BÀI THỰC HÀNH
PASSAGE 1 – Questions 1-10
Today Singapore
1. While young, Raffles worked in_____
A. Singapore.
B. Malaysia.
C. Indonesia.
D. England.
2. Stamford Raffles began to work when he was young because
A. he wanted to see the world.
B. he was not clever.
C. his parents do not have much money
D. he did not like to study.
3. What does “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The captain
B. The trading
C. The British East India Company
D. The ship
4. When Raffles first came to Singapore, it was______
A. a very busy port.
B. almost deserted.
C. a big city.
D. a very old city.
5. The word “pirates” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
A. sailors
B. captains
C. sea robbers
D. wealthy fishermen
6. Singapore became safe because_______
A. no more ships went there.
B. the thieves were caught.
C. many pirates came there.
D. the thieves went to other islands.
7. Look at paragraph 4, where the following sentence can be added?
Raffles built many houses, buildings and roads.
A. 7A
B. 7B
C. 7C
D. 7D
8. Most of the first teachers in Singapore were_____
A. foreigners.
B. from Singapore.
C. not real teachers.
D. not good at teaching
9. When Raffles was travelling back to England,
A. his wife died.
B. he died.
C. all his books were burned.
D. the ship was lost.
10. What is the main purpose of the author when writing this passage?
A. To tell the life story of Stamford Raffles.
B. To explain why Singapore is a world centre for trade
C. To invite foreign companies to invest in Singapore.
D. To explain why Stamford Raffles left Singapore.
PASSAGE 2 – Questions 11-20
No student
11. In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherolee
language?
A. To show how simple, tradditional 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 demostrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language.
12. 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 than languages that
contain a little.
D. The grammar of all languages is the same, no matter where the languages evolved.
13. 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.
14. “From scratch” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. from the very beginning
B. in simple structures
C. by copying something else
D. by using written information
15. “Make-shift” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. complicated and expensive
B. simple and temporary
C. extensive and diverse
D. private and personal
16. 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, not the language of the colonizers.
A. 16A
B. 16B
C. 16C
D. 16D
17. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. elders
B. slave children
C. strings
D. words
18. In which paragraph does the writer state how complex languages are formed?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
19. 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.
20. What is the topic of this passage?
A. The difficulty of grammar
B. The importance of grammar
C. The creators of grammar
D. The formation of grammar
PASSAGE 3 – Questions 21-30
The period following World War II
21. The phrase fared well in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to
A.recovered from illness
B. won battles
C. made good wages
D. experienced good fortune
22. According to paragraph 2, in late 1945 and early 1946
A.there were labor problems because too many workers were in the military
B. there were labor problems because too many people were leaving the military
C. there were 500 strikes in the railroad industry
D.there were 500 strikes in critical industries
23. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to
A. a national strike
B. the government
C. action
D.the U.S. economy
24. The phrase “called for” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. criticized
B. cheered
C. proposed
D.postponed
25. According to paragraph 3, it is NOT true that the railroad workers
A.were all in favor of the strike
B. were interested in higher pay
C. from two unions set a strike date
D.turned down Truman‟s offer of a pay raise
26. Why does the author mention 280,000 workersin paragraph 3?
A.To indicate how many workers were opposed to the strike
B. To demonstrate that the railroads were not really a critical industry
C. To support management‟s claim that a wage increase was not possible
D.To illustrate how serious the strike threat was
27. The phrase “wore thin” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A.was extended
B. decreased
C. lightened
D.lost weight
28. The phrase “remained at a stalemate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A.stayed on target
B. proceeded on a friendly basis
C.suddenly started up again
D.were at a standstill
29. The word “steps” in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by
A.spaces
B. measures
C.stairs
D.suggestions
30. It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that
A. Truman actually drafted striking workers into the military
B. Congress passed a law allowing the drafting of striking workers
C. It was the threat of drafting strikers that ended the strike
D.Truman was actually opposed to drafting workers into the military
PASSAGE 4 – Questions 31-40
The earliest known American painters
31. The word “pieces” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by
A. parts
B. works
C. ideas
D. fragments
32. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to
A. limners
B. portraits
C. possessions
D. subjects
33. Which of the sentences below 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. Art historians have been able to identify characteristics in paintings indicating that
the
paintings were created by limners.
