4 Đề tham khảo luyện thi Tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2020-2021

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1. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 20 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 886 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 01.A. humbleB. plumb C. thumbD. numb 02.A. nightB. sleigh C. thoughtD. laught Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 03. Two artists at a café. ~ Allain: "Where would you play as a child? ~ Berrics: “ ” A. Strolling into the city for fun.B. Helping my Dad in our garage. C. In our local church choir. D. Skiing in Berle, Norway. 04. Two boys talking in a gym. ~ Chummy: “ ” ~ Dummy: “Almost every summer.” A. How often did you use to go on holiday as a child?B. What were you doing this time yesterday? C. How far could you run as a child?D. When was the last time you boarded a ship? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 05 to 09. Regarding the environment, tourism has improved people's understanding of endangered (5) Prior to mass tourism, many societies disregarded the (6) life around them. However, due to tourism many countries have invested in conservation programmes. Ecotourism is now a very popular and a lot of tourists visit Africa, Asia and South America and partake in projects which care for the environment. Although there are positive points, tourism also had a large number of negative effects on the environment. These include an (7) in air pollution from plane travel, rubbish from tourists in parks and on beaches and the destruction of many of the world's rain forests. (8) are advantages and disadvantages for people too. During the 1990s in many parts of the world, such as Spain or Thailand, tourism brought economic development and created a (9) of new employment possibilities for local people. On the other hand, the results of this increase in tourism sometimes produce negative effects for populations. Often a new hotel or resort destroys traditional jobs such as agriculture, fishing and crafts. 05.A. sortsB. kinds C. speciesD. typed 06.A. naturalizedB. native C. natureD. natural 07.A. upthrustB. upgrowth C. increaseD. uprise 08.A. TheyB. There C. HereD. Those 09.A. fieldB. range C. groupD. mass Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 10. Fire-jumping is a local customs in some areas of Greece. A. customsB. is aC. some areasD. Fire-jumping 11. We can expand information with foreign colleagues at the international conference. A. conferenceB. at theC. expandD. with foreign 12. Cleopatra had a strong influence on her colleagues. A. colleaguesB. hadC. strongD. on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 13. The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets. A. hand offB. hand inC. hand awayD. hand up 14. Mind if I take a rain check on that drink? I've got to work late tonight. A. meet another timeB. have a rouseC. crack a bottleD. blow out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 15. She just walked past with her nose in the air. A. arrogantlyB. proudlyC. impatientlyD. blindly 16. "We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse. A. relaxB. return home C. be able to walk againD. be healthy again Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 17. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone. That bothered me a lot. A. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, that bothered me a lot. B. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, which bothered me a lot. C. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothering me a lot.
2. D. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothered me a lot. 18. The fire was in the city cetnre. It was put out after the firebrigade came. A. It was after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre was put out. B. The fire in the city centre stopped at the arrival of the fire brigade. C. Not until the arriving of the fire brigade that fire in the city centre stopped. D. It was not until after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre stopped. 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 19 to 26. THE BIOLOGY OF RISK A diver descends into an underwater cave, a scientist researches a dangerous disease, and an entrepreneur invests in a new business. Each time we try something new, we take a risk. Sometimes, like the diver or the businessman, we take big risks, usually for obvious reasons-for fame, for money, or to save lives. Most people will take some risk to achieve one of these goals. But as the danger increases, the number of people willing to go forward decreases. Only extreme risk-takers continue on. The question is: What exactly drives these people to go on when others would stop? To answer this question, scientists are studying the biological factors involved in risk-taking. Their research focuses on certain chemicals in the brain. An important chemical in risk-taking is dopamine. It motivates us to seek out and learn new things, and it helps us process emotions like anxiety and fear. People whose brains don’t produce enough dopamine often lack motivation and interest in life. On the other hand, “someone who takes risks to accomplish something-to climb a mountain or start a company-that's driven by motivation, and motivation is driven by dopamine," says Larry Zweifel, a neurobiologist at the University of Washington. “It’s what compels humans to move forward." When wc accomplish a task, dopamine produces a feeling of satisfaction; it makes us feel good. The riskier the task, the more dopamine we produce, and the better we feel. Given this, why isn’t everyone trying to climb mountains or start businesses? In part, it's because of small molecules called autorcceptors. These receptors control dopamine use in the brain. A person with more autoreceptors tends to be more careful, as there is less dopamine moving freely around his or her brain. “Think of dopamine like gasoline," says neuropsychologist David Zaid The autoreceptors, on the other hand, are like the brakes on a car. A person who is less able to use brakes is more likely to take risks. Dealing with Fear Dopamine production may make us feel good, but being in a high-risk situation for an extended period of time is also stressful and can be dangerous. Successful risk-takers must learn to deal with the fear associated with high-risk situations to reduce stress and stay safe. In reality, adapting to risk is something we all learn to do. Take, for example, learning to drive a car. At first, a new driver may be afraid to travel on freeways. In time, though, as the driver gains experience, he or she will move comfortably into speeding traffic and will worry less about the danger. Similarly, a tightrope walker first learns to walk on a beam on the ground. Later, he or she moves to a rope just off the ground, and then finally to the high wire. By this point, the tightrope walker is in control and the activity doesn't feel dangerous. By practising a challenging activity, humans can become used to the risk, manage the danger, and control the fear that they feel in those situations. The work that marine biologist and deep-sea diver Rhian Waller does illustrates this well. She studies life in some of the deepest and coldest waters on Earth. How does Waller control her fear and stay safe in these high-risk situations? “It comes with practice," she says. "It’s knowing exactly what to do when something goes wrong. We prepare well for each of our expeditions, and we try to minimize the number of risks we take." Of course, a person doesn't have to be a tightrope walker or a deep-sea diver to be a risk-taker. Taking risks is part of being human. We are all motivated to experience new things. In order to do so., we have to take chances and, of course, we may fail. 19. According to the article, what is a common reason for people to take large risks? A. to control motivationB. a desire for fame C. to learn new thingsD. a lack of dopamine 20. What can we infer about marine biologist Rhian Waller? A. She prefers to do her job when there is danger involved. B. She has been afraid of the ocean for most of her life. C. She thinks it is impossible to prepare for most risks D. She has learned to adapt to risk. 21. What do autoreceptors do? A. They connect molecules in our brain.B. They make us less careful. C. They control dopamine in our brain.D. They make us feel better. 22. The word just (line 28) could be replaced with A. slightlyB. finallyC. onlyD. recently 23. What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (In reality, adapting to risk .)? A. to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t B. to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities
3. C. to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others D. to give examples of how practising a risky activity can reduce fear of it 24. What is one of the main functions of dopamine? A. It helps us process emotions.B. It makes us fear dangerous situations. C. It allows us to talkD. It allows us to be alert. 25. The phrase “used to is closest in meaning to A. worn outB. out of dateC. accustomed toD. acquainted with 26. The following sentence would best be placed al the end of which paragraph? ‘But with enough practice, we might also succeed.’ A. 7 (Of course, a person doesn't )B. 4 (Dopamine production may ) C. 5 (In reality, adapting to )D. 2 (To answer ) 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 27 to 33. HOW TO BE A TEENAGER AND SURVIVE? Being a teenager in these troubled times isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The uncertainty only adds to the typical list of problems you're already facing. So, what are the challenges you are up against and how can you weather the storm and arrive safely on the other side? As a teenager, the biggest challenge you, your family and friends face is mood swings. One minute you feel ecstatic, full of confidence and optimism, and the next you feel depressed, angry at the world and certain that you are a failure. Personal appearance also becomes a huge issue. The hormones racing through your body play havoc with your self-image. Suddenly, you have become too fat, too thin, too ugly, too short, too tall; your hair is too dark, too light, too curly, too straight, etc. In short, you are completely dissatisfied with your appearance. Relationships with others also become more complicated. You may find you no longer have that much in common with the friends you've been hanging around with for years. It can also be distressing when a former best friend now prefers to spend time with other friends. As for family relationships, well, it often seems that a war has been declared, and parents and siblings have become the enemy. But it needn't all be doom and gloom. The teenage years are unique in a person's life. They mark the end of childhood and the important passage to adulthood. The key to a happy 'teenhood' is to recognise that no matter how your emotions change or how insecure you feel about yourself, you are perfectly normal! Everyone, big and small, experiences feelings of depression and anxiety from time to time. But here are a few tips to help you get through your darkest moments. Communication has got to be the first tip. If you keep negative feelings in, you'll reach a point where you think you're going to explode. Confide n someone about how you are feeling with someone you can trust. Even if they can't give you the advice you need, just getting it off your chest can make a world of difference. But, what can you do if you're at exploding point and there's no one to talk to? If you want to avoid conflict with others, go somewhere on your own for a minute or two to process things. Take time to breathe properly, when we are in stressful situations our breathing becomes short and rushed, and as a result less oxygen reaches the brain.This can heighten negative feelings that we have. One technique is to close one nostril with your thumb and inhale, then close the other nostril with your index finger and exhale as you release your thumb from the first nostril. Do this at least ten times and your breathing will return to normal and you will feel much calmer in next to no time. Physical exercise like running, cycling and swimming are also great ways to clear the mind and they have the added bonus of keeping you fit. If you do this whenever you're down, you'll also start to feel better about yourself and your body. There's no need to push yourself to the limits, though. Listen to your body and stop when it says, 'No more.' Finally, always try to focus on the positive aspects of your life. Being a teenager means you have more freedom. Use it in constructive ways so that feelings offrustration are replaced by feelings of accomplishment. 27. As a result of the current world situation, A. everyone has the same problems.B. the problems confronting teenagers have changed completely. C. teenagers are coping better than others.D. people feel insecure about the future. 28. During the teenage years, A. best friends always grow apart. B. personal appearance becomes the most important aspect of a teenager's life. C. family members always stop talking to one another. D. hormonal changes can make young people dissatisfied with how they look. 29. Teenagers often have to deal with A. lack of success.B. constantly putting on and losing weight. C. the anger of relatives and friends.D. sudden emotional changes. 30. What does the word 'unique' in paragraph 4 tell us about the teen years? A. They cause a lot of anxiety.B. They are a very special time in our lives. C. All teenagers experience them in the same way.D. Teenagers ought to be happier. 31. According to the writer, angry teenagers feel better A. by bottling up their feelings,B. by listening to the advice of others.
4. C. by taking short, quick breaths.D. by talking about their feelings. 32. The writer encourages teenagers to A. exercise only when they are depressed.B. ask their parents for more freedom. C. respect their body and its limitations.D. take up a competitive sport. 33. The idiom “play havoc with” is closest in meaning to A. cause confusion toB. leave in the lurchC. make a mess withD. poke fun at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 34.A. preventionB. implementC. fertilizeD. enterprise 35.A. determinationB. unbelievableC. inabilityD. managerial Choose the best answer that best fits each blank (A, B, C, or D) in the following questions. 36. She was advised to clear of the school troublemaker. A. moveB. holdC. steerD. be 37. None of us know his age, ? A. do theyB. don’t weC. do weD. don’t they 38. According to the , we’ll be reading five novels this year. A. courseB. syllabusC. programmeD. schedule 39. I at my phone when the teacher noticed what I was up to and he lost his temper. A. have lookedB. had been lookingC. lookedD. was looking 40. My father took tennis when he retired from work. A. upB. onC. afterD. over 41. Marcus was disappointed when his friendship with Tom ended badly. A. bitterlyB. absolutelyC. heavilyD. widely 42. The only required for the experiment is/are a test tube and a Bunsen burner. A. apparatusB. equipmentC. toolsD. devices 43. The main of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters. A. compositionsB. partsC. ingredientsD. components 44. Zelda felt like a(n) at school because she hadn't made any friends. A. newcomerB. intruderC. outsiderD. novice 45. As I was through the newspaper this morning, I came across a pictuire of an old friend of mine. A. glancingB. gazingC. glimpsingD. staring 46. I had to be up early the next morning so I myself and left the party. A. refusedB. apologizedC. thankedD. excused 47. After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax. A. a hard-working dayB. a hard day's work C. the hard work of the dayD. a day's hard working Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 48. I didn't know what to say when they told me the news. A. I was speechless when I was told the news.B. I had no idea as they revealed the news. C. I was at a loss for words when they told me the news.D. I kept silent when I heard the news. 49. We have never worked for a multinational company until now. A. This is the first time we have worked for a multinational company. B. We have worked for a multinational company so far. C. We had worked for a multinational company before now. D. We have been working for a multinational company now. 50. We'd rather you stayed here than went home. A. You went home but we wanted you to stay here. B. You should go home rather than stay here. C. We prefer you staying here to going home.D. You'd better stay here; you mustn't go home. The End
5. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 20 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 763 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 01. I didn't know what to say when they told me the news. A. I was speechless when I was told the news.B. I was at a loss for words when they told me the news. C. I kept silent when I heard the news.D. I had no idea as they revealed the news. 02. We have never worked for a multinational company until now. A. This is the first time we have worked for a multinational company. B. We had worked for a multinational company before now. C. We have worked for a multinational company so far. D. We have been working for a multinational company now. 03. We'd rather you stayed here than went home. A. You went home but we wanted you to stay here. B. We prefer you staying here to going home. C. You should go home rather than stay here.D. You'd better stay here; you mustn't go home. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 04. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone. That bothered me a lot. A. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothered me a lot. B. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, which bothered me a lot. C. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, that bothered me a lot. D. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothering me a lot. 05. The fire was in the city cetnre. It was put out after the firebrigade came. A. The fire in the city centre stopped at the arrival of the fire brigade. B. Not until the arriving of the fire brigade that fire in the city centre stopped. C. It was not until after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre stopped. D. It was after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre was put out. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 06.A. humbleB. plumb C. thumbD. numb 07.A. thoughtB. laught C. sleighD. night 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 08 to 14. HOW TO BE A TEENAGER AND SURVIVE? Being a teenager in these troubled times isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The uncertainty only adds to the typical list of problems you're already facing. So, what are the challenges you are up against and how can you weather the storm and arrive safely on the other side? As a teenager, the biggest challenge you, your family and friends face is mood swings. One minute you feel ecstatic, full of confidence and optimism, and the next you feel depressed, angry at the world and certain that you are a failure. Personal appearance also becomes a huge issue. The hormones racing through your body play havoc with your self-image. Suddenly, you have become too fat, too thin, too ugly, too short, too tall; your hair is too dark, too light, too curly, too straight, etc. In short, you are completely dissatisfied with your appearance. Relationships with others also become more complicated. You may find you no longer have that much in common with the friends you've been hanging around with for years. It can also be distressing when a former best friend now prefers to spend time with other friends. As for family relationships, well, it often seems that a war has been declared, and parents and siblings have become the enemy. But it needn't all be doom and gloom. The teenage years are unique in a person's life. They mark the end of childhood and the important passage to adulthood. The key to a happy 'teenhood' is to recognise that no matter how your emotions change or how insecure you feel about yourself, you are perfectly normal! Everyone, big and small, experiences feelings of depression and anxiety from time to time. But here are a few tips to help you get through your darkest moments. Communication has got to be the first tip. If you keep negative feelings in, you'll reach a point where you think you're going to explode. Confide n someone about how you are feeling with someone you can trust. Even if they can't give you the advice you need, just getting it off your chest can make a world of difference. But, what can you do if you're at exploding point and there's no one to talk to? If you want to avoid conflict with others, go somewhere on your own for a minute or two to process things. Take time to breathe properly, when we are in stressful situations our breathing becomes short and rushed, and as a result less oxygen reaches the brain.This can heighten negative feelings that we have. One technique is to close one nostril with your thumb and inhale, then close the other nostril with your index finger and
6. exhale as you release your thumb from the first nostril. Do this at least ten times and your breathing will return to normal and you will feel much calmer in next to no time. Physical exercise like running, cycling and swimming are also great ways to clear the mind and they have the added bonus of keeping you fit. If you do this whenever you're down, you'll also start to feel better about yourself and your body. There's no need to push yourself to the limits, though. Listen to your body and stop when it says, 'No more.' Finally, always try to focus on the positive aspects of your life. Being a teenager means you have more freedom. Use it in constructive ways so that feelings offrustration are replaced by feelings of accomplishment. 08. As a result of the current world situation, A. people feel insecure about the future.B. everyone has the same problems. C. teenagers are coping better than others.D. the problems confronting teenagers have changed completely. 09. The idiom “play havoc with” is closest in meaning to A. poke fun atB. make a mess withC. leave in the lurchD. cause confusion to 10. What does the word 'unique' in paragraph 4 tell us about the teen years? A. They cause a lot of anxiety.B. All teenagers experience them in the same way. C. They are a very special time in our lives.D. Teenagers ought to be happier. 11. During the teenage years, A. hormonal changes can make young people dissatisfied with how they look. B. personal appearance becomes the most important aspect of a teenager's life. C. best friends always grow apart. D. family members always stop talking to one another. 12. According to the writer, angry teenagers feel better A. by talking about their feelings.B. by bottling up their feelings, C. by taking short, quick breaths.D. by listening to the advice of others. 13. The writer encourages teenagers to A. take up a competitive sport.B. ask their parents for more freedom. C. respect their body and its limitations.D. exercise only when they are depressed. 14. Teenagers often have to deal with A. lack of success.B. constantly putting on and losing weight. C. the anger of relatives and friends.D. sudden emotional changes. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 15. We can expand information with foreign colleagues at the international conference. A. expandB. with foreignC. conferenceD. at the 16. Fire-jumping is a local customs in some areas of Greece. A. Fire-jumpingB. some areasC. is aD. customs 17. Cleopatra had a strong influence on her colleagues. A. strongB. onC. hadD. colleagues Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 18. She just walked past with her nose in the air. A. arrogantlyB. blindlyC. impatientlyD. proudly 19. "We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse. A. be able to walk againB. return home C. relaxD. be healthy again Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 20. Mind if I take a rain check on that drink? I've got to work late tonight. A. have a rouseB. crack a bottleC. meet another timeD. blow out 21. The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets. A. hand offB. hand awayC. hand upD. hand in Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 22.A. implementB. enterprise C. fertilizeD. prevention 23.A. determinationB. inability C. unbelievableD. managerial 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 24 to 31. THE BIOLOGY OF RISK A diver descends into an underwater cave, a scientist researches a dangerous disease, and an entrepreneur invests in a new business. Each time we try something new, we take a risk. Sometimes, like the diver or the businessman, we take big risks, usually for obvious reasons-for fame, for money, or to save lives. Most people will take some risk to achieve one of these goals. But as the
