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Rewrite the sentences by using the given words, keep the meaning of each sentence as close to that of the sentence printed before itC. Don’t alter the words given in any way.[r]
(1)§Ị thi HSG cÊp tØnh 2004 - 2005
SECTION Phonology
Question Pick out of the word whose sound id different from that of the others in each group.
1 A tempered B opened C flashed D longed
2 A earning B learning C searching D clearing
3 A practise B rose C mouse D house
4 A given B risen C ridden D whiten
Question List the words given in each column according to their stress pattern.
A educator B hospitable C magnificence D inventory First syllable
2 Second syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable
SECTION Vocabulary and grammar.
Question Choose the best word from A, B, C or D that fits each blank. For a while I was at a _ to know what to say
A blank B pain C loss D crisis
2 Helen asked me _ the film called “Star Wars”
A have I seen B have you seen C If I had seen D If had I seen She always _ the crossword in the paper before breakfast
A makes B writes C does D works
4 Please accept our _ congratulations!
A finest B warmest C dearest D deepest
5 His bad behaviour was put _ his upbringing
A up B with C off D down to
6 I studied Spanish for four years in high school _, I had trouble talking with people when I was travelling in Spain A Therefore B On the other hand C Moreover D Nevertheless Sam always remebers _ in the garage so that the driveway is free for other cars
A parking B being parked C to park D to be parked _ the referee seen it, our team would have won the game
A Have B Had C Was D Had been
Question Use the correct form of each word given in parentheses to fill in the blanket in each sentence. 1 The unresponsive audience made the lecturer somewhat _ (heart) What a shame !
2 Although he was not _ (enthusiasm) about helping with the washing-up, he did so all the time. 3 This poem shows the woderful _ (sensitive) of the poet.
4 English is a _ (compare) easy language for Swedes to learn. 5 She is quite an _ (eye).
6 Unless something is done about unemployement, the _ (look) for the future is not good. Question Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form.
1 I insisted that he _ (pay) me the money. 2 He told me when _ (come).
3 Only a few of the movies _ (show) at the Gray Threatre are suitable for children. 4 I don’t know why you always _ (talk) in class, boys.
5 This knife is blunt It needs _ (sharpen).
6 We _ (be) in this class for six years next September.
7 Avoid _ (use) the infinitive after the expression “It’s no use”. 8 The last time he was seen in public, he _ (wear) a gray suit.
Question There is only one mistake in each sentence Find and correct them.
1 Although the social sciences different a great deal from one another, they share a common interest in human relationship. A B C D
2 One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the United States is the wildly and lovely Magnolia Gardens near Charleston, South Carolina. A B C D
3 Many bridges in New England were covered with wooden roofs to protect it from rain and snow. A B C D
4 Dreams are commonly made up either visual and verbal images. A B C D
5 It was first discovered several years ago that the former senator, once respected by many, were involved in extortion and other crimes. A B C D
6 It was her strong determine that helped her overcome the physical and emotional pain that followed her accident. A B C D
7 His job is quite important to the total funtion of the firm because he is responsible for maintain the records of sales and costs for all the A B C D departments
8 Salt was once too scarce and precious that it was used as money. A B C D
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SECTION Reading.
Question Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that the strangs animal behaviour might help predict future earthquakes Investigators fond such oocurrences about ten kilometres from where a fairly recent earthquake took place Some birds made strange sounds and flew about wildely, dogs barked and ran around uncontrollably
Scientists believe that animal can sense these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster In 1976, after observing animal behaviour, the Chinese scientist s were able to predict a terrifying earthquake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level
1 What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviour ?
A A likely earthquake B The number of people will be killed C The number of people will be evacuated D Environmental changes
2 Why are animals aware of these changes when human are not ?
A Animals are cleverer than humans B Animals have certain instincts that human not C Animals can feel the shaking of the earth by running around the house D Humans not know where to look Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage ?
