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(1)TEST NUMBER 16
UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 29/06/2013.
(Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Họ tên thí sinh: ……….……… Số báo danh: ………
Chú ý: Thí sinh làm vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề) A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM.
I PHONETICS (1 pt)
1 Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A complete B magazine C example D extreme
2 A laid B said C paid D main
3 A challenging B shooting C machine D ensure
4 A cars B books C maps D pilots
5 A lived B pleased C dogged D weighed
2 Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt)
6 A promise B survive C succeed D forgive A sociable B outgoing C friendly D reserved A convenient B comfortable C fortunate D favorable A demonstrate B participate C elevate D separate 10 A achievement B experiment C explanation D discovery II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11 students in this class have trouble finding time to work out
A Mostly all B Many of C Few D A great deal of 12 No one in our class his opinion
A agrees with B agree to C agrees to D agree with
13 She was singing to herself all the way home She very happy about something A should have been B will be C would have been D must have been 14 He was
A so bad singer B such bad singer C such bad a singer D so bad a singer 15 Every time my aunt came from Hue, she bring me a lot of delicious food
A could B would C might D should
16 The young teacher sometimes lets the class go control A in B out of C throughout D under
17 He is an efficient worker who always finishes his work ahead schedule
A on B in C of D for
18 He takes _his father in many ways
A on B up C in D after
19 The boy came a cold because of walking in the rain for too long A down with B up with C up against D along with 20 The student sitting the last row doesn’t seem to be paying attention
A on B at C in D of
21 Most people to pay their bills by check nowadays
A require B used C practice D tend
22 He doesn’t take much exercise, from walking the dog
A alone B apart C except D besides
23 When I questioned him, he finally _stealing my pen
A admitted B accused C accepted D confessed 24 As long as we to the footpath, we won’t get lost
(2)25 How much water does that tank ?
A include B keep C consist D contain
26 He is staying at my house _
A all in all B all at once C for the time being D in advance 27 The twins are so alike that I can hardly _
A see them both B tell them apart C go for them D work them out 28 I really want to help you, but I’ve got _organizing the school play A my head over heels B up to my ears C my nose choked D my hands full 29 Could I just it right now?- _
A Yes, you could B Why not? Go ahead C Not for me D Yes, let’s 30 I think we should take some spare parts with us - _
A If I were you I would B No You can it
C OK, just in case D Just my luck, man 31 The little girl wasted half an hour _for her picture book
A look B to look C looking D looked
32 He found a watch when he in the street
A had walked B was walking C walked D had been walking 33 If he _a little later yesterday, he couldn’t have met her at the airport to see her off A had come B came C was to come D had to come
34 Cameron, _directed “The Titanic”, is one of the leading faces in Hollywood
A that B whose C whom D who
35 Some of the students in this class are from HCMC, are from the provinces A the others B another C the other D others 36 does it takes you to the washing?
A How fast B What speed C How long D What time 37 The boy forgot the newspaper for his father on his way home A buy B to buy C buying D bought
38 It is about time he for a general checkup He may need the doctor’s advice
A had gone B went C were to go D go
39 Your friendly attitude makes for you to socialize
A its easy B easier it C it easier D it more easily 40 They could have done it successfully there been support from the local authority A had B if C only if D so long as
41 John _his job last month and since then he out of work A lost/was B has lost/has been C was lost/is D lost/has been 42 Yesterday morning, when I arrived at the airport, Sophie _for me A waited B was waiting C has been waiting D had waited 43 If you need any help, you can ask Tom He’s always of great help
A important B helpless C hospitable D supportive 44 My daughter spends two hours mathematics every day A to study B studying C study D for studying 45 The city has been contaminated with toxic waste from local factories
A made dirty B made wasteful C made useless D made fertile 46 There was a room _we all crowded
A into which B with where C into it D with which 47 They were very _ about keeping so much money in the house
A dangerous B willing C risky D nervous
48 Arthur assured me that he was going to come, but he hasn't _ yet
A turned in B turned up C turned on D turned round 49 _ I had turned the corner, I began to run
A Scarcely B Just C Hardly D Once
(3)A which come B came C coming D has come 51 Young people are always eager to good things that the community
A trust B agree C fulfill D benefit
52 “Was the test long?” ~ “Yes, John was the only one it”
A to finish B finished C could finish D has finished 53 Is there any chance the machinery repaired?
