Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 6 to 15.. One of the seven wonders of the [r]
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Mã đề: 159 I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from từ câu to 10.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL?
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos But is this (1) _ a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (2) _ that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a (3) _ But new research, (4) _ out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true
Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games (5) _ the brain work harder in certain ways, like (6) _ sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly (7) _ that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed
Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (8) _ "Counterstrike" are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (9) _ them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So rather than (10) _ up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Câu 1. A. certainly B. fully C. necessarily D. nearly
Câu 2. A. saying B. informing C. telling D. speaking
Câu 3. A. product B. reason C. result D. conclusion
Câu 4. A. thought B. turned C. carried D. worked
Câu 5. A. keep B. force C. make D. push
Câu 6. A. imagining B. realizing C. noticing D. solving
Câu 7. A. brings B. asks C. means D. causes
Câu 8. A. due to B. in order to C. such as D. as well as
Câu 9. A. shows B. supports C. helps D. serves
Câu 10. A. ending B. giving C. taking D. stopping
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words Câu 11.despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/
A. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much
B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to
C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to
D. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to
Câu 12.when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?
B. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
C. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?
D. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
Câu 13.No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote
A. There's no doubt Alison will promote B. It's no doubt Alison will be promoting
C. It's no doubt that Alison is promoted D. There's no doubt that Alison will be promoted
Câu 14.your organization/ possible/ conference/ place
A. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place
B. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference
C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place
D. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place
Câu 15.I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school
A. I can't see the point of rule which says we can't cycle to school
B. I can't see the point of this rule which says we can't cycle to school
C. I can't see the point of this rule which we don't cycle to school
D. I don't see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Câu 16.Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad
A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad
B. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party
C. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad
D. he felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party
Câu 17.Few people realized the importance of his role in the company
A. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company
B. many people realized his important role in the company
C. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company
D. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people
Câu 18.If only I had taken his advice
A. I regret not to take his advice B. I regret not having taken his advice
(2)Câu 19.Steve liked the company of others
A. Steve found a club B. Steve liked the other company
C. Steve liked other people's company better than his own D. Steve founded a club
Câu 20.No sooner had we arrived than the performance began
A. The performance had started before we arrived B. The performance started sooner than we arrived
C. Hardly had we arrived when the performance began D. When we arrived, the performance had already started
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Câu 21.What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A Dates of important events taking place throughout time B Pathways of the great solar bodies
C Astrological computation D Architect's plans for the hidden passages
Câu 22.On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A.Advanced tools of measurement B.Advanced technology
C Knowledge of the earth's surface D Observation of the celestial bodies
Câu 23.Extraterrestrial beings are _
A researchers in Egyptology B living being from other planets
C astronomers in the ancient times D very strong workers
Câu 24.The word "feat" in the first passage is closest in meaning to _
A festivity B appendage C accomplishment D structure
Câu 25.Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A As a religious temple B As an engineering feat C As a solar observatory D As a tomb for the pharaoh
Câu 26.In the second passage, the world "prophesied" is closest in meaning to _
A affiliated B precipitated C foretold D terminated
Câu 27.What has research of the base revealed?
A There are cracks in the foundation B The lines represent important events
C A superior race of people built it D Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh's body
Câu 28.What is the best title for the passage?
A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid
Câu 29.Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A It was built by a super race
B It is very old
C It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
D It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies
Câu 30.What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A To enable the pharaoh's family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
B To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
C To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
D To permit the high priests to pray at night
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40
PAPER
Paper is everywhere We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and greeting cards We have paper towels, napkins plates, cups, and tissues We print the news every day on newspaper Our history and knowledge is written on paper Without paper, our lives would be completely different
From the very beginning of time, people have tried to record their thoughts and lives The earliest humans drew pictures on cave walls Later, people used large pieces of clay to write on Almost 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians wrote on pieces of plants called papyrus Papyrus was used throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years Eventually it was replaced by parchment Parchment was made from animal skins It was stronger and lasted longer than any other material
The Chinese made the first real paper in the year A.D 105 They mixed tree bark and small pieces of old cloth with water They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper Then they let the paper dry in the sun The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751, in that year there was a war between the Chinese and the Muslims Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China to live in Muslim countries The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe The first paper made in Europe was in Spain in 1151
(3)The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France A scientist observed a wasp making its nest The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth, and made a paper nest The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too Finally, a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper Today, the principal ingredient in paper is wood pulp It is made by machine There are also other kinds of paper made from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants Paper from wood pulp is the most common Canada and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity, of wood that is available in the forests of these two countries
Because paper is made of wood, many people are becoming concerned that too many trees are being chopped down every year in order to produce paper Trees are an important part of the environment As a result, many companies that produce paper are using old paper instead of new wood pulp to make paper This method of using old products again instead of simply throwing them away is called recycling Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives They use both sides of a sheet of paper instead of just one They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues There are also special containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it into the garbage can Then this paper is collected to be recycled
Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives The books we read and write are made of paper Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper This, however, is changing Other methods of storing information are becoming common Computers can store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space Computer faxes, electronic mail, and the Internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper, Who knows, perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all!
