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OLYMPIC 30/4
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LẦN THỨ XXV – NĂM 2019
Môn thi: Anh văn - Khối: 10
Ngày thi: 06/04/2019
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
Đề này có 08 trang.
 Thí sinh làm phần trắc nghiệm (MULTIPLE CHOICE) trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm và
phần tự luận (WRITTEN TEST) trên phiếu trả lời tự luận.
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 Trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm, thí sinh tô thêm 2 số 00 vào trước số báo
danh (bằng bút chì).
Phần mã đề thi trên phiếu trắc nghiệm, thí sinh tô vào ô 001.
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)
I. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5PTS): Choose the best options to complete the following
sentences.
1. ______ happy in the new school, he missed his old friends.
A. Usually
B. Although
C. Being
D. Even
2. ______ we leave at 3:00, we should get there by 5:30.
A. Assuming
B. Having assumed
C. To assume
D. Assumed
3. I am sorry to keep you waiting. I hope you ______ long.
A. are not waiting
B. don’t wait
C. haven’t waited
D.
haven’t
been
waiting
4. It's about time you ______ the balcony. It's covered in leaves and dust.
A. cleaned
B. had cleaned
C. to be cleaned
D. to have cleaned
5. Don't be silly! That ______ possibly be David Beckham!
A. mustn't
B. shouldn't
C. won't
D. can't
6. –“I locked myself out of my apartment. I didn't know what to do.”
–“You ______ your roommate.”
A. could have called
B. may have called
C. would have called
D. must have called
7. –“Did the principal of the school answer you yet?”
–“No, but ______ I hear from him by 5pm, I’ll let you know.”
A. might
B. could
C. would
D. should
8. ______ help me make this decision. I’m just so unsure of which direction to take for my future.
A. I’d sooner you will
B. I wish you will
C. If only you could
D. I’d rather you
9. ______ we have enough money, where would you like to travel this summer?
A. So that
B. Provided that
C. Despite the fact that D. Unless
10. Twenty people were arrested during the demonstration, of ______ four were charged with obstruction.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. them
II. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5 PTS) Choose the best options to complete the
following sentences.
11. She was very appreciative ______ all the support she got from her friends.
A. of
B. for
C. on
12. Her latest novel is coming ______ in paperback soon.
A. across
B. off
C. out
13. As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to ______ the time you have lost.
A. make up to
B. do up to
C. do up for
14. Mary is jealous ______ her sister because she is much more popular.
A. on
B. of
C. for
15. Your skirt needs taking ______; it's too large.
A. up
B. on
C. over
16. Can you make ______ the meaning of this passage?
A. out
B. for
C. up
17. He’s such a hard man to ______ as he’s always flitting from one site to another.
A. pin in
B. lock in
C. narrow down
18. Don't be put ______ by his manner. He always acts that way.
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D. with
D. about
D. make up for
D. with
D. in
D. into
D. nail down
A. on
B. away
C. off
19. His proposal met ______ total opposition from the committee.
A. about
B. by
C. for
20. You ought to stand ______ your little brother when the others tease him.
A. over with
B. by for
C. about with
D. down
D. with
D. up for
III. VOCABULARY (10 PTS): Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. It is possible to ______ out of the pension scheme if you do not wish to participate.
A. back
B. charge
C. opt
D. break
22. She always gets what she wants because she knows how to ______ the rules.
A. circumvent
B. desert
C. slack
D. elicit
23. Anthropologists have spent years studying the social system of this ______.
A. breed
B. caste
C. tribe
D. sect
24. I tried to catch the mouse, but it was too ______.
A. intentional
B. obsolete
C. uncommon
D. elusive
25. I have no appetite and I am lethargic. I've been feeling under ______ for ages.
A. pair
B. stress
C. par
D. threat
26. Peter does everything himself because he doesn’t like to ______ control.
A. extinguish
B. relinquish
C. vanish
D. elicit
27. I don't know how I can ______ up the courage to tell him the awful news.
A. pick
B. pluck
C. store
D. set
28. I need to study more for the test. I don’t have a very good ______ of the material.
A. abstract
B. grasp
C. hint
D. gist
29. The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it's back to the ______.
A. grind
B. labour
C. drudgery
D. toil
30. We could hear the monkey ______ long before we reached their cage.
A. chatting
B. chattering
C. prattling
D. babbling
31. Bob is so short-tempered; he should try to ______ his anger.
A. monitor
B curb
C temper
D stunt
32. The police ______ the woods looking for the lost child.
A. scoured
B. integrated
C. traced
D. encountered
33. Don't mention work to Ray, as it's a sore ______ with him at the moment.
A. finger
B. point
C. place
D. nail
34. The couple ______ under the umbrella to keep dry.
A. enclosed
B. muffled
C. huddled
D. augmented
35. A long, green snake ______ through the grass and disappeared.
A. strutted
B. slunk
C. slithered
D. scampered
36. This schedule isn’t final. It’s only ______.
A. tentative
B. sporadic
C. contemporary
D. subsequent
37. My new pullover______ to half its previous size when I washed it.
A. shrank
B. reduced
C. diminished
D. dwindled
38. The new accounting system ______ all my work useless.
A. transformed
B. rendered
C. transposed
D. converted
39. Martin just loves to ______ his teeth into a really challenging crossword.
A. grind
B. get
C. put
D. sink
40. The doctor said that sweets should be eaten in ______.
A. compulsion
B. restriction
C. moderation
D. qualification
IV. GUIDED CLOZE (10 PTS): Read the texts below and decide which answer best fits
each space.
Passage A:
The case of food storage in tin cans illustrates how an invention can be successful even when it (41) ______
a new problem for the one it solves. In 1810, Peter Durand (42) ______ tremendous progress in food
preservation with his invention of the tin can. The cans were ideal for transporting food and for (43) ______
spoilage for extended periods. But consumers of canned food had to (44) ______ their own ingenuity to
open the solidly constructed cans, which sometimes outweighed the foodstuffs inside. Durand’s solution had
created a new problem, (45) ______ opening the cans. In the early days, the (46) ______ most favored was
the brute force of a hammer and chisel. In 1858, Ezra Warner designed a crude and somewhat (47) ______
can opener. Finally (48) ______ 1930, the safe design that underlies today’s common kitchen utensils had
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been invented. From the (49) ______ of their introduction, however, the problem of opening the cans
(50)______ not detract from their wide acceptance as a solution to the problem of food preservation.
41. A. substitutes
B. becomes
C. causes
D. is
42. A. provided
B. invented
C. made
D. discovered
43. A. storing
B. preserving
C. keeping
D. preventing
44. A. create
B. know
C. use
D. make
45. A. easily
B. especially
C. hardly
D. namely
46. A. consumer’s
B. method
C. can
D. food
47. A. called
B. dangerous
C. safer
D. sophisticated
48. A. in
B. beyond
C. prior
D. by
49. A. latest
B. way
C. time
D. first
50. A. did
B. does
C. could
D. will
Passage B:
Two eyes help us to see in three dimensions; and two ears allow us to hear in stereo. If recent research
findings are (51) ______, two nostrils function in (52) ______ the same way. In the olfactory system, each
nostril conveys to the brain a slightly different olfactory (53) ______ upon smelling an odor. What is
perceived in combination is (54) ______ used by the brain to get a precise (55) ______ of what the odor is.
The slight difference (56) ______ the olfactory images seems to occur (57) ______ the air flows at a
different rate through each nostril, one of (58) ______ has a low flow-rate and the other a high one. Odors
that dissolve slowly have their maximum effect in the (59) ______ that has a slow movement of air.
Conversely, those that dissolve quickly have their (60) ______ effect when the air stream is moving rapidly.
Thus, air drawn into the nose will give different responses in each nostril. Not yet well understood is how
the brain processes the disparate olfactory images as a single recognizable aroma. Future studies will be
needed to completely explain this phenomenon.
51. A. incorrect
B. reported
C. accurate
D. similar
52. A. so
B. as
C. much
D. such
53. A. process
B. image
C. where
D. once
54. A. which
B. earlier
C. strongly
D. then
55. A. meaning
B. measurement
C. location
D. sense
56. A. in
B. about
C. to
D. when
57. A. before
B. then
C. however
D. because
58. A. those
B. which
C. each
D. such
59. A. nostril
B. chemical
C. flow
D. other
60. A. personal
B. strongest
C. negative
D. slowest
V. READING COMPREHENSION (10 PTS): Read the texts below and choose the best answer
to each question.
Passage A
Recently, researchers conducted a survey to investigate what motivates young adults to exercise. The study
might shed light on why so few college students exercise and why many stop their exercise workouts after
they graduate. Researchers analyzed responses from 937 randomly selected college students at a leading
U.S. university. What the research team found was that 39% of the male students and 26% of the female
students exercised at least three days a week for 20 minutes at a time. These exercise patterns were fairly
similar to those in surveys at other universities. The survey also revealed some critical factors which
motivate college students to exercise.
Men who exercised regularly reported that their friends provided considerable support for them to do so.
Those who exercised only occasionally had moderate support from their friends, while those who did not
exercise at all had little or no support from friends. For women, however, the crucial motivating factor
seemed to come from family members rather than from friends. Women who exercised regularly had a great
deal of positive support to do so from their families. However, women who exercised only occasionally
received moderate levels of encouragement from their families, while those who did not work out at all
received little or no support from their families. Since college students often live far from home, women
students are likely to have a weaker support system than do their male counterparts.
A medical professor, upon seeing the results of the study, remarked that generally there is not so much
emphasis on body performance among girls and young women. “It’s a macho thing to be able to run faster
or lift weights,” he said. “However,” he continued, “for the younger generation, this gender gap appears to
be getting smaller.”
61. What is the main purpose of the study presented in this passage?
A. to investigate college students’ attitudes towards good health and exercise
B. to find out why young women don’t like to exercise
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64.
65.
C. to learn what makes college students exercise
D. to find the best type of exercise workout for college students
What research method was used in this study?
A. College students reported on their friends’ exercise workouts.
B. College students reported on their families’ exercise patterns.
C. College professors answered questions about their students.
D. College students answered questions about themselves.
What similarity between men and women did the study find?
A. The more friends they have, the more they exercise.
B. The more support they have to exercise, the more they exercise.
C. The closer they live to their families, the more they exercise.
D. The more health-conscious they are, the more they exercise.
In comparison to the general college population, students at this university exercise ______.
A. less often than average
B. about the same amount as average
C. more often than average
D. for longer at a time than average
Why does the passage mention that some college students live far from home?
A. to emphasize that they do not see their families every day
B. to criticize their life styles
C. to show how independent they are
D. to explain why they depend on their friends so much
Passage B
It has long been known that underweight, premature babies develop into children who perform worse at
school than children who had normal birth weight and were full-term. A recent study examining the effects
of birth weight on intelligence suggests that even among full-term babies the heavier ones have an
advantage. The study has been following 3,900 British men and women since their birth in 1946. Birth
weight was correlated with scores on tests of reading and arithmetic skills, non-verbal reasoning, memory,
speed, and concentration. These tests were conducted when the participants were 8, 11, 15, 26, and 43
years old. Generally speaking, the heavier children performed better on the tests. The relationship was
strongest at age 8 and then weakened over time. By age 43, the relationship was negligible. The results
were not affected by birth order, gender, father’s social class, or mother’s education and age.
These findings must be interpreted with caution. First, the results were based on averages. Second, birth
weight is only one of numerous factors influencing cognitive function. Parental interest in education - such
as volunteering at school or helping with homework - may offset the effect of birth weight. Furthermore,
poor environmental conditions, such as living in an overcrowded home, breathing polluted air, or being
caught in a bitter divorce can diminish the early advantages enjoyed by heavier babies.
Although no one knows exactly what makes a newborn baby heavy, it is known that healthy, well-nourished
mothers tend to have heavier babies, while those who eat poorly, smoke, and are heavy drinkers tend to
produce smaller ones. There are probably several other variables that affect birth weight, but if and how
those are connected to intelligence is not known.
66. In this study, the researchers examined the relationship between _______.
A. maternal nutrition and birth weight
B. home environment and intelligence
C. age and intelligence
D. intelligence and birth weight
67. What did the researchers find out about the relationship they were studying?
A. It increased up to age 26, then decreased.
B. It remained steady until age 26, then decreased.
C. It decreased as the subjects grew older.
D. It remained steady throughout the study.
68. Which children have an advantage at school?
A. Those who were full-term, lighter weight babies.
B. Those who were premature but normal weight babies.
C. Those who were full-term, heavier babies.
D. Those who were premature babies who gained weight quickly.
69. According to the passage, what is one possible reason to question the conclusions of the study?
A. The study did not consider some environmental factors.
B. The study was done too long ago.
C. The study was done on premature babies, not full term ones.
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D. The study tested different children at different ages.
70. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Premature babies are disadvantaged throughout their lives.
B. Parents’ educational level affects intelligence.
C. No one knows the exact relationship between test scores and intelligence.
D. Bigger babies may be more intelligent than smaller ones.
Passage C
Diving deep into the ocean is difficult for humans, although whales do it easily. The deepest a human has dived
into the ocean without scuba gear is to 450 feet below the surface, which required him to hold his breath for
about two minutes. Humans are unable to go much deeper because at a certain point the external pressure
becomes so great it crushes the ribcage and lungs. Furthermore, lack of oxygen also prevents humans from
staying under water for long periods. It is amazing, then, that whales can dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet and
remain there for as long as two hours. Several adaptations enable the whale to do this, among them the
construction of its ribcage. Unlike humans, whales have fewer “true” ribs, ribs joined directly to the breastbone,
and more “floating” ribs, which are attached only to the preceding rib by cartilage. This flexible design allows the
whale’s ribcage to fold under pressure instead of breaking, and for its lungs to collapse without rupturing
capillaries. Also, during a dive, the whale’s heart slows to as low as 3 to 5 beats a minute. Arteries constrict,
reducing blood flow to many of the whale’s less vital organs, thus conserving oxygen and maintaining blood
pressure in the brain and heart. Humans emerging too suddenly from dives can suffer from “the bends,” when
small bubbles of nitrogen gas form in body fluids and obstruct blood flow, leading to death. Because whales
collapse their lungs, air is pushed from the lungs into the windpipe, which is lined with thick membranes, making
it difficult for nitrogen bubbles to pass into the bloodstream or other tissues. Together, these and other
adaptations enable whales to dive to such depths.
71. What are “floating” ribs?
A. Ribs that are not attached to other ribs.
B. Ribs that are not attached to the breastbone.
C. Ribs that are made of cartilage.
D. Ribs that are not able to fold under pressure.
72. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. to explain why whales can do something that humans cannot
B. to explain how humans and whales adapted
C. to explain what happens at great depths
D. to explain how the human respiratory system works
73. When a whale dives, what contributes to the conservation of oxygen?
A. Blood pressure increases.
B. Blood flow decreases.
C. The lungs collapse.
D. The ribcage folds.
74. Compared to whales, humans have ______.
A. weaker capillaries
B. thicker membranes in the windpipe
C. fewer floating ribs
D. slower heartbeats
75. How does the whale’s ribcage differ from that of a human?
A. The whale’s ribcage contains fewer vital organs.
B. The whale’s ribcage can bend without breaking.
C. Whales have fewer ribs than humans.
D. The whale’s ribs are not attached to the breastbone.
Passage D
Scientists have not been able to determine the exact age of the Earth directly from its rocks. Geologists have
yet to find any of Earth’s original rocks that have not been recycled and destroyed through the process of
plate tectonics. However, scientists have been able to determine the probable age of our solar system and
to calculate an age for the Earth by looking elsewhere - to outer space. In doing so, they had to assume
that the Earth and the rest of the solid bodies in our solar system formed at the same time and are the
same age.
Asteroids in outer space have not been subjected to the crushing forces of plate tectonics. Meteorites, which
are fragments of asteroids that fall to Earth, contain clues about planetary formation. Being primordial rocks
still in their original state, they can be dated fairly accurately by measuring the radioactive elements
remaining in them since the formation of the solar system. One group of scientists from Germany and
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another from France analyzed meteorites and reached the same conclusion: The final phase of Earth’s
formation, the separation of its metallic core from its silicate-based mantle, occurred about 30 million years
earlier than previously thought.
The ages of more than seventy meteorites have been measured using radiometric dating techniques. The
results show that meteorites, and therefore presumably Earth, formed about 4.5 billion years ago. These
findings also push back the origin of Earth’s moon because most scientists believe that the Moon formed
from material ejected when a Mars-sized planet collided with Earth. The fact that these conclusions about
the age of the Earth were reached by two independent groups of scientists increases the weight of the
findings.
76. What strengthens the claim made in this passage about Earth’s age?
A. Earth and meteorites are the same age.
B. Two separate research studies had the same results.
C. Geologists have found Earth’s original rocks.
D. The moon is older than previously thought.
77. What conclusion did the French and German scientists reach?
A. Meteorites have radioactive elements.
B. Plate tectonics does not occur on asteroids.
C. The Earth is older than was believed in the past.
D. The Moon is older than the Earth.
78. According to the passage, what is involved in “radiometric dating techniques”?
A. using radioactivity to restore an object to its original state
B. measuring the radioactive elements in an object
C. calculating how many times Earth’s rocks were recycled
D. subjecting an object to crushing forces
79. How did scientists date the Earth?
A. directly, by analyzing plate tectonics
B. directly, by measuring Earth’s metallic core
C. indirectly, by dating the Earth’s Moon
D. indirectly, by dating meteorites
80. What indicated the last stage in the Earth’s formation?
A. a reduction in the crushing force of plate tectonics
B. the separation of Earth’s core from its mantle
C. a shower of seventy meteorites falling to Earth
D. the collision of a Mars-sized planet with Earth
B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST (20 PTS): Read the texts below and complete each space with ONE
suitable word.
Passage A
Fallingwater is recognized as one of the most unique and innovative (1) ______ of American architecture of
the 20th century. Designed in 1935 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this beautiful house in western
Pennsylvania is actually built over a waterfall. Wright placed the house above the waterfall by anchoring it to
the (2) ______ next to the falls with concrete “trays,” (3) ______ mimic the natural shape of rock ledges. As
a(n) (4) ______, the house appears to be suspended above the waterfall, which cascades underneath it.
Wright took much care in (5) ______ Fallingwater as harmonious with nature as possible by linking the
house to its natural surroundings. He placed large windows on opposite sides of the main rooms so that the
breeze and (6) ______ of the water could flow through the house (7) ______ hindrance. Wright also
proposed covering the building in gold leaf in (8) ______ to imitate the color of dying plants, and thereby
connect the house to the (9) ______ of seasons and the passage of time. Furthermore, he added a
(10)______ of outdoor terraces where people could enjoy the cool air of the wooded valley.
Today, Fallingwater is open to the public with its original setting, furnishings, and artwork
intact. Passage B
Global warming may be threatening one of the world’s most important crops: rice. Increased nighttime
temperatures are associated with significant declines in crop (11) ______, according to a study conducted
by researchers at the International Rice Institute. The researchers analyzed twelve years of rice production
along with twenty-five years of temperature data. This study, a direct measurement of yields produced
under normal field conditions, using (12) ______ that good farmers normally employ, has confirmed
previous simulations and suggests that (13) ______ increases due to global warming will make it
increasingly difficult to feed the Earth’s growing population. Average (14) ______ temperatures, which
increased 0.35 degrees Celsius over the (15) ______ of the study, have little effect on rice production.
However, a strong correlation exists between warmer nighttime temperatures, which have risen an average
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of 1.1 degrees, (16) ______ decreasing rice yields. Although the underlying (17) ______ of this relationship
is unknown, researchers speculate that plants work harder to maintain themselves in (18) ______ to the
warmer nights and consequently divert energy from growth. Thus, an average (19) ______ of just one
degree Celsius can (20) ______ in a ten percent reduction in yields. Similar findings have been reported for
corn and soybean yields in the United States.
II. WORD FORMATION: (20PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. They were in search of ______ archaeological remains. (DATE)
2. He always gets ______ aggressive when he’s drunk. (RESTRAIN)
3. The drop in share prices in March was a ______ of the financial crash that followed in June. (RUN)
4. She sang the first three verses with a piano and the last verse ______. (COMPANY)
5. I really didn't mean to offend her - I just said it ______. (THINK)
6. They were accused of ______ in their treatment of the hostages. (HUMAN)
7. Alcohol is a ______ factor in 10% of all road accidents. (CONTRIBUTE)
8. He had to face up to his own ______ as a father. (ADEQUATE)
9. It was ______ a step in the right direction. (QUESTION)
10. Hospital beds were scarce and medicines were practically ______. (EXIST)
PART 2: Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
COMPLICATE
STAND
DINE
WELCOME
DEPEND
OCCUR
DEFEND
TERROR
DELICATE
EXPOSE
POISONOUS SEALIFE
One of the most lethal poisons on Earth, ten thousand times more deadly than cyanide, is tetrodotoxin,
more concisely known as TTX. Its potency is well known in East Asia, where it regularly kills (11)______
who have braved the capricious (12) ______ known as puffer fish. This toxin has a (13) ______ method of
operation: twenty-five minutes after (14) ______, it begins to paralyse its victims, leaving the victim fully
aware of what is happening. Death usually results, within hours, from suffocation or heart failure. There is
no known antidote. If lucky patients can (15) ______ the symptoms for twenty-four hours, they usually
recover without further (16)______. It is no ordinary poison. What is strange about its (17) ______ is that it
is found in such a wide range of creatures, from algae to angelfish spanning entire kingdoms of life. It is
rather unlikely that such an unusual toxin evolved (18) ______ in so many unrelated animals. Marine
biologists have discovered that the poison is produced by bacteria living in the gut of its host. The best
explanation is that a symbiotic relationship exists between host and the not (19) ______ guest, where
microbes exchange poison for nutrients, providing a valuable (20) ______ weapon for its host.
III. ERROR CORRECTION: (10PTS) The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify
and correct them.
BEWARE OF VITAMINS!
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Vitamins are good for our health, aren't they? Perhaps not. New research suggests that rather
than ward off disease, high doses of certain vitamins may make more harm than good and
could even put you in an early grave. Some recent studies suggest that far from improving
health, these vitamins, when taken at very high doses, may actually increase the risks of
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cancer and a range of debilitating diseases, a discovery that has sent the medicinal world into
a spin. Scientists are unsure as to when vitamins, so essential to health, can be toxic in high
doses. The most likely explanation is that the body is only equipped to deal with the levels
found naturally in the environment. If the intake is too far for the normal range, then the
body's internal chemistry must be shunted out of alignment. What this means is that the
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commercially sold vitamins and those provided by nature is not always compatible. The
commercial forms may interfere with the body's internal chemistry by “crowding out” the
most natural and beneficial forms of the nutrients. The vitamins obtained in food are also
allied with a host of other substances which may moderate or augment its activity in the
body. The latest advice is to eat a balance diet to ensure you get all the nutrients you need,
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and if you must take supplements make sure you take the lowest recommended dose and
follow the instructions on the bottle.
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 PTS) Rewrite the following sentences using the words
given.
1. People know more about my novels than the plays I write.
(BETTER) I'm ___________________________________________.
2. The staff hated his new policies intensely and so went on strike. (HATRED) So
intense ______________________________________________.
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3. Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise.
(WONDERS) Regular exercise would __________________________________.
4. There is someone in the office twenty-four hours a day. (STAFFED)
The office ____________________________________.
5. Do you think her grandmother was offended by what I said? (EXCEPTION) Do
you think ________________________________________?
6. His behavior at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has.
(CONDUCTED) The way _________________________________________________.
7. Unless we can obtain more information, we can't process your claim.
(FORTHCOMING) Unless further ___________________________________________.
8. Our teacher thinks it would be better to get on as quickly as possible.
(MUCH) Our teacher would prefer us ________________________________.
9. I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me.
(BEST) The manager kept ___________________________________________.
10. They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALL)
Frequently as ________________________________________.
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TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
LÊ HỒNG PHONG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30/4
LẦN THỨ XXV – NĂM 2019
Môn thi: Anh văn - Khối: 11
Ngày thi: 06/04/2019
Thời gian làm bài : 180 phút
Đề này có 08 trang.
 Thí sinh làm phần trắc nghiệm (MULTIPLE CHOICE) trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm và
phần tự luận (WRITTEN TEST) trên phiếu trả lời tự luận.
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 Trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm, thí sinh tô thêm 2 số 00 vào trước số báo
danh (bằng bút chì).
Phần mã đề thi trên phiếu trắc nghiệm, thí sinh tô vào ô 002.
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)
I. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5PTS): Choose the best options to complete the
following sentences.
1. He has done things he ought not to have done and ______ undone things he ought to have done.
A. leaving
B. will leave
C. left
D. leave
2. The team ______ be the same without him.
A. mustn’t
B. wouldn’t
C. shouldn’t
D. needn’t
3. Suppose she ______ that outrageous story circulating around the office, she'd be furious!
A. has heard
B. heard
C. would hear
D. had heard
4. I'd rather you ______ a noise last night; I couldn't get to sleep.
A. wouldn't make
B. didn't make
C. hadn't made
D. haven't made
5. The teacher has gone home, so you ______ her at the library.
A. can’t have seen
B. mustn't have seen
C. weren't able to see D. couldn’t see
6. I didn’t get home until well after midnight last night. Otherwise, I ______ your call.
A. returned
B. had returned
C. would return
D. would have returned
7. –“Did the kids enjoy the circus?”
–“Absolutely! The clown got them ______ all the time.”
A. laugh
B. to be laughing
C. to laugh
D. laughing
8. –“Have you heard, Samuel has just been awarded his PhD?"
–“Yes, but intelligent ______ he is, he has no basic common sense."
A. although
B. though
C. however
D. while
9. My sister is left-handed, ______ no one else in our family is.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. for which
10. ______ they couldn’t have told us all that we were likely to lose our jobs because the business was
failing is beyond me.
A. When
B. Why
C. How
D. Whether
II. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5 PTS) Choose the best options to complete the
following sentences.
11. I was prepared to back ______ her story because I knew it was the truth.
A. up
B. down
C. on
12. My brother has a flair ______ languages and can speak more than six.
A. about
B. with
C. on
13. A local hotel has been found guilty of ______ incidents of food poisoning.
A. holing up
B. shutting off
C. covering up
14. How would you set ______ teaching a dog to perform tricks?
A. about
B. on
C. for
15. He was led ______ by her flattery but soon discovered how insincere she was.
A. away
B. on
C. out
16. We had to queue ______ before we could get into the cinema last night.
A. up
B. on
C. along
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D. for
D. for
D. tucking away
D. up
D. up
D. in
17. The meeting didn’t ______ until late.
A. end up
B. break up
C. come about
18. Would you like to try ______ this new electric cooker?
A. out
B. by
C. with
19. Although they tried, they couldn't hold ______ their laughter.
A. up
B. in
C. off
20. The student was eligible ______ a full grant to study at university.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. fall through
D. for
D. over
D. on
III. VOCABULARY (10 PTS): Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. Having a broken ankle ______ her movements considerably.
A. barred
B. hindered
C. intervened
D. blocked
22. When I came in, I found a great surprise ______ me.
A. expecting
B. celebrating
C. awaiting
D. disregarding
23. You were really ______ when you paid $100 for those shoes. They're not even leather!
A. swiped
B. pinched
C. ripped off
D. pilfered
24. To be well-prepared for studies at a university, you should take ______ courses in school.
A. rigorous
B. feeble
C. porous
D. extravagant
25. The government is making little ______ in its fight to beat inflation.
A. headway
B. advance
C. improvement
D. forward
26. We don’t know him very well. He’s just a casual ______ of ours.
A. relative
B. fraternity
C. acquaintance
D. occupant
27. Greg has, to all intents and ______, finished his degree course, with the exception of his final
dissertation.
A. reasons
B. aims
C. purposes
D. proposals
28. They disagreed at first, but after some discussion, they reached ______.
A. a consensus
B. a majority
C. an acquiescence
D. a persuasion
29. We were all on a ______ -edge until the very end of the Hitchcock film.
A. razor
B. cliff
C. knife
D. chair
30. The ______ thought of going to the dentist gives me nightmares.
A. worthy
B. ripe
C. frank
D. mere
31. We giggled at the sight of Mrs. Brown ______ down the road in her six-inch stiletto heels.
A. staggering
B. tottering
C. reeling
D. stumbling
32. Peter had a difficult time ______ his car into the small parking spot.
A. mobilizing
B. maneuvering
C. manipulating
D. motoring
33. Jane ______ about the surprise party for Sheila and now the whole idea is ruined.
A. blabbed
B. prattled
C. gossiped
D. chatted
34. He ______ the papers in a neat pile.
A. stacked
B. clustered
C. bunched
D. heaped
35. Thousands of refugees are camping at the ______ between the two countries, hoping to find asylum.
A. boundary
B. brim
C. border
D. rim
36. Joe’s health has gotten ______ worse over the last few months.
A. chronologically
B. consecutively
C. serially
D. progressively
37. Jenny was so unhappy as she was under the ______ of her husband.
A. finger
B. skin
C. nose
D. thumb
38. The team had to ______ of the competition because of injuries.
A. pull out
B. extract
C. renounce
D. retract
39. We had a ______ of a time at Jason's party yesterday.
A. whale
B. whole
C. period
D. week
40. Investors were caught ______ by the sharp drop in share prices.
A. undecided
B. unawares
C. unsuspecting
D. unconscious
IV. GUIDED CLOZE (10 PTS): Read the texts below and decide which answer best fits
each space.
Passage A:
The BBC, in the form of the language-teaching arm of the World Service, and Harper Collins have (41)
______ forces to publish the BBC English Dictionary, "A Dictionary for the World". It is (42) ______ at the
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120 million listeners to the World Service who cannot find the expressions in (43) ______ dictionaries. (44)
______ on 70 million words broadcast at least ten times a year on the World Service, the compilers, (45)
______ by Prof. John Sinclair, have included (46) ______ expressions and word usage, without judging
whether they are being used (47) ______. Elizabeth Smith, the BBC's Controller of English Services, said:
“Our language is (48) ______ on statements by real people, like politicians and (49) ______ which the BBC
has accurately recorded. As broadcasters, we try to use a few idioms and metaphors but only to show that
we (50) ______ in the real world.”
41. A.
42. A.
43. A.
44. A.
45. A.
46. A.
47. A.
48. A.
49. A.
50. A.
connected
pointed
functional
Counting
headed
recent
correctly
designed
so many
inhabit
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
B.
joined
directed
traditional
Trying
chaired
current
truly
made
thus far
live
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
C.
attached
trained
conventional
Drawing
dictated
nowadays
sincerely
formed
as to
stay
D. fixed
D. aimed
D. partial
D. Bearing
D. treated
D. late
D. finely
D. based
D. so on
D. exist
Passage B:
Researchers have been perplexed by the increasing prevalence of allergies in children. While many (51)
______ appear to contribute to the (52) ______ of allergies, sensitization to common allergens has been
shown to reduce the risk of allergies persisting from childhood into adulthood. For example, one recent
study shows that exposure early in life to cats and dogs may protect children against allergies (53) ______
pets, dust mites, ragweed, and grass, among other things. Some allergists had (54) ______ thought that
repeated exposure to pets in infancy would (55) ______ the likelihood of developing pet allergies.
(56)______, it is now believed that endotoxins, substances (57) ______ in the mouths of cats and dogs,
may (58) ______ help to prevent allergies. When a pet licks a child during play, endotoxins are transferred
from the animal’s tongue to the child. Endotoxins are (59) ______ to help the human immune system (60)
______ resistance towards some allergens in the environment. The bottom line is that living too clean a life
may contribute to the increasing number of children with allergies.
51. A. ideas
B. factors
C. issues
D. concerns
52. A. development
B. sickness
C. resistance
D. evolution
53. A. of
B. by
C. with
D. towards
54. A. previously
B. already
C. usually
D. later
55. A. improve
B. increase
C. enrich
D. assist
56. A. However
B. Furthermore
C. Moreover
D. Nevertheless
57. A. placed
B. developed
C. introduced
D. found
58. A. also
B. actually
C. not
D. finally
59. A. determined
B. analyzed
C. assumed
D. thought
60. A. destroy
B. maintain
C. produce
D. contribute
V. READING COMPREHENSION (10 PTS): Read the texts below and choose the best answer
to each question.
Passage A
It is well known that adequate sleep is important in the formation of memories. Two recent studies indicate
that performance of motor skills tasks was greatly enhanced if subjects were allowed to sleep immediately
following training. In one study students were taught a series of finger-tapping sequences and then tested
for their memory of the tasks. Performances were 34% faster for the first group of students, who slept for
eight hours immediately after learning the sequences, as compared to the second group, who were kept
awake during that time. Furthermore, error rates were 30% lower for the group that slept after learning.
Performance on the tasks was shown to be unaffected by sleep deprivation prior to the training. Differences
in performance persisted two days later, after the second group of students had also had a full night’s sleep.
This indicates that a window of opportunity exists for sleep to be effective in aiding the memory of motor
skills.
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In the other study, a group of people who were taught keyboarding sequences in the morning, and then
tested 12 hours later without a period of sleep, improved their typing ability by 2%. Another group, who
were taught the sequences in the evening, and then tested 12 hours later after a night’s sleep, improved
their typing ability by 20%. This study found that performance improvement is linked to Stage 2 sleep, or
non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, typically experienced late at night or in the early morning hours.
According to this study, those who get up earlier than usual, thus interrupting their Stage 2 sleep, may have
difficulty remembering motor skills tasks they had learned the day before.
61. According to the studies, what improves motor skills performance?
A. Waiting two days before continuing instruction
B. Learning tasks in the correct sequence
C. Learning a skill and then sleeping
D. Getting a good night’s sleep before learning a skill
62. The findings of the first study indicate that ______.
A. sleep deprivation before learning a task has a negative effect on performance
B. sleeping immediately after learning a task has a positive effect on performance
C. sleep deprivation immediately after learning a task has no effect on performance
D. sleeping immediately before learning a task has a positive effect on performance
63. The results of the second study ______.
A. are unrelated to the first study
B. contradict the results of the first study
C. confirm the results of the first study
D. explain the results of the first study
64. According to the passage, what is the importance of NREM sleep?
A. A decrease in NREM improves the formation of memories.
B. Too much NREM slows down the formation of memories.
C. There is no relationship between NREM and the formation of memories.
D. Lack of NREM inhibits the formation of memories.
65. According to the studies, which strategy would be best for learning to play the piano?
A. Learning in the evening, and then getting a good night’s sleep
B. Learning immediately after getting up very early
C. Learning in the morning, and then doing something else
D. Learning late in the evening and then taking a short nap
Passage B
Scientists at a Texas university have successfully cloned a cat for the first time. DNA obtained from a female
donor cat named Rainbow was transplanted into an egg cell whose nucleus and chromosomes had been
previously removed. The egg cell was then implanted into a surrogate mother, Allie. Sixty-six days later, a
kitten, later named Copy Cat, was born. The breakthrough in cloning a household pet was greeted with
excitement by pet lovers, many of whom have already “banked” their pets’ DNA and even made financial
contributions to the university in the hope of one day obtaining a clone. The news was also welcomed by
scientists interested in the preservation of endangered species.
Although scientists now have the technology to clone animals, Copy Cat’s birth came only after several
unsuccessful attempts at cloning a cat. Researchers first tried using skin cells from a donor cat to create a
clone, but only one pregnancy resulted out of 188 embryos, and this ended in a miscarriage. Scientists then
tried using cells from cats’ ovarian tissue. Out of 87 such embryos, only Copy Cat survived. Although
comparable to the success rate in sheep, cows, goats and pigs, these odds must be reduced to make pet
cloning feasible.
Animal rights activists claim that pet cloning is dangerous for the animals involved, and that it could
needlessly increase the pet population of the country. Also, activists say that believing cloning will bring the
same animal back is a fallacy.
Although Copy Cat’s coat color is similar to Rainbow’s and a genetic match confirms that she is indeed a
clone, her behavior and personality are very different. Rainbow is reserved, while Copy Cat is playful and
curious. In reality, social environment and upbringing are more likely to determine the personality of an
animal than genetic material and blood type.
66. The main purpose of this passage is to ______.
A. advocate further research into pet cloning
B. encourage pet lovers to bank their pets’ DNA
C. generate funds for the university’s pet cloning project
D. present the pros and cons associated with cloning pets
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67. What is Allie’s relationship to Copy Cat?
A. She gave birth to Copy Cat.
B. She was cloned from Copy Cat’s DNA.
C. She has the same personality as Copy Cat.
D. She provided the donor cells used to create Copy Cat.
68. According to the passage, what important fact should pet lovers keep in mind before cloning their pet?
A. Banking a pet’s DNA is expensive.
B. Cloning will bring back the same animal.
C. The clone could be different from the original animal.
D. Cloning sheep, cows and pigs is easier than cloning a cat.
69. What beneficial effect might cloning have in the future?
A. It could be used to prevent miscarriages.
B. It could be used to prevent the extinction of rare animals.
C. It could reduce the number of unwanted pets in the country.
D. It could reduce the impact of upbringing on a pet’s behavior.
70. According to the passage, which factor is most important in determining a pet’s behavior?
A. Its DNA
B. Its donor tissue
C. Its environment
D. Its surrogate mother
Passage C
Brood parasitism, an unusual practice among birds, involves one species laying its eggs in another species’
nest, leaving the host to raise the intruder’s young. For instance, female European Cuckoos lay their eggs
only in the nests of other birds. A cuckoo egg usually closely mimics the eggs of the host, one of whose
eggs is often removed by the cuckoo. The host may recognize the intruder’s egg and abandon the nest, or
she may stay and raise the young. Soon after the cuckoo hatches, if there are any host bird’s young in the
nest, the cuckoo will toss them out, using a scooplike depression in its back. The host parents are then
left to raise the young cuckoo.
Brown-headed cowbirds are another brood parasitic species. They have been known to parasitize over 200
other species of birds. Their eggs do not closely mimic host eggs, and they do not oust host eggs and young
from their nests. Instead, cowbirds tend to hatch earlier than hosts and grow faster, thus crowding out and
reducing the food intake of the host’s young.
Some host species have learned, however, to reject invader eggs. Scientists do not fully understand how
these rejector species have developed, or why some species still accept invader eggs even when the eggs
look different. Some scientists believe that acceptors are birds that do not want to risk damaging or
accidentally removing one of their own eggs when trying to eject an invader. Others believe that beak size
influences rejection, allowing birds with large beaks to eject invader eggs more easily. Still other scientists
claim that chance plays a big role in deciding which birds will be acceptors and which will be rejectors.
71. What do European Cuckoos and brown-headed cowbirds have in common?
A. They are both rejector species.
B. Their eggs do not closely mimic host eggs.
C. They lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.
D. They have been known to parasitize over 200 other species.
72. What is the “scooplike depression” mentioned at the end of paragraph one used for?
A. to remove host birds’ young
B. to remove host birds’ eggs
C. to remove a parasite’s young
D. to remove a parasite’s egg
73. What is one difference between European Cuckoos and brown-headed cowbirds?
A. Cuckoos raise their own young.
B. The baby cuckoo eats the host birds’ eggs.
C. The baby cuckoo crowds out host bird babies.
D. The baby cuckoo ejects host birds’ young from nests.
74. What advantage do young cowbirds have in another bird’s nest?
A. They toss out the host birds’ young.
B. They develop faster than the host birds’ young.
C. They are very similar to the host birds’ young.
D. The mother cowbird removes one of the host birds’ eggs.
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75. According to the passage, birds with large beaks ______.
A. tend to accept invader eggs
B. are able to remove invader eggs
C. tend to damage their own eggs
D. are rejected by birds with small beaks
Passage D
There are more than 500 carnivorous plant species growing naturally in the world, ranging in size from a
fraction of an inch to vines that are over 60 feet tall. While often biologically quite different from each other,
these plants all share a common trait, carnivorousness. This is the ability to capture animals and digest
them. Why have some plant species developed this extraordinary property? Most carnivorous plants grow in
acid soils or water that is poor in mineral salts. In order to survive, these plants have devised ingenious
traps over several thousands of years of evolution. Some use pools of water to drown unlucky visitors,
others have sticky surfaces that work like flypaper, and some have “snap traps” that clamp down on insects
in a matter of milliseconds. The prey captured by these traps supply the vitamins and minerals that other
plants would normally absorb through their roots.
Even though these plants may have diverse appearances and grow in different environments, they are often
closely related to each other. In the 19th Century, Charles Darwin believed that landbased Venus flytraps,
found in North and South Carolina, and aquatic waterwheels, which grow in Europe, Asia and Australia, were
closely related because they both depend on snap traps to catch their prey. A century later, British
researchers looking more closely at the form and structure of the waterwheel, decided that its closest kin
was not the Venus flytrap but the terrestrial sundew. The sundew consumes insects caught with its flypaper
trap.
However, it has recently been proved that Darwin’s hunch was right after all. Scientists at the New York
Botanical Garden studied the DNA of about a dozen carnivorous plants. They concluded that the world’s only
two snap-trapping plants really are sibling species, whereas the sundew is no closer than a cousin, sharing a
more distant common ancestor.
76. How does a snap trap work?
A. It drowns an insect.
B. It encloses an insect.
C. It traps an insect on its sticky surface.
D. It digests an insect through its roots.
77. Why did Darwin think the Venus flytrap and the waterwheel were related?
A. They live in similar environments.
B. They have similar DNA.
C. Both are siblings of the sundew.
D. Both have snap traps.
78. British researchers decided that the two species most closely related to each other are______.
A. waterwheels and sundews
B. flytraps and snap traps
C. Venus flytraps and sundews
D. Venus flytraps and waterwheels
79. How are non-carnivorous plants different from carnivorous plants?
A. Non-carnivorous plants get nutrients through their roots.
B. Non-carnivorous plants can live in acid soils.
C. Non-carnivorous plants are less biologically diverse than carnivorous plants.
D. Non-carnivorous plants evolved more slowly than carnivorous plants.
80. What are the two snap-trapping plants mentioned in the last sentence?
A. The aquatic waterwheel and the terrestrial sundew
B. The Venus flytraps from North and South Carolina
C. Venus flytraps and the aquatic waterwheel
D. Venus flytraps and the terrestrial sundew
B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST (20 PTS): Read the texts below and complete each space with ONE
suitable word.
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Passage A
It is common knowledge that rainfall in the mountains directly influences nearby river levels. Yet recent
research has revealed that some efforts are not seen (1)______ fifty years after the rain has fallen. A study
by a civil engineering professor investigated the (2) ______ it takes for precipitation to travel from
mountains to valleys (3) ______ underground aquifers, or water passages. Using a computer model, this
scientist (4) ______ on the water levels of a major river in the Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico. His model
showed that a drought that occurred fifty years ago could be partly to (5) ______ for current low water
levels. The model assumed a fifty-year wet climate cycle followed by an abrupt change in which precipitation
was cut in half. For decades, there was no change in the base flow of the Rio Grande, (6) ______ after fifty
years that dry cycle (7) ______ up in the river. Previously, (8) ______ such as how much water to store and
(9) ______ from reservoirs have been based on a conservative view, because it has been hard to predict
streamflows years (10) ______. However, if additional research supports this study, the much-delayed
impact of droughts on underground water levels would have significant implications for water management.
Passage B
Over one hundred brightly colored and diverse frog species have recently been identified on the tropical
island of Sri Lanka. The new species were identified by noticeable (11) ______ in physical features, habitat,
development, and genetic make-up. Some are tiny and dwell on the ground, whereas (12) ______ are large
and inhabit trees. Five of the new (13)______ lay eggs in homespun baskets suspended above water, so
that when the eggs (14) ______ the tadpoles have no difficulty taking their first (15) ______. The remaining
new frog species give birth to their young by producing eggs on the forest floor. These frogs (16)______ the
tadpole stage and emerge as miniature (17) ______ of their parents.
Frogs and other amphibians are important indicators of ecological balance; therefore a decline in their
numbers would be considered a warning that (18) ______ of the natural environment for a particular area is
needed. (19) ______ that Sri Lanka has already lost 95% of its forests, measures to protect the remaining
forest fragments are crucial. Since many frogs produce chemicals that could have practical applications in
health care and medical treatment, they are a potential source of new drugs. Thus, ensuring that frogs are
protected by preserving and restoring their (20) ______ is very important.
II. WORD FORMATION: (20PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. Another nuclear accident in the same place is virtually ______. (CONCEIVE)
2. Though she had spent hours fixing the computer, he ______ her efforts. (LITTLE)
3. Smoking has caused ______ damage to his lungs. (REVERSE)
4. –“Was it a good read?" –“Oh, totally ______! I finished it in two days." (PUT)
5. The police file was ______ because of new evidence. (ACT)
6. The war has ______ nearly two-thirds of the country's population. (ROOT)
7. Premature disclosure of the test sites might lead to ______ of the experiment. (VALID)
8. Their ten-point lead puts the team in an almost ______ position. (ASSAIL)
9. The poet fell in love with her and ______ her in his verse. (MORTAL)
10. He was able to pass ______ through several military checkpoints. (HINDER)
PART 2: Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
DISPENSE
NUMBER
PORTRAY
SYMBOL
NOBLE
MIME
COMPANY
COMPREHEND
RIDICULE
FACE
SILENT ACTING
Mime and pantomime was a Greek and Roman dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life, often
in a (11) ______ manner. Currently, the art has evolved into the (12) ______ of a character or the narration
of a story solely by means of body movement. The Greco-Roman mime was a farce that stressed (13)
______ action but which included song and spoken dialogue. In Roman pantomime, unlike the mime actor,
the players wore (14) ______ masks, which identified their characters but deprived them of speech and of
the use of (15) ______ gestures. Thus hand movements were particularly expressive and important.
Pantomimus, dressed like a tragic actor in a cloak and long tunic, usually performed solo, (16) ______ by an
orchestra. In the theatre of China and Japan, mime acquired a role unknown in the West, becoming a(n)
(17) ______ part of the major dramatic genres. In Chinese drama the conventions of gesticulation, as well
as the (18) ______ of the stage properties, are immense in scope and (19) ______ to those unfamiliar with
the traditional forms. The high art of modern mime was (20) ______ philosophically by such artists as
Marcel Marceau, who defined mime as lithe art of expressing feelings by attitudes and not a means of
expressing words through gestures.
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III. ERROR CORRECTION: (10PTS) The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify
and correct them.
1
5
10
15
A SPORTING GOAL FOR WOMEN
Football is traditionally, a man's sport, but now the women are muscling in on their act, or so
it seems. Because many top male footballers have been transferred for astronomical sums of
money that the game has become more a highly-powered business than a sport. This is
where the women come in, more motivated, more interested in the game more than in
promoting themselves and generally better behaved both on and in the pitch, making a strong
contrast to their male counterparts' greed and cynicism. Indeed, as to FIFA, the world football
governing body, the future of football belongs to women, and the organization has put out to
actively promote women's football. Perhaps, in view of the fact that women are half the
world's population, this is how it should be. In the USA, many members of national women's
football teams are well known than male footballers, and some professional female players in
both North America and Europe have attracted lucrative sponsor deals. Generally, two
problems beset women's football: the need to be taken more serious and for more funding to
be made available. Once these have already achieved along with the blessing of FIFA, we
should see footballers who are accessible, cooperative, decent and sporting in place of the
spoiled mercenary star boys of sport.
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 PTS) Rewrite the following sentences using the words
given.
1. He realised how much he cared for her only when she had been away for a long time.
(HOME) Her prolonged________________________________________________________.
2. So that she would be able to leave the room quickly, Kathy stood by the door. (POSITIONED)
Kathy ____________________________________________________________.
3. This essay shows a slight improvement on the last.
(MARGINALLY) This essay is______________________________.
4. If they discover your role in the incident, you will go to prison. (LIGHT) If
your role in the incident _______________________________.
5. No one could stand in for Bob when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL)
Bob _______________________________________________.
6. My boss says I can use his car whenever I want to, so long as I'm careful.
(DISPOSAL) My boss says his car _________________________________________.
7. If she hadn’t interfered, there would have been no problems. (SMOOTHLY)
Without her ______________________________________.
8. She didn't understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake.
(STICK) She got ______________________________________________.
9. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. (POWER) I
did ________________________________________________________.
10. Karen's bad mood is totally unconnected with the matter in hand. (BEARING)
The matter ___________________________________________.
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Câu hỏi 1: ( 5 điểm)
I. WORD CHOICE
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences:
1. The criminal performed 100 hours of community service work to atone for his crime.
A. make out
B. compensate
C. give up
D. scarifice
2. As a child, Mozart was considered to be an infant _____.
A. fantasy
B. miracle
C. prodigy
D. sensation
3. Marie was nettled by her sister’s constant jocularity and preferred a _____ .
A. miserable
B. indignant
C. sycophantic
D. staid
4. If the student had been less _____, he would not have been expelled from his grade school.
A. indefatigable B. perseverant
C. refractory
D. indigent
5. Despite his intense _____, he failed to secure the prestigious university’s coveted diploma.
A. imbibition
B. lugubriousness
C. lucubration
D. magnanimity
6. It comes as no surprise that societies have codes of behavior; the character of the codes, on the other hand,
can often be _____ .
A. predictable
B. unexpected
C. explicit
D. confusing
7. As my eyesight began to _____ , I spent a lot of time writing about it – both poems and ‘eye journals’ –
describing what I saw as I looked out through damaged eyes.
A. deteriorate
B. sharpen
C. recover
D. adjust
8. Her _____ should not be confused with miserliness; as long as I have known her, she has always been
willing to assist those who are in need.
A. stinginess
B. thrift
C. illiberality
D. intolerance
9. Modern agricultural practices have been extremely successful in increasing the productivity of major food
crops, yet despite heavy use of pesticides, _____ losses to diseases and insects pests are sustained each
year.
A. reasonable
B. equitable
C. considerable
D. incongruous
10. A recent study suggests that vitamin E supplements, despite widespread belief in their _____, are no better
than sugar pills for delaying the onset of the degenerative disease.
A. potential
B. misuse
C. popularity
D. efficacy
Đáp án câu hỏi 1:
1. B
2. C
6. B
7. A
3. D
8. B
4. C
9. C
5. C
10. D
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Câu hỏi 2: ( 5 điểm)
II. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES.
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences:
1. Natural selection is defined as the process _____the course of evolution by preserving those traits best
adapted for an organism's survival.
A. to which directs
B. of which directs it C. directs it
D. that directs
2. Manufacturing is Canada's most important economic activity, ____17 percent of the workforce.
A. engages
B. and to engage
C. that it engage
D. engaging
3. ____ 363 miles between the cities of Albany and Buffalo in New York State, the Eric Canal helped link the
Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes.
A. The extension of
B. The extension
C. Extending
D. Extends
4. ____ that life began billions of years ago in the water.
A. It is believed
B. In the belief
C. The belief
D. Believing
5. In geometry, an ellipse may be defined as the locus of all points _____ distances from two fixed points is
constant.
A. which as the sum of
B. of the sum which
C. the sum of whose
D. whose sum that the
6. _____ no two people think exactly alike, there will always be disagreement, but disagreement should not
always be avoided; it can be healthy if handled creatively.
A. There are
B. Why
C. That
D. Because
7. Social scientists believe that _____ from sounds such as grunts and barks made by early ancestors of human
beings.
A. the very slow development of language
B. language developed very slowly
C. language which,, was very slow to develop D. language, very slowly developing
8. _____ technically proficient; it also explores psychological questions.
A. Not only is Barbara Astman's artwork
B. Not only Barbara Asiman's artwork
C. Barbara Astman’s artwork, which is not only D. Barbara Astman's artwork not only
9. Outbreaks of diseases in trees commonly occur _____ stressed because of drought or other environmental
factors.
A. as forests that become
B. in forests become
C. that become forests
D. when forests become
10. _____ the evidence is inconclusive, it is thought that at least some seals have an echolocation
system akin to that of bats, porpoises, and shrews.
A. Rather
B. Despite
C. Although
D. Why
Đáp án câu hỏi 2:
1. D
2. D
6. D
7. B
3. C
8. A
4. A
9. D
5. C
10. C
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Câu hỏi 3: ( 5 điểm)
PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences:
1. I’ve been _____ at this report for hours. I’m really fed up with it.
A. slogging away
B. stowing away
C. whittling away
D. surfing away
2. The anaesthetic is _____ and my mouth is beginning to feel quite sore now.
A. dozed off
B. wearing off
C. tipping off
D. rocketing off
3. There have been many complaints that universities are _____ their degree courses in order to attract
more students.
A. pelting down
B. playing down
C. dumbing down
D. coming down
4. When parents are stressed at work, they sometimes _____their children.
A. take it out on
B. miss it out on
C. have it in for
D. make it out of
5. Being spoken to like that really took me _____.
A. away
B. on
C. through
D. aback
6. Therefore, _____ accordance with our regulations, you will be issued with a formal written warning.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
7. Our aunt is really intolerant _____ anyone who has a different point of view to her own.
A. on
B. at
C. with
D. of
8. I think that _____ the circumstances it would be a good idea if you stayed at home for a few days.
A. under
B. on
C. at
D. over
9. Following the financial scandal he left the job _____ disgrace.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. with
10. We solved the problem …………………. a new device developed by our engineers.
A. by means of
B. by means
C. by means to
D. by mean of
Đáp án câu hỏi 3:
1. A
2. B
6. C
7. D
3. C
8. A
4. A
9. B
5. D
10. A
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Câu hỏi 4: (5 điểm)
COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences:
1. Today, while the vast majority of people are _____ opposed to the use of drugs in sport, detection
remains a real problem for the governing bodies.
A. staunchly
B. securely
C. steadily
D. vaguely
2. Maps are made with the help of ____ photography.
A. air
B. aeronautics
C. aerial
D. aeroplane
3. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different as _____.
A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey
C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter
4. It’s a ____ shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.
A. sweeping
B. crying
C. dying
D. pitying
5. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like ____.
A. a pony
B. a lamb
C. snowflakes
D. a stone
6. I like my new job; the only fly in the ____ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend.
A. fat
B. porridge
C. soup
D. ointment
7. + “I like that painting you bought. Did it cost much?” + “ No, the artist sold it to me for ____.”
A. close to nothing
B. next to anything
C. next to nothing
D. anything next
8. True learning does not _____ in gathering facts from the teachers; it requires active assimilation
of knowledge.
A. achieve
B. consist
C. depend
D. come
9. The saying that “Misfortunes don’t come ____,” means that Bad things can happen at the same
time.
A. soon
B. at once
C. single
D. singly
10. He knows the interviewer already and that will give him an ______ advantage over me.
A. ardent
B. significant
C. unfair
D. considerable
Đáp án câu hỏi 4:
1. A
6. D
2. C
7. C
3. C
8. B
4. B
9. D
5. B
10. C
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Câu 5: Đọc hiểu (Reading comprehension)
Passage A
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the following questions
Symbiotic Relationships
Symbiosis is a close, long-lasting physical relationship between two different species. In other words, the
two species are usually in physical contact and at least one of them derives some sort of benefit from this
contact. There are three different categories of symbiotic relationships: parasitism, commensalism, and
mutualism.
Parasitism is a relationship in which one organism, known as the parasite, lives in or on another organism,
known as the host, from which it derives nourishment. Generally, the parasite is much smaller than the host.
Although the host is harmed by the interaction, it is generally not killed immediately by the parasite, and some
host individuals may live a long time and be relatively little affected by their parasites. Some parasites are much
more destructive than other, however. Newly established parasite/host relationships are likely to be more
destructive than those that have a long evolutionary history. With a longstanding interaction between the
parasite and the host, the two species generally evolve in such a way that they can accommodate one another. It
is not in the parasite’s best interest to kill its host. If it does, it must find another. Likewise, the host evolves
defenses against the parasite, often reducing the harm done by the parasite to a level the host can tolerate.
Parasite that live on the surface of their hosts are known as ectoparasites. Fleas, lice, and some molds and
mildews are examples of ectoparasites. Many other parasites, like tapeworms, malaria parasites, many kinds of
bacteria, and some fungi, are called endoparasites because they live inside the bodies of their hosts. A
tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host where it is able to resist being digested and makes use of the nutrients
in the intestine.
Even plants can be parasites. Mistletoe is a flowering plant that is parasitic on trees. It establishes itself on the
surface of a tree when a bird transfers the seed to the tree. It then grows down into the water-conducting tissues
of the tree and uses the water and minerals it obtains from these tissues to support its own growth.
If the relationship between organisms is one in which one organism benefits while the other is not affected, it is
called commensalism. It is possible to visualize a parasitic relationship evolving into a commensal one. Since
parasites generally evolve to do as little harm to their host as possible and the host is combating the negative
effects of the parasite, they might eventually evolve to the point where the host is not harmed at all. There are
many examples of commensal relationships. Orchids often use trees as a surface upon which to grow. The tree is
not harmed or helped, but the orchid needs a surface upon which to establish itself and also benefits by being
close to the top of the tree, where it can get more sunlight and rain. Some, mosses, ferns, and many vines also
make use of the surfaces of trees in this way.
In the ocean, many sharks have a smaller fish known as a remora attached to them. Remoras have a sucker on
the top of their heads that they can use to attach to the shark. In this way, they can hitchhike a ride as the shark
swims along. When the shark feeds, the remora frees itself and obtain small bits of food that the shark misses.
Then, the remora reattaches. The shark does not appear to be positively or negatively affected by remoras.
Mutualism is another kind of symbiotic relationship and is actually beneficial to both species involved. In
many mutualistic relationships, the relationship is obligatory; the species cannot live without each other. In
others, the species can exist separately but are more successful when they are involved in a mutualistic
relationship. Some species of Acacia, a thorny tree, provide food in the form of sugar solutions in little
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structures on their steams. Certain species of ants feed on the solutions and live in the tree, which they will
protect from other animals by attacking any animal that begins to feed on the tree. Both organisms benefit; the
ants receive food and a place to live, and the tree is protected from animals that would use it as food.
One soil nutrient that is usually a limiting factor for plant growth is nitrogen. Many kinds of plants, such as
beans, clover, and alder trees, have bacteria that live in their roots in little nodules. The roots form these nodules
when they are infected with certain kinds of bacteria. The bacteria do not cause disease but provide the plants
with nitrogen-containing molecules that the plants can use for growth. The nitrogen-fixing bacteria from the
living site and nutrients that the plants provide, and the plants benefit from the nitrogen they receive.
1. The word it in the passsage refers to ____.
A. host
B. organism
C. parasite
D. relationship
2. The word relatively in the passage is closest in the meaning to ____.
A. comparatively
B. routinely
C. adversely
D. frequently
3. Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the highlighted statement in the passage?
(The other choices change the meaning or leave out important information.)
A. A parasite is less likely to destroy the host when it attaches itself at first.
B. Parasite that have lived on a host for a long time have probably done a lot damage
C. The most destructive phase for a host is when the parasite first invades it.
D. The relationship between a parasite and a host will evolve over time
4. The word tolerate in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. permit
B. oppose
C. profit
D. avoid
5. According to paragraph 3, how do ectoparasites survive?
A. They live in mold and mildew on their hosts
B. They digest food in the intestines of their hosts
C. They live on the nutrients in their bacterial hosts
D. They inhabit the outside parts of their hosts
6. Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a commensal relationship?
A. Orchids
B. Mistletoe
C. Ants
D. Fungus
7. The word actually in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. frequently
B. initially
C. really
D. usually
8. In paragraph 7, why does the author use the example of the Acacia tree?
A. To demonstrate how ants survive by living in trees
B. To explain how two species can benefit from contact
C. To show the relationship between plants and animals
D. To present a problem that occurs often in nature
9. According to paragraph 8, how does bacteria affect beans and clover?
A. It causes many of the plants to die
B. It limits the growth of young plants
C. It supplies nitrogen to the crops
D. It infects the roots with harmful nodules
10. In which of the following chapters would this passage most probably appear?
A. Environment and Organisms
B. Pollution and Policies
C. Human Influences on Ecosystems
D. Energy Resources
Đáp án câu hỏi 1:
1. C
2. A
6. A
7. C
3. C
8. B
4. A
9. C
5. D
10. A
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Passage B
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.
GROUP DECISION MAKING
Advantages of Group Decision Making
Committees, task forces, and ad hoc groups are frequently assigned to identify and recommend decision
alternatives or, in some cases, to actually make important decisions. In essence, a group is a tool that can focus
the experience and expertise of several people on a particular problem or situation. Thus, a group offers the
advantage of greater total knowledge. Groups accumulate more information, knowledge, and facts than
individuals and often consider more alternatives. Each person in the group is able to draw on his or her unique
education, experience, insights, and other resources and contribute those to the group. The varied backgrounds,
training levels, and expertise of group members also help overcome tunnel vision by enabling the group to view
the problem in more than one way.
Participation in group decision making usually leads to higher member satisfaction. People tend to accept
a decision more readily and to be better satisfied with it when they have participated in making that decision. In
addition, people will better understand and be more committed to a decision in which they have had a say than
to a decision made for them. As a result, such a decision is more likely to be implemented successfully.
Disadvantages of Group Decision Making
While groups have-many potential benefits, we all know that they can also be frustrating. One obvious
disadvantage of group decision making is the time required to make a decision. The time needed for group
discussion and the associated compromising and selecting of a decision alternative can be considerable. Time
costs money, so a waste of time becomes a disadvantage if a decision made by a group could have been made
just as effectively by an individual working alone. Consequently, group decisions should be avoided when
speed and efficiency are the primary considerations.
A second disadvantage is that the group discussion may be dominated by an individual or subgroup.
Effectiveness can be reduced if one individual, such as the group leader, dominates the discussion by talking too
much or being closed to other points of view. Some group leaders try to control the group and provide the major
input. Such dominance can stifle other group members’ willingness to participate and could cause decision
alternatives to be ignored or overlooked- All group members need to be encouraged and permitted to contribute.
Another disadvantage of group decision making is that members may be less concerned with the group’s
goals than with their own personal goals. They may become so sidetracked in trying to win an argument that
they forget about group performance. On the other hand, a group may try too hard to compromise and
consequently may not make optimal decisions. Sometimes this stems from the desire to maintain friendships and
avoid disagreements. Often groups exert tremendous social pressure on individuals to conform to established or
expected patterns of behavior. Especially when they are dealing with important and controversial issues,
interacting groups may be prone to a phenomenon called groupthink.
Groupthink is an agreement-at-any-cost mentality that results in ineffective group decision making. It
occurs when groups are highly cohesive, have highly directive leaders, are insulated so they have no clear ways
to get objective information, and—because they lack outside information—have little hope that a better solution
might be found than the one proposed by the leader or other influential group members. These conditions foster
the illusion that the group is invulnerable, right, and more moral than outsiders. They also encourage the
development of self-appointed “mind guards” who bring pressure on dissenters. In such situations, decisions—
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often important decisions—are made without consideration of alternative frames or alternative options. It is
difficult to imagine conditions more conducive to poor decision making and wrong decisions.
Recent research indicates that groupthink may also result when group members have preconceived ideas
about how a problem should be solved. Under these conditions, the team may not examine a full range of
decision alternatives, or it may discount or avoid information that threatens its preconceived choice.
1. In paragraph 1, the author states that groups frequently _____.
A. generate more options than individuals
B. agree on the way that the problem should be approached
C. make recommendations instead of decisions
D. are chosen to participate because of their experience
2. According to paragraph 2, why do group decisions tend to be more successful?
A. When more people are involved, there are more ideas from which to choose.
B. People are more accepting of decisions when they have been involved in them.
C. Implementing ideas is easier with a large number of people to help.
D. people like to be participants in decisions that are successful.
3. The word Consequently in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. About now
B. Without doubt
C. Before long
D. As a result
4. According to paragraph 3, group discussion can be problematic because _____.
A. individual decisions are always more effective B. it takes more time for a group to arrive at a decision
C. it costs more to pay all of the group members D. interaction among group members can be a problem
5. What can be inferred about a group leader?
A. A good leader will provide goals for the group to consider and vote on.
B. The purpose of the leader is to facilitate the participation of all of the members.
C. A group leader should be the dominant member of the group.
D. Expectations for group behavior must be presented by the group leader.
6. The word controversial in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. accepted
B. debatable
C. recent
D. complicated
7. According to paragraph 5, how does the author explain compromise in a group?
A. The group may try to make a better decision by compromising.
B. A compromise may be the best way to encourage groupthink.
C. Compromising may allow the group members to remain friends.
D. To compromise can help one member to reach a personal goal.
8. The phrase the one in the passage refers to _____.
A. solution
B. information
C. hope
D. leader
9. What does the term “mind guards” refer to _____?
A. People who conform to the group opinion without thinking
B. Group members who try to force others to agree with the group
C. Members of the group who are the most ethical and influential
D. Those people who disagree without offering an alternative view
10. According to paragraph 6, why are alternative solutions often rejected in groupthink?
A. Dissenters exert pressure on the group.
B. Group leaders are not very creative.
C. Information is not made available.
D. The group is usually right.
Đáp án câu hỏi 2:
1. A
2. B
6. B
7. A
3. D
8. C
4. B
9. B
5. B
10. C
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Câu 6: Cloze test
Passage A
* Choose the best option to complete the reading text.
WATER FOR £50 A LITRE
Claridge's has taken luxury to a new (1) _____ by offering its guests more than 30 (2) _____ of water with prices stretching to as much as £50 a litre. The opulent hotel, in the heart of London, has (3) _____ an
extensive menu with water from countries as far flung as Norway, Patagonia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Customers are given advice on which water is best (4) _____ to what occasion. For those suffering from
exhaustion or trying to get over jet lag, OGO spring water from Tilburg in the Netherlands contains 35 times
more oxygen than (5) _____ water (6) _____ the drinker. The most expensive on the menu is 420 Volcanic,
spring water from Tai Tapu in New Zealand, which can be bought for £21 for 42 cl - the equivalent of £50 per
litre. Its low mineral content and "smooth sensation on the palate" comes from its journey from the (7) _____ at
the bottom of an extinct volcano through 200 metres of volcanic rock. Fiuggi from Italy has (8) _____ been
admired since Michelangelo wrote about its restorative effects in 1554 and it is said to be very popular with the
Vatican. (9) _____ included on the list is Mahalo Deep Sea Water, from Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, which is £21
for 75cl. Originally a fresh water iceberg, the water melted thousands of years ago and sank to the bottom of the
ocean floor because of its different temperature and salinity. It is now (10) _____ to the surface through a 3,000
ft pipeline. But among all the grandeur there is one option which is free of charge - a glass of "old fashioned
London tap water".
By Caroline Gammell
1. A. height
2. A. varieties
3. A. revised
4. A. appropriate
5. A. common
6. A. revitalizing
7. A. source
8. A. much
9. A. Furthermore,
10. A. dragged
B. peak
B. differences
B. advised
B. suited
B. typical
B. revitalized
B. foundation
B. thoroughly
B. Also
B. hauled
C. summit
C. variations
C. comprised
C. suitable
C. ordinary
C. is revitalized
C. basis
C. once
C. Plus,
C. pulled
D. rate
D. options
D. devised
D. linked
D. natural
D. to revitalize
D. beginning
D. long
D. Moreover
D. pumped
Đáp án câu hỏi 1:
1. A
6. A
2. A
7. A
3. D
8. D
4. B
9. B
5. C
10. D
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Passage B
* Choose the best option to complete the reading text.
“HOMEWORK AT ROOT OF MANY FAMILY ARGUMENTS”
Homework can cause friction between parents and children, especially in middle-class families where concerns
about a child’s future can lead to a (1) _____ of pressure to succeed, according to a recent report. Homework
can also create anxiety, boredom, fatigue and emotional exhaustion in children, who resent the encroachment on
their free time, (2) _____ they think homework helps them do well at school. The resulting (3) _____ to the
parent-child relationship may (4) _____ any educational advantage homework may (5) _____ , the Institute
claimed. The report found that problems can (6) _____ when parents try to help with homework, especially
when they feel they (7) _____ the knowledge or the time. Parents may inhibit their children’s effectiveness in
doing homework by trying to control the homework environment – telling children when and where to do
homework or trying to eliminate distractions – instead of helping them (8) _____ it to suit their learning styles,
the body said. On the plus side, parental (9) _____ in homework has been shown (10) _____ the strongest
predictor of better grades, the report said. Report author Dr Susan Hallam said: “Parents have the most positive
influence when they offer moral support, make appropriate resources available and discuss general issues. They
should only actually help with homework when their children specifically ask them to.”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
A. atmosphere
A. while
A. damage
A. exceed
A. bring
A. proceed
A. go without
A. amend
A. involvement
A. being
Đáp án câu hỏi 2:
1. D
2. B
6. D
7. C
B. mood
B. even though
B. injury
B. overbalance
B. do
B. derive
B. miss
B. adapt
B. contribution
B. having been
3. A
8. B
C. attitude
C. supposing
C. destruction
C. outweigh
C. make
C rise
C. lack
C. refine
C. collaboration
C. as being
4. C
9. A
D. climate
D. if
D. hurt
D. compensate for
D. grow
D. arise
D. are deprived of
D. convert
D. connection
D. to be
5. A
10. D
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II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN bao gồm:
Câu hỏi 1: OPEN CLOZE TEST: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only ONE WORD for each space.
CLOZE TEST 1 (10 điểm)
Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping depression away. It improves your body and your mind and
(1) ……………….. you to perform better in the work place and at home. Proper breathing is essential (2)
……………….. you want to get the most from exercise and you should also take into (3) ………………..
your heart rate. It can be (4) ……………….. to do too much, (5) ………………………… is why all
fitness (6) ……………….. emphasize the importance of "listening to your body". When you first start,
you should use good (7) ……………………… because it's easy to make the mistake of using equipment
(8) ………………………. or doing too much at one time. Start slowly and build up gradually. Exercise
should not be seen as a demanding task, it can be as easy as a quick walk. To increase your fitness (9)
…………………, exercise for twenty minutes a day, four to six times a week and you will notice a
difference (10) …………………your body and your mind in a few weeks.
Đáp án:
1. enables
3. consideration
5. which
7. judgment
9. steadily
2. if
4. harmful
6. instructors
8. incorrectly
10. in
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CLOZE TEST 2 (10 điểm)
A lot of people are familiar with the story of Brace Gelert, the dog that faithfully defended the prince's
baby son, but which was then killed while it was fast asleep through a terrible misunderstanding. (1)
……………….., only a few people know that the story is really a pack of lies. Let me explain.
About a hundred or so years ago, there was a hotel owner in Wales who was (2) ……………….. up
with business being so bad. His hotel was stuck in the middle of nowhere and hardly (3) ……………….. came
to stay. Then, one day, he had an idea. A famous prince called Llewellyn had lived in the area during the Middle
Ages and had been (4) ……………….. of dogs. This is hardly surprising as hunting was extremely popular at
that time. So what he did was to (5) ……………….. the story of the brave and faithful Gelert and how he had
been killed by his ungrateful master.
Of course, people would be far more (6) ……………….. to believe the story if there was something
they could see. Therefore, one day, the hotel keeper went to the top of a high hill and (7) ……………….. a sort
of monument from the stones he found (8) ……………….around. A friend of his, who was, incidentally, an
accountant, helped him to construct it. The 'legend' soon caught (9) ………………..and developed a life of its
own. Afterwards, people came from far and wide to see the spot where the hound was buried. (10)
………………..to say, business became very good for the hotel owner!
Đáp án:
1. however
3. anyone
5. make
7. built
9. on
2. fed
4. fond
6. likely
8. lying
10. Needless
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Câu hỏi 2: WORD FORM (20 điểm):
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. He is the most ………………………………………… person I know. (IDIOCY)
2. She found the idea deeply ………………………………………… (REPEL)
3. The two pairs of twins make a pleasant ………………………………………… during the game of golf.
(FOUR)
4. The ………………………………………… woman did not utter a single word when her husband abused her.
(SUBMIT)
5. Children of school age are very ………………………………………….and tend to believe what they are
told. (IMPRESS)
6. New scientific theories …………………………………………. reveal the limitations of the old perspective.
(OVERWHELM)
7. He was very ………………………………………… towards his father. (OBEY)
8. The meeting ended and some questions remained ………………………………………… (ASK)
9. During the day I work in a ………………………………………… agency as a telephonist.
(SECRETARY)
10. Like no other planet, Mars has left ………………………………………… marks on human imagination
and thought. (REPLACE)
Đáp án:
1. idiotic
3. foursome
5. impressionable
7. disobedient
9. secretarial
2. repulsive
4. submissive
6. overwhelmingly
8. unasked
10. irreplaceable
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PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
ILLUSION - SURVIVE – AUTHORISE – IDENTIFY - HEART -MITATE - FACE –
ENDURANCE – PROBLEM - PERCEIVE
In 1997 I went back to Beijing for the first time since the disastrous events of 1989. The Chinese (1)……..….
had been reluctant to re-admit foreign journalists who had witnessed the Tiananmen Square student protests.
Every eight years later, it was still (2) ……..…. to get into the Square with a television camera, but we
managed it. I looked for the bullet holes on the steps of the central monument, but they had all been expertly
filled in; a faint discoloration perhaps, but almost (3) ……..….. The most critical moment in Chinese history
after Mao Zedong's death seemed to have been entirely forgotten. My time in China had given me an(4)
……..…. interest in Chinese art, so I decided to go to Liu Li Chang, where for centuries there has been an
antiquities market. Unfortunately, many things for sale there nowadays are modern (5) ……..…. empty-handed
and I somewhat (6) ……..…., I went into a tea house and sat through the usual ceremony, but there were (7)
……..…. differences here too: it seemed quicker and the tea lacked that extraordinary lingering scent.
Thoroughly (8) ……..…., I returned to my hotel, one of the enormous, (9) ……..…. places which have sprung
up everywhere. Yet here, in a dark shop tucked away off the lobby, my melancholy mood disappeared, for I met
a (10) ……..…. from 1989, who remembered me instantly. Not everything had been entirely forgotten.
Đáp án:
1. authorities
2. problematic
3. imperceptible
4. enduring
5. imitations
6. disillusioned
7. identifiable
8. disheartened / downhearted
9. faceless
10. survivor
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Câu hỏi 3: ( 10 điểm)
ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10 điểm)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
The word processor and calculator are without doubt here to stay, and in many respects of our lives are much
richer for them. But teachers and other academics are claiming that we are now starting to feel the first
significant wave of their effects on a generation for users. It seems nobody under the age of 20 can spell nor add
up any more. Even several professors at leading universities have commented about the detrimental effect the
digital revolution has had at the most intelligent young minds in the country. The problem, evidently, lies with
the automatically spell-check now widely available on word processing software. Professor John Silver of the
Sydney University, Australia, said, “Why should we bother to learn how to spell correctly or to learn even if the
most basic of mathematical sums, when at the press of a button we have our problem answering for us? The
implications are enormous. Will adults of the future look on the computer to make decisions for them, to tell
them who to marry or what house to buy? Are we heading for a future individually incapable of independent
human thought?"
Đáp án:
1. respects – aspects
2. them – us
3. generation for – generation of
4. nor – or
5. commented about – commented on
6. at – on
7. lies with – lies in
8. even if – even
9. answering – answered
10. look on – depend on
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Câu 4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 điểm)
A. Complete the sentences in such a way that each of the sentences means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. There is not a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, madam!
→ We are ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. A house in that district will cost you at least 1 billion VN Dong.
→ You won’t be …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→ Alan’s illness ………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Her success went beyond her expectation.
→ Never …………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→ Nobody ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Đáp án:
1. We are completely out of thermal socks, madam!
2. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district less than / under 1 billion VN Dong.
3. Alan’s illness was the result of his working too hard at the office.
caused by his working too hard at the office.
brought on / about by his working too hard at the office.
due to his working too hard at the office.
4. Never had she expected that she was successful.
5. Nobody is blamed for the meeting’s cancellation.
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B. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the
form of the given word(s).
1. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. (CAME AS)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England. (OWE)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock. (NO QUESTION)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Đáp án:
1. His arrival took us completely by surprise.
2. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
3. The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobacco to Walter Raleigh
4. There is no question of super being ready by 8 o’clock.
5. I had no regrets about/ on / over leaving / having left the club in the end.
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH THUẬN
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN TRẦN HƯNG ĐẠO
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ; KHỐI 10
NĂM HỌC: 2017-2018
Số phách
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 points)
I. 1-10 WORD CHOICE
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentences
1. These days the castle is swamped with ________ of tourists.
A. hordes
B. cliques
C. mobs
D. assemblies
2. By being rude to his superiors he is considered to have __________ the mark.
A. transcended
B. outrun
C. surpassed
D. overstepped
3. I have been back to the doctor three times and he still hasn't ____________ the reason for
all the pain I have been suffering from recently.
A. indicated
B. highlighted
C. pinpointed
D. looked up
4. If you continue to ____________ debts at this rate, you will have to declare bankruptcy
eventually.
A. save
B. raise
C. incur
D. default
5. He ___________ a yawn as the actor began yet another long speech
A. squashed
B. suffocated
C. submerged
D. stifled
6. I have tried every product on the market and still I can't rid these curtains of the
___________ of cigarette smoke.
A. fumes
B. fragrance
C. stench
D. aroma
7. Granddad would spend hours talking to us youngsters around the dinner table
___________ about his happy younger days back east on the farm.
A. recalling
B. reminiscing
C. reminding
D. memorising
8. The winning team were roundly criticised by the local media for the way in which they
had ___________ over the losing team. It was considered very unsporting.
A. gloated
B. relished
C. showed up
D. dominated
9. I retired three years ago and didn't know what to do with myself. Getting this dog has
given me a new ___________ of life.
A. burst
B. loan
C. lease
D. extension
10. As soon as the bomb was discovered by one of the cleaning staff, the police had the area
___________ off and no-one was allowed within two blocks of the cafe.
A. fenced
B. cordoned
C. walled
D. isolated
KEY
1. A 2.D
3.C
4.C
5.D
6.C
7.B
8.A
9.C
10.B
II. 11-20 GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. To be honest, Harry has _________ than you have.
A. been more helpful considerably
B. been considerably more helpful
C. been more considerably helpful
D. considerably been more helpful
12. There are ________ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention
to this fact.
A. a large many
B. quite many
C. quite a lot
D. a great many
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13. The doctor insisted that his patient ________.
A. he did not work too hard for three months
B. take it easy for three months
C. take it easy inside of three months
D. could take some vacations for three months
14. On being told about her sack, _________ .
A. her boss felt sorry for Mary
B. Mary was shocked
C. Mary’s face turned pale
D. all are correct
15. In no way _________ that people will be prevented from organising peaceful protests.
A. this law means
B. means this law
C. does this law mean
D. this law does mean
16. You can’t just demand _________, you have to earn it.
A. a respect
B. any respect
C. the respect
D. respect
17. ‘Which of these two men is Japanese?’
‘_________ is.’
A. Both of them
B. All of them
C. Neither of them
D. None of them
18. I have never seen _________ before.
A. such good film
B. so good film
C. so good a film
D. such good a film
19. Since they aren’t answering the phone, they _________ .
A. need have left
B. can’t have left
C. must have left
D. should have left
20. _________ to his brother’s graduation party, George wouldn’t have met Mary.
A. Had he not gone
B. Hadn’t he gone
C. If he has not gone
D. If he shouldn’t have gone
KEY
11. B 12.D
13.B
14.B
15.C
16.D
17.D
18.C
19.C
20.A
III. 21-30 PREPOSITIONS - PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. The service was slow and the bill was incorrect. I put it ______ _______ poor
management.
A. down for
B. in by
C. in for
D. down to
22. If you were giving a talk, would you want your colleagues in the audience rooting ______
you?
A. on
B. up
C. for
D. out
23. A couple of boys were _____________ in the pool.
A. impinging on
B. larking about
C. ploughing ahead
D. floating out
24. We were ____________ the task of writing a report of the college´s games.
A. assigned to
B. taken over
C. run up
D. saddled with
25. He didn´t use his position on the council to lord it ________ people.
A. over
B. upon
C. for
D. on
26. Anti-terrorist squad officers _________ the area to search for possible bombs.
A. sealed off
B. set off
C. come through
D. split up
27. Two men who had _________ in the container were arrested when the police opened it.
A. stowed away
B. seen to
C. broken off
D. sat around
28. As we were in an urgent need of syringes and other medical equipment, the aid
organization promised to deliver them
the double.
A. with
B. in
C. at
D. round
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29. The secretary dashed ___________ the weekly report to his director
A. up
B. off
C. of
D. for
30. I __________ an important deal yesterday and she was so thrilled!
A. came across
B. mucked up
C. shot down
D. gunned for
KEY
21.D
22. C
23. B
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. B
IV. 31-40 COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31. There’s been a slight improvement in his heallth, but he’s not out of the _______ yet.
A. bush
B. wood
C. hand
D. reach
32. He’s unreliable at the best of times, but forgetting my birthday was the last _______.
A. drop
B. breath
C. straw
D. despair
33. The government has been forced into a ________ after the revelation of a cover-up.
A. climbdown
B. getaway
C. outbreak
D. breakout
34. The workforce has been pared to the _______.
A. quick
B. fruit
C. ball
D. bone
35. I don’t know if Ash would be right for the job; he’s a bit of an unknown ________.
A. quality
B. qualification
C. quantity
D. identity
36. She now says she didn’t really want the job that she failed to get, but I think it’s just
________.
A. a cup of tea
B. an act
C. full of beans
D. sour grapes
37. Be realistic! You can’t go through life looking at the world through _______.
A. rosed-coloured spectacles
B. bright sights
C. magnificent spectacles
D. green fingers
38. Those were the ethnic ___________ we put people in then.
A. dogholes
B. pigeonholes
C. boltholes
D. foxholes
39. I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly ___________ this morning.
A. slow-witted
B. far-reaching
C. off-hand
D. top-heavy
40. Searching for one man in this city is like looking for a _________.
A. salt of the earth
B. sand in the desert
C. needle in a haystack
D. drop in the ocean
KEY
31.B
32.C
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. D
37. A
38. B
39. A
40. C
V. 41-60 READING COMPREHENSION
41-50 READING 1
Read the following passage and choose the best option for each questions below.
The Atlantic Cod Fishery
Off the northeastern shore of North America, from the island of Newfoundland in Canada
south to New England in the United States, there is a series of shallow areas called banks.
Several large banks off Newfoundland are together called Grand Banks, huge shoals on the
edge of the North American continental shelf, where the warm waters of the Gulf Stream
meet the cold waters of the Labrador Current. As the currents brush each other, they stir up
minerals from the ocean floor, providing nutrients for plankton and tiny shrimp-like creatures
called krill, which feed on the plankton. Herring and other small fish rise to the surface to eat
the krill. Groundfish, such as the Atlantic cod, live in the ocean’s bottom layer, congregating
in the shallow waters where they prey on krill and small fish. This rich environment has
produced cod by the millions and once had a greater density of cod than anywhere else on
Earth.
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Beginning in the eleventh century, boats from the ports of northwestern Europe arrived to
fish the Grand Banks. For the next eight centuries, the entire Newfoundland economy was
based on Europeans arriving, catching fish for a few months in the summer, and then taking
fish back to European markets. Cod laid out to dry on wooden “flakes” was a common sight
in the fishing villages dotting the coast. Settlers in the region used to think the only sea
creature worth talking about was cod, and in the local speech the word “fish” became
synonymous with cod. Newfoundland’s national dish was a pudding whose main ingredient
was cod.
By the nineteenth century, the Newfoundland fishery was largely controlled by merchants
based in the capital at St.John’s. They marketed the catch supplied by the fishers working out
of more than 600 villages around the long coastline. In return, the merchants provided fishing
equipment, clothing, and all the food that could not be grown in the island’s thin, rocky soil.
This system kept the fishers in a continuous state of debt and dependence on the merchants.
Until the twentieth century, fishers believed in the cod’s ability to replenish itself and
thought that overfishing was impossible. However, Newfoundland’s cod fishery began to
show signs of trouble during the 1930s, when cod failed to support the fishers and thousands
were unemployed. The slump lasted for the next few decades. Then, when an international
agreement in 1977 established the 200-mile offshore fishing limit, the Canadian government
decided to build up the modern Grand Banks fleet and make fishing a viable economic base
for Newfoundland again. All of Newfoundland’s seafood companies were merged into one
conglomerate. By the 1980s, the conglomerate was prospering, and cod were commanding
excellent prices in the market. Consequently, there was a significant increase in the number of
fishers and fish-processing plant workers.
However, while the offshore fishery was prospering, the inshore fishermen found their
catches dropping off. In 1922 the Canadian government responded by closing the Grand
Banks to groundfishing. Newfoundland’s cod fishing and processing industries were shut
down in a bid to let the vanishing stocks recover. The moratorium was extended in 1994,
when all of the Atlantic cod fisheries in Canada were closed, except for one in Nova Scotia,
and strict quotas were placed on other species of groundfish. Canada’s cod fishing industry
collapsed, and around 40,000 fishers and other industry workers were put out of work.
Atlantic cod stocks had once been so plentiful that early explorers joked about walking on
the backs of teeming fish. By 2008, cod stocks were still a historically low levels and showed
no signs of imminent recovery, even after drastic conservation measures and severely limited
fishing. Some fishermen blamed the disminished stocks on seals, which prey on cod and other
species, but scientists believe that decades of overfishing are to blame. There have been
occasional signs of hope. For example, studies on fish populations show that cod disappeared
from Newfoundland at the same time that stocks started rebuilding in Norway, raising the
possibility that the cod had simply migrated to a different region. Still, in the early twentyfirst century, it remains uncertain whether or when the cod will return to Grand Banks or the
moratorium will end.
41. The word shoals in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. shallow
B. currents
C. mountains
D. islands
42. What physical process occurs in the region of the Grand Banks?
A. Underwater hot springs heat the water.
B. Warm and cold currents come together.
C. Nutrient-rich water flows in from rivers.
D. Tides transport plankton and small fish
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43. Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in paragraph 1? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
A. Millions of cod come to the Grand Banks every year to feed on the abundant supplies
of herring and other small fish.
B. The Grand Banks used to have the world’s largest concentration of cod because of
favorable natural conditions.
C. The Grand Banks is the only place on Earth where cod are known to come together in
extremely large groups.
D. The environmental resources of the Grand Banks have made many people wealthy
from cod fishing.
44. The squares {◼} indicate A, B, C, D, respectively in paragraph 5. Where could the
following sentence could be added to the paragraph ?
They suspected this was because the offshore draggers were taking so many cod that the
fish did not have a chance to migrate inshore to reproduce.
However, while the offshore fishery was prospering, the inshore fishermen found their
catches dropping off. ◼ In 1922 the Canadian government responded by closing the Grand
Banks to groundfishing. ◼ Newfoundland’s cod fishing and processing industries were shut
down in a bid to let the vanishing stocks recover. ◼ The moratorium was extended in 1994,
when all of the Atlantic cod fisheries in Canada were closed, except for one in Nova Scotia,
and strict quotas were placed on other species of groundfish. ◼ Canada’s cod fishing industry
collapsed, and around 40,000 fishers and other industry workers were put out of work.
45. Why does the author mention Newfoundland’s national dish in paragraph 2?
A. To encourage the development of tourism in Newfoundland
B. To describe the daily life of people in Newfoundland
C. To stress the economic and cultural significance of cod
D. To show that Newfoundland used to be a separate country
46. All of the following statements characterized Newfoundland’s cod fishery in the past
EXCEPT:
A. Fishers were dependent on merchants in the capital.
B. Cod were the foundation of the island’s economy.
C. Fishers competed with farmers for natural resources.
D. Cod were placed on wooden “flakes” for drying.
47. The word replenish in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. defend
B. repair
C. reproduce
D. improve
48. What event first signaled the overfishing of the Atlantic cod?
A. The failure of cod to support thousands of fishers in the 1930s
B. The merging of seafood companies into one huge conglomerate
C. An increase in the number of fishers and fish-processing plants
D. The government moratorium on cod fishing during the 1990s
49. Why did the Canadian government decide to build up the Grand Banks fishing fleet?
A. The 200-mile limit was seen as an economic opportunity.
B. There had not been enough boats to handle all the fish.
C. The shipbuilding sector of the economy was in a slump.
D. Canada faced stiff competition from other fishing nations.
50. It can be inferred from paragraph 6 that the author most likely believes which of the
following about the future of the Atlantic cod fishery?
A. The fishery will improve if the government lifts the fishing ban.
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B. It may be a long time before cod stocks recover from overfishing.
C. The center of the Atlantic cod fishery will shift to Norway.
D. The cod will return to the Grand Banks if seal hunting is allowed.
41. A 42. B
43. B
44.A
45. C
46. C
47. C
48. A
49. A
50. B
51-60 READING 2
Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
Monarch Migration
The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), which inhabits regions from the northern area
of South America through The United States to southern Canada in North America, is a wellknown garden butterfly. It is easily spotted because of its bright orange and black coloring
and large size; its popular name means “king,” in fact. Adult Monarch butterflies lay eggs on
the milkweed plant, which provides food for the newly hatched caterpillars when they
emerge.
The Monarch is perhaps best known for its unusual life cycle and dramatic migration
habits. Not only do Monarchs go through the four stages of life typical for a butterfly – the
egg; the larva, or caterpillar; the pupa, or chrysalis; and the adult butterfly – but the also go
through four generations in one year.
The first generation of Monarchs hatches from eggs in March and April. The caterpillars
eat the milkweek plant and do little else; in about two weeks , the caterpillars are ready to
create a chrysalis. Once inside the chrysalis, the former caterpillar transforms into the adult
butterfly, a process that takes about ten days. After the adult buterflies have emerged from the
chrysalis, they lay eggs for the next generation. An adult Monarch butterfly lives for only two
to six weeks.
In May and June, the second generation of Monarchs is born, and the third comes in July
and August. In September and October, though, comes the most interesting generation, the
fourth. While the first three parts of the life cycle are the same as those of the other three
generations, the fourth generation of Monarchs does not die in two to six weeks but
instead enters a non-productive phase as diapause, during which they do not lay eggs,
and during this phase, the Monarchs make an incredible migration.
Great clouds of fourth-generation Monarchs migrate from the cold regions in the north
and east to warmer regions in the south and west. Although they are not the only butterflies to
do so, migration is more commonly associated with birds. In fact, most other adult butterflies
in North America die in the winter, leaving their chrysalises to winter over. This fourth
generation of Monarchs, though, lives not for a few weeks but for six to eight months, long
enough to lay the eggs for the new first generation.
Monarchs actually have two reasons for migrating: one is because they could not survive
the cold winter temperatures, and the second is because milkweed plants also die in winter.
While Monarchs are the only butterfly to migrate both south in the fall and back north in the
spring, the generation that moves north is not the same one that flew south, but rather the first
generation of the next year. No one is sure how the new generation of Monarchs knows the
way back north – current theories include the notion that flight patterns are inherited from
previous generations, and also that the insects are guided by the sun or by magnetic fields
from the Earth’s surface – but they do, and the next cycle of four generations begins again.
The migration path of the Monarchs can stretch for 2,500 miles (4,023 kilometers).
Monarchs in the United States that live to the west of Rocky Mountains migrate to southern
California, while those that live to the east winter in Mexico. Interestingly, the Monarchs
settle in the same trees in their winter spots every year – even though it is different butterflies
that make the trip each year. How this happens is not yet fully understood. However, a major
threat to Monarch butterflies is the removal of these perennial nesting trees for reads,
housing, and the other development projects.
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In warmer areas of the world, such as Bermuda, Monarchs live year round and do not
migrate; in Australia, Monarchs living in cooler areas migrate and others, in warmer regions,
don’t.
51. The word spotted in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. noticed
B. removed
C. marked
D. understood
52. The word which in paragraph 1 refers to
A. eggs
B. the milkweed plant
C. adult butterflies
D. caterpillars
53. What is implied about butterflies other than the Monarch in paragraph 2?
A. They do not go through four stages of life.
B. They have interesting migration habits
C. They are not as well-known as the Monarch.
D. They do not go through four generations in a year.
54. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted
sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Monarchs from the fourth generation die more quickly than ones from the first three
generations.
B. The fourth generation of Monarchs is special because they do not lay eggs, a
phenomenon known as diapause.
C. Fourth-generation Monarchs are unusual because they live long enough to migrate.
D. If the generations of Monarchs could migrate, then they would not die so quickly.
55. Why does the author use the phrase “great clouds” in paragraph 5?
A. To indicate that Monarchs prefer to travel in cool weather
B. To show that Monarchs travel in large groups
C. To explain that Monarchs travel together with birds
D. To show that Monarchs travel first in one direction, and then in another
56. The word so in paragraph 5 refers to
A. associate with birds
B. migrate
C. die in the winter
D. leave their chrysalises to winter over
57. The squares {◼} indicate A, B, C, D, respectively in paragraph 6. Where could the
following sentence could be added to the paragraph ?
If the fourth generation Monarchs behaved as the first three did, then when
their eggs hatched, the emerging caterpillars would have nothing to eat.
◼ Monarchs actually have two reasons for migrating: one is because they could not
survive the cold winter temperatures, and the second is because milkweed plants also die in
winter. ◼ While Monarchs are the only butterfly to migrate both south in the fall and back
north in the spring, the generation that moves north is not the same one that flew south, but
rather the first generation of the next year. ◼ No one is sure how the new generation of
Monarchs knows the way back north – current theories include the notion that flight patterns
are inherited from previous generations, and also that the insects are guided by the sun or by
magnetic fields from the Earth’s surface – but they do, and the next cycle of four generations
begins again. ◼
58. According to paragraph 6, what is true about how Monarchs migrate north?
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A. The flight path is taught from one generation to the next.
B. No one has directly observed the northern migration.
C. The butterflies that migrate north have never made the trip brfore.
D. The route is different from the southern migration path.
59. According to paragraph 7, what is a danger for Monarchs?
A. Their short lifespan
B. A lack of food
C. Loss of habitat
D. Climate change
60. The word perennial in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to
A. safe for insects
B. not well understood
C. typical of warm climates
D. used again and again
KEY
51. A
52. B
53. D
54. C
55. B
56. B
57. B
58. C
59. C
60. D
VI. 61-80 GUIDED CLOZE TESTS
Read the following passages and choose the option that best fits each blank.
PASSAGE 1
Hyping, or to (61)__________ it more politely, marketing movies can double their budget.
And in the end, does it really play the trick? Those without the major studios’ huge spending
(62)__________ are not convinced. ‘There will always be an audience that follows the big
campaigns,’ says Andrea Klein, of the British Film Institute, ‘but there is another which
doesn’t (63)__________ to four-page colour ads.’ For this audience, reviews are allimportant. Publicist Jonathan Rutter concurs: ‘Most of our films can be killed
(64)__________ dead by bad reviews,’ he says. Although he is not (65)__________ to the
odd gimmick, he warns against too much hype: ‘I get put off films which are over-marketed,’
he says. ‘People don’t like to be (66) _________, they prefer to make up their own minds.’
For hollywood blockbusters, (67)__________ people to make up their own mind is not a
viable marketing strategy. Films on this scale are caught up in a (68)__________ circle. To
(69)__________ inflated production costs a mass audience must be found, and to find that
audience take a (70) _________ publicity budget.
61. A. take
B. put
C. turn
D. set
62. A. force
B. strength
C. weight
D. power
63. A. rise
B. trigger
C. respond
D. stir
64. A. stone
B. flat
C. point
D. cold
65. A. reluctant
B. counter
C. averse
D. obstinate
66. A. deluged
B. spawned
C. self-confessed
D. spoon-fed
67. A. leaving
B. availing
C. consenting
D. giving
68. A. relentless
B. vicious
C. brutal
D. merciless
69. A. restore
B. refund
C. recover
D. reimburse
70. A. giant
B. redundant
C. equitable
D. costly
KEY
61. B
62. D
63. C
64. A
65. C
66. D
67. A
68. B
69.C
70. A
PASSAGE 2
It only requires the completion of the reconstruction of the human genetic map for a whole
host of hereditary diseases to be (71) ______. Originally, it was forecast that the venture
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would take until the beginning of the 21st century to be accomplished. At present, it is clear
that the task can be finished much earlier. Hundreds of scholars have gone to (72) ______ to
help (73) ______ the mystery of the human genetic structure with an ardent hope for
liberating mankind from disorders such as cancer, cystic fibrosis or arthritis.
The progress in this incredible undertaking is (74) ______ by an accurate interpretation of
the information (75) ______ in the chromosomes forming the trillions of the cells in the
human body. Locating and characterizing every single gene may (76) ______ an
implausible assignment, but very considerable (77) _______ has already been made. What
we know by now is that the hereditary code is assembled in DNA, some parts of which may
be diseased and (78) ______ to the uncontrollable transmission of the damaged code from
parent to their children.
Whereas work at the completion of the human genome may last for a few years more,
notions like gene therapy or genetic engineering don’t evoke much surprise any longer. Their
potential application has already been examined in the effective struggle against many
viruses or in the genetic treatment of blood disorders. The hopes are, then, that hundreds of
maladies that humanity is (79) ______ with at present might eventually cause to exist in the
not too (80) ______ future.
71. A. terminated
72. A. maximum
73. A. dissolve
74. A. dependent
75. A. associated
76. A. sound
77. A. headline
78. A. amiable
79. A. aggravated
80. A. far-away
KEY
71. C
72. D
B. interfered
B. utmost
B. interrogate
B. reliant
B. contained
B. hear
B. heading
B. conceivable
B. teased
B. outlying
73. D
74. D
C. eradicated
C. supreme
C. respond
C. qualified
C. involved
C. voice
C. headway
C. evocative
C. persecuted
C. distant
75. B
76. A
77. C
D. disrupted
D. extremes
D. unravel
D. conditioned
D. derived
D. perceive
D. headship
D. conducive
D. plagued
D. imminent
78. D
79. D
80. C
B. WRITTEN QUESTIONS (70 points)
I. 1-20 OPEN CLOZE TESTS
Fill in each blank in the following passages with ONE suitable word to make meaningful
passages.
PASSAGE 1
It is sometimes suggested that tornadoes never strike big cities. In an attempt to (1) _______
this theory. Some say that the higher temperatures at the centre of large urban areas, together
with the air turbulence created by very tall building, somehow (2) _______ to disrupt
tornadoes, or even keep them away entirely. (3) _______ is made of the apparent lack of
recorded cases of severe damage to major cities.
The (4) _______, however, is rather different. While it is true that smaller tornadoes do
indeed seem to be less common in the middle of cities (5) _______ by millions of people,
claims by their citizens that they are in some way immune to the effects of major tornadoes
would seem to be no more than wishful (6) _______.
For a start, a couple of degrees difference in (7) _______, or a handful of 200-metre office
blocks, are hardly likely to impede the (8) _______ of the kinds of 12-kilometre-high
monsters seen in recent years.
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Equally unconvincing is the argument that ‘big cities are never hit’. Most people , when they
think of a city, tend to imagine (9) _______ like downtown New York or Tokyo, when in
reality this is a very small ‘target’ area. Unfortunately, there are plenty of well-documented
cases of severe destruction to suburbs, which form by far the most extensive part of any big
town. It is only by (10) _______ that a dense populated city centre has not yet been hit – but
sooner or later it is bound to happen.
KEY
1. prove
2. manage
3. much
4. reality
5. populated
6. thinking
7. temperatures
8. progress
9. somewhat
10. chance
PASSAGE 2
Volcanic eruption has been a constant threat to our natural environment for millions of years,
but seldom in recent times _______ a volcano erupted with the felocity of Krakatoa.
Krakatoa, _______ is a volcanic island group in Indonesia, erupted on 27th August 1883.
_______only was the explosion _______ loud that was heard as far away (more than
3,000km) as Perth in Australia, but it is also recognised as _______ the loudest sound
_______ recorded.
Tens of thousands of people in the region were killed, many _______ in the enormous
tsunamis which the eruption produced – tsunamis which eventually reached South Africa and
the English Channel.
The explosion also had a major effect on the _______ world’s weather system. The volcanic
dust in the atmosphere reduced the _______ of sunlight reaching the earth’s surface, reducing
global temperatures by more than one degree centigrade. Only after five years had passed
_______ global temperatures begin to return to normal.
KEY
11. has
16. ever
12. which
17.drowning/dying/
perishing
13. Not
14. so
18. entire/ whole 19. amount
15. being
20. did
II. 21-40 WORD FORMATION
21-30 Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each following sentence.
