Unilever, one of the world’s biggest producers of consumer goods, is trying to be the first foreign company to list domestic A shares in China.. There have been reports that Ch[r]
(1)TEST NUMBER 17
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)
1 A sound B touch C down D account
2 A design B preserve C basic D physical
3 A occupation B occasion C shake D miraculous
4 A teacher B clear C reason D mean
5 A concealed B received C attached D concerned
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 advance B ancient C cancer D annual
7 A theory B tragedy C invent D government
8 A inspire B wealthy C protect D extinct
9 A simplicity B pollution C activity D electricity 10 A mathematics B statistics C academy D mechanic
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
11 Nam: Please Ba to lock the door carefully if he goes out tomorrow.- Lan: OK
A say B talk C remember D remind
12 You can borrow my books you bring them back by Monday
A unless B as long as C so D while
13 The harder you try,
A the most success you achieve B you achieve the more success C the more success you achieve D the better you achieve success 14 I am sure he didn’t break your vase purpose
A in B with C for D on
15 Put on this scream to yourself from the sun
A protect B prevent C avoid D divert
16 She didn’t find anything for a vegetarian, so she left the restaurant A suits B suitable C suitability D suitably 17 Hung: Would you mind if I smoked in here?- Hoa:
A Yes, I’d love to B Thanks, I don’t smoke C I’d rather you didn’t D I’m sorry
18 Lan: Let’s go to Cua Lo beach after the exam, ?- Hai: Yes, that sounds good A should we B shall we C shan’t we D shouldn’t we 19 Some people sports in order to keep fit, not because they like them
A train B practice C make D
20 It is usually impossible to tell the difference between twins
A same B similar C identical D alike
21 The Roberts are on the way to London _ a bus
A by B on C in D with
22 I am fed _ hanging around here with nothing to
A up on B out of C up with D by
23 _ Xmas, more shopping is done
(2)24 I was named _ a wealthy relative of my Mom’s
A after B to C as D in on
25 Nam: “Would you like a glass of beer?” -Lan: “ ”
A No, let's not B No, I don't C No, thanks D No, I wouldn't 26 Nam: “Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term” -Lan: “ _” A It is kind of you to say so B Really? Never say so
C I'd love to say so D You're welcome 27 Don't buy that dress you really like it
A unless B if C provided that D so long as 28 She is a kind girl that everybody loves her
A so B such C very D too
29 These clothes are _cleaner than the others
A much B many C so D very
30 “Why are you _ such hurry?” – “I’m missing the last train.”
A with B by C on D in
31 I have three brothers, _ are businessmen
A who they all B that all of them C all of whom D who all of them 32 Either John or his brothers _ the key to the car
A have taking B have taken C has taken D has been taken 33 If you heat an ice-cream, it _ into water
A turns B would turn C turned D turning 34 Mary scarcely goes out at night, _?
A doesn’t she B does she C did she D didn’t she 35 It’s no use _ English if you don’t try to speak it too
A to learn B learned C learning D learn 36 Nam has money that he can’t afford to buy food
A so few B so many C so little D so much 37 A good friend will stand you when you are having trouble
A by B out C against D in 38 If you don’t want this pen, take _ There are some left in the box
A the other B others C another D one other 39 from Bill, all the students said they would go
A Except B Only C Apart D Separate
40 He wanted to help his mother, so he _ the table
A lain B lied C lay D laid
41 There are chances that Manchester United _ the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win 42 _ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser
A Being not B Not having been C Have not been D Having not been 43 It is six years _ we moved to Chicago
