1 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? “Animal Watch” is a book which will ( 24) _ you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the ( 25) _ of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 coloured photographs, you will have the ( 26) _ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (27) _ From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals closeup and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins “Animal Watch” is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses.( 28) _ their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die? Question 24: A involve B bring C lead D combine Question 25: A end B edge C start D limit Question 26: A enjoyment B virtue C satisfaction D value Question 27: A conserve B revive C survive D preserve Question 28: A by B from C with D for Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (26) between the human and the machine All, body part will be replaceable Computers will function like the human brain with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way They will then produce fake people We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (27) we will appear to be alive long after we are dead Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts, to the new body Then we can choose to live for as long as we want It might be expensive When it becomes possible to a spirit transfer, they will find (28) to them automatically So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want, whenever we want Miniature robots will be built (29) through your blood stream and repair damage Also, larger robots will be used when you are sick When you have an upset stomach, you will swallow a very small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess It will be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images Then you can replay the video to help a doctor (30) your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick Question 26: A change B difference C appearance D variety Question 27: A because B soon C but D so Question 28: A over B out C down D up Question 29: A travelling B to be travelled C to travel D travel Question 30: A watch B observe C notice D diagnose Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (01) Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (02) if we not make an effort to protect them In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (03) and sold as pets For many animals and birds the problem is that their habitat the place where they live - is disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (4) wildlife The most successful animals on earth human beings - will soon be the only ones (5) , unless we can solve this problem Question 01: A threat B problem C danger D vanishing Question 02: A disappeared B vanished C extinct D empty Question 03: A for life B alive C lively D for living Question 04: A spoil B wound C wrong D harm Question 05: A left B over C staying D survive Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (27) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the lonely resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (28) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (29) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (30) _ resources are there for us to use We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (31) _ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will go indefinitely But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer Question 27: A Although B Yet C Still D Despite Question 28: A neither B sooner C rather D either Question 29: A result B reaction C development D product Question 30: A living B real C natural D genuine Question 31: A maintain B stay C hold D keep Importance of Punctuality in school life Being punctual will really help you to succeed in your studies First and foremost, punctuality (29) _ that you will arrive on time to classes and so will not (29) _ any part of the lesson Punctuality during school life will also help to prepare you for your working life If you get into good habits of punctuality during your school years, you will find it easier to always turn (30) _ to your work on time and thus to get ahead in your career as well (31) _, punctuality is, quite simply, a polite skill to cultivate Your teachers will have put a lot of effort into preparing their classes and so it is important that you turn up on time so that you not mess up their plans.What about if you have an (32) _ emergency, or an appointment that cannot be moved, that means that you will need to miss a portion of the school day? In these cases, it is crucial to tell your teachers well in advance Question 28: A insures B assures C ensures D reassures Question 29: A lost B miss C lack D need Question 30: A out B on C up D in Question 31: A Moreover B Finally C However D Therefore Question 32: A avoiding B unavoidable C avoided D avoidable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Family, a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and (26) _ with each other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and siblings The family group should be distinguished from a (27) _, which may include boarders and roomers sharing a common residence It should also be differentiated from a kindred (which also concerns blood lines), because a kindred may be divided (28) _ several households Frequently the family is not differentiated from the marriage pair, but the essence of the family group is the parent-child relationship, which may be absent from many marriage pairs At its most basic, then, a family consists of an adult and his or her offspring Most commonly, it consists of two married adults, usually a man and a woman (almost always from different lineages and not related by blood) along with their offspring, usually living in a private and separate dwelling This type of unit, more specifically known as a (29) family, is believed to be the oldest of the various types of families in existence Sometimes the family includes not only the parents and their unmarried children living at home but also children that have married, their spouses, and their offspring, and possibly elderly dependents (30) _; such an arrangement is called an extended family Question 26: A interacting B sharing C cooperating D relating Question 28: A from B for C into Question 27: A housework Question 29: A joint Question 30: A such as B housewife B also B nuclear C housewarming D household C extended D single-parent C as well D within D as long Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to English is the (39) _ important language in the world today A very large number of people understand and use English in all parts of the world Indeed, English is very useful language If we know English, we can go to any place or country we like We shall not find it hard to (40) _ people understand what we wish to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects Hundreds of books are written in English everyday in all (41) _ to teach people many useful things The English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world There is no subject that cannot be learned in the English language As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries of the world become more (42) _ with one another The leaders of the world use English to understand one another The English language has therefore also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world Lastly, a person (43) _ knows English is respected by people It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English Question 39: A most Question 40: A get Question 41: A places Question 42: A friend Question 43: A what B mostly B sites B let B friendly C chiefly C countries B whom D best C persuade C friendship D scenes C who D make D friendliness 21st CENTURY TEACHERS: INEVITABLE CHANGES D whose 21st century teachers need to serve as a guide or mentor for their students, not as the all- knowing sage providing them with everything