7. danger increases, the number of people willing to go forward decreases. Only extreme risk-takers continue on. The question is: What exactly drives these people to go on when others would stop? To answer this question, scientists are studying the biological factors involved in risk-taking. Their research focuses on certain chemicals in the brain. An important chemical in risk-taking is dopamine. It motivates us to seek out and learn new things, and it helps us process emotions like anxiety and fear. People whose brains don’t produce enough dopamine often lack motivation and interest in life. On the other hand, “someone who takes risks to accomplish something-to climb a mountain or start a company-that's driven by motivation, and motivation is driven by dopamine," says Larry Zweifel, a neurobiologist at the University of Washington. “It’s what compels humans to move forward." When wc accomplish a task, dopamine produces a feeling of satisfaction; it makes us feel good. The riskier the task, the more dopamine we produce, and the better we feel. Given this, why isn’t everyone trying to climb mountains or start businesses? In part, it's because of small molecules called autorcceptors. These receptors control dopamine use in the brain. A person with more autoreceptors tends to be more careful, as there is less dopamine moving freely around his or her brain. “Think of dopamine like gasoline," says neuropsychologist David Zaid The autoreceptors, on the other hand, are like the brakes on a car. A person who is less able to use brakes is more likely to take risks. Dealing with Fear Dopamine production may make us feel good, but being in a high-risk situation for an extended period of time is also stressful and can be dangerous. Successful risk-takers must learn to deal with the fear associated with high-risk situations to reduce stress and stay safe. In reality, adapting to risk is something we all learn to do. Take, for example, learning to drive a car. At first, a new driver may be afraid to travel on freeways. In time, though, as the driver gains experience, he or she will move comfortably into speeding traffic and will worry less about the danger. Similarly, a tightrope walker first learns to walk on a beam on the ground. Later, he or she moves to a rope just off the ground, and then finally to the high wire. By this point, the tightrope walker is in control and the activity doesn't feel dangerous. By practising a challenging activity, humans can become used to the risk, manage the danger, and control the fear that they feel in those situations. The work that marine biologist and deep-sea diver Rhian Waller does illustrates this well. She studies life in some of the deepest and coldest waters on Earth. How does Waller control her fear and stay safe in these high-risk situations? “It comes with practice," she says. "It’s knowing exactly what to do when something goes wrong. We prepare well for each of our expeditions, and we try to minimize the number of risks we take." Of course, a person doesn't have to be a tightrope walker or a deep-sea diver to be a risk-taker. Taking risks is part of being human. We are all motivated to experience new things. In order to do so., we have to take chances and, of course, we may fail. 24. According to the article, what is a common reason for people to take large risks? A. to learn new thingsB. a lack of dopamine C. to control motivationD. a desire for fame 25. The word just (line 27) could be replaced with A. slightlyB. finallyC. onlyD. recently 26. What is one of the main functions of dopamine? A. It makes us fear dangerous situations.B. It allows us to talk C. It allows us to be alert.D. It helps us process emotions. 27. What do autoreceptors do? A. They make us less careful.B. They control dopamine in our brain. C. They make us feel better.D. They connect molecules in our brain. 28. What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (In reality, adapting to risk .)? A. to give examples of how practising a risky activity can reduce fear of it B. to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t C. to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities D. to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others 29. What can we infer about marine biologist Rhian Waller? A. She has been afraid of the ocean for most of her life.B. She prefers to do her job when there is danger involved. C. She thinks it is impossible to prepare for most risksD. She has learned to adapt to risk. 30. The following sentence would best be placed al the end of which paragraph? ‘But with enough practice, we might also succeed.’ A. 2 (To answer )B. 4 (Dopamine production may ) C. 7 (Of course, a person doesn't )D. 5 (In reality, adapting to ) 31. The phrase “used to is closest in meaning to A. out of dateB. worn outC. accustomed toD. acquainted with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 32. Two boys talking in a gym.
8. ~ Chummy: “ ” ~ Dummy: “Almost every summer.” A. How far could you run as a child?B. How often did you use to go on holiday as a child? C. What were you doing this time yesterday?D. When was the last time you boarded a ship? 33. Two artists at a café. ~ Allain: "Where would you play as a child? ~ Berrics: “ ” A. Strolling into the city for fun.B. In our local church choir. C. Helping my Dad in our garage.D. Skiing in Berle, Norway. Choose the best answer that best fits each blank (A, B, C, or D) in the following questions. 34. My father took tennis when he retired from work. A. upB. overC. onD. after 35. Zelda felt like a(n) at school because she hadn't made any friends. A. noviceB. intruderC. outsiderD. newcomer 36. I at my phone when the teacher noticed what I was up to and he lost his temper. A. lookedB. had been lookingC. have lookedD. was looking 37. The only required for the experiment is/are a test tube and a Bunsen burner. A. devicesB. apparatusC. toolsD. equipment 38. The main of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters. A. ingredientsB. compositionsC. partsD. components 39. Marcus was disappointed when his friendship with Tom ended badly. A. bitterlyB. heavilyC. absolutelyD. widely 40. As I was through the newspaper this morning, I came across a pictuire of an old friend of mine. A. glimpsingB. staringC. gazingD. glancing 41. None of us know his age, ? A. do weB. do theyC. don’t theyD. don’t we 42. She was advised to clear of the school troublemaker. A. steerB. beC. moveD. hold 43. I had to be up early the next morning so I myself and left the party. A. excusedB. apologizedC. refusedD. thanked 44. According to the , we’ll be reading five novels this year. A. programmeB. courseC. scheduleD. syllabus 45. After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax. A. a hard day's workB. the hard work of the day C. a day's hard workingD. a hard-working day Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50. Regarding the environment, tourism has improved people's understanding of endangered (46) Prior to mass tourism, many societies disregarded the (47) life around them. However, due to tourism many countries have invested in conservation programmes. Ecotourism is now a very popular and a lot of tourists visit Africa, Asia and South America and partake in projects which care for the environment. Although there are positive points, tourism also had a large number of negative effects on the environment. These include an (48) in air pollution from plane travel, rubbish from tourists in parks and on beaches and the destruction of many of the world's rain forests. (49) are advantages and disadvantages for people too. During the 1990s in many parts of the world, such as Spain or Thailand, tourism brought economic development and created a (50) of new employment possibilities for local people. On the other hand, the results of this increase in tourism sometimes produce negative effects for populations. Often a new hotel or resort destroys traditional jobs such as agriculture, fishing and crafts. 46.A. speciesB. typed C. sortsD. kinds 47.A. natureB. naturalized C. nativeD. natural 48.A. upgrowthB. uprise C. upthrustD. increase 49.A. ThereB. Those C. TheyD. Here 50.A. massB. range C. fieldD. group The End
9. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 20 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 352 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 01.A. nightB. sleigh C. laughtD. thought 02.A. thumbB. humble C. plumbD. numb Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 03 to 07. Regarding the environment, tourism has improved people's understanding of endangered (3) Prior to mass tourism, many societies disregarded the (4) life around them. However, due to tourism many countries have invested in conservation programmes. Ecotourism is now a very popular and a lot of tourists visit Africa, Asia and South America and partake in projects which care for the environment. Although there are positive points, tourism also had a large number of negative effects on the environment. These include an (5) in air pollution from plane travel, rubbish from tourists in parks and on beaches and the destruction of many of the world's rain forests. (6) are advantages and disadvantages for people too. During the 1990s in many parts of the world, such as Spain or Thailand, tourism brought economic development and created a (7) of new employment possibilities for local people. On the other hand, the results of this increase in tourism sometimes produce negative effects for populations. Often a new hotel or resort destroys traditional jobs such as agriculture, fishing and crafts. 03.A. kinds B. sorts C. typedD. species 04.A. naturalizedB. natural C. nativeD. nature 05.A. increaseB. upgrowth C. upriseD. upthrust 06.A. ThereB. Those C. TheyD. Here 07.A. rangeB. mass C. groupD. field 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 08 to 14. HOW TO BE A TEENAGER AND SURVIVE? Being a teenager in these troubled times isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The uncertainty only adds to the typical list of problems you're already facing. So, what are the challenges you are up against and how can you weather the storm and arrive safely on the other side? As a teenager, the biggest challenge you, your family and friends face is mood swings. One minute you feel ecstatic, full of confidence and optimism, and the next you feel depressed, angry at the world and certain that you are a failure. Personal appearance also becomes a huge issue. The hormones racing through your body play havoc with your self-image. Suddenly, you have become too fat, too thin, too ugly, too short, too tall; your hair is too dark, too light, too curly, too straight, etc. In short, you are completely dissatisfied with your appearance. Relationships with others also become more complicated. You may find you no longer have that much in common with the friends you've been hanging around with for years. It can also be distressing when a former best friend now prefers to spend time with other friends. As for family relationships, well, it often seems that a war has been declared, and parents and siblings have become the enemy. But it needn't all be doom and gloom. The teenage years are unique in a person's life. They mark the end of childhood and the important passage to adulthood. The key to a happy 'teenhood' is to recognise that no matter how your emotions change or how insecure you feel about yourself, you are perfectly normal! Everyone, big and small, experiences feelings of depression and anxiety from time to time. But here are a few tips to help you get through your darkest moments. Communication has got to be the first tip. If you keep negative feelings in, you'll reach a point where you think you're going to explode. Confide n someone about how you are feeling with someone you can trust. Even if they can't give you the advice you need, just getting it off your chest can make a world of difference. But, what can you do if you're at exploding point and there's no one to talk to? If you want to avoid conflict with others, go somewhere on your own for a minute or two to process things. Take time to breathe properly, when we are in stressful situations our breathing becomes short and rushed, and as a result less oxygen reaches the brain.This can heighten negative feelings that we have. One technique is to close one nostril with your thumb and inhale, then close the other nostril with your index finger and exhale as you release your thumb from the first nostril. Do this at least ten times and your breathing will return to normal and you will feel much calmer in next to no time. Physical exercise like running, cycling and swimming are also great ways to clear the mind and they have the added bonus of keeping you fit. If you do this whenever you're down, you'll also start to feel better about yourself and your body. There's no need to push yourself to the limits, though. Listen to your body and stop when it says, 'No more.' Finally, always try to focus on the positive aspects of your life. Being a teenager means you have more freedom. Use it in constructive ways so that feelings offrustration are replaced by feelings of accomplishment. 08. During the teenage years, A. best friends always grow apart. B. family members always stop talking to one another.
10. C. personal appearance becomes the most important aspect of a teenager's life. D. hormonal changes can make young people dissatisfied with how they look. 09. The writer encourages teenagers to A. exercise only when they are depressed.B. ask their parents for more freedom. C. take up a competitive sport.D. respect their body and its limitations. 10. The idiom “play havoc with” is closest in meaning to A. cause confusion toB. leave in the lurchC. poke fun atD. make a mess with 11. What does the word 'unique' in paragraph 4 tell us about the teen years? A. All teenagers experience them in the same way.B. They cause a lot of anxiety. C. Teenagers ought to be happier.D. They are a very special time in our lives. 12. Teenagers often have to deal with A. the anger of relatives and friends.B. constantly putting on and losing weight. C. lack of success.D. sudden emotional changes. 13. As a result of the current world situation, A. the problems confronting teenagers have changed completely. B. people feel insecure about the future. C. everyone has the same problems. D. teenagers are coping better than others. 14. According to the writer, angry teenagers feel better A. by bottling up their feelings,B. by taking short, quick breaths. C. by talking about their feelings.D. by listening to the advice of others. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 15. "We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse. A. be healthy againB. relaxC. be able to walk againD. return home 16. She just walked past with her nose in the air. A. proudlyB. blindlyC. arrogantlyD. impatiently Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 17. I didn't know what to say when they told me the news. A. I was speechless when I was told the news.B. I kept silent when I heard the news. C. I had no idea as they revealed the news.D. I was at a loss for words when they told me the news. 18. We have never worked for a multinational company until now. A. We have worked for a multinational company so far. B. This is the first time we have worked for a multinational company. C. We had worked for a multinational company before now. D. We have been working for a multinational company now. 19. We'd rather you stayed here than went home. A. You should go home rather than stay here.B. You'd better stay here; you mustn't go home. C. We prefer you staying here to going home.D. You went home but we wanted you to stay here. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 20.A. determinationB. unbelievable C. managerialD. inability 21.A. implementB. prevention C. enterpriseD. fertilize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 22. The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets. A. hand inB. hand awayC. hand offD. hand up 23. Mind if I take a rain check on that drink? I've got to work late tonight. A. have a rouseB. crack a bottleC. meet another timeD. blow out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 24. Cleopatra had a strong influence on her colleagues. A. onB. hadC. strongD. colleagues 25. Fire-jumping is a local customs in some areas of Greece. A. customsB. Fire-jumpingC. some areasD. is a 26. We can expand information with foreign colleagues at the international conference. A. with foreignB. at theC. expandD. conference 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 27 to 34. THE BIOLOGY OF RISK A diver descends into an underwater cave, a scientist researches
