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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from to 10.
There is a common expression in the English language referring to a blue moon When people say something that happens “only once in a blue moon”, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while This expression has been around for at least a century and a half; there are references to this expression that date from the second half of the nineteenth century.
The expression “a blue moon” has come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month. A second full moon is called a blue moon not because it is particularly blue or is any different in hue from the first full moon of the month Instead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare The moon needs a little more than 29
days to complete its cycle from full moon to full moon Because every month except February has more than 29
days, every month will have at least one full moon (except the 28-day February, which will have a full moon unless there is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of Match) It is on the occasion when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs This does not happen very often, only three or four times in a decade.
The blue moons of today are called blue moons because of their rarity and not because of their color; however,
the expression “blue moon” may have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon
actually appeared blue Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of
the moon from Earth The eruption of the Krakatao volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which
clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have given rise to
the expression that we use today Another example occurred more than a century later When Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991, the moon again took on a blue tint.
(Adapted from Longman Complete Course for the TOEFL Test)
Câu 1: According to paragraph 2, the second full moon is called “the blue moon” because . A it is infrequent B it is bluer than the first full moon
C it has a bluish hue D it appears on unhappy days
Câu 2: If one full moon is on the second of May, another one will probably be on .
A June 1st B May 31st C June 2nd D May 30th
Câu 3: The word “its” in paragraph refers to “ .”
A the month B February C the moon D the day
Câu 4: Which of the following dates can be a blue moon day?
A February 28th B November 30th C August 22nd D March 4th
(2)C natural activities on Earth can alter the look of the moon
D the expression “once in a blue moon” is used only when blue moon appears
Câu 6: The phrase “come into existence” in paragraph can be best replaced by “ .” A comprised B been overlooked C associated D been created Câu 7: It can be inferred from the passage that .
A full moon happens after a volcanic eruption B full moon never occurs in February
C no one can see full moon twice in their lives D polluted air can put a blue coat on the moon Câu 8: The word “which” in paragraph refers to .
A the dust particles B the cloud C the eruption D the Krakatao volcano Câu 9: The word “tint” in paragraph mostly means “ .”
A shade B light C surface D blur
Câu 10: The author is trying to . A define what a blue moon is
B predict when a blue moon will happen
C explain what the expression “once in a blue moon” means D correct people’s false assumption about a blue moon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has that same meaning as the original one from 11 to 15.
Câu 11: I remember telling you about the due day of the exam paper A I remember I have told you when the exam paper is due.
B I think I have told you about the exam paper’s due. C I remember to tell you when the exam paper was due. D I think I have told you when you sit for the exam.
Câu 12: Alfred said to John, “I didn’t use your computer! Someone else did, not me.” A Alfred said to John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had. B Alfred told John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had. C Alfred refused to use John’s computer, saying that someone else had.
D Alfred denied having used John’s computer, saying that someone else had. Câu 13: People say he did it for his own sake
A He is said to it for his own sake. B He is said to have done it for his own sake. C It is said to it for his own sake. D He is said that he did it his own sake Câu 14: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train
A We almost missed the train. B Because the train left late, we had no trouble catching it. C We left to late to catch the train. D The train left late.
(3)B Harmless as it appeared, the dog was quite dangerous.
C Because of its harmless appearance, people thought the dog was dangerous. D The dog’s harmless appearance prevented people to realize it was quite dangerous.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to complete each of the sentence from 16 to 20.
Câu 16: She cannot help me now She has not finished her work yet A Having finished her work, she cannot help me.
B She cannot help me until she has finished her work. C As long as she cannot finish her work, she will help me. D Not having finished her work, she will help me.
Câu 17: I learn a lot However, I cannot remember anything A The more I learn, the less I remember.
B I learn more and more and remember more and more. C The less I learn, the more I remember.
D I remember not only what I have learnt.
Câu 18: Tom came to the party in patched jeans This surprised the other guests.