21. Though many parties regard his behaviors as a(n) ____________, the public still had
much faith in his ability to become a leader. ERR
22. Matilda found it hard to overcome the powerful sense of ____________she felt on waking
for the first time in the new house. ORIENTATE
23. You should avoid those journalists. They are just ____________only distressing and
prying into your private life. CHIEF
24. Our local newspaper is often full of stories that are hardly ____________, but they need to
fill the pages somehow. NEWS
25. The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this desert
landscape, they are in reality moving ____________. PERCEIVE
26. I was a bit ____________by my performance in the first exam, but I decided to make an
extra effort in the ones left. MORAL
27. His performance in the match today ____________his reputation as a great player. LIE
28. Many countries have agreed on the ____________ treaty. ARM
29. The main reason I believe children shouldn’t be exposed to violence on TV is that they are
so ____________at that age. IMPRESS
30. The positive relationship between a business and a customer, often referred to as
‘___________’, is difficult to quantify financially. GOOD
10
KEY
21. aberration
22. disorientation
26. demoralised
27. belies
23.mischiefmakers
28.
disarmament
24. newsworthy
29.
impressionable
25.
imperceptibly
30. goodwill
Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following passage.
A day out to Rosslyn Chapel
lf you have a spare afternoon why not take the kids to visit the remarkable Rosslyn Chapel?
This must surely be one of Britain's most (31-ORDINARY) ____________ buildings. lf
you were shown pictures of
it without any clues to its (32- LOCATE) ____________,
you might guess it to be somewhere like Moldavia or Transylvania. ln fact, it is just outside
Edinburgh. The chapel and the (33- NEIGHBOUR) ____________village of Rosslyn are
both quite stunning; in fact, the whole area is generally very (34- PICTURE). Nearly the
entire surface of the chapel's stonework is carved with flowers or stars and another (35IDIOSYNCRACY) ____________ feature of the chapel is that although most of the
design of the chapel is Gothic, the aisles are similar to architecture found in Babylon or
Egypt. The chapel's 15th-century builder, St Clair Prince of Orkney, believed that he
was (36- ESSENTIAL) ____________ buying his way into heaven by creating such
an exquisite chapel. He was famous for his (37- PERFECT) ____________but this in
itself created problems. Because everything had to be exactly as he dreamed it should be it
was (38- REAL) ____________of him to expect the work to be finished in his lifetime.
The chapel is now considered to be a local treasure and a (39-CHARITY)
____________ trust was set up in 1996 to oversee and fund its (40- GO)
____________restoration.
KEY
31.
extraordinary
36. essentially
32. location
37.
perfectionism
33.
neighbouring
38. unrealistic
34.
picturesque
39. charitable
35.
idiosyncratic
40. ongoing
III. 41-50 ERROR CORRECTION
Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them.
Line
1
The BBC World Service on radio claims a regular worldwide audience of about 25
2
million for their English language programmes. It is funded directly by the British
3
Foreign Office, even if any Government attempt to control the content of progammes
4
is vigorously fought off. It is broadcast around the world and anyone who has access
5
to a radio with short wave need be without it. The archetypal listener today is under
6
30, male, likely to be quietly well-educated, for whom English is likely to be a
7
second or even third language. Few women tune off, which is why there is no
8
women’s programmes included in its 24-hour service. The biggest and most
9
significance of the news programmes is Newshour, a 60-minute survey of world
10
news which goes out all night at 10p.m, British time. This slot cannot please
11
everyone but is the optional time to catch any listeners having breakfast in Hong
12
Kong or setting down for the night in West Africa. It can have been recommended
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to anyone who wants to understand the world, not just Britain. At any rate, that is its
14
aim and certainly by comparison, almost British domestic news programmes seems
11
15
trivial and parochial.
41. ______________--> ______________
43. ______________--> ______________
45. ______________--> ______________
47. ______________--> ______________
49. ______________--> ______________
42. _____________--> ______________
44.______________--> ______________
46.______________--> ______________
48.______________--> ______________
50.______________--> ______________
KEY
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
Line
2
3
4
6
7
9
10
11
12
14
Mistake
their
if
anyone
quietly
off
significance
all
optional
have been
almost
Correction
its
though
no one/ nobody
relatively
in
significant
at
optimum/ optimal
be
most
IV. 51-60 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it.
51. Maria shouldn’t have many problems with the administrative side of the job.
→ It’s unlikely ________________________________________________________.
52. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.
→ The long __________________________________________________________.
53. Standing as tall as he could, he passionately denied any involvement in the affair.
→ Drawing __________________________________________________________.
54. We would be extremely grateful if you could reply as soon as possible.
→ A prompt __________________________________________________________.
KEY
51. that Maria will have many problems with the administrative side of the job
52. and the short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job
53. himself up to his full height, he passionately denied any involvement in the affair
54. reply would be greatly/ much appreciated
II. For each of the sentences below, write a sentence as similare as possible in meaning to
the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any
way.
55. This kitchen table is also the desk where I work. DOUBLES
→ ___________________________________________________________.
56. You can’t just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully.
SPUR
→ ___________________________________________________________.
57. She still hasn’t really recovered from losing her job in August. BEING
→ _____________________________________________________________.
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58. Nobody really expected Glen to do so well in his Biology exams. TAKEN
→ ___________________________________________________________.
59. You can’t expect everything to run on an even keel all the time. SMOOTH
→ ___________________________________________________________.
60. The public were up in arms over the proposed change to privacy law. OUTCRY
→ ___________________________________________________________.
KEY
55. This kitchen table doubles as the desk where I work.
56. Going on safari isn’t a decision you can make on the spur of the moment. You need to
plan things very carefully.
57. She still really hasn’t got over being made redundant in August.
58. Everyone was taken aback that Glen did so well in his Biology exams.
59. You have to learn to take the rough with the smooth.
OR You can’t expect to have a smooth run all the time.
60. There was a public outcry over the proposed change to privacy laws.
END OF THE TEST
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts)
1. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I always take my lucky _________with me into an exam.
A. sign
B. item
C. charm
D. spell
2. I didn’t know my guess was going to be right – It was just __________
A. pot luck
B. odds
C. draw
D. gamble
3. Why are all your clothes in a __________on the floor?
A. bulk
B. heap
C. batch
D. sum
4. Sending out e-mails that people haven’t asked for to ______addresses is often known.
A. sufficient
B. countless
C. widespread
D. multiple
5. We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is ________ the law.
A. beyond
B. over
C. above
D. onto
6. We are pleased to inform you that we have decided to _________your request for British
citizenship.
A. give
B. grant
C. permit
D. donate
7. We can only _______ as to the causes of the disaster.
A. think
B. consider
C. speculate
D. ponder
8. I didn’t _________out to be a millionaire – I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set
B. go
C. begin
D. watch
9. I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but I’ll try to ___________ahead with it anyway.
A. drive
B. bang
C. touch
D. press
10. Could you lend me some money to _____________ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand
B. tide
C. get
D. make
KEY TO WORD CHOICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (10pts)
1. I supposed, as ______ we all, that the meeting would be cancelled.
A. just
B. would
C. equally
D. did
2. A study has been made of the microbiology of rock surfaces and ___________ stones.
A. weathered
B. rugged
C. jagged
D. rough
3. Well, it _____ but will it taste the same?
A. is smelling good
B. is smelling well
C. smells good
D. smells well
4. You _____ in this report to the managing director personally. Do you understand?
A. are to hand
B. would like to hand
C. may have handed
D. would sooner hand
5. _____________________ up early, he would have caught the early train.
A. Were he to get
B. If he got
C. Had he not got
D. Were he to have got
6. You should be very glad that Bob didn’t recognize you that night. Can you imagine his fury
if he _____?
A. had
B. did
C. did not
D. would have
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7. The research suggests that infants ____________ highly susceptible to allergy at the first 3
months.
A. should be
B. are
C. will be
D. being
8. When reaching the top of the hill, _________.
A. we suddenly caught sight of the sea
B. it was the sea that extended below us
C. we extended the sea below us
D. the sea came into view
9. Consumers should boycott all products _____ has involved the use of child labour.
A. who manufacture
B. whose manufacturers
C. which manufacture
D. whose manufacture
10. Such _____ that the firefighters could not get near it.
A. hot was the fire
B. the fire was hot
C. the heat was of the fire
D. was the heat of the fire
KEY TO GRAMMAR & STRUCTURES
l.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10pts)
1. I just want to settle _____ and start a family before I got too old.
A. in
B. through
C. down
D. up
2. She spent twenty years studying the history of London. She knows it _____ out.
A. through
B. inside
C. all
D. over
3. Capital punishment was done ____ in Britain nearly half a century ago.
A. out for
B. away with
C. off by
D. over from
4. He wants to pay the bill himself, but I won’t hear _________ it.
A. from
B. about
C. of
D. for
5. This situation is analogous _____ the one we had faced last year.
A. for
B. in
C. from
D. to
6. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he
was _____ with a fine.
A. let through
B. let off
C. got away
D. kept away
7. My wife checks ___________ our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's
alright.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. out
8. The rain ran _____ the roof of the house.
A. on
B. onto
C. from
D. into
9. You may come _____ different kinds of problems when you first settle in a different
country.
A. out with
B. into
C. up with
D. up against
10. A Japanese company tried to ____________ the deal.
A. get in on
B. get on with
C. catch up on
D. walk in on
KEY TO PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4. IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS (10pts)
Choose the right phrase in the box to complete each of the following sentences. Use each
phrase only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box.
1. I’m sick and _______ of studying grammar.
A. cross
B. ill
C. tired
D. bored
2. No, I don’t want to watch a war film. I don’t like to see too much blood and ______.
A. guts
B. tears
C. pain
D. bone
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3. Mice ________!
A. give me creeps
B. give me the creep
C. give me the creeps
D. give me creep
4. When his parents are away, his eldest brother ___.
A. knocks it off
B. calls the shots
C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
5. I will do everything in my ___________ to rescue the victims.
A. ability
B. power
C. mind
D. effort
6. Be careful or he'll take you for a _________.
A. trick
B. cheat
C. fraud
D. ride
7. Just because Laura makes a lot of money, everyone expects her to _____ all the bills.
A. foot
B. stand
C. run
D. carry
8. My sister told me to pack some trousers and shirts for the trip, _________, not to forget my
toothbrush.
A. after all
B. but more or less C. before long
D. but above all
9. His English was roughly _____ with my Greek, so communication was rather difficult!
A. level
B. on a par
C. equal
D. in tune
10. I didn’t want to make a decision _____ so I said I’d like to think about it.
A. on and off
B. in one go
C. there and then
D. at a stroke
KEY TO IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
5. READING COMPREHENSION (20pts)
Reading 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer
Maginot Line
The Maginot Line was one of the largest military structures ever built, second only to the
Great Wall of China. It was a series of bunkers, forts, turrets, and obstacles that spanned more
than 450 miles of France's border with Germany. Built between 1930 and 1940, it was one of
the world's most impressive forts, yet it proved to be almost useless.
The Maginot Line was named after the man who argued for its construction, French Minister
of War André Maginot. André Maginot had fought with the French against the Germans in
the First World War. Much of this conflict took place along the Western Front, which was a
line of trenches across which the two sides faced one another. Both sides dug in deep and
each lost many men over little ground. Conditions were horrid for all and there was a
stalemate for many years as neither side was able to move the other.
Maginot never forgot these awful conditions. He wanted to build a line of defenses that would
give the French an advantage in a similar conflict. He feared, rightfully so, that the Germans
would attack France again. Germany's population nearly doubled France's. The line of
defenses that Maginot pictured would allow a smaller French army to hold off a larger
German force. In 1929, Maginot convinced the French Parliament to fund his vision.
Though calling it a line makes it seem thin, the Maginot Line was in fact quite deep. It was
fifteen miles wide at some points and varied in structure. There were outposts disguised as
houses. These were manned by troops and rigged with explosives. There were antitank rails
and obstacles. These were planted in the ground to prevent tanks and trucks from passing.
There were bunkers armed with mounted machine guns and anti-tank guns. These were for
pushing back attackers. And there were many large and small fortresses along the line. Each
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had mess halls, lots of supplies, and air conditioning. The Maginot line would give the French
a supreme edge in the case of a head-on invasion by the Germans.
Unfortunately for the French, the Germans did not attack head-on. They positioned a decoy
army in front of the line to distract the French. While the French waited, the Germans snuck a
larger force through Belgium. Belgium is France's northeastern neighbor. The French did
have some defenses along their border with Belgium, but this part of the Maginot line was
weak. The Germans made quick work of these defenses. Within five days of their initial
attack they were well into France.
Once they were in France, the Germans attempted to seize the main forts along the Maginot
Line. They were not successful. The forts had proved to be strong, but they failed to hold back
the Germans. The Germans had taken Paris, France's capital city. Soon after the French
commander ordered his men to stand down. He commanded the French defenders to leave
their bases along the Maginot Line. These soldiers were then taken to POW camps.
While the Maginot Line did not work in the way that the French had hoped, they did benefit
by having built it. Belgium and England were strong allies. England had pledged to protect
Belgium. Belgium declared itself a neutral country, one which wanted to stay out of wars.
When Germany invaded Belgium to bypass the Maginot Line, they violated Belgium's
neutrality. This led to England entering the war sooner.
Though the Maginot Line is no longer used militarily, many of the buildings remain. Some of
the forts are now wine cellars or mushroom farms. One was turned into a disco club. Today
the Maginot Line is often used as a metaphor. People may refer to a failed project in which
someone placed a lot of hope as a Maginot Line. Also, the Maginot Line lives on as the bestknown symbol of the common saying that "generals always fight the last war."
1. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The Maginot Line provided absolutely no benefit to the French.
B. The Maginot Line is still used by the French army today.
C. Maginot's experiences during WWI led to his support for the line.
D. The French were betrayed by the Belgians during World War II.
2. Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing the fourth paragraph?
A. To persuade readers that the Maginot Line was not at all thin.
B. To inform readers of the types of defenses along the Maginot Line.
C. To describe what the inside of the Maginot Line looked like.
D. To compare and contrast defenses along the Maginot Line.
3. Which best describes the weakness of the Maginot Line?
A. It was built from cheap material and could not resist attack.
B. Poor screening let spies take control of the forts from within.
C. The line was not fortified along France's border with Belgium.
D. The French underestimated the power of newer German tanks.
4. Which of the following is a false statement?
A. André Maginot fought against the French in the First World War.
B. André Maginot served as the Minister of War for France.
C. The Maginot Line is named after André Maginot.
D. After WWI, André Maginot believed that Germany would attack France again.
5. Which best explains why André Maginot wanted to build up France's defense rather than
their offense?
A. After WWI, France and Germany became history's greatest allies.
B. France needed protection from the Germans and the hostile Belgians.
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C. Maginot feared that French commanders might invade Germany if they had the
power.
D. France had far fewer people than Germany and needed to save manpower.
6. Which best defines the meaning of the word stalemate as it is used in the second
paragraph?
A. When troops lose morale because they miss their families
B. When two sides are locked in a draw
C. When breathing is made difficult by foul odors
D. When one side has a large advantage over the other
7. Which best expresses the main idea of the last paragraph of this text?
A. It describes how the Maginot Line is still used today.
B. It restates the main points of the text.
C. It discusses how the French used the Maginot Line during World War II.
D. It explains how the Maginot Line is used as a symbol.
8. How did the French lose control of the Maginot Line?
A. The Germans overtook the fortresses with military power.
B. The Germans tunneled into the fortresses using new technology.
C. The French were starved out of the fortresses by German siege.
D. The French surrendered the fortresses.
9. Which was NOT part of Germany's strategy to invade France in World War II?
A. Position a decoy force in front of the Maginot Line
B. Sneak troops into France by tunneling underneath the Maginot Line
C. Bring a large army through Belgium
D. Move very quickly
10. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
A. Undefeatable: How the Maginot Line Became the World's Strongest Fortress
B. André Maginot: France's Greatest Patriot
C. Strong as the Weakest Link: The Mighty Maginot Wall and Its Shortcomings
D. Blood Feud: The History of War Between France and Germany
KEY TO READING 1
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Reading 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer
MODERN SURGERY
The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always
comes as a severe shock to the patient and his family. Despite modern advances, most people
still have an irrational fear of hospitals and anesthetics. Patients do not often believe they
really need surgery - cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs.
In the early years of the twentieth century there was little specialisation in surgery. A good
surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been devised up to that
time. Today the situation is different. Operations are now being carried out that were not even
dreamed of 60 years ago. The heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired. Clogged
blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended or replaced. A lung, the whole
stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live a
comfortable and satisfactory life. However, not every surgeon wants to, or is qualified to carry
out every type of modern operation.
The scope of surgery has increased remarkably. Its safety has increased too. The hospital stay
after surgery has been shortened to as little as a week for most major operations.
Many developments in modern surgery are almost incredible. They include the
replacement of damaged blood vessels with stimulated ones made of plastic; the replacement
of heart valves with plastic substitutes; the transplanting of tissues such as the lens of the eye;
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the invention of the artificial kidney to clean the blood of poisons at regular intervals and the
development of heart and lung machines to keep patients alive during very long operations.
All these things open a hopeful vista for the future of surgery.
One of the most revolutionary areas of modem surgery is that of organ transplants. Until a
few years ago, no person, except an identical twin, was able to accept into his body the tissues
of another person without reacting against them and eventually killing them. Recently,
however, it has been discovered that with the use of x-rays and special drugs, it is possible to
graft tissues from one person to another which will survive for periods of a year or more.
Kidney’s have been successfully transplanted between non-identical twins. Heart and lung
transplants have been reasonably successful in animals, though rejection problems in humans
have yet to be solved.
‘Spare parts’ surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new
ones, is still a dream of the distant future. As yet, surgery is not ready for such miracles. In the
meantime, you can be happy if your doctor says to you. ‘Yes, I think it is possible to operate
on you for this condition.’
- vista (n) /ˈvɪstə/ (nghĩa bóng) viễn cảnh, viễn tượng, triển vọng
1. Most people are afraid of being operated on _______
A. in spite of improvements in modern surgery
B. because they think modern drugs are dangerous
C. because they do not believe they need anesthetics
D. unless it is an emergency operation
2. Surgeons in the early years of the 20 century, compared with modern ones, _______
A. had less to learn about surgery
B. needed more knowledge
C. could perform every operation known today
D. were more trusted by their patients
3. Open heart surgery has been possible _______
A. only in the last sixty years
B. from prehistoric times
C. since the nineteenth century
D. since the invention of valves
4.: A patient can still live a comfortable and satisfactory life, even after the removal of
_______
A. his brain
B. his lungs
C. a major organ such as the stomach or one lung
D. part of the stomach or the whole liver
5. Modern surgeons _______
A. do not like to perform operations of the new type
B. are not as highly qualified as the older ones
C. are obliged to specialise more than their predecessors
D. often perform operations which are not really needed
6. The word irrational in the passage can best be replaced by _______
A. logical
B. understandable
C. unreasonable
D. unusual
7. Some of the more astonishing innovations in modern surgery include _______
A. ear, nose and throat transplants
B. valveless plastic hearts
C. leg transplants
D. plastic heart valves
8. The main difficulty with organ transplants is _______
A. it is difficult to find organs of exactly the same size
B. the body’s tendency to reject alien tissues
C. only identical twins can give permission for their organs to be exchanged
D. the patient is not allowed to use drugs after them
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9. ‘Spare parts’ surgery _______
A. will be available in the near future
B. is only possible for animals
C. has been replaced by modern drug treatments
D. has yet to become a reality
10. You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means _______
A. he thinks your condition may be curable
B. he is a good doctor
C. he knows you will survive
D. you are getting better already
KEY TO READING 2
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6. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts)
Cloze test 1: Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks
In the United States, an encounter with summer’s most annoying pest - the mosquito is trouble enough, but in many parts of the world, it can be (1) _____ . Malaria infects 300 to
500 million people every year and kills nearly 3 million, (2) _____ 1 million children. A
single mosquito bite can (3) _____ the disease, which causes fever, chills, nausea and, in
some (4) _____, death. This disease, which was eradicated in the United States during the
1950s, is one of the world’s biggest killers of children.
The greatest problem impeding the struggle against malaria is the rise of resistance (5)
_____ the drugs that treat the disease. In many parts of the world, the drugs (6) _____
commonly used to treat malaria no (7) _____ work, and doctors are (8) _____ to more
expensive alternatives - and in some countries (9) _____ these are failing to work. (10) _____
, countries that had previously seen a decline in malaria cases are now seeing a resurgence.
1. A. dead
B. death
C. deadly
D. deathly
2. A. particularly
B. including
C. about
D. even
3. A. spread
B. emit
C. contract
D. catch
4. A. times
B. occasions
C. instants
D. cases
5. A. for
B. to
C. with
D. of
6. A. were
B. which
C. most
D. least
7. A. longer
B. sooner
C. more
D. further
8. A. using
B. turning
C. experimenting
D. going
9. A. which
B. where
C. only
D. even
10. A. Nonetheless
B. As a result
C. In short
D. On balance
KEY TO CLOZE TEST 1:
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Cloze test 2:
Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some
experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) ___________ contact with someone who
does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so, what goes to make up the ideal pet?
Various (2) __________ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to
your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of
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(3) ___________ can be considerable. Everything must be (4) ____________ into account,
from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5)
______________ time on your pet, shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be
demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and housetrain an animal or
do you prefer a more independent pet? How much (6) ___________ room do you have? Is it
right to lock an energetic animal into a (7) ____________ space? Do you live near a busy
road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8) _____________ turtles and goldfish can
be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affection pets a friendly cat or dog would be more
(9) _______________. People get pets for a number of reasons: for company, security or to
teach responsibility, especially to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent
source of company as long as you know what pet (10) _____________ you and your lifestyle.
- tribulation (n) /ˌtrɪbjuˈleɪʃn/ nỗi đau khổ, nỗi khổ cực; sự khổ não
1. A. near
B. close
C. narrow
D. tight
2. A. measures
B. elements
C. factors
D. points
3. A. upkeep
B. maintenance
C. upbringing
D. raising
4. A. considered
B. held
C. taken
D. kept
5. .A. take
B. waste
C. occupy
D. spend
6. A. free
B. spare
C. empty
D. vacant
7. A. confined
B. detained
C. reduced
D. closed
8. A. so that
B. as for
C. as if
D. such as
9. A. suited
B. appropriate
C. likely
D. good
10. A. fits
B. matches
C. suits
D. goes with
KEY TO CLOZE TEST 2:
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II. WRITTEN TEST (70pts)
1. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)
Open close test 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only one word in each space.
MARKETS
Most people in Britain and the US now buy their fresh food in supermarkets rather
than traditional markets. But markets are still important (1) ______ the life of many cities and
towns and in recent years farmers’ markets, where local farmers and others sell (2) _______
or home-made foods directly to the public, have grown in popularity.
In Britain, most markets are held in the open air, in town squares or market places.
They usually take (3) ______ only on market day, the same day each week, and sometimes on
Saturday, and the stalls are put (4) _______ for each occasion. Towns where markets have
traditionally been held are called market towns. Many still have a market cross, indicating
where the market was originally held, or an old market (5) ______ , a covered area open at the
sides. Today, markets (6) _________ flowers, fruit and vegetables, fish and meat, clothes and
household goods.
Some towns and cities in Britain and the US have a (7) _______ or indoor market.
These markets are usually open more days of the week than outdoor markets and operate
more like shops. Markets that sell cheap second-hand goods, (8) ______ clothes, jewellery
and books are called flea markets. In the US, these are usually in buildings and open during
normal shopping hours.
The word market is sometimes used in American English to (9) ______ to any food shop. A
(10) _________ or superstore in both Britain and the US is a very large store or supermarket.
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KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 1
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Open close test 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only one word in each space.
Face-to-face conversation is a (1) _________ process: you speak to me, I reply to you
and so on. Two-way (2) ______ depends on having a coding system that is understood by
both (3) ______ and receiver, and an agreed convention about signalling the beginning and
end of the (4) ______ . In speech, the coding system is a language like English or Spanish; the
convention that one person speaks at a time may seem too obvious to (5) ______. In fact, the
signals that people use in conversations and meetings are often non-verbal. For example,
lowering the pitch of the (6) ______ may mean the end of a sentence; a sharp intake of
breath (7) ______ signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s (8) ______ may
indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting (9) __________ a debate; a clenched fist may
indicate anger. When these (10) ______ signals are not possible, more formal signals may be
needed.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
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2. WORD FORMS (20pts)
Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts)
1. Scholarship and awards are usually given on the ______________. ( speech)
2. The legislation must be applied ___________ of someone's ethnic origins. (respect)
3. It is not possible for everyone to put their own ______________ on the law. (interpret)
4. Many people think that the famine was a result of the civil war, but it is _________.
(truth)
5. You'll need to be a little more ____________ if you want to hold their attention to your
writings. (imagine)
6. Andi has correctly ___________ the order of a pack of cards in just 31.16 seconds.
(memory)
7. A ____________ is a person who writes a book, etc. for another person, under whose
name it is then published. (write)
8. Don’t believe what they said. I think they are _________________ witnesses. (worth)
9. William Shakespeare is probably the most famous _______________ in history. ( play)
10. The novel was published and quickly became a (an) _____________. (sell)
11. Desert areas have little ________________. (vegetable)
12. Water will ________________ quickly in the hot weather. (vapour)
13. They used chemicals to clear the _______________. (block)
14. _____________ is a common problem during the draught. (arid)
15. Unfortunately, this level of output is ________________ . (sustain)
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KEY TO WORD FORM Part 1
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Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided.
(10 pts)
respiration
anxiety
act
emotion
order
treat
addicted
tense
term
digest
THE EFFECTS OF STRESS
There is a famous expression in English. “Stop the world, I want to get off!” This expression
refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are
doing, try to relax, and become calm again. “Stress” means pressure or (11) _________. It is
one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in
physical, (12) ___________, and mental health problems.
Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can
cause high blood pressure. Stress can affect the (13) __________ system. It can lead to
asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon
dioxide. Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems (14)
_________ food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms
resulting from stress.
Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel (15)
_______. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are
under stress, they often (16) _________ to little problems. For example, a normally gentle
parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can
make people angry, moody, or nervous.
(17) __________ stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an
extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing
stress. Alcoholism and other (18) ___________ often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol
or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating (19) _________, such as anorexia, are sometimes
caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then
one’s mental health is put at risk.
It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. (20)
_________, it may eventually result in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the
health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. Then, try to reduce stress:
stop the world and rest for a while.
KEY TO WORD FORM Part 2
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3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts)
Read the text below and find 10 words which should not be there. Underline the 10 words
and correct them.
The Statue of Liberty is the famous statue that stands in Liberty Island in New York
Harbour. At a height of 151 feet, it is extremely tall. The statue was a gift to the United States
from the people of France, and over the years it has become a symbol of freedom. Many
people think an American designed it, but it in fact created by a French artist, Frédéric
Bartholdi.
The designer tried many designs and models, included children and animals, before he
chose a female figure, wearing a gown and cloak, holding a torch high above his head. The
statue’s body looks like a Greek goddess. In the early drawings, the statue’s face was going to
look like the president’s wife, and Bartholdi decided to copy the face of Charlotte Beysser,
Bartholdi’s mother.
Bartholdi decided to make the skin of copper sheets. This was a good choice because
the workmen were able to lift and work with the sheets with no difficulty. He considered other
cheaper metals but thought they might be so hard to work with because of its weight.
On October 28th 1886, the President of the United States opened the Statue of Liberty
in a ceremony in front of a huge, exciting crowd. The President gave a long speech, and
Bartholdi was asked to give one too but he refused because he was a shy man. A fireworks
display was delayed to November 1st because of poor weather, but the parade went ahead as
planned.
KEY TO ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. Line ____ :
2. Line _____:
3. Line _____:
4. Line _____:
5. Line _____:
6. Line _____:
7. Line _____:
8. Line _____:
9. Line _____:
10. Line ____:
4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts)
A. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it
1. Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved.
→ There was no question ____________________________________________________
2. Those terrapins which survive their first year may live to be twenty.
→ Should _______________________________________________________________
3. You will have to give up the whole idea.
→ I have no ____________________________________________________________
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4. He had a strong impulse to open the letter.
→ He couldn’t resist _______________________________________________________
5. It can be conclude from the research, heart diseases correlate with smoking.
→ The research shows a __________________________________________________
B. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence, using the word given. This word must not be altered in
any way.
6. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been spying for his
government. (SUSPICION)
→ The diplomat ________________________________________________________
7. Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. (SOUL).
→ Tom ___________________________________________________________parties.
8. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences. (FALLEN)
→ Though ____________________________________________________________
9. His colleague will do anything to avoid confrontation. (LENGTHS)
→ His colleague ______________________________________ to avoid confrontation
10. Fortunately his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK)
→ As ________________________________________________________________
The end.
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts)
1. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. C
2. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (10pts)
l. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10pts)
1C
2B
3B
4C
5D
6B
7C
4. IDIOMS & COLLOCATIONS (10pts)
1C
2A
3C
4D
5B
6D
7A
8. A
9. D
10. B
9. D
10. D
8B
9D
10A
8D
9B
10C
9B
10 C
9. D
10. A
9. D
10. B
9. B
10. C
8. A
5. READING COMPREHENSION (20pts)
Reading 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer
1C
2B
3C
4A
5D
6B
7A
8D
Reading 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. B
6. CLOZE TEST: (20 pts)
Cloze test 1:
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. B
Cloze test 2:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D
II. WRITTEN TEST (70pts)
1. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)
Open close test 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only one word in each space.
1. to
2. produce
3. place
4. up
5. hall
6. sell
7. covered
8. including
9. refer
10. hypermarket
Open close test 2: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only one word in each space.
1. two-way
2. communications 3. sender
4. message
5. mention
6. voice
7. may
8. eye
9. like
10. sensory
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2. WORD FORMS (20pts)
Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts)
1. speech-day
2. irrespective
3. interpretation
4. untrue
5. imaginative
6. memorized
7. ghostwriter
8. untrustworthy
9. playwright
10. best-seller
11. vegetation
12. vaporize
13. blockage
14. aridity
15. unsustainable
Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided.
(10 pts)
11. tension
12. emotional
13. respiratory
14. digesting
15. anxious
16.
overreact
17. Long-term
18. addictions
3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts)
Read the text below and find 10 words which
and correct them.
1. Line 1 : in
2. Line 4: it in fact
3. Line 6: included
4. Line 7: his head
5. Line 9: and Bartholdi
6. Line 11: of copper
7. Line 11: so hard
6. Line 13: its weight
9. Line 15: exciting
10. Line 17: to November
19. disorders
20. Untreated
should not be there. Underline the 10 words
on
it was in fact
including
her head
but Bartholdi
from copper
too hard
their weight
excited
until November
4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts)
1. There was no question of drugs being involved, whatever the methods used to obtain the
result.
2. Should terrapins survive their first year, they may live to be twenty.
3. I have no option/ choice/ alternative but to give up the whole idea.
4. He couldn't resist the temptation to open the letter.
5. The research shows a correlation between heart diseases and smoking.
6. The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his government.
7. is (always) the life and soul of
8. Though had had many differences, they haven’t fallen out.
9. will go to any lengths
10. As luck would have it, his route took him very near where they lived.
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II. WORD CHOICE (5pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. The man’s choice to run away virtually _______ to an admission of guilt.
A. resulted
B. came
C. amounted
D. added
2. Environmental pollution has _______ many species to the verge of extinction.
A. sent
B, thrown
C. brought
D. driven
3. After years of working together, the partners found themselves _______ linked.
A. permanently
B. indelibly
C. perpetually
D. inextricably
4. It was decided that the cost of the project would be _______ and so it was abandoned.
A. repressive
B. prohibitive
C. restrictive
D. exclusive
5. Living by the ocean really _______ your _______. Once you’ve lived there, you never want to
leave.
A. came in/heart
B. get in/heart
C. run in/blood
D. came in/blood
6. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer.
A. feet
B. brain
C. head
D. heart
7. Paul’s been in Alice’s bad _______ ever since he offended her at the party.
A. eyes
B. books
C. likes
D. treats
8. Knowing the confidential details gave him a(n) _______ over the other candidates.
A. edge
B. possibility
C. exertion
D. fringe
9. He promised me an Oxford dictionary and to my great joy, he _______ his word.
A. stood by
B. stuck at
C. went back on
D. held onto
10. His new play is not only interesting but also unique. It is really off the beaten ______.
A. track
B. road
C. path
D. route
Write your answers here:
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10.
Keys:
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
III. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (5pts)
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. John: “Our teacher, Mr. Jones, is not very flexible. He always requires us to submit his
assignments on time.”
Jack: “_______. He should know that we have to learn many subjects.”
A. I can’t disagree with you more
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. That can be true
D. I am not with you here
2. The more expensive carpet is a good choice _______ it will last longer.
A. by means of
B. due to
C. in that
D. in view of
3. There was no one downstairs; so he turned off the lights again and decided that she _______
imagined things.
A. must have
B. should have
C. can’t have
D. needn’t have
4. Little Deon : “This herb smells horrible!” Mommy: _______, it will do you a power of good.
A. Be that as it may
B. Come what may
C. How much horrible is it
D. Whatever it smells
5. _______ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face
the music now.
A. Many a time
B. Many the time
C. Quite a time
D. For a time
6. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.
A. That we refer to
B. What we refer to
C. To which we refer
D. What do we refer to
7. _______ the water clear but also prevent the river from overflowing.
A. Not only the hippo’s eating habits keep
B. Keep not only the hippo’s eating habits
C. The hippo’s eating habits not only keep
D. Not only keep the hippo’s eating habits
8. Computer are said to be _______ for the development of mankind.
A. here today
B. here and there
C. here to stay
D. neither here nor there
9. Did the minister approve the building plans?- Not really, he turned them down _______ that
the costs were too high.
A. in case
B. provided
C. on the grounds
D. supposing
10. It was such a loud noise _______ everyone in the house
A. as to wake
B. that to wake
C. so as to wake
D. that waking
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. A
IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5pts)
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1.He _______ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn't have to work hard.
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A. came into
B. came up
C. came across
D. came round
2. Are you taking _______ all of these phrasal verbs?
A. for
B. down
C. off
D. in
3. The medicine takes one hour to _______.
.
A. bear with
B. kick in
C. make out
D. get by
4. Have you _______ with your homework yet?
A. gotten through
B. taken over
C. thought up
D. checked over
5. Jennifer _______ the invitation to join us for dinner.
A. called on
B. come out
C. got out of
D. passed on
6. If he's clumsy, he can bump _______ the desk.
A. by
B. over
C. into D. through
7. We can put you _______ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live.
A. on
B. out
C. up
D. off
8. Mary was astonished that she was _______ for the counselor's position.
A. got by
B. turned down
C. caught on
D. come to
9. After running up the stairs, I was _______ breath.
A. without
B. out of
C. no
D. away from
10. She nearly lost her own life _______ attempting to save the child from drowning.
A. with
B. for
C. at
D. in
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys:
1. A
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. D
2. D
3. B
4. A
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5 pts)
1. I felt a bit _______ and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts
C. on the mend
B. over the worst
D. under the fever
2. A: ‘Oh, I’m exhausted! I’ve been doing homework all day.’
B: ‘Come and put your _______ up for 5 minutes and I’ll make you a cup of tea.’
A. hands
B. hair
C. heart
D. feet
3. His English was roughly _______ with my Greek, so communication was rather
difficult!
A. levelled
B. on a par
C. equal
D. in tune
4. Although she had never used a word-proceesor before, she soon got the _______ of it.
A. feel
B. touch
C. move
D. hang
5. I overslept this morning and caught the last bus to school by the skin of my _______.
A. mouth
B. leg
C. neck
D. teeth
6. If you want a flat in the centre of the city, you have to pay through the _______ for it.
A. teeth
B. back of your head C. nose
D. arm
7. You will be putting your life on the _______ if you take up skydiving.
A. ground
B. line
C. way
D. lane
8. As far as her future goes, Olivia is _______. She hasn't got a clue what career to
follow.
A. on the level
B. all at sea
C. behind the scenes D. in the know
9. Your husband was a bit out of control at the party, to _______ mildly.
A. take it
B. put it
C. say
D. tell
10. There is a large effort ________ to rebuild arts education in the New York city
public schools.
A. under way
B. a long way
C. out of the way
D. in the way
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys:
1. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
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V. READING COMPREHENSION (10PTS): Read the pasages below and choose the best
answer to each question.
Passage 1
They are just four, five and six years old right now, but already they are making
criminologists nervous. They are growing up, too frequently, in abusive or broken homes, with
little adult supervision and few positive role models. Left to themselves, they spend much of
their time hanging out on the streets or soaking up violent TV shows. By the year 2005 they will
be teenagers–a group that tends to be, in the view of Northeastern University criminologist
James Alan Fox, “temporary sociopaths–impulsive and immature.”. If they also have easy access
to guns and drugs, they can be extremely dangerous.
For all the heartening news offered by recent crime statistics, there is an ominous flip
side. While the crime rate is dropping for adults, it is soaring for teens. Between 1990 and 1994,
the rate at which adults age 25 and older committed homicides declined 22%; yet the rate jumped
16% for youths between 14 and 17, the age group that in the early ’90s supplanted 18- to 24year-olds as the most crime-prone. And that is precisely the age group that will be booming in
the next decade. There are currently 39 million children under 10 in the U.S., more than at any
time since the 1950s. “This is the calm before the crime storm,” says Fox. “So long as we fool
ourselves in thinking that we’re winning the war against crime, we may be blindsided by this
bloodbath of teenage violence that is lurking in the future.”
Demographics don’t have to be destiny, but other social trends do little to contradict the
dire predictions. Nearly all the factors that contribute to youth crime–single-parent households,
child abuse, deteriorating inner-city schools – are getting worse. At the same time, government is
becoming less, not more, interested in spending money to help break the cycle of poverty and
crime. All of which has led John J. DiIulio Jr., a professor of politics and public affairs at
Princeton, to warn about a new generation of “super predators,” youngsters who are coming of
age in actual and “moral poverty,” without “the benefit of parents, teachers, coaches and clergy
to teach them right or wrong and show them unconditional love.”
Predicting a generation’s future crime patterns is, of course, risky; especially when
outside factors (Will crack use be up or down? Will gun laws be tightened?) remain
unpredictable. Michael Tonry, a professor of law and public policy at the University of
Minnesota, argues that the demographic doomsayers are unduly alarmist. “There will be a
slightly larger number of people relative to the overall population who are at high risk for doing
bad things, so that’s going to have some effect,” he concedes. “But it’s not going to be an
apocalyptic effect.” Norval Morris, professor of law and criminology at the University of
Chicago, finds DiIulio’s notion of super predators too simplistic: “The human animal in young
males is quite a violent animal all over the world. The people who put forth the theory of moral
poverty lack a sense of history and comparative criminology.”
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Yet other students of the inner city are more pessimistic. “All the basic elements that
spawn teenage crime are still in place, and in many cases the indicators are worse,” says
Jonathan Kozol, author of Amazing Grace, an examination of poverty in the South Bronx.
“There’s a dramatic increase of children in foster care, and that’s a very high-risk group of kids.
We’re not creating new jobs, and we’re not improving education to suit poor people for the jobs
that exist.”
Can anything defuse the demographic time bomb? Fox urges “reinvesting in children”:
improving schools, creating after-school programs and providing other alternatives to gangs and
drugs. DiIulio, a law-and-order conservative, advocates tougher prosecution and wants to
strengthen religious institutions to instill better values. Yet he opposes the Gingrich-led effort to
make deep cuts in social programs. “A failure to maintain existing welfare and health
commitment for kids,” he says, “is to guarantee that the next wave of juvenile predators will be
even worse than we’re dealing with today.” DiIulio urges fellow conservatives to think of
Medicaid not as a health-care program but as “an anticrime policy.”
(Source: Time Magazine)
1. Young children are making criminologists nervous because _______.
A. they are committing too much crime
B. they are impulsive and immature
C. they may grow up to be criminals
D. they have no role models
2. The general crime rate in the US is _______.
A. increasing
B. decreasing
C. not changing
D. difficult to predict
3. The age group which commits the highest rate of crime is _______.
A. 14 – 17
B. 18 – 24
C. 24 +
D. the old
4. James Fox believes that the improvement in crime figures could _______.
A. make us complacent in the fight against crime
B. result in an increase in teenage violence
C. make us become fooled and blindsided
D. result in a decrease in teenage violence
5. According to paragraph 3, the government _______.
A. cutting down on the budget
B. is doing everything it can to solve the problem
C. is not interested in solving the problem
D. is not doing enough to solve the problem
6. In comparison with James Fox, Michael Tonry is _______.
A. more pessimistic
B. less pessimistic
C. equally pessimistic
D. indifferent
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7. Jonathan Kozol believes that _______.
A. there is no solution to the problem
B. employment and education are not the answer
C. employment and education can improve the situation
D. people can solve the problem by improving schools
8. Professor DiIulio thinks that spending on social programs _______.
A. should continue as it is
B. should be decreased
C. is irrelevant to crime rates
D. is a better solution to the problem
9. The word ‘lurking” in the paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______.
A. happening
B. hiding
C. impending
D. looming
10. The sentence “This is the calm before the crime storm.” means "_______.".
A. There will be population booming in in the next decade
B. The age group committing crime most in the next decade is now under 10
C. The age group 14 – 17 will commit the most crimes in the next decade
D. People will be successful in dealing with the war against crime in the next decade
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys:
1. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
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Passage 2: For questions 1-6, read the text below and choose the correct heading for each
paragraph B–G from the list of headings below (i-x). There are more headings than
paragraphs. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an
example at the beginning. (5pts)
HOW DOES THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK TICK?
A. Our life span is restricted. Everyone accepts this as 'biologically' obvious. ‘Nothing lives for
ever!’ However, in this statement we think of artificially produced, technical objects, products
which are subjected to natural wear and tear during use. This leads to the result that at some time
or other the object stops working and is unusable ('death' in the biological sense). But are the
wear and tear and loss of function of technical objects and the death of living organisms really
similar or comparable?
B. Our ‘dead’ products are ‘static’, closed systems. It is always the basic material which
constitutes the object and which, in the natural course of things, is worn down and becomes
'older’. Ageing in this case must occur according to the laws of physical chemistry and of
thermodynamics. Although the same law holds for a living organism, the result of this law is not
inexorable in the same way. At least as long as a biological system has the ability to renew itself
it could actually become older without ageing; an organism is an open, dynamic system through
which new material continuously flows. Destruction of old material and formation of new
material are thus in permanent dynamic equilibrium. The material of which the organism is
formed changes continuously. Thus our bodies continuously exchange old substance for new, just
like a spring which more or less maintains its form and movement, but in which the water
molecules are always different.
C. Thus ageing and death should not be seen as inevitable, particularly as the organism possesses
many mechanisms for repair. It is not, in principle, necessary for a biological system to age and
die. Nevertheless, a restricted life span, ageing, and then death are basic characteristics of life.
The reason for this is easy to recognise: in nature, the existent organisms either adapt or are
regularly replaced by new types. Because of changes in the genetic material (mutations) these
have new characteristics and in the course of their individual lives they are tested for optimal or
better adaptation to the environmental conditions. Immortality would disturb this system - it
needs room for new and better life. This is the basic problem of evolution
D. Every organism has a life span which is highly characteristic. There are striking differences in
life span between different species, but within one species the parameter is relatively constant.
For example, the average duration of human life has hardly changed in thousands of years.
Although more and more people attain an advanced age as a result of developments in medical
care and better nutrition, the characteristic upper limit for most remains 80 years. A further
argument against the simple wear and tear theory is the observation that the time within which
organisms age lies between a few days (even a few hours for unicellular organisms) and several
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thousand years, as with mammoth trees.
E. If a lifespan is a genetically determined biological characteristic, it is logically necessary to
propose the existence of an internal clock, which in some way measures and controls the aging
process and which finally determines death as the last step in a fixed programme. Like the fife
span, the metabolic rate has for different organisms a fixed mathematical relationship to the body
mass. In comparison to the life span this relationship is ‘inverted’: the larger the organism the
lower its metabolic rate. Again this relationship is valid not only for birds, but also, similarly on
average within the systematic unit, for all other organisms (plants, animals, unicellular
organisms).
F. Animals which behave ‘frugally’ with energy become particularly old for example, crocodiles
and tortoises. Parrots and birds of prey are often held chained up. Thus they are not able to
‘experience life’ and so they attain a high life span in captivity. Animals which save energy by
hibernation or lethargy (e.g. bats or hedgehogs) live much longer than those which are always
active, The metabolic rate of mice can be reduced by a very low consumption of food (hunger
diet) They then may live twice as long as their well-fed comrades. Women become distinctly
(about 10 per cent) older than men. If you examine the metabolic rates of the two sexes you
establish that the higher male metabolic rate roughly accounts for the lower male life span. That
means that they live life ‘energetically’ - more intensively, but not for as long.
G. It follows from the above that sparing use of energy reserves should tend to extend life.
Extreme high performance sports may lead to optimal cardiovascular performance, but they quite
certainly do not prolong life. Relaxation lowers metabolic rate, as does adequate sleep and in
general an equable and balanced personality. Each of us can develop his or her own ‘energy
saving programme’ with a little self-observation, critical self-control and, above all, logical
consistency. Experience will show that to live in this way not only increases the life span but is
also very healthy. This final aspect should not be forgotten.
For question 1-6, choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-G from the list of headings
below.
Write the correct number, i-x, in the corresponding numbered boxes.
LIST OF HEADINGS
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vi
vii
The biological clock
Why dying is beneficial
The ageing process of men and women
Prolonging your life
Limitations of life span
Modes of development of different species
A stable life span despite improvements
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viii Energy consumption
ix Fundamental differences in ageing of objects and organisms
x Repair of genetic material
Example answer: Paragraph A: v
Your answers:
1. Paragraph B
2. Paragraph C
3. Paragraph D
4. Paragraph E
5. Paragraph F
6. Paragraph G
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
Questions 77- 90, complete the notes below
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer. Write your
answers in boxes 77-90
• Objects age in accordance with principles of (7) _______________ and of
(8)
______________
• Through mutations, organisms can (9) _______________ better to the environment.
• (10) _______________ would pose a serious problem for the theory of evolution.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys:
1. ix
2. ii
3. vii
4. i
5. viii
6. iv
7. physical chemistry
8. thermodynamics
9. adapt
10. immortality
(7 and 8 can be in either order)
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VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (10pts): Read the following passages and decide which option
A,B, C or D best fits each space.
Passage 1
The coolest kids in Europe share a single (1) ______ they want to get married, have
children and live happily ever after. They know it means (2) ______ their children first and
sticking with their spouses even if they slip out of love. This news comes from the report of a
new study that (3) ______ out to find the answer to the modem riddle: What will today's youth
really, really want tomorrow?
Poignantly, one of the clearest answers is that they want to have happy families. Even in
the most (4) ______ countries there was condemnation for divorce, demands that parents should
keep their marriage (5) ______ and admiration for stable couples.
It appears that among the middle classes, the quality of our children's lives has suffered
from the pressures on parents in high-stress professions. In the days when the concept of 'quality
time' first (6) ______, I remember seeing a TV producer on (7) _______ dial home on her mobile
phone to read her son a bedtime story. This is just not good enough.
Quality time cannot be time (8) ______. Children need unconditional time in the same
way that they need unconditional love. This study found a generation that had given up trying to
(9) ______ its parents' attention but was (10) ______ to do better by its own children.
1. A. drive
B. eagerness
C. ambition
D. yearning
2. A. putting
B. keeping
C. having
D. wanting
3. A. made
B. aimed
C. looked
D. set
4. A. loose
B. relaxed
C. generous
D. liberal
5. A. oaths
B. vows
C. pledges
D. promises
6. A. proceeded
B. revealed
C. emerged
D. rose
7. A site
B. place
C. situation
D. location
8. A organized
B. managed
C. controlled
D. disciplined
9. A have
B. make
C. get
D. take
10. A determined
B. firm
C. persistent
D. stubborn
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Keys :
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. A
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Passage 2
KIWI SURPRISE
When a work project gave me the opportunity to return to New Zealand, I spent several
weeks (1) _______ a country I had left in my early twenties. I’d forgotten about the petrol
stations where men in smart uniforms (2) _______ to you. They fill your tank, check your oil and
still (3) _______ you less than one third of the British price for fuel. And the people rush to your
assistance if they see you (4) _______ over a map. Or the blissful absence of tips. Locals simply
cannot understand why anybody should expect to pay extra for friendly efficient service.
Given that New Zealand has about 3,000 kilometers of coastline, it should come as no (5)
_______ that social life (6) _______ around the sea. When Auckland office workers leave their
desks at the end of the working day, they don’t (7) _______ home. Instead, they (8) _______ a
beeline for the marina and spend the evening under sail on the Hauraki Gulf. There are more
yachts in Auckland than in any other city in the world- no wonder it’s called the City of Sails.
Even those who can’t afford a (9) _______ of their own will always know someone who has one,
or at the very least, will windsurf the offshore breezes at speeds that make the commuter ferries
appear to stand (10) _______.
1. A. regaining
B. recapturing
C. refamiliarizing
D. rediscovering
2. A. assist
B. attend
C. supply
D. serve
3. A. charge
B. ask
C. require
D. demand
4. A. pointing
B. doubting
C. clamoring
D. puzzling
5. A. wonder
B. surprise
C. amazement
D. news
6. A. centers
B. revolves
C. turns
D. gathers
7. A. move
B. aim
C. head
D. divert
8. A. have
B. do
C. get
D. make
9. A. vehicle
B. hull
C. vessel
D. receptacle
10. A. still
B. dead
C. afloat
D. upright
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. B
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7. C
8. D
9. C
10. A
B. WRITTEN TEST (70pts)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 pts): Read the passages below and fill each blank with ONE
word.
Cloze Test 1 (10pts)
As a result of the recent discovery of lunar water, the moon has suddenly become a far
more interesting place for investors, (1) _______ must now view the long-term prospects with
optimism. The last manned mission to the moon drew (2) _______ a close in 1973, when two
astronauts from Apollo 17 climbed back into their lunar module, (3) _______ collected a lot of
moonrock, but bereft (4) _______ any future plans. Now the moon shines brighter for astronauts
and scientists alike, (5) _______ to the existence of (6) _______ might be billions of tonnes of
water at the poles.
There is (7) _______ high-tech substitute for water in space exploration. To support the
international space station, (8) )___________ has cost at least $100,000 a day to send water into
orbit. Not only would lunar water cut these costs, but it would additionally be used for rocket
fuel, (9) _______ two components, liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, are the elements found in
water.
Scientists are particularly excited (10) _______, given the absence of an atmosphere,
lunar water has never been recycled and they believe, therefore, that it could very well hold clues
to the formation of the solar system itself.
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Keys:
1. who
6. what
3. having
8. it
2. to
7. a
6.
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7.
8.
4. of
9. including
9.
5. due
10. that
10.
Cloze Test 2 (10pts)
For over two hundred years, scholars have shown an interest in the way children learn to
speak and understand their language. Several small-scale studies were carried out, especially
towards the end of the nineteenth century, (1)_______ data recorded in parental diaries. But
detailed, systematic investigation did not begin until the middle decades of the twentieth century,
when the tape recorder (2) _______ into routine use. This made it possible to keep a permanent
record of samples of child speech, so that analysts could listen repeatedly to obscure (3)
_______, and thus produce a detailed and accurate description. The problems that have (4)
_______ when investigating child speech are quite different from (5) _______ encountered when
working with adults. It is not possible to carry out certain kinds of experiments, because aspects
of children’s cognitive development, such as their ability to (6) _______ attention or to
remember instructions, may not be sufficiently advanced. (7) _______ is it easy to get children to
(8) _______ systematic judgments about language – a task that is virtually impossible below the
age of three. Moreover, anyone who has tried to make a tape recording of a representative
sample of a child’s speech knows how frustrating this can be. Some children, it seems, are
innately programmed to (9) _______ off as soon as they notice a tape recorder (10) _______
switched on.
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
6.
7
3.
8.
4.
9.
Keys
1. using/ analysing
2. came
3. extracts/ sounds/ utterances
4. faced/ tackled/ considered/ solved
5. those
6. pay
7. nor
8. make
9. switch
10. being
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5.
10.
II. WORD FORMATIONS (20 pts)
Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts)
1. The private school feared losing its _______ with the state's university system. (CREDIT)
2. That the child behaved _______ made the couple happy. (DEAR)
3. The candidate made a(n) _______ speech that incensed all those who heard it. (FLAME)
4. The business is _______ as it can no longer meet the repayments on its debt. (SOLVE)
5. A _______ is a popular place for tourists and travellers to send and receive e-mails. (CAFÉ)
6. In Scotland, there is greater emphasis on _______ by individual schools. (VALUE)
7. Babies affected by the disease will be born small, _______ and brain-damaged. (FORM)
8. She stood there completely _______, so I had no idea at all what she was thinking.
(EXPRESS)
9. “What if” questions involving _______ are familiar in historical speculations. (FACT)
10. The Prime Minister warned the people of his country that they must be ready for any
_______ - even the possibility of war. (EVENT)
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10
Keys:
1. accreditation
2. endearingly
3. inflammatory
4. insolvent
5.cyber-café
6. self-evaluation
7. deformed
8. expressionless
9.counter-factuals
10. eventuality
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Part 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
(10pts)
OFFEND)
RESPECT
IRRITATE
TEMPER
TOLERATE
GROUND
CONSTRUCT
ORGANIZE
COMPOSE
BURST
ANGER
We’ve all felt anger at some time, whether as faint annoyance or blind rage. Anger is a
normal, sometime useful human emotion, but uncontrolled (1) _______ of temper can be
destructive. People who give free rein to their anger, regardless of the (2) _______ this may
cause, haven’t learned to express themselves (3) _______ , says Martin Smolik, who runs
weekend residential courses in anger management. ‘It is important to maintain your (4) _______
and put your case in an assertive, not aggressive manner without hurting others. Being assertive
doesn’t mean being pushy or demanding; it means being (5) _______ of yourself and other
people.’ He adds that people who are easily angered are (6) _______ of frustration,
inconvenience or irritation and, not surprisingly find relating to other people very difficult. But
what causes people to behave like this? It seems there is evidence to support the idea that some
children may be born (7) _______ and prone to anger and this tendency is sometimes apparent
from a very early age. However, research also suggests that a person’s family (8) _______ may
have an influence. Very often, people who are (9) _______ and often find it difficult to express
their emotions come from (10) _______ and disruptive families.
Write your answers here:
1.
2.
6.
7
3.
8.
4.
9.
Keys
1. outbursts
2. offence
3.
6. intolerant
7. . irritable
8. background
constructively 4. composure
9. . quicktempered/
hot-tempered/
bad-tempered
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5.
10.
5. respectful
10. disorganized
III. ERROR CORRECTION (10 pts): Read the following text which contains 10 mistakes.
Underline the errors and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. There
is an example at the beginning (0).
Line
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
The arrival of satellite TV has brought up a whole new world of viewing into our living
rooms – if we can afford to pay for it, that is, major sport events can now be seen live.
Beside this, a wider variety of sports is now available. The viewer can choose anything
from dog-racing and sumo wrestling. Certain channels show 20 film every day, again,
the choice is enormous-from old classics to the latest Hollywood releases. For them who
like to keep informed, 24-hour news is available for the touch of a button. Children are
not forgotten neither. A special junior channel broadcasts cartoons and children’s films.
But do we really need all this choice? The danger is that we will become a population of
passive couch-potato with square eyes and fingers glued to the remote-control. Of
course choice is a good thing, but viewers should use his ability to select the best and
disregard of the rest.
Your answers: 0. up → on (line 1)
Write your answers here:
line
Correction
0. line 1 up → Ø
line
Correction
Keys:
Lines
0. (l. 0)
1. (l. 2)
2. (l. 3)
3. (l. 4)
4. (l. 5)
5. (l. 6)
Mistakes
Up
sport
Beside
and
film
them
Correction
Ø
sports/sporting
Besides
to
films
those
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Lines
Mistakes
Correction
6. (l. 6)
7. (l. 7)
8. (l. 9)
9. (l. 11)
10. (l. 11)
for
neither
couch-potato
his
of
at
either
couch-potatoes
their
Ø
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 PTS): Rewrite the following sentences using
the words given.
Part 1: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (10 points)
1. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought.
→ I lacked .....................................................................................................................................
2. It’s a widespread assumption that George was wrongly accused.
→ George .......................................................................................................................................
3. He declared his disapproval of the behaviour of some of his supporters.
→ He let it ..................................................................................................................................... 4.
The collision didn't damage my car much.
→ Not a great ................................................................................................................................
5. Although he is 8 years older than her, they were good friends.
→ Despite ......................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the
word given in block letter, and this word must not be changed in any way. (10 points)
6. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam. READ
→ Can I …………….........................…………………… you are coming to the party Miriam?
7. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
→ After a long hard journey, my spirits……………….....…………..................… of my home.
8. Yvonne did everything she could to ensure the trip was successful. LENGTHS
→ Yvonne .................................................................................................. to ensure the success.
9. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers. ODDS
→ Russ ………...……………………………………..………..... the new management policies.
10. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
→ I did ............................................................................................. this problem from arising.
Keys:
1. I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
2. George is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused.
3. He let it be known that he disapproved of the behaviour of some of his supporters.
4. Not a great deal of damage was done/caused to my car by the collision.
5. Despite a 8-year-old difference they were good friends.
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Part 2: 10 points (2x5=10)
6. Can I take it as read that you are coming to the party Miriam?
7. After a long hard journey, my spirits rose/were raised/lifted up when I caught sight of my
home.
8. Yvonne went to great lengths to ensure the success.
9. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over/concerning the new management policies.
10. I did everything within my power to prevent this problem from arising.
THE END
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXV NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI: 10&11
Số phách
Số phách
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
1. She ________ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in
the game at all.
A. apologetically
B. grudgingly
C. shamefacedly
D. discreetly
2. Having lost her mother at an early age, Mary felt she had become a mere _______, having
to do absolutely everything for her five brothers and sisters.
A. taskmaster
B. workmate
C. slavedriver
D. workhorse
3. After the hurricane, all that was left of our house was a pile of _______.
A. rabble
B. rubble
C. ramble
D. rumble
4. Fighting among rebel soldiers ________ last night and a curfew has now been imposed on
the city.
A. enhanced
B. aggravated
C. heightened
D. intensified
5. If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black and
white ones, then the advantages of the _______ might well spread in time to the hard-up.
A. well-heeled
B. big-hearted
C. open-handed
D. tight-fisted
6. His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his _______ meant he hardly ever
felt like working.
A. adversity
B. lethargy
C. inepitude
D. tactlessness
7. The local authorities annually ______ between £50 million and £100 million on arts
projects.
A. disperse
B. disband
C. disburse
D. dispose
8. Julie felt unfairly ______ when she spoke out against a company proposal and the entire
staff team turned against her.
A prosecuted
B. persecuted
C. oppressed
D. suppressed
9. Everyone was living off tens of thousands of years of accumulated groundwater, like a
______ heir squandering his wealth.
A. stingy
B. miserly
C. spendthrift
D. penny- pincher
10. Serena is still _______ ignorant of the fact that she is about to be made redundant.
A. blissfully
B. decorously
C. jubilantly
D. ecstatically
KEY: 1. B
2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10.A
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
11. ________, the diners settled the bill and left the restaurant.
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A. Having hunger satisfied
B. Their hunger satisfied
C. Hunger been satisfied
D. Satisfying their hunger
12. Her parents died when she was a baby, so I ________ family she ever had.
A. was all the
B. was the whole
C. was nothing but the
D. was everything of the
13. There weren’t many vegetarian dishes ________, although there were several different
kinds of cheese.
A. like that
B. as such
C. such that
D. such like
14. It’s a horrible irony, but a bully has to know his victim well ________ effective; it’s
almost impossible to bully strangers.
A. if being
B. to be
C. in order to
D. if they are
15. You can no more swim than I can fly. The sentence means: ________.
A. Both of us can’t swim or fly
B. You can never swim, which I am sure of.
C. Either you or I can fly
D. You can swim as I can fly
16. It was such a loud noise _______ everyone in the house
A. as to wake
B. that to wake
C. so as to wake
D. that waking
17. Little Deon : “This herb smells horrible!” Mommy: _______, it will do you a power of
good.
A. Be that as it may
B. Come what may
C. How much horrible is it
D. Whatever it smells
18. Stars differ fundamentally from planets ________ they are self-luminous whereas planets
shine by reflected light.
A. from which
B. when
C. and
D. in that
19. ________, the meeting stops here.
A. If no question being asked
B. Without any question, however
C. No questions asked
D. There being no question
20. ________ hundreds of people dead during the evacuation from the war-torn area in the
Middle East.
A. It is estimated to be
B. There is estimated to be
C. There are estimated to be
D. It is estimated that
KEY: 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. C
III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5PTS)
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Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. You are going to need her help. If I were you, I’d ___________ a bit. I’d try to get her on
my side, you know what I mean.
A. soap her down
B. oil her over
C. butter her up
D. grease her out
22. There is a great deal of pressure in the newspaper industry; editor might work a 12-hour
day with no _________.
A. come-down
B. letdown
C. crackdown
D. let-up
23. The first round of interviews only really serves to _________ the very weakest of
applicants.
A. tide over
B. beat about
C. bark up
D. weed out
24. They will need time to _________ the proposals we have submitted.
A. lash out
B. scroll over
C. shrivel up
D. mull over
25. The kids are _________ in the steam-filled room, and the girl seems grateful for adult
conversation.
A. impinging on
B. larking about
C. ploughing ahead D. floating out
26. Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out. Naturally, we thought we
were _________ a chance.
A in with
B up for
C in for
D up with
27. The man in the market was selling leather coats very cheaply: they were such bargains
that were soon ______ .
A.cleared off
B.done for
C.bought out
D. snapped up
28. Our teacher tends to ______ certain subjects which she finds difficult to talk about
A.boil down
B.string along
C. skate over
D.track down
29. He likes nothing better than to spend his Sunday mornings _________ in the gardens.
A. pottering about
B. hanging around
C. whiling away
D. winding down
30. James kept trying to _________ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t start
taking responsibility for his work he would have to leave the company.
A. beaver away
B. weasel out of
C. chicken out of
D. clam up
KEY: 21. C 22. D 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5PTS)
3
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31. Normally, when he was late, he gave a pathetic excuse, but not this time, what he said
had a ______ of truth about it.
A. figment
B. glimmer
C. ring
D. shred
32. The football fans were coming in _______ to watch the final game. An hour before the
kickoff the stadium was packed full.
A. fingers and thumbs
B. bits and bobs
C. dribs and drabs
D. bibs and tuckers
33. The Government is trying to ________when it says it will spend more on the health
service without raising taxes.
A. chew the fat
B. wave the flag
C. square the circle
D. put the lid
34. The government is using the taxes from the working class to bail out the banks that ruined
the economy? That really ________!
A. sows wild oats
B. spills the beans
C. takes the biscuit
D. upsets the apple cart
35. They will provide a lot of amusement hopping _______ over the rocks from one puddle to
another.
A. up and down
B. in and out
C. back and forth
D. back to front
36. The candidate’s optimism gave _______ to doubt as the result ofs of exit polls became
known.
A. place
B. lie
C. vent
D. voice
37. We’d been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and _______.
A. paint the town red
B. face the music
C. read between the lines
D. steal the show
38. The country is an economic ______ with chronic unemployment and rampant crime.
A. lost cause
B. basket case
C. false dawn
D. dark horse
39. The opposition protests against the government now threaten to get out of ______ and the
security forces are likely to make arrests around the country today.
A. reach
B. kilter
C. hand
D. ordinary
40. I’m not sure I can answer that. I’ve only thought about it in the ____________before.
A. general
B. hypothetical
C. indefinite
D. abstract
KEY: 31. C 32. C 33. C 34. C 35. C 36. A 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D
V. READING PASSAGE 1 (5PTS)
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Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
1) Anthropology distinguishes itself from the other social sciences by its greater emphasis on
fieldwork as the source of new knowledge. The aim of such studies is to develop as intimate
an understanding as possible of the phenomena investigated. Although the length of field
studies varies from a few weeks to years, it is generally agreed that anthropologists should
stay in the field long enough for their presence to be considered ‘natural’ by the permanent
residents.
2) Realistically, however, anthropologists may never reach this status. Their foreign
mannerisms make them appear clownish, and so they are treated with curiosity and
amusement. If they speak the local language at all, they do so with a strange accent and
flawed grammar. They ask tactless questions and inadvertently break rules regarding how
things are usually done. Arguably this could be an interesting starting point for research,
though it is rarely exploited. Otherwise, anthropologists take on the role of the ‘superior
expert’, in which case they are treated with deference and respect, only coming into contact
with the most high-ranking members of the society. Anthropologists with this role may never
witness the gamut of practices which take place in all levels of the society.
3) No matter which role one takes on, anthropologists generally find fieldwork extremely
demanding. Anthropological texts may read like an exciting journey of exploration, but rarely
is this so. Long periods of time spent in the field are generally characterised by boredom,
illness and frustration. Anthropologists in the field encounter unfamiliar climates, strange
food and low standards of hygiene. It is often particularly trying for researchers with middleclass, European backgrounds to adapt to societies where being alone is considered pitiful. It
takes a dedicated individual to conduct research which is not in some way influenced by these
personal discomforts.
4) Nonetheless, fieldwork requires the researcher to spend as much time as possible in local
life. A range of research methodologies can be utilised to extract information. (1) These can
be classified as emic or etic. (2) While emic descriptions are considered more desirable
nowadays, they are difficult to attain, even if the researcher does his utmost to reproduce the
facts from the natives’ point of view. (3) More often than not, aspects of the researcher’s own
culture, perspective and literary style seep into the narrative. Moreover, research generally
involves translations from one language to another and from speech into writing. In doing
this, the meaning of utterances is changed. (4) The only truly emic descriptions can be those
given by the natives themselves in their own vernacular.
5) The least invasive type of research methodology is observation. Here, the researcher
studies the group and records findings without intruding too much on their privacy. This is not
to say, however, that the presence of the researcher will have minimal impact on the findings.
An example was Richard Borshay Lee, who, in studying local groups in the Kalahari refused
to provide the people with food so as not to taint his research, leading to an inevitable hostility
towards the researcher which would not otherwise have been present.
6) A variant on the observation technique, participant observation requires that the
anthropologist not only observes the culture, but participates in it too. It allows for deeper
immersion into the culture studied, hence a deeper understanding of it. By developing a
deeper rapport with the people of the culture, it is hoped they will open up and divulge more
about their culture and way of life than can simply be observed. Participant observation is still
an imperfect methodology, however, since populations may adjust their behavior around the
researcher, knowing that they are the subject of research.
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7) The participatory approach was conceived in an attempt to produce as emic a perspective
as possible. The process involves not just the gathering of information from local people, but
involves them in the interpretation of the findings. That is, rather than the researcher getting
actively involved in the processes within the local community, the process is turned on its
head. The local community is actively involved in the research process.
41. The main premise of the text is :
A. the steps to be followed when undertaking anthropological fieldwork.
B. a history of anthropological fieldwork methodology.
C. the effects that an anthropological fieldwork has on local communities.
D. the problems with conducting anthropological fieldwork.
42. The main reason for anthropological researchers remaining in a community for an
extended period of time is that:
A. they can gather as much information as possible.
B. they can try out a range of different research methodologies.
C. they want local people to behave naturally around them.
D. they need time to become accustomed to the conditions.
43. What does the passage say about researchers who are considered a ‘clown’ by locals?
A. They do culturally unacceptable things without realising it.
B. They do not gain respect among high-ranking members of the community.
C. They cannot conduct any research of value.
D. They do not study the language and culture of the region before their arrival.
44. What does ‘gamut’ mean?
A. idea or impression
B. prohibition or taboo
C. range or extent
D. secret or mystery
45. The writer believes that the most difficult aspect of fieldwork for educated westerners is
A. the lack of companionship.
B. poor sanitary conditions.
C. failure to meet expectations.
D. never being left alone.
46. In paragraph 3, it is implied that:
A. the fieldworker’s emotions and mood prejudice the research.
B. the longer a researcher spends in the field, the more depressed he gets.
C. middle-class Europeans find field research more difficult than researchers from
other backgrounds.
D. anthropological texts tend to exaggerate the difficult conditions that researchers
experience.
47. Where in paragraph 4 does this sentence belong?
A native’s point of view of his own lifestyle is emic, while the analytical perspective of
the outsider is etic.
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
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D. (4)
48. Why is the example of Richard Borshay Lee given in paragraph 5?
A. to demonstrate that observation is an ineffective method of gathering data.
B. to highlight why it is important that researchers minimize their impact on a
community.
C. to show the dangers of researchers trying to lessen their impact on a community
D. to show how a researcher’s choice of methodology can influence the validity of his
findings.
49. How does participant observation differ vary from straightforward observation?
A. It requires the researcher to become actively involved in the daily lives of those
being studied.
B. It allows the subjects of the research a greater degree of privacy.
C. It eradicates the problem of research subjects altering their behaviour towards
researchers.
D. It takes longer to perform this type of research effectively.
50. Which of the following is NOT true of the participatory approach?
A. It attempts to reduce etic accounts of a culture to a minimum.
B. It does not require a researcher to be present.
C. It aims to involve the subjects in both information gathering and analysis.
D. It is the reverse of the participant observation technique
KEY: 41. D 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B
VI. READING PASSAGE 2 (5PTS)
1) There has, in recent years, been an outpouring of information about the impact of buildings
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on the natural environment; Information which explains and promotes green and sustainable
construction design, strives to convince others of its efficacy and warns of the dangers of
ignoring the issue. Seldom do these documents offer any advice to practitioners, such as those
designing mechanical and electrical systems for a building, on how to utilise this knowledge
on a practical level.
2) While the terms green and sustainable are often considered synonymous, in that they both
symbolise nature, green does not encompass all that is meant by sustainability, which can be
defined as minimizing the negative impacts of human activities on the natural environment, in
particular those which have long-term and irreversible effects. Some elements of green design
may be sustainable too, for example those which reduce energy usage and pollution, while
others, such as ensuring internal air quality, may be considered green despite having no
influence on the ecological balance.
3) Although there are a good many advocates of ‘green’ construction in the architectural
industry, able to cite ample reasons why buildings should be designed in a sustainable way,
not to mention a plethora of architectural firms with experience in green design, this is not
enough to make green construction come into being. The driving force behind whether a
building is constructed with minimal environmental impact lies with the owner of the
building; that is, the person financing the project. If the owner considers green design
unimportant, or of secondary importance, then more than likely, it will not be factored into the
design.
4) The commissioning process plays a key role in ensuring the owner gets the building he
wants, in terms of design, costs and risk. At the predesign stage, the owner’s objectives,
criteria and the type of design envisaged are discussed and documented. This gives a design
team a solid foundation on which they can build their ideas, and also provides a specific
benchmark against which individual elements, such as costs, design and environmental
impact can be judged.
5) Owners who skip the commissioning process, or fail to take ‘green’ issues into account
when doing so, often come a cropper once their building is up and running. Materials and
equipment are installed as planned, and, at first glance, appear to fulfil their purpose
adequately. However, in time, the owner realises that operational and maintenance costs are
higher than necessary, and that the occupants are dissatisfied with the results. These factors in
turn lead to higher ownership costs as well as increased environmental impact.
6) In some cases, an owner may be aware of the latest trends in sustainable building design.
He may have done research into it himself, or he may have been informed of the merits of
green design through early discussion with professionals. However, firms should not take it as
read that someone commissioning a building already has a preconceived idea of how green he
intends the structure to be. Indeed, this initial interaction between owner and firm is the ideal
time for a designer to outline and promote the ways that green design can meet the client’s
objectives, thus turning a project originally not destined for green design into a potential
candidate.
7) Typically, when considering whether or not to adopt a green approach, an owner will ask
about additional costs, return for investment and to what extent green design should be the
limiting factor governing decisions in the design process. (1) Many of these costs are incurred
by the increased cooperation between the various stakeholders, such as the owner, the design
professionals, contractors and end-users. (2) However, in green design, they must be involved
from the outset, since green design demands interaction between these disciplines. (3) This
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increased coordination clearly requires additional expenditure. (4) A client may initially balk
at these added fees, and may require further convincing of the benefits if he is to proceed. It is
up to the project team to gauge the extent to which a client wants to get involved in a green
design project and provide a commensurate service.
8) Of course, there may be financial advantage for the client in choosing a greener design.
Case studies cite examples of green/sustainable designs which have demonstrated lower costs
for long-term operation, ownership and even construction. Tax credits and rebates are usually
available on a regional basis for projects with sustainable design or low emissions, among
others.
51. The writer’s main purpose is to:
A. explain to professionals how they can influence clients to choose greener designs.
B. explain the importance of green building design in reducing long-term damage to the
environment
C. explain to owners commissioning a building why ignoring green issues is costly and
dangerous.
D. explain to professionals why it is important to follow the correct procedures when a
building is commissioned.
52. The examples of green and sustainable designs given in paragraph 2 show that:
A. designs must be sustainable in order for them to be described as green.
B. for the purposes of this paper, the terms green and sustainable have the same meaning.
C. some sustainable designs are green, while others are not.
D. some designs are termed green, even though they are not sustainable.
53. According to paragraph 3, the reason for the lack of green buildings being designed is
that:
A. few firms have any experience in design and constructing buildings to a green design.
B. construction companies are unaware of the benefits of green and sustainable designs.
C. firms do not get to decide whether a building is to be constructed sustainably.
D. firms tend to convince clients that other factors are more important than sustainability.
54. In paragraph 4, what does the word ‘benchmark’ mean?
A. standard
B. target
C. process
D. comparision
55. Which of the following is NOT true about the commissioning process?
A. It is conducted before the building is designed.
B. It is a stage that all clients go through when constructing a building.
C. It is a step in the design procedure in which the client’s goals are identified.
D. It provides the firm with a measure of how well they did their job.
56. In paragraph 5, what does the phrase ‘come a cropper’ mean?
A. experience misfortune
B. change one’s mind
C. notice the benefits
D. make a selection
57. In paragraph 6, the writer implies that:
A. most clients enter the commissioning process with a clear idea of whether or not they want
a green building.
B. designers are usually less concerned about green design than the clients are.
C. the commissioning process offers a perfect opportunity to bring up the subject of green
design.
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D. firms should avoid working with clients who reject green designs in their buildings.
58. Where in paragraph 7 does this sentence belong?
In a typical project, landscape architects and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers
do not become involved until a much later stage.
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
59. In paragraph 7, what does ‘balk at’ mean?
A. display shock towards
C. question the reason for
B. agree to pay
D. understand the need for
60. Green buildings are most likely to incur more expense than conventional buildings due to:
A. higher taxes incurred on sustainable buildings.
B. higher long-term operational costs.
C. the higher cost of green construction materials.
D. increased coordination between construction teams.
KEY: 51. A
52. D 53. C 54. A 55. B 56. A 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. D
VII. GUIDED CLOZE 1 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
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Oxford is a city with such a mind-blowing reputation that many who come here find
themselves intimidated by the place and can’t wait to leave, while others, taking to it like a
duck to water, find themselves returning again and again. The college lawns provide a
gorgeous (61)______ to serious study, and in the right light, on a sunny winter’s morning say,
one feels as if one is (62)______ on air, such is the sense of unreality. Oxford may like to
(63)______ that it is at the intellectual hub of things, but in many ways it is no more than a
sleepy (64)______where, to mix metaphors, transitory students, the (65)______of their
generation, wait in the (66)______, allowing their talents to (67)______ before moving off
into the industrial or political fast-lane. Much of this is a myth, of course. Hardship and hard
work are very much part and (68)______ of student life. The (69)______ get through the three
years’ hard grind by simply putting their shoulders to the wheel before going on to fairly
average jobs. Only for the tiny minority is Oxford the first (70)______ on the ladder to fame
and fortune.
61. A. backdrop
B. curtain
C. scene
D. screen
62. A flying
B. gliding
C. floating
D. swimming
63. A. pretend
B. act
C. dissemble
D. produce
64. A. backwater
B. stream
C. tributary
D. watershed
65. A. froth
B. cream
C. fat
D. caviar
66. A. pavilion
B. dressing room
C. wings
D. foyer
67. A. flourish
B. open
C. spread
D. float
68. A. package
B. section
C. province
D. parcel
69. A. level-headed
B. hot-headed
C. hot-blooded
D. kind-hearted
70. A. step
B. position
C. elevation
D. ascent
KEY :
61. A 62. C 63. A 64. A 65. B 66. C 67. A 68. D 69. A 70. A
VIII. GUIDED CLOZE 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
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In the north-west corner of the island paradise Isla Perlita, nestling in the shadow of Mount
Machu, lies the sleepy village of San Lorenzo . Off the beaten (71)_______ , there is nothing
out of the ordinary about this quaint little village -nothing, that is, apart from the magnificent
(72)_______ Bay Hotel. The Bay, as it is known locally, is a recent development catering for
(73)_______travellers who enjoy luxury holiday-making. Famous throughout the island for
the outstanding quality of its accommodation and the excellence of its cuisine, the Bay
(74)_______ 30 guest suites, each with a charm and character of its own. Each suite looks
(75)_______ Falmer Beach, commanding breathtaking views of the four miles of white sand,
which gently shelves into the (76)_______ clear waters of the Crepuscan Sea. At the heart of
the Bay Hotel is personal, efficient and unobtrusive service. (77)_______ staff anticipate your
every need in an atmosphere of quiet professionalism and genuine friendliness. (78)_______ ,
the Bay Hotel is a place to get (79)_______ from the stresses of everyday life, and whether it
is (80)_______ away the hours soaking up the sun or taking advantage of the wide range of
recreational activities that the hotel has on offer, you can be sure that a holiday at the Bay
truly is the holiday of a lifetime.
71. A. path
B. track
C. road
D. way
72. A. starred
B. stars
C. star
D. starring
73. A. disconcerting B. discerning
C. distinctive
D. discriminated
74. A. announces
B. claims
C. asserts
D. boasts
75. A. back on
B. onto
C. into
D. down
76. A. crystal
B. sky
C. diamond
D. pearl
77. A. Preoccupied B. Attentive
C. Concentrated
D. Undivided
78. A. All over
B. For all
C. Above all
D. All along
79. A. out
B. over
C. off
D. away
80. A. whiling
B. wearing
C. wending
D. winding
KEY:
71. B 72. C 73.B
74. D 75. B 76. A 77. B 78. C 79. D 80. A
B. WRITTEN TEST (70PTS)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (10PTS)
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Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
For many people doing physical exercise may entail a 1)______ torturing of the body. Unless
we are forced to go in for a physical training, we are inclined to treat it as something of a
lower 2)______ than staying in front of the TV set, spending time in a pub sipping alcoholic
beverages or consuming excessive quantities of fattening confectionery in a cafe. What
usually repels individuals from committing 3)______ to strenuous exercise is the fear of
fatigue, discomfort or even the inhibitions of being 4)______ by true fitness zealots.
However, getting fit is fully a 5)______ of common sense. Different forms of exercise may be
of great benefit to the human body increasing its strength, flexibility and endurance. When
supported by a nutritious 6)______, much better performance of the heart and the lungs
improves the blood circulation making an individual more 7)______ to stressful situations as
well as more 8)______ to infections and diseases.
In the first place, self-discipline that is requisite for proceeding with 9)______ physical effort
ought to be attained to ensure that the intention of becoming healthier and more vigorous isn’t
10)______ by any trivial impediments.
KEY:
1. painful
2. priority
3. themselves
4. outdone
5. matter
6. diet
7. resistant
8. immune
9. such
10. suppressed
II. OPEN CLOZE TEST (10PTS)
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Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
Sad as it is, a social misperception of the disabled is still 1)______ in many communities. It
is only in a few highly-civilised states where the problems and needs of people with physical
or mental incapacities are given the proper 2)______.
In the remaining countries, the discrimination against the disabled is still practiced in many
areas of social life. As in the past, they are ignored, denounced and forced to stay away from
the normal community which, unfortunately, isn’t capable of making any 3)______ for its less
fit members.
For decades, the hale and hearty 4)______ of every society has stripped the disabled of their
fundamental rights as their job applications have been turned down, their active participation
in business life has on most 5)______ been disallowed and there has been little concern for
their convenience in access to public transport. Equally little effort has been made to help the
disabled fully 6)______ with the able-bodied thus laying foundations for greater community
awareness of the drawbacks that the handicapped have to wrestle 7)______ daily.
There’s an urgent need to offer the disabled more adequate assistance and support in their
struggle for putting their basic rights into 8)______. The key principle is that the stereotyped
approach towards the impaired individuals ought to be 9)______ for a more considerate one.
Another pressing matter is that the disabled shouldn’t be appraised on the basis of their
handicap, but society should rather focus on providing them with complete acceptance
10)______ of any imperfections thus treating them as fully-fledged citizens.
1. prevalent
2. consideration
3. provisions
4. part
5. occasions
6. integrate
7. with
8. operation
9. exchanged
10. irrespective
II. WORD FORMATION (20PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. They were enraged at the _______ of a policeman accused of murder. (ACQUIT)
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2. The individuality, immediacy and _______ in computer games satisfy the needs from these
people. (MIMIC)
3. His cartoons _______ lampooned the leading politicians of his time. (MERCY)
mercilessly: không thương tiếc
4. We are disappointed by her approaching this matter so _______. (AMATEUR)
5. It was sheer _______ to try to drive through the mountains in that thunderstorm. (SANE)
6. He is a totally _______ person who deliberately defies all standards. (MORAL)
7. The _______ nations carved up the defeated country into several parts,each taking an equal
share. (VICTORY)
8. They have a duty to set the record straight, otherwise they are conniving at _______.
(FALSE)
9. Cancer is perceived as a heterogeneous group of diseases that is characterized by _______
patterns of gene expression. (ERR)
10. She did not reply, but sat with crimson cheeks and _______ eyes. (CAST)
KEY:
1. acquittal: tuyên bố vô tội (tòa án)
2. mimicry: sự bắt chước
3. mercilessly: không thương tiếc
4. amateurishly: một cách nghiệp dư
5. insanity: tâm thần
6. amoral: coi thường luân lý
7. victorious: chiến thắng
8. falsehood: hành động sai trái
9. aberrant: khác thường
10. downcast: buồn bã
PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms of the words given in the box.
concur
set
register
local
fluctuate
occur
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alarm
intense
observe
convincible
There is now, by and large, (1) __________ among scientists that Global Warming is real.
The fact that an average surface temperature rise of approximately one degree was (2)
____________ during the 20th century, in addition to the fact that the rate of warming (3)
______ in the latter half of same and was nearly double that of the first 50 years to
(4)____________ most scientists. Climate proxies also suggest that, with the exception of (5)
________ warming and cooling events such as Europe’s Little Ice Age, this is the first
significant and prolonged temperature (6) _______ in the best part of 2000 years on a global
level. Further evidence in support of the warming hypothesis comes by way of the fact that,
also during the 20th century, a considerate rise in sea levels was (7) ____________ , and,
across both hemispheres, southern and northern, glaciers went into retreat and remain so.
Oceanic warming, albeit gradual up to now, has also been confirmed, and the (8)_________
rate of melting of polar ice, coupled with a general rise in humidity and the increasing early
(9)______ of spring each year are factors the likelihood of the simultaneous coincidental (10)
______ of which scientists say is virtually nil.
KEY
1.concurrence
5. localized
9. onset
2.registered
6. fluctuation
10. occurrence
3. intensified
7. observed
4. convince
8. alarming
III. ERROR CORRECTION (10PTS)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
The role of the traditional zoo, inheriting from the 19th century, has undergone a
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dramatic shift. A growing recognition that zoos ought to be undergone a dramatic shift.
A growing recognition that zoos ought to be in the vanguard of the fight for the
devastation of our natural world has begun a zoologic revolution. The change occurred in
the 1960s, when the Jersey zoo was set off to breed endangered species. As a result, the
breeding of animals in captive has become a complex science, with zoos around the
world co-coordinating their efforts to avoid the genetic dangers of in-breeding small
populations.
The answer for the question of whether zoos can have very much impact on the
preservation of endangered species is, probably, minimally. Zoos do not focus their
education efforts on those people in the strongest positions to affect the future of the wildlife
exhibited. For the most part, conservation education is targeted at children and other nondecision makers in a process too slow or too far away to address the extinction crisis
which exists now. Furthermore, the efforts of zoos to inform lawmakers and government
authorities are usually low-key or un-existent. Campaigns are more likely to be for an animal
exhibit rather than for the existence of the animal itself.
Nevertheless, it does not do to address the future from a foundation of pessimism. A vision of
the future is embraced in which the human population has leveled off at about 8.8 billion and
wherein human effects upon the environment have been tethered and considerable wildlife
remain. It certainly will not be as rich or abundant as today’s wildlife, but with substantial
diverse and numbers of more or less wild ecosystems, and the zoos’ work, this vision can
become reality.
KEY:
1. inheriting --> inherited
2. for --> against
3. zoologic --> zoological
4. set off --> set up
5. captive --> captivity
6. for --> to
7. minimally --> minimal
8. un-existent --> non-existent
9. remain --> remains
10. diverse --> diversity
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)
Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as the sentences
printed before them.
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1. A rather nasty problem has appeared.
We’ve come ..……………………………………………………….……………………..
2. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.
My purpose ………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
Mrs. Wilson sends …………………………………………………………………………
4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
Further information can ……………………………………………………………………
5. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled …………………………………………………………………………………..
For questions 6-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
sentence, using the word given. You must use between three to eight words.
6. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES
He makes sure ______________________ policies he disagrees with.
7. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS
The Rainbow Disco _______________________ students at the school.
8. She wasn’t speaking seriously. TONGUE
She was speaking __________________________________.
9. We suddenly decided to go far away for the weekend. SPUR
We decided _______________________________ far away at the weekend.
10. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. ITSELF
Danielle Steel’s latest novel __________________________ made into a film.
KEY:
1. We’ve come up against a rather nasty problem.
2. My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures.
3. Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended /attending the meeting yesterday
morning.
4. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above
address.
5. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.
6. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
7. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.
8. She was speaking with her tongue in her cheek.
9. We decided on the spur of the moment to go far away at the weekend.
10. Danielle Steel’s latest novel lends itself to being made into a film.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ST
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NTMK
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ; KHỐI: 10
Số phách
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 points)
I. 1-10 WORD CHOICE
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum………her career in order
to have children.
A. devoted
B. repealed
C. sacrificed
D.abolished
2. I find the offer quite ………., but I think I’d rather study at Oxford
A. tempting
B. desirous
C. inclined
D. envious
3. I don’t normally like noisy clubs, but I had a sudden ……….to see what the Blue Parrot was
like.
A. force
B. motive
C. pressure
D. impulse
4. Jerry loves snowboarding so much that it’s almost like a drug……….
A. passion
B. obsession
C. addiction
D. requirement
5. I don’t want to do the course in applied statistics, but it’s ……….
A. compulsory
B. inevitable
C. bound
D.indecisive
6. Don’t worry about me - I’m quite……… to sit here and wait for you to come back.
A. ecstatic
B. delighted
C. joyful
D. content
7. When I was pregnant, I often got a sudden ……….for tinned sardines.
A. preference
B. craving
C. envy
D. greed
8. Thank you for thinking of us, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to ……….your kind
invitation.
A. decline
B. deny
C. condemn
D.reject
9. I’ve never seen anyone so ……….to their joy as Philip is.
A. eager
B. Keen
C. dedicated
D. interested
10. I wish you would stop wasting so much on your computer games and do something as a
little more………
A. welcome
B. enviable
C. feasible
D. worthwhile
KEY
1. C 2. A
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. B
II. 11-20 GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. I recommend that Miriam a boarding school. She'd be much more challenged academically.
(A)attends
(C) is attending
(B) attend
(D) were attending
12. Ambrose had to take a job at a fast-food restaurant; __...... he wouldn't
have been able to make his car payment.
(A) otherwise
(C) had he done so
(B) if so
(D) were that the case
13. Many educators seem convinced students would respond favorably to a change in the
system.
(A) what
(C) that
(B) the fact that
(D) whatever
14. …………students wanted to go right into the workplace after graduation
would choose the vocational track.
(A) Whatever
(C) Whenever
(B) However
(D) Whomever
15. He ………..us on the last day of the congress so his presence at the opening ceremony was
something of a surprise.
(A) must have joined
(C) had to join
(B) was to join
(D) should join
16. In fact the criminals ……..in because the front door was wide open and so they just walked
in.
(A) needn’t have broken
(C) didn’t need to break
(B) didn’t need break
(D) needn’t to have broken
17. People whose main concern is ………may eventually develop some serious health
problems.
(A) not to be overfed
(C) not to overfed
(B) not to be overfeeding
(D) not overfeeding
18. ………..of Albania was once forested, but ……..of the original vegetation remains, due to
centuries of clearing and livestock grazing.
(A) Much – little
(C) Some - few
(B) Many – none
(D) Most – any
19. Most critics agree that rather little ………..done by the artist after his illness has any great
value.
(A) of what was
(C) of that what was
(B) of that was
(D) which has been
20. ……….between the two attacks, the commander tried to prevent the enemy
troops………their strength.
(A) Without delaying – to gather
(C) In delaying - for gathering
(B) By not delaying – from gathering
(D) Having delayed – without gathering
KEY
11.B
12.A
13.C
14.A
15.B
16.C
17.A
18.A
19.A
20.B
III. 21-30 PREPOSITIONS – PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. ………being a little messy, she will be a good flatmate for you.
(A) Far away
(C) Beside
(B) At length
(D) Apart from
22 ………..working very long hours, John strives to exercise at least trice a week.
(A) Regardless of
(C) Because of
(B) On behalf of
(D) However
23. There is a rumour………..circulation that the director had a big argument ………the
manager at the last meeting.
(A) on – about
(C) for – out
(B) upon – in
(D) after – off
24. Factories which produce a lot of toxic fumes are contributing …………the destruction
………the environment.
(A) for – around
(C) into - upon
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(B) by – against
(D) to – of
25. It’s so hot, I could do ……..a nice cool drink.
(A) up
(C) out
(B) with
(D) without
26. Once we’d spent all our money, we fell ………our credit card.
(A) out
(C) back on
(B) for
(D) off
27. I fell ………..one of my friends and haven’t spoken to her for weeks.
(A) in with
(C) through
(B) out with
(D) behind
28. I can’t get ……….to Joan. I think there’s a fault on the line.
(A) away
(C) through
(B) at
(D) along
29. The record shop has a promotion and is giving ……….free CDs.
(A) away
(C) in
(B) off
(D) out
30. He’s a good speaker and gets his views……..very well.
(A) over
(C) on
(B) across
(D) through
KEY
21.D
22. A
23. D
24. D
25. B
26. C
27.B
28. C
29. A
30. B
IV. 31-40 COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31 I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ……….shaves.
A.narror
B.near
C.close
D.tiny
32 My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had………..in his bonnet about it
causing cancer.
A. a bug
B. a bee
C. a bull
D. an ant
33 You really dropped…………the other day when you told Brian you’d seen his wife at the
cinema. He thought she was at her mother’s.
A. a brick
B. a stone
C. a log
D. a plank
34 I can’t stand Mr. Bryant. He’s always blowing his own ... – telling everyone how good he is
at everything.
A. balloon
B. breath
C. mind
D. trumpet
35 The escaped prisoner fought ………before he was finally overpowered
A head over heels
B tooth and nail
C heart and soul
D foot and mouth
36 I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I
began to smell ……….
A. a rat
B. a pig
C. a thief
D. culprit
37 Jane looked ................at the shop assistant who had been rude to her.
A. arrows
B. needles
C. poison
D. daggers
38 Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the……
A nose on his face
B tip of his tongue
C back of his hand
D hair on his head
39 I’ve heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn’t………..
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A. face the music
C. carry weight
B. hit the nail on the head
D. hold water
40 John will never buy you a drink - he’s far too ……….. .
A. tight-fisted
B. pigheaded
C. highly-strung
KEY
31. C
32. B
33. A
34. D
35.B
36. A
37.D
38.C
D. easy-going
39.D
40.A
V. 41-60 READING COMPREHENSION
41-50 READING 1
Read the passage and choose the best option for each questions below
Sharks have gained an unfair reputation for being fierce predators of large sea
animals. Humanity's unfounded fear and hatred of these ancient creatures is leading
to a worldwide slaughter that may result in the extinction of many coastal shark
species. The shark is the victim of a warped attitude of wildlife protection; we
strive only to protect the beautiful, non-threatening parts of our environment. And,
in our efforts to restore only non-threatening parts of our earth, we ignore other
important parts.
A perfect illustration of this attitude is the contrasting attitude toward another
large sea animal, the dolphin. During the 1980s, environmentalists in the United
States protested the use of driftnets for tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean since these
nets also caught dolphins. The environmentalists generated enough political and
economic pressure to prevent tuna companies from buying tuna that had been
caught in driftnets. In contrast to this effort on behalf of the dolphins, these same
environmentalists have done very little to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks whose
population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction. Sharks are among the
oldest creatures on earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million
years. They are extremely efficient animals, feeding on wounded or dying animals,
thus performing an important role in nature of weeding out the weaker animals in a
species. Just the fact that species such as the Great White Shark have managed to
live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proof of their
efficiency and adaptability to changing environments. It is time for us humans, who
may not survive another 1,000 years at the rate we are damaging the planet, to cast
away our fears and begin considering the protection of sharks as an important part
of a program for protection of all our natural environment.
41. With which of the following topics is this passage primarily concerned?
A. Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations.
B. Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth.
C. Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection
D. The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks.
42. Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of the word "warped" in line
4?
A. distorted
B. wasteful
C. extravagant
D. wanton
43. In line 10, the word "protested" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. prescribed
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B. objected to
C. protected
D. reflected on
44. In line 11, the word "generated" could be best replaced by
A. consumed
B. absorbed
C. designated
D. produced
45. How did environmentalists manage to protect dolphins?
A. They prevented fishermen from selling them for meat.
B. They pressured fishermen into protecting dolphins by law.
C. They brought political pressure against tuna companies.
D. They created sanctuaries where dolphin fishing was not allowed.
46. About how long have sharks lived on the planet?
A. 25 million years
B. 150 million years
C. 350 million years
D. 500 million years
47. In lines 19-20, the phrase "managed to live" is used to infer that
A. surviving was difficult
B. migration was common
C. procreation was expanding
D. roaming was necessary
48. The word "proof" in line 20 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. characteristic
B. evidence
C. praise
D. customary
49. What is the author's tone in this passage?
A. explanatory
B. accusatory
C. gentle
D. proud
50. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. order of importance
B. cause and effect
C. statement and example
D. chronological order
KEY
41.C
42.A
43.B
44.D
45.C
46.C 47. A 48.B
49.B 50.C
51-60 READING 2
Read the passage below and choose the correct answers
WATER IN DESERT
Desert areas of the world are not completely void of precipitation, but rainfall
in these regions is known to vary greatly. Typically, scientists use an annual rainfall
amount of four inches as the dividing line between desert and non-desert areas.
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While these arid regions may receive a similar amount of rainfall each year, how
that rainfall affects surface water and groundwater resources is largely dependent upon
the area’s topographical characteristics. For example, landforms such as flats
and depressions common to deserts are known to collect water, but these features
constitute only a small percentage of the desert landscape.
It is interesting to note that these arid lands in fact contain some of the earth’s
largest systems of rivers. In the cases of these river systems, the sources of the
rivers lie outside the arid region itself, and hence they are known as “exogenous”
rivers and systems. These exogenous systems play a critical role in nourishing life
in the world’s most parched regions. For example, annual flooding of the Nile,
Tigris, and Euphrates rivers has long supplied residents with water and brought in
fertile silt to help agriculture. With the advent of modern technology, however,
this flooding is largely managed by human hands, which has required more
governmental cooperation among nations in crafting treaties and agreements
regulating the use of these river basins.
In addition to human intervention, the flow of exogenous rivers is impacted
by the season. Ironically, it sometimes takes a number of months for the effect of a
rainy season outside a desert area to be felt within it, so by the time the peak flow
finally arrives, it may in fact be the driest time of the year. While this additional
water does aid the irrigation for agriculture, weather changes during the dry season
like higher temperatures and lower humidity may make the cultivation of some
crops even more challenging than it is during the normal growing season.
In contrast to exogenous rivers, those identified as “endogenous” systems
begin and end within the arid region. Water in these systems generally comes from
groundwater springs, but many of these rivers are fed by water coming from
limestone massifs, such as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Rivers of this variety
tend not to reach the sea, but instead end up draining into inland basins, where most
of it is simply lost to evaporation or disappears into the ground.
Though rivers and lakes are present in desert areas, groundwater makes up a
much larger percentage of the total water in these regions. However, only a small portion
of these underground deposits ever reach the hydrologic cycle; i.e., it never
enters the constant movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the earth
that characterizes most of the planet’s other water resources. ■ A) The groundwater
that does enter into this cycle usually does so by feeding the flow of streams or by
maintaining water levels in lakes. Water taken in this way from
groundwater stores is then refilled by surface flows and rainwater. ■ B)
International organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank have
both funded efforts to survey existing groundwater in arid lands and to create
effective methods to draw usable water from these sources. ■ C) These efforts are
particularly necessary due to the lack of clear understanding in these regions about
just how much groundwater exists. ■ D) What is known, however, is that these
groundwater deposits are very unevenly distributed, and that much of this water can
be found deep beneath the earth’s surface.
These groundwater deposits are found underground in open spaces between,
inside, and among rocks and sediment. These water-laden layers of earth are known
as “aquifers.” In general, limestone and sandstone aquifers tend to be deep and
large, which contributes to their relatively high concentration of minerals. They are
usually not replenished because they became saturated more than 10,000 years ago
and do not need to be. These deep aquifers are sometimes called “fossil waters” to
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A.
B.
C.
D.
denote the fact that this water has been present for so long. On the other hand,
shallow aquifers found in sand or gravel are much less extensive, but they can
quickly be replenished.
51. According to paragraph 1, what do scientists use to determine whether or not an area
is labeled a desert?
A. The amount of annual rainfall
B. The lack of groundwater resources
C. Topographical characteristics
D. The absence of flats and depressions in the landscape
52. The word “depressions” in line 7 is closest in meaning to
A. rifts
B. dunes
C. ranges
D. basins
53. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the
highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important
ways or leave out essential information.
Government involvement in the creation of treaties and agreements enhances floodcontrolling modern technology of river basins.
Technology has allowed for better human management of floods, making
river basin regulation agreements largely unnecessary.
Humans have been able to use technology to control flooding, which has
made international cooperation on the use of river basins more necessary.
More modern technology will lead to better flood management because
intergovernmental treaties regarding river basins allow for cooperation.
54. In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following about the flow of exogenous
rivers EXCEPT:
A. The impact of the flow is often felt in the driest seasons.
B. The flow can be an aid in the cultivation of crops.
C. The effects of the flow are not felt immediately.
D. The flow is unaffected by the season of the year.
55. According to paragraph 4, what distinguishes an endogenous river from an
exogenous river?
A. An endogenous river flows into a limestone massif.
B. The source of an endogenous river is within the desert region.
C. The endogenous river does not reach the sea.
D. Endogenous rivers have a higher saline content than exogenous rivers.
56. The word “stores” in line 39 is closest in meaning to
A. locations
B. accumulations
C. caves
D. discoveries
57.Why does the passage mention in paragraph 5 the fact that the exact extent of
groundwater resources is still unknown?
A. To highlight the lack of scientific research being done in desert areas.
B. To illustrate the importance of freshwater to the inhabitants of deserts.
C. To explain why the recent actions of the United Nations and others are needed.
D. To show how groundwater can affect the flow of exogenous rivers.
58. The word “replenished” in line 51 is closest in meaning to
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A. refilled
B. rejuvenated
C. reinvigorated
D. rescinded
59. What can be inferred in paragraph 7 about shallow aquifers?
A. They tend to have less mineral content than deeper ones.
B. They can quickly be replenished because they were saturated as limestone
aquifers once were.
C. The water from shallow aquifers is unusable because of its proximity to gravel.
D. They are more extensive than limestone aquifers.
60. Look at the four squares [ ■] that indicate where the following sentence could be
added to the passage.
In fact, these water deposits have recently become the focus of increased attention
as a source of freshwater for the inhabitants of desert areas.
Where would the sentence best fit?
A
B
C
D
KEY
51. A
52.D
53.C
54.D
55. B
56.B
57.C
58.A
59.A
60.B
VI. 61-80 GUIDED CLOZE TESTS
Read the texts below and decide which answer best fits each space.
PASSAGE 1
Greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere 30 times faster than the time when
the Earth experienced a (61)............. episode of global warming. A study comparing the rate at
which carbon dioxide and methane are being (62)………now, compared to 55 million years
ago when global warming also occurred, has found dramatic differences in the speed of release.
