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?. The Rise of RobotsA[r]
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KÌ THI KSCL CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
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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
Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all
Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination
Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry
Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals
Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air
(Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf)
Question 1. Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A. Groundwater contamination B. Air contamination
C. Surface water contamination D. Soil contamination
Question 2. According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A. Water-based organisms B. Lower food chain organism
C. Animals D. Wetlands
Question 3. The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _
A. the environment B. a danger
C. the remaining waste D. the threat of the remaining waste
Question 4. According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _
(2)A. a danger to the environment B. the only source of pollution
C. the utmost harmful activity D. a threat to human health
Question 5. Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? A. Streams B. Springs C. Rivers D. Ponds
Question 6. Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph?
A. swallowed B. take in C. piled up D. consumed Question 7. Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?
A. Human B. Plants C. Rocks D. Animals
Question 8. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Sources of environmental damage B. The pollution from the city
C. Bad effects of industrial waste D. The quality of the environment
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
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break
Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future
Question 9. How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers?
A. It can operate machinery B. It is better at conversation
C. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making D. It never has to stop Question 10. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. You would have to wake up immediately B. Nothing would happen at all
C. The alarm clock would turn off forever D. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon Question 11. The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means
A. difficult B. boring C. intelligent D. expensive Question 12. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?
(3)C. It takes some time for people to accept robots D. Robots may some harm to humans Question 13. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. How people in local communities are supporting robots
B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots
C. Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet
D. A few of the latest robots on the market today
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
AFTERNOON TEA
In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (14) _ to eat in the evening,' says another
All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (15) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread
Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (16) _ favor in Thrush Green, (17) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (18) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner
Question 14 A. views B. proposes C. designs D. minds Question 15 A. doing B. going C. giving D. making Question 16 A. in B. from C. at D. of Question 17 A. which B. who C. when D. where Question 18 A. to invite B. invited C. invites D. inviting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 19 A. office B. effort C. worship D. express Question 20 A. mechanic B. convenience C. official D.preference
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 21 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam
A. wear a backpack B. criticize yourself C. praise yourself D. check up your back Question 22 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of sight D. out of the habit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 23 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world
A. a B. Ø C. an D. the
Question 24 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then
A. it B. what C. which D. that
(4)A. Because B. Although C. Despite D. In spite of Question 26 The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away
A. make allowance for B. make fun of C. make use of D. make up Question 27 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam
A. wouldn't have done B. would C. had done D. would have done Question 28 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim
A. will evolve B. have evolved C. will be evolved D. will have evolved
Question 29 The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology
A. held up B. picked up C. kicked off D. made out Question 30 His response was as sharp as a _
A. scissors B. sword C. needle D. knife Question 31.She gave me a _ box
A. jewelry small metal square B. small square metal jewelry
C.jewelry metal small square D. small square jewelry metal
Question 32 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water
A. urge B. urgent C. urgency D. urgently Question 33 She's not breathing She _
A. must be dead B. should have been dead C. must not dead D. must have dead Question 34 John asked me _ in English
A. what that word means B. what does this word mean
C. what that word meant D. what did this word mean Question 35 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire
A. he must know about B. we knew C. that everyone know D. that he knew
Question 36 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job
A. politeness B. attention C. experience D. impression
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 37. He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out
A. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out
B. He stretched the rope with one hand and held it
C. The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out
D. Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand
Question 38. In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career
A. In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career
B. In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged
C. In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends
D. In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career
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 39 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially
A. Well-off B. Wealthy C. Privileged D. Impoverished
Question 40 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines
(5)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 41 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work
Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _."
A. Of course B. I'm glad you like it
C. I am sorry to hear that D. Thanks It's certainly encouraging Question 42 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?"
Salesgirl: " _."
A. No, the shop is closed in half an hour B. Sure, the changing rooms are over there
C. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D. Sorry, only cash is accepted here
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 43. A. looked B.decided C. experienced D. laughed Question 44 A. fund B. hummock C. punishment D.scuba
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 45 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war
A. were B. have helped C. to D. at war
Question 46 Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss
A. the B. inappropriate C. because D. it
Question 47.Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future
A. such a speed B. are being cut C. from D. burning
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 48. People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A. Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time
B. Cameron is said to be the best director of his time
C. It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time
D. Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time Question 49. As I get older, I want to travel less
A. The more I get old, the less I want to travel
B. I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more
C. I don't want to travel because of my old age
D. The older I get, the less I want to travel
Question 50. When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom
B. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom
C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results
D. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results