afraid 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 18 to 24.. It is said that mathemati[r]
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 842 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A trough B enough C rough D tough Question 2:A outcry B theraphy C lullaby D occupy 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 3: We were left kicking our heels for half the day A exhausted from standing B tired from playing football C wasting time waiting D doing useless things Question 4: Rob was devastated by the news of her death A extremely shocke B fainted C surprised D moved to tears 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 05 to 11 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals ars particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest By preserving all species, we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species, then they cannot protect us Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people Question 5: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The balance of nature B The preservation of species C The quality of life D The beauty of the world Question 6: According to the passage, what we know from research on global ecosystems? A A balance of nature is important B Humars have a responsibility to nature C Nature is veiy diverse D Nature represents spiritual values Question 7: The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species except A the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature B the control of pollution in the biosphere C the right to life implied by their existence D the natural compounds needed for medicines Question 8: What does the author mean by the statement in the first paragraph: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"? A The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful B People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms father than to different ones C An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature D Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people Question 9: Which of the arguments supports animal rights? A Aesthetic justification B Moral justification C Ecological argument D Self-interest argument Question 10: The word "them"in paragraph refers to A human beings B creatures C stewards D humankind Question 11: It can be inferred from the passage that the author A is a member of the "deep ecology" movement B supports all of the arguments to protect species C participated in drafting the Charter for Nature D does not agree with ecological self-interest 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 12: I was afraid to lose my bag among all the others A others B among C afraid D to lose Question 13: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A like all B of the brain C it is D its activity Question 14: After a month he will be released from prison A will be B After C from D released 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 15:A pollution B atmosphere C researcher D contaminant Question 16:A secondary B monarchy C spontaneous D honesty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 17: ~ A: " .” ~ B:: "Well done, please." A What about your interview? B How did you pass the examination? C It seemed you did well at the debate D How would you like your steak, sir? Question 18: ~ A: “Have you been able to reach James Sullivan?” ~ B: " ." A It’s much too high B Yes, I’ve known him for years C There’s no approval D No, the line is busy 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 19 to 24 GRAPHOLOGY Graphology is not a new science but it is being used increasingly by businesses to assist employers in the (19) process Some companies have been using graphology consultants for years to analyse the handwriting samples of job applicants or even employees who are in (20) for promotion They claim that handwriting can reveal a great deal about a person's personality, and this is (21) , not only in deciding whom to employ but also which people can work together without friction, (22) contributing to a positive atmosphere in the workplace By studying a person's handwriting, graphologists claim they can reveal personality (23) more precisely than is possible through a standard interview A further advantage of handwriting analysis is that assessments are not affected by any personal (24) , as the writer's race, religion and age remain unknown [From "PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 2, Virginia Evans, 2010] Question 19:A employment B recruitment C enrolment D conscription Question 20:A line B track C standby D review Question 21:A expendable B invaluable C dispensable D priceless Question 22:A henceforth B wherefore C thereby D whereby Question 23:A traits B characters C qualities D attributes Question 24:A suppositions B partialities C predispositions D biases 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 25 to 31 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics Numbers consist of whole numbers (integers) which are formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and and by the combinations of them For example, 247 - two hundred and forty seven - is a number formed by three digits Parts of numbers smaller than are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions, but in scientific usage they are given as decimals This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operations if decimals are used instead of fractions The main operations are: to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; to square, cube, or raise to any other power; to take a square, cube, or any other root, and to find a ratio or proportion between pairs of numbers or a series of numbers Thus, the decimal, or tenscale, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world, even in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of only two digits, and Thus, in the binary scale, is expressed as 010, is given as 011, is represented as 100, etc This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on” pulses of electricity, so it is widely used in electronic computers Question 25: What is the main topic of the passage? A Numbers B Arithmetic C Decimals D Mathematics Question 26: According to the passage which of the following is TRUE? A Scientists use a variety of scales depending on nationality B Scientists always use a scale based on 10 C Scientists generally prefer to use a scale of D Scientists express fractions as a scale of 10 Question 27: According to the passage, mathematical operations include all the following EXCEPT A adding, multiplying, subtracting, and dividing B taking squares, roots, fractions, and cubes C finding ratios in series and pairs of numbers D raising to other powers and cubing and squaring Question 28: What can be inferred from the saying “arithmetic is the base of mathematics”? A Integers form the science of numbers B Mathematics would not exist without arithmetic C All