they need Nowadays, with so much access (21) resources of all kinds, children invariably know more than teachers on different topics, step ahead of the technology Teachers need to be empowered as facilitators for learning, so that they can empower their students in (22) This shift is great news for teachers Instead of struggling to give kids all the information in areas (23) they know little about, teachers can support students as they make their own steps into different fields It’s about preparing them to go beyond their seniors, ensuring they have the skills to it, and assisting them along the way (24) , teachers need to be forward-thinking, curious and flexible They must be learners: learning new teaching methods, and learning alongside their students Simply asking questions like “What will my students need dozens of years from now?” or “How can I help give them those skills?” can change teachers' (25) , make them a leader, and bring about changes in the classroom, school and community Question 21: A to B with C for D in Question 22: A sight B use C line D turn Question 23: A what B that C where D whom Question 24: A For instance B Therefore C In practice D Otherwise Question 25: A knowledge B prejudice C mindset D judgement Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to The warming ot the Earth is caused by exhaust gas from automobile engines, factories and power (23) _ Carbon dioxide goes up into the atmosphere, and it form a kind of screen that keeps or allows the sunshine in but stop the Earth heat (24) _ getting out It works like a greenhouse, that’s why we call (25) _ the Green House effect Because ot this effect, the Earth is getting warmer alt the time This (26) _ in temperature will cause big changes to the world’s climate The sea level will increase as the ice (27) _ the poles will melt Question 23: A companies Question 24: A from B factories B up C sites C against D stations D away Question 25: A is Question 26: A raise B be C it B rise C drop D them D fall Question 27: A covering B covers C covered D cover Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks When you read something in a foreign language, you often (21) _ across words you not fully understand Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy you adopt depends very much (22) _ the degree of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every dictionary has its advantages Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (23) _ of contexts It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually (24) _ safer to consult an English-English dictionary In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (25) _ you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words Question 21 A see B put C come D drop Question 23 A variation B lots C variety D diverse Question 22 A for Question 24 A too Question 25 A Although B about C upon B very C no B Even if C Provided D in D far D Or else 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 24 to 28 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (24) to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, (25) but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, making sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea-cosy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries (26) up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still in favour in Thrush Green, where the inhabitants have got it down to a (27) art It is common (28) in that pleasant village to invite friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question 24: A views B designs C proposes D minds Question 26: A run B come C draw D lead Question 25: A no wonder B no way C no doubt D no matter Question 27: A sheer Question 28: A custom B rare C fine B procedure D pure C habit D practice 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 01 to 05 BRITISH FOOD Bacon and eggs is a traditional breakfast in the UK, but it isn’t (01) _ now Some people have a cooked breakfast at the weekend but most people don’t have time in the week Toast, cereal and fruit are popular Breakfast is between and a.m and lunch is between 12 and 1.30 p.m The British tradition of ‘afternoon tea’ - tea, sandwiches and cakes - at o’clock is (02) _ now The main meal of the day is dinner in the evening, usually between and p.m There are lots of traditional kinds of food in the UK - roast beef, turkey at Christmas, pies, fish and chips and, of course, English breakfasts People choice many different cultures live in the UK so British people also love food from other countries The country’s favourite dish is… curry! Eating out isn’t cheap, but there’s a fantastic (03) _ of different restaurants Indian, Chinese, Italian and Thai restaurants are common Fast food and snacks are always popular with children in the UK Teenagers eat over 3,000 million packets of crisps each year! Sandwiches, a British invention, are very common for lunch, especially in the ‘packed lunches’ that children (04) _ to school There are now many coffee bars in British towns Caffé latte, cappuccino and espresso are all popular, but tea is (05) _ the UK’s favourite drink That’s tea with milk, of course British people drink over 200 million cups of tea every day! Question 01: A general B similar C common D the same Question 03: A from B in C with D of Question 02: A outdated Question 04: A carry Question 05: A always B unusual B take B ever C irregular C bring C yet D ancient D get D still 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 There's no place in the world quite as famous for its culture as the island kingdom of Great Britain With over two thousand years of culture from which to draw, the nation and its people celebrate weddings with a uniquely elegant sense of poise and class A bride's wedding day is often touted as "the happiest day of her life", but in all honesty it's often a very stressful experience as there are lots of conventions surrounding the whole thing and you can get caught up in family rows, and trying to please everyone Still it's a good test of a couple's courage When the guests arrive for a wedding the ushers' duty is to hand out the correct books, flowers and the order of service, they also ensure the guests are seated in the correct places Traditionally, the side on which people sit depends on whether they are friends or family of the bride or of the groom The front rows are generally reserved for close family or friends, with the very first seats reserved for the bridal party However, in many ceremonies the bridal party will remain standing at the altar during the ceremony along with the bride and groom During the ceremony the bride and groom make their marriage vows Marriage vows are promises a couple makes to each other during a wedding ceremony In Western culture, these promises have traditionally included the notions of affection, faithfulness, unconditionality, and permanence Most wedding vows are taken from traditional religious ceremonies, but nowadays in the UK many couples choose touching love poems or lyrics from a love song revised as wedding vows and some couples even choose to write their own vows, rather than relying on standard ones spoken by the celebrant After the vows have been spoken the couple exchange rings The wedding ring is placed on the third finger of the left hand, also called the "ring" finger The wedding ring is usually a plain gold ring After the wedding ceremony, the bride, groom, officiant, and two witnesses generally go off to a side room to sign the wedding register Without this the marriage is not legal and a wedding certificate cannot be issued Question 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The bride’s and groom’s vows in Great Britain B Traditional wedding ceremony in the United Kingdom C Some types of wedding ceremonies in the United Kingdom D Typical features of British cultures Question 37: According paragraph 2, the couple can get stressed on their wedding day _ A as there are lots of conventions between the