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(1)SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 06 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ và tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… …………… Số báo danh: …………… SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A how B know C town D brown Question 2: A cough B rough C laugh D although Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A comfort B nation C apply D moment Question 4: A evaluate B favorable C convenient D relationship Question 5: A accurate B customer C computer D exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: _ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise A Do you watch B Are you watching C Did you watch D Have you been watching Question 7: He is wearing a gold ring on his fourth finger He must _ A have been married B be married C marry D have married Question 8: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the _ to leave their family and friend and live in a new place A courage B courageous C encourage D encouragement Question 9: It should be easy for Peter to find more time to spend with his children _ he no longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends A even though B but C now that D due to Question 10: _ man suffering from _ shock should not be given anything to drink A A/ the B The/ a C Ø/ a D A/ Ø Question 11: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room he heard a loud laughter within A until B when C thanD then Question 12: Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family She is marrying a man A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know C she hardly knows D that she hardly know Question 13: During our stay in Venice, we bought a bottle A glass lovely perfume B lovely glass perfume C lovely perfume glass D glass perfume lovely Question 14: If it a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee A hadn’t been B isn’t C wasn’t D weren’t Question 15: The villagers strongly recommend that a new school immediately A must be built B is going to be built C be built D will be built Question 16: He’ll be very upset if you his offer of help A turn away B turn from C turn down D turn against Question 17: _ my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years A Beside B In addition C Instead of D Apart from Question 18: Although satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it A complete B completed C completion D completely Question 19: While talking with native English speakers, we can take _ a lot of new words and structures A on B up C in D over (2) Question 20: _, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead A At the end B At least C In the end D In the least Question 21: In many families the important decisions are _ by women A done B arrived C made D given Question 22: Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory _ those of Galileo and Newton A was important than B were more important C was the most important D were as important as Question 23: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” –Sarah: “ _.” A That’s a great idea B That’s acceptable C You are very welcome D It’s kind of you to invite Question 24: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant but her car couldn't start Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange - Cindy: "Would you mind lending me your car?" - Nancy: " _." A Yes Here it is B Yes, let's C Great D No, not at all Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: Prior to his appointment as secretary of state, Henry Kissinger was a professor of government and international affairs at Harvard A Instead of B Before C During D After Question 26: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach towel, the audience was dumbfounded A speechless B excited C content D applauding Question 27: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible A able to budget the money B capable of having children C capable of living harmoniously D able to share an apartment or a house Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller A objected to B supported C denied D refused Question 29: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B rich C poor D full Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: Before television became popular, people used to entertain each other in the evening by playing games, and stories A became popular B to entertain C each other D saying Question 31: My father is very busy with his business; therefore , he is always willing to give a hand with the housework A with B therefore C willing to give a hand D the Question 32: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A my new B strangely C got used D in the end Question 33: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your strong passion and you have good health A The first important B to become C are D you have good health Question 34: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out A did he enter B when C the lights D went out 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 (3) You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (35) _, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (36) _ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult questions (37) _ and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (38) _ to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39) _ Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (40) _ If you are genuinely interested (41) _ the job, let the interviewer know that One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (42) _ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (43) _ close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (44) _ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer Question 35: A practices Question 36: A hide Question 37: A sharply Question 38: A change Question 39: A expression Question 40: A enthusiast Question 41: A with Question 42: A show Question 43: A make Question 44: A finish B strengths B limit B accurately B chance B ability B enthusiastic B on B appear B spend B final C pressures C identify C hardly C practice C response C enthusiastically C for C conceal C pay C close D promotions D express D rightly D way D respect D enthusiasm D in D cover D choose D end 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 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Question 45: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means (4) A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc C the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire Question 46: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to _ A a burning fire or to possess flint B a burning fire or to possess iron C flint, iron and dry tinder D a magnifying glass Question 47: The first fire used by people was probably obtained _ A from the sun’s heat through glass B by rubbing wood together C from heat or fire caused by nature D by striking iron against flint Question 48: Torches for lighting were made from _ A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins C wooden poles dipped in oil D tree branches dipped in melted resins Question 49: Before the electric lamp was invented _ A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C candles and then oil lamps were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Question 50: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means _ A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D the beautiful and impressive features of a place Question 51: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B A world is impossible without gas or electricity