other sciences include arithmetic D Numbers are necessary to understand other sciences Question 29: The word "them"in the second sentence refers to A combination of digits B parts of numbers C integers D digits Question 30: The word "expressed"in the passage is closest in meaning to A detailed B specified C itemized D explained Question 31: Numbers smaller than integers are generally shown as A fractions B digits C decimals D scales 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 32: I don’t knock off until six A feel free B go out C call on D start work Question 33: The road leading to the historical site is quite perilous A long and tiring B rough and hard C safe and sound D extremely dangerous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 34: My plans for starting a restaurant fell A through B off C back D down Question 35: Could you lend me some money? I'm very .of cash at the moment A short B down C low D scarce Question 36: You will spend at least one year working abroad .you can find out how things operate overseas A so as to B so that C as long as D because Question 37: It's difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A rising B raising C gaining D growing Question 38: The station clock is not as .as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast A precise B true C sharp D accurate Question 39: The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly A design B idea C intention D purpose Question 40: I am sure he will .the chance of earning some extra money A stand for B get at C fall for D jump at Question 41: Hie managers agreed to .the question of payment A discuss B balance C increase D control Question 42: We have no .in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A memory B list C account D record Question 43: They tell me he is .a lot of money in his new job A profiting B gaining C earning D having Question 44: Embarrassed by the attention they were receiving, A out of the room did the boys try to creep B so that the boys tried to creep out of the room C and out of the room the boys tried to creep D the boys tried to creep out of the room Question 45: One .of their new house is that it has no garden A pity B complaint C dislike D disadvantage Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm B She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically C She contributes her enthusiasm to class discussions D Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic Question 47: Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once A Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances B Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances C You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances D Both buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under no circumstances Question 48: I find myself at a loss to understand Henry's behaviour A I find Henry's behaviour quite incomprehensible B I lost contact with Henry, so I couldn't understand his behaviour C I have to lose a lot to understand Henry's behaviour D I myself understand Henry's loss of behaviour Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: He had just entered the house The police arrested him at once A The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house B Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him C No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him D Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him Question 50: Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video She was sad at the thought of missing the party A Cheering herself up by watching a video, Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party B Cheering herself up watching a video, because Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party C Sad at the thought of missing the party, Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video D Being sad at the thought of missing the party, so Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 363 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A theraphy B outcry C lullaby D occupy Question 2:A enough B trough C tough D rough 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 03 to 09 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals ars particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest By preserving all species, we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species, then they cannot protect us Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people Question 3: Which of the arguments supports animal rights? A Ecological argument B Self-interest argument C Aesthetic justification D Moral justification Question 4: According to the passage, what we know from research on global ecosystems? A Humars have a responsibility to nature B A balance of nature is important C Nature is veiy diverse D Nature represents spiritual values Question 5: The word "them"in paragraph refers to A human beings B stewards C humankind D creatures Question 6: The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species except A the natural compounds needed for medicines B the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature C the right to life implied by their existence D the control of pollution in the biosphere Question 7: What does the author mean by the statement in the first paragraph: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"? A People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms father than to different ones B Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people C An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature D The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful Question 8: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The beauty of the world B The quality of life C The preservation of species D The balance of nature Question 9: It can be inferred from the passage that the author A does not agree with ecological self-interest B participated in drafting the Charter for Nature C supports all of the arguments to protect species D is a member of the "deep ecology" movement Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: Embarrassed by the attention they were receiving, A so that the boys tried to creep out of the room B out of the room did the boys try to creep C the boys tried to creep out of the room D and out of the room the boys tried to creep Question 11: We have no .in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A record B account C list D memory Question 12: It's difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A growing B rising C gaining D raising Question 13: One .of their new house is that it has no garden A complaint B disadvantage C pity D dislike Question 14: The station clock is not as .as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast A accurate B sharp C true D precise Question 15: The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly A idea B intention C design D purpose Question 16: You will