bride and the groom B due to traditional customs during and after the wedding ceromony C because the newly-wedded couple have to take a test of courage D since the surroundings discourage the couple Question 38: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A ushers B guests A promises B agreements C books Question 39: The word “vows” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ C compromises D married couples D arguments Question 40: In a British traditional wedding, the places where the guests sit _ A are conditional on their relationship to the couple B are seated by the couple C depend on whether their friends or family are standing D at the altar during the ceremony along with the bride and groom Question 41: According the passage, nowadays what can be replaced traditional wedding vows EXCEPT? A touching love poems C the couple’s own wows Question 42: The wedding certificate will be issued _ B love song lyrics D the celebrant’s wows A until the bride and groom go off to a side room B as soon as the couple legalize their wedding register C after the bride and groom exchange their wedding rings D right after the signs of marriage are not legal Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to The difference between the nuclear family and the extended family is that a nuclear family refers to a single basic family unit of parents and their children, whereas the extended family refers to their relatives, as well – such as grandparents, in-laws, aunts and uncles, etc In many cultures, and particularly indigenous societies, the extended family unit rather than the nuclear family unit is the most common basic form of social organization A nuclear family is limited, according to Kristy Jackson of Colorado State University, to one or two parents (e.g a father and mother) and their own child, or children, living together in a single house or other dwelling In anthropology, they only must be related in this fashion; there is no upper or lower limit on the number of children in a nuclear family The extended family is a much more nebulous term, but in essence refers to kin or relations not covered by the above definition In historical Europe and Asia as well as in Middle Eastern, African, and American Aboriginal cultures, extended family groups were typically the most basic unit of social organization The term can differ in specific cultural settings, but generally includes people related in age or by lineage Anthropologically, the term “extended family” refers to such a group living together in a household, often with three generations living together (grandparents, parents, and children) and headed in patriarchal societies by the eldest man or by some other chosen leadership figure However, in common parlance, the term “extended family” is often used by people simply to refer to their cousins, aunts, uncles, and so on, even though they are not living together in a single group Historically, most people in the world have lived in extended family groupings rather than in nuclear families This was even true in Europe and in the early United States, where multiple generations often lived together for economic reasons During the 20th century, average income rose high enough that living apart as nuclear families became a viable option for the vast majority of the American population In contrast, many indigenous societies and residents of developing countries continue to have multiple generations living in the same household The rise of the nuclear family in the modern West does not necessarily mean that family arrangements have stabilized, either The rapid growth in single-parent households, for instance, also represents a substantial change to the traditional nuclear family More couples are also choosing not to have children at all Question 43: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Two types of household and their dissimilarity B Traditional nuclear families and their and their advantages C The extended family and its basic definition D History of the nuclear family and the extended family Question 44: The word “dwelling” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A town B home C city D roof Question 45: The word “their” in paragraph refers to _ A family members B eldest men C young generations D cultures A number B size C length D width A males B females C parents D eldest members Question 46: According to the passage, the great difference between the nuclear family and the extended family is the family _ Question 47: According to anthropologists, in patriarchal societies extended families were mostly controlled by _ Question 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following statement is NOT true? A American people have lived in nuclear families since the 20th century B In developing countries, there are multiple generations living in the same roof C Nowadays there is an increasing number of childless couples D There are more nuclear families than extended ones before the 20th century Question 49: The word “viable” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A portable B acceptable C possible D responsible Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Extended families may include three or four generations living in the same house B The rise of the nuclear family has stablized for a long time C More married couples will choose to live with their children in nuclear families D The definition of nuclear family will be different in the future Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES Family life in the United States is changing Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a “housewife” She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children The husband earned the money for the family He was usually out working all day He came home tired in the evening, so he did not much housework And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends These days, however, more and more women work outside the home They cannot stay with the children all day They, too, come home tired in the evening They not want to spend the evening cooking dinner and cleaning up They not have time to clean the house and the laundry So who is going to the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children? Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it In these families, the husband and wife agree to different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job For example, the husband always cooks dinner and the wife always does the laundry Or the wife cooks dinner on some nights and the husband cooks dinner on other nights Then there is the question of the children In the past, many families got help with child care from grandparents Now families usually not live near their relatives The grandparents are often too far away to help in a regular way More often, parents have to pay for child care help The help may be a babysitter or a day-care center The problem with this kind of help is the high cost It is possible only for couples with jobs that pay well Parents may get another kind of help form the companies they work for Many companies now let people with children work part-time That way, parents can spend more time with their children Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children For these men there is a new word: they are called “househusbands” In the USA more and more men are becoming househusbands every year These changes in the home mean changes in the family Fathers can learn to understand their children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better Husbands and wives may also find changes in their marriage They, too, may have a better understanding of each other Question 29: Sixty years ago, most women A were housewives B went out to work C did not much housework D had no children Question 30: Nowadays, there are A more work outside the home than before B more and more women staying with the children all day C more housewives than before D more women going out to work than