)A Wish you B It’s my pleasure C Never remind me D With all my heart
Question 20: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting
B She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting
C Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting
D She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting
Question 21: My friends didn’t take part in the game I wish
A my friends took part in the game B my friends had taken part in the game
C my friends would take part in the game D my friends did take part in the game
Question 22: It is necessary that children of their old parents.
A takes care B to take care C take care D took care
Question 23: The conference was organized for all of the _ in the city
A history teachers B historical teachers C historic teachers D historian teachers Question 24: Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A try to beat B gain a disadvantage over C gain an advantage over D try to be better than
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings
Question 25: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down
Question 26: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water
A imagination B bone C leash D image
Question 27: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A sometimes B always C hardly D never
(19)A at most B at all C at least D at ease Question 29: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again
A for good B in vain C by the way D repeatedly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 30: Cool temperatures, shade, moist, and the presence of dead organic material provide
A B C
the ideal living conditions for mushrooms
D
Question 31: The Concord can fly across the Atlantic without refuelling and carrying 11 tons A B C
of freight D
Question 32: Financial considerations play an important partly in the choice of a college.
A B C D
Question 33: I prefer to watch a live concert to listening to music on the radio.
A B C D
Question 34: Nobody had bothered to plant new ones, they?
A B C D
Choose the word that best fits each gap of the passage:
(20)Smoking is often considered (39) _, since many people don’t like the (40) _ of cigarettes or the sight of the smoker’s (41) _ fingers or ashtray full of cigarette – ends Above all, smoking is harmful to health and in many countries a (42) _ is printed on every (43) _of cigarettes Scientists have proved that there is a link between smoking and a disease which can be (44) _, cancer
Question 35: A attraction B addition C addiction D admiration
Question 36: A likeness B craving C like D desire
Question 37: A over-smoke B self-smoke C chain-smoke D non-smoke
Question 38: A thought B made C put D given
Question 39: A militant B antisocial C illegal D anti-pollutant
Question 40: A odour B smell C taste D flavour
Question 41: A stained B dirty C dusty D spotted
Question 42: A saying B signal C sign D warning
Question 43: A pack B packing C packet D backpack
Question 44: A fatal B hard C immoral D perilous
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each the questions.
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by human to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled – a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions
(21)purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil On a global basic, nature’s output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15ppm
Question 45: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The economic impact of air pollution B What constitutes an air pollutant
C How much harm air pollutants can cause D The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
Question 46: The word “adversely” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A Negatively B quickly C admittedly D considerably
Question 47: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that
A water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C the definition of air pollution will to change D a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
Question 48: The word “These” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A the various chemical reactionsB the pollutants from the developing Earth
C the compounds moved to the water or soilD the components in biogeochemical cycles
Question 49: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?
A They function as part of a purification process
(22)C They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants
D They have existed since the Earth developed
Question 50: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions .
A can be dwarfed by nature’s output of pollutants
B can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D will react harmfully with natural pollutants
Question 51: The word “localized” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A specified B circled C surrounded D encircled
Question 52: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if
A the other substances in the area are known B it is in a localized area
C the natural level is also known D it can be calculated quickly
Question 53: The word “detectable” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A beneficial B special C measurable D separable
Question 54: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws
B.One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws
C.Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants
D.Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution
(23)Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non-technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silence Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds, and contaminate human food At that time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee
Question 55: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A at college B at the US Fish and Wildlife Service
C as a researcher D as a writer
Question 56: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Zoology B Literature C History D Oceanography
Question 57: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 29 B 26 C 34 D 45
Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A became more popular than her other books B was outdated
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
(24)A Printed matter B Talks with experts
C Letters from scientists D A research expedition
Question 60: Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A Poetic B Fascinating C Highly technical D Well researched
Question 61: The word reckless is closest in meaning to
A irresponsible B unnecessary C continuous D limited
Question 62: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A a discussion of hazards insects pose to the food supply
B an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
Question 63: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed?
