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.. How Motivation affects[r]
(1)1 A BÀI TẬP TỰ CHỌN ( PERIODS 23, 24, 25, 26 )
PERIOD 23: ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF TIME I will call you before I over
A come B will come C will be coming D came After she graduates, she a job
A got B will get C had got D get
3 When I _ him tomorrow, I will ask him
A saw B have seen C will see D see
4 As soon as it _ raining, we will leave
A stops B stop C had stopped D stopped
5 By the time he comes, we will have already
A leave B leaving C left D leaves
6 Whenever I her, I say hello
A see B will see C will have seen D saw The next time I go to New York, I am going a ballet
A seeing B see C saw D to see
8 I will never speak to him again so long as I _
A lives B will live C am living D live
9 By the time Bill to bed tomorrow, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep
A had gone B will go C goes D went
10 As soon as I finish my report, I will call you and we out for dinner A went B will go C will have gone D go
11 By the time I return to my country, I _ away from home for more than three years A would be B will have been C will be D am
12 After he _ breakfast tomorrow, he will get ready to go to work A will have had B has C will be having D have
13 As soon as he finishes dinner, he _ the children for a work to a nearby playground A will take B takes C will be taking D took
14 When Bill gets home, his children _ in the yard
A played B will play C will be playing D play
15 He will work at his desk until he to another meeting in the middle of the afternoon
A went B go C will go D goes
16 She lunch by the time we arrived
A finished B has finished C had finished D finishing 17 Bob will come soon When Bob _, we will see him
A come B will come C will be coming D comes 18 I will get home at 5:30 After I get home, I dinner
A will have B will be having C had D have 19 As soon as the taxi _, we will be able to leave for the airport
A arrives B arrive C will arrive D arrived 20 I will go to bed after I _my work
A finish B finished C will finish D finishes 21 I here when you arrive tomorrow
A am B had been C could be D will be
22 I am going to wait right here until Jessica
A comes B will have come C is coming D came 23 As soon as the war over, there will be great joy throughout the land
A are B will be C is D would be
24 Right now the tide is low, but when the tide comes in, the ship the harbor A left B will leave C will have left D leave 25 I am going to start making dinner before my wife home from work today
A get B gets C will get D got
(2)2 27 I learned a lot of Japanese while I am in Tokyo
A B C D 28 I have not been well since I return home A B C D 29 I’ll stay here until will you get back A B C D
30 When Sam was in New York, he stays with his cousins A B C D
31 Last night, I had gone to bed after I had finished my homework A B C D
32 I will call you before I will come over A B C D
33 Ever since I was a child, I had been afraid of dogs A B C D
34 By the time I left my apartment this morning, someone looked for me A B C D
35 Whenever Mark will be angry, his nose gets red A B C D 36 I had fried chicken when I am at the restaurant A B C D
37 The first time that I went to New York, I go to an opera A B C D
38 Before I arrived, he was talking on the phone A B C D
39 When she will see him tomorrow, she will ask him A B C D
40 As I was walking home, it begin to rain A B C D
41 We stayed there after we finished our work A B C D 42 Once it will stop raining, we will leave A B C D
43 I will never speak to him again as long as I will live A B C D
44 As soon as the other passengers gets on the bus, we’ll leave A B C D
45 As soon as I will finish my report, I’ll call you and we’ll go out to dinner A B C D
46 Mark was listening to music after his sister was reading a book A B C D
47 Sam hadn’t received the parcel when I speak to him A B C D
48 I have been hoping to meet you before I read your first novel A B C D
49 By the time you finishes getting ready, we will have missed the train A B C D
50 When you will arrive, there will be someone to meet A B C D
_ PERIOD 24: ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF COMPARISON
I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence Of the four dresses, which is _expensive?
A the best B the most C the more D the greater The larger the apartment, the the rent is
(3)3 The faster we walk, we will get there
A the soonest B the soon C the more soon D the sooner “Why did you buy these oranges?” “They were I could find”
A cheapest B cheapest ones C the cheapest ones D the most cheapest She plays the piano as she sings
A as beautifully B more beautifully C as beautiful D the most beautifully The streets are getting more and these days
A crowded B less crowded C more crowded D most crowded The larger the city, the crime rate
A highest B higher C the highest D the higher You must explain your problems
A as clear as you can B as clearly as you can C as clear than you are D as clearly as you are Nobody in this team plays _ Tom
A as good as B so well as C as best as D as well as
10 Which woman are you going to vote for? –I’m not sure Everyone says that Joan is _ A smarter B the smarter C more smarter D more smart
11 Bill is _
A lazier and lazier B more and more lazy C lazier and more lazy D more lazy and lazier 12 It’s too noisy here Can we go somewhere _?
A noisier B more quiet C more noisy D quieter
13 the time passes, _I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A The faster / the nervous B The more fast / the nervous
C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous 14 China is the country with population
A the larger B the more large C the largest D the most large 15 She sat there quietly, but during all that time she was getting Finally she exploded
A more and more angry B the more angry
C angrier and angrier D the most angry
16 For _ it is certain that in the future some things will be very different A the better or the worse B the good or the bad
C good or bad D better or worse
17 Her grandfather’s illness was we thought at first A more seriously as B as seriously as
C more serious than D as serious than
18 My brother was feeling tired last night, so he went to bed usual A more early than B as early as C more earlier as D earlier than 19. _ you study for these exams, _ you will
A The harder / the better B The more / the much
C The hardest / the best D The more hard / the more good 20 His house is _ mine
A twice as big as B as twice big as C as two times big as D as big as twice 21 Today English is international of languages
A more B most C the most D the more
22 Is this book more interesting the one you read last week?
A that B as C than D of
23 The teacher speaks English we
A fluently B more fluently C most fluently D more fluently than 24 John is much I thought
A strong B more strong C stronger than D more strong than 25 Thank you! That’s gift I have ever received
A the nicer B a nice C nicest D the nicest 26 The little boy spoke English his brother
(4)4 27 Sorry we’re late Your house is much than we thought
A far B the farthest C the farther D farther 28 China is the country with the population
A larger B large C most large D largest 29 My sister is much than me
A pretty B prettier C the prettiest D more prettier 30 Do you feel today than yesterday?
A well B good C best D better
II Identify the underlined word that must be changed to make the sentence correct 31 Nobody is happy than Miss Snow is
A B C D
32 He needs many more sugar than I A B C D
33 Does Mary feel weller today than she did yesterday? A B C D
34 It’s becoming hard and harder to find a job A B C D
35 The more you have, the most you want A B C D
III Complete the sentences using a comparative form
36 It’s too noisy here Can we go somewhere ? 37 This coffee is very weak I like it a bit _
38 My job is a bit boring, sometimes I’d like to something 39 I was surprised how easy it was to use the computer I thought it would be _ 40 Don’t worry The situation isn’t so bad It could be
IV Complete the sentences using double comparative form
41 It becomes _ to find a job (hard)
42 That hole in your pullover is getting (big) 43 As I waited for my interview, I became _ (nervous) 44 As the day went on, the weather got (bad)
45 As the conversation went on, he became (talkative) V Rewrite the following sentences so that their meanings stay the same beginning as shown 46 As he grows older, he becomes increasingly cheerful
The older 47 We sit near to the stage We can see clearly
The nearer 48 I feel miserable when it is hot
The hotter _ 49 We live far from our house We miss it very much
The farther 50 As TV programs become more popular, they seem to get worse The more _
PERIOD 25: QUANTITIES I- Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D:
1 Thank you for bringing me along I never thought Shakespeare could be so _ fun
A many B much C few D some
2 You should say and
A many / few B much / little C few / many D little / much Very people knew about it
A few B less C much D little
4 He is a man of _ words
A less B little C fewer D few
5 heard about the book, but _ read it
(5)5
A much B many C little D less
7 She has very knowledge of the matter
A few B little C some D many
8 The forces were unequal, they were _ we were _
A many / few B much / little C few / much D little / much We have imported _ computers this year than last year