before Question 31: The word “laundry” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A cooking and washing up B tidying up C washing and ironingD shopping Question 32: It can be inferred from paragraph that A all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center B couples with low-paid jobs can’t afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center C in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care D grandparents can help care the children in a regular way Question 33: The word “they” in paragraph refers to A children who spend more time with fathers than mothers B parents who work part-time C husbands who stop working to stay with the children D fathers who spend more time with their children Question 34: The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may A help families B not change the children at all C not happen D cause problems for a marriage Question 35: This article is about A American men as househusbands B housewives in America C how more American women are workingD how family life in America is changing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Until recently, the ‘science of the future’ was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence Today it seems more and more likely that the next breakthrough in technology will be brought about through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering This science is the combination of biotechnology Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve heat and also to absorb moisture Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness, and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in 'growing' a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin The next step may well be 'biotech heart and eyes’ which can replace diseased organs in human beings These will not be rejected by the body, as in the case with organs from humans The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising In 1996, the famous science-fiction writer Arthur C Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy Some of these power sources will be biological Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner Question 43: According to the text, the science of the future is likely to be? A Nuclear technology B Electronics.C Genetic engineering D Biotechnology Question 44: The word “These” refers to A diseased organs B biotech heart and eyes C human beings D characteristics of human skin Question 45: What does the text say is one of the worst problems caused by the use of coal, gas, and oil? A They are so cheap that people waste them B They are very bad for the world around us C They are no longer as easy to use as they once were D They are too expensive for poorer people in many parts of the world Question 46: According to the text, it may soon be possible A to make something as good as human skin B to take an organ from one human and give it to another human C to make useful substitutes for human hearts and eyes D to cure certain diseases that damage human organs Question 47: In 1996, Arthur C Clarke predicted A that we may not be able to meet future demand for energy B that using oil, gas, and coal would lead to very high levels of pollution C newer and better ways of using oil, gas, and coal D new and better ways of heating and lighting homes, offices, and factories Question 48: The word “to meet” is synonymous with A satisfy B encounter C turn up D appear Question 49: Which word below can be the best substitute for “breakthrough”? A exit B development C outlet D opening Question 50: Organic chemistry helps to produce materials that are A almost as good as wool C stronger, lighter, and better than natural materials B not as good as natural materials D almost as strong, light, and flexible as an insect’s body Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Today, I’d like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up of the earth First, we’ll touch on the relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer You probably remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet light from the sun Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the upper atmosphere It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed Scientists suspect that certain chemicals, such as fluorocarbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer And how we use fluorocarbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems The chemical pollution from these fluorocarbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer We’ll go into that new study more next time Question 31: Who is the most likely speaker? A A professor B A doctor C A mechanic D A chemist Question 32: The speaker’s main topic is A ultraviolet light B the use of spray cans C air-conditioning systems D fluorocarbons and the ozone layer Question 33: What does the word “filters out” in paragraph probably mean? A separates B stops C prevents D keeps Question 34: What is the most important purpose of the ozone layer? A Providing fluorocarbons B Shielding the sun C Protecting the earth D Destroying chemicals Question 35: What is the ozone layer made of? A Fluorocarbons B Oxygen C Shields D Ultraviolet light Question 36: What does the word “depletion” in paragraph probably mean? A deployment B deletion C destruction D departure Question 37: What will the speaker probably discuss next? A How to make air conditioners with fluorocarbons B The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion C The make-up of the ozone layer D Harmful effects of ultraviolet light Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to A It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together B It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals C It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals D It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals Question 31: What can the word adorning be best replaced by? A decorating B painting C repairing D dying A tells B says C prays D talks Question 32: What can the word invokes be best replaced by? Question 33: Why does the couple exchange garlands? A to a ritual B to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner C to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness D to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life Question 34: When is the wedding ceremony completed? A When the parents ot the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple B When the couple touches their parents’ feet C When the couple makes seven steps together D When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the brides forehead 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 35 to 42 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 ot 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 35: What does “they” refer to? A people B ages C sticks D trees Question 36: According to the passage the first fire used by people was probably obtained _ A from the suns heat through glass C from heat or fire caused by nature B by rubbing wood together D by striking iron against flint Question 37: It is stated in the passage that torches for lighting were made from _ A the wood of gum trees C wooden poles dipped in oil B iron bars dipped in melted resins D tree branches dipped in melted resins Question 38: It is mentioned in the passage that 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 39: The word “splendors” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following? A expensive object B places of scenic beauty C achievements D the beautiful and impressive features Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following sentence is NOT true? A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B Before gas lamps and electric lamps appeared, streets were lit by torches 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 41: The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A nearly dark B badly decorated C containing a lot of white D mysterious Question 42: 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 