B. Artists from the era of limners painted clusters of portraits without knowing whom
they were painting.
C. People studying art have been able to identify clusters of artists who had painted
portraits of the same subjects.
D. Certain groups of portraits are known to have been painted by the same limner,
though
the limner‟s name is often not known.
34. The word “itinerant” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. successful
B. uneducated
C. wandering
D. professional
35. It is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 that a limner might
A. work as a carpenter
B. receive pay for a painting
C. offer his services in return for other services
D. paint a house
36. The word “posterity” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. prominent display
B. future generations
C. social acceptance
D. delayed gratification
37. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that limners
A. would not possibly have had any formal training
B. were quite knowledgeable about the world of art
C. were held in high esteem by the population
D. were not all formally trained artists
38. Look at the four spaces that indicate where the following sentence can be added
to
paragraph 3
Few limners were formally trained artists. B
39. Why does the author state that the Dutch had settled the colony of New
Amsterdam in a passage about limners?
A. To provide background information about the New England limners
B. To indicate why the Tudor style of painting was possible
C. To give a reason for the highly flowery Dutch paintings
D. To explain why the style of the New York limners differed from that of the New
England limners
40. It is stated in the passage that New Amsterdam
A. was settled by the English
B. was a Dutch colony after 1664
C. moved from English control to Dutch control
D. later became New York
TEST 1:
PASSAGE 1 – Questions 1-10
Hong Kong
1. What does “this” in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Hong Kong
B. Victoria
C. city
D. the coast
2. There was a meeting between Britain and China because
A. They were fighting each other.
B. Britain wanted to buy Hong Kong.
C. China and Britain were friends.
D. China and Britain wanted to attack Hong Kong.
3. The word “deserted” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
A. crowded
B. rich
C. poor
D. abandoned
4. The main idea of the third paragraph is
A. How Hong Kong became a colony of Britain
B. Why Britain wanted Hong Kong
C. When China gave Hong Kong to Britain
D. Why Britain returned Hong Kong to China.
5. Before the British came to Hong Kong,
A. there were many Chinese universities.
B. there were only a few English schools.
C. there were many English schools.
D. there were a few people living on the island.
6. What does the author imply when stating “one country, two systems”?
A. Hong Kong is not ruled by China because it has different way of life.
B. Hong Kong still belongs to Britain, but follows Chinese way of life.
C. Hong Kong is a part of China, but has its own way of life.
D. Hong Kong does not want to be a part of China.
7. Look at paragraph 5, where the following sentence can be added?
This meant that Hong Kong people could continue to live in the way that they
had, while being a part of of China.
A. 7A
B. 7B
C. 7C
D. 7D
8. How is the information in the passage organized?
A. in order of importance
B. in order of space
C. in chronological order
D. causes and effects
9. In what paragaph does the author mention the jobs people in Hong Kong were
mainly doing when it started to be an official colony of Britain?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragaph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