Câu 31.Papyrus was _
A. made by ancient Egyptians B. a kind of paper made from a plant
C. a special kind of clay D. a kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on
Câu 32.Paper was first made from wood pulp _
A. by a scientist B. by a wasp C. by a machine D. in France
Câu 33.Parchment was used to write on because _
A. it could be made into slabs of clay B. the plant it was made from died out
C. it was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus D. there were a lot of animals
Câu 34.The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered _
A. by the Spanish in the 12th century
B. because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun
C. as a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims
D. by some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese
Câu 35.Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because
A. recycling old paper is expensive B. a lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp
C. papermaking factories are polluting the environment D. there is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp
Câu 36.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. New technology that helps recycling paper
B. Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast
C. Paper and computers play the same role in our lives
D. Those who know how to use a computer don't need paper at all
Câu 37.The Chinese kept papermaking a secret _
A. until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark B. because they were afraid of the Muslims
C. for more than centuries D. so that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world
Câu 38.In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans _
A. invented a system of writing B. found a way to make paper.C. wrote on cave walls D. drew pictures on cave walls
Câu 39.The United States and Canada _
A. consume most of the paper they produce B. import most of the paper they need
C. have the largest forests in the world D. are the biggest producers of paper
Câu 40.The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by _
A. employing people with faster hands B. an Englishman
C. Nicholas Louis Robert D. a papermaking machine
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu 41 A. community B. particular C. authority D. mathematics
Câu 42 A. attract B. obtain C. suppose D. forecast
Câu 43 A catastrophe B decisive C committee D refugee
Câu 44 A. understand B. engineer C. religion D. comprehend
Câu 45 A. possession B. refusal C. decision D. politics
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Câu 46.
Câu 47.
Câu 48.
Câu 49.
(4)VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 51.The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant
A. competed B. uncompetitive C. competitive D. competition
Câu 52.I didn't see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly
A. found / have probably dropped B. find / probably drop
C. have found / probably dropped D. found / had probably dropped
Câu 53. _ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months
A So much as B Much more than C Except that D. As far as
Câu 54.On Christmas Eve, the family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house
A. mere B. total C. entire D. complete
Câu 55.He isn't going to learn Spanish and
A. neither is she B. she isn't too C. either she isn't D. so isn't she
Câu 56.Mr Brown in the army from 1960 to 1980
A. served B. has served C. had been serving D. had served
Câu 57.I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on
A. purpose B. time C. my mind D. intention
Câu 58."How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?" - " _"
A. It isn't far B. Yes, it's a long way
C. You can go there by bus D. I am sorry I don't know
Câu 59.Jane will have to repeat the course because her work has been
A. unsatisfactory B. unpleasant C. unnecessary D. unusual
Câu 60.The strike was caused by the _ of two workers
A. dismissed B. dismissing C. dismissal D. dismiss
Câu 61.I don't feel like to the cinema now
A. to go B. to have gone C. going D. go
Câu 62.We wondered who was going to pay for the window
A. broke B. break C. broken D. breaking
Câu 63.There's a good film town
A. over B. at C. in on D. on in
Câu 64.It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A. and she B. she C. when she D. that she
Câu 65.I will not accept his invitation _any account
A. with B. about C. on D. in
Câu 66.There are a lot of buildings in the centre of the city
A. many - floored B. multi - storey C. multi - storied D. B many story
Câu 67.She's finished the course, ?
A. doesn't she B. hasn't she C. isn't she D. didn't she
Câu 68.He has money in the bank
A. a lot of B. a large number of C. a lots of D. lot of
Câu 69.Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go
A. advance B. forward C. ahead D. before
Câu 70.After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst in the last fifty years
A. droughts B. eruptions C. floods D. draughts
Câu 71.The policeman explained to us get to the market
A. how could B. how we could C. how could we D. how
Câu 72.Does that name to you?
A. break the ice B. foot the bill C. ring a bell D. fall into place
Câu 73.Do you have any objections this new road scheme?
A. to B. for C. at D. with
Câu 74.When the first Chinese restaurants opened in Greece, it was very difficult to get fresh of Chinese vegetables
A. supplies B. materials C. provisions D. ingredients
Câu 75.When someone answers the phone, you say, " Can I _Elsie, please?"
A. say to B. speak to C. tell D. talk to
Câu 76.Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while are quite simple
A. the other B. some other C. an others D. some others
Câu 77.The greater the demand, the price
A. higher B. high C. the higher D. the high
Câu 78 "I think women should not go to work." " I "
A. quite agree B. rather agreed C. a little agreed D. so agree
Câu 79.The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe a good answer
A. came up against B. came up with C. came up to D. came up for
Câu 80." Make yourself at home." " "
A. Thanks Same to you B. Not at all Don't mention it
C. That' very kind Thank you D. Yes, can I help you
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu A. forecast B. suppose C. obtain D. attract
Câu A. community B. particular C. mathematics D. authority
Câu A decisive B catastrophe C committee D refugee
Câu A. understand B. engineer C. religion D. comprehend
Câu A. politics B. decision C. possession D. refusal
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from to 15
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Câu 6.What has research of the base revealed?
A Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh's body B There are cracks in the foundation
C The lines represent important events D A superior race of people built it
Câu 7.What is the best title for the passage?
A Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid B Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
C Symbolism of the Great Pyramid D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
Câu 8.Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A As a religious temple B As a solar observatory C As an engineering feat D As a tomb for the pharaoh
Câu 9.What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A To permit the high priests to pray at night
B To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
C To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
D To enable the pharaoh's family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
Câu 10.Extraterrestrial beings are _
A very strong workers B astronomers in the ancient times
C living being from other planets D researchers in Egyptology
Câu 11.The word "feat" in the first passage is closest in meaning to _
A structure B appendage C festivity D accomplishment
Câu 12.In the second passage, the world "prophesied" is closest in meaning to _
A foretold B affiliated C precipitated D terminated
Câu 13.What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A Pathways of the great solar bodies B Dates of important events taking place throughout time
C Architect's plans for the hidden passages D Astrological computation
Câu 14.Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A It was built by a super race
B It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
C It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies
D It is very old
Câu 15.On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A Observation of the celestial bodies B Advanced technology
C Advanced tools of measurement D Knowledge of the earth's surface
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words
Câu 16.when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?
B. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
C. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
D. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?
Câu 17.your organization/ possible/ conference/ place
A. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference
B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place
C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place
(6)Câu 18.No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote
A. There's no doubt Alison will promote B. It's no doubt that Alison is promoted
C. It's no doubt Alison will be promoting D. There's no doubt that Alison will be promoted
Câu 19.I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school
A. I can't see the point of this rule which says we can't cycle to school
B. I can't see the point of rule which says we can't cycle to school
C. I don't see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school
D. I can't see the point of this rule which we don't cycle to school
Câu 20.despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/
A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to
B. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to
C. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to
D. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 21.Mr Brown in the army from 1960 to 1980
A. had served B. has served C. had been serving D. served
Câu 22.Does that name to you?
A. fall into place B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. ring a bell
Câu 23.The strike was caused by the _ of two workers
A. dismissing B. dismissal C. dismiss D. dismissed
Câu 24.After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst in the last fifty years
A. draughts B. eruptions C. droughts D. floods
Câu 25.Do you have any objections this new road scheme?
A. at B. with C. to D. for
Câu 26.When the first Chinese restaurants opened in Greece, it was very difficult to get fresh of Chinese vegetables
A. supplies B. ingredients C. materials D. provisions
Câu 27.I will not accept his invitation _any account
A. in B. with C. about D. on
Câu 28.The greater the demand, the price
A. higher B. the higher C. high D. the high
Câu 29.There are a lot of buildings in the centre of the city
A. B many story B. multi - storied C. many - floored D. multi - storey
Câu 30.Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go
A. ahead B. before C. advance D. forward
Câu 31."How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?" - " _"
A. It isn't far B. I am sorry I don't know
C. You can go there by bus D. Yes, it's a long way
Câu 32.I didn't see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly
A. have found / probably dropped B. find / probably drop
C. found / have probably dropped D. found / had probably dropped
Câu 33.Jane will have to repeat the course because her work has been
A. unnecessary B. unsatisfactory C. unpleasant D. unusual
Câu 34 "I think women should not go to work." " I "
A. a little agreed B. rather agreed C. quite agree D. so agree
Câu 35.The policeman explained to us get to the market
A. how B. how we could C. how could we D. how could
Câu 36.It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A. when she B. that she C. she D. and she
Câu 37.The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe a good answer
A. came up to B. came up for C. came up against D. came up with
Câu 38.When someone answers the phone, you say, " Can I _Elsie, please?"
A. speak to B. tell C. talk to D. say to
Câu 39.She's finished the course, ?
A. isn't she B. hasn't she C. didn't she D. doesn't she
Câu 40.I don't feel like to the cinema now
A. to have gone B. going C. go D. to go
Câu 41.Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while are quite simple
A. some others B. an others C. some other D. the other
Câu 42.On Christmas Eve, the family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house
A. complete B. mere C. entire D. total
Câu 43.We wondered who was going to pay for the window
A. broken B. break C. breaking D. broke
Câu 44." Make yourself at home." " "
A. Yes, can I help you B. That' very kind Thank you
C. Not at all Don't mention it D. Thanks Same to you
Câu 45.He isn't going to learn Spanish and
A. she isn't too B. either she isn't C. neither is she D. so isn't she
Câu 46.There's a good film town
(7)Câu 47.I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on
A. time B. purpose C. intention D. my mind
Câu 48. _ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months
A Except that B Much more than C. As far as D So much as
Câu 49.He has money in the bank
A. a lot of B. a large number of C. lot of D. a lots of
Câu 50.The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant
A. competed B. competitive C. competition D. uncompetitive
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Câu 51.If only I had taken his advice
A. I wish I have taken his advice B. I regret not having taken his advice
C. I wish I followed his advice D. I regret not to take his advice
Câu 52.Steve liked the company of others
A. Steve found a club B. Steve liked the other company
C. Steve liked other people's company better than his own D. Steve founded a club
Câu 53.No sooner had we arrived than the performance began
A. The performance had started before we arrived B. The performance started sooner than we arrived
C. When we arrived, the performance had already started D. Hardly had we arrived when the performance began
Câu 54.Few people realized the importance of his role in the company
A. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people
B. many people realized his important role in the company
C. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company
D. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company
Câu 55.Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad
A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad
B. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party
C. he felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party
D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Câu 56.