A few B less C fewer D many
10 There has been _ demand for computers this year than last year
A few B little C fewer D more
11 There are _ eggs on the table
A some B any C many D much
12 Is there _ cheese on the table?
A some B any C many D much
13 How _ cakes does she want?
A some B any C many D much
14 Peter doesn't want _ eggs, but he wants some soup
A some B any C many D much
15 There is _ milk in the glass
A some B any C many D much
II- Choose the underlined part in each sentence (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 16 Many hundred years ago there were many villages and little towns in England
A B C D 17 TV provides many more entertainment programs as any other kind
A B C D
18 The rubber farms will make a lot of money and give jobs to a great deal of people A B C D
19 The city of Lufkin, Texas, has had much than ten million employees working for it without pay A B C D
20 He decided to have a holiday in a beautiful place in the mountains where there were much streams A B C D
21 The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel to cover of the tooth A B C D
22 I think there are any resources that we have left untapped A B C D
23 When life was simple, man's needs were few and he could supply their all A B C D
24 Her dark dress reflects a view of life which is many less optimistic A B C D
25 The more words you know, the most ideas you can express A B C D
26 Most of the words are the same in American and in British English, but the A B
American people say any English words not like people in England C D
27 In Canada much people speak English because they also came from England many years ago A B C D
28 I haven’t enjoyed myself so many for years A B C D
29 We didn't spend many money last month A B C D
30 I have few money, not enough to buy groceries A B C D
31 You have spent too many time on that homework A B C D
(6)6 33 There's no need to hurry We've got plenty time
A B C D
34 This town is not an interesting place to visit, so a little tourists come here A B C D
35 He spoke a few English, so it was difficult to communicate with him A B C D
III Fill in the blanks with : much /many/ few/ little/ a few/ a little/ the number of / a large number of/ most
36 She isn’t very popular she has friends
37 Ann is very busy these days She has _ free time 38 Did you take photographs when you were on holiday ? 39 I’m not very busy today I haven’t got _ to
40 This is very modern city There are old buildings 41 The weather has been very dry recently We’ve had rain 42 Lan: “ Do you know Rome ? ”
Hoa: “ No, I haven’t been there for years ” 43 Do you mind if I ask you questions ? 44 Tom: “ Would you like milk in your coffee/”
Peter: “ Yes,. ” 45 Jean: “ Have you been to Paris ?”
John: “ Yes, I’ve been there times”
46 English learners is becoming greater and greater 47 people have applied for the job
48 Did it cost _ to repair the car? 49 of my friends live in HCM city
50 He spoke _ English so it was difficult to communicate with him _
PERIOD 26: TAG QUESTIONS
I Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence: No one is better cook than his mother, ?
A is she B isn’t she C are they D aren’t they Do it right now, ?
A will you B shall you C you D don’t you There are no easy ways to learn a foreign language, _? A are they B are there C aren’t they D aren’t there He seldom goes to the library, ?
A doesn’t he B is he C does he D isn’t he Let’s go for a long walk, ?
A will we B shall we C don’t you D you I think he will join us, _?
A doesn’t he B won’t he C will he D don’t I The film is good, _?
A is it B are they C isn’t it D aren’t they You are going to the party, ?
A is you B are you C aren’t you D were you He can speak English, _ ?
A can he B can’t he C can’t him D could he 10 You don’t know him, ?
A you B don’t you C are you D aren’t you 11 Lan speaks Chinese very well, ?
A does she B doesn’t she C is she D was she 12 John has worked hard, _?
A does he B did he C has he D hasn’t he 13 They invited him to the party, _?
(7)7 14 They are leaving here tomorrow ?
A they B are they C aren’t they D did they 15 I’m a bit late, ?
A am not I B aren’t you C are you D aren’t I 16 No one is indifferent to praise, ?
A is one B isn’t one C is he D are they 17 Somebody has left these socks on the bathroom floor, ?
A have they B haven’t they C has he D hasn’t he 18 James owns a restaurant, ?
A does he B is he C doesn’t he D didn’t he 19 You aren’t too busy to talk, ?
A are you B have you C aren’t D you 20 The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, ?
A they B does it C is it D isn’t it 21 You don’t need me any more, ?
A I B don’t I C you D don’t you
22 Nobody knows who invited the wheel, ?
A they B don’t they C does it D doesn’t it 23 Harry was working in Bristol then, ?
A was Harry B wasn’t he C was he D didn’t he 24 You’ll be home before midnight, ?
A will you B won’t you C are you D won’t you be 25 David is bringing some wine, ?
A is he B isn’t he C is David D isn’t David 26 Don’t leave anything behind, ?
A you B don’t you C will you D shall we 27 That isn’t Bill driving, ?
A is it B is that C isn’t that D isn’t it 28 Nobody likes the play, ?
A they B don’t they C didn’t they D did they 29 The children can read English, ?
A can’t they B can they C they can D they can’t 30 Your grandfather was a millionaire, ?
A was he B is he C wasn’t he D isn’t he 31 Your brother’s here, ?
A is he B are he C isn’t he D aren’t he 32 That was Ann on the phone, ?
A was it B was that C wasn’t that D wasn’t it 33 Tom didn't see her, ?
A did Tom B did he C Tom D does he 34 Mary wasn't angry, ?
A was she B is she C wasn’t she D was Mary 35 Susan doesn't like oysters, ?
A did she B does she C doesn’t she D she does II Add question tags to the following statements:
36 He hardly ever makes a mistake, _ ? 37 Nobody likes the play, ?
38 He isn’t here, _ ? 39 This is your pen, _ ?
40 Somebody wanted a drink, ? 41 You’ve been to Ha Noi, ? 42 He used to live here, _ ? 43 Those aren’t your books, ?
44 Neither of them offered to help you ? 45 Nothing went wrong yesterday, ?
(8)8 47 It is not a very good book, ?
48 This won’t take long, ? 49 You don’t need me any more, ? 50 It never works very well, ?
_ B BÀI TẬP LUYỆN THI TỐT NGHIỆP 12 ( TESTS 19, 20, 21, 22 )
Unit 12: WATER SPORTS VOCABULARY
-canoeing /kəˈnuːɪŋ/(n): mơn thuyền – cap /kỉp/ (n): mũ lưỡi trai
– eject /i:’dʒekt/ (v): tống – foul /faul/ (n): phạm luật,sai sót
– scuba-diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/: lặn có bình khí
– synchronized swimming /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/:bơi nghệ thuật – tie /taɪ/ = drawn /drɔːn/ (n): trận hoà
– vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkl/ (a): phương thẳng đứng – windsurfing (n): môn lướt ván buồn – water polo (n): môn bóng nước – cross-bar (n): xà ngang
– goalie = goalkeeper /ˈɡəʊlkiːpə(r)/ (n): thủ môn – sprint /sprɪnt/ (v): chạy hết tốc lực
– defensive /di’fensiv/ (a): để phòng thủ – penalize = penalise /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ (v): phạt
– overtime /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ (n): làm thêm,(a): – referee /,refə’ri:/ (n): trọng tài
– commit /kə’mit/ (v): vi phạm – sail /seil/ (n): buồm,(v): lướt – bend /bend/ (v): cúi xuống – set /set/ (v): đặt, để
– conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (v):hướng dẫn – postman /ˈpəʊstmən/ (n): người đưa thư – castle /’kɑ:sl/ (n): lâu đài
TEST 19
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 1.A storage B.shortage C encourage D.massage
2.A.landed B filled C.suited D.wicked
Choose the word which has the different stress
3.A.persuade B comfort C.protect D.reduce 4.A temperate B.terrorist C management D.develop Choose the best answer:
5.The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016 , which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership
A.delivered B.paid C.offered D.gave
6.The goal is _ by vertical posts, a crossbar and nets as in soccer and hockey
A kept B made C.marked D.limited
7.In water polo , the wears red cap with the number in white
A.referee B.coach C.player D goalie
8.He was very exhausted because he _ for an hour
(9)9 A.grew B.were grown C.have grown D.have been grown
10.It was very easy for her to beat her in that badminton game A.companion B.opponent C teammate D.colleague 11 The football match must be _off this afternoon because of the storm
A.switched B.kicked C.turned D.called
12 The crowd went wild when a defender _ the winning goal
A.scored B.won C.beat D.served
13 Do you know where the 24th SEA Games were ?
A.happened B taken C.held D.occurred
14.Water polo is a team water sport _ an ability to swim
A.require B.requiring C.required D.requires
15.No sooner had we started the picnic _the rain began pouring down
A that B.when C.than D.and
16.My director is angry with me I didn’t all the work I last week A should have done B.may have done
C.need to have done D must have done
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
17.Unfortunately, the rise in the popularity of Vietnamese taking trips abroad is having detrimental impact on the domestic tour market
A considerable B.adverse C.enormous D.beneficial 18.Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem
A eagerness B.weakness C.indifference D.softness
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
19.Peter was under the weather yesterday so he didn’t go to work
A ill B.strong C.fit D.healthy
20.He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A complain B.exchange C explain D.arrange
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
21.The company will make some research on the domestic market and put forward a A B C
proposal to promote sales D
22.Over the past few years, there had been a significant increase in the number of people A B C
who sell things through Facebook D
23.You should rise money to help the disadvantaged and handicapped children in our A B C
neighbourhood D
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
24 This afternoon Hoa is visiting her hometown
Tom: “Don’t fail to send your family my regards.” Hoa: “ _” A.You’re welcome B.Good idea, thanks
C.Thanks, I will D.It’s my pleasure
25 “Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?” “ ”
A.Yes, I would B.Not at all C.What a pity! D.My Gosh!