10. What is the main purpose of the author when writing this passage?
A. To explain why Hong Kong didn’t want to become a part of China
B. To help the readers understand more about the history of Hong Kong
C. To persuade foreigners to visit Hong Kong
D. To explain why Hong Kong is a powerful island
PASSAGE 2 - Questions 11 –20
Constellations
11. What use for constellations is NOT mentioned in the opening paragraphs?
A. To help people find their way
B. To understand the origins of life in the universe
C. To provide entertainment
D. To allow people to orientate themselves
12. What is the best meaning of the word "sparse" in the second paragraph?
A. rare
B. boring
C. difficult
D. tough
13. Why do constellations change in the sky from month to month?
A. Because of passing fashions
B. Because of the weather
C. Because of the Earth's movements
D. Because stars are always moving
14. What is the best meaning of the phrase "made up" in the fourth paragraph?
A. decided
B. looked into
C. worked out
D. discovered
15. What is the best meaning of the phrase "peasants" in paragraph 5?
A. workers
B. hunters
C. gatherers
D. farmers
16. Why do astronomers call the constellation 'Ursa Major' by this name?
A. To ease international communication
B. Because the Russians insisted
C. Because Russia provides much of the finance for these organisations
D. They decided that's what it most looks like
17. What point is being made in the penultimate paragraph?
A. Stars used to be closer together
B. The stars look different depending on where you are standing
C. You won't see stars well under street lights
D. Perspective makes stars seem closer
18. In which paragraph does the writer state examples of differentconstellations in
different seasons?
A. Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 4
D. Paragraph 5
19. Where would you most likely find this text?
A. A scholarly publication
B. A newspaper
C. A children's encyclopedia
D. A political leaflet
20. What is the purpose of the writer when writing this text?
A. To explain why people can see different constellations in different seasons
B. To explain why constellations are so important to people
C. To help readers know more about patterns of stars on the sky
D. To describe a phenomenon on the sky
PASSAGE 3 - Questions 21–30
The discoveries of the white dwarf
21. Which of the following things was first discovered?
A. The white dwarf
B. The neutron star
C. The black hole
D. The red giant
22. What does the word “they” in line 3 refer to?
A. The white dwarf
B. The white dwarf and the neutron star
C. The white dwarf, the neutron star and the black hole
D. The white dwarf, the neutron star, the black hole and the red giant
23. The author asserts that the discoveries of the white dwarf, the neutron star, and
the black hole are significant because these discoveries
A. demonstrate the probability of infinite density and infinitely small dimensions
B. pose the most comprehensive and fundamental problem faced by physicists in
decades
C. clarify the paradox suggested by the collapse of electrons into atomic nuclei.
D. establish the relationship between the mass and gravitational pressure.
24. What happens when compression increases?
A. The hydrogen and helium fuel has been burned
B. The stable gravitational force becomes disturbed
C. very dense plasma forms
D. The process ceases at the density of 1,000 tons per cubic inch
25. According to the passage, an imbalance arises between nuclear radiation
pressure and gravitational force in stars because
A. the density of a star increases as it ages
B. radiation pressure increases as a star increases in mass
C. radiation pressure decreases when a star’s fuel has been consumed
D. the collapse of a star increases its gravitational force.
26. According to the passage, in the final stages of its development, our own sun is
likely to take the form of a
A. white dwarf
B. neutron star
C. red giant
D. black hole
27. The phrase “at this point” in the passage refers to
A. the white dwarf plasma can’t resist the gravitations pressures.
B. all nuclear of the star are converted to a gas of free neutrons.
C. a density of 10 tons per cubic inch is reached.
D. the strong nuclear force resists further contraction.
28. The word “massive” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. Concrete
B. Enormous
C. Limited
D. Popular
29. The author introduces the discussion of the paradox concerning atomic
structures in order to
A. show why it was necessary to develop quantum mechanics.
B. compare the structure of an atom with the structure of star.
C. demonstrate by analogy that a vital insight in astrophysics is missing.
D. illustrate the contention that improbable things do happen in astrophysics.
30. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. offer new explanations for the collapse of stars.
B. explain the origins of black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs.
C. compare the structure of atoms with the structure of the solar system.
D. explain how the collapse of stars challenges accepted theories of physics.
PASSAGE 4 – Questions 31-40
Minerals
31. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is a characteristic of mineral?