A when B that C since D after
44 I think he will join us, ?
A doesn’t he B won’t he C will he D I 45 _ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather
A Though excited B Excited as C Exciting D Because of excitement 46 Be patient you won’t succeed
A because B or C unless D otherwise
47 Susan couldn’t help when I told her the joke
A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 48 Martin, you have never met before, is a genius in painting
A that B whose C whom D whomever
(3)A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 50 On November 5, a lot of firework is _ off in England
A set B gone C sent D burned
51 Children have to respect to their parents and teachers
A show B take C feel D express
52 I know you’re annoyed, but you must try to control your
A blood B storm C explosion D temper 53 It was a hot day, and many people were their way to the beach
A taking B hitting C making D setting 54 After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door
A managed B succeeded C obtained D realized 55 The car was badly smashed up, but the driver escaped without serious
A damage B pain C wound D injury 56 The country’s annual of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977 A produce B growth C outcome D production 57 He kept his marriage a secret for years, but eventually the truth
A came out B came through C went out D turned out 58 Jo was shocked when I disagreed with her She’s so used to getting her own
A mind B way C opinion D views 59 When he sings, he has the ability to make songs sound good
A sparse B rare C infrequent D scarce 60 The management is making to increase the company's efficiency
A measures B steps C moves D deeds
III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61 – “Make yourself at home!” – “ ”
A Not at all Don’t mention it B Thanks Same to you B That’s very nice Thank you D Yes, can I help you 62 –“I’m afraid I’ve broken your cup of tea.” - “ ”
A Don’t mention it B Not at all C It’s the same D Don’t worry about it 63 –“I’m sorry I haven’t got any change.” –“ ”
A Why don’t you try the bank? B Don’t be boring
C We are always welcome you D It’s very nice of you to say so 64 –“Which dress you like better?” –“The one _.”
A I tried it on first B I tried it on firstly C I tried on it first D I tried on first 65 –“Kate’s going to get married.” – “ ?”
A To whom B Yesterday C Did she D Recently 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. POLAR ADVENTURER
In March 1999, Amy Klink, a Brazilian yachtsman and polar adventurer, became the first man to circle Antarctica while staying south of 50 degrees latitude He took the most dangerous sea route in the world Klink was already (66) _ known because in 1984 he had rowed across the Atlantic in a small boat The book which he wrote, based on his (67) _on that trip, had by then (68) _millions of copies
For his polar adventure, Klink built his (69) _boat He (70) _ off in 1998 from South Georgia and he arrived back there 88 days later-although he (71) _eleven of those days on dry land in Antarctica He did not stop there out of necessity, but because he wanted to see the Antarctic Peninsula
(4)When he sailed into (74) _ winds 750 miles south of Tasmania, he met waves that were twenty-five meters high This meant staying awake most of the time He only managed to sleep for twenty- minute periods at a stretch But he succeeded in the end, (75) _ all the difficulties that he had to face
66 A really B widely C broadly D thoroughly 67 A events B incidents C happenings D experiences 68 A sold B printed C bought D produced 69 A proper B individual C own D single
70 A set B put C left D got
71 A passed B lived C spent D remained 72 A excursion B tour C voyage D cruise 73 A expect B avoid C escape D refuse
74 A fast B strong C heavy D hard
75 A as far as B apart from C according to D in spite of V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Unilever, one of the world’s biggest producers of consumer goods, is trying to be the first foreign company to list domestic A shares in China
There have been reports that China’ s securities regulatory authorities are considering revising regulations concerning the criteria for companies seeking domestic listings, which could allow foreign capitals entry into A shares available to domestic investors
But a senior researcher with a government think-tank said allowing foreign companies to list A shares will take some time “The permission would require the speeding up of the merging of AB share markets, which is still proceeding slowly,” he said Today, most of the A-share stocks are state-owned companies and foreign investors are not allowed to list or trade A-shares
Unilever has set up 14 joint ventures in China, with a total investment of US$800 million, company statistics indicate
76 Which of the following is incorrect? A It’s difficult to be listed in China for foreign companies B Foreigners are not allowed to buy A share stocks
C Unilever hopes to make breakthrough in listing in China D AR share markets will soon be unified
77 Unilever is A one of the world’s biggest companies
B one of the world’s biggest producers of consumer goods C a large company listed in China
D a large foreign company which is listing in the B-share market 78 Which of the following is false?