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
(10)10 B.The music concert didn’t live up to my expectations
C I didn’t enjoy the music concert because it was not good D The music concert fell short of my expectations
27.He helped us a lot We could manage to finish the work A Although we helped us a lot, we managed to finish the work
B.Without his great help, we couldn’t have managed to finish the work C If he didn’t help us , we couldn’t manage to finish the work
D.No matter how much he helped us, we could manage to finish the work 28.You needn’t take part in the match if you don’t want to
A.You are under no obligation to take part in the match if you don’t want to B.You shouldn’t take part in the match if it is not necessary
C.You don’t have to take part in any match if you don’t like D You’d better not take part in the match if you don’t like 29.It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion A Two men are said were arrested after the explosion B Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion
C Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion D Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion
30.The weather was so cold that we could not go out for a walk A If the weather weren’t cold, we could go out for a walk
B If the weather hadn’t been cold, we could have gone out for a walk C The weather was cold enough for us to go out for a walk
D The cold weather encouraged us to go out for a walk
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
How Motivation affects learning and behaviour
Motivation has several effects on students’ learning and behaviour
First, motivation directs behaviour toward particular goals Motivation determines the specific goals toward which people strive ; thus, it affects the choices students(31) _ For example, whether to enroll in an art class or physics, whether to attend a school basket game during the week or complete an assignment that’s (32) _the next day
Second, motivation increases the initiation and persistence of activities It will increase students’ time on task and is also an important factor affecting their learning and achievement
In addition, motivation(33) _cognitive processing Motivation actually affects what and how information is processed because (34) students are more likely to pay attention and try to understand the material instead of simply going through the motion of learning in a superficial manner
(35) _, motivation leads to improved performce Effort, initiation, persistence and cognitive processing will lead to improved performance
31.A have B create C.make D.do
32.A.due B.done C.handed D.finished
33.A.rises B.attempts C.discourages D.enhances
34.A.motivation B.motivated C.motivate D.motivational 35.What is more B.Finally C.In total D.Generally speaking
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
You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling Silfra is for everyone who feels comfortable in water and is a fantastic adventure for the whole family We offer daily snorkeling trips to Silfra where you will float between two continental plates, surrounded by the astonishing clarity of the water and the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world
(11)11 provide you with background information about the unique geology and cultural history of Silfra as well as the surrounding area of the UNESCO world heritage site – Thingvellir
Upon arrival at Silfra, your guide will give you your dry suit and snorkeling equipment Your guide will explain how to use this equipment Your guide will explain how to use this equipment and how to ensure that you will be warm and comfortable during your 30 to 40 minute snorkeling tour of Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon
During your snorkel you will explore the four main parts of Silfra You will float through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section and where the continental plates are so close you can almost touch them The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall Here the full spectrum of Silfra’s colours and clarity become all the more apparent At this point if you look at just the right angle you can see all the way to Thingvallavatn, over 150m away Near to the opening to Thingvallavatn we will enter the Silfra Cathedral; as the depth reaches 23m you feel like you are flying over the boulders and glacial silt Your snorkel is finished in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon
Make sure to drink some of the Silfrawater while you are snorkeling! Who knows when you will be able to drink water so pure again
(Source: https://www.dive.is) 36 It is stated in the first paragraph that
A everyone can look for adventure in Snorkeling Silfra B snorkeling in Silfra is relaxing but sometimes risky C the water in Silfra is exceptionally clean and clear D a certified diver will better enjoy the comfort in Silfra
37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a distinguishing feature of Silfra? A its clear water B its transportation service C its underwater world D its unique geology 38 Where will you stay when coming to visit Silfra?
A Thingvellir B Silfra Hall C Silfra Lagoon D Reykjavík 39 You snorkel tour will call at four main parts of Silfra in this order:
A The Silfra Cathedral, Silfra Hall, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Lagoon B Silfra Hall, Thingvallavatn, the Silfra Cathedral, Silfra Lagoon C Silfra Hall, the Silfra Cathedral, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Lagoon D The Silfra Cathedral, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Hall, Silfra Lagoon 40 Which of the following statements would be the writer agree with? A Silfra has always been the best place in the world for snorkeling B The best part of Silfra is its full spectrum of colours and clarity C It’s Thingvellir National Park that makes Silfra famous worldwide D People living in Silfra are all exceptionally good at snorkeling 41 The phrase “endless visibility” refers to the fact that A Silfra Lagoon has extremely clear water
B Silfra Lagoon is too large to travel around C Silfra Lagoon takes a lot of time to explore D Silfra Lagoon has earned its fame for its width 42 This passage may be taken from _
A a story B a diary C an advertisement D an announcement
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
Many artists late in the last century were in search of a means to express their individuality Modern dance was one of the ways some of these people sought to free their creative spirit At the beginning there was no exacting technique, no foundation from which to build In later years trial, error, and genius founded the techniques and the principles of the movement Eventually, innovators even drew from what they considered the dread ballet , but first they had to discard all that was academic so that the new could be discovered The beginnings of modern dance were happening before Isadora Duncan, but she was the first person to bring the new dance to general audiences and see it accepted or acclaimed
(12)12 First, she began the expansion of the kinds of movement that could be used in dance Before Duncan danced, ballet was the only type of dance performed in concert In the ballet the feet and legs were emphasized, with virtuosity shown by complicated, codified positions and movements Duncan performed dance by using all her body in the freest possible way Her dance stemmed from her soul and spirit She was one of the pioneers who broke tradition so others might be able to develop the art
Her second contribution lies in dance costume She discarded corset, ballet shoes and stiff costumes These were replaced with flowing Grecian tunics, bare feet, and unbound hair She believed in the natural body being allowed to move freely and her dress displayed this ideal
Her third contribution was in the use of music In her performances, she used the symphonies of great masters, including Beethoven and Wagner , which was not the usual custom She was as exciting and eccentric in her personal life as in her dance
43.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A.the Evolution of Dance in the Twentieth Century
B Artists of the last Century C.Natural Movement in Dance D A Pioneer in Modern Dance
44 According to the passage, what did nature represent to Isadora Duncan? A Something to conquer B A model for movement
C.A place to find peace D A symbol of disorder
45 The word “ discard” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.make use of B.get rid of C.destroy D.diminish
46.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an area of dance that Isadora Duncan worked to change?
A.the music B.The stage sets C.Costumes D.Movements
47.Compared to those of the ballet, Isadora Duncan’s costumes were less
A.costly B colorful C.graceful D.restrictive
48.It can be infered from the passage that the author
A.appreciates modern dance very much B.dislikes Isadora Duncan’s dance C.think highly of individuality D.knows a lot about modern arts
49.The word “which” in the passage refers to _- A.her contribution to music
B the fact that she used the symphonies of great masters C.the great masters like Beethoven and Wagner
D her appearance
50 What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A.Isadora Duncan’s further contribution to modern dance
B.The music customarily used in ballet C Other aspects of Isadora Duncan’s life
D Audience acceptance of the new form of dance
_ TEST 20
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1.A punch B.lunch C.sunshine D.minute
2.A.scuba-diving B.synchronize C minimize D.fins Choose the word which has the different stress
3.A.windsurfing B.opponent C.vertical D.wilderness 4.A.expedition B.incredible C.contribute D.eradicate
Choose the best answer
5 All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the finishing line
A.watchers B.audience C.viewers D.spectators
6. _at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut
(13)13 7.Global warning will result _crop failures and famine
A.in B.from C.of D.to
8.Much of our knowledge about prehistoric animals comes from the study of _
A.arte facts B.relics C.fossils D.ruins
9 Let me know as soon as Linda here
A.gets B.got C.will get D.would get
10.These books are used as materials beside the course book
A reference B.referent C.referring D.referential 11.Smoking should be _forbidden in public places
A.extremely B deeply C.strongly D.strictly 12.She has taken a photo
A beautiful landscape black and white B.black and white beautiful landscape C.landscape black and white beautiful D beautiful black and white landscape 13.The book is expected _
A to be publishing at the end of the year B to be published at the end of the year C being published at the end of the year D.having been published at the end of the year 14 Air pollution overnight
A must not solve B must not be solved C cannot solve D cannot be solved
15.I don’t like people who other people ‘s kindness A.take advantage B take advantages of