11. a dangerous disease, and an entrepreneur invests in a new business. Each time we try something new, we take a risk. Sometimes, like the diver or the businessman, we take big risks, usually for obvious reasons-for fame, for money, or to save lives. Most people will take some risk to achieve one of these goals. But as the danger increases, the number of people willing to go forward decreases. Only extreme risk-takers continue on. The question is: What exactly drives these people to go on when others would stop? To answer this question, scientists are studying the biological factors involved in risk-taking. Their research focuses on certain chemicals in the brain. An important chemical in risk-taking is dopamine. It motivates us to seek out and learn new things, and it helps us process emotions like anxiety and fear. People whose brains don’t produce enough dopamine often lack motivation and interest in life. On the other hand, “someone who takes risks to accomplish something-to climb a mountain or start a company-that's driven by motivation, and motivation is driven by dopamine," says Larry Zweifel, a neurobiologist at the University of Washington. “It’s what compels humans to move forward." When wc accomplish a task, dopamine produces a feeling of satisfaction; it makes us feel good. The riskier the task, the more dopamine we produce, and the better we feel. Given this, why isn’t everyone trying to climb mountains or start businesses? In part, it's because of small molecules called autorcceptors. These receptors control dopamine use in the brain. A person with more autoreceptors tends to be more careful, as there is less dopamine moving freely around his or her brain. “Think of dopamine like gasoline," says neuropsychologist David Zaid The autoreceptors, on the other hand, are like the brakes on a car. A person who is less able to use brakes is more likely to take risks. Dealing with Fear Dopamine production may make us feel good, but being in a high-risk situation for an extended period of time is also stressful and can be dangerous. Successful risk-takers must learn to deal with the fear associated with high-risk situations to reduce stress and stay safe. In reality, adapting to risk is something we all learn to do. Take, for example, learning to drive a car. At first, a new driver may be afraid to travel on freeways. In time, though, as the driver gains experience, he or she will move comfortably into speeding traffic and will worry less about the danger. Similarly, a tightrope walker first learns to walk on a beam on the ground. Later, he or she moves to a rope just off the ground, and then finally to the high wire. By this point, the tightrope walker is in control and the activity doesn't feel dangerous. By practising a challenging activity, humans can become used to the risk, manage the danger, and control the fear that they feel in those situations. The work that marine biologist and deep-sea diver Rhian Waller does illustrates this well. She studies life in some of the deepest and coldest waters on Earth. How does Waller control her fear and stay safe in these high-risk situations? “It comes with practice," she says. "It’s knowing exactly what to do when something goes wrong. We prepare well for each of our expeditions, and we try to minimize the number of risks we take." Of course, a person doesn't have to be a tightrope walker or a deep-sea diver to be a risk-taker. Taking risks is part of being human. We are all motivated to experience new things. In order to do so., we have to take chances and, of course, we may fail. 27. What can we infer about marine biologist Rhian Waller? A. She has learned to adapt to risk. B. She prefers to do her job when there is danger involved. C. She has been afraid of the ocean for most of her life. D. She thinks it is impossible to prepare for most risks 28. What is one of the main functions of dopamine? A. It allows us to be alert.B. It helps us process emotions. C. It makes us fear dangerous situations.D. It allows us to talk 29. The following sentence would best be placed al the end of which paragraph? ‘But with enough practice, we might also succeed.’ A. 2 (To answer )B. 4 (Dopamine production may ) C. 7 (Of course, a person doesn't )D. 5 (In reality, adapting to ) 30. According to the article, what is a common reason for people to take large risks? A. to control motivationB. a lack of dopamine C. a desire for fameD. to learn new things 31. The word just (line 27) could be replaced with A. slightlyB. onlyC. recentlyD. finally 32. What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (In reality, adapting to risk .)? A. to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities B. to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t C. to give examples of how practising a risky activity can reduce fear of it D. to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others 33. What do autoreceptors do? A. They connect molecules in our brain.B. They control dopamine in our brain. C. They make us feel better.D. They make us less careful.
12. 34. The phrase “used to is closest in meaning to A. out of dateB. accustomed toC. acquainted withD. worn out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 35. The fire was in the city cetnre. It was put out after the firebrigade came. A. It was after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre was put out. B. The fire in the city centre stopped at the arrival of the fire brigade. C. Not until the arriving of the fire brigade that fire in the city centre stopped. D. It was not until after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre stopped. 36. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone. That bothered me a lot. A. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothered me a lot. B. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothering me a lot. C. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, that bothered me a lot. D. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, which bothered me a lot. Choose the best answer that best fits each blank (A, B, C, or D) in the following questions. 37. I had to be up early the next morning so I myself and left the party. A. thankedB. excusedC. apologizedD. refused 38. Zelda felt like a(n) at school because she hadn't made any friends. A. intruderB. newcomerC. outsiderD. novice 39. None of us know his age, ? A. do weB. do theyC. don’t weD. don’t they 40. The main of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters. A. componentsB. compositionsC. partsD. ingredients 41. My father took tennis when he retired from work. A. overB. afterC. onD. up 42. The only required for the experiment is/are a test tube and a Bunsen burner. A. equipmentB. toolsC. apparatusD. devices 43. Marcus was disappointed when his friendship with Tom ended badly. A. absolutelyB. heavilyC. bitterlyD. widely 44. I at my phone when the teacher noticed what I was up to and he lost his temper. A. have lookedB. had been lookingC. was lookingD. looked 45. She was advised to clear of the school troublemaker. A. moveB. beC. holdD. steer 46. According to the , we’ll be reading five novels this year. A. scheduleB. courseC. syllabusD. programme 47. As I was through the newspaper this morning, I came across a pictuire of an old friend of mine. A. staringB. glimpsingC. glancingD. gazing 48. After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax. A. the hard work of the dayB. a day's hard working C. a hard day's workD. a hard-working day Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 49. Two artists at a café. ~ Allain: "Where would you play as a child? ~ Berrics: “ ” A. Skiing in Berle, Norway.B. In our local church choir. C. Strolling into the city for fun.D. Helping my Dad in our garage. 50. Two boys talking in a gym. ~ Chummy: “ ” ~ Dummy: “Almost every summer.” A. How far could you run as a child?B. What were you doing this time yesterday? C. When was the last time you boarded a ship?D. How often did you use to go on holiday as a child? The End
13. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - 20 Thời gian: 60 phút Mã Đề 763 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 01. Mind if I take a rain check on that drink? I've got to work late tonight. A. have a rouseB. meet another timeC. crack a bottleD. blow out 02. The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets. A. hand awayB. hand inC. hand upD. hand off Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 03 to 10. THE BIOLOGY OF RISK A diver descends into an underwater cave, a scientist researches a dangerous disease, and an entrepreneur invests in a new business. Each time we try something new, we take a risk. Sometimes, like the diver or the businessman, we take big risks, usually for obvious reasons-for fame, for money, or to save lives. Most people will take some risk to achieve one of these goals. But as the danger increases, the number of people willing to go forward decreases. Only extreme risk-takers continue on. The question is: What exactly drives these people to go on when others would stop? To answer this question, scientists are studying the biological factors involved in risk-taking. Their research focuses on certain chemicals in the brain. An important chemical in risk-taking is dopamine. It motivates us to seek out and learn new things, and it helps us process emotions like anxiety and fear. People whose brains don’t produce enough dopamine often lack motivation and interest in life. On the other hand, “someone who takes risks to accomplish something-to climb a mountain or start a company-that's driven by motivation, and motivation is driven by dopamine," says Larry Zweifel, a neurobiologist at the University of Washington. “It’s what compels humans to move forward." When wc accomplish a task, dopamine produces a feeling of satisfaction; it makes us feel good. The riskier the task, the more dopamine we produce, and the better we feel. Given this, why isn’t everyone trying to climb mountains or start businesses? In part, it's because of small molecules called autorcceptors. These receptors control dopamine use in the brain. A person with more autoreceptors tends to be more careful, as there is less dopamine moving freely around his or her brain. “Think of dopamine like gasoline," says neuropsychologist David Zaid The autoreceptors, on the other hand, are like the brakes on a car. A person who is less able to use brakes is more likely to take risks. Dealing with Fear Dopamine production may make us feel good, but being in a high-risk situation for an extended period of time is also stressful and can be dangerous. Successful risk-takers must learn to deal with the fear associated with high-risk situations to reduce stress and stay safe. In reality, adapting to risk is something we all learn to do. Take, for example, learning to drive a car. At first, a new driver may be afraid to travel on freeways. In time, though, as the driver gains experience, he or she will move comfortably into speeding traffic and will worry less about the danger. Similarly, a tightrope walker first learns to walk on a beam on the ground. Later, he or she moves to a rope just off the ground, and then finally to the high wire. By this point, the tightrope walker is in control and the activity doesn't feel dangerous. By practising a challenging activity, humans can become used to the risk, manage the danger, and control the fear that they feel in those situations. The work that marine biologist and deep-sea diver Rhian Waller does illustrates this well. She studies life in some of the deepest and coldest waters on Earth. How does Waller control her fear and stay safe in these high-risk situations? “It comes with practice," she says. "It’s knowing exactly what to do when something goes wrong. We prepare well for each of our expeditions, and we try to minimize the number of risks we take." Of course, a person doesn't have to be a tightrope walker or a deep-sea diver to be a risk-taker. Taking risks is part of being human. We are all motivated to experience new things. In order to do so., we have to take chances and, of course, we may fail. 03. According to the article, what is a common reason for people to take large risks? A. a desire for fameB. to control motivation C. a lack of dopamineD. to learn new things 04. What can we infer about marine biologist Rhian Waller? A. She has been afraid of the ocean for most of her life.B. She has learned to adapt to risk. C. She thinks it is impossible to prepare for most risksD. She prefers to do her job when there is danger involved. 05. The word just (line 27) could be replaced with A. slightlyB. recentlyC. finallyD. only 06. What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (In reality, adapting to risk .)? A. to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities B. to give examples of how practising a risky activity can reduce fear of it C. to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others
14. D. to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t 07. The following sentence would best be placed al the end of which paragraph? ‘But with enough practice, we might also succeed.’ A. 7 (Of course, a person doesn't )B. 5 (In reality, adapting to ) C. 4 (Dopamine production may ) D. 2 (To answer ) 08. What do autoreceptors do? A. They make us feel better.B. They control dopamine in our brain. C. They make us less careful.D. They connect molecules in our brain. 09. What is one of the main functions of dopamine? A. It allows us to be alert.B. It allows us to talk C. It makes us fear dangerous situations.D. It helps us process emotions. 10. The phrase “used to is closest in meaning to A. accustomed toB. worn outC. out of dateD. acquainted with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15. Regarding the environment, tourism has improved people's understanding of endangered (11) Prior to mass tourism, many societies disregarded the (12) life around them. However, due to tourism many countries have invested in conservation programmes. Ecotourism is now a very popular and a lot of tourists visit Africa, Asia and South America and partake in projects which care for the environment. Although there are positive points, tourism also had a large number of negative effects on the environment. These include an (13) in air pollution from plane travel, rubbish from tourists in parks and on beaches and the destruction of many of the world's rain forests. (14) are advantages and disadvantages for people too. During the 1990s in many parts of the world, such as Spain or Thailand, tourism brought economic development and created a (15) of new employment possibilities for local people. On the other hand, the results of this increase in tourism sometimes produce negative effects for populations. Often a new hotel or resort destroys traditional jobs such as agriculture, fishing and crafts. 11.A. speciesB. typed C. sortsD. kinds 12.A. natureB. natural C. nativeD. naturalized 13.A. upgrowthB. increase C. upthrustD. uprise 14.A. ThoseB. Here C. TheyD. There 15.A. groupB. range C. massD. field Choose the best answer that best fits each blank (A, B, C, or D) in the following questions. 16. My father took tennis when he retired from work. A. afterB. overC. upD. on 17. I had to be up early the next morning so I myself and left the party. A. refusedB. apologizedC. excusedD. thanked 18. The main of this drink are wine, orange juice and bitters. A. componentsB. compositionsC. ingredientsD. parts 19. Zelda felt like a(n) at school because she hadn't made any friends. A. outsiderB. intruderC. noviceD. newcomer 20. The only required for the experiment is/are a test tube and a Bunsen burner. A. toolsB. devicesC. apparatusD. equipment 21. After , one naturally wants to put one's feet up and relax. A. a day's hard workingB. a hard-working day C. the hard work of the dayD. a hard day's work 22. Marcus was disappointed when his friendship with Tom ended badly. A. heavilyB. widelyC. bitterlyD. absolutely 23. She was advised to clear of the school troublemaker. A. beB. holdC. moveD. steer 24. As I was through the newspaper this morning, I came across a pictuire of an old friend of mine. A. glimpsingB. gazingC. glancingD. staring 25. According to the , we’ll be reading five novels this year. A. scheduleB. syllabusC. courseD. programme 26. I at my phone when the teacher noticed what I was up to and he lost his temper. A. lookedB. had been lookingC. have lookedD. was looking 27. None of us know his age, ? A. don’t theyB. do weC. do theyD. don’t we Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 28. Cleopatra had a strong influence on her colleagues. A. strongB. hadC. onD. colleagues 29. We can expand information with foreign colleagues at the international conference.