A Unilever is applying for listing in China
B Unilever is famous for producing consumer goods
C No foreign companies are allowed to be listed in China at present D Unilever has been listed in the W-share market
79 The merging of AR share markets is preceding according to the passage A fast B slowly C extremely fast D extremely fast 80 ‘Think-tank' in line means
A the tank for thinking B a kind of container for holding oil C a group of experts D thinking about how to make a tank B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. She dresses as if she (81 be) _ a queen
(5)4 But for your help, we (85 be) _in that trouble
5 By the time next month I (86 learn) _English for three year The doctor advised (87give) _up smoking
7 He required us (88 wait) _for them outside his office
6 I (89 come) _ to your house as soon as my flight (90 land) _ II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts)
91 We are waiting to have the new installed (EQUIP)
92 She what I said to her yesterday So I must phone her now (UNDERSTAND) 93 After the storm life got back to normal (QUICK)
94 He expressed strong the plan (OBJECT) 95 The film won an award for its (PHOTO) 96 Many young people work for charity organization (VOLUNTEER) 97 The music show was really (ENTERTAIN) 98 The of Vietnamese trademarks has been remarkably increasing (POPULAR)
99 Jane is sometimes when she needs to tell the difference between some Vietnamese words
(CONFUSE)
100 There are some music between the two lectures (PERFORM) III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
Alfred Nobel, the famous Swedish chemist, who founded the Nobel Prize, was born into a family where research and experimentation were almost second nature His father Emmanuel, out of work and penniless, tested his theories of explosives in a laboratory set up in their house Unfortunately, the elder Nobel remained frustrated in his efforts to apply his natural inventive spirit to establishing a prosperous endeavor
Alfred Nobel worked alongside his father, and by 1850, when he was 17; Alfred had acquired most of his father’s knowledge of an enthusiasm for chemistry Although numerous other scientists had been intrigued by nitroglycerine, Alfred was one who finally managed to turn this dangerous substance into a safe and useful explosive He succeeded in developing dynamite commercially, which laid the foundation for many of the world's leading chemical enterprises Aside from introducing the innovative Nobel Ignitron in 1864 and dynamite in 1866, Alfred claimed 355 patents including nitrocellulose and substitutes for leather and rubber He developed clever methods for the production of synthetic silk and was involved in electro-chemicals, telecommunications, and safety alarm systems as well
Alfred Nobel was a dedicated scientist who became very rich by applying his knowledge of chemistry His sense of guilt over having created a potentially deadly material led him to leave some of his millions to reward individuals who made substantial contributions to certain areas of science It was natural that he would include chemistry as one of the branches, especially since the end of the nineteenth century brought rapid advancements in the field
101 The passage focuses on Alfred Nobel’s contributions to chemistry
102 According to the passage, Alfred Nobel’s father did not have enough money to invest in his work in chemistry
103 The word "numerous" in line means "a large number of
104 The power of nitroglycerine was fully developed by Emmanuel Nobel
105 Alfred Nobel later viewed his invention of dynamite with much concern for its positive effects on mankind
IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 The accident was so horrible that I had to look
107 She broke down working hard for month
108 You’re very kind, but I wouldn’t like to be married you 109 Brian asked Judy to dinner and a movie
110 The racing car blew after it crashed into the fence.
(6)112 You are still mad You need to calm before you drive the car. 113 The doctors cut his leg because it was severely injured. 114 I dream traveling around the world
115 They exchanged dollars yen V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts)
There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces.
All the world knows William Shakespeare as one of the greatest poet and dramatists He was bear in a small English town of Stratford- upon- Avon in 1564 He grew over in a large family of eight brothers and four sisters, but many for them died very young His father, John Shakespeare, make and sold gloves William learned at a school in Stratford He married very youth when he was about nineteen, and soon moved to London which he worked at a theater There he began write plays for the theater He plays were good and people like them He wrote thirty- seven plays and some books of poems At the end of his life he came back to Stratford and died here in 1616
Error Correction Error Correction
116 121
117 122
118 123
119 124
120 125
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door
=> No 127 I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly
=> I object 128 Did you break that vase on purpose, boy?
=> Did you 129 Having two wives at the same time is illegal in my country
=> It’s against 130 You’re asking questions now because you didn’t pay enough attention
=> Had it 131 I can’t believe that he passed the exam
=> I find 132 This is the fastest way to get to the city center
=> There 133 Please don’t give me an injection
=> I’d rather 134 Big Ben is famous all over the world
=> Big Ben 135 Their chances of success are small
=> It is not VII WRITING (2 PTS)
Your class had a weekend picnic to the countryside last Sunday Write a paragraph of about 60 words about it.