spend at least one year working abroad .you can find out how things operate overseas A so as to B because C so that D as long as Question 17: Hie managers agreed to .the question of payment A increase B discuss C control D balance Question 18: Could you lend me some money? I'm very .of cash at the moment A scarce B short C down D low Question 19: I am sure he will .the chance of earning some extra money A jump at B stand for C get at D fall for Question 20: My plans for starting a restaurant fell A through B back C down D off Question 21: They tell me he is .a lot of money in his new job A having B earning C profiting D gaining 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 22 to 28 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics Numbers consist of whole numbers (integers) which are formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and and by the combinations of them For example, 247 - two hundred and forty seven - is a number formed by three digits Parts of numbers smaller than are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions, but in scientific usage they are given as decimals This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operations if decimals are used instead of fractions The main operations are: to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; to square, cube, or raise to any other power; to take a square, cube, or any other root, and to find a ratio or proportion between pairs of numbers or a series of numbers Thus, the decimal, or tenscale, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world, even in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of only two digits, and Thus, in the binary scale, is expressed as 010, is given as 011, is represented as 100, etc This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on” pulses of electricity, so it is widely used in electronic computers Question 22: The word "expressed"in the passage is closest in meaning to A explained B itemized C specified D detailed Question 23: According to the passage which of the following is TRUE? A Scientists use a variety of scales depending on nationality B Scientists always use a scale based on 10 C Scientists generally prefer to use a scale of D Scientists express fractions as a scale of 10 Question 24: What is the main topic of the passage? A Mathematics B Numbers C Arithmetic D Decimals Question 25: The word "them"in the second sentence refers to A parts of numbers B digits C combination of digits D integers Question 26: What can be inferred from the saying “arithmetic is the base of mathematics”? A Integers form the science of numbers B All other sciences include arithmetic C Numbers are necessary to understand other sciences D Mathematics would not exist without arithmetic Question 27: Numbers smaller than integers are generally shown as A scales B fractions C digits D decimals Question 28: According to the passage, mathematical operations include all the following EXCEPT A adding, multiplying, subtracting, and dividing B taking squares, roots, fractions, and cubes C raising to other powers and cubing and squaring D finding ratios in series and pairs of numbers 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 29: I don’t knock off until six A feel free B call on C go out D start work Question 30: The road leading to the historical site is quite perilous A long and tiring B rough and hard C safe and sound D extremely dangerous 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 31: We were left kicking our heels for half the day A wasting time waiting B tired from playing football C exhausted from standing D doing useless things Question 32: Rob was devastated by the news of her death A moved to tears B fainted C surprised D extremely shocke 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 33 to 38 GRAPHOLOGY Graphology is not a new science but it is being used increasingly by businesses to assist employers in the (33) process Some companies have been using graphology consultants for years to analyse the handwriting samples of job applicants or even employees who are in (34) for promotion They claim that handwriting can reveal a great deal about a person's personality, and this is (35) , not only in deciding whom to employ but also which people can work together without friction, (36) contributing to a positive atmosphere in the workplace By studying a person's handwriting, graphologists claim they can reveal personality (37) more precisely than is possible through a standard interview A further advantage of handwriting analysis is that assessments are not affected by any personal (38) , as the writer's race, religion and age remain unknown [From "PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 2, Virginia Evans, 2010] Question 33:A enrolment B employment C recruitment D conscription Question 34:A review B line C track D standby Question 35:A priceless B expendable C dispensable D invaluable Question 36:A henceforth B thereby C wherefore D whereby Question 37:A characters B qualities C attributes D traits Question 38:A biases B partialities C predispositions D suppositions 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 39:A secondary B spontaneous C honesty D monarchy Question 40:A atmosphere B contaminant C pollution D researcher Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 41: ~ A: “Have you been able to reach James Sullivan?” ~ B: " ." A There’s no approval B No, the line is busy C Yes, I’ve known him for years D It’s much too high Question 42: ~ A: " .” ~ B:: "Well done, please." A It seemed you did well at the debate B What about your interview? C How did you pass the examination? D How would you like your steak, sir? 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 43: I was afraid to lose my bag among all the others A among B others C to lose D afraid Question 44: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A it is B like all C of the brain D its activity Question 45: After a month he will be released from prison A released B After C from D will be Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: I find myself at a loss to understand Henry's behaviour A I find Henry's behaviour quite incomprehensible B I have to lose a lot to understand Henry's behaviour C I myself understand Henry's loss of behaviour D I lost contact with Henry, so I couldn't understand his behaviour Question 47: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically B She contributes her enthusiasm to class discussions C Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic D Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm Question 48: Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once A Both buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under no circumstances B You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances C Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances D Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: He had