Câu 57. Câu 58.
Câu 59.
Câu 60.
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70
PAPER
Paper is everywhere We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and greeting cards We have paper towels, napkins plates, cups, and tissues We print the news every day on newspaper Our history and knowledge is written on paper Without paper, our lives would be completely different
From the very beginning of time, people have tried to record their thoughts and lives The earliest humans drew pictures on cave walls Later, people used large pieces of clay to write on Almost 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians wrote on pieces of plants called papyrus Papyrus was used throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years Eventually it was replaced by parchment Parchment was made from animal skins It was stronger and lasted longer than any other material
The Chinese made the first real paper in the year A.D 105 They mixed tree bark and small pieces of old cloth with water They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper Then they let the paper dry in the sun The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751, in that year there was a war between the Chinese and the Muslims Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China to live in Muslim countries The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe The first paper made in Europe was in Spain in 1151
The first important improvement on the Chinese method of papermaking was in France in 1798 A man named Nicholas Louis Robert invented a machine for making paper His machine could make paper much faster than one person could by hand However, his machine was not very successful About ten years later an Englishman improved on Robert's machine and began producing paper
The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France A scientist observed a wasp making its nest The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth, and made a paper nest The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too Finally, a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper Today, the principal ingredient in paper is wood pulp It is made by machine There are also other kinds of paper made from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants Paper from wood pulp is the most common Canada and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity, of wood that is available in the forests of these two countries
(8)recycling Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives They use both sides of a sheet of paper instead of just one They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues There are also special containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it into the garbage can Then this paper is collected to be recycled
Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives The books we read and write are made of paper Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper This, however, is changing Other methods of storing information are becoming common Computers can store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space Computer faxes, electronic mail, and the Internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper, Who knows, perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all!
Câu 61.Paper was first made from wood pulp _
A. in France B. by a scientist C. by a machine D. by a wasp
Câu 62.The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered _
A. as a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims B. by the Spanish in the 12th century
C. because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun D. by some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese
Câu 63.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Paper and computers play the same role in our lives
B. New technology that helps recycling paper
C. Those who know how to use a computer don't need paper at all
D. Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast
Câu 64.The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by _
A. a papermaking machine B. an Englishman
C. Nicholas Louis Robert D. employing people with faster hands
Câu 65.The United States and Canada _
A. have the largest forests in the world B. are the biggest producers of paper
C. import most of the paper they need D. consume most of the paper they produce
Câu 66.In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans _
A. found a way to make paper B. invented a system of writing
C. wrote on cave walls D. drew pictures on cave walls
Câu 67.Parchment was used to write on because _
A. it was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus B. it could be made into slabs of clay
C. the plant it was made from died out D. there were a lot of animals
Câu 68.The Chinese kept papermaking a secret _
A. until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark
B. for more than centuries
C. because they were afraid of the Muslims
D. so that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world
Câu 69.Papyrus was _
A. a kind of paper made from a plant B. a special kind of clay
C. a kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on D. made by ancient Egyptians
Câu 70.Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because
A. recycling old paper is expensive B. papermaking factories are polluting the environment
C. there is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp D. a lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from từ câu 71 to 80.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL?
