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SỞ GD&ĐT THÁI NGUYÊN TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG NGỌC QUYẾN ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II – NĂM HỌC 20202021 TIẾNG ANH 11 – HỆ 10 NĂM A. Lý thuyết 1. Topics: Global warming, Further education, Our World Heritage Sites and Cities of the future 2. Grammar: Participles, Perfect Gerunds, Conditional sentences, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous, Tag questions, Reduced Relative clauses B. Bài tập I. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A. detect B. decide C. debate D. decade A balanced B. yoga C. fatty D. natural A. vegetable B. hygiene C. sugary D. longevity A. opinion B. optimistic C. operate D. optional A. assistance B. pessimistic C. assure D. fossil A. rural B. ruin C. rubric D. ruminant A. earthquake B. northern C. thorough D. thoughtful A. exercise B. remedy C. medicine D. obesity A. sugar B. consume C. transfat D. obesity 10 A. vitamin B. mineral C. fitness D. diet 11 A. trends B. decisions C. markets D. offers 12 A. lets B. pursuits C. sleep D. waterfalls 13 A. equipped B. delivered C. transferred D. received 14.A. planned B. developed C. valued D. recognized 15 A. introduced B. added C. participated D. appreciated Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others A. healthy B. headache C. diet А. уоgа B. fatal C. immune A. unhealthy B. vitamin C. mineral A. developer B. facility C. relaxation A. sensor B. predict C. dweller A. prevent B. injure C. sugar A. approach B. attract C. decent A. project B. support C. secure A. profit B. proceed C. promote 10 A. intact B. nightlife C. relic 11.A. infectious B. essential C. precaution 12 A. cultural B. heritage C. memory 13 A. broaden B. provide C. pursue 14 A. college B. degree C. language 15 A. bachelor B. diploma C. internship D. consume D. careful D. natural D. technology D. function D. fitness D. install D. believe D. profound D. complex D. properly D. represent D. succeed D. subject D. scholarship Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. I'd like to book a room with a/an of the sea. A. outlook B. sight C. view D. scenery When I'm on holiday, I enjoy A. getting sunburnt B. getting sunstroke C. having a sunbath D. sunbathing It can be quite busy here during the tourist A. period B. phase C. stage D. season I always enjoy our school to France. A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel The waste _ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway The of living in some places can be very high. Prices in London are particularly exorbitant. A. value B. price C. worth D . cost The roads are terrible. I'm always getting in traffic. A. stuck B. lost C. exhausted D. late The is where you'll find all the large department stores and banks A. city heart B. town hall C . city centre D. business district Exhaust from cars are responsible for much of the air pollution in cities. A. fumes B. smokes C. gases D . smog 10 Many factories still allow , such as toxic waste, to flow into our rivers A. pollution B. litters C. garbage D. pollutants 11 The greenhouse takes place when certain gases in the atmosphere trap sun's heat. A emission B. gas C. effect D. affect 12 Pollution and heavy traffic are common problems in cities A cosmopolitan B. modern C. metropolitan D. overcrowded 13 You have to be highly to do well in these subjects. A. competitive B. competitor C. competition D. competed 14 I can't cope well all the homework I've got to do! A. on B. of C. about D. with 15 This kind of fruit helps to the immune system. A. decrease B. reduce C. boost D. maintain 16 We should drink a lot of water to water loss. A. boost B. stimulate C. prevent D. trigger 17.She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean at all; she was seasick most of the time. A. cruise B. tour C. voyage D. trip 18 The travel agent wasn't to for the overbooking. A. accuse B. charge C. blame D. claim 19 When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found with everything I do. A. blame B. complaint C. fault D. criticism 20 My dad wants me to go to university, but I'm in minds about it. A. different B. my C. some D. two Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century. A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art A. noticeable B. attractive C. brilliant D. significant If we have solar panels on our roofs, we'll be able to generate our own electricity. A. afford B. produce C. manufacture D. light Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty A. people B. migrants C. immigrants D. residents I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make people's life more comfortable. A. modern B. expensive C. public D. latest Losing a lot of fluid can lead to heat stroke A. result from B. result in C. originate D. be due to 7. Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ecological balance in the world A. sureties B. certainties C. dangers D. safety 8. If the examiner can’t make sense of what your essay is about, you’ll get the low mark A. declare B. estimate C. communicate D. understand 9. My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory enough A. cancelled B. postponed C. reduced D. rejected 10. The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal’s unique beauty A. successful B. agreeable C. tasteful D. fitting 11. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them A. Interesting B. strange C. impressive D. unusual 12. They hope that these energy resources will step by step replace fossil fuels such as gas, coal, and oil in the next twenty year A. gradually B. slower and slower C. faster and faster D. A & B Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. I have just received my first job offer after having been unemployed for two years A. got B. gained C. rejected D. acquired When you walk, don't look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. A. result in B. result from C. lead to D. activate The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques A. special B. common C. excellent D. ancient Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact A. in perfection B. in ruins C. in chaos D. in completion Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. A. inexpensive B. affordable C. cheap D. exorbitant If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in. A. negative B. optimistic C. optical D. neutral To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found A. public B. personal C. common D. shared People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale. A. worldwide B. nationwide C. local D. international 10 After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity A. denial B. refusal C. approval D. rebuttal 11.I have followed a special diet and joined a fitness class for overweight people for over six months A. refused B. obeyed C. adhered to D. carried on 12 My family totally supported me during my fight against obesity A. aided B. discouraged C. assisted D. promoted GRAMMAR Choose the best answer to complete the sentences: 1.This is the first time I here A. am B. have been C. was D. be 2.Angelina Jolie is a famous actress. She in several films A. appears B. is appearing C. appeared D. has appeared 3.I a famous pop star when I'm older. A. am going to be B. am being C. am D. was 4.I just want to know what you at this time tomorrow afternoon A. were doing B. will be doing C. are doing D. do 5.A: You’re just missed the last train! B: Never mind, I _. A. will walk B. will be walking C. walk D. will have walked 6.I an exam next October. A. am taking B. have taken C. take D. will be taken 7.A: “The phone is ringing” B. “ I it” A. answer B. will answer C. have answered D. will be answering 8.Do you think that _ pass your exams in June? A. you B. to C. you’ll D. will you 9.Bill’s wife doesn’t let him go to the party A. go B. to go C. to have gone D. went 10 You will never know why Jane refused the job A. getting B. get C. to get D. to be got 11 There are two important things in your mind A. bearing B. to bear C. bear D. born 12 Carl staying one more night in the village A. agrees B. hopes C. plans D. suggest 13 Can you manage the work by yourself? A. finish B. finished C. finishing D. to finish 14 Jean should seriously consider an actress. She is a very talented performer A. to become B. become C. becoming D. will become 15 The police them get out of the car A. made B. caused C. asked D. ordered 16 The magazine _ you lent me is interesting A. what B. which C. whom D. whose 17 The people courage you praised are now citizens A. whose B. which C. whom D. that 18 I talked to a woman car had broken down on the way to the party A. which B. who C. whose D. whom 19 Were the Wright brothers the ones built the first aeroplane? A. which B. whom C. whose D. that 20 He spoke to the messengers you were leaving with A. which B. whom C. whose D. that 21 Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer photographs of the western United States show natu re on a grand scale A. whose B. of whom C. of his D. his 22 Summer is the time of the year _ the weather is the hottest A. when B. which C. that D. B & C 23 Alaska, my brother lives, is the largest state in the United States A. which B. where C. who D. All are correct 24 Tell me the reason you were absent yesterday A. where B. when C. why D. that 25 I have a message for people by the traffic chaos. A. to delay B. who delay C. delayed D. who delaying 26 The pilot was the only man after the crash A. was rescued B. rescued C. rescuing D. to be rescued 27 The woman _next door is a famous singer. A. lives B. who live C. living D. that living 28 The house in the storm has now been rebuilt. A. destroyed B. destroying C. which destroyed D. that is destroyed 29 The man at the blackboard is our teacher. A. stood B. stands C. standing D. to stand 30 Linda was the last student at the oral exam. A. to be asked B. asking C. asks D. to ask 31.The film is good, _? A. is it B. are they C. isn’t it D. aren’t they 32 The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, ? A. do they B. does it C. is it D. isn’t it 33 You have got a new car, _? A. do you B. don't you C. aren't you D. haven't you 34 They used to work as astronauts, A. don't they B. weren't they C. did they D. didn't they 35 These books aren't yours, ? A. are these B. aren't these C. are they D. aren’t they 36 He seldom goes to the library, ? A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he 37.I’m a bit late, ? A. am not I B. aren’t you C. are you D. aren’t I 38 No one is indifferent to praise, ? A. is one B. isn’t one C. is he D. are they 39 Let's begin the meeting, _? A. don't we B. do us C. won't we D. shall we 40 Help me with housework, ? A. don't you B. do you C. will you D. won't you 41. _ this movie last week, I still wanted to see it again A. Having seen B. had seen C. was seen D. seeing 42 _ the bottles, Mike poured the drinks for everyone A. To open B. To have opened C. Being opened d. Having opened 43 _ all the papers already, Sarah put them back in the file A. To have photocopied B. To photocopy C. Photocopying D. Having photocopied 44 George mentioned _ in an accident as a child, but he never told us the details A. having injured B. having been injured C. to have injured D. to have been injured 45 Martin denied _ the accused man on the day of the crime A. to