A having B of having C for having D have 54 A cool drink him after his long hot journey
A relaxed B refreshed C relieved D recovered 55 It is important that she what you say
A understand B understands C understood D has understood 56 The boy screamed for help but he couldn't _
A hear him B make him heard C make himself hear D make himself be heard 57 Your house looks so new and strange, doesn't it? - Well, _
A It's being painted B It's been painted C It's painted D It was painted recently 58 There were many scientists at the meeting; several of _ were very young
A them B which C who D whom
59 Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _”
A progress B start C begin D move
60 The more time you spend practicing English, _ command of it you will have A the better B the fewer C the more D the less III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
61 – Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” – Susan: “ ”
A Thank for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, It’s nice of you to say so
62 – “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle.” – “ ” A It’s nice of you to say so B Shall I? Thanks
C Oh, well done D I feel interesting to hear that 63 – “Would you like a cup of tea?” – “ ”
A Yes, I B Yes, please C I’m sorry D It’s my pleasure 64 – “What’s on television tonight?” –“ ”
A I will go to the cinema B It’s half past nine
C The film is good D A football match after the news 65 – “ is your motorbike?” – “It’s Wave”
A What sort B What color C What size D What make IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Is there life on Mars? Many people have (66) _ about this question Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars (67) _little green creatures Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars The first (68) _of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars, too Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (69) _ and other higher (70) _forms to be found on Mars
Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (71) _ of water vapor could be found on Mars In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface These markings looked like canals This finding (72) _ astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well
(4)planet It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses (75) _, people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars
66 A puzzled B asked C wondered D confused
67 A like B to be C as being D as
68 A indication B print C mark D trace 69 A vegetables B vegetation C vegetarian D veterinary
70 A lively B living C live D life
71 A quantity B amount C portion D mass
72 A got B took C led D brought
73 A others B another C other D some other
74 A mark B speck C trace D bit
75 A Consequently B According C Thus D Nevertheless V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK More and more farmers leave the land because they cannot earn enough money to survive Only large farms are economic and because of this most British farm are big They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cows in the north of England and Scotland The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists
Farming methods in Britain have also changed Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to use modern machinery Now most fields in England are large by European standards
76 British farmers give up working on their farms because
A they are tired of the farm work B they cannot earn their own living by farming C they want to continue to live D they are forced to leave the land
77 Most British farms are big because
A there are plenty of abandoned land B farming is now industrialized C small farms are uneconomic D most British farmers are rich
78 The small family farms often offer bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists A to show their friendship
B because they want to have more tourists to their farms C so that the tourists will return to their farm the next time D in order to improve their earnings
79 Fields on British farms were
A separated from each other by hedges B full of wild flowers and birds C a thousand years old D all are correct
80 Which of the followings is not true? A Industries are developed in Britain
B Breeding farms are usually in the north of England
C Many hedges were pulled down for farmers to expand their farms D Most fields in England are now larger than they used to be B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1 Since I (81 pay) _ for our lunch, I (82 try) _ to attract the waiter’s attention. 2 Hurry up By the time you (83 finish) _getting ready, we (84 miss) _ the train! 3 Sally! I (85 not expect) _ to see you here! What (86 you do) _ here in Thanh Hoa City?
4 I think I (87 lose) _ my sunglasses I (88 look) _ for them since noon, but I can’t find them And they (89 be) _ very expensive.