James Zachos, professor of earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said the
speed of the present buildup of greenhouse gases is far greater than during the global warming
after the (63)................ of the dinosaurs. "The emissions that caused this past episode of global
warming probably lasted 10,000 years," Professor Zachos told the American Association for
the Advancement of Science at a meeting ln St. Louis. "By burning fossil fuels, we are likely
to emit the same amount over the next three centuries." He warned that studies of global
warming events in the geological past (64).............". the Earth's climate passes a (65)..........,.....
beyond which climate change accelerates with the help of positive feedbacks - vicious circles
of warming. professor Zachos is a leading (66) .............. on the episode of global warming
known as the palaeocene-eocene thermal maximum, when average global temperatures
increased by up to 50C due to a massive release of carbon dioxide and methane.
His research into the deep ocean (67)................. suggests at this time that about 4.5 billion tons
of carbon entered the atmosphere over 10,000 years. "This will be the same amount of carbon
released into the atmosphere from cars and industrial emissions over the next 300 years if
present (68)................ continue", he said. Although carbon can be released suddenly and
naturally into the atmosphere from volcanic activity, it takes many thousands of years for it to
be removed permanently by natural processes. The ocean is capable of removing carbon, and
quickly, but this natural (69)................ can be easily (70)........, which is probably what
happened 55 million years ago. “lt will take tens of thousands of years before atmospheric
carbon dioxide comes down to preindustrial levels," the professor said. "Even after humans stop
burning fossil fuels, the effects will be long-lasting
61.A. prearranged
B. premier
C. previous
D. fundamental
62. A. emitted
B. exhaled
C. incorporated
D. digested
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63. A. dementia
64. A. comment
65. A. Barricade
66. A. autocrat
67. A. dusts
68. A. trends
69. A. capacity
70. A. overcharged
B. demolition
B. mark
B. verge
B. authority
B. sediments
B. gadgets
B. competence
B. overstated
C. detachment
C. compliment
C. threshold
C. administrator
C. dirt
C. fads
C. intelligence
C. overshadowed
D. demise
D. indicate
D. perimeter
D. proprietor
D. powder
D. crazes
D. bulk
D. overwhelmed
KEY
61.C
66.A
62.A
67 B
63.D
68 A
64.D
69 D
65.C
70 C
PASSAGE 2
On a yearly (71)....., the United States is afflicted by hurricanes on the east coast, flooding in
the midwest, forest fires, earthquakes, and any number of tornadoes, blizzards and storms.
Historically, the weather has (72).......... as harsh a chord in people's lives as any we
feel today. Historians list the four major events to wreak devastation on the country as the
Chicago fire of 1871, the Johnstown flood of 1889, the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and the
San Francisco earthquake of i906. These disasters provide a(n) (73)........ of the havoc
nature's storms have wrecked on humanity, and our reactions to them. Galveston, Texas, located
on the island of Galveston in the gulf of New Mexico, thrives on industry and exports. lts over
30,000 citizens in the early 1900s were generally economically successful and
comfortable with (74)........... conditions. Until the ill-fated morning of Sept. 7, 1900, the people
of Galveston enioyed their life on the remote island. However, weather watchers had been
following a growing storm in the Atlantic for several days and were warning of the
impending danger of a hurricane. Unfortunately, people ignored the warnings. A day after the
hurricane had hit the island, all that remained of the beautiful city was a mass of crumbled
buildings, debris and forlorn, hopeless survivors wandering aimlessly with the
stench of rotting flesh all around. lt is (75)................ that over 8,000 people and most of the
animals died that day, victims of one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Chicago's
storm of 1871, although (76).............to the hurricanes of the southeastern coast,
was described by poet John Greenleaf Whittier as a 'fiery hurricane' that struck the great city
with such (77)............. that two days later, half of the city had been destroyed and 300 lives
lost. Those relating the events of that catastrophic 'hurricane' say that too little rain
and a strong wind blowing off the prairie had been the cause behind ihe destruction of the
Windy City. According to (78)......., however, responsibility was placed on one slovenly cow
who kicked over a lantern in her barn somewhere in the southwest corner of Chicago, igniting
the dry and highly flammable barn and ultimately bringing destruction to a large part of the
city. Two days after the sparks ignited, a steady rain on the burning city put out the flames and
within days hope had returned. Signs that the city was beginning to heal
became (79).............. everywhere - soon new buildings were (80)................ the burned, and the
lifeblood of the ravaged city was being.
71. A. foundation
B. theory
C. basis
D. institution
72. A. punched
B. struck
C. pinched
D. played
73. A. scent
B. flavour
C. recipe
D. ingredient
74. A. existing
B. remaining
C. enduring
D. staying
75. A. anticipated
B. predicted
C. estimated
D. forecast
76. A. disconnected
B. unaccustomed
C. unrelated
D. discredited
77. A. stimulus
B. force
C. charisma
D. constraint
78. A. tradition
B. culture
C. phenomenon
D. legend
79. A. concealed
B. notorious
C. obscure
D. evident
80. A. replacing
B. rebuilding
C. designing
D. refurbishing
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KEY
71 C
76 C
72 B
77 B
73 B
78 D
74 A
79 D
75 C
80 A
B. WRITTEN QUESTIONS (70 points)
I. 1-20 OPEN CLOZE TESTS
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
PASSAGE 1
Most people I know (1)……….. never go to a martial arts movie, even if you paid them, but I
defy anyone not to enjoy seventy minutes in the dark with Jackie Chan. For a start, Chan is
more interested in apologetically evading the bullies that want to do him in than in violent
confrontation. His screen persona is never (2)………. to bombast. Chan is a likeable, bumbling.
Everyman who tries to extricate himself from scrapes with his astounding athletic (3) : as he
leaps up the side of a building, you (4)……….swear he was on wires. With the kind of agility
(5) .......... limited to monkeys and flies, Chan seems (6)……of scuttering up any surface. But
it is extremely (7) ……….for him to go on the offensive. The films of lesser action stars like
Jean-Claude Van Damme provide a diet of relentless violence, punctuated (8)..........now and
(9) ………..by some semi-moronic ‘witticism’, but Chan's balletic altercations with his enemies
are as a (10) ..........oriented around the art of comic evasion.
KEY
1. would
2. prone
3. Ability/physique/agility
4. would
5. normally/ usually
6. capable
7. Rare/unusual
8. every
9. Then/again
10. rule
PASSAGE 2
It was last May, while we were taking our annual late spring break on Lindos that we
(11)…….our house broken into. All our TV and video equipment got (12)………but what was
worse was when we discovered that the final draft of my husband’s latest novel (13)………been
torn into pieces and the disks he had (14)……..writing it on had (15) …….. Of course, you hear
about people who have had their properties vandalized and (16)…….. whose most prized
possession have been (17)………, but it’s a terrible shock when it (18)……… to you, when
you know that your home has been invaded, and that you have had our (19)…….. intimated
belongings handled and examined (20)…….strangers.
KEY
11. had
16. others
12. stolen
17. taken
13. had
18. happens
14. been
19. most
15. disappeared
20. by
II. 21-40 WORD FORMATION
21-30 Use a word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space
Students learning English as a second language are sometimes given a word by their teacher
and asked to give an (21) .................. (EXPLAIN) as to what that word means; in other words,
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to provide a (22) (DEFINE). The (23) .................. (ASSUME) is that if you know a word, you
can define it. (24) ........................(LOGIC), that might make sense, but in reality it is not always
(25) .................. (REASON) to assume that. There are words and phrases that even native
speakers use in conversation without much (26) .................. (THINK) which can lead to (27)
.................. (CONFUSE) when you ask a native speaker to define them. Take the (28)
.................. (CONCEIVE) of ‘Zeitgeist’, for example, which has entered English from German.
It’s ...............(DOUBT) much easier to use than it is to define. With a word like ‘Zeitgeist’, it
may be more (30) ...................(SENSE) to test the student’s understanding in ways other than
asking them to define it.
KEY
21. explanation
22. definition
23. assumption
24. Logically
25. reasonable
26. thought
27. confusion
28. concept
29. undoubtedly
30. sensible
31-40. Write a word in the box in the correct form in each gap
columnist
critic
ghostwriter
handbook
manifesto
novelist
Reviewer
Subtitle
supplement
tabloid
FREELANCE WRITING
When you’re a freelance writer, there are many varied opportunities open to you. You may be
working on that great work of fiction and know that within couple of years you’ll be regarded
as a hugely successful (31)………… ,but until then there are bills to be paid. The Sunday color
(32)………are filled with feature articles. They all have to be written, and they often written by
freelancers. Offer your services. Know two languages? Consider doing the (33)……..for
foreign films and TV programs. They’re usually commissioned on a film-by-film basis. Enjoy
politics? Offer to help a political party to produce its next (34)………… - for a small fee, of
course. Like technology? Someone has to be write the instructions or (35)………..that comes
with every piece of equipment we buy. It could be you! Set yourself up as a gossip (36)………..,
film (37)……….or book (38)…………for a small local newspaper. Once you’ve got some
pieces behind you, you can move on to a bigger paper, or even a national (39)…………. . And
when you’ve made a few contacts and had a few things published, there’s a fair amount of work
out there for (40)…….. – people who write celebrities’ autobiographies for them.
KEY
31. novelist
35. handbook
39. tabloid
32. supplements
36. columnist
40. ghostwriters
33. subtitles
37. critic
34. manifesto
38. reviewer
III. 41-50 ERROR CORRECTION
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
NO CELLPHONE RESTRICTIONS!
Line 1
It's seeming that I constantly hear the same thing: ''Cell phones are dangerous.
2
We need to severely restrict them. People are dying because of cell phones."
3
Well, I'm thinking cell phones themselves aren't the problem. I'm completely
4
opposed to restrictions on them, and here's why.
5
First, people say cell phones are dangerous to health, so they should be limited.
6
Supporters of this idea say there are being studies showing that cell phones
7
produce radiation that is harmful to users. I think this is nonsense. There hasn't
8
been any real proof. It sounds just another study that ultimately doesn’t mean
9
anything.
10
Second, a lot of teachers are proposing that we not allow cell phones in classes
11
because they're a distraction. I feel pretty angrily about this. Here's a good
12
example. Two weeks ago in my history class, one of the students was having her
13
cell phone on because her mother was really sick and might need a ride to the
11
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
hospital. The student's mother couldn't contact anyone else. In fact, the student's
mother did call, and the student found someone to help her mother. What if her
cell phone hadn't been on? The teacher would have felt pretty bad.
Third, people argue that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. I disagree.
It's no more safe than turning on the car radio or eating a sandwich. People do
those things when they drive. The law says you must have one hand on the
steering wheel. It's possible to use a cell phone correct with one hand. I use my
cell phone carefully; I always keep one hand on the wheel. Maybe there should
be training in ways to use a cell phone good, but we shouldn't prohibit to use cell
phones in cars.
This has always been a free country. I hope it stays that way
41. _____________ → _____________
43. _____________ → _____________
45. _____________ → _____________
47. _____________ → _____________
49. _____________ → _____________
42. _____________ → _____________
44. _____________ → _____________
46. _____________ → _____________
48. _____________ → _____________
50. _____________ → _____________
KEY
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50
line
1
3
6
8
11
12
18
20
22
23
mistake
it’s seeming
I’m thinking
are being
sounds
angrily
was having
safe
correct
good
to use
correction
it seems
I think
are
sound like
angry
had
dangerous
correct
well
using
IV. 51-60 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the given one.
51 The singer has strongly and publicly opposed the war.
The singer has been a…………………. of the war.
52 We carried out market research to see whether the public would like our new car.
We carried out market research to ………………..to our new car.
53 The rock star made an emotional request for the earthquake victims, which produced a
huge response.
The rock star’s .........................for help for the earthquake victims produced a huge response.
54 The ream will post accounts of their progress on their website every few days,
The team will post……………………on their progress on their website.
KEY
51. vociferous opponent
52. gauge (public/people’s) reaction
53. passionate entreaty
54. regular updates
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words.
55. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current
changes in the computer technologies.
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Having ………………………………………………………………….
56. George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise to bring it back by
Saturday.(unless)
………………………………………………………………………………………
57. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle, (hardly)
………………………………………………………………………………………
58. Our representatives have been criticizing the new concept (critical)
………………………………………………………………………………………
59. It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or yellow. (matter)
………………………………………………………………………………………
60. Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. (last)
…………………………………………………………………..
KEY
55. Having introduced my guests to each other, I made a long speech on the current
changes in the computer technologies.
56. George won’t lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring it back by
Saturday.
57.
Jerry could hardly solve the riddle.
58.
Our representatives have been critical of the new concept.
59.
It doesn’t matter whether they paint the board white or yellow.
60.
The new prime minister has been appointed at last.
END OF THE TEST
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV – 2018
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP : 10
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH QUẢNG NGÃI
TRƯỜNG : THPT CHUYÊN LÊ KHIẾT
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. WORD CHOICE (5pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions
1. Brain cancer requires ................. treatment such as surgery.
A. aggressive
B. confrontational
C. malignant
D. rigorous
2. He praised his wife for her dignity under the ................of the tabloid press.
A. onslaught
B. assault
C. onset
D. offensive
3. Buying a car was an important ................ for them.
A. transformation
B. translation
C. transaction
D. transportation
4. She’s ................. She tends to think a lot and not to say a lot.
A. an introvert
B. inverted
C. an extrovert
D. subdued
5. It’s ............... that he never mentioned our argument; I wonder why he didn’t.
A. special
B. rare
C. curious
D. eccentric
6. In all .............., he’s already left.
A. odds
B. probability
C. certainty
D. possibilities
7. Many people don’t use their computers to their full ..............
A. future
B. expectation
C. potential
D. hope
8. When our friends have bad fortune, we try to show ................
A. love
B. sympathy
C. affection
D. pity
9. There’s no doubt about the outcome of the trial. The man is a ............ criminal.
A. self-conscious
B. self-contained
C. self-confessed
D. self-centered
10. The job you’ve been offered is a(n)................ opportunity to travel and meet people.
A. sole
B. only
C. unique
D. single
Your answers:
1. A
2. A
6. B
7. C
3. C
8. B
4.A
9.B
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5. C
10. C
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
11. He works until nine o’clock every evening, and that’s quite .............. the work he does over the
weekend.
A. except for
B. apart from
C. without
D. not for
12. The report makes the recommendation that no more prisons ..................
A. must be built
B. be built
C. had to be built
D. should be building
13. I ............. a lot as an accountant but the work was just too boring.
A. was supposed to be earned
B. ought to be earning
C. could have been earning
D. should have earned
14. ................, I’d like to talk about myself as the happiest person in the world.
A. Be that it may
B. Strange as it might sound
C. How much strange it may be
D. Strange though might it sound
15. ............. her job, her sons and the housework, she doesn’t have a minute for herself.
A. What with
B. If it weren’t for
C. Barring
D. Given
16. ................. as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideas of the period in which it was
created.
A. Ranking
B. To be ranked
C. Being ranked
D. In order to be ranking
17. We have ..............what action to take.
A. yet decided
B. not yet decide
C. not yet to decide
D. yet to decide
18. So incredible ............ of the Yellowstone area that people didn’t believe in its existence.
A. explorer John Colter’s descriptions were
B. was explorer John Colter’s descriptions
C. explorer John Colter’s descriptions
D. were explorer John Colter’s descriptions
19. On the island ................ the only representation of the island’s handicraft.
A. remains
B. does it remain
C. did it remain
D. remain it
20. ............... had worsened so quickly surprised the doctor.
A. Which the patient’s condition
B. The patient’s condition
C. That the patient’s condition
D. As the patient’s condition
Your answers:
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. D
18. D
19. A
20. C
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III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5pts)
Choose the best option
21. The weather seems to be ............. up after heavy rains.
A. tuning
B. improving
C. picking
D. bringing
22. Because of the controversy, he packs ............. his job.
A. out
B. in
C. over
D. up
23. I think she made ............. the whole story.
A. up
B. out
C. up for
D. to
24. We have a lot of financial difficulties, but at last, we carry it .............
A. out
B. on
C. off
D. over
25. Ethan ............... such a great deal of effort ............training for the marathon that it is a pity he
broke his leg two days before it took place.
A. wore/ down
C. set/ off
B. carried/ on
D. put/ into
26. Rebecca .............. on our conversation to tell us that James had just been rushed to hospital.
A. cut in
B. faced up
C. got ahead
D. broke
up
27. I waited in Time Square for Alfonzo for more than two hours, but he never ................
A. showed up
B. hung around
C. pulled off
D. turned in
28. Issac wishes that he could ............ what he had said to Christina because he really upset her.
A.talk out
B. take back
C. throw up
D. tell off
29. If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, I will ............. with you later.
A. settle down
B. settle up
C. pay back
D. pay up
30. For a whole month, Muslims .............. eating and drinking during daylight hours.
A. abstain from
B. keep from
C. stay from
D. stand from
Your answers:
21. C
22. B
23. A
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. A
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5pts)
Choose the best option
31. Unfortunately, our local cinema is on the ________ of closing down.
A. verge
B. hint
C. edge
D. threat
32. When it is very hot, you may _______ the top button of your shirt.
A. undress
B. unwrap
C. untie
D. undo
33. She clearly joined the firm with a (n) ______ to improving herself professionally .
A. view
B. aim
C. plan
D. ambition
34. I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs.
A. it's just started to rain B. it's raining very heavily
C. it's going to rain
D. it's raining a little
35. On second thoughts, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. Upon reflection
B. After discussing with my wife
C. For this time only
D. For the second time
36. I realized ______ that he was a thief.
A. sooner of later
B. all a long
C. at the beginning D. eventually
37. Mr.Dawson was given the award in ______ of his services to the hospital.
A. spite
B. charge
C. recognition
D. sight
38. The sixth time he called me at night was the _________.
A. lost cause
B. last straw
C. touch and go
D. hot air.
39. His flat looks so ______ that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.
A. spick and span
B. by and large
C. safe and sound D. sick and tired
40. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my ______ in work.
A. neck
B. nose
C. waist
D. ankle
Your answers:
31. A
36. B
32.D
37. C
33. A
38. B
34. B
39. A
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35.A
40. A
V. READING COMPREHENSION
READING 1
You are going to read a passage and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the text.
41. ______Telephone, television, radio, and the telegraph all help people communicate with each
other. Because of these devices, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world. For
example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in Japan or Argentina. An
international soccer match comes into the home of everyone with a television set. News of a
disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries. Within hours, help is
on the way.
42. ______
How has speed of communication changed the world? To many people, the world
has become smaller. Of course, this does not mean that the world is physically smaller.
Two hundred years ago, communication between the continents took a long time. All news was
carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the oceans. In the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries, it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach the Americas. This
time difference influenced people's actions. For example, one battle in the war of 1812 between the
English and the United States armies could have been avoided if the warring sides had
known that a peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the
news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During those six weeks, the large and serious
Battle of New Orleans was fought and many lives were lost.
43. ______
An important part of the history of the world is the history of communication. In
prehistoric times, people had limited knowledge of the world. They had little information about
geography, the study of the Earth. People knew very little beyond their small groups except what
was happening near their homes. Later, people were organized into villages, and verbal
communication between small towns was possible. Still, the people’s knowledge was limited
because they had no outside information. Kingdoms and small countries then developed,
with a king directing the people. Cities developed, too, but still communication was limited to
the small geographical area of the country. Much later in history, after the invention of the printing
press, many more people learned to read, and communication was improved.
44. ______
In this modern age, communication is so fast that it is almost instant. People's lives have
been changed because of the immediate spread of news. Sometimes the speed is so great that it
does not allow people time to think. For example, leaders of countries have only minutes, or, at
most, hours to consider all the parts of a problem. They are expected to answer immediately. Once
they had days and weeks to think before making decisions.
45. ______
The speed of communication demands a new responsibility from all people of the
world. People in different countries must try harder to understand each other. An example is
that people with different religions must try to understand each other's beliefs and values, even
if they do not accept them. Sometimes their cultures are quite different.What one group considers a
normal part of life is strange to another culture. In some cases, a normal part of one culture might be
bad or impolite to people of another culture. That kind of difference is a possible basis for
misunderstanding. People must learn not to judge others, but to accept them as they are. As the
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world grows smaller, people must learn to talk to each other more effectively as well as
communicate more rapidly.
Match the headings given in the box below with their appropriate numbers (41 45) that lead the five paragraphs and write the letters A-H in the corresponding
numbered boxes. (The headings outnumber the paragraphs, so you will not use all of them).
A. A disadvantage of fast communication
B. High speed of communication and its benefits
C. Our shrinking world
D. Communication devices
E. A brief history of communication development
F. Modern communication and a change in thinking pattern
G. The changing world resulting from fast communication
H. Modern communication and expected responsibility
Then choose the correct answer to each of the following questions by circling A, B, C, or D.
46. Modern communications have ______.
A. affected the results of elections and news of disasters
B. only allowed people to see world sports events at home
C. kept people better informed of their world and beyond
D. made people happier, busier, but less informed
47. Before the invention of communication devices, ______.
A. people gave better care to their local affairs
B. there was no transportation between countries
C. people were much interested in world affairs
D. people were mostly kept in the dark about the world
48. A negative aspect of fast communication is that it ______.
A. makes people think too fast
B. will push governments into dead ends
C. deprives decision makers of correct information
D. may rush governments into decisions
49. There were instances in which lives could have been saved if ______.
A. intercommunication had been established
B. there had not been a delay in communication
C. officers’ demands of information had been met
D. carrier pigeons had arrived in time
50. The speed of communication has helped create opportunity for ______.
A. mutual understanding and cultural tolerance
B. better understanding and freer trade
C. the expansion of cultural differences
D. the growth of the physical world
Your answers:
41. B
46. C
42. G
47. D
43. E
48. D
44. F
49. B
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45. H
50. A
Part 2. Read the following passage and answer questions 51-60.
Bringing up children
Where one stage of child development has been left out, or not sufficiently experienced, the
child may have to go back and capture the experience of it. A good home makes this possible - for
example, by providing the opportunity for the child to play with a clockwork car or toy railway
train up to any age if he still needs to do so. This principle, in fact, underlies all psychological
treatment of children in difficulties with their development, and is the basic of work in
child clinics.
The beginnings of discipline are in the nursery. Even the youngest baby is taught by gradual
stages to wait for food, to sleep and wake at regular intervals and so on. If the child feels the world
around him is a warm and friendly one, he slowly accepts its rhythm and accustoms himself to
conforming to its demands. Learning to wait for things, particularly for food, is a very
important element in upbringing, and is achieved successfully only if too great demands are not
made before the child can understand them. Every parent watches eagerly the child's acquisition of
each new skill: the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and
writing. It is often tempting to hurry
the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states
of anxiety in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a
toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the
meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or
without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural zest for life and his desire to find out new
things for himself.
Learning together is a fruitful source of relationship between children and parents. By playing
together, parents learn more about their children and children learn more from their parents.
Toys and games which both parents and children can share are an important means of
achieving this co-operation. Building-block toys, jigsaw puzzles and crosswords are good
examples.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness or indulgence towards their children. Some
may be especially strict in money matters; others are severe over times of coming home at
night, punctuality for meals or personal cleanliness. In general, the controls imposed represent
the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child's own happiness and
well-being.
With regard to the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is
very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no
foundation for morality. Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept”. If they
are hypocritical and do not practise what they preach, their children may grow confused and
emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have
been, to some extent, deceived. A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents'
ethics and their morals can be a dangerous disillusion.
51. The principle underlying all treatment of developmental difficulties in children ______.
A. is in the provision of clockwork toys and trains
B. is to send them to clinics
C. is to capture them before they are sufficiently experienced
D. offers recapture of earlier experiences
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52. Learning to wait for things is successfully taught ______.
A. in spite of excessive demands being made
B. only if excessive demands are avoided
C. because excessive demands are not advisable
D. is achieved successfully by all children
53. The encouragement of children to achieve new skills ______.
A. should be focused on only at school
B. can never be taken too far
C. will always assist their development
D. should be balanced and moderate
54. Parental controls and discipline ______.
A. serve a dual purpose
B. are designed to promote the child’s happiness
C. reflect only the values of the community
D. should be avoided as far as possible
55. The practice of the rule “Example is better than precept” ______.
A. only works when the children grow old enough to think for themselves
B. would help avoid the necessity for ethics and morals
C. will free a child from disillusion when he grows up
D. is too difficult for all parents to exercise
56. In the 1st paragraph, the author lays some emphasis on the role of the ______ in helping the
child in trouble.
A. psychiatrists
B. community
C. family
D. nursery
57. The phrase ‘conforming to’ in the 2nd paragraph means ______.
A. adapting to
B. accepting
C. agreeing with
D. following
58. The word ‘zest’ in the 2nd paragraph can be best replaced by ______.
A. appetite
B. excitement
C. enthusiasm
D. enjoyment
59.The word “imposed” in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to ...................
A. excepted
B. introduced
C. made ...
D. constrained
60. Hypocrisy on the part of the parents may ______.
A. result in their children’s wrong behaviour
B. make their children lose faith in them
C. disqualify their teachings altogether
D. impair their children’s mind
Your answers
51. D
52. B
53. D
54.A
55. C
56. C
57. A
58.C
59. D
60. B
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I. CLOSE TEST1: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Mobile phones (61) .............microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether
exposures to these radio waves might (62)................ to brain cancer.
So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not (63)............... us to stay
with certainty that mobile phones are categorically (64)................ On the other hand, current
research has not yet (65)................ clear adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of
mobile phones.
Numerous studies are now going (66)................. in various countries. Some of the results are
contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer.
(67).............., these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long-term investigation.
(68).................. the scientific data are more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use
mobile phones for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands-free phones are any safer either.
At the moment, research is in fact showing the (69)................. and they may be just as
dangerous.
It is also thought that young people (70)................... bodies are still growing may be at particular
risk.
61. A. charge
B. send
C. give
D. emit
62. A. bring
B. lead
C. cause
D. produce
63. A. get
B. allow
C. force
D. enable
64. A. risky
B. secure
C. safe
D. unhealthy
65. A. demonstrated
B. produced
C. proved
D. caused
66. A. through
B. on
C. about
D. by
67. A. However
B.While
C. Additionally
D. Though
68. A. When
B. Provide
C. Until
D. As
69. A. truth
B. way
C. fact
D. opposite
70. A. whose
B. as
C. with
D. that
Your answers:
61. D
62. B
63. D
64. C
65. A
66. B
67. A
68. C
69. D
70.A
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II. CLOZE TEST 2: Read the following passage on commuting, and mark the letter A, B, C,
or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
RENEWABLE ENERGY COMES OF AGE
The British Wind Energy Association was founded 30 years ago by a group of scientists. At that
time, the term “ alternative energy” was used to describe the generation of wind, water and solar
power. These days, we tend to (71)___________to them as “renewable energy” and the use of this
name (72)__________ a real change in their status. These sources of energy, apart from being
alternative, have now become mainstream and are (73)_____________ to make a significant
contribution to the country’s energy needs in the future.
Two closely linked developments (74)___________behind this (75)__________in status.
Firstly, over the past decade or so, the price of oil and gas has been rising
(76)__________reflecting the extent to which reserves of these fossil fuels are becoming
(77)_________. However, price is only part of the explanation. (78)___________as important is
the growing consensus that carbon emissions must be curbed. The scientific evidence for climate
change is now irrefutable, and both policy makers and the (79)_________ public are finally in
agreement that doing nothing about the prospect of global warming is no longer a viable option.
Renewable energy represents one real way of (80)__________ both issues.
71. A. consider
B. refer
C. mention
D. regard
72. A. regards
B. reproduces
C. reminds
D. reflects
73. A. set
B. held
C. put
D. stood
74. A. sit
B. reside
C. lie
D. recline
75. A. move
B. shift
C. switch
D. jump
76. A. equably
B. serenely
C. habitually
D. steadily
77. A. depleted
B. decreased
C. depressed
D. debased
78. A. Just
B. Still
C. Much
D. Yet
79. A. deeper
B. greater
C. larger
D. wider
80. A. coping
B. engaging
C. addressing
D. dealing
Your answers:
71. B
72. D
73. A
74. C
75. B
76.D
77. A
78. A
79. D
80. C
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B. WRITTEN TEST
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST 1: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each
space. Use only ONE WORD for each space. (20pts)
Passage 1
When rainforests are cleared and (81)............., millions of carbon dioxide are released into the
atmosphere affecting climatic conditions and threatening us all (82)................severe flooding,
drought and drop failure. The rainforests (83)................. at least half of the earth’s species. At
the current rate of devastation an (84)................. 50 species worldwide become extinct every
day.
One in four purchases from our chemists is derived from the rainforests. Scientists are
(85)..............caught in a race against time to find rainforest treatments for cancer, AIDS and
heart disease before they are (86).................. forever. Tribal people in the rainforests have been
shot, poisoned and infected with diseases to which they have no resistance – to make room for
logging, mining and dams. If this destruction continues, only nine (87)................ the 33
countries currently exporting rainforest timber will have any (88)................ by the end of the
decade.
Almost everyone will have part of the rainforests in their home, as do-it-yourself stores still
supply and the construction industry still uses tropical hardwood for doors, window
(89)................ and even toilet seats.
Please help us (90)................. the tropical rainforests now, before it is too late.
Your answers:
81. burned/burnt 82. with
83. contain
84. estimated
85. currently
86. lost
87. of
88. left
89. frame
90. save
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II. OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
If you put a group of people who don’t know (91)...............other in a room together and asked
them to pair up, they will naturally gravitate towards others of similar family (92)..............,
social class and upbringing. We are all looking for something familiar (93) .................we may
not be aware of exactly what it is. Facial attractiveness has a big (94)............... on our choice of
partners, too. People tend to seek out and form long-lasting relationships with others of similar
level of attractiveness. Several studies have confirmed this. Researchers (95)................ a
selection of wedding photos and cut them up to separate the bride and the groom. They then
asked people to rate how attractive each person’s face was. When the researchers put the photos
back into their (96)............... pairs, they found that most of the couples had been rated at similar
levels. Not only (97)................. we rate others, but each of us carries a rough estimate in our
heads of how facially attractive we might be. We realized subconciously that if we approach
someone who is significantly higher up the scale than we are, we run the (98)................ of being
rejected.
But (99).................the explanation for how and why we fall in love, one thing is clear.
Nature has made the whole process as blissful and addictive as possible (100)................... the
purpose of bringing and keeping couples together.
Your answers:
91. each
92. background
96. original
97. do
93. although
98. risk
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94. influence
99. whatever
95. took
100. for/ with
2.WORD FORM (20 pts)
Section 1: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in block
capitals
101. For many people, Ludwig Van Beethoven is the most _____________ figure in the history of
western classical music. (INFLUENCE)
102. His _______________ talent was already clearly evident. (ORDINARY)
103. His day-to-day _______________ with people invariably turned out to be rather turbulent.
( RELATE)
104. He ____________ fell in love with a number of society women. (APPEAR)
105. However, the identity of the girl who lay closest to his heart remains _____________ to this
day. (ELUDE)
106. The cargo was ______________ for safe and efficient shipping. (CONTENT)
107. She ___________ questions about whether she plans to run, saying she’s focused on her voter
registration and campaign finance initiatives. (STEP).
108. Mark, a _____________ commentator, was often featured on state television explaining
government policy. (TELEVISION)
109. Politicians and academics pointed to the building’s ____________ contours as a cautionary
tale of architectural overreach. (BECOME)
110. The project was subject to the usual ____________of exploratory research. (VICIOUS)
Your answers:
101.influential
102. extraordinary
103. relationships
104. apparently
105. elusive
106.containerized
107.sidestepped
108. telegenic
109. unbecoming
110. vicissitudes
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Section 2:Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space flight or sporting occasion, is almost
(111)________( VARIABLE) accompanied by the thoughts of a (112)_________ ( COMMENT).
This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, alternatively on radio. The technique
involved (113)_________ ( DIFFERENT) between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing
to be more explicit and (114)_________ (DESCRIBE) because of the absence of visual
information. TV commentators do not need to paint a picture of their audience; instead, their
various (115)________ (OBSERVE) should add to the images that are already there. There will
sometimes be silences and pauses in a TV commentary, although these are becoming
(116)_________ ( INCREASE) rare. Both types of commentators should try to be informative, but
should avoid sounding (117)___________( OPINION). In sports commentaries, fairness and (118)
________ ( IMPART) to both sides is vital, but spontaneity and enthusiasm are valued by those
watching or listening. Sports commentators usually broadcast live in an essentially unscripted way,
although they may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports statistics. Because of the
(119)_________ (PREDICT) nature of live events, thorough preparation in advance is vital. The
Internet has helped enormously with this aspect of the job. Anyone interested in becoming a
commentator should have excellent (120)__________ (ORGANISE) skills, the willingness to work
irregular hours, and a strong voice.
______
Your answers:
111. invariably
116. increasingly
112. commentator
117. opinionated
113. differs
118. impartiality
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114. . descriptive
119. unpredictable
115. observations
120.organisational
3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Example: Line 1: feminine → feminist
LINE
1
A feminine is a person, usually a woman, who believes that women
2
should be regarded as equally to men. She, or he, deplores
3
discrimination against women in the home, place of work or
4
anywhere, and her principle enemy is the male chauvinist, who
5
believes that men are naturally super. Tired of being referred to as “
6
the weaker sex”, women are becoming more and more militancy and
7
are winning the age-old battle of the sexes. They are sick to death of
8
sexy jokes which poke fun at women. They are no longer content to be
9
regarded as second-class citizens in terms of economic, political and
10
social status. They criticize beauty contests and the use of glamour
11
female models in advertisements which they describe as the expoit of
12
female beauty, since women in these situations were represented as
13
mere sex objects. We no longer in the male- dominate societies of the
14
past. Let us hope, moreover, that the revolution stops before we have a
15
boring world in which sex doesn’t make much difference. We already
16
have unisex hairdressers and fashions. What next?
Your answers
Line
Mistakes
Corrections
121. 2
equally
equal
122. 4
principle
principal
123. 5
super
superior
124. 6
militancy
militant
125. 8
sexy
sexist
126. 10
glamour
glamorous
127. 11
exploit
exploitation
128 12
were
are
129. 13
male-dominate
male-dominated
130. 14
moreover
however
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4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such way that their meanings
remain unchanged.(20pts)
131. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects.
DARK
→ ………………………………………………………………………………
132. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.
SHOULDERS
→ ………………………………………………………………………………
133. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning. ICEBERG
→ ………………………………………………………………………………
134. The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. RESEMBLANCE
→ …………………………………………………………………………
135. I expected the film to be good, but it wasn’t at all. LIVE
➔ ...........................................................................................................
136. You must do something to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
STEPS
=> …………………………………………………………
137. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much ..............................................................…………………..
138. He sounds as if he has spent all his life abroad.
=> He gives ………………………………………………….……………….
139. His recent behaviors are outrageous.
=> The way ..............................................................................………………. ordinary.
140. My salary is half what I would be in the job I was offered in January.
=> If ….................................................................................………………
Your answers:
131. Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.
132. Thailand is/ stands head and shoulders above all other countries in football.
133. These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
134. The final version of the plan bore/ had no/ little resemblance to the final draft.
Or: There was no (little/ not) much resemblance between the final version of the plan and the initial
draft.
135. The film didn’t live up to my expectations at all.
136. You must take steps to make sure/ ensure (that) this doesn’t happen again.
137. Much as I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
138. He gives an impression that he has spent all his life abroad.
139. The way he has recently behaved are out of the ordinary.
140. If I had taken/ accepted the job I was offered in January, I would be on twice the salary I am
now/ I would be earning twice as much as I am now.
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SỞ GD VÀ ĐT HẬU GIANG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN VỊ THANH
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10
(Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút)
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (80 câu- 40 điểm)
Part 1. WORD CHOICE.
Choose the word/ phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answer in the space provided. (10 pts)
1. However strict ____we took, we couldn’t eliminate the risk of any further riots in the streets.
A. controls
B. discipline
C. measures
D. regulations
2. I always clean the flat before my mum comes round, but she always finds at least one _______ of
dust and says it’s filthy!
A. scrap
B. gust
C. speck
D. blade
3. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their _______ in the burning plane.
A. knowledge
B. experience
C. occasion
D. event
4. The use of robots and automated machinery has eliminated certain _______ factory jobs.
A. thriving
B. timid
C. thrilling
D. tedious
5. Mr. John’s job is to teach the young offers to _______ their duty in the right way.
A. operate
B. perform
C. commit
D. proceed
6. The National Theatre received a large ______ from the government this year.
A. donation
B. gift
C. subsidy
D. support
7. Simon _______ in me on the understanding that I wouldn't tell anyone else.
A. intimated
B. confided
C.confessed
D. disclosed
8. If you want to be a rock star, talent helps, but what it really _______ down to is luck.
A. boils
B. revolves
C. centres
D. refines
9. Although he was experienced, he was not ______.
A. mistaken
B. flawed
C. erroneous
D. infallible
10. He was arrested for trying to pass ______ notes at the bank.
A. false
B. fake
C. counterfeit
D. fraudulent
Đáp án: 1C 2C 3B 4D 5A 6C
7B
8A
9D
10C
Part 2. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR
Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following sentences
1. Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ___________ I was coming.
A. may forget
B. must have forgotten
C. must forget D. can’t have forgotten
2. _______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference
B. Akin
C. Prior to
D. In addition to
3. It’s imperative that ________what to do when there is a fire.
A. everyone know
B. everyone knows
C. everyone knew
D. everyone knows about
4. ______, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Leaving uncovered
B. Having left uncovered
C. Left uncovered
D. Been left uncovered
5. ______ with about fifteen times its weight in air does gasoline allow the carburetor to run
smoothly.
A. It is mixed
B. Only when mixed
C. When mixed
D. To mix it
6. You have cut the material in the wrong place. It ought ______ just here but it wasn’t.
A. to have been cut
B. to be cut
C. to have cut
D. to cut
7. _______ that we had to ask a police officer for directions.
A. So confusing was the map
B. was so confusing the map
C. So confusing the map was
D. Such confusing was the map
8. George wouldn't have met Mary________ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. hadn't he gone
B. had he not gone
C. if he has not gone
D. if he should not have gone
9. Dick put _____ ball in ______ net in ______ second half but _____ goal was disallowed.
A. a/a/a/a
B. the/the/the/the C. a/a/the/the
D. the/the/a/a
10. _______ to Jim myself, I can’t tell why he would do such terrible things.
A. Not to be speaking
B. Not to have spoken
C. Because of not being spoken
D. Not having spoken
KEY: 1B
2C 3A 4C 5B 6A
7A
8B 9B 10D
Part 3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best answers.
1. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
A. put up with
B. keep pace with C. made way for
D. came up with
2. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them_______.
A. as a rule
B. as usual
C. out of habit
D. for granted
3. The detectives made a _________ search of the suspect’s house.
A. thorough
B. whole
C. deep
D. solid
4. The children are well-behaved in school. They only act_______ when their parents are around.
A. in
B. up
C. on
D. off
5. Don’t _______! I haven’t finished explaining yet !
A. hang on
B. hang up
C. hold up
D. hold on
6. We were doing a project when Peter hit ______ this ingenious method of freezing food.
A. up
B. on
C. upon
D. out
7. You should always have an alternative plan to ____________
A. bring about
B. ask after
C. feel up to
D. fall back on
8. What were you two _____________ just now in the garden?
A. bringing about
B. getting up to
C. coming up with D. getting round to
9. The school exam for eleven-year-olds was _____________ some years ago.
A. followed up
B. drawn up
C. carried out
D. done away with
10. The authorities are worried about the recent phenomenon of students dropping ______ of
college to seek employment.
A. out
B. down
C. back
D. off
Đáp án: 1D 2D 3A 4B
5B
6C
7D
8B
9D 10A
Part 4. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best answers.
1. Tourists often go to the Louvre but most Parisians only go ____________
A. in the red
B. out of the blue C. a black sheep
D. once in a blue moon
2. The firm is __________. It owns a lot of money.
A. in the red
B. out of the blue
C. a black sheep
D. in the blue
3. He never panics in a difficult situation. He stays as cool as a ___________
A. tomato
B. apple
C. potato
D. cucumber
4. This conversation project looks promising, but it’s still _______.
A. in the early stages
B. in advance
C. under stress
D. at first sight
5. When finding a new house, parents should ________all the conditions for their children’s
education and entertainment.
A. make all the conditions B. get a measure of C. take into account D. put into effect
6. I accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. caught sight of
C. paid attention to
D. kept an eye on
7. The Jacksons won’t contribute to the Red Cross unless you _____.
A. go down on your knees
B. stand on your own feet
C. are on your last legs
D. keep your head
8. His response was as sharp as a______
A. sword
B. knife
C. scissors
D. needle
9. John has finally found a new job after being _______ for three months.
A. out of reach
B. out of order
C. out of work
D. out of mind
10. The boss ______him because his mother had just passed away.
A. made allowance for B. made up for
B. made use of
C. made fun of
KEY : 1D 2A 3D 4A
5C
6B
7B
8D 9. C
10A
Part 5. Reading Comprehension
Reading1: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and
offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or
typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate
over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and
transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are
approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend
does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable
Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part
of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force
scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not
yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to
accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many
are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more
visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a
work area, they never really get away from the office.
1. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ?
A. The advantages of telecommuting.
B. A definition of telecommuting.
C. An overview of telecommuting.
D. The failure of telecommuting.
2. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ?
A. More than predicted in Business Week. B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today.
D. Fewer than last year.
3. The phrase “of no consequence” means
A. of no use
B. of no good
C. unimportant
D. irrelevant
4. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
A. the opportunities for advancement.
B. the different system of supervision.
C. the lack of interaction with a group.
D. The work place is in the home.
5. The word “ executives “ in line 10 refers to
A. telecommuters
B. managers
C. employees
D. most people
6. The word “ them” in line 11 refers to
A. systems
B. telecommuters
C. executives
D. responsibilities
7. The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees
A. need regular interaction with their families.
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
8. The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by
A. opposite
B. willing
C. hesitate
D. typical
9. When Business Week published “ The Portable Executive “, it implied that
A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.
B. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.
C. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.
D. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.
10. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is
A. a telecommuter
B. the manager
C. a statistician
D. a reporter
KEY: 1C 2B 3C
4B
5B
6B
7B
8C
9D
10D
Reading 2 : Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 10.
The attraction of gold is as old as history. Since ancient times, gold has been the object of
dreams and obsessions. Western literature is full of characters who kill for gold or hoard it, from
King Midas in the ancient Greek myths, to Fagin in Dickens’ Oliver Twist. These characters go to
evil extremes to get or keep their gold and they get the punishment they deserve. Most people would
not be willing to go to such extremes, of course, but they would not question the assumption that
gold has lasting value above and beyond any local currency. Societies change over time, customs
and currencies evolve, but gold remains . A wedding ring, for example, must be gold, and so should
any serious gift of jewelry. In fact, giving and wearing gold is still a mark of prestige in our
postindustrial society, though gold is no longer valued as it used to be just as it has been for
thousands of years.
Why is gold so valuable? True, it is shiny, durable, and rare, but it is far less useful than
many other minerals or metals. It is also not like stock in a company, where the value of the stock
depends on the performance of the company. Gold, on the contrary, like any currency, is valuable
precisely because people believe it is valuable. That is, if people were willing to accept seashell for
their labor and could use them to pay for food, fuel and other commodities, then seashells would
become a valuable currency. Thus, the value of gold depends on the collective belief that gold will
continue to be valuable. As long as demand for gold remains steady, the price will hold steady; if
demand is high, it will continue to increase in value. But if people should someday lose faith in
gold, ( ……)
A_____ Another factor that has affected the price of gold has been the increasing difficulty
in acquiring it. Today, most of the gold left in the ground is in microscopic pieces mixed with rock.
B______ For one ounce of gold-a wedding ring, for example-the mine processes about 30 tons of
rock. This is already a costly operation. C______ But there are also hidden social and environmental
costs. The mining and processing of gold is ruinous to the environment and to the health of people
living nearby. Most of these mines are in poor regions where the people have had little voice in
weather there should be mines and how the mines should be run. D______ The large multinational
mining companies simply bought the land and opened the mines. However, as people and
governments begin to realize the extent of the damage caused by the mines, the situation might
change. Indeed, if the mining companies ever have to pay the full environmental and social costs of
mining gold, the price of gold is likely to climb yet higher.
1. According to the passage, what is people’s behaviour towards gold?
A. Many of them are mentioned in Western literature for their gold.
B. Many of them are punished for not having it.
C. They all have spent their life searching for it.
D. They have dreamed of and wanted to have it.
2. What do many people believe about gold?
A. They don’t believe in its value.
B. Its value is greater than diamond.
C. It is worth their extreme actions.
D. Its value remained unchanged.
3. What can be inferred about a traditional wedding ring?
A. It is not a serious piece of jewelry.
B. It can be silver.
C. It is about an ounce.
D. It is a mark of prestige.
4. Which of the following is NOT True about gold?
A. It is scarce.
B. It is durable.
C. It is much more useful than any other metals.
D. It is shining
5. Which of the following is can best finish the final sentence of the second paragraph where
the (……..) is found?
A. The demand for gold would increase.
B. The price of gold could fall sharply.
C. People would need more gold for industry.
D. The dollar would be worth less than before.
6. According to the passage what decides the value of gold?
A. The collective belief that gold will continue to be value.
B. The constantly high demand for gold.
C. The usefulness of gold.
D. The industrial demand for gold.
7. What does the author believe influences the price of gold on the market?
A. The constant fight for gold.
B. Scarcity of areas where gold can be found.
C. The scarcity of gold.
D. The hardship in acquiring gold.
8. Look at the last paragraph of the passage. Where does the following sentences best fit in the
passage?
To get it, miners must dig up tons and tons of rock, and then spray it with diluted cyanide ( a
poison ) to separate out the gold.
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage?
A. The price of gold.
B. Collective belief in the value of gold.
C. Difficulty in searching for gold.
D. Currently high demand for gold.
10. Which of the following does the author most probably agree with?
A. The government should be better aware of the environmental damage the search for gold
creates.
B. Gold companies should increase the price of gold to cover the cost caused by their search for
gold.
C. Societies change over time so people should devalue gold.
D. The companies should make the search for gold much easier and cheaper.
Đáp án: 1. D 2D 3 C
4C 5B
6A
7D
8B
9A
10A
Part 6. Cloze test.
Cloze test 1. Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option for each blank.
United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day’s
work for a fair’s day pay. The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair’s day
pay. But in (1) ______, UPS expects maximum output from its employees. Since 1920s, the firm’s
industrial engineers have been studying every detail of every task (2) ______ by most UPS
employees. From their studies have come time and motion standards that (3) ______ how those
tasks are performed and how long they should take. Drivers, for example, are expected to walk to a
customer’s door at a speed of exactly three feet per second. They are told to knock as soon as they
get there, rather than (4) ______ time looking for a doorbell.
Work engineers are (5) ______ riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic
lights, to wait at customers’ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break. And they are not (6)
______ to pointing out the occasional inefficiency. Additionally, supervisors ride with the least
good drivers, noting how they work and constantly (7) _____ them until their work is up to
standard.
The (8) ______of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the
most efficient companies anywhere. It's also a highly profitable company. Most drivers take the
regimentation in stride: many show (9) ______ in meeting the UPS standards each day. Others,
however, feel that they are constantly being pushed, that it is impossible for them to (10) ______ at
work. UPS officials claim that the standards provide accountability. And, they say, employees who
work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day.
1: A. fact
2: A. hold
3: A. indicate
4: A. wasting
5: A. consistently
6: A. impolite
7: A. scolding
8: A. task
9: A. pride
10: A. rest
B. exchange
B. performed
B. govern
B. spend
B. continually
B. brave
B. criticizing
B. reason
B. passion
B. relieve
Đáp án: 1C 2B
3B
4D
5B
C. return
C. accepted
C. demonstrate
C. spending
C. constructively
C. intimate
C. encouraging
C. object
C. interest
C. relax
6D
7D
8C
9A
D.short
D.under
D.tell
D.waste
D.chronically
D.averse
D.correcting
D.target
D.pleasure
D. restrain
10C
Cloze test 2. Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option for each blank.
Health is something we tend to (1) ___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are
hardly (2) ____ of it. But illness can come, even (3) _____ we are young. In fact, childhood has
been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very
little (4) ______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a
century ago, (5) _________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The
(6) _____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread,
the world became (safer for children. The result is that (8) _________ a hundred years ago, the
average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (9) ______ to
live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will
continue to (10) ______. Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable
today.
1. A. forget
B. ignore
C. give up
D. throw away
2. A. awake
3. A. if
4. A. how
5. A. therefore
6. A. reason
7. A. more
8. A. where
9. A. desire
10. A. speed up
Đáp án: 1B 2C 3C
B. keen
B. so
B. what
B. however
B. origin
B. much
B. when
B. hope
B. advance
4A
5B
6D
C. aware
C. when
C. which
C. although
C. source
C. very
C. why
C. want
C. accelerate
7A
8D
9D
D. concerned
D. while
D. when
D. moreover
D. cause
D. quite
D. whereas
D. expect
D. run
10B
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (60 câu – 70 điểm)
Part 1. Open cloze test
Open cloze test 1. Fill in each gap with one suitable word (10ps)
The knowledge and eloquence that people gain through travelling is usually perceived (1)…… the
best fulfillment in life. It is the inquisitive human nature that impels people to seek thrilling
experiences and to set out on an exploration trip. (2) ............... who travel frequently and to diverse
places benefit from establishing new relationships and (3)……a better knowledge about other
cultures and lifestyles. However, there is a grain of truth in the assumption that people are prone to
cherishing clichés and unfounded prejudices about other nations and their characteristics.
Sometimes, it is only the first-hand encounter (4)……... can help change the approach towards the
so-called 'inferior communities'. This direct (5)……with a different civilization enables travelers to
drop their baseless assumptions and get acquainted with the real concept of life in all four (6)……of
the globe. Beyond question, travelling facilitates friendship and makes (7)……easier for many
individuals to acknowledge the true value of different traditions and customs. Yet, it does not
always (8)……enjoyment. It (9)……also involve coming close with the atrocities of real existence
as well as becoming aware of the challenges and hardships that other people have to struggle with.
Hence, a true voyage is the one with a good (10) .............. of experience to reminisce about, very
often combined with exposure to abhorrent sights and incredible ordeals. The learning to be
complete, thus, requires an ability to observe and analyze the surroundings, both their glamour and
brutality.
Đáp án:
1. as
6. corners
2. Those
3. acquiring
4. that
5. contact
7. it
8. mean
9. may
10. deal
Open cloze test 2. Read the text below and think of one word which best fits each space. Use
only ONE WORD for each space. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts)
From Royalist to Republican
Erskine Childers was not what you would call your (1) _______ Irish freedom fighter, A Briton by
birth, and a proud (2) _______ at that – for most of the early years of his life, Childers was a
decorated soldier of the British Admiralty (3) _______ had demonstrated unwavering commitment
and loyalty to both king and country. And yet, somewhere along the way, disillusionment (4)
_______ in.
While it is difficult to pinpoint the precise moment when doubt started to creep into Childers' mind
(5) _______ to whether his loyalty was misguided, what was essentially a complete philosophy shift
- a total realignment of ideals - did occur. Childers went from (6) _______ a royalist to a staunch
nationalist, obsessed with the cause of Irish freedom.
He befriended the (7) ______ of Eamon DeVelera and Michael Collins, key figures in the Irish
Republican camp, and even went so far as to ship illegal armaments to the leaders of the ill-fated
Easter Rising of 1916, which was easily put (8) _______ by the British army.
Later, he would fight on the side of the Irish rebels in the War of Independence, (9) _______ an
uneasy truce was agreed between Britain and Ireland. Eventually, a treaty was signed partitioning
the country. For Childers, by now totally devoted to the cause of Irish freedom and the notion of a
united Ireland, partition was (10) _______ bitter a pill to swallow.
Đáp án:
1. average 2. one
3. who
4. set 5. as
6. being
7. likes
8. down
9. until
10. too
Part 2 ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10ps)
Identify 10 errors in the following passage by underlining them and correct them in the space
provided in the second column
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limited factors
______________
in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural
______________
practices have led to increasing desertification and the losing of
______________
formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plants species that are ______________
well adapted with survival in dry climates are being looked at for ______________
an answer in development more efficient crops to grow on
______________
marginally arable lands.
______________
Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert
______________
environments. Some involve pure mechanical and physical
______________
adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf ______________
size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are
______________
related to chemistry mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti,
______________
have internal gums and mucilages which give them water______________
retaining properties. Other chemical mechanism is that of the
______________
epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts like an impervious
cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal
______________
moist. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which
______________
can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents ______________
which include bacterium and plant pets.
______________
Đáp án:
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limited factors
in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural
practices have led to increasing desertification and the losing of
formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plants species that are
well adapted with survival in dry climates are being looked at for
an answer in development more efficient crops to grow on
marginally arable lands.
Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert
environments. Some involve pure mechanical and physical
adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf
size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are
related to chemistry mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti,
limiting
……………
……………
loss
to
developing
……………
……………
purely
……………
……………
chemical
have internal gums and mucilages which give them waterretaining properties. Other chemical mechanism is that of the
epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts like an impervious
cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal
moist. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which
can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents
which include bacterium and plant pets.
……………
Another
……………
as
moisture
……………
……………
bacteria
Part 3: WORD FORMS: (20 điểm)
Word form 1. Supply the correct word form:
1. ………… is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the relationships and
interdependence among countries. (globe)
2. A bath is not the same thing as sleep, but anything that lets you relax for a while
is…............., too. (restore)
3. Not sick, Mai guessed, but probably………..now that she drank a lot at the party last
night. (hang)
4. These students voluntarily spent their summer vacations helping the ……..(advantage)
5. Mr. Joseph Tan is working in the ……….department. He is always carrying out
investigations. (crime)
6. Eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases your life…………..(expect)
7. Her kindness to my children greatly…………….her to me. (dear)
8. This chemical removes unsightly…………in order to restore wood to its natural colour.
(colour)
9. The lawyer said that his…………is accused of smuggling cigarettes into Long An
province. (defense)
10. No one wanted to ……….the obnoxious boy, so he was alone. (friend)
Đáp án:
1. globalization
5. criminology
9. defendant
2. restorative
6. expectancy
10. befriend
3. hungover 4. disadvantaged
7. endeared 8. discoloration
Word form 2. Fill each blank with ONE suitable word from the box and change its word form
where necessary.
1. assume
2. go
3. overwhelm
4. high
5. destroy
6. be
7. technology 8. question
9. perfection
10. pessimism
The image that we have of science has………….radical change in the last hundred years. An
enormous …………….explosion, together with a number of very real anxiety about the
environment and all the moral and political ramfications of economic growth have…………put
science at the centre of public debate.
The twentieth century began with a challenge to the …………that human knowlegde was
approaching completion. It will come, perhaps, as something of a surprise to all of us to realise that
the emergence of this highly…………..process came both from within and outside science.
New scientific theories…………..reveal the limitations of the old perspective. We had
thought that the world, understood through the medium of rational…………., was, indeed, the real
world. Now we know that this was no more than a simplification that just happened to work. Once
we realise this, though, we can move in a number of opposing directions. We can re-evaluate all
knowledge……………and decide that it is eternally fragmentary and full of a vast number of
…………, or we can be more possitive and view these vast explosions of scientific
awareness as new challenges still to come and as celebrations of the………….that the human
imagination has so far scaled.
Đáp án:
1. undergone
5. destructive
9. imperfections
2. technological
3. unquestionably 4. assumption
6. overwhelmingly 7. beings
8.pessimistically
10. heights
Part 4: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 điểm)
Rewrite the sentences with the given words or phrases or beginning in such a way that
their meanings remain unchanged.
1. It was only because I owed him a favour that I agreed to help him.
But……………………………………………………………………………………
2. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.
Helen’s boss criticised……………………………………………………………
3. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.
It won’t do…………………………………………………………………………
4. His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.
His description of the incident bore………………………………………………
5. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. (preference)
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. In don’t feel like going to the party. (mood)
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We should waste no words talking that stubborn guy. (breath)
………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Why do I always get the boring jobs? (donkey)
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I am afraid there is no room in the concert hall tonight. (booked)
………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (mountain)
………………………………………………………………………………………
Đáp án:
1. But for the fact that I owed him a favour, I wouldn’t have agreed to help him.
2. Helen’s boss criticized her for not doing her work carefully enough/ for doing her work
carelessly.
3. It won’t do (you) any good to argue with her.
4. Her description of the incident bore no ressemblance to/ relation to what really happened.
5. He made no preference to our orevious conversation.
6. I’m not on the right mood for going to the party.
7. We should save our breath by not talking that stubborn guy.
8. I’m fed up with/ bored with/ tired of doing the donkey work.
9. I am afraid the concert hall is fully booked.
10. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill
THE END
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC
TRƯỜNG : THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24 (2017-2018)
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: ANH
; LỚP : 10
Số Phách
Số phách
A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM:(80 questions / 40 points)
I. WORD CHOICE ( 5,0 points)
1. One other conundrum for the board and ______ investors to contemplate is the question of future
leadership
A. would-be
B. desirous
C. inspiring
D. have-been
2. I could see that he took a couple of ___________glances at what I was doing, but he wasn't really
watching.
A. Futile
B. furtive
C. cold
D. inconsequential
3. It included 105 job losses and a _____________ in shift work, with some of the large staff numbers
recruited in the past year expected to be let go first
A. breakdown
B. layout
C. cutback
D. out-take
4. They also have the right to pursue a prosecution of those found to be in _____________ of national
agreements through the courts
A. eruptive
B. crack
C. fracture
D. breach
5. And undoubtedly, their mysterious, indefinable quality is the source of their ___________ power.
A. disconcerting
B. disembodied
C. dismissive
D. discordant
6. I slipped briefly back into sleep and emerged when breakfast was being served outside in an
_________garden-courtyard
A. whimsical
B. extravagant
C. extortionate
D. enchanting
7. She's got a sexy voice that sounds effortless on nearly every note and some of the tracks have a
funky retro - 70s feel that is __________ easy to like
A. enticingly
B. adoringly
C. magickingly
D. dazzlingly
8. A solid wooden floor supports an enormous desk and the latest model PC computer __________
quietly, awaiting instruction
A. blares
B. dines
C. hums
D. thuds
9. A woman who appears to be a __________person who lives under bridges, turns out to be has a
metamorphose into a princess and has a regal personage.
A. tumble-down
B. downcast
C. run-down
D. down-and-cast
10. The depths of this understanding - which I had not at all expected - put me in a
_____________.
A. doubt
B. quandary
C. hitch
D. complexity
Your answer :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
KEY:
1A
2B
3C
4D
5A
6D
Page 1
7A
8C
9B
10B
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (5 points)
Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.
11. No amount of encouragement ___________ jump into the pool.
A. would he make
B. he would make himself
C. would make him
D. would he make himself
12. The film is __________ released at the end of next year.
A. due to be
B. on the point of being
C. on the verge of being
D. about to be
13. The government would be forced to use its emergency powers _________further rioting to occur.
A. should
B. did
C. were
D. had
14. Wasn’t it you __________the door open?
A. to leave
B. to have left
C. that should leave
D. who left
15. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’Keeffe made New Mexico __________.
A. her permanent residence was
B. where her permanent residence
C. permanent residence for her
D. her permanent residence
16. He is our idol, __________ the man we all want to be.
A. as it is
B. as it were
C. as you can say
D. as things stand
17. The mini dress was
, but now it is making a comeback.
A. was once a fad thought to be finished
B. was a fad once thought to be finished
C. was once thought to be a finished fad
D. was a fad thought to be once finished
18. World War II ___________ millions of people were killed ended in 1945.
A. during which
B. during that
C. when
D. which
19. It is imperative __________what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about
B. that everyone know
C. we knew
D. that he knew
20. ___________, 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol.
A. An antiseptic used
B. How an antiseptic is used
C. When used as an antiseptic
D. An antiseptic when used
Your answer :
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
KEY:
11 C
12A
13C
14D
15D
16B
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17B
18A
19B
20C
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5points)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
21. We had to ____________ nearly two hours of speeches.
A. sit on
B. sit through
C. sit down
D. sit for
22. I'm happy with the way things have __________.
A. panned off
B. panned on
C. panned out
D. panned up
23. They decided to _________her interest in the project.
A. sound out
B. sound off
C. sound in
D. sound into
24. I might _______through the exam if I'm lucky.
A. touch
B. patch
C. prop
D. scrape
25. The hotel has been __________by the new owners.
A. smartened up
B. paper over
C. write off
D. waste away
26. Attendance has _______severely during Christmas period.
A. fallen in
B. fallen for
C. fallen back on
D. fallen off
27. He jumped off the bus and made a dash __________ the nearest bar.
A. with
B. for
C. into
D. through
28. Her lack of experience _________ her.
A. told off
B. told of
C. told against
D. told on
29. The schoolboy winced ________ the sight of the cane in the headmaster’s hand.
A. up
B. through
C. at
D. for
30. Are you going to let them _________ your plans?
A. in on
B. in for
C. into
D. off
Your answer :
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
KEY:
21 B
22C
23A
24D
25A
26D
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27B
28C
29C
30A
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5 points)
31. The various locales where he painted, many_____________, continued to be a source of
inspiration throughout his long career.
A. for a wander
B. away from it
C. off the beaten path D. lazy round
32. He is scheduled to be the next chairman of the council and, although he does not want to ______
before they are hatched, is rationalizing his commitments.
A. have his cake and eat it B. make a meal of
C. count his chickens D. eat your word
33. I feel that I'm always _______Lori in her comments, which I'm not, because I like Lori, and
certainly wish she would post more.
A. having a go at
B. looking up to
C. looking down on D. putting a strain on
34 Nasa had hoped to launch the shuttle again next spring but the target date could now be missed as
_____are put in place to radically improve safety and re-shape the agency.
A. sweeping changes
B. fast changes
C. refreshing changes D. enforcing changes
35. Police issued an arrest _________for bigamy and John, who now lives on the Isle of Man, turned
himself in last week.
A. authorization,
B. license
C. permit
D. warrant
36. The teachers now recognize that they face a very difficult decision: working alone in the U.S. and
scraping some money together to wire home, or bringing over their families and _____________.
A. living beyond your means
B. living from hand to mouth
C. putting aside
D. putting down a deposit
37. The environmental benefits of telecommuting are pretty apparent, but business leaders no doubt
want to be sure that ______employees _________ to telecommute yields bottom-line benefits.
A. putting …on the map
B. giving …the green light
C. catching …on the hop
D. winning … back
38. The secret to successful organic farming is to maintain a proper environment in the fields, and to
not depend on _____________fixes
A. fast
B. speedy
C. quick
D. sudden
39. Whether you are window-shopping at Gucci, barging about Swarovski ___________or knocking
over a cosmetics display at Christian Dior, the shop assistants are unfailingly charming.
A. like a red rag to a bull
B. like getting blood out of a stone
C. like a bull in a china shop
D. Like looking for a needle in a haystack
40. They are incensed by the Government's ___________thirst for higher taxes and more public
spending, which has failed to improve services.
A. inevitable
B. inexorable
C. insatiable
D. inedible
Your answer :
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
KEY:
31 C
32C
33A
34A
35D
36B
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37B
38C
39C
40C
V. READING COMPREHENSION
PASSAGE 1: ( 5,0 point)
Read the article below. For questions 41-50, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits
best according to the text.
The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 18-30's, was a powerful agent
of mass communication. These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written
for the mass taste. They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with its
emphasis on political and literary topics. The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing
sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories. Twentiethcentury journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's.
The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed two
years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett. Not long after, Horace
Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential paper in
America. Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before the Civil
War — abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the problems
of labor. The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable influence in
rural
areas,
especially
in
Western
communities.
Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world. An English observer
enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain was enough to
reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly; Pennsylvania in that same year had a
newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly. Statistics seemed to
justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals. Newspapers in the United
States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860' s, on the eve of the Civil War. This far
exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France.
41. What is the author's main point in the first paragraph?
A. The penny press was modeled on earlier papers.
B. The press in the nineteenth century reached only a small proportion of the population.
C. The penny press became an important way of disseminating information in the first half of the
nineteenth century.
D. The penny press focused mainly on analysis of politics.
42. What does the author mean by the statement in line 6 that twentieth-century journalism was
foreshadowed by the penny press?
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A. The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing.
B. Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism.
C. Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers.
D. Modern news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press.
43. Which of the following would LEAST likely be in a penny-press paper?
A. A report of theft of union funds by company officials
B. An article about a little girl returning a large amount of money she found in the street
C. A scholarly analysis of an economic issue of national importance
D.A story about land being given away in the West
44. The word "it" in line 7 refers to
A. the New York Sun
B. the New York Herald
C. America D. the Civil War
45. Who was Horace Greeley (line 9)?
A. The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profit
B. The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the public
C. The most successful writer for the penny press
D. The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful
46. The word "avid" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. intelligent
B. eager
C. critical
D. thrifty
47. The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant because they
A. explain why so many different periodicals were published
B. prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papers
C. show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil War
D. support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals
48. The word "justify" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. generate
B. calculate
C. modify
D. prove
49. The third paragraph is developed primarily by means of
A. descriptions
B. contrasts
C. ordering events in time sequence
D. analysis of a process
50. It can be inferred that penny-press newspapers were all of the following EXCEPT
A. inexpensive
B. informal
C. profitable D. thorough
Your answer :
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
ANSWERS:
41C
42 D
43 C
44 A
45 B
46 B
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47 D
48 D
49 B
50 D
PASSAGE 2: ( 5,0 points)
Read the article below. For questions 51-60, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think
fits best according to the text.
The languages spoken by early Europeans are still shrouded in mystery. There is no linguistic
continuity between the languages of Old Europe (a term sometimes used for Europe between 7,000
and 3,000 B.C.) and the languages of the modern world, and we cannot yet translate the Old European
script. Scholars have deciphered other ancient languages, such as Sumerian, Akkadian, and
Babylonian, which used the cuneiform script, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual
inscriptions. When cuneiform tablets were first discovered in the 18th century, scholars could not
decipher them. Then inscriptions found in Iran at the end of the 18th century provided a link: these
inscriptions were written in cuneiform and in two other ancient languages, Old Persian and New
Elamite – languages that had already been deciphered. It took several decades, but scholars eventually
translated the ancient cuneiform script via the more familiar Old Persian language.
Similarly, the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians remained a mystery until French troops
unearthed the famous Rosetta stone in the late 18th century. The stone carried the same message
written in ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Egyptian hieratic, a simplified form of
hieroglyphs. The Rosetta stone thwarted scholars’ efforts for several decades until the early 19th
century when several key hieroglyphic phrases were decoded using the Greek inscriptions.
Unfortunately, we have no Old European Rosetta stone to chart correspondences between Old
European script and the languages that replaced it.
The incursions of Indo-European tribes into Old Europe from the late 5th to the early 3rd millennia
B.C. caused a linguistic and cultural discontinuity. These incursions disrupted the Old European
sedentary farming lifestyle that had existed for 3,000 years. As the Indo-Europeans encroached on Old
Europe from the east, the continent underwent upheavals. These severely affected the Balkans, where
the Old European cultures abundantly employed script. The Old European way of life deteriorated
rapidly, although pockets of Old European cultural remained for several millennia. The new peoples
spoke completely different languages belonging to the Indo-European linguistic family. The Old
European language or languages, and the script used to write them, declined and eventually vanished.
Question 1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Reason for the failure to understand the written records of Old European culture.
B. Influences on the development of Old European script.
C. Similarities between Old European script and other ancient writing systems.
D. Events leading to the discovery of Old European script.
Question 2. According to the passage, New Elamite is _________.
A. a language that was used in Europe about 3,000 years ago
B. a modern language that came from Old Persian
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C. one of the languages spoken by the Old Europeans
D. a language that was understood by the late 18th century
Question 3: When does the passage suggest that ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic script was finally
deciphered?
A. At around the same time as cuneiform script was deciphered.
B. Shortly before the Rosetta stone was unearthed.
C. As soon as additional bilingual inscriptions became available to scholars.
D. A few decades after the hieratic script was decoded.
Question 4: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of the Rosetta stone?
A. It was found by scholars trying to decode ancient languages.
B. It contains two versions of hieroglyphic script.
C. Several of its inscriptions were decoded within a few months of its discovery.
D. Most of its inscriptions have still not been decoded.
Question 5: According to the passage, scholars were able to decipher cuneiform form with the help of
_________.
A. the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian languages
B. Old Persian
C. tablets written in Old European
D. languages spoken in 18th century Iran
Question 6: The word “fortuitous” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. important
B. immediate
C. early
D. lucky
Question 7:The word “them” in the 1st paragraph refers to _________.
A. Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian
B. bilingual inscriptions
C. cuneiform tablets
D. scholars
Question 8: The word “thwarted” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _________
A. continued
B. influenced
C. encouraged
D. frustrated
Question 9:According to the passage, Indo-European incursions caused Old European population to
________.
A. separated into different tribes
B. move eastward
C. change their ways of living and obtain food
D. start recording historical events in writing
Question 10: . The author mentions the Balkans in the passage in order to explain why _________.
A. Indo-European languages were slow to spread in Old Europe
B. the inhabitants of Old Europe were not able to prevent Indo-European incursions
C. the use of the Old European script declined
D. the Old European culture survived for a time after the Indo-European incursions
Your answer :
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
ANSWERS:
51A
52D
53A
54B
55B
56D
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57C
58D
59C
60C
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1:
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Shaped like an elongated 'S', Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula in Southeast
Asia. Vietnamese cuisine differs (61) _______ radically in the north, centre and south of the country
but two key features stand out. Firstly, rice (62) ________ an essential role in the nation's diet and so
do noodles. In fact, the Vietnamese are crazy about noodles! Made from wheat, rice or mung beans,
noodles are eaten at any time of the day. They come in (63)
_______ shapes and thicknesses and are eaten in soups, as side dishes or simply plain. Secondly, fresh
vegetables and herbs are a major focus of every meal. (64) _________, most Vietnamese shops for
food are at least twice a day which (65) ________ why their cuisine is famous for its use of fresh
ingredients. Dishes are (66) ________ with vegetables such as bean sprouts, carrots, water spinach,
eggplants, cucumbers and bok choy, and seasoned with herbs like lemon grass, coriander, basil, chili
and mint. The characteristic flavours of Vietnamese food are sweet, spicy and sour. As in many Asian
countries, the Vietnamese do not eat their meals in (67) ________. Instead, all the food is served at
once and people (68) _______ from the dishes in the centre of the table. Vietnamese cuisine has been
growing in (69) _______ worldwide because it is not only delicious but also extremely healthy. Food
is rarely fried. (70) ________, it is steamed or simmered. Salads are oil free. It is thus very light and,
because of its focus on vegetables, incredibly nutritious.
61. A. slightly
B. fully
C. mainly
D. quite
62. A. holds
B. plays
C. acts
D. gives
63. A. unlike
B. different
C. uncommon
D. altered
64. A. True
B. Although
C. However
D. Indeed
65. A. explains
B. justifies
C. accounts
D. reasons
66 A. handed
B. given
C. introduced
D. presented
67. A. courses
B. proportions
C. parts
D. starters
68. A. divide
B. share
C. split
D. portion
69. A. esteem
B. recognition
C. popularity
D. attraction
70 A. However
B. Instead
C. And
D. Still
Your answer :
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
ANSWERS:
61 D
62 B
63 B
64 D
65 A
66 D
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67 A
68 B
69 C
70 B
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2: ( 5,0 points)
The newspaper has been a part of our daily life for several centuries. They have been a way for the
public to be 71. __________ of important events that are occurring around the world. Newspapers
have72. ________ dramatic changes over the 73. ___________ of history. Some of the earliest
newspapers date back to Ancient Rome where important announcements were74. __________ in stone
tablets and placed in highly populated areas where citizens could be informed of the announcements.
The biggest change was printing them on newsprint and use of the printing 75.__________ . By
automating the production of the newspaper, the number of papers available to the public greatly
increased, while making it affordable for people to purchase one. These developments led to a boom in
the newspaper industry where several different newspapers started to appear in major cities, publishing
morning, afternoon and evening editions. These papers gave readers news, weather, sports and other
features that informed and entertained them. However, newspaper costs continued to rise and the
number of newspaper 76. _________ continued to fall. This led to a vast reduction in the number of
newspapers and newspaper 77. ____________ in every market. In addition, with the increase in the
use of technology, the public no longer needed the newspaper for its source of information. Other
media such as radio, television and the Internet started to replace the paper as an information source.
In recent years, newspapers and other media have adapted to the changing technology environment by
starting to offer online editions to 78. __________ to the needs of the public. In the future, the trend
towards more electronic delivery of the news will continue with more 79. ____________ on the
Internet, social media and other electronic delivery methods. However, while the method of delivery is
changing, the newspaper and the industry still has a 80. __________ in the world.
71. A. announced
B. informed
C. revealed
D. acknowledged
72. A. undergone
B. undertaken
C. underdone
D. understriken
73. A. events
B. time
C. procedure
D. course
74. A. given
B. craved
C. carved
D. portraited
75. A. machine
B. profession
C. delivery
D. house
76. A. installers
B. subscribers
C. editors
D. commissioners
77. A. reporters
B. stands
C. editions
D. articles
78. A. provide
B. respond
C. cater
D. react
79. A. reliance
B. foundation
C. specialization
D. emphasis
80. A. fame
B. niche
C. competition
D. prospect
Your answer :
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
ANSWERS:
71 B
72 A
73 D
74 C
75 A
76 B
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77 C
78 C
79 D
80 B
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (70 Points)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)
Open cloze test 1: (10,0 points)
OPEN CLOZE 1:
Man probably could not live without the help of animals. The role of animals in the balance of nature
(1) ____________ as their most important service to man.
Animals also serve man (2) ___________ supplying him with many food and other useful products.
Without animals, man would have (3) ______________ meat, milk, eggs, or honey; or wool, fur, or
silk.
(4) ______________ thousands of years, man has (5) ________________ changes in the animal
kingdom. He has tamed many kinds of animals and used them for food and clothing. He has killed or
driven away animals that once attacked him or interfered with his use of land. Today, he tries to
protect many kinds of animals that are in (6) ___________________ of dying out.
Like man, most plants depend on animals (7) __________ many of their basic needs. Without
animals, many plants could not easily (8) ______________ . For example, many plants with flowers
depend on bees and other (9) ______________ carry their pollen from plant to plant. Many oak trees
grow from acorns that squirrels bury and then forget, or from acorns that deer step on and push deep
into the soil. Birds often fly from one place to (10) ______________ with seeds clinging to their feet.
The seeds may sprout a great distance from the parents plants.
Your answer :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
ANSWERS
1
ranks
2
by
3
no
4
For
5
caused
6
7
8
9
10
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danger
for
reproduce
insects
another
Open cloze test 2: (10,0 points)
Negative impacts from tourism occur when the level of visitor use is greater than the environment's
ability to cope with this use within the acceptable limits of change. Uncontrolled conventional tourism
(1) ____________ potential threats to many natural areas around the world. It can put enormous pressure
on an area and (2) ______________ to impacts such as soil erosion, increased pollution, discharges into
the sea, natural habitat(3) ________________ , increased pressure on endangered species and heightened
vulnerability to forest fires. It often puts a (4) _____________ on water resources, and it can force local
populations to compete for the use of critical resources.
Water, and (5) _________________ fresh water, is one of the most critical natural resources. The
tourism industry generally overuses water resources for hotels, swimming pools, golf (6)
________________ and personal use of water by tourists. This can result in water shortages and
degradation of water (7) ______________, as well as generating a greater volume of waste water.
Tourism can create great pressure on local resources like energy, food, and other (8) ______________
materials that may already be in short supply. Greater extraction and transport of these resources
exacerbates the physical impacts (9) _________________ with their exploitation. Because of the
seasonal character of the industry, many destinations have ten times more inhabitants in the high season
as in the low season. A high demand is placed upon these resources to (10) ______________ the high
expectations tourists often have (proper heating, hot water, etc.).
Your answer :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
ANSWERS
1
poses
2
lead
3
loss
4
strain
5
especially
6
7
8
9
10
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courses
supplies
raw
associated
meet
II. WORD FORM (20points)
Word form 1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words. ( 10.0 points)
1. The trouble with a back injury is that there is a great risk of _________. (OCCUR)
2. Nobody can _________his claims. (SAY)
3. Sections of the rails were sent to a laboratory for __________analysis.(METAL)
4. People were __________by the pictures the satellite sent back to Earth.( AWE)
5. The college is a _________of the child-centred approach to teaching. (STRONG)
6. ____________items are items that cannot decay or be broken down by living organisms (DEGRADE)
7. The department’s budget was badly __________. (MANAGE)
8. Housework is a _______ task.(END)
9. A new electronic link-up that will connect 500 hospitals around the world has checked into
_________.(SPACE)
10. It would be __________ to sail in weather like this. (HARD)
Your answer :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
KEY
1. Recurrence.
2. Gainsay
5. Stronghold
6.Non-biodegradable
9. Cyberspace
10. Foolhardy
3. Metallurgical
4. Awestruck
7. Mismanaged
8. Never-ending
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Word form 2. Put the words given in the correct blanks. You have to use their correct forms to
make a meaningful passage.(10.0 points)
help
sight
play
memory
team
chill
rehearse
indicate
authentic
lie
Watching a successful theatre production is an amazing experience. The performance looks effortless
and everything goes smoothly but this often (1)_______ the amount of work that was actually involved.
At the Palace Theatre, the average time from the first (2)_______ to opening night is just four weeks of
intensive work. Everyone involved attends the first read-through by the cast, so this is an ideal
opportunity to get an (3)________ into how a production germinates.
I took myself to the theatre on a (4)________ October morning to attend the read-through of the
theatre's new production - the British premiere of Sive, by the acclaimed Irish (5)________ John S
Keane. It is about a young girl about to be married off for money to an old man, while her true love can
only look on (6)________. It is a poignant portrayal of rural family life, rich in comedy and filled with
(7)________ characters played by an Irish cast for linguistic (8)________ .
"It's important for people to have a sense of common purpose and (9)______ ," explains director Ben
Barnes. "The play has been in preproduction since June but this is the first reading and it will be
(10)________of how the actors work together. And it's for the theatre staff as much as the actors.
Your answer :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
KEY :
11. belies
12. Rehearsal
13. Insight
14. Chilly
15. Playwright
16. Helplessly
17. memorable
18. Authenticity
19. Teamwork
20. Indicative
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III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10.0 points)
Read the following passage. Identify 10 errors and underline them.
Then write the line number and give the correction in the space
provided in the right column.
If Britain and other European nations are to fulfilling forest protection
goals, they must ban the use of palm oil for biofuel and tight oversight of
supply chains, a delegation of forest peoples told parliamentarians this
week.
The call of urgent, concrete action comes amid an increasing heated
diplomatic row over the issue between the EU and the governments of
major palm-produced nations such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Costa Rica.
The European parliament voted last April to prohibit sales of biofuels made
from vegetable oils by 2020 in order to take its climate goals. This was
followed by a related vote last month. Whether and how this might be
implemented is now being considered by the European Commission and
member states.
The pushback has been strong, particularly in south-east Asia, the origin of
90% of the world palm oil exports, which is used in hundreds of
supermarket products. Palm oil can also be blended with diesel to power
engines, which is that the ban would halt.
Influential politics in these countries, many of whom are closely linked to
the industry, accuse the EU of trade protectionism, colonial thinking and
underminingly poverty reduction efforts. Malaysia’s plantations minister
described the proposed ban as “crop apartheid.”
KEY
Line
1.
2.
5.
5.
7.
9.
14.
16.
17.
19.
Error
to fulfilling
tight
of
increasing
palm-produced
take
world palm
that
politics
undermininingly
Correction
to fulfill
tighten
for
increasingly
palm-producing
meet
world’s palm
what
politicians
undermining
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Line -
Correction
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2. …… - …….………
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10. …… - …….………
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. Having bad table manners is the most annoying thing.
There is………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. It wasn’t Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.
It couldn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
As ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Advances in science should soon yield a cure for cancer. BRINK
Scientists are thought …………….…………………………finding a cure for cancer.
5. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow workers.
ODDS
Russ …………………………………………………………….… the new management policies.
6. “I don’t think we will survive David.” I said, but of course we did. TALE
I told David I thought we ……………………………………………….…., but of course we did.
7. No one nowadays believes in witches, do they ? AGE
No one …………………………………………………………….. believes in witches, do they?
8. The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin never fails to irritate me. EDGE
The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin really ……………………………
9. It’s pretty certain that we’ll win a gold medal this year in the 100 metres. FORGONE
It’s …………………………………………….for the taking in the 100 metres this year.
10. I think they’re largely responsible for what’s happened. SMALL
I hold them …………………………………………………..responsible for what’s happened.
KEY
1. There is nothing more annoying than people with bad table manners
2. It couldn’t have been Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.
3. As soon as we receive your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
4. Scientists are thought to be on the brink of finding a cure for cancer.
5. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over/ concerning the new management policies.
6. I told David I thought we wouldn’t live to tell (the) tale, but of course we did.
7. No one in this day and age believes in witches, do they?
8. The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin really sets my teeth on edge.
9. It’s a forgone conclusion that the gold medal is ours for the taking in the 100 metres this year
10. I hold them in no small way responsible for what’s happened.
THE END OF THE TEST
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Employees who have a _________ are encouraged to discuss it with the management.
A. hindrance
B. grievance
C. disadvantage
D. disturbance
2. The police are _________ certain who the culprit is.
A. in some ways B. more or less
C. here and there D. by and by
3. Women’s participation _________ in the workforce was lower in the countries which had
less-developed economies.
A. scale
B. speed
C. velocity
D. rate
4. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no _________ improvement in
her condition.
A. decipherable
B. legible
C. discernible
D. intelligible
5. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly put
_________ in the problem so far.
A. a dent
B. a foot
C. a brave face
D. damper
6. From time to time he _________ himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A. craves
B. indulges
C. treats
D. benefits
7. Men still expect their jobs to take _________.
A. superiority
B. imposition
C. priority
D. seniority
8. According to a recent survey, most people are on good _________ with their neighbors.
A. terms
B. relations
C. relationships
D. acquaintance
9. The police have been ordered not to _________ if the students attack them.
A. combat
B. rebuff
C. retaliate
D. challenge
10. The police finally arrested the _________ criminal
A. famous
B. renowned
C. respectable
D. notorious
KEY TO WORD CHOICE:
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. D
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ________ American life.
A. reflecting
B. reflects
C. is reflecting
D. reflected
2. Between the California Coast Range and the Sierra Nevada ________.
A. great Central Valley
B. the great Central Valley
C. being the great Central Valley
D. lies the great Central Valley
3. Blue-green algae are found ________ there is ample moisture.
A. wherever
B. ever where
C. ever
D. there ever
4. ________ of staging a play that help the audience understand its structure and meaning
A. Specific aspects
B. When specific aspects
C. Specific aspects are
D. There are specific aspects
5. George belongs to the ________.
A. class of the upper middle
B. upper middle class
C. class from the center up
D. high medium class
6. Only ________ of the breeds of cattle have been brought to the United States.
A. a small amount
B. a little amount
C. a small number
D. a little number
7. According to anthropologists, the earliest ancestors of humans that stood upright resembled
chimpanzees _______, with sloping foreheads and protruding brows.
A. facially
B. their faces
C. having facial
D. they had faces
8. A communications satellite orbits the earth at the same rate that the earth revolves
________ over a fixed point on the surface.
A. so it can remain B. so that it can remain C. it can remain
D. so can remain
9. Anxiety about uncontrollable situations is thought to cause ________.
A. to fitfully sleep
B. fitful sleep
C. fitful in sleep
D. sleep fitfully
10. ________ as the most important crop in Hawaii is sugar cane.
A. It ranks
B. It is ranked
C. What ranks
D. The rank
KEY TO STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR:
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. You may be set now , but you’ll _________ it .
A. get through
B. get along
C. get over
D. get around
2. Why not buy the dress______ approval then you can take it back if it doesn't fit your
mother?
A. in
B. with
C. by
D. on
3. A car suddenly pulled ________________ in front of me and I couldn’t stop in time.
A. at
B. forward
C. out
D. backward
4. The result of his examinations reduced him _________ fears .
A. in
B. to
C. with
D. by
5. My meeting with him was previous _________ my meeting with you .
A. to
B. at
C. of
D. on
6. He ran _________ his inheritance in less than two years .
A. down
B. away
C. through
D. out of
7. Stop quarrelling ! You’re holding _________ the queue !
A. up
B. back
C. on
D. off
8. Sales are up 10% on this period last year. We need to build ________ that if we are to save
this company.
A. up
B. on
C. against
D. for
9. Don’t take ________ your bad friends any more or you’ll regret it!
A. up with
B. in for
C. down at
D. for
10. I am not averse _________ an occasional crop of brandy or two .
A. of
B. for
C. about
D. to
KEY TO PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS:
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Just because we’ve had a good year, this does not mean that we cannot do better: we must
not ______.
A. have our heads in the clouds
B. burry our heads in the sand
C. count on blessings
D. rest on your laurels
2. That’s exactly what I mean, Ben. You’ve ______!
A. put your foot on it
B. killed two birds with one stone
C. put two and two together
D. hit the nail on the head
3. Those campers are really ______. They have no idea how to set up a tent.
A. white
B. blue
C. green
D. black
4. I don't agree with his policies but I'm going to ______ them for now.
A. play along with
B. play cat and mouse with
C. play havoc with
D. play down
5. Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. ______.
A. Take it or forget it
B. Get it or forget it
C. Take it or leave it
D. Leave it or take it
6. His English was roughly ______ with my Greek, so communication was rather difficult!
A. level
B. on a par
C. equal
D. in tune
7. If you go on a diet, you’ll find that giving up butter will help you…..a few pounds.
A. shed
B. drop
C. leave
D. fall
8. Although the Moon appears ______, it reflects on average only 7 percent of the light that
falls on it.
A. bright to the eye
B. brightly to the eye
C. bright in the eye
D. brightly in the eye
9. We managed to___ the last economical depression by cutting down our workforce.
A weather
B surmount
C override
D float
10. Don't ____ to any conclusions before you know the full facts.
A rush
B dive
C leap
D fly
KEY TO COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS:
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. B
V. READING COMPREHENSION
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. C
Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
DIRTY BRITAIN
Before the grass has thickened on the roadside verges and leaves have started growing
on the trees is a perfect time to look around and see just how dirty Britain has become. The
pavements are stained with chewing gum that has been spat out and the gutters are full of
discarded fast food cartons. Years ago, I remember traveling abroad and being saddened by
the plastic bags, discarded bottles and soiled nappies at the edge of every road. Nowadays,
Britain seems to look at least as bad. What has gone wrong?
The problem is that the rubbish created by our increasingly mobile lives lasts a lot
longer that before. If it is not cleared up and properly thrown away, it stays in the
undergrowth for years; a semi-permanent reminder of what a tatty little country we have now.
Firstly, it is estimated that 10 billion plastic bags have been given to shoppers. These will
take anything from 100 to 1,000 years to rot. However, it is not as if there is no solution to
this. A few years ago, the Irish government introduced a tax on non-recyclable carrier bags
and in three months reduced their use by 90%. When he was a Minister, Michael Meacher
attempted to introduce a similar arrangement in Britain. The plastics industry protested, of
course. However, they need not have bothered; the idea was killed before it could draw
breath, leaving supermarkets free to give away plastic bags.
What is clearly necessary right now is some sort of combined initiative, both
individual and collective, before it is too late. The alternative is to continue sliding downhill
until we have a country that looks like a vast municipal rubbish tip. We may well be at the
tipping point. Yet, we know that people respond to their environment. If things around them
are clean and tidy, people behave cleanly and tidily. If they are surrounded by squalor, they
behave squalidly. Now, much of Britain looks pretty squalid. What will it look like in five
years?
1. The writer says that it is a good time to see Britain before the trees have leaves because
_______.
A. Britain looks perfect
B. you can see Britain as its dirtiest
C. you can see how dirty Britain is now
D. the grass has thickened on the verges
2. The words “spat out” in the first paragraph could best be replaced with _______.
A. smeared B. smudged
C. stuck
D. expectorated
3. According to the writer, things used to be_______.
A. worse abroad
B. the same abroad
C. better abroad
D. worse, but now things are better abroad
4. For the writer, the problem is that_______.
A. rubbish is not clear up
B. rubbish last longer than it used to
C. our society is increasingly mobile D. Britain is a tatty country.
5. Michael Meacher _______.
A. followed the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags
B. tried to followed the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags
C. made no attempt to follow the Irish example with a tax on plastic bags.
D. had problems with the plastics industry who weren’t bothered about the tax.
6. The writer thinks _______.
A. it is too late to do anything
B. we are at the tipping point
C. there is no alternative
D. we need to work together to solve the problem
7. The writer thinks that _______.
A. people are squalid
B. people behave according to what they see around them
C. people are clean and tidy
D. people are like a last municipal rubbish tip
8. The word “tatty” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. shabby
B. nasty
C. disgusting
D. deteriorating
9. The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to _______.
A. shoppers
B. Michael Meacher and his cabinet
C. plastic bags
D. those involved in the plastics industry
10. It can be inferred from the whole passage that the writer _______.
A. shows his deep concern for environmental preservation in Britain
B. blames the British for their squalid behaviors
C. hates Britain because much of the country looks pretty squalid
D. feels shocked to look at how dirty Britain has become.
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 1:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A
READING PASSAGE 2 (5 PTS)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, an acute febrile illness, is transmitted to man
by ticks. Prevention is attained primarily by avoidance of tick-infested areas. When this
impractical, personal prophylactic measures include the wearing of clothing which interferes
with attachment of ticks, i.e., boots and a one-piece outer garment, preferably
impregnated with a tick repellent, and daily inspection of the entire body, including the
hairy parts, to detect and remove attached ticks.
In removing attached ticks, great care should be taken to avoid crushing the arthropod,
with resultant contamination of the bite wound. Touching the tick with gasoline or whisky
encourages detachment, but gentle fraction with tweezers applied close to the mouth parts
may be necessary. The skin area should be disinfected with soap and water or other
antiseptics. Similarly, precautions should be employed in removing engorged ticks from dogs
and other animals, since infection through minor abrasions on the hands is possible. Vaccines are
available commercially and should be used for those exposed to great risk, viz., persons frequenting
highly endemic areas and laboratory workers exposed to the agent. Since the broad-spectrum
antibiotics were shown to be such excellent therapeutic agents in Spotted Fever, there has been less
impetus for vaccination of persons who run only a minor risk of infection.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the symptoms of Spotted Fever.
B. To explain how to treat Spotted Fever.
C. To warn of the danger of Spotted Fever.
D. To outline the types of Spotted Fever.
2. The word “acute” in line 1 is closet in meaning to _______.
A. fatal
B. violent
C. serious
D. incurable.
3. From the passage, it can be inferred that ticks are _______.
A. prickly plants
B. biting animals
C. poisonous reptiles
D. blood-sucking insects.
4. The word “this” refers to _______.
A. prevention
B. avoidance
C. attachment
D. clothing
5. The author suggests all of the following as preventative measures against Spotted Fever
EXCEPT _______.
A. removing hair from body
C. staying away from infested areas.
B. dressing in suitable clothes
D. using appropriate sprays.
6. The word “fraction” could be replaced by _______.
A. dissection
B. examination
C. investigation
D. removal
7. The author states that most people become ill with Spotted Fever through _______.
A. squeezing the body of a tick
B. playing with dogs
C. working in laboratories
D. not washing with soap and water.
8. According to the passage, if whisky is applied to a tick, it _______.
A. attaches itself to the mouth
B. becomes very confused
C. bites the person
D. falls off the body
9. The word “impetus” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. haste
B. need
C. chance
D. thought
10. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. There is no known cure for Spotted Fever.
B. All people in the Rocky Mountains should vaccinated
C. Most medicines are ineffectual against Spotted Fever.
D. Spotted Fever is controllable with the use of suitable antibiotics.
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 2:
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. D
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1 (5 PTS)
A new VR (virtual really) headset for the home user will be in the shops soon. The
makers (1)_______ that it will change the way that computer games are played. Unlike the
heavy VR headsets that people have been using in arcades for the last few years, the new sets
look more like a pair of sunglasses than a fireman’s (2)_______. A spokesman for the
company said: “A lot of people had (3)_______ with the old headsets. They were so heavy
that if you more them (4)_______ for more than an hour or so, they could cause quite a lot of
(5)_______. Our new headsets are very comfortable, and will be perfect for games, as well as
in education.
Some scientists, however, are worried about the effects of VR. Child psychologist
Brenda smith explained: “There have already been several cases of violence among young
children where computer games were to (6)_______ with VR, we will soon have children
who are not (7)_______ to playing with other people. (8)_______ your life in a constant with
aliens and monsters is not really a ((9)_______ environment for someone young. WE
recommend that a child should experience actual really, and it would be a great (10)_______
for parents to bring this sort of technology into the home.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
A. claim
A. hat
A. mistakes
A. continuously
A. hurt
A. fault
A. used
A. Spending
A. convenient
A. defect
B. threaten
B. cap
B. faults
B. throughout
B. ache
B. errors
B. made
B. Doing
B. suitable
B. fault
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. C
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2 (5 PTS)
C. offer
C. helmet
C. problems
C. always
C. pain
C. defect
C. allowed
C. Making
C. real
C. mistake
6. D
7. A
D. recommend
D. hood
D. errors
D. regularly
D. suffering
D. blame
D. interested
D. Passing
D. right
D. blame
8. A
9. B
10. C
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Stressful situations that (1)_____ almost every day in life seem to be unavoidable.
However, we can do little sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which
may (2)_____ us expectedly as only it can. At such a moment, one may hit the (3)_____, give
in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it trying to (4)_____ the
burden.
Can you (5)______in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do
you light one cigarette after another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other
neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)______ and withstand the stressful moment you can
also do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favourite music or even compose a menu for your
Sunday dinner.
In fact, whatever way you (7)_____ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact
on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_____. Nevertheless, your reaction might
considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a stressful
occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to your
life and in this way puts your well-being in (9)_____. Surprisingly, it’s the seemingly
negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health
disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be.
(10)_____ that so many of those wretched stress inducing troubles affect us in a day,
we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead
our daily lifestyles.
1.
A. devise
B. create
C. originate
D. emerge
2.
A. arise
B. happen
C. befall
D. occur
3.
A. post
B. roof
C. bottom
D. wall
4.
A. subsist
B. remain
C. cow
D. bear
5.
A. envision
B. observe
C. picture
D. image
6.
A. manner
B. stance
C. practice
D. mode
7.
A. strike
B. deal
C. respond
D. challenge
8.
A. term
B. course
C. timing
D. period
9.
A. risk
B. weakness
C. insecurity
D. jeopardy
10.
A. Providing
B. Given
C. Hence
D. As much
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
B. WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. B
I. OPEN CLOZE TESTS
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
OPEN CLOZE TEST 1 (10 PTS)
CARROT ADDICTION
Eating carrots may be as addictive as cigarette smoking and every bit as difficult to
give up, according to recent research. (1)________ it has been known since the early 1900s
that excessive carrot intake can turn the skin orange, the psychological effects of (2)_______
behaviour are only (3)________ coming to light. One woman patient who was eating a
kilogram of raw carrots a day had to be treated in a psychiatric hospital. Another woman
started consuming huge quantities of carrots (4)_________ pregnant and managed to stop for
15 years after the baby was born. The habit resumed (5)__________ an illness when she
resorted to buying and eating carrots secretly. Swiching to (6)__________ vegetable helped
reduce her dependency. She now survives happily (7)___________ a carrot-free diet. Another
case concerns a man who sought help to give up tobacco. His wife advised him to replace
smoking (8)__________ eating vegetables. He was soon consuming up to five bunches of
carrots a day. The man abandoned the carrot habit. (9)__________, he resumed smoking. One
researcher suggests that the psychological dependence arises not only from the carotene
contained in the vegetable, but also from some other ingredient. He says that the withdrawal
symptoms are so intense that the addicts get hold of and consume carrots (10)__________ in
socially unacceptable situations!
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 1
1. Although/though
6. another
2. such/this
7.. on
3. just/now
8. with/by
4. while/when/whilst
9. However
5. after/during
10. even
OPEN CLOZE TEST 2 (10 PTS)
Society does not encourage crying as a form of self (1)_________. The (2)_________
of tears tends to make people feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. The human race is the
only species that sheds emotional (3)_________. What (4)_________ does crying serve?
It has been suggested that emotional tears play a role in the (5)__________ of stress.
Scientists’ studies have revealed that emotional tears contain a chemical which is one of the
body’s (6)__________ pain killers. The chemical is not found in tears shed as a response to
slicing onions. Scientists think that tears may (7)__________ to remove substances that
accumulate in the body under stress. This would explain why many people feel much
(8)__________ after crying. As a result of the view that it is not manly to cry, men tend to
hold back their tears. This may explain why men develop more stress-related diseases than
women. (9)__________ emotion, be it a feeling of sadness or happiness, is stressful. Tears are
therefore shed as a response to sorrow, anger or joy. It is natural to cry. Indeed, it may be
(10)__________ to hold back tears.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
1. expression 2. shedding 3. tears
6. natural
7. serve
8. better
4. function
9. intense
5. reduction
10. harmful
II. WORD FORMS
PART 1. Supply the correct word form of the word in bold. (10PTS)
CROSSING ICELAND BY ROAD
Iceland, the second largest island in Europe, emerge from the bed of the Atlantic
Ocean as a result of volcanic activity which is still going on today. The island has a
(1)_____________ RELATE small population, most of which lives around the deeply
indented coastline, while the uninhabited interior represents an impenetrable barrier between
north and south for most of the year. Regularly blocked by the first winter snowfalls each
year, routes through the interior traditionally served only as summer short cuts for intrepid
travellers. And it wasn’t just the (2)_____________ HARSH of the terrain that put people off.
Outlaws – wild men who (3)______________ ALLEGE attacked and robbed poor
(4)_____________ SUSPECT travellers – were rumoured to roam the area.
Nowadays, adventurous tourists, looking for a challenge, find these interior routes
irresistibly attractive. Camping is the only accommodation option, and there are no rescue
services, so most choose four – wheel drive vehicle for the trip. Nonetheless, it can be a
(5)___________ HAZARD undertaking. The roads themselves are mostly (6)___________
SURFACE and even in summer, bad weather is a fact of life in this (7)____________
HOSPITALITY area. The greatest threats, however, are posed by un-bridged rivers. Fed by
(8)_____ CAPRICE glaciers, these have a (9)_____________ TEND to change course
without warning. Yesterday’s shallow crossing point may easily have turned into today’s
(10)______________ RAGE torrent.
KEY TO WORD FORM 1
1. Relatively
2. Harness
6. Unsurfaced
3. Allegedly
4. unsuspecting
7. inhospitable 8. Capricious 9. Tendency
5. Hazardous
10. raging
PART 2. Supply each gap with the correct form of the word given in the box. (10PTS)
OCCUPY
KNOW
EXPEND
SENTENCE
SWELL
HEART
SPEAK
MEMORY
RACE
COMPROMISE
1. Barack Obama was the first President of The United States with ___________ background.
2. She’s family suffered from his ____________.
3. You look rather ____________ are you worried about something?
4. My ankle is really ____________ and I can’t walk easily.
5. The government’s ____________ approach has brought criticism.
6. Please ____________ our letter of the 14th. We have not had a reply.
7. Jim is one of the most ____________ members of the committee.
8. This statue ____________ the soldiers who died in the war.
9. You shouldn’t interrupt someone in ____________
10. Low income and little administrative support make teachers ____________ with their
profession.
KEY TO WORD FORM 2
1. multiracial
2. over-expenditure
3. preoccupied
4. swollen
5. uncompromising
6. acknowledge
7. outspoken
8. commemorates
9. mid-sentence
10. disheartened
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Read the following passage. There are 10 errors. Identify the errors and then correct
them. (10 PTS)
1
The number of unemployment seems to increase each year and the competition for each
2
job is also increasing. Consequently, young adults need to do as many as they can to
3
prepare to enter the working place. There are several things that children can do at
4
school and at home to help them.
5
Firstly, once they reach 15 or 16 years of age, children should be encouraged to plan
6
their profession. No matter what profession they choose, choosing early will help them
7
to make sure they learn the appropriate knowledge during their studies. For example, if
8
they choose a career in the advertisement industry, it can help if they study the arts.