A Offensive B Logical C Deceptive D Faulty
Question 64: Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To validate the chemical industry’s claims
B To indicate a growing government concern with the environment
C To support Carson’s ideas
D To provide an example of government propaganda
WRITING
A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it.
(25)→ He warned
Question 66: Question 1: It's the first time I've been to a flower show.
→ I haven’t
Question 67: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
→ It is
Question 68: It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this.
→ I wish .
Question 69: The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer. → Only after
Part II In about 120 words, write a paragraph about “ why you learn English?”
……… ……… ………
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1.D 9.B 17.A 25.C 33.A 41.A 49.A 57.C
2.A 10.A 18.A 26.D 34.D 42.D 50.B 58.D
3.A 11.D 19.B 27.A 35.C 43.C 51.A 59.D
4.B 12.B 20.C 28.C 36.B 44.A 52.C 60.C
5.B 13.B 21.B 29.D 37.C 45.B 53.C 61.A
6.C 14.A 22.C 30.A 38.C 46.A 54.D 62.C
7.A 15.C 23.A 31.C 39.B 47.C 55.D 63.D
8.B 16.C 24.C 32.C 40.B 48.D 56.A 64.C
II PHẦN TỰ LUẬN:
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Question 65: He warned me not to that again ( He warned me against doing that again).
Question 66: I haven’t been to a flower shop before.
Question 67: It is said that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
Question 68: I wish you had told us about this.
Question 69: Only after a new pay offer did the workers call of the strike. B
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TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN ĐẠI NGHĨA Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
I Mark the letter A, B, C, 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.canoeing B.career C. canal D. caring
Question 2: A.fasten B.often C. digest D. castle
Question 3: A.A percent B event C agent D prevent
II Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary in each of the following questions.
Question 4: A.curriculum B incredible C eliminate D
interviewer
Question 5: A.pioneer B committee C.precision D. gorilla
III Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 6: You saved my life I thank you from the of my heart.
A.centre B.bottom C.depths D. top
Question 7:Did you have an argument with Francis?” “If you had been there, you the same.”
A.did B.would have done C.had done D.would be Question 8: If orders keep coming in like this, I’ll have to more staff
(28)Question 9:He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee
A.drinking B.been drinking C.had been drinking D. he had been drinking
Question 10: There is a very clear relationship education and academic success
A.about B.between C. for D. in
Question 11: flowers are usually made of plastic or silk
A Unreal B False C Artificial D Untrue
Question 12:Many people believe that violent computer games can have a harmful on children
A.affect B effect C.damage D. involvement
Question 13:Navigation around the globe is a lot simpler thanks to the information we receive from
A.satellites B.stations C. systems D. shuttles
Question 14: Paul was of himself for having stolen money from his mother.
A shy B ashamed C timid D embarrassed
Question 15 I suggest that the room ……… before Christmas.
A be decorated B is decorated C were decorated D should decorate
Question 16: The job requires certain You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with
people
A qualifications B knowledge C techniques D skills
Question 17 He had spent time writing an essay on his childhood.
A a few B a large number of C a great deal of D many
Question 18 : We bought some _.
A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses
C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses
Question 19 You know I’ll always stand you if you are in trouble
A by B with C for D up
Question 20: _, we tried our best to complete it.
A Difficult as the homework was B Thanks to the difficult homework
(29)Question 21: What you think me?
A. told B. they told C.didn’t tell D. did he tell Question 22: When you something, you should _
A.weigh up the pros and cons B.get through to
C.turn over a new leaf D. go down well with
Question 23: Nuance: “Is there anything I can for you, sir?” - Rue: “ _.”
A Sure, go ahead, please B Ok, your time C.Not now Thanks anyway D Yes, you’re welcome
Question 24 “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _.”
A out of the blue C out of order B under the weather D under the impression
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 25 One of our group’s main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers
A prevent B encourage C avoid D expect
Question 26: We ought to keep these proposalssecretfrom the chairman for the time being
A revealed B frequented C accessible D lively
Question 27 : We’ll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in working
condition.