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos But is this (71) _ a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (72) _ that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a (73) _ But new research, (74) _ out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true
Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games (75) _ the brain work harder in certain ways, like (76) _ sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly (77) _ that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed
Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (78) _ "Counterstrike" are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (79) _ them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So rather than (80) _ up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Câu 71. A. nearly B. fully C. certainly D. necessarily
Câu 72. A. informing B. speaking C. saying D. telling
Câu 73. A. reason B. result C. product D. conclusion
Câu 74. A. turned B. worked C. carried D. thought
Câu 75. A. push B. force C. make D. keep
Câu 76. A. solving B. realizing C. imagining D. noticing
Câu 77. A. causes B. means C. brings D. asks
Câu 78. A. in order to B. such as C. due to D. as well as
Câu 79. A. shows B. helps C. supports D. serves
Câu 80. A. taking B. giving C. ending D. Stopping
(9)TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG QUANG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN I (năm 2012) MÔN THI: Tiếng anh
(Thời gian làm 90 phút)
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Câu 1.Few people realized the importance of his role in the company
A. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company
B. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company
C. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people
D. many people realized his important role in the company
Câu 2.Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad
A. he felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party
B. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party
C. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad
D. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad
Câu 3.Steve liked the company of others
A. Steve found a club B. Steve founded a club
C. Steve liked other people's company better than his own D. Steve liked the other company
Câu 4.No sooner had we arrived than the performance began
A. Hardly had we arrived when the performance began B. The performance started sooner than we arrived
C. The performance had started before we arrived D. When we arrived, the performance had already started
Câu 5.If only I had taken his advice
A. I regret not to take his advice B. I regret not having taken his advice
C. I wish I followed his advice D. I wish I have taken his advice
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu A. engineer B. religion C. comprehend D. understand
Câu A. obtain B. attract C. forecast D. suppose
Câu A. politics B. decision C. possession D. refusal
Câu A. mathematics B. authority C. particular D. community
Câu 10 A committee B refugee C decisive D catastrophe
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words
Câu 11.No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote
A. It's no doubt Alison will be promoting B. There's no doubt Alison will promote
C. There's no doubt that Alison will be promoted D. It's no doubt that Alison is promoted
Câu 12.I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school
A. I can't see the point of this rule which says we can't cycle to school
B. I can't see the point of this rule which we don't cycle to school
C. I can't see the point of rule which says we can't cycle to school
D. I don't see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school
Câu 13.your organization/ possible/ conference/ place
A. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place
B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place
C. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place
D. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference
Câu 14.when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
B. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
C. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?
D. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?
Câu 15.despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/
A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to
B. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much
C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to
D. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 16 to 25
PAPER
Paper is everywhere We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and greeting cards We have paper towels, napkins plates, cups, and tissues We print the news every day on newspaper Our history and knowledge is written on paper Without paper, our lives would be completely different
(10)Papyrus was used throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years Eventually it was replaced by parchment Parchment was made from animal skins It was stronger and lasted longer than any other material
The Chinese made the first real paper in the year A.D 105 They mixed tree bark and small pieces of old cloth with water They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper Then they let the paper dry in the sun The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751, in that year there was a war between the Chinese and the Muslims Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China to live in Muslim countries The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe The first paper made in Europe was in Spain in 1151
The first important improvement on the Chinese method of papermaking was in France in 1798 A man named Nicholas Louis Robert invented a machine for making paper His machine could make paper much faster than one person could by hand However, his machine was not very successful About ten years later an Englishman improved on Robert's machine and began producing paper
The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France A scientist observed a wasp making its nest The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth, and made a paper nest The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too Finally, a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper Today, the principal ingredient in paper is wood pulp It is made by machine There are also other kinds of paper made from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants Paper from wood pulp is the most common Canada and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity, of wood that is available in the forests of these two countries
Because paper is made of wood, many people are becoming concerned that too many trees are being chopped down every year in order to produce paper Trees are an important part of the environment As a result, many companies that produce paper are using old paper instead of new wood pulp to make paper This method of using old products again instead of simply throwing them away is called recycling Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives They use both sides of a sheet of paper instead of just one They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues There are also special containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it into the garbage can Then this paper is collected to be recycled
Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives The books we read and write are made of paper Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper This, however, is changing Other methods of storing information are becoming common Computers can store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space Computer faxes, electronic mail, and the Internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper, Who knows, perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all!
Câu 16.The Chinese kept papermaking a secret _
A. for more than centuries
B. until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark
C. so that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world
D. because they were afraid of the Muslims
Câu 17.Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because
A. papermaking factories are polluting the environment
B. a lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp
C. recycling old paper is expensive
D. there is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp
Câu 18.In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans _
A. found a way to make paper B. drew pictures on cave walls
C. invented a system of writing D. wrote on cave walls
Câu 19.The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by _
A. an Englishman B. employing people with faster hands
C. Nicholas Louis Robert D. a papermaking machine
Câu 20.Papyrus was _
A. a kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on B. a special kind of clay
C. a kind of paper made from a plant D. made by ancient Egyptians
Câu 21.Parchment was used to write on because _
A. it was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus B. it could be made into slabs of clay
C. there were a lot of animals D. the plant it was made from died out
Câu 22.The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered _
A. as a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims B. by some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese
C. because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun D. by the Spanish in the 12th century
Câu 23.Paper was first made from wood pulp _
A. by a machine B. by a wasp C. by a scientist D. in France
Câu 24.The United States and Canada _
A. have the largest forests in the world B. import most of the paper they need
C. are the biggest producers of paper D. consume most of the paper they produce
Câu 25.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. New technology that helps recycling paper
B. Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast
C. Paper and computers play the same role in our lives
D. Those who know how to use a computer don't need paper at all
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from từ câu 26 to 35.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL?
