Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.. 51.[r]
(1)ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG MÔN : TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D
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I. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest
A event B prevent C percent D agent
A sword B whole C answer D sweet
A river B rival C native D driven
A broad B load C road D boat
A measure B pleasure C ensure D leisure
II. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest.
A benefit B industry C inherit D architect
A contrary B graduate C document D attendance
A emphasize B contribute C maintenance D heritage
A comprehend B entertain C develop D introduce
10 A image B predict C envy D cover
III Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
11 Remember to appreciate what your friends for you You shouldn’t take them A as a rule B as usual C out of habit D for granted
12 It’s very kind of you to give me something on my birthday, but you bought such an expensive present like this
A didn’t need B needn’t C needn’t have D haven’t needed 13 _ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth
A As the small stars B The stars as small C Despite of the small stars D Small as the stars 14 After running up the stairs, I was breath
A without B out of C no D away from
15 I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of
A tongue B brain C mind D memory
16 to the big city, I have got lost many times
A Useless B Unused C Unfamiliar D Unacquainted
17 If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _ a house of his own now
A can buy B will buy C could buy D could have bought 18 He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _ a villa in Dalat
A infer B refer C mention D imply
19 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer
A put up with B keep pace with C made way for D came up with 20 The volcano which had been _ for years suddenly exploded
A passive B idle C immobile D inactive
21 Although he was completely , he produced the most beautiful table
A unable B incapable C uneducated D untrained
22 We can put you _ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live
A on B out C up D off
23 Andrew is known for always saying _ comes to his mind
A anything B something C everything D whatever 24 It’s hard to _ well with him He’s got such a difficult character
A get over B get on C get into D get in
25 If that old vase is a _ one, it will cost a lot of money
A sincere B genuine C truthful D realistic
26 Hard work can often bring _ success
A into B in C about D up
27 He _ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard
A came into B came up C came across D came round 28 He manages to visit his parents _ Saturday
A another every B every other C every the other D other every 29 _, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather
(2)30 In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself
A occupation B occupational C occupied D preoccupied
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 40
Health is something we tend to (31) _ when we have it When our body is doing well, we are hardly (32) of it But illness can come, even (33) _ we are young In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (34) to cure them once they struck The result was that many children died About a century ago, (35) _, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed The (36) _ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed As this medical discovery spread, the world became (37) safer for children The result is that (38) _ a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (39) to live for 75 years And what we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (40) Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today
31 A forget B ignore C give up D throw away
32 A awake B keen C aware D concerned
33 A if B so C when D while
34 A how B what C which D when
35 A therefore B however C although D moreover
36 A reason B origin C source D cause
37 A more B much C very D quite
38 A where B when C why D whereas
39 A desire B hope C want D expect
40 A speed up B advance C accelerate D run
V Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 50.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ?
Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office
41 With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ?
A The advantages of telecommuting B A definition of telecommuting C An overview of telecommuting D The failure of telecommuting 42 How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ?
A More than predicted in Business Week B More than million C Fewer than estimated in USA Today.D Fewer than last year 43 The phrase “of no consequence” means
A of no use B of no good C unimportant D irrelevant 44 The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
A the opportunities for advancement B the different system of supervision
C the lack of interaction with a group D The work place is in the home 45 The word “ executives “ in line 10 refers to
A telecommuters B managers C employees D most people 46 The word “ them” in line 11 refers to
A systems B telecommuters C executives D responsibilities 47 The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees
(3)B are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office C feel that a work area in their home is away from the office D are ignorant of telecommuting
48 It can be inferred from the passage that the author is
A a telecommuter B the manager C a statistician D a reporter 49 The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by
A opposite B willing C hesitate D typical
50 When Business Week published “ The Portable Executive “, it implied that A systems for managing telecommuters were not effective
B there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting C the trend for telecommuting was optimistic
D most telecommuters were satisfied with their work
VI Markthe letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
51 I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A None of the two books I read was interesting B Either of the books I read weren’t interesting C Neither of the books I read was interesting D The two books I read wasn’t interesting
52 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me. A As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all B Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well 53 These new machines have put an end to queuing,
A These new machines have a special function in putting an end to queuing B Putting an end to queuing depends on these machines
C People have to queue before these machines
D Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue 54 It was his lack of confidence that surprised me
A He surprised me by his lack of confidence B What surprised me was his lack of confidence C That his lack of confidence surprised me D That he lacked of confidence surprised me 55 As he gets older, he wants to travel less.