(5)Most people would regard chess and boxing as so different that they are almost opposites: one relies on physical (91) _ (strong), courage and aggression, the other of mental (92) _ (concentrate) planning and tactics But despite (or perhaps because of) these (93) _ (different) a new sport has been invented which combines the two: Chess-boxing In a chess boxing match, the two (94) _ (compete) take part in alternating rounds of chess and boxing The contest starts with a round of chess, followed by a round of boxing, followed by another round of chess and so on, up to a maximum of eleven rounds: six of chess and five of boxing The rounds of chess are a minute (95) _ (long) than the rounds of boxing You achieve victory in a chess boxing match by (96) _ (win) either the chess or the boxing In the chess rounds, you can win by checkmate, or by your opponent running out of time on the clock In the boxing, you can win by a knock-out or by the referee’s (97) _ (decide) If there is no winner at chess or boxing, the (98) _ (play) with the black chess pieces wins Chess-boxing is a minority sport, but it is growing (99) _ (steady) The first world championship was held in Berlin in 2007 and was won by a 37 year-old-German policeman (100) _ (name) Frank Stoldt thanks to a checkmate in the chess in round seven
III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
Skiing has become a way of life for many people From the moment the first snowflake falls until the spring thaw, skiers put their skis in their cars and head for the slopes There are many reasons behind the popularity of this winter sport
Skiing is a true family sport that can be enjoyed by all people whether or 93 years old Being able to descend a hill, to turn at will, and enjoying nature at its loveliest are thrills for all age groups
Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences Snow conditions change hourly as the temperature and weather conditions change during the day Moreover, every trail is different Rarely does one pass over the same spot twice
Improvements in ski equipment, clothing, and ski areas have made the sport more pleasurable, comfortable and available Warm and light clothing has replaced layers of heavy sweaters Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter, more flexible and suited to people of all ages and abilities The availability of skiing had also been improved by snow-making equipment Even in areas of the country that have very little snowfall, snow can be made if the temperature is below 32 degrees
For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the out-of- door, to challenge their physical abilities and finally to simply have fun It is a sport enjoyed worldwide and appears to be gaining in popularity constantly
101 The passage is mainly about the reasons why skiing is a popular sport 102 The writer's main purpose in the passage is to inform
103 Quite a few people find skiing enjoyable these days
104 Ski areas are more available today thanks to snow equipment in warmer climates 105 The writer classifies skiing
IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 We don’t have any tea Would you like coffee instead tea? 107 We were very grateful our friends for all of their assistance. 108 Will the raincoat keep you safe the cold?
109 I’m busy my study at present.
110 The monitor is really responsible to the manager the group. 111 No, she wasn’t shocked what he said.
112 There's a risk digging too deep.
113 My car's broke , so I caught the bus to work. 114 There is an inflation The prices are going . 115 Shall we go somewhere a drink?
The following passage contains 11 errors Find and correct them.
(6)atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increasing air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol products a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings Children who live in areas that there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and are clumsy when they use them hands There are other long-term affects of pollution If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth's climate may become warmest A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
116 121
117 122
118 123
119 124
120 125
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts)
126 There has been a slight increase in the price of petrol in the past week (Price)
=> The 127 I'm sure he was very happy to see you at the party last night (Been)
=> He must 128 It was easy for us to pass the exams (In)
=> We had 129 If it hadn't rained our crop would have been a failure (For)
=> But 130 You will understand what true responsibility is only when you become a parent (When) => Only 131 The guests didn't finally leave until after midnight (After)
=> It 132 The fisherman's life was one of great poverty
=> Throughout 133 The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions
=> My sole 134 It was more of an argument than a discussion
=> It was not so 135 The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed
=> My aunt got VII WRITING (2 pts)
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words to support the argument that secondary school students shouldn’t spend too much time playing computer games.
(7)TEST NUMBER 16
UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 29/06/2013.
(Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Họ tên thí sinh: ……….……… Số báo danh: ………
Chú ý: Thí sinh làm vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề) A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM.
