Bộ đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thông môn Tiếng Anh

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1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. bats B. days C. dates D. speaks 2. A. sugar B. supportive C. sacrifice D. secure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. confide B. gather C. maintain D. reject 4. A. leftover B. counterpart C. supporter D. maximum Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 5. My dad is always willing to give his hands with cleaning the house. A. is always B. to give C. his hands D. the house 6. In particularist cultures, formal rules are normally bent to fit the needs of each situation or the important of a person. A. cultures B. rules C. needs D. important 7. It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, and it is not difficult to learn how to do it. A. difficult B. that C. when D. and Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. The world’s first computer ___ by the University of Pennsylvania in 1946. A. is built B. has built C. was built D. were built 9. Whatever we expect from ___ future, it is noted that progress has never moved in straight lines. A. a B. an C. the D. some 10. The more challenging the exercises are, ___ we feel. A. the less bored B. the least bored C. the less boring D. the least boring 11. The teacher gave the students instructions on___ for the final exams. A. how to get preparation B. how they get to prepare C. how they got to prepare D. how to get prepared 12. We would have sent him a Christmas card if we ___ his address last year. A. know B. knew C. have known D. had known 13. In England, state school system is free for all students and paid ___ by the state. A. for B. of C. by D. to 14. While talking with others, if one’s posture is straight but relaxed, he or she is expressing confidence and___. A. friendly B. friendship C. friendlier D. friendliness 15. ___ species must be saved in order to maintain the balance in the ecosystem. A. Threatened B. Extinct C. Dead D. Risky 16. In order to___ others’ attention, we can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication. A. give B. focus C. pay D. draw 17. When communicating in English, it is necessary to prepare a person for our ___. A. depart B. department C. departing D. departure 18. “___ tears, I ran back to my room, thinking I would never feel at home at college.” A. Fighting with B. Fighting back. C. Fighting for D. Fighting out 19. When my roommate got sick, she ___my typing and having a light on while she was trying to sleep. A. blamed B. blamed on C. blamed for D. blamed over Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 20. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their friend Bob’s new hairstyle. - Diana: “Bob looks so impressive with his new hairstyle, Anne.” - Anne: “___” A. Fine. I guess. B. Yes, he looks so different. C. Thank you so much. D. You can’t believe it! 21. Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
2. - Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” - Mary: “___” . A. I like it that you understand. B. I do appreciate your supervision. C. I can’t agree more with yours. D. I feel so sorry for you, professor. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined weird(s) in each of the following questions. 22. English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate courses are considerably demanding. A. understanding B. applicability C. fitness D. competence 23. Mobile libraries bring books to children in many small communities. These libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks. A. Staying in one place B. Being bent easily and quickly C. Moving from place to place D. Changing shape or expression easily and frequently Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 24. A lot of people think that Angelina Jolie is really hot. A. beautiful B. cool C. unattractive D. memorable 25. I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day. A. to try to understand B. to lose the game C. to feel like a stranger D. to know a lot Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 26. It is likely that the principal will attend the teacher-parent meeting. A. The principal will not attend the teacher-parent meeting. B. The principal may attend the teacher-parent meeting. C. The principal must attend the teacher-parent meeting. D. The principal can’t attend the teacher-parent meeting. 27. “You are the only child in your family, aren’t you?” she asked me. A. She asked me whether I was the only child in my family. B. She did not know that I am the only child in my family. C. She wanted to know why I did not have brothers or sisters. D. She taught me the lesson of being the only child in the family. 28. First impression on university life varies from student to student. A. Each student has his/her own first impression on university life. B. No two students share the same experience at the university. C. Students hold different viewpoints on university life. D. University life makes the students vary in impression. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 29. Ben made all attempts to carry out the project. Finally, he completed it with satisfactory result. A. But for his attempts, the project could not have been completed with satisfactory result. B. If he had not attempted to carry out the project, it wouldn’t have been completed. C. His attempts made the project finally a complete and satisfactory success. D. He did not make any attempt because he knew that the project could never be completed. 30. We should quickly find the solution to the problem. Otherwise, its impact on those concerned will increase. A. If we can solve this problem soon, we’ll lower the impact on all of our concerns. B. By the time we solve this problem, the impact on those concerned will have been lowered. C. If all those concerned lower their impact, the problem will be better solved. D. The sooner we find the solution to the problem, the lower the impact it has on those concerned.