A As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older B The less he wants to travel, the older he gets
C The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel D The older he gets, the less he wants to travel
56 She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him. A She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months
B A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him C Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed D It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed 57 Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament B Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament C Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament D To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament
58 We have run out of the items you want.
A We have to run out to buy the items you want B The items you want are out of our shop C The items you want have been out of stock D For the items you want, we must run out 59 If only I had taken that job in the bank
(4)60 I didn’t mean to offend you.
A Offending you was meaningless to me B I had no intention of offending you C It was meaningless of me to offend you D What I offended you was meaningless VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
61 She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down (want) A B C D
62 Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must drink fluids, such as juice or water A B C
to prevent the loss of water in his / her body D
63 Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated (Like) A B C D
64 We felt asleep at the meeting because the speaker had such a monotonous voice (sleepy) A B C D
65 One-cent coins issued in the United States in 1982 was 96 percent zinc (were) A B C D
VIII Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70.
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 in 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 mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new
opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one
66 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 67 The word “them” in paragraph refers to
A questions B answers C features D jobs 68 The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by
A discovering B considering C measuring D disposing 69 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 70 The word “evoke” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
(5)A occupation B the traveling life C a flight attendant D commission 72 It can be inferred from the paragraph that
A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid
B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C people should constantly work toward the next promotion
D a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career 73 In paragraph 5, the author suggests that
A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you will probably jobless at some time in the future
74 Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph ? 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 75 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
IX Mark the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 76 Having been asked to speak at the conference,
A some notes were prepared for Dr Clark B some notes were prepared by Dr Clark C Dr Clark prepared some notes D audiences were pleased to hear Dr Clark 77 The scientist did the experiment alone
A on his own B by him
C by himself D by his
78 Total color blindness, _ , is the result of a defect in the retina
A is a rare condition B which is a condition rare C a rare condition D that is a rare condition 79 in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States
A Founding B Founded
C To found D Having founded
80 It took the director two hours _ A explaining us the new plan B to explain us the new plan C explaining the new plan to us D to explain the new plan to us
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(6)Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions or as directed.
Question I ………badminton before This is the first time I … to play it. A have never played / tried B have ever played / have tried
C have played / have tried D have never played / have tried Question Are you learning your lesson ? No , I………it.
A finished B finish C have finished D have been finished Question In one year’s time , she ………in this company for 15 years.
A will be working B will have been working
C will work D has worked
Question He is tired now He ………….for a long time.
A has been learning B learns C has learned D learned Question Hurry up or the train ………… before you can catch it.
A will leave B leaves C will have left D has left
Question6 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A think B that C three D thank
Question Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. A devotion B suggestion C congestion D question
Question Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A decided B hatred C sacred D warned
Question Choose the word which has the different stress from the others.
A interest B influential C pleasure D selfishness Question 10 Choose the word which has the different stress from the others
A between B pursuit C changeable D concerned
Question 11 The bride and the groom entered the wedding hall ……… by four nice children. A preceding B precede C precedes D preceded
Question 12 My sister is a woman of ……… age.
A marriage B married C marrying D marriageable Question 13 Many animals are ………for their fur and other valuable parts of their bodies.
A hunted B chased C run after D followed
Question 14 I’m sorry I haven’t got any money - I’ve………….my wallet at home.
A missed B left C let D forgotten
Question 15 The doctor gave the patient………… examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A a thorough B a universal C an exact D a whole
Passage Read the following passage and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank. The expression on your face can usually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that (16)……….smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses The idea was first (17)……….by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906 He believed that different facial (18) ……….affected the flow of blood to the brain , and that this could create positive or negative feelings A happy smile or irrepressible (19)………increased the blood flow and contributed to joyful feelings But sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious (20)………of gloom and depression by effectively starving the brain of essential fuel.
Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early subject , and suggests that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters – which definitely influence our moods and energy levels He argues that an impaired blood could not only deprive the brain of oxygen , but create further chemical imbalance (21)……….inhibiting these vital hormonal messages Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember smiling associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (22)………your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters –replacing a depression condition (23) ………a happier one People suffering from psychosomatic (24)………., depression and anxiety states could (25)………… from simply exercising their zygomatic muscles –which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile- several times an hour.