just entered the house The police arrested him at once A Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him B Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him C No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him D The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house Question 50: Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video She was sad at the thought of missing the party A Cheering herself up by watching a video, Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party B Cheering herself up watching a video, because Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party C Sad at the thought of missing the party, Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video D Being sad at the thought of missing the party, so Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 266 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A lullaby B outcry C occupy D theraphy Question 2:A enough B tough C trough D rough 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 03 to 09 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics Numbers consist of whole numbers (integers) which are formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and and by the combinations of them For example, 247 - two hundred and forty seven - is a number formed by three digits Parts of numbers smaller than are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions, but in scientific usage they are given as decimals This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operations if decimals are used instead of fractions The main operations are: to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; to square, cube, or raise to any other power; to take a square, cube, or any other root, and to find a ratio or proportion between pairs of numbers or a series of numbers Thus, the decimal, or tenscale, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world, even in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of only two digits, and Thus, in the binary scale, is expressed as 010, is given as 011, is represented as 100, etc This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on” pulses of electricity, so it is widely used in electronic computers Question 3: What is the main topic of the passage? A Numbers B Arithmetic C Mathematics D Decimals Question 4: The word "them"in the second sentence refers to A parts of numbers B digits C integers D combination of digits Question 5: What can be inferred from the saying “arithmetic is the base of mathematics”? A Integers form the science of numbers B Mathematics would not exist without arithmetic C All other sciences include arithmetic D Numbers are necessary to understand other sciences Question 6: According to the passage which of the following is TRUE? A Scientists express fractions as a scale of 10 B Scientists always use a scale based on 10 C Scientists use a variety of scales depending on nationality D Scientists generally prefer to use a scale of Question 7: Numbers smaller than integers are generally shown as A scales B digits C fractions D decimals Question 8: According to the passage, mathematical operations include all the following EXCEPT A raising to other powers and cubing and squaring B adding, multiplying, subtracting, and dividing C taking squares, roots, fractions, and cubes D finding ratios in series and pairs of numbers Question 9: The word "expressed"in the passage is closest in meaning to A detailed B specified C itemized D explained Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 10: Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once A Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances B You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances C Both buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under no circumstances D Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances Question 11: I find myself at a loss to understand Henry's behaviour A I lost contact with Henry, so I couldn't understand his behaviour B I have to lose a lot to understand Henry's behaviour C I find Henry's behaviour quite incomprehensible D I myself understand Henry's loss of behaviour Question 12: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm B She contributes her enthusiasm to class discussions C She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically D Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic 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 13: I don’t knock off until six A call on B feel free C go out D start work Question 14: The road leading to the historical site is quite perilous A rough and hard B long and tiring C safe and sound D extremely dangerous 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 15: We were left kicking our heels for half the day A exhausted from standing B wasting time waiting C tired from playing football D doing useless things Question 16: Rob was devastated by the news of her death A fainted B surprised C moved to tears D extremely shocke 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 17: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A its activity B like all C of the brain D it is Question 18: I was afraid to lose my bag among all the others A among B others C to lose D afraid Question 19: After a month he will be released from prison A will be B from C After D released 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 20 to 25 GRAPHOLOGY Graphology is not a new science but it is being used increasingly by businesses to assist employers in the (20) process Some companies have been using graphology consultants for years to analyse the handwriting samples of job applicants or even employees who are in (21) for promotion They claim that handwriting can reveal a great deal about a person's personality, and this is (22) , not only in deciding whom to employ but also which people can work together without friction, (23) contributing to a positive atmosphere in the workplace By studying a person's handwriting, graphologists claim they can reveal personality (24) more precisely than is possible through a standard interview A further advantage of handwriting analysis is that assessments are not affected by any personal (25) , as the writer's race, religion and age remain unknown [From "PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 2, Virginia Evans, 2010] Question 20:A employment B enrolment C recruitment D conscription Question 21:A line B standby C track D review Question 22:A invaluable B expendable C priceless D dispensable Question 23:A wherefore B thereby C henceforth D whereby Question 24:A traits B characters C qualities D attributes Question 25:A suppositions B biases C partialities D predispositions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: Embarrassed by the attention they were receiving, A out of the room did the boys try to creep B and out of the room the boys tried to creep C so that the boys tried to creep out of the room