3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. There are often campaigns to save species that are endangered such as wolves and buffalo in the US, and red squirrels and hedgehogs in Britain. In rural areas people generally have .much less romantic ideas (31)___ animals. In Britain hunting foxes with dogs arouses hostile feelings, especially among people living in towns, but the law to. ban it, (32) ___ came into effect in 2005, is seen by many people living in the country as an attack on their way of life. In Britain and the US many people are concerned about animal (33) ___, especially the use of animals in scientific research and public pressure has forced many cosmetics manufacturers to stop (34)___ products on animals. Several groups, including the Animal Liberation Front "and PETA, strongly oppose the use of (35)___ animals in experiments and animal rights activists organize protests at laboratories where animals are used. Sometimes people who work or invest in companies that own the laboratories are threatened. 31. A. about B. with C. in D. on 32. A. who B. which C. this D. that 33. A. behavior B. population C. lifecycle D. rights 34. A. marketing B. testing C. launching D. developing 35. A. alive B. lively C. live D. lived Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to Indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Naming customs are different around the world. In most cultures, however, people have at least two names: a family name and a given name. Your given name is the name you receive when you are born. Your family name is the name you share with other people in your family. In the United States, the family name is often called the last name, and the given name is often called the first name. However, the order of the two names is not the same everywhere. For example, in many Asian countries, the family name is first and the given name is second. When two people from different cultures meet, sometimes they, use the incorrect name. This can cause embarrassment. Family names can show something about a family's early history. The origin of many English family names is a place, like London, or a job, such as Farmer or Shoemaker. A long time ago, these families probably worked as farmers or shoemakers. Swedish and Danish family names often mean son of ___. For example, Johansson means son of Johan. In South Korea, there are only about 250 family names. These names go back hundreds of years to very old clans. About half of all Koreans have one of the three most common family names - Kim, Park, or Lee. There is generally no choice about a family name, but there is much more choice about given names. Parents choose their child's name for many different reasons. They may select a name that sounds beautiful or means something special. These names may have meanings like peaceful or happiness. In some cultures, there may be a connection between children's names and when or how they were born. For example, a Yoruba child in Nigeria might have a name like Sunday or Born on a Sunny Day. In some countries; parents may pay money to a professional baby namer to help them find a good name. They want to find a name that will be lucky for their child. 36. It is stated in the first paragraph that when two people from different cultures meet, ___. A. they very often misaddress each other B. they may misuse each other’s names C. they will misunderstand each other D. they do not know how to say their names 37. According to the passage, what can be learnt from a person’s family name? A. his age B. his name C. his family’s history D. his parents’ birthplace 38. What does the word “clans” in the passage mostly mean? A. large groups of families B. upper class families C. lower class families D. a number of royal families 39. The word “they” in the passage refers to___. A. names B. children C. meanings D. parents 40. What is NOT mentioned as a reason for parents to choose names for their child? A. a name that shows how a child is born B. a name that will be lucky for their child C. a name that means something special D. a name that brings strength to their child 41. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
4. A. Naming is a universal culture. B. People can change their lives by changing names. C. People can choose their own names. D. Names are selected in accordance with local customs. 42. What can be the best title of the reading passage? A. Naming Customs B. Beautiful Names C. Naming for Fun D. Naming for a Reason Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Government officials at national borders look very carefully at passports and visas. They want to be sure that the people who are entering the country are not dangerous. They use technology to help them decide who may enter the country. For example, when travelers enter the country, officials at the border check their computers for important information about these travelers. They can check if travelers have been in the country before and if they have done anything wrong. Officials also examine the traveler’s documents to see if they are real. Some people try to cross the border without permission. They use fake passports or visas. Officials at the border can use computer technology to check whether these documents are real or fake. Technology has been helpful in other ways, too. In the second half of the twentieth century, passports were the major form of identification for travelers. Now there are new forms of identification that use technology. One example is a machine that can read fingerprints. When travelers