(11)Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games (30) _ the brain work harder in certain ways, like (31) _ sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly (32) _ that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed
Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (33) _ "Counterstrike" are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (34) _ them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So rather than (35) _ up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Câu 26. A. fully B. necessarily C. certainly D. nearly
Câu 27. A. telling B. informing C. speaking D. saying
Câu 28. A. result B. reason C. conclusion D. product
Câu 29. A. carried B. thought C. turned D. worked
Câu 30. A. push B. keep C. make D. force
Câu 31. A. imagining B. noticing C. realizing D. solving
Câu 32. A. means B. asks C. brings D. causes
Câu 33. A. such as B. as well as C. in order to D. due to
Câu 34. A. shows B. helps C. serves D. supports
Câu 35. A. ending B. taking C. giving D. stopping
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Câu 36.
Câu 37.
Câu 38.
Câu 39.
Câu 40.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 41.I didn't see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly
A. have found / probably dropped B. find / probably drop
C. found / had probably dropped D. found / have probably dropped
Câu 42.There are a lot of buildings in the centre of the city
A. multi - storey B. many - floored C. B many story D. multi - storied
Câu 43.I don't feel like to the cinema now
A. go B. to have gone C. going D. to go
Câu 44.When the first Chinese restaurants opened in Greece, it was very difficult to get fresh of Chinese vegetables
A. supplies B. materials C. provisions D. ingredients
Câu 45.It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A. that she B. and she C. she D. when she
Câu 46.Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go
A. ahead B. forward C. before D. advance
Câu 47.Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while are quite simple
A. some others B. an others C. the other D. some other
Câu 48." Make yourself at home." " "
A. Thanks Same to you B. That' very kind Thank you C. Not at all Don't mention it D. Yes, can I help you
Câu 49.I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on
A. intention B. purpose C. my mind D. time
Câu 50.I will not accept his invitation _any account
A. in B. with C. about D. on
Câu 51."How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?" - " _"
A. It isn't far B. Yes, it's a long way C. You can go there by bus D. I am sorry I don't know
Câu 52.Mr Brown in the army from 1960 to 1980
A. served B. has served C. had served D. had been serving
Câu 53 "I think women should not go to work." " I "
A. rather agreed B. a little agreed C. so agree D. quite agree
Câu 54.Jane will have to repeat the course because her work has been
A. unpleasant B. unsatisfactory C. unnecessary D. unusual
Câu 55.There's a good film town
A. at B. on in C. over D. in on
Câu 56.On Christmas Eve, the family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house
A. total B. complete C. mere D. entire
Câu 57.The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe a good answer
A. came up for B. came up with C. came up against D. came up to
Câu 58.The greater the demand, the price
(12)Câu 59.The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant
A. uncompetitive B. competition C. competed D. competitive
Câu 60.After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst in the last fifty years
A. droughts B. draughts C. floods D. eruptions
Câu 61.The policeman explained to us get to the market
A. how B. how could we C. how could D. how we could
Câu 62.She's finished the course, ?
A. isn't she B. hasn't she C. didn't she D. doesn't she
Câu 63.He isn't going to learn Spanish and
A. either she isn't B. she isn't too C. neither is she D. so isn't she
Câu 64.Does that name to you?
A. ring a bell B. foot the bill C. break the ice D. fall into place
Câu 65.Do you have any objections this new road scheme?
A. at B. with C. to D. for
Câu 66.He has money in the bank
A. a large number of B. lot of C. a lots of D. a lot of
Câu 67. _ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months
A Much more than B. As far as C So much as D Except that
Câu 68.When someone answers the phone, you say, " Can I _Elsie, please?"
A. say to B. talk to C. tell D. speak to
Câu 69.The strike was caused by the _ of two workers
A. dismissed B. dismissing C. dismissal D. dismiss
Câu 70.We wondered who was going to pay for the window
A. breaking B. broken C. break D. broke
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Câu 71.Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A As a religious temple B As a solar observatory C As a tomb for the pharaoh D As an engineering feat
Câu 72.What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A Architect's plans for the hidden passages B Dates of important events taking place throughout time
C Astrological computation D Pathways of the great solar bodies
Câu 73.What is the best title for the passage?
A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
C Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
Câu 74.The word "feat" in the first passage is closest in meaning to _
A festivity B appendage C structure D accomplishment
Câu 75.On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A Advanced tools of measurement B Observation of the celestial bodies
C Advanced technology D Knowledge of the earth's surface
Câu 76.Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A It is very old
B It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies
C It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
D It was built by a super race
Câu 77.What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A To permit the high priests to pray at night
B To enable the pharaoh's family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
C To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
D To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
Câu 78.In the second passage, the world "prophesied" is closest in meaning to _
A precipitated B terminated C affiliated D foretold
Câu 79.Extraterrestrial beings are _
A very strong workers B researchers in Egyptology
C living being from other planets D astronomers in the ancient times
Câu 80.What has research of the base revealed?