15. A. conferenceB. with foreignC. expandD. at the 30. Fire-jumping is a local customs in some areas of Greece. A. customsB. some areasC. is aD. Fire-jumping Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 31.A. inabilityB. managerial C. unbelievableD. determination 32.A. fertilizeB. implement C. preventionD. enterprise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 33.A. plumbB. numb C. thumbD. humble 34.A. sleighB. laught C. thoughtD. night Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 35. The fire was in the city cetnre. It was put out after the firebrigade came. A. It was after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre was put out. B. The fire in the city centre stopped at the arrival of the fire brigade. C. It was not until after the fire brigade came that the fire in the city centre stopped. D. Not until the arriving of the fire brigade that fire in the city centre stopped. 36. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone. That bothered me a lot. A. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, which bothered me a lot. B. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone, that bothered me a lot. C. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothering me a lot. D. The man next to me kept yelling over his cellphone bothered me a lot. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 37. We have never worked for a multinational company until now. A. We have worked for a multinational company so far. B. This is the first time we have worked for a multinational company. C. We had worked for a multinational company before now. D. We have been working for a multinational company now. 38. We'd rather you stayed here than went home. A. You should go home rather than stay here.B. You went home but we wanted you to stay here. C. You'd better stay here; you mustn't go home.D. We prefer you staying here to going home. 39. I didn't know what to say when they told me the news. A. I was at a loss for words when they told me the news.B. I kept silent when I heard the news. C. I had no idea as they revealed the news.D. I was speechless when I was told the news. 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 40 to 46. HOW TO BE A TEENAGER AND SURVIVE? Being a teenager in these troubled times isn’t exactly a walk in the park. The uncertainty only adds to the typical list of problems you're already facing. So, what are the challenges you are up against and how can you weather the storm and arrive safely on the other side? As a teenager, the biggest challenge you, your family and friends face is mood swings. One minute you feel ecstatic, full of confidence and optimism, and the next you feel depressed, angry at the world and certain that you are a failure. Personal appearance also becomes a huge issue. The hormones racing through your body play havoc with your self-image. Suddenly, you have become too fat, too thin, too ugly, too short, too tall; your hair is too dark, too light, too curly, too straight, etc. In short, you are completely dissatisfied with your appearance. Relationships with others also become more complicated. You may find you no longer have that much in common with the friends you've been hanging around with for years. It can also be distressing when a former best friend now prefers to spend time with other friends. As for family relationships, well, it often seems that a war has been declared, and parents and siblings have become the enemy. But it needn't all be doom and gloom. The teenage years are unique in a person's life. They mark the end of childhood and the important passage to adulthood. The key to a happy 'teenhood' is to recognise that no matter how your emotions change or how insecure you feel about yourself, you are perfectly normal! Everyone, big and small, experiences feelings of depression and anxiety from time to time. But here are a few tips to help you get through your darkest moments. Communication has got to be the first tip. If you keep negative feelings in, you'll reach a point where you think you're going to explode. Confide n someone about how you are feeling with someone you can trust. Even if they can't give you the advice you need, just getting it off your chest can make a world of difference. But, what can you do if you're at exploding point and there's no one to talk to? If you want to avoid conflict with others, go somewhere on your own for a minute or two to process things. Take time to breathe properly, when we are in stressful situations
16. our breathing becomes short and rushed, and as a result less oxygen reaches the brain.This can heighten negative feelings that we have. One technique is to close one nostril with your thumb and inhale, then close the other nostril with your index finger and exhale as you release your thumb from the first nostril. Do this at least ten times and your breathing will return to normal and you will feel much calmer in next to no time. Physical exercise like running, cycling and swimming are also great ways to clear the mind and they have the added bonus of keeping you fit. If you do this whenever you're down, you'll also start to feel better about yourself and your body. There's no need to push yourself to the limits, though. Listen to your body and stop when it says, 'No more.' Finally, always try to focus on the positive aspects of your life. Being a teenager means you have more freedom. Use it in constructive ways so that feelings offrustration are replaced by feelings of accomplishment. 40. Teenagers often have to deal with A. the anger of relatives and friends.B. sudden emotional changes. C. constantly putting on and losing weight.D. lack of success. 41. What does the word 'unique' in paragraph 4 tell us about the teen years? A. All teenagers experience them in the same way.B. They cause a lot of anxiety. C. Teenagers ought to be happier.D. They are a very special time in our lives. 42. As a result of the current world situation, A. teenagers are coping better than others.B. people feel insecure about the future. C. the problems confronting teenagers have changed completely.D. everyone has the same problems. 43. The idiom “play havoc with” is closest in meaning to A. leave in the lurchB. poke fun atC. make a mess withD. cause confusion to 44. During the teenage years, A. family members always stop talking to one another. B. hormonal changes can make young people dissatisfied with how they look. C. personal appearance becomes the most important aspect of a teenager's life. D. best friends always grow apart. 45. The writer encourages teenagers to A. respect their body and its limitations.B. take up a competitive sport. C. ask their parents for more freedom.D. exercise only when they are depressed. 46. According to the writer, angry teenagers feel better A. by taking short, quick breaths.B. by bottling up their feelings, C. by talking about their feelings.D. by listening to the advice of others. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 47. Two boys talking in a gym. ~ Chummy: “ ” ~ Dummy: “Almost every summer.” A. When was the last time you boarded a ship?B. How often did you use to go on holiday as a child? C. How far could you run as a child?D. What were you doing this time yesterday? 48. Two artists at a café. ~ Allain: "Where would you play as a child? ~ Berrics: “ ” A. Helping my Dad in our garage.B. Strolling into the city for fun. C. In our local church choir. D. Skiing in Berle, Norway. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 49. "We'll soon have you back on your feet again," said the nurse. A. be able to walk againB. be healthy againC. return home D. relax 50. She just walked past with her nose in the air. A. proudlyB. impatientlyC. arrogantlyD. blindly The End