C take advantage in D take advantage of
16 This player was ejected after having _five personal fouls A committed B.done C performed D.carried
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
17 Two people are talking to each other in the restaurant A: “ Do you mind me smoking here?
B: “ _ Look at the sign Its says “No smoking”
A No, I don’t B It doesn’t matter C Never mind D You’d better not 18.Bob and Mary are talking to each other in the library
Bob: “ Congratulations to you on winning the English speaking competition.” Mary: “ ”
A You’re welcome B Don’t mention it C Never mind D Thanks a lot
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
19 The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain anonymous A.unknown B publicized C identified D.followed 20 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms C.hints D demonstrations
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
21.Though the issues raised by the workers were very serious, the supervisor made light of them A.completely ignored B.treated as important
C.discovered by chance D.disagreed with
22 Finding life in New York exciting, Thomas decided to settle permanently there A continually B.forever C.momentarily D constantly
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
23.It is important to bear in mind that love should precede before marriage , not follow it A B C D
(14)14 as the latter
D
25.Vietnamese students may encounter some problems when studying in abroad A B C D
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
26 Linda tries to get out of bed She is too tired
A.Although Linda is very tired, she tries to get out of bed B Since Linda is tired , she can’t get out of bed
C No matter how Linda tries, she can’t get out of bed D Get out of bed, Lida is too tired
27.Thanks to your support, I passed the exam A Should you support me, I will pass the exam B If you supported me, I could pass the exam
C Were you not support me, I would never pass the exam
D Had it not been for your support, I would not have passed the exam 28.While attempting to reach his home before the storm _ A the bicycle of John broke down
B it happened that John’s bicycle broke down C the storm caught John
D.John had an accident on his bicycle
29 It was thought that the thief was still in the house A The thief is thought to be still in the house B The thief is thought to have been still in the house C The thief was thought to be still in the house
D The thief was thought to have been still in the house 30.No one can master all the skills in just one day A All the skills can be mastered in just one day
B No one is capable of mastering the skills in just one day C Not everyone can master all the skills in just one day D Anyone can master all the skills in just one day
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
GOING ON A DIET
A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay running They keep your organs operating (31) _ and your brain running They also keep your body warm A person gains weight because he or she consumes more calories per day than necessary The only way to lose fat is to reduce the (32) of calories that you consume per day This is the basic principle behind going on a diet Unfortunately, diets don’t work for most people They lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key to maintaining a consistent weight You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (33) The next step is to add exercise (34) you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big difference You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television or you can take the stairs instead of the elevator Find an exercise partner Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to It’s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are (35) Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish
31.A proper B properly C improper D improperly 32.A number B amount C deal D plenty 33.A take off B take in C take up D take away 34.A as a result B because C so that D in as much as
35.A on a holiday B on a balance C on either side D on a diet
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
(15)15 There are over 44,000 known kinds of spiders Spiders are found in every kind of habitat and are often found in homes!
Spiders are unique among animals in that many spin webs out of silk The web trap insects and other prey to be eaten later Larger spiders, such as wolf spiders, huntsman, and tarantulas attack prey rather than spin webs One spider that was recently discovered even flings itself at prey like a slingshot! Most spiders eat insects, but tarantulas and larger spiders will eat small lizards and mammals as well
Many people fear spiders In fact, a fear of spiders has its own name: Arachnophobia! Most spiders, however, are totally harmless to humans and are actually beneficial because they eat insect pests Even the largest tarantula in existence, the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula is harmless to humans A tarantula bite is said to be about as painful as a bee sting Some spiders, however, such as the Black Widow Spider, are dangerous to humans Bites from these spiders usually require immediate medical attention
36 Which group of animals spiders belong to?
A arachnids B tarantulas C insects D mammals 37 In which place are spiders not found?
A in deserts B in Antarctica C in cold climates D in homes 38 The word “unique” in the passage can be best placed by
A different B common C identical D various
39 According to the passage, some large spider
A eats mammals rather than insects B can launch themselves at prey
C may use slingshots to trap prey D doesn’t make webs out of silk 40 Which of the following is mentioned in the third paragraph?
A spider bites B the habitats of spiders C spiders D insects 41 Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the passage? A How painful is a tarantula bite?
B How large is the largest spider in the world? C Is the Black Widow Spider harmful to humans? D What is the largest tarantula in existence?
42 The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _ A arachnophobia B people who fear spiders
C spiders D.insects
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
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States Foot racing is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause Through serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly to 10 kilometers in length
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometerBay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route
43 The main purpose of this passage is to
A clarify the popularity of foot races B describe a popular activity C make fun of runners in costume D encourage people to exercise
44 The word “camaraderie” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
(16)16 45 The phrase “to a good cause” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A for a good purpose B to protect a wise investment
C for an award D to reward the winner
46 Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? A Entering a race is a way to give supports to an organization B Walkers can compete for prizes
C Running is a good way to strengthen the heart D Foot races appeal to a variety of people
47 In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races? A Behind them … a fire hose B The largest … 34minutes C Foot racing … and exercise D People of all ages … in length 48 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A Some runners were ready to put out a fire B Some runners were participating in a wedding C Some runners were serious about winning D Some runners looked like Elvis Presley
49 A “bystander” in the second paragraph refers to which of the following?
A a walker B a spectator C a judge D a participant 50 Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A statement and example B cause and result C specific to general D chronological order
_ Unit 13:
THE 22ND SEA GAMES I/ Vocabulary:
1.host [houst] (n),(v):tiếp đón , đăng cai, tổ chức 2.impress [im'pres] (v) :gây ấn tượng
3.enthusiast [in'θju:ziæst] (n):người có lịng nhiệt tình, cổ động viên, người say mê 4.solidarity [,sɔli'dỉrəti] (n):tình đồn kết
5.athlete ['ỉθli:t] (n):vận động viên Athletic [æθ'letik] (a):thuộc thể thao
6 be composed of [kəm'pouzd] (a): consist of (bao gồm) 7.Defend [di'fend] (v):bảo vệ
8.Outstanding [aut'stændiη](a)= excellent :xuất sắc 9.Milkmaid ['milkmeid] (n): người vắt sữa(nữ) 10.Wrestling ['resliη] (n) : môn đấu vật 11.Energetic [,enə'dʒetik](a): đầy nghị lực 12.Standing ['stỉndiη] (n):vị trí
13.Compete [kəm'pi:t] (v) thi đấu- competition [,kɔmpi'ti∫n] (n): thi Competitor [kəm'petitə] (n) thí sinh, người dự thi - competitive(a) cạnh tranh 14.Propose [prə'pouz] (v): đề xuất , đề nghị
15.Countrymen['kʌntrimen](n): đồng bào
16.Intensive [in'tensiv] (a)tập trung, chuyên sâu 17.Facility [fə'siliti] (n) trang thiết bị 18.Bobybuilding['bɔdi,bildiη] (n) môn thể dục thể hình
19.Host a sport/ cultural event:đăng cai kiện thể thao/ văn hóa 20.Win gold/ silver/ bronze medal:giành huy chương vàng/ bạc / đồng 21.set up/ keep >< break a record: lập/ giữ>< phá kỉ lục
22.Be close to international level: gần đạt đến tầm quốc tế 23.Be presented/ awarded with title: trao danh hiệu 24.Compete in high spirits: thi đấu với tinh thần cao độ II/GRAMMAR:
*** DOUBLE COMPARISON(so sánh kép)
1/ comparative + and + comparative: so sánh lũy tiến( ngày càng):
(17)17 A/Short adjectives:
Adj- ER + AND + Adj- ER
Ex: It is getting colder and colder (Trời ngày lạnh) The living standard is getting better and better
B/Long adjectives:
MORE AND MORE + ADJ
Ex: The exercises are more and more difficult( Những tập ngày khó) Life in the modern world is becoming more and more complex
2/ THE- comparative + S+V, THE – comparative + S+ V: So sánh đồng tiến( càng…càng….): Khi hai vật hay hai việc thay đổi cấp độ , ta dùng hình thức so sánh hai mệnh đề để diễn tả điều
Ex: The darker it becomes, the colder it gets( Càng khuya trời lạnh)
The more difficult the exrcises are, the more hard-working he is.(bài tập khó, anh học chăm hơn)
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TEST 21
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
A summary B multiply C subtract D instruction 2 A brushed B punched C pumped D stimulated
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
3 A champion B passionate C equipment D tournament 4 A involve B honor C final D nation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
5 Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction
6.The story told by the teacher amused children in the class
A frightened B saddened C jolted D astonished Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
7.Had I known the carpenter was going to take three days to show up, I the materials and done the work myself It would be finished by now
A will get B would have got C might get D will have got 8 had she closed the door than the bell rang
A No sooner B As soon as C Hardly D The fact
9.Vietnam has a lot of players who won many gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games A outstanding B outstretching C outlying D outgoing
10 The competitor the bar and won a gold medal
A touched B cleared C threw D kicked
11 is held every two years
A The South Eastern Asian Games B The Southern East Asian Games C The Southeast Asian Games D The Southeast Asia
12 Thailand Vietnam just one goal in the final in The 22nd SEA Games
A won B beat C knocked D scored
13 The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and athletes A energetic B energy C energetically D energize
14 The score in the game or competition is shown on
A scoreboard B score draw C score line D scorecard
15 On behalf of the referees and athletes, they swore to an oath of “solidarity, _and Fair Play “ A Honest B Honesty C Honestly D Dishonest
16.Johnny used to be one of the most _ athletes in my country
A succeed B success C successful D successfully
(18)18 17.The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place
A organized B impressed C participated D defended 18. _ you study for these exams, _ you will
A The harder / the better B The more / the much
C The hardest / the best D The more hard / the more good
19.My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that _it is at night, _he plays his music! A the less / the more loud B the less / less
C the more late / the more louder D the later / the louder 20 Teacher:”Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project.”