see B. of having seen C. to have seen D. having seen SPEAKING Lan: How many hours a day do you spend watching TV? Nam: A. TV programmes are various. There are so many of them. B. Sports channel is my favourite. C. Not much. Just about thirty minutes after dinner. D. My mother spends hours watching soap operas Lan: Do you ever eat junk food? Nam: A. Sometimes I have a snack for my breakfast. B. Junk food is not nutritious enough. C. Junk food is also addictive D. We should discourage children from eating junk food. Nam: What exercise do you do? Lan: A. I go jogging in the morning and aerobics in the afternoon. B. Exercising is timeconsuming. C. My teachers ask us to do so many exercises D. I hate doing too much homework. Nam: Do young people you know get enough exercise? Lan: A. Not really. They are a little bit lazy. B. Getting enough exercise is very important. C. They tend to eat too much junk food D. Fast food is the young people's favourite food. “ ?" – "It's ten minutes' walk from here.” A. How long does it take to get to the town centre? B. Can you show me the way to the town centre? C. How far is it from here to the town centre? D. How can we get to the town centre? "What's the weather forecast?” – “ ” A. Don't forget your raincoat, will you? B. Don't forget your raincoat, do you? C. It's going to rain. Don't forget your raincoat, will you? D. It's going to rain. Don't forget your raincoat, do you? “Oh, I'm sorry! Am I disturbing you?” – “ ” A. Sure, you're a real nuisance! B. You're such a pain in the neck! C. No, never mind D. No, you're OK. “Last year, we went to one of those resorts where everything food and drink is free.” – “ ” A. Wow! I didn't realise you were such snobs! B. Really? I prefer to go somewhere a bit quieter. C. It sounds great. I've never been on an allinclusive holiday. D. If you want all your meals and drinks included, you can stay on an allinclusive basis “My back feels sore. Does it look a bit red?” – “ ” A. Yes, it does. I think you'll get a lovely suntan. B. Yes, it does. Probably you should go for a swim. C. Yes, it does. It's important to go for a paddle D. Yes, it does. Perhaps you should keep out of the sun for the rest of the day. 10 “ ” – “Well, most of the citadel was demolished in the early 20th century.” A. Is it still intact or in ruins? B. Has it been pulled down? C. Is it a significant geological site? D. What has happened to it? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the each of following questions Lived here for seven years, my friend volunteers to act as tour guide for us all on our city break A B C D Amy seems like a bright student. She's always the first to be finished her work. A B C D We decided not to travel, having hear the terrible weather forecast. A B C D The book publishing last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Viet Nam. A B C D I don't want a brother or sister, unless it will happens, of course A B C D None of your friends really enjoyed themselves at the party, didn't they? A B C D If you borrow my coat, don't get it dirty, can you? A B C D People who eat lots of red meat are at risk of develop heart diseases. A B C D Your body may not be able to fights infections naturally if your immune system is weakened A B C D I told him that if I drank coffee before bedtime, I can't sleep. A B C D Nam’s wife told him that it would be nice if he spends more time with the children. A B C D Peter explained to us that if Ann called him back, he'll arrange an appointment for her. A B C D Khanh's father promised buying her a pair of Nike shoes if she passed her English test. A B C D Lan's mother reminded her to turn off the lights before leaving a house A B C D 15 My brother has applied for that scholarship for months, but he has never succeeded yet A B C D 16 The Great Wall of China is considered one of the greatest wonders in the world thanks to its magnificence and significant A. is considered B. the greatest wonders C. thanks to D. significant 17 The purpose of the United Nations, broad speaking, is to maintain peace and security and to encourage respect for human rights A. of B. broad speaking C. is D. to encourage 18 The first electric lamp had two carbon rods from which vapor serves to conduct the current across the gap A. The first B. which C. serves D. to conduct 19 The Chinese were the first and large ethnic group to work on the construction of the transcontinental railroad system A. The Chinese B. large C. to work D. of 20 Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country a exports B. is grown C. in the south D. the country WRITING Give the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences: Can you explain what types of _ are available for international students? (FUND) Are _ students allowed to work parttime? (National) I’d like to consult you about the differences (that) I should be aware of. (CULTURE) What _ me most is the high cost of living in London as an international student. (WORRY) One of the reasons for Vietnamese student’s studying abroad is the quality of the programmes in higher education. (ACADEMY) Most of these students are interested in pursuing _ studies for bachelor’s degrees. (GRADUATE) Some students decide to study in the United States or the United Kingdom to improve their language , which can help the to get a better job. (SKILLFUL) Some universities in the Unites States offer different _ to international students to help to cover tuition fees and living costs. (SCHOOL) The higher education gained at UK universities and colleges are recognised worldwide. (QUALIFY) 10 Universities must better prepare students for their _ careers. (PROFESSION) 11 Cuc Phuong