(7)TEST NUMBER 17
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)
1 A sound B touch C down D account
2 A design B preserve C basic D physical
3 A occupation B occasion C shake D miraculous
4 A teacher B clear C reason D mean
5 A concealed B received C attached D concerned
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 advance B ancient C cancer D annual
7 A theory B tragedy C invent D government A inspire B wealthy C protect D extinct A simplicity B pollution C activity D electricity
10 A mathematics B statistics C academy D mechanic
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
11 Nam: Please Ba to lock the door carefully if he goes out tomorrow.- Lan: OK
A say B talk C remember D remind
12 You can borrow my books you bring them back by Monday
A unless B as long as C so D while
13 The harder you try
A the most success you achieve B you achieve the more success C the more success you achieve D the better you achieve success 14 I am sure he didn’t break your vase purpose.
A in B with C for D on
15 Put on this scream to yourself from the sun
A protect B prevent C avoid D divert
16 She didn’t find anything for a vegetarian, so she left the restaurant A suits B suitable C suitability D suitably 17 Hung: Would you mind if I smoked in here?- Hoa:
A Yes, I’d love to B Thanks, I don’t smoke
C I’d rather you didn’t D I’m sorry
18 Lan: Let’s go to Cua Lo beach after the exam, ?- Hai: Yes, that sounds good A should we B shall we C shan’t we D shouldn’t we 19 Some people sports in order to keep fit, not because they like them
A train B practice C make D
20 It is usually impossible to tell the difference between twins
A same B similar C identical D alike
21 The Roberts are on the way to London _ a bus
A by B on C in D with
22 I am fed _ hanging around here with nothing to
A up on B out of C up with D by
23 _ Xmas, more shopping is done
(8)24 I was named _ a wealthy relative of my Mom’s
A after B to C as D in on
25 Nam: “Would you like a glass of beer?” - Lan: “ ”.
A No, let's not B No, I don't C No, thanks D No, I wouldn't 26 Nam: “Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term” - Lan: “ _”.
A It is kind of you to say so B Really? Never say so C I'd love to say so D You're welcome 27 Don't buy that dress you really like it
A unless B if C provided that D so long as
28 She is a kind girl that everybody loves her
A so B such C very D too
29 These clothes are _cleaner than the others
A much B many C so D very
30 “Why are you _ such hurry?” – “I’m missing the last train.”
A with B by C on D in
31 I have three brothers, _ are businessmen
A who they all B that all of them C all of whom D who all of them 32 Either John or his brothers _ the key to the car
A have taking B have taken C has taken D has been taken 33 If you heat an ice-cream, it _ into water
A turns B would turn C turned D turning
34 Mary scarcely goes out at night, _?
A doesn’t she B does she C did she D didn’t she 35 It’s no use _ English if you don’t try to speak it too
A to learn B learned C learning D learn 36 Nam has money that he can’t afford to buy food
A so few B so many C so little D so much 37 A good friend will stand you when you are having trouble
A by B out C against D in 38 If you don’t want this pen, take _ There are some left in the box
A the other B others C another D one other 39 from Bill, all the students said they would go
A Except B Only C Apart D Separate
40 He wanted to help his mother, so he _ the table
A lain B lied C lay D laid
41 There are chances that Manchester United _ the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win 42 _ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser
A Being not B Not having been C Have not been D Having not been 43 It is six years _ we moved to Chicago
A when B that C since D after
44 I think he will join us, ?
A doesn’t he B won’t he C will he D I 45 _ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather
A Though excited B Excited as C Exciting D Because of excitement 46 Be patient you won’t succeed
A because B or C unless D otherwise
47 Susan couldn’t help when I told her the joke
A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed
48 Martin, you have never met before, is a genius in painting
A that B whose C whom D whomever
(9)A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 50 On November 5, a lot of firework is _ off in England
A set B gone C sent D burned
51 Children have to respect to their parents and teachers
A show B take C feel D express
52 I know you’re annoyed, but you must try to control your
A blood B storm C explosion D temper 53 It was a hot day, and many people were their way to the beach
A taking B hitting C making D setting 54 After a lot of difficulty, he to open the door
A managed B succeeded C obtained D realized 55 The car was badly smashed up, but the driver escaped without serious
A damage B pain C wound D injury
56 The country’s annual of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977 A produce B growth C outcome D production 57 He kept his marriage a secret for years, but eventually the truth
A came out B came through C went out D turned out 58 Jo was shocked when I disagreed with her She’s so used to getting her own
A mind B way C opinion D views 59 When he sings, he has the ability to make songs sound good
A sparse B rare C infrequent D scarce 60 The managements are making to increase the company's efficiency
A measures B steps C moves D deeds
III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61 – “Make yourself at home!” – “ ”
A Not at all Don’t mention it B Thanks Same to you B That’s very nice Thank you. D Yes, can I help you 62 –“I’m afraid I’ve broken your cup of tea.” - “ ”
A Don’t mention it B Not at all C It’s the same D Don’t worry about it 63 –“I’m sorry I haven’t got any change.” –“ ”
A Why don’t you try the bank? B Don’t be boring
C We are always welcome you D It’s very nice of you to say so 64 –“Which dress you like better?” –“The one _.”