A.Crystal structure
B. Organic matter
C. Hardness
D.Smooth surface
32. The word “the latter” in the passage refers to
A.Mineral
B. Diamond
C. Graphite
D.Carbon
33. The word “identical” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.Similar
B. Complex
C. Same
D.Contrasting
34. According to the passage, two minerals with the same crystal structure can be
different because____
A.They have different specific gravities
B. They are found in different locations
C. They were formed by different geologic processes
D.They have different chemical compositions
35. According to paragraph 3, halite and galena are different elements because
A.They have the same crystal sructure
B. They have different chemical compositions
C. They were formed by different geologic processes
D.They have different rankings on the Mohs scale
36. The word “hospitable” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.Welcoming
B. Hostile
C. Comparable
D.Reactive
37. Why does the author discuss the role of volcanic movements in creating rocks?
A.To give an example of one of the Earth‟s geologic forces
B. To identify a factor that determines what kinds of minerals are found in rocks
C. To explain why some rocks contain silicon
D.To criticize the theory that minerals are created only by chemical reactions
38. The word “disintergrate” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.Decompose
B. Imbed
C. Pressurize
D.Decline
39. Which of the following can be inferred about minerals on the Mohs scale?
A.Graphite is softer then gypsum.
B. Quartz can cut a mineral with a rank of 8.
C. Diamond can cut a mineral with a rank of 9.
D.The hardest minerals are metals.
40. According to the passage, all of the following are properties of minerals except:
A.Claeavage
B. Luster
C. Streak
D.Weigh
TEST 2:
PASSAGE 1 – Questions 1-10
Buddhism
1. What is the word “servant” best replaced by
A. flatmate
B. worker
C. supporter
D. footman
2. Buddha left his house because
A. he did not like his parents.
B. he wanted to find out why people were not happy.
C. he wanted to travel.
D. he wanted to meet more unhappy people.
3. Why did Buddha decide not to eat for many days?
A. He wanted to persuade other people not to eat.
B. He did not want to spend money on food.
C. He wanted his soul to escape from his body.
D. He wanted to focus his thought on the world.
4. In which paragraph does the author present the answer to the happiness?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
5. Which sentence is not TRUE about Buddha?
A. He died at the age of 80.
B. He found the answers to his questions while being under a tree.
C. He came from a rich family.
D. All his teachings were written down right after his death.
6. Which sentence is not true about monks?
A. They do not have to work to earn money.
B. They spend most of the time spraying.
C. When they are monks, they have to be monks for all their life.
D. The most common time to be a monk is in the rainy season.
7. What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. The reasons why monks do not need to work for money
B. The reasons why monks have to spray for most of their time
C. Characteristics of a monk’s life
D. The reasons why life of a monk is not easy.
8. Look at paragraph 5, where the following sentence can be added?
Their time spent being a monk is very important for Thai men.