(7)Question 19 A laughter B sadness C humour D depression
Question 20 A cycle B spiral C circle D ring
Question 21 A by B without C when D from
Question 22 A make B persuade C allow D decide
Question 23 A through B by C after D with
Question 24 A disease B illness C infection D ailment Question 25 A recover B improve C benefit D progre
Question 26 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
-The discovery (A) of gold in the Klondike attracted (B)thousands (C) interested in (D) doing a fortune.
Question 27 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
- (A) Ballet takes years of (B) practise to master So, children (C) begin studing (D) as early as eight years old.
Question 28 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
- The (A) most natural form of nutrition for (B) new-born (C) infant is (D) breast feeding. Question 29 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
- (A) Physicists are scientists (B)whose study matter (C) and energy , as well as their (D) patterns of interaction.
Question 30 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
- Scientists are (A) still (B) uncertain of (C) what the universe originated (D) millions of years
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions or as directed.
Question 31 In the West, the birth of a girl is welcomed with an enthusiasm………to that of a boy. A equally B equal C they are equal D and equal
Question 32 –A: “ You look nice in that red hat.” -B: “………” A It’s nice of you to say so. B Am I? Thanks.
C Oh, poor me D I am interesting to hear that. Question 33 Some of my friends are……….reporters.
A newspapers’ B newspaper’s C newspapers D newspaper Question 34 The government is expected to….………steps against the unemployment.
A use B make C take D apply
Question 35 I think I should have……… your mother while I was passing. A dropped in on B come up with C got on with D run into Question 36 But for his help, I………
A should not have succeeded B had not succeeded
C did not succeed D would succeed
Question 37 The dentist had to ………… the tooth as it was badly decayed.
A put off B extract C extricate D eradicate Question 38 She ran a comb……… her hair.
A on B through C in D above
Question 39 Mr Dawson was given the award in……….of her services to the hospital. A spite B charge C recognition D sight
Question 40 It is imperative that this letter……….immediately.
A were sent B sent C was sent D be sent
-Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one ( 41 – 45 )
(8)B Mr.Pike would like his wife to continue working in spite of looking after their children. C Mr.Pike wants to quit his job and his wife look after their children.
D Mr.Pike would like his wife to stop working and looking after their children Question 42. She broke down the moment she heard the news.
A She was broken for a moment when she heard the news. B She broke her leg when hearing the news.
C On hearing the news, she broke down D When she heard the news, she was sick.
Question 43. They bought a gift that was very expensive for their son. A Their son bought an expensive gift for his birthday.
B Although the gift was inexpensive, they didn’t buy it for their son C They gave their son a gift that was very expensive.
D The gift was so expensive that they didn’t buy it for their son.
Question 44 I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. A By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
B It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test. C Harry’s having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.
Question 45 We couldn’t have managed our business successfully without my father’s money. A Hadn’t it been for my father’s money, We couldn’t have managed our business successfully. B We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money.
C If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money.
D If we couldn’t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father’s money Passage Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of explosion, trade ( including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, slave enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated , English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two – thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology , advertising, media, international airports, and traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users in the world.
Question 46 What is the main topic of this passage? A the number of nonnative users of English B the French influence on the English language
C the expansion of English as an international language D the use of English for science and technology
Question 47 The word ‘ emerged’ in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged
Question 48 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A in 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600 D after 1600
Question 49 According to the passage , all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT……… .
A the slave trade B missionaries C colonization D the Norman invasion
Question 50 As used in the first paragraph , which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ‘ course’?
(9)Question 51 As used in the first paragraph , which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ‘ enclaves’?
A communities B organizations C regions D countries
Question 52 The word ‘ proliferated’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A prospered B organized C disbanded D expanded
Question 53 The word ‘ stored’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A bought B saved C spent D valued
Question 54 The word ‘ constituting’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A looking over B setting down C doing in D making up
Question 55 According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today?
A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions or as directed.
Question 56 Elderly people, ………, require constant attention. A a large number’s depending on government aid
B and many of them depend on the government to finance them
C who are dependent many of them on the financing from the government D many of whom are financially dependent on the government
Question 57 My sister told me to pack some trousers and shirts for the trip,…………, not to forget my toothbrush.