D the boys tried to creep out of the room Question 27: My plans for starting a restaurant fell A through B down C back D off Question 28: The station clock is not as .as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast A true B precise C sharp D accurate Question 29: I am sure he will .the chance of earning some extra money A stand for B get at C fall for D jump at Question 30: They tell me he is .a lot of money in his new job A earning B having C gaining D profiting Question 31: Hie managers agreed to .the question of payment A control B increase C balance D discuss Question 32: We have no .in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A list B memory C record D account Question 33: The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly A purpose B idea C intention D design Question 34: You will spend at least one year working abroad .you can find out how things operate overseas A so that B so as to C as long as D because Question 35: Could you lend me some money? I'm very .of cash at the moment A short B down C low D scarce Question 36: It's difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A gaining B rising C growing D raising Question 37: One .of their new house is that it has no garden A complaint B dislike C pity D disadvantage 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 38:A monarchy B honesty C secondary D spontaneous Question 39:A atmosphere B pollution C researcher D contaminant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 40: ~ A: “Have you been able to reach James Sullivan?” ~ B: " ." A There’s no approval B Yes, I’ve known him for years C No, the line is busy D It’s much too high Question 41: ~ A: " .” ~ B:: "Well done, please." A How would you like your steak, sir? B How did you pass the examination? C It seemed you did well at the debate D What about your interview? 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 42 to 48 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals ars particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest By preserving all species, we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species, then they cannot protect us Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people Question 42: The word "them"in paragraph refers to A human beings B stewards C creatures D humankind Question 43: What does the author mean by the statement in the first paragraph: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"? A People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms father than to different ones B The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful C An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature D Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people Question 44: Which of the arguments supports animal rights? A Self-interest argument B Moral justification C Aesthetic justification D Ecological argument Question 45: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The quality of life B The balance of nature C The preservation of species D The beauty of the world Question 46: According to the passage, what we know from research on global ecosystems? A Humars have a responsibility to nature B Nature is veiy diverse C Nature represents spiritual values D A balance of nature is important Question 47: The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species except A the natural compounds needed for medicines B the control of pollution in the biosphere C the right to life implied by their existence D the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that the author A participated in drafting the Charter for Nature B does not agree with ecological self-interest C is a member of the "deep ecology" movement D supports all of the arguments to protect species Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: He had just entered the house The police arrested him at once A No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him B Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him C Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him D The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house Question 50: Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video She was sad at the thought of missing the party A Cheering herself up watching a video, because Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party B Being sad at the thought of missing the party, so Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video C Sad at the thought of missing the party, Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video D Cheering herself up by watching a video, Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 964 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1: Rob was devastated by the news of her death A surprised B moved to tears C fainted D extremely shocke Question 2: We were left kicking our heels for half the day A doing useless things B wasting time waiting C tired from playing football D exhausted from standing 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 03 to 09 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals ars particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest By preserving all species, we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species, then they cannot protect us Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people Question 3: According to the passage, what we know from research on global ecosystems? A Nature represents spiritual values B Humars have a responsibility to nature C Nature is veiy diverse D A balance of nature is important Question 4: The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species except A the right to life implied by their existence B the natural compounds needed for medicines C the control of pollution in the biosphere D the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature Question 5: Which of the arguments supports animal rights? A Self-interest argument B Moral justification C Aesthetic justification D Ecological argument Question 6: The word "them"in paragraph refers to A creatures B humankind C human beings D stewards Question 7: What does the author mean by the statement in the first paragraph: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"? A People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms father than to different ones B An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature C The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful D Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people Question 8: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The quality of life B The beauty of the world C The preservation of species D The balance of nature Question 9: It can be inferred from the passage that the author A is a member of the "deep ecology" movement B participated in drafting the Charter for Nature C does not agree with ecological self-interest D supports all of the arguments to protect species 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 