A out of order B out of work C run out of D torn down
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 28: That afternoon at the railway station I was surprised and made happy by the unexpected arrival of Miss Margaret and her mother, from Oakland
A anticipated B presumed C supposed D informed
Question 29: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May
A politeness B rudeness C measurement D encouragement
(30)arithmetic is fully mastered C D
Question 31: The longest mountain range, the Mid-Atlantic Range, isnot hardlyvisible becausemost of
A B C
it lies underthe ocean
D
Question 32: Poverty in the United States is noticeably different from that in the others countries
A B C D
Question 33: On April 14, 1865, an actor named John Wilkes Booth, angered by the South’s defeat in
A B C
theCivil War, shot and had killed Precident Abraham Lincoln
D
Question 34: By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it.
A B C D
The human brain, (35) an average weight of 1, kilograms, is the control center of the (36) .It receives
(37) from the senses, processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (21)
is the source of human thoughts and feelings Each of the three main parts of the brain- cerebellum, the
cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role (38) carrying out the functions
The cerebrum is by (39) the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent of the brain by weight The
cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells It is
the cerebellum (40) controls human balance, coordination, and posture
The brain stem, (41) connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body processes such
(42) breathing and heartbeat (43) is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the
cerebrum
35 A on B of C for D with
36 A body B brain C skull D information
37 A news B information C advice D lesson
(31)39 A in B at C on D by
40 A now B then C from D far
41A who B which C that D whose
42 A who B that C whose D which
43 A as B for C about D on
44 A Here B It C There D For
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 question below
The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its 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 British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields 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 chemicals 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 wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns
(32)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 disadvantages, 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
As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks
Question 45: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain _
A it is difficult to travel from one farm to another
B only a few farms are publicly owned
C none of the areas faces the sea
D most beautiful areas are not well preserved
Question 46: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A surrounded B embraced C blocked D rotated
Question 47: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?
A Riding a bicycle B Going for a walk C Going swimming D Picking fruit
Question 48: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to?
A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to the country for a picnic
C Those who commute to work in towns D Those who go to fruit farms in summer
Question 49: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain?
A Protests against the building work B Plants and wildlife
C Modern farming practices D The green belt around cities
Question 50: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A separated from B supported by C related to D referred to
Question 51: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT _
(33)B the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside
C camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work
D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction
Question 52: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A are varied B are endless C are horizontal D are limited
Question 53: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because
A their children enjoy country life
B hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there
C they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there
D life there may be easier for them
Question 54: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside
B Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances
C Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation
D The majority of American people live in cities and towns
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
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
(34)In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
Question 55: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer
Question 56: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A oceanography B zoology C literature D history
Question 57: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
Question 59: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists
Question 60: Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A highly technical B poetic C fascinating D well-researched
Question 61: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D. irresponsible
Question 62: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
(35)D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Question 63: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive
Question 64:Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A To provide an example of government propaganda.
B To support Carson’s ideas.
C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims.
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
Question 65: I didn't have an umbrella with me and so I got wet
> I wouldn't have got wet if I had had an umbrella
Question 66: She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
She left the room without saying a word
Question 67: The training course is too expensive; I can’t afford it.
It was such an expensive course that I couldn’t afford it
Question 68: If you hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have known how to solve it
→ Had you not helped me , I wouldn’t have known how to solve it Question 69: It's the first time I've been to a flower shop.
→ I haven’t been to a flower shop before
Part II Writing a paragraph (140 words) about a woman you admire most You might use the following suggestions:
Who this person is
(36) What you can learn from him/her
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TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN ĐẠI NGHĨA Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
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 hour B honest C vehicle D husband
Question 2: A noticed B overlooked C believed D published
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 acquaintance B unselfish C attraction D humorous
Question 4: A comfortable B entertainment C secondary D literature
Question 5: A peasant B purchase C routine D interest
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
Question 6: It’s getting too hot and stuffy in here Would you mind my _ the windows?