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Question 14 What does this passage mainly discuss? A The beginning of natural history C Early plants and animals B Prehistoric man D Cures from plants Question 15 The phrase "in this respect" refers to _ A the origin of knowledge of nature C the development of human culture B the development of the field of natural history D the use of plants for drugs and medicine Question 16 The word "blossomed" is closest in meaning to _ A produced flowers B flourished C changed D learned A design B flavor C substance D ailment A proofs B beginnings C requirements D history Question 17 The word "extract" is closest in meaning to _ Question 18 The word "rudiments" is closest in meaning to _ Question 19 The word "this" refers to _ A man’s domestication of plants and animals C man’s ability to live on a small plot of land B providing food for man D the earliest condition of prehistoric man Question 20 Ancient human-being were interested in _ A knowledge of history C understanding of nature D knowledge of drugs B science fiction Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In today's world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, and the number of species at risk increases every year Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile Endangered plants include some species of cactus Why are the above species of animals endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species are protected by law Even when animals are legally protected, illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horns continues Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or sold as pets For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild In addition to this, many species' habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it, or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late It is worth making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves Question 26 The word "it" refers to A an endangered plant C a bird collection B the little blue macaw D an endangered animal Question 27 The word “die out” can be best replaced by A be threatened B reproduce C vanish forever D reappear A harm B victim C control D feed A concerned B neutral C curious D indifferent Question 28 The word “prey” can be best replaced by Question 29 The tone of the author of this passage can be described as Question 30 The author uses the blue macaw as an example of A a species of birds killed by hunters C birds captured for the pet trade Question 31 Endangered animals B birds captured for zoos D a species that has completely died out A cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves B have a bad effect on others C are an important part of the world's wildlife D will definitely die out soon Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 37 THE HUMAN SCARECROW Being told to bring a deckchair and a good book for the first day in a new job might not be the kind of advice you’d expect to receive from your new boss, but that’s exactly the advice Jamie Fox was given when he took up a post to help out a local farmer Fox, twenty-two, a music graduate from Bangor University, uses a range of musical instruments to scare off partridges that have been destroying crops because ordinary scarecrows don’t quite seem up to the job Despite working from 7.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m for a minimum wage, Fox, who is saving up to finance a trip to New Zealand, is quite content with his unique position Indeed, he’d much rather be out in the open air reading and playing instruments, he says, and time passes much quicker than sitting at home doing nothing and claiming unemployment benefit Fox can anything he likes to pass the time As well as playing musical instruments and reading to relieve the monotony, other perks of the job include doing Sudoku puzzles, observing the wildlife and daydreaming He does, however, need to get out of the comfort of his chair occasionally to scare the partridges off the fields And although the work is far from lucrative, some of Jamie’s friends, including those with more generously paid jobs, are reportedly envious of his position and the fact that he spends the best part of the day doing largely as he pleases His employer, farmer William Youngs, claims that he was forced to take someone on as a human scarecrow after the partridges didn’t respond to more traditional methods of frightening them away Since losing thirty acres worth of crops to the birds at a cost of thousands of pounds, Youngs has tried a variety of approaches to protect his livelihood Now, however, he is happy with the solution and claims that Jamie’s presence in the fields is proving very effective and making a real difference Question 31: Jamie Fox’s plans include A becoming a farmer B earning more money C joining a band A He gets uncomfortable B He doesn’t need to move Question 32: What is true about Jamie’s job? C He makes a lot of noise D travelling abroad D He has replaced another person Question 33: Mr Youngs decided to employ Jamie because A he can pay him a low wage B he wants to help with the problem of unemployment C he considered Jamie a good worker D he lost lots of crops previously Question 34: Jamie’s friends are envious because of A the fact he enjoys what he is doing B the hours he works C the money he earns D the nature of his work Question 35: Jamie Fox is happy with his job because A he never gets bored B he has plenty of free time during the day C he uses his educational background D he thinks it is better than being out of work A good enough to the job B over-consuming Question 36: The phrase “up to the job” is closest in meaning to C unable to fulfill it Question 37: Which word is the synomym with “lucrative”? A profitable B lubricious D unsuitable for the job C successful D glistening 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 38 to 44 Entrepreneurial schoolboy Tommie Rose, made £14,000 towards his university fees by selling sweets from a 'black market' tuck shop at his school Tommie, fifteen, bought chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks in bulk from discount stores and sold them to fellow pupils at a competitive mark-up For three years, he saved his £60 to £70 daily earnings towards the £9,000-a-year tuition fees for university, and has his eye on studying business at Oxford or Cambridge However, teachers at Buile Hill High School in Salford, Greater Manchester, threatened to suspend the teenager from school if he didn't shut down the unofficial tuck shop Tommie, who lives in Salford, was suspended from his previous school for ten days for running a similar business, which he said was inspired by television shows such as Dragons' Den and The Apprentice His parents, Gary, thirty-three, an office worker, and Tracy, also thirty-three, a gym manager, said they would struggle to support their son through university on their own 'He's a typical teenage boy who saw what he wanted and worked hard for it,' said Mr Rose 'He realised that if you want to get ahead in business and in life, you have to start at a young age I could only dream of making that sort of money at his age.' James Inman, the head teacher at Buile Hill School, said, 'We admire this pupil's entrepreneurship, but school is not the place to set up a black market for junk food We have extremely high standards and with our healthy-eating policy, we not allow fizzy drinks or large amounts of sweets.' Faced with the threat of suspension, Tommie has decided to close his tuck shop business for now and donate the remaining snacks and drinks to the homeless in Manchester However, aware of the advantages of working as he studies, Tommie plans to continue earning money and gaining valuable experience The young entrepreneur is meeting his head teacher with a business plan for a healthy tuck shop, and has found himself back in the news again as he attempts to sell a signed bottle of a well-known energy