National Park is also a(an) _ zone of fauna. (ABUNDANCE) 12 A number of caves in Huong Son Complex are _ sites belonging to the Hoa Binh Culture dated back to over 10,000 years. (ARCHAEOLOGY) 13 Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is by peaceful villages that have craffs such as carpentry, bronze making, and ceramic. (SURROUNDING) 14 Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is one of the finest and most _ examples of a complex limestone landform in Southeast Asia. (DISTINCT) 15 The work in Con Moong Cave area has been carried out for several years. (EXCAVATE) 16 Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park can be compared to a huge _ museum. (GEOLOGY) 17 Last year, we came to the heritage site and beautiful of West Yen Tu. (LAND) 18 The Champa Kingdom was vividly by the ruins of My Son. (ILLUSTRATE) 19 The basic architectural and landscape features of the complex of Hue Monuments have been maintained intact since their original _ in the early 19th century. (CONSTRUCT) 20 Yen Tu is a complex of _ masterpieces located in a beautiful landscape. (ARCHITECT) 21 The rapid growth of the population has cause daunting problems for city planners, such as roads. (CROWDED) 22 It comes as no surprise that Seattle is the gold standard of city living. (SUSTIAN) 23 New York City is expected to increase its _ energy capacity by 50% by 2050. (RENEW) 24 Our communities will be _ and more sustainable, so our quality of life will be better. (CLEAN) 25 The government is making plans to sensors and cameras in the city centre to detect traffic problems and help drivers to avoid traffic jams. (INSTALLMENT) 26 It’s urgent to upgrade the city’s transport _ because almost all the roads get flooded after heavy rain. (INFRASTRUCTURAL) 27 We can improve the quality of life of the inhabitants by _ pollution. (REDUCE) 28 City dwellers can enjoy better health care than people living in the , but they are usually busier and more stressed because of the city’s fast pace of life. (COUNTRY) 29 They are building a new waste plant to treat wastewater before it is reused or discharged into rivers. (PROCESS) 30 Be for overcrowded streets and shopping malls when you visit big cities like Hong Kong and Beijing. (PREPARE) Rewrite the following sentences using the given words: The match will be played tomorrow unless it rains. LONG He's likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss. DANGER Getting up early makes me feel hungry. IF If I eat tomatoes, I get bad stomach problems. ALLERGIC If you reconsider our offer, I think you might change your mind. WERE Thanks to the security officer, the robbery did not succeed 7. I started discussing my research proposal with my professor at the beginning of my course. We’re still discussing it. (BEEN) 8. “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team” said the manager. (DID) 9. You press this button to stop the machine. (WHEN) 10. Practice speaking everyday or you can’t improve your English (IF) 11. You have to study hard, or you will fail the next exam. (UNLESS) 12. Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has had a successful year. (WITHOUT) 13. His mother was the most warmhearted person I’ve ever known. (THAN) 14. Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks. (HAVING) 15. Our school started building a new canteen in June. They are still building it now. (BEEN) 16. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the eighth World Heritage Site in Vietnam that has been recognised by UNESCO. (Reduce relative clause) 17. Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. (Reduce relative clause) 18. I come from a city that is located in the southern part of the country. (Reduce relative clause) 19. The first man who was interviewed was entirely unsuitable. (Reduce relative clause) 20. I’ve got a bottle of wine but I haven’t got anything that I could open it with. (Reduce relative clause) Write a paragraph of 100120 words to describe a World Heritage Site in Vietnam you know Write an email of 80 100 words to a friend from another country asking for information and advice about studying abroad READING 1. 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 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010. Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution. The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found. In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable 7 percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over 4 percent in 2010, the new analysis shows “Each year, emissions go up, and there’s another year of negotiations, another year of indecision,” said Glen P. Peters, a researcher at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research. “There’s no evidence that this path we’ve been following in the last 10 years is going to change.” Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long term risk. But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance in many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions. In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions. But Dr. Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import. “All that has changed is the location in which the emissions are being produced,” Dr. Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener. While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far. (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 1: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because _ A. it is not the best way to solve such problems B. they don’t realize the risks of carbon emissions C. it would probably harm human welfare in the long run D. they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs Question 2: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for _ of the increase in total emissions. A. more than half B. onethird C. only about 7 percent D. over 4 percent Question 3: According to Glen P. Peters, we can learn that A. the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans B. rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions C. human beings will follow the same path of negotiations in the next 10 years D. some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions Question 4: The word “urgent” in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A. needful B. pressing C. related D. unsolved Question 5: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Emissions in the United States dropped by about 7 percent in 2010 B. Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development C. There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions D. Over 50 percent of the growth in emissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels 2. 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 following questions A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world's largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica. The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core. The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of indeterminate size It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake; the satelliteborne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake. The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining contamination. Scientist are looking for possible ways to accomplish this Question 1: The word"hidden" in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to A. undrinkable B. untouched C. unexploitable D. undiscovered Question 2: What is true of Lake Vostok? A. It is completely frozen B. It is saltwater lake C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice D. many firefighters died in the earthquake Question 3: Which of the following is closest in meaning to" frigid" in paragraph 1? A. extremely cold B. easily broken C. quite harsh D. lukewarm Question 4: All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that is A. was conducted by air B. made use of radio waves C. could not determine the lake's exact size D. was controlled by a satellite Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that ice would not be flat if A. there were no lake underneath B. the lake were not so big C. Antarctica were not so cold D. radio waves were not used 3.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 1 to 5 Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that elevenweek term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a threeterm trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 1: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Universities in the United States C. The Quarter System B. The Academic Year D. The Semester System Question 2: A semester system A. has elevenweek sessions B. gives students the opportunity to study year round C. Isn’t very popular in the United States D. has two major sessions a year Question 3: How many terms are there in a quarter system? A. Four regular terms and one summer term B. Three regular terms and one summer term C. Two regular terms and two summer terms D. One regular term and four summer terms Question 4: When is the academic year? A. September to August B. June to August C. August to June D. September to June Question 40: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _ A. faculty B. weeks C. courses D. material Question 5: The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _ A. established B. considered C. recommended D. attempted 4. 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 following questions from 1 to 5 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect. Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 1: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups? A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate C. allay, alleviate, reduce D. absorb, intake, consume Question 2: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that _ A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city Question 3: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not. B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private. C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not. D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not. Question 4: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except _ A. increased space for private relaxation B. savings on heating and cooling costs C. better food for city dwellers D. improved air quality Question 5: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as _ A. descriptive B. passionate C. informative D. argumentative 5. 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 1 to 5 Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student’s grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most uptodate finding of the tops researches in the field Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well Question 1: _ to study abroad A. There are only disadvantages B. There are only advantages C. There are both advantages and disadvantages D. There are neither advantages nor advantages Question 2: When studying abroad, a student A. is homesick and feel lonely B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation C. cannot go home immediately in emergency D. All are correct Question 3: The word “affect ” in the first paragraph refers to _ A. invest B. impact C. insist D. inform Question 4: When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that A. has no advantage B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking C. has no effects D. causes some troubles Question 5: At a foreign university, a student _ A. can learn a foreign language B. cannot learn a foreign language C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn’t have to learn a language 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to Singapore has a highly developed marketbased economy, (1 ) _ historically revolves around extended trade. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore is one (2 ) _ The Four Asian Tigers. The economy depends heavily on exports , refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing constituted 26 (3) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well diversified into electronics, petroleum refining, chemicals, (4) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world’s foundry water output. Singapore is the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped. Singapore is the world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (5 ) _ Tokyo. Question 1 : A. who B. whom C. why D. which Question 2 : A. of B. in C. for D. at Question 3 : A. percentage B. persuasion C. perception D. percent Question 4 : A. machine B. mechanical C. mechanically D. mechanic Question 5 : A. and B. but C. or D. so 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming twothirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay (2) we are rapidly destroying the only resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is either built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (3) We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result ,the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (4) _resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon (5) _ and everyone will suffer Question 1: A. Still B. Despite C. Yet D. Although Question 2: A. survival B. alive C. existent D. live Question 3: A. completely B. quite C. greatly D. utterly Question 4: A. real B. living C. genuine D. natural Question 5: A. run out B. run away C. run up D. run off 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (1) _ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (2) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (3) it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (4) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (5) the skills for adjusting to them Question 1: A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities Question 2. A. license B. card C. diploma D. paper Question 3. A. therefore B. despite C. because D. although Question 4. A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly Question 5. A. with B. for C. in D. to 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (1) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the Englishspeaking world. It is also considered as one of the world's leading (2) institutions. The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (3) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (4) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study. Twentyfive British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. At (5) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford. Fortyseven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 1: A. put B. placed C. located D. stood Question 2. A. learning B. academic C. graduating D. scholar Question 3. A. that B. where C. whose D. which Question 4. A. postgraduates B. postgraduated C. postgraduation D. postgraduating Question 5. A. last B. least C. late D. lately 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5 Recognized as a World Heritage Site in Vietnam, Ha Long Bay attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to enjoy its magnificent natural (1) . However, the bay is also facing a number of threats that may lead to serious damage to the site. Wildlife in Ha Long Bay is being (2) by overfishing as this is the only job to support most of the inhabitants here. As a (3) , rare sea creatures may become extinct soon Other problem is deforestation of mangrove forests. The mangroves, known as the plants native to Ha Long Bay, provide protection during storms, preserve the shoreline, and act as a natural filter that keeps the sea environment clean and healthy. Numerous wildlife species (4) plants and fish also depend on the mangroves. What is more, some markets in Ha long Bay sell unusual relicts and natural objects, such as coral pieces, sea shells, or unique stones, probably illegally removed from the (5) areas. Many of these items, converted into rings, key chains, and other souvenirs, are purchased by unsuspecting tourists. Buying these items creates a black market leading to further destruction of Ha Long Bay Question 1. A. middle B. main C. landscape D. point Question 2. A. destruction B. destroyed C. destructing D. destroy Question 3. A. instant B. example C. accident D. result Question 4. A. making B. including C. getting D. creating Question 5. A. protective B. protection C. protecting D. protected ... roads. (CROWDED) 22 It comes as no surprise that Seattle is the gold standard of city living. (SUSTIAN) 23 New York City is expected to increase its _ energy capacity by 50% by? ?20 50. (RENEW) 24 Our communities will be... Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 20 10. Emissions rose 5.9 percent in? ?20 10, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project... gained at UK universities and colleges are recognised worldwide. (QUALIFY) 10 Universities must better prepare students for their _ careers. (PROFESSION) 11 Cuc Phuong National Park is also a(an) _ zone of fauna. (ABUNDANCE) 12 A number of caves in Huong Son Complex are