9
Teachers can also help by showing children the best way to respond to an advertisement
10
for a job.
11
At home, parents can teach children how to be stick to a budget. If a country experiences
12
an economic crisis, these skills are valuable. They can begin by making children gain
13
their pocket money by doing work in the home. They could even be paid more or less
14
money based on the quality of their work. If children develop a strong work ethics from
15
an early age then this should ensure that they have enough money when they reach
16
retirement age.
LINES
MISTAKES
KEY TO ERROR IDENTIFICATION
LINES MISTAKES
1
unemployment
2
many
CORRECTIONS
unemployed
much
CORRECTIONS
3
6
7
8
11
12
12
14
working place
profession
knowledge
advertisement
be stick
valuable
gain
ethics
workplace
career
skills
advertising
stick
invaluable
earn / make
ethic
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
PART 1: Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to
complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 PTS)
1. You can rely on Frances to always say exactly what she thinks. ( count)
→ You can ……………………………………………… her mind.
2. She gets bored quickly at parties because there is so much trivial conversation. ( small)
→ Too much ………………………….. she gets bored quickly at parties
3. We simply must pay them the whole amount before the end of the month. ( alternative)
→ We …………………………………… the whole amount before the end of the month.
4. Carter joined the Conservatives after he left the Liberals in 1998. ( broke)
→ Carter ………………………………….. favour of joining the Conservatives
5. Though he may seem uninterested in the business, I know John will try to get part of the
profit. ( act)
→ John will try …………………………… his apparent disinterest in the business.
KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1
1. count on Frances to always speak her mind
2. small talk means that/is the reason why
3. have no alternative but to pay them
4. broke away from the Liberals (in 1998) in
5. to get in on the act despite
PART 2: Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that
they are as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. (10PTS)
1. Words are not as important as actions.
→ Actions speak _______________________________________________
1. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.
→ As soon ___________________________________________________
3. It was impossible to get back home because of the snow.
→ There _____________________________________________________
4. I want to take this chance of seeing them, or I may never see them.
→ I don't _____________________________________________________
5. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.
→ The long and ________________________________________________
KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2
1. Action speak louder than words.
2. As soon as the gun went off, everyone started to panic.
3. There was no way of getting back home because of the snow.
4. I don’t want to miss this chance of seeing them.
5. The long and the short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO GIA LAI
TRƯỜNG : THPT CHUYÊN HÙNG VƯƠNG
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ; KHỐI: 10
NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 pts)
QUESTION 1: WORD CHOICE ( 5pts)
Choose the word or phrase from A, B, C or D that fits each blank.
1.I’m afraid Jennifer’s very ______ She believes everything she’s told.
A. gullible
B. trustworthy
C. credible
D. honest
2.In the hands of a reckless driver, a car becomes a _____ weapon.
A. lethal
B. fatal
C. mortal
D. venal
3. I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly ______ this morning.
A. slow-witted
B. far-reaching
C. off-hand
D. top-heavy
4.Radio and television make it possible for the news to be widely______ .
A. disseminated
B. dislocated
C. dismantled
D. expressed
5. You can’t bury your head ______ and hope that this problem goes away, you know.
A. in the mud
B. in the pool
C. in the sand
D. in the water
6.Unanswered, the demands for nuclear deterrents have _______ fears of civil war.
A. flashed up
B. prognosticated
C. sidetracked
D. stoked up
7.This evidence should prove ______ that he was telling the truth
A.once and for all
B.from time to time
C.over and above
D.now and then
8.A new computer has been produced, which will ______ all previous models
A.overdo
B.supersede
C.excel
D.overwhelm
9. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the _____
wonderfully.
A. event
B. performance
C. incident
D. occasion
10. My decision to drop out of university after a year is one I now _____ regret.
A. painfully
B. harshly
C. heavily
D. keenly
KEYS : 1A
2.A 3. D
4.A
5.C
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. A
QUESTION 2 : STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (5pts)
Choose the answer which best complete each sentence
1. I supposed, as ______ we all, that the meeting would be cancelled.
A. did
B. would
C. only
D. just
2. Although the Moon appears ______, it reflects on average only 7 percent of the light that
falls on it.
A. bright to the eye
B. brightly to the eye
C. bright in the eye
D. brightly in the eye
3. “What would you do in my place?” - “Were ______ treated like that, I’d complain to the
manager.”
A. I to be
B. I to had been
C. I have been
D. to I be
4. ______ the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. With ugly look
B. As ugly looking
C. Ugly looking as it is
D. As it is ugly looking
5. His advice that it ______ at once is reasonable.
A. should do
B. be done
C. needs to be done
D. is done
6. At no time ______ you pay a rise.
A. did I ever promise
B. do ever I promise
C. I have ever promised
D. had ever I promised
7. Dick put ______ ball in ______ net in ______ second half but ______ goal was disallowed
A. a/a/a/a
B. the/the/the/the
C. the/the/a/a
D. a/a/the/the
8. ______ about what he had heard, John telephoned hia brother
A. Having worried
B.To worry
C. He worried
D. Worried
9. ______ given to the various types of microscopic plants and animals found in water
A. Named plankton
B. the name of plankton
C. Plankton’s name
D. Plankton is the name
10. You must ______ asleep in the train.
A. have been tired if you fallen
B. be tired if you fallen
C. have been tired if you fell
D. have been tired if you fall
KEYS : 1A 2.A 3. A
4.C
5.B
6. A
7. B 8. D
9. D
10. C
QUESTION 3 : PREPOSTIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5pts)
Choose the most suitable options to complete each sentence
1. Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out. Naturally, we thought we were
______ a chance.
A in with
B up for
C in for
D up with
2. His company went bankrupt, three years of hard work ______ the drain.
A. into
B. in
C. down
D. low
3. Don’t quote me. What I am about to say is ______ the record.
A. on
B. off
C. without
D. above
4.I was so tired that I just ______ in the armchair
A.flaked out
B.broke up
C.dropped out
D.fell over
5.The subject of sex equality seem to ______ in every discussion lesson in my school
A.burst out
B.zero in
C.crop up
D.harp on
6.Our teacher tendsto ______ certain subjects which she finds difficult to talk about
A.boil down
B.string along C. skate over
D.track down
7.It’s a good idea to ______ people before taking them into your confidence
A.tumble to
B.root out
C.bank on
D.size up
8.Some people can just ______ a cold,but my colds seem to linger for weeks
A.shrug off
B.cough up
C.pull through
D.stamp out
9.The man in the market was selling leather coats very cheaply: they were such bargainsthat
were soon ______ .
A.cleared off
B.done for
C.bought out
D. snapped up
10.I couldn’t remember where I had left my car , when it suddenly ______ me that I didn’t
have a car any longer!
A.dawned on
B.ran into
C.went through
D.tumbled to
KEYS : 1A 2.C 3. B
4.A
5.C
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. A
QUESTION 4 : COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS ( 5pts)
Choose the answer which best complete each sentence
1. It’s great here. Have had ______ ever since we arrived. We’re having a wonderful time.
A. broken sunshine
B. unbroken sunshine
C. unbroken light
D. unbroken clouds
2. Palair Airlines offers excellent ______ entertainment, with the latest movies and music.
A. on-flight
B. during-flight
C. in-flight
D. over-flight
3. The cottage is in some wonderful ______ countryside on the edge of a dense forest.
A. far
B. unspoiled
C. great
D. spoilt
4. As students, David, Kevin and William were as thick as ______ .
A. thieves
B. boy scouts
C. a team
D. thistles
5. Whenever I feel embarrassed I always go as red as ______ .
A. a rose
B. lipstick
C. a raspberry D. a beetroot
6. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ______ .
A. nails
B. a mountain
C. a gangster
D. an iceberg
7. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ______ .
A. a windmill
B. a duck’s back
C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
8. My father ______ when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof
B. saw pink elephants
C. made my blood boil
D. brought the house down.
9.My mother ______ for an anvironmental group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife
A. indentifies
B. encourages
C. shares
D. volunteers
10.At the 1952 Olympics, speed skaters who had taken amphetamines became ______ ill.
A grimly
B. gravely
C. solemnly
D. rigorously
KEYS : 1D 2.C 3. A
4.A 5.D
6. A 7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
QUESTION 5: READING COMPREHENSIONS. (10ms)
Passage 1: Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blank or
answer the question. (5 pts)
Life originated in the early seas less than a billion years after Earth was formed.
Yet another three billion years were to pass before the first plants and animals appeared
on the continents. Life's transition from the sea to the land was perhaps as much of an
evolutionary challenge as was the genesis of life.
What forms of life were able to make such a drastic change in lifestyle ? The traditional
view of the first terrestrial organisms is based on megafossils ― relatively large specimens of
essentially whole plants and animals. Vascular plants, related to modern seed plants and
ferns, left the first comprehensive megafossil record. Because of this, it has been commonly
assumed that the sequence of terrestrialization reflected the evolution of modern terrestrial
ecosystems. In this view, primitive vascular plants first colonized the margins of continental
waters, followed by animals that fed on the plants, and lastly by animals that preyed on the
plant-eaters. Moreover, the megafossils suggest that terrestrial life appeared and diversified
explosively near the boundary between the Silurian and the Devonian periods, a little more
than 400 million years ago. Recently, however, paleontologists have been taking a closer look
at the sediments below this Silurian-Devonian geological boundary. It turns out that some
fossils can be extracted from these sediments by putting the rocks in an acid bath.The
technique has uncovered new evidence from sediments that were deposited near the shores of
the ancient oceans ― plant microfossils and microscopic pieces of small animals. In many
instances, the specimens are less than one-tenth of a millimeter in diameter. Although they
were entombed in the rocks for hundreds of millions of years, many of the fossils consist of
the organic remains of the organism.
These newly discovered fossils have not only revealed the existence of previously
unknown organisms, but have also pushed back these dates for the invasion of land by
multicellular organisms. Our views about the nature of the early plant and
animal communities are now being revised. And with those revisions come new
speculations about the first terrestrial life-forms.
1. The word “drastic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. widespread
B. radical
C. progressive
D. risky
2. According to the theory that the author calls “the traditional view,” what was the first form
of life to appear on land?
A. Bacteria
B. Meat-eating animals
C. Plant-eating animals
D. Vascular plants
3. According to the passage, what happened about 400 million years ago?
A. Many terrestrial life-forms died out
B. New life-forms on land developed at a rapid rate.
C. The megafossils were destroyed by floods.
D. Life began to develop in the ancient seas.
4. The word “extracted” in line 18 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. located
B. preserved
C. removed
D. studied
5. What can be inferred from the passage about the fossils mentioned in lines 17-20 ?
A. They have not been helpful in understanding the evolution of terrestrial life.
B. They were found in approximately the same numbers as vascular plant fossils.
C. They are older than the megafossils.
D. They consist of modern life-forms.
6. The word “instances” in line 21 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. methods
B. processes
C. cases
D. reasons
7. The word “they” in line 22 refers to ______.
A. rocks
B. shores
C. oceans
D. specimens
8. The word “entombed” in lime 22 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. crushed
B. trapped
C. produced
D. excavated
9. Which of the following resulted from the discovery of microscopic fossils?
A. The time estimate for the first appearance of terrestrial life-forms was revised.
B. Old techniques for analyzing fossils were found to have new uses.
C. The origins of primitive sea life were explained.
D. Assumptions about the locations of ancient seas were changed.
10. With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree?
A. The evolution of terrestrial life was as complicated as the origin of life itself.
B. The discovery of microfossils supports the traditional view of how terrestrial life
evolved.
C. New species have appeared at the same rate over the course of the last 400 million
years.
D. The technology used by paleontologists is too primitive to make
accurate determinations about ages of fossils.
KEYS:
1. B
6. C
2. D
7. D
3. B
8. B
4. C
9. A
5. C
10. A
Passage 2: Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blank or
answer the question. (5 pts)
Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frames of an
object, each slightly different than the preceding frame. In computer animation, although the
computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the
beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first
and the last drawing. This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the
computer is more of a helper than an originator.
In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final
sequence of pictures. These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that define
the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space. The database consists of
endpoints, and color and intensity information. Highly trained professionals are needed to
produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves
computer techniques for three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures.
High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along
with special color terminals or frame buffers. The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant
image memory for viewing a single frame. It temporarily holds the image for display on the
screen.
A camera can be used to film directly from the computer's display screen, but for the
highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used. The computer computes
the positions and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the
recorder, which captures it on film. Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large
magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder. Once this process is completed, it is repeated
for the next frame. When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be
developed before the animation can be viewed. If the entire sequence does not seem right, the
motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded. This approach can be
very expensive and time consuming. Often, computer-animation companies first do motion
tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task
of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.
1. What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The production process
B. The equipment needed
C. The high cost
D. The role of the artist
2. According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to
draw the____.
A. first frame
B. middle frames
C. last frame
D. entire sequence of frames
3. The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to____.
A. formulas
B. databases
C. numbers
D. objects
4. According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used
to____.
A. add color to the images
B. expose several frames at the same time
C. store individual images
D. create new frames
5. According to the passage, the positions and colours of the figures in high-tech animation
are determined by____.
A. drawing several versions
B. enlarging one frame at a lime
C. analyzing the sequence from different angles
D. using computer calculations
6. The word "captures" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. separates
B. registers
C. describes
D. numbers
7. The word "Once" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. before
B. since
C. after
D. while
8. According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?
A. They experiment with computer-generated line drawings.
B. They hand-draw successive frames.
C. They calculate high-resolution images.
D. They develop extensive mathematical formulas.
9. The word "task" in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to____.
A. possibility
B. position
C. time
D. job
10. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Computers have reduced the costs of animation.
B. In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed.
C. Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings.
D. Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills.
KEYS: 1A 2B
3D
4C
5D
6B
7C
8A
9D
10D
QUESTION 6: CLOZE TEST (10 PTS)
Passage 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (5pts)
Why did you decide to read this, and will you keep reading to the end? Do you expect to
understand every single part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight’s
(1) _________? Common sense (2) _________ that the answers to these questions depend on
“readability”- whether the (3) ________ matter is interesting, the argument clear and the
(4)___________ attractive. But psychologists are trying to (5)__________why people read and often don’t read certain things, for example technical information. They also have
examined so much the writing as the readers.
Even the most technically confident people often (6)__________ instructions for video or
home computer in favor of hands - on experience. And people frequently take little notice of
consumer information, whether on nutritional labels or in the small print of contracts.
Psychologists researching reading (7)__________to assume that both beginners and
competent readers read everything put in front of them from start to finish. There are
(8)__________among them about the roles of eyes, memory and brain during the process.
Some people believe that fluent readers take in very letter or word they see; others
(9)___________ that readers rely on memory or context to carry them from one phrase to
another. But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same: reading starts,
comprehension (10)___________ then reading stops.
1. A. term
B. gap
C. period
D. time
2. A. informs
B. transmits
C. suggests
D. advises
3. A. text
B. content
C. subject
D. topic
4. A. layout
B. assembly
C. pattern
D. formation
5. A. value
B. determine
C. rate
D. ensure
6. A. pass
B. miss
C. ignore
D. omit
7. A. tend
B. lead
C. undertake
D. consent
8. A. contests
B. arguments
C. objections
D. separations
9. A. direct
B. insist
C. press
D. urge
10. A. issues
B. sets
C. establishes
D. occurs
KEYS:
21D 22C 23C
24A
25B
26C
27A 28B
29B
30D
Passage 2: Read the following passage and mark the latter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (5pts)
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night
but can’t find the energy to get out of bed (1) ________ for school? According to a new
report, today’s generation of children are in danger of getting so (2)_______ sleep that they
are putting their mental and physical health at (3)_______. Adults can easily survive on seven
to eight hours’ sleep a night, (4)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to
medical experts, one in five youngsters (5)________ anything between two and five hours’
sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
This (6) _____ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children’s
ability to concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in
memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (7) _______. Research has
shown that losing as little as half an hour’s sleep a night can have profound effects (8)
______how children perform the next day. A good night’s sleep is also crucial for teenagers
because it is while they are asleep (9)______ they release a hormone that is essential for their
‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It’s true
that they can, to some (10) ______, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won’t help them
when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.
By Tim Falla and Paul A.Davies, Solutions Advanced. OUP
1. A. behind time
B. about time
C.in time
D. at time
2. A. few
B. less
C. much
D. little
3. A. jeopardy
B. threat
C. risk
D. danger
4. A. or
B. because
C. whereas
D. so
5. A. puts
B. gets
C. brings
D. makes
6. A. raises
B. rises
C. results
D. comes
7. A. organized
B. arranged
C. established
D. acquired
8. A. in
B. on
C. to
D. at
9. A. at which
B. which
C. where
D. that
10. A. rate
B. extent
C. level
D. point
KEYS:
1C 2D
3C
4C
5B
6A
7C
8B
9D
10B
B. WRITTEN TEST
QUESTION 1: OPEN CLOZE TEST: (20pts)
Close test 1: Fill each blank with ONE word. (10 pts)
CELL PHONES
Cell phones have been popular in Japan since the early 1990s, but it was not (1) ____ 1999
that their use really took off. The age of cell phones has emerged, but with it come problems.
Cell phones are used on buses and trains, in restaurants, and in all (2) ______ of life. They
cause problems when they (3) ______ during meetings, concerts, wedding, or even funerals.
What’s more, people speak loudly in public, and students read and text messages during
lessons. More seriously, when a cell phone is used near a person using a (4) ______ to
regulate his heartbeat, its radio waves may (5) ______ with the functioning of the pacemaker.
Now, something is being done to (6) ______ these problems. In many places, new
technology is being used to block cell phone calls. Airline (7) ______ are requested to stop
using cell phones while on board. Concert halls ask their audience to switch their phones to
the (8) ______ mode. However, phone users fear that if they do not answer their phones, they
will (9) ______ valuable business opportunities. That’s why many do not (10) ______ off
their phones even when they are asked to.
KEYS:
1. until
2. areas
3. ring
4. pacemaker
5. interfere
6. solve
7. passengers 8. silent
9. lose
10. turn
Close test 2: Fill each blank with ONE word. (10 pts)
The Importance of Being Sporty
It is a multi-million dollar industry and that attracts some of the most talented
individuals alive, it generates further millions (1) ______ advertising revenue and has
spawned a whole celebrity culture of its (2) ______ . But what role does sport play in our
ordinary lives?
Few people are untouched (3) ______ sport. We all have (4) _____ favorite football
team or tennis player or, at least, support our national side in major sporting events like the
Olympics. How can it be, then, that so (5) ______ people actually play sports and that obesity
is becoming a major threat in the developed world?
Well, in part, the answer is (6) ______ the question. Obesity is not a problem in the
developing world (7) ______ participation in sport is still high. True, there may be few
organized leagues but children the world still go out to play games like football with other
children and this comes the supremacy of countries like Brazil in the world of football.
So, what is stopping the British or the Americans? After (8) ______ , they still have
organized sports in schools and a myriad of clubs and teams to join in their spare time. What
they lack is a public space for children to play unsupervised outdoors. As a result, they are
kept indoors and encouraged to play online (9) ______ of getting our in the fresh air. They
may of course still develop a love of sport as spectators but this is unlikely to do much to
lower levels of obesity (10) ______ the young.
KEYS:
1. in
2. own
3. by
4. our
5. few
6. in
7. where
8. all
9. instead
10. among
QUESTION 2: WORD FORMS (20 pts)
Part 1: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the given word. (10 pts)
1. Janet’s exam results turned out to be __________
DISASTER
2.You look rather _______. Are you worried about something?
OCCUPY
3. There are very few _______ places on earth today. Man has been nearly everywhere.
EXPLORE
4.The doctor gave him an injection to _______ the pain.
DIE
5. Nowadays people may no longer suffer from lifetime physical _______. NORMAL
6. Home-made ice-cream is one of our _______.
SPECIAL
7. The meeting has been _______ arranged for 3 p.m next Friday.
PROVIDE
8. The government’s _____ approach has brought criticism.
COMPROMISE
9. Jim is one of the most _______ members of the committee.
SPEAK
10.Many newspapers today gave very sensational ______ about the private life of that
Hollywood star.
CLOSE
KEYS:
1. disastrous
5. abnormalities
outspoken
2. preoccupied
6. specialties
10. disclosures
3. unexplored
7. provisionally
4. deaden
8. Uncompromisin9.
Part 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the
box.(10 pts)
angry
fashion
foreign
frustrate
generate
patient
polite
secret
serve
tradition
“All things come to those who wait.” It’s a (1) ______ phrase that has kept the British
patiently in line for years. For (2) ______we’ve been waiting our turn. This may sometimes
have led to (3) _____ abroad, when (4) ______ haven’t always respected the rules of the
orderly queue. But at home we have (5) ______ enjoyed our reputation. It’s rather (6) ______,
though, isn’t it? Today’s highly developed culture of (7) _____ to the public seems to have
more in common with the American “I want it and I want it now” philosophy. But our (8)
______ seems to be growing. We may wait with less (9) ______ than we used to – you only
have to observe the (10) ______ shoppers in a supermarket queue. But wait we still do.
KEYS:
1. traditional
6. unfashionable
2. generations
7. service
3. anger
8. patience
4. foreigners
9. politeness
5. secretly
10. frustrate
QUESTION 3: ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10 pts)
Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them.
It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a
first record fail to produce the second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and
patience, but most of all it requires and intricate knowledge of how a record company is
functioned. The process begins when a representative of a company's Artists and Reportoire
(A & R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands. After the
representative identifies a promised band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that
band. The signature of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will spend a long
time to investigate the band itself as well as current trands in popular music. During this
period, it is important that a band reciprocates with an investigation of its own, learning as
much as possible about the record company and making personnel connections within the
different departments that will handle their recordings.
Write your answers here:
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10
KEYS:
1. the second
3. is functioned
5. promised
7. to investigate
9. reciprocates
→ a second
→ functions
→ promising
→ investigating
→ reciprocate
2. and intricate → an intricate
4. Reportoire → Repertoire
6. signature → signing
8. trands
→ trends
10. personnel → personal
QUESTION 5: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20pts)
Part 1:Finish each of the second sentences in such a way that they have the same
meaning as the original ones:
1. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
 Rather ________________________________________
2. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
→ Further information can ________________________________________
3.
It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-cream..
→ I might ________________________________________
4.
The noise made by the children didn’t prevent the baby from sleeping soundly.
→ Whatever ________________________________________
5. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (conclusion)
→ ________________________________________
6. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his
fellow workers. (odds)
→ Russ ________________________________________ the new management policies.
7. The young actress was very nervous before the audition. (butterflies)
→ _____________________________________________________
8. Margaret is said to be a very good cook. ( reputation)
→ _____________________________________________________
9.
She chooses the kind of hotels she stays in very carefully.
→ She’s very fussy _________________________________________
10.
The rocketing prices have proved too much for most salaried people. (cope)
→ _____________________________________________________
KEYS:
1. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
2. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above
address.
3. I might have known my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream.
4. Whatever the noise the children made, the baby slept soundly.
5. Don’t come to/ draw the conclusion that job is easy.
6. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over the new management policies.
7. The young actress had butterflies in her stomach before the audition.
8. Margaret has a reputation for being a very good cook.
9. She’s very fussy about the kind of hotels she stays in.
10. Most salaried people haven’t been able to cope with the rocketing prices.
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LẦN THỨ XXIV NĂM 2018
------------------ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts)
I. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1.
The sky darkened and there was a distant ____________ of thunder.
A. clap
B. clang
C. groan
D. flash
2.
Vietnam ____________ war against French colonial empire has gone down in history as
one of the most epic, destroying the harrowing shackles of tyranny after nearly a century.
A. emancipation
B. remission
C. liberation
D. salvation
3.
Everyone was shocked to hear that a politician of his ____________ would stoop so low.
A. credence
B. stature
C. guile
D. affinity
4.
A new treatment ______________, it became less prohibitive and more effective to deal
with patients infected with tuberculosis.
A. tainted
B. assorted
C. repudiated
D. effected
5.
On 6th August 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, killing thousands of
citizens and almost ____________ the city.
A. overruling
B. annulling
C. eradicating
D. annihilating
6.
His smirk suggested some vicious _____________, which terrified everyone at the meeting.
A. subtleties
B. allusions
C. insinuations
D. inertia
7.
She was ____________ with guilt when she realized that the accident had been her fault.
A. consumed
B. ravaged
C. devoured
D. dazzled
8.
That my brother ______________ boasts about his achievements is absolutely annoying!
A. inexorably
B. incessantly
C. intricately
D. intrepidly
9.
She lifted it over the fence and set off across the little meadow, _____________ speed
and thoroughly enjoying it.
A. gathering
B. collecting
C. consuming
D. firing
10. One of Kim’s secretarial works include taking the _____________ of the meeting.
A. gist
B. crux
C. minutes
D. fundamentals
ANSWER KEYS:
1.A
2.C
3.B
4.D
5.D
6.C
7.A
8.B
9.A
10.C
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (10 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Everything looks very positive for the company, _____ the current investors do not default on
their agreements.
A. assuming that
B. whether
C. whereas
D. as if
2. Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United States _____.
A. as Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
B. rather than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
C. than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
D. more than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
3. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horsedrawn.
A. With reference
B. Akin
C. Prior to
D. In addition to
4. Suppose she _________ that outrageous story circulating around the office; she’d be furious!”
A. has heard
B. were heard
C. would hear
D. had heard
5. I’d rather you __________ a noise last night; I couldn’t get to sleep.
A. wouldn’t make
B. didn’t make
C. haven’t made
D. hadn’t made
6. A new generation of performers, ____________ those who by now had become household name,
honed their skills before following the same path onto television.
A. no less talented than
B. together with talented with
C. along with talented with
D. having been more talented than
7. We all wished to be treated ___________.
A. as equal
B. as equally
C. as equals
D. as equal as
8. _____________ the US superiority at that time, it was probable that any threatened US response
would have deterred the Soviet Union.
A. If
B. Given
C. Although
D. Since
9. Business has been thriving in the past year. Long __________ it continue to do so.
A. could
B. does
C. may
D. might
10. The man ___________ of carrying out the burglary was released __________ by police.
A. to be suspected - following questioning B. having been suspected - following questioned
C. suspected - following questioning
D. being suspected - following questioned
ANSWER KEYS:
1. A
2.C
3. C
4. D
5. D
6.A
7. C
8. B
9.C
10. C
III. PHRASAL VERB AND PREPOSITIONS (10 pts)
1. The love of life shone______the author’s book, giving me as much inspiration as I could ever ask
for.
A. through
B. over
C. into
D. upon
2. You shouldn’t take ________ more than you can handle, otherwise you’ll suffer from stress.
A. on
B. over
C. out
D. away
3. He’s so stubborn and stupid. I just couldn’t get ________ him that she can never make money
from gambling.
A. over
B. out of
C. across to
D. out of
4. The success of our project hinges _________ Mike’s ability persuade the locals to move to the
renewal quarter.
A. in
B. on
C. about
D. over
5. The government’s plans to reduce crime came _________ for a lot of criticism from freedom
groups.
A. across
B. around
C.in
D. with
6. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were __________ the
dole.
A. on
B. in
C. over
D. above
7. The two countries met at the conference to iron _______ their differences.
A. on
B. out
C. over
D. into
8. He tried to paper _______ the country’s deep-seated problems.
A. over
B. with
C. into
D. down
9. Linda chats so much; she could talk the hind leg _______ a donkey.
A. up to
B. over
C. off
D. under
10. I’m going to put my head _______ for a while as I feel very tired.
A. down
B. over
ANSWER KEYS
1. A
2. A
6.A
7. B
C. up
D. through
3. C
4. B
5. C
8. A
9.C
10. A
IV. COLLOCATION AND IDIOMS (10PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I had to get through a lot of__________tape, but I finally got the documents I needed.
A. red
B. blue
C. link
D. yellow
2. The hospital staff pulled out all the _______ to make sure the children had a wonderful day.
A. roadblocks
B. barricades
C. plugs
D. stops
3. Neither side is prepared to _____ an inch in the negotiations.
A. stir
B. budge
C. push
D. bend
4. Congressman Saunders fired the opening _______ during a heated debate on capital
punishment.
A. salvo
B. barrage
C. cannonade
D. burst
5. I like the way people here always queue up. Back home we just push and shove, and the devil
take the ________!
A. outermost
B. foremost
C. hindmost
D. utmost
6. The manager attached himself to the luncheon club and became a _______ fixture there.
A. perennial
B. enduring
C. stable
D. permanent
7. I was so hungry, and that meal was absolutely delicious! It was just what the _______ ordered.
A. scientist
B. doctor
C. expert
D. healer
8. Although the Government has increased allocations to the social sector by as much as 40 per
cent, State funding still falls ________ short of needs.
A. well
B. totally
C. severely
D. abjectly
9. Last week’s violence was _______ condemned by foreign governments.
A. grimly
B. roundly
C. roughly
D. bitingly
10. She hasn’t had an accident yet but she has had a number of……. Shavers.
A. narrow
B. near
C. close
D. tiny
ANSWER KEYS
1.A
2.D
3.B
4.A
5.B
6.D
7.B
8.A
9.B
10.C
V.READING COMPREHENSION (20 pts)
Read the texts below and choose the best answer to each question.
PASSAGE A
Questions 1-10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Color in textiles is produced by dyeing, by printing, or by painting. Until the nineteenth century, all
dyes were derived from vegetable or, more rarely, animal or mineral sources, Since madder plants
could be grown practically everywhere, the roots of some species of the madder plant family were
used from the earliest period to produce a whole range of reds. Red animal dyes, derived! from
certain species of scale insects, were also highly valued from ancient times through the Middle
Ages. Blues were obtained from indigo, which was widely .cultivated in India and exported from
there, and from woad, a plant common in Europe and also used in the Near East from the beginning
of the Christian era. Before the first, nonfading "solid" green was invented in the early nineteenth
century; greens were achieved by the overdyeing or overprinting of yellow and blue. However,
yellow dyes± whether from weld or some other plant source such as saffron or
turmeric, invariably fade or disappear. This accounts for the bluish tinge of what were once bright
greens in, for example, woven tapestry. The range of natural colors was hugely expanded and,
indeed, superseded by the chemical dyes developed during the eighteen hundreds. By 1900 a
complete range of synthetic colors had been evolved, many of them reaching a standard of
resistance to fading from exposure to light and to washing that greatly exceeded that of natural
dyestuffs. Since then, the petroleum industry has added many new chemicals, and from these other
types of dyestuffs have been developed. Much of the research in dyes was stimulated by the
peculiarities of some of the new synthetic fibers- Acetate rayon, for example, seemed at first to have
no affinity for dyes and a new range of dyes had to be developed; nylon and Terylene presented
similar problems. The printing of textiles has involved a number of distinct methods. With the
exception of printing patterns directly onto the cloth, whether by block, roller, or screen, all of these
are based on dyeing; that is, the immersion of the fabric in a dye bath.
1. The passage mainly discusses the __________ .
A. Development of synthetic colors for texiles during the nineteenth century.
B. Advantages of chemical dyes over dyes derived from plants and animals
C. Differences between dyeing texibles and printing items
D. History of the use of natural and chemical dyes to colour textile.
2. According to the passage, what was the source of most textile dyes that were used before the
nineteenth century?
A. Animals
B. Minerals
C. Plants
D. Chemicals
3. What was the advantage of using madder plants for different shades of red?
A. It was possible to cultivate madder plants in almost every location.
B. Madder plants produced brighter colors than other plant sources.
C. Plant sources produced more lasting colors than other plant sources.
D. Dyes derived from the madder plants were easier to work with than other dyes
4. One disadvantage of green dyes before the nineteenth century was ___________.
A. The yellow dyes were expensive
B. They lost their original color
C. The blue dyes involved lost their color
D. The final color varied
5. The green areas in women tapestries developed a bluish tinge because ___________.
A. A darker color, like blue, dominates a light color, like yellow
B. Light changed some of the green dye used in the tapestries to blue
C. The yellow dye that was used in the tapestries had faded
D. The dyes used to color woven tapestries were made from minerals
6. Red dyes came mostly from ___________.
A. Animals
B. Plants and insects
C. Indigo
D. Minerals
7. How did chemical dyes compare to natural dyes?
A. The chemical dyes had less attractive colors.
B. The chemical dyes were less easy to use
C. The chemical dyes lost their brightness more quickly when exposed to light.
D. The chemical dyes held up better after washing.
8. The chemical dyes keep color because they are less prone to _____________.
A. sunshine
B. wind
C. restriction
D. wear
9. According to the passage, what problem led to the development of the new dyes after 1900?
A. Previously developed dyes did not work on new types of fibers
B. Dyes derived from petroleum caused damage to new synthetic fibers
C. New synthetic fibers lost required brighter colors than natural fibers did.
D. New fabrics easily lost their colors when washed.
10. What does the author mean by “block, roller, or screen”?
A. To give examples of textile printing techniques that are based on dyeing.
B. To argue that all methods printing patterns onto textiles involve dyeing.
C. To emphasize the variety of special tools used the process of dyeing textiles.
D. To give examples of textile printing techniques that do not involve dyeing.
KEY:
1.D
6.B
2.C
7.D
3.A
8.A
4.B
9.A
5.C
10.D
PASSAGE B:
More good than evil?
It is a commonly held belief that today’s teens are in trouble. They spend hours
communicating via social network sites instead of socializing in person and send countless text
messages that are in a virtually unrecognizable language. In a study analyzing today’s youth in the
digital world, renowned scientist, Susan Greenfield, laments: “We are raising a generation of
children who are shallow, thrill-seeking and in danger of detaching themselves from reality.” In
spite of such pessimistic beliefs, recent research seems to indicate that social network sites may not
be as detrimental as some may think.
A crucial point is that we need to maintain a broader perspective. New technologies have always
provoked generational panic, which usually has more to do with adult fears than any real harm they
may do. In the 1930s, parents worried that radio was taking over the lives of their children. In the
60s, the great danger was the television and then in the 80s, the Sony Walkman was claimed to be
turning teens into mindless zombies.
In fact, social scientists who study young people have found that technology and the digital
world can essentially benefit today's youth. It seems that if teens use a lot of social media, it has no
negative effect on their engaging in face-to-face contact. Actually, the evidence suggests that the
most avid texters are also the kids most likely to spend time with friends in person. One form of
socializing doesn’t replace the other. It augments it. Then, as the young get older and are given
more freedom, they often ease up on social networking. Early on, the web is their own personal
space, but by their late teens, it is replaced as they acquire greater independence.
But isn’t all this short-form writing eroding language skills? Studies of first-year college
papers from 1917 is show that this is not the case. The rates of grammar and vocabulary errors by
these freshmen in their compositions were the same as in the ones written by their modern
counterparts. There is one essential difference, however. Student essays have blossomed in size
and complexity. They are now six times longer and offer arguments supported by a wealth of
evidence. Why? Because computers have vastly increased the ability of students to gather research,
consider different points of view and write more analytically.
If truth be told, the online world also offers kids remarkable opportunities to become literate
and creative because young people can now publish ideas not just to their circle of friends, but to
the whole world. And it turns out that when they write for strangers, it makes them work harder,
push themselves further, and create powerful new communicative forms.
1. What is meant by the phrase virtually unrecognizable in the first paragraph?
A.Teenagers use foreign languages when they speak or write.
B.Teenagers are very creative when they communicate with one another.
C.Teenagers enjoy taking on a different identity when they communicate.
D.The language used in text messages has been greatly altered.
2. Why is Susan Greenfield quoted in the first paragraph?
A.She has teenage children who use computers.
B.She strongly contradicts what society believes.
C.Her research supports that teens are negatively affected by today’s technology.
D.She believes more information is needed to draw conclusions.
3.According to Susan Greenfield, what may be a consequence of teens using technology?
A.They may become overly cynical about their lives.
B.They may not be connected to what is happening around them.
C.They may not find pleasure in exciting activities.
D.They may not grow up into mature adults.
4. Why does the author use examples from past decades?
A.to prove that technology has always been harmful
B.to argue that new inventions always seem suspicious
C.to show that teenagers will never obey their parents
D.to present a trend that is getting more dangerous
5. The author implies that a teen who uses a cell phone frequently is _____
A.less athletic
B. a poor student
C. highly introverted D. more sociable
6.The word augments in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______
A. substitutes for
B. adds to
C. explains
D. decreases
7. What happens when teenagers get older?
A.They don’t need personal space anymore.
B.Their studies become more important to them than their social lives.
C.The digital world becomes increasingly important to them.
D.They do not participate in social networks as much.
8. What does the word counterparts in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. compositions
B. first-year college students
C. grammar and vocabulary errors D. language skills
9. How does a modern college freshman’s paper compare to one from 1917?
A. It has almost no linguistic errors.
B. It has the same amount of content.
C. It has a less complicated writing style.
D. It is based on more information.
10. What is the author’s view of social networks?
A.Their access must be strictly controlled by parents.
B.They play a positive role in young people’s lives.
C.They are detrimental to young people’s relationships.
D.They have evolved faster than most people realize.
ANSWER KEYS:
1.D
2.C
3.B
4.B
5.D
6.B
7.D
8.B
9.D
10.B
VI.GUIDED CLOZED TEST (20PTS)
Passage 1
Read the passage carefully and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space.
It only requires the completion of the reconstruction of the human genetic map for a whole host of
hereditary disease to be ___________ (1). Originally, it was forecast that the venture would take
until the beginning of the 21st century to be ___________ (2). At present, it is clear that the task
can be finished much earlier. Hundreds of scholars have gone to ___________ (3) to help unravel
the mystery of the human genetic structure with an ardent hope for __________(4) mankind from
disorders such as cancer, cystic fibrosis or arthritis.
The progress in this incredible undertaking is conditioned by an accurate interpretation of
the information contained in the chromosomes forming the trillions of the cells in the human body.
Locating and characterizing every single gene may _________(5) implausible an assignment, but
very considerable _________(6) has already been made. What will you know my now is that the
hereditary code is assembled in DNA, some of which may be diseased and ________ (7) to the
uncontrollable transmission of the damaged code from parents to their children? Whereas work at
the completion of the human genome may last for a few years more, notions like gene therapy or
genetic engineering don't _________ (8) much surprise any longer. Their potential application has
already been _________ (9) in the effective struggle against many viruses or in the genetic
treatment of blood disorders. The hopes are, then, that hundreds of maladies that humanity is
_________ (10) with at the present might eventually cease to exist in the not too distant future.
1. A. terminated
B. interfered
C. eradicated
D. disrupted
2. A. accomplished
B. discharged
C. dismantled
D. exterminated
3. A. maximum
B. utmost
C. supreme
D. extremes
4. A. liberating
B. surviving
C. insulating
D. averting
5. A. sound
B. hear
C. voice
D. perceive
6. A. headline
B. heading
C. headway
D. headship
7. A. amiable
B. conceivable
C. evocative
D. conducive
8. A. evoke
B. institute
C. discharge
D. encourage
9. A. examined
B. inquired
C. accounted
D. corroborated
10. A. aggravated
ANSWER KEYS:
1.C
2.A
3.D
B. teased
4.A
C. persecuted
5.A
6.C
7.D
8.A
D. plagued
9.A
10.D
Passage 2
Very few of us would admit putting much trust in horoscopes and the fact that the movements of
astronomical bodies _________ (1) to earthly occurrences affecting peoples' everyday lives.
We all know about the zodiac signs which reflect the position of the sun, the moon and the planets
at the moment of a man's birth and about the peculiar characteristics _________ (2) to them by
astrologers. We say we will take these phenomena with a pinch of salt while we keep _________
(3) our eyes over them in every tabloid we lay our hands on. Most frequently, we expect horoscopes
to predict the future, to ___________ (4) our optimistic mood with a piece of comforting
information or to ___________ (5) our ego by confirming the superlative features that we tend to
attribute to our zodiacs.
However, there's no scientific evidence to ___________ (6) the assumption that human existence is
so closely __________ (7) with the parameters of the celestial bodies. Our curiosity in horoscopes
may, then, _________(8) our sheer fascination with the unexplained or the unpredictable as well as
in the enticing insight into the future that the horoscopes offer, thus establishing the sense of our
__________ (9) an extreme power over our own lives. An additional explanation is that humans
tend to have a soft ____________ (10) for any form of flattery, which is the fact to which
astrologers and the horoscope writers seem to attach the greatest deal of weight.
1. A. rely
B. correspond
C. match
D. compare
2. A. identified
B. associated
C. incorporated
D. ascribed
3. A. running
B. sending
C. fixing
D. putting
4. A. restore
B. adjust
C. upgrade
D. reassure
5. A. boost
B. escalate
C. revitalize
D. improve
6. A. conclude
B. concede
C. corroborate
D. confound
7. A. fused
B. adhered
C. coalesced
D. intertwined
8. A. stem
B. crop
C. rear
D. dawn
9. A. disposing
B. wielding
C. effecting
D. committing
10. A. pit
B. dot
C. spot
D. nick
ANSWER KEYS:
1.B
2.D
3.A
4.A
5.A
6.C
7.D
8.A
9.B
10.C
B.WRITTEN TEST (70 pts)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 pts)
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
Passage A
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0)
INDOOR AIR POLUTION
The citizens (0)....of……four major European countries think the (1)………………………of
climate change such as severe floods and storms are already affecting them, according to a major
new polling study.The research dispels the idea that global warming is widely seen as a future
problem, and also shows strong support for action to tackle global warming,
(2)…………………………subsidies for clean energy and big financial penalties for nations that
refuse to be part of the international climate deal signed in Paris in 2015 – (3)………………US
president Donald Trump has threatened. There was also strong support for giving financial
(4)……………………..to developing nations to cope with the impacts of climate
change.Renewable energy was viewed very positively in all nations, but fracking had little support,
with just 20% of people seeing it positively in the UK, 15% in Germany and 9% in France. Nuclear
power was also unpopular: only 23% of those in France,(5)………………………..it supplies the
vast majority of electricity, have a favourable opinion. Overwhelming majorities of people in the
UK, Germany, France and Norway said climate change was at (6)………………………partly
caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels. But only a third thought the vast majority
of scientists agreed with this, despite about 97% of climate scientists doing so.“It is encouraging to
see that most people in this very large study recognise that climate change is happening, and that
support for the need to tackle it remains high (7)……………………..the people we surveyed,” said
Prof Nick Pidgeon at Cardiff University, who led the international project.He said the firm backing
of the public could be important in the light of Trump’s opposition to climate action: “
(8)………………………… the recently shifting political mood in some countries, climate policy is
now entering a critical phase. It is therefore even (9)…………………. important that the public’s
clear support for the Paris agreement is carried (10)……………… by policymakers Europe and
worldwide.”
KEY:
1. impacts/effect
2. including
3. as
4. aid/ support
5. where
6. least
7. among/amongst
8. with
9. more
10. through
Passage B
THE TRIUNE BRAIN
The first of our three brains to evolve is what scientists call the reptilian cortex. This brain sustains
the elementary activities of animal (1)………. such as respiration, adequate rest and a beating heart.
We are not (2)………….. to consciously “think” about these activities. The reptilian cortex also
houses the “startle centre”, a mechanism that facilitates swift (3)……….. to unexpected occurrences
in our surroundings. That panicked lurch you experience when a door slams shut somewhere in the
house, or the heightened awareness you feel when a twig cracks in a nearby bush while out on an
evening stroll are both examples of the reptilian cortex at work. When it comes to our interaction
with others, the reptilian brain offers up only the most basic impulses: aggression, mating, and
territorial defence. There is no great difference, in this (4)………, between a crocodile defending its
spot along the river and a turf war between two urban gangs.(5)………… the lizard may stake a
claim to its habitat, it exerts total indifference toward the well-being of its young. Listen to the
anguished squeal of a dolphin separated from its pod or witness the sight of elephants mourning
their dead, however, and it is clear that a new development is at play. Scientists have identified this
as the limbic cortex. Unique (6)……….. mammals, the limbic cortex impels creatures to nurture
their offspring by (7)……… feelings of tenderness and warmth to the parent when children are
nearby. These same sensations also cause mammals to develop various types of social relations and
(8)………… networks. When we are with others of “our kind” – be it at soccer practice, church,
school or a nightclub – we (9)……………. positive sensations of togetherness, solidarity and
comfort. If we spend too long away from these networks, then loneliness (10)………. in and
encourages us to seek companionship.
ANSWER KEYS:
1. survival
2. required
3. reactions
4. sense
5.although
6. to
7. delivering
8. kinship
9. experience
10. sets
II. WORD FORMATION (20 pts)
Part 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. I'm not against_______, but obviously we all want to avoid animals suffering unnecessarily.
(SECTION)
2. The administration announced that the U.S. would no longer produce ______________
landmines or acquire new ones, including replacing expiring munitions in its stockpile. (PERSON)
3. And lastly, it provided the authorities with an opportunity to dispose of troublesome true
believers or neighborhood __________ (CONTENT)
4. She hopes to _______ her success as a model into an acting career. (LAY)
5. Mohammed Zardah, 26, a slim, _______ man with an academic mien, studied computer
engineering in Damascus, he says. (SPECTACLE)
6. Hunger and a _________ meal did not sit happily side by side.(SLAP)
7. The machine must be ________________, executing as fast as a mower is able to
cut.(EXPEDITE)
8. ________________ are medicines that lower the chance of blood clotting.
(COAGULATE)
9. With the great achievement of U-23 Vietnam team, many international newspapers wrote
__________ praising our heroes.( COME)
10.In the countryside, farmers try to _______ their land with a view to keeping out their
neighbours’ cattle.(MARKER)
ANSWER KEYS
1. vivisection 2. antipersonnel 3. malcontents
4. parlay
5.bespectacled
6. slap-up
7. expeditious
8.anticoagulants
9.encomia
10.demarcate
Part 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
PRODUCE
LUMINAIRE
UTILE
EXTRACT
REPLACE
TEMPORATE
INFECT
ORIENT
DEPEND
RESPECT
The natural uses of bioluminescence vary widely, and organisms have learnt to be very creative
with its use. Fireflies employ bioluminescence primarily for (1)……………means - their flashing
patterns advertise a firefly's readiness to breed. Some fish use it as a handy spotlight to help them
locate prey. Others use it as a lure; the anglerfish, for example, dangles a (2)……………. flare that
draws in gullible, smaller fishes which get snapped up by the anglerfish in an automated reflex.
Sometimes, bioluminescence is used to resist predators. Vampire squids eject a thick cloud of
glowing liquid from the tip of its arms when threatened, which can be(3)………….. Other species
use a single, bright flash to(4) …………blind their attacker, with an effect similar to that of an
oncoming car which has not dipped its headlights.
Humans have captured and (5)……….. bioluminescence by developing, over the last decade, a
technology known as Bioluminescence Imaging (BLI). BLI involves the of a DNA protein from a
bioluminescent organism, and then the integration of this protein into a laboratory animal through
transgeneticism. Researchers have been able to use aluminized pathogens and cancer cell lines to
track the (6)……… spread of (7)……….and cancers. Through BLI, cancers and infections can be
observed without intervening in a way that affects their (8)………….development. In other words,
while an ultra-sensitive camera and bioluminescent proteins add a visual element, they do not
disrupt or mutate the natural processes. As a result, when testing drugs and treatments, researchers
are permitted a single perspective of a therapy's progression.
Once scientists learn how to engineer bioluminescence and keep it stable in large quantities, a
number of other human uses for it will become available. Glowing trees have been proposed as
(9)………...for electric lighting along busy roads, for example, which would reduce our dependence
on (10)………………energy sources.
ANSWER KEYS:
1. REPRODUCTIVE
2. LUMINESCENT
3. DISORIENTING
4. TEMPORARILY
5. UTILISED
6. RESPECTIVE
7. INFECTIONS
8. INDEPENDENT
9. REPLACEMENTS
10.NON-RENEWABLE
III. ERROR CORRECTION (10 pts)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
It is not easy to have a rational discussion with people about the nature of their language. They feel
that the language belongs to them, and they are entitled to hold cut and dry opinions about it. And
when opinions differ, emotions run high. Arguments can easily stem from minor points of usage as
from major education policies. In English, the origin of many popular misconceptions lies in the
work of the linguists of the eighteenth century who first attempted to codify the English grammar.
Unfortunately, they worked under the premise that English grammar is derived from Latin grammar
and that the rules of the latter are to determine the former. It was this fundamentally
misunderstanding that resulted in the absurd but time-honored 'never-end-a-sentence-with-apreposition' type of rule that many people still cling to. These days, many people complain that the
Internet is the source of much unforgivable distortion of English, and such the ease and speed of
email communication engenders a lazy approach to writing. This is possibly a short-sighted view:
perhaps we should be more broad-minded and view such changes as potential enrichment other than
corruption of the language. Perhaps those who argue it is only the latter are guilty of stick-in-thesand mentality which is often not confined to their own language. The American linguist Leonard
Bloomfield tells the story of a doctor who was so firm in his view that the American language
Chippewa had only few hundred words. When Bloomfield tried to dispute the point, the doctor had
no thoughts of losing down. He turned away and refused to listen.
ANSWER KEYS:
ERRORS
CORRECTIONS
hot and dry
hot and dried
education
educational
fundamentally
fundamental
under
on
cling to
cling
other
rather
such
that
sand
mud
few
a few
loosing down
backing down
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS) For each of the sentences below, write a new
sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, using the word given.
1. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays.
→ It’s all……………………………………………………………………………..…..
2. The village shop is now being managed by a national supermarket chain.
→ A national supermarket chain has taken..........................................................................
3. This door is an emergency exit and must never be locked for any reason.
→ On ............................................................... be locked because it is an emergency exit.
4. Yolanda’s family persuaded her to enter the competition.
→ Yolanda was talked......................................................... the competition by her family.
5. So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. (JUBILATION)
6. The board had a secret meeting in order to discuss changes in company policy. (DOORS)
->………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Peter was in trouble with his boss because he didn’t finish an important project by the deadline.
(HOT)
->…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.
She told everyone that she had been fired by the company. (SACK)
She let……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Should there be a problem, contact us at all costs. (LINE)
->In the ……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Although the manager is sluggish, he is a smooth speaker. (GIFT)
->Sluggish ……………………………………………………………………………………
ANSWER KEYS:
1. It’s all toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.
2. A national supermarket chain has taken charge over the management.
3. On no account must this door ever be locked because it is an emergency exit.
4. Yolanda was talked into entering the competition by her family.
5. There was much JUBILATION when the government lost the election.
6. The board met behind the closed door in order to discuss changes in company policy.
7. Peter was in hot water because he didn’t finish an important project by the deadline.
8. She let it be known that she had been given the sack by the company.
9. In the event of a problem, drop a line at all costs.
10. Sluggish as the manager is, he has the gift of the ga
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TIẾNG ANH 10
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts)
I. WORD CHOICE (05 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. The plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, was a ..............disease.
A. contagious
B. contiguous
C. contingent
D. congenial
2. The young man felt..............in the presence of so many young ladies.
A. inhospitable
B. hindered
C. inhibited
D. prohibited
3. The Conservatives declared their intention of..............the whole Act once they came into
power.
A. repulsing
B. repelling
C. impelling
D. repealing
4. The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that's his.............. .
A. prerogative
B. derogatory
C. abdication
D. humanity
5. The new town development has begun to..............on the surrounding green belt.
A. reach
B. encroach
C. enter
D. intrude
6. I was informed by the police officer that he would be forced to take me into.............. .
A. guardianship
B. bail
C. custody
D. protection
7. They continued fighting despite all the..............they met with.
A. adversities
B. amenities
C. properties
D. liabilities
8. The media are always keen on reporting.............. .
A. mishaps
B. calamities
C. reverses
D. hardships
9.Not only is little Johnny's grammar incoherent and his spelling atrocious but also
his punctuation.............. .
A. slothful
B. sluggish
C. hazard
D. haphazard
10. The dealer wanted £40 and I was only willing to pay £30, but we finally agreed
to..............the difference.
A. drop
B. decrease
C. split
D. divide
KEY TO WORD CHOICE
1.A
2.C
6. C
7.A
3.D
8. B
4. A
9. D
5. B
10.C
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II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (05 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I am in a favor of his proposal that a special committee ..............to examine the problem.
A. set up
B. be set up
C. will be set up
has to be set up
2. A new generation of performers, ..............those who by now had become a household
name, honed their skills before following the path onto television.
A. no less talented than
B. along with talented as
C. together with talented as
D. having been more talented than
3. I..............at the exam paper lying on Mr. Gregson’s desk, but I didn’t want to risk it.
A. could look
B. can look
C. can have looked
D. could have
looked
4. If I ..............hear from Nigel, I’ll tell him you were asking after him.
A. happened
B. should happen to C. should to
D. will happen to
5. They had ..............that it was invisible from the road.
A. so designed it
B. designed it to be C. desgned it such as D. designed it
like
6. Beacon Hill, ..............cobblestone streets, is one of boston’s most charming historical
sections.
A. where Colonial brick houses line
B. where Colonial brick lines houses
C. Colonial brick houses line where
D. houses where Colonial brick lining
7. In the Eastern part of New Jersey .............. , a major shipping and manufacturing center.
A. lies the city of Eliaebeth
B. the city of Elizabeth lies there
C. around the city of Elizabeth lies
D. there lies the city of Elizabeth around
8. Although most of algae are predominantly single-celled, those masked with brown and red
pigments ..............multicellular.
A. for
B. the
C. are
D. when
9. The growth of psychobiology owes ..............to major conceptual advances in the way
people think about the brain.
A. much
B. as much as
C. much which
D. there is so
much
10. Owning and living in a freestanding house is a goal of young adults, ..............earlier
generations.
A. as did
B. as it was of
C. like that of
D. so have
KEY TO GRAMMAR AND STUCTURES
1. B
2. A
3. D
6. A
7. A
8. C
4. B
9. A
5. A
10. B
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III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (05 pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I was sitting in a train looking out of the window, when my mind suddenly ..............back to
that amazing trip we made to India.
A. put
B. flashed
C. stirred
D. associated
2. Roberto should try not to let his regrets for what he has done ..............away at him.
A. come
B. eat
C. stick
D. flood
3. The class went to see the performance of Macbeth because it ..............in well with the
project they were doing on Scottish history.
A. crammed
B. stood
C. tied
D. booked
4. Morag is very good at ..............off the teacher in her school.
A. sending
B. calling
C. taking
D. putting
5. Why don’t you get your homework ..............with so you can enjoy the rest of the evening?
A. around
B. over
C. by
D. away
6. She hasn’t spoken German for over a year and I think she wants to blush.............. a few
things.
A. out in
B. on with
C. up on
D. over on
7. I’d been cooped ..............in my office all morning so I went out for a walk and a spot of
fresh air.
A. over
B. by
C. down
D. up
8. As their bookshop wasn’t doing well, they decided to branch ..............and sell compact
discs and cassettes as well.
A. out
B. over
C. down on
D. out for
9. The door burst open and his mother barged ............... “I thought so”, she said. “You’re not
doing your homework.”
A. into
B. in
C. on
D. along
10. Polynesia. The very name conjures ..............images of sundrenched beaches and warm
turquoise seas.
A. out
B. up
C. over
D. in
KEY TO PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
1. B
2. B
3. C
6. C
7. D
8. A
4. C
9. B
5. B
10. B
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS(05 pts)
Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.
1. When asked about his own party’s transport policies, the candidates.............. asideswipe at
his opponent by mentioning the recent rail strikes.
A. made
B. did
C. took
D. gave
2. The threat of redundancy is ..............over everyone at the factory.
A. hanging
B. holding
C. keeping
D. swinging
3. I hope you didn’t ..............exception to any of my comments.
A. find
B. take
C. make
D. put
4. I wish he wouldn’t make such unkind and.............. remarks.
A. lapse
B. disparaging
C. inconsolable
D. rough
5. I always use mnemonics to help me recall important ..............of information.
A. spots
B. objects
C. items
D. stuff
6. We ..............all the different ways of getting home before eventually deciding to fly.
A. exploded
B. exploited
C. explicated
D. explored
7. It is a good idea to divide a task up into ..............chunks.
A. portable
B. manageable
C. edible
D. thinkable
8. I know you have a good voice and have ambitions to be an opera singer but don’t give up
your day.............. yet.
A. situation
B. work
C. job
D. place
9. Breaking his leg dealt a ..............to his chances of becoming a professional footballer.
A. thump
B. strike
C. hit
D. blow
10. Harry blew a .............. when his holiday was cancelled.
A. switch
B. fuse
C. plug
D. socket
KEY TO COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
1. C
2. A
3. B
6. D
7. B
8. C
4. B
9. D
5. C
10. B
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V. READING COMPREHENSION (10 pts)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
READING PASSAGE 1:
Demographic transition
Historically, as countries have developed industrially, they have undergone declines in death
rates following by declines in birth rates. Over time they have tended to move from rapid
increases in population to slower increases, then to zero growth and finally to population
decreases. The model which demographers use to help explain these changes in population
growth is known as the demographic transition model. In order to properly appreciate the
demographic transition model, it is necessary to understand two basic concepts: the crude
birth rate (CBR) and the crude death rate (CDR). The CBR is determined by taking the
number of births in a country in a given year and dividing it by the total population of the
country and then multiplying the answer by one thousand. So, for example, the CBR of the
United States in 2004 was 14 (in other words, there were 14 births per thousand living people
in that year). CDR is worked out in a similar way. The CDR for the United States in 2004 was
8 per thousand.
The first stage of the demographic transition model portrays a preindustrial era when both
the birth rate and the death rate were high. Typically, women gave birth to a large number of
babies. This was partly due to cultural and religious pressures but also because families
required a large number of children, since often many didn’t survive into adulthood due to the
harsh living conditions. Furthermore, children were needed to help adults work the land or
perform other chores. The death rate was high due to the high incidence of diseases and
famine and also because of poor hygiene. Total population tended to fluctuate due to
occasional epidemics, but overall there was only a very gradual long-term increase during this
stage.
During the second stage, improvements in hygiene, medical care, and food production led to a
decrease in the death rate in newly industrializing regions of Western Europe. However, birth
rates remained high due to tradition and because many people were involved in agrarian
occupations. The combination of a lowered CDR and a stable CBR led to dramatic increases
in population starting at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
In stage three, birth rates also began to fall. In cities there was less incentive to produce large
numbers of children, since city dwellers no longer worked the land, and the cost of raising
children in an urban environment was greater than in rural districts. Furthermore, more
children survived into adulthood due to improved living conditions. The economic pressures
led to a lower CBR and over time the numbers of people being born started to approximate
the numbers dying.
The final stage, which some demographers have called the postindustrial stage, occurs when
birth rates and death rates are about equal. In this case there is zero natural population growth.
Over time the birth rate may fall below the death rate, and without immigration the total
population may slowly decreases. By the early twenty-first century, several European
countries were experiencing population declines due to the CDR outstripping the CBR. For
example, in Italy in 2004 there were about 9 births per thousand against 10 deaths per
thousand.
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The demographic transition took about 200 years to complete in Europe. Many developing
countries are still in stage two of the demographic transition model: births far outstrip deaths.
In these countries, CDR has declined due to improvements in sanitation and increases in food
productivity, but the birth rate has still not adjusted downward to the new realities of
improved living conditions. This imbalance of births over deaths in the developing world is
the fundamental reason for the dramatic population explosion in the latter half of the twentieth
century. However, population statistics indicate that in many less developed countries the
CBRs have begun to decline over recent decades, giving rise to optimism in some quarters
about future trends. The rapid industrialization of many parts of the developing world has
meant that these countries have reached stage three of the model much faster than countries in
the developed world did during the nineteenth century. This fact has led many demographers
to predict that world population will reach an equilibrium level sooner and at a lower total
than more pessimistic earlier predictions.
1. The word “it” in the passage refers to
A. population
B. year
C. country
D. number
2. According to the paragraph 1, what is useful about the demographic transition model?
A. It helps explain trends in population growth over time.
B. It can be used to measure birth and death rates.
C. It clarifies the causes of population increase.
D. It predicts the relative speed of population patterns.
3. The word “portrays” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. suggests
B. represents
C. transmits
D. associates
4.In paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as relevant to the high birth rates
in the preindustrial stage?
A. The high level of childhood deaths
B. The need for help in work situation
C. The pressures of tradition
D. The high rate of maternal deaths
5.What can be inferred from paragraph 2 about eh effect of epidemic diseases on population
during the preindustrial stage?
A. They tended to dramatically lower the population growth.
B. They caused the population to decline temporarily.
C. They reduced overall population significantly.
D. They led to sudden overall increases in the birth rate.
6. The word “agrarian” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. basic
B. menial
C. farming
D. village
7.According to paragraph 4, what was one of the main causes of the drop in birth rates?
A. The improvements in hygiene
B. The lack of agricultural work
C. The development of urbanization
D. The superior environment
8. The word “equilibrium” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. economic
B. stable
C. variable
D. fixed
9. According to paragraph 6, what is at the root of the huge population increases during the
twentieth century?
A. The improvements in health throughout the developing world
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B. The fact that birth rates are increasing in many countries
C. The lack of resources in many developing countries
D. The failure of the CDR to respond to economic pressures
10.Why does the author mention the optimism felt in some quarters about future population
trends?
A. To introduce the fact that birth rates in some developing countries may be declining
faster than anticipated
B. To emphasize that most researchers have taken a pessimistic view of population
expansion
C. To show that the demographic transition is a valid model of population trends
D. To suggest that some countries have worked hard at reducing birth rates
READING PASSAGE 2:
The word ‘laser’ was coined as an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated
Emission of Radiation. Ordinary light, from the Sun or a light bulb, is emitted spontaneously,
when atoms or molecules get rid of excess energy by themselves, without any outside
intervention. Stimulated emission is different because it occurs when an atom or molecule
holding onto excess energy has been stimulated to emit it as light.
Albert Einstein was to first to suggest the existence of stimulated emission in a paper
published in 1917. However, for many years physicists thought that atoms and molecules
always were much more likely to emit light spontaneously and that stimulated emission thus
always would be much weaker. It was not until after the Second World War that physicists
began trying to make stimulated emission dominate. They sought ways by which one atom or
molecule could stimulate many others to emit light, amplifying it to much higher powers.
The first to succeed was Charles H. Townes, then at Columbia University in New York.
Instead of working with light, however, he worked with microwaves, which have a much
longer wavelength, and built a device he called a ‘maser’, for Microwave Amplification by
the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Although he thought of the key idea in 1951, the first
maser was not completed until a couple of years later. Before long, many other physicists
were building masers and trying to discover how to produce stimulated emission at even
shorter wavelengths.
The key concepts emerged about 1957. Townes and Arthur Schawlow, then at Bell
Telephone Laboratories, wrote a long paper outlining the conditions needed to amplify
stimulated emission of visible light waves. At about the same time, similar ideas crystallized
in the mind of Gordon Gould, then a 37-year-old graduate student at Colombia, who wrote
them down in a series of notebooks. Townes and Schawlow published their ideas in a
scientific journal, physical Review Letters, but Gould filed a patent application. Three
decades later, people still argue about who deserves the credit for the concept of the laser.
1. The word ‘coined’ in paragraph 1 can best be replaced by
A. created
B. mentioned
C. understood
D. discovered
2. The word ‘intervention’ in paragraph 1 can best be replaced by
A. need
B. device
C. influence
D. source
3. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 1 can best be replaced by
A. light bulb
B. energy
C. molecule
D. atom
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4. Which of the following statements best describes a laser?
A. A device for stimulating atoms and molecules to emit light
B. An atom in a high-energy state
C. A technique for destroying atoms or molecules
D. An instrument for measuring light waves
5. Why was Townes’ early work with stimulated emission done with microwaves?
A. He was not concerned with light amplification.
B. It was easier to work with longer wavelengths.
C. His partner Schawlow had already begun work on the laser.
D. The laser had already been developed.
6. In his research at Colombia University, Charles Townes worked with all of the following
EXCEPT
A. stimulated emission
C. light amplification
B. microwaves
D. a maser
7. In approximately what year was the first maser built?
A. 1917
B. 1951
C.1953
D. 1957
8. The word ‘emerged’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. increased
B. concluded
C. succeeded
D. appeared
9. The word ‘outlining’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. assigning
B. studying
C. checking
D. summarizing
10. Why do people still argue about who deserves the credit for the concept of the laser?
A. The researchers’ notebooks were lost.
B. Several people were developing the idea at the same time.
C. No one claimed credit for the development until recently.
D. The work is still in complete.
KEY TO READING 1
1. D
2. A
6. C
7. C
KEY TO READING 2
1. A
2. C
6. C
7. C
3. B
8. B
4. D
9. A
5. B
10. A
3. B
8. D
4. A
9. D
5. B
10. B
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VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST(10 pts)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
GUIDED CLOZE 1
The knowledge and eloquence that people gain through travelling is usually perceived as the
best ________ in life. It is the inquisitive human nature that impels people to seek (2)______
experiences and to set out on an exploration trip. Those who travel frequently and to diverse
places benefit from establishing new relationships and (3)________a better knowledge about
other cultures and lifestyles. However, there is a grain of truth in the assumption that people
are prone to (4)________ cliché and unfounded prejudices about other nations and their
characteristics. Sometimes, it is only the first-hand encounter that can help change the
(5)________ towards the so-called “inferior communities”. This direct contact with a
different civilization enables travelers to (6)_________ their baseless assumptions and get (7)
_________ with the real concept of life in all four corners of the globe. Beyond question,
travelling (8)__________ friendship and makes it easier for many individuals to acknowledge
the true value of different traditions and customs. Yet, it does not always mean enjoyment. It
may also (9)_________coming close with the atrocities of real existence as well as becoming
aware of the challenges and hardships that other people have to struggle with. Hence, a true
voyage is the one with a good deal of experience to (10) _________ about, very often
combined with exposure to abhorrent sights and incredible ordeals. The learning to be
complete, thus, requires an ability to observe and analyze the surroundings, both their
glamour and brutality.
1. A. completion
2. A. irritating
3. A. acquiring
4. A. preserving
5. A. prejudice
6. A. drop
7. A. informed
8. A. facilitates
9. A. involve
10. A. commemorate
B. fulfillment
B. bewildering
B. educating
B. cherishing
B. manner
B. cease
B. realized
B. affords
B. derive
B. reminisce
C. conclusion
C. delighting
C. learning
C. indulging
C. outlook
C. fail
C. acquainted
C. effects
C. consist
C. resemble
D. resolution
D. thrilling
D. studying
D. persisting
D. approach
D. quit
D. defined
D. influences
D. enclose
D. remind
GUIDED CLOZE 2
A new threat to our health seems to have arisen in our midst, confusion and stress caused by
technology. All you need to do to (1)_________ this to yourself is to telephone a large
company ; a recorded voice will offer you a bewildering list of choices, and when you have
finished answering its questions, you will probably be (2)_________to several minutes of
piped music before you eventually make (3)_________ with a human being. But the stress
you undergo as a result is negligible compared to the impression the telegraph (4)_________
on people 150 years ago. Until then, messages could only travel as fast as a messenger could
carry them. But now they could be sent great distances in seconds. Before long, submarine
cables were (5)_________ across the oceans, and thirty years later, the network reached
20,000 towns around the world. When the first transatlantic cable was completed in 1858, the
Queen and the President exchanged messages, preachers found (6)_________ for it in the
Bible , and the New York jewelers, Tiffany’s , bought unused pieces of the cable and sold
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them as souvenirs. But then, as now, everyone was not (7)_________of the technological
advantages .
Information arrived so quickly, often (8)_________ what had previously been transmitted ,
that businessmen had to work much harder to (9)_________ up with developments. They
arrived home tired and stressed. If we find difficulty with the Internet, which is technological
evolution, not revolution, our (10)_________ had afar harder task in getting used to the
invention in the first place.
1. A. confirmed
2. A. oppressed
3. A. collision
4. A. did
5. A. laid
6. A. apology
7. A. believed
8. A. contradicting
9. A. keep
10. A. ancestors
B. prove
B. subdued
B. connection
B. got
B. lain
B. argument
B. convinced
B. differing
B. maintain
B. elders
C. show
C. subjected
C. communication
C. made
C. put
C. excuse
C. pleased
C. disagreeing
C. remain
C. fathers
D. test
D. submitted
D. contact
D. worked
D. set
D. justification
D. satisfied
D. objecting
D. stay
D. forerunners
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE 1
1. B
2. D
6. A
7. C
3. A
8. A
4. B
9. A
5. D
10. B
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE 2
1. B
2. C
6. D
7. B
3. D
8. A
4. C
9. A
5. A
10. A
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B. WRITTEN TEST (70 pts)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST(20 pts)
Fill in each blank in the following passages with ONE suitable word.
OPEN CLOZE 1
SKATEBOARD
Some sports or activities have traditionally been (1) _______ with people, even though it is
not always clear why. Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to (2) _______ teenagers
wearing clothes four sizes too big for them. When you come to think of it, there’s (3) _______
practical reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn’t take up the sport.
Skateboarding involves a certain (4) _______ of falling off the board, (4) _______ can of
course be painful, but this also (6) _______ to other sports like skiing or surfing. Sports
should not be restricted to teenagers. There is (7) _______ wrong with a grown - up gliding
down the road on his or her board.
At the same time, I must confess that I (8) _______ a certain sympathy for my niece Emily
when her father, my older brother Tom, announced that he was going skateboarding with her.
At the age of 14 you are very conscious of what other people think of you. She knew all her
friends would laugh at her if she arrived for the regular Saturday morning skateboarding
sessions in the local park with her dad.
Emily felt (9) _______ embarrassment would be more than she could bear, so she kindly
asked her father ifhe could go skateboarding somewhere else. Tom realized how embarrassed
Emily must felt and (10) _______ out laughing.
OPEN CLOZE 2 (10 pts)
THE SAHARA MARATHON
One of the most amazing marathon races in the world is the Marathon of the Sands. It takes
place every April in the Sahara Desert in the south of Morocco, a part of the world where
temperatures can (1) ________ fifty degrees centigrade. The standard length of a marathon is
42.5 kilometres but this one is 240 kilometres long and takes seven days to complete.
It began in 1986 and now attracts about two hundred runners, the majority of (2) ________
ages range from seventeen to forty-seven. About half of them come from France and the rest
from all over the world. From Britain it costs £2,500 to enter, which includes return air fares.
The race is rapidly becoming more and more popular (3) ________, or perhaps because of,
the harsh conditions that runners must endure. They have to carry food and anything else they
need for seven days in a rucksack (4) ________ no more than twelve kilograms. (5) ________
this, they are given a litre and a half of water every ten kilometres.
Incredibly, nearly all the runners finish the (6) ________. One man, Ibrahim El Journal, took
part in (7) ________ race from 1986 to 2004. Runners (8) ________ suffer terrible physical
hardships. Sometimes they lose toenails and skin peels (9) ________ their feet. However,
doctors are always on hand to deal with minor injuries and to make sure that runners do not
push (10) ________ too far.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE 1
1. connected
2. be
6. applies
7. nothing
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE 2
1. reach
2. whose
6. course
7. every
3. no
8. felt
4. amount
9. the
5. which
10. burst
3. despite
8. do
4. weighing
9. off/from/on
5. Besides
10. themselves
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II. WORD FORMATION(20 pts)
WORD FORMATION 1
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words given in parentheses.
1. It was a _______ minor accident but tragically, one of the two drivers died. (SEEM)
2. I was a bit _______ by my performance in the first exam, but I decided to make extra
efforts in the one left. (MORAL)
3. Some snakes are _______ in the natural world but actually they are not fearsome
predators, and are harmless to humans. (FRIGHT)
4. The study showed a significant _______ between baby's sleeping position and the risk of
cot death. (RELATE)
5. The control centre is deep undergrounded and completely _______ except by a direct hit
from a nuclear missile. (DESTROY)
6. A crowd of curious _______ soon gathered to see what was happening. (LOOK)
7. In Scotland there is greater emphasis on _______ by individual school. (VALUE)
8. Vietnam has depended heavily on foreign _______ organizations to train teachers.
(GOVERN)
9. Like their wild cousins, house cats _______ have streamlined bodies, classically shaped
skulls, elongated tails and specially evolved teeth and claws. (CHARACTER)
10. These policies could cause severe economic and social _______. (LOCATE)
WORD FORMATION 2
Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
ration
smite
part
side
idol
plato
hero
play
mutualism
requite
Youngsters in their teens or even earlier sometimes (1)______ film stars or other celebrities
with a kind of blind, devoted (2)______ . The objects of such adoration are regarded as gods
by their (3) ______ worshippers. How sad that such devotion is almost always (4) ______
(though pop-stars have been known to marry their fans).
Young people also sometimes develop an (5) ______ obsession for another, often older,
person that is not an adult, mature feeling but simply a youthful infatuation. At parties a boy
may (6) ______ try to attract a girl, or vice versa, without intending any serious, lasting
relationship. This is just a flirtation. A relationship which gives deep and lasting happiness to
both partners must not be (7)______ (felt more strongly by one of the pair than by the other).
It should be based on a (8)______ love and respect, felt equally by each of the two. Of course
it can take many forms. It might be very deep but entail no physical desire, in which case it is
described as (9)______ . Certainly, for any relationship to be stable, the two people involved
must be compatible. This does not necessarily mean that they must have attitudes and interests
in common, for (10) ______ of opposites can work very well. The different characters of the
two people somehow complement each other.
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KEY TO WORD FORMATION 1
1. seemingly
2. demoralized
6. onlookers
7. self-evaluation 8. non-governmental
KEY TO WORD FORMATION 2
1. idolize
2. hero-worship
6. playfully
7. one-sided
3. frightening-looking
3. smitten
8. mutual
4.correlation
5. indestructible
9. characteristically
10. dislocation
4. unrequited
9. platonic
5. irrational
10. partnerships
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III. ERROR CORRECTION (10 pts)
Read the text, find the10 mistakes and correct them. You should indicate in which line the
mistake is.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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The role of the traditional zoo, inheriting from the 19th century, has undergone a
dramatic shift. A growing recognition that zoos ought to be in the vanguard of the
fight for the devastation of our natural world has begun a zoologic revolution. The
change occurred in the 1960s, when the Jersey zoo was set up to breed endangered
species. As a result, the breeding of animals in captive has become a complex
science, with zoos around the world co-ordinate their efforts to avoid the genetic
dangers of in-breeding small populations.
The answer for the question of whether zoos can have much impact on the
preservation of endangered species is probably minimal. Zoos do not focus their
education efforts on those people in the strongest positions to affect the future of the
wildlife being exhibited. For the most part, conservation education is targeted at children
and other non-decision makers in a process too slow or too far away to address the
extinction crisis which exists now. Furthermore, the efforts of zoos to inform lawmakers
and government authorities are usually low-key or un-existent. Campaigns are more
likely to be for an animal exhibit other than for the existence of the animal itself.
Nevertheless, it does not do to address the future from a foundation of pessimism. A
vision of the future is embraced in which the human population has leveled off at about
8.8 billion and wherein human effects upon the environment have been tethered and
considerable wildlife remain. It certainly will not be as rich or abundant as today’s
wildlife, but with substantially diversity, numbers of more or less wild ecosystems, and
the zoos’ work, this vision can become reality.
KEY TO ERROR CORRECTION
Number Line Mistake
0.
1
inheriting
1.
3
for
2.
3
zoologic
3.
5
captive
4.
6
co-ordinate
5
8
for
6
11
being exhibited
7
14
un-existent
8
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other than
9
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remain
10
20
substantially
Correction
inherited
against
zoological
captivity
co-ordinating
to
exhibited
non-existent
rather than
remains
substantial
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IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts)
Rewrite the following sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their
meanings remain unchanged. You MUST NOT change the given words in any way.
1. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
__________________________________________________________________________
2. His father was very angry with him when he heard he had damaged the car. (BLEW)
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Winning the lottery has its good and bad points. (BLESSING)
__________________________________________________________________________
4. He’s a pleasant man socially but he is a tough businessman. (BARGAIN)
__________________________________________________________________________
5. Sharon and I are not speaking to each other. (TERMS)
___________________________________________________________________________
6. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident.
The fact that they survived the accident was___________________________, in my opinion.
7. When do you think this bridge was built?
How ____________________________________________________________bridge is?
8. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
Little ___________________________________________________________ going to be.
9. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
Nothing _______________________________________________________________Tim.
10. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
Much __________________________________________________________________ her.
KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. What the politician was saying last night fell on deaf ears.
2. His father blew up at him when he heard he had damaged the car.
3. Winning the lottery has definitely been a missed blessing.
4. He’s a pleasant man socially but he drives a hard bargain in business.
5. Sharon and I are not on speaking terms with each other.
6. nothing short of miraculous / a miracle
7. old do you think this bridge is?
8. does Rita realize how serious her husband’s operation is
9. but the complete story would satisfy
10. as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like
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VĨNH LONG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
NGUYỄN BỈNH KHIÊM
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CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
Độc lập – Tự do – Hạnh phúc
KÌ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 – 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
TỔ CHỨC TẠI TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ HỒNG PHONG
TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH – NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Khối 10
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A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
I. WORD CHOICE:
1. Call in and see our _______ of spring fashions today.
A. selection
B. election
C. production
D. reputation
2. If you carry too much luggage, the airline will charge an _______ baggage fee.
A. extra
B. additional
C. excess
D. over
3. Modern farm animals are the result of centuries of selective _______
A.
reproduction
B. cultivation
C. mating
D. breeding
4. One of the tigers has got _______. Warn everyone of the danger.
A. loose
B. lost
C. loosened
D. escaped
5. The city was under _______for six months before it finally fell.
A. siege
B. cordon
C. blockade
D. closure
6. Digitally _______ messages can be delivered via cable direct into our homes
A. deciphered
B. dialed
C. numbered
D. encoded
7. The police said there was no sign of a _______ entry even though the house had been
burgled.
A. broken
B. burst
C. forced
D. smashed
8. The detective stood _______behind the door waiting for the assailant.
A. immovable
B. motionless
C. lifeless
D. static
9. The children can get to school ten minute earlier if they take a short _______ through
the park.
A. link
B. cut
C. pass
D. path
10. As she didn’t understand the teacher’s question, she merely gave him a _______ look.
A. clear
B. dim
C. blank
D. hopeless
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR:
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
1. Don't go to the city centre during rush hour. You will be _______ like sardines.
A. canned
B. packed
C. pressed
D. pushed
2. It was Tony who _______in asking for another glass of brandy and got drunk in the
end.
A. endured
B. kept
C. persisted
D. maintained
3. My secretary was supposed to _______ those letters already.
A. typing
B. be typed
C. have typed
D. type
4. _______ that gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill and that the California Gold Rush
began.
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A. Because in 1848
B. That in 1848
C. In 1848 that it was
D. It was in 1848
5. As the demand increases, manufacturers who previously produced only a large, luxury
car _______compelled to make a smaller model in order to compete in the market.
A. Is
B. are
C. will
D. should
6. I cannot see the _______ of sitting on the beach all day.
A. Attract
B. attraction
C. attractiveness
D. attractive
7. Schizophrenia, a behavioral disorder typified by a fundamental break with reality,
_______ by genetic predisposition, stress, drugs, or infection.
A. may be triggered B. may triggered
C. trigger
D. may trigger
8. In purchasing a winter coat, it is important that one _______ it on with heavy clothing
underneath.
A. Tries
B. to try
C. try
D. trying
9. Most comets have two kinds of tails, one made up of dust, _______made up of
electrically charged particles called plasma.
A. One another
B. the other
C. others
D. each other
10. By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi River, _______ were
quite luxurious.
A. many of them
B. which many
C. many of which
D. many that
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS:
1. I usually _____ work at about 5.30, so I’m home by 6.30 most nights.
A. end up
B. kick off
C. knock off
D. knuckle down
2. We were walking through the woods when we _____ a trap set by hunters.
A. slipped up
B. dug up
C. chanced upon
D. threw out
3. The small boat drifted helplessly _____ the mercy of the wind and waves.
A. in
B. with
C. to
D. at
4. The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays_____ rotation.
A. on
B. under
C. by
D. in
5. We have been really busy, but things are starting to slacken _____ now.
A. away
B. off
C. out
D. on
6. We had an argument about it and she got al fired _____.
A. up
B. on
C. against
D. away
7. In those days, doctors ladled _____ antibiotics to patients.
A. with
B. out
C. on
D. in
8. We had to _____ pages of legal jargon before we could sign the contract.
A. wade through
B. delve into
C. dispense with
D. blurt out
9. It is necessary to _____ this curse from their country.
A. flare up
B. march on
C. weed out
D. fire away
10. This song is really _____me.
A. growing on
B. getting on
C. picking up
D. coming out
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS:
1. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really _______me crazy.
A. takes
B. worries
C. drives
D. bothers
2. Let me stay at home this morning, please. I'm feeling rather under the _______, so I
won't be of great use in the office.
A. cloud
B. control
C. pressure
D. weather
3. Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll
learn to take it _______.
A. easy
B. loose
C. nice
D. fine
4. I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to_______ me company?
A. follow
B. stay
C. ward
D. keep
5. The police arrived within minutes at the_______of the crime.
A. spot
B. area
C. scene
D. place
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6. Would you_______a blind eye if you saw a crime being committed?
A. close
B. turn
C. show
D. wink
7. I _______ asleep when you called - I didn't hear the phone.
A. must have
B. must have been C. need have been D. should have been
8. You are not allowed to drive _______ the influence _______ alcohol.
A. under/of
B. in/of
C. under/by
D. by/in
9. The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays _______
rotation.
A. on
B. under
C. by
D. in
10. The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers _______
A. on the spot
B. all in all
C. beyond the joke D. with in reach
V. READING: Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions:
PASSAGE 1:
The air above our head is becoming cleaner. A breath of fresh air has been running
right round the planet for the past five years. The planet is apparently purging itself of
pollution. Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this
phenomenon says. “ It seems as if the planet’s own cleansing service has suddenly got a new
lease of life. Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on up there.”
Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new
cleaner trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for
the planet itself. The sudden and unexpected reversal decades of worsening pollution extends
from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon
dioxide, from car exhausts and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle,
paddy fields, and gas fields. Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warming, has
fallen slightly.
They are two theories about why pollution is disappearing. First that there is less
pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a
global impact. Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up.
The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl. It is present
throughout the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by
oxidizing them. The amount of hydroxyl in the air had fallen by a quarter in the 1980s. Now,
it may be revising for two reasons: ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in
more ultraviolet radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl. Then
the stricter controls on vehicle exhausts in America and Europe may have cut global carbon
monoxide emissions, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants.
1. Which word in the first paragraph means ridding?
A. running
B. becoming
C. going on
D. purging
2. The word “toll” in paragraph 2 means ______.
A. damage
B. loss
C. count
D. quantity
3. It is mentioned that life expectancy partly depends on ______.
A. people having improvement in atmospheric conditions
B. how much people know about atmospheric pollution
C. when people have changed their lifestyle
D. what people can get from university research
4. What are the pollutants disappearing from the atmosphere?
A. Carbon monoxide and car exhausts.
B. Dangerous kinds of smoke from burning rain forests.
C. Methane from paddy fields and poisonous gases from gas fields.
D. Carbon from car exhausts and burning rain forests and methane from paddy fields, gas
fields … etc.
5. According to the passage, what is the main cause of pollution reduction?
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A. A reduction of cattle and gas fields.
B. A limitation of chemicals.
C. A smaller number of cars.
D. Less impact from burning forests.
6. The word “It” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. car exhaust
B. acid rain
C. a clear-up agent
D. global carbon
7. The word “revising” in paragraph 5 means ______.
A. reproducing
B. repeating
C. refreshing
D. reappearing
8. Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?
A. Ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl.
B. There is a difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl.
C. The reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl.
D. Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl.
9. It can be inferred that the cleaning of the planet is ______.
A. surprising
B. confusing
C. practical
D. reasonable
10. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The changes of the Earth’s climate.
B. The oxygenation of the atmosphere.
C. The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere.
D. Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere.
PASSAGE 2:
Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but
the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new
types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of
power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane.
Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available.
Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or
other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of
electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled
neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys.
As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility
engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new
cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public
parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that
allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage
the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be
reserved for electric cars.
Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all
meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will
be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person threewheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt
take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that
can be carried by freeway today.
1. The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. vans
B. trains
C. planes
D. trolleys
2. The author’s purpose in the passage is to
A. criticize conventional vehicles
B. support the invention of electric cars
C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles
D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future
3. The passage would most likely be followed by details about
A. automated freeways
B. pollution restrictions in the future
C. the neighborhood of the future
D. electric shuttle buses
4. The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
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A. long-range
B. inexpensive
C. concentrated
D. squared
5. In the second paragraph, the author implies that
A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.
C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future
6. According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be
A. more convenient than they are today
B. equipped with charging devices
C. much larger than they are today
D. as common as today’s gas stations
7. The word “charging” in this passage refers to
A. electricity
B. credit cards
C. aggression
D. lightning
8. The word “foresee” in this passage could best be replaced with
A. count on
B. invent
C. imagine
D. rely on
9. The word “commuters” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. daily travelers
B. visitors
C. cab drivers
D. shoppers
10. The word “hybrid” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. combination
B. hazardous
C. futuristic
D. automated
PASSAGE 3: Choose the best to complete the passage.
I was reading an article last week in which the writer described how her children had
changed as they grew up. When they were small, she had to (1) _______ noisy games in the
house or (2) _______ interminable games of football in the garden which (3) _______. If the
house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to or what crisis she had to
(4) _______ next.
She dreaded the fact that they might (5) _______ her husband, who admitted having been an
uncontrollable child who spent most of the time (6) _______- to his friends by breaking things
or getting into fights. What was worse was that everyone else thought he was a sweet child
and he (7) _______ the most terrible things!
However, she had experienced an even greater shock with her children. They had grown out
of all their naughty behavior and (8) _______ serious hobbies such as chess and playing the
piano. They never did anything without (9) _______ and coming to a serious decision. She
had to (10) _______ the fact that they made her feel rather childish and they got older and that
in some ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy!
1. A. take into
B. put down to
C. put away
D. put up with
2. A. got onto
B. took in
C. made up
D. took part in
3. A. set her up
B. worn her out
C. tore her away
D. turned her out
4. A. get in
B. look at
C. deal with
D. take on
5. A. look after
B. see after
C. take after
D. look for
6. A. saying for
B. showing off
C. bursting to
D. bushing around
7. A. involved in
B. yielded with
C. made room for
D. threw away with
8. A. taken in
B. taken up
C. taken place
D. joined into
9. A. talking about
B. saying it into
C. thinking it over
D. talking into it
10. A. face up to
B. come across
C. come up with
D. get along with
PASSAGE 4: Choose the best to complete the passage.
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts,
storms and fires can change ecosystems. Some changes ___1___ ecosystems. If there is too
___2___ rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the
animals that ___3___ it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems.
Some pine forests need ___4___ for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside
pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds___5___. Polluting the air,
soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building ___6___ on rivers for electric power and
irrigation can harm ecosystems ___7___ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down
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___8___ destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find
better ways of ___9___ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for
ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people ___10___ causing harm to
ecosystems.
1. A harms
B. harmful
C. harmless
D. harm
2. A. little
B. a little
C. few
D. a few
3. A. fed
B. feed
C. feed on
D. food
4. A. flame
B. fires
C. blaze
D. burning
5. A. out
B. in
C. go
D. fly
6. A. moats
B. ditches
C. bridges
D. dams
7. A. on
B. around
C. over
D. under
8. A. hills
B. jungles
C. forests
D. woods
9. A. catching
B. holding
C. carrying
D. taking
10. A. avoid
B. without
C. not
D. no
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I. READING
Cloze Test 1: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE appropriate word:
In many countries of Europe, there has been a steady drift of people away from
villages to large cities. These people, many of whom have grown in great poverty and
deprivation, hope to improve their standard of (1) _______and see the metropolis as the
solution to all their problems. In many ways, they find what they are looking for. Large cities
do offer a huge number of facilities, (2) _______ which better education, better health care
and improved housing are perhaps the most important. Large companies and factories , the
vast (3) _______ of which pride themselves on looking after the interests of their employees,
also open up any (4) _______. of career opportunities for those willing to work hard.
Inevitably, however, (5) _______ comes a time when people begin to long for the simplicity
of the village or small town.
Traffic problems and pollution, both of which affect most large cities today, cause the
most unhappiness. For people to whom fresh air, unpolluted water and beautiful countryside
are distant-(6) _______ nonetheless painful clear-memories of a previous, peaceful life in a
village, the situation must at (7) _______ be unbearable. The pressure of overpopulation has
meant that, in the last thirty or forty years, thousands (8) _______Thousands of new flats have
been built, often with (9) _______ regard to architectural beauty and the surrounding
countryside has all (10) _______ disappeared in many cases. It is no longer such an easy
matter to escape the noise and the turmoil of the streets and find a field or a forest where the
children can play in safety.
YOUR ANSWER:
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Cloze Test 2: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE appropriate word:
THE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
There are 4,000 toys in London’s Museum of (1) _______ but it is not essential to be a
child to enjoy it. Most of the older toys were meant to be played with by adults.
All the toys (2) _______in a beautiful glass - top building in the East End of London –
but it wasn’t built for them. It was opened in 1872 and displayed art, shoe – making and
furniture (3) _______ It wasn’t until 1974, when the children’s section had grown
enormously, that the whole building was officially devoted to the history of childhood.
Once upon a time every toy was (4) _______, although by the late 1900s a huge toy
industry had developed. Many home-made toys were made of metal and wood and a few of
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these have (5) _______well enough for the museum to display. It even has one of the oldest
dolls’ houses still in (6) _______ made in 1673. There is something for everyone, including
the 18th century toy theatre and the miniature Chinese gardens, (7) _______ tiny animals.
Whichever is your favourite, each exhibit enables you to catch a (8) _______ of the people
and world it was made for.
The 35 or (9) _______workers at the museum take great care to make sure that all of
the exhibits are preserved in good working order. And as for 500 new toys that move in every
year from all over the world – nobody has ever heard a (10) _______one complaining.
ANSWER:
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10
II. WORD FORMS
1. Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words given
1. There is little hope that Maurice’s behavior will ever improve. It will probably remain so
(CORRECT) _____________________ till he grows up.
2. In my opinion, this book is nothing more than (INTELLECT) _____________________
rubbish.
3. Increasing import tax is believed to be (PRODUCE) _____________________ as it would
give rise to smuggling.
4. My friends started going out late to night clubs, so I decided to (SOCIAL)
_____________________ myself from the group.
5. New immigrants have been successfully (SIMILAR) _____________________ into the
community
6. She looked absolutely (DUMB) _____________________ when I told her what had
happened. She could hardly say a word.
7. “What if” questions involving (FACT) _____________________ are familiar to historical
speculations.
8. The Ministry of Education and Training decided to organize a(an) (COLLEGE)
_____________________ football championship to create a common playground for all
students.
9. Since most important problems are (FACET) _____________________, there are several
alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages.
10. We should arrive two days early in order to (CLIMATE)_____________________
ANSWER:
1.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2. Supply the correct form of the word in the box and complete the passage.
SURPRISE
POOR
USE
LANGUAGE
ADVERTISE
FAR
TWO
SEA
STAND
DREAD
From what we had read in the (1.) ______, it promise to be the holiday of a lifetime –
not only a quality hotel in a top (2.) ______ resort, but also (3.) ______cheap with it! We
should have known it was too good to be true! We arrived at the airport to discover we only
had (4.) ______ tickets and there was no guarantee we would be flying. Luckily, two places
became free at the last minute and we took off. The flight lasted at least (5.) ______ as long as
it should have and by the time we arrived, we were both feeling rather (6.) ______, probably
because of the dubious in-flight meal we had had. We were met by our guide, who seemed
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(7.) ______ incompetent and understood very little of what we said to him. Instead of the
hotel we had seen in the
photograph back home, he took us to a squalid little guesthouse much (8.) ______ away from
the resort than we were expecting. We wanted to explain that there had been a (9. )
______mistake but it was (10.) ______ trying to complain – nobody could understand us.
ANSWERS:
1.
6.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
8.
9.
10.
III. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and
some have a word which should not be there. If the line is correct, put a stick (✓) by the
number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word . There are two
examples at the beginning (0 and 00).
✓
0
0 Not so long ago I had the good fortune to make friends
00 with a neighbour who was owned a garage which socialized in
00
was
01 repairing quality cars. He usually arrived at home with a
01
customer’s
02
02 car when he finished work in order to test it all fully before
03
03 giving it back the following day. Most of the cars he has brought
04
04 back were more expensive but I didn’t really like them. That was
05
05 until one day when I saw Daimler 5.3 parked outside of his
06
06 house. At that time such a car was cost about £30.000. This
07
07 meant that I could only to dream of owning or driving
08
08 one. After a moment’s hesitation, I knocked on his door and
09 waited. When he answered, I was staring at the car so he
09
10 knew about what I was going to ask him. he invited me in
10
for a cup of some tea and tried to tell me that driving the
car was out of the question.
IV. WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed before it.
1. It's Mrs Willson's job to look after the new staff.
→ Mrs Willson is responsible ……………………………………………………
2. In my opinion, it's better to talk calmly than to argue.
→ I prefer …………………………………………………………………………
3. “Hand over the bag or I’ll shoot you!” said the robber to the security guard.
→ The robber threatened …………………………………………………………
4. I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.
→ Hardly …………………………………………………………………………
5. Nobody remained on the ship after the captain had left it.
→ The captain ……………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given.
6. Joanne has a rather unsatisfactory relationship with her sisters.(get)
→ Joanne …………………………………..............………………………… with her sisters
7. The committee decided that the crash was not the pilot’s fault.(blame)
→ The committee ……………………………............……………………… the crash.
8. Judy was the only one who answered the question correctly.(apart)
8
→ Everyone got the answer …………………….........……………………… Judy.
9. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time.(point)
→ There was ………………………………………............………………… the debt.
10. You must eat less sugar.(intake)
→ You ……………………………………………….................…………… of sugar.
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ANSWER KEYS - OLYMPIC 2018
WORD CHOICE
1. A
2.C
3. D
6. D
7. C
8.B
STRUCTURE & GRAMMAR
1. B
2. C
3.C
6. C
7. A
8. C
PREPOSITION & PHRASAL VERBS
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. B
4.A
9.B
5. A
10. C
4.D
9.B
5. B
10. C
6. A
7. D
COLLOCATION & IDIOMS
1C 2D 3A 4D 5C
6B
PASSAGE 1
1D 2C 3A 4D 5B 6C
8B 9A
7D
7B
8. C
8A
9. B
10. A
9 D. 10 A
10C
PASSAGE 2
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A
PASSAGE 3
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C
6.B
7.D
8.B
PASSAGE 4
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B
9.C
10.A
8. C 9. A 10. B
CLOZE TEST 1
1. living
6. but
2. among
7. times
3. majority
8. upon
4. number
5. there
9. scant/ little 10. But
CLOZE TEST 2
1. Childhood 2. live
3. collections
6. existence 7. Containing 8. Glimpse
4. home-made
9. So
5. Lasted
10. single
WORD FORM IN SENTENCES
1. incorrigible
4. dissociate
7. counter - factuals
2. pseudo – intellectual
5. assimilated
8. intercollegiate
3. counter – productive
6. dumbfounded
9. multi-faceted
10. acclimatize
9
WORD FORM IN PARAGRAPH
1. advertisement
2. seaside
3. surprisingly
6. poorly
7. linguistically
8. farther / further
4. standby
9. dreadful
5. twice
10. useless
ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. at
6. was
2. all
7. to
3. has
8. ✓
4. more
9. ✓
5. of
10. about
WRITING
1. Mrs.Willson is responsible for looking after the new staff.
2. I prefer talking calmly to arguing/ having an argument.
3. The robber threatened to shoot the security guard if he didn’t hand over the bag.
4. Hardly had I watered the garden when it began to rain.
5. The captain was the last person to leave the ship/ that left the ship.
6. doesn’t get on well
7. didn’t blame the pilot for
8. wrong/ incorrect apart from
9. no point in trying to force him to repay
10. must (should) reduce/ limit your intake
10
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 10
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH KHÁNH HÒA
TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. The vegetation on the island was ______.
A. exuberant
B. chivalrous
C. overcast
D. ingenious
2. He became an outlaw by ______ the law.
A. defying
B. observing
C. sticking to
D. abiding by
3. The plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, was a ______ disease.
A. contagious
B. contiguous
C. contingent
D. congenial
4. The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that’s his ______.
A. prerogative
B. derogatory
C. abdication
D. humanity
5. He ______ the illusion that he will live to be a hundred.
A. grows
B. relishes
C. develops
D. cherishes
6. They continued fighting despite all the ______ they met with.
A. adversities
B. amenities
C. properties
D. liabilities
7. I’d love to live in these ______ surroundings.
A. desolate
B. bashful
C. gloomy
D. serene
8. The Secretary of State handled the matter ______ and prevented a war.
A. adroitly
B. intensely
C. abjectly
D. slightly
9. Her condition seems to be ______. We’ll have to take her to intensive care.
A. ameliorating
B. deteriorating
C. amputating
D. imitating
10. Not only is little Jonny’s grammar incoherent and his spelling atrocious but also his
pronunciation ______.
A. slothful
B. sluggish
C. hazard
D. haphazard
KEY TO WORD CHOICE:
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. D
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. ______ so incredible is that these insects successfully migrate to places they have never
seen.
A. That makes the monarch butterflies’ migration
B. The migration of the monarch butterflies is
C. What makes the monarch butterflies’ migration
D. The migration of the monarch butterflies, which is
2. It is mandatory that smoking in public ______.
A. prohibited
B. prohibit
C. be prohibited
D. is prohibited
3. ______ with about fifteen times its weight in air does gasoline allow the carburetor to run
smoothly.
A. It is mixed
B. Only when mixed C. When mixed
D. To mix it
4. He ______safety goggles, but he wasn’t and, as a result, the hot steel badly damaged his
eyes.
A. could have been wearing
B. must have been wearing
C. should wearing
D. ought to have been wearing
5. If the Moon ______ one orbit around the Earth and one complete revolution on its axis at
the same rate, we sometimes ______ the other side of it.
A. won't complete – will see
B. didn’t complete – would see
C. doesn’t complete – had seen
D. wouldn’t complete – see
6. The two boys were caught ______ the exam papers from the teachers’ room, so they
definitely deserved ______ from school.
A. to be stealing – having suspended
B. to steal – being suspended
C. stealing – to be suspended
D. having stolen – suspended
7. No whale has ever been known to attack human except in defence; ______ stories have
come down since the Biblical Jonah of men being swallowed by whales.
A. consequently
B. whatever
C. inasmuch as
D. nonetheless
8. After the First World War, the author Anais Nin became interested in the art movement
known as Surrealism and in psychoanalysis, both ______ her novels and shorts stories.
A. in which the influence
B. of which influenced
C. to have influence
D. its influence in
9. Nebraska has floods in some years, ______.
A. in others drought
B. droughts are others
C. while other droughts
D. others in drought
10. ______ native to Europe, the daisy has now spread throughout most of North America.
A. Although
B. If it were
C. In spite of
D. That it is
KEY TO STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR:
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. A
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I need to ______ your offer very carefully before I make a decision.
A. look over
B. see out
C. figure out
D. mull over
2. There’s nothing to ______ as it’s a general knowledge quiz.
A. come round to B. face up to
C. swot up on
D. come up with
3. The account of their journey has been ______ together from personal letters and diaries.
A. pieced
B. set
C. pulled
D. got
4. Perhaps it is the almost universal use of flavourings that makes it so hard to ______ the
products ______.
A. take – apart
B. tell – apart
C. come – apart
D. fall – apart
5. We finally ______ out a way to get the band into the hotel without the press knowing.
A. tried
B. set
C. puzzled
D. put
6. He has taken some painkillers but when the effects ______, his leg will hurt quite badly.
A. wear away
B. wear down
C. wear off
D. wear out
7. Following years of intense training, the accomplished athlete ______ the medal
triumphantly.
A. took off
B. went off
C. ran off
D. carried off
8. Could you lend me some money to ______ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand
B. tide
C. get
D. make
9. My parents had a lot of children, so sometimes there wasn’t enough food to _____.
A. put on
B. fall back on
C. give out
D. go round
10. The noise from the unruly fans celebrating their team’s victory didn’t _____ until early in
the morning.
A. shut off
B. give away
C. let up
D. fall over
KEY TO PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS:
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. C
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. How did they manage to keep me completely ______ about this for so long?
A. in the dark
B. under the shadow C. in the shade
D. out of shape
2. You’ve got to ______ to succeed in advertising.
A. go to your head
B. have your wits about you
C. have your head in the clouds
D. gather your wits
3. It took Dane a long time to understand what was going on. He’s usually ______ than that,
isn’t it?