Jenny :“ _”
A.Oh, I guess so B.Never mention it C.Not really I didn’t D.Thank you! 21.Mark: “Can you give me a hand?”
John: “ ”
A.sorry My hands are dirty B.Why? I’m busy now C.I’d like a cup of tea D.I’d be glad to
22.Knowing several helpful if you work for an international corporation A languages are B languages is C.language is D.language are
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences
23 The weather is too hot for us to go out
A The weather is so hot that we can’t go out B The weather is so hot us to go out
C The weather is too hot that we can’t go out D The weather is such hot that we can’t go out 24 Would you like to go out for a drink?
A Do you feel like to go out for a drink? B Do you feel to go out for a drink? C Do you feel liking to go out for a drink? D Do you feel like going out for a drink? 25 John missed the meeting because his car broke down
A If John’s car hadn’t broken down, he wouldn’t have missed the meeting B If John’s car had broken down, he would have missed the meeting C If John’s car broke down, he would miss the meeting
D If John hadn’t missed the meeting , his car wouldn’t have broken down
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
26.The more you say, the worst the situation will be A B C D
27 I can’t stand this weather It’s getting more and more worse A B C D
28.Vietnamese students may encounter some problems when studying in abroad A B C D
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Southern Thailand was hit Thursday by the most severe haze from forest fires in Indonesia, forcing all schools in a province to close and disrupting fights in a popular tourist area, officially said
The haze that has shrouded parts of Malaysia and Singapore for nearly two months reached hazardous levels in the southern Thai city of Songkhla, with the pollution index hitting a record-high reading of 365 A reading of 101 -200 is unhealthy, 201-300 is very unhealthy and above 300 is hazardous
(19)19 issued to vulnerable people such as children, the elderly and people with illnesses not to go out of their homes
“The wind speed is very low this year in the south, causing haze to stay in our skies longer,” Halem said by telephone
An airport official in Hat Yai, a popular tourist area, said three flights bound for Bangkok were delayed Thursday morning because of the haze A flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai was diverted to Surat Thani on Wednesday evening The official declined to be identified because of working rules
Local media reported that cloud seeding has been discussed as a way to dispel the haze in southern Thailand, which is hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island
Southern Thailand boasts tropical beaches popular among tourists in Surat Thani and Phuket, two of the seven provinces suffering from the haze (Sou rce: www.voanews.com) 29 What is the event reported in the news?
A.South Thailand was hit by the haze from Indonesia B.People suffered because of the haze from Indonesia C.The flights was disrupted by the haze on Thursday D.The haze from Indonesia was the worst ever last year 30.What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A Thailand is the most polluted country in Asia B.Thailand’s pollution index reads 201 -300 C.The haze reached a dangerous level
D.People living in Songkhla a lot of reading
31.The following actions are taken by the authorities in response to the haze EXCEPT _
A closing sports stadium B sending students home
C.issuing warnings D.disrupting flights
32.Which statements is NOT true , a ccording to the passage? A.The pollution index in southern Thailand used to exceed 300 B.Seven provinces in Thailand suffered from the haze
C.The haze reached a hazardous level in the city of Songkhla D.The local authorities warned the citizens against going out 33.The haze stayed longer in southern Thailand because of A.The fine particles of dust in the air
B.the tropical weather in the area C.the high pollution index
D.the low speed of the wind
34.The word “their” in the passage refers to
A.vulnerable people B.the elderly C.students D.stadiums 35.The word “dispel” in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _
A.solve B.eliminate C.discourage D.lessen
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
(20)20
36.A.make B.fed C.put D hard
37.A.save B.lend C.send D borrow
38.A.amount B.note C.rest D number
39.A.off B.on C.aside D out
40.A.coins B.accounts C.advice D payment
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
One of the highest honours for journalists, writers, and musical composers is the Pulitzer
Prize First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John F Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others As with many famous awards,
this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer's story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one of hardship, hard work and triumph Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in 1864 He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the American
Civil War After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German-language newspaper, the Westliche Post His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper
In 1878, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own Right from the first edition, the newspaper took a controversial approach to news Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the average reader, so he produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue Such an approach is commonplace today, but in Pulitzer's time it was new and different The approach led to the discovery of many instances of corruption by influential people Pulitzer paper became very famous and is still produced today
The success of Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wanted to give something back to his profession Throughout his later years, he worked to establish university programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships to assist journalism students Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers to remember the importance of quality On his death, he gave two million dollars to Columbia
University so they could award prizes to great writers
The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize is the highlight of their career If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a Pulitzer Prize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession
41 Why does the writer mention "John F Kennedy" in line 3?
A He was one of the inventors of the famous awards
B He was in one of the scandals reported on by Joseph Pulitzer C He was one of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize
D He was one of the people who selected the Pulitzer winners 42.According the passage, who receives the Pulitzer Prize?
A most newspaper reporters B noted writers and composers C journalism students D Columbia University graduates 43 According to the reading passage, why did Joseph Pulitzer invent the Pulitzer Prize?
A to encourage writers to remember the importance of quality B to encourage journalism students to achieve their goals C to encourage people to remember his name and success D to encourage work of the Pulitzer winners
44 Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is TRUE according to the reading passage?
A He received a scholarship when he was a university student B He was rich even when he was young
C He immigrated to the United States from Hungary D He was a reporter during the American Civil War
45 The word “partial" in the passage is closest in meaning to _
(21)21 46.According to the reading passage, how did Joseph Pulitzer appear to the average reader?
A He produced his own newspaper B He wrote stories about the war
C He produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue
D He wrote about famous writers of journalism and literature
47 Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?
A Joseph Pulitzer was the first writer to the win the prize in 1917 B Joseph Pulitzer left money to award to the prizewinners
C Receiving the prize is one of the highest honors for writers D The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
48.He grew older He became more and more forgetful A He grew older when he became more forgetful B The older he grew , the more forgetful he became C.He became more forgetful and older
D He grew older and more and more forgetful 49.Mary lost the ticket She didn’t go to the concert
A If Mary had lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert B Had Mary not lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert C Hadn’t Mary lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert D If Mary hadn’t lost the ticket, she would go to the concert 50 I admire her achievements However, I don't really like her A Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her
B Even though I admire her achievements, I don't really like her C I don't really like her for I admire her achievements
D Although I admire her achievements, I really like her
TEST 22
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
1 A earth B thing C other D thousand
2 A nowadays B dykes C ruins D pesticides
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the bold, italic word(s) in each of the following questions
3 A magician is an entertainer who performs a series of deceptive tricks based on the principles of physics, optics, and psychology
A skillful B incomprehensible C misleading D obvious The adhesive qualities of this new substance far surpass those of all others of its type
A disintegrating B dissolving C damaging D sticky
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 from question
5 A responsible B indifferent C Sympathetic D emotional A opinion B direction C collision D guarantee
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
7 She denied having stolen the money
A advised B avoided C admitted D admired
8 The lake is very famous for fish
(22)22 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions
9 Get up early can be very difficult for some people A B C D
10 Not until he got home he realized he had forgotten to give her the present A B C D
11. The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
12 I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter
A qualitative B qualifying C quality D qualified 13. They live on a busy road. a lot of noise from traffic
A It must have been B There must have C It must be D There must be
14 Lora: "Do you mind if I turn on the fan?" Laika: " ."
A Not at all B Not enough C Not for me D Never mind 15 Laura: “What shall we this evening?” Annie: “ "
A I went out for dinner B Oh, that’s bad!
C No problem D Let’s go out for dinner
16 Because of electronic offices, in the future paper _ completely A disappear B will disappear
C are disappearing D may have disappeared
17 Computers to forecast the weather or control robots A are using B have used C.can be used D.will use 18 Bill took not only a French class a Japanese class
A but too B too C but also D and
19 Sharon did not attend the meeting because she was the weather
A under B in C due to D on
20 The second bus, didn’t stop either
A that was full B what was full C which was full, D that was fully, 21 here for hours and I feel tired
A I have stood B I’m standing C I have been standing
D I had been standing 22 Some people tend to view foreigners with
A suspect B suspiciously C suspicious D suspicion 23 After having a bath, he _ his supper
A was eating B had eaten C has eaten D ate
24 Miss Helen is the only teacher in this school to have lots of _ in teaching young children A fuss B attitude C experience D Notice
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
Fashions go round and round
Fashions have always changed with time No (25) _ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred
(23)23 (28) within a much shorter time than they used to be For instance, in the 1960s, (29) had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before
In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and coloured scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!