drink online to the highest bidder He also has plans for a new business involving T-shirts and has been offered work experience at a recruitment firm in Manchester Tommie said, 'I have had a few other job offers since the story appeared in the media I just love the world of business.' Question 38: Buile Hill School's reaction has prompted Tommie to A leave school to experience working for a local business B give up his attempts to make money C redesign his tuck shop business D start an Internet-based business selling snacks Question 39: The word “recruitment” is synonymous with A recovering business B new employment C assembling service D finding new members Question 40: Tommie's father A finds it difficult to support his son's actions B says Tommie has always dreamed of making money C admits that Tommie is not a regular teenager D feels that Tommie has learned an important lesson early in his life Question 41: The phrase “suspended from school” is closest in meaning to A temporarily not allowed to go to school C ejected from school for ever B banned from schools D prevented from schooling Question 42: According to the passage, the writer emphasises A how young people can benefit from working while still at school B the negative impacts of working while still studying at school C why earning independently is important for young people D how young people's attitudes to work have changed Question 43: Tommie set up his business A because his school didn't provide a quality service B so that he would be accepted at Oxford or Cambridge universities C so that he would be able to afford the fees at a top university D to prove what a good businessman he is Question 44: Buile Hill School objects to Tommie's business because A he is competing with the school's own official tuck shop B he has already been suspended from another school for running a similar business there C they are concerned about the effect of the products Tommie sells on other students D they believe Tommie is too young to run a business Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 16 to 21 Our carbon footprint is the estimated amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) given off as we go about our daily lives While the global average carbon footprint is about metric tons per person each year, Americans contribute approximately 20 metric tons of greenhouse gas per person each year Compared to other countries, even those who use the least amount of energy in the US - for example, a person who lives off the grid - still contribute double the carbon emissions than the global average per person And, not surprisingly, a person's carbon footprint increases in size as his or her income increases So, the less you spend, the more environmentally friendly you are How is it possible that people in the US who live simple lifestyles, e.g., children or the homeless, make such large contributions to greenhouse gas emissions? The answer is simple: Each US citizen has access to various basic government services such as firefighting and police departments, road and bridge repair, libraries, jails and prisons, the military, etc When these public services are divided equally among the entire US population, it significantly raises the carbon footprint per person In fact, according to a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the lowest carbon footprint that can be calculated for a person living in the US is 8.5 metric tons And shockingly, this carbon footprint corresponds to a homeless person who sleeps in public shelters and eats in soup kitchens While it is admirable to make changes in lifestyle to reduce a carbon footprint, in reality, it is very difficult to The MIT study revealed that a "rebound effect" occurred when someone made an effort to reduce his or her carbon footprint Take the example of a person who made the deliberate choice to buy a hybrid car instead of a large SUV to save money on gas costs Very often that person would use the money he or she saved to something else, e.g., take a long airplane trip In this ease, just one long airplane trip produces more CO emissions than driving the large SUV for a year This ends up having a negative impact on a person's carbon footprint by making it bigger! Can Americans reduce their carbon footprints? According to the study, it is possible, but it would require lifestyle changes such as giving up long-distance travel and buying fewer smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players that have large energy costs to produce and deliver The most drastic way to lower the average American's US carbon footprint is to add a CO tax on food, housing, and transportation, and most Americans don't want their taxes raised Unless we can find a way to reduce our carbon footprints, the price we may ultimately have to pay is much higher than the amount Americans will ever have to pay in taxes [Fron AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 4, Workbook, 2nd Edition, Oxford 2015] Question 16: The idiom“lives off the grid” is closest in meaning to A leads an independent life B does not use public utilities such as water, electricity,… C does not pay taxes D does not have a job Question 17: A person who lives a simple lifestyle in the US has a high carbon footprint because A the CO2 footprint calculation is not divided equally among all US citizens B he or she has access to public services paid for by the government C he or she can’t pay a tax to offset his or her carbon footprint D he or she lives off the grid Question 18: Americans with the lowest carbon footprints are usually A people who serve as soldiers C people who have high income Question 19: The "rebound effect” B people who are unemployed D people who have nowhere to live or eat A has a positive impact on an individual's carbon footprint B has a negative impact on an individual’s carbon footprint C has a double effect on an individual's carbon footprint D has no impact on an individual's carbon footprint Question 20: The writer's conclusion is that A finding a way to reduce the average US citizen's carbon footprint is more important than anything else to all Americans B reducing the US carbon footprint is almost impossible C paying a carbon footprint tax is an easy solution D to reduce the US carbon footprint, taxes should be lowered Question 21: The average American's carbon footprint is A approximately four times the global average carbon footprint per person B approximately eight times more than the global average carbon footprint per person C approximately five times more than the global average carbon footprint per person D approximately double the global average carbon footprint per person Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Until recently, hunting for treasure from shipwrecks was mostly fantasy; with recent technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a legitimate endeavor This has caused a debate between those wanting to salvage the wrecks and those wanting to preserve them Treasure hunters are spurred on by the thought of finding caches of gold coins or other valuable objects on a sunken ship One team of salvagers, for instance, searched the wreck of the RMS Republic, which sank outside the Boston harbor in 1900 The search party, using side-scan sonar, a device that projects sound waves across the ocean bottom and produces a profile of the sea floor, located the wreck in just two and a half days Before the use of this new technology, such searches could take months or years The team of divers searched the wreck for two months, finding silver tea services, crystal dinnerware, and thousands of bottles of wine, but they did not find the five and a half tons of American Gold Eagle coins they were searching for Preservationists focus on the historic value of a ship They say that even if a shipwreck's treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts that are preserved in nearly mint condition But once a salvage team has scoured a site, much of the archaeological