A I tried it on first B I tried it on firstly C I tried on it first D I tried on first 65 –“Kate’s going to get married.” – “ ?”
A To whom B Yesterday C Did she D Recently
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. POLAR ADVENTURER
In March 1999, Amy Klink, a Brazilian yachtsman and polar adventurer, became the first man to circle Antarctica while staying south of 50 degrees latitude He took the most dangerous sea route in the world Klink was already (66) _ known because in 1984 he had rowed across the Atlantic in a small boat The book which he wrote, based on his (67) _on that trip, had by then (68) _millions of copies
For his polar adventure, Klink built his (69) _boat He (70) _ off in 1998 from South Georgia and he arrived back there 88 days later-although he (71) _eleven of those days on dry land in Antarctica He did not stop there out of necessity, but because he wanted to see the Antarctic Peninsula
(10)When he sailed into (74) _ winds 750 miles south of Tasmania, he met waves that were twenty-five meters high This meant staying awake most of the time He only managed to sleep for twenty- minute periods at a stretch But he succeeded in the end, (75) _ all the difficulties that he had to face
66 A really B widely C broadly D thoroughly 67 A events B incidents C happenings D experiences
68 A sold B printed C bought D produced
69 A proper B individual C own D single
70 A set B put C left D got
71 A passed B lived C spent D remained 72 A excursion B tour C voyage D cruise 73 A expect B avoid C escape D refuse
74 A fast B strong C heavy D hard
75 A as far as B apart from C according to D in spite of V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Unilever, one of the world’s biggest producers of consumer goods, is trying to be the first foreign company to list domestic A shares in China
There have been reports that China’s securities regulatory authorities are considering revising regulations concerning the criteria for companies seeking domestic listings, which could allow foreign capitals entry into A shares available to domestic investors
But a senior researcher with a government think-tank said allowing foreign companies to list A shares will take some time “The permission would require the speeding up of the merging of AB share markets, which is still proceeding slowly,” he said Today, most of the A-share stocks are state-owned companies and foreign investors are not allowed to list or trade A-shares
Unilever has set up 14 joint ventures in China, with a total investment of US$ 800 million, company statistics indicate
76 Which of the following is incorrect?
A It’s difficult to be listed in China for foreign companies B Foreigners are not allowed to buy A share stocks
C Unilever hopes to make breakthrough in listing in China. D AR share markets will soon be unified
77 Unilever is
A one of the world’s biggest companies
B one of the world’s biggest producers of consumer goods C a large company listed in China
D a large foreign company which is listing in the B-share market 78 Which of the following is false?
A Unilever is applying for listing in China
B Unilever is famous for producing consumer goods
C No foreign companies are allowed to be listed in China at present D Unilever has been listed in the W-share market.
79 The merging of AR share markets is preceding according to the passage A fast B slowly C extremely fast D extremely fast 80 ‘Think-tank' in line means
A the tank for thinking B a kind of container for holding oil C a group of experts D thinking about how to make a tank B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts)
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. She dresses as if she (81 be) were a queen
(11)4 But for your help, we (85 be) _would have been in that trouble
5 By the time next month I (86 learn) will have learned _ English for three year The doctor advised (87 give) giving _ up smoking
7 He required us (88 wait) to wait _ for them outside his office
6 I (89 come) will come to your house as soon as my flight (90 land) lands _ II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts)
91 We are waiting to have the new equipment installed. (EQUIP)
92 She misunderstood what I said to her yesterday So I must phone her now. (UNDERSTAND) 93 After the storm life quickly got back to normal. (QUICK)
94 He expressed strong objection to the plan. (OBJECT) 95 The film won an award for its photography/cinematography. (PHOTO) 96 Many young people voluntarily work for charity organization (VOLUNTEER) 97 The music show was really entertaining. (ENTERTAIN) 98 The popularity of Vietnamese trademarks has been remarkably increasing (POPULAR)
99 Jane is sometimes confused when she needs to tell the difference between some Vietnamese words.
(CONFUSE)
100 There are some music performances between the two lectures. (PERFORM) III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts)
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F).
