4 Đề khảo sát chất lượng thi vào Lớp 10 môn Tiếng Anh

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1. Test 1 A. LISTENING (2 POINTS) Hướng dẫn phần nghe hiểu: Nội dung nghe gồm 2 bài, mỗi bài thớ sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy 2 lần PART 1: Question 1-4 Listen and complete and complete questions 1 -4. You will hear the conversation twice. There is an example at the beginning. Dreamtime travel agency tour information Example: Answer Holiday name Whale Watch Experience Holiday length: 2 days Type of transport: (1) ___ Maximum group size: (2) ___ Next tour date: (3) ___ Hotel name:: (4) The ___ PART 2: Question 5-8 You will hear the rest of the conversation. For each question 5-8, put a tick (√) in the correct box A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice. 5. What does Peter want to drink? A. tea B. coffee C. a cold drink 6. What caused Peter problems at the bank? A. The exchange rate was down B. He was late C. The computers weren’t working. 7. Who did Peter talk to at the bank? A. an old friend B. an American man C. a German man 8. What do Peter and Sally decide to order? A. food and drinks B. just food C. just drinks B. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 POINTS) I. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. Number 0 has been done as an example. (1.25p) 1. We ___ stop when the traffic lights are red. A. canB. can’tC. mustD. should 2. I’m looking for some new ___ to put on my smart phone to improve my English pronunciation. A. toolsB. devicesC. applicationsD. technology
2. 3. He feels ___ than last year because his study results are better. A. happy/goodB. happier/gooderC. more happy/betterD. happier/better 4. The woman ___ you have just spoken to is my favourite English teacher. A. whoseB. whomC. whichD. when 5. My friend really hoped me to be her ___ in her wedding as we have been closed friend for about twelve years. A. brideB. groombrideC. bridesmaidD. groom maid 6. On the wedding day, the bride and groom are happiest people. A. anB. aC. theD. X 7. Gender discrimination should be ___ so that everyone has equal opportunities in education. A. improvedB. eliminatedC. educatedD. forced 8. He ___ we could buy or make reusable bags and leave some bags in our bike for shopping. A. told usB. said usC. told to usD. says to us 9. We should protect our earth from fossil fuel ___ A. depleteB. depletionC. depletedD. depleting 10. Students should take advantage of modern learning tools. A. make use ofB. take care ofC. take notes ofD. make fun of C. READING (2.5 POINTS) I. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T for true sentences and F for false sentences in the appropriate box. (1.25p) Each year the top high-school science students in the United States participate in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. This contest offers a $40,000 college scholarship as its top prize. Last year, with 1,652 students entering, the top prize was won by Adam Ezra Cohen, a 17-year old boy from New York City. Adam won for his invention of an electrochemical paintbrush. This “paintbrush” is an electronic circuit that prints tiny patterns on silicon surfaces – patterns so tiny that 50 words could fit within the width of a human hair. If further developed, the invention could be used to make powerful microchips for computers. Impressive as this invention sounds, it is only one among many for Adam. He already has 152 inventions in total, including a computer cursor that users can move with their eyes. No Statements T/F 1 The American top high-school science students enter the annual Westinghouse Science Talent Search. 2 Last year, Adam Ezra Cohen from New York City won the top prize. 3 His invention is a kind of a normal printer that looks like an ‘paintbrush’. 4 That paintbrush can print 50 patterns on silicon surfaces. 5 One of his invention is a computer cursor that users can move with
3. eyes. II. Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers. (1,25 points) One custom that gives insight into people’s history and values is the way they greet one another. There is a wide range of greetings around the world. These range from the common handshake to other strange rituals found in some countries. Let’s take a look at how the simple action of greeting someone differs greatly from place to place. In the United States and Canada, for example, a simple handshake or nod is the norm. The handshake has an interesting origin: it started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t carrying a weapon. Shaking the person’s right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual method. Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world, including Britain and Russia. In Russia, males grasp other men’s hands very strongly during the handshake. Handshakes are also how most people in New Zealand greet each other. However, the native Maori people of that country display more physical contact: they press their noses together in a sign of trust and closeness. In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet. In those cultures, people kiss each other on the cheeks. The number of times varies depending on the particular country. In Saudi Arabia, men might hug and kiss each other (but not a woman) on the cheek. Men will also shake hands with other men there. In some Eastern countries, including Korea and Japan, bowing is the traditional greeting. In Japan, the deeper the bow, the deeper the respect shown. The strangest custom, though, is likely in Tibet. People there opt to stick out their tongue to greet others. 1. What is this reading mainly about ? A. The importance of handshakes all around the world B. The origins and histories of various greetings C. The strangest types of greetings on Earth. D. The wide range of greeting customs in the world 2. Which of the following sentence is TRUE ? A. People in Russia, but not England, shake hands B. The number of times people kiss on the cheek varies C. In the past, people nodded if they weren’t carrying a weapon D. You shouldn’t look at people when shaking their hands in the United States 3. How do most people in New Zealand greet each other? - A. With a handshakeB. By pressing noses together C. With a kiss on the cheekD. By sticking cut their tongue 4. Which type of country is NOT mentioned in the reading ? A. A North American countryB. A European country C. A South American countryD. An Asean country 5. What can be inferred about getting customs in Saudi Arabia ? A. Men shake hands with women when meeting them for the first time B. It’s not proper for men to kiss women when they meet C. Women do not kiss other women when they meet D. Women can kiss men, but men can’t kiss women when they meet. PART IV: WRITING (3 points)
4. I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it, using the word in capital letters at the end. (0) has been done as an example. (2 p) 1. Some people will interview the new president on TV. (INTERVIEWED) The new president ___ 2. Mount Everest is higher than every mountain in the world. (HIGHEST) Mount Evere___ 3. “Open the window please, Linda”, I said. (OPEN) I told Linda ___ 4. The student is from China. He sits next to me in the English class.(WHO) The student ___ II. Topic writing: (1 p) Write a paragraph from 90 to 100 words about the following topic. Students should not be allowed to use electronic devices in class. . . . . . . . . . . . . PRACTICE TEST 2 Student’s name: Class: PART A. LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) Hướng dẫn phần nghe hiểu: - Nội dung nghe gồm 2 bài, mỗi bài thớ sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy 2 lần; - Mở đầu và kết thỳc phần nghe cú tớn hiệu nhạc; - Hướng dẫn làm bài chi tiết cho thớ sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đó cú trong bài nghe. SECTION 1: Question 1-5. (1.0 point) You will hear a school teacher talking to a group of students about a national poetry competition. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
5. POETRY COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL The competition for 11-14s is called the (1)___ Prize. The topic for this year is (2)___. This year the prize money available is (3)___ euros. If successful, school will spend the money on the (4)___. For further help, see the (5)___. SECTION 2: Questions 6-10. (1.0 point) You will hear a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job. For each question 6-10, circle the letter A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice. Number 0 has been done as an example. 0. Where is Angela working at the moment? A. the USA B. Britain C. Asia 1. Angela likes her job because she ___ A. loves being in dangerous situations B. never knows where she’ll go next C. enjoys watching important events happen 2. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong? A. pictures B. carpetsC. furniture 3. What time does Angela’s working day begin? A. 8.30 am B. 6.30 pm C. 10.00 am 4. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend? A. at her sister’s house B. at university C. in Hong Kong 5. What does Angela do to relax? A. She cooks a meal.B. She goes sailing.C. She goes shopping. PART B. LANGUAGE FOCUS (3.0 POINTS) I. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. Number 0 has been done as an example. (1.25 points) 0. We have learnt English ___ 2011. A. in B. during C. forD. since 1. We ___ stop when the traffic lights are red. A. canB. can’t C. mustD. should 2. Wedding ceremonies are ___complicated now than they used to be in the past. A. lessB. not C. littleD. fewer 3. The woman ___ you have just spoken to is my favourite English teacher. A. whoseB. whom C. whichD. when 4. A wedding is the ceremony where ___ couple gets married. A. theB. an C. someD. a 5. Gender discrimination should be ___ so that everyone has equal opportunities in education.