A open B to open C being opened D opening
Question 7: It is necessary that children of their old parents
A takes care B to take care C take care D took care
Question 8: It was not until 1856 across the Mississippi River
A that the first bridge was built B was the first bridge built
C that the first bridge was built D the bridge building was Question 9: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came
(37)Question 10: I like going to pop concerts when I was a teenager
A get used to B used to C am used to D was used to
Question 11: People’s standard of living considerably over the past few decades
A improves B has improved C improved D will improve
Question 12: He is decorating the house _ selling it
A with a view to B on account of C for fear of D in spite of
Question 13: It's high time we _ these mice
A are getting rid of B are going to get rid of C get rid of D got rid of
Question 14: Who is responsible _ the garbage – the husband of the wife ?
A to take out B for take outC for taking out D with taking out
Question 15: It was a great _ to have a doctor living near us
A convenient B convenience C conveniently D conveniences
Question 16: She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was
A out of work B out of order C off chance D off work
Question 17: We are up to our in paperwork and don’t have a bit of free time for entertainment these days
A neck B forehead C chest D shoulders
Question 18: She found herself in with her parents over her future job
A face B conflict C controversy D encounter
Question 19: Just keep _on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A a look B a glance C an eye D a care
Question 20: Would you mind _me a favor and sending this letter for me?
A taking B making C getting D doing
(38)A embarrassment B embarrass C embarrassing D embarrassed
Question 22: Judy: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” -Jenny: “ _”
A You’re welcome B Good idea, thanks
C Thanks, I will D It’s my pleasure
Question 23 - Thành: I really enjoy your public speaking skills, Nga Your English is really good, too
- Nga: _, Thành Thank you very much for your sincere compliment You made me try much harder
A It’s very kind of you to say so B That’s not your work
C I’m certainly very famous for those things D Yes, of course It’s me!
Question 24 Peter: “I’m sorry about the party last night.” Susan: “ ”
A You’re welcome They will not blame you B Relax It’s not your fault
C Never mind It’s all your fault D Forget about it Thanks anyway
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 25: Mayan culture and its artifacts illustrate the many mysteries surrounding the progression of the human races
A monunent B civilization C construction D excavation
Question 26: Peter didn’t mean to disrespectful to his teacher He just couldn’t control his temper
A showing lack of trust B showing nervousness
C showing impolite behaviour D showing lack of attention
Question 27: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding
(39)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 28 : People sometimes choose partners who compensate for their own shortcomings
A disadvantages B benefits C flaws D strengths
Question 29: Those clothes are inappropriate for this meeting.
A improper B attractive C unavailable D suitable
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 question:
Question 30: It’s easier if you avoid to go the places where other people smoke
A B C D
Question 31: It wasn’t until after I left school that I realize the value of education
A B C D
Question 32: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called
A B C D
Question 33: When I got home, Irene was lying in bed thinking about the wonderful time she has had A B C D
Question 34 Meal time is a great time for family members to talk about that is going
A B C D
(40)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:
Who talk more – men or women? Most people believe that women talk more However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that this is a stereotype According to Tannen, women are more verbal - talk more - in private situations, where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children Little girls often play with one “best friend”, their play includes a lot of conversation Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than talking In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they to their daughters The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details There is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons
Question 35 Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph? A Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.
B Women talk more than men
C It’s stereotype that women talk more than men.
D Women talk more in private , and men talk more in public
Question 36 Which word is similar in meaning to “glue” in line ?
A means B sticky substance C game D rope Question 37 Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph? A Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents B Parents not talk much about sadness with their sons
C Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of boys and girls
D An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their sons. Question 38 Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word “verbal”?
A connected with the use of spoken language B being very talkative
(41)Question 39 The word they in line refers to _.
A situations B women C men and women D men Question 40 Which can be used as a synonym of the word “feelings” ?
A anger B emotions C thinking D worries Question 41 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph ? A Men and women have different styles of talking , which may begin in childhood B Men are more sociable than women
C According to Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and oversimplified
D Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others Question 42 Which word could best replace “startling” ?
A beginning B annoying C surprising D interesting Question 43 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph? A Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys
B Parents don’t enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters C A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters D Boys don’t like to be with their parents as much as girls
Question 44 Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage? A Parents use more language to talk with their daughters
B Boys don’t like showing their emotions.
C Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons. D Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys.
Reading 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.
Family Life in the United States
(42)usually out working all day He came home tired in the evening , so he did not much housework And he did not see the children very much , except on weekends
These days , however , more and more wemen work outside the home They cannot stay with the children all day Thet , too , come home tired in the evening They not wnt to spend the evening cooking dinner and cleaning up They not have time to clean the house and the laundry So who is going to the housework now ? Who is going to take care of the children ?
Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it In these families , the husband and wife agree to different jobs around the house , or they take turns doing each job For example , the husband always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry Or the wife cooks dinner on some nights and the husband cooks dinner on other nights
Then there is a question of the children In the past , many Fmilies got help with child care from grandparents Noe families usually not live near their relatives The grandparents often are to far away to help in a regular way
More often , parents have to pay for child care help The help may be a babysister or a day-care center The problem with thjis kind of help is the high cost It is possible only for couples with jobs that pay well
Parents may get another k8ind of help from the companies they work for Many companies now let people with children work part-time That way , parents can spend more time with their children Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children For these men there is a new word : They are called “ househusband” In the United States more ans more men are becoming househusband every year
Tahese changes in the home mean changes in the family Fathers can learn to understand their children better , and the children can get to know their fathers better Husbands and wives may also find changes in their marriage They , too , may have a better understanding of each other
Question 45 This article is about
A.housewives in America B.American men as househusbands
C.how more American women are working D.how family life in America is changing Question 46 Forty
years ago , most women
A.had no children B.worked C.were not housewives D.were housewives
(43)A.did not see their children very much B.spent a lot of time with their children
C.worked with the children all day D.never saw the children
Question 48 Today there are
A.more housewives B.more women working outside the home
C.not as many women working D.no jobs for women
Question 49 The word “ laundry” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A.place where clothes are washed B.washing and ironing
C.shopping D.cooking and washing up
Question 50 Day-care centers help
A.working parents with their children B.housewives
C.with cooking and cleaning D.men become househusband
Question 51 Some parents work part-time _
A.so they can be with their children B.so they can earn more money
C.because they have no time B.because they not like their work
Question 52 The word “ they” in paragraph refers to _
A.parents who work part-time
B.grandparents
C.fathers who spend more time with their children
D.husbands who stop working to stay with the children
Question 53 Househusbands
A.earn a lot of money B.do not any housework
C.do the housework and take care of the children D.marry housewives
(44)A.not change the children at all B.cause problems for a marriage
C.not happen D.help families
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 55 to 64.
In the United it is not customary to telephone someone very early (55) the morning If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the (56) _ shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention The same meaning is (57) _ to telephone call (58) _ after 11:00 p.m If someone receives a call during (59) _ hours, he assumes it is a matter of life and death The time chosen for the call communicates its (60) _
In social life, time plays a very important part In the USA guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation (61) _ a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date But it is not true in all countries In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance (62) _ plans which are made for a date more than a week tend to be forgotten The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world (63) _, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time (64) _
Question 55 A on B at C for D in
Question 56 A talk B phone C call D conversation
Question 57 A attached B taken C shown D drawn
Question 58 A made B done C sent D dialed
Question 59 A sleep B sleepy C slept D sleeping
Question 60 A important B importance C importantly D more important
Question 61 A for B about C of D to
Question 62 A though B except C even D because
Question 63 A In contrast B Therefore C Otherwise D However
Question 64 A variously B opposite C alike D differently
WRITING
(45)Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ………
Question 66: I couldn’t speak English well until the third year.
It was not until………
Question 67: His career as a television presenter began five years ago.
He has ………
Question 68: It is necessary to learn English.
I find it ………
Question 69: My father often smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day, but now he does not smoke any longer.
My father used ……….………
65 After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university
66 It was not until the third year that I could speak English well
67 He has worked as a television presenter for five years
68 I find it necessary to learn English
69 My father used to smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day
Part II Write a paragraph of about 140 words the important role of women in modern time You might use the following suggestions:
- Participating in social work
- Looking after their family