A. round the bend
B. harder and faster
C. easier on the ear
D. quicker on the uptake
4. Stop wasting time splitting ______ and look at the big picture.
A. hairs
B. ears
C. eyes
D. noses
5. The country is an economic ______ with chronic unemployment and rampant crime.
A. lost cause
B. basket case
C. false dawn
D. dark horse
6. My mother nearly ______ when I said I was going to buy a motorbike.
A. let the cat out of the bag
B. put the cat among the pigeons
C. had kittens
D. got out of the rat race
7. Fresh evidence has recently ______ which suggests that he didn’t in fact commit the
murder.
A. come a long way
B. come under fire
C. come into bloom
D. come to light
8. We’d been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and ______.
A. paint the town red
B. face the music
C. read between the lines
D. steal the show
9. The boss was ______ with the new employee over his qualifications and ability to perform
his job well.
A. at a loose end B. at a loss
C. at a standstill
D. at odds
10. I’m so ______ under with work at the moment – it’s awful!
A. iced
B. rained
C. fogged
D. snowed
KEY TO COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS:
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. D
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
READING PASSAGE 1 (5 PTS)
While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the
opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The
herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slave their thirst with the flesh and blood of
living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny
kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds
containing about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in
his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony
with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule
amounts in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract.
Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various
experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their
bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available
from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water
content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If
they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they
begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results
of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the
rats maintained their body weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content
during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to
water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did
not change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3% to 67.2%
during this period.
This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5%), and the availability of free
water, therefore, did not lead to any ‘storage’ that could be meaningful as a water reserve.
This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the
kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food.
1. What is the topic of this passage?
A. Kangaroo rats.
C. Desert life.
B. Water in the desert.
D. Physiological experiments.
2. The word ‘expire’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. become ill
B. die
C. shrink
D. dehydrate
3. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals?
A. Desert plants.
B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body.
C. The blood of other animals.
D. Streams.
4. The word ‘it’ in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. a living thing B. the desert
C. the opportunity
D. water
5. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. the economy with which it uses available water
B. living without drinking water
C. breathing slowly and infrequently
D. manufacturing water internally
6. The word ‘parsimony’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. intelligence
B. desire
C. frugality
D. skill
7. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of
______.
A. less need for water than other animals
B. many opportunities for them to find water
C. their ability to eat plants
D. their ability to adjust to the desert environment
8. The word ‘deprivation’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. preservation
B. renewal
C. examination
D. withholding
9. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that
______.
A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods
B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water
C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to
water
D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health
10. The word ‘access’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. right
B. method
C. opportunity
D. entrance
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 1:
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. C
READING PASSAGE 2 (5 PTS)
The end of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century were marked by the
development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and
vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one,
bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The
glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberated distorted, with
pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface
seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during
the years of its greatest popularity had been generically termed ‘art glass’. Art glass was
intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect on carefully chosen color
combinations and innovative techniques.
Trance produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the
most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany
(1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass
forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today.
Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and
Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 to 1915,
although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920s. It was eventually to be overtaken
by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the beginning
of the 20th century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers,
Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War.
The basic tenet of the movement that function should determine form - was not a new
concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and
any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled
with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades,
created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of
favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrasts, stark outline and complex
textural surfaces.
1. Paragraph 1 of the passage mainly discusses ______.
A. design elements in the Art Nouveau style
B. the popularity of the Art Nouveau style
C. production techniques for art glass
D. color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style
2. The word ‘one’ in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. century
B. development
C. style
D. coloration
3. Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to ______ of ancient
buried glass.
A. the distortion of the glass
B. the appearance of the glass surface
C. the shapes of the glass objects
D. the size of the glass objects
4. The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to ______.
A. compare different Art Nouveau styles
B. give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists
C. explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States
D. show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world
5. The word ‘prized’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. valued
B. universal
C. uncommon
D. preserved
6. The word ‘overtaken’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. surpassed
B. inclined
C. expressed
D. applied
7. By stating that ‘function should determine form’ the author means that ______.
A. a useful object should not be attractive
B. the purpose of an object should influence its form
C. the design of an object is considered more significant than its function
D. the form of an object should not include decorative elements
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason functionalism became popular was that
it ______.
A. clearly distinguished between art and design
B. appealed to people who like complex painted designs
C. reflected a common desire to break from the past
D. was easily interpreted by the general public
9. Paragraph 3 supports the idea that ______.
A. functionalism's design concept avoided geometric shapes
B. functionalism started on a small scale and then spread gradually
C. Functionalism was a major force in the decorative arts before the First World War
D. Functionalism was not attractive to architects and designers
10. According to the passage, an object made in the Art Nouveau style would most likely
include ______.
A. a flowered design
B. bright colors
C. modern symbols
D. a textured surface
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 2:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1 (5 PTS)
THE TRADE IN RHINO HORN
Last year thieves broke into a Scottish castle and stole only one thing: a rhino horn, which is
at 1.5 metres, was the longest in the world. In China, pharmaceutical factories have been
building up (1) ______ of antiques made from rhino horn, for the sole purpose of smashing
them to powder to make the (2) ______ ingredient of many of their medicines. And in Africa
poachers continue to die in the (3) ______ for the black rhino.
Recently, conservationists have met to (4) ______ a campaign to persuade countries where
rhino horn is still a part of the traditional medicine to switch to substitutes. The biggest (5)
______ to the survival of the rhinoceros is the refusal of certain countries to enforce a ban on
domestic (6) ______ in rhino horn.
The rhino horn is included in many aids for disorders ranging from fevers to nosebleeds.
Horn, like fingernails, is made of keratin and has no proven medicinal (7) ______ .
Traditional substitutes, such as horn from buffalo or antelope, are regarded as second best.
The battle is (8) ______ to be winnable. But it may be harder than the battle against the trade
in ivory, for there is a (9) ______ between the two commodities. Ivory is a luxury, while rhino
horn, people believe could (10) ______ the life of their child.
1. A. bundles
2. A. real
3. A. tight
4. A. design
5. A. threat
6. A. business
7. A. capacity
8. A. thought
9. A. variation
10. A. make
B. collections
B. actual
B. chance
B. plan
B. danger
B. commerce
B. property
B. dreamed
B. comparison
B. save
C. amounts
C. essential
C. search
C. programme
C. disaster
C. selling
C. control
C. imagined
C. gap
C. help
D. groups
D. true
D. race
D. form
D. menace
D. trading
D. powers
D. viewed
D. difference
D. survive
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2 (5 PTS)
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise is more than a mere nuisance. At certain levels and durations of exposure, it can cause
physical damage to the eardrum, and (1) ______ in temporary or permanent hearing loss. In
addition to causing hearing loss, (2) ______ noise exposure can also (3) ______ blood
pressure and pulse rates, cause irritability, anxiety, and mental fatigue, and interfere with
sleep, recreation, and personal communication. Noise pollution control is, therefore, (4)
______ importance in the workplace and in the community.
Noise effects can be (5) ______ by a number of techniques, for example, increasing the
distance or blocking the path between the noise source and the recipient, reducing noise levels
at the source, and (6) ______ recipients with earplugs or earmuffs. Increasing path distance is
very effective because, as a sound wave spreads outward from the source, the fixed (7)
______ of energy in the wave is dissipated over an ever-expanding wave front. Path barriers
(8) ______ walls, ceilings, and floors can be effective by absorbing as well as reflecting sound
energy. Special earmuffs are (9) ______ to protect industrial and construction workers. The
best way (10) ______ noise pollution is to reduce the sound levels at the source, for instance,
by improving design, muffling machinery and engines, and properly maintaining and
lubricating machinery to reduce vibrations.
1. A. bring
2. A. exceedingly
3. A. enlarge
4. A. for
5. A. done
6. A. protecting
7. A. kind
8. A. as
9. A. available
10. A. prevent
B. result
B. excess
B. maximize
B. of
B. created
B. protect
B. type
B. such as
B. ready
B. preventing
C. create
C. excessively
C. raise
C. at
C. brought
C. protected
C. amount
C. like
C. accessible
C. for preventing
D. affect
D. excessive
D. rise
D. within
D. minimized
D. protects
D. number
D. or
D. enough
D. to prevent
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
B. WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
I. OPEN CLOZE TESTS
Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
OPEN CLOZE TEST 1 (10 PTS)
ELDEST CHILD
The first-born is an only child until the second child comes (1) ______ - when they go from
(2) ______ the centre of attention to sharing the care (3) ______ parents. This ‘dethronement’
may be extremely traumatic and forever shape the first-born’s outlook (4) .. life. They may
spend the rest of their lives striving (5) ______ regain their parents’ approval. They could
even unconsciously feel their parents had (6) ______ child (7) ______ somehow they weren’t
good (8) (9) ______ may lead to feelings of inadequacy and also contributes to resentment of
subsequent siblings. The first-born is often the least warm (10) ______ frequently the most
hostile to their brothers and sisters.
(adapted from “Does your place in the family mould you forever?” in Daily Mail)
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 1
1. along
2. being
3. of
4. on
5. to
6. another
7. because
8. enough
9. this
10. and
OPEN CLOZE TEST 2 (10 PTS)
SOUTH AFRICA PLAGUED BY HIV VIRUS
Nearly one-in-four adults of working age in South Africa is believed to be infected with (1)
______ HIV / Aids virus. (2) ______ is a shocking statistic, and one (3) ______ potentially
catastrophic economic and social consequences for the country. The limp response from the
South African government has already been condemned, and it has been left to the country’s
financial community to tackle what (4) ______ become an epidemic.
At the forefront of a campaign to recognise, report and raise awareness about (5) ______
disease (6) ______ the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica). It is drafting
guidelines on Aids (7) ______ be presented to the Johannesburg stock exchange. These might
(8) ______ day be incorporated into its listings requirements. Thingle Pather, a chartered
accountant and project director at Saica, heads the HIV working group that is putting together
the first draft.
Pather is working with the Global Reporting Initiative, an organisation (9) ______ issues
guidelines on non-financial reporting, and the South African Actuarial Society to put together
a document that will push (10) ______ voluntary disclosure of information about the
prevalence levels of HIV / Aids and the estimated financial impact.
(adapted from “Businesses count the cost of Aids epidemic” in The Guardian Weekly)
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
1. the
2. it/this
3. with
4. has
5. the
II. WORD FORMS
6. is
7. to
8. one
9. that/which
10. for
PART 1. Supply the correct word form of the word in parentheses. (10PTS)
1.
He gave a ___________________ shrug. He is always making his own achievements
seem unimportant. (DEPRECATE)
2.
It's a ___________________ article which is fair to both sides of the dispute. (ROUND)
3.
My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to ___________________
myself from the group. (SOCIAL)
4.
New immigrants have been successfully ___________________ into its community.
(SIMILAR)
5.
She felt her husband constantly ___________________ her achievements. (LITTLE)
6.
Steroids often help reduce the ___________________ and itching in the skin. (FLAME)
7.
The amounts of radioactivity present were ___________________ small. (FINITE)
8.
The museum’s collection includes ___________________ dating back to prehistoric
times. (FACT)
9.
There is a strong smell of ___________________ in the hospital. (INFECT)
10. This document needs ___________________ before sending to the publishing house.
(PROOF)
KEY TO WORD FORM 1
1.
self-deprecating
6.
inflammation
2.
well-rounded
7.
infinitesimal
3.
dissociate
8.
artefacts / artifacts
4.
assimilated
9.
disinfectant(s)
5.
belittled
10. proofreading
PART 2. Supply each gap with the correct form of the word given in the box. (10PTS)
-ANIM-
CATTLE
EMIT
FIRM
GOVERN
LIVE
VOICE
POSE
PRAISE
PROJECT
In January 2001 the (1) _________________ Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its
latest report on climate change. Climate models worked out by giant super-computers had
become far more reliable since the previous report in 1995 and allowed them to (2)
_________________ the earlier (3) _________________ for global warming. Their
conclusions were that something very serious is happening and that it cannot be a natural
process. The 1990s was the hottest decade for 1.000 years and the Earth is warming faster
than at any time in the last 10.000 years. According to the report, human activities are (4)
_________________ to blame for the temperature rise. The burning of fossil fuels releases
carbon dioxide and, due to deforestation, there are fewer trees to absorb this gas and recycle it
back into oxygen. Methane concentrations have also gone up dramatically because of
increases in rice culture and (5) _________________, both of which generate methane from
(6) _________________ vegetation. These greenhouses gases trap heat in the Earth’s
atmosphere and cause the temperature to rise.
The IPCC reported that, in the worst case, the average temperature could rise by 5.8°C this
century, 2°C higher than their original predictions. The resulting melting of ice-caps and
glaciers would cause sea levels to rise by up to 88 cm, endangering the homes and (7)
_________________ of tens of millions of people who live in low-lying regions.
Unfortunately, there is far greater (8) _________________ among the world’s scientists over
the issue than among politicians. As long ago as 1990, the IPCC recommended a 60%
reduction in carbon dioxide (9) _________________, as the basic level required to return the
planet’s climate to a healthy level.
Now that Governments globally failed to enact these proposals. Now that the dangers have
been (10) _________________ by the latest report, it is high time that governments took an
active interest in exploring alternative, renewable energy sources.
KEY TO WORD FORM 2
1.
intergovernmental
4.
unequivocally
2.
reappraise
5.
cattle-raising / cattle-rearing
3.
projections
6.
discomposing
7.
livelihoods
9.
emissions
8.
unanimity
10. reaffirmed
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Read the following passage. There are 10 errors. Identify the errors and then correct
them. (10 PTS)
OAK
(1) Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strong and hardness, and is very
resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very
appeal grain markings, particularly when quarter-sawn. Oak planking was common on
high status Viking long ships in the 9th and 10th centuries. The wood was hewn from
(5) green logs, with axe and wedge, to produce radial planks, similar to quarter-sawn
timber. Wide, quarter-sawn boards of oak have been prized since the Middle Ages for
use in interior paneling off prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the
House of Commons in London, and in the construction of fine furniture. Oak wood,
from Quercus robur and Quercus petraea, was used in Europe for the construction of
(10) ships, especial naval men of war, until the 19th century, and was the principal timber
used in the construction of European timber-framed build.
Today oak wood is still commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber
frame buildings, and for veneer production. Barrels in which wines, sherry, and spirits
such as brandy, Scotch whisky and Bourbon whiskey are age are made from European
(15) and American oak. The use of oak in wine can add many different dimensions to wine
based on the type and style of the oak. Oak barrels, which may be charred before use,
contribute to the colour, taste, and aroma of the contents, imparting a desirable oaky
vanillin flavour to these drinks. The great dilemma for wine product is to choose
between French and American oakwoods. French oaks give the wine greater
(20) refinement and are chosen for the best wines since they increase the price compared to
those aged in American oak wood. American oak contributes greater texture and resist
to ageing, but produces more violent wine bouquets. Oak wood chips are used for
smoking fish, meat, cheeses and another foods.
1.
Line _____: _________ → _________
6.
Line _____: _________ → _________
2.
Line _____: _________ → _________
7.
Line _____: _________ → _________
3.
Line _____: _________ → _________
8.
Line _____: _________ → _________
4.
Line _____: _________ → _________
9.
Line _____: _________ → _________
5.
Line _____: _________ → _________
10. Line _____: _________ → _________
KEY TO ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. Line 1: strong → strength
6. Line 11: build → buildings
2. Line 3: appeal → appealing
7. Line 14: age → aged
3. Line 5: with → by
8. Line 18: product → producers
4. Line 7: off → of
9. Line 21: resist → resistance
5. Line 10: especial → especially
10. Line 24: another → other
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
PART 1: Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to
complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 PTS)
1.
Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. (had)
 No sooner
2.
Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. (toing)
 It’s all
about holidays.
3.
As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. (subject)
 Due to the bad weather
possible delay.
4.
Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison. (leaf)
 Bill has
5.
The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (reach)
 Lengthy
KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1
1. No sooner had Sandy won the race than she began training for the next one.
2. It’s all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.
3. Due to the bad weather some international flights are / will be subject to possible delay.
4. Bill has turned over a new leaf since he came out of prison.
5. Lengthy as / though their discussion was / might be, the committee couldn’t reach any /
a decision.
PART 2: Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that
they are as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. (10PTS)
1.
The president's bodyguards stood behind him watching.
 Watchfully
2.
Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
 The more
3.
I find his clothes the most irritating about him.
 What most
4.
Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
 But for
5.
It wasn’t Melanie’s fault that she ended up breaking the law.
 Through no
KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2
1. Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards.
2. The more qualifications you are able to amass, the more success you will have in the
academic field.
3. What most irritates me about him is his clothes.
4. But for his father’s early retirement Richard would not have taken over the family
business.
5.
Through no fault of her own, Melanie ended up breaking the law.
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
NĂM HỌC: 2017- 2018
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 11
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A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM:
I. WORD CHOICE:
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D to complete the following sentences:
1. Reporters often investigate the lives of celebrities simply on the _______ that they might discover
something scandalous.
A. upshot
B. up-chance
C. off-chance
D. off-shot
2. As a result of washing the jeans in very hot water, they had ______ to a child’s size.
A. faded
B. shrunk
C. reduced
D. dwindled
3. Far from finding the job too demanding, she seems to ______ the challenge it presents.
A. relish
B. savour
C. cherish
D. luxuriate
4. He still suffers from occasional bouts of a rare tropical disease which he ______ while on military
service in Borneo.
A. gained
B. infected
C. incurred
D. contracted
5. You look __________ ; what’s wrong with you ?
A. castdown
B. downcast
C. downpour
D. downcrash
6. This company needs ______ executives, men and women who are capable of taking on a variety of
roles, of multitasking of being polyvalent.
A. versatile
B. changeable
C. variable
D. diverse
7. Since placing an advertisement in the local paper, we‘ve been ______ with applications for the
post.
A. swamped
B. bogged
C. drowned
D. drenched
8. I ______ the interview by saying all the wrong things.
A. bungled
B. jumbled
C. stumbled
D. bumbled
9. He shouts a lot, but as Shakespeare said: “ Much _________ about nothing”
A. ado
B. adding
C. done
D. noise
10. I gave them ______ time to make a decision.
A. spacious
B. lavish
C. extensive
D. ample
Đáp án:
1
C
2
B
3
A
4
D
5
B
6
A
7
C
8
A
9
A
10
D
II. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS:
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D to complete the following sentences:
1. Everything looks very positive for the company, ______the current investors do not default on
their agreements.
A. assuming that
B. whether
C. whereas
D. as if
2. ______ came ______ as the injured cat was so weak.
A. Afterward/ dying
B. Death/ X
C. Soon/ death
D. Then/ to die
3. The well is said ______ .
A. to dig by the local ages ago
B. to have been dug by the local people ages ago
C. to be dug by the local people ages ago
D. dug by the local people ages ago
4. ______ imagined what would happen.
A. Not for one minute had they
B. Never they had
C. No minute had they
D. Not one minute had they
5. They must have gone away, ______?
A. shouldn’t they
B. haven’t they
C. mustn’t they
D. didn’t they
6. - Do you think I should ask Andy?
- I am sure he’ll be only ______ willing to help you with the project.
A. so
B. just
C. too
D. that
7. - If you implement this scheme, we shall no choice but to go on strike.
- __________ , we must implement the scheme.
A. Be that as it may
B. Mat that be as it is
C. Though it be thus
D. While that be so
8. I’ve drawn a map for you _____ find the house.
A. in order to
B. with a view to
C. in such a way as to
D. in order that that you can
9. ___________ , there is no place like home.
A. Be it ever so humble
B. Should it be humble
C. As humble as it could be
D. To be humble.
10. ________ and now I was left on my own.
A. When all the guest had gone
B. Seeing all the guests off
B. Gone all the guests were
D. Off went the guests
Đáp án:
1
A
2
A
3
B
4
A
5
D
6
C
7
A
8
D
9
A
10
D
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRSAL VERBS:
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D to complete the following sentences:
1. I don’t like the way that Dennis is always trying to _____ trouble between us.
A. dish out
B. rub up
C. stir up
D. spark out
2. Whenever there’s some fresh scandal about the royal family, the public are always eager to ____ it up.
A. flap
B. lap
C. swish
D. gulp
3. Why should we _______until we are 65 and then get nothing but a miserable little pension that is
impossible to live on ?
A. slave off
B. sweat away
C. whip off
D. slave away
4. - Some of our students are very poor and can’t afford textbooks.
- Poor ! ______ ! They ‘ve all got portable computers.
A. Come out of it
B. Leave off it
C. Leave it off
D. Come off it.
5. Peter was a quiet, studious child and the big boys in the class used to _____ on him.
A. rub
B. pick
C. crunch
D. hit
6. Of course Helen is upset at losing her job, but there is no reason to _____ on her family.
A. take it out
B. take it off
C. make it out
D. rub it in
7. British Airways announced that it would cut its workforce by 15% _____ scaling back services to the
Middle East.
A. through
B. on
C. via
D. whereas
8. We had to wait two and a half hours for the next train so we went for a walk to ____ the time.
A. stretch off
B. phase out
C. patch off
D. while away
9. They had to __________ on their savings to buy the new car.
A. fall in
B. fall back
C. fall into
D. recur
10. They ____________ the solution quite by chance.
A. struck upon
B. hit upon
C. struck up
D. hit off
Đáp án:
1
C
2
B
3
D
4
D
5
B
6
A
7
A
8
D
9
B
10
B
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS:
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D to complete the following sentences:
1. We work too much. Our teacher keeps our noses to the ________ .
A. stone
B. mill stone
C. stonemill
D. grindstone
2. He is a simple fellow. He usually wears his heart on his _________ .
A. arm
B. sleeve
C. face
D. brow
3. Stop thatt ! It sets my teeth on _________.
A. edge
B. hedge
C. itch
D. border
4. That’s a small ________ you’ve caught; the big fish are still at large.
A. frying
B. pan
C. pot
D. fry
5. This is the straw that breaks the _________ back.
A. horse’s
B. mule’s
C. donkey’s
D. camel’s
6. Don’t worry, we leave no stone _________ to find your daughter.
A. unturned
B. alone
C. lone
D. turnless
7. The juvenile delinquent was place on ___________ for a year.
A. trial
B. charge
C. probation
D. surveillance
8. After all we ‘ve done, we’ll have to face _______ .
A. The wall
B. the music
C.the song
D. the sofa
9. “ Do you know him?”. “ No, I don’t know him from _____ .”
A. Eve
B. Adam
C. Noah
D. Cain
10. I soon got the ____________ of the new machine.
A. hang
B. sway
C. string
D. Drift
Đáp án:
1
D
2
B
3
A
4
D
5
D
6
A
7
C
8
B
9
B
10
A
V. READING COMPREHENSION:
READING PASSAGE 1:
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Language diversity has always been part of the national demographic landscape of the United
States. At the time of the first census in 1790, about 25% of the population spoke languages other than
English (Lepore, 2002). Thus, there was a diverse pool of native speakers of other languages at the time of
the founding of the republic. Today, nationwide, school districts have reported more than 400 languages
spoken by language-minority students classified as limited English proficient (LEP) students (Kindler,
2002). Between 1991 and 2002, total K-12 student enrollment rose only 12%, whereas LEP student
enrollment increased 95% during this same time period (National Clearinghouse for English Language
Acquisition, 2002b). This rapid increase and changing demographics has intensified the long debate over
the best way to educate language-minority students.
Historically, many groups attempted to maintain their native languages even as they learned
English, and for a time, some were able to do so with relatively little resistance until a wave of xenophobia
swept the country during World War 1 (Kloss, 1977/1998). Other groups, Africans, and Native Americans
encountered repressive politics much earlier. During the 1960s, a more tolerant policy climate emerged.
However, for the past two decades there has been a steady undertow of resistance to bilingualism and
bilingual education. This article provides historical background and analyzes contemporary trends in
language-minority education within the context of the recent national push for accountability, which
typically takes the form of high-stakes testing.
The origins of persistent themes regarding the popular antagonisms toward bilingual education and
the prescribed panaceas of "English immersion" and high-stakes testing in English need to be scrutinized.
As background to the contemporary context, we briefly discuss the history of language politics in the
United States and the ideological underpinnings of the dominant monolingual English ideology. We
analyze the recent attacks on bilingual education for what this attack represents for educational policy
within a multilingual society such as the United States. We emphasize multilingualism because most
discussions of language policy are framed as if monolingualism were part of our heritage from which we
are now drifting. Framing the language policy issues in this way masks both the historical and
contemporary reality and positions non-English language diversity as an abnormality that must be cured.
Contrary to the steady flow of disinformation, we begin with the premise that even as English has
historically been the dominant language in the United States since the colonial era, language diversity has
always been a fact of life. Thus, efforts to deny that reality represent a "malady of mind" (Blaut, 1993)
that has resulted in either restrictionist or repressive language policies for minorities.
As more states ponder imposing restrictions on languages of instruction other than English-as
California, Arizona, and Massachusetts have recently done-it is useful to highlight several questions related
to the history of language politics and language planning in the United States. Educational language
planning is frequently portrayed as an attempt to solve the language problems of the minority.
Nevertheless, the historical record indicates that schools have generally failed to meet the needs of
language-minority students (Deschenes, Cuban, & Tyack, 2001) and that the endeavor to plan language
behavior by forcing a rapid shift to English has often been a source of language problems that has resulted
in the denial of language rights and hindered linguistic access to educational, social, economic, and
political benefits even as the promoters of English immersion claim the opposite.
The dominance of English was established under the British during the colonial period, not by official
decree but through language status achievement, that is, through "the legitimization of a government's
decisions regarding acceptable language for those who are to carry out the political, economic, and social
affairs of the political process" (Heath, 1976, p.51). English achieved dominance as a result of the political
and socioeconomic trade between England and colonial administrators, colonists, and traders. Other
languages coexisted with English in the colonies with notable exceptions. Enslaved Africans were
prohibited from using their native tongues for fear that it would facilitate resistance or rebellion. From the
1740s forward, southern colonies simultaneously institutionalized "compulsory ignorance" laws that
prohibited those enslaved from acquiring English literacy for similar reasons. These restrictive slave codes
were carried forward as the former southern colonies became states of the newly United States and
remained in force until the end of the Civil War in 1865 (Weinberg, 1977/1995). Thus, the very first formal
language policies were restrictive with the explicit purpose of promoting social control.
1. What is the primary purpose of including the statistic from the 1790 census in the introductory
paragraph?
A. To explain how colonizing the US eradicated language diversity
B. To show concrete evidence that language diversity in the US is not a new phenomenon
C. To note that before that time, there was no measure of language diversity in the US
D. To demonstrate that census data can be inaccurate
2. The article compares two sets of statistics from the years 1991-2002, increases in K-12 enrollment and
increases in LEP students, to highlight
A. that the two numbers, while often cited in research, are insignificant
B. that while many people with school-age children immigrated to the US during this time, an equal
amount left the country as well
C. that language diversity had no impact on US student enrollment during this time
D. that while the total amount of students enrolled in US schools may have grown slowly, the amount
of those students who were LEP increased dramatically
3. According to the second paragraph, many groups maintained their native languages without resistance
into the 20th century EXCEPT
A. Native Americans and African Americans
B. Irish Americans and African Americans
C. Mexican Americans and Native Americas
D. Native Americans and Dutch Americans
4. Why is the word "undertow" emphasized in the second paragraph?
A. To explain how certain groups continued to carry their native languages with them despite the
opposition from those against language diversity
B. To show the secretive and sneaky nature of those opposed to language diversity
C. To call attention to the ebb and flow of language resistance during the 20th century, experiencing
periods of both rest and extremism
D. To explain that, while many groups tried to maintain their native languages, many gave in to social
and political pressure to use only English
5. What is the best way to describe the function of the third paragraph in this excerpt?
A. The paragraph provides its primary thesis as well an outline of the article's main points
B. The paragraph is an unnecessary and irrelevant inclusion
C. The paragraph serves to reveal the conclusions of the article before detailing the data
D. The paragraph firmly establishes the article's stance against language diversity
6. What is the best summary of why the phrase "multilingualism" is emphasized in the third paragraph?
A. Language repression stems from the US's unwillingness to recognize the languages of its foreign
allies
B. Because language is constantly changing and often goes through multiple phases over time
C. The authors firmly believe that speaking more than one language gives students a substantial
benefit in higher education.
D. Language policy discussions often assumes that the US has a monolinguistic history, which is
untrue and poses language diversity as threatening
7. Phrases such as "prescribed panaceas" and "malady of the mind" are used in the third paragraph to
A. Defend the point that the US must standardize its language education or there will be severe results
B. Point out that language is as much a physical process as an intellectual one
C. Illustrate how certain opponents of language diversity equate multilingual education with a kind of
national disease
D. Demonstrate how the stress of learning multiple languages can make students ill
8. According to the fourth paragraph, all of the following are potential negatives of rapid English
immersion EXCEPT:
A. It can lead to a denial of language rights for particular groups
B. Students become more familiar with conversational expressions and dialect
C. It can prevent access to certain benefits that are always available to fluent speakers
D. It can promote feelings of alienation among groups that are already in a minority status
9. The best alternate definition of "language status achievement" is
A. When enough scholarly work has been produced in a language, it is officially recognized
B. Those who are in power socially and economically determine the status of a language
C. Languages fall into a hierarchy depending upon the numbers of populations that speak them
D. The position of a language in which no others may coexist with it
10. From the context of the final paragraph, what does "compulsory ignorance" mean?
A. Populations at the time were required only to obtain a certain low level of education
B. Slave populations were compelled to only speak in their native languages and not learn English
C. That slaves were forcibly prevented from developing their native language skills out of fear that
they would gain power
D. Slave owners would not punish slaves who did not wish to learn and speak only English
Đáp án:
1
B
2
D
3
A
4
C
5
A
6
D
7
C
8
B
9
B
10
C
READING PASSAGE 2: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Still wondering what all the "God particle" hoopla was all about?
Well, try this out.
The subatomic particle is better known to scientists as the Higgs boson. And after decades of searches,
it seems likely the elusive particle has been successfully detected inside an underground tunnel experiment
run by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) outside Geneva. Results "consistent"
with the hard-to-detect particle, in the words of CERN chief Rolf Heuer as he announced the discovery
July 4, may be the opening act in explaining the structure of the sky over our heads.
A source of heartburn to serious science types now, the "God particle" nickname for the Higgs boson
comes from the title of a 1993 book by Nobel-prize winner Leon Lederman, who was trying to play up the
elusive nature of the particle.
For a glimpse of one implication of this latest big news in science, climb aboard a time machine, says
physicist Jonathan Feng of the University of California-Irvine, and visit the birth of the universe 13.7
billion years ago.
"Simply take the universe backwards, to an early time when the cosmos was a hot mass, brand new,
filled with particles that each weighed perhaps 500 times as much as a proton," says Feng (protons are
positively charged subatomic particles inside atoms). "Now play the film forward. Just let it go until it
expands to fill with today's stars and galaxies, and what you find is that it contains amounts of that particle
that are just right to be 'dark matter' filling the universe."
Terrific, you might say, but what's so wonderful about dark matter?
Dark matter is basically a bunch of stuff, likely exotic physics particles, that we can't really see (hence
its name) but we know is out there. Astronomers realized a few decades ago that galaxies should be
spinning faster than they are if the stars within them were the only things providing the gravity that holds
them together. So, their theories go, there must be something - dark matter -slowing them down.
It turns out that stars are just the shiny hubcaps on each galaxy, outweighed by a factor of nearly 6-to-1
by all the dark matter out there. Dark matter even pulls itself together through gravity. For example, the
journal Nature last week reported that a dark matter cloud gravitationally connects two clusters of galaxies,
called Abell 222 and Abell 223. This cloudy filament stretches over 11 million light years between the
clusters and weighs 98 trillion times as much as our sun.
That's a lot of dark matter. So is the Higgs boson this elusive dark matter particle (or particles) then?
Nope. But it may be a key to dark matter, physicists say.
The Higgs boson is the physics particle that gives other particles their mass. Essentially it interacts with
them to increase their resistance to being moved faster, which we can measure as mass.
Because the Higgs boson's basic job is to interact with other physics particles to give them mass, "the
Higgs boson can interact with dark matter very easily," Caltech's Sean Carroll explained on NPR's Science
Friday show after the recent "God particle" announcement. "Dark matter is one of the most exciting
implications of this discovery," Carroll said.
How? That brings us back to Feng's rerun of the universe. "Having a particle out there theoretically just
a little heavier than the Higgs boson, which interacts with it, is waving a red cape in front of the eyes of
physicists," Feng says. "There is a lot more data coming from CERN ahead that may reveal the dark matter
particle."
Dark matter particles that theoretically could be detected at CERN's underground Large Hadron
Collider are envisioned by a theory called "focus point supersymmetry." Supersymmetry theories predict
that the already- discovered particles that comprise everyday matter have much-heavier "super"
counterparts awaiting detection (for example, the already detected "quarks" inside protons would have an
undetected super-partner called "squarks").Focus point supersymmetry predicts both a Higgs boson with a
weight similar to the one reported on July 4, about 130 times as heavy as a proton, and dark matter
particles.
"In fact, the simplest focus point models predict that dark matter particles should be seen not long from
now in the underground detectors that are searching for them," if the CERN lab indeed found a Higgs
boson, Feng says. "So there are really two predictions - dark matter should be seen in underground
detectors, and new particles should be seen at the Large Hadron Collider in the next few years." Some of
the new superpartner particles theoretically weigh in the detectable range for the underground experiment.
Finding these new particles would crack the dark matter mystery and would indicate that even
heavier super- particles are out there, ones that someday could allow physicists to explain gravity the same
way they can explain electromagnetic and nuclear forces, a goal of cosmologists for nearly a century.
"The simplest outcome is that we'll be totally wrong and it won't find anything," Feng says. "But we are
at a point in physics where we can talk about theories and experiments coming together very closely thanks
to what is now happening, and we couldn't do that for a long time before ."
When do the next big results come from CERN that might offer more answers? Likely in December.
So, Feng says, physicists celebrated one holiday, July 4, with new particle results and hopefully Christmas
will bring them hints of new presents. "That would be excellent, we couldn't ask for better gifts," he say
1. The word "hoopla" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning
A. commotion
B. public outrage
C. propaganda
D. insanity
2. What tone does the author demonstrate in paragraph 3 when he quotes scientists use of "consistent"
as a description for their experiments?
A. skepticism
B. awe
C. fear
D. utter belief
3. Why is the Higgs boson nicknamed the "God Particle"
A. Its potential power is so great it could have universal influence
B. It has been a subject of religious study
C. Proving its existence has been as elusive to scientists as proving the existence of god
D. It is believed that the particle has some mystical powers
4. What is the purpose of the time machine in the article?
A. To suggest that we will likely never know the true history of the particle until a working time
machine is invented
B. To demonstrate that we must understand the origins of the Higgs boson particle to accurately
understand its implications today
C. The particle does not have any viable evidence of existing before the galaxies were formed
D. The life of the particle can only be explained using a linear timeline
5. According to the article, all are true of dark matter EXCEPT
A. Its gravitational force slows the spinning of galaxies.
B. The ratio of dark matter to stars is 6 to 1
C. It is comprised most likely of physics particles, though it is invisible
D. Dark matter is named so because of its destructive, sinister force
6. What is the key function of the Higgs boson particle?
A. To increase the appearance of dark matter on scientific screening tools
B. To collide with other particles to produce energy
C. It proves the existence of god
D. It gives other particles measurable mass
7. In paragraph 14 the phrase "waving a red cape" is closest in meaning to
A. giving up
B. raising awareness among scientists
C. provoking conflict
D. encouraging scientists to avoid the topic
8. What is the most accurate definition for "focus point supersymmetry"?
A. The theory that particles all have a point of energy within them that is mirrored in others of their
kind
B. The theory that particles all have equal balance in their basic structures
C. The theory that particles that have already been discovered have heavier "super" counterparts
that are yet to be discovered still
D. The theory that particles can be merged at a particular point in their atomic makeup
9. The phrase "crack the dark matter mystery" in paragraph 17 is closest in meaning to
A. Put a definitive end to all theories involving dark matter
B. Disprove the theories around dark matter while proving other standing theories
C. Separate the theories around dark matter into more specific groupings
D. Solve a problem that has baffled scientists for a very long time
10. What is the most accurate summary for the article?
A. The discovery of Higgs boson is a notable step toward learning about dark matter, but it is only
one aspect of a larger mystery
B. Focus Point Supersymmetry is the most promising theory for understanding dark matter
C. While dark matter provides an interesting story, it is much more a myth than a phenomenon
rooted in actual scientific evidence
D. Higgs boson, the "God Particle," and dark matter are all significant threats to world religions.
Đáp án:
1
A
2
A
3
C
4
B
5
D
6
D
7
B
8
C
9
D
10
A
VI. CLOZE TEST: For each gap, choose the correct answer from options A –D:
Cloze test 1:
The issues for (1) _________ economies are little more straightforward. The desire to build on
undeveloped land is not (2) _________ out of desperation or necessity, but is a result of the relentless
march of the progress. Cheap labour and a relatively highly-skilled workforce make these countries highly
competitive and there is a flood of inward investment, particularly from (3) _____ looking to take
advantage of the low wages before the cost and standard of living begin to rise. It is factors such as these
that are making many Asian economies extremely attractive when viewed as investment opportunities at
the moment. Similarly, in Africa, the relative (4) ___________of precious metals and natural resources
tends to attract a lot of (5) __________ companies and a whole sub-industry develops around and is
completely dependent on this foreign-direct investment. It is understandable that countries that are the
focus of this sort of attention can lose sight of the environmental implications of large-scale industrial
development, and this can have devastating consequences for the natural world. And it is a (6)
_________cycle because the more industrially active a nation becomes, the greater the demand for and
harvesting of natural resources. For some, the environment issues, though they can hardly be ignored, are
viewed as a (7) _________ concern. Indeed, having an environmental conscience or taking environmental
matters into consideration when it comes to decisions on whether or not to build rubber-tree (8)_____ or
grow biofuel crops would be quite (9) _______ indeed. For those involved in such schemes it is a pretty
black –and-white issue. And , for vast (10)__________ of land in Latin America, for example, it is clear
that the welfare of the rainforests matters little to local government when vast sums of money can be made
from cultivating the land.
1. A. emerging
2. A. grown
3. A. multinationals
4. A. premonition
5. A. exploitation
6. A. vacuous
7. A. parallel
8. A. plantations
9. A. proscriptive
10. A. regions
B. emergent
B. born
B. migrants
B. abundance
B. exploration
B. viscous
B. extrinsic
B. homesteads
B. prohibitive
B. plots
C. convergent
C. bred
C. continentals
C. amplitude
C. surveyance
C. vexatious
C. peripheral
C. ranches
C. prospective
C. tracts
D. resurgent.
D. arisen
D. intercontinentals
D. accumulation
D. research
D. vicious
D. exponential
D. holdings
D. imperative
D. sectors
Đáp án:
1
A
2
B
3
A
4
B
5
B
6
D
7
C
8
A
9
B
10
C
Cloze test 2:
Read the text below and choose the correct word A, B C or D to fit the gaps.
Greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere 30 times faster than the time when the
Earth experienced a (1) ________ episode of global warming. A study comparing the rate at which carbon
dioxide and methane are being (2) ________ now, compared to 55 million years ago when global warming
also occurred, has found dramatic differences in the speed of release. James Zachos, professor of earth
sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said the speed of the present build up of greenhouse
gases is far greater than during the global warming after the (3) ________ of the dinosaurs. "The emissions
that caused this past episode of global warming probably lasted 10,000 years," Professor Zachos told the
American Association for the Advancement of Science at a meeting in St. Louis. "By burning fossil fuels,
we are likely to emit the same amount over the next three centuries." He warned that studies of global
warming events in the geological past (4) ________ the Earth's climate passes a (5) ________ beyond
which climate change accelerates with the help of positive feedbacks - vicious circles of warming.
Professor Zachos is a leading (6) ________ on the episode of global warming known as the Paleocene eocene thermal maximum, when average global temperatures increased by up to 5°C due to a massive
release of carbon dioxide and methane.
His research into the deep ocean (7) ________ suggests at this time that about 4.5 billion tons of
carbon entered the atmosphere over 10,000 years. "This will be the same amount of carbon released into
the atmosphere from cars and industrial emissions over the next 300 years if present (18) ________
continue", he said. Although carbon can be released suddenly and naturally into the atmosphere from
volcanic activity, it takes many thousands of years for it to be removed permanently by natural processes.
The ocean is capable of removing carbon, and quickly, but this natural (9) ________ can be easily (10)
________ , which is probably what happened 55 million years ago. "It will take tens of thousands of years
before atmospheric carbon dioxide comes down to preindustrial levels," the professor said. "Even after
humans stop burning fossil fuels, the effects will be long-lasting."
11. A. prearranged
12. A. emitted
13. A. dementia
14. A. comment
15. A. barricade
16. A. autocrat
17. A. dusts
18. A. trends
19. A. capacity
20. A. overcharged
B. premier
B. exhaled
B. demolition
B. mark
B. verge
B. authority
B. sediments
B. gadgets
B. competence
B. overstated
C. previous
C. incorporated
C. detachment
C. compliment
C. threshold
C. administrator
C. dirt
C. fads
C. intelligence
C. overshadowed
D. fundamental
D. digested
D. demise
D. indicate
D. perimeter
D. proprietor
D. powder
D. crazes
D. bulk
D. overwhelmed
Đáp án:
1
C
2
A
3
D
4
D
5
C
6
B
7
B
8
A
9
A
10
D
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN:
A. OPEN CLOZE 1:
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
BE HAPPY - LIVE LONGER!
Do happy people live longer? New evidence supports the idea that if you think positively, you are more
likely to live to a good age than a pessimist coming from a similar social background. It is still not clear
(1) ______ happiness actually causes longevity. One possible explanation is that people probably take
better care of themselves if they see life as a positive experience, and, of course, (2) ______ people feel
healthy, they are more likely to be happy. Scientists tracked a group of people who had (3) ______
interviewed in 1975 about their attitudes to ageing. They found that if people viewed getting older as a
positive experience, they lived, on average, seven and a half years (4) ______ than those who were more
pessimistic. Ways of reducing risk factors are well known: if you smoke or don't exercise, you cut your life
expectancy (5) ______ one to three years, and doctors can advise their patients to change their lifestyles
accordingly. But what, if (6) ______ can unhappy people do about improving their attitude? Personality
may not (7) ______ something that we can change (8) ______ if we want to, and scientists have (9)
______ to answer the question of how we can make (10) ______ happy.
Đáp án:
1
how
2
if/when
3
been
4
longer
5
by
6
anything
7
be
8
even
9
yet
10
ourselves
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
NEW CAMERA CAN SEE THROUGH WALLS - AND MAY SAVE LIVES
A camera that can see through clothes, skin and even walls without X-rays has been developed in
what is (1) _______ called one of the first great technological breakthroughs of the 21st century. The
"terahertz" camera, still in prototype form, is under rapid development by scientists in Oxfordshire. It is
likely (2) _______ have many applications, ranging from medical scanning to identifying concealed
weapons on airline passengers. Unlike with X-rays, patients are (3) _______ exposed to potentially harmful
radiation.
(4) _______, the camera detects a form of energy waves which are naturally emitted (5) _______all
objects. The existence of these waves has been recognized for a long time, but the technology needed to
capture them on camera has so (6) _______ been too complex and expensive. Now a team of scientists has
succeeded in building a prototype in just three months. The first image which was captured by the device
revealed the outline of a human hand, clearly visible despite being hidden under a thick book. If such a
device (7) _______ be mass produced, there could be one in every doctor's surgery, offering a completely
safe new window into the human body. Disease or tissue damage could be detected at a much earlier stage,
increasing the chances of successful treatment. The technology will be controversial, (8) _______, as the
camera could reveal body shape beneath clothing (9)_______the subject's permission, or even knowledge.
Civil liberties groups will, therefore, probably object to its (15) _______ used on the grounds that it
invades the individual's privacy.
Đáp án:
1
being/now
2
to
3
not
4
Instead
5
by
6
far
7
could
8
however
9
without
10
being
B. WORD FORMATION:
Part1: Completer each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses
1. I really believe that it would be a major mistake to _____ (crime) any drugs that is currently illegal.
2. There's so much fighting between rival groups that the country has become practically _______
(govern)
3. He wanted to go out with her, but all he got was a ____________ (brush)
4. They always wanted to get rid of him; they don’t like him being part of their circle of friends. They
treated him as an (cast)__________
5. Mr. Jones had a ________ (show) with the manager which resulted in his resignation.
6. I was a bit ________ (moral) by my performance in the first exam, but I decided to make an extra
effort in the ones left.
7. Jack got in a lot of trouble for_______ (persist) breaking school rules.
8. After ten matches, we had the_______ (envy) record of played ten, won none, lost ten.
9. There were some very interesting clay_____ (art) dating from the third century BC at the museum.
10. The Pet Shop Boys' sound is_____________ (imitate) and unique.
1
decriminalize
6
demoralized
2
ungovernable
7
persistently
3
brush-off
8
unenviable
4
outcast
9
artifacts/artworks
5
showdown
10
inimitable
Part1: Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
A recent government report (1) _____ (high) the (2) _____ (extend) to which credit card debt is
spiraling. Blame is (3) _____ (portion) solely to the credit card companies, who, the report claims, will go
to any (4) _____ (long) to attract new customers. (5) _____ (add), according to the report, they are
responsible for encouraging existing customers to borrow more by raising their monthly limit. Certainly a
recent advertising campaign by a major credit card company - which has since been (6) _____ (draw) seems to bear these findings out.
However, while the responsibility of the credit card companies is not (7) _____ (consider), it is, in
my opinion, unfair to lay all the blame on their shoulders. The (8) _____ (major) of credit card users are
able to make their (9) _____ (pay) on time without difficulty. There will always be a (10) _____ (minor)
of people in our society who are financially irresponsible. If they run up huge debts, is it really the credit
card company's fault?
1
highlights/highlighted
6
withdrawn
2
extent
7
inconsiderable
3
apportioned
8
majority
4
lengths
9
(re)payments
5
Additionally
10
minority
C. ERROR INDENTIFICATION:
There are ten mistakes in the passage. Detect and correct them.
“The originality of human language is truly secret and marvelous,” wrote Jacob Grimn in 1851. The
marvelous secret has long proved launch padding for strange ideas. “Primitive man was likely to make
sounds like “meuh” when sensed danger,” claimed Charles Caller in 1928. “Meuh” has a plaintive sound.
The human who wandered over a hostile land habited by awesome beasts uttered desperate noises, and
languages have reserved some echo of his lamentation such as malaria meaning “fever” or the Latin moors
meaning “death”
Faced to such weird speculations, many avoided the topic, regarding it as playground for cranks,
but recently, language origin and evolution have become keying research areas. Language probably
developed in East Africa, around 100,000 years ago. In the main, speech was used for friend interaction,
and was an important tool in powerful struggles. Information-swapping was probably not an important
original role- contrary to the views of philosopher John Locke, who spoke of language as a “ great conduit”
for surveying knowledge.
Đáp án:
“The (1) originality of human language is truly secret and marvelous,” wrote Jacob Grimn in 1851.
The marvelous secret has long proved launch (2) padding for strange ideas. “Primitive man was likely to
make sounds like “meuh” when (3) sensed danger,” claimed Charles Caller in 1928. “Meuh” has a
plaintive sound. The human who wandered over a hostile land (4) habited by awesome beasts uttered
desperate noises, and languages have (5) reserved some echo of his lamentation such as malaria meaning
“fever” or the Latin moors meaning “death”
Faced (6) to such weird speculations, many avoided the topic, regarding it as playground for cranks,
but recently, language origin and evolution have become (7) keying research areas. Language probably
developed in East Africa, around 100,000 years ago. In the main, speech was used for (8) friend
interaction, and was an important tool in (9) powerful struggles. Information-swapping was probably not
an important original role- contrary to the views of philosopher John Locke, who spoke of language as a “
great conduit” for(10) surveying knowledge.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
origin
pad
sensing
inhabited
preserved
(6) with
(7) key
(8) friendly
(9) power
(10) conveying
D. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION:
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
sentence printed before it.
1. I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it.
I used ________________________ a bedroom with my brothers when I was young.
2. He threatened the officers with violence.
He made _____________________________________________________________
3. It is such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It’s too ______________________________________________________________
4. We would like a copy of your new prospectus.
Would you be _________________________________________________________
5. I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for.
I found ______________________________ outside the house I was looking for.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Đáp án:
to quite like sharing
threats of violence against the officers.
wonderful an opportunity for us to miss
so kind as to send us a copy of your new prospectus
found myself standing
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given.
1. I was surprised Sarah couldn't do the maths problem because it was very easy.
The maths problem_________________ .and I was surprised Sarah couldn't do it. (PLAY)
2. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. (FREE)
Retirement__________________ more time with my grandchildren.
3. You shouldn’t talk to people who will not listen. ( FALL)
You shouldn’t ______________________________________________________________
4. Although found guilty, Robson continued to insist that he was not. (PROTEST)
Although found guilty, Robson continued ________________________________________
5. To tell the truth, market competitions sometimes become very fierce. (RED)
As ________________________________________________________________________
Đáp án:
1. was child’s play
2. will free me up to spend
3. fall on deaf ears
4. to protest his innocent
5. a matter of fact, market competitions are red in tooth and claw sometimes.
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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
1. It was decided that the cost of the project would be ______ and so it was abandoned.
A. repressive
B. prohibitive
C. restrictive
D. exclusive
2. In any transport system, the safety of passengers should be ______.
A. paramount
B. eminent
C. chief
D. prime
3. It is expected that all members will ______ to the rules of the club.
A. comply
B. concede
C. conform
D. compromise
4. We ______ a friendship the very first time we met.
A. struck
B. launched
C. cropped
D. settled
5. I left the company by ______, not because I was forced to.
A. choice
B. option
C. selection
D. preference
6. He made a number of ______ remarks about my cooking, which upset me.
A. slashing
B. stabbing
C. chopping
D. cutting
7. Recent defeats have ______his confidence in himself as a player.
A. undermined
B. disable
C. impeded
D. hampered
8.The truant was ______ from school for unbecoming behavior.
A. dispelled
B. repelled
C. expelled
D. compelled
9. What he did was the height of bad ______.
A. manner
B. conduct
C. actions
D. behavior
10. Her hands were swollen and wrinkle, but she still had her nails ______ regularly.
A. manufactured
B. manicured
C. maintained
D. managed
KEY: 1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. B
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II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
11. The doctor insisted that his patient _____________.
A. did not work too hard for three months
B. to take some vacation for three months
C. take it easy inside of three months
D. takes it easy inside of three months
12. I’m not sure if the new tax is __________ good an idea after all.
A. much
B. such
C. so
D. as
13. Nearly all of the reporters _______ the press conference had questions _______.
A. attend / ask
B. attended / ask
C. attending / to ask D. attend / to be asked
14. I asked the tour representative for help, but received none ______.
A. whatever
B. actually
C. whatsoever
D. absolutely
15. ________ 90% of Asia’s people live in the eastern and southern parts of the continent,
which contain some of the most ______ regions in the world.
A. Almost/ thick-populated
B. most/ thick-populated
C. Almost/thickly-populated
D. most / thickly-populated
16. He kicked the ball ______ hard; and it broke the window.
A. a very little
B. a small amount
C. quite a little
D. a little too
17. The rents in this area are ______ the highest in the city.
A. far from away
B. away by far
C. far and away
D. far to away
18. I’m ______ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing so ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
19. They were ______ tempted to relieve the shopkeeper of this three juiciest-looking apples.
A. badly
B. sorely
C. powerfully
D. utterly
20. “Don’t worry about your sister. I’m sure she’s okay.”
- “But it’s unlike her ______ to me every week.”
A. if she didn’t write
B. if not writing
C. not writing
D. not to write
KEY:
11. C 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. C 16. D 17. C 18. D 19.B 20. A
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III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. Many supporters were _______ from the stadium as it was already full.
A. sent off
B. turned away
C. put off
D. played off
22. Even though it was clear that he was wrong, he was unwilling to ______ and admit it.
A. take back
B. stand down
C. draw back
D. back down
23. A half-savage mongrel went ________ the tramp as the man approached the farm.
A. at
B. against
C. upon
D. for
24. He will never be able to come __________ his failure to win the tournament.
A. to terms with
B. up with
C. down with
D. in for
25. You shouldn’t have sent Sebastian that Valentine’s card. I think you’ve scared him ___!
A. back
B. down
C. off
D. through
26. Don’t push me into helping you in the garden now. I’m completely ________ and feel like
having a short snap.
A. filled up
B. worn off
C. let out
D. done in
27. The pupil misbehaved so much that the teacher had to _______ him ______.
A. kick / away
B. kick / out
C. say / off
D. say / away
28. Why don’t you get your homework ________ with so you can enjoy the rest of the
evening?
A. round
B. over
C. by
D. away
29. He was unaware that he was being ______ with out-of-date stock.
A. faded away
B. clamped down
C. petered out D. fobbed off
30. Our company has spent millions trying to give our brand of toilet cleaners a fashionable
image in the hope that younger households will buy ______ that image.
A. up
B. into
C. for
D. with
KEY:
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. B
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31 The books were piled up all over the floor ______.
A. any old how
B. as old as hills
C. how come
D. any how
32. Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ______ .
A. from the start to the stop
B. from cover to cover
C. from the top to the end
D. from page by page
33. You will have to_________if you want to pass the final exam.
A. pull up your socks
B. work miracles
C. take the trouble
D. keep your hand in
34. I do not believe that John will get here on time. He is always late and the________does
not change its spots.
A. tiger
B. lion
C. leopard
D. zebra
35. I think I understand the nuts and ______ of the operation.
A. screws
B. hammer
C. nails
D. bolts
36. The trip abroad has given her a new _______ on life.
A. rent
B. lease
C. title
D. loan
37. Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my ______ in my mouth.
A. foot
B. hand
C. elbow
D. knee
38. I've only been here for a week so I haven’t got into the ______ yet.
A. swing of things
B. groove of things
C. rut of things
D. swing of routine
39. She needs to take a vacation. She's been working her ______.
A. fingers to the bone B. fingers to the skin C. blisters
D. on the nails
40. I wish you'd be honest with me. Don't lead me down the ______.
A. hiking path
B. garden path
C. hiking trail
D. garden trail
KEY:
31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. A 38. A 39. A 40. B
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V. READING PASSAGE 1 (5PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in
season. Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability
of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage.
But in 1810 a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing
process of canning. And in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden developed a means of
condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common
during the 1860's, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880,
however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans
from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the
year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their
daily diets. Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable
farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to
ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's,
northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes,
previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition,
increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing
ice commercially had been invented in the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two
thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a
fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the
1920's and 1930's.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly
foods that were heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.
Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits,
vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage.
B. Commercial production of ice.
C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet.
D. Population movements in the nineteenth century.
2. The phrase in season refers to______.
A. a kind of weather
B. a particular time of year
C. an official schedule
D. a method of flavoring food
3. The word prevent is closest in meaning to_______.
A. estimate
B. avoid
C. correct
D. confine
4. During the 1860's, canned food products were ______.
A. unavailable in rural areas
B. shipped in refrigerator cars
C. available in limited quantities
D. a staple part of the American diet
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5. The word them refers to_______.
A. refrigerator cars B. perishables
C. growers
D. distances
6. The word fixture is closest in meaning to______.
A. luxury item
B. substance
C. commonplace object
D. mechanical device
7. The author implies that in the 1920's and 1930's home deliveries of ice_______.
A. decreased in number
B. were on an irregular schedule
C. increased in cost
D. occurred only in the summer
8. The word Nevertheless is closest in meaning to_______.
A. Therefore
B. Because
C. Occasionally
D. However
9. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying.
B. Canning.
C. Cold storage.
D. Chemical additives.
10. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
B. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners.
C. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
D. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
KEY:
1. C 2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. A
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VI. READING PASSAGE 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
MUSICAL TALENT
Among all the abilities with which an individual may be endowed, musical talent
appears earliest in life. Very young children can exhibit musical precocity for different
reasons. Some develop exceptional skill as a result of a well- designed instructional regime,
such as the Suzuki method for the violin. Some have a good fortune to be born into a musical
family in a household filled with music. In a number of interesting cases, musical talent is part
of an otherwise disabling condition such as autism or mental retardation. A musical gifted
child has an inborn talent; however, the extent to which the talent is expressed publicly
will depend upon the environment in which the child lives.
Musically gifted children master at an early age the principal elements of music,
including pitch and rhythm. Pitch- or- melody - is more central cultures, for example, in
Eastern societies that make use of tiny quarter- tone interval. Rhythm, sounds produced at
certain auditory frequencies and grouped according to a prescribed system, is emphasized in
sub- Saharan Africa, where the rhythmic ratios can be very complex.
All children have some aptitude for making music. During infancy, normal children sing
as well as babble, and they can produce individual sounds and sound patterns. Infants as
young as two months can match their mother’s song in pitch, loudness, and melodic shape,
and infants at four months can match rhythmic structure as well. Infants are especially
predisposed to acquire these core aspects of music, and they can also engage in sound play
that clearly exhibits creativity.
Individual differences begin to merge in young children as they learn to sing. Some
children can match large segments of a song by the age of two or three. Many others can only
approximate pitch at this age and may still have difficulty in producing accurate melodies by
the age of five or six. However, by the time they reach school age, most children in any
culture have a schema of what a song should be like and can produce a reasonably accurate
imitation of the songs commonly heard in their environment.
The early appearance of superior musical ability in some children shows that musical
talent may be a separate and unique form of intelligence. There are numerous tales of young
artists who have a remarkable “ear” or extraordinary memory for music and a natural
understanding of musical structure. In many of these cases, the child is average in every other
way but displays an exceptional ability in music. Even the most gifted child, however, takes
about ten years to achieve the levels of performance or composition that would constitute
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mastery of the musical sphere.
Energy generation in music history has its famous prodigies - individuals with
exceptional musical powers that emerge at a young age. In the eighteenth century, Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart began composing and performing at the age of six. As a child, Mozart could
play the piano like an adult. He had perfect pitch, and at the age of nine he was also a master
of the art of modulation - transitions from one key to another - which became one of the
hallmarks of his style. By the age of eleven, he had composed three symphonies and 30 other
major works. Mozart’s well- developed talent was preserved into adulthood.
Unusual musical ability is a regular characteristic of certain anomalies such as autism. In
one case, an autistic girl was able to play “Happy Birthday” in the style of various composers
including Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, and Schubert. For the autistic child, music may be the
primary mode of communication, and the child may cling to music because it represents as a
haven in the world that is largely confusing and frightening.
1. The word precocity in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.
A. strong interest
B. good luck
C. advanced skill
D. personal style.
2. Which sentence below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in paragraph 1?
A. Children may be born with superior musical ability, but their environment will determine
how this ability is developed.
B. Every child is naturally gifted, and it is the responsibility of the public schools to recognize
and develop these talents.
C. Children with exceptional musical talent will look for the best way to express themselves
through music - making.
D. Some musically talented children live in an environment surrounded by music, while
others have little exposure to music.
3. The author makes the point that musical elements such as pitch and rhythm ______.
A. distinguish music from other art forms
B. vary in emphasis in different cultures
C. make music difficult to learn.
D. express different human emotions
4. The word predisposed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. inclined
B. gifted
C. pushed
D. amused
5. According to the passage, when does musical talent usually begin to appear?
A. When infants start to babble and produce sound patterns
B. Between the ages of two and four months
C. When children learn to sing at two or three years old
D. Between ten years old and adolescence
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6. Why does the author discuss Mozart in paragraph 6?
A. To compare past and present views of musical talent.
B. To give an example of a well- known musical prodigy
C. To list musical accomplishments of the eighteenth century
D. To describe the development of individual musical skill
7. In music, the change from one key to another is known as _______.
A. rhythm
B. prodigy
C. perfect pitch
D. modulation
8. All of the following are given as example of exceptional musical talent EXCEPT ______.
A. a remarkable “ear” or perfect memory for music
B. ability to compose major works at a young age
C. appreciation for a wide variety of musical styles
D. playing a single song in the style of various composers
9. The word haven in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. beautiful art
B. safe place
C. personal goal
D. simple problem
10. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about exceptional musical
ability?
A. It occurs more frequently in some cultures than in others.
B. It is evidence of a superior lever of intelligence in other areas.
C. It has been documented and studied but is little understood.
D. It is the result of natural talent and a supportive environment.
KEY: 1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. D
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VII. GUIDED CLOZE 1 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
Stressful atmospheres, pressure of deadlines and long hours dominate office life, according to
a survey published recently.
The majority of those questions said a good salary and career (1) ______were their main
reason for working. But (2) ______ numbers did not believe their employers offered either. In
general the survey found that most felt that quality of life was more important than (3) ______
and company perks. Most would prefer employers to offer (4) ______ hours, challenging
tasks and job (5) ______ rather than perks such as company cars and private health care.
Many employers’ (6) ______ to understand this meant more than a third worried about their
work on holiday, and 40 per cent took days off sick when not ill.
Workers were also (7) ______ by the conditions they had to work in. a fifth struggled with (8)
______ technology, badly lit offices and chairs which caused backache. Half said their (9)
______ would increase if their environment improved.
On the plus side, the biggest (10) ______ was the friendship offered by colleagues, and it
appears that the office also affords the chance to flirt with colleagues, make personal calls to
friends abroad, steal stationery and play computer games.
1. A. outlooks
B. odds
C. prospects
D. views
2. A. important
B. impressive
C. heavy
D. significant
3. A. rank
B. status
C. degree
D. grade
4. A. pliable
B. elastic
C. amenable
D. flexible
5. A. safety
B. security
C. sanctuary
D. protection
6. A. failure
B. defeat
C. deficiency
D. lack
7. A. pestered
B. inflamed
C. irritated
D. ruffled
8. A. behind the times
B. expired
C. out-of-date
D. invalid
9. A. fertility
B. capacity
C. value
D. productivity
10. A. compensation B. damages
C. reimbursement
D. atonement
KEY :
1. C 2. D
3.B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. A
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VIII. GUIDED CLOZE 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
In the north-west corner of the island paradise Isla Perlita, nestling in the shadow of Mount
Machu, lies the sleepy village of San Lorenzo . Off the beaten (1)_______ , there is nothing
out of the ordinary about this quaint little village -nothing, that is, apart from the magnificent
(2)_______ Bay Hotel. The Bay, as it is known locally, is a recent development catering for
(3)_______travellers who enjoy luxury holiday-making. Famous throughout the island for the
outstanding quality of its accommodation and the excellence of its cuisine, the Bay
(4)_______ 30 guest suites, each with a charm and character of its own. Each suite looks
(5)_______ Falmer Beach, commanding breathtaking views of the four miles of white sand,
which gently shelves into the (6)_______ clear waters of the Crepuscan Sea. At the heart of
the Bay Hotel is personal, efficient and unobtrusive service. (7)_______ staff anticipate your
every need in an atmosphere of quiet professionalism and genuine friendliness. (8)_______ ,
the Bay Hotel is a place to get (9)_______ from the stresses of everyday life, and whether it is
(10)_______ away the hours soaking up the sun or taking advantage of the wide range of
recreational activities that the hotel has on offer, you can be sure that a holiday at the Bay
truly is the holiday of a lifetime.
1. A. path
B. track
C. road
D. way
2. A. starred
B. stars
C. star
D. starring
3. A. disconcerting B. discerning
C. distinctive
D. discriminated
4. A. announces
B. claims
C. asserts
D. boats
5. A. back on
B. onto
C. into
D. down
6. A. crystal
B. sky
C. diamond
D. pearl
7. A. Preoccupied
B. Attentive
C. Concentrated
D. Undivided
8. A. All over
B. For all
C. Above all
D. All along
9. A. out
B. over
C. off
D. away
10. A. whiling
B. wearing
C. wending
D. winding
KEY:
1. B 2. C
3.B
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. A
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B. WRITTEN TEST (70PTS)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (10PTS)
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
Autism is a mental disease which prevents those who suffer from it from
communicating with the (1) ______ world. Victims seem to live in a world of their own
which, (2) ______ now, doctors are unable to penetrate. Thee illness was first (3) ______ a
name in 1943, and yet doctors have made very little progress in their understanding of the
disease since then.
According to statistics, between two and four children out of every 10,000 are born (4)
______. Often victims are not able to (5) ______, read or write. But (6) _______ is most
extraordinary about illness is the fact that in other areas many of the children can perform
almost super-human feats of the (7) ______. One of the more common skills these so-called
autistic savants have is calendrical calculation, that is the ability to say which day of the week
a particular date falls (8) ______. Jackie, for instance, who is now 42 years old, could do this
from the age of six, when she first began to talk. She can tell you what day of the week it was
on 1 April 1933 with (9) ______ a moment’s hesitation. But if you ask her (10) ______ she
does it, she’ll say she doesn’t know.
KEY:
1. outside
6. what
2. Even
7. brain
3. Given
8. On
4. autistic
9. Scarcely
5. Speak
10. how
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II. OPEN CLOZE TEST (10PTS)
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
When I was a child it was fairly unusual to go on a foreign holiday. The prices of international
flights were exorbitantly (1) ______ to those offered by today’s budget airlines. Package
holidays to tropical resorts were pretty much unheard-of. Instead my parents would (2)
______ our aged car with the necessary belongings, and our family holiday would begin with
a twelve-hour drive through the night. Our (3) ______ was always the same: exotic Scotland.
Each year my parent booked a different (4) ______ cottage, usually next to an isolated beach
and invariably with no mod cons (5) ______. The beds were always lumpy and damp. There
wouldn’t be even a washing machine, never mind a television.
No doubt we were surrounded by spectacular scenery, but this meant (6) ______ to me or my
sister. Plastic buckets and spades were the (7) ______ of all our holiday entertainments.
Armed with these and a towel, we would tear (8) ______ to the beach every morning. We
built extravagant castles, we buried my father alive, we saved the lives of stranded jellyfish,
we collected jewels, and we dug to Australia. Summer holidays lasted at least a year back
then.
I pity the kids today with their two-weeks breaks in the sun. Who wants (9) ______ resorts
boasting restaurants serving authentic (10) ______ cuisine? Who needs artificial lagoons
featuring wave machines and plastic waterfalls? Show me an eight-year-old girl on a Scottish
beach with a bucket and spade and I’ll show you what real holiday fun is all about.
KEY
1. compared
2. pack
3.destination
4. self-catering
5. whatsoever
6. little
7. basis
8. down
9. all-inclusive
10. local
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II. WORD FORMATION (20PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. She’s very efficient, and ______ polite to the customers. (FAIL)
2. The control centre is deep undergrounded and completely______ except by a direct hit
from a nuclear missile. (DESTROY)
3. You won’t persuade him to change his mind. His decision is ______. (REVOKE)
4. Since his bad habits were never broken when he was a child, they are now______.
(CORRECT)
5. Many fabrics are specially treated so as to be _______. (SHRINK)
6. He has many year’s experiences of the criminal______. (MENTAL)
7. If you look on the other side of the cup, you will find a small ________ with the name of
the original manufacturer. (ENGRAVE)
8. The best way to solve this dispute is to find a neutral, ________ third party and follow his
or her suggestions. (INTEREST)
9. Eddie just can't stop working and relax any more, he's turning into a real _______.
(WORK)
10. Without color dyes people would find a lot of processed food rather ______. (APPETITE)
KEY:
1. unfailingly
2. indestructible
3. irrevocable
4. incorrigible
5. unshrinkable
6. mentality
7. engraving
8. disinterested
9. workaholic
10. unappetizing
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PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms of the words given in the box.
concur
alarm
onset
intense
register
observe
local
convincible
fluctuate
occur
There is now, by and large, (1) __________ among scientists that Global Warming is real.
The fact that an average surface temperature rise of approximately one degree was (2)
____________ during the 20th century, in addition to the fact that the rate of warming (3)
______ in the latter half of same and was nearly double that of the first 50 years to
(4)____________, most scientists. Climate proxies also suggest that, with the exception of (5)
________ warming and cooling events such as Europe’s Little Ice Age, this is the first
significant and prolonged temperature (6) _______ in the best part of 2000 years on a global
level. Further evidence in support of the warming hypothesis comes by way of the fact that,
also during the 20th century, a considerate rise in sea levels was (7) ____________ , and,
across both hemispheres, southern and northern, glaciers went into retreat and remain so.
Oceanic warming, albeit gradual up to now, has also been confirmed, and the (8)_________
rate of melting of polar ice, coupled with a general rise in humidity and the increasing early
(9)______ of spring each year are factors the likelihood of the simultaneous coincidental (10)
______ of which scientists say is virtually nil.
KEY
1.concurrence
5. localized
9. onset
2.registered
3. intensified
4. convince
6. fluctuation
7. observed
8. alarming
10. occurrence
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III. ERROR CORRECTION (10PTS)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
The role of the traditional zoo, inheriting from the 19th century, has undergone a
dramatic shift. A growing recognition that zoos ought to be undergone a dramatic shift.
A growing recognition that zoos ought to be in the vanguard of the fight for the
devastation of our natural world has begun a zoologic revolution. The change occurred in
the 1960s, when the Jersey zoo was set off to breed endangered species. As a result, the
breeding of animals in captive has become a complex science, with zoos around the
world co-coordinating their efforts to avoid the genetic dangers of in-breeding small
populations.
The answer for the question of whether zoos can have very much impact on the
preservation of endangered species is, probably, minimally. Zoos do not focus their
education efforts on those people in the strongest positions to affect the future of the wildlife
exhibited. For the most part, conservation education is targeted at children and other nondecision makers in a process too slow or too far away to address the extinction crisis
which exists now. Furthermore, the efforts of zoos to inform lawmakers and government
authorities are usually low-key or un-existent. Campaigns are more likely to be for an animal
exhibit rather than for the existence of the animal itself.
Nevertheless, it does not do to address the future from a foundation of pessimism. A vision of
the future is embraced in which the human population has leveled off at about 8.8 billion and
wherein human effects upon the environment have been tethered and considerable wildlife
remain. It certainly will not be as rich or abundant as today’s wildlife, but with substantial
diverse and numbers of more or less wild ecosystems, and the zoos’ work, this vision can
become reality.
KEY:
1. inheriting --> inherited
2. for --> against
3. zoologic --> zoological
4. set off --> set up
5. captive --> captivity
6. for --> to
7. minimally --> minimal
8. un-existent --> non-existent
9. remain --> remains
10. diverse --> diversity
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IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)
Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as the sentences
printed before them.
1. A rather nasty problem has appeared.
We’ve come ..……………………………………………………….……………………..
2. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.
My purpose ………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
Mrs. Wilson sends …………………………………………………………………………
4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
Further information can ……………………………………………………………………
5. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled …………………………………………………………………………………..
For questions 6-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
sentence, using the word given. You must use between three to eight words.
6. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES
He makes sure ______________________ policies he disagrees with.
7. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS
The Rainbow Disco _______________________ students at the school.
8. She wasn’t speaking seriously. TONGUE
She was speaking __________________________________.
9. We suddenly decided to go far away for the weekend. SPUR
We decided _______________________________ far away at the weekend.
10. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. ITSELF
Danielle Steel’s latest novel __________________________ made into a film.
KEY:
1. We’ve come up against a rather nasty problem.
2. My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures.
3. Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for now having attended /attending the meeting yesterday
morning.
4. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above
address.
5. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.
6. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
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7. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.
8. She was speaking with her tongue in her cheek.
9. We decided on the spur of the moment to go far away at the weekend.
10. Danielle Steel’s latest novel lends itself to being made into a film.
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SỞ GD & ĐT KIÊN GIANG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HUỲNH MẪN ĐẠT
ĐỀ THI OLYMPIC 30 -4
Năm học: 2017 – 2018
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Khối 11
I. PHẦN TRĂC NGHIỆM
A. Choose the best option to complete each item.
1. There was no ______________ in continuing; for him the race was over.
A. value
B. worth
C. point
D. profit
2. Lisa attempted to ______________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on
extra work.
A. ingratiate
B. please
C. gratify
D. command
3. He has an excellent ______________ as a criminal lawyer.
A. fame
B. regard
C. popularity
D. reputation
4. She loved her little cat but showed surprisingly little ______________ when she died.
A. sentiment
B. sympathy
C. emotion
D. involvement
5. Would you like me to ______________ you another slice of chicken.
A. carve
B. slash
C. peel
D. shave
6. The door hinges should have been oiled to stop them ______________.
A. squeaking
B. screeching
C. shrieking
D. squealing
7. The seller wanted £400, I wanted to pay £300, and we finally agreed to ______________
the difference.
A. divide
B. split
C. drop
d. decrease
8. You should ______________ at least three days for the journey.
A. expect
B. allow
C. permit
D. accept
9. It is important to check the ______________ print in any contract.
A. little
B. tiny
C. small
D. minute
10. The shop assistant said he would check to see if he had any more copies of the book in
______________.
A. surplus
B. supply
C. stock
D. store
11. It was not until she had arrived home ______________ remembered her appointment with
the doctor.
A. when she
B. that she
C. and she
D. she
12. ______________ was the day before yesterday.
A. The France’s Independence Day
B. The day of the French independence
C. French’s Independence Day
D. France’s Independence Day
13. Since he changed professions, Scott’s yearly income has ______________.
A. nearly tripled
B. got almost three times bigger
C. almost grown by three times
D. just about gone up three times
14. Jane contributed thirty ponds, but she wishes she could contribute ______________.
A. one other thirty pounds
B. the same amount also
C. another thirty
D. more thirty pounds
15. I would rather that he ______________ tomorrow.
A. visits
B. will visit
C. visit
D. would visit
16. It is necessary that Mary ______________ him of the meeting tomorrow
A. remind
B. reminds
C. will remind
D. must remind
17. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and ______________.
A. the others are not
B. another is inexperienced
C. the other is not
D. other lack experience
18. The committee members resented ______________.
A. the president that he did not tell them about the meeting
B. the president not to inform them of the meeting
C. the president’s not informing them of the meeting
D. that the president had failed informing themselves that there was going to be a meeting
19. John lost his job because he was rule to his boss. He ______________ rule to his boss.
A. must not have been
B. should not have been
C. could not have been
D. might not have been
20. You will see on the map that the Public Auditorium ______________ north of the lake.
A. lies
B. lays
C. is lain
D. is laid
21. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous
exercise.
A. cloud
B. tension
C. steam
D. sweat
22. Tom assured me that he was going to come but he hasn’t _________ yet.
A. turned round
B. turned in
C. turned up
D. turned on
23. I read the contract again and again _________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in view of
B. in terms of
C. with a view to D. by means of
24. The government’s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from
freedom groups.
A. into
B. out
C. up
D. in
25. I was ________the impression that you like Indian food.
A. under
B. on
C. in
D. of
26. This is one of the exceptions ________the rule.
A. into
B. to
C. of
D. with
27. The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were
injured in the explosion.
A. off
B. out
C. for
D. into
28. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were
________the dole.
A. in
B. under
C. on
D. at
29. Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.
A. off
B. out
C. into
D. up
30. The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track.
A of
B. out of
C. off
D. in
31. He ________ laughing when he realised his mistake.
A. exploded in
B. broke in
C. broke into
D. burst out
32. He assured me he was ________ sure where the house was.
A. a bit
B. quite
C. rather
D. very
33. We didn't arrange to me. It was ________ coincidence that I saw him.
A. clear
B. clean
C. pure
D. great
34. Please! I'm trying to work here. Don't ________ my time with stupid questions!
A. abuse
B. waste
C. lose
D. break
35. He had to go to the hospital because it was a very ________ cut.
A. deep
B. heavy
C. hard
D. wide
36. Our neighbour is a very ________ smoker – he smokes two packets a day.
A. heavy
B. hard
C. tough
D. strong
37. We managed to get up the steep hill only because our car is very ________.
A. powerful
B. hard
C. aggressive
D. strong
38. I don't know him that well. He's only a ________ acquaintance.
A. loose
B. weak
C. casual
D. poor
39. I'm an honest and ________ citizen.
A. lawful
B. law
C. law-watching
D. law-abiding
40. Do you know where we are? If you ask me, we are ________ lost.
A. very
B. rather
C. totally
D. absolutely
B. Read the passage and choose the best option for each item.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite
its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the
world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered
with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and burial chambers for the
pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are
aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat.
The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so the computations for
the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed observations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of
events – past, present and future. Many of these events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are
currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this
one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of the
ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to
any known today?
41. What has research of the base revealed?
A. There are cracks in the foundation.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events.
D. A superior race of people built it.
42. Extraterrestrial beings are ___________.
A. very strong workers
B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. researchers in Egyptology
D. living beings from other planets
43. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to print food for his journey to the afterlife
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
44. The word ‘intersecting’ in bold is nearest in meaning to
A. crossing
B. aligning
C. observing
D. cutting
45. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architects’ plans for the hidden passages
B. Pathways of the great solar bodies
C. Astrological computations
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time
46. The word ‘prophesied’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. affiliated
B. precipitated
C. terminated
D. foretold
47. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
48. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies
B. Advanced technology
C. Advanced tools of measurement
D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface
49. Why wad the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory
B. As a religious temple
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh
D. As an engineering feat
50. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
C. It was built by a super race.
D. It is very old.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of
oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication accomplished through sign
language in which motions stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists, the deaf and the mute
have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very
picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indication that the party is only joking. A
nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other form of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille ( a system of raised dots
read with fingers), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and
techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
51. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
52. The word ‘these’ in bold refers to
A. Tourists
B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings
D. sign language emotions
53. All of the statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
54. Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
55. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
56. The word ‘wink’ in bold means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly
C. bob the hip up and down
D. shake the head from side to side
57. Sign language is said to be picturesque and exact and can be used internationally
EXCEPT for
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words
D. expression
58. People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barrier
B. keep from reading with their fingers
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
59. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
60. Who would be most likely use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. A spy
C. An airline pilot
D. A telegrapher
C. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.
The Mysterious Isle
In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit
western France. With wind speeds in (61) ________ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests,
(62) ________ down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads. But
it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea at the (63) ________
where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (64)
_________ out of water. Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle. What was so
remarkable, (65) ________ its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island (66) _________
intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment. It could well become a permanent
feature.
Scientists (67) ________ realised that the island's appearance (68) ________ a unique
opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem. Within months, it had
been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation. Unfortunately, however, they were not
alone in (69) ________ the island attractive. It became increasingly difficult to (70) ________
the site from human visitors. In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a
parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night.
61.
A. surplus
B. advance
C. excess
D. put
62.
A. fetched
B. brought
C. carried
D. sent
63.
A. scene
B. mark
C. stage
D. point
64.
A. risen
B. growth
C. lifted
D. surfaced
65.
A. in spite of
B. instead of
C. apart from
D. on account of
66.
A. prolonged
B. remained
C. resided
D. preserved
67
A. quickly
B. briskly
C. hastily
D. speedily
68.
A. delivered
B. awarded
C. proposed
D. offered
69.
A. regarding
B. finding
C. seeking
D. deciding
70.
A. prevent
B. preserve
C. protect
D. prohibit
WIND - The untamable weather machine
On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest
winds they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed
across the region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (71) _________ in just a few hours.
Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (72) _________ of the power of the
wind. It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it
plays a vital role in people’s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of
winds there would quite (73) __________ be no climate.
Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill
winds’, and links between particular winds and psychological problems (74) __________
back centuries. The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of
boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three
people in its (75) __________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In
California, many people (76) __________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down
from the high Mojave desert. Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when
the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar.
The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and
hurricanes, but for the (77) __________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of
air around the planet. Plants take (78) __________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains
far and wide. Trees (79) __________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new
growth. Spiders have been caught (80) __________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.
71. A. made
B. caused
C. destroyed
D. completed
72. A. reminders
B. recollections
C. mementos
D. memorial
73. A. easily
B. rightly
C. surely
D. simply
74. A. last
75. A. line
76. A. despair
77. A. most
78. A. benefit
79. A. need
80. A. traveling
B. originate
B. road
B. respect
B. maximum
B. chance
B. trust
B. hitching
C. pass
C. path
C. dread
C. majority
C. occasion
C. hope
C. borrowing
D. date
D. bypass
D. warn
D. general
D. advantage
D. rely
D. making
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
A. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
1. Sugar was for a long time a luxury and in the opinion of the medical profession it still
should be. During the nineteenth century, however, manufacturers discovered (81)
_____________ of producing it in vast quantity and it has since become one of the staple
articles of diet, particularly (82) _____________ the lower social classes. It has the
advantages of being comparatively cheap, easily digested, rich (83) _____________ energy
and useful for flavouring. Its major disadvantages are that it lacks every nourishing quality
(84) _____________ that of given energy, and because of its attractive flavour, it (85)
_____________ to displace other much more valuable foods from the diet. Most serious of all
is its adverse (86) _____________ on health, since excessive consumption can cause heart
trouble, obesity and dental decay. The latter is widespread among the inhabitants of western
countries. From the very young to the very old, (87) _____________ anyone escapes. `yet if
parents would drastically reduce the (88) _____________ of confectionary they allow their
children to eat, the extent of dental decay would soon be checked. And (89) _____________
they were to cut down their own consumption of sugar, they would suffer much (90)
_____________ from ailment resulting directly or indirectly from their being overweight.
2. The use of audio-description – a technique designed to enable blind people to enjoy the
theatre – was pioneered in America in 1981. While continuing to listen in the (91) _________
way to stage dialogue and sound, visually-impaired members of the audience also receive a
commentary on what is (92) _________ seen.
For those who reluctantly give up the theatre when they begin to lose their (93)
_________ , audio-description can revive a valued interest. For those, however, who have
always enjoyed the theatre despite total blindness, audio-description presents a whole new
dimension.
It is not (94) _________ to see the light to go down to be caught up in a sense of
anticipation which gradually silences and unites the audience. (95) _________ the curtain has
gone up, it is simply a case of total concentration so as not to miss one word, tone, nuance or
stage sound that (96) _________ provide a clue to some visual happening. Even (97)
_________ sight, theatre can be a delight, but there are innumerable gaps to be filled. Audiodescription is the best solution. It (98) _________ you in the picture by providing explanatory
comments before the curtain goes up, and then audio commentary is relayed through an
earphone by a person (98) _________ is standing at the side or back of the stage during the
performance.
Obviously (100) _________ can replace the lost sight but to a wonderful and perhaps
surprising extent audio-description makes it possible to see a play without sight. It is an
exciting glimpse of thing to come.
B. Word Form
Use the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the gaps.
101. It is a misconception that _________ human blood is blue. (OXYGEN)
102. _________ and disinfectants are widely used in hospital to kill the bacteria. (SEPTIC)
103. Taking that old lady for a ride is _____________. (CONSCIENCE)
104. Sleeping during day and working when night comes sounds seemingly __________.
(SCIENCE)
105. A(n) _____________ schedule assists me in passing the day smoothly. (ARRANGE)
106. Allowing yourself anything you like makes you a ____________ figure. (INDULGE)
107. The students are ________________ seperated into 3 differnt classes. (QUALIFY)
108. Hand ________________ is accused of including BBA, which can cause many health
problems.
(SANITARY)
109. Viet Nam went through _________________ process and became an independent
country. (COLONY)
110. A(n) _________________ disease is one that will gradually deteriorate the functioning
of any one part in your body. (GENERATE)
Use the correct form of the given words in the box to fill in the blank.
conclude
solitude
cry
discover
concept
search
able
responsible
able
enthusiasm
111. The Age of Enlightenment was one of the great inventions and revolutionary
_____________.
112. The judge was forced to quit, saying the evidence was wholly _____________.
113. Can you think of one _____________ reason why I should give you your job back?
114. That the Vikings had horns in their helmets is a common _____________.
115. Local officials were surprised at the scale of the _____________ against plans for a local
casino.
116. The pharmaceutical company’s _____________ have discovered a better way of
combining medicines to create a flu remedy.
117. People with _____________ have been demanding better access to the government
buildings downtown. They want a wheelchair ramp built and electric sliding doors.
118. Stop sitting there looking so bored and _____________. Get up and find something to
do. I don’t want you to sit around the house like this all summer.
119. “The problem with young people today is that they don’t realise how damaging their
apathy and _____________ can be,” my uncle said.
120. I don’t care if you didn’t hear what I said. That is you’re your problem: a total
__________ to listen to what I say to you. I am very disappointed in your behaviour.
C. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. UNDERLINE the mistake and WRITE
THEIR CORECT FORMS in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has
been done as an example.
The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still 0. interrelated
with us and still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular
first marriages uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and 121. __________
affection rather with practical considerations.
122. __________
In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children.
Teenagers begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own 123. __________
academic and social contacts. Though young people feel free to choose their 124.___________
friends from different groups, almost choose a mate of similar background.
This is due partly to parental guidance. Parents cannot select spouses for their 125. ___________
children, but they can usually influence choices by voicing disapproval for 126. ___________
someone they consider suitable.
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and 127. ___________
interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of 128. ___________
today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their
parents. Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in 129. ___________
armed forces, or pursue a career in a bigger city. One away from home and 130.____________
family, they are more likely to date and marry outside their own social group.
D. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
131. He lent me a hand so that he would not look such a mean person in my eyes.
So as _____________________________________________________________
132. We were not surprised by his success.
It came _____________________________________________________________
133. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their
second child.
Only when _____________________________________________________________
134. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his _____________________________________________________________
135. It was raining cats and dogs last night. (TORRENTS)
The rain was _____________________________________________________________
136. My brother finds staying at home every day annoying. (PUT)
It is difficult for my brother _____________________________________ every day.
137. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn.
(ENDS)
Many people _____________________________________________________________
138. Will you please stay with me for a while? (COMPANY)
Will you _________________________________________________________________?
139. Recent research has changed theories about the causes of the disease. (LIGHT)
Recent research _____________________________________________________________
140. Collecting stamps give me a lot of pleasure. (DERIVE)
I ________________________________________________________________________
SỞ GD & ĐT KIÊN GIANG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HUỲNH MẪN ĐẠT
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI OLYMPIC 30 -4
Năm học: 2017 – 2018
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Khối 11
I. Phần trắc nghiệm
A.
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. A
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. B
21. C
22. C
23. C
24. D
25. A
26. B
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. D
32. B
33. C
34. D
35. A
36. A
37. A
38. C
39. D
40. C
B.
41. C
42. D
43. D
44. A
45. D
46. D
47.C
48. A
49. C
50. A
51. A
52. D
53. C
54. B
55. C
56. A
57. A
58. D
59.B
60. D
C.
61. A
62. B
63. D
64. A
65. C
66. B
67. A
68. D
69. B
70. C
71. B
72. A
73. D
74. D
75. C
76. C
77. A
78. D
79. D
80. B
II. Phần tự luận
A.
81. ways/methods
82. among(st)/for/with
83. in
84. except
85. Tends
86. effect/ impact
87. hardly/ scarcely
88. amount(s)/ quantity(ies)
89. if
90. less
91. usual/normal/conventional/ordinary
92. being
93. sight/vision/eyesight/eye-sight
94. necessary/essential
95. After/Once/When
96. can/could/will/would/may/might
97. without
98. puts
99. who/that
100. nothing
B.
101. deoxyenated
102. antiseptics
103. unconscionable 104. unscientific
105. prearranged
106. self-indulgent 107. qualitatively
108. senitizer
109. decolonization
110. arrive
111. discoveries
112. inconclusive
113. solitary
114. misconception
115. outcry
116. researchers
117. disabilities
118. unenthusiastic
119. irresponsibility
120. inability
C.
121. particular – particularly
122. with – than
123. date – dating
124. almost – most
125. for – of
126. suitable – unsuitable
127. of – between/among
128. mobile – mobility
129. as
- than
130. one - once
D.
131. So as to avoid looking/not to look such a mean person in my eyes he lent me a hand.
132. It came as no surprise to us that he was successful.
133. Only when Alice and Charles had the second child did they decide to move to a
bigger house.
134. But for his speaking/command of the local dialect, we would have been put into
prison.
135. The rain was coming down in torrents.
136. It is difficult for my brother to put up with staying at home every day.
137. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to make both ends meet.
138. Will you please keep me company for a while?
139. Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.
140. I derive a lot of pleasure from collecting stamps.
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XIX
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 11
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH VĨNH LONG
TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG CHUYÊN NGUYỄN BỈNH KHIÊM
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Word Choice: Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. He cannot……………. ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening
in his own department.
A. Insist
B. defend
C. refer
D. plead
2. Employees who have a ……………….are encouraged to discuss it with the management.
A. Hindrance
B. grievance
C. disadvantage
D. disturbance
3. The police have been ordered not to……….. if the students attack them
A. Combat
B. challenge
C. retaliate
D. rebuff
4. In spite of his poor education, he was a most……………… speaker.
A. Attentive
B. ambiguous
C. articulate
D. authoritarian
5. Sparkling pools of water lay trapped among the rocks as the tide…………….
A. removed
B. refilled
C. retired
D. receded
6. ………… through the attic and see if you can find anything for the jumble sale
A. forage
B. ravage
C. rummage
D. salvage
7. They began constructing the bridge in 1960, but several years………….. before the project
was completed.
A. elapsed
B. advanced
C. proceeded
D. progressed
8. People still haven’t …………..how dangerous pollution can be.
A. remarked
B. realised
C. noted
D. minded
9. Competitive …………. is an essential requirement for success in the entertainment
industry.
A. mind
B. thought
C. spirit
D. soul
10. You must complete the Business……….…. course satisfactorily before you can progress
to the third year.
A. Morals
B. Values
C. Rights
D. Ethics
KEY
1. D
2.B
3.C
4.C
5.D
6.C
7.A
8.B
9.C
10.D
2. STRUCTURES & GRAMMAR
Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
1. He tried to make out that the fake painting he had ______ genuine.
A. to be
B. being
C. been
D. was
2. The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the ___________who used to flock the libraries
every evening.
A. gradual reduction of readers
B. gradual readers reduction
C. gradual readers of reduction
D. reduction gradual readers
3. Centuries of erosion have exposed ____ rock surfaces in the Painted Desert of northern Arizona.
A. in colors of the rainbow
B. colored like a rainbow
C. rainbow-colored
D. a rainbow’s coloring
4. The temperature_______takes place varies widely from material to material.
A. which melting B. at which melting C. at which they melt
D. which they melt
5. Legend _____________that Robin Hood fired an arrow from his dead-bed and was buried where
the arrow landed.
A. tells it
B. says it
C. makes it
D. has it
6. A major problem in the construction of new buildings _________.
A. is that windows have been eliminated while air conditioning systems have not been perfected.
B. is they have eliminated windows and still don’t have good air conditioning.
C. is because windows are eliminated but air conditioners don’t work.
D. is dependent on the fact that while they have eliminated windows, they are not capable to
produce efficient air conditioning systems.
7. There's no point in telephoning him. He's certain ___________ by now.
A. to leave
B. to have left
C. left
D. having left
8. _____________, the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. With ugly look B. As ugly looking C. Ugly looking as it is
D. As it is ugly looking
9. Mr. Gump supposes, _____________, that he will retire at 60.
A. like most people did
B. as most of people
C. like most people do
D. as do most people
10. On the battle field ______________________.
A. the tanks lay
B. did the tanks lie C. lay the tanks
D. lied the tanks
KEY
1.D
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.D
6.A
7.B
8.C
9.D
10.C
3. PREPOSITIONS & PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. This is the time of the year when stores_____ their prices, so you can get good deals.
A. mark on
B. mark through
C. mark up
D. mark down
2. You shouldn’t have sent Sebastian that Valentine’s card. I think you’ve scared him_____ .
A. back
B. down
C. off
D. through
3. His bad bahaviour was put……… his upbringing.
A. down to
B. with
C. off
D. up
4. In the end, the detective managed to ______ down the dangerous criminal.
A. find
B. track
C. get
D. hit
5. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to ______.
A. get through
B. get by
C. get on
D. get in
6. The robbers packed the money into a suitcase and ______ in a van that waited for them in the
street.
A. put through
B. rolled over
C. carried away
D. made off
7. The weather was fine, and everyone was ______ the coast.
A. going for
B. making for
C. joining in
D. seeing about
8. Learning English isn’t so difficult once you ______.
A. get down to it
B. get off it
C. get on it
D. get down with it
9. Sometimes a postman ______ some terrible handwriting and didn’t know where the letter should
go.
A. ran away with
B. ran up with
C. ran up against
D. run without
10. Beaches were ______ as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the damaged ship.
A. sealed off
B. cut off
C. washed up
D. kept out
KEY
1. C
2.C
3.A
4.B
5.B
6.D
7.B
8.A
9.C
10.A
4. COLLOCATIONS & IDIOMS
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. Peter is a librarian but this job is not suitable for him because he has chances of traveling ______.
He should be a tour guide.
A. in a mind
B. on the head
C. on the brain
D. in the heart
2. I think people who help the old, poor, sick and homeless are ______.
A. the sugar of the sea
B. the salt of an ocean
C. the salt of the earth
D. the sugar of the ocean
3. The teacher ______ when she knew that more than ten students cheated in her test.
A. angry
B. crazy
C. hit the roof
D. beat the desk
4. We don’t want to continue our business any longer. All the goods will ______ so that we can
close at the end of this month.
A. be sold out
B. be solved thoroughly C. go for a song
D. go with colour
5. He looked ___ at the security guard of the supermarket when this man asked him to open his bag.
A. daggers
B. angry
C. up to
D. attentively
6. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______
A. hope
B. belief
C. idea
D. faith
7. I overslept this morning and caught the last bus to school by ______.
A the hair of my head
B. the skin of my teeth
C. the nail of my finger D. the skin of my heels
8. The sixth time he called me at night was the ____
A. last cause
B. last straw
C. touch and go
D. hot air
9. I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor.
A. crumb
B. speck
C. grain
D. pebble
10. ____ the public concern about the local environment, this new road scheme will have to be
abandoned.
A. As regards
B. In the event of
C. In view of
D. However much
KEY
1.C
2.C
3.C
4.C
5.A
6.D
7.B
8.B
9.C
10.C
5. READING COMPREHENSION
PASSAGE 1: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, an acute febrile illness, is transmitted to man by ticks.
Prevention is attained primarily by avoidance of tick-infested areas. When this impractical, personal
prophylactic measures include the wearing of clothing which interferes with attachment of ticks,
i.e., boots and a one-piece outer garment, preferably impregnated with a tick repellent, and
daily inspection of the entire body, including the hairy parts, to detect and remove attached
ticks.
In removing attached ticks, great care should be taken to avoid crushing the arthropod, with
resultant contamination of the bite wound. Touching the tick with gasoline or whisky encourages
detachment, but gentle fraction with tweezers applied close to the mouth parts may be necessary.
The skin area should be disinfected with soap and water or other antiseptics. Similarly, precautions
should be employed in removing engorged ticks from dogs and other animals, since infection through
minor abrasions on the hands is possible. Vaccines are available commercially and should be used for
those exposed to great risk, viz., persons frequenting highly endemic areas and laboratory workers
exposed to the agent. Since the broad-spectrum antibiotics were shown to be such excellent therapeutic
agents in Spotted Fever, there has been less impetus for vaccination of persons who run only a minor risk
of infection.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe the symptoms of Spotted Fever. B. To explain how to treat Spotted Fever.
C. To warn of the danger of Spotted Fever.
D. To outline the types of Spotted Fever.
2. The word “acute” in line 1 is closet in meaning to
A. fatal
B. violent
C. serious
D. incurable.
3. From the passage, it can be inferred that ticks are
A. prickly plants
B. biting animals
C. poisonous reptiles
D. blood-sucking insects.
4. The word “this” refers to
A. prevention
B. avoidance
C. attachment
D. clothing
5. The author suggests all of the following as preventative measures against Spotted Fever EXCEPT
A. removing hair from body
C. staying away from infested areas.
B. dressing in suitable clothes
D. using appropriate sprays.
6. The word “fraction” could be replaced by
A. dissection
B. examination
C. investigation
D. removal
7. The author states that most people become ill with Spotted Fever through
A. squeezing the body of a tick
B. playing with dogs
C. working in laboratories
D. not washing with soap and water.
8. According to the passage, if whisky is applied to a tick, it
A. attaches itself to the mouth
B. becomes very confused
C. bites the person
D. falls off the body
9. The word “impetus” is closest in meaning to
A. haste
B. need
C. chance
D. thought
10. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. There is no known cure for Spotted Fever.
B. All people in the Rocky Mountains should vaccinated
C. Most medicines are ineffectual against Spotted Fever.
D. Spotted Fever is controllable with the use of suitable antibiotics.
KEY
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.B
5.A
6.D
7.A
8.D
9.A
10.D
PASSAGE 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question
The Creators of Grammar
No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is complex. By changing word
sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, we are able to communicate tiny
variations in meaning. We can turn a statement into a question, state whether an action has taken
place or is soon to take place, and perform many other word tricks to convey subtle differences in
meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language. All languages, even those of socalled 'primitive' tribes have clever grammatical components. The Cherokee pronoun system, for
example, can distinguish between 'you and I', 'several other people and I' and 'you, another person
and I'. In English, all these meanings are summed up in the one, crude pronoun 'we'. Grammar is
universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it is. So the question
which has baffled many linguists is - who created grammar?
At first, it would appear that this question is impossible to answer. To find out how grammar is
created, someone needs to be present at the time of a language's creation, documenting its
emergence. Many historical linguists are able to trace modern complex languages back to earlier
languages, but in order to answer the question of how complex languages are actually formed, the
researcher needs to observe how languages are started from scratch. Amazingly, however, this is
possible.
Some of the most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade. At that time, slaves
from a number of different ethnicities were forced to work together under colonizer's rule. Since
they had no opportunity to learn each other's languages, they developed a make-shift language
called a pidgin. Pidgins are strings of words copied from the language of the landowner. They have
little in the way of grammar, and in many cases it is difficult for a listener to deduce when an event
happened, and who did what to whom. [A] Speakers need to use circumlocution in order to make
their meaning understood. [B]Interestingly, however, all it takes for a pidgin to become a complex
language is for a group of children to be exposed to it at the time when they learn their mother
tongue. [C] Slave children did not simply copy the strings of words uttered by their elders, they
adapted their words to create a new, expressive language. [D] Complex grammar systems which
emerge from pidgins are termed creoles, and they are invented by children.
Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the deaf. Sign languages are not
simply a series of gestures; they utilise the same grammatical machinery that is found in spoken
languages. Moreover, there are many different languages used worldwide. The creation of one such
language was documented quite recently in Nicaragua. Previously, all deaf people were isolated
from each other, but in 1979 a new government introduced schools for the deaf. Although children
were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom, in the playgrounds they began to invent their
own sign system, using the gestures that they used at home. It was basically a pidgin. Each child
used the signs differently, and there was no consistent grammar. However, children who joined the
school later, when this inventive sign system was already around, developed a quite different sign
language. Although it was based on the signs of the older children, the younger children's language
was more fluid and compact, and it utilised a large range of grammatical devices to clarify
meaning. What is more, all the children used the signs in the same way. A new creole was born.
Some linguists believe that many of the world's most established languages were creoles at
first. The English past tense –ed ending may have evolved from the verb 'do'. 'It ended' may once
have been 'It end-did'. Therefore it would appear that even the most widespread languages were
partly created by children. Children appear to have innate grammatical machinery in their brains,
which springs to life when they are first trying to make sense of the world around them. Their
minds can serve to create logical, complex structures, even when there is no grammar present for
them to copy.
1 In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherokee language?
A. To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures
B. To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee grammar
C. To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees.
D. To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language
2. What can be inferred about the slaves' pidgin language?
A. It contained complex grammar.
B. It was based on many different languages.
C. It was difficult to understand, even among slaves.
D. It was created by the land-owners.
3. All the following sentences about Nicaraguan sign language are true EXCEPT:
A. The language has been created since 1979.
B. The language is based on speech and lip reading.
C. The language incorporates signs which children used at home.
D. The language was perfected by younger children.
4. In paragraph 3, where can the following sentence be placed?
It included standardised word orders and grammatical markers that existed in neither the pidgin
language, nor the language of the colonizers.
A
B
C
D
5. 'From scratch' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. from the very beginning
B. in simple cultures
C. by copying something else
D. by using written information
6. 'Make-shift' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
A. complicated and expressive
B. simple and temporary
C. extensive and diverse
D. private and personal
7. Which sentence is closest in meaning to the highlighted sentence?
Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it is.