6. A. createdB. eliminatedC. educatedD. forced 6. City life is ___ country life. A. as busier asB. busier thanC. more busier thanD. most busy as 7. The ___ is the rise in temperature caused by gases in the atmosphere. A. climate changeB. greenhouse effectC. global warmingD. deforestation II. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. Make changes to the word forms when necessary. There are two words that you do not need. Number 0 has been done as an example. (1.25 points) join become satisfy promote rebel present devices Internet 0. My cousin is thinking of becoming a childcare worker because he loves young children. 1. The ___ brings the whole world into the classroom and it takes students just a few seconds to access this wonderful world of knowledge and information. 2. For some teenagers, when they ___ against their parents, they act as rebels. 3. If you volunteer to ___ about that cultural aspect, you will get a gift from the teacher. 4. The government has done a lot to ___ gender equality in education, employment and healthcare. 5. The old man ___ the army during the war and left one arm on the battle field. PART C. READING (2.5 POINTS) I. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T for true sentences and F for false sentences in the appropriate box. Number 0 has been done as an example. (1.25 points) Each year the top high-school science students in the United States participate in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. This contest offers a $40,000 college scholarship as its top prize. Last year, with 1,652 students entering, the top prize was won by Adam Ezra Cohen, a 17-year old boy from New York City. Adam won for his invention of an electrochemical paintbrush. This “paintbrush” is an electronic circuit that prints tiny patterns on silicon surfaces – patterns so tiny that 50 words could fit within the width of a human hair. If further developed, the invention could be used to make powerful microchips for computers. Impressive as this invention sounds, it is only one among many for Adam. He already has 152 inventions in total, including a computer cursor that users can move with their eyes. No Statements T/F 0 The American top high-school science students enter the annual T Westinghouse Science Talent Search. 1 They spend 40,000 dollars holding this contest. 2 Last year, Adam Ezra Cohen from New York City won the top prize.
7. 3 His invention is a kind of a normal printer that looks like an ‘paintbrush’. 4 That paintbrush can print 50 patterns on silicon surfaces. 5 One of his invention is a computer cursor that users can move with eyes. II. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1.25 points) The Voice is an American reality television singing competition broadcast on NBC. Based on the original The Voice of Holland, the concept of the series is to find new singing talent (solo or duets) contested by aspiring singers, age 15 or over, drawn from public auditions. The winner is determined by television viewers voting by telephone, Internet, SMS text, and iTunes Store purchases of the audio-recorded artists' vocal performances. They receive US$100,000 and a ‘record deal’ with Universal Music Group for winning the competition. There have been seven winners of the show to date: Javier Colon, Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, Tessanne Chin, Josh Kaufman and Craig Wayne Boyd. The Voice began airing on April 26, 2011, as a spring TV season program. The show proved to be a hit for NBC and was subsequently expanded into the fall cycle when season three premiered on September 10, 2012. The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances. Each coach guides their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach. The original coaching panel consisted of Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green. Shakira and Usher took the places of Aguilera and Green in seasons four and six. Similarly, Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani replaced Shakira and Usher in season seven. 1. What’s The voice? 2. Where does the original version of The voice come from? 3. What’s the prize for the winner of the voice? 4. When did season two of The voice take place? 5. Who were the coaches of season six? PART D. WRITING (2.5 POINTS) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it, using the word in capital letters at the end. (0) has been done as an example. (1.0 point) 0. David often walks to school. (FOOT)
8. David often goes to school on foot. 1. Mount Everest is higher than every mountain in the world. (HIGHEST) Mount Everest is . 2. Do you know the name of the man? His laptop was broken. (WHOSE) Do you know 3. People can hear the music from far away. (HEARD) The music 4. In big cities, the birth rate has decreased dramatically over the past few years. (DECREASE) There II. Topic writing. (1.5 points) Write a paragraph from 120 to 150 words of the typical characteristics of the Vietnamese people. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. . . . Test 3 Part A: LISTENING (2 marks) You will hear two tasks TWICE. After each task, you will have a ten-second pause to do. Task 1. Listen to the conversation carefully and choose the best answer. 1. How are smartphones, laptops and tablets for learning? A. useful B. dangerous C. horrible D. enjoyable 2. How about laptops? A. take photos B. make a call C. store information D. record work 3. Who bought Phong his laptop? A. His grandparents B. His teacher C. His parents D. His brother 4. What can a tablet be called? A. smart tablet B. computer tablet B. phone tablet D. tablet computer 5. How many people are using smartphones, laptops and tablets? A. a lot of people B. no one C. a few people D. few people Task 2. Listen to the recording carefully and complete the table below. Are you superstitious? 15th Friday is an (1)) ___ day. It is bad luck to walk under a (2) . Actors have a lot of (3) . Speaker is superstitious: (4) YES: NO: Speaker didn’t get good mark for superstition: (5) YES: NO: Part B: LANGUAGE (3 marks) I. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each of the following questions: 1. A. affect B. ancestor C. aware D. address 2. A. grooms B. devices C. editors D. animals