Alfred Nobel, the famous Swedish chemist, who founded the Nobel Prize, was born into a family where research and experimentation were almost second nature His father Emmanuel, out of work and penniless, tested his theories of explosives in a laboratory set up in their house Unfortunately, the elder Nobel remained frustrated in his efforts to apply his natural inventive spirit to establishing a prosperous endeavor
Alfred Nobel worked alongside his father, and by 1850, when he was 17; Alfred had acquired most of his father’s knowledge of an enthusiasm for chemistry Although numerous other scientists had been intrigued by nitroglycerine, Alfred was one who finally managed to turn this dangerous substance into a safe and useful explosive He succeeded in developing dynamite commercially, which laid the foundation for many of the world's leading chemical enterprises Aside from introducing the innovative Nobel Ignitron in 1864 and dynamite in 1866, Alfred claimed 355 patents including nitrocellulose and substitutes for leather and rubber He developed clever methods for the production of synthetic silk and was involved in electro-chemicals, telecommunications, and safety alarm systems as well
Alfred Nobel was a dedicated scientist who became very rich by applying his knowledge of chemistry His sense of guilt over having created a potentially deadly material led him to leave some of his millions to reward individuals who made substantial contributions to certain areas of science It was natural that he would include chemistry as one of the branches, especially since the end of the nineteenth century brought rapid advancements in the field
101 The passage focuses on Alfred Nobel’s contributions to chemistry
102 According to the passage, Alfred Nobel’s father did not have enough money to invest in his work in chemistry
103 The word "numerous" in line means "a large number of
104 The power of nitroglycerine was fully developed by Emmanuel Nobel
105 Alfred Nobel later viewed his invention of dynamite with much concern for its positive effects on mankind
Answer keys.
101 T 102 T 103 T 104 F 105 F
IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS.
Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106 The accident was so horrible that I had to look away
107 She broke down after working hard for month
(12)110 The racing car blew up after it crashed into the fence.
111 Jason called the wedding off because he wasn't in love with his finance 112 You are still mad You need to calm down before you drive the car. 113 The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured.
114 I dream about traveling around the world 115 They exchanged dollars for yen
V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts)
There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces.
All the world knows William Shakespeare as one of the greatest poet and dramatists He was bear in a small English town of Stratford- upon- Avon in 1564 He grew over in a large family of eight brothers and four sisters, but many for them died very young His father, John Shakespeare, make and sold gloves William learned at a school in Stratford He married very youth when he was about nineteen, and soon moved to London which he worked at a theater There he began write plays for the theater He plays were good and people like them He wrote thirty- seven plays and some books of poems At the end of his life he came back to Stratford and died here in 1616
Error Correction Error Correction
116 poet poets 121 youth young
117 bear born 122 which where
118 over up 123 write to write/writing
119 for of 124 he his
120 make made 125 here there
VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door => No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door 127 I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly
=> I object to people criticizing me unfairly 128 Did you break that vase on purpose, boy? => Did you intend to break that vase, boy?
129 Having two wives at the same time is illegal in my country
=> It’s against the law to have two wives at the same time in my country 130 You’re asking questions now because you didn’t pay enough attention
=> Had it not been for your inattention / lack of attention, you would not be asking questions now 131 I can’t believe that he passed the exam
=> I find it hard to believe that he passed the exam 132 This is the fastest way to get to the city center
=> There is no faster way than this to get to the city center 133 Please don’t give me an injection
=> I’d rather you didn’t give me an injection 134 Big Ben is famous all over the world
=> Big Ben is famous/ popular /well-knownworldwide 135 Their chances of success are small
=> It is not likely that they will succeed. VII WRITING (2 PTS)
Your class had a weekend picnic to the countryside last Sunday Write a paragraph of about 60 words about it.