A The lines represent important events B There are cracks in the foundation
C A superior race of people built it D Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh's body
(13)TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG QUANG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN I (năm 2012) MÔN THI: Tiếng anh
(Thời gian làm 90 phút)
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Số báo danh:
Mã đề: 261
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Câu 1.If only I had taken his advice
A. I wish I followed his advice B. I regret not having taken his advice
C. I regret not to take his advice D. I wish I have taken his advice
Câu 2.Few people realized the importance of his role in the company
A. Quite a few people realized the importance of his role in the company
B. Not many people realized that he played an important part in the company
C. many people realized his important role in the company
D. He was realized as an important role in the company by a few people
Câu 3.Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad
A. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad
B. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad
C. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party
D. he felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party
Câu 4.Steve liked the company of others
A. Steve liked the other company B. Steve founded a club
C. Steve found a club D. Steve liked other people's company better than his own
Câu 5.No sooner had we arrived than the performance began
A. When we arrived, the performance had already started B. The performance had started before we arrived
C. The performance started sooner than we arrived D. Hardly had we arrived when the performance began
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words
Câu 6.your organization/ possible/ conference/ place
A. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place
B. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place
C. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place
D. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference
Câu 7.despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/
A. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to
B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to
C. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much
D. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to
Câu 8.I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school
A. I don't see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school
B. I can't see the point of this rule which says we can't cycle to school
C. I can't see the point of this rule which we don't cycle to school
D. I can't see the point of rule which says we can't cycle to school
Câu 9.No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote
A. There's no doubt that Alison will be promoted B. It's no doubt Alison will be promoting
C. It's no doubt that Alison is promoted D. There's no doubt Alison will promote
Câu 10.when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
B. When are you making up your mind about university to attend?
C. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?
D. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 20
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Câu 11.In the second passage, the world "prophesied" is closest in meaning to _
A foretold B precipitated C affiliated D terminated
(14)Câu 12.Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A As a religious temple B As a solar observatory
C As an engineering feat D As a tomb for the pharaoh
Câu 13.What the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A Architect's plans for the hidden passages B Pathways of the great solar bodies
C Astrological computation D Dates of important events taking place throughout time
Câu 14.What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B To enable the pharaoh's family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
C To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
D To permit the high priests to pray at night
Câu 15.Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A It is very old
B It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies
C It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
D.It was built by a super race
Câu 16.The word "feat" in the first passage is closest in meaning to _
A accomplishment B appendage C festivity D structure
Câu 17.What is the best title for the passage?
A Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid B Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
Câu 18.Extraterrestrial beings are _
A living being from other planets B very strong workers
C researchers in Egyptology D astronomers in the ancient times
Câu 19.On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A Observation of the celestial bodies B Knowledge of the earth's surface
C Advanced technology D Advanced tools of measurement
Câu 20.What has research of the base revealed?
A A superior race of people built it B There are cracks in the foundation
C Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh's body D The lines represent important events
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30
PAPER
Paper is everywhere We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and greeting cards We have paper towels, napkins plates, cups, and tissues We print the news every day on newspaper Our history and knowledge is written on paper Without paper, our lives would be completely different
From the very beginning of time, people have tried to record their thoughts and lives The earliest humans drew pictures on cave walls Later, people used large pieces of clay to write on Almost 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians wrote on pieces of plants called papyrus Papyrus was used throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years Eventually it was replaced by parchment Parchment was made from animal skins It was stronger and lasted longer than any other material
The Chinese made the first real paper in the year A.D 105 They mixed tree bark and small pieces of old cloth with water They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper Then they let the paper dry in the sun The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751, in that year there was a war between the Chinese and the Muslims Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China to live in Muslim countries The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe The first paper made in Europe was in Spain in 1151
The first important improvement on the Chinese method of papermaking was in France in 1798 A man named Nicholas Louis Robert invented a machine for making paper His machine could make paper much faster than one person could by hand However, his machine was not very successful About ten years later an Englishman improved on Robert's machine and began producing paper
The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France A scientist observed a wasp making its nest The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth, and made a paper nest The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too Finally, a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper Today, the principal ingredient in paper is wood pulp It is made by machine There are also other kinds of paper made from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants Paper from wood pulp is the most common Canada and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity, of wood that is available in the forests of these two countries
Because paper is made of wood, many people are becoming concerned that too many trees are being chopped down every year in order to produce paper Trees are an important part of the environment As a result, many companies that produce paper are using old paper instead of new wood pulp to make paper This method of using old products again instead of simply throwing them away is called recycling Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives They use both sides of a sheet of paper instead of just one They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues There are also special containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it into the garbage can Then this paper is collected to be recycled
Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives The books we read and write are made of paper Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper This, however, is changing Other methods of storing information are becoming common Computers can store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space Computer faxes, electronic mail, and the Internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper, Who knows, perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all!