10:A secondary B monarchy C honesty D spontaneous Question 11:A contaminant B atmosphere C pollution D researcher 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 12: The road leading to the historical site is quite perilous A extremely dangerous B long and tiring C rough and hard D safe and sound Question 13: I don’t knock off until six A start work B call on C go out D feel free 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 14: I was afraid to lose my bag among all the others A others B among C to lose D afraid Question 15: After a month he will be released from prison A from B After C will be D released Question 16: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A its activity B it is C of the brain D like all Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 17: ~ A: “Have you been able to reach James Sullivan?” ~ B: " ." A No, the line is busy B Yes, I’ve known him for years C There’s no approval D It’s much too high Question 18: ~ A: " .” ~ B:: "Well done, please." A What about your interview? B How would you like your steak, sir? C How did you pass the examination? D It seemed you did well at the debate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 19: My plans for starting a restaurant fell A through B off C back D down Question 20: We have no .in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A account B record C list D memory Question 21: Hie managers agreed to .the question of payment A increase B control C balance D discuss Question 22: The station clock is not as .as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast A precise B accurate C sharp D true Question 23: I am sure he will .the chance of earning some extra money A jump at B get at C stand for D fall for Question 24: The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly A idea B purpose C design D intention Question 25: It's difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A raising B growing C gaining D rising Question 26: You will spend at least one year working abroad .you can find out how things operate overseas A as long as B so that C so as to D because Question 27: Embarrassed by the attention they were receiving, A and out of the room the boys tried to creep B the boys tried to creep out of the room C out of the room did the boys try to creep D so that the boys tried to creep out of the room Question 28: Could you lend me some money? I'm very .of cash at the moment A short B scarce C down D low Question 29: One .of their new house is that it has no garden A dislike B complaint C disadvantage D pity Question 30: They tell me he is .a lot of money in his new job A profiting B earning C having D gaining 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 31 to 36 GRAPHOLOGY Graphology is not a new science but it is being used increasingly by businesses to assist employers in the (31) process Some companies have been using graphology consultants for years to analyse the handwriting samples of job applicants or even employees who are in (32) for promotion They claim that handwriting can reveal a great deal about a person's personality, and this is (33) , not only in deciding whom to employ but also which people can work together without friction, (34) contributing to a positive atmosphere in the workplace By studying a person's handwriting, graphologists claim they can reveal personality (35) more precisely than is possible through a standard interview A further advantage of handwriting analysis is that assessments are not affected by any personal (36) , as the writer's race, religion and age remain unknown [From "PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 2, Virginia Evans, 2010] Question 31:A recruitment B enrolment Question 32:A review B standby Question 33:A expendable B priceless C employment C track C invaluable D conscription D line D dispensable Question 34:A wherefore B henceforth C whereby D thereby Question 35:A traits B qualities C characters D attributes Question 36:A partialities B biases C suppositions D predispositions 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 37 to 43 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics Numbers consist of whole numbers (integers) which are formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and and by the combinations of them For example, 247 - two hundred and forty seven - is a number formed by three digits Parts of numbers smaller than are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions, but in scientific usage they are given as decimals This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operations if decimals are used instead of fractions The main operations are: to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; to square, cube, or raise to any other power; to take a square, cube, or any other root, and to find a ratio or proportion between pairs of numbers or a series of numbers Thus, the decimal, or tenscale, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world, even in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of only two digits, and Thus, in the binary scale, is expressed as 010, is given as 011, is represented as 100, etc This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on” pulses of electricity, so it is widely used in electronic computers Question 37: According to the passage which of the following is TRUE? A Scientists express fractions as a scale of 10 B Scientists use a variety of scales depending on nationality C Scientists always use a scale based on 10 D Scientists generally prefer to use a scale of Question 38: Numbers smaller than integers are generally shown as A digits B decimals C scales D fractions Question 39: What can be inferred from the saying “arithmetic is the base of mathematics”? A Integers form the science of numbers B Numbers are necessary to understand other sciences C All other sciences include arithmetic D Mathematics would not exist without arithmetic Question 40: The word "them"in the second sentence refers to A digits B combination of digits C parts of numbers D integers Question 41: The word "expressed"in the passage is closest in meaning to A specified B itemized C explained D detailed Question 42: What is the main topic of the passage? A Decimals B Mathematics C Arithmetic D Numbers Question 43: According to the passage, mathematical operations include all the following EXCEPT A adding, multiplying, subtracting, and dividing B finding ratios in series and pairs of numbers C raising to other powers and cubing and squaring D taking squares, roots, fractions, and cubes 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 44:A tough B rough C enough D trough Question 45:A outcry B lullaby C theraphy D occupy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically B Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm C She contributes her enthusiasm to class discussions D Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic Question 