25 A way B doubt C chance D matter
26 A about B round C behind D back
27 A far B some C even D much
28 A exchanged B returned C repeated D accepted 29 A jackets B blouses C trousers D dresses
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
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe Two that are frequently linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation when they hit However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them
The Earth has three main parts They are the crust, the mantle, and the core The crust is the outer layer of the Earth It is not a single piece of land Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates There are a few enormous plates and many smaller ones These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is fluid As a result, the plates are in constant – yet slow – motion The plates may move away from or toward other plates In some cases, they collide violently with the plates adjoining them The movement of the plates causes tension in the rock Over a long time, this tension may build up When it is released, an earthquake happens
Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year The vast majority are so small that only scientific instruments can perceive them Others are powerful enough that people can feel them, yet they cause little harm or damage More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other structures to collapse They may additionally injure and skill thousands of people and might even cause the land to change it appearance
Since most of the Earth’s surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet’s oceans Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move This results in the displacement of water in the ocean When this occurs, a tsunami may form This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all directions from the place where the earthquake happened A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel thousands of kilometers As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea This causes the tsunamis to increase in height Minutes later, the tsunami arrives A large tsunami – one more than ten meters in height – can travel far inland As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements, and kill large numbers of people
30 Which of the following statements does paragraph support? A A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake
B The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake C Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis D Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis 31 The word “it” in bold in paragraph refers to _
A The core B The crust C The Earth D The mantle
32 What is the passage mainly about?
(24)24 D Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes
33 The word “adjoining” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A residing B approaching C bordering D appearing
34 The word “perceive” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A detect B prevent C comprehend D locate
35 Which of the following is true regarding the crust? A It is the smallest of the Earth’s three layers B It is thicker on land than it is under the water C There many separate pieces that make it up
D The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too much 36 Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?
A They kill more people each year than earthquakes B They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound C They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean D They can be deadly to people standing near shore
37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph about earthquakes?
A How severe the majority of them are B What kind of damage they can cause C How often powerful ones take place D How many people they typically kill 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
Last week, I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying In the afternoon they go out and a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available
A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help "I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work
38 The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A regarded B quarreled C admired D respected 39 How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College?
A She is more confident than her sister now B She finds it easier to get on with other people C She knows a lot about other countries
D She prefers her new friends to her family 40 What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?
A Its way of teaching is successful B It doesn't give good value for money
C It doesn't allow students enough study time D Its students are taught to like each other
(25)25
A respect B idea C lucky D chance
42 What can a reader find out from this text? A what the British education system is like B what kind of program Atlantic College offers C how to get along better with other people D how to become a student at Atlantic College 43 What is the writer trying to in the text?
A give an opinion about a special type of education B give an opinion about a particular student
C describe his own experience of education
D describe the activities the students in their free time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
44 Mr Smith is a professor His car was stolen yesterday
A Mr Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor B Mr Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday C His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor
D Mr Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor
45 You must read the instructions You won’t know how to use this machine without reading
them
A Reading the instructions, so you will know how to use this machine B You will know how to use this machine unless you read the instructions C Unless you read the instructions, you won’t know how to use this machine D Without reading the instructions, the use of this machine won’t be known 46 The book is very interesting My brother bought it yesterday
A The book which is very interesting my brother bought yesterday B The book which my brother bought it yesterday is very interesting C The book my brother bought yesterday is not interesting
D The book which my brother bought yesterday is very interesting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions
47 "If I were you, I would ask the teacher for help" John said to Tom A John told Tom to ask the teacher
B John advised Tom to ask the teacher for help C John advised Tom not to ask the teacher for help D John told Tom that he would ask the teacher for help 48 I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to her
A If only I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her B If only I went to the airport to say goodbye to her C I wish I have gone to the airport to say goodbye to her D I wish I went to the airport to say goodbye to her
49.The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned D If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon
50 "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week," Tom said to Janet
(26)26 C Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week
D Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week
_ A REVISIONS: ( MOCK TESTS 1, 2, 3, )
MOCK TEST
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 energy B gain C gesture D village
Question 2: A population B nation C question D station
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
Question 3: A compete B finish C expect D invent
Question 4: A develop B endanger C advertise D derive Question 5: A community B certificate C authority D mathematics Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence
Question 6: We are going to _
A get our house being redecorated B have our house be redecorated C have our house to be redecorated D have our house redecorated
Question 7: So little _ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me A I have known B I knew C I know D did I know
Question 8: His letter is full of mistakes He _ the mistakes carefully before sending it
A must have checked B should have checked
C can have checked D could have checked
Question 9: The girls and flowers _ he painted were vivid
A whom B that C which D who
Question 10:Would John be angry if I _ his bicycle without asking?
A had taken B take C took D would take
Question 11: Although he was _, he agreed to play tennis with me A exhaustive B exhausting C exhausted D exhaustion
Question 12: I really regret _ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question
A to hurt B hurt C hurts D hurting
Question 13: Don’t worry We’ll have to wait a little longer because I’m sure he will _ A turn down B turn up C turn in D turn into
Question 14: He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working
A about / for B in / at C to / off D on / over Question 15: The salesman left a good _ on his customers
A expression B idea C impression D belief Question 16: Women’s employment rate is getting _
A high and high B higher and higher C high and higher D higher and the highest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 17: Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “ _” A Thank you Hope you will drop in B No problem
C Of course not, it’s not costly D Thanks I think so
(27)27 A Good luck B Good chance C Good day D Good time
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 19: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities
A B C D Question 20: The Smiths are very proud of that their son always gets high marks in his courses A B C D Question 21: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out
A B C D
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
Question 22: We’d better hurry up if we want to get there in time
A lie down B slow down C speed up D turn down
Question 23: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we not want to leave
A possessed by the surroundings C haunted by the surroundings B planted many trees in the surroundings D loved the surroundings
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
Question 24: My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller
A objected to B supported C denied D refused
Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question 26: I often share my secrets with my sister
A It was my sister whom I often share secrets with B It is my sister that I often share secrets
C It is my sister I often share secrets with
D It is my sister with whom I often share secrets
Question 27: My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children A In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children B My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work
C Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children D Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children Question 28: “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job,” she said to me
A She suggested thinking carefully before applying for the job B She wants me to think carefully before applying for the job C She asks me to think carefully before applying for the job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
(28)28 B Sue lives in this house which is opposite mine
C Sue lives in this house, that is opposite mine D Sue lives in this house, who is opposite mine
Question 30: Anne started studying non-verbal forms of communication three years ago She’s
still learning now
A Anne is studying non-verbal forms of communication in three years’ time B It’s three years since Anne studied non-verbal forms of communication C Anne has been studied non-verbal forms of communication for three years D Anne has studied non-verbal forms of communication for some time
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
In the 1960s the women’s liberation movement (31) _ suddenly into the public consciousness and quickly grew into (32) _ largest social movement in the history of the United States Women’s liberation movement was a continuation of the 19th century women’s rights movement The movement’s major achievement has included not only legal, economic, and political gains (33) _ also has changed the ways in which people live, dress, dream of their future, and make a living About health, for example, many male physicians and hospital have made major improvements in the treatment of women; more and more women have become doctors and succeeded (34) _ their medical research; and diseases such as breast cancer, which affects many women, now receive better funding and treatment, thanks to women’s efforts Feminists have insisted that violence against women become a political issue The women’s liberation movement has also made changes in education: curricula and textbooks have been written to promote equal opportunity for girls and women; more and more female students are admitted to universities and professional schools
The women’s liberation movement brought about a radical change in society (35) _ it took a decade for the movement to reach women’s awareness
Question 31: A dated B originated C introduced D burst Question 32: A a B an C the D Ø Question 33: A with B either C and D but Question 34: A in B to C for D with Question 35: A because B if only C as D although
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
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment
(29)29 This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: Marry an intelligent person
Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician
Question 36: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires A an expensive education B good musical instruments C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents Question 37: The word “others” in the first paragraph refers to
A parents B psychologists C children D geniuses
Question 38: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D different twins generally have different levels of ability Question 39: Scientists chose twins for their study because
A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 40: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
B They practice playing their instruments for many years C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
Question 41: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow
A their own interests B their parent’s interests
C their interests in musical instruments D only their interests in computer games Question 42: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid
A pushing their children too hard B letting them play their own way
C permitting them to follow their own interests D starting their education at an early age
Question 43: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A educational development depends completely on economic well-being B a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
(30)30 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
In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores The manufacturers of the drinks collect bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources
Question 44: Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
A South America B Middle East C Europe D Asia Question 45: What does the word “sensitive” means?