value is lost Maritime archaeologists who are preservationists worry that the success of salvagers will attract more treasure-hunting expeditions and thus threaten remaining undiscovered wrecks Preservationists are lobbying their state lawmakers to legally restrict underwater searches and unregulated salvages To counter their efforts, treasure hunters argue that without the lure of gold and million-dollar treasures, the wrecks and their historical artifacts would never be recovered at all Question 43 What is the main idea of this passage? A Searching for wrecks is much easier with new technologies like side-scan sonar B Maritime archaeologists are concerned about the unregulated searching of wrecks C The search of the RMS Republic failed to produce the hoped-for coins D The popularity of treasure seeking has spurred a debate between preservationists and salvagers Question 44 The word “sunken” is closest in meaning to which of the following words? A broken B underwater C ancient D hollow Question 45 Which of the following statements is best supported by the author? A The value of a shipwreck depends on the quantity of its artifacts B Preservationists are fighting the use of technological advances such as side-scan sonars C Side-scan sonar has helped to legitimize salvaging D The use of sound waves is crucial to locating shipwrecks Question 46 The author uses the word “services” to refer to which of the following? A cups B sets C containers D decorations Question 47 All of the following were found on the RMS Republic EXCEPT _ A wine bottles B silver tea services C American Gold Eagle coins D crystal dinnerware Question 48 From the passage, you can infer that a preservationist would be most likely to _ A shun treasure-seeking salvagers C put treasures in a museum B be a diver D archaeological research Question 49 The word “scoured” is most similar to which of the following? A scraped away B scratched over C scrambled around D searched through Question 50 The second and third paragraphs are an example of _ A chronological order B explanation C specific to general D definition _THE END _ THI KHẢO SÁT HỌC BỒI DƯỠNG LỚP 12 NĂM 2018-2019 Mơn: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề 257 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 university B.application C technology D entertainment Question 2: A across B.simply C common D.brother Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 3: - “ Lovely weather, isn’t it?.” - “Yes, I hope tomorrow will be…….nice day” A the other B some C another D some other Question 4:"I am sorry.I broke the vase".“ _” A Ok Go ahead B.Yes, certaintly C Don't worry Things break D.I' d rather not 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 5: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expectation C improvement D treatement Question 6: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B.mandatory C benifical D constructive 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 7: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting A.She had hardly begun to speak when people started interrupting B.Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting C Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting D She hadn't begun to speak when people started interrupting Question 8:They say that the visitors were killed by terrorists A It is said that the visitors were killed by terrorists B The visitors are said to have killed by terrorists C The visitors are said to have been killed by terrorists D.A $ C are correct Question 9: I' m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam A.Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam B.Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam C Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam D Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam 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 10 to 14 Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview Always arrive early If you not know where the organization is located, call for exact directions (10)……… advance Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (11)………… events If you are running late, call right away and let someone know The best time to arrive is approximately - 10 minutes early Give (12)………… the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect Be (13)………… to everyone as soon as you walk in the door Wear a professional business suit This point should be emphasized enough First impressions are extremely important in the interview process Women should (14)………… wearing too much jewelry or make up Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume It is also important that you feel comfortable While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit B in C on D for Question 10: A with B unexpected C unexpectedly D expectedly Question 11: A expected B your C yours D yourself Question 12: A you B happy C disappointed D excited Question 13: A pleasant SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THANH HĨA TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG LỆ KHA B suggest C enjoy D mind Question 14: A avoid 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 15 to 21 The United States Department of Education describes " giftedness" as exceptionally advanced performance or the potential for outstanding performance in intellectual, creative leadership, artistic, or specific academic fields Children who demonstrate outstanding talents come from all social, cultural, and economic groups Educators believe that gifted students require special education services because their learning needs differ significantly from those of the general population They learn more rapidly and are able to understand more abstract and complex ideas They are also able to transform existing knowledge into new and useful forms, and to create new knowledge recognized for its originality, complexity, and elegance Special education services and facilities for gifted children may enhance these abilities In addition, some gifted learners may require special counseling services to address social or emotional adjustment issues that are complicated by their exceptional abilities Many regular elementary and secondary schools in the United states offer special programs designed specifically to meet the needs of gifted students Some schools provide specialized education programs to gifted children exclusively These schools offer advanced education in mathematics, science, technology, the arts, or other academic disciplines Many school districts rely on intelligence tests to identify gifted students However, most guidelines for determining giftedness recommend the use of a combination of standardized test scores, rating systems developed by individual schools, classroom observation records, and performance assessments Gifted children may study a specially modified curriculum or may progress through academic subjects at an accelerated pace Acceleration involves adapting aducation programs so that students may progress through particular subject materrial quicker than usual These modifications may take place within the regular classroom setting or they may involve changing the child's placement in school Some gifted children gain early entrance to kindergarten, skip grades, enter college earlier than usual, or take specific courses with older children Ideal programs for gifted students consider the individual needs of children and offer multiple options for services These programs generally involve both advanced course materials and acceleration Question 15 Gifted children come from _ A.homogenous race B different backgrounds C specific economic groups D different careers Question 16 Among the various qualities, gifted children are believed to be able to learn fast and A apply knowledge creatively B create new learning methods C find out new knowledge D behave themselves wel Question 17 the word "existing" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A.up-to-date B fashionable