I PHONETICS (1 pt)
1 Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A complete B magazine C example D extreme
2 A laid B said C paid D main
3 A challenging B shooting C machine D ensure
4 A cars B books C maps D pilots
5 A lived B pleased C dogged D weighed
2 Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt)
6 A promise B survive C succeed D forgive
7 A sociable B outgoing C friendly D reserved A convenient B comfortable C fortunate D favorable A demonstrate B participate C elevate D separate 10 A achievement B experiment C explanation D discovery II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11 students in this class have trouble finding time to work out
A Mostly all B Many of C Few D A great deal of 12 No one in our class his opinion
A agrees with B agree to C agrees to D agree with 13 She was singing to herself all the way home She very happy about something
A should have been B will be C would have been D must have been 14 He was
A so bad singer B such bad singer C such bad a singer D so bad a singer 15 Every time my aunt came from Hue, she bring me a lot of delicious food
A could B would C might D should
16 The young teacher sometimes lets the class go control
A in B out of C throughout D under
17 He is an efficient worker who always finishes his work ahead schedule
A on B in C of D for
18 He takes his father in many ways
A on B up C in D after
19 The boy came a cold because of walking in the rain for too long
A down with B up with C up against D along with 20 The student sitting the last row doesn’t seem to be paying attention
A on B at C in D of
21 Most people to pay their bills by check nowadays
A require B used C practice D tend
22 He doesn’t take much exercise, from walking the dog
A alone B apart C except D besides
23 When I questioned him, he finally stealing my pen
A admitted B accused C accepted D confessed
24 As long as we to the footpath, we won’t get lost
(8)25 How much water does that tank ?
A include B keep C consist D contain
26 He is staying at my house
A all in all B all at once C for the time beingD in advance 27 The twins are so alike that I can hardly
A see them both B tell them apart C go for them D work them out 28 I really want to help you, but I’ve got organizing the school play
A my head over heels B up to my ears C my nose choked D my hands full 29 Could I just it right now? -
A Yes, you could B Why not? Go ahead C Not for me. D Yes, let’s 30 I think we should take some spare parts with us -
A If I were you I would B No You can it
C OK, just in case. D Just my luck, man
31 The little girl wasted half an hour for her picture book
A look B to look C looking D looked
32 He found a watch when he _in the street
A had walked B was walking C walked D had been walking 33 If he a little later yesterday, he couldn’t have met her at the airport to see her off
A had come B came C was to come D had to come
34 Cameron, directed “The Titanic”, is one of the leading faces in Hollywood
A that B whose C whom D who
35 Some of the students in this class are from HCMC, are from the provinces
A the others B another C the other D others
36 does it take you to the washing?
A How fast B What speed C How long D What time 37 The boy forgot the newspaper for his father on his way home
A buy B to buy C buying D bought
38 It is about time he for a general checkup He may need the doctor’s advice A had gone B went C were to go D go
39 Your friendly attitude makes for you to socialize
A its easy B easier it C it easier D it more easily 40 They could have done it successfully there been support from the local authority
A had B if C only if D so long as
41 John his job last month and since then he out of work
A lost/was B has lost/has been C was lost/is D lost/has been 42 Yesterday morning, when I arrived at the airport, Sophie for me
A waited B was waiting C has been waiting D had waited 43 If you need any help, you can ask Tom He’s always of great help
A important B helpless C hospitable D supportive 44 My daughter spends two hours mathematics every day
A to study B studying C study D for studying 45 The city has been contaminated with toxic waste from local factories.
A made dirty B made wasteful C made useless D made fertile 46 There was a room we all crowded
A into which B with where C into it D with which 47 They were very about keeping so much money in the house
A dangerous B willing C risky D nervous 48 Arthur assured me that he was going to come, but he hasn't _ yet
A turned in B turned up C turned on D turned round 49 _ I had turned the corner, I began to run
A Scarcely B Just C Hardly D Once
(9)A which come B came C coming D has come 51 Young people are always eager to good things that the community
A trust B agree C fulfill D benefit 52 “Was the test long?” ~ “Yes, John was the only one it”
A to finish B finished C could finish D has finished 53 Is there any chance the machinery repaired?