A cautious B logical C responding D friendly
Question 46: It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _ A they have to be repaired many times B they will soon throw them away C customers always change their idea D they are very cheap
Question 47: What is the topic of the passage? A How to live sensitively to the environment B How to reduce garbage disposal
C What is involved in the recycling movement D What people understand the term “recycle”
Question 48: People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _ A buy high-quality products B buy simply-wrapped things C reuse cups and utensils D buy more hamburgers Question 49: What best describe the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed Question 50: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A TV sets and aluminum cans B Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil C Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings D Aluminum cans and spent motor oil
(31)31 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
Question 1: A capture B ensure C pleasure D picture Question 2: A maintenance B optimist C contribution D heritage
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 3: A primary B typist C physics D system Question 4: A naked B cooked C announced D booked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence
Question 5: “I would rather you in this departure lounge.”
A don’t smoke B didn’t smoke C not to smoke D not smoke
Question 6: It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver _ in the vehicle accident A have been injured B was injured C were injured D are injured
Question 7: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with _
A the other B another C others D other
Question 8: more carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident yesterday
A If Peter driven B If had Peter drivenC Had Peter driven D Unless Peter had driven Question 9: “ I be here by o’clock?” –“No, you ”
A Shall / mightn’t B Might / won’t C Will / mayn’t D Must / needn’t Question 10: The preparations by the time the guests
A had been finished / arrived B have finished / arrived
C had finished / were arriving D have been finished / were arrived Question 11: It is a
A blue polyester sleeping bag B polyester sleeping blue bag C blue sleeping polyester bag D sleeping blue polyester bag Question 12: The woman asked get lunch at school
A can the children B whether the children could C if the children can D could the children
Question 13: The government was finally _ by a minor scandal
A taken down B brought down C put back D pull down
Question 14: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Thomas _ a good answer
A keep pace with B put up with C came up with D made way for Question 15: A/an _ is an official document stating that you have passed an
examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A certificate B requirement C education D test
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question 16: As Mrs Anderson gets older, she wants to travel less A Older Mrs Anderson gets, less she wants to travel
B The older Mrs Anderson gets, she wants to travel less C The older Mrs Anderson gets, the less she wants to travel D Mrs Anderson gets older, the less she wants to travel
Question 17: People are not allowed to take photos of the interior of the museum A No one has ever taken a photo inside the museum
(32)32 D Taking photos of the exterior of the museum is not allowed
Question 18: Because the evidence was withheld, the prisoner was found guilty
A Had the evidence been presented, the prisoner wouldn’t have been found guilty B If the evidence was presented, the prisoner wouldn’t be found guilty
C The prisoner was found guilty due to the evidence
D Because he withheld the evidence, the prisoner was found guilty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 19: Her husband died When she heard the news, she fainted A On hearing the news of her dead husband, she fainted
B When hearing the news from her dead husband, she fainted C On hearing the news of her husband’s death, she fainted D When she heard the deadly news of her husband, she fainted Question 20: Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye A I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye
B I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye C The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye
D I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 21: A: “How’s life?” – B: “ _.”
A Sure B Not too bad, but very busy C Very well, thank you D Pleased to meet you
Question 22: A: “Thank you for the lovely present.” – B: “ _.”
A Go ahead B Not at all
C Come on D I’m pleased you like it
Question 23: A: “Congratulations! You did great.” – B: “ _ A It’s nice of you to say so B It’s my pleasure
C You’re welcome D That’s okay
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
Question 24: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number
Question 25: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school A agitation B tranquility C composure D contentment
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
Question 26: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance A be optimistic B be pessimistic C be confident D be smart Question 27: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset
A obvious B indistinct C transparent D evident
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in order for each of the following sentences to be correct
Question 28: It would have been better if you wouldn’t have argued with him last night A B C D
(33)33 A B C D
Question 30: They climbed up to the top of a large rock, from that they got a good view A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They, then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This seems fairly effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed
Question 31: What is the main topic of the passage?
A problems with industrialization B international boycotts C the Bengal tiger D endangered species
Question 32: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in the first paragraph?
A distressing B gripping C serious D dangerous
Question 33: The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast _ A a comparison and a contrast B a statement and an illustration
C a problem and a solution D a specific and general information Question 34: What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refer to?
A poachers who seek personal gratification B sources that may not be accurate C Bengal tigers that are decreasing D endangered species that are increasing Question 35: The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the
following?
A raise B lower C make an investment toward D make a payment on
Question 36: The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean _
A stop B save C tax D touch
Question 37: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A vindictive B forgiving C concerned D surprised
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions
(34)34 compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly to 10 kilometers in length
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route
Question 38: The main purpose of this passage is to _
A clarify the popularity of foot races B describe a popular activity C make fun of runners in costume D encourage people to exercise
Question 39: The word “camaraderie” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A games B jokes C views D companionship
Question 40: The phrase “to a good cause” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A for a good purpose B to protect a wise
investment
C for an award D to reward the winner
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? A Entering a race is a way to give supports to an organization B Walkers can compete for prizes
C Running is a good way to strengthen the heart D Foot races appeal to a variety of people
Question 42: In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races? A Behind them … a fire hose B The largest … 34 minutes
C Foot racing … and exercise D People of all ages … in length Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A Some runner was ready to put out a fire B Some runners were participating in a wedding C Some runners were serious about winning D Some runners looked like Elvis Presley
Question 44: A “bystander” in the second paragraph refers to which of the following? A a walker B a spectator C a judge D a participant Question 45: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A statement and example B cause and result
(35)35 Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion As the wind blows over the land, it often (46) _ small grains of sand When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away In this way, even very hard rocks are worn away by the wind
When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the (47) _ Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea
Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wear away very slowly, and so loses very (48) _ of its soil The roots of plants help to hold the rocks and soil in place Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground Thus, forests and grasslands (49) _ to slow down erosion
Even where the land is thickly covered with plants, some erosion goes on In the spring, the (50) _ snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams As a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper After thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed
Question 46: A clean out B picks up C carries out D holds out Question 47: A borders B topside C backside D hillsides Question 48: A much B few C little D large Question 49: A aid B facilitate C assist D help Question 50: A building B formed C melted D melting
MOCK TEST
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 experienced B worked C watched D arrived Question 2: A passive B missing C business D mission
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A practice B entice C comment D surface
Question 4: A psychological B economical C unbelievable D characteristic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: It is in this house _ for ten years
A that I lived B in which I lived C where I lived D when I lived Question 6: Someone _ here recently because these ashes are still warm
A should be B had to be C must have been D might have been
Question 7: Personally speaking, I don’t think this salary is enough for you to get next year
A up B by C in D on
Question 8: Is it necessary that I _ here tomorrow?
A be B will be C would be D am being Question 9: I must go to the dentist and _
A get my teeth to take care of C take care of my teeth B my teeth be taken care of D get my teeth taken care of Question 10: She _ down completely on hearing of her father’s death
A broke B turned C put D fell
Question 11: Only when you grow up _ how to organize things more neatly A you know B you will know C you know D will you know
(36)36 Question 13: The more you practise your English, _
A the faster you will learn B the faster will you learn C you will learn faster D faster you will learn
Question 14: Would it be possible to make an early _ to have my car serviced tomorrow? A appoint B appointing C appointed D appointment
Question 15: Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove from industrial wastes
A pollutions B pollute C polluting D pollutants Question 16: In many western societies, good eye _ is often highly appreciated
A attention B contact C watching D looking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 17: Hung and Derek are classmates They are talking about their sports hobby Hung: Don’t you like watching football? – Derek: _
A Yes, I don’t B No, I like it a lot C It’s nice D Yes, I love it Question 18: Marta and Patrice is a couple They are going to a friend’s party Marta: Do I still have to change my clothes?
Patrice: .