enter the country, they put their fingers on a machine that scans them. In other words, the machine takes a picture of the fingerprints and saves the picture in a computer. It can also send the picture to government officials who are far from the border. Those officials can compare the picture to fingerprints of many other people. If the traveler’s fingerprints are the same as fingerprints of a dangerous person, the traveler may not enter the country. This technology is now in use at many airports all over the world. One person's fingerprints' are different from another person’s fingerprints. Therefore, many countries use fingerprints as a good form of identification. However, it is possible to trick the machines that scan them. In 2008, a woman at a Japanese airport put tape on her fingers. .The tape had another person's fingerprints on it, so she was able to enter Japan without permission. As a result of these problems, some airports are using another part of the body for identification - the iris. The iris is the colored part of the eye. New machines can scan travelers’ irises and save the pictures.' Several airports are already using this technology, including airports in London and Qatar. Irises work better than fingerprints for identification. The iris has hundreds of very small lines in it. These lines are unique. In other words, everyone's iris is different. Even twins have different irises. These new forms of technology have another advantage. They are fast! This makes lines at airports and borders shorter and helps travelers more quickly. 43. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is NOT important information about travelers? A. whether they have been in a country B. whether they have done anything wrong C. whether they have used fake documents D. whether they have used computers 44. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ___. A. dangerous people may try to cross borders with fake passports or visas B. dangerous, people are deterred from entering a country C. those who have been in a country are not entitled to another entry D. those who use fake passports or visas are not allowed to enter a country 45. The word “It” in the passage refers to ___. A. computer B. machine C. picture D. technology 46. What does the word “trick” in the passage mostly mean? A. make use of B. be of great advantage C. run away with D. obtain by deception 47. Which of the following is true according to the reading passage? A. Passports and visas have always been the most common forms of identification. B. Fingerprint scanners can never make mistakes, hence being used everywhere. C. The iris has been used as a form of identification at the world’s busiest airports. D. Everyone has their own fingerprints and iris to identify themselves to others. 48. Which of the following best gives the main idea of the reading passage? A. Paper documents are no longer important as forms of identification.
5. B. Everyone must produce correct documents when crossing a national border. C. The way that officials check travelers at the borders has been changing. D. In the future, no form of identification is required as national borders disappear. 49. This passage is most probably taken from ___. A. a travel guidebook B. a professional journal C. a modem passport D. a custom official’s diary 50. Which of the following best describes the reading passage? A. argumentative B. imaginative C. entertaining D. informative Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. instruct B. industrial C. duplicate D. junkyard 2. A. hesitate B. establish C. abstract D. research Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. masterpiece B. dominant C. etiquette D. investment 4. A. exhibition B. professional C. theatrical D. adventurous Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. The pottery makers of China were the first ___ to make porcelain, which is the finest type of pottery. A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. to learning 6. Many graffiti ___ without the permission of the owner of the wall. A. is writing B. is written C. are written D. are writing 7. The United Nations organises large international conferences, ___ people meet to discuss important world issues. A. that B. which C. where D. When 8. ___ he followed my advice, he would not be unemployed now. A. Were B. Had C. Should D. Unless 9. Scientists now understand ___. A. how to navigate over long distances the birds B. how long distances navigate the birds C. how birds navigate over long distances D. how to distance the birds from navigating 10. Information from weather satellites is ___ for making weather forecast. A. valueless B. valuation C. unvalued D. invaluable 11. Scientists are now ___ with crops of buffalo gourds in Mexico and Lebanon. A. researching B. investigating C. experimenting D. cultivating 12. Thanks to an effective advertising___ in the 1880s, cigarette smoking became widespread. A. policy B. campaign C. struggle D. promotion 13. Luckily the police decided not to ___ charges, but let him off with a warning. A. address B. record C. file D. apply 14. If you can lend me your car today, I will___ the favour next week. A. return B. pay C. send D. do 15. Tom doesn’t talk much to his father but he opens___ his mother. A. out of B. up to C. out for D. up with 16. My boss is always ___ at me for unreasonable reasons. A. putting B. taking C. getting D. talking Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. - Foreigner: “___” - Hoa: “Go straight. It's on the comer of Holly and Rose. Next to the library .”