A. All languages, whether they are spoken by a few people or a lot of people, contain grammar.
B. Some languages include a lot of grammar, whereas other languages contain a little.
C. Languages which contain a lot of grammar are more common that languages that contain a little.
D. The grammar of all languages is the same, no matter where the languages evolved.
8. All of the following are features of the new Nicaraguan sign language EXCEPT:
A. All children used the same gestures to show meaning.
B. The meaning was clearer than the previous sign language.
C. The hand movements were smoother and smaller.
D. New gestures were created for everyday objects and activities.
9. Which idea is presented in the final paragraph?
A. English was probably once a creole.
B. The English past tense system is inaccurate.
C. Linguists have proven that English was created by children.
D. Children say English past tenses differently from adults.
10. Look at the word 'consistent' in paragraph 4. This word could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. natural
B. predictable
C. imaginable
D. uniform
KEY
1.A
2.C
3.B
4.A
5.A
6.B
7.A
8.D
9.A
10.D
6. CLOZE TEST
Cloze test 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D which best fits each space.
Film directors usually make the least promising subjects for biography. They tend to stay behind the
camera and get on with making films, emerging only to make the particular promotional statement.
Only rarely is a film-maker interesting enough to (1)_____ biographical interest, and some pay off
the attention handsomely. What biographer could (2) ____ analyzing Hitchcock, Woody Allen or
Polanski? These directors, in any case, were themselves sufficiently absorbed in their own (3) ____
to cross over the other side of the camera and (4) ____ themselves to the public.
Much of Jean Renoir's public profile is (5) ____ on his appearance in his final film. But judging
by the most recent biography, by Ronald Bergan, the man was simply not interesting. He grew up in
the benevolent (6) ____ of his painter father, against whom he appears not to have (7) ____ in any
way, emerged to make his own (8) ____ in the early life and went on making films for most of the
rest of his life. Even when (9) ____ by war, Renoir seems to have (10) ____ his career with.
1. A. award
B. prize
C. value
D. merit
2. A. oppose
B. resist
C. confront
D. expel
3. A. view
B. image
C. trend
D. expression
4. A. display
B. examine
C. allow
D. distinguish
5. A. described
B. based
C. imagined
D. gathered
6. A. memory
7. A. rebelled
8. A. spot
9. A. faced
10. A. flown
KEY
1.D
2.B
B. vision
B. related
B. field
B. tackled
B. sailed
C. shadow
C. referred
C. mark
C. charged
C. wandered
D. regard
D. resisted
D. point
D. opposed
D. run
3.B
5.B
7.A
4.A
6.C
8.C
9.A
10.B
Cloze test 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C, or D which best fits each space.
It's a sleepy village, whose main features are a central square with a fountain and an unpretentious
restaurant.(1) .......... the place for an internationally famous exhibition attracting 15000 visitors, one
would think. Yet Bussière-Badil has just that reputation in the world of ceramics.(2)... ..., when a
pottery fair was first held there over 30 years ago, it was only one in all of France, and it is still the
country's only ceramics fair that (3)....... four days.
But why here? There is a seam of clay which runs through the area, but it is red clay of the type
used to make tiles and bricks as (4)........ pots, so there is no (5)....... tradition of art pottery. The idea
of the fair started when a Portuguese potter by the name of Miguel Calado (6)........ a studio in the
village at the (7)...... of the mayor, himself a local tile-maker, who was determined to put the region
on the map.
And he has certainly succeeded. Every year, up to 40 potters from all over France and beyond
(8)....... on the village to display their wares in a huge purpose-built shed. (9).... on the show range
from the utilitarian to the decorative, with every nuance in between. And the crowds come to look,
to (10).....at the potters’ art, and to buy.
1. A. Barely
2. A. Nevertheless
3. A. perseveres
4. A. opposed to
5. A. certain
6. A. turned up
7. A. instigation
8. A. gather
9. A. Issues
10. A. astonish
KEY
1.C
2.C
3.D
B. Seldom
B.However
B. endures
B. rather than
B. particular
B. took up
B. advice
B. assemble
B. Items
B. fascinate
4.A
5.B
C. Hardly
C. Indeed
C. continues
C. instead of
C. exact
C. made up
C. encouragement
C. converge
C. Matters
C. amaze
6.D
7.A
D. Unlikely
D. Otherwise
D. lasts
D. apart form
D. individual
D. set
D. persuasion
D. collect
D. Topics
D. marvel
8.C
9.B
10.D
II.
WRITTEN TEST
1. Open cloze test
Open cloze test 1: Fill in each numbered space with one suitable word:
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution is (1 ).................. complicated as it is serious.
It is serious. It is complicated (2) ................. much pollution is caused by things that benefit people.
For example (3)........................ from automobiles cause a large percentage of all air pollution. But
the automobile (4) ................... transportation for millions of people.
Factories (5)................ much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give
employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end (6)...................... greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop
using many things that (7).................. them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But
pollution can be (8)................. reduced in several ways. Scientist and engineers can work to find
ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause.
Governments can pass and enforce laws that (9).................... businesses and (10)..................... to
stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.
KEY
1. as
2. because
3. exhaust
4. provides 5. discharge
6. or
7. benefit
8. gradually 9. require
10. individuals
Open cloze test 2: Fill in each numbered space with one suitable word
Copyright is the inalienable, legally secured right to publish, reproduce, and sell the matter
and form of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. Copyright is designed (1)..................... to
protect an artist, publisher, or other owner against any unauthorised copying of his works - as by
reproducing the work in any material form, publishing it, performing it in public, filming it,
broadcasting it, causing it to be distributed to (2 ) ................ or making any adaptation of the work.
A copyright supplies a copyright holder with a kind of ownership over the created material, (3)
.................... assures him of both control over its use and the monetary benefits derived from it.
Historically, copyrights grew (4) ..................... of the same system as royal patent grants, by which
certain authors and printers were given the exclusive (5)................... to publish books and other
materials. The (6) ......................... purpose of such grants was not to protect authors' or publishers'
rights but to (7) ..................... government revenue and to give governing authorities control over
publicised contents. The Statute of Anne, passed in England in 1710, was a (8) ................... in the
history of copyright law as it recognised that authors should be the (9) ......................... beneficiaries
of copyright law. Today, the Berne Convention of 1886 and the Universal Copyright Convention of
1955 protect rights (10) ..................... an international level recognised in all countries.
KEY
1. specifically
6. basic
2. subscribers
7. raise
3. which
8. milestone
4. out
9. primary
5. righ
10. on
2. WORD FORMS
WORD FORM 1: Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets
1. I was late because I ...................... how much time I would need. (estimate)
2. I don't care if you 'd had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was quite ............ (defend)
3. The cat is ............... in the sunshine. (luxury)
4. Don't judge the matter by my opponent 's ................... statement, but wait till you have heard the
other side. (lateral)
5. Some phones can recognize your voice and be ........................ by it. (act)
6. Are all those .................... they put in food really necessary? (add)
7. The bicycle I lent Tom had been in good condition, but he returned it in ..................... (repair)
8. She complained ................... about his rudeness. (cease)
9. I try to ...................... an occasion when I might be 600 feet below a level. (vision) .
10. ................. and overpopulation are two of the most difficult problems in the Third World
countries. (forest)
KEYS
1. underestimated 2. indefensible
3. luxiriating
4. unilateral
5. activated
6. additives
7. disrepair
8. incessantly
9. visualize
10. deforestation /
disafforestation
WORD FORM 2: Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the
lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
FLAMENCO DANCE
The essence of flamenco is song, often accompanied by the guitar and improvised dance. Music and
dance can be placed into specific groups.These categories are usually located across a continuum
with subjects dealing with the profound to those that are light-hearted. (1. TYPE) .......................... ,
the themes of death, anguish and despair, in contrast to love, gaiety and the countryside are (2.
DRAMA) ................... In flamenco dance, the men's steps are intricate, with toe and heel clicking.
Footwork in women's dancing is of less importance, with the (3. GRACE) .................... use of
hands and body taking (4. PRECEDE) .................... In the dance, the arm, hand and foot
movements closely resemble those of classical Hindu dance. Essential to traditional flamenco is the
performer's interpretation of the dance (5. HINDER) .................. by the emotion of the music.
Performances are often accompanied by rapid hand clapping, finger snapping and (6. COURAGE)
................... shouts. The dancers themselves frequently employ finger snapping in complex rhythms
including the use of castanets. This dance form was (7. PROFESSION) ................. in the 19th
century, when Romany people first began to perform in cafes. In this environment, (8. DEPART)
......................... from the traditional form occurred. Unfortunately, the pressures of the (9.
COMMERCE) ................. stage meant that rehearsed routines replaced the (10. SPONTANEOUS )
.................... of the original flamenco performances.
KEY
1. Typically
2. dramatised
3. graceful
4. precedence
5. unhindered
6. encouraging
7. professionalised 8. departure
9. commercial
10. spontaneity
3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
The passage below contains 10 errors. Underline and correct them. Write your answers in the
space provided on the right. (0) has been done for you as an example.
Whirlwind, any rotating air mass, include the tornado and the 0. include → includes
large cyclonic and anti-cyclonic storm. In meteorology, the term 1. ………………………..
whirlwind is more strictly application to the smaller swirling 2. ………………………..
atmospheric phenomenon commonly known as dust devil or dust 3. ……………………….
whirl, which occurs mostly over deserts and semiarid plains during 4…………………………
hot, calm days. The principle cause of whirlwind is intense insulation, 5……………………….....
or incoming solar radiation received from the earth, which produces 6………………………….
an overheated air mass just above the ground. This air mass arises, 7. ………………………...
usually in the form of a cylindrical column, sucks up loose surface 8. ………………………
material, just as dust, sand, and leaves. Whirlwinds vary with height 9. ……………………….
from 30 to 152 m, but exceptionally vigorous dust devils may exceed 10. ……………………..
1,524 m in height. The vortices of whirlwinds range in size from a
few meters to several hundred meters and, depend on their force and
size, dust devils may disappear in seconds and last several hours.
Brief whirlwinds are erratic in motions, but the longer-lasting ones
move slowly with the prevailing winds.
KEY
1. application → applied
2. principle → principal
3. from → by
4. arises → rises
5. sucks → sucking
6. just as → such as
7.with → in
8. depend → depending
9. and last → or last
10. motions → motion
4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the given one.
1. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
→Would it ……………………………………………………………………………
2.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→The excuse …………………………………………………………………………
3. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
→ Such ………………………………………………………………………………
4. They will not announce the decision formally.
→No formal ………………………………………………………………………...
5. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→The boy was on …………………………………………………………………..
Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. The given word must not be altered in
any way.
6. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
→………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)
→………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)
→………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY)
→………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
→………………………………………………………………………………….
KEY
1. Would it be possible for me to talk to someone about my problem?
2. The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial rights.
3. Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every night.
4. The boy was on the point of crying when he …
5. No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given.
6. He held/kept/stood his ground against his adversary.
7. The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me.
8. Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash.
9. The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.
10. Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill.
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
I. VOCABULARY: WORD CHOICE
Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no ………………… improvement in her
condition.
A. decipherable
B. legible
C. discernible
D. intelligible
2. The dentist told him to open his mouth ……..
A. broad
B. much
C. greatly
D. wide
3. Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and …….. a
financial grant.
A. served
B. awarded
C. entitled
D. equipped
4. You may feel sure the casting will be done perfectly, just …….. your trust in me and you will see I’m
right.
A. allow
B. forward
C. grant
D. lay
5. His invention changed the …….. of history
A. way
B. line
C. course
D. route
6. The country has few natural resources and its economy has been ………… for some time now.
A. diseased
B. unwell
C. sickening
D. ailing
7. In her speech the Prime Minister ……………. tribute to the valuable contributions to society made
by voluntary organizations.
A. paid
B. gave
C. sent
D. brought
8. Unfortunately, his report doesn’t ……………… with what we’ve learnt from other sources.
A. pally
B. rally
C. ally
D. tally
9. We’d all been at school together for 12 years and at our leaving celebrations we ………………..
eternal friendship.
A. assured
B. pledged
C. undertook
D. confided
10. Maria and Jean had a ……………….. romance – they met and married within two months.
A. hurricane
B. whirlwind
C. cyclone
D. typhoon
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key:
1. C
6. D
2. D
7. A
3. B
8. D
4. D
9. B
5. C
10. B
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best word or phrase which best completes the following sentences. Write your answer
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. ……………………. are poor observers of their child’s behavior so deviant behavior reaches
unmanageable proportions.
A. Parents that
B. When parents
C. If parents
D. Parents
2. Food is, after all, an important part of Chinese culture and mission controllers say it is important
…………… China’s space pioneers do not go hungry.
A. so that
B. make sure
C. that food is provided for
D. to ensure that
3. Crushed ice is used to cool drinks, and is often applied to injuries where there is swelling, to remove
excess heat …………… in the tissues.
A. generated
B. to generate
C. generating
D. generates
4. With …………… 5,000 tigers remaining in the world today, time is quickly running out for this
beautiful animal.
A. as fewer than
B. so few as
C. as few as
D. not fewer than
5. ………………………. films about writers are so dull is that writers don’t dress up to practice their
craft.
A. One of the reasons
B. Everybody says
C. It is often claimed
D. Because
6. It’s a horrible irony, but a bully has to know his victim well ……………….. effective; it’s almost
impossible to bully strangers.
A. if being
B. to be
C. in order to
D. if they are
7. Desks can often show aspects of character otherwise hidden from general view ………………, if
analyzed in detail, will reveal their owner’s innermost secrets.
A. and which
B. but where
C. these
D. however
8. Motor vehicle collisions are ……………….. of death in infants and children.
A. primary reason
B. frequently resulting
C. often blamed
D. a leading cause
9. Smokers who try to …………… cigarettes can double their chances of success by using patches,
gum, lozenges, inhalers or nasal sprays containing nicotine.
A. stop
B. quit the
C. stop to use
D. give up
10. For humans, running a give distance requires 50 to 80 percent more energy than walking
………………. distance does.
A. equivalent
B. equal
C. the same
D. identical
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
2. D
7. A
3. A
8. D
4. C
9. D
5. A
10. C
Answer key
1. D
6. B
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best word or phrase which best completes the following sentences. Write your answer
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. He mustered ………………………. enough to go to the horror film.
A. on
B. up
C. in
D. together
2. You have to do …………….. the matter. You have to do what he says.
A. in
B. about
C. toward
D. with
3. The child showed no animosity ……………… her new stepbrother.
A. toward
B. with
C. about
D. on
4. I would appreciate it if you could ……………….. me the next time we see your mother.
A. catch up with
B. stick up for
C. come up with
D. live up to
5. As I had never worked with autistic children, I found it rather difficult to get …………. to them.
A. on
B. up
C. off
D. through
6. She fixed us …………………. a violin teacher. We’re really grateful to her.
A. to
B. up with
C. along with
D. together
7. Your request for greater financial support has to be …………….. the claims from other departments.
A. banked on
B. blown up
C. balanced against D. brushed up
8. There are a few things that I don’t like about my job, but …………………. it’s very enjoyable.
A. by and large
B. here and there
C. black and blue all over
D. near and far
9. I must ……………… my Italian before going to that meeting in Rome.
A. bear out
B. blow over
C. brush up
D. break through
10. ………………….. , it seems to be quite a good suggestion.
A. All in all
B. All the same
C. For all I care
D. All but
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
2. A
7. C
3. A
8. A
4. B
9. C
5. D
10. A
Answer key
1. B
6. B
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best word or phrase which best completes the following sentences. Write your answer
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. A …………………….. of dirt and oil lay over the surface of the pond.
A. piece
B. film
C. charm
D. flock
2. You can’t simply ………………. the blame on the government whenever things go wrong.
A. put
B. give
C. lay
D. press
3. The company offered to pay in ………………………., so in this way we would not have to wait until
work is done to get our money.
A. advance
B. arrears
C. purchase
D. full
4. Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was
merely run of the mill.
A. He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality.
B. He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality.
C. He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford.
D. He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
5. After Michael missed three shots in a row and passed the ball to a player on the other team, the boys
were only up by two and they suspected that Michael would be the Achilles' heel of the team.
A. Michael performs well under pressure.
B. Michael is a valuable contributor to the team.
C. Michael is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity.
D. Michael inspires others to succeed.
6. Lyle chose Marco for his partner, thinking that it would be fun to work with his best friend, but now
that the project was due tomorrow and the boys had nothing done, Lyle realized that he should
have hitched his ………………… to a different wagon.
A. dog
B. horse
C. camel
D. bull
7. While Kristie's cake pops are both delicious and artistic, nobody can ………………. a candle to her
pecan pie.
A. hold
B. lit
C. blow
D. make
8. Don't be such a..............Thomas. It will work. There will be no problems," Mary said to her husband
as she tried to convince him to buy laminate flooring for the back bedroom.
A. doubting
B. quirky
C. mistrusting
D. wavering
9. The school staff needs new …………….. in order to bring in novel ideas.
A. thing
B. blood
C. employees
D. offices
10. Could I pick your …………… on the subject before the meeting?
A. intellect
B. mind
C. head
D. brains
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key
1. B
6. B
2. C
7. A
3. A
8. A
4. D
9. B
5. C
10. D
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Reading 1: Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the following
questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
According to the controversial sunspot theory, great storms on the surface of the sun hurl streams
of solar particles into the atmosphere, causing a shift in the weather on earth.
A typical sunspot consists of a dark center umbra surrounded by a lighter penumbra of light and
dark threads extending out from the center like a spoke a wheel. Actually the sunspots are cooler than
the rest of the photosphere, which may account for their color. Typically, the temperature in a sunspot
umbra is about 4000 K. Sunspots range in size from tiny granules to complex structures with areas
stretching for billions of square miles. About 5% of the pots are large enough so that they can be seen
without instruments: consequently, observations of sunspots have been recorded for several thousand
years.
Sunspots have been observed in arrangements of one to more than one hundred spots, but they tend
to occur in pairs. There is also a marked tendency for the two spots of a pair to have opposite magnetic
field associated with any given sunspots is closely related to the spot’s size.
Although there is no theory that completely explains the nature and function of sunspots, several
models attempt to relate the phenomenon to magnetic fields along the lines of longitude from the north
and south poles of the sun.
1. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?
A. To argue for the existence of magnetic fields in sunspots
B. To describe the nature of sunspots
C. To propose a theory to explain sunspots
D. To compare the umbra and the penumbra
2. The word controversial is closest in meaning to
.
A. open to debate
B. very complicated
C. widely accepted
D. just in traduce
3. Solar particles are hurled into space by
.
A. small rivers on the surface of the sun
B. underdetermined causes
C. changes the earth’s atmosphere
D. disturbances of wind
4. The word particles refers to
.
A. gas explosions in the atmosphere
B. small pieces
C. liquid streams on the sun
D. light ray from the sun
5. How can we describe matter from the sun that enters the earth’s atmosphere?
A. Very small
B. Very bright
C. Very hard
D. Very hot
6. The sunspot theory is
.
A. relatively new
B. widely accepted
C. subject to disagreement
D. not considered important
7. The word they in line 7 refers to
.
A. pots
B. miles
C. granules
D. Structures
8. The word consequently could best be replaced by
.
A. Nevertheless
B. In this way
C. Without doubt
D. As a result
9. In which configuration do sunspots usually occur?
A. In a configuration of two spots
B. In groups of several thousand spots
C. In one spot of varying size
D. In arrangements of one hundred or more spots
10. How are sunspots explained?
A. Sunspots may be related to magnetic fields that follow longitudinal lines on the sun.
B. Sunspots are explained by storms that occur on the earth.
C. Sunspots have no theory or model to explain them.
D. Sunspots appear to be related to magnetic fields on the earth.
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key
1. B
6. C
2. A
7. A
3. D
8. D
4. B
9. A
5. A
10. A
Reading 2: Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the following
questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
How a man uses money – makes it, saves it, and spends it – is perhaps one of the best tests of
practical wisdom. Although money ought by no means to be regarded as a chief end of man’s life,
neither is it a trifling matter, to be held in philosophic contempt, representing as it does to so large an
extent, the means of physical comfort and social well-being. Indeed, some of the finest qualities of
human nature are intimately related to the right use of money; such as generosity, honesty, justice, and
self- sacrifice; as well as the practical virtues of economy and providence. On the other hand, there are
their counterparts of avarice, fraud, injustice, and selfishness, as displayed by the inordinate lovers of
gain; and the vices of thriftlessness, extravagance, and improvidence, on the part of those who misuse
and abuse the means entrusted to them. “So that,” as is wisely observed by Henry Taylor in his
thoughtful ‘Notes from Life,’ “a right measure and manner in getting, saving, spending, giving, taking,
lending, borrowing, and bequeathing, would almost argue a perfect man.”
Comfort in worldly circumstances is a condition which every man is justified in striving to attain by
all worthy means. It secures that physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the culture of the better
part of his nature; and enables him to provide for those of his own household. Nor ought the duty to be
any the less indifferent to us, that the respect which our fellow-men entertain for us in no slight degree
depends upon the manner in which we exercise the opportunities which present themselves for our
honourable advancement in life. The very effort required to be made to succeed in life with this object,
is of itself an education; stimulating a man’s sense of self-respect, bringing out his practical qualities,
and disciplining him in the exercise of patience, perseverance, and such like virtues. The provident and
careful man must necessarily be a thoughtful man, for he lives not merely for the present, but with
provident forecast makes arrangements for the future. He must also be a temperate man, and exercise
the virtue of self-denial, than which nothing is so much calculated to give strength to the character. John
Sterling says truly, that “the worst education which teaches self denial, is better than the best which
teaches everything else, and not that.” The Romans rightly employed the same word (virtus) to
designate courage, which is in a physical sense what the other is in a moral; the highest virtue of all
being victory over ourselves.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Wealthy people and poor people can both be virtuous.
B. Money is insignificant.
C. Money is the most important thing in the world.
D. The way a person handles money indicates his or her general character.
2. The author’s purpose in writing this essay is ..................
A. to teach people how to earn a great deal of money.
B. to warn readers about the dangers of greed.
C. to describe the life of a wealthy person.
D. to convince the reader that proper money management is a sign of good character.
3. Which is the best synonym for the word “providence”?
A. prudence
B. fate
C. sustenance
D. doom
4. What would be the author’s response to those who say that poverty is noble?
A. The author would agree with this statement.
B. In order to cultivate other virtues a person must have money.
C. Once a person gets rich, they can start worrying about self-discipline.
D. The Romans believed that poor people are evil.
5. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to Henry Taylor?
A. admiring
B. condescending
C. skeptical
D. disgusted
6. What does the author imply by saying that money provides ‘physical satisfaction, which is necessary
for the cultivation of the better part of his nature’?
A. People are more friendly after they have had a hot bath.
B. In order to improve oneself in more lofty ways, one must attain the basic necessities.
C. The most important thing in life is physical pleasure.
D. Money can only provide physical pleasure.
7. What does the author mean by the comment, ‘The very effort required to be made to succeed in life
with this object, is of itself an education’?
A. In order to earn money a person needs to go to college.
B. Money makes people seem smarter than they are.
C. That learning to manage money effectively entails learning a number of other valuable skills.
D. Only intelligent people can earn money.
8. Why must the ‘provident and careful man’ be a thoughtful man?
A. because he has earned a great deal of money
B. because he is familiar with the works of Henry Taylor
C. because he gives most of his money to charity
D. because he must always be planning for the future
9. The author brings up the Roman word for courage to illustrate ....................
A. his knowledge of the classics
B. that people throughout history have valued money
C. that self-discipline is less important than physical bravery
D. that self-control is similar to physical bravery
10. What is the definition of the word “temperate” as it is used in this essay?
A. moderate
B. irritated
C. self-denying
D. warm
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key
1. D
6. B
2. D
7. C
3. A
8. D
4. B
9. D
5. A
10. C
VI. CLOZE-TEST
Cloze-test 1. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems.
They must (1) ______ with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English.
They must respond to demands (2) ______ the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children.
Schools must make sure that students develop (3) ______ skills for the job market, and they must
consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are (4)______ these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational
system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (5)______ a second language
and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (6)______ the traditional
European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (7) ______ 40 percent of American students
who do not go on to higher education. In the (8) _______ of a recent report by the Commission on
Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were
once all that was necessary to (9) _______ a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed
mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (10)
______ the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the
nation.”
(Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version)
1. A. fight
B. cope
C. stay
D. do
2. A. that
B. whether
C. what
D. who
3. A. basics
B. basic
C. basis
D. base
4. A. distributing
B. delivering
C. discharging
D. addressing
5. A. as
B. from.
C. with.
D. like
6. A. for
B. up
C. into
D. on
7. A. fairly
B. nearly
C. mostly
D. slightly
8. A. ways
B. minds
C. words
D. directions
9. A. take
B. get
C. bring
D. make
10. A. to
B. for
C. in
D. at
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key
1. B
6. B
2. A
7. B
3. B
8. C
4. D
9. D
5. A
10. A
Cloze-test 2. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Technology
When faced with some new and possibly bewildering technological change, most people react in
one of two ……….(1). They either recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary, or too
complicated or that it somehow makes life less than ……….(2). Or they learn to …………(3) to the
new invention, and eventually………..(4) how they could possibly have existed without it. Take
computers as an example. For many of us, they still represent a ……….(5) to our freedom, and give us
a frightening sense of a future in which all ……….(6) will be taken by machines. This may be because
they seem mysterious, and difficult to understand. Ask most people what you can use a home computer
for, and you usually get ……….(7) answers about how ‘they give you information’. In fact, even those
of us who are familiar with computers, and use them in our daily work, have very little idea of how they
work. But it does not take long to learn how to operate a business programme, even if things
occasionally go wrong for no apparent reason. Presumably much the same happened when the
telephone and the television became ……….(8). What seems to alarm most people is the speed of
technological change, rather than change itself. And the ……….(9) that are made to new technology
may well have a point to them, since change is not always an improvement. As discover during power
cuts, there is a lot to be said for the oil lamp, the coal fire, and forms of entertainment, such as books or
board games, that don’t have to be ………..(10) in to work.
1. A. moments
B. kinds
C. ways
D. types
2. A. formerly
B. lively
C. personal
D. human
3. A. adapt
B. react
C. conform
D. use
4. A. decide
B. wonder
C. suppose
D. admit
5. A. hazard
B. risk
C. control
D. threat
6. A. measures
B. decisions
C. chances
D. instructions
7. A. vague
B. such
C. up with
D. hundreds
8. A. in existence
B widespread
C. through
D. extensive
9. A. objections
B appliances
C. criticisms
D. fears
10. A. wired
B batteries
C. plugged
D. connected
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key
1. C
6. B
2. D
7. A
3. A
8. B
4. B
9. A
5. D
10. C
B. WRITTEN TEST:
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST : Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only ONE WORD for each space.
CLOZE TEST 1
One of the greatest problems with holidays, (1)______________ from the usual travel
complications and accommodation difficulties, is the expectations people have of (2)______________.
When we go on holiday we expect to leave all the stresses and strains of our daily lives
(3)______________ us. We imagine we will be able to escape to such a degree that we even tend to
believe, consciously or not, that we can change our own personalities and become completely
(4)______________ people. The average business-person, tense, preoccupied, short-tempered,
(5)______________ to relax, envisages herself / himself (6)______________, from the moment of
locking the office door, a radically different (7)______________ of person: carefree, good-humoured,
ready to relax and enjoy whatever adventures present themselves. In practice, we take ourselves with us
wherever we go, and the personality that is shaped (8)______________ years of stress and tension is
almost impossible to shake off (9)______________ a moment’s notice. It is no wonder so many
holidays are a disappointment, no matter how smoothly they go or how lovely the weather is. In fact,
the frequent problems that crop (10)______________ during the average holiday are probably a
welcome distraction from the nagging feeling that we are not enjoying ourselves as much as we should.
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
Answer key:
1. apart
2. them
3. behind
4. different
5. unable
4.
9.
5.
10.
6. as
7. kind
8. over / by
9. at
10. up
CLOZE TEST 2
Much has been heard recently about possible health hazards, including memory loss and brain
tumours, from the use of mobile phones. With the possible half a billion mobile phones in
(1)______________ throughout the world, in Britain alone, one person in four owns one,
(2)______________ is worrying enough, even if, so far, no concrete evidence has come to
(3)______________. One study by Dr. Alan Preece and his team at Bristol University has shown,
however, in a report in the International Journal of Radiation Biology, that tests on volunteers
demonstrated no effect on their short-term memory or attention (4)______________. Subjects were
exposed to microwave radiation for (5)______________ to thirty minutes, but the one noticeable effect
was positive rather than negative; the subjects reacted more rapidly in one test (6)______________ a
visual choice. One explanation of this is that following the transmissions, a warming of the blood led to
increased blood flow. For the experiment, places were chosen where the signal was good and the
microwave dose light, and then where the signal was poor and the dose (7)______________ higher.
The subjects were tested for recall and mental alertness (8)______________ exposure to microwaves
characteristic of analogue phones, digital phones or no phones at all, without knowing
(9)______________ they were exposed to. It is, of course, early days yet and the sample may not be
large enough to generalise (10)______________. More research needs to be done.
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Answer key:
1. use
2. which
3. light
4. span
5. up
6. to/with
7. much
8. after/following
9. what
10. from
II. WORD FORM
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. She worked .................................. to help homeless people. (STINT)
2. Apart from some .................................... efforts, the government have not yet made a serious
attempt to effectively address the Scottish fisheries issue. (HEART)
3. As Tet holiday is coming, we’ve got an ........................................ weekend ahead of
us.(ACTION)
4. The effects of alcohol misuse spill over from private life into the workplace, causing
inefficiency and accidents as well as ........................................ (ABSENT)
5. There was far too much light and all my photos were ......................................... (EXPOSURE)
6. The organization works in many war-torn and ..................................countries. (POOR)
7. As an environmentally aware consumer, it is important for you to know in what way you can
help to make sure that less ...................................... material is left on the planet. (DEGRADE)
8. ............................................ has left a lot of workers with the risk of losing their jobs, as they
were recruited on a temporary basis. (CASUAL)
9. The waitress came round with a tray of .................................... cream cakes. (MOUTH)
10. He was the perfect son and brother and the pride in him from the family
is ..................................... immense. (JUSTICE)
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
Answer key:
1. unstintingly
2. half-hearted
3. action-packed
4. absenteeism
5. overexposed
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
6. poverty-stricken
7. non-biodegradable
8. Casualisation
9. mouth-watering
10. justifiably
PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
IMMUNE – FORM – INVADE – INTRODUCE – POPULATE –
SUCCESS – ASSIST – PLACE – EFFECT - CAUTION
UNWANTED VISITORS
Loss of habitat poses the single greatest threat, endangering indigenous species. The second largest
threat to native flora and fauna would have to be the (1) .............................. of alien species into
an environment other than their own. Alien species are able to cause such cataclysmic damage because
they are usually more (2) ............................ in competing for food. They introduce diseases to which
the local inhabitants do not possess (3) ................................ . Interbreeding has caused the
destruction of entire species because the first hybrid generation will eventually (4)
............................. the parent stock. Hybrid individuals tend to possess greater vigour and will
therefore compete more (5) ............................. with the remaining pure stock. Their offspring may
also be infertile, resulting in the (6) ........................... of an entire species because of a reduction in
the number of breeding animals. The (7) ......................... of guidelines has been called on to exclude
non-native wildlife, contain it where it has a foothold, and eliminate it if possible. The principles
call for border controls, (8) .................................. in international trade and technical and financial
(9) .................................. to help poor countries detect and combat (10) ............................... .
Your answer
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
Answer key:
1. introduction
2. successful
3. immunity
4. displace / replace
5. effectively
4.
9.
5.
10.
6. depopulation
7. formulation
8. precautions
9. assistance
10. invasion
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
Severe hurricane force winds buffeted their way across Kent and much of the south-east of England
last night, leaving a trail of devastation from their wake. Vast tracts of the county have been flattened,
and damage to property estimated at hundreds of millions of pounds.
Yesterday evening there was little warning of what was about to come. Wind began to pick up just
after 11 p.m. and by 2 a.m. storm force winds had hit towns on the south coast. Later, the winds
increased violence until they eventually reached hurricane force in the early hours of the morning,
lashing the country with gusts of over 130 miles an hour. Hospitals were warned to expect casualties.
Kent has been very badly hit. In Sevenoaks, an entire forest was flattened by the blast and uprooted
trees were littered over the countryside as matchsticks. Elsewhere there has been considerable damage
to crops and buildings. David Hart, from Lamberhurst, awoke to find that his roof had been blown off:
“I was woken up by an incredible noise – it was just like a bomb going off. I could see the roof flapping
about in the wind. Then it just flew off, and slates and bricks came to crash down through the ceiling.”
Concern has been risen at the failure of the authorities to provide adequate warning. A spokesperson
from the Meteorological Office explained that storm force winds had been forecast, that the hurricane
itself had been caused by a combination of freak weather conditions.
The first priority for Kent County Council is the restoration of communications, and the government
is considering giving emergency aid. Therefore, insurance companies are bracing themselves to a
deluge of claims that could well run to nearly a billion pounds.
Your answer:
Line
Correction
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Line
Correction
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Answer key:
1. Line 2: from their wake → in their wake
2. Line 3: estimated → is estimated
3. Line 4: Wind → The wind
4. Line 6: increased violence → increased in
violence
5. Line 9: as → like
6. Line 12: came to crash → came crashing
7. Line 13: has been risen → has been raised
8. Line 14: that the hurricane → but that the
hurricane
9. Line 17: Therefore → Meanwhile
10. Line 18: bracing themselves to → bracing
themselves for
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.
1. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason .
Not ........................................................................................................................................................
2. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.
The first .................................................................................................................................................
3. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for some time.
The government’s ..................................................................................................................................
4. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters.
He let it ..................................................................................................................................................
5. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They .......................................................................................................................................................
6. They may have escaped through the backdoor. GETAWAY
They .......................................................................................................................................................
7. You've been looking miserable all day.
MOON
You’ve ....................................................................................................................................................
8. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment's notice. POISED
Jim ...........................................................................................................................................................
9. The waiters in the new restaurant were very inefficient. SHODDY
We received .............................................................................................................................................
10. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. CREDIT
Sean wasn’t ..............................................................................................................................................
Answer key:
1. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason .
Not on any account should the house be left unlocked.
2. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.
The first priority for the council is the restoration of communications and essential services.
3. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for some time.
The government’s immigration policy has been under review for some time now.
4. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters.
He let it be known that he disapproved of the behavior of some of his supporters.
5. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They have been testing a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year.
6. They may have escaped through the backdoor. GETAWAY
They may have made their getaway through the backdoor.
7. You've been looking miserable all day.
MOON
You’ve done nothing but moon about all day.
8. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment's notice. POISED
Jim was poised to go on the business trip at a moment's notice.
9. The waiters in the new restaurant were very inefficient. SHODDY
We received shoddy service from the waiters in the new restaurant.
10. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. CREDIT
Sean wasn’t given any credit for doing all the illustrations for the book.
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC
TRƯỜNG:THPT CHUYÊN BÌNH LONG
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 - LẦN THỨ XIX
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; KHỐI: 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5PTS)
Choose the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences
1.When asked if she had ever been in trouble with the police before, she replied in the ________.
A. aggressive
B. assertive
C. affirmative
D. abrasive
2. It is hard to know whether to believe such _________ of doom, possibly because what they are
saying seems too terrible to be true.
A. champions
B. warriors
C. prophets
D. giants
3. Furiously, she banged down the ________ and immediately dialed the complaints department.
A. headset
B. handle
C. recipient
D. receiver
4. New restaurants often try to attract customers by using ________ to homes in the surrounding area.
A. postal adverts
B. mailshots
C. mail flyers
D. mailboxing
5. The young lad was the __________of his father.
A. image
B. likeness
C. picture
D. portrait
6. The salesman demonstrated how a push of the button would cause the aerial to ________.
A. rebound
B. retreat
C. recoil
D. retract
7. Patrick is too ________ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
A. instant
B. spontaneous
C. compulsive
D. continuous
8. Several soldiers of the squad were taken ________ by the enemy forces.
A. capture
B. hostage
C. kidnap
D. torture
9. The newspaper is well-known for being ________ against trade unions.
A. biased
B. skewed
C. twisted
D. distorted
10.We have always tried to
peace with our unfriendly neighbors.
A. gain
B. reserve
C. live
D. preserve
KEY
1. C 2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5PTS)
Choose the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences
1.Peter: Why were those three men arrested?
Tom: They were suspected of being
at Nairobi National Park.
A. poaching
B. poached
C. poacher
D. poach
2. Not to waste time searching, Alex kept everything just_______ he could get his hand on it.
A. where
B. as
C. when
D. if
3. You can no more swim than I can fly. The sentence means:__________.
A. Both of us can’t swim or fly
B. You can never swim, which I am sure of.
C. Either you or I can fly
D. You can swim as I can fly
4. Her father insisted that she
seriously ill and that a doctor
for at once.
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A. was / was sent
B. was / be sent
C. be / be sent
D. being / sending
5. What a terrible thing to happen! Just think, if we hadn’t missed the plane, we ______ dead for
certain.
A. were
B. would have been
C. would be
D. are
6. What surprised me most was to find ________little boys could make_______ much progress in
________ a short time.
A. such, so, so
B. such, so, such
C. so, so, such
D. so, such, such
7. I won’t pay 80 dollars for the coat; it is not worth________.
A. all that much
B. that all much
C. much that all
D. that much all
8. With profits at record levels, the company’s certainly sitting ______ this year.
A. pretty good
B. pretty well
C. prettily
D. pretty
9. Because we hadn’t seen each other for ages, we sat ______ for hours.
A. to have talked
B. to have been talking C. talking
D. to be talked
10. John: _________what he has said be true?
Mary: Yes, it________ be true.
A. May/may
B. Can/can
C. May/must
D. Can/must
KEY
1. A 2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. D
III.PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (5PTS)
Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or particle.
1. The front page was full of the reports given by the reporters________ the scene of the road
accident.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. of
2. The winds changed and it seemed our sailing team might ________out on top.
A. float
B. come
C. reach
D. get
3. Let’s row over________ the other side of the lake.
A. on
B. along
C. to
D. off
4. If you feel bad about what she said, then
it up with her – don’t let it go.
A. get
B. sit
C. put
D. take
5. He gave ______ his seat on the bus to an elderly woman.
A. over
B. in
C. up
D. back
6. The doctor _____ all night with the patients in the hospital.
A. sat out
B. sat up
C. sat in
D. sat on
7. I was allowed to sit ______ on an executive meeting.
A. about
B. in
C. at
D. up
8. His latest book deals with the social problem______ the day.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. of
9. Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center.
A. put down
B. turned over
C. passed away
D. taken out
10. The new regulations have ________up a number of problems for the company.
A. come
B. thrown
C. got
D. moved
KEY
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. D
9.A
IV.IDIOMS AND COLLOCATIONS. (5PTS)
Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.
1. Those stones have been here since time ______.
A. immemorable
B. immemorial
C. immortal
D. innumerable
2. The art teacher gave the children a free ______ in their creative compositions.
10. B
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A. offer
B. hand
C. gift
D. kick
3. Once at the skating rink, Ivan was allowed to skate to his heart’s ______.
A. happiness
B. contentment
C. content
D. delight
4. After making several bad business deals the company was losing money hand over ______.
A. finger
B. thumb
C. wrist
D. fist
5. The government is making little ______ in its fight to beat inflation.
A. headway
B. improvement
C. advance
D. forward
6. We at Buyrite fling down the ______ to competitors to match us for price, quality and service.
A. mitten
B. sword
C. gauntlet
D. hat
7. The drama group ______ a sketch about a couple buying a new house.
A. created
B. carved
C. did
D. painted
8. Has the show finally jumped the ______?
A. salmon
B. herring
C. shark
D. dolphin
9. I can’t tell you ______ the population of Prague, but there’s an encyclopedia in the cupboard.
A. in hand
B. at hand
C. off-hand
D. on hand
10. During pioneer days a lot of land in the United States was up for ______.
A. gain
B. taking
C. promotion
D. grabs
KEY
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.D
5.A
6.C
V. READING COMPREHENSION (10PTS)
7.C
8.C
9.C
10.D
1/ READING COMPREHENSION 1(5PTS)
Read the passage and choose the right answer for each question:
Musicals are a wonderful form of entertainment. While plays are theatrical productions which tell a
story through the written words of a script and are presented by actors, musicals are stories told with
lyrics and music. In New York many of the theaters where the famous and well-known musicals are
performed are on or near Broadway and for that reason the musicals are often referred to as
“Broadway Musicals”. Some of the lesser known productions, whether theatrical or musical, are also
performed in New York but these are usually performed in other areas of the city and are referred to
as “Off-Broadway” productions.
Some of the same musicals being performed in New York are also being performed throughout the
world in major cities. And not all musicals are first performed in New York. Sometimes shows open
in London’s West End which is home to numerous theaters where musicals, as well as plays, are
performed with great frequency and regularity to full-house audiences.
One of the world’s most prolific and well-known songwriters is an Englishman, Andrew Lloyd
Webber. Webber grew up in a family whose interests centered on music. Andrew’s father was a music
professor and his mother a singer and musician, and Andrew’s talents seemed to take center stage
when he was very young. He began playing the violin when he was three years old and by the time
he was nine he was composing music for the small theater which had been built in his home.
One of Webber’s first musicals was a short production about a religious topic and was written for a
school’s end of the year concert. The production later became a musical known to the world as Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Based on the biblical story of Jacob and his son Joseph,
the musical tells the story of Jacob giving his son, Joseph, a beautiful multi-colored coat and the
resulting jealousy of Joseph’s brothers who have Joseph sold as a slave.
As the story continues in song, Joseph is jailed, explains his dreams to other prisoners, and is later
asked by the Egyptian pharaoh to help explain the pharaoh’s dream. The dream, signifying an
impending famine, is correctly interpreted by Joseph and as a result Joseph is held in high esteem by
the ruler. The musical concludes happily when Joseph’s brothers, who need food from Joseph as a
result of the famine, are no longer jealous of him and he forgives them.
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Cats, which is based on an English author’s poems about cats, is a favorite of nearly everyone. It tells
the story of cats who are beautiful and of cats who are old. Some of the cats are magical and others
are mischievous. One cat reminisces about her youth and the others also become person-like as their
stories are told. And the cats come in all shapes and sizes, too. Some are chunky while others are
lean. Some have seen better days and some are waiting for better days. To make the musical even
better, in some of the productions the cats-all human sizes and shapes, of course - find their ways
down the aisles to the stage to begin each act. The lyrics in Cats follow T. S. Eliot’s poetry and as the
songs are sung by cats they are about cats. And one of the most interesting aspects of the production
is that the human-like personalities of the cats are readily apparent to the viewers.
The award-winning Evita was another Webber’s masterpiece. Evita is the story of Eva Peron, and
tells of her rise to power and the influence she had among the people of Argentina. The play begins
with her death. This musical, unlike some others, begins with the immediate - Evita’s death - and
then flashes back to the beginning of her life, showing her rise in importance in her South American
homeland. Historically significant, Evita has brought to the world’s attention the plight of Argentina
and its people as well as presenting some of the story of the dictatorship of Juan Peron and the lasting
impact Eva Peron had on the people of her country. This musical, while serious in subject matter,
leaves the audience with a greater understanding of a country and its people. The lyrics and music of
'Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” are hauntingly uplifting rather than sad and demonstrate Evita’s
continually encouraging attitude to the struggling poor in her homeland.
Throughout the years Webber has written lyrics to a variety of productions. The rock musical, Jesus
Christ Superstar, began its run in 1969 and has been a favorite of touring companies since then. Sunset
Boulevard is set in Los Angeles and tells the story of a silent movie star who desperately - ants to
revive her fame and reputation with a comeback in the talkies. And perhaps one of the all-rime greats
is the highly acclaimed production, Phantom of the Opera. The setting, in the bowels of a great opera
house, is significant to the story line because the phantom of the opera has established his domain
there. Love, lost love, and intrigue are all facets of the phantom’s story and his role in assisting a
talented young woman who aspires to be one of the opera’s greats.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has made significant contributions to the arts and especially to the musical
theater through the numerous lyrics he has written for musicals. His prolific productivity continues
as he has, for the past several years, written a new musical about every two years. And in 1992 he
was recognized and knighted for his services to the arts.
1. Why does the author discuss Joseph in the passage?
A. A pharaoh is the central character and is a necessary inclusion in the musical to convey the
meaning of the story.
B. Usually a biblical story is not set to music as Lloyd Webber saw fit to do.
C. The plot of the musical involved a famine which had dire effects on the people of the Middle East.
D. Egypt is the setting for the musical and is important to the story line of the musical.
2. What is the main idea about Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals presented in the passage?
A. He is an Australian member of Parliament who decided to write songs in his spare time.
B. As a New Zealander. Webber felt it important to promote the British Commonwealth of Nations.
C. As an Englishman honored for his musical talents, the musicals present a wide variety of settings,
lyrics, and interest areas for theater attendees.
D. He is of Scottish descent and wanted to show his appreciation to the British royalty for showing
positive responses to his works.
3. Musicals are different from plays in that_________ .
A. musicals are stories produced with scripts whereas plays can be scripted or unscripted.
B. while plays and musicals both tell stories, in a play the stories are not set to music.
C. plays are noted for their seriousness while musicals only provide entertainment to the attendees.
D. plays are only informative while musicals are never informative.
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4. Webber, who is noted for the variety of subject matter in his famous musicals, has chosen to write
music for existing literature in which of the following musicals?
A. Evita
B. Sunset Boulevard
C. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
D. Cats
5.What does the author mention about Webber’s other musical talents other than
composing music?
A. His singing ability gave him opportunities to try new verse ideas on people who were inclined to
appreciate his work.
B. Playing the piano provided the necessary background for understanding how the piano played an
important part in musical, Sunset Boulevard, which was the story of a silent movie star.
C. Playing the violin helped Webber understand the different musical qualities an instrument could
provide, which in turn helped him understand the importance of variety in lyrics.
D. Dancing, an important part of all musicals, was better appreciated by Webber when he began to
write lyrics.
6 Which of the following is mentioned about a famine in one of Webber’s musicals in the
passage?
A. People in England understood the famine in connection with the British rule of its
Commonwealth of Nations.
B. The famine was central to the plight of the Egyptians during the time period in which the
musical was set.
C. The Middle East had never experienced a famine and the reader needed to be aware of the
ramifications of such an event.
D. Americans did not understand the significance of a famine other than the potato famine in
Ireland which resulted in the migration of many settlers to America.
7. Evita is the beautifully told story of___________.
A. Argentina’s havoc-wrecked rural society during the 1930s
B. dictators and rulers in a power hungry nation during the 1940s
C. the leadership in Buenos Aires at the turn of the century
D. Eva Peron’s influence over the masses in a poverty-stricken country
8. In what aspect was the introduction of Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage and to the
world a monumental undertaking?
A. It was able to put a serious subject matter to a type of music which many found offensive or
unacceptable.
B. It became highly acclaimed and extremely popular with the younger adults during the 1980s.
C. It has the controversial nature of the subject matter and the widely accepted musical basis
D. It was first shown in Los Angeles even though most US musicals are first shown on stage in New
York City.
9.The word ‘plight’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________ .
A. serious epidemics
B. difficult situation
C. natural disasters
D. poor cooperation
10.The word ‘intrigue’ in paragraph 8 is closest in meaning to________ .
A. security
B. plot
C. betrothal
D. surety
KEY
1. B 2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. B
2/ READING COMPREHENSION 2(5PTS)
Read the passage and choose the right answer for each question:
In February 2001, at the age of 24, Ellen Mac Arthur became the youngest and fastest ever
woman to sail round the world. After 94 days alone on board her yacht Kingfisher, she finished
second to Michel Desjoyaux of France in the single-handed Vende Globe event.
In sport, like life, the winner is usually feted, and runners-up quickly forgotten. This time the
roles were reversed and it was Ellen, weighing just 50 kilos and barely 1m60 tall, that really captured
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people's imaginations and emotions. One newspaper in France, where she was and is a real heroine,
summed up the national mood there with the headline 'Well done, Michel, brave Ellen'.
As with many spectacular achievers, the signs were there from an early age, even in the
unpromising nautical terrain of landlocked Derbyshire. Her great-grandparents were sailing people
and a great-uncle was a merchant seaman, but any real link with the sea is tenuous. There was,
however, an Auntie Thea who lived on the east coast of England and had a 26-foot sailing boat called
Cabaret. It took just one trip on the open sea with her aunt to spark off Ellen's lifelong passion. She
was eight years old. She began saving her pocket money and spent all her spare time reading sailing
books in the library, absorbing information like a sponge. With her savings and the help of her
grandmother she bought an 8-£00t fibreglass dinghy, and from that moment on there was no keeping
her away from the water.
Sailing round Britain single-handed at the age of 18 was just the start; Ellen had long since set
her sights on the Vende. But finding the money to undertake round-the-world voyages is no easy feat.
She wrote 2,000 letters requesting sponsorship and received just two replies, from the Kingfisher
company who were looking to expand into France. And in terms of race preparation, if thoroughness
was the key to success, Ellen could certainly be considered one of the favourites. In the eight months
leading up to the start of the race, she sailed no fewer than 60,000 miles at the helm of her 60-£001
Kingfisher, far more than the rest of the fleet put together in the same period.
During her three months at sea MacArthur negotiated deadly icebergs, gigantic waves and galeforce winds. She endured the freezing cold of the Antarctic and suffered the blistering heat of the
windless doldrums. Racing conditions meant sleeping in 10-minute bursts, a survival suit that stayed
on for weeks at a time and hands and wrists covered in sores and cuts. Food was dried or frozen.
Water came from a desalinator, which passes sea water through a membrane. 'You don't really wash
in the icy waters of the southern ocean,' she laughs. 'Anyway, there's no one to tell you that you smell.'
As Kingfisher crossed the finishing line Ellen was surrounded by hundreds of spectator boats
and a cheering crowd of 200,000 lined the shore. Stepping off her yacht she looked remarkably
composed and seemed to take the change from solitude to public adulation very much in her stride.
Her thoughts, she later confessed, were on the realization that she had fulfilled the ambition that had
dominated her life for the previous four or five years. 'Throughout that time my sole focus had been
crossing the finishing line, and in the fastest possible time.' Now she could savour that moment.
But despite MacArthur's belief that everyone who finishes the Vende is a winner, she still feels
a sense of disappointment that, having taken the lead from the eventual winner Michel Desjoyaux 10
days from the finish, she did not quite have the energy or good fortune to turn her advantage into
victory. 'You have to believe you can win from the start,' she asserts. 'Deep down you're a competitor,
you don't climb the mast and come back black and blue just for a cruise. You do it because it's a race.'
The public will now be hoping to see a suitable encore, some new feat of endurance to justify
her celebrity status. For Ellen can no longer claim, as she did in her post-race press conference, to be
the simple Derbyshire girl with 'no mobile, no credit cards, no money, no nothing'; she is a heroine
and an inspiration to others of her generation. As if to reinforce this, and despite her reluctance to
take on this role, she later commented: 'If there's one thing I've learned in this past year, it's that deep
down in your heart, if you have a dream, then you can and must it happen.'
1. The word feted in the second paragraph means __________ .
A. to make somebody pleasant.
B. to praise somebody.
C. to make somebody happy.
D. to give somebody a reward.
2. At the time of her achievement we learn that Ellen ____________ .
A. enjoyed only short-lived success.
B. was more famous in France than anywhere else.
C. attracted more attention than Michel Desjoyaux.
D. became popular because of her size.
3. The word landlocked in the third paragraph means ______________.
A. having no seaport.
B. having no fresh water .
C. having no land.
D. having no sea coast.
4. Where did Ellen's initial interest in sailing come from?
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A. She came from a family of sailing enthusiasts: B. She went to see one of her relatives.
C. She read widely on the subject.
D. She lived near the sea.
5. The word single-handed in the fourth paragraph means ____________ .
A. without any help from anyone else.
B. using only one of one's hands to row.
C. on a boat with only one paddle.
D. on a boat with only one sail.
6. What do we learn about Ellen at the start of the race?
A. People thought she had a very good chance of winning.
B. She was a more experienced sailor than the other racers.
C. She had been waiting for this moment since she was 18.
D. She had gone to great lengths to achieve her ambition.
7. The writer suggests that one cause of discomfort for Ellen at sea was___________ .
A. the shortage of water.
B. her failure to sleep.
C. extremes of temperature.
D. a lack of cooking facilities.
8. According to the writer, when Ellen finished the race, she was ______________ .
A. overwhelmed by her new-found fame.
B. surprised by the number of people who came to greet her.
C. able to reflect on her achievement.
D. delighted to be amongst people again.
9. According to the writer, Ellen _____________ .
A. thinks she deserved to win the race.
B. has mixed feelings about the outcome of the race.
C. knew she would win the race.
D. thinks Michel Desjoyaux was lucky to beat her.
10. Which of the following views does the writer express in the last paragraph?
A. She has the power to motivate.
B. She has no right to fame yet.
C. Her comments lack depth.
D. She needs to change her lifestyle.
KEY
1. B 2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. A
VI. CLOZE TEST
1/ CLOZE TEST 1 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
Lee Kuna Yew was appointed as the first prime minister of Singapore in 1959 when the nation
became a self-governing state. At that time, Singapore per (1) ______ income was only about USD
400. When Lee (2) ________ down in 1990, the figure was USD 11,000 and in 2014 it went up to
over 56,000, even higher than that of its former (3) _______, Great Britain. In his (4) ________
published in 2000, he wrote ‘They laughed at us, but I was confident that we would have the last
laugh.’
Born into a middle-class Chinese family in Singapore, Lee was (5) _______ by the language
and institutions of the British rulers. He was (6) _________ to go to the UK to study law, but the
Second World War broke out and he had to go to the local Raffles College where he learnt some
economics. It was not until 1946 when he talked his way to Cambridge and graduated three years
later with a starred first. It was during this time that he nurtured ambitions (7) ______ starting a legal
career back home.
As a prime minister, he has always been described as an efficient and inventive person. He
was one of the greatest statesmen who proved to the whole world that human (8) ______, not natural
resources, is the essential element of prosperity. Lee is also believed to be very (9) _______. When
Singapore gained independence in 1965, he decided to keep English as the main language to increase
economic benefits. Although many of his policies are still considered (10) ______, they helped
Singapore to overcome many obstacles and become one of the most admired international business
and financial centers around the world.
1. A. personal
2. A. sat
3. A. colonizer
4. A. journals
B. capita
B. settled
B. colonial
B. agenda
C. capital
C. stepped
C. colony
C. autography
D. national
D. passed
D. colonization
D. memoirs
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5. A. rooted
6. A. scheduled
7. A. to
8. A. ability
9. A. open-minded
10. A. skeptical
B. affected
B. ordered
B. beyond
B. sources
B. innovative
B. disbelieving
C. influenced
C. made
C. over
C. intelligence
C. forward-looking
C. controversial
D. educated
D. pushed
D. of
D. ingenuity
D. imminent
D. contradictory
KEY
1.B
2.C
3.A
4.D
5.C
6.A
7.B
8.D
9.C
10.C
2/ CLOZE TEST 2 (5PTS)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
Sunday May 4th will be World Laughter Day. Dr Madan Kataria, who introduced this annual event,
says we need more laughter in our lives to (1) _____ the global rise of stress and loneliness. But
surely that strange sound that we make periodically can’t be the (2) _____ to such problems.
If an alien were to land on our planet and (3) _____ a stroll among a crowd of earthlings, it would
hear a lot of ‘ha-ha’ noises. It might wonder what (4) _____ this strange habit served. If we ask
ourselves what (5) _____ a good laugh, the obvious answer is that it is a response to something funny.
But one scientist, Robert Provine, says humour has surprisingly little to do with that. Instead, it lies
at the (6) _____ of such issues as the perception of self and the evolution of language and social
behaviour.
Provine realised that you cannot capture (7) _____ laughter in the lab because as soon as you (8)
_____ it under scrutiny, it vanishes. So, instead, he gathered data by hanging around groups of people,
noting when they laughed.
He collected 1,200 laugh episodes – and episode being defined as the comment immediately
preceding the laughter and the laughter itself. His analysis of this data revealed some important facts
about laughter. “It’s a message we send to other people – it (9) _____ disappears when we’re by
ourselves,” he says. “And it’s not a choice. Ask someone to laugh and they’ll either try to (10) _____
a laugh or say they can’t do it on command.”
1. A. struggle
2. A. way
3. A. make
4. A. reason
5. A. results
6. A. root
7. A. complete
8. A. place
9.A. absolutely
10.A. offer
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1. B 2. B 3. D
B. combat
B. answer
B. get
B. purpose
B. leads
B. stem
B. authentic
B. lay
B. constantly
B. pretend
4. B
5. C
C. threaten
C. end
C. walk
C. idea
C. prompts
C. head
C. contemporary
C. stand
C. undoubtedly
C. fake
D. contest
D. response
D. take
D. meaning
D. concludes
D. back
D. current
D. keep
D. virtually
D. imagine
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C
B. WRITTEN TEST ( 70PTS)
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20PTS)
1/ OPEN CLOZE TEST 1 (10PTS)
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word
Have you ever given any thought to the concept of the protection of our natural resources and the
significance it (1)_______ on our sound existence? It may have been recognized by only a few of us
what consequences our wasteful life may lead to unless we undertake some proper measures to
conserve our natural habitats and their key (2)_______ - wildlife, vegetation, soil and water
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supplies. This question requires still more publicity, (3)_______sure. (4)_______ ever do we realize
how much effluent gets discharged into water or how many tons of waste our populations can
(5)______out daily. In our hectic life, we seldom think of the vast area of woodlands, including the
rain forests, that get (6)_______every minute. We aren't usually conscious of the fact that the ozone
layer is being depleted due to the greenhouse effect. How much do we know about the animal species
being on the (7) _______of extinction? Lastly, who is to (8) ________for our abysmal ignorance?
One possible response is the incredible intensity of life that we are living almost all the time.
Statistically, an average couple has more to acquire in the 20th century than their ancestors did several
decades ago - education, the financial means for securing the family with a flat or a house, a car, a
sterero and other variety of rudimentary accessories that the civilized world has to offer and
(9)________ which our earthly existence seems unimaginable. Therefore, the answer is simple. It is
ourselves that should face the charges of devastating the natural environment that we originate
from, but for which we don't give much consideration (10)______principle.
KEY
1.bears
2.components
3.for
4.Hardly
5. churn
6. cleared/disappeared
7.verge
8.blame
9. without
10.in
2/ OPEN CLOZE TEST 2 (10PTS)
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word
How often do you go along to a gig and see (1)_________ new? Well, Quest's Friday night gig at
the City Hall certainly caught my (2)_________. Having heard one or two tracks online, I was
(3)_________ a group of about six musicians. Imagine my surprise when just three young men
walked on stage.
It was clear that the band already have a small but (4)_________ following. A group of fans in
front of the small stage were singing (5)_________ to at least half of the songs. And it was easy to
see why. Quest have a clever combination of catchy (6)_________, an irresistible beat, and very
much their own sound. All three of the band members play with great energy and expertise
(7)_________ their age.
The only downside was when it came to the encores. They (8)_________ up repeating some of
their material and giving us cover (9)_________ of early rock classics. A bit disappointing, but give
them time and I'm sure they'll be writing a lot more.
I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from Quest. Check them out every Friday at the City Hall until
the end of the month. It's well (10)_________ it.
1. KEY
something
6. lyrics
2. attention
7. despite
3. expecting
8. ended
4. loyal
9. versions
5. along
10. worth
II. WORD FORMATION (20PTS)
1/Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses. (10PTS)
1. Students carried out a ______ at the governor's office to protest higher tuition costs. (SIT)
2. It was a very
idea – completely impractical and unworkable. (FAR)
3. Sometimes the way we view life seems to be determined not by what really happens to us, so much
as by our perception of what happens, which is sometimes called
thinking. (FACT)
4. Bill Gate is a totally
millionaire – he started his own business with no financial help at
all. (SELF)
5. we often forget we are inextricably linked to nature, and by doing so,_________ contribute to its
slow destruction. (ADVERT)
6. The drinking water had a ______ oily taste.
(AGREE)
7. The students ranged from people who already had some expertise in the kitchen, to totally (3)
___________people like myself. (SKILL)
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8.It was going to take some deft political ______ to save the situation. (WORK)
9. What a terrible film! It’s really_________ in my views. ( RATE)
10. The reason for Bruce Lee’s death was sleeping pill_______(DOSAGE)
KEY
1.sit-in
2.far-fetched
3.counterfactual
4.self-made 5. inadvertently
6.disagreeable
7. unskilled
8.footwork
9. over-rated 10.overdose
2/Complete the passage with appropriate forms of the words given in the box. (10PTS)
REVERE
TANTRUM
TIMID
REBEL
ATOP
IMPOSING
SINGLE
RECOGNIZE
LOVE
DEMOGRAPHIC
Shigeru Miyamoto is the most successful artist of the last 50 years. He has (1)______ laid the
foundations for the world's largest entertainment industry. Sales of his video games, from Super
Mario Bros to Wii Sports, have (2)______ an incredible 500 million, and show no signs of slowing
down. Miyamoto, who joined Nintendo in 1977, has created eight of the top-10-selling video games
of all time. His latest smash, Wii Fit, has sold 23 million copies, becoming the second biggest-selling
game in history. It's made video games a daily part of life for a huge (3)______ of people who
previously dismissed them as child's play.
Yet over and above his phenomenal sales success, what really sets Miyamoto apart from anyone
else in any creative field is his marrying of genius with astonishing modesty. He cuts a(n) (4)______,
diminutive figure, sitting obediently in his chair. A Beatles T-shirt and mop top haircut are the only
signs of cultural (5)______, smoothed at the edges by a quiet (6)______ and politeness. It's
immediately apparent that unlike many of the Bafta Fellows to whose club he now rightly belongs,
impassioned (7)______ and theatrical outbursts are not his style.
Neither, as it turns out, are the glitz and glamour to which some may suggest he is entitled. "I'm not
envious of the attention of movie stars. I enjoy not (8)______," he says. "It allows me to get on with
my life. All I want is to be recognized through my work. It's funny – in America and the UK, they
say I'm famous in Japan. In Japan, they say I'm famous in America and the UK." Miyamoto's placid
temperament and genial (9)______ form a perfect fit with the universally (10)______ nature of his
work. Miyamoto has never produced a title that wasn't suitable for families to play together, even in
the days when video games were the unique preserve of teens in darkened bedrooms.
KEY
1.single-handedly
6.reverence
2.topped
7.tantrums
3.demographic
8.being recognized
4.unimposing
9.timidity
5.rebellion
10.loveable
III. ERROR CORRECTION (10PTS)
Read the following text which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
I trotted along country toward the den, and I was within half a mile of it where
there was a thunderous roar behind me. It was so loud and unexpected that I
involuntarily flang myself down on the moss. The Norseman came over at about fifty
feet. As it roared past, the plane waggled its wings gaily in salution, then lifted to skim
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the crest of the wolf esker, sending a blast of sand down the slope with its propeller
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wash. I picked it up and quieted my thumping heart, thinking black thoughts about the
humor in the rapidly vanishing aircraft.
The den ridge was, as I expected, wolfless. Reaching the entrance to the burrow,
I shed my heavy trousers, tunic and sweater, and taking a flashlight (whose batteries
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were very nearly dead) and measured tape from my pack, I began the difficult task of
wigling down the entrance tunnel.
The flashlight was so dim (that) it cast only an orange glow – barely sufficient
to enable me to read the mark on the measuring tape. I squirmed on, descending at a
45-degree angle, for about eight feet. My mouth and eyes were soon full of sand and I
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was beginning to suffer from claustrophobia, for the tunnel was just big enough to
admit me.
Your answers:
Line
Mistakes
Corrections
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
KEY
Example: 0. along (line 1) → across
Line
1. 1
where
when
2. 3
flang
flung
3. 4
salution
salute
4. 6
it
myself
5. 7
humor
humorist
6. 8
expected
had expected
7. 10
measured
measuring
8. 11
wigling
wiggling
9. 13
mark
marks
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10. 13
on
onward
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)
1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning
to the sentence printed before it.
1.Managing the company will probably be much more complicated than they say.
→ Managing the company should not …………………………………………………… easy as they
say.
2.Because my father went away for the weekend, his secretary was in charge of the business.
→ Had ……………………………………………………………store in terms of business.
3.The family members find it hard to accept their father’s fortune will go to charity. (resistance)
→There ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4.If she fails to accomplish her mission, her job will be put at risk. (line)
→Should………………………………………………………………………………………
2. For questions 5-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
sentence, using the word given. Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.
5.The day after I lost my job, I did not feel like getting out of bed. (inclination)
→……………………………………………………………………………………………
6.It is necessary to free our business from the influence of the bureaucracy right now. (hand) →It is
necessary to free …………………………………………………………………….
7.The train is too crowded with the commuters during the morning rush hour. (sardines)
→The commuters on the train were……………………………………………………………
8.The club has been very successful since the beginning of the season. (on)
→………………………………………………………………………………………………
9.The boys fixed all their attention on what the teacher was saying in order not to miss any small
details. (zeroed)
→………………………………………………………………………………………………
10.He causes so much trouble that we can do nothing besides from leaving him to worry and suffer
the unpleasant effect of his own actions. (juice)
→………………………………………………………………………………………………
KEY
1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning
to the sentence printed before it.
1.Managing the company should not be anything like as easy as they say.
2.Had my father not gone away for the weekend, his secretary would not have minded the store in
terms of the business.
3.There is resistance among the family members to the fact/idea that their father’s fortune will go to
charity.
4.Should she fail to accomplish her mission, her job will be on the line.
2. For questions 5-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence,
using the word given. Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.
5.I had/felt no inclination to get out of bed the day after losing my job.
6.It is necessary to free our business from the dead hand of bureaucracy.
7.The commuters on the train were packed like sardines during the morning rush hour.
8.Since the beginning of the season, the club has been on the up and up.
9.The boys zeroed in on what the teacher was saying in order not to miss any small details.
10.As he causes so much trouble, there's nothing we can do now besides from letting him stew in
his own juice.
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN TRẦN HƯNG ĐẠO
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. WORD CHOICE
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. His efforts, though futile, are still ..............
A. refined
B. intimidated
C. pious
D. commendable
2. The vegetation on the island was ..............
A. exuberant
B. chivalrous
C. overcast
D. ingenious
3. Ronald had the ...to blame his teachers for his failure.
A. concern
B. chivalry
C. regard
D. audacity
4. Many poets have .............. the beauties of the countryside.
A. extolled
B. feared
C. excited
D. inhibited
5. The plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, was a .............. disease.
A. contingent
B. contiguous
C. contagious
D. congenial
6. It was obvious that the child suffered from a serious speech ..............
A. handicap
B. hindrance
C. inhibition
D. impediment
7. His heavy boots .............. him at work.
A. repelled
B. stemmed
C. hampered
D. compelled
8. His driving license has been .............. on the grounds of drink driving.
A. repealed
B. revoked
C. nullified
D. recalled
9. Mary is a(n) .............. liar. She was even arrested for lying to a police officer
A. physical
B. congenital
C. naive
D. abnormal
10. The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that's his ..............
A. prerogative
B. derogatory
C. abdication
D. humanity
Answers:
1D
2A
3D
4A
5C
6D
7C
8B
9B
10A
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II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. .............. the town posted notices urging people to boil their water.
A. The pollution of the municipal well having been discovered,
B. The municipal well’s pollution being discovered,
C. After discovering pollution in the municipal well,
D. When having made the discovery of the pollution of the water in the municipal well;
2. .............. to Rose is unclear, but the letter would definitely have given her morale a boost.
A. That Charles in fact sent the e-mail
B. Whether in reality Charles sent the e-mail or did not
C. The actuality of the sending of the e-mail by Charles
D. Whether Charles in fact sent the e-mail or did not
3. An event in Richard’s life story that moved me greatly was .............. .
A. when he was separated from the family
B. his separation from the family
C. when he and the family were separated
D. the separating from the family
4. Not all athletes who .............. in a sport can be assured of a place on an Olympic team.
A. are highly motivated or significantly talented
B. have high motivation or are significantly talented
C. have either high motivation or else talent in significant amounts
D. are highly motivated or who have significant talent instead
5. Nuclear waste disposal is a growing problem .............. .
A. considering that no state permits radioactive material transported on its roads or to bury
it inside its borders
B. considering that no state permits neither radioactive material transported on its roads or
buried inside its borders
C. because no state permits radioactive material transported on its roads or buried inside its
borders
D. because no state will permit radioactive material not only to be carried on its roads but
in addition also buried inside its borders
6. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the college, .............. .
A. honoring those alumni who had graduated fifty years ago
B. ceremonies for graduates of fifty years ago were held in honor of these alumni
C. alumni graduating fifty years ago received honors
D. alumni who had graduated fifty years ago were honored
7. Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere
when .............., while it is only in the atmosphere that clorofluorocarbons find the home.
A. cars that release emissions
B. released from car emissions
C. by releasing emissions from cars
D. emissions are released by cars
8. In the eastern part of New Jersey .............., a major shipping and manufacturing center.
A. around the city of Elizabeth lies
B. the city of Elizabeth lies there
C. there lies the city of Elizabeth around
D. lies the city of Elizabeth
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9. .............. parrots are native to tropical region is untrue.
A. Since all
B. That all
C. Why all
D. All
10. Good erasers are soft enough not to damage paper .............. they crumble gradually when used.
A. so hard are they
B. and hard enough so that
C. and they are so hard that
D. but hard enough so that
Answers:
1C
2A
3B
4A
5C
6D
7B
8D
9B
10D
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III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. If a child knows that he can never .............. a bad behavior, then he is less likely to do it.
A. make out
B. put through
C. keep up
D. get away with
2. My mother always told me that I should .............. the things I believe in, regardless of how
others perceive them.
A. stand up for
B. get on with
C. put up with
D. come up to
3. The doctor told him to keep .............. sweets and chocolate to lose weight.
A. up
B. at
C. off
D. back
4. Some of our volunteers would .............. for teachers in the event of a strike.
A. act up
B. fill in
C. fit in
D. work out
5. She got a bit hot .............. the collar when a colleague started criticizing her work.
A. under
B. on
C. beyond
D. from
6. She bought .............. the deal even though nobody thought she was capable of doing it.
A. in
B. down
C. out
D. off
7. Let’s find a place where we can .............. the storm.
A. wait out
B. wear off
C. shrug off
D. pull through
8. The boss was away, so his assistant had to .............. him and make a speech.
A. make off with
B. do away with
C. stand in for
D. take up on
9. Beaches were .............. as police searched for canisters for toxic waste from the damaged ship.
A. sealed off
B. cut off
C. washed up
D. kept out
10. I thought she was being serious, but she was only having me .............. .
A. up
B. on
C. over
D. round
Answers:
1D
2A
3C
4B
5A
6D
7A
8C
9D
10B
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. It ..............that the best way to learn to speak a foreign language is to practice using it.
A. stands in relation
B. is a wake-up call
C. stands to reason
D. agrees to differ
2. Police are warning the public to be on the .............. for suspicious packages.
A. care
B. alert
C. guard
D. alarm
3. Vietnam’s Got Talent is the game show that has taken audiences ..............
A. by heart
B. by night
C. by wind
D. by storm
4. Clinics will be subject to a new .............. of conduct and stronger controls by local
authorities.
A. ground
B. system
C. code
D. set
5. My mother .............. when she found out that I’d forgotten to do the washing-up again.
A. made my blood boil
B. felt off color
C. hit the ceiling
D. stood her ground
6. You shouldn’t .............. other people’s problems, even if you don’t consider them to be
very serious.
A. shed light upon
B. come to light
C. make light of
D. see the light
7. A journalist is .............. on a politician in order to damage his image.
A. digging it out
B. digging up out of the earth
C. digging up dirt
D. digging his own grave
8. We were having dinner in a restaurant last night when this guy at the next table ..............
because the waiter brought the wrong thing.
A. flew into the face of danger
B. flew off the handle
C. flew by the seat of his pants D. flushed out of some place
9. Losing my job was ............... I never would have found this one if it hadn’t happened.
A. a bone to pick with
B. a breath of fresh air
C. a bleeding heart
D. a blessing in disguise
10. The inquiry is by no means ............... .
A. chop and change
B. cut and dried
C. head and shoulders
D. tooth and nail
Answers:
1C
2B
3D
4C
5C
6B
7C
8B
9D
10B
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V. READING PASSAGE 1
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
A folk culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is
homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed
rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and
interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently
and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each
person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the
sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is
weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer
exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest
modern equivalent in Anglo--America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that
largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish
areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not
permitted to own automobiles. The Amish's central religious concept of Demut, "humility",
clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and
there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside
their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for
maintaining order.
By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and
constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor
exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of
control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order,
and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, "popular" may be viewed
as clearly different from "folk".
The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations,
Folk-made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is
more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to
the owner.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Two decades in modern society
B. The influence of industrial technology
C. The characteristics of "folk" and "popular" societies
D. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States
2. The word "homogeneous" is closest in meaning to ....
A. uniform
B. general
C. primitive
D. traditional
3. Which of the following is typical of folk cultures?
A. There is a money-based economy.
B. Social change occurs slowly.
C. Contact with other cultures is encouraged.
D. Each person develops one specialized skill.
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4. What does the author imply about the United States and Canada?
A. They value folk cultures.
B. They have no social classes.
C. They have popular cultures.
D. They do not value individualism.
5. The phrase "largely renounces" is closest in meaning to ....
A. generally rejects
B. greatly modifies
C. loudly declares
D. often criticizes
6. What is the main source of order in Amish society?
A. The government
B. The economy
C. The clan structure
D. The religion
7. Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?
A. A variety of religious practices is tolerated.
B. Individualism and competition are important.
C. Pre-modern technology is preferred.
D. People are defined according to their class.
8. Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture?
A. A carpenter
B. A farmer
C. A weaver
D. A banker
9. The word "prevails" is closest in meaning to ....
A. dominates
B. provides
C. develops
D. invests
10. Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by
mass-produced objects?
A. cost
B. prestige
C. quality
D. convenience
Answers:
1C 2A
3B
4C
5A
6D
7C
8D
9A
10C
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VI. READING PASSAGE 2
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
Finding the career that fits your personality
'If you've finished your exams and have absolutely no idea what to do next, you're not alone,'
says Sheridan Hughes, an occupational psychologist at Career Analysts, a career counseling
service. 'At 18, it can be very difficult to know what you want to do because you don’t really
know what you're interested in.' Careers guidance, adds Alexis Hallam, one of her colleagues,
is generally poor and 'people can end up in the wrong job and stay there for years because
they're good at something without actually enjoying it.'
To discover what people are good at, and more fundamentally, what they will enjoy doing,
Career Analysts give their clients a battery of personality profile questionnaires and
psychometric tests. An in-depth interview follows, in which the test results are discussed and
different career paths and options are explored with the aid of an occupational psychologist.
Career Analysts offers guidance to everyone, from teenagers to retirees looking for a new
focus in life. The service sounded just what I needed. Dividing my time as I do between
teaching and freelance journalism, I definitely need advice about consolidating my career.
Being too ancient for Career Analysts' student career option guidance and not, unfortunately,
at the executive level yet, I opted for the career management package. This is aimed at people
who are established in their jobs and who either want a change or some advice about planning
the next step in their careers.
Having filled in a multitude of personality indicator questionnaires at home, I then spent a
rather grueling morning being aptitude-tested at Career Analysts’ offices. The tests consisted
of logical reasoning followed by verbal, mechanical and spatial aptitude papers. Logical
reasoning required me to pick out the next shape in a sequence of triangles, squares and
oblongs. I tried my best but knew that it was really a lost cause. I fared rather better when it
came to verbal aptitude - finding the odd one out in a series of words couldn't be simpler. My
complacency was short-lived, however, when I was confronted with images of levers and
pulleys for the mechanical aptitude papers. My mind went blank. I had no idea what would
happen to wheel X when string Y was pulled.
At home, filling in questionnaires, I had been asked to give my instinctive reaction (not an
over-considered one) to statements like: 'It bothers me if people think I'm being odd or
unconventional’, or 'I like to do my planning alone without interruptions from others.' I was
asked to agree or disagree on a scale of one to five with 'I often take on impossible odds', or 'It
is impossible for me to believe that chance or luck plays an important role in my life.' I was
told to indicate how important I consider status to be in a job, and how important money and
material benefits.
The questions attempt to construct a picture of the complete individual. Using aptitude tests
alongside personality profiling, occupational psychologists will, the theory goes, be able to
guide a client towards a rewarding, fulfilling career. Some questions are as straightforward as
indicating whether or not you would enjoy a particular job. Designing aircraft runways?
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Preparing legal documents? Playing a musical instrument? Every career going makes an
appearance and, as I was shown later, the responses tend to form a coherent pattern.
Having completed my personality and aptitude tests, I sat down with Sheridan Hughes, who
asked me fairly searching personal and professional questions. What do my parents and
siblings do for a living? Why had I chosen to do an English degree? 'I need to get a picture of
you as a person and how you've come to be who you are,’ she explained. 'What we do works
because it’s a mixture of science and counseling. We use objective psychometric measures to
discover our clients' natural strengths and abilities and then we talk to them about what they
want from life.'
There were no real surprises in my own test results, nor in the interview that followed it.
'We're interested in patterns,' Mrs Hughes explained, 'and the pattern for you is strongly
verbal and communicative.' This was putting it rather kindly. I had come out as average on
the verbal skills test and below average in logic, numerical, perceptual and mechanical
reasoning. My spatial visualization was so bad it was almost off the scale. 'A career in
cartography, navigation, tiling or architecture would not be playing to your strengths,' she said
delicately.
Mrs Hughes encouraged me to expand the writing side of my career and gave me
straightforward, practical suggestions as to how I could go about it. 'Widen the scope of your
articles,' she said. 'You could develop an interest in medical and psychological fields.' These
latter, she said, would sit comfortably with an interest in human behavior indicated on my
personality-profiling questionnaires. She suggested that I consider writing e-learning content
for on-line courses, an avenue that would never have occurred to me.
1. Which of the following is mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. people underestimating their own abilities
B. people accepting inappropriate advice
C. people being unwilling to take risks
D people constantly changing their minds
2. What does the writer say about Career Analysts in the second paragraph?
A. It is about to offer a service for people at executive level.
B. The range of services it offers is unique.
C. She was initially doubtful that it could be useful to her.
D. Only one of its services was relevant to her.
3. What happened when the writer took the aptitude tests?
A. She found two of the papers extremely difficult.
B. She put in very little effort on any of them.
C. She didn’t understand what she was required to do on one of them.
D The papers were not what she had been expecting.
4. The phrase "a lost cause " in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ....
A. a dead-end
B. a shortcut
C. a vain attempt
D. a misjudgement
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5. What does the writer say about the statements on the questionnaires?
A. She thought about them for longer than she was supposed to.
B. She found some of them rather strange.
C. One of them focused on her attitude to risk.
D. One of them concerned her current situation only.
6. The writer says that the idea behind the questionnaires is that
A. people will find some of the questions quite hard to answer.
B. the answers to them and the aptitude tests will provide all the necessary information.
C. they will encourage people to have new ideas about possible careers.
D. they will give a more accurate picture of people than the aptitude tests.
7. Some of the questions Sheridan Hughes asked concerned the writer’s
A. opinions of the tests and questionnaires.
B. relationships with family members.
C. main regrets.
D. progress through life.
8. The writer felt that during the interview, Mrs Hughes
A. was keen not to upset her concerning her test results.
B. seemed surprised at how badly she had done in the tests.
C. was being honest about her strengths and weaknesses.
D. preferred to avoid talking about her test results.
9. The phrase "off the scale" in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ....
A. unsatisfactory
B. not so good
C. worrying D. immeasurably low
10. The advice Mrs Hughes gave to the writer included the suggestion that she should
A. think about taking a course on writing.
B. concentrate only on writing and not on any other kind of work.
C. increase the number of subjects she writes about.
D. do something she had previously considered unappealing.
Answers:
1B
2D
3A
4C
5C
6B
7D
8A
9D
10C
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VII. GUIDED CLOZE 1
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
There can be no (1).............. that online shopping is of huge benefit to the consigner.
Far from becoming (2).............. , online shoppers are very demanding. Overpriced merchants
with poor services should beware. Gone are the days when stores could charge what they
liked for goods and get away with it. The same, too, for shady manufacturers: smarter
consumers know which products have a good (3).............. and
which do
not,
because online they now read not only the sales (4).............. but
also
reviews
from
previous purchasers. And if customers are disappointed, a few (5).............. of
the mouse
will take them to places where they can let the world know. Nowadays there is nothing more
damning than a flood of negative comments on the internet.
However, the big boys, as always, are ahead of the game. Some companies are already
adjusting their business models to take account of these trends. The stores run by Sony and
Apple, for instance, are more like brand showrooms than shops. They are there for people to
try out (6).............. and
to ask questions to knowledgeable staff. Whether the products
are ultimately bought online or offline is of secondary importance.
Online traders must also adjust. Amazon, for one, is (7).............. turning from being
primarily a bookseller to becoming a (8).............. retailer by letting other companies sell
products on its site, rather like a marketplace. During America's Thanksgiving weekend last
November, Amazon's sales of consumer electronics in the United States (9).............. its book
sales for the first time in its history. Other transformations in the retail business are
(10).............. to follow.
1. A. query
2. A. complacent
3. A. distinction
4. A. bubble
5. A. taps
6. A. devices
7. A. mistakenly
8. A. mass
9. A. receded
10. A. tied
Answers:
1C 2A
3D
B. examination
B. dissatisfied
B. resolution
B. message
B. clucks
B. tools
B. rapidly
B. block
B. excluded
B. secured
4D
5C
6A
C. question
C. competent
C. opinion
C. blare
C. clicks
C. emblems
C. unreasonably
C. lump
C. repressed
C. bound
7B
8A
9D
D. proposal
D. compassionate
D. reputation
D. blurb
D. prods
D. schemes
D. secretly
D. chunk
D. exceeded
D. fastened
10C
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VIII. GUIDED CLOZE 2
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
Greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere 30 times faster than the time when
the Earth experienced a (1).............. episode of global warming. A study comparing the rate at
which carbon dioxide and methane are being (2).............. now, compared to 55 million years
ago when global warming also occurred, has found dramatic differences in the speed of
release. James Zachos, professor of earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz,
said the speed of the present buildup of greenhouse gases is far greater than during the global
warming after the (3).............. of the dinosaurs. "The emissions that caused this past episode
of global warming probably lasted 10,000 years," Professor Zachos told the American
Association for the Advancement of Science at a meeting in St. Louis. "By burning fossil
fuels, we are likely to emit the same amount over the next three centuries." He warned that
studies of global warming events in the geological past (4).............. the Earth's climate passes
a (5).............. beyond which climate change accelerates with the help of positive feedbacks vicious circles of warming. Professor Zachos is a leading (6).............. on the episode of global
warming known as the palaeocene-eocene thermal maximum, when average global
temperatures increased by up to 5°C due to a massive release of carbon dioxide and methane.
His research into the deep ocean (7).............. suggests at this time that about 4.5 billion tons
of carbon entered the atmosphere over 10,000 years. "This will be the same amount of carbon
released into the atmosphere from cars and industrial emissions over the next 300 years if
present (8).............. continue", he said. Although carbon can be released suddenly and
naturally into the atmosphere from volcanic activity, it takes many thousands of years for it to
be removed permanently by natural processes. The ocean is capable of removing carbon, and
quickly, but this natural (9).............. can be easily (10).............., which is probably what
happened 55 million years ago. "It will take tens of thousands of years before atmospheric
carbon dioxide comes down to preindustrial levels," the professor said. "Even after humans
stop burning fossil fuels, the effects will be long-lasting."
1. A. prearranged
2. A. emitted
3. A. dementia
4. A. comment
5. A. barricade
6. A. autocrat
7. A. dusts
8. A. trends
9. A. capacity
10. A. overcharged
Answers:
1C 2A
3D
B. premier
B. exhaled
B. demolition
B. mark
B. verge
B. authority
B. sediments
B. gadgets
B. competence
B. overstated
4D
5C
6B
C. previous
C. incorporated
C. detachment
C. compliment
C. threshold
C. administrator
C. dirt
C. fads
C. intelligence
C. overshadowed
7B
8A
9A
D. fundamental
D. digested
D. demise
D. indicate
D. perimeter
D. proprietor
D. powder
D. crazes
D. bulk
D. overwhelmed
10D
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B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST: Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space.
USe only ONE WORD for each space.
OPEN CLOZE 1
As petrol prices continue to (1).............. many people are looking for ways to reduce the
(2).............. of higher prices while still doing the driving necessary to their work and other
activities. (3).............. are some suggestions which will save you a (4).............. amount of
money on petrol.
1. Ask yourself every time you (5).............. to use your car, truck, SUV, or van, "Is this trip
really necessary?" Every mile you drive your vehicle will cost you at least an (6).............. of
36 cents. If the trip is not necessary, think twice before using your vehicle.
2. Drive at a (7).............. speed on the motorway. According to the Department of Energy,
most automobiles get about 20 percent more miles per gallon on the motorway at 55 miles per
hour than they do at 70 miles per hour.
3. Consider (8).............. an automobile which gets the best petrol mileage. For example,
generally, the following get better petrol mileage: lighter weight vehicles, vehicles with
smaller engines, vehicles with manual transmissions, those with four cylinders, and those with
fewer accessories. Check the "fuel economy" labels (9).............. to the windows of new
automobiles to find the average estimated miles per gallon for given makes and models.
4. Decrease the number of short trips you make. Short trips (10).............. reduce petrol
mileage. If an automobile gets 20 miles per gallon in general, it may get only 4 miles per
gallon on a short trip of 5 miles or less.
Answers:
1. escalate
5. plan
9. attached
2. burden
6. average
10. drastically
3. Below
7. conservative
4. considerable
8. purchasing
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OPEN CLOZE 2
A Nobel Prize-winning scientist has proposed a controversial method for protecting Earth
from global warming: (1).............. the atmosphere with sulfur to reflect the sun’s rays. Paul
Crutzen of Germany's Max Planck Institute for Chemistry suggests (2).............. particles of
sulfur into the (3).............. - the upper layer of the atmosphere - to cool the planet and buy
time for humans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The sulfur (4).............. would be
dropped from high-altitude balloons or fired into the atmosphere with heavy artillery shells.
Once airborne the particles would act like tiny mirrors, (5).............. the sun's light and heat
back into space. Crutzen’s plan would imitate the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions, which
send large sulfur-rich clouds into the atmosphere.
This is not the first time that scientists have suggested (6).............. with the Earth’s climate in
order to reduce the impact of global warming. John Latham and his colleagues had put
forward a plan to (7).............. up seawater to encourage cloud formation in the lower
atmosphere, (8).............. reflecting radiation back into space. Latham, who has commented on
Crutzen's idea, believes that his plan is (9).............., but that further investigation is needed.
Crutzen admits that there is risk of the sulfur becoming a health hazard if it rained back down
on earth. In addition there could be an increase in damage to the ozone layer and a whitening
of the sky. On the (10).............., sunsets and sunrises would become more spectacular.
Answers:
1.seeding
6. meddling
2. injecting
7. whisk
3. stratosphere
8. thereby
4. particles
9. feasible
5. bouncing
10. upside
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II. WORD FORMATION
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. Patrician and charming, he controls his empire with quiet .............. from his office in St
Rémy, his native town. (PATERNAL)
2. At the beginning of the 19th century, Britain’s .............. was France. (ENEMY)
3. There is an .............. (CURRENT) of menace and barely suppressed violent that gives the
picture of symbolic edge.
4. Its .............. makes food distribution difficult. (ACCESS)
5. She stood there completely .............., so I had no idea at all what she was thinking.
(EXPRESS)
6. The majority of infected people are .............. and unaware of their condition. (SYMPTOM)
7. .............. conditions can be diagnosed from the early stage. (CANCER)
8. The new law represents a/an .............. intrusion into the privacy of the individual.
(JUSTIFY)
9. The draft law was passed by 134 votes to 19, with 5 .............. . (ABSTAIN)
10. Behavior, such as .............. and cooperation is not bred in the bone. (RECIPROCATE)
Answers:
1. paternalism 2. archenemy
3. undercurrent 4. inaccessibility
6. asymptomatic 7. Precancerous 8. unjustifiable 9. abstentions
5. expressionless
10. reciprocity
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PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms of the words given in the box.
HOLD
RELY
HOSPITALITY
CREDIT
CONTROVERT
PREDICT
COGITATIVE
CELERITY
DEREQUISITION
ALLEGATION
With the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves, nuclear power is back on the political agenda
as the greenest and most realistic energy source for the future, not without (1).............. ,
though. Until recently, disasters such as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl underpinned the
commonly-held view that the technology was fundamentally (2)............... However, as
traditional fossil fuel counterparts choke the atmosphere and climate change reduces workable
pasture land to (3).............. deserts, a new tolerance may have to be (4).............. . Those who
once (5).............. it face the unsettling realization that nuclear power may be the least harmful
for future energy needs and the most viable in comparison with renewable energy sources like
wind, wave, and solar power.
(6).............. highlight the fact that nuclear power has no regulated air emissions, which means
no greenhouse gases; in terms of radioactivity, they (7).............. that fossil fuel equivalents,
such as coal, release far more radiation than nuclear power plants. They also list the number
of deaths per year that can be (8).............. to mining operations and question a (9).............. on
fossil fuel combustion that has brought the Earth to the brink of ecological catastrophe.
According to these arguments, nuclear power is the key to the (10).............. demands of our
energy-intense society.
Answers:
1. controversy
6. Upholders
2. unpredictable 3. inhospitable
7. allege
8. accredited
4. excogitated
9. reliance
5. relinquish
10. accelerating
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III. ERROR CORRECTION
The following passage contain 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
An environmental history of mankind would have to be a history of the exploitation of
abundant natural resources, the spiral demand for these resources, and their inevitable
depletion. As humanity spread over the globe, leaving colonies in their wake, essential
resources such as coal, oil, and even fresh water were extracted through industrial mining and
manufacturing operations that had a massive impact on the Earth itself. That was once a
plethora of riches has inexorably declined, and entrepreneurs are now looking into the limits
of land, sea, and sky; the new target is the stars and, more especially, asteroids. Spinning
around the Sun are tens of thousands of asteroids, and scientists have convinced that these
mountain-like formations contain a treasure trove of minerals and metals. The asteroid 16
Psyche has enough iron–nickel ore to sustain the Earth for several million years. Even a
comparatively small asteroid could contain more than 2,000 million metric tons of serviceable
mineral-metal reserves. In addition, some asteroids have a high ice content which means that
they could be an economically viable source of fresh water. Large-scale mining of asteroids is
possibly the key to solve many of our escalating environmental problems. Any mining
venture contains an element of risk, however. Asteroids have traditionally been considered
dead perils lurking out in the dark depths of space, bided their time before smashing headlong
into our insignificant planet. In order to transplant mining operations from the Earth to the
stars, we need to find solutions to extensive safety and logistical problems.
Answers:
1. spiral (demand)
spiraling
6. (more) especially
specifically
2. over (the globe)
across
7. have (convinced)
are
3. their (wake)
its
8. (to) solve
solving
4. That (was once)
What
9. dead (perils)
deadly
5. into (the limits)
beyond
10. bided (their time) biding
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IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. Coming second didn’t make her feel any better because she only wanted to win.
(CONSOLIDATION)
Coming second .......................................................................................
2. His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
His analysis of the situation .......................................................................................
3. The committee members said that they would remain loyal to the chairman. (PLEDGED)
The committee members .......................................................................................
4. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. (FREE)
Retirement .......................................................................................
5. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (ABOVE)
In the area, .......................................................................................
6. They’ve been having discussions on the issue for over two weeks.
Discussions .......................................................................................
7. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to.
The sheer .......................................................................................
8. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the boy’s parents.
The orphanage left no stone .......................................................................................
9. Whatever the methods used to obtain the results, drugs were definitely not involved.
There was no question .......................................................................................
10.
He threatened the officers with violence.
He made .......................................................................................
Answers:
1. Coming second was (of) no consolidation (to her) because winning was all that mattered to
her.
2. His analysis of the situation went right over my head.
3. The committee members pledged their loyalty to the chairman.
4. Retirement will free me up to spend more time with my grandchildren.
5. In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football.
6. Discussions on the issue have been in progress for over two weeks.
7. The sheer expense/ cost was what put me off the idea.
8. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their attempt to find the boy’s parents.
9. There was no question of drugs being involved, whatever the methods used to obtain the
results.
10. He made threats of violence against the officers.
THE END
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐĂK NÔNG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN CHÍ THANH
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ; KHỐI 11
NĂM HỌC: 2017-2018
Số phách
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. WORD CHOICE (10 PTS)
1. Of all entries received, his was _______ out for special raise.
A. isolated
B. brought
C. opted
D. singled
2. I was in a _______ as to what to do. If I told the truth, he would get into trouble, but if I said
nothing I would be more in trouble.
A. doubt
B. quandary
C. hitch
D. complexity
3. The matter has been left in _______until the legal ramifications have been explored.
A. recess
B. suspension
C. abeyance
D. criticism
4. The engineer _______the machine with a hammer and, miraculously, it roared back to life.
A. slapped
B. smacked
C. whacked
D. punched
5. The Oscar winning actress simply _______charm and professionalism in her acceptance speech.
A. exuded
B. excluded
C. expunged
D. extricated
6. The carrots are ready; could you drain them in the _______and put them in the serving dish?
A. casserole
B. colander
C. whisk
D. blender
7. Sue went for a _______when she injured her foot and broke several toenails.
A. manicure
B. pediment
C. foot massage
D. pedicure
8. What I find most ________ about it is that he didn’t even have a decency to say that he was
sorry.
A. galling
B. furious
C. touchy
D. blazing
9. I know it’s difficult but you’ll just have to …………… and bear it.
A. laugh
B. smile
C. grin
D. chuckle
10. The computer has changed the world …………… .
A. irreplaceably
B. irrevocably
C. irredeemably
D. irreparably
KEY
1. D
6. B
2. B
7. D
3. C
8. A
4. C
9. C
5. A
10. B
2. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (10 PTS)
11. Considered America’s first great architect, ______.
A. many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson
B. it was Henry Hobson Richardson who designed many of the buildings at Harvard University
C. Henry Hobson Richardson designed many of the buildings at Harvard University
D. Harvard University has many buildings that were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson.
12. “Frankly, Ms. Adamson works ______ that her figures never need ______,” said the General
Manager.
A. such efficiently that/ to check
B. so efficient that/ checking
C. such an efficient that/ to be checked
D. so efficiently that/ to be checked
13. Thick fog across much of the UK has resulted in dozens of flights _______ and many more
delayed.
A. being cancelled
B. to be cancelled
C. are cancelled
D. cancelled
14. Although there is some truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of
the Redmond company's demise are, ______, premature.
A. saying the most
B. to say the least
C. to say the most
D. to the least degree
15. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I _______ fish, please.
A. would rather
B. would prefer
C. suppose
D. believe
16. In his anxiety to make himself________, he spoke too loudly and too slowly.
A. understand
B. understanding
C. understood
D. to understand
17. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.
A. was to have helped
B. helped
C. was to help
D. had helped
18. ________ chair the meeting.
A. John was decided to
B. It was decided that John should
C. There was decided that John should
D. John had been decided to
19. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.
A. come in for
B. come across
C. come up with
D. come out
20. ________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air
B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air
D. Hot although the night air was
KEY
11. D
16. C
12. D
17. A
13. A
18. B
14. B
19. C
15. B
20. B
3. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10 PTS)
21. The unions made it clear that they would not settle _________ anything less than a 20%
increase in salaries.
A. to
B. for
C. down
D. up
22. She doesn’t eat crisps or chocolate; she’s _________health foods.
A. into
B. in
C. up for
D. under
23. Housing in some cities is so expensive that some people cannot even afford to put _________
the two months’ deposit that is required.
A. away
B. down
C. out
D. about
24. The sky was heavy with black clouds. We hurried, hoping the rain would hold _________ until
we got the tents up.
A. through
B. on
C. up
D. off
25. Several members of the public stepped _________with information pertaining to the incident.
A. back
B. forward
C. backward
D. onto
26. Ali was …………… an inch of reaching his goal when Ben stepped into the picture and messed
up his plans.
A. into
B. within
C. on
D. for
27. We haven’t met …………… a month of Sundays and I can hardly remember what he looks
like.
A. in
B. up
C. off
D. out
28. Tim distrusts his new friends and prefers to keep them …………… arm’s length.
A. at
B. to
C. under
D. in
29. As the day wore ……………, I began to feel more and more uncomfortable in their company.
A. with
B. on
C. out
D. at
30. That car must have set Joe …………… quite a bit; it’s top of the range.
A. back
B. away
B. in
D. from
KEY
21. B
26. B
22. A
27. A
23. B
28. A
24. D
29. B
25. B
30. A
4. IDIOMS AND COLLOCATIONS (10 PTS)
31. Most people feel a slight _______of nostalgia as they think back on their schooldays.
A. feeling
B. surge
C. pang
D. chain
32. The cost of a new house in the UK has become _______high over the last few years.
A. totally
B. astronomically
C. blatantly
D. utterly
33. The entire staff was thrown off _______when the news of the takeover was announced.
A. composure
B. disarray
C. stable
D. balance
34. Mr Simkins is the big _______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of
Managing Director.
A. bread
B. cheese
C. apple
D. meat
35. It was an extremely hostile article which cast _______on the conduct of the entire cabinet.
A. criticism
B. aspersions
C. disapproval
D. abuse
36. He's so lazy! We all have to work harder because he's always _______ his duties.
A. evading
B. shirking
C. ducking
D. dodging
37. I found the information for the project in the encyclopedia but I couldn't give ______and verse
on it.
A. chapter
B. unit
C. poem
D. extract
38. I’m hoping that this work experience will stand me in _______in my future career.
A. good grounding
B. good stead
C. fine precedent
D. stable footing
39. A meal in that restaurant costs the _______but still it is always packed.
A. world
B. soil
C. earth
D. moon
40. What's that horrible noise downstairs?'
'It's only Sam. He always screams _______ murder when we take him to the dentist.'
A. red
B. black
C. yellow
D. blue
KEY
31. C
36. B
32. B
37. A
33. D
38. B
34. B
39. C
35. B
40. D
5. READING COMPREHENSION
READING 1
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes provided below the passage (10 pts)
Before 1815 manufacturing in the United States had been done in homes or shops by skilled
artisans. As master craft workers, they imparted the knowledge of their trades to apprentices and
journeymen. In addition, women often worked in their homes part-time, making finished articles
from raw material supplied by merchant capitalists. After 1815 this older form of manufacturing
began to give way to factories with machinery tended by unskilled or semiskilled laborers. Cheap
transportation networks, the rise of cities, and the availability of capital and credit all stimulated the
shift to factory production.
The creation of a labor force that was accustomed to working in factories did not occur
easily. Before the rise of the factory, artisans had worked within the home. Apprentices were
considered part of the family, and masters were responsible not only for teaching their apprentices
a trade but also for providing them some education and for supervising their moral behavior.
Journeymen knew that if they perfected their skill, they could become respected master artisans
with their own shops. Also, skilled artisans did not work by the clock, at a steady pace, but rather in
bursts of intense labor alternating with more leisurely time.
The factory changed that. Goods produced by factories were not as finished or elegant as
those done by hand, and pride in craftsmanship gave way to the pressure to increase rates of
productivity. The new methods of doing business involved a new and stricter sense of time. Factory
life necessitated a more regimented schedule, where work began at the sound of a bell and workers
kept machines going at a constant pace. At the same time, workers were required to discard old
habits, for industrialism demanded a worker who was alert, dependable, and self-disciplined.
Absenteeism and lateness hurt productivity and, since work was specialized, disrupted the regular
factory routine. Industrialization not only produced a fundamental change in the way work was
organized; it transformed the very nature of work.
The first generation to experience these changes did not adopt the new attitudes easily. The
factory clock became the symbol of the new work rules. One mill worker who finally quit
complained revealingly about "obedience to the ding-dong of the bell—just as though we are so
many living machines." With the loss of personal freedom also came the loss of standing in the
community. Unlike artisan workshops in which apprentices worked closely with the masters
supervising them, factories sharply separated workers from management. Few workers rose through
the ranks to supervisory positions, and even fewer could achieve the artisan's dream of setting up
one's own business. Even well-paid workers sensed their decline in status.