A Tom came to the party in patched jeans that surprised the other guests.
B Tom came to the party in patched jeans which surprised the other guests.
C Tom came to the party in patched jeans, which surprised the other guests.
D Tom came to the party in patched jeans, which the other guests surprised.
Câu 19: The coffee was not strong It didn’t keep us awake A The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake. B The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake. C The coffee was so strong that we couldn’t sleep. D We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
Câu 20: The little boy pretended to be sick He wanted to stay home from school A The little boy pretended to be sick although he stayed home from school. B The little boy pretended to be sick because he would stay home from school. C The little boy pretended to be sick so that he could stay home from school. D the little boy pretended to be sick whereas he wanted to stay home from school.
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 sentences from 21 to 22.
Câu 21: A thankful B themselves C theatre D theorist
Câu 22: A hearable B nearly C sear D overheard
(4)In the twentieth century, people demand on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives A wide range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never be
in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly.
Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on the success of this research.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power However, not only are supplies of
these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however,
they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from
moving water Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks Solar power holds great promise for
the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages One way to minimize them is to use less energy Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity’s future.
(From The Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant – Reading)
Câu 23: The passage mainly discusses . A the current situation of energy demands
B the way to use less energy
C the difficulties in finding new sources of energy
D the advantages and disadvantages of some sources of energy
Câu 24: The word “dwindling” in paragraph is closest in meaning to “ .”
A rocketing B declining C doubling D distributing
Câu 25: According to the passage, which of the following is the limitation of natural gas? A It is difficult to be collected
B It is expensive C It is polluted
D It is inaccessible for people who live far away the cities Câu 26: What does the word “its” in paragraph refer to?
A modern civilization B oil C natural gas D coal Câu 27: The word “drawbacks” in paragraph is closest in meaning to “ .”
A objections B methods C disabilities D problems
Câu 28: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Just like coal, nuclear energy is a pollutant to the air.
(5)C Scientists are on their way to look for alternative sources of energy. D Wind power and solar power have the same problem.
Câu 29: What can be inferred from the passage?
A Scientists will not resume their search for new types of energy until they have found a perfect one. B Using hydroelectric energy can be harmful to our atmosphere.
C It is impossible for some groups of people to enjoy water energy.
D The only way to decrease the disadvantages of sources of energy is to use them less. Câu 30: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to?
A nuclear power plants B amounts of electricity C advantages and disadvantages D nuclear wastes Câu 31: What can be inferred about wind power?
A Combining it and solar energy can ensure humanity’s future energy demands. B People living away from rivers and oceans cannot benefit it.
C It is promising but very expensive.
D An effective way to harness wind power has not been figured out. Câu 32: The author of this passage is trying to .
A support scientists in their search for new sources of energy B present some new sources of energy
C explain the benefits and shortcomings of some kinds of energy D calculate the energy demands of the future
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blank from 33 to 42
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and
spring, some schools (33) a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The
academic year, September to June, is divided (34) three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in
September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed (35) shorter
sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the 36) side, students
who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may (37) advantage of the
opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their
programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the (38) quarters Finally, since
the physical facilities are kept in (39) year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest
number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty (40) that the eleven-week
term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses Students also find it
difficult to complete the assignments in such a short (41) of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In four weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during
the year and (42) _ the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
(From Barron’s TOEFL)
(6)Câu 34: A by B to C into D for
Câu 35: A by B from C of D as
Câu 36: A other B true C plus D right
Câu 37: A take B make C have D win
Câu 38: A several B other C few D every
Câu 39: A operating B operation C operate D operational Câu 40: A survey B complain C overlook D threaten
Câu 41: A drop B course C pile D slice
Câu 42: A accelerates B levels off C integrates D exaggerates
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 43 to 45.