6. A. Can you take me to the 3D Museum? B. Could you show me the way to the 3D Museum? C. I know it’s rude but where’s the 3D Museum? D. Can I get to the 3D Museum by car? 18. - Teacher: “Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project.” - Jenny: “ ___ ” A. Oh. I guess so. B. Never mention it. C. Not really. I didn’t. D. Thank you! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. The proud lady refused to sit at the same table as those who were not as wealthy as her. A. terrific B. modest C. shy D. conceited 20. The invention of laptop was a great change in computing. A. transformation B. development C. revolution D. conversion Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. The hotel was incredible with breathtaking view and excellent cuisine. A. unspoilt B. unimpressive C. unadorned D. untouched 22. Based on the clues found, the police managed to apprehend the suspect a few days after the bank robbery. A. question B. release C. capture D. sentence Mark the letter A, B, C, or 0 to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 23. The doctor recommended him that he try hormone replacement therapy. 24. Our teacher has tried to explain him the problem but he still doesn’t understand 25. I’m not sure my younger brother is enough experienced to be a sales manager Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. RED NOSE DAY In 1985 there was a terrible famine in the African country of Sudan. Richard Curtis, a British comedy writer, and his friend, Alexander Mendis saw the news reports and wanted to make difference. They began a charity called Comic Relief, (26)___ charity worker Jane Tewson. In 1988, the charity had an idea of selling red plastic noses to raise money. It was the (27) ___ success, and selling red noses became a regular part of the Britain’s charity to organise sponsored events. In 1997, BBC television supported Comic Relief with a whole afternoon and evenings of special TV programmes, calling it Red Nose Day. People around Britain organised fundraising events around the same time and sent their money to Red Nose Day. In (28) ___, the event raised over £27 million for charity. Since it began, Comic Relief has raised more than £600 million, (29) ___ the generosity of the British public and the help of the celebrities who take part. The charity produces books, CDs and other items to help raise money. In 2001, JK Rowling wrote two books for Comic Relief based (30) ___ famous Harry Po tter novels, and all the money from the sales went to the charity. 26. A. with the help of B. in assistance by C. in aid of D. by the support with 27. A. large B. huge C. giant D. wide 28. A. together B. whole. C. total D. sum 29. A. as a result B. in consequent C. in effect D. thanks to 30. A. from B. in C. of D. on Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Spiders are not insects! They are actually arachnids - invertebrates (animals without backbones) that have eight legs and which inject venom. Spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica. There are over 44,000 known kinds of spiders. Spiders are found in every kind of habitat and are often found in homes! Spiders are unique among animals in that many spin webs out of silk. The webs trap insects and other prey to be eaten later. Larger spiders, such as wolf spiders, huntsman, and tarantulas attack prey rather than spin webs. One spider that was recently discovered even flings itself at prey like a slingshot! Most spiders eat insects, but tarantulas and larger spiders will eat small lizards and mammals as well. Many people fear spiders. In fact, a fear of spiders has its own name: Arachnophobia! Most spiders, however, are totally harmless to humans and are actually beneficial because they eat insect pests. Even the largest tarantula in existence, the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula is harmless to humans. A tarantula bite is said
7. to be about as painful as a bee sting. Some spiders, however, such as the Black Widow Spider, are dangerous to humans. Bites from these spiders usually require immediate medical attention. 31. Which group of animals do spiders belong to? A. arachnids B. tarantulas C. insects D. mammals 32. In which place are spiders not found? A. in deserts B. in Antarctica C. in cold climates D. in homes 33. The word “unique” in the passage can be best replaced by___. A. different B. common C. identical D. various 34. According to the passage, some large spider ___. A. eats mammals rather than insects B. can launch themselves at prey C. may use slingshots to trap prey D. doesn’t make webs out of silk 35. Which of the following is mentioned in the third paragraph? A. spider bites B. the habitats of spiders C. spider webs D. the diet of spiders 36. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ___. A. arachnophobia B. people who fear spiders C. spiders D. insects 37. Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the passage? A. How painful is a tarantula bite? B. How large is the largest spider in the world? C. Is the Black Widow Spider harmful to humans? D. What is the largest tarantula in existence? Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes. To understand underwater earthquakes, you must first understand plate tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics suggests that the lithosphere, or top layer of the Earth, is made up of a series of huge plates. These plates make up the continents and seafloor. They rest on an underlying viscous layer called the asthenosphere. Think of pie cut into eight slices. The pie crust would be the lithosphere and the hot, sticky pie filling underneath would be the asthenosphere. On the earth, these plates are constantly in motion, moving along each other at a speed of 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) per year. The movement occurs most dramatically along fault lines (where the pie is cut). These motions are capable of producing earthquakes and volcanism, which, when they occur at the bottom of the ocean, are two possible sources of tsunamis. When two plates come into contact at a region known as a plate boundary, a heavier plate can slip under a lighter one. This is called subduction. Underwater subduction often leaves enormous “handprints” in the form of deep ocean trenches along the seafloor. In some cases of subduction, part of the seafloor connected to the lighter plate may “snap up” suddenly due to pressure from the sinking plate. This results in an earthquake. The focus of the earthquake is the point within' the Earth where the rupture first occurs, rock break and the first seismic waves are generated. The epicenter is the point on the seafloor directly above the focus. When this piece of the plate snaps up and sends tons of rock shooting upward with tremendous force, the energy of that force is transferred to the water. The energy pushes the water upward above normal sea level. This is birth of a tsunami. The earthquake that generated the December 26, 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean was a 9.0 on the Richter scale - one of the biggest in recorded history. 38. Which of the following best states the topic of this text? A. The birth of a tsunami B. The magnitude of tsunamis C. Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean D. Series of huge plate on earth 39. According to the first paragraph, continents and seafloor are part of___ . A. lithosphere B. asthenosphere C. plate tectonics D. huge plates 40. The word “which” in the passage refers to ___. A. these motions B. earthquakes and volcanism C. fault lines D. tsunamis 41. It can be inferred from the passage that the earthquake will never occur when ___. A. the subduction is evidenced B. seismic waves are generated C. no fault line of plate tectonics happens D. heavier plates and lighter ones break up 42. The place within the Earth where the first rupture occurs is called___.