A having B of having C for having D have 54 A cool drink him after his long hot journey
A relaxed B refreshed C relieved D recovered 55 It is important that she what you say
A understand B understands C understood D has understood 56 The boy screamed for help but he couldn't _
A hear him B make him heard C make himself hear D make himself be heard 57 Your house looks so new and strange, doesn't it? - Well, _
A It's being painted B It's been painted C It's painted D It was painted recently 58 There were many scientists at the meeting; several of _ were very young
A them B which C who D whom
59 Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _”
A progress B start C begin D move
60 The more time you spend practicing English, _ command of it you will have A the better B the fewer C the more D the less III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
61 – Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” – Susan: “ ”
A Thank for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, It’s nice of you to say so 62 – “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle.” – “ ”
A It’s nice of you to say so B Shall I? Thanks
C Oh, well done D I feel interesting to hear that 63 – “Would you like a cup of tea?” – “ ”
A Yes, I B Yes, please C I’m sorry D It’s my pleasure 64 – “What’s on television tonight?” –“ ”
A I will go to the cinema B It’s half past nine
C The film is good D A football match after the news 65 – “ is your motorbike?” – “It’s Wave”
A What sort B What color C What size D What make IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Is there life on Mars? Many people have (66) _ about this question Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars (67) _little green creatures Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes
In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars The first (68) _of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars, too Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (69) _ and other higher (70) _forms to be found on Mars
Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (71) _ of water vapor could be found on Mars In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface These markings looked like canals This finding (72) _ astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well
(10)the planet It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses (75) _, people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars
66 A puzzled B asked C wondered D confused
67 A like B to be C as being D as
68 A indication B print C mark D trace
69 A vegetables B vegetation C vegetarian D veterinary
70 A lively B living C live D life
71 A quantity B amount C portion D mass
72 A got B took C led D brought
73 A others B another C other D some other
74 A mark B speck C trace D bit
75 A Consequently B According C Thus D Nevertheless V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK More and more farmers leave the land because they can not earn enough money to survive Only large farms are economic and because of this most British farm are big They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cows in the north of England and Scotland The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists
Farming methods in Britain have also changed Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to use modern machinery Now most fields in England are large by European standards
76 British farmers give up working on their farms because
A they are tired of the farm work B they cannot earn their own living by farming C they want to continue to live D they are forced to leave the land
77 Most British farms are big because
A there are plenty of abandoned land B farming is now industrialized C small farms are uneconomic D most British farmers are rich
78 The small family farms often offer bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists A to show their friendship
B because they want to have more tourists to their farms C so that the tourists will return to their farm the next time D in order to improve their earnings
79 Fields on British farms were
A separated from each other by hedges B full of wild flowers and birds C a thousand years old D all are correct
80 Which of the followings is not true?
A Industries are developed in Britain.
B Breeding farms are usually in the north of England
C Many hedges were pulled down for farmers to expand their farms D Most fields in England are now larger than they used to be B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1 Since I (81 pay) _ was paying for our lunch, I (82 try) _ tried to attract the waiter’s attention. 2 Hurry up By the time you (83 finish) _ finish _ getting ready, we (84 miss)_will have missed _ the train! 3 Sally! I (85 not expect) didn’t expect/ wasn’t expecting _ to see you here! What (86 you do) _ are you doing here in Thanh Hoa City?
4 I think I (87 lose) _ have lost_ my sunglasses I (88 look) _ have been looking_ for them since noon, but I can’t find them And they (89 be) were very expensive.