In this newly emerging economic order, workers sometimes organized to protect their rights
and traditional ways of life. Craftworkers such as carpenters, printers, and tailors formed unions,
and in 1834 individual unions came together in the National Trades' Union. The labor movement
gathered some momentum in the decade before the Panic of 1837, but in the depression that
followed, labor's strength collapsed. During hard times, few workers were willing to strike or
engage in collective action. And skilled craftworkers, who spearheaded the union movement, did
not feel a particularly strong bond with semiskilled factory workers and unskilled laborers. More
than a decade of agitation did finally bring a workday shortened to 10 hours to most industries by
the 1850's, and the courts also recognized workers' right to strike, but these gains had little
immediate impact.
Workers were united in resenting the industrial system and their loss of status, but they were
divided by ethnic and racial antagonisms, gender, conflicting religious perspectives, occupational
differences, political party loyalties, and disagreements over tactics. For them, the factory and
industrialism were not agents of opportunity but reminders of their loss of independence and a
measure of control over their lives. As United States society became more specialized and
differentiated, greater extremes of wealth began to appear. And as the new markets created fortunes
for the few, the factory system lowered the wages of workers by dividing labor into smaller, less
skilled tasks.
41. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage 1 about articles manufactured before
1815?
A. They were primarily produced by women.
B. They were generally produced in shops rather than in homes.
C. They were produced with more concern for quality than for speed of production.
D. They were produced mostly in large cities with extensive transportation networks.
42. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted
sentence in the passage 2? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave
out essential information.
A. Masters demanded moral behavior from apprentices but often treated them irresponsibly.
B. The responsibilities of the master to the apprentice went beyond the teaching of a trade.
C. Masters preferred to maintain the trade within the family by supervising and educating the
younger family members.
D. Masters who trained members of their own family as apprentices demanded excellence from
them.
43. The word "disrupted" in the passage 3 is closest in meaning to
A. prolonged
B. established
C. followed
D. upset
44. In paragraph 4, the author includes the quotation from a mill worker in order to
A. support the idea that it was difficult for workers to adjust to working in factories
B. to show that workers sometimes quit because of the loud noise made by factory machinery
C. argue that clocks did not have a useful function in factories
D. emphasize that factories were most successful when workers revealed their complaints
45. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as consequences of the new system for
workers EXCEPT a loss of
A. freedom
B. status in the community
С. opportunities for advancement D. contact among workers who were not managers
46. The phrase "gathered some momentum" in the passage 5 is closest in meaning to
A. made progress
B. became active
C. caused changes
D. combined forces
47. The word "spearheaded" in the passage 5 is closest in meaning to
A. led
B. accepted
C. changed
D. resisted
48. Which of the following statements about the labor movement of the 1800's is supported by
paragraph 5?
A. It was most successful during times of economic crisis.
B. Its primary purpose was to benefit unskilled laborers.
C. It was slow to improve conditions for workers.
D. It helped workers of all skill levels form a strong bond with each year
49. The author identifies political party loyalties and disagreements over tactics as two of several
factors that
A. encouraged workers to demand higher wages
B. created divisions among workers
C. caused work to become more specialized
D. increased workers' resentment of the industrial system
50. The word "them" in the passage 6 refers to
A. Workers
B. political party loyalties
C. disagreements over tactics
D. agents of opportunity
KEY
41.C
42.B
43.D
44.A.
45.D
46.A
47.A
48.C
49.B
50.A
READING 2
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions. (10 pts)
HISTORY OF THE CHICKENPOX VACCINE
Chickenpox is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus; sufferers
develop a fleeting itchy rash that can spread throughout the body. The disease can last for up to 14
days and can occur in both children and adults, though the young are particularly vulnerable.
Individuals infected with chickenpox can expect to experience a high but tolerable level of
discomfort and a fever as the disease works its way through the system. The ailment was once
considered to be a “rite of passage” by parents in the U.S. and thought to provide children
with greater and improved immunity to other forms of sickness later in life. This view,
however, was altered after additional research by scientists demonstrated unexpected dangers
associated with the virus. Over time, the fruits of this research have transformed attitudes toward
the disease and the utility of seeking preemptive measures against it.
A vaccine against chickenpox was originally invented by Michiaki Takahashi, a Japanese doctor
and research scientist, in the mid-1960s. Dr. Takahashi began his work to isolate and grow the virus
in 1965 and in 1972 began clinical trials with a live but weakened form of the virus that caused the
human body to create antibodies. Japan and several other countries began widespread chickenpox
vaccination programs in 1974. However, it took over 20 years for the chickenpox vaccine to be
approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), finally earning the U.S. government’s
seal of approval for widespread use in 1995. Yet even though the chickenpox vaccine was available
and recommended by the FDA, parents did not immediately choose to vaccinate their children
against this disease. Mothers and fathers typically cited the notion that chickenpox did not
constitute a serious enough disease against which a person needed to be vaccinated.
Strong belief in that view eroded when scientists discovered the link between Varicella zoster, the
virus that causes chickenpox, and shingles, a far more serious, harmful, and longer-lasting disease
in older adults that impacts the nervous system. They reached the conclusion that Varicella zoster
remains dormant inside the body, making it significantly more likely for someone to develop
shingles. As a result, the medical community in the U.S. encouraged the development, adoption,
and use of a vaccine against chickenpox to the public. Although the appearance of chickenpox and
shingles within one person can be many years apart - generally many decades - the increased risk in
developing shingles as a younger adult (30-40 years old rather than 60-70 years old) proved to be
enough to convince the medical community that immunization should be preferred to the traditional
alternative.
Another reason that the chickenpox vaccine was not immediately accepted and used by parents in
the U.S. centered on observations made by scientists that the vaccine simply did not last long
enough and did not confer a lifetime of immunity. In other words, scientists considered the benefits
of the vaccine to be temporary when given to young children. They also feared that it increased the
odds that a person could become infected with chickenpox later as a young adult, when the rash is
more painful and prevalent and can last up to three or four weeks. Hence, allowing young children
to develop chickenpox rather than take a vaccine against it was believed to be the “lesser of two
evils.” This idea changed over time as booster shots of the vaccine elongated immunity and
countered the perceived limits on the strength of the vaccine itself.
Today, use of the chickenpox vaccine is common throughout the world. Pediatricians suggest an
initial vaccination shot after a child turns one year old, with booster shots recommended after the
child turns eight. The vaccine is estimated to be up to 90% effective and has reduced worldwide
cases of chickenpox infection to 400,000 cases per year from over 4,000,000 cases before
vaccination became widespread. ■ (A) In light of such statistics, most doctors insist that the
potential risks of developing shingles outweigh the benefits of avoiding rare complications
associated with inoculations. ■ (B) Of course, many parents continue to think of the disease as an
innocuous ailment, refusing to take preemptive steps against it. ■ (C) As increasing numbers of
students are vaccinated and the virus becomes increasingly rarer, however, even this trend among
parents has failed to halt the decline of chickenpox among the most vulnerable populations. ■ (D)
51. The word “tolerable” in the 1st passage is closest in meaning to
(A) sudden.
(B) bearable. (C) infrequent. (D) unexpected.
52. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the chickenpox virus?
(A) It leads to a potentially deadly disease in adults.
(B) It is associated with a possibly permanent rash.
(C) It is easily transmittable by an infected individual.
(D) It has been virtually eradicated in the modern world.
53. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
(A) U.S. parents believed that having chickenpox benefited their children.
(B) U.S. parents believed that chickenpox led to immunity against most sickness.
(C) U.S. parents wanted to make sure that their children developed chickenpox.
(D) U.S. parents did not think that other vaccinations were needed after chickenpox.
54. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 2 about the clinical trials for the
chickenpox vaccine?
(A) They took longer than expected.
(B) They cost a lot of money to complete.
(C) They took a long time to finish.
(D) They were ultimately successful.
55. The word “notion” in the 2nd passage is closest in meaning to
(A) history.
(B) findings.
(C) fact.
(D) belief.
56. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true of Varicella Zoster?
(A) It typically attacks adults who are over 60 years old.
(B) It is linked to a serious disease that occurs more commonly in adults.
(C) It likely is not a serious enough threat to human health to require a vaccine.
(D) It is completely eradicated from the body after chickenpox occurs.
57. According to paragraph 3, all of the following is true about the chickenpox virus EXCEPT:
(A) It causes two distinct yet related ailments.
(B) People did not view it as a serious public health threat.
(C) It tended to quickly become dormant and remain inoperative over time.
(D) Vaccination against it would help prevent the onset of shingles.
58. The author uses “booster shots” as an example of
(A) a way to increase the effectiveness of the chickenpox vaccine.
(B) a preferred method of chickenpox rash and fever treatment.
(C) a scientifically approved medicine to eliminate chickenpox.
(D) a strategy for parents to avoid vaccinating their child altogether.
59. According to paragraph 4, many parents did not choose the chickenpox vaccine because
(A) they believed that the virus was weak and not especially harmful.
(B) they thought that scientists did not have enough data to reach a conclusion.
(C) they were unsure about the utility of the vaccine given its expected duration.
(D) they were convinced it was potentially very toxic, particularly for older children.
60. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the
passage.
Meanwhile, some continue to remain unconvinced, citing a supposed potential of the vaccine
to do harm.
Where would the sentence fit best?
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D
KEY
51. B
56. B
52. C
57. C
53. A
58. A
54. D
59. C
55. D
60. B
6. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
CLOZE TEST 1
For questions 61-70. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits
each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (10 pts)
The coolest kids in Europe share a single (61) ______ they want to get married, have
children and live happily ever after. They know it means putting their children first and sticking
with their spouses even if they (62) ______ out of love. This news comes from the report of a new
study that set out to find the answer to the modem riddle: What will today's (63) ______ really,
really want tomorrow?
Poignantly, one of the clearest answers is that they want to have happy families. Even in the
most (64) ______countries there was condemnation for divorce, demands that parents should keep
their marriage (65) ______ and admiration for stable couples.
It appears that among the middle classes, the quality of our children's lives has suffered from
the (66) ______ on parents in high-stress professions. In the days when the concept of 'quality time'
first emerged , I remember seeing a TV producer on (67) ... dial home on her mobile phone to read
her son a bedtime story. This is just not good enough.
Quality time cannot be time (68) ______. Children need unconditional time in the same (69)
______ that they need unconditional love. This study found a generation that had given up trying to
get its parents' attention but was (70) ______ to do better by its own children.
61. A. drive
B. eagerness
C. ambition
D. yearning
62. A. drop
B. fall
C. slip
D. jump
63. A. youth
B. young
C. juniors
D. juveniles
64. A. loose
B. relaxed
C. generous
D. liberal
65. A. oaths
B. vows
C. pledges
D. promises
66. A. pressures
B. weights
C. burdens
D. loads
67. A site
B. place
C. situation
D. location
68. A organized
B. managed
C. controlled
D. disciplined
69. A system
B. respect
C. way
D. method
70. A determined
B. firm
C. persistent
D. stubborn
KEY
61. C
62. B
63. A
64. D
65. B
66. A
67. D
68. B
69. C
70. A
CLOZE TEST 2
For each gap, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D which best fits the context. (10 pts)
The thought of taking a year out from studying is (71)………… . Fun, freedom, adventure, perhaps
even money seem to be on offer for a year. So why not go (72)………… it? A year out can provide
all of these things. But before you make a firm decision, take some time to think about whether a
year out is really what you want. If it is, then do make sure you know what you want to do with it.
A year with nothing planned can be depressing and a (73)………… waste of time.
You need to take a positive attitude if you are to benefit. You need to start preparing for it well
before the time comes to take the (74)………… . Most universities and employers look favourably
on such applicants if they have shown good reasons for taking a year out and have not just
(75)………… into it. They value the maturity, confidence, social and other skills a gap year can
bring. Colleges find that gap year students (76)………… to be more mature and motivated. They
mix better with their fellow students and work harder because they have a better idea of where they
want to go. They also (77)………… more to college life in general, because they are used to being
a part of a team, either at work or study.
Employers also look kindly on (78)………… gap year students. They want employees who are
experienced and mature and can deal better with the unexpected. If their year out has also equipped
them with skills which other applicants may not have, such as a better (79)………… of a foreign
language, then that too is a plus.
Your family may well have (80)………… feelings. On the one hand, they will be proud of your
independence; on the other hand, there will be worries about your safety.
71.
A. disparaging
B. intimidating
C. alarming
D. enticing
72.
A. at
B. for
C. in
D. off
73.
A. deep
B. large
C. sheer
D. full
74.
A. plunge
B. dive
C. jump
D. spin
75.
A. drifted
B. floated
C. flopped
D. flown
76.
A. happen
B. look
C. tend
D. end
77.
A. present
B. participate
C. contribute
D. involve
78.
A. old
B. former
C. later
D. present
79.
A. grasp
B. grab
C. grapple
D. hold
80.
A. different
B. crossed
C. muddled
D. mixed
KEY
71. D
76. C
72. B
77. C
73. C
78. B
74. A
79. A
75. A
80. D
II. WRITTEN TEST
1. OPEN CLOZE TEST
PART 1 (10 PTS)
For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
one word in each space. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided
below the passage.
Interest in mythology has grown steadily throughout the last hundred years, assisted by the
realization that myths are not childish stories or mere pre-scientific explanations of the world, (1)
________ serious insights into reality. They (2) ________ in all societies, in the present as well as
the past. They are (3) ________of the fabric of human life, embodying beliefs, moulding behavior
and justifying institutions, customs and values. Myths are imaginative traditions about the nature,
history and destiny of the world. Definitions of myth (4) ________ ‘story’ fail because a good many
myths are not stories at all. The mythology of some (5) ________ includes the assignment of
different functions to the (6) ________ gods and goddesses: one deity presides over agriculture, (7)
________over war and so on. Beyond this, the term myth is also (8) ________ to the religious and
secular traditions which exert a powerful influence on attitudes to life, but the literal accuracy of
which there is (9) ________to doubt. However, because myths are woven into the fabric of a
society where they are accepted as true, the impact of new discoveries, new attitudes and new ways
of life on myths is usually to undermine them. When old myths are lost, new ones are needed. No
society seems ever to have flourished without a set of myths containing its vision of its past, its (10)
________ and its purposes.
KEY
1. but
2. exist
3. part
4. As
6. various
7. another
8. applied
9. reason/ cause
5. societies/
cultures
10. Present
PART 2 (10 PTS)
Does the thought of making a presentation to a group of peers bring you (11)……………… in a
cold sweat? If so, you’re not alone. The mere idea of having to “stand and deliver” in front of others
is enough to strike dread into the (12)……………… of even the most experienced business person,
let alone students. Yet effective spoken communication is an essential (13)……………… for career
success in today’s business and academic environments.
So what can people do to add sparkle to their speaking skills and (14)……………… this
understandable but unfounded fear of speaking in public? The bad news is that presentation nerves
are quite normal and you will probably always suffer from them. The good news is that interesting
speakers are (15)……………… and not born. You can learn the techniques that will
(16)……………… you into a calm and convincing speaker.
The first step is to persuade yourself you can do it. Just like an actor waiting in the wings, or an
athlete (17)……………… up for the big race, you need to get yourself on a confidence high. Try
focusing your thoughts on moments of particular success during your life to (18)……………… .
Remember that the physical symptoms of nerves are most obvious to you. The audience won’t see
your knees knocking or your hands trembling so don’t worry about it. Some of the worst
presentations are those where the speaker clearly hasn’t (19)……………… enough time to it
beforehand. Let’s face it; a presentation that’s slung together half an hour before it’s going to be
(20)……………… isn’t going to impress anyone.
KEY
11. out
16. turn
12. heart
17. warming
13. skill
18. date
14. overcome
19. devoted/
dedicated
15. made
20. delivered
2. WORD FORMS
PART 1 (10 PTS)
1. The scandal surely …………….. the end of his political career. (SIGN)
2. He gained ………….. for being difficult to work with as an actor. (NOTORIOUS)
3. Tre Transformer is quite intriguing. It is ………….. one of the best movies of the year. (DOUBT)
4. Her hip has been ………. for quite a while, and she'll probably need surgery on it. (TROUBLE)
5. Her latest novel is a …………….. thriller, set some time in the late 21st century. (FUTURE)
6. The new policy only serves to ………….. the inadequacy of help for the homeless. (ACCENT)
7. Successful candidates will be required to …………. an induction programme. (TAKE)
8. Zombies are archetypal monsters from the bottom of the uncanny valley, with their dead eyes
and…………… faces (EXPRESS)
9. The terrible scenes were indelibly ……………… on his mind (PRINT)
10. Phyllis Schlafly, the ………… conservative activist who helped defeat the Equal Rights
Amendment in the 1970s, has died. (SPEAK)
KEY
1. signals/ signalled
3. undoubtedly
5. futuristic
7. undertake
9. imprinted
2. notoriety
4. troublesome
6. accentuate
8. expressionless
10. outspoken
PART 2
Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the following passage. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes (10pts)
Example : 0: literate-> literature
NEW COURTESY CARESS
ACQUAINT IMPRESS RELATE
DISDAIN COMFORT
CEREMONY
INSTINCT
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
The magical world of literature was first revealed to me when I was still young enough to be
held (1 ) ___________
on my father’s lap. To my (2) ___________young mind, my father’s
reading aloud to me could only be bettered by the process of preparation which immediately
preceded it. Choosing the book, holding it (3) ___________in one’s hands, admiring the jacket,
and, finally, opening it to the first page to begin, seemed to me akin to following the rites of some
sort of (4) ___________occasion.
To the dedicated reader, every book has its own distinct smell. A book just purchased from one’s
favorite book shop exudes a wonderful bouquet of printer’s ink, leather and binding glue. Because
of its “yet to be discovered” content, I tend to treat a new book as I would a (5 )
___________acquired (6) ___________.That is, while both new books and new friends have to be
treated (7) ___________ one still feels comfortable with them due to an (8 ) ___________sense that
whispers that warm, lasting (9) ___________are sure to follow.
An old book, on the other hand, is a horse of a different color. On opening it, one’s nostrils are
assailed by an odor that a non-book lover would (10) ___________describe as simply ‘musty’. To
the true book connoisseur, however, this scent elicits enchanting memories of Christmases past,
pressed roses, cedar chests and autumn leaves burning in the back yard. To the devout reader, an old
book smells of nostalgia.
KEY
1.comfortably
2.impressionable
3.caressingly
4.ceremonial
5.newly
6.acquaintance
7.courteously
8.instinctive
9.relationships
10.disdainfully
3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10 PTS)
The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Identify the errors and write the
corrections. (10 points)
Line
1
Human and primates, the family of apes, gorillas, and
2
chimpanzees, among others, divide many common traits. While
3
primates are deemed the most intelligent of animals, most
4
researchers believed they lack the capacity to produce language.
5
However, a research project in the 1970s at University of
6
Georgia showed promise that chimpanzees have the abilit to
7
learn a certain language, just as human children do. The project
8
used several chimpanzees as test subjects in which Lana , a
9
female chimp was the study focus .Though the primates lack the
10
vocal construct ions to make human speech patterns, the
11
researchers created a language called Yerkish, using lexigram
12
made up of symbols that represent sounds and words. 125
13
symbols were placed on a keyboard, which Lana was taught how
14
to use the board to communicate with the researchers. She
15
successfully expressed her thoughts by pressing different keys
16
in succession. In some cases, she used up to seven at times.
Line
Mistake
Correction
Line
Mistake
Correction
2
divide
share
9
study focus
study’s focus
4
believed
have believed
9
though
since
5
University
the University
11
up of
of
7
just as
just like
12
which
and
8
in which
among which
16
at times
times
4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. (SIGHT)
After a long hard journey, my spirits…………………………………………of my home
2. He didn’t want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. (POSSIBILITY)
He didn’t want to …………………………………………………………all his money
3. The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert.
(DELUGED)
The company ………………………………………………… response to the advert.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the
word given. Do not change the word given.
4. Children enjoy unwrapping their Christmas presents. ( A KICK)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. He hid the truth about the matter because he didn't want to lose his high position. (CARPET)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. You don't have to come and see the new house if you don't wish.
=> You are under……………………………………
7. He threatened the officers with violence.
=> He made……………………………………
8. The headmaster has a very good opinion of the physics teacher.
=> The headmaster holds………………………………………………
9. He himself admits to a fear of spiders.
=> On his……………………………………………………………….
10. Suzanne is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge.
=> When it……………………………………………………………………
KEY
1.
After a long hard journey, my spirits… rose/ were lifted when I caught sight of my home.
2.
He didn’t want to expose himself to the possibility of losing all his money
3.
The company was/ were deluged with calls response to the advert.
4.
Children get a kick out of/from unwrapping their Christmas presents.
5.
He swept the matter under the carpet because he didn't want to lose his high position.
6. You are under no obligation to come and see the new house if you don't wish.
7. He made threats of violence against the officers
8. The headmaster holds the physics teacher in high esteem
9. On his own admission, he is afraid of spiders
10. When it comes to technical knowledge, Suzanne is far superior to me
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ 24
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 pts)
I. WORD CHOICE (10 pts)
1. When the ship docked at Hamburg, they found a ____________in the hold.
A. gate-crasher
B. stowaway
C. interloper
D. trespasser
2. Although Vicky looked pretty much the same after all those years, I noticed ___________
changes which made her look even more beautiful than I remembered.
A. subtle
B. sensitive
C. fair
D. joint
3. Several of the advertising hoardings had been _______ by anti-exist slogans.
A. deleted
B. mutilated
C. erased
D. defaced
4. The smoke _____ from the burning tyres could be seen for miles.
A. bulging
B. radiating
C. billowing
D. sweeping
5. The cat slept peacefully ______________ in the long grass.
A. nestled
B. huddled
C. snuggled
D. cuddled
6. It was decided that the cost of the project would be _____ and so it was abandoned.
A. repressive
B. prohibitive
C. restrictive
D. exclusive
7. Pulling the contract out of the envelope, she ripped it to ________
A. smithereens
B. tiny pieces
C. shreds
D. half
8. Employees of the company are forbidden to _____________ information about the secret
formula.
A. betray
B. divulge
C. portray
D. unveil
9. The fire ____________ for days until the monsoon rains put it out.
A. ignited
B. scorched
C. flashed
D. raged
10. My mother had to take private pupils in order to ___________ her salary as a teacher.
A. augment
B. expand
C. complete
D. inflate
KEY TO WORD CHOICE
1. B
2.A
6. B
7. C
3. D
8. B
4. C
9. D
5. A
10. A
II. STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR (10 pts)
Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
11. In her writing, Elimor Wylie often dealt with her own personality as it was, rather than
_________ .
A. as was defines by others
B as others defined it
C. other's definition
D. its definitions by others
12. It would be difficult for a man of his political affiliation, _______, to become a senator
from the south.
A though charming and capable is he
B even with charm and so capable
C charming and having capability
D however charming and capable
13. _______________ left before the deadline, it doesn't seem likely that John will
accomplish the job.
A Although such a short time
B It is such a short
C With so short time
D With such a short time
14. _______ around stones that are sunwarmed, even the smallest of stones creates tiny
currents of warm air.
A The cool air
B. If the air is cool
C. That the air cools D The cooler the air
15. Everything looks very positive for the company, _____ the current investors do not
default on their agreements.
A. assuming that
B. whether
C. whereas
D. as if
16. _____ came _____ as the injured cat was so weak.
A. Afterwards/dying
B. Death/X
C. Soon/death
D. Then/to die
17. Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United States
_____.
A. as Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
B. rather than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
C. than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
D. more than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
18. For the first few months the babies looked so alike I couldn't tell _____.
A. who is who
B. which is which
C. which from which
D. whom with whom
19. _____, the meeting began.
A. After we have sat down
B. All of us having taken the seats
C. Our having seated
D. Once we had seated
20. She knew her father _____ when he threatened to ground her if she failed the test.
A. was begging the question
B. hit the nail on the head
C. meant business
D. was a glutton for punishment
KEY TO STRUCTURES AND GRAMMAR
11. B
16. B
12. D
17. C
13. D
18. C
14. B
19. D
15.C
20. C
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (10 pts)
Choose the best option.
21. It’s like banging your head ………………… a brick wall.
A. into
B. against
C. onto
D. up
22. We lay in the sun until our bodies felt saturated…………………..the heat.
A. up
B. with
C. upon
D. within
23. Some very important issues was taking…………………..all his attention.
A. up
B. on
C. out
D. within
24. He……………………….by pointing out the dangers involved in rock climbing.
A. started on
B. started off
C. started up
D. started out
25. She……………….till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. help me up
B. caught me up
C. kept me up
D. took me up
26. Old Mr Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he
will………………………..
A. pull through B. pull up
C. pull back
D. pull out
27. I do wish you wouldn’t……………Charles. I’m trying to talk to your father.
A. put off
B. call up
C. butt in
D. tell off
28. After the accident at the nuclear power station, the authorities tried to ………….. the
danger to the public from radioactive waste.
A. calm down
B. get through
C. get over
D. play down
29. The witness’s evidence………….what Peter had said.
A. bore out
B. gave off
C. told off
D. wiped out
30. When David started speaking everyone fell …….laughing.
A. up
B. at
C. in
D. about
KEY TO PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. B
26. A
27 C
28. D
29. A
25. C
30. D
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (10 pts)
Choose the best option.
31. Thanks for listening to me complain about my boss. I just needed to__________
A. cry my heart out
B. get this off my chest
C. face the music
D. stick my neck out
32. The news of his death was like a bolt _____
A. from the red
B. from the blue
C. from the black
D. from the white
33. This is an exciting book which ____________ new ground in the educational research
A. breaks
B. reaches
C. scratches
D. turns
34. Were you on the __________ when you said you had resigned from work?
A. wagon
B. flat
C. level
D. town
35. This painting stands a good _____ of winning the prize.
A. possibility
B. chance
C. opportunity
D. certainty
36. The optician says you have to wear glasses, like it or ___________ it.
A. jump
B. loathe
C. dislike
D. lump
37. When her daughter didn't come home on the last bus, Mrs. Lee was at _____.
A. a loss
B. death’s door
C. her wits' end
D. the crack of dawn
38. Her health has improved in _____.
A. leaps and bounds B. odds and ends
C. sick and tired
D. trial and error
39. We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining. We’ll just have to try and
make _____.
A. the best of a bad job
B. no bones about it
C. a splash
D. a clean sweep
40. He made a number of _____ remarks about my cooking, which upset us.
A. slashing
B. stabbing
C. chopping
D. cutting
31. B
36. D
32. B
37.C
33. A
38. A
34. C
39. A
35. B
40. D
V. READING COMPREHENSION (20 pts)
READING PASSAGE 1 (10 pts)
Read the following text and choose the best option to answer the question.
The first peoples to inhabit what today is the southeastern United States sustained
themselves as hunters and gathers. Sometimes early in the first millennium A.D., however,
they began to cultivate corn and other crops. Gradually, as they became more skilled at
Line gardening, they settled into permanent villages and developed a rich culture, characterized
(5) by the great earthen mounds they erected as monuments to their gods and as tombs for
their distinguished dead. Most of these early mound builders were part of the
Adena-Hopewell culture, which had its beginnings near the Ohio River and takes its name
from sites in Ohio. The culture spread southward into the present-day states of Louisiana,
Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Its peoples became great traders, bartering jewellery,
(10) pottery, animal pelts, tools, and other goods along extensive trading networks that
stretched up and down eastern North America and as far west as the Rocky Mountains.
About A.D. 400, the Hopewell culture fell into decay. Over the next centuries, it was
supplanted by another culture, the Mississippian, named after the river along which many
of its earliest villages were located. This complex civilization dominated the Southeast
(15) from about A.D. 700 until shortly before the Europeans began arriving in the sixteenth
century. At the peak of its strength, about the year 1200, it was the most advanced culture
in North America. Like their Hopewell predecessors, the Mississippians became highly
skilled at growing food, although on a grander scale. They developed an improved strain of
corn, which could survive in wet soil and a relatively cool climate, and also learned to
(20) cultivate beans. Indeed, agriculture became so important to the Mississippians that it became
closely associated with the Sun – the guarantor of good crops. Many tribes called
themselves "children of the Sun" and believed their omnipotent priest-chiefs were
descendants of the great sun god.
Although most Mississippians lived in small villages, many others inhabited large
towns. Most of these towns boasted at least one major flat-topped mound on which stood a
temple that contained a sacred flame. Only priests and those charged with guarding the
flame could enter the temples. The mounds also served as ceremonial and trading sites,
and at times they were used as burial grounds.
41. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) The development of agriculture
(B) The locations of towns and villages
(C) The early people and cultures of the United States
(D) The construction of burial mounds
42. Which of the following resulted from the rise of agriculture in the southeastern United States?
(A) The development of trade in North America
(B) The establishment of permanent settlements
(C) Conflicts with other Native American groups over land
(D) A migration of these peoples to the Rocky Mountains.
43. What does the term "Adena-Hopewell" (line 7) designate?
(A) The early locations of the Adena-Hopewell culture
(B) The two most important nations of the Adena-Hopewell culture
(C) Two former leaders who were honored with large burial mounds.
(D) Two important trade routes in eastern North America
44. The word "bartering" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) producing
(B) exchanging
(C) transporting
(D) loading
45. The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) conquered
(B) preceded
(C) replaced
(D) imitated
46. According to the passage, when did the Mississippian culture reach its highest point of
development?
(A) About A.D. 400
(B) Between A.D. 400 and A.D. 700
(C) About A.D. 1200
(D) In the sixteenth century
47. According to the passage, how did the agriculture of the Mississippians differ from that of
their Hopewell predecessors?
(A) The Mississippians produced more durable and larger crops of food.
(B) The Mississippians sold their food to other groups.
(C) The Mississippians could only grow plants in warm, dry climates.
(D) The Mississippians produced special foods for their religious leaders.
48. Why does the author mention that many Mississippians tribes called themselves "children of
the Sun" (line 22)?
(A) To explain why they were obedient to their priest-chiefs.
(B) To argue about the importance of religion in their culture.
(C) To illustrate the great importance they placed on agriculture.
(D) To provide an example of their religious rituals.
49. The phrase "charged with" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) passed on
(B) experienced at
(C) interested in
(D) assigned to
50. According to the passage, the flat-topped mounds in Mississippian towns were used for all of
the following purposes EXCEPT
(A) religious ceremonies
(B) meeting places for the entire community
(C) sites for commerce
(D) burial sites
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 1
41. C
42. B
43. A
46. C
47. A
48. C
44. B
49. D
45.C
50. B
READING PASSAGE 2 (10 pts)
Read the following text and choose the best option to answer the question.
SPEAKING IN ONE TONGUE
As American English threatens to dominate the world, could the Internet offer the best
hope of saving dying languages?
English is spreading and it has been predicted that one in ten of the world’s 6,000
languages will become extinct over the next century. Up to half of the world’s languages are
no longer being taught to children, threatening them with eventual extinction. Even countries
with millions of native language speakers are so worried by the growth of English that they
have devised policies to fight back.
The French have brought in regulations to combat what they see as an American cultural
invasion. Corporations and government bodies are not allowed to use English terms where
there are French equivalents. And to ensure there are as many of these as possible, a
Terminology Commission has been set up with the task of creating them. There is widespread
concern that the American influence could mean local films, TV, music and books get pushed
into the background. In order to protect local language and culture, The European Union
introduced new legislation which states that half of the TV programmers shown in member
states must be European.
New technology does not make things easy for other languages. It is especially difficult to
hold back the tide of English words in high-tech industries because many of the innovations
are American. The German have their own words for “computer”, ‘smart-card”, “DVD”,
“modem” and “handheld PC”, but hardly anyone uses them. Until recently all university
subjects in Malaysia were taught in Malay. Now, however, universities have had to make
exceptions for Information Technology, as the majority of IT textbooks are in English and
they simply do not have the time or resources to translate them.
Today, there is another medium to worry about: The Internet. English accounts for about
90 percent of traffic and World Wide Web will only accelerate its spread around the world.
Unlike broadcasting, however, most communication on the Net is written, so it indent pose
the same threat to regional accents and dialects. It is also decentralized and more interactive
than broadcasting, which may help to prevent the disappearance of minority languages.
Even if English were universally adopted, this would not mean the end of diversity.
Languages are constantly adapting and English is not exactly the same the world over: you
only have to compare American and British English to realize that. The Net, too, is an
instrument of change. Because Net communication is mainly written, many people use
abbreviations to speed things up and this trend means the language is evolving with Internet
use. In 10 to 20 years from now the English on the Net may well be unrecognizable compared
with the English we know now.
English will continue to spread and evolve with the Net but people will still speak their
own languages. In most cases, they’ll use English for electronic communication, but native
languages at home. Languages are more than just a means of communication: they are also an
important part of regional cultures and identities and they do not disappear easily. For
centuries, the trading world spoke Latin but it didn’t go away with French or German.
Instead, Latin became the dead language.
Languages have their own dynamics and there is little governments can do to change their
course. In 18th – century Germany, Frederick II set up a commission to get rid of French
words from German. It failed because the dynamics of a language come from the bottom up
rather than the top down.
English may dominate but it won’t wipe every other language off the face of the Earth
and it won’t be the same English spoken everywhere. This may not be enough to prevent the
disappearance of some of the world’s languages, but it does mean that there will not be a
boring worldwide uniformity.
51. Faced with the dominance of English, what does the writer think will happen to the
world’s other languages?
A. Many will exist alongside English.
B. They will only be spoken at home.
C. Most of them will die out.
D. They will consist mainly of English words.
52. According to the writer, one reason why some languages will become extinct is that …….
A. English has become the first language in some countries.
B. there are not enough language teachers.
C. they are not spoken all the time.
D. young people are not learning them.
53. The French government introduced regulations in order to………
A. limit the use of English words.
B. increase the number of native language speakers.
C. control the amount of American English spoken.
D. restrict the number of English films on television.
54. The phrase "hold back " in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. impede the progress of.
B. have the influence of
C. maintain the grip of
D. maintain the position of
55. What does “they’ (in the last sentence of paragraph 3) refer to?
A. university subjects B. Malaysian universities
C. exceptions D. IT textbooks
56. The writer says that as a result of the Internet some languages might……..
A. be saved from extinction
B. become more widespread
C. only be used in written form
D. no longer be used on radio and television
57. According to the writer, what effect will the Internet have on English?
A. English on the Internet could soon be difficult to understand.
B. English will be quicker to read.
C. British English words will not be used on the Internet.
D. The appearance of English could change considerably on the Internet.
58. What does the writer mean when he says “the dynamics of a language come from the
bottom up rather than the top down” (in next-to –the last paragraph)?
A. The least frequent words of a language are the first to change.
B. Changes in language are not determined by how powerful a country is.
C. People, not governments, determine what happens to a language.
D. Unwanted foreign words disappear naturally.
59. The phrase “wipe off” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. cancel
B. remove
C. delete
D. clean
60. The word “uniformity” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. variety
B. sameness
C. uniqueness
D. consistency
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 2
51. A
52. D
53.A
56. A
57. D
58. C
54. A
59. B
55. B
60. B
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (20 pts)
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1 (10 pts)
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answers (A, B, C or D) in the space provided below. There is an example at the beginning
(0). (10 pts)
A community choir
Open Voices is a community choir based in the town of Kingston, in Ontario, Canada. It was
founded last year by a man called Andy Rush, an accomplished musician with a 16-year (0)
B
record as a choir director.
Andy began by searching the way other community choirs were (61) _________, before deciding
on the (62) _________ he wished to use for his own choir. He then advertised for people to come
and try out the choir. There were no auditions and a (63) _________ in music was not necessary.
The purpose of the trial session was simply to give people the opportunity to sing in a choir and
get a (64) _________ for the experience before making any (65) _________ to it. In order to
overcome the barriers that can prevent people joining groups like this, he provided transportation,
childcare, and subsidized membership fees for those who needed them. His goal was to make
Open voices inclusive and welcoming, and to (66) _________ people from a variety of musical,
cultural and social environments.
Andy expected 50 or 60 responses to his advertisement. In the event, 279 people (67)
_________an interest in joining the choir. In order to (68) _________ everyone, the choir had to
be (69) _________ into two groups, each one rehearsing on a different day. Open Voices has now
held several (70) _________ successful concerts and has many more planned for the future.
0. A. course
B. track
C. path
D. line
61. A. set down
B. set off
C. set up
D. set on
62. A. guide
B. model
C. sample
D. pattern
63. A. backup
B. backdrop
C. background
D. backlog
64. A. touch
B. mood
C. sense
D. feel
65. A. commitment
B. allegiance
C. dedication
D. assurance
66. A. catch on
B. pull up
C. take out
D. bring in
67. A. suggested
B. expressed
C. described
D. conveyed
68. A. accommodate
B. contain
C. arrange
D. maintain
69. A. torn
B. cut
C. sliced
D. split
70. A. fully
B. deeply
C. highly
D. greatly
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEXT 1
61. C
62. B
63. C
66. D
67. B
68. A
64. D
69. D
65. A
70. C
GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2 (10 pts)
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we rely as
much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the (71)……………………. words they say.
Facial (72)……………………. and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our
(73)……………………. to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously
(74)……………………. views that we are trying to hide. The art of being tactful lies in
(75)……………………. these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting
so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in
fact reluctant to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in general
may also (76)……………………. feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the
way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However, it is not difficult to
present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the
candidate’s character (77)……………………., and psychological stability. This raises the
(78)……………………. questions of whether job candidates should be asked to complete
psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce reliable
results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be objectionable
(79)……………………. into their private lives. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests
predict whether a person is likely to be a (80)……………………. employee or a valued
colleague?
71. A. other
72. A. looks
73. A. view
74. A. express
75. A. taking down
76. A. display
77. A. quirks
78. A. awkward
79. A. invasion
80.A. pedantic
B. real
B. expression
B. feeling
B. declare
B. putting across
B. indicate
B. mannerisms
B. risky
B. intrusion
B. particular
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEXT 2
C. identical
C. image
C. notion
C. exhibit
C. picking up
C. imply
C. traits
C. unpleasant
C. infringement
C. laborious
D. actual
D. manner
D. reaction
D. utter
D. going over
D. infer
D. points
D. touchy
D. interference
D. conscientious
71. D
76. B
72. B
77. C
73. D
78. A
74. A
79. B
75. C
80. D
B. PHAN TU LUAN
1. OPEN CLOZE TEXT
OPEN CLOZE TEXT 1 (10 pts)
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with one suitable word.
When you want to book a flight to a certain place, visit your (1)_________travel agent. Tell
the travel agent the date when you want to travel and the (2)__________ to which you want to
go. The travel agent will then type the (3)_________into a small computer. After checking
everything on the computer screen, he/she will send the information to a central computer. The
central computer contains all information about (4)___________ and destinations, and sends a
reply, (5)________ which are the most suitable flights. It also shows whether the flights are
(6)_________ booked or not. The information which is now shown on the small computer screen
is continually changing (7)________other bookings are made in other parts of the world.
The travel agent now types in your booking, then the computer will ask for your name and
address as well as for (8)_________other information. It will also ask how you will pay for your
ticket (by cheque or by credit card). Next the computer (9)_________the booking and makes a
request for payment. When you have paid for your ticket, the travel agent types the information
into the computer as well. Finally, some computers (10)______out a ticket before you leave the
travel agent’s.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEXT 1
1. nearest/local
2. destination
3. information
4. bookings
5. showing
6. fully
7. as/when
8. certain
9. confirms
10. print
b. OPEN CLOZE TEXT 2: (10 pts)
Fill each gap with ONE suitable word.
Large animals that (11)____the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for
(12)________the effects of extreme heat. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to
(13)_______rather than absorb the Sun’s rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal
mammalian practice of maintaining a (14)_______ body temperature. Instead of trying to keep
down the body temperature deep (15)______the body, which would involve the expenditure of
water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to (16)________ would
normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in
Grant’s gazelles. The (17)_________body then cools down during the cold desert night, and
indeed the temperature may fall unusually (18)______by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in
the camel. This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in
warming up the body, and an excessive (19)_______of heat does not begin until well (20)______
the day.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEXT 2
11. inhabit
12. reducing
13. reflect
14. constant
15. inside
16. what
17. overheated
18. low
19. buildup
II. WORD FORMS (20 pts)
1. Supply the correct word form (10 pts)
Use an appropriate form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences(2p)
1. He was charged with causing a _______ after the game (DISTURB)
2. Children of school age are very____________and tend to believe what they are told.
(IMPRESSION)
3. She found the idea deeply ___________ (REPEL)
4. The two pairs of twins make a pleasant________during the game of golf. (FOUR)
5. The ____woman did not utter a single word when her husband abused her. (SUBMIT)
6. Blinking to ____________ herself to the darkness, Lexa already had her hands over her ears
when the deafening blast of thunder reached her. (CUSTOM)
7. In my heart of hearts, I think ______________ laws such as these are abominations that bring
the entire legal system into disrepute.
8. The conference touched on many things, but one more deeply than the fragile environment that
still exists around the very concept of _______________. (TOUR)
9. Time and again, the club has been __________ on the brink of selling off their antiquated
ground. (SUPPOSE)
10. We must value that reputation and work together to nurture it and remove any
_______________ that will put it at risk.
(CONCEIVE)
1. disturbance
6. reaccustom
2. impressionable
7. unenforceable
3. repulsive 4. foursome
8. ecotourism 9. supposedly
5. submissive
10. misconceptions
2. Supply each gap with the correct form of the word given in the box (10 pts)
PROBLEM
IMITATE
ENDURANCE
HEART
AUTHORISE
FACE
PERCEIVE
ILLUSION
SURVIVE
IDENTIFY
In 1997 I went back to Beijing for the first time since the (0)…disastrous….events of 1989
The Chinese (11)…….had been reluctant to re-admit foreign journalists who had
witnessed the Tiananmen Square student protests. Every eight years later ,it was still
(12) …….to get into the Square with a television camera, but we managed it. I looked for
the bullet holes on the steps of the central monument, but they had all been expertly
filled in; a faint discoloration perhaps, but almost (13) …….. The most critical moment
in Chinese history after Mao Zedong's death seemed to have been entirely forgotten
My time in China had given me an (14) …….interest in Chinese art, so I decided to go
to Liu Li Chang, where for centuries there has been an antiquities market. Unfortunately,
many things for sale there nowadays are modern (15) …….. Empty-handed and
somewhat (16) ……., I went into a tea house and sat through the usual ceremony, but
there were (17) …….differences here too: it seemed quicker and the tea lacked that
extraordinary lingering scent. Thoroughly (18) ……., I returned to my hotel: one of the
enormous, (19) …….places which have sprung up everywhere. Yet here, in a dark shop
tucked away off the lobby, my melancholy mood disappeared, for I met a (20) …….
from 1989, who remembered me instantly. Not everything had been entirely forgotten
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
authorities
problematic
imperceptible
enduring
imitations
6. disillusioned
7. identifiable
8. dishearted/downhearted
9.faceless
10. survivor
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20 pts)
Read the following passage. There are 10 errors. Identify the errors and then correct them.
(10 pts)
Human memory, formally believed to rather inefficient, is now really more sophisticated than
that of a computer. Researchers approaches the problem from a variety of points of view have
all concluded that there is a great deal more stores in our minds than has been
generally supposed. Dr Wilder, a Canadian neurosurgeon, proved that on stimulating their
brains electric, he could elicit the total recall of specific events in the subjects’ lives. Even
dreams and other minor events supposed forgotten for many years suddenly emerged in detail.
Although the physical basis for memory is not still understood, one theory is that the fantastic
capacity for storage in the brain is the result of an almost limited combination of
interconnections between brain cells, stimulated by patterns of activity. Repeated references to
the same information supports recall. Or, to say that another way, improved performance is the
result of strengthening the chemical bonds in the memory.
Mistake
Correction
Mistake
formally
approaches
stores
on
electric
supposed
still
limited
pattern
strength
Correction
formerly
approaching
stored
by
electrically
supposedly
yet
unlimitted
patterns
strengthening
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts)
Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings
remain unchanged.
1. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had ________________________________________________________________________
2. Most people seem to think that I will be next to be promoted. LINE
Most people seem to think that I ________________________________________ a promotion.
3. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
→In the area, Thailand___________________________________________________________
4. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.
→The children _________________________________________________________________
5. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→Much_______________________________________________________________________
6. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
→Rather ______________________________________________________________________
7. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not.
→However ____________________________________________________________________
8.My protests were ignored by everybody.
→Nobody ____________________________________________________________________
9. We’ve agreed to share the cost. AGREEMENT
→___________________________________________________________________________
10. What has this experience taught you. DRAWN
→___________________________________________________________________________
KEY
1. it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the match.
2. am next in the line for
3. is head and shoulders above all other countries in football.
4. are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour\
5. to our regret we must inform …
6. than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
7. experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous.
8. took any notice of my protests.
9. We’ve come to an agreement to share the cost.
10. What conclusions have you drawn from this experience?
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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)
I. VOCABULARY: WORD CHOICE (5PTS): Choose the best options to complete the
following sentences.
1. In total, the repairs will cost somewhere in the _______ of £3000.
A. region
B. field
C. area
D. zone
2. I wish you would stop wasting so much time on computer games and do something a little
more _______.
A. welcome
B. enviable
C. feasible
D. worthwhile
3. Both of the jobs I’ve been offered are fantastic opportunities – I’m in such ______!
A. a constituency
B. a deviation
C. an arrhythmia
D. a quandary
4. Sharon is such a positive person – she ______ her problems, whatever they are.
A. goes light on
B. throws light to
C. makes light of
D. sheds light upon
5. After hearing news of the attack, the general made plans for an immediate ______ against
the enemy.
A. compilation
B. retaliation
C. accumulation
D. incantation
6. He never buys cigarettes; he always______ them from his friends
A. lends
B. sponges
C. scrounges
D. craves
7. The government spokesman glossed ______ the administration’s policy mistakes.
A. out
B. away
C. over
D. back
8. Tom didn’t know anything about business, so starting his own was ______.
A. a leap into the clouds
B. a breakthrough
C. pure and simple
D. a leap in the dark
9. Fred has a ________ of staying out of trouble at the office - he never gets involved.
A. trait
B. ability
C. skill
D. knack
10. Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with ________ the course of justice.
A. perverting
B. inverting
C. converting
D. diverting
Answers:
1
1
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A
D
D
C
B
C
C
D
D
A
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES: Choose the best options to complete the following
sentences (5PTS)
1. It is imperative
what to do when there is a fire.
A. that everyone know
B. that everyone knows
C. he must know about
D. that he knew
2. ______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference to
B. Prior to
C. In addition to
D. Akin to
3. In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but ______ with other substances, it is
extremely useful metal.
A. combined physically or mentally
B. when combined physically or mentally
C. physically or mentally combined
D. the physical and chemical combination
4. You promised to have a day off and go camping with us and you were at work until
midnight this Sunday. I would rather you ______ your word.
A. keep
B. had kept
5. This missile is designed so that once
A. fired
B. having fired
C.
would have kept
D. kept
nothing can be done to retrieve it.
C. they fired
D. firing
6 Would you be ______ my letter while I’m away?
A. too good as to forward
B. As good as forward
C. so good as to forward
D. So good as to forwarding
7. Security at the event has been tightened since last year. ______, about 1000 managed to get
in without tickets.
A. Nonetheless
B. Notwithstanding
C. At any rate
D. Any way you slice it
8. ______ Jim’s support, I wouldn’t have got the job.
A. As for
B. But for
C. Except for
D. Just for
9. The first runner came in. The second runner followed him closely.
A. The first runner who closely followed by the second came in.
B. The second runner closely followed the first one came in.
C. The second runner who was closely followed came in with the first one.
D. In came the first runner, closely followed by the second.
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10. It’s good I got interested in that bottle. Granny
medicine because the bottle was unmarked.
the poison taking it for her asthma
A. could swallow
B. had swallowed
C. might have swallowed
D. was able to swallow
Answers:
1. A
2.B
3.B
4.B
5.A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10.C
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III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5 PTS)
1. He didn’t mention his recent promotion for fear that it would ________ trouble amongst his
colleagues.
A. set off
B. spark off
C. set out
D. lead off
2. The recession has heavily impacted our small business so much that we have had no option
but to ________ staff.
A. let up
B. give up
C. lay off
D. leave off
3. If a bus doesn’t come, you can always flag ______ a taxi.
A. after
B. for
C. off
D. down
C. back
D. down
4. Owning an animal can really tie you ______.
A. out
B. off
5. Just as I was dropping ______, there was a knock at the door.
A. out
B. for
C. off
D. with
6. I've
how many times she's been late for work this month.
A. lost my marbles of
B. lost count of
C. lost my head of
D. lost my mind of
7. He sat in a soft armchair and watched the world
A. go by
B. pass on
.
C. walk along
D. fly past
8. That wall would fall over if it wasn’t ______ with planks of wood.
A. propped up
B. watered down
C. chanced upon
D. stored up
9. She didn’t like flying and was apprehensive ______ making the journey alone.
A. at
B. with
C. about
D. for
10. In the end it all ______ a question of trust.
A. gets round to
B. adds up to
C. feels up to
D. comes down to
Answers:
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.D
5.C
6.B
7.A
8.A
9.C
10.D
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IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best word or phrase which best completes the following sentences. Write
your answer in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong end of the ________.
A. loaf
B. pot
C. leg
D. stick
2. Joe: ‘I heard that you have switched job? What was the reason for your hasty decision?’
Jane: ‘Cause I cannot stand a ________ state-run organization any more.’
A. monotreme
B. monolithic
C. prismatic
D. purgatory
3. After the way he treated his staff, it was ________ justice that he lost his job.
A. figurative
B. flowery
C. metrical
D. poetic
4. From mass production clothing to managing factory lines to understanding the nature of
different fabrics, he kept _______ and that has brought him where he is today.
A. a millstone around his neck
B. a sword in the stone
C. his heart of stone
D. his nose to the grindstone
5. I suggested that he phone his mother and he did it ________.
A. in one go
B. there and then
C. at a stroke
D. on and off
6. I didn’t get the job, but I’ll just have to ________ and bear it, won’t I?
A. smile
B. grin
C. smirk
D. beam
7. The weekend is over, so tomorrow morning it’s back to the ________.
A. grind
B. labour
C. drudgery
D. toil
8. It takes time to get a financial system up and ________ after the introduction of a new
currency.
A. walking
B. proceeding
C. running
D. going
9. I can’t afford a holiday this year. I’m 500 pounds in the ________.
A. blue
B. black
C. red
10. It’s almost midnight. We should ________ the road.
A. beat
B. hit
C. start
D. white
D. strike
Answers:
1.D
2.B
3.D
4.D
5.B
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.C
10.B
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V. GUIDED CLOZE
Passage A: Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space (5 pts)
BICYCLE
The history of the bicycle goes back more than 200 years. In 1791, Count de Sivrac
(1) ______ onlookers in a park in Paris as he showed off his two-wheeled invention, a
machine called the “celerifere”. It was basically an (2) ______ version of a children’s toy
which had been in use for many years. Sivrac’s “celerifere” had a wooden frame, made in the
shape of a horse, which was mounted on a wheel at either end. To ride it, you sat on a small
seat, just like a modern bicycle, and pushed (3) ______ against the ground with your legs –
there were no pedals. It was impossible to steer a “celerifere” and it had no brakes, but despite
these problems the invention very much (4) ______ to the fashionable young men of Paris.
Soon they were (5) ______ races up and down the streets. Minor (6) ______ were common as
riders attempted a final burst of (7) ______. Controlling the machine was difficult as the only
way to change direction was to pull up the front of the “celerifere” and turn it round while the
front wheel was (8) ______ in the air. “Celeriferes” were not popular for long, however, as
the (9) ______ of no springs, no steering and rough road made riding them very
uncomfortable. Even so, the wooden “celerifere” was the (10) ______ of the modern bicycle.
1. A. delighted
B. cheered
C. appreciated
D. overjoyed
2. A. increased
B. enormous
C. extended
D. enlarged
3. A. fast
B. deeply
C. heavily
D. hard
4. A. attracted
B. appealed
C. took
D. called
5. A. going
B. getting
C. holding
D. making
6. A. wounds
B. trips
C. injuries
D. breaks
7. A. velocity
B. energy
C. pace
D. speed
8. A. cycling
B. circling
C. winding
D. spinning
9. A. mixture
B. link
C. combination
D. union
10. A. origin
B. design
C. model
D. introduction
Answers:
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. A
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Passage B: Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space (5 pts)
Choose the word that best fits each space to complete the text.
PROFESSIONAL SPORT
When I talk about (1)______, I mean something individual. If you look at professional
golfers or tennis players, you will observe that practice (2) ______ the basis of their
preparation for tournaments, of course it does, (3) ______ these are individual sports.
Training is simply doing the physical work necessary to be sufficiently fit, but practice entails
making an analysis of one’s game, locating its weak points, and working to (4) ______them.
If your opponent keeps (5) ______ points by serving high to your backhand, there’s no place
to hide; you either have to (6) ______ the weakness, or you’ll keep losing to him. He’ll
exploit your weaknesses mercilessly.
(7) ______ of what is fascinating, and slightly repellent, about sport lies in that
curious inversion of values (8) ______ much that we admire in ordinary life – humility,
compassion, unwillingness to take advantage of the weakness of others - is (9) ______on the
field of play. Professional sport is all about winning. And, within (10) ______ the more you
practice (and the more you train), the better your chances of doing so.
1. A. improvement
B. practice
C. training
D. rehearsal
2. A. lays
B. composes
C. enacts
D. forms
3. A. albeit
B. for
C. as with
D. let alone
4. A. eradicate
B. rid
C. wipe
D. extinguish
5. A. getting
B. making
C. winning
D. scoring
6. A. alter
B. square
C. reform
D. rectify
7. A. kind
B. sort
C. part
D. most
8. A. insofar
B. whereby
C. thereof
D. hence
9. A. reversed
B. changed
C. contrasted
D. contradicted
10. A. due
B. sense
C. reason
D. merit
Answers:
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C
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VI. READING COMPREHENSION:
Reading passage 1: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question
(5PTS)
Questions 1-5: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence from A
to F on the list for each gap from 1 to 5. There is one extra sentence which you do not
need to use.
The History of Communication Technology
(1) ______. It changes the things we think about, the symbols we use to form and
communicate ideas, and the areas in which our thoughts develop. In the history of
communication, there have been many revolutionary technologies, among which are the
printing press in the fifteenth century and electronic media in the nineteenth century.
The development of writing was a major advancement in the ability to communicate over
distances and to preserve information accurately. Writing conveyed knowledge of the arts and
sciences, which provided foundations for other areas of investigation. However, before books
and the printing press, written language was limited to a few clay tablets and parchment
strolls. (2) ______. For centuries, books were rare and expensive because each one was
handwritten, a process that took several months. The printing with movable type made it
possible to produce hundreds of copies of a book in a single day.
The invention of the printing press in 1450 launched a new era in the technology of
communication. The printing press opened to large groups of people a body of information
that had previously been confined to the educated few. The printing press brought books to
the common people, increasing the ranks of the literate. Rapid expansion of the arts and
sciences and the use of printed materials required a higher level of education. Education
became a formalized institution, and children earned adulthood by achieving literacy. The
proliferation of books and reading changed how people thought and what they thought about.
Reading enabled the linear organization of ideas, stimulating abstract thought and reasoning.
The ability to read required a significant increase in a person’s attention span, resulting in a
higher degree of intellectual discipline. (3) ______
(4) ______. The invention of the telegraph in 1843 signaled a new era in communication
technology, the electronic era - so called because the telegraph used electrical signals to carry
information along an electrical wire. The telegraph fed society’s growing appetite for
immediate access to information, and it provided a foundation for successive technologies: the
telephone in 1876, the phonograph in 1878, films and movies in the 1890s, radio in 1919, and
television in 1925.
As with the earliest handwritten books, radio technology was at first restricted to the
educated few, scientists and researchers, but later spread to the greater society. By the 1930s,
the middle classes were listening to news, drama, comedy, and musical performances from
thousands of miles away. Radio was the first mass broadcast medium and, together with
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television a few decades later, it was responsible for altering both the pattern and volume of
information that flowed into people’s homes.
The invention of electronic media changed communication more than any other
technological event since the development of writing. The spread of electronic media
occurred with a speed never seen before, thus intensifying commercial and social interaction.
There was a tremendous shift in how people received the information that contributed to their
understanding of the world. (5) ______. Voices or pictures could create ideas that appeared
authentic - more so than ideas conveyed by the printed world. The graphic, intensely human
nature of electronic media enhanced the belief that if it was on the air, it had to be true.
Questions 1 - 5: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentence from
A to G on the list for each gap from 1 to 5. There is one extra sentence which you do not
need to use.
A. Another significant revolution in communication technology began in the nineteenth
century with the advent of electronic media.
B. It was not until books became available that writing made a major impact.
C. Communication technology influences the ways in which we think about the world.
D. Higher rates of literacy led society to a broader, more global perspective.
E. Technology increases the ways in which information can be communicated.
F. The power of electronic technologies came from their ability to convey a sense of reality.
Questions 6 — 10: Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following
questions.
6. In stating that there have been many revolutionary technologies in par.1, the author means
that these technologies were very ______.
A. complex
B. expensive
C. influential
D. controversial
7. Which of the following statements can be inferred from par.1 about the history of
communication?
A. Certain advances in technology have greatly changed communication.
B. People have both loved and feared new developments in technology.
C. We do not know what people thought about before modern technology.
D. The history of modern communication began in the fifteenth century.
8. According to the passage, at what point did writing begin to have a major effect on
communication?
A. When alphabets were developed
B. When books became available
C. When education was formalized
D. When the telegraph was invented
9. The word one in par. 2 refers to ______.
A. clay tablet
B. scroll
C. book
D. printing press
10. The word proliferation in par.3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. style
B. expense
C. control
D. spread
Answers:
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. F
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
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Reading passage 2: Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.
In the 1980s the United States Department of Energy was looking for suitable sites to
bury radioactive waste material generated by its nuclear energy programs. The government
was considering burying the dangerous wastes in deep underground chambers in remote
desert areas. The problem, however, was that nuclear waste remains highly radioactive for
thousands of years. The commission entrusted with tackling the problem of waste disposal
was aware that the dangers posed by radioactive emissions must be communicated to our
descendants of at least 10,000 years hence. So the task became one of finding a way to tell
future societies about the risk posed by these deadly deposits.
Of course, human society in the distant future may be well aware of the hazards of
radiation. Technological advances may one day provide the solutions to this dilemma. But the
belief in constant technological advancement is based on our perceptions of advances made
throughout history and prehistory. We cannot be sure that society won’t have slipped
backward into an age of barbarism due to any of several catastrophic events, whether the
result of nature such as the onset of a new ice age or perhaps mankind’s failure to solve the
scourges of war and pollution. In the event of global catastrophe, it is quite possible that
humans of the distant future will be on the far side of a broken link of communication and
technological understanding.
The problem then becomes how to inform our descendants that they must avoid areas of
potential radioactive seepage given that they may not understand any currently existing
language and may have no historical or cultural memory. So, any message indicated to future
reception and decipherment must be as universally understandable as possible.
It was soon realized by the specialists assigned the task of devising the communication
system that material in which the message was written might not physically endure the great
lengths of time demanded. The second law of thermodynamics shows that all material
disintegrates over time. Even computers that might carry the message cannot be expected to
endure long enough. Besides, electricity supplies might not be available in 300 generations.
Other media storage methods were considered and rejected for similar reasons.
The task force under the linguist Thomas Sebeok finally agreed that no foolproof way
would be found to send a message across so many generations and have it survive physically
and be decipherable by a people with few cultural similarities to us. Given this restriction,
Sebeok suggested the only possible solution was the formation of a committee of guardians of
knowledge. Its task would be to dedicate itself to maintaining and passing the knowledge of
the whereabouts and dangers of the nuclear waste deposits. This so-called atomic priesthood
would be entrusted with keeping knowledge of this tradition alive through millennia and
developing the tradition into a kind of mythical taboo forbidding people to tamper in a way
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with the nuclear waste sites. Only the initiated atomic priesthood of experts would have the
scientific knowledge to fully understand the danger. Those outside the priesthood would be
kept away by a combination of rituals and legends designed to warn off intruders.
This proposal has been criticized because of the possibility of a break in continuity of
the original message. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that any warning or sanction passed
on for millennia would be obeyed, nor that it could survive with its original meaning intact.
To counterbalance this possibility, Sebeok’s group proposed a “relay system” in which
information is passed on over relatively short periods of time, just three generations ahead.
The message then to be renewed and redesigned if necessary for the following three
generations and so on over the required time span. In this way information could be relayed
into the future and avoid the possibility of physical degradation.
A second defect is more difficult to dismiss, however. This is the problem of social
exclusiveness brought about through possession of vital knowledge. Critics point out that the
atomic priesthood could use its secret knowledge to control those who are scientifically
ignorant. The establishment of such an association of insiders holding powerful knowledge
not available except in mythic form to nonmembers would be a dangerous precedent for
future social developments.
1. The word "chambers" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. partitions
B. openings
C. cavities
D. fissures
2. What problem faced the commission assigned to deal with the burial of nuclear waste?
A. How to reduce the radioactive life of nuclear waste materials
B. How to form a committee that could adequately express various nuclear risks
C. How to notify future generations of the risks of nuclear contamination
D. How to choose burial sites so as to minimize dangers to people
3. In paragraph 2, the author explains the possible circumstances of future societies ______.
A. to warn about the possible natural catastrophe
B. to question the value of advances
C. to highlight humankind's inability to resolve problems
D. to demonstrate the reason why nuclear hazards must be communicated
4. The word "scourges" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. pressures
B. afflictions
C. worries
D. annoyances
5. In paragraph 4, the author mentions the second law of thermodynamics ______.
A. to support the view that nuclear waste will disperse with time
B. to show that knowledge can be sustained over millennia
C. to give the basic scientific reason behind the breakdown of material objects
D. to contrast the potential life span of knowledge with that of material objects
6. The word "Its" in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. knowledge
B. committee
C. solution
D. guardians
7. In paragraph 5, why is the proposed committee of guardians referred to as the "atomic
priesthood"?
A. Because they would be an exclusive group with knowledge about nuclear waste sites.
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B. Because they would use rituals and legends to maintain their exclusiveness
C. Because they would be an exclusive religious order
D. Because they would develop mythical taboos surrounding their traditions
8. According to the author, why did the task force under Sebeok propose a relay system for
passing on information?
A. To show that Sebeok 's ideas created more problems than they solved
B. To support the belief that breaks in communication are inevitable over time
C. To contrast Sebeok's ideas with those proposed by his main critics
D. To compensate for the fact that meaning will not stable over long periods of time
9. According to paragraph 7, the second defect of the atomic priesthood proposal is that it
could lead to ______.
A. the nonmembers turning knowledge into dangerous mythical forms
B. the possible misuse of exclusive knowledge
C. the establishment of a scientifically ignorant society
D. the priesthood's criticism of points concerning vital knowledge
10. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as difficulties in devising a
communication system with the future EXCEPT ______.
A. the failure to maintain communication link
B. the loss of knowledge about today's civilization
C. the inability of materials to endure over time
D. the exclusiveness of priesthood
Answers:
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D
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B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST (20PTS): Read the text below and think of the word which best fits
each space. Use only ONE WORD for each space.
OPEN CLOZE 1 (10PTS)
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1)
______as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the (2) ______ words they say.
Facial expression and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (3) ______ to
something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide.
The art of being tactful lies in (4) ______ up these signals, realizing what the other person is
trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may
understand that they are in fact reluctant to answer our question, and so we stop pressing
them. Body movements in general may also (5) ______ feelings, and interviewers often (6)
______ particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits
down. However, it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many
employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character (7) ______, and psychological
stability. This raises the (8) ______ questions of whether job candidates should be asked to
complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce
reliable results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be
objectionable (9) ______ into their private lives. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests
predict whether a person is likely to be a (10) ______ employee or a valued colleague?
Answers:
1. rely
2. actual
3. reaction
4. picking
5. indicate
6. pay
7. traits
8. awkward
9. intrusion
10. conscientious
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OPEN CLOZE 2 (10PTS)
Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the
world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting
observations have been made.
TV, although not essential, has become a(n) (1) ______ part of most people’s lives. It
has become a baby- sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a
keeper of traditions. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it
becomes evident that TV is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor (2) ______ of programs
does not elevate people into greater (3) ______, but rather maintains and encourages the status
quo.
The (4) ______ reason for the lack of quality in American TV is related to both the
history of TV programming development and the economics of TV. TV in American began
with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with TV. (5) ______,
the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio programs become the system for
American TV. Sponsors not only pay money for time within programs, but many actually
produced the programs. Thus, (6) ______ from the capitalistic, profit- oriented sector of
American society, TV is primarily (7) ______ with reflecting and attracting society (8)
______ than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the
largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather
than challenging.
TV in America today remains, to a large (9) ______, with the same organization and
standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward
improving society will (10) ______ a change in the entire system.
Answers:
1. integral
2. quality
3. understanding
4. primary
5. therefore
coming
7. concerned
8. rather
9. extent
10. require
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II. WORD FORMATION: (20PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. He was in a job where he felt unappreciated and___________. (VALUE)
2. Theo and his brother are always together. They’re completely ______. SEPARATE
3. I suppose my biggest fault is that I’m a ______.
PERFECT
4. Don’t be so ______. Can’t you see you’ve upset Guy?
SENSE
5. There’s a risk factor with all medication, but honestly the risk with this particular drug is
______.
NEGLECT
6. The paint will cover any ______ in the surface of the walls.
REGULAR
7. In his ______, Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen.
FURIOUS
8. She was a wild and ______ girl, always getting into trouble.
HEAD
9. The positive relationship between a business and a customer, often referred to as ‘______’,
is difficult to quantify financially.
GOOD
10. James got into trouble for ______ a police officer.
PERSON
Answers:
1. undervalued
2. inseparable
3. perfectionist
4. insensitive
5. neglitible
6. irregularity
7. fury
8. headstrong
9. goodwill
10.impersonating
PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
STABLE
EVIDENT
LIKELY
STEADY
THEORISE
FLUCTUATE
SEQUENCE
FREEZE
BRIGHT
PRODUCE
Fortunately for life on Earth, the Sun’s (1) ______ of heat is remarkably consistent. But
scientists are aware that even a small change would have great (2) ______ for the future,
triggering either a new ice age, or a runaway global warming. There is (3) ______ that this
has happened before. In 17th century England, for example, the River Thames in London was
regularly (4) ______ over. Scientists now think that (5) ______ in the Sun’s temperature
caused a “Little Ice Age” at that time. Indeed, the latest (6) ______ is that the processes going
on in the centre of the Sun are inherently (7) ______. If the experts are right, there could be
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many changes in the Sun’s (8) ______ this century and the (9) ______ is that the temperature
here on Earth will get (10) ______ hotter and hotter.
Answers:
1. production
2. consequences
3. evidence
4. frozen
5. fluctuations
6.theory
7. unstable
8. brightness
9. likelihood
10. steadily
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III. ERROR CORRECTION: The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and
correct them (10pts)
Film directors usually make the least
0. director ➔ directors
promising subjects for biography. They tend to
1. ………………………..
stay behind the camera and get down with
2. ………………………..
making films, emerging only to make the
3. .……………………….
particular promotional statement. Just rarely is
4. ………………………..
a film-maker interesting enough to merit
5. ………………………..
biographical interest, but some pay off the
6. ………………………..
attention handsomely. What biographer could
7. ………………………..
resist analysing Hitchcock, Woody Allen or
Polanski? These directors, in any case, were
themselves sufficiently absorbed on their own
image to cross over the other side of the camera
and display itself to the public.
8. ………………………..
9. ………………………..
10. ………………………..
11. ……………………….
12. ……………………….
Much of Jean Renoir's public profile is
based on his appearance in her final film. But
judging by the most recent biography, by
Ronald Bergan, the man was simple not
interesting. He grew up in the benevolent
shadow of his painter father, against which he
13. ……………………….
14. ……………………….
15. ……………………….
16. ………………………
17. ……………………….
appears not to have rebelled by any way,
18. ……………………………………
emerged to make his own mark in the early life
19. ………………………
and went on to make films for most of the rest
of his life. Even when faced by war, Renoir
seems to have sailed his career with.
Answers:
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Line 2: down → on
Line 3 :Just → Only
Line 5: but → and
Line 8: on → in
Line 9: itself → themselves
Line 12: her → his
Line 13: simple → simply
Line 15: which → whom
Line 16: by → in
Line 16: to make → making
Film directors usually make the least promising subjects for biography. They tend to stay
behind the camera and get down with making films, emerging only to make the particular
promotional statement. Just rarely is a film-maker interesting enough to merit biographical
interest, but some pay off the attention handsomely. What biographer could resist analysing
Hitchcock, Woody Allen or Polanski? These directors, in any case, were themselves
sufficiently absorbed on their own image to cross over the other side of the camera and
display itself to the public.
Much of Jean Renoir's public profile is based on his appearance in her final film. But
judging by the most recent biography, by Ronald Bergan, the man was simple not interesting.
He grew up in the benevolent shadow of his painter father, against which he appears not to
have rebelled by any way, emerged to make his own mark in the early life and went on to
make films for most of the rest of his life. Even when faced by war, Renoir seems to have
sailed his career with.
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IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 PTS) Rewrite the following sentences using
the words given.
1. Hard work was what caused Jill’s success. (PUT)
→ Jill’s success can ________________________________________________.
2. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (WORK)
→ I can’t _______________________________________________a calculator.
3. There’s no need to feel superior to everyone else. (NOSE)
→ You shouldn’t ________________________________________________.
4. He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company. (MARK)
→ He is determined __________________________________________ in the company.
5. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! (WHIM)
→I __________________________________________ and now I really regret it!
6. Don't let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (GUNS)
→ Make sure she ________________________________ however hard they try to persuade
her.
7. It’s highly unlikely that the meeting will end before 7.00.
→ The chances ________________________________________________.
8 They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
→Little ________________________________________________.
9. There had been allegations of drug-taking by members of the team.
→ It ________________________________.
10. Should they strike the consultant off, she will never work again.
→ If she ________________________________________.
Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Jill’s success can be put down to hard work.
I can’t work out the total without a calculator.
You shouldn’t look down your nose at everyone.
He is determined to make his mark in the company.
I bought it on a whim and now I really regret it!
Make sure she sticks to her guns however hard they try to persuade her.
The chances are that the meeting will not end before 7.00
The chances that the meeting will end before 7.00 are not high/ are low.
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8. Little did they realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
9. It had been alleged that members of the team had taken ( were taking/ took) drugs.
10. If she should be struck off, the consultant will never work again.
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HÙNG VƯƠNG
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: ANH
LỚP : 11
NĂM HỌC: 2017-2018
THỜI GIAN: 150 PHÚT
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40pts)
I. WORD CHOICE (5ps)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Large UK-owned companies are .................. their European rivals when it comes to
creating wealth, a study has concluded.
A. outstripping
B. catching up
C. overruning
D. exceeding
Đáp án: A
2. Donald Trump’s pledge to rip up existing trade deals with Mexico would .....................
substantial damage on the US economy and kill the region’s competitiveness on the world
stage, according to the Mexican economist who led the country’s trade talks with the US.
A. induce
B. inflict
C. impose
D. wreak
Đáp án: B
3. Discontent among the ship's crew finally led to the ..........................
A. riot
B. rebellion
C. mutiny
D. strike
Đáp án: C
4. The inconsiderate driver was .................... for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted
Đáp án: D
B. harassed
C. condemned
D. confined
5. Another, perhaps inspired by the nursery rhyme, is that a(n) ........................ for sweet things
during pregnancy makes you more likely to be having a girl, while a boy will make you crave
savoury, salty foods, meat and cheese in particular.
A. inspiration
B. affinity
C. predilection
D. propensity
Đáp án: C
6. The proposal would ........................... a storm of protest around the country
A. spark
B. sparkle
C. ignite
D. trigger
Đáp án: A
7. She refused to answer questions that ...................... her private affairs
A. infringed on
B. imprinted in
C. impinged on
D. indulged in
Đáp án: A
8. The book is such a ..................... that I can not put it down
A. page-turner
B. best-seller
C. duvet-cover
D. mind-reader
Đáp án: A
9. The rates of extreme poverty have halved in recent decades. But 1.2 billion people still live
.........................
A. on the house
B. on the tenterhooks
C. on the breadine
D. on the cards
Đáp án: C
10. Obama expressed regret as a US drone strike has .................... killed innocent hostages.
A. incongruously
B. vehemently
C. inadvertently
D. graciously
Đáp án: C
III. STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR (5pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. ______________, we missed our plane.
A. The train is late
B. The train was late
C. To be late
D. The train being late
Đáp án: D
12. "Mind your business"
"_________"
A. What, again?
B. I don't mind.
C. Thank you
D. All right. I didn't mean to be noisy
Đáp án: D
13. My friend has _______ for a bargain.
A. a sharp ear
B. a keen eye
C. a strong head
D. a keen ear
Đáp án: B
14. __________ they to open fire without a warning.
A. On condition that
B. Under no conditions that are
C. On no condition are
D. On no conditions that are
Đáp án: C
15. His jeans and checked shirt, _____________, looked clean and of good quality.
A. though it old and well-worn
B. though old and well-worn
C. even though are they old and well-worn
D. although them old but well-worn
Đáp án: B
16. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy.
A. offence
B. amiss
C. upset
D. most
Đáp án: B
17. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds.
A. far
B. much
C. well
D. most
Đáp án: C
18. I’d prefer to go skiing this year _________ on a beach holiday.
A. to going
B. than going
C. rather than go
D. rather than going
Đáp án: C
19. _____ the public’s concern about the local environment, this new road scheme will have
to be abandoned.
A. as regards
B. In view of
C. In the event of
D. However much
Đáp án: B
20. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion ______ your previous good work.
A. with a view to
Đáp án: C
B. thanks to
C. in the light of
D. with regard to
IV. PREPOSITION AND PHRASAL VERBS (5pts)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. My fingers are tired! I’ve been hammering away __________ this keyboard for hours.
A. on
B. at
C. onto
D. in
Đáp án: B
22. There tactics were strongly influenced by reliance on line formation and fire-power, as
against attack__________ close quarters.
A. in
B. on
C. to.
D. at
Đáp án: D
23. His jokes seemed to be going __________ very well with his audience, if their laughter
was any indication.
A. off
B. along
C. by
D. down
Đáp án: D
24. The communist government has resigned __________ the background of the
widespread social unrest.
A. against
B. from
C. to
D. as
Đáp án: A
25. The prisoner was recaptured as he made a dash__________ the gate.
A. at
B. to
C. for
D. from
Đáp án: C
26. I __________ a small fortune when my uncle died but I managed to squander most of
it. I’m ashamed to say.
A. came into
B. came about
C. came round to
D. came down with
Đáp án: A
27. At the meeting someone __________ the idea that there should be a student
representative on the committee.
A. put forward
B. put across
C. put about
D. put out
Đáp án: A
28. Do you have trouble obtaining your copy of Teacher’s Weekly? Why not __________ a
regular subscription and be sure of receiving each edition as soon as it’s published?
A. Take over
Đáp án: B
B. take out
C. take on
D. take to
29. He originally __________ to beat the land speed record, but weather conditions were
unfavourable.
A. Set to
B. set in
C. set up
D. set out
Đáp án: D
30. The job itself is well paid and interesting, but commuting to the City every day really
__________me _________
A. gets_ down
B. gets_ round
C. gets- for
D. gets- from
Đáp án: A
III. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5pts)
31. The waiter tried to be friendly to his customers but a ___________ can't change its spots
and he was still very rude.
A. leopard
B. lion
C. cheetah
D. wolf
Đáp án: A
32. Denise has been ___________ the midnight oil trying to finish this report, so she must be
exhausted.
A. lighting
B. brightening
C. burning
D. burnt
Đáp án: C
33. For some peculiar ___________, they didn’t tell us they were going away.
A. cause
B. effect
C. justification
D. reason
Đáp án: D
34. Monsoon Wedding was described as a cinematic jewel when it hit the _____________
screen.
A. golden
B. silver
C. bronze
D. diamond
Đáp án: B
35. How much to tell terminally ill patients is ______________ the discretion of the doctor.
A. leaving to
B. left to
C. led to
D. lead to
Đáp án: B
36. The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington’s ____________ strings.
A. apron
Đáp án: A
B. violin
C. heart
D. taut
37. After I was nearly expelled in my first year of college, I decided to stop fooling around,
put my ____________ to the wheel, and get as much out of my degree as I could.
A. shoulder
B. arms
C. shoulders
D. leg
Đáp án: A
38. Trying to find her way home through the woods in the dead of night, Sarah lost her
___________ when the clouds obscured the stars overhead.
A. bearings
B. rag
C. heart
D. marbles
Đáp án: A
39.
I
was
struggling
with
the
reading
before,
but
now
I’ve
definitely
_________________________.
A. get the wrong end of the stick
B. got hold of the wrong end of the stick
C. got the wrong end of the steel
D. get hold of the wrong end of the steel
Đáp án: B
40. Cubans who reach the U.S. are usually _______________ asylum.
A. protested
B. protected
C. found
D. granted
Đáp án: D
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (10pts)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space
PASSAGE A
LONDON’S BLACK CABS
Black cabs, officially known as Hackney Carriages, are synonymous with London and are
special for a number of reasons. For a start, they are the only taxis in the city that can be (41)
_______ from the kerb with a raised hand signal to get the driver’s attention. Currently, it is
estimated that there are 20,000 black cabs (42) _______ on the capital’s streets. Their origin,
in fact, can be (43) _______ the name ‘Hackney Carriage’ said to derive from the French
word haquenée referring to the type of horse used to pull the carriages in the days of horsedrawn carriages. The first horse-drawn Hackney coaches appeared on London’s streets in the
17th century during the (44) _______ of Queen Elizabeth I. As transport developed and motor
cars were (45) _______, motor cabs replaced the horse-drawn carriages. Since the end of the
19th century, various car manufacturers’ vehicles have been used as motor cabs but it was not
until the mid-20th century that the cabs we have been (46) _______ over the last decades first
appeared.
It is such a(n) realisation of becoming a black cab driver in London and it is (47) _______.
If you want to gain this honour you will need to have passed the (48) _______ test known as
‘the Knowledge’, which was first introduced in 1851 following hordes of complaints by
passengers whose cab drivers got lost. This incredibly difficult test can take around three or
four years to prepare for and you can often catch a(n) (49) _______ of those drivers who are
doing just this zipping around London on their mopeds, with a map fastened to a clipboard on
their handlebars. These people are essentially trying not only to master the 25,000 or so streets
within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross, but also to work out the most direct routes from
place to place. They must know thousands of ‘points of interest’ such as hotels, hospitals,
places of worship, theatres, stations, sports and leisure facilities, to name but a few.
Practically everywhere and anywhere that a potential passenger would wish to be taken to or
from must be known, so a(n) (50) _______, for a black cab driver, is beyond the pale and
perhaps this is the most difficult part, knowing the quickest way to get from one place to
another. Little wonder so few people are successful.
41. A. acclaimed
B. acknowledged
C. hailed
D. summoned
B. hither and thither
C. or thereabouts
D. there and then
B. hunted down from
C. mapped out to
D. traced back to
B. leadership
C. reign
D. sovereignty
B. of high standing
C. of repute
D. in vogue
B. genned up on
C. in the know about
D. no stranger to
B. no brainer
C. no mean feat
D. over your head
B. infamous
C. loathsome
D. unscrupulous
B. geek
C. glance
D. glimpse
Đáp án: C
42. A. hereabouts
Đáp án: C
43. A. ferreted out from
Đáp án: D
44. A. incumbency
Đáp án: C
45. A. all the time
Đáp án: D
46. A. clued in on
Đáp án: D
47. A. beyond you
Đáp án: C
48. A. abominable
Đáp án: B
49. A. gander
Đáp án: D
50. A. nodding acquaintance
B. insight into London
C. profundity of London
D. smattering knowledge
Đáp án: A
PASSAGE B
If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or snarl.
It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems little (51)
______ it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastics have brought enormous (52)
______ , even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the
environmental evil – it’s the way society chooses to use abuse them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastics are made from oil, gas, or
coal-non-renewable natural (53) ______. We (54) _______ well over three million tons of the
stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (55) _______
of our annual consumption is in the (56) ________ of packaging, and this (57) ________
about seven per cent by weight, of our domestic (58) ________ . Almost all of it could be
recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (59) _______ is growing fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich. They have a higher caloric value
than coal and one method of “recovery” strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the
(60) _______ of waste plastic into fuel.
51. A. doubt
B. evidence
C. concern
D. likelihood
B. benefits
C. savings
D. profits
B. products
C. fuels
D. resources
B. consume
C. change
D. import
B. portion
C. amount
D. rate
B. form
C. kind
D. type
B. makes
C. carries
D. constitutes
Đáp án: A
52. A. pleasures
Đáp án: B
53. A. processes
Đáp án: D
54. A. remove
Đáp án: D
55. A. proportion
Đáp án: A
56. A. way
Đáp án: B
57. A. takes
Đáp án: D
58. A. goods
B. refuse
C. rubble
D. requirements
B. manufacture
C. factory
D. plant
B. change
C. conversion
D. replacement
Đáp án: B
59. A. industry
Đáp án: A
60. A. melting
Đáp án: C
V. READING COMPREHENSION (10pts)
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space
PASSAGE A
The Creators of Grammar
No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is complex. By changing word
sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, we are able to communicate
tiny variations in meaning. We can turn a statement into a question, state whether an action
has taken place or is soon to take place, and preform many other word tricks to convey subtle
differences in meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language. All
languages, even those of so-called ‘primitive’ tribes have clever grammatical components.
The Cherokee pronounce system, for example, can distinguish between ‘you and I’, ‘several
other people and I’ and ‘you, another person and I’. In English, all these meanings are
summed up in the one, crude pronounce ‘we’. Grammar is universal and plays a part in
every language, no matter how widespread it is. So, the question which had baffled many
linguists is – who created grammar?
At first, it would appear that this question is impossible to answer. To find out how grammar
is created, someone needs to be present at the time of a language’s creation, documenting its
emergence. Many historical linguists are able to trace modern complex languages back to
earlier languages, but in order to answer the question of how complex languages are actually
formed, the researcher needs to observe how languages are started from scratch. Amazingly,
however, this is possible.
Some of the most recent languages evolved due to Atlantic slave trade. At that time, slaves
from a number of different ethnicities were forced to work together under colonizer’s rule.
Since they had no opportunity to learn each other’s languages, they developed a make-shift
language called a pidgin. Pidgins are strings of words copied from the language of the
landowner. They have little in the way of grammar, and in many cases, it is difficult for a
listener to deduce when an event happened, and who did what to whom. [A] Speakers need to
use circumlocution in order to make their meaning understood. [B] Interestingly, however, all
it takes for a pidgin to become a complex language is for a group of children to be exposed to
it at the time when they learn their mother tongue. [C] Slave children did not simply copy the
strings of words uttered by their elders, they adapted their words to create a new, expressive
language. [D] Complex grammar systems which emerge from pidgins are termed creoles, and
they are invented by children.
Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the deaf. Sign languages
are not simply a series of gestures; they utilize the same grammatical machinery that is found
in spoken languages. Moreover, there are many different languages used worldwide. The
creation of one such language was documented quite recently in Nicaragua. Previously, all
deaf people were isolated from each other, but in 1979 a new government introduced schools
for the deaf. Although children were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom, in the
playgrounds they began to invent their own sign system, using the gestures that they used at
home. It was basically a pidgin. Each child used the signs differently, and there was
no consistent grammar. However, children who joined the school later, when this inventive
sign system was already around, developed a quite different sign language. Although it was
based on the signs of the older children, the younger children's language was more fluid and
compact, and it utilized a large range of grammatical devices to clarify meaning. What is
more, all the children used the signs in the same way. A new creole was born.
Some linguists believe that many of the world's most established languages were creoles at
first. The English past tense –ed ending may have evolved from the verb ‘do’. ‘It
ended’ may once have been ‘It end-did’. Therefore, it would appear that even the most
widespread languages were partly created by children. Children appear to have innate
grammatical machinery in their brains, which springs to life when they are first trying to make
sense of the world around them. Their minds can serve to create logical, complex structures,
even when there is no grammar present for them to copy.
61. In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherokee language?
A. To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures
B. To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee grammar
C. To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees.
D. To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language
Đáp án: A
62. What can be inferred about the slaves’ pidgin language?
A. It contained complex grammar.
B. It was based on many different languages.
C. It was difficult to understand, even among slaves.
D. It was created by the land-owners.
Đáp án: C
63. All the following sentences about Nicaraguan sign language are true EXCEPT:
A. The language has been created since 1979.
B. The language is based on speech and lip reading.
C. The language incorporates signs which children used at home.
D. The language was perfected by younger children.
Đáp án: B
64. In paragraph 3, where can the following sentence be placed?
It included standardized word orders and grammatical markers that existed in
neither the pidgin language, nor the language of the colonizers.
A. [A]
B. [B]
C. [C]
D. [D]
Đáp án: D
65. ‘from scratch’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. from the very beginning
B. in simple cultures
C. by copying something else
D. by using written information
Đáp án: A
66. ‘make-shift’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
A. complicated and expressive
B. simple and temporary
C. extensive and diverse
D. private and personal
Đáp án: B
67. Which sentence is closest in meaning to the highlighted sentence?
Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread
it is.
A. All languages, whether they are spoken by a few people or a lot of people, contain
grammar.
B. Some languages include a lot of grammar, whereas other languages contain a little.
C. Languages which contain a lot of grammar are more common that languages that
contain a little.
D. The grammar of all languages is the same, no matter where the languages evolved.
Đáp án: A
68. All of the following are features of the new Nicaraguan sign language EXCEPT:
A. All children used the same gestures to show meaning.
B. The meaning was clearer than the previous sign language.
C. The hand movements were smoother and smaller.
D. New gestures were created for everyday objects and activities.
Đáp án: D
69. Which idea is presented in the final paragraph?
A. English was probably once a creole.
B. The English past tense system is inaccurate.
C. Linguists have proven that English was created by children.
D. Children say English past tenses differently from adults.
Đáp án: A
70. Look at the word 'consistent' in paragraph 4. This word could best be replaced by which
of the following?
A. natural
B. predictable
C. imaginable
D. uniform
Đáp án: D
PASSAGE B
Fish that live on the sea bottom benefit by being flat and hugging the contours. There
are two very different types of flatfish and they have evolved in very separate ways. The
skates and rays, relatives of the sharks, have become flat in what might be called the obvious
way. Their bodies have grown sideways to form great “wings”. They look as though they
have been flattened but have remained symmetrical and “the right way up”. Conversely, fish
such as plaice, sole and halibut have become flat in a different way. There are bony fish which
have a marked tendency to be flattened in a vertical direction; they are much “taller” than they
are wide. They use their whole, vertically flattened bodies as swimming surfaces, which
undulate through the water as they move. Therefore, when their ancestors migrated to the
seabed, they lay on one side than on their bellies. However, this raises the problem that one
eye was always looking down into the sand and was effectively useless. In evolution this
problem was solved by the lower eye “moving” around the other side. We see this process of
moving around enacted in the development of every young bony flatfish. It starts life
swimming near the surface, and is symmetrical vertically flattened, but then the skull starts to
grow in a strange asymmetrical twisted fashion, so that one eye, for instance the left, moves
over the top of the head upwards, an old Picasso-like vision. Incidentally, some species of 20
flatfish settle on the right side, others on the left, and other on either side.
71. The passage is mainly concerned with _____.
A. symmetrical flatfish
B. bony flatfish
C. evolution of flatfish
D. different types of flatfish
Đáp án: C
72. The phrase “hugging the contours” means _____.
A. swimming close to the seabed
B. hiding in the sand at the bottom of the sea
C. floating just below the surface
D. lying still on the sea bottom
Đáp án: A
73. In lines 2- 5, the author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that ____.
A. become asymmetrical
B. appear to fly
C. have spread horizontally
D. resemble sharks
Đáp án: C
74. It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish _____.
A. have one eye each side of the head
B. have one eye underneath the head
C. have two eyes on top of the head
D. have eyes that move around the head
Đáp án: C
75. The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. similarly
B. alternatively
C. inversely
D. contrarily
Đáp án: D
76. According to the passage, fish such as plaice _____.
A. have difficulties in swimming
C. have poor eyesight
B. live near the surface
D. have distorted heads
Đáp án: D
77. The word “undulate” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. sway
B. flutter
C. flap
D. leap
Đáp án: A
78. The word “this” refers to _____.
A. the migration of the ancestors
B. the practice of lying on one side
C. the problem of the one eye looking downwards
D. the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
Đáp án: B
79. According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eye around is _____.
A. average
B. weak
C. excellent
D. variable
Đáp án: C
80. It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flat fish is _____.
A. often confusing
B. pretty normal
C. very difficult
D. full of danger
Đáp án: B
B. WRITTEN TEST
I. CLOZE TEST: (20pts)
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
WORD for each space.
PASSAGE A:
Is Honesty The Best Policy?
Radical honesty (1) …………, as it is known in the US, is the latest thing to be held up
as the key to happiness and success. It involves telling the truth all the time, with no
exceptions for hurt feelings. But this is not as easy as it may sound. Altruistic lies, rather
than the conniving, self-aggrandising (2) …………, are an essential part of polite society.
‘We all lie like mad. It wears us out. It is the major source of all human (3) …………,’ says
Brad Blanton, psychotherapist and founder of the Centre for Radical Honesty. He has become
a (4) ………… name in the US, where he spreads his message via day-time television talk
shows. He certainly has his work (5) ………… out for him. In a recent survey of Americans,
93 per cent admited to lying ‘regularly and (6) ………… in the workplace. Dr Blanton is
typically blunt about the consequences of being deceitful. ‘Lying (7) …………people,’ he
says.
Dr Blanton is adamant that minor (8) ………… are nothing at all compared with the huge
benefits of truth telling. ‘Telling the truth, especially after hiding it for a long time,
takes guts. It isn’t easy. But it is better than the (9) ………….’. This, he believes, is the stress
of living in the prison of the mind,’ which results in depression and ill health. ‘Your body
stays tied up in (10) …………. and is susceptible to illness,’’ he says. ‘Allergies, high blood
pressure and insomnia are all made worse by lying. Good relationship skills, parenting
skills and management skills are also dependent on telling the truth.’
1. therapy
2. variety
3. stress
4. household
5. cut
6. habitually
7. kills
8. inconveniences
9. alternative
10. knots
PASSAGE B:
It is not uncommon for people returning to visit their parents to react in this way. Although
there are obviously real joys in (11) ………… with one’s loved ones, the downside is that it
can stir up (12) ………… memories. These are memories that exist deep down and can (13)
………… without conscious awareness, (14) ………… triggering feelings we had in the
past. Dr Daniel Siegel, author of The Mindful Brain, says that ‘When we (15) ………… an
element of implicit memory into awareness, we just have the (16) ………… response without
knowing that these are (17) ………… related to something we’ve experienced before. This is
distinct from an explicit memory – a (18) ………… experience that exists in our minds, such
as learning to ride a bike.’ It is implicit memories that make it possible to experience even a
seemingly (19) ………… visit home while at the same time unconsciously taking on the (20)
………… and attitudes we had as children and reacting as we would have done then.
11. reconnecting
12. implicit
16. emotional
17. activations
13. surface
18. concrete
14. automatically
15. retrieve
19. pleasant
20. identities
II. WORD FORMATION: (20ps)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. I would say that you’d be ………… to resign without having found a new job. (ADVICE)
2. Two people have been arrested for illegal possession of ………… in a police raid. (ARM)
3. The comedy Bringing Up Baby presents practically non-stop dialogue delivered at
………… speed. (NECK)
4. This use of dialogue underscores the ………… of the film itself and thus its humor.
(ABSURD)
5. People are increasingly becoming ………… to violence on television. (SENSE)
6. They were now faced with seemingly ………… technical problems (MOUNT)
7. He is currently standing trial for alleged ………… (PRACTICE)
8. All points on a circle are ………… (DISTANT) from the centre.
9. The organization insists that it is ………… and does not identify with any one particular
party (POLITICS)
10. The new regulations will be ………… for small businesses. (BURDEN)
1. ill-advised/
2. armament
3. Breakneck
4. absurdity
5. Desensitized
8. equidistant
9. apolitical
10. burdensome
inadvisable
6. insurmountable 7. malpractices
PART 2: Complete the passage with appropriate forms from the words given in the box
CONTENT
TAX
RESIGN
HOLD
PONDER
LEISURE
ATLANTIC
SHIP
SEE
STANDARD
At one time, for the (11)…………of people needing to make the journey, the only way
to travel from Europe to America was by ship, but the days of a (12) …………five-day (13)
………… crossing in a large liner have long gone. Today, everything is about speed, and
long distance travel has become almost exclusively the business of the airlines.
Although air travel is admittedly fast, passengers are still subject to the unexpected (14)
………… which seem to be inherent in any form of travel, but people’s reactions to such
delays
seem
to
be
far
more
(15) ………… than in the days of the great liners. Then, passengers might have shrugged
their shoulders (16) ………… and relaxed with a book in their cabins, knowing that little
could be done about the situation, but today’s traveller is more likely to make his (17)
…………known forcibly to any official who is unfortunate enough to appear on the horizon.
It is easy to see why this might be the case since airport lounges are (18)
…………clearly inadequately equipped to cope with large numbers of (19) …………
passengers. Small wonder that people’s tempers begin to fray and their nerves are (20)
………… when faced with the prospect of a sleepless overnight stay in what is, after all, no
more than a vast public hall.
11. preponderance
12. leisurely
13. transatlantic
14. hold-ups
15. foreseeable
16. resignedly
17. discontent(ment)
18. substandard
19. shipwrecked
20. overtaxed
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (10pts)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them
(Line 1) Tornadoes are one of the most severe types of weather phenomenon. While
many people fear tornadoes and their destructive power, few people understand their real
causes and effects, nor are they aware of how to protect themselves from their devastating
force.
(Line 4) Tornadoes, violently rotating columns of air, occur when a change in wind
direction, couple with an increase in wind speed, results from a spinning effect in the lower
atmosphere. These whirling movements, which may not be visible to the naked eye, are
exacerbated when the rotated air column shifts from a horizontal to a vertical position. As the
revolving cloud draws in the warm air that surrounds it at ground level, its spinning motion
begins to acelerate, thereby create a funnel that extends from the cloud above it to the ground
below. In this way, tornadoes become pendent from low pressure storm clouds.
(Line 11) When a tornado comes into contact the ground, it produces a strong upward
draft known as a vortex, a spiraling column of wind that can reach speeds in excess of 200
miles per hour. Traveling on the landscape, the tornado wreaks a path of concentrated
destruction. It is not common for these twisters to lift heavy objects, like cars or large animals,
and throw them several miles. Houses that succumb to the force of the tornado seem to
explode if the low air pressure inside the vortex collides with the normal air pressure inside
the buildings.
1. phenomenon → phenomena
6. acelerate → accelerate
2. couple → coupled
7. contact → contact with
3. from → in
8. on → across
4. rotated → rotating
9. not common → common
5. create → creating
10. if → as / when
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20pts)
1. Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.
 But..............................................................................
But for Jack’s being so affluent, she would not be dating with him.
2. It is likely that they forgot about the extra class.
 They.............................................................................
They probably forgot about the extra class.
3. Do you have any scarves? I'm looking for one that's woolen, green and fairly long.
 I'm looking for a...........................................................
I’m looking for a woolen, green and fairly long scarf.
4. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public.
 Under no .....................................................................
Under no circumstance should you lock this door when the building is open to the public.
5. A bee sting is more likely to cause death these days than a snake bite.
 Death............................................................................
Death is more likely to be caused by a bee sting than by a snake bite these days.
6. If something’s worrying you, you should tell me about it now.
CHEST
 If you have a problem, why don’t you………………………………………..now?
If you have a problem, why don’t you get it off your chest?
7. I think you should confront your boss right now with how you feel about this.
OUT
 Why don’t you………………………………………………………your boss right now?
Why don’t you have it out with your boss right now ?
8. Anna had decided Tom was not telling the truth about what happened.
TEETH
 Anna was sure Tom ……………………………………………….. about what happened.
Anna was sure Tom was lying through his teeth about what happened
9. Perhaps my sister was bad-tempered because she was tired.
FACT
 I put my sister’s……………………………………….. she was tired.
I put my sister’s bad-temper down to the fact that she was tired.
10. When confronted with his crime the accused was unrepentant.
REMORSE
 The accused……………………………………………………crime he had committed.
The accused showed no remorse for the crime he had committed.
-THE END-
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI: 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
I. WORD CHOICE
Choose the word that best fits each space in the following sentences.
1. She gets fifteen per cent _____ on every insurance policy she sells.
A. wary
B. commission
C. bonus
D. pension
2. When the ship docked at Hamburg, they found a _____ in the hold.
A. gate-crasher
B. stowaway
C. interloper
D. trespasser
3. The _____ in our building often falls asleep at the front desk.
A. caretaker
B. stockbroker
C. undertaker
D. bookmaker
4. "Were you told to get dinner ready?"
"No I did it of my own _____.”
A. desire
B. accord
C. ideas
D. will
5. How about a glass of orange juice to _____ your thirst?
A. quash
B. quench
C. quell
D. quieten
6. Mr. Wellbred went to a school which _____ good manners and self-discipline.
A. blossomed
B. planted
C. harvested
D. cultivated
7. He was charged with a(n) _____ of currency regulations.
A. break
B. disrespect
C. breach
D. observance
8. Don't bring those clothes in off the line yet. They're still a bit _____.
A. humid
B. mild
C. cool
D. damp
9. Mr. Wright _____ his vegetable garden carefully.
A. attends
B. grows
C. maintains
D. tends
10. The school playing fields are out of _____ while equipment is being up for the cricket
match.
A. bounds
B. brim
C. verge
D. border
ANSWERS:
1. B
6. D
2. B
7. C
3. A
8. D
4. B
9. D
5. B
10. A
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
1. All courses at the college are offered on a full-time basis unless _____ indicated.
A. further
B. otherwise
C. below
D. differently
2. You _____ then ; otherwise, the policeman wouldn’t have stopped you .
A. could have been speeding
B. must have been speeding
C. might have been speeding
D. ought to have been speeding
3. _____earning a great deal of money as a painter, Ivan Aivazovsky opened an art school and
gallery in his hometown of Feodosiya.
A. Rather
B. Since
C. Upon
D. Until
4. Long _____ it is, the Danube is shorter than a large number of other rivers in the world.
A. but
B. as
C. or
D. for
5. The palace is so heavy and massive that no redecoration can make it look like a little
gracious villa. Even if we _____ it pink, which, of course, is out of the question.
A. would paint
B. had painted
C. were to paint
D. paint
6. The great French novelist Honore de Balzac would make _____ revision when he was
proofreading his work that _____ was left of the original text in the end.
A. too many – not enough
B. such a lot of – a few
C. plenty of – not many
D. so much – little
7. _____ a teacher in New England, Webster wrote the ‘Dictionary of the American
Language’.
A. It was when
B. When
C. When was
D. While
8. A communications satellite orbits the earth at the same rate that the earth revolves _____
over a fixed point on the surface.
A. so it can remain
B. so that it can remain C. it can remain
D. so can remain
9. The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years _____.
A. is an evidence of us wanting to know more of our solar system
B. indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system
C. how we want to learn more about the solar system
D. is pointing to evidence of our intention to know a lot more about what is called our
solar system
10. I for one am not sorry. He should have _____ than to lend them money.
A. thought more
B. been better
C. know more
D. known better
ANSWERS:
1. B
6. D
2. B
7. D
3. C
8. B
4. B
9. B
5. C
10. D
III. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. Before they opened the new factory a lot of the young people round here were _____ the
dole.
A inB. on
C. at
D. up
2. Everyone laughed when he took _____ the teacher so well.
A over
B. up
C. off
D. out
3. We used to _____ all sorts of things when our parents went out.
A. get through to
B. get over
C. get up to
D. get on with
4. He shook me _____ the hand and helped me _____ with my coat.
A. at/ out
B. by/ off
C. with /on
D. over/ into
5. Drivers wishing to access the stadium car park will need to approach it by Grant Lane,
which branches _____ Rampart street just after the petrol station.
A. on
B. off
C. in
D. to
6. It is possible to _____ out of the pension scheme if you do not wish to participate.
A. back
B. charge
C. opt
D. break
7. How’s your awful new boss? Still planning a total reorganization of the office or have you
persuaded her not to throw the baby _____ the bathwater?