8. A. the epicenter B. the vocal C. the focus D. the center 43. The word "tremendous" in the passage is closest in meaning to___. A. remarkable B. huge C. challenging D. explosive 44. Which of the following natural disasters happening in Indonesia (in the Indian Ocean) is related to the fault movement of plate tectonics? A. volcanic eruptions B. soil erosion C. forest fires D. floods 45. The following is mentioned in the passage about tsunamis, EXCEPT that they are ___. A. predictable following any incidence of earthquakes B. close to the rise of sea levels from the sinking plate C. connected to deep ocean trenches along seafloors D. related to strong movements of plate tectonics Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 46. Although engineers must make use of technology and innovations, these alone are not enough to pass engineering information. A. Technology and innovation is essential for engineers; however, there is still more in order to transmit engineering information. B. Engineering professionals advise to benefit from technology and advances so that they can pass on their engineering information. C. Whatever technology or innovation engineers use, transformation of the engineering information they possess can never be passed through. D. Almost all engineers have been interested, in technology and advances in their fields, but they are generally bad at expressing their engineering information. 47. Unlike a high school education, a university education includes the application of knowledge. A. While in high schools students have the chance to apply their knowledge, in universities they don’t. B. High school students lack the opportunity to apply their knowledge that university students have. C. High school education and university education are similar in that both include the application of knowledge. D. A university education is more useful than a high school education since it allows the students to apply knowledge. 48. Had I realized what you intended to do, I would have backed you up. A. Even if I had realized what you wanted to do, I wouldn't have supported you. B. In order to back you up, it is essential that I know what you intend to do. C. I didn't support you as I had no idea about what your plans were. D. No sooner did I back you up than I realized what you intended to do. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 49. The team leader allowed members to make important decisions. He fostered their spirit of commitment. A. Allowing members to make important decisions, the team leader fostered their spirit of commitment. B. On the behalf of the team, the leader made important decisions to foster their spirit of commitment. C. Although the team leader wanted to foster the spirit of commitment among members, he made important decisions on his own. D. All members could make important decisions, so that the spirit of commitment would be discouraged. 50. Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize for literature so he was a great politician and statesman. B. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill was a great politician rather than a statesman although he won the Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winning the Nobel Prize for literature, Winston Churchill became a great politician and statesman.
9. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. abrupt B. sustainable C. sultan D. multiracial 2. A. plateau B. punctual C. moisture D. digestion Mark 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. 3. A. compete B. wrestle C. depart D. diverse 4. A. medalist B. dialect C. organize D. supportive Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. For nearly a century since it made its courtroom debut, fingerprint has enjoyed an impeccable reputation for ___ criminals. A. calling B. realizing C. identifying D. arresting 6. My uncle left his job because he did not have ___ of promotion. A. visions B. prospects C. scenarios D. posts 7. This vase is imitation; in fact it is almost___ . A. worth B. worthy C. unworthy D. worthless 8. A good friend will ___ you when you're having problems. A. stand by B. stand up to C. put up with D. get over 9. She’s got worse since she went to that school. She hasn't improved but gone___. A. forwards B. worst C. back D. backwards 10. ___ the efforts of the environmentalists, the bear is no longer in danger of extinction. A. In view of B. According to C. In spite of D. Thanks to 11. The director decided to with the project although he was in difficulties. A. give up B. get away C. put up D. go ahead 12. This product has not been tried___ humans yet. A. on B. out on C. on for D. out 13. Someone must have taken my keys. I clearly remember ___ them by the window and now they are nowhere to be seen. A. to leave B. leaving C. to have left D. to be leaving 14. English is now an effective ___ of international communication. A. medium B. method C. usage D. skill 15. I think it would be easier to hold the audience's attention if you had a slide show ___ the lecture. A. side by side B. prior to C. along with D. soon afterwards 16. Maya Angelou's widely acclaimed autobiography, I know why the Caged Bird sings, is a moving and ___ of her childhood in segregated Arkansas. A. an account that is often humorous B. often humorous as an account C. often humorous, the account D. often humorous account Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. - "Where’s there a chemist’s, please? ” – “___” A. There’s one near Marriot Hotel in Pitch Road. B. Do you think you really need one? C. No, there is nothing like that near here. D. Yes, of course, there are many around. 18. - “Shall I carry your suitcase? ” – “___” A. Of course, you will. B. No, it’s all right, thank you. I can manage. C. Really? You are too kind. D. Yes, no problem. You’re strong enough. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit. A. planted B. trimmed C. weeded D. harvested 20. Mosquitoes and other parasitic insects can be so bothersome to deer that entire herds have been known to throw themselves off cliffs to be rid of the incessant attacks. A. irritating B. excessive C. cumbersome D. detrimental
10. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. We construct our own style of speaking based on what we’ve heard throughout our lives. A. build B. desire C. discover D. eliminate 22. The employee’s claim of being out with the flu did not seem very plausible because he returned from sick leave with a deep tan A. inattentive B. tactful C. unreasonable D. vulnerable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 23. He was so irresponsible that he left his work half doing and went outing with his friends. 24. Scientists have found that occasional exposure to bright light can help a person get used to working in the night shift. 25. All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, and political, the technological institutions if they are to preserve the environment. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. NEGOTIATION 1. The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. 2. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. 3. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multimillion-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal purveyor of information and cash, an image that succeeds only in undermining the negotiation. 4. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while subverting the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. 5. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. 26. What is the author’s main point in the passage? A. Negotiation is the process of reaching an agreement. B. Foreign languages are important for international business. C. Foreign perceptions of American negotiators are based on stereotypes. D. American negotiators need to learn more about other cultures. 27. According to the author, what is the purpose of negotiation? A. To undermine the other negotiator’s position B. To communicate back and forth C. To reach an agreement D. To understand the culture of the negotiators 28. The pronoun "they" in paragraph 4 refers to___ . A. American negotiators B. foreign negotiators C. long-term benefits D. indirect interactions 29. The highlighted sentence in the first paragraph means ___.
11. A. Training is not available for Americans who must interact in international negotiations. B. Foreign businesspersons negotiate less effectively than Americans because of their training. C. Because their training is not as good, Americans are less successful as negotiators than their international counterparts. D. Foreign businesspersons do not like to negotiate with Americans, who are not well-trained. 30. The word ‘undermining’ in the third paragraph means mostly the same as ___. A. undergoing B. subverting C. accepting D. understanding 31. The American negotiator is described as all of the following EXCEPT ___. A. willing to invest time in relationships B. perceived by foreign negotiators as wealthy C. known for direct interaction D. interested in short-term goals 32. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ___. A. traits that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding B. knowledge of foreign languages C. ways to increase cross-cultural understanding D. relationships between negotiators Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of person you grow up to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (33) ___ one; you may be the youngest of three boys or the eldest girl with a younger brother and sister. All the different combinations of relationships will have helped to make you the person you are. The number of years between your (34) ___ and you also helps to shape your character. Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (35) ___ also tell you about the type of friend or partner he needs. For example, a boy with a younger sister would normally (36) ___ much better With a girl who has an older brother than with a girl who has a younger brother. Similarly, if your girlfriend is the oldest in her family, she would probably be more than a little domineering. Fortunately for all of us, family psychology is not totally (37) ___ _. There are always exceptions to the rule. Most important of all, we should always judge people according to who they are, not the relatives they have. 33. A. centre B. average C. focus D. middle 34. A. siblings B. brothers C. sisters D. children 35. A. ought B. need C. could D. should 36. A. put up B. get along C. stand by D. make up 37. A. accurate B. right C. precise D. truthful Rend the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 1. Almost all living things ultimately get their energy from the sun. In a process called photosynthesis, plants, algae, and some other organisms capture the sun’s energy and use it to make simple sugars such as glucose. Most other organisms use these organic molecules as a source of energy. Organic materials contain a tremendous amount of energy. As food, they fuel our bodies and those of most other creatures. In such forms as oil, gas, and coal, they heat our homes, run our factories and power our cars. 2. Photosynthesis begins when solar energy is absorbed by chemicals called photosynthetic pigments that are contained within an organism. The most common, photosynthetic pigment is chlorophyll. The bright green color characteristic of plants is caused by it. Most algae have additional pigments that may mask the green chlorophyll. Because of these pigments, algae may be not only green but brown, red, blue or even black. 3. In a series of enzyme-controlled reactions, the solar energy captured by chlorophyll and other pigments is used to make simple sugars, with carbon dioxide and water as the raw materials. Carbon dioxide is one of very few carbon-containing molecules not considered to be organic compounds. Photosynthesis then converts carbon from an inorganic to an organic form. This is called carbon fixation. In this process, the solar energy that was absorbed by chlorophyll is stored as chemical energy in the form of simple sugars like glucose. The glucose is then used to make other organic compounds. In addition, photosynthesis produces oxygen gas. All the oxygen gas on earth, both in the atmosphere we breathe and in the ocean, was produced by photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis constantly replenishes the earth’s oxygen supply. 4. Organisms that are capable of photosynthesis can obtain all the energy they need from sunlight and do not need to eat. They are called autotrophs, Plants are the most familiar autotrophs on land. In the ocean,
12. algae and bacteria are the most important autotrophs. Many organisms cannot produce their own food and must obtain energy by eating organic matter. These are called heterotrophs. 38. What can be inferred about algae? A. Green algae are less common than other colors of algae. B. Algae are photosynthetic organisms. C. They are ineffective producers of sugars. D. They are chemically different from other plants. 39. The word “fuel” in the first paragraph is similar in meaning to ___. A. give fuel to B. provide nutrients for C. help to function D. produce organic materials 40. Based on the information in paragraph 3, we can see that glucose ___. A. creates enzymes B. is a byproduct of oxygen production C. enables photosynthesis D. contains carbon 41. Which of the following is true about heterotrophs? A. They are not reliant on simple sugars for energy. B. They require more energy than autotrophs. C. They cannot exist without the presence of autotrophs. D. They are mostly land-bound organisms. 42. The phrase ''this process” in the third paragraph refers to the process of ___. A. photosynthesis B. carbon fixation C. absorbing solar energy D. storing chemical energy 43. It can be inferred from the passage that the author considers solar energy to be ___. A. essential for every organism on earth B. a perfect solution to the energy problem C. a permanent and everlasting source of energy D. useless to most bacteria and algae 44. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Plants capture the sun’s energy to make sugars. B. Organic materials contain an amount of energy. C. Photosynthesis produces oxygen gas. D. Plants are familiar heterotrophs. 45. From the passage, we can see that ___. A. Most plants have additional pigments. B. Oxygen helps the process of photosynthesis. C. Algae are a kind of simple plants. D. Autotrophs obtain energy by eating organic matter. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 46. I’ll lay my cards on the table. A. I’ll have no secrets from you. B. I want to stop playing cards. C. I’ll be back to the table very soon. D. Let’s continue playing cards. 47. The determination of the football team was to win the championship, by hook or by crook. A. With determination, the football team won the championship. B. The football team was determined to win the championship by all means. C. The football team was resolute in becoming the champion by any possible method. D. Winning the championship was what the football team wished for. 48. “Would suggest that we should try to get local support for the new motorway.” A. I suggested they should try to get local support for the new motorway. B. I wanted to know why we should try to get local support for the new motorway. C. My suggestion was that we try to get local support for the new motorway. D. I suggested we should try getting local support for the new motorway. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 49. You didn’t need to wash the sheets: the hotel staff do the cleaning. A. It’s unsatisfactory that you washed the sheets. B. It wasn’t necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
13. C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you didn’t do it. D. It was unnecessary to wash the sheets, and you didn’t do it 50. There are plans in the pipeline for a new railway. A. There are plans for a new railway, but it won’t begin in the foreseeable future. B. The plans for the new railway are being discussed and prepared in secret. C. There are plans for a new railway, and the project will be started before long. D. Plans for a new railway have been passed, but nothing has been done yet.