A after all B but more or less C before long D but above all Question 58 I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my………… in work.
A neck B nose C head D eyes
Question 59 A: “……… ” B: “ I have a terrible headache.” A What’s the matter with you? B What’s the problem to you?
C What happens with you? D What causes you? Question 60 Do you mind if I open the window?
A Yes, it is, isn’t it? B Yea, of course. C Please, don’t worry! D I’d rather you didn’t. Question 61 I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.
A Excuse me B That’s all right. C You’re welcome D What a pity! Question 62 Hung:
Hoa : Thanks I’m glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday. A What a fashionable dress you are wearing!
B Oh! I like your fashionable dress. C I think you have a fashionable dress. D Your fashionable must be expensive.
Question 63 The bank won’t lend you the money without some……… that you will pay it back.
A profit B interest C charge D guarantee
Question 64 ………of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement. A Instead B In place C On behalf D On account Question 65 Just keep………on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A a look B a glance C an eye D a care
-Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence made from these given words ( 66 – 70 )
Question 66 They / ask / lock / door / before / leave / every day. A They are asked to lock the door before they leaving every day. B They asked to lock the door before leaving every day.
C They ask to lock the door before they leave every day. D They are asked to lock the door before leaving every day. Question 67 Only / this way / make / laws / effective.
(10)B Only this way can we make our laws effective. C Only by this way can we make our laws effective. D Only with this way can we make our laws effective.
Question 68 secretary / be / responsible / manager / serious mistakes.
A The new secretary is responsible for the manager to the serious mistakes. B The new secretary is responsible for the manager for the serious mistakes. C The new secretary is responsible to the manager for the serious mistakes. D The new secretary is responsible to the manager to the serious mistakes. Question 69 bridge / build / 50 years ago / collapse / last storm.
A The bridge built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm. B The bridge which built 50 years ago was collapsed in the last storm. C The bridge built 50 years ago has collapsed in the last storm.
D The bridge built 50 years ago collapsed in the last storm. Question 70 I / rather / you / not cheat / exam / this year.
A I’d rather you didn’t cheat any exam this year. B I’d rather you shouldn’t cheat any exam this year. C I’d rather you don’t cheat any exam this year. D I’d rather you not cheat any exam this year.
Passage Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity , business schools in the United States have started to face harder times Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollments in recent years Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trendof lower enrollment rates is expected to continue.
There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street or in other financial districts of major American cities Many of the entry-level management jobs are for students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, “ Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered Business needs are changing , and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands. Question 71 What is the main focus of this passage?
A Jobs on Wall Street B Types of graduate degrees
C Changes in enrollment for MBA schools D How schools are changing to reflect the economy Question 72 The phrase “two decades” in the first paragraph refers to a period of……… .
A 10 years B 20 years C 50 years D 100 years
Question 73 The word “prosperity” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by……… A success B surplus C Nurturing D Education
Question 74 Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment? A Princeton B Harvard C Stanford D A and B are correct
Question 75 The phrase “ trend of ” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A reluctance of B drawback to C movement toward D extraction from
Question 76 As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A examining B avoiding C seizing D pursuing Question 77 Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A A centre for international affairs B A major financial centre C A shopping district D A neighborhood in New York
Question 78 According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment? A Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
B Low salary and foreign competition
C Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs D Declining population and economic prosperity
(11)A factors contributing to the decline in MBA students B A current trend affecting the nation’s business schools C The difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford D Two decades of hard times for business schools
Question 80 As used in the second paragraph, the word “ struggling” is closest in meaning to………… A evolving B plunging C starting D striving
1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 A 8 D 9 B 10 C
11 D 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 C 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 C
21 B 22 C 23 D 24 D 25 C 26 D 27 B 28 C 29 B 30 C
31 B 32 A 33 D 34 C 35 A 36 A 37 B 38 B 39 C 40 D
41 A 42 C 43 C 44 B 45 A 46 C 47 A 48 D 49 D 50 C
51 A 52 D 53 B 54 D 55 C 56 D 57 D 58 A 59 A 60 D
61 B 62 A 63 D 64 C 65 C 66 D 67 C 68 C 69 D 70 A