(11)Most people would regard chess and boxing as so different that they are almost opposites: one relies on physical (91) strength (strong), courage and aggression, the other of mental (92) concentration (concentrate) planning and tactics But despite (or perhaps because of) these (93) differences (different) a new sport has been invented which combines the two: Chess-boxing In a chess boxing match, the two (94) competitors (compete) take part in alternating rounds of chess and boxing The contest starts with a round of chess, followed by a round of boxing, followed by another round of chess and so on, up to a maximum of eleven rounds: six of chess and five of boxing The rounds of chess are a minute (95) longer (long) than the rounds of boxing You achieve victory in a chess boxing match by (96) winning (win) either the chess or the boxing In the chess rounds, you can win by checkmate, or by your opponent running out of time on the clock In the boxing, you can win by a knock-out or by the referee’s (97) decision (decide) If there is no winner at chess or boxing, the (98) player (play) with the black chess pieces wins Chess-boxing is a minority sport, but it is growing (99) steadily (steady) The first world championship was held in Berlin in 2007 and was won by a 37 year-old-German policeman (100) named (name) Frank Stoldt thanks to a checkmate in the chess in round seven.
III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
Skiing has become a way of life for many people From the moment the first snowflake falls until the spring thaw, skiers put their skis in their cars and head for the slopes There are many reasons behind the popularity of this winter sport
Skiing is a true family sport that can be enjoyed by all people whether or 93 years old Being able to descend a hill, to turn at will, and enjoying nature at its loveliest are thrills for all age groups
Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences Snow conditions change hourly as the temperature and weather conditions change during the day Moreover, every trail is different Rarely does one pass over the same spot twice
Improvements in ski equipment, clothing, and ski areas have made the sport more pleasurable, comfortable and available Warm and light clothing has replaced layers of heavy sweaters Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter, more flexible and suited to people of all ages and abilities The availability of skiing had also been improved by snow-making equipment Even in areas of the country that have very little snowfall, snow can be made if the temperature is below 32 degrees
For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the out-of- door, to challenge their physical abilities and finally to simply have fun It is a sport enjoyed worldwide and appears to be gaining in popularity constantly
101 The passage is mainly about the reasons why skiing is a popular sport 102 The writer's main purpose in the passage is to inform
103 Quite a few people find skiing enjoyable these days
104 Ski areas are more available today thanks to snow equipment in warmer climates 105 The writer classifies skiing
Answer keys.
101 T 102 F 103 F 104 T 105 F
IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 We don’t have any tea Would you like coffee instead of tea?
107 We were very grateful to our friends for all of their assistance 108 Will the raincoat keep you safe from the cold?
109 I’m busy with my study at present
110 The monitor is really responsible to the manager for the group 111 No, she wasn’t shocked at /by what he said
112 There's a risk of digging too deep
113 My car's broke down, so I caught the bus to work 114 There is inflation The prices are going up
115 Shall we go somewhere for a drink?
(12)Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings In a lot of countries there have laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce Despite there isn't enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increasing air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol products a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounding by high buildings Children who live in areas that there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and are clumsy when they use them hands There are other long-term affects of pollution If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth's climate may become warmest A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
116 have are 121 that where
117 despite Although/though/even though 122 quick quickly
118 increasing increased 123 them their
119 products produces 124 affects effects
120 surrounding surrounded 125 warmest warmer
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts)
126 There has been a slight increase in the price of petrol in the past week (Price) => The price of petrol has increased slightly in the past week
127 I'm sure he was very happy to see you at the party last night (Been) => He must have been very happy to see you at the party last night 128 It was easy for us to pass the exams (In)
=> We had no difficulty (in) passing the exams
129 If it hadn't rained our crop would have been a failure (For) => But for the rain our crop wouldn’t have been a failure
130 You will understand what true responsibility is only when you become a parent (When) => Only when you become a parent will you understand what true responsibility is
131 The guests didn't finally leave until after midnight (After) => It was not until after midnight that the guests finally left 132 The fisherman's life was one of great poverty
=> Throughout his life, the fisherman was very poor
133 The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions => My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions 134 It was more of an argument than a discussion
=> It was not so much a discussion as an argument
135 The break-up of the marriage made my aunt heavily stressed
=> My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up / of the break-up of her marriage
VIII Write a paragraph of 100-150 words to support the argument that secondary school students shouldn’t spend too much time playing computer games.