Câu 21.The United States and Canada _
A. have the largest forests in the world B. are the biggest producers of paper
C. consume most of the paper they produce D. import most of the paper they need
(15)Câu 22.Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because
A. a lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp B. there is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp
C. recycling old paper is expensive D. papermaking factories are polluting the environment
Câu 23.The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered _
A. by some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese B. because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun
C. by the Spanish in the 12th century D. as a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims
Câu 24.In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans _
A. invented a system of writing B. found a way to make paper.C. wrote on cave walls D. drew pictures on cave walls
Câu 25.Papyrus was _
A. made by ancient Egyptians B. a kind of paper made from a plant
C. a kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on D. a special kind of clay
Câu 26.Parchment was used to write on because _
A. the plant it was made from died out B. it was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus
C. there were a lot of animals D. it could be made into slabs of clay
Câu 27.Paper was first made from wood pulp _
A. by a scientist B. by a wasp C. by a machine D. in France
Câu 28.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast
B. Paper and computers play the same role in our lives
C. New technology that helps recycling paper
D. Those who know how to use a computer don't need paper at all
Câu 29.The Chinese kept papermaking a secret _
A. because they were afraid of the Muslims B. so that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world
C. until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark D. for more than centuries
Câu 30.The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by _
A. a papermaking machine B. employing people with faster hands
C. Nicholas Louis Robert D. an Englishman
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu 31 A committee B refugee C decisive D catastrophe
Câu 32 A. understand B. religion C. comprehend D. engineer
Câu 33 A. politics B. possession C. decision D. refusal
Câu 34 A. obtain B. forecast C. attract D. suppose
Câu 35 A. authority B. community C. mathematics D. particular
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from từ câu 36 to 45.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL?
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos But is this (36) _ a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (37) _ that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a (38) _ But new research, (39) _ out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true
Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games (40) _ the brain work harder in certain ways, like (41) _ sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly (42) _ that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed
Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (43) _ "Counterstrike" are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (44) _ them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So rather than (45) _ up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Câu 36. A. necessarily B. nearly C. fully D. certainly
Câu 37. A. saying B. informing C. speaking D. telling
Câu 38. A. conclusion B. result C. product D. reason
Câu 39. A. turned B. carried C. thought D. worked
Câu 40. A. make B. force C. keep D. push
Câu 41. A. realizing B. noticing C. imagining D. solving
Câu 42. A. brings B. causes C. means D. asks
Câu 43. A. as well as B. in order to C. such as D. due to
Câu 44. A. serves B. shows C. supports D. helps
Câu 45. A. giving B. stopping C. taking D. ending
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 46.There are a lot of buildings in the centre of the city
A. multi - storey B. multi - storied C. B many story D. many - floored
Câu 47.She's finished the course, ?
A. hasn't she B. isn't she C. doesn't she D. didn't she
Câu 48.He has money in the bank
A. lot of B. a large number of C. a lot of D. a lots of
Câu 49.Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go
(16)Câu 50.Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while are quite simple
A. some others B. an others C. the other D. some other
Câu 51.The policeman explained to us get to the market
A. how B. how we could C. how could D. how could we
Câu 52.The strike was caused by the _ of two workers
A. dismissing B. dismissed C. dismiss D. dismissal
Câu 53.Jane will have to repeat the course because her work has been
A. unnecessary B. unusual C. unpleasant D. unsatisfactory
Câu 54.I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on
A. time B. my mind C. purpose D. intention
Câu 55." Make yourself at home." " "
A. That' very kind Thank you B. Thanks Same to you C. Yes, can I help you D. Not at all Don't mention it
Câu 56.There's a good film town
A. over B. at C. on in D. in on
Câu 57.We wondered who was going to pay for the window
A. breaking B. broke C. broken D. break
Câu 58.When the first Chinese restaurants opened in Greece, it was very difficult to get fresh of Chinese vegetables
A. materials B. ingredients C. provisions D. supplies
Câu 59.The greater the demand, the price
A. the high B. higher C. high D. the higher
Câu 60.I don't feel like to the cinema now
A. going B. go C. to go D. to have gone
Câu 61.When someone answers the phone, you say, " Can I _Elsie, please?"
A. tell B. speak to C. say to D. talk to
Câu 62.It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A. when she B. she C. that she D. and she
Câu 63.Do you have any objections this new road scheme?
A. for B. to C. at D. with
Câu 64.Does that name to you?
A. foot the bill B. break the ice C. ring a bell D. fall into place
Câu 65.I will not accept his invitation _any account
A. about B. with C. in D. on
Câu 66."How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?" - " _"
A. Yes, it's a long way B. You can go there by bus C. I am sorry I don't know D. It isn't far
Câu 67.He isn't going to learn Spanish and
A. either she isn't B. so isn't she C. neither is she D. she isn't too
Câu 68.After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst in the last fifty years
A. draughts B. eruptions C. droughts D. floods
Câu 69.Mr Brown in the army from 1960 to 1980
A. had served B. had been serving C. has served D. served
Câu 70. _ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months
A Except that B Much more than C So much as D. As far as
Câu 71.On Christmas Eve, the family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house
A. mere B. complete C. total D. entire
Câu 72.The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant
A. competition B. competitive C. uncompetitive D. competed
Câu 73.I didn't see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly
A. have found / probably dropped B. found / have probably dropped
C. find / probably drop D. found / had probably dropped
Câu 74 "I think women should not go to work." " I "
A. a little agreed B. rather agreed C. quite agree D. so agree
Câu 75.The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe a good answer
A. came up with B. came up against C. came up for D. came up to
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Câu 76.
Câu 77.
Câu 78.
Câu 79.
Câu 80.
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