10. 3. A. income B. proposal C. inrol D. photo II. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions: 1. A. affect B. address C. access D. equal 2. A. confuse B. damage C. device D. deplete III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: 1. There is a wedding ___ for all the guests after the wedding ceremony. A. anniversary B. reception C. celebration D. proposal 2. We stop when the traffic lights are red. A. must B. should C. can D. ought to 3. Gender discrimination so that everyone has equal opportunities in education. A. should eliminate B. should be eliminated C. should be eliminate D. should be eliminating 4. Brenda Berkman sued FDNY gender discrimination. A. to B. for C. up D. about 5. The bride is on her wedding day. A. the beautiful woman B. the more beautiful woman C. the beautifuller woman D. the most beautiful woman 6. This is latest news that I have ever heard. A. the B. a C. an D. ứ 7. How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages? A. focusing on B. raising C. creating D. ignoring 8. An believes gender ___ in education starts at home because parents treat boys and girls differently. A. discriminate B. discriminating C. discriminated D. discrimination 9. Last but , moblie devices can help students communicate with each other. A. not last B. no least C. no last D. not least 10. Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!” - John: “ ” A. In fact, I myself don’t like it B. But do you know how much it costs C. You’re welcome D. I’m glad you like it Part B: READING (2.5 marks) I. Read the following text and choose the word or phrase that best suits each of the blanks. (1.0 mark) A computer is an electronic (1)_ , which executes software programs. It consists (2)__ 2 parts hardware and (3)__ . The computer processes input through input devices like mouse and keyboard. The computer displays output through output devices like color monitor and printer. The size of a computer varies considerably from very (4)__ to very big. The speed of computers also has a very large range. Computers have become indispensable in today’s world. (5)_ of people use computers all over the world. Extracted from Tieng Anh 10 1. A. device B. computer C. monitor D. form 2. A. for B. with C. of D. about 3. A. mouse B. keyboard C. screen D. software 4. A. slim B. small C. large D. heavy 5. A. Millions B. Thousands C. Hundreds D. None
11. II. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. (1.5 marks) While some are arguing that global warming is a completely natural process and that there's nothing to worry about, most scientists agree that human actions are a major contributing factor. With each passing year, the Earth's average surface temperature is increasing. This is mainly due to the release of CO2 and other greenhouse gases caused by humans. The greatest amount of greenhouse gas is produced by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas and human daily activities, including operating a motorbike that uses petroleum, cutting down and burning trees, and manufacturing everything we need. The impacts of global warming are foreseeable. Global warming will cause polar ice melting. When sea levels rise, some animals and plants will lose their habitats and be killed. We will lose certain precious sources of food. In other words, we will be seriously affected if nothing's done to stop global warming. Global warming will also force people in coastal areas to lose their homes. Not worried? Even if you live thousands of kilometers inland, you may still suffer from floods, land erosion, excessive snow or desertification! While others are arguing about whether humans are the only ones causing global warming, we should take action! Turn off electrical devices you're not using, walk or use your bike if your journey is short, and save water when you take a bath or do the washing. We've all heard the advice given by scientists and environmental groups, but these above are simple things that you don't need to work for NASA or any environmental protection organisations to know what to do. 1. Coal is listed as one of the . A. daily activities B. burning trees C. fossil fuels D. greenhouse gases 2. Global warming can have serious impacts on all of the folowings EXCEPT: A. animals B. plants C. people D. floods 3. The greatest amount of greenhouse gas is produced by . A. the burning of fossil fuels B. operating a motorbike C. cutting down and burning trees D. All are correct 4. can rising sea levels cause animals and plants to lose habitats and to be killed? 5. Why is the Earth's average surface temperature increasing? 6. According to scientists and environmental groups, What should we do to reduce global warming? Part C: WRITING (2.5 marks) I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing its meaning using the clues given (1.5 marks) 1. The government should create more job opportunities for women in rural areas. More job opportunities . . 2. No ocean in the world is deeper than the Pacific. The Pacific . 3. This is the book. Lan gave it to me two days ago. This is the book .