C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago Question 52: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means _ A totally covered with darkness B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Question 53: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Question 54: The best title for the passage could be _ A Prehistoric People and Fire B Fire: Discovery and Uses C Different Types of Lamps D The Advantages of Candles 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 It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to adapt Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a mass extinction One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, (5) affection even organisms not living in the oceans Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason A species’ survival may have nothing to with its ability or inability to adapt If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events Question 55: The word “it” in line refers to A environment B species C extinction D 99 percent Question 56: The word “ultimately” in line is closest in meaning to A exceptionally B dramatically C eventually D unfortunately Question 57: What does the author say in paragraph regarding most species in Earth’s history? A They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms B They have been able to adapt to ecological changes C They have caused rapid change in the environment D They are no longer in existence Question 58: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph as resulting from rapid ecological change? A Temperature changes B Availability of food resources C Introduction of new species D Competition among species Question 59: The word “demise” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A change B recovery C help D death Question 60: Why is “plankton” mentioned in line 14? A To demonstrate the interdependence of different species B To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction C To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean D To point out that certain species could never become extinct Question 61: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that A extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history B extinctions on Earth have generally been massive C there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history D dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed Question 62: The word “finding” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A published information B research method C ongoing experiment D scientific discovery Question 63: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3? A Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it B Evidence to support the theory has recently been found C The theory is no longer seriously considered D Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate Question 64: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival? A It reflects the interrelationship of many species B It may depend on chance events C It does not vary greatly from species to species D It is associated with astronomical conditions SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 1: It is said that he escaped to a neutral country (6) He _ Question 2: Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis Tired _ Question 3: You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly She congratulated Question 4: I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her I wish Question 5: As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful The II Paragraph writing: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the best holiday you have ever had You should base on the following suggestions: - When and where you had it - How you reached there - What you did and with whom - Explain why it’s special _ THE END _ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC (Đề thi gồm: 06 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (7) Họ và tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… …………… Số báo danh: …………… SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A how B know C town D brown Question 2: A cough B rough C laugh D although Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A comfort B nation C apply D moment Question 4: A evaluate B favorable C convenient D relationship Question 5: A accurate B customer C computer D exercise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: _ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise A Do you watch B Are you watching C Did you watch D Have you been watching Question 7: He is wearing a gold ring on his fourth finger He must _ A have been married B be married C marry D have married Question 8: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the _ to leave their family and friend and live in a new place A courage B courageous C encourage D encouragement Question 9: It should be easy for Peter to find more time to spend with his children _ he no longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends A even though B but C now that D due to Question 10: _ man suffering from _ shock should not be given anything to drink A A/ the B The/ a C Ø/ a D A/ Ø Question 11: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room he heard a loud laughter within A until B when C thanD then Question 12: Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family She is marrying a man A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know C she hardly knows D that she hardly know Question 13: During our stay in Venice, we bought a bottle A glass lovely perfume B lovely glass perfume C lovely perfume glass D glass perfume lovely Question 14: If it a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee A hadn’t been B isn’t C wasn’t D weren’t Question 15: The villagers strongly recommend that a new school immediately A must be built B is going to be built C be built D will be built Question 16: He’ll be very upset if you his offer of help A turn away B turn from C turn down D turn against Question 17: _ my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years A Beside B In addition C Instead of D Apart from Question 18: Although satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it A complete B completed C completion D completely Question 19: While talking with native English speakers, we can take _ a lot of new words and structures A on B up C in D over Question 20: _, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead A At the end B At least C In the end D In the least Question 21: In many families the important decisions are _ by women A done B arrived C made D given Question 22: Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory _ those of Galileo and Newton (8) A was important than B were more important C was the most important D were as important as Question 23: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” –Sarah: “ _.” A That’s a great idea B That’s acceptable C You are very welcome D It’s kind of you to invite Question 24: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant but her car couldn't start Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange - Cindy: "Would you mind lending me your car?" - Nancy: " _." A Yes Here it is B Yes, let's C Great D No, not at all Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: Prior to his appointment as secretary of state, Henry Kissinger was a professor of government and international affairs at Harvard A Instead of B Before C During D After Question 26: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach towel, the audience was dumbfounded A speechless B excited C content D applauding Question 27: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible A able to budget the money B capable of having children C capable of living harmoniously D able to share an apartment or a house Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller A objected to B supported C denied D refused Question 29: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B rich C poor D full Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: Before television became popular, people used to entertain each other in the evening by playing games, and stories A became popular B to entertain C each other D saying Question 31: My father is very busy with his business; therefore , he is always willing to give a hand with the housework A with B therefore C willing to give a hand D the Question 32: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A my new B strangely C got used D in the end Question 33: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your strong passion and you have good health A The first important B to become C are D you have good health Question 34: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out A did he enter B when C the lights D went out 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 You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (35) _, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (36) _ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult questions (37) _ and positively, while keeping each answer brief (9) An interview gives the employer a (38) _ to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39) _ Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (40) _ If you are genuinely interested (41) _ the job, let the interviewer know that One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (42) _ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (43) _ close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (44) _ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer Question 35: A practices Question 36: A hide Question 37: A sharply Question 38: A change Question 39: A expression Question 40: A enthusiast Question 41: A with Question 42: A show Question 43: A make Question 44: A finish B strengths B limit B accurately B chance B ability B enthusiastic B on B appear B spend B final C pressures C identify C hardly C practice C response C enthusiastically C for C conceal C pay C close D promotions D express D rightly D way D respect D enthusiasm D in D cover D choose D end 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 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Question 45: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc C the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire Question 46: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to _ A a burning fire or to possess flint B a burning fire or to possess iron (10) C flint, iron and dry tinder D a magnifying glass Question 47: The first fire used by people was probably obtained _ A from the sun’s heat through glass B by rubbing wood together C from heat or fire caused by nature D by striking iron against flint Question 48: Torches for lighting were made from _ A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins C wooden poles dipped in oil D tree branches dipped in melted resins Question 49: Before the electric lamp was invented _ A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C candles and then oil lamps were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Question 50: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means _ A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D the beautiful and impressive features of a place Question 51: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B A world is impossible without gas or electricity C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago Question 52: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means _ A totally covered with darkness B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Question 53: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Question 54: The best title for the passage could be _ A Prehistoric People and Fire B Fire: Discovery and Uses C Different Types of Lamps D The Advantages of Candles 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 It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able to adapt Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a mass extinction One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years This periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason A species’ survival may have (11) nothing to with its ability or inability to adapt If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events Question 55: The word “it” in line refers to A environment B species C extinction D 99 percent Question 56: The word “ultimately” in line is closest in meaning to A exceptionally B dramatically C eventually D unfortunately Question 57: What does the author say in paragraph regarding most species in Earth’s history? A They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms B They have been able to adapt to ecological changes C They have caused rapid change in the environment D They are no longer in existence Question 58: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph as resulting from rapid ecological change? A Temperature changes B Availability of food resources C Introduction of new species D Competition among species Question 59: The word “demise” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A change B recovery C help D death Question 60: Why is “plankton” mentioned in line 14? A To demonstrate the interdependence of different species B To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction C To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean D To point out that certain species could never become extinct Question 61: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that A extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history B extinctions on Earth have generally been massive C there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history D dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed Question 62: The word “finding” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A published information B research method C ongoing experiment D scientific discovery Question 63: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3? A Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it B Evidence to support the theory has recently been found C The theory is no longer seriously considered D Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate Question 64: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival? A It reflects the interrelationship of many species B It may depend on chance events C It does not vary greatly from species to species D It is associated with astronomical conditions SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 1: It is said that he escaped to a neutral country He is said to have escaped to a neutral country Question 2: Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis Question 3: You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly She congratulated me on passing/ having passed my driving test (so quickly) Question 4: I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye her Question 5: As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful (12) The older he grew, the more and more forgetful he became II Paragraph writing: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the best holiday you have ever had You should base on the following suggestions: - When and where you had it - How you reached there - What you did and with whom - Explain why it’s special _ THE END _ (13)