C permanent D present Question 18 The word "enhance" in paragraph can be replaced with A turn up B further improve C encourage D strongly implant Question 19 Special services are provided to some problematic gifted children to A help them cope with social and emotional difficulties B make them forget about social and emotional problems C concentrate on their studies and their school D help them accomplish their academic objectives Question 20 The word "disciplines" in paragraph mostly means A violations B penalties C rules D subjects Question 21 Giftedness can be meansured by means of A class observations B specialized assessments C psychology specialists D recorded observations 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 22: A.liked B coughed C laughed D.appeared Question 23: A dream B wear C.treat D mean Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 24: I _ a terrible accident while I _ on the beach A see / am walking B saw / was walking C.was seeing / walked D.have seen / were walking Question 25: John asked me _ in English A what does this word mean B what that word means C what did this word mean D what that word meant Question 26: Lots of houses _ by the earthquake A are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed Question 27: If my client _ me her fax number, I _ to post a letter to her A gave,/ will not have B will give / not have C had given / wouldn't have had D had given / will not have had Question 28: A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview A recommend B recommended C recommender D recommendation Question 29: Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B experience C attention D impression Question 30 _ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the medical treatment of animals A Chemistry B Pharmacy C Medicine D Veterinary Question 31: Many young people have objected to marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A agreed B shared C contractual D sacrificed Question 32: Jane really loves the _ , jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present A.wooden brown nice B nice wooden brown C brown wooden nice D nice brown wooden Question 33: After a nature disaster, there is always an _need for food and water A urgent B urge C urgently D urgency Question 34: Miss Linda speaks _ Chinese very well although she is from _ UK A the/ O B a/ O C the/ an D O/ the Question 35: She looked _ to see who was going _ her A.round/ after B up/ off C at / to D.for/ with 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 36: Facial expression involves some of smallest body movements, but its impact may be greater than A B C any other body language D Question 37: Teachers often use eye contact in the classroom to decide who is prepared to answer a question, A B C or that didn't complete his homework assignment D Question 38: Human beings enjoy their life with more and more progress of science and technological, but it is A B also very necessary to think more about the problems that modern machines and devices may cause C D 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 39: Affuent families find it easier to suport their children financially A privileged B well- off C impoverished D.wealthy Question 40:Those clothes are inappropriate for this evening A suitable B attractive C available D improper 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 41: The test was very long Terry couldn't it in 60 minutes A The test was very long so that Terry couldn't it in 60 minutes B The test was too long that Terry couldn't it in 60 minutes C The test was too long for Terry to in 60 minutes D The test was too long for Terry to it in 60 minutes Question 42: She tried very hard to pass the driving test.She could hardly pass it A Although she didn't try to pass the driving test, she could pass it B.Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn't pass it C.No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily 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 43 to 50 Pandemic Diseases are a natural part of life on Earth If there were no diseases, the population would grow too quickly, and there would not be enough food or other resources So in a way, diseases are nature's way of keeping the Earth in balance But sometimes they spread very quickly and kill large numbers of people For example, in 1918, an outbreak of the flu spread across the world, killing over 25 million people in only six months Such terrible outbreaks of a disease are called pandemics Pandemics happen when a disease changes in a way that our bodies are not prepared to fight In 1918, a new type of flu virus appeared Our bodies had no way to fight this new flu virus, and so it spread very quickly and killed large numbers of people While there have been many different pandemic diseases throughout history, all of them have a few things in common First, all pandemic diseases spread from one person to another very easily Second, while they may kill many people, they generally not kill people very quickly A good example of this would be the Marburg virus The Marburg virus is an extremely infectious disease In addition, it is deadly About 70-80% of all the people who get the Marburg virus die from the disease However, the Marburg virus has not become a pandemic because most people die within three days of getting the disease This means that the virus does not have enough time to spread to a large number of people The flu virus of 1918, on the other hand, generally took about a week to ten days to kill its victims, so it had more time to spread While we may never be able to completely stop pandemics, we can make them less common Doctors carefully monitor new diseases that they fear could become pandemics For example, in 2002 and 2003, doctors carefully watched SARS Their health warnings may have prevented SARS from becoming a pandemic Question 43 This passage is mainly about A how to prevent pandemic diseases B pandemic diseases C pandemic diseases throughout history D why pandemics happen Question 44 According to paragraph 1, how are diseases a natural part of life on Earth? A They prevent pandemics B They help control the population C They help the world grow quickly D They kill too many people Question 45 Based on the information in the passage the term pandemics can best be explained as _ A diseases with no cure B diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people C a deadly kind of flu D new diseases like SARS or the Marburg virus Question 46 According to the passage, what causes pandemics? A Changes in a disease that the body cannot fight B Careless doctors who not watch the spread of diseases C Population growth that the world cannot support D The failure to make new medicines Question 47 According to the passage, all of the following are true of the 1918 flu pandemic EXCEPT that A it involved a new kind of flu virus B it killed over 25 million people C it was the last pandemic in history D it took a little over a week to kill its victims Question 48 The word it in the passage refers to A disease B flu virus C pandemics D bodies Question 49 Which of the following is mentioned as a common feature of all pandemic diseases? A They spread from people to people very slowly B They may kill many people very quickly C They not kill people very quickly D They kill all the victims Question 50 The word monitor in the passage is closest in meaning to A fight B prevent C watch D avoid THE END ... and third paragraphs are an example of _ A chronological order B explanation C specific to general D definition _THE END _ THI KHẢO SÁT HỌC BỒI DƯỠNG LỚP 12 NĂM 2018- 2019 Môn: TIẾNG ANH. .. SÁT HỌC BỒI DƯỠNG LỚP 12 NĂM 2018- 2019 Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề 257 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet... sincerely “It doesn''t feel real To me, this is just a job.” “What you think being famous feels like?” I ask him “I''m not sure, to be honest Different from this?” he laughs, with only a hint of