12. 4. We don’t have her address so we can’t visit her. If 5. Your schoolbag is not as expensive as mine. My schoolbag is . 6. No one is happier than the bridegroom on the day of his wedding. The bridegroom is II. Write a paragraph at least 40 words and express the advantages of the eletronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers, . (1.0 mark) Test 4 *Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: 1. A. women B.college C.opportunity D.job 2. A.eliminated B.forced C.worked D.missed 3.A.decided B.needed C.wanted D.opened *Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others: 4. A.income B.workforce C.pursue D.passive 5. A.belief B.story C.marriage D.wedding II/ Grammar and vocabulary: Choose the best answer 6 Gender___should be eliminated so that people can receive equal opportunities. A. equality B. education C. discrimination D. mistake 7. In Vietnam, more women than men earn college___. A. degrees B. gender C. elimination D. papers 8. Gender___is the equal treatment among men and women.
13. A. equality B. education C. discrimination D. mistake 9. I think students should be___to choose their subjects at school. A. allowed B. allow C. to allow D. allowing 10. About 800 girls___in our school this year. A. forced B. enrolled C. eliminated D. discriminated 11. Both genders should be provided with equal___to employment and healthcare. A. incomes B. poverty C. colleges D. rights 12. ~ A: "Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know? ~ B:" " A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks! C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now. 13. In a wedding ceremony, ___ best man helps ___ groom ready for every preparation. A. the – a B. a – the C.the- the D. a – a 14. People say that ___ gift lets ___ recipient know how we are thinking of them. A. the – the B. a – a C. the – a D.a –the 15. ~ A: "Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" ~ B: " " A. Really? That's fantastic! B. Congratulations! C. Let's celebrate! D. Good luck! 16. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing 17. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present. A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution 18. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride their wedding rings in front of the altar. A. change B. exchange C. give D. take 19. The British usually pay a lot of to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks, and spoons properly. A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment 20. Superstitions an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam. A. take B. act C. occupy D. play III. Writing : Rewrite the following sentences 1. Schools should allow students to take fewer tests. =>Students 2. You mustn’t use phones in the meeting. =>Phones 3. Parents can encourage children to join more outdoor activities. =>Children 4.No one in my class is as tall as Tam.(tall) => Tam is the 5.The Nile is longer than any other river in the world.( long). =>The Nile
14. 6. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health. Happiness and . 7. It takes her a long time to learn a foreign language. She 8. It was very uncomfortable to sit in one place for so long. Sitting . IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 1. No one is (A) the happiest than (B) thebride and groom (C) onthe day of (D) their wedding. 2. For American people, success means (A) ending their care in (B) the highest and more prosperous position (C) thanwhen they began (D) it. 3. (A) In traditional Indian families, (B) the parents used (C) to arranging the marriage (D) for their children. 4. The windows (A) of that house (B) haven’t cleaned (C)for (D) months. V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country. The Wedding Dress. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition ofwearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that theywould only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colours ofjoy andhappiness likered or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part ofthe wedding ceremony, The Wedding Rings. In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of gold or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom's ring, and vice versa. Flowers. Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers - usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry. Gifts. In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead. With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries. Read the passage and choose the best answer 1.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
15. A. Wedding ceremonies B. Wedding customs C. Wedding day D. Wedding history 2. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is A. about 150 years ago B. over a century ago C. less than 100 years ago D. less than 200 years ago 3. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of A. modesty B. secrecy C. purity D. security 4. The word "this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following? A. role B. love C. June D. rose Read the passage and answer the questions 1. When is the tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day? 2. Why are roses said to be the flowers of love? 3. Where would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present? 4. Is White considered to be suitable for a wedding in some Asian and Middle Eastern countries? VI. Read thefollowing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the correct word that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks. COMMON SUPERSTITIONS There are many strange superstitions in the world. The most common one is related to blackcats, (1) are the source of hundreds of unlucky superstitions. It’s a sign of bad luck (2) they walk in front of you or you step on theirm tails. They even bring bad luck into a house ifthey sneeze inside! This superstition dates (3) to theMiddle Ages when they became associated with witches and evil spirits. Another common superstition is about walking under a ladder. A more (4) explanation can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The (5) Egyptians believed that the shape of the Pyramids had a special power. It was considered very bad luck to break the "power" of this shape and that’s exactly what walking under a ladder would do! In addition, in Roman times, people had the habit of looking at themselves in pools of water. Some believed that these reflections were in fact "glimpses of the soul". Any disruption to the water in the pool would bring bad luck to the person looking in it. This superstition lives on with the fear of bad luck from breaking a mirror. 1. A. which B. who C. when D. where 2 A. although B. because C. if D. unless 3. A. on B. in C. back D. for 4. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries 5. A. late B. recent C. past D. early