47: Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once A Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances B Both buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under no circumstances C You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances D Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances Question 48: I find myself at a loss to understand Henry's behaviour A I lost contact with Henry, so I couldn't understand his behaviour B I myself understand Henry's loss of behaviour C I find Henry's behaviour quite incomprehensible D I have to lose a lot to understand Henry's behaviour Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video She was sad at the thought of missing the party A Cheering herself up by watching a video, Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party B Cheering herself up watching a video, because Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party C Sad at the thought of missing the party, Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video D Being sad at the thought of missing the party, so Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video Question 50: He had just entered the house The police arrested him at once A Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him B The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house C No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him D Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 938 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A outcry B lullaby C theraphy D occupy Question 2:A trough B tough C rough D enough 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 3:A spontaneous B honesty C monarchy D secondary Question 4:A contaminant B pollution C researcher D atmosphere Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 5: ~ A: “Have you been able to reach James Sullivan?” ~ B: " ." A Yes, I’ve known him for years B No, the line is busy C It’s much too high D There’s no approval Question 6: ~ A: " .” ~ B:: "Well done, please." A What about your interview? B How would you like your steak, sir? C It seemed you did well at the debate D How did you pass the examination? 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 07 to 12 GRAPHOLOGY Graphology is not a new science but it is being used increasingly by businesses to assist employers in the (7) process Some companies have been using graphology consultants for years to analyse the handwriting samples of job applicants or even employees who are in (8) for promotion They claim that handwriting can reveal a great deal about a person's personality, and this is (9) , not only in deciding whom to employ but also which people can work together without friction, (10) contributing to a positive atmosphere in the workplace By studying a person's handwriting, graphologists claim they can reveal personality (11) more precisely than is possible through a standard interview A further advantage of handwriting analysis is that assessments are not affected by any personal (12) , as the writer's race, religion and age remain unknown [From "PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 2, Virginia Evans, 2010] Question 7:A conscription B enrolment C recruitment D employment Question 8:A standby B line C review D track Question 9:A expendable B dispensable C invaluable D priceless Question 10:A thereby B henceforth C whereby D wherefore Question 11:A qualities B traits C attributes D characters Question 12:A partialities B predispositions C suppositions D biases 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 13: The road leading to the historical site is quite perilous A rough and hard B extremely dangerous C safe and sound D long and tiring Question 14: I don’t knock off until six A call on B go out C start work D feel free 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 15: After a month he will be released from prison A from B released C will be D After Question 16: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A like all B of the brain C its activity D it is Question 17: I was afraid to lose my bag among all the others A others B among C to lose D afraid 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 18 to 24 It is said that mathematics is the base of all other sciences, and that arithmetic, the science of numbers, is the base of mathematics Numbers consist of whole numbers (integers) which are formed by the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and and by the combinations of them For example, 247 - two hundred and forty seven - is a number formed by three digits Parts of numbers smaller than are sometimes expressed in terms of fractions, but in scientific usage they are given as decimals This is because it is easier to perform the various mathematical operations if decimals are used instead of fractions The main operations are: to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; to square, cube, or raise to any other power; to take a square, cube, or any other root, and to find a ratio or proportion between pairs of numbers or a series of numbers Thus, the decimal, or tenscale, system is used for scientific purposes throughout the world, even in countries whose national systems of weights and measurements are based upon other scales The other scale in general use nowadays is the binary, or two-scale, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of only two digits, and Thus, in the binary scale, is expressed as 010, is given as 011, is represented as 100, etc This scale is perfectly adapted to the “off-on” pulses of electricity, so it is widely used in electronic computers Question 18: What is the main topic of the passage? A Numbers B Mathematics C Arithmetic D Decimals Question 19: The word "expressed"in the passage is closest in meaning to A detailed B itemized C explained D specified Question 20: The word "them"in the second sentence refers to A parts of numbers B integers C digits D combination of digits Question 21: What can be inferred from the saying “arithmetic is the base of mathematics”? A Numbers are necessary to understand other sciences B Mathematics would not exist without arithmetic C Integers form the science of numbers D All other sciences include arithmetic Question 22: According to the passage which of the following is TRUE? A Scientists always use a scale based on 10 B Scientists use a variety of scales depending on nationality C Scientists generally prefer to use a scale of D Scientists express fractions as a scale of 10 Question 23: Numbers smaller than integers are generally shown as A scales B fractions C digits D decimals Question 24: According to the passage, mathematical operations include all the following EXCEPT A finding ratios in series and pairs of numbers B raising to other powers and cubing and squaring C taking squares, roots, fractions, and cubes D adding, multiplying, subtracting, and dividing 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 