A. out with
B. out of
C. off from
D. down into
8. The sea is eating _____ the cliff and houses close to the edge are at risk.
A. up over
B. off to
C. down over
D. away at
9. Don’t just grasp _____ the first chance of an easy way out. it may not the right thing to do.
A. over
B. about
C. on
D. at
10. Demand for the product is expected to peak five years from now and then to _____.
A. taper off
B fall down
C set back
D drift away
ANSWERS
1. D
6. A
2. C
7. A
3. C
8. D
4. B
9. D
5. B
10. A
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the option that best fits each space in the following sentences.
1. The steak looked tender but it was as tough as _____.
A. a belt
B. a saddle
C. old boots
D. rubber
2. Tom handed in the test and awaited the results _____.
A in the same breath
B. out of breath
C. with bated breath D. under her
breath
3. During the evening football match the stadium was illuminated by _____.
A. spotlights
B. flashlights
C. highlights
D. floodlights
4. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be
_____.
A. stockpiled
B. overthrown
C. shelved
D. disrupted
5. After six months of convalescence in a nursing home Simon is finally on the_____.
A. mend
B. top
C. go
D. run
6. Many people are feeling the _____ now that there is an economic recession.
A. strain
B. pinch
C. prod
D. pain
7. The economic situation makes many people unwilling to take the _____ and open their own
businesses.
A. plunge
B. bull
C. initiative
D. opportunity
8. Life is so full of both good fortune and misfortunes that you have to learn to take the rough
with the _____.
A. tough
B. ready
C. calm
D. smooth
9. Don't mention work to Ray as it's a sore _____ with him at the moment.
A. finger
B. place
C. point
D. thumb
10. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a _____ writer.
A. fruitful
B. fertile
C. virile
D. prolific
ANSWERS
1. C
6. B
2. C
7. A
3. D
8. D
4. C
9. C
5. A
10. D
V. READING
Read the passages below and choose the best answer to each question.
Passage 1:
EUTROPHICATION
All plants need nutrients, but an excess or nutrients can be lethal to the ecosystem. Water
bodies such as lakes or estuaries naturally have certain amounts of nutrients, and are rich in
species. Species-rich ecosystems have a high level of biodiversity. However, when chemical
nutrients infiltrate water in marine habitats, the plants will begin to grow without restraint
and then decay rapidly. This process, known as eutrophication, can disturb the ecological
balance and eventually result in severe reductions in water quality. Inspections of lakes and
reservoirs around the world demonstrate that 54% of lakes in Asia are eutrophic; 53% in
Europe; 48% in North America; and 28% in Africa. Today, eutrophication or what some call
nutrient pollution is the number one water quality problem around the world.
In the 1950s, eutrophication was acknowledged as a waste problem in several lakes
3% Europe and North America although it was not immediately clear what the causes
were. It had taken place over a short period of time in these lakes, and this shocked scientists
because eutrophication had normally been known as a natural process that develops over
thousands of years as a lake or river becomes older.
Scientists, who observed the excessive growth of plants and algae, often called an algal
bloom, studied the phenomenon intensely from the 1960s to the 1970s. Their research pointed
to the presence of large amounts of plant nutrients, including phosphorus, nitrogen and
carbon, which are vital for life in the river and sea. The nutrients were traced to human
activities: runoff from livestock waste, the release of domestic sewage and industrial
wastewater. Moreover, in some ecosystems, nutrients had been deliberately added for
purposes of enrichment. The large amounts of nutrients accumulated and their compounds
acted as a stimulant to uncontrolled phytoplankton growth.
The unlimited growth of phytoplankton species provokes profound changes in the lake or
river. Marine plants and plant particles breathe out oxygen during photosynthesis. When
eutrophication occurs, however, the excessive amount of phytoplankton species spread over
the surface of waters and block the sunlight, so the marine plants are not able to
photosynthesize, then the amount of oxygen is reduced. When the dead plants and animals are
decomposed , oxygen is consumed, therefore the dissolved oxygen is also reduced greatly.
The lack of oxygen causes many organisms to suffocate and numbers of dead fish begin to
appear in the water, and more animal species die out.
The water loses its transparency, sometimes changing into a murky brown, red or orange
color, and this phenomenon is called “red tide”. If the oxygen becomes completely depleted,
bacteria called Clostridium botulinum becomes abundant and causes botulism, a disease of the
nervous system that is often fatal. The bacteria poisons and kills birds and mammals that eat
any existing phytoplankton in the water body. With so much death taking place, scientists call
anaerobic waters “dead zones”. Ultimately, these effects have an impact on human beings.
The swift eutrophication in Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, was the subject of much
concern and instigated experimental research. In 1968, the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA)
was established as a field station and had been added various nutrients to determine which
combination of nutrients was the key to controlling eutrophication. [A] The most interesting
experiment was a lake that was divided into two with a plastic curtain. One half was left alone
while the other half was divided into three parts and each fed carbon, nitrogen and
phosphorus. [B] The lake was monitored for 8 years, and it was observed that the portion
receiving phosphorus had eutrophic algal blooms. The parts containing carbon and nitrogen
did not have those. [C] The American government has since earmarked billions of dollars for
a phosphate control program. [D]
1. The word “infiltrate” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. stimulate
B. penetrate
C. operate
D. aggravate
2. In paragraph 1, what does the author say about the global incidence of eutrophication?
A. A majority of the lakes on earth are eutrophic and cause a big water problem.
B. The worst incidence of eutrophication is in lakes in Asia and it results in social
problems.
C. Africa has fewer eutrophic lakes because there are not many water bodies.
D. Lakes in Asia are showing the fastest rate of lake eutrophication.
3. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted
sentence in the passage? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or
leave out essential information.
A. Scientists concluded in the 1950s that wastes from human activity were causing
eutrophication in lakes.
B. People in Europe and North America ' knew that eutrophication was the most serious
environmental pollution. but they did not understand why it was happening.
C. It was not known right away what caused eutrophication in European and North
American lakes, but by the 19503, it was accepted as an environmental problem.
D. Lakes in Europe and North America were exhibiting waste problems in the 1950s.
4. Which of the following can be inferred about the process of eutrophication?
A. It has largely been an intentional process.
B. It has been accelerated because of humans.
C. It is exacerbated by the presence of phytoplankton.
D. It is impossible to stop once it is started.
5. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to eutrophication
EXCEPT _____.
A. wastewater from cleaning activities
B. excess water from farming regions
D. garbage that is not properly subjected to treatment
D. plants growing excessively at human residences
6. The author cites the presence of huge amounts of phytoplankton in a lake as _____.
A. a sign that the lake will sustain a number of negative changes
B. an indication that the lake has a sufficient amount of nutrients
C. evidence that birds and animals are not eating marine plants
D. a warning that the water is not fit for human consumption
7. Which of the following dangers arises when there is no oxygen in a lake?
A. An increase in carbon dioxide
B. The production of a toxic germ
C. Too much of phytoplankton
D. Accelerating the decomposition of living things
8. It is stated in the passage that _____.
A. humans have overused the lake
B. if the water changes its color, it means there is no organism living in it
C. Clostridium botulinum usually has adverse effects, but can be favorable sometimes
D. botulism exerts a bad influence on the nerves in our body
9. The author discusses the work at the ELA in the passage in order to _____.
A. describe the ongoing research on what factors may be causing lakes around the world
to die
B. determine the best techniques for conducting research on lakes
C. illustrate how researchers discovered what caused eutrophication
D. compare the findings that the ELA has made with those of the United States
government
10. Look at the four positions [A], [B], [C] and [D] that indicate where the following
sentence could be added to the passage.
Thus, through these experiments, the ELA, concluded that phosphorus is the key
nutrient that needed to be controlled.
Where would the sentence best fit?
A. [A]
B. [B]
C. [C]
D. [D]
ANSWERS:
1. B
6. A
2. A
7. B
3. C
8. D
4. B
9. C
5. D
10. C
Passage 2:
SPACE SETTLEMENTS
The United states government is currently taking a serious look at the moon and Mars as
potential places for future human settlement for number of reasons. first, they could be a
future source of natural resources desperately needed on Earth. Second, the moon could serve
as a training ground or a kind of steppingstone for later journeys to Mars. Therefore, the moon
is already on NASAs docket for further exploration within the next couple of decades, which,
at least to some experts, is completely unnecessary mainly due to the needless risks involved.
With Mars looming as the eventual long- term goal, serious questions exist as to whether the
dangers and difficulties of a lunar settlement are too extreme and unnecessary. The moons
relatively harsh environment and the greater potential of natural resources on Mars are major
reasons that make lunar settlements too great a liability and why the moon should be
bypassed.
One major reason a lunar settlement is too hazardous in the contrast between the
environment of the moon and the red planet. Numerous scientists believe the moon is too
difficult for human settlement as compared in Mars. The fact that the moon has no
atmosphere poses the greatest threat to human beings. Atmosphere is crucial because it
protects humans and all other life from continuous bombardment cosmic radiation caused by
sources such as the sun . This radiation is especially dangerous to humans because it increases
the risk of cancer and can negatively alter and mutate DNA. On the other hand, while Mars
atmosphere is significantly thinner than Earths, at least it has one and would create some sort
of protective barrier for humans.
Another important characteristic necessary for sustainable human settlement is water, of
which the moon is believed to have none . [A] If lunar settlements are to be successful , water
will be a key component and must be brought with the colonists and continually supplied by
further expeditions from Earth, which means they will have a limited capacity of it. [B]
Conversely, Mars contains vast quantities of water ice, dry ice, and also snow. [C] There is
also ample evident that water once existed at the surface of Mars and might return in the
future if the planet warms. [D] With increased technological advances in conversion
capabilities, the potential for settlers to remain on Mars indefinitely by being
increasingly self-sufficient makes Mars a much more attractive goal as a space colony
than the moon.
Future colonists will not only benefit from potential water sources on Mars; the planet is
also rich in other basic elements vital to sustained life. These resources include nitrogen,
oxygen, and hydrogen. Mars also contains many minerals that contain iron, silicon, and
magnesium, which can be used in productive ways. For example, silicon can be used to make
solar cells to store energy and create electricity. Hydrogen can be extracted from water
sources and used a fuel. Moreover, it can be combined with nitrogen to form fertilizing
materials necessary to a sustainable colony. Due to these factors ,Mars would be a more
successful candidate for exploration and settlement because it contains the basic resources
necessary for humans to survive more independently of aid from Earth than they would on the
moon.
Clearly, any future settlements on Mars or the moon will be monumental efforts for the
space agencies and astronauts involved. The expenses incurred will be extreme and are a
further reason why plans and implementation should focus on the project, which has the
greater potential of long-term success. While the moon may serve as a temporary training
ground for Mars, it could end up becoming a major diversion from Mars and place humans in
too great a risk with too little benefit. Because the environment of Mars is more similar to that
of Earth and it contains important resources necessary to sustain life, it should be the one and
only option for any kind of long-term human settlement. Furthermore, the moon has been
eclipsed by mankind, and it is only natural that Mars be the next step for space exploration.
Finally, the habitation of Mars would not only be a milestone in space but also an excellent
opportunity for mankind to redeem itself from past exploits on Earth and preserve and make
the best use of the natural resources Mars has to offer.
1. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of space settlement?
A. Their danger can not be justified due to the risk to human life and high cost.
B. They must find incorporate the moon as a practice arena for Mars exploration.
C. They should have already been instigated by NASA many years ago.
D. They could prove to be a last resort for gaining life-sustaining supplies.
2. The word looming in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. waiting
B. expanding
C. competing
D. emerging
3. The author discuss environment in paragraph 2 in order to _____.
A. propose that cosmic radiation would have little effect on the lunar colonists
B. indicate that lunar settlements are futile because the moon has no atmosphere
C. express the notion that Mars poses less life-threatening hazards than the moon
D. justify why the moon is a more practical place than mars for human settlement
4. According to paragraph 2, the atmosphere on Mars would
A. Change the genetic makeup of humans and cause their DNA to change and mutate
B. Give human colonists a safety shield against dangerous cosmic effects
C. Protect humans completely from harmful cosmic radiation coming from space
D. Cause humans to be more openly exposed to potentially fata illnesses
5. Look at the four positions [A], [B], [C] and (D that indicate where the following sentence
could be added to the passage.
If supplies are delayed for one reason or another, the entire project and the livelihood of
the colonists could be in serious jeopardy.
Where would the sentence best fit?
A. [A]
B. [B]
C. [C]
D. [D]
6. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted
sentence in the passage? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or
leave out essential information.
A. The moon is easier to adapt to because of advances in technology and self-sufficiency.
B. Having settlers staying on Mars is more appealing because of its potential as a colony.
C. Mars may be a better long-term option than the moon because of the most recent
technology.
D. Conversion capabilities will enable settlers to make traveling to the moon a more
viable goal.
7. What can be inferred about water sources on Mars?
A. They are not present at the moment though they probably once were.
B. They are not known to be present in a fluid state above or below the surface.
C. They will be easily converted into liquid forms necessary for life.
D. They exist in liquid form below the surface and ice at the immediate surface.
8. According to paragraph 4, what is true about the mineral content of Mars?
A. Most are in their rawest forms and cannot be utilized completely.
B. Their levels do not reach the magnitude of those found on the moon.
C. Some will help future colonists create their own sources of energy.
D. The planet lacks the fundamental elements of carbon and nitrogen.
9. The author of the passage implies that future space exploration
A. is in its infancy and will require a fresh vision from scientists for it to succeed
B. will look past Mars and include other planets within its parameters
C. does not make sense if humans only wish to search for alien life forms.
D. needs to move ahead to new frontiers instead of going back to old ones
10. According to paragraph 5, what is another factor against moon settlements?
A. Astronauts must be able to multitask and will be far away from life-saving aid.
B. Since the moon contains no trace of water, it must be brought from Earth.
C. Funding for them will take away from the resources appropriated to Mars missions.
D. The lack of weather and gravity will have a negative effect on the future colonists.
ANSWERS:
1. D
6. C
2. D
7. B
3. C
8. c
4. B
9. d
5. B
10. C
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TESTS
Choose the best option to complete the passage.
Passage 1:
THE BIRTH OF THE LONDON MARATHON
In 1979, hours after having run the New York Marathon, the (1) _____ Olympic champion
Chris Brasher wrote an article for The Observer newspaper which began: "To believe this
story you must believe that the human race is one joyous, happy family, working together,
laughing together, (2) _____ the impossible. Last Sunday, in one of the most trouble-stricken
cities in the world, 11,532 men and women from 40 countries in the world, assisted by over a
million black, white and yellow people, laughed, cheered and (3) _____ during the greatest
folk festival the world has seen." Enchanted with the sight of people coming together for such
an occasion, he concluded by questioning "... whether London could (4) _____ such a
festival?"
Within months the London Marathon was born, with Brasher making trips to America to
study the race organisation and finance of big city marathons such as New York and Boston,
the oldest in the world. He (5) _____ a contract with Gillette worth £50,000, established the
organisation's charitable (6) _____ , and (7) _____ down six main aims for the event, which
he not only hoped would echo the scenes he had witnessed in New York, but also put Britain
firmly on the (8) _____ as a country capable of organising major events.
His vision was realised on March 29th 1981, with the (9) _____ London Marathon (10) _____
to be an instant success. More than 20,000 people applied to run: 7,747 were accepted and
6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill as cheering crowds lined the route.
1. A. utmost
B. former
C. aftermost
D. final
2. A. appointing
B. transacting
C. making
D. achieving
3. A. suffered
B. offended
C. hurt
D. pained
4. A. perform
B. act
C. rehearse
D. stage
5. A. fastened
B. tied
C. secured
D. possessed
6. A. grade
B. rank
C. status
D. class
7. A. let
B. set
C. took
D. gave
8. A. map
B. border
C. atlas
D. territory
9. A. penultimate
B. former
C. inaugural
D. primitive
10. A. succeeding
B. checking
C. resulting
D. proving
ANSWERS:
1. B
6. C
2. D
7. B
3. A
8. A
4. D
9. C
5. C
10. D
Passage 2:
THE INVENTION OF TELEVISION
Few inventions have (1) _____ more scorn and praise (2) _____ them at the same time than
television. And few have done so much to unite the world into one vast audience for news,
sport, information and entertainment. Television must be (3) _____ alongside printing as one
of the most significant inventions of all time in the (4) _____ of communications. In just a
few decades it has reached (5) _____ every home in the developed world and an everincreasing (6) _____ of homes in developing countries. It took over half a century from the
first suggestion that television might be possible before the first (7) _____ pictures were
produced in laboratories in Britain and America.
In 1926 John Logie Baird’s genius for publicity brought television to the (8) _____ of a
British audience. It has since (9) _____ such heights of success and taken on such a pivotal
function that it is difficult to imagine a world (10) _____ of this groundbreaking invention.
1. A. had
B. even
C. been
D. done
2. A. taken over
B. heaped upon
C. picked on
D. given over
3. A. awarded
B. rated
C. graduated
D. assembled
4. A. location
B. site
C. post
D. field
5. A. simultaneously
B. actually
C. virtually
D. substantially
6. A. proportion
B. rate
C. portion
D. part
7. A. flaring
B. glimmering
C. sparkling
D. flickering
8. A. attention
B. concentration
C. initiation
D. surveillance
9. A. found
B. left
C. gained
D. reached
10. A. without
B. shallow
C. bereft
D. lacking
ANSWERS:
1. A
6. A
B. WRITTEN TEST
2. B
7. D
3. B
8. A
4. D
9. D
5. C
10. C
I. OPEN CLOZE TEST
Fill in each space with ONE suitable word.
Passage 1:
By the start of the twenty-first century, Britain had become a highly (1) _____ country,
with only a small proportion of the population in touch with the working life of the
countryside. But this has by no means always been the case. At the end of the nineteenth
century, in excess (2) _____ a million people were employed in agriculture, five (3) _____
today's figure. Even then , however, the total was significantly below that in most European
countries, high factory wages having already (4) _____ people to leave the countryside in
favour of the industrial cities. In addiction to this, the English (5) _____ of primogeniture, by
which land is (6) _____ only by the eldest son, served (7) _____ further accelerate the rural
exodus.
During the war years of the 1940s, at a time when food was short, people seized whatever
opportunities there were to improve their diet by growing their own vegetables. However, this
(8) _____ soon lost its appeal once the war was over, as (9) _____ other temporary
expediencies, such as keeping chickens in town gardens. What is more, mixed arable and
livestock farming, once the norm, became rare, so that even (10) _____ people than ever were
involved in agriculture.
ANSWERS:
1. urbanised
6. inherited
2. of
7. to
3. times
8. practice
4. tempted
9. did
5. custom
10. fewer
Passage 2:
URBAN SPARROWS
During the last 25 years, Britain's urban sparrow population has declined by as much as twothirds, and the bird has almost disappeared from many of its former haunts. The decline has
been (1) _____ on everything from cats to garden pesticides. Moreover, modern buildings
have far (2) _____ few nooks and crannies where the birds can nest. Factors (3) _____ these
may well be involved, but alone they (4) _____ to explain the severity of the decline, or the
fact that other urban birds have been less affected.
Denis Summers-Smith is the world's leading expert on sparrows, so when he (5) _____ up
with a theory to explain their decline, it has to be worth listening to. He suggests that the
culprit is a chemical added to unleaded petrol. It would be deeply ironic if a policy that was
intended to improve the nation's health (6) _____ to prove responsible for the decline of (7)
_____ of its favourite species.
According to Summers-Smith, social species such as the sparrow require a minimum
population in a specific area to breed successfully. If, (8) _____ whatever reason, number
drop (9) _____ this threshold, the stimulus to breed disappears. The most dramatic example is
the passenger pigeon, which in the late nineteenth century went from (10) _____ the world's
most common bird to total extinction within 50 years.
ANSWERS:
1. blamed
6. was
II. WORD FORMS
2. too
7. one
3. like
8. for
4. fail
5. comes
9. below/beneath 10. being
PART 1. Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. This is the first genuinely _____ (PARTY) government to be formed since the war; the
house stands united in the face of the daunting task that lies ahead in trying to rebuild the
nation's crumbling economy following a triple-dip recession.
2. This sparkling wine is the perfect _____ (COMPANY) to spicy food.
3. The local _____ (EAT) which I frequent the most is Gardner's on 43rd Street.
4. The ending was rather _____ (CLIMAX) considering the fact that the film had been so
intense throughout.
5. Recent inflation could _____ (NULL) the economic growth of the last several years.
6. The nomadic tribes of the Sahara are some of the few peoples well positioned to cope with
the problems which will invenitably arise as a result of _____ (DESERT).
7. Already there is some evidence of the _____ (GLACIER) of certain ice sheets in the
Arctic. Scientists say that this could get worse. The majority of mountain glaciers throughout
the world in both hemispheres are also presently in retreat.
8. He is a very _____ (EFFACE) and humble man and always credits his team when they get
a good result. Yet we all now that much of the credit for their improved performances this
year is down to his excellence as a man-manager.
9. Max is _____ (MEDDLE) in the extreme, and can't help but try to become involved in the
affairs of those around him. What he doesn’t realise, however, is that he is involvement is
seldom if ever helpful and usually makes things worse.
10. He examined the delicate artefact with _____ (REVERE) care. I doubt he could have
been any more careful were he holding his own child in his arms.
ANSWERS:
1. bipartisan
4. anticlimactic
7. deglaciation
10. reverential
2. accompaniment
5. nullify
8. self-effacing
3. eatery
6. desertification
9. meddlesome
2. Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
WHERE
MELT
GOVERN
EXTENT
COMMENT
REGULATE
TURN
LONG
FOLLOW
PUBLIC
After a number of serious failures of (1) _____ (that is, how they are managed at the highest
level), companies in Britain, as well as (2) _____ , should consider radical changes to their
directors' roles. It is clear that the role of a board director today is not an easy one. (3) _____
the 2008 financial (4) _____ , which resulted in a deeper and more (5) _____ period of
economic (6) _____ than anyone expected, the search for explanations in the many postmortems of the crisis has meant blame has been spread far and wide. Governments, (7) _____,
central banks and auditors have all been in the frame. The role of bank directors and
management and their widely (8) _____ failures have been (9) _____ picked over and
examined in reports, inquiries and (10) _____ .
ANSWERS:
1. governance
2. elsewhere
3. Following
4. meltdown
5. prolonged
6. downturn
7. regulators
8. publicised
9. extensively
10. commentaries
III. MISTAKE CORRECTION
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
When we think of intelligent members of the animal kingdom, the creatures spring
immediately to mind are apes and monkeys. But in fact the social lives of some members of
the insect kingdom are sufficient complex to suggest more than a hint of intelligence. Among
these, the world of the ant come in for considerable scrutiny lately, and the idea that ants
demonstrate sparks of cognition has certainly not been rejected by those involved these
investigations.
Ants store food, repel attackers and use chemical signals to contact each other in case of
attack. Such chemical communication can be compared to the human use of visual and
auditory channels to arouse and propagate moods and attitudes. The biologist Lewis Thomas
wrote, “Ants are so much alike human beings as to be an embarrassment. They farm fungus,
raise aphids as livestock, launch armies to war, use chemical sprays to alarm and confuse
enemies, capture slaves, engage in child labour, exchange information ceaselessly. They do
everything and watch television.”
However, in ants there is no cultural transmission - everything must be encoded in the
genes - where in humans the opposite is true. Only basic instincts are carried in the genes of a
newborn baby, other skills being learned from others in the community as the child grows up.
It may seem that this cultural continuity gives us a huge advantage over ants. They have never
mastered fire nor progressed. Their fungus farming and aphid herding crafts are sophisticated
when comparing to the agricultural skills of humans five thousand years ago but have been
totally overtaken by modern human agribusiness.
ANSWERS:
1. the creatures spring
2. are sufficient complex
3. come in for
4. those involved these
5. contact each other
6. much alike human beings
7. They farm fungus
8. do everything and watch
9. where in humans
10. when comparing to
→ that/ which spring // springing
→ are sufficiently complex
→ has come in for
→ those involved in these
→ contact one another
→ much like human beings
→ They farm fungi
→ do everything but watch
→ whereas in humans
→ when compared to
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. It was to be another twenty-five years before Michael returned to his home town.
Not until .......................................................................................................................................
2. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-cream.
I might .........................................................................................................................................
3. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual ...................................................................................................................................
4. The crash victim was beyond help when emergency services reach her. WHATSOEVER
There ......................................................................................... do on reaching the crash victim.
5. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
I .............................................................................................................. best we should proceed.
6. Her latest novel isn't as good as her previous one. PAR
Her latest novel ............................................................................................................................
7. I am aware of the fact that Rebecca is upset about something. ESCAPED
It has .............................................................................. that Rebecca is upset about something.
8. I can’t work properly because you are always watching me and then criticizing my work.
SHOULDER
I can’t work properly with you ....................................................................................................
9. The resort is isolated so there is nothing interesting to see or do. NOWHERE
The resort ................................................................. so there is nothing interesting to see or do
10. You took an enormous risk by agreeing to go up in a helicopter with such an
inexperienced pilot.
You took your life ........ by agreeing to go up in a helicopter with such an inexperienced pilot.
ANSWERS
1. Not until twenty-five years had passed/gone by/elapsed / not until 25 years later / did
Michael return to his home town.
2. I might have known my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream.
3. The annual rainfall in/for the northwest of Britain is higher/greater than that in the
southeast.
The annual rainfall in/for the southeast of Britain is lower/less than that in the northwest.
4. was nothing whatsoever emergency services could
5. I took issue with him about how best we should proceed.
6. Her latest novel isn't on a par with her previous one.
7. It has not escaped my notice/ attention that Rebecca is upset about something.
8. I can’t work properly with you looking over my shoulder all the time.
9. The resort is in the middle of nowhere so there is nothing interesting to see or do
10. You took your life in your hands by agreeing to go up in a helicopter with such an
inexperienced pilot.
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN THĂNG LONG – ĐÀ LẠT
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: WORD CHOICE
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I was surrounded by a number of good choice but the ___________ was a recent talk to a
friend.
A. stimulation
B. inspiration
C. clincher
D. muse
2. These chocolates are so ___________I can’t stop eating them.
A. moreish
B. tender
C. sweetened
D. sugary
3. Lauren is often labelled easy-going as she tends to appear mild and relaxed rather than
tense and ___________
A. sullen
B. likeable
C. humorous
D. excitable
4. I appealed to all ___________people to support me and I was successful.
A. same-minded
B. thought-sharing
C. familiar-thinking
D. like-minded
5. Knowing the confidential details gave him a(n) ___________over the other candidates.
A. edge
B. possibility
C. exertion
D. fringe
6. She likes spoiling people’s fun. She is really a ___________
A. couch potato
B. wet blanket
C. hard nut
D. cold fish
7. There’s no place for ___________if we want to stay in this competition.
A. complaisance
B. competence
C. complacency
D. commendation
8. I had a strong___________that a disaster would occur, and it did.
A. premonition
B. prediction
C. forethought
D. anticipation
9. Police have ___________a plot to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy businessman.
A. shunned
B. foiled
C. seized
D. executed
10. The film is a ___________reminder of life in small town America in the 1960s.
A. preordained
B. pungent
C. poignant
D. protruding
KEY TO QUESTION 1:
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
QUESTION 2: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. _____ begin their existence as ice crystals over most of the earth seems likely.
A. Raindrops
B. If raindrops
C. That raindrops
D. What if raindrops
2. _____ no proof, the judge refused to sentence him to death.
A. It having
B. There being
C. Being
D. There having
3. My father is getting old and forgetful. _____, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may
B. Regardless
C. Lest
D. Consequently
4. A quick look would reveal that in Sweden the number of computers, at 500 is _____ the
figure for TV.
A. almost as big as
B. almost many as
C. almost the same as
D. almost much as
5. It is imperative that your facebook password _____ confidential.
A. need keeping
B. need to keep
C. needs to be kept
D. needed keeping
6. Issues from price, place, promotion, and product are _____ of marketing strategies
planning, despite growing calls to expand the range of issues in today’s more complex world.
A. these that are among the most conventional concerns
B. among the most conventional concerns
C. they are among the most conventional concerns
D. those are among the most conventional concerns
7. Indicate the sentence that best combines the following pair of sentences.
Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are
the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to
contribute to the pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest
contributor of air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the
greatest contributors of air pollution.
8. Indicate the sentence that best combines the following pair of sentences.
You should listen to the radio. You can be kept informed about current affairs.
A. Only by listening to the radio you can keep yourself informed current affairs.
B. Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs.
C. A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio.
D. Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs.
9. Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
Some people will go any length to lose weight.
A. Some people will do anything to lose weight.
B. Some people haven’t lost any weight for a long time.
C. Losing weight is a long way for some people.
D. Some people find it hard to lose weight.
10. Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.
Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problem
of endangered species.
A. Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude toward people who are better aware of the
problem of endangered species.
B. People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts
of environmentalists.
C. People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of
environmentalists.
D. Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of
endangered species.
KEY TO QUESTION 2:
1.C
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.A
6.B
7.C
8.D
9.A
10.B
QUESTION 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. The free tickets for the band’s concert were ______________ within seconds by the
enthusiasts flocking at the hall door.
A. run up
B. broken up
C. drawn up
D. snapped up
2. The whole business sounds too irrational to me to risk ______________ all my life savings.
A. running through
B. pulling down
C. calling up
D. handing over
3. Our grandfather can ______________ his war experiences all day round. Sometimes, we
all get truly bored with it.
A. figure out
B. harp on
C. turn away
D. split up
4. ‘Do you think Robert is a good candidate for the job?’ ‘ Well, I have known the boy for
many years and I can ______________ his great capacity for solving complex questions.’
A. vouch for
B. set in
C. take back
D. account for
5. You’d better be ______________ your toes all day round in case a new alarm is raised.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. about
6. There’s no point ______________ at Dr. Barker. She’s not responsible for what’s
happened.
A. cottoning on
B. warding off
C. blacking out
D. lashing out
7. You should ______________ your parents ______________ and see what they think of
your plan.
A. answer …back
B. sound …out
C. crowd …around
D. pick …on
8. The photo’s got a couple of marks on it, so I’ll scan it and ______________ it __________
with some software I’ve got.
A. make …up
B. touch …up
C. scrap …through
D. write …off
9. These carrots have ______________ a bit, so I think I’ll throw them out.
A. shrivelled up
B. creased up
C. summoned up
D. played up
10. That wall would fall over if it wasn’t ______________ with planks of wood.
A. watered down
B. propped up
C. chanced upon
D. stored up
KEY TO QUESTION 3:
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. B
QUESTION 4: COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _____.
A. as dry as rice
B. as dry as a tile
C. as dry as a bone
D. as dry as wood
2. They are happily married although, of course, they argue _____.
A. every now and then
B. from day to day
C. most times
D. on the occasion
3. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under his _____ until it was
announced publicly.
A. cap
B. tongue
C. hat
D. umbrella
4. The professor’s _____ theory is that singing preceded speech.
A. fancied
B. fond
C. preferable
D. pet
5. I'll have to go to the wedding of Ms. Jane, a _____ of mine.
A. heart to heart
B. body and soul
C. flesh and blood
D. skin and bones
6. If he tries to _____ ignorance as his excuse, just tell him we’ve got a copy of the
authorization with his signature on it.
A. defend
B. plead
C. pretend
D. protest
7. I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more _____.
A. horses in the stable
B. cows in the shed
C. tigers in the jungle
D. fish in the sea
8. James never remembers anything; he’s got a memory like _____.
A. a cow
B. a mouse
C. a sieve
D. a bucket
9. He travelled _____ for twenty years and then he decided to return home.
A. far from it
B. the farthest of all
C. far and wide
D. farther away
10. Indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchange
- Nadine “I’ve been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait a better one?”
- Kitty: “Take the $550. _____.”
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. Kill two birds with one stone
C. The early bird catches the worm
D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
KEY TO QUESTION 4:
1.C
2.A
3.C
4.D
5.C
6.B
7.D
8.C
9.C
10.D
QUESTION 5: READING COMPREHENSION
A. READING PASSAGE 1
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
PLATE TECTONICS
Any map of the world displays the complementarily of the Atlantic coastlines of South
America and Africa. The two continents appear to fir together like pieces of jigsaw puzzle.
This observation, first noted three centuries ago, gave rise to Alfred Wegener’s early 20thcentury theory of continental drift. According to Wegener’s hypothesis, Africa and South
America had once been part of a single land mass that later separated. However, many highly
esteemed scientists were skeptical, believing it physically impossible for two continents to
shift so far apart.
Then, in the 1960s, the theory of plate tectonics arose in the scientific community. In
formulating this theory, geologists developed hypotheses that answered several different
questions: Why do volcanoes and earthquakes occur where they do? How did the topography
of the sea floor take shape? What explains the distribution of fossil forms and glacial debris
around the globe? The theory of place tectonics offers explanations for these phenomena, and
also gives credence to the concept of continental drift. In few short years, plate tectonics
revolutionized Earth Sciences.
Essentially, plate tectonics addresses the movements and changes of the Earth’s crust. The
planet is composed of three main layers. Surrounding the large, iron-rich core of the Earth is a
thick layer called the mantle. On top of the mantle lies a thin crust. The crust, or lithosphere,
is rigid and varies in thickness from about 30 miles (50 kilometers) underneath the ocean to as
much as 60 miles (100 kilometers) below the continents. This is broken up into a series of
rigid plates. These lithospheric plates lie on the asthenosphere, the upper part of the mantle,
which has an average depth of 300 miles (500 kilometers). A) Unlike the rigid lithosphere,
the asthenosphere is relatively soft, partly molten layer, B) The movement of the plates, at
an annual rate of two or three centimeters-about one inch-is responsible for volcanic activity
and earthquakes. Modern volcanoes and earthquake epicenters lie along distinct belts. C)
For instance, they are clustered along the western coasts of the Americas, running from the
southern tip of South America all the way north to Alaska. These patterns of earthquake and
volcano distribution mark the edges of the lithospheric plates, where the crust has broken and
the resulting plates knock and scrape against one another. Earthquakes are the surface
manifestations of these huge collisions. D)
The layout of the sea floor is result of oceanic plates spreading apart and molten rock from the
asthenosphere rising up to fill the chasm. Quirks in fossil records can best be explained using
plate tectonics. The unusual distribution pattern of the distinctive fossil plant Glossopteris,
found in southern Africa, South America, Australia, India, and Antarctica, is one example of
such a quirk. It is unlikely that this precise plant could have developed in the same way at
the same time on discrete continents, or that its seeds could have been carried by wind
or water across the enormous oceans that separate these locales today. Similarly, plate
tectonics explains the pattern of glacial deposits in such diverse areas as southern India,
southern Africa, the eastern coast of southern South America, the southern coast of Australia,
and Antarctica. Resolving these latter two issues returns us to the idea of continental drift.
Scientists currently believe that around 200 million years ago, these existed one huge
supercontinent. Called Pangaea, meaning “all lands” in Greek, this supercontinent broke up
into two smaller landmasses, which would later fragment into the continents of North
America, Europe, and Asia. Gondwanaland comprised the southern continents of Africa,
Australia, South America, Antarctica, and subcontinental India. A few objectors, mostly from
religious groups, point out that the actual mechanisms for plate movement have not been
conclusively expounded. Nonetheless, there is little doubt among geologists that the plates
did-and still do-move. With evidence for plate tectonics being found in so many diverse
disciplines-biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and mathematics, as well as geologyserious doubts about its basic principles have evaporated.
1. The word credence in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. recognition
B. believability
C. certainty
D. contradiction
2. Look at the four squares [ ] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to
the passage.
It is this quality that allows the plates on the asthenosphere to slide along its surface.
Where would the sentence best fit? Choose the square [ ] where the sentence should be
added to the passage.
A. 1st square
B. 2nd square
C. 3rd square
D. 4th square
3. Why does the author describe the distribution of volcanoes in paragraph 3?
A. To illustrate one problem with the theory of continental drift
B. To give an example of one application of the concept of plate tectonics
C. To demonstrate the interactions of the three composite parts of the Earth
D. To provide an explanation for the varying thicknesses of the Earth’s crust
4. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true about plates?
A. There are seven of them, one for each continent
B. They have an average depth of 300 miles
C. Most of them lie along the western coast of the Americas.
D. They are part of the Earth’s crust
5. According to paragraph 3, the composition of the Earth includes all of the following
EXCEPT…….
A. a large center with plenty of iron
B. a soft middle layer
C. a thick, rigid mantle
D. an outer layer of tectonic plate
6. The word this in the passage refers to
A. crust
B. ocean
C. planet
D. variety
7. According to the passage, which of the following, which of the following is true about
earthquakes?
A. They originate in the Earth’s core
B. They result from the bumping and scraping of plates
C. They happen mostly along the Pacific coast
D. They can cause one plate to separate from another
8. The word quirks in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. whims
B. defects
C. oddities
D. absences
9. Which of the sentences best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave our essential
information.
A. Glossopteris fossils are not widespread because seeds cannot be carried by wind across
large expanses of water
B. Glossopteris probably evolved simultaneously in several locations
C. The widespread discoveries of Glossopteris fossils can probably not be explained by
simultaneous evolutions or wind transport
D. Storms in earlier eras must have been very strong to carry Glossopteris seeds across oceans
10. According to the passage, the present-day continents
A. were once part of larger landmasses.
B. move less than earlier landmasses did.
C. are grouped into two categories, Laurasia and Gondwanaland.
D. have not been thoroughly explained.
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 1
1.B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. A
B. READING PASSAGE 2
Read the text below and choose the best answer to each question.
A SIBLING RIVALRY
The man with the bullhorn encouraged the runners as they made their way up the hill.
“Two hours, fifteen minutes, forty seconds …” His deep, amplified voice boomed toward us.
It was mile 17 of the marathon.
“Hey, great stride!” a bearded spectator yelled to me. He clapped loudly. “You’re looking
strong. Keep going - go, go, go!”
You betcha I’m looking strong, I thought, as I followed my younger sister, Laura. I just got
started. She had been diligently clocking eight-minute miles since the race had begun
downtown. Initially in the middle of a pack, which was several thousand people, she had been
steadily passing other runners for the past 10 miles or so. We were now on the relatively steep
rise to the St. Cecelia Bridge. Once we crossed, we would begin heading back into town,
running along the east side of the Rincon River. Laura had asked me to run the most difficult
section of the marathon with her. Not having trained for anything more challenging than a
brisk walk, and with no experience running in organized events, I figured I might be good for
two or three miles.
Despite our running in tandem, we were taking different approaches to the event. Laura
was on an aggressive tack, maneuvering quickly through the slowing pack of runners. She
began calling out, “On your left, sir,” and “Excuse me,” as she doggedly yet gracefully
attacked the rising slope approaching the bridge. Keeping up with her was no small feat. On
one hand, I felt like saying to her, Wait up! On the other hand, I knew that a timely finish
would be a personal record for her.
Up ahead, steel drums were playing. A group of percussionists was pounding out rhythms,
chanting, and encouraging us with their music and smiles. Crossing the bridge, I recalled the
advice in the Marathon Handbook to be sure to spit off of the steely span. During my preview
of the route, it had seemed like a juvenile thing to do. But now it seemed like a fine idea, and I
spat magnificently over the side of the bridge.
“I read the handbook, too!” trumpeted a triumphant woman behind me, who also let loose
over the side of the bridge. We had now initiated a chain reaction of subsequent bridge
spitters. It was quite a sight, but I had other things to occupy my attention, namely the back of
Laura’s jersey.
Easing off the bridge, and heading south on Avila Boulevard, Laura and I found our pace
together again. Here we could hang to the left of the group and enjoy some brief conversation.
“You keeping up okay?” she asked. Being her older brother, and therefore unable to admit
weakness, I nodded convincingly.
“Hey, Lee!” yelled a waving man on the sidewalk. Immediately pleased that my marathon
efforts had been recognized by someone I knew, I waved back and reflected on the
importance of wearing tie-dyed clothing to a road race of this size. It made it a lot easier to be
spotted!
The town marathon is a “people’s” marathon in that it tends to be a family affair, with the
runners and spectators creating a festival atmosphere. The crowds are demonstrably vocal and
supportive all day, which means a lot to the participants. I managed to run six miles before
bowing out, and Laura finished the entire race in under four hours.
I now pride myself on telling people that I ran in a marathon. The distinction between
having run a marathon and having run in a marathon seems unimportant. If pressed, however,
I’ll admit that I only ran one-fourth of one.
Inspired by this year experience, I plan to walk the course-really fast-next year. It’s not
because I’m jealous of my sister’s accomplishment. This is not some silly sibling rivalry in
which I must do whatever she does. Rather, Laura got free cookies at the finish line, and the
promise of that will lead me to any goal.
1. This story is told from the point of view of _____
A. Laura.
B. Lee.
C. both Laura and Lee.
D. an unidentified, third-person narrator.
2. Below are four definitions of “tack”, which is mentioned in the text, which one probably
means the same as the word is used in this section of the passage?
A. a sharp-pointed nail
B. something that attaches
C. a sticky or adhesive quality
D. a zigzag movement
3. What happened immediately AFTER Lee spit over the side of the bridge?
A. Laura was embarrassed.
B. A woman spat over the bridge.
C. Lee apologized for his manners.
D. Lee saw someone that he knew.
4. Why did the author write this story?
A. to explain how marathons are won.
B. to tell about the history of marathons.
C. to tell a story about a marathon experience.
D. to show how difficult running in a marathon can be.
5. Why was Lee glad he wore a tie-dyed shirt?
A. It helped people locate him easily.
B. The shirt brought him good luck.
C. It added to the festival atmosphere.
D. The shirt was a favorite of Laura’s.
6. What part of the marathon does Laura ask Lee to run?
A. the last six miles
B. the downhill section
C. the most difficult section
D. the last two to three miles
7. At next year’s marathon, Lee plans to _____
A. run half of the course.
B. beat his sister Laura.
C. walk the race really fast.
D. improve his time.
8. Which of the following words best describes Laura as she is presented in this passage?
A. competitive
B. foolish
C. comical
D. carefree
9. The author wants the reader to think that Lee _____
A. is too aggressive.
B. has little self-confidence.
C. has a future as a runner.
D. is a good-natured brother.
10. Lee tells Laura that he’s keeping up okay because _____
A. he doesn’t want her to think he can’t keep up with her. B. he is always lying to her.
C. he really is doing okay.
D. he wants to motivate her.
KEY TO READING PASSAGE 2:
1.B
2.D
3.B
4.C
5.A
6.C
7.C
8.A
9.D
10.A
QUESTION 6: GUIDED CLOZE TEST
A. GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
A QUESTION OF SAFETY
Life involves a certain amount risk or at least it did. These days, however, governments seem
to have become(1) ________ with the idea of protecting us from it. As a result, what we
actually risk most is not being allowed to live at all. (2) ________, take a recent edict which
emerged from the British governments health and safety department. It would be amusing if it
wasn’t so serious. Circus artistes performing on tightropes or the flying trapeze are being (3)
________to wear the type of hard hats more usually (4) ________with the construction
industry. Under a relatively new law (5) ________as the ‘temporary work at heights
directive’, such a hat must be worn for any working activity taking (6) ________above the
height of an ‘ average stepladder’. Now you might think that sounds (7) ________reasonable,
but the absurd thing is that the rule is being (8) ________to circus performers as well.
The first to be hit by this rule were baffled members of the Moscow State Circus, who were
touring England at the time. Used to flying through the air without even the (9) ________of a
safety net, they (10) ________ that trapeze artistes often break arms and legs, but rarely
heads. This simple fact was apparently lost on the bureaucrats at the government department,
however, who insisted that the rule be followed.
1. A. prone
B. devoted
C. addicted
D. obsessed
2. A. In other words
B. Such as
C. For example
D. What’s more
3. A. required
B. challenged
C. proposed
D. demanded
4. A. regarded
B. associated
C. recognized
D. concerned
5. A. known
B. called
C. entitled
D. referred
6. A. forth
B. place
C. part
D. ahead
7. A. closely
B. duly
C. widely
D. fairly
8. A. presided
B. enforced
C. applied
D. directed
9. A. benefit
B. profit
C. remedy
D. welfare
10. A. came forward
B. pointed out
C. put across
D. cleared up
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 1
1. D 2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. B
B. GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2
Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
J.K. ROWLING ACCUSED OF PLAGIARISM
by Anne Barrowclough in Sydney
J.K. Rowling is facing a multimillion-pound lawsuit after being accused of stealing
ideas for her Harry Potter series from the British author of another children's book. The estate
of the late Adrian Jacobs added the world's richest author as a defendant to a lawsuit that
alleges that a substantial part of Mr Jacob's 1987 book The Adventures of Willy the Wizard:
No 1 Livid Land was (1) _____ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, published 13 years
later in July 2000. Mr Jacobs' estate entered a lawsuit against Bloomsbury Publishing,
publishers of the Harry Potter series, in a London court last June. The suit claims that Mr
Jacobs used concepts and themes such as wizard prisons, wizard hospitals and wizard colleges
years before Ms Rowling did.
The Sydney agent Max Markson, who is representing Paul Allen, the Australian based
trustee of Mr Jacobs' estate, said that Ms Rowling was added to the lawsuit after Mr Allen
learned that the statute of limitations to sue her had not (2) _____, as previously thought. The
theme of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - a year of wizardry competition - was (3)
_____the theme of Willy the Wizard, he added. "If your child read Willy the Wizard, he would
say to you, 'That's just like Goblet of Fire'," he said. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was
the fourth of seven stratospherically successful books about the boy wizard that have become
a global brand worth (a) an (4) _____ £7 billion. Mr Jacobs, on the other hand, sold only
5,000 of his Willy the Wizard book. A millionaire businessman and lawyer, he died penniless
in 1997, ten years after losing everything in the 1987 stock market crash.
"He was a very clever man," Mr Markson said, "but he died in poverty in a hospice. It
was a terribly sad story." Mr Jacobs used to tell friends' children stories about a boy wizard
until he was persuaded to turn the tales (5) _____ a book, which he self-published. A friend of
his first noticed the similarities to Goblet of Fire in 2003 and Mr Jacob's estate (6) _____
Bloomsbury with the plagiarism claims the following year, but it took another five years
before a lawsuit was brought against the publishing company. In a statement Mr Allen said
that the estate was also seeking legal (7) _____ on whether the Harry Potter films and soonto-be-opened Harry Potter theme park breached copyright law.
Ms Rowling is no stranger to copyright cases. In June 2008 she brought a lawsuit
against a Harry Potter encyclopedia that had formerly been a winner of the J.K. Rowling's
Fan Site Award. Asking a Manhattan court to block publication of The Harry Potter Lexicon
on the grounds that it had "plundered" her prose, Ms Rowling told the court: "Authors have a
right to protect their works from (8) _____."
Ms Rowling said in a statement: "I am saddened that yet another claim has been made
that I have taken material from another source to write Harry. The fact is I had never heard of
the author or the book before the first accusation by those (9) _____ to the author's estate in
2004; I have certainly never read the book. The claims that are made are not only unfounded
but absurd and I am disappointed that I, and my UK publisher Bloomsbury, are put in a (10)
_____ to have to defend ourselves. We will be applying to the Court immediately for a ruling
that the claim is without merit and should therefore be dismissed without delay."
1. A. incarnated
2. A. figured out
3. A. identical to
4. A. valued
5. A. over
6. A. moved forward
7. A. advice
8. A. abuse
9. A. bound
10. A. position
B. modelled
B. run out
B. particular about
B. appreciated
B. out
B. came up
B. recommendation
B. misuse
B. referred
B. post
KEY TO GUIDED CLOZE TEST 2
1.C
2.B
3.A
4.D
5.C
6.D
7.A
C. replicated
C. brought out
C. likely to
C. evaluated
C. into
C. neared
C. suggestion
C. usage
C. restricted
C. place
8.B
9.D
D. reflected
D. taken out
D. liable to
D. estimated
D. to
D. approached
D. idea
D. use
D. connected
D. condition
10.A
B. WRITTEN TEST
QUESTION 1: OPEN CLOZE TESTS
A. OPEN CLOZE TEST 1
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE WORD
for each space.
The new scheme for training teachers (1) ________ a radical departure from the previous
system. The old division of training courses into periods of theoretical study dealing with such
subjects as sociology and psychology, and teaching practice, will largely disappear. Trainees
will instead be (2) ________to schools for most of their course, and learn the skills of
classroom teaching through practical experience. They will be supervised by practising
teachers, rather than as formerly, supervised by educationalists who no longer actually teach.
These changes seek to answer the complaints of trainees (3) ________, who tend to feel that
they have acquired too little practical knowledge, and of schools, who frequently report that
new teachers (4) ________ basic classroom abilities. (5) ________, there are some obvious
objections to such a scheme. First of all, it places a heavy burden onto the shoulders of
teachers who already complain of being overworked, and of having too many administrative
tasks. Secondly it runs the (6) ________of going too far from one extreme to another, and of
creating a breed of teachers with plenty of superficial classroom skill, but no theoretical
understanding of wider educational issues. There are also some voices raised in protest at (7)
________ they see as an attempt by the government to cut back the role of (8) ________
colleges as places where new ideas can be developed and put into practice. However, it may
(9) ________ be that changes in education are best pioneered in the schools themselves, to
develop from the grass roots, as it was, rather than being imposed from above. Whatever the
success of the new scheme, it throws into even more urgent relief the unavoidable fact that
education in Great Britain has (10) ________ to firmly decide what it should be teaching,
what it should be teaching it, and how best to organise its schools.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 1:
1. envisages
6. risk
2. attached
7. What
3. themselves
8. training
4. lack
9. well
5. However
10. yet
B. OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE WORD
for each space.
A Modern-Day Problem
In the hustle and (1) _____ of today's hectic world, all of us, (2) _____ exception, have to
contend with some level of stress. Obviously, the source and amount of stress are relative to
the individual. Just (3) _____ causes and quantities of stress are subject to personal factors,
(4) _____ is the way in which a person deals with it. It is a well-known fact that some people
flourish when/if faced with a potentially stress-causing task or situation. On the other hand,
the majority of people are adversely affected when confronted (5) _____ a serious dilemma.
Abnormal levels of stress (6) _____ be a serious health hazard and may prove detrimental to
one's physical health. Stress is said to be the culprit in a high percentage of heart problems
and stomach disorders. Even (7) _____ types of cancer are, reportedly, linked to stress.
Knowing that stress is a modern-day malady which we (8) _____, to a greater or lesser extent,
suffer from, has prompted many to begin looking seriously at ways of controlling stress. Due
to the inevitable fact that stress will always play a part in our lives, it is (9) _____ paramount
importance that strategies of stress management (10) _____ found.
KEY TO OPEN CLOZE TEST 2
1. bustle
6. can
2. without
7. some/certain
3. as
8. all
4. so
9. of
5. with/by
10. be
QUESTION 2: WORD FORMATION
A. Complete each sentence, using the correct forms of the words in parentheses.
1. A combination of boredom and, increasingly, ________________ensured that the standard
of the son’s work declined alarmingly. (ABSENCE)
2. Distances between the stars are ________________vast. (IMAGINE)
3. The locals are advised to stay away from ________________ rioters. (CONFRONT)
4. Although he is not a native speaker, his foreign accent seems almost________________
(PERCEIVE)
5. A conspicuous indication of his promising career wrecked by scandal is that he has been
________________to a lower range. (PROMOTION)
6. The plan to ________________the inner cities has been unanimously approved by the
committee. (VITAL)
7. The inquiry was set up after the (RAIL) ________________ of a train near Leeds, the third
accident on the line this year.
8. The private school feared losing its (CREDIT) ________________with the state’s
university system.
9. My house is (DISTANCE) ________________ from the two pubs in the village.
10. The house survives in a largely (ALTER) ________________ state.
KEY TO QUESTION 2A:
1. absenteeism
5. demoted
9. equidistant
2. unimaginably
6. revitalize
10. unaltered
3. confrontational
7. derailment
4. imperceptible
8. accreditation
B. Complete the passage with the appropriate forms from the words given in the box.
LEG – PRODUCE – RUDIMENT – CONFIGURE – FLEX
LEAP – ALIGN – LOOP – BEHAVE – CONNECT
Look out, the transformers are coming! Kids just love those (1) _____ fiends that are
alternately monster and vehicle, but now it seems that they have (2) _____ out from the screen
to become reality. Dr. Mark Yim of Xerox's Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC for short) has
developed the Polybot, designed for use in search and rescue operations, deep-sea mining and
space exploration. Built of about a dozen identical modules, the Polybot changes shape while
in motion, re-building itself from these modules. Three different (3) _____ are possible,
depending on the terrain. On a level surface, it is a (4) _____ tractor tread. Travelling
downstairs or clambering over obstacles, it morphs into a caterpillar, and on rough ground it
becomes a four- (5) _____ "spider". How does it do it? By having the modules talk to each
other using infrared transceivers. They locate each other and achieve (6) _____ with the aid of
small on-board motors. The segments can both lock and (7) _____ from each other at will,
each being controlled by its own processor, with a (8) _____ brain located in one of the
modules. Cheap, durable and versatile once put into mass (9) _____, the Polybot will
eventually be able to regulate its own (10) _____, just like on TV. Now the kids will really
love that!
KEY TO QUESTION 2B:
1. flexible
2. leapt/leaped
5. legged
6. alignment
9. production
10. behavior
3. configurations
7. disconnect
4. looped
8. rudiment
QUESTION 3: ERROR CORRECTION
The passage below contains ten errors. Find and correct them. An example has been given.
0. open –→ opened
The first self-service stores open in America in the 1920s but they didn’t catch up in
Europe until later, when the French forged ahead with their massive hypermarkets. Britain
lagged behind. For the first self-service shop and the first supermarket were opened in the
early 1940s, it was thought that British housewives did not particularly want proficiency and
speed. Surveys showed that while American shoppers complained most about delays in
check-out queues. British ones rejected to being pushed and shoved by other customers.
The essence of supermarket shopping is impersonality, with no meditating salesman
between seller and goods, only the ‘silent persuaders’ of packaging and display. Besides,
there is a current trend towards ‘boutiques’, with personal service, within supermarkets – the
butcher, the baker, the fishseller – and small specialist shops and farmers’ markets are doing a
comeback in Britain. In france, where every self-respecting provincial town, ringed by
supermarkets, retains their specialist food shops and weekly street market, the traditional coexists with the ancient.
KEY TO QUESTION 3:
The first self-service stores open in America in the 1920s but they didn’t catch up in Europe
until later, when the French forged ahead with their massive hypermarkets. Britain lagged
behind. For the first self-service shop and the first supermarket were opened in the early
1940s, it was thought that British housewives did not particularly want proficiency and speed.
Surveys showed that while American shoppers complained most about delays in check-out
queues. British ones rejected to being pushed and shoved by other customers.
The essence of supermarket shopping is impersonality, with no meditating salesman
between seller and goods, only the ‘silent persuaders’ of packaging and display. Besides,
there is a current trend towards ‘boutiques’, with personal service, within supermarkets – the
butcher, the baker, the fishseller – and small specialist shops and farmers’ markets are doing a
comeback in Britain. In france, where every self-respecting provincial town, ringed by
supermarkets, retains their specialist food shops and weekly street market, the traditional coexists with the ancient.
1. up –→ on
2. For–→ Although
3. proficiency –→ efficiency
4. rejected–→ objected
5. seller –→ shopper
6. Besides –→ However
7. fishseller –→ fishmonger
8. doing –→ making
9. their –→ its
10. ancient –→ new
QUESTION 4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite each of the sentences with the given word or the given beginning so that the new
sentence has the same meaning as the previous one
1. She was definitely displeased when I told her.
She was anything _____________________________________________________________
2. The thief must have come in through the window.
The thief almost ______________________________________________________________
3. She didn’t cry when the story ended in tragedy.
Not a ______________________________________________________________________
4. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
Knowledge _________________________________________________________________
5. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco.
(BOUNDS)
The Rainbow Disco is out______________________________________________________
6. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel.
(ITSELF)
Danielle Steel’s latest novel ____________________________________________________
7. He got promoted so quickly because he knew important people who could help him.
(FRIENDS)
He got promoted so quickly because he had _______________________________________
8. We simply must pay them the whole amount before the end of the month.
(ALTERNATIVE)
___________________________________________________________________
9. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter.
(BRING)
___________________________________________________________________________
10. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities.
(MET)
___________________________________________________________________________
KEY TO QUESTION 4
1. She was anything but pleased when I told her.
2. The thief almost certainly came in through the window.
3. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.
4. Knowledge of the details is restricted/limited to the managing director and the chief
chemist.
5. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.
6. Danielle Steel’s latest novel lends itself to being made into a film
7. He got promoted so quickly because he had friends in high places.
8. We have no alternative but to pay them the whole amount before the end of the month.
9. I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
10. The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH ĐỒNG THÁP
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN ĐÌNH CHIỂU
KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30-4 LẦN THỨ XXIV - NĂM 2018
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (40 PTS)
I. WORD CHOICE (5 PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. When Mary rented her apartment through a broker, she didn’t have enough money to pay both
rent and broker_________.
A. rentals
B. reductions
C. listings
D. fees
2. They worked from dawn to dusk with such ______ that they were exhausted.
A. boredom
B. zeal
C. detraction
D. debility
3. She ________ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in the
game at all.
A. apologetically
B. grudgingly
C. shamefacedly
D. discreetly
4. The police couldn’t persuade the man to _________ the source of his information.
A. uncover
B. discover
C. divulge
D. concede
5. Due to many years of _______, the Smiths had nothing to fall back on when it was time for them
to retire.
A. illiteracy
B. impunity
C. inflexibility
D. imprudence
6. The room is ___________ obvious.
A. blindlessly
B. blindedly
C. blindly
D. blindingly
7. All his hard work ________ in success.
A. accounted
B. merged
C. culminated
D. succumbed
8. The bedroom was _________ with battles.
A. infested
B. inflated
C. infected
D. infused
9. If things are going well. In fact, business is __________.
A. soaring
B. rolling
C. blooming
D. leaping
10. The smoke ___________ from the burning tyres could be seen for miles
A. sweeping
B. billowing
C. radiating
D. bulging
KEY:
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. B
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (5PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. ________ralatively inexpensive, the metal pewter can be fashioned into beautiful and useful
objects.
A. Even it is
B. Despites
C. Although
D. Nevertheless, it is
12. ______ in front of a camera lens changes the color of the light that reaches the film.
A. A filter placed
B. A filter is placed
C. Placed a filter
D. When a filter placed
13. “- Do you play an instrument?”
“- I have an accordion, but ________”
A. I haven’t played it in years
B. I have years to play it
C. it has years to play
D. it hasn’t played for years
14. Scientists cannot agree on _________ related to other orders of insects.
A. that fleas are
B. how fleas are
C. how are fleas
D. fleas that are
15. Superconductivity will revolutionize the way that energy is used for the next millennium, and
_________ the first truly superconductive substance will be remembered as a technological hero.
A. what the discovery of
B. the discovery of
C. whoever discovers
D. whose discovery
16. Before they go to the university, most senior high school graduates have ________ idea of what
college life is like.
A. no less
B. no least
C. not less
D. not in the least
17. I’m __________ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nowhere near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nothing near as ambitious as
18. He seems _______ for the experience.
A. none worse
B. none the worse
C. none worse at all D. none the worst
19. Betty says she cannot stand looking at the rat, ______ touching it.
A. even so
B. what if
C. let alone
D. as far as
20. Country life differs from urban life in ________ a sense of community generally binds the
inhabitants of small villages together.
A. it
B. what
C. which
D. that
KEY:
11. C
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. B
18. B
19. C
20. D
III. PHRASAL VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS (5PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
21. He’s a tough politician – he knows how to ______ the storm.
A. ride out
B. run down
C. keep up
D. push back
22. I was __________ by the beautiful music.
A. carried up
B. carried out
C. carried away
D. carried on
23. That sneaky real estate agent cons me ______ selling her my house for a lot less than it was
worth.
A. out
B. on
C. at
D. into
24. The ringleader was extremely lucky to get ____________ a suspended sentence.
A. off with
B. away
C. throught to
D. through
25. I got impatient waiting for my turn to _________.
A. go out
B. set out
C. come out
D. work out
26. Over the centuries the feet of many visistors have ________ the steps to the castle.
A. worn out
B. worn down
C. worn through
D. worn in
27. We’re going to ________ Mark since he moved into a new house.
A. call on
B. call at
C. call into
D. call for
28. Fireworks __________ the attraction of the festival night.
A. appeared to
B. increased to
C. added up to
D. added to
29. Susan’s face ________ when she heard the good news.
A. lit up
B. lightened up
C. is bright
D. brightened
30. Your plan doesn’t allow ________changes in the weather .
A. with
B. on
C. for
D. into
KEY:
21. A
22. C
23. D
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. D
29. A
30. C
IV. COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS (5PTS)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
31. If she gets a ________ of anger, don’t panic, that’s her uasual self.
A. fit
B. breath
C. period
D. look
32. Scientists think that resource shortages will cause an escalation of conflicts during this century,
and will widen the ___________ between the rich and the poor.
A. blank
B. gulf
C. difference
D. hole
33. The government should take measures to prevent nuclear waste from being _______ at sea.
A. dropped
B. discharged
C. dumped
D. disposed
34. The actor was so nervous that he could only remember small ________ of dialogue.
A. shreds
B. pieces
C. patches
D. snatches
35. I was kept awake for most of the night by the ________ of a mosquito in my ear.
A. whine
B. moan
C. groan
D. screech
36. He ___________ a yawn as the actor began yet another long speech.
A. squashed
B. suffocated
C. stifled
D. submerged
37. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the _____. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.
A. stove
B. grapevine
C. spot
D. hop
38. Every delicacy Miss Cook produces is done __________.
A. to a turn
B. at will
C. there and then
D. sooner or later
39. Richard started the race well but ran out of __________ in the later stages.
A. power
B. force
C. effort
D. steam
40. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ____
A. nails
B. a mountain
C. a gangster
D. an iceberg
KEY:
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. D
35. A
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. D
40. A
V. GUIDED CLOZE TEST: (10 PTS)
Read the following passages and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
PASSAGE A
It is an accepted part of everyday nostalgia to assume that in the past, food was somehow
better than it is today. The fruit and vegetables were more (41)…grown and this was not seen as an
extra bonus which added ten percent on to the price. (42)………food was fresh, not frozen, and
you had the chance to (43)……….it to see whether you wanted it. When you went shopping, you
could ask for exactly what piece of meat you wanted and see the butcher cutting it, instead of
finding it ready-wrapped in plastic. And our local tradesman soon got to know what you wanted,
and provided it for you; otherwise he would have gone (44)……..business. Of course, unless we
invent time- travel we shall never know whether this is all true. Survivor from those
(45)……….days obviously tend to dislike today’s convenience foods, and to prefer the Good Old
Days when a joint of beef filled the oven, 46)……….thick red juice instead of water when cooked,
and cost the same (47)……..a can of Coke.
What is always forgotten is that then as now the quality of your food depended very much
(48)………who you were, how well-off you happened to be, and where you lived. Shopping then
(49)………considerable skill, and shoppers had to be able to (50)……………the fresh from the
nor so fresh. There was no shell-by date to act as a guide. If you were hard up then frozen meat and
canned foods would have been on the menu, just as they are today.
41. A. nature
B. natural
C. naturalness
D. naturally
42. A. Most
B. Several
C. Plenty
D. Few
43. A. examine
B. experiment
C. distinguish
D. detect
44. A. in to
B. on to
C. away from
D. out of
45. A. far
B. outlying
C. distant
D. further
46. A.manufactured B. produced
C. reproduced
D. resulted
47. A. with
B. to
C. as
D. than
48. A. upon
B. from
C. of
D. off
49. A. ordered
B. demanded
C. commanded
D. prepared
50. A. say
B. talk
C. speak
D. tell
KEY:
41. D
42. A
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. B
47. C
48. A
49. B
50. D
PASSAGE B
If asked who ____________(51) the game of baseball, most ___________(52) would probably
reply that it was Abner Doubleday. At the beginning of this century, there was some disagreement
over ___________(53) the game of baseball had actually originated, so sporting-goods
manufacturer Spaulding inaugurated a commission to research the ____________(54). In 1908 a
report was published by the commission _________(55) which Abner Doubleday, a U.S. Army
officer from Cooperstown, New York, was ____________(56) credit for the intervention of the
game. The National Baseball Hall of Fame was established in Cooperstown in __________(57) of
Doubleday.
Today, most sports historians are in agreement that Doubleday ____________(58) did not have
much to do with the development of baseball. __________(59), baseball seems to be a close
____________(60) to the English game of rounders and probably has English rather than American
roots.
51. A. discovered
B. founded
C. invented
D. found
52. A. Americans
B. American
C. The US
D. America
53. A. what
B. how
C. when
D. that
54. A. problem
B. question
C. matter
D. issue
55. A. at
B. to
C. of
D. in
56. A. provided
B. passed
C. given
D. delivered
57. A. honor
B. reward
C. award
D. ceremony
58. A. truly
B. really
C. as well
D. probably
59. A. But
B. Moreover
C. Instead
D. Additionally
60. A. relate
B. relationship
C. relative
D. relation
KEY:
51. C
52. A
53. B
54. B
55. D
56. C
57. A
58. B
59. C
60. D
VI. READING COMPREHENSION (10PTS)
Read the texts below and choose the best answer to each question.
PASSAGE 1 (5PTS)
Glass is a remarkable substance made from the simplest raw materials. It can be colored or
colorless, monochrome or polychrome, transparent, translucent, or opaque. It is lightweight
impermeable to liquids, readily cleaned and reused, durable yet fragile and often very beautiful
Glass can be decorated in multiple ways and its optical properties are exceptional. In all its myriad
forms as table ware, containers, in architecture and design-glass represents a major achievement in
the history of technological developments.
Since the Bronze Age about 3,000 B.C., glass has been used for making various kinds of
objects. It was first made from a mixture of silica, line and an alkali such as soda or potash, and
these remained the basic ingredients of glass until the development of lead glass in the seventeeth
century. When heated, the mixture becomes soft and malleable and can be formed by various
techniques into a vast array of shapes and sizes. The homogeneous mass thus formed by melting
then cools to create glass, but in contrast to most materials formed in this way (metals, for instance),
glass lacks the crystalline structure normally associated with solids, and instead retains the random
molecular structure of a liquid. In effect, as molten glass cools, it progressively stiffens until rigid,
but does so without setting up a network of interlocking crystals customarily associated with that
process. This is why glass shatters so easily when dealt a blow. Why glass deteriorates over time,
especially when exposed to moisture, and why glassware must be slowly reheated and uniformly
cooled after manufacture to release internal stresses induced by uneven cooling.
Another unusual feature of glass is the manner in which its viscosity changes as it turns from
a cold substance into a hot, ductile liquid. Unlike metals that flow or “freeze” at specific
temperatures glass progressively soften as the temperature rises, going through varying stages of
malleability until it flows like a thick syrup. Each stage of malleability allows the glass to be
manipulated into various forms, by different techniques, and if suddenly cooled the object retains
the shape achieved at that point. Glass is thus amenable to a greater number of heat-forming
techniques than most other materials
61. Why does the author list the characteristics of glass in paragraph 1?
A. To demonstrate how glass evolved
B. To show the versatility of glass
C. To explain glassmaking technology D. To explain the purpose of each component of
glass
62. The word “durable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________
A. lasting
B. delicate
C. heavy
D. plain
63. What does the author imply about the raw materials used to make glass?
A. They were the same for centuries.
B. They are liquid.
C. They are transparent.
D. They are very heavy.
64. According to the passage, how is glass that has cooled and become rigid different from most
other rigid substances?
A. It has an interlocking crystal network.
B. It has an unusually low melting temperature.
C. It has varying physical properties.
D. It has a random molecular structure.
65. The word “customarily” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “_________”
A. naturally
B. necessarily
C. usually
D. certainly
66. The words “exposed to” in paragraph 2 most likely mean _________
A. hardened by
B. chilled with
C. subjected to
D. deprived of
67. What must be done to release the internal stresses that build up in glass products during
manufacture?
A. The glass must be reheated and evenly cooled
B. The glass must be cooled quickly
C. The glass must be kept moist until cooled
D. The glass must be shaped to its desired from immediately
68. The word “induced” I paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________
A. joined
B. missed
C. caused
D. lost
69. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _________
A. feature
B. glass
C. manner
D. viscosity
70. According to the passage, why can glass be more easily shaped into specific forms than can
metals?
A. It resists breaking when heated
B. It has better optical properties
C. It retains heat while its viscosity changes
D. It gradually becomes softer as its temperature rises
KEY:
61. B
62.A
63. A
64. D
65. C
66. C
67. A
68. C
69. B
70. D
PASSAGE 2 (5 PTS)
The best way to learn is to teach. This is the message emerging from experiments in several
schools in which teenage pupils who have problems at school themselves are tutoring younger
children - with remarkable results for both sides.
According to American research, pupil – tutoring winds “hands down” over computerized
instruction and American teachers say that no other recent innovation has proved so consistency
successful.
Now the idea is spreading to Britain. Throughout this term, a group of 14–year olds at Trinity
comprehensive in Leamington Spa have been spending an hour a week helping children at nearby
primary school with their reading. The younger children read aloud to their tutors (who are
supervised by university students of education) and then play word games with them.
All the 14 year-olds have some of their own lessons in a special unit for children who have
difficulties at school. Though their intelligence is around average, most of them have fallen behind
on reading, writing, and maths and, in some cases, this has led to truancy or bad behaviour in class.
Jean Bond, who is running the special unit in Warwick university education department, says
that the main benefit of tutoring is that it improves the adolescents’ self-esteem. The younger
children come rushing up every time and welcome them. It makes the tutors feel important whereas,
in normal school lessons, they often feel adequate. Everyone benefits. The older children need
practice in reading, but, if they had to do it in their own classes, they would say it was kid’s stuff
and be worried about losing face. The tutors are struggling at school themselves so, when the
younger ones can’t learn, they know exactly why.
Jean Bond, who describes pupil tutoring as an “educational conjuring trick”, has run two
previous experiments. In one, six persistent truants, aged 15 upwards, tutored 12 slow-learning
infants in reading and maths. None of the six played truant from any of the tutoring sessions. “The
degree of concentration they showed while working with their tutees was remarkable for pupils
who had previously showed little ability to concentrate on anything related to school work for any
period of time”, says Bond. The tutors became “reliable, conscientious caring individuals”.
Their own reading, previously mechanical and monotonous, became far more expressive as
the result of reading stories and to infants. Their view of education, which they had previously
dismissed as a “crap” and “a waste of time” was transformed. They became firmly resolved to teach
their own children to read before starting school, because, as one of them put it, “if they go for a
job and they can’t write, they are not going to employ you, are they?”. The tutors also became more
sympathetic to their own teachers’ difficulties, because they were frustrated themselves when the
infants “mucked about”.
In the seven weeks of the experiment, concludes Bond, “these pupils received more
recognition, reward and feelings of worth than they had previously experienced in many years of
formal schooling.” And the infants, according to their own teachers, showed measurable gains in
reading skills by the end of the scheme.
71. The majority of the tutor in the Trinity experiments are pupils who ____________.
A. cause discipline problems for their teachers B. frequently stay away from school
C. are below standard in basic skills
D. are unable to read and write
72. What is true according to American teachers on pupil-tutoring?
A. It has been more successful than other recent innovations.
B. It is much better than computerized instruction.
C. The best way to learn is to teach other people.
D. Tutoring benefits both tutors and tutees.
73. Which skill is used in the experiment at Trinity?
A. Reading
B. Speaking
C. Writing
D. Reading and writing
74. What, according to Jean, makes tutoring interesting to tutors?
A. They feel the younger children need their help.
B. They feel being a tutor is more appealing than being a student.
C. They don’t have to go to class anymore.
D. They feel they are more like an adult.
75. According to the writer, the tutor wouldn’t normally practise reading in class because
__________________.
A. their teachers would get impatient with them.
B. they wouldn’t be able to concentrate
C. their teachers wouldn’t consider it necessary.
D. they would find it humiliating.
76. Which is NOT TRUE about the tutors?
A. They become more sympathetic to their own teachers.
B. Their reading skills have greatly improved.
C. They are never frustrated with their little children.
D. Their view of education becomes more positive.
77. Pupil tutoring is describes as “an educational conjuring trick” because ____________.
A. no one understands why it works so well
B. it has caught the attention of the media
C. educational authorities are suspicious of it
D. it is a simple idea with extra ordinary results
78. What does the word “muck about” NOT mean?
A. treat someone badly
B. behave badly
C. mess around
D. fool around
79. The most significant result of the experiments so far carried out seemed to have been that
tutors ____________.
A. learnt to overcome their fear of reading aloud
B. improved their pupils’ ability to concentrate
C. benefited from an increase of self-respect
D. came to see the importance of writing skills
80. What is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. The educational benefits of pupil-tutoring
B. The experiments about pupil-tutoring
C. A good way to motivate weaker students to learn better
D. Comparison between tutoring and other teaching method
KEY:
71. C
72. A
73. A
74. A
75. D
76. C
77. D
78. A
79. C
80. D
B. WRITTEN TEST (70 PTS)
I. CLOZE TEST: (20PTS)
Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE WORD for
each space
PASSAGE 1 (10 PTS)
LONDON
London is a big city, but many people who live there (1)_________ it as a number of small towns
put together. Each one district has its (2)_________ identity and atmosphere and some of parts are
even described by their inhabitants as ‘villages’. Much of the centre of the city consists
(3)_________ shops and businesses and the majority of people they live in the suburbs. A
(4)_________ many of them travel to work in the city every day (5)_________a train, bus, tube or
car; this is call commuting. Commuters might spend as (6)_________ as two hours every morning
getting to work and (7)_________ two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is
higher (8)_________ so in most other parts of Britain, and many people are paid extra money on
the top of their salaries because of this. Millions of visitors come to London every year from all
over the world for to see the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace, (9)________the Queen
lives, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for including its theatres, red
buses, and black taxis. Some people find (10)_________ a noisy, dirty place but it has many large,
pleasant parts where everyone can enjoy themselves some peace and quiet. London has many
attractions there, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.
KEY:
1. regard
3. of
5. by
7. another
9. where
2. own
4. great
6. much
8. than
10. it
PASSAGE 2 (10 PTS)
The cinema is today a favourite place of entertainment to most people, young and old.
Hundreds of people visit the cinema today. There are many things that we can learn (1)__________
our visits to the cinema. The pictures we can (2)_______ in the cinema often show us many useful
things. They show how people in (3)___________ lands live and think. Sometimes they also show
how people in the past lived and died. There (4)_________ also pictures which show many things
about the world of birds and animal. Some pictures, (5)___________, sometimes spoil the minds
of many people especially (6)____________of small boys and girls. Pictures which show how
people steal, kill or kidnap, for example, have done a lot of harm, but these (7)__________ pictures
also show how, in the end the criminals are caught and punished, and many people have learnt to
obey the law, as a result. Thus, whether such pictures are good or bad depends on (8)________.
lesson the person has learnt from them. On the (9)____________, most pictures try to teach many
useful lessons. The cinema may therefore be described as a school where people can learn a lot of
god lessons. It is for all these reasons that cinema is still the (20)__________ favourite place of
entertainment.
KEY: 11. from
12. see
13. other
15. however
17. same
19. whole
14. are
16. those
18. what
20. most
II. WORD FORMATION (20 PTS)
PART 1: Complete each sentence, using the correct form of the word in parentheses
1.Gazprom, whose boss Alexei Miller is a close political ally of Russian President Vladimir
Putin, is almost as __________in world football.(PRESENT)
2. Some data showed vitamin D had a protective role against _________ diseases such as type 1
diabetes. (IMMUNE)
3. Hunger and a _________ meal did not sit happily side by side. (SLAP)
4. All around are __________ mountains which provide the walkers or nature-lovers with
magnificent opportunities to savor the Alpine flora. (SNOW)
5. Britain's nuclear power program began with a lie: it was a __________ for the nuclear weapons
program. (SCREEN)
6. The _______ vigor of man-made things, as suggested by these metaphors, is at the same time
ungainly and unnatural.(HUMAN)
7.His ____________ whether poets, novelists, producers or scholars, tailored their books to his
minutely worked-out requirements. (LIBRARY)
8. I've never heard such ____________ nonsense in my life! (ADULT)
9. He was discovered to have been ________ company funds.(PROPERTY)
10. After 2012, the base shifted the event to a(n) __________ schedule, but budget cuts forced it
to cancel the 2014 show.(ANNUAL)
KEY:
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
OMNIPRESENT
SLAP-UP
SMOKESCREEN
LIBRETTISTS
EXPROPRIATING
2. AUTOIMMUNE
4. SNOW-CAPPED
6. HUMANOID
8. UNADULTERATED
10. BIENNIAL
PART 2: Complete each passage, with the appropriate form of the words given in the box.
SEOUL, South Korea — Divorced and out of money, Kwon Chol-nam fled North Korea
for China in 2014 by wading across a river border at night and then crawling over a
(1)__________ fence. After a perilous trek that included walking through a jungle in Laos, he
reached Thailand, where he was allowed to fly to South Korea and start life (2) _________. After
all that trouble and danger, Mr. Kwon now wants South Korea to allow him to return home to the
FIT
HOT
CLASS
NEW
BARB
ILLUSION
SURFACE
DISMOUNT
LAND
WIFELY
North. “You have to ride a horse to know whether it’s the right (3) ________ for you,” Mr. Kwon
said in an interview in Seoul. “I have tried, and the South (4) ______ of me. I want to go home to
the North to reunite with my (5)_______and 16-year-old son.”
Although North Korea is one of the world’s most politically repressive countries, Mr.
Kwon says he has grown (6)________ with life in the capitalist South, where he says North
Korean defectors like him are treated like (7)________ citizens. “They called me names, treating
me like an idiot, and didn’t pay me as much as others doing the same work, just because I was
from the North,” Mr. Kwon (8)__________ said. To press his unusual demand, he has held news
conferences, submitted petitions to the United Nations and demonstrated with signs in front of
government buildings in Seoul. Apart from him, more than 30,000 North Koreans have fled to
South Korea since a famine hit their (9)________ in the 1990s. Of them, 25 have mysteriously
(10) ___________ back in the North in the past five years.
(Source: adapted from“The New York Times”)
KEY:
1.barded-wire
2.anew
3.mount
4.unbefitting
5.ex-wife
6.disillusioned
7.second-class
8.heatedly
9.homeland
10.resurefaced
III. ERROR CORRECTION: (10PTS)
The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them. Choose the best options to
complete the following sentences.
line 1 The role of the traditional zoo, inheriting from the 19th century, has undergone
a dramatic shift. A growing recognition that zoos ought to be in the vanguard of
the fight for the devastation of our natural world has begun a zoologic revolution.
The change occurred in the 1960s, when the Jersey zoo was set off to breed
line 5 endangered species. As a result, the breeding of animals in captive has become
a complex science, with zoos around the world co-coordinating their efforts to
avoid the genetic dangers of in-breeding small populations.
The answer for the question of whether zoos can have very much impact on
the preservation of endangered species is, probably, minimally. Zoos do not focus
line 10 their education efforts on those people in the strongest positions to affect the future of
the wildlife exhibited. For the most part, conservation education is targeted at children
and other non-decision makers in a process too slow or too far away to address
the extinction crisis which exists now. Furthermore, the efforts of zoos to inform
lawmakers and government authorities are usually low-key or un-existent. Campaigns
line 15 are more likely to be for an animal exhibit rather than for the existence of the animal
itself.
Nevertheless, it does not do to address the future from a foundation of pessimism. A
vision of the future is embraced in which the human population has leveled off at
about
line 20 8.8 billion and wherein human effects upon the environment have been tethered and
considerable wildlife remain. It certainly will not be as rich or abundant as today’s
wildlife, but with substantial diverse and numbers of more or less wild ecosystems,
and
the zoos’ work, this vision can become reality.
KEY:
1. line 1: inheriting => inherited
2. line 3: for => against
3. line 4: zoologic => zoological
4. line 5: off => up
5. line 6: captive => captivity
6. line 9: for => to
7. line 10: minimally => minimal
8. line 16: un-existent => non-existent
9. line 21: remain => remains
10. line 22: diverse => diversity
V. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. David hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
➔ The operation left ______________________________________________.
2. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
➔ There is no ____________________________________________________.
3. You’re far more practical than I am.
➔ Nowhere _____________________________________________________.
4. Could you watch my bag while I’m away?
➔ Could you keep _______________________________________________?
5. The staff hated Frank’s new policies intensely and so went on strike.
➔ So intense ____________________________________________________.
6. The family members find it hard to accept their father’s fortune will go to charity.
(RESISTANCE)
➔ There ____________________________________________________ go to the charity.
7. His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
➔ His analysis of the situation ______________________________________.
8. Start doing some work now if you want to become a rich and powerful man. (PULL)
➔ _____________________________________________________substance.
9. Had it not been for John, she couldn’t have got the job. (AGENCY)
➔ Only ________________________________________________________.
10. Peter never makes any effort to help his team when it is time for action. (LIFTS)
➔ Peter never _______________________________________time for action.
KEY:
1. David hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
➔ The operation leftDavid feel (even) weaker than he had expected.
2. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
➔ There is no (other) statesman that I admire more than/as much as the president.
3. You’re far more practical than I am.
➔ Nowhere else am I as practical as you are.
4. Could you watch my bag while I’m away?
➔ Could you keep an eye on my bag when I’m away?
5. The staff hated Frank’s new policies intensely and so went on strike.
➔ So intense was the hatred for Frank’s new policies that the staff went on strike.
6. The family members find it hard to accept their father’s fortune will go to charity.
(RESISTANCE)
➔ There is resistance among the family members to the fact/idea that their father’s fortune
will go to the charity.
7. His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
➔ His analysis of the situation was righted over my head.
8. Start doing some work now if you want to become a rich and powerful man. (PULL)
➔ Pull your finger out now if you want to become a man of substance.
9. Had it not been for John, she couldn’t have got the job. (AGENCY)
➔ Only through the agency of John could she get the job.
10. Peter never makes any effort to help his team when it is time for action. (LIFTS)
➔ Peter never lifts a figure to help his team when it istime for action.
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PART ONE: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Question 1: VOCABULARY
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. He resented the fact that she always ________ false motives to him
A. charged
B. referred
C. imputed
D. credited
2. Seeing her mother shot by a terrorist left an ________ impression on the young child’s mind.
A. instant
B. indelible
C. indefinite
D. infinite
3. As it was his first offence, the magistrate passed a very ________ sentence.
A. tolerant
B. kind
C. lenient
D. severe
4. The charge of murder brought against Mr Good was ________.
A. dismissed
B. dispelled
C. dispensed
D. disapproved
5. In his speech the Prime Minister made a brief ________ to the state of the economy.
A. illusion
B. elusion
C. delusion
D. allusion
6. The police caught the thief ________.
A. red-handed
B. in the red
C. true blue
D. in black and white
7. The small boy’s mother told him it was impolite to ________ his food so greedily.
A. nibble
B. gobble
C. digest
D. stuff
8. Buyers and sellers were ________ over prices.
A. hacking
B. hugging
C. heckling
D. haggling
9. When the detectives finally trapped him, he had ________ to lying
A. resource
B. retort
C. resort
D. recourse
10. My late grandmother ________ me this silver teapot.
A. bequested
B. willed
C. bequeathed
D. inherited
ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. B
6. A
7. B
3. C
8. D
4. A
9. D
5. D
10. C
Question 2: Structures and Grammar.
1. We heard it _________ that Lola has got married.
A. to be said
B. saying
C. said
D. say
2. After World War I, Hollywood emerged__________ the movie capital of the world.
A. such as
B. in
C. like
D. as
3. Pilots are supposed to ask for _________in English at any international airport.
A. instructions which land
B. instruction landing
C. landing instructions
D. landing with instructions
4. ________, 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol.
A. An antiseptic used
B. How an antiseptic is used
C. When used as an antiseptic
D. An antiseptic when used
5. Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an extracting process; ________, experts must
perform detailed tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. therefore
B. afterwards
C. moreover
D. however
6. Down into the cave __________ .
A. did the rescue party go
B. the rescue party went
C. did go the rescue party
D. went the rescue party
7. I agree with most of what you said, but I can’t ….. your idea of letting children leave school at 14.
A. catch up with
B. bear with
C. go along with
D. put up with
8. -“What have you been ______?”
- “Oh, nothing much. The usual things.”
A. about
B. up to
C. out with
D. down to
9. “David seemed very angry.” – “______________.”
A. He seemed
B. He had
C. He was
D. He did
10. -“How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered.”
- “______________.”
A. It was nothing, really
B. Don’t worry, I didn’t bother
C. Why not? I was happy
D. It was a very good thing
ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. D
6. D
7. C
3. C
8. B
4. C
9. C
5. A
10. A
Question 3: Phrasal verbs
Read the following passage and answer the questions on phrasal verbs.
A shoal of piranhas can tear up the carcass of a dead cow to its bones in just a few minutes. But
it is surprising to find out that these fish also eat fruit and nuts. Sometimes a shoal of piranhas waits
under the branches of a rubber tree for the seeds to pop out of pods. The seeds are then gobbled up
even before they reach the ground. Many other species of fish have caught on to fruit and nut eating
like the piranhas. By following the flood waters of the Amazon each rainy season the fish live in the
forest in shallow water and even put on fat to live through the period when the water move away.
Researcher at the Instituto de Pesquisaa da Amazonia have found that several species of piranhas
have given up meat eating and turned into vegetarians.
Choose the answer that could best replace the underlined phrasal verbs without changing the
meaning of the sentence.
1. tear up:
A. slice
B. amputate
C. shred
D. carve
2. find out :
A. discover
B. distinguish
C. discern
D. explore
3. pop out of :
A. protrude from
B. burst from
C. hop from
D. plunge from
4. gobbled up:
A. stuffed
B. digested
C. eaten
D. liquefied
5. caught on:
A. reserve
B. transformed
C. adapted
D. exchanged
6. put on:
A. worn
B. extended
C. attached
D. added
7. live through:
A. dwell
B. survive
C. experience
D. suffer
8. move away:
A. subsides
B. shrinks
C. recedes
D. abandons
9. given up:
A. ceded
B. yielded
C. concluded
D. ceased
10. turned into:
A.metamorphosed into B. exchanged into C. transact to
B. transect to
ANSWER KEY:
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. A
Question 4:
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence
1. Although she had never used a word-processor before, she soon got the ………..of it.
A. feel
B. touch
C. swing
D. hang
2. I usually buy my clothes……………. It’s cheaper than going to a dress maker.
A. off the feg
B. on the house
C. in public
D. on the shelf
3. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of…………..shaves.
A. narrow
B. near
C. close
D. tiny
4. I’ve heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn’t ……………..!
A. face the music B. hit the nail
C. carry
D. hold the water
5. Do you mind if I give you my decision tomorrow? I’d like to………………….. .
A. read between the lines B. pass the buck C. sleep on it
D. take it to heart
6. I accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. caught sight of
C. paid attention to
D. kept an eye on
7. The Jacksons won’t contribute to the Red Cross unless you _____.
A. go down on your knees
B. stand on your own feet
C. are on your last legs
D. keep your head
8. His response was as sharp as a______
A. sword
B. knife
C. scissors
D. needle
9. John has finally found a new job after being _______ for three months.
A. out of reach
B. out of order
C. out of work
D. out of mind
10. The boss ______him because his mother had just passed away.
A. made allowance for B. made up for
B. made use of
C. made fun of
ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
Question 5: Reading Comprehension
PASSAGE 1
Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C, or
D) that you think fits best.
PAPER
Paper is everywhere. We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and
greeting cards. We have paper towels, napkins plates, cups, and tissues. We print the news every day
on newspaper. Our history and knowledge is written on paper. Without paper, our lives would be
completely different.
From the very beginning of time, people have tried to record their thoughts and lives. The earliest
humans drew pictures on cave walls. Later, people used large pieces of clay to write on. Almost
5,000 years ago, the Egyptians wrote on pieces of plants called papyrus. Papyrus was used
throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Eventually it was replaced
by parchment. Parchment was made from animal skins. It was stronger and lasted longer than any
other material.
The Chinese made the first real paper in the year A.D. 105. They mixed tree bark and small pieces
of old cloth with water. They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper. Then they let the
paper dry in the sun. The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751, in that year there was a
war between the Chinese and the Muslims. Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China
to live in Muslim countries. The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world.
Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe. The first paper made in
Europe was in Spain in 1151.
The first important improvement on the Chinese method of papermaking was in France in 1798. A
man named Nicholas Louis Robert invented a machine for making paper. His machine could make
paper much faster than one person could by hand. However, his machine was not very successful.
About ten years later an Englishman improved on Robert’s machine and began producing paper.
The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France. A scientist observed a
wasp making its nest. The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth,
and made a paper nest. The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too. Finally,
a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper. Today, the principal
ingredient in paper is wood pulp. It is made by machine. There are also other kinds of paper made
from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants. Paper from wood pulp is the most common. Canada
and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity, of wood
that is available in the forests of these two countries.
Because paper is made of wood, many people are becoming concerned that too many trees are
being chopped down every year in order to produce paper. Trees are an important part of the
environment. As a result, many companies that produce paper are using old paper instead of new
wood pulp to make paper. This method of using old products again instead of simply throwing them
away is called recycling. Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year.
Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives. They use both sides of a sheet of paper
instead of just one. They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues. There are also special
containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it
into the garbage can. Then this paper is collected to be recycled.
Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives. The books we read and
write are made of paper. Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper. This,
however, is changing. Other methods of storing information are becoming common. Computers can
store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space. Computer faxes, electronic mail,
and the Internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper, Who knows,
perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all!
1. In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans _______.
A. drew pictures on cave walls.
B. wrote on cave walls.
C. invented a system of writing.
D found a way to make paper.
2. Papyrus was _______.
A. a kind of paper made from a plant.
B. made by ancient Egyptians.
C. a kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on.
D. a special kind of clay.
3. Parchment was used to write on because _______.
A. it was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus.
B. the plant it was made from died out.
C. it could be made into slabs of clay.
D. there were a lot of animals.
4. The Chinese kept papermaking a secret _______.
A. because they were afraid of the Muslims
B. so that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world
C. until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark
D. for more than 6 centuries
5. The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered _______.
A. by some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese
B. as a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims
C. by the Spanish in the 12th century
D. because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun
6. The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by _______.
A. a papermaking machine
B. an Englishman
C. Nicholas Louis Robert
D. employing people with faster hands
7. Paper was first made from wood pulp _______.
A. in France
B. by a wasp
C. by a machine
D. by a scientist
8. The United States and Canada _______.
A. import most of the paper they need B. have the largest forests in the world
C. consume most of the paper they produce
D. are the biggest producers of paper
9. Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because ____.
A. papermaking factories are polluting the environment
B. a lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp
C. recycling old paper is expensive
D. there is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp
10. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Paper and computers play the same role in our lives.
B. New technology that helps recycling paper.
C. Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast.
D. Those who know how to use a computer don’t need paper at all.
ANSWER KEY:
1. A
6. C
2. C
7. A
3. A
8. D
4. D
9. B
5. B
10. C
PASSAGE 2
In addition to the great ridges and volcanic chains, the oceans conceal another form of undersea
mountains: the strange guyot, or flat-topped seamount. No marine geologist even suspected the
existence of these isolated mountains until they were discovered by geologist Harry H. Hess in 1946.
He was serving at the time as naval officer on a ship equipped with a fathometer. Hess named these
truncated peaks for the nineteenth-century Swiss-born geologist Arnold Guyot, who had served on
the faculty of Princeton University for thirty years. Since then, hundreds of guyots have been
discovered in every ocean but the Arctic. Like offshore canyons, guyots present a challenge to
oceanographic theory. They are believed to be extinct volcanoes.Their flat tops indicate that they
once stood above or just below the surface, where the action of waves leveled off their peaks. Yet
today, by definition, their summits are at least 600 feet below the surface, and some are as deep as
8,200 feet. Most lie between 3,200 feet and 6,500 feet. Their tops are not really flat but slope upward
to a low pinnacle at the center. Dredging from the tops of guyots has recovered basalt and coral
rubble, and that would be expected from the eroded tops of what were once islands. Some of this
material is over 80 million years old. Geologists think the drowning of the guyots involved two
processes: The great weight of the volcanic mountains depressed the sea floor beneath them, and the
level of the sea rose a number of times, especially when the last Ice Age ended, some 8,000 to
11.000 years ago.
1. What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To trace the career of Arnold Guyot.
B. To describe feature of the undersea world.
C. To present the results of recent geologic research.
D. To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains
2. The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Contain
B. Erode
C. Hide
D. Create
3. The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of ...
A. a fathometer
B. computer analysic
C. a deep-sea diving expedition
D. research submarines
4. The author indicates that Arnold Guyot _______.
A. was Harry Hess's instructor
B. invented the fathometer
C. named the guyot after himself
D. taught at Princeton University
5. What does the passage sav about the Arctic Ocean?
A. The first guyot was discovered there.
B. No guyots have ever been found there.
C. There are more guyots there than in any other ocean.
D. It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there.
6. The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in
common?
A. Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves.
B. Both present oceanographers with a mystery.
C. Both were formed by volcanic activity.
D. Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea.
7. According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of ...
A. less than 600 feet.
B. between 600 and 3,200 feet.
C. between 3,200 and 6,500 feet
D. more than 8,200 feet
8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rubble”?
A. Fragments
B. Mixture
C. Columns
D. Core
9. According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion
of guyots?
A. Erosion and volcanic activity.
B. The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level.
C. Mountain building and the action of ocean currents
D. High tides and earthquakes
10. According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise?
A. In 1946
B. In the nineteenth century
C. From 8,000 to 11,000 years
D. 80 million years ago
ANSWER KEY:
1. B
2. C
6. B
7. C
3. A
8. A
4. D
9. B
5. B
10. C
Question 6: Cloze test
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Cloze test 1
Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have inhabited it for
less than half a million years. Within this time, population has increased hugely and people have had
a vast (1)...... upon the earth. They have long been able to (2)...... the forces of nature to use. Now,
with modern technology, they have the power to alter the balance of life on earth.
Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous (3)...... that the world had no
boundaries and had limitless resources. Moreover, ecologists have shown that all forms of life on
earth are interconnected, so it (4)...... that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment.
In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress. As a result, certain (5)......
materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to (6)...... short. Pollution and the (7)......
of waste are already critical issues, and the (8)...... of the environment is fast becoming the most
pressing problem (9)...... us all. The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on
the earth and its life support (10)...... .
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
imprint
put
judgment
results
raw
turn
disposal
state
encountering
projects
ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. A
6. D
7. A
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
indication
make
notion
follows
coarse
come
displacement
situation
opposing
systems
3. B
8. A
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
impression
place
reflection
complies
crude
go
dismissal
case
meeting
methods
4. B
9. D
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
impact
stand
concept
develops
rough
run
disposition
circumstance
confronting
routines
5. A
10. B
Cloze test 2
Film directors usually make the least promising subjects for biography. They tend to stay behind the
camera and get on with making films, emerging only to make the particular promotional statement.
Only rarely is a film-maker interesting enough to (1)_____ biographical interest, and some pay off
the attention handsomely. What biographer could (2) ____ analysing Hitchcock, Woody Allen or
Polanski? These directors, in any case, were themselves sufficiently absorbed in their own (3) ____
to cross over the other side of the camera and (4) ____ themselves to the public.
Much of Jean Renoir's public profile is (5) ____ on his appearance in his final
film. But judging by the most recent biography, by Ronald Bergan, the man was simply not
interesting. He grew up in the benevolent (6) ____ of his painter father, against whom he appears not
to have (7) ____ in any way, emerged to make his own (8) ____ in the early life and went on making
films for most of the rest of his life. Even when (9) ____ by war, Renoir seems to have (10) ____ his
career with.
1.
A. award
B. prize
C. value
D. merit
2.
A. oppose
B. resist
C. confront
D. expel
3.
A. view
B. image
C. trend
D. expression
4.
A. display
B. examine
C. allow
D. distinguish
5.
A. described
B. based
C. imagined
D. gathered
6.
A. memory
B. vision
C. shadow
D. regard
7.
A. rebelled
B. related
C. referred
D. resisted
8.
A. spot
B. field
C. mark
D. point
9.
A. faced
B. tackled
C. charged
D. opposed
10.
A. flown
B. sailed
C. wandered
D. run
ANSWER KEY:
1. D
2. B
6. C
7. A
3. B
8. C
4. A
9. A
5. B
10. B
PART TWO: WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Fill in each blank of the following passages with one appropriate word.
Open cloze test 1
The city of Melbourne, Australia has always had a (1)______ for unusual weather. Melbourne
people enjoy telling this joke to visitors: if you don’t like the weather in Melbourne, don’t worry,
just wait five minutes, because it’s sure to change.
At the beginning of 1992, Melbourne had its (2)______ January for over 100 years. It rained for
nine days on (3 ) ______. As well as raining all day, the weather was also cold. At night, people in
some Melbourne suburbs were switching on their heating as if it was winter. It was (4)______ cold
many people could (5)______ believe that it was summer at all.
The best weather in Melbourne, however, is not usually in the summer: it is in the autumn. The
autumn usually has more pleasant days than the summer. The weather in autumn is usually
(6)______ of warm days and cool, comfortable (7)______.
The (8 )______ of the city at this time of year is beautiful, too. Melbourne has many lovely
gardens and parklands with beautiful trees. In the autumn, the trees change their leaves to red, gold
and brown. As they are blown in the air by the wind of a (9)______ autumn day, the leaves add life
to the city. So even if the summer is cold and wet, people in Melbourne can still look forward to the
(10)______ of a warm sunny autumn.
ANSWER KEY:
1. reputation
2. wettest
6. composed /
comprised
7. nights
3. end
4. so
5. hardly/ never
8. scenery
9. late
10. possibility
Open cloze test 2
CARROT ADDICTION
Eating carrots may be as addictive as cigarette smoking and every bit as difficult to give up,
according to recent research. (1) _____ it has been known since the early 1900s that excessive carrot
intake can turn the skin orange, the psychological effects of (2)________ behaviour are only (3)
_____ coming to light. One woman patient who was eating a kilogram of raw carrots a day had to
be treated in a psychiatric hospital. Another woman started consuming huge quantities of carrots (4)
_____ pregnant and managed to stop for 15 years after the baby was born. The habit resumed (5)
______ an illness when she resorted to buying and eating carrots secretly. Swiching to (6) _____
vegetable helped reduce her dependency. She now survives happily (7) ______ a carrot-free diet.
Another case concerns a man who sought help to give up tobacco. His wife advised him to replace
smoking (8) ______ eating vegetables. He was soon consuming up to five bunches of carrots a day.
The man abandoned the carrot habit. (9) _______, he resumed smoking. One researcher suggests that
the psychological dependence arises not only from the carotene contained in the vegetable, but also
from some other ingredient. He says that the withdrawal symptoms are so intense that the addicts get
hold of and consume carrots (10) _____ in socially unacceptable situations!
ANSWER KEY:
1. Although/though
2. such/this
3.
just/now
4. while/when/whilst
5. after/during
6. another
7. on
8. with/by
9. However
10. even
Question 2: Word forms
Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. (ADAPT)……………. to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people.
2. Police asked (PASS)………………. if they had seen the accident happen.
3. What a (WORRY)……………….. pair of children. They have to be watched every minute of the
day.
4. Children are taught from young to be (RESPECT)…………… to their elders.
5. They frequently (MOBILE) ……………. the traffic as they march through the streets.
6. Television exerts a (PERVADE) ……………. influence on our children’s lives.
7. The refugees were in a (PITY) ……………. state
8. It would be (PRACTICE) ……………… for each member to be consulted on every occasion.
9. Many fabrics are specially treated so as to be (SHRINK) …………………
10. The union claimed that some of its members had been (VICTIM) …………… for taking part in
the strike.
ANSWER KEY:
1. Adaptation
2. passers-by
3. worrisome
4. respectful
5. immobilize
6. pervasive
7. pitiable
8.
impracticable
9. unshrinkable 10. victimized
Complete the following passage with the correct form of the words given in the box.
PRECEDE
LINK
ARGUE
SOLVE
DIVERSIFY
DEVELOP
ERODE
SPOIL
TAX
PERVADE
The advances made by humans have made us the dominant species on our planet. However, several
eminent scientists are concerned that we have become too successful, that our way of life is putting
an (1)____________ strain on the Earth's ecosystems and threatening our future as a species. We are
confronting environmental problems that are more (2)___________ than ever before, some of them
seemingly (3)____________. Many of the Earth's crises are persistent and inexorably
(4)____________ . Pollution is an obvious example of this affecting our air, water and soil.
The air is polluted by emissions produced by cars and industry. Through acid rain and greenhouse
gases these same exhaust fumes can have a devastating impac