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1. TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2021 – LẦN 1 NGUYỄN TRÃI - HẢI DƯƠNG Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ, Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: , Số báo danh: 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. Question 1. A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient Question 2. A. provision B. conclusion C. pension D. precision 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. Question 3. A. police B. attract C. signal D. discuss Question 4. A. dynamic B. rhetoric C. climatic D. phonetic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. A new school ___. They hope to finish building it next month. A. is being built B. has been built C. is built D. was built Question 6. We object ___ your leaving dinner to take phone calls. A. for B. on C. to D. with Question 7. This shirt is ___ that one. A. a bit less expensive B. as much expensive as C. not nearly as expensive as D. much far expensive than Question 8. Please take all personal belongings with you ___ leaving the train. A. when B. what C. whom D. which Question 9. It is still unclear ___ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City Council. A. yet B. about C. before D. whether Question 10. The PTA ___ parents and teachers who support the school by fund raising and other activities. A. which group of B. that is a group of C. it is a group of D. is a group of Question 11. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ___ with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection Question 12. We expected her at nine but she finally ___ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned out Question 13. This cloud pattern is not ___ of a tropical hurricane. A. characterizing B. characterized C. characterization D. characteristic Question 14. Everyone is hoping and praying that ___ peace will eventually come to the area. A. durable B. ongoing C. irrevocable D. lasting Question 15. The ___ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal. A. chances B. odds C. prospects D. bets Question 16. James could no longer bear the ___ surroundings of the decrepit old house. A. overbearing B. domineering C. pressing D. oppressive Question 17. There are a lot of crooked people in big cities. If you don’t want to be cheated, you’ll need to keep your ___ about you. A. mind B. head C. wits D. brain 1
2. Question 18. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this ___ A. feat B. disaster C. handicap D. awkwardness Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19. The car sped up as it joined the rest of the traffic on the motorway. A. rocketed B. hurried up C. accelerated D. hastened Question 20. He had a strong desire to return to his home town. A. ambition B. yearning C. Liking D. wish 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. Question 21. The (A) warming of the Earth, which is primarily (B) caused by the accumulation of gases, (C) are known as (D) the greenhouse effect. Question 22. (A) The graphics ability of a computer depends on (B) speed of (C) its processor and the (D) size of its RAM. Question 23. In (A) its pure state aluminum is a weak metal, but (B) when combined with elements such as copper or magnesium, it (C) is formed alloys of great (D) strength. 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. Question 24. During my time in Paris, I stayed in a cramped top-floor flat. A. huge B. spacious C. immense D. full Question 25. The senator defended his opponent’s policies in a televised speech. A. praised B. supported C. attacked D. Attached 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. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (26) ___ in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (27) ___ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (28) ___ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (29) ___. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a (30) ___ of getting the balance right. Question 26. A. poor B. short C. small D. low Question 27. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing Question 28. A. from B. by C. with D. of Question 29. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner Question 30. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need 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. Right now, the biggest source of energy in the world is fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are oil, gas, and coal. More than 80 percent of the world's energy comes from fossil fuel. There are many problems with fossil fuel. One problem is that when fossil fuel is burned, it pollutes the air. Also, when we take fossil fuel from the Earth, we often cause a lot of damage. Another problem is that we are running out 2
3. of it. That is why we need new sources of energy. A big source of energy for many countries is nuclear power. Thirty-one countries use nuclear power. Many ships also use it. Nuclear power has some advantages. First of all, we can't run out of nuclear power. Nuclear power does not make the air dirty. Also, if a country has nuclear power, it doesn't need to buy as much as oil from other countries. However, there are also a lot of problems that come with nuclear power. For example, nuclear accidents are very serious. In 1986, there was a nuclear accident in Ukraine. In the next 20 years, about 4,000 people got sick and died. In 2011, there was another very serious nuclear accident in Japan. Japan is still trying to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries. They say that it is not safe. A lot of people want their countries to use safer and cleaner ways to get electricity. There have been protests against nuclear energy in the United States, Russia, France, Taiwan, Japan, India, and many other countries. Although many people hate nuclear energy, more and more countries are using it. One reason for this is that the world is using more and more energy. We just don't have enough fossil fuel. However, if we use nuclear power, then we may have more serious problems in the future. Question 31. Which of the following is NOT true about fossil fuel? A. It can pollute the air. B. We don't use much of it. C. Its sources are limited. D. Mining fossil fuel can bring harm to the environment. Question 32. All of the following are true about nuclear accidents EXCEPT that ___. A. they have been very serious B. their effects can last many years C. it doesn't take us much time to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident D. there were serious nuclear accidents in Ukraine in 1986 and in Japan in 2011 Question 33. The phrase "clean up" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. block B. evacuate C. disappear D. remove Question 34. What does the word "They" in paragraph 4 refer to? A. countries B. protesters C. Officials D. supporters Question 35. Which of the following statements would the author of the passage support most? A. Some governments are wrong when they are using nuclear energy. B. We should consider seriously the nuclear power because it has both advantages and disadvantages. C. We can continue using nuclear energy until there is an accident. D. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries and governments should follow their people. 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. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Henrietta Lake talks to a remarkable 14-year-old entrepreneur who is certainly going places. Between studying for nine GCSEs, including business studies, 14-year-old Dominic McVey has set up his own company, Scooters UK. The business, which imports motorized scooters and skateboards from the United States, has already made a profit of over £5,000 on sales of the equipment. Dominic needed £3,000 to set up his business and pay for the initial stock. He used savings from birthday and Christmas money and cashed in some investments that his father had made when Dominic was born. The young entrepreneur had also invested in shares on the stock market. “I had to do the deals in my dad’s name because I was too young,” he says, “but he doesn’t know anything about the market, so I told him what to buy and sell.” “I realized the potential for the business when I noticed that a lot of inner-city streets were being closed to cars or they were chock-a-block with traffic,” he explains. “I thought there would be a great 3
4. market for these scooters and skateboards, particularly now that more restrictions on cars in town centres have been introduced.” “You can take a smaller one with you on a train in a backpack and then unfold it and use it when you get into town. Men in suits are riding them up and down Wall Street in the US and it is my aim to get them to do the same in this country. I approached the American manufacturer and, after doing some research into their company and the scooters, I was allowed to become their UK distributor.” The motorized scooters, which sell for £499 and can travel at up to 22 mph, are not classified as motor vehicles and do not need a license or tax. He also sells unmotorized skateboards for £129. They have special high-speed wheels and are capable of reaching 10 mph. “I ride them around town in busy areas and usually end up with a crowd of people running down the street wanting to know where to buy them, or winding down their car windows at traffic lights,” he says. Recently he went with his mother on a sales trip to Paris. “The scooters are really popular there because the centre of the city is pedestrianized at the weekend. I went out with 500 leaflets and came back with none.” In the early stages Dominic had to overcome one or two obstacles. When he tried to open a business account at his bank, he made an appointment to see the manager. However, the bank thought it was a joke, and when he arrived there they had not set up any time for the meeting. “This really upset me,” says Dominic, “but I managed to get a good rate of interest on the account because they were so embarrassed. I think people should take children more seriously.” Now that he has succeeded in setting up the business Dominic wants to expand it. At the moment, the company is still importing scooters in small numbers. “But business is picking up and so I am ordering a big container of 106 scooters in the-new year.” Dominic is aiming to sell 500 scooters over the next 12 months. "I think it is worth taking the risk when you are young: if the worst happens, I have my parents’ support and I am still at school.” He also plans to open a showroom for his scooters in the City of London, “right by some traffic lights so people stop and look”. His idea would then be to sell the business and look for further opportunities to make money. “I’d like to be able to retire before I’m 40,” he tells me. Question 36. How did Dominic raise the necessary money to set up his company? A. He invested all his savings on the stock market. B. He borrowed it from his father. C. He used money from a variety of sources. D. It was a birthday present. Question 37. What does Dominic mean when he says that streets were “chock-a-block with traffic” in paragraph 3? A. Cars were not allowed to enter them. B. They were full of vehicles. C. Traffic prevented scooters from entering them. D. They had street markets in them. Question 38. What type of people does he want to buy his scooters? A. fashionable people B. Americans C. businessmen D. people who do not own a car Question 39. The motorized scooters that Dominic sells ___ A. require no special driving skills. B. cannot legally be ridden on the road. C. have specially designed wheels. D. cannot travel very long distances. Question 40. Why did Dominic go to Paris? A. He went shopping with his mother. B. He wanted to see the new pedestrian precinct. C. He took some scooters to sell there. D. He wanted to distribute information about his scooters. Question 41. Dominic believes that being young ___ 4
5. A. prevents him taking himself too seriously. B. means that things are more likely to go wrong. C. is a good time to be adventurous. D. is a source of concern to his parents. Question 42. What upset Dominic about his visit to the bank? A. The manager laughed at him. B. The manager refused to see him. C. The meeting with the manager was very short. D. The manager did not expect him to turn up. Question 43. In the future, Dominic intends to ___ A. work beyond normal retirement age. B. find an alternative way to earn a living. C. hold an exhibition of scooters. D. bring in partners to help him run his business. 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. Question 44. Bob: “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” Sam: “___” A. You can't, I think! B. No, you can't. C. Yes, you can. D. Can you? That's very kind. Question 45. Peter: “I'm sorry for shouting at you.” Mary: “___” A. I still can't hear you. B. So do I. C. It's OK. D. I am too. 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. Question 46. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. A. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air. Question 47. All the homes of the residents had been damaged by the flood. They were given help by the Red Cross. A. The residents, all of whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. B