25 to 31 There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals ars particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty The aesthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literature of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward, especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest By preserving all species, we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind Recent research on global ecosystems has been cited as evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may contain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species, then they cannot protect us Apart from human advantage in both the aesthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist, a viewpoint stated in the United Nations World Charter for Nature, created in 1982 Furthermore, if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth, then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called "deep ecology", the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depends on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logical conclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere, not for people Question 25: It can be inferred from the passage that the author A does not agree with ecological self-interest B participated in drafting the Charter for Nature C is a member of the "deep ecology" movement D supports all of the arguments to protect species Question 26: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The balance of nature B The quality of life C The beauty of the world D The preservation of species Question 27: The word "them"in paragraph refers to A human beings B creatures C stewards D humankind Question 28: Which of the arguments supports animal rights? A Ecological argument B Moral justification C Aesthetic justification D Self-interest argument Question 29: The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species except A the natural compounds needed for medicines B the right to life implied by their existence C the intrinsic value of the beauty of nature D the control of pollution in the biosphere Question 30: What does the author mean by the statement in the first paragraph: "According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world"? A An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature B Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people C People are naturally attracted to beautiful forms father than to different ones D The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful Question 31: According to the passage, what we know from research on global ecosystems? A Humars have a responsibility to nature B Nature is veiy diverse C A balance of nature is important D Nature represents spiritual values Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 32: Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once A Both buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under no circumstances B Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances C You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances D Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances Question 33: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A She contributes her enthusiasm to class discussions B Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm C Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic D She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically Question 34: I find myself at a loss to understand Henry's behaviour A I have to lose a lot to understand Henry's behaviour B I lost contact with Henry, so I couldn't understand his behaviour C I find Henry's behaviour quite incomprehensible D I myself understand Henry's loss of behaviour Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 35: Could you lend me some money? I'm very .of cash at the moment A scarce B short C down D low Question 36: My plans for starting a restaurant fell A back B down C through D off Question 37: Embarrassed by the attention they were receiving, A out of the room did the boys try to creep B so that the boys tried to creep out of the room C the boys tried to creep out of the room D and out of the room the boys tried to creep Question 38: You will spend at least one year working abroad .you can find out how things operate overseas A as long as B because C so that D so as to Question 39: They tell me he is .a lot of money in his new job A gaining B having C profiting D earning Question 40: One .of their new house is that it has no garden A disadvantage B pity C dislike D complaint Question 41: Hie managers agreed to .the question of payment A balance B control C increase D discuss Question 42: It's difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A rising B growing C raising D gaining Question 43: The other driver failed to signal his to turn right so I had to brake suddenly A design B idea C intention D purpose Question 44: I am sure he will .the chance of earning some extra money A fall for B stand for C get at D jump at Question 45: We have no .in our files of your recent letter to the tax office A record B memory C list D account Question 46: The station clock is not as .as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast A true B sharp C accurate D precise 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 47: Rob was devastated by the news of her death A moved to tears B fainted C surprised D extremely shocke Question 48: We were left kicking our heels for half the day A tired from playing football B doing useless things C wasting time waiting D exhausted from standing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video She was sad at the thought of missing the party A Cheering herself up by watching a video, Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party B Cheering herself up watching a video, because Sandra was sad at the thought of missing the party C Sad at the thought of missing the party, Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video D Being sad at the thought of missing the party, so Sandra cheered herself up by watching a video Question 50: He had just entered the house The police arrested him at once A The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house B No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him C Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him D Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him The End ... discussions B Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm C Her contributions to class discussions are enthusiastic D She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically Question... following questions Question 46: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically B Class discussions made her contribute with... Question 46: She contributes with enthusiasm to class discussions A Class discussions made her contribute with enthusiasm B She made contributions to class discussions enthusiastically C She contributes