A Sure, take your time B Let’s discuss that sometime C Don’t change your mind, please D The party begins at 2pm
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
Question 19: When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance
A bill B menu C help D food
Question 20: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company
A recommendation B reference C curriculum vitae D photograph
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
Question 21: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war
A loss B happiness C worry and sadness D pain and sorrow Question 22: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region
A remain unstable B restrain C fluctuate D stay unchanged
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 23: The explorers were too tired that they found a site to camp overnight A B C D
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Question 25: One of the primary cause of road accidents is driving after drinking A B C D
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 26: It’s no use asking her for help A It’s not worth asking her for help B There’s no point in asking her for help C It’s no good to ask her for help
D We have no trouble asking her for help Question 27: We lost the game because of my mistake
A It was because of my mistake that we didn’t win the game B If I had made a mistake, the game would have been lost C The game was lost, which was a mistake
D My mistake was to lose the game
Question 28: Nam was not at home either Perhaps he went out with his girlfriend A Nam must go out with his girlfriend
B Nam would go out with his girlfriend
C Nam might have gone out with his girlfriend D It is sure that Nam went out with his girlfriend Question 29: Alice would be happier if she won the first prize
A Alice doesn’t win the first prize B Alice is trying win the first prize
C Alice is dreaming about winning the first prize D Alice won the first prize
Question 30: They delayed going on holiday until they had finished the project A It was not until they had finished the project did they go on holiday B They didn’t go on holiday after they had finished the project
C Only after they had finished the project did they go on holiday D After having finished the project, they delayed going on a holiday
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 blanks
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (31) _if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are (32) _ for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats – the places where they live – are (33) _ More land is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (34) _, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones to (35) _ unless we can solve this problem
Question 31: A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct
Question 32: A hunted B chased C game D extinct
Question 33: A exhausting B departing C escaping D disappearing Question 34: A products B fields C herbs D crops
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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
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural resources of tremendous value Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas, oil and minerals were found in unbelievable amounts There was a great abundance of very fertile soil Forests, prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife So vast were these resources that it seemed that they could never be used up So forests were destroyed to make way for farmland Grasslands and prairies were ploughed and harrowed Minerals and oil were used in great quantities to supply a young industrial nation Almost every river became the scene of factories, mills and power companies Mammals and birds were slaughtered for food and sport
Within a short time, the results were obvious Floods caused millions of dollars worth of damage yearly The very fertile soil washed away of blew up in great clouds The seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion Rivers were filled with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories Many of the rivers were made unfit for fish Several species of birds disappeared, and some mammals seemed on the verge of extinction Future timber shortages were predicted In short, Americans soon became to realize that some sort of conservation program must be set up, if future as well as present Americans were to share in the resources that are the heritage of every American
Question 36: The title that best expresses the main theme or subject of this passage is A What the first white men found in America
B The loss of topsoil
C The cause of timber shortage
D The story of America’s natural resources
Question 37: It seemed to the early American settlers that
A fertile soil was scarce B the natural resources were inexhaustible C forests should not be cut D there was a shortage of minerals
Question 38: Much of the fertile soil of America has
A sunk deep into the earth B been covered by lakes
C been eroded by wind and water D become the scene of factories Question 39: According to the passage, all the following are true EXCEPT
A The early American settlers used a lot of minerals and oil B They killed animals for food and sport
C They grew different kinds of plants in prairies D They plowed and harrowed grasslands and prairies
Question 40: The word “abounded with” could best replaced by
A were abundant in B were rich with C were plentiful of D were a lot of Question 41: One reason why many of the rivers are no longer suitable living places for fish is
that
A too many fish have been caught B a conservation program has been set up C floods have caused much damage D factories have dumped waste into the rivers Question 42: Americans soon came to realize that
A They should stop killing animals for food B They must give up exploiting minerals C They shouldn’t reclaim the land
D They must establish a conservation program
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
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day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s In the same way, children learn all the other things they learn to without being taught – to talk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes for himself, let alone correct them We it all for him We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to Soon he becomes dependent on the teacher Let him it himself Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not
If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book Let him correct his own papers Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exams, and marks Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or not know
Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our help as school teachers if they ask for it The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated and rapidly changing as ours Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail to learn something essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is essential, they will go out into the world and learn it
Question 43: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things? A By listening to explanations from skilled people
B By making mistakes and having them corrected C By asking a great many questions
D By copying what other people
Question 44: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are _
A basically the same as learning other skills B more important than other skills C basically different from learning adult skills D not really important skills Question 45: What does the author think teachers which they should not do?
A They encourage children to copy from one another B They point out children’s mistakes to them
C They allow children to mark their own work D They give children correct answers
Question 46: The word “those” in the first paragraph refers to _
A skills B things C performances D changes
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A Talking, climbing and whistling B Reading, talking and hearing C Running, walking and playing D Talking, running and skiing
Question 48: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s progress should only be estimated by
A parents B the children themselves
C teachers D educated persons
Question 49: The word “complicated” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A comfortable B competitive C complex D compliment Question 50: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are
A unable to think for themselves B too independent of others C unable to use basic skills D too critical of themselves
_ _
MOCK TEST
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 compose B opponent C wholesale D colony Question 2: A church B cheese C changeable D machine 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
Question 3: A primary B employee C difference D recognize Question 4: A patient B predict C police D attract 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
Question 5: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May
A politeness B measurement C rudeness D encouragement Question 6: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity
A conserve B cover C reveal D presume
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
Question 7: The world’s busiest airport was Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International, with more than 100 million passengers in 2015
A most successful B best run C most spacious D most active Question 8: It is much easier to talk about social change than it is to make it happen
A acknowledge it B predict it C bring it about D put up with it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 9: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry
A B C D Question 10: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm A B C D
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A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence
Question 12: “It’s about time you _ your homework, Mary.”
A must B did C D will
Question 13: I would be very rich now _ working long ago A if I gave up B if I wouldn’t give up
C were I to give up D had I not given up
Question 14: Last night’s concert did not _ our expectations
A catch up with B stand in for C come up to D look up to
Question 15: A college is a public institution _ higher education to young men and women
A provided to B which provide C to provide to D providing Question 16: _ migrate long distances is well documented
A That it is birds B That birds C Birds that D It is that birds Question 17: There are about 50 _ for each vacancy
A competitors B attendants C applicants D interviewers
Question 18: _ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn’t want to answer his phone call
A Having quarreled B Because having
quarreled
C Because of she quarreled D Had quarreled
Question 19: The company fell deeper and deeper into the _ and then went bankrupt
A black B green C red D yellow
Question 20: Tim: Do you work full time at the supermarket? Mary: No, only _ when they need extra staff
A by and by B in and out C on and off D up and down Question 21: When I walked past his house, I didn’t see him He _
A can be away B may be out
C might have been away D must be absent
Question 22: _ he got top marks at high school, he never went to university A Despite B Nevertheless C Meanwhile D Although Question 23: When Jack _ me, I _ a letter
A phoned / has been writing B has phoned / was writing C phoned / was writing D was phoning / wrote
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 24: Two friends Peter and David are talking about David’s badminton game Peter: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, David
David: Thank you _ I wish I could play half as well as you A That’s a nice compliment B That is not your fault
C You’re welcome D I certainly play very excellent Question 25: Peter is talking to Janet
Peter: “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” Janet: “ _”
A No, I won’t, I’m afraid B Sorry, I don’t C Don’t worry Go ahead D I’m afraid I can’t
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Question 26: He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery A He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery
B He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery
C For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months
D For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months Question 27: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam
A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair B Gavin was suggested to have a haircut
C It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut Question 28: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery
A He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed C He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery D He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 29: The girl just said hello She is Tom’s youngest sister A The girl who just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister B The girl saying hello is Tom’s youngest sister
C The girl just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister D The girl, who just said hello, is Tom’s youngest sister
Question 30: Jill hasn’t seen this movie before Neither have her parents A Either Jill or her parents have seen this movie before
B Both Jill and her parents have seen this movie before C Neither Jill nor her parents have seen this movie before D Not only Jill but her parents have seen this movie before
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
ROBOTS
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine that would all the necessary jobs around the house If boring and repetitive factory work could be (31) by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
A factory robot (32) one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to something else It doesn’t run the whole factory A housework robot, on the other hand, has to several different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs (33) , there have been some developments recently Sensors are available to (34) _ the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles We have the technology to produce the hardware and the software – the programs that will (35) the machine
Question 31: A managed B succeeded C made D given
Question 32: A carries over B carries out C carries off D carries away Question 33: A However B Therefore C Besides D Moreover Question 34: A enable B help C assist D allow Question 35: A practice B perform C order D operate
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Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you
Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one
Question 36: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _ A emphasize that each person’s answers will be different
B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C indicate that the answers are not really important
D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time Question 37: The word “them” in paragraph refers to _
A questions B answers C features D jobs
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city?
A plumbing B law C retail sales D advertising Question 39: The word “that” in paragraph refers to
A occupation B the traveling life C a flight attendant D commission Question 40: It can be inferred from the paragraph that
A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid
B a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career C people should constantly work toward the next promotion
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Question 41: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
A To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber
B To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception C To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen
D To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs
C If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate
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
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.”
(45)Page 45 of 46 A Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness
B Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness C Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism
D Originality, freshness, and astonishment
Question 44: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of _ A educating ordinary people B spreading Western ideas
C amusing people all the time D political propaganda in wartime Question 45: The pronoun “this” in paragraph mostly refers to _ A a piece of art B an educational purpose
C a funny element D a propaganda campaign Question 46: The passage is intended to present _ A a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
Question 47: In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at _ A bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world B disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world C illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings
D spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world Question 48: The word “imbalance” in paragraph refers to _ A the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East C the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
D the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
Question 49: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons? A Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters
B The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers C The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China
D The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
B Language barriers restricted cartoons
C Cartoons will replace other forms of writing D Cartoons can serve various purposes
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