Câu 43: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground A wanted to continue B felt sorry for us C refused to change his decision D changed his decision Câu 44: It takes me 15 minutes to get ready
A to wake up B to get up C to go D to prepare
Câu 45: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money
A fearsome B excited C optimistic D expected
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 sentences from 46 to 48.
Câu 46: A competitive B alternative C conservative D inexpensive Câu 47: A inoffensive B effectiveness C mortality D prosperity Câu 48: A presentation B magnificent C optimistic D residential
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 49 to 53.
Câu 49: Marathon runners are prone (A) to stress fractures and a large (B) number (C) of feet ailments.(D) Câu 50: All of (A) mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) among (C) the friendliest (D) to humans.
Câu 51: The prisoner is (A) known to escape (B) days ago (C) The police are looking (D) for him
Câu 52: Alexander Graham Bell was once (A) a teacher who ran (B) a school with (C) the deaf (D) in Massachusetts
Câu 53: The main rotor and tail (A) rotor of a helicopter make (B) the same (C) job as the wings, (D) propellers, and rudder of an airplane
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 54 to 55.
Câu 54: The new law to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A protect B eliminate C preserve D destroy
Câu 55: Cattle raising began in Texas well before the Civil War.
(7)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 80.
Câu 56: My grandparents usually about the happy old time they live in the countryside
A recall B memorize C reminisce D remember
Câu 57: While I was tidying up the attic, I these ancient books
A came across B saw off C turned over D put on
Câu 58: I’ll never forget the time when I you at my boyfriend’s house last year
A took in B made up C follow up D ran into
Câu 59: By suddenly canceling their trip, they me by surprise
A took B had C won D made
Câu 60: They finally _ the celebration after the sudden pause
A consumed B assumed C resumed D presumed
Câu 61: My car has just broken down Can you me at around tonight?
A stand behind B look after C call for D take off Câu 62: To this dangerous sport, you need to have courage
A a few B few C little D a little
Câu 63: Many people consider a high education Without it, they can still be successful A essential B dispensable C significant D fundamental Câu 64: His business is going so fast that he must take more workers
A up B over C on D out
Câu 65: , they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead A At the end B In the least C At least D In the end Câu 66: the lazy boy passed the difficult exam surprised the whole school
A That B While C When D Because
Câu 67: The entrance exam is far more difficult than the end-of-term one
A from B by C in D at
Câu 68: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding He exhausted by the time he arrived
A might have been B must have been C could be D would have been Câu 69: He tried to limit himself to 10 cigarettes a day
A smoking B have smoke C smoke D be smoking
Câu 70: I’d rather you me at work
A didn’t phone B haven’t phoned C don’t phone D hasn’t come Câu 71: The number of the months in a year twelve
(8)Câu 72: “Joseph’s English , isn’t it?” – “Yes He American television programs every day since he first arrived in San Diego Soon he will be totally fluent.”
A has really improved – has been watching B really improved - watches
C is really improving - watches D is really improving – has been watching Câu 73: Albert is late, let’s begin without him
A Consequently B However C Since D Nevertheless
Câu 74: that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years
A It is reported B They are reported C It was reported D The report was Câu 75: she could not say anything.
A Therefore upset was she that B However upset was she that C So upset was that D So upset was she that Câu 76: Only after how much damage had been caused
A I realized B I would realize C I had realized D did I realize Câu 77: The book would have been perfect the ending
A it hadn’t been for B had it not been C had it not been for D hadn’t it been for Câu 78: “Would you mind if I sat at your desk for a moment?” – “ ”
A Good for you B No Just go ahead
C Certainly Please take a seat D Don’t mind if I do
Câu 79: “In my opinion, using candles during Earth Hour is much more wasteful.” – “ ” A That would be great B How nice of you to say so
C You can say that again I can’t follow you D Yeah! I couldn’t agree more Câu 80: “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with this”.” – “ ”
A It doesn’t matter Don’t mention it B Thanks a lot I can it myself C That’s OK Thanks anyway D I highly appreciate it
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