A Some animals may be able to sense a coming earthquake
B By obsreving animal behaviour, scientists predicted an earthquake and saves many lives C The Chinese scientists have successfully predicte an earthquake and saves many lives D All birds and dogs in the surrounding areas went wild before the earthquake
4 In this passage, the word evacuate (in the last paragraph) most nearly means
A remove B replace C move D drive
5 If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be
A fewer animals going wild B a greater number of survivors C fewer people evacuated D fewer environmental changes Question Fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.
Great Britain is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe The nearest country is France _ (1) is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English _ (2) The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea _ (3) the east It comprises main lands of England Wales is in the west Ireland, which is also an _ (4), lies off the coast of Great Britain It consists _ (5) Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Great Britain, together _ (6) Northern Ireland, constitutes the United Kingdom Therefore, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries The _ (7) of these is England, which is divided into 43 administrative counties The _ (8) city is London, which is situated in the south-east England
Question You are going to read a magazine article about air pollution Choose from the list (A-H) the sentence which best summarizes each part (1-7) of the article There is an extra sentence which not need to use.
A Research is being done into electric cars B People refuse to give up their cars in cities
C One answer is to persuade people to buy electric cars
D Cities where people depend heavily on cars have the worst problems E Electric cars have a major disadvantage
F Air pollution appears to be a cause of illness G Air pollution is now a worry for everyone H Cars are destroying the air quality in cities
Cars switch on to plugged-in powwer.
1 Around the world, governments and their citizens are becoming increasingly concerned about what the motorcar and its internal combustion engine to the air we breathe In some cities, air pollution resulting from the internal combustion engine is so bad that drastic action has had to be taken In summertime, pollution in some southern European cities is now so serious that it is common for half the usual number of commuters to be forbidden to bring their cars into the city
2 Calculating the number of people who become unwell or even die as a result of air pollution is very difficult But recent studies of the effects of car fumes suggest that the health risks may be more severe than previously thought
3 Suddenly, urban air pollution is no longer a subject just for environmentalists but a cause of widespread public concern Ordinary people are beginning to sit up and take notice
4 There are numberous proposed ways of dealing with the problem: one of the most radical is to slowly stop using the internal combustion engine and to use instead the electric motor powered from a large battery pack A lot of money is now being invested by car and battery manufacturers to create “clean” vehicles
(3)famous smogs-trapped by the natural “bowl” of the nearly mountains are the result of reactions between the chemicals which come from the city’s millions of car exhausts
6 Because of this serious pollution problem, California has for over 20 years set tough pollution laws Even so, LA’s smog problem has not been solved So now the “sunshine state” has taken the first step towards removing the internal combustion engine altogether from its roads From 1998, all car-makers who sell their cars in California will have to offer a proportion of electric cars for sale In 1998, the proportion of electric cars offered must be two per cent, rising to five per cent by 2003 and to ten per cent by 2005
7 Environmentalists argue, with some justification, that only by making laws like this can politicians force change on the car industry But others – soe of them no less committed to cleaner urban air – doubt that the totally electric car is the right solution to the problem The difficulty with electric cars is that thay can only travel a short distance at a time At the moment, there is no obvious solution to the transport problem of the world’s cities
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SECTION WRITING
Question Complete the sentences in such a way that each of the sentence means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
1 I’m quite sure that she didn’t steal the necklace
=> She can’t I was drowning, but he saved me
=> If he “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police last week ?” the officer asked the witness
=> The officer wanted to know _ Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building
=> No sooner It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
=> The man is Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded => Despite his
Question Rewrite the sentences by using the given words, keep the meaning of each sentence as close to that of the sentence printed before it Don’t alter the words given in any way.
1 Susan regrets not buying that house (wishes)
_ 2 I’d prefer you to start work next week (rather)
_ 3 After I finished my work, I went home (having)
_ 4 English is not her native tongue, but she speaks it perfectly (as)
_ 5 I not intend to tell you about my plans (intention)
_ 6 Everyone heard about the accident before I did (last)
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