A. 8A
B. 8B
C. 8C
D. 8D
9. What does “them” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. monks
B. buddhists
C. women
D. nuns
10. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The life story of Buddha
B. The life story of monks
C. The importance of Buddhism
D. The origin of Buddhism
PASSAGE 2 – Questions 11-20
If you can read a clock,
11. Why is time such a difficult concept to understand?
A. it's always changing
B. it's always moving
C. it's been misunderstood since pre-history
D. it's not tangible
12. How were early humans able to begin measuring time?
A. by counting the objects in the sky
B. by working both at night and during the day
C. the movements of objects they saw every day
D. by following the sun to the west
13. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. The sun
B. The eastern sky
C. light
D. darkness
14. How did the concept of seasons become understood?
A. by tracking the sun's movements through the months
B. by noting the differences in temperature
C. by measuring the length of the days
D. with the introduction of early calendars
15. In which paragraph does the writer state the methods of numbering the days?
A. Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 4
D. Paragraph 5
16. How would an early human have defined a 'month'?
A. the number of days between a full moon and a new moon
B. the number of days from one phase of the moon's cycle and then back to the same
point again
C. the number of days for the sun and moon to be seen together
D. the number of days between eclipses of the moon
17. Why did the move towards farming require a better understanding of time?
A. so that crops were grown at the right time of the year
B. because looking after animals required it
C. because they needed to have traditional celebrations at the same time every year
D. because they wanted to know when animals would give birth
18. What is the meaning of the word 'forced' in the penultimate paragraph?
A. the wise men were given no choice
B. the crops wouldn't grow without the calendars
C. time became a lot more important
D. it was critical for survival
19. Why were wise men in the tribes were vital in farming?
A. Because they could search for food
B. Because they could foretell the weather changes
C. Because they could announce the time to havest the crops
D. Because they could state the beginning of the crops
20. What is the main idea of the reading text?
A. How early humans caculated the time
B. How early humans counted the days
C. How important seasons were for early humans
D. How difficult it was to caculate the time
PASSAGE 3 – Questions 21-30
Relatively recent archeological
21. The phrase “brought about” in paragraph 1 is closest in meanig to
A.Carried
B. Raised
C. Led
D.Caused
22. The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to
A.Teeth
B. Casts
C. Brains
D.Archeologists
23. Look at the four spaces that indicate where the following sentence can be added
to paragraph 2.
Neanderthals have been found in areas as diverse as desertlike regions of the Middle
East and Glacial areas of northern Europe. B
24. The word “predecessors” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. Ancestors
B. Precedents
C. Survivors
D. Sussessors
25. It is NOT stated in the passage that Neanderthal tools were used to
A.Chop wood
B. Make woven clothing
C. Prepare things to eat
D.Prepare animal skins for use
26. The word “picture” in paragraph 4 could best replaced by
A.Fantasy
B. Photograph
C. Conception
D.Sight
27. The author refers to “cemeteries” in paragraph 4 in order to
A.Indicate that Neanderthals buried their dead as their predecessors had
B. Make a point about the use of Neanderthal tools in the construction of cemeteries
C. Demonstrate that Neanderthals were unsuccesful in their attempts to initiate social
rituals
D.Provide an example of a Neanderthal social ritual
28. Which of the following is stated in the passage about Neanderthal burial sites?
A.They have all been found in only one place.
B. They all seem to demonstrate the existence of Neanderthal social structure.
C. They have all held the remains of old people.
D.They have all been surrounded by flowers.
29. The word “fit” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by
A.Healthy
B. Appropriate
C. Necessary
D.Old
30. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted
sentence? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave
out essential information.
A.The large number of flowers found in particular cave proves that the skeleton was
a
Neanderthal.
B. The fact that the flowers could not have grown there indicates that the burial site
must
have been moved.
C. Because only pollen and not actual flowers was found, experts believe that there
had
originally been more than eight types of flowers.
D. Because of the pollen around one grave, experts believe that the body was buried
during a ceremony.
PASSAGE 4 – Questions 31-40
Schizophrenia
31. The passage states that schizophrenia
A. is a single psychological disorder
B. always involves delusions
C. is a group of various psychological disorders
D. always develops early in life
32. The phrase “manifested in” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. internalized within
B. demonstrated by
C. created in
D. maintained by
33. The word apathetic in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. sentimental
B. logical
C. realistic
D. emotionless
34. The phrase “get along” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by
A. mobilize
B. negotiate
C. manage
D. travel
35. The word “unwarranted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. inappropriate
B. uncontrolled
C. insensitive
D. underestimated
36. The author uses the word “While” in paragraph 5 in order to show that
paranoid schizophrenics
A. think in a way that id materially different from the way that they act
B. have strange delusions at the same time that they have unusual thought patterns
C. can think clearly in spite of their strange behavior
D. exhibit strange behaviors as they think unusual thoughts
37. It is implied in paragraph 5 that a paranoid schizophrenic would be most likely
to
A. break into unexplained laughter
B. believe that he is a great leader
C. withdraw into a stuporous state
D. improve over time
38. The word “mute” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to
A. asleep
B. quiet
C. deaf
D. frightened
39. The word “it” in paragraph 7 refers to
A. the disease
B. a slow progression
C. one stage
D. the other
40. It is NOT indicated in the passage that which of the following suffers from
delusions?
A. a hebephrenic schizophrenic
B. a paranoid schizophrenic
C. a catatonic schizophrenic
D. an acute schizophrenic