women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business worldc. The computer is especially lucrative for women today.[r]
(1)Trờng thpt thuận thành số 1 đề khảo sát chất lợng lần 3- năm 2012 Môn: tiếng anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề: 108
Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the questions about the passage
Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however business owned by women accounts for more than $40 billion annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s as Carolyn Do pelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the women entrepreneur
What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women can advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive positions Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant had noted, In the 1970s, women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they have found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own
In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in women’s fields: cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer System, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded I n 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers- and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock
Of course, many women who start their own business fail, just as men often They s still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small, but the situation is changing; there are merely to be many more Sandra Kurtzig in the years ahead
1 What are the main idea of the passage?
a. women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world b. The computer is especially lucrative for women today
c. Women are better at small businesses than men are d Women today are opening more business of their own.
2 All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT………
a women were required to stay at home with their families b women lacked ability to work in business
c women faced discrimination in business d women were not trained in business
3 The word that in the second paragraph refer to ……… a a woman becomes chairman of the board
b women working hard
c women achieving advanced degrees
d women believing that business is a place for them
4 According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s ………… a were realistic about their opportunities in business management.
b were still more interested in education than business opportunities c had fewer obstacles in business than they today
d were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business
5 The author mentioned the Shoebox under the bed in the third paragraph in order to……… a show the frugality of women in business
b show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig
c point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig were limited d suggest that the company needed to expand
(2)a women becoming entrepreneurs b women buying cosmetics and clothing c women working in women’s field d women staying at home
7 The expression keep tabs on in the third paragraph is closest in meaning o ……… a recognize the appearance of
b keep records of
c provide transportation for d pay the salaries for
8 The word hurdles in the fourth paragraph can be best replaced by ………
a fences b obstacles c questions d small groups
9 It can be inferred from the passage that the author believe that businesses operated by women are small because ………
a women prefer a small intimate setting b women cant deal with the money
c women are not able to borrow the money easily d many women fail at large businesses
10 The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is ………
a skeptical b optimistic c frustrated d negative
Choose the words or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage
Sumo wrestling is a national sport in Japan Every year there are six (11) ….and millions of Japanese watch them on television A tournament is a (12) … of matches
Sumo is almost as old as the nation of Japan itself Stories say that there was sumo wrestling over two thousands years ago History says that there were national sumo tournament in the eighth century
Often (13) ……… are thin and can move very quickly It is beautiful to watch them play However, sumo wrestles (14) … from 100 to 160 kilos One famous wrestler weighed 195 kilos Sumo wrestlers not look beautiful, and sumo wrestling is a very slow sport
Sumo wrestlers (15) ….training when they are boys They (16) … to make their bodies strong They also eat and eat and eat
They wrestles in a round ring with a sand floor A wrestler (17) … the match if he leaves the ring He is also the loser if any part of his body except his feet touches the floor Each wrestler tries to (18) … the other down on the floor or out of the ring Sometimes one wrestler just (19) … Aside when the other wrestler rushes toward him Then that wrestler falls down or falls out of the ring
Sumo is not very (20) ……in other countries, but the Japanese love it Even young people find this traditional sport exciting
11 a tournaments b fights c games d meetings
12 a series b groups c number d combination
13 a fighters b athletes c participants d players
14 a move b change c divide d weigh
15 a open b set c set off d start
16 a motion b exercise c move d act
17 a misses b loses c cancels d quits
18 a push b hit c carry d place
19 a walks b slips c steps d takes
20 a general b normal c known d popular
Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the questions about the passage
(3)will come when artfully designed bracelets or necklaces will be able to diagnose, analyze, and even prescribe treatment for their wearers
21 What is biomedical jewelry?
a Inexpensive medical accessories used in the most sophisticated operations
b Jewelry which contains devices that alert the wearer to medically dangerous conditions c Non-functional pieces of equipment used to decorate medical offices
d Jewelry being marketed by groups interested in improving environmental conditions 22 Which of the following would be best title for the passage?
a Fashion forecast: Accessories for the year 2000 b Jewelry for Today’s doctor
c Attractive accessories for cleaning up the environment d What’s wrong? Ask your necklace!
23 It is implied that today’s biomedical jewelry ……… a is not taken seriously by the medical community
b is still on the drawing board c is stylish as well as functional
d is a fashion trend rather than a dependable medical device
24 According to the passage, the biomedical necklaces mentioned can all of the following EXCEPT … a provide oxygen b dispense a breadth freshener
c monitor the wearer’s heartbeat d indicate body temperature
25 How does the author describe the necklace designed to monitor the wearer’s breadth? a less sophisticated than some others described
b more for fun than some others described c simple to use
d offensive
26 Designers of biomedical jewelry envisage a future in which ……… a their designers will take over some traditional duties of a doctor
b all jewelry will contain some sort of medical device
c these artful monitors will be required by law for those suffering from epilepsy and migraines d this type of accessory will be commonly available in sophisticated arts and crafts markets 27 The word register is closest in meaning to ………
a list b be aware c range d show
28 The phrase on the drawing board is closest in meaning to………
a being planned b being drawn c being painted d being boarded 29 The word migraine means …………
a minor pain b serious pain c treatment d medicine 30 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the clause the time will come? a there’s plenty of time b we’ll need to wait
c there is no need to wait d it will become realistic soon
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
31 You are just as your brother: you think, talk and even eat in the same way You both take after your father
a as b even c you both d after
32 Whoever told you all this he must have been a liar
a told b all this c he d have been
33 On no condition that they are to open fire without a warning
a On b that they are c open d a
34 There has been a slight increase in production- about 0.15% That’s not many but something is better than nothing
a has been b in c many d than nothing
35 Despite of the numerous accusations, the Minister maintains that he did not know about the corruption going among his employees
a Despite b maintains c know about d among
(4)36 a commerce b submerge c converge d immerse
37 a tropical b octopus c miraculous d badminton
38 a equator b transistor c ancestor d compressor
39 a coherent b permanent c vehement d sentiment
40 a conquerable b punctuality c optimistic d capability Choose the best option to complete the sentences or to replace the underlined words 41 Commuting really …………me down- I hate it
a gets b pulls c puts d drags
42 Safety regulations are usually ……….down by law
a sets b laid c written d put
43 In the height of the season, tourists ………….all over the ruins taking photographs
a mass b flock c throng d swarm
44 …….people came to the meeting this week as last week
a No as many b Not as many c Like many d Much as
45 …… any object, the plan will be reconsidered
a If b Do c Should d Would
46 Don’t worry about making noise The children are wide………
a waking b awake c woken d awoke
47 -Do you often speak in front of a large audience?
- No That’s why I felt …………when I spoke in front of my class last week
a insecure b imsecure c dissecure d unsecure
48 A: Hello, I would like to speak to Mr Green, please? B: ………
a I am afraid, I don’t know b I am sorry, I will call again later c Sorry, can you take a message d Sorry, can you say that again. 49 A: Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash
B: ………
a Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too b Ok, see you
c That’s nice d Well, another time
50 They have sent Bob to ……….prison for hitting ……… policeman on ….head I will go to …….prison tomorrow to bring him some clothes
a _/ a/ the/ the b _/ a/his/_ c a/a/his/the d the/the/_/the 51 On leaving prison, Vic decided to turn over a new … and to give up his old life of crime
a book b page c chapter d leaf
52 Your grandfather is rather tired, so not …………your visit Let him have a rest
a delay b prolong c lengthen d shorten
53 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination a demonstration b symptoms c explanations d hints
54 I …… be there at p.m for the meeting , but my car won’t start Could you please give me a lift in your car
a have got to b supposed to c will d may 55 The guests at the restaurant enjoyed it very much but refused to eat the raw fish
a marinated b rotten c uncooked d fresh
56 A misplaced billboard can totally obscure a scenic highway view
a mar b damage d remove d hide
57 I was running into the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me a stopped right in front of me b suddenly appeared
c spun over d fell off a truck
58 There’s something about him that I can’t stand and he really gets under my skin
a pushes me b presses me c treats me d annoys me
59 The problems needs to be ……urgently, otherwise it will be too late
a checked b monitored c addressed d focused
60 I am prepared to ……… with the idea if you are sure it will work
a move along b take on c get on d go along
(5)a inserted b attached c implemented d fitted 62 The boy had a history of …………theft but had never been accused of a serious crime
a petty b small c little d unimportant
63 They ……that the theatre be demolished to make way for the new shopping centre
a proposed b promised c hoped d tendered 64 I …….to think how you are going to cope all by yourself with two babies?
a fear b avoid c worry d dread
65 The film was so ……that , even though I tried not to, I ended up crying
a reluctant b contrary c moving d sensible
66 Don’t live on the main road unless you have good ……… against noise
a insulation b isolation c insurance d assurance 67 The Rolling Stones have …… pleasure to millions of fans for more than 40 years
a made b done c given d put
68 Do you think this kind of meat ……… itself to stewing?
a allows b gives c lends d offers
69 My family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last …….to Uncle Tony who died last week a respects b sympathy c love d honours 70 Mexico city is a(n) ………city with a population of over 20 million people
a deserted b unspoilt c crowded d mixed
Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) which is closest in meaning to the one given 71 Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous
a Contrary to appearance, the dog was, in fact, quite dangerous
b Although the dog appeared quite harmless, it was, on the contrary, was quite dangerous c Although the dog appeared quite harmless, but it was quite dangerous
d Despite its harmless appearance, the dog, however, is quite dangerous 72 100% attendance on the course is not something we ask of you a We ask you for 100% attendance
b Nearly perfect attendance is not required
c We don’t expect you to attend all of the lessons on the course d We don’t ask you to attend class regularly
73 A: I spend my evenings doing the housework B: You couldn’t catch me doing that
a I’d only that in secret b I could easily get away from you c I would never that d I could it without your finding out 74 It is too stuffy in this room, isn’t it? – said the guest
a The guest remarked that the room should be aired b The guest said that the room was too crowded
c The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room d The guest suggested that the room should be aired 75 adequate/ precaution/ take/ no risk/ involve/ operation
a Although adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation b Providing adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation c Nevertheless adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation d Even adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation
76 you/ think/ you/ still/ doing/ same/ job/ 10 years’ time? a Do you think you did the same job in 10 years’ time?
b Do you think you will still be doing the same job in10 years’ time? c Do you think you still will be doing the same job in 10 years’ time? d Do you think you will still be doing the same job by 10 years’ time? 77 There aren’t many others books which explain this problem so well a In few other books would one see this problem so well explained b This book is very well explained and had no problem
c This is the only book which explains the problem so well
(6)a You can buy your ticket during the journey b You pay when you get off
c You have to book a seat before traveling d You have to buy a ticket before your journey
79 I don’t suppose you have a change for a pound, you? a Do you happen to have a change for a pound?
b I don’t think you have a change for a pound c I am sure you don’t have a change for a pound d It is not definite you have a change for a pound
80 In order to stay open, the charity shop needs at least four helpers a Four helpers are needed because the charity shop stays open
b No fewer than four helpers can enables the charity shop to stay open c Staying open means that the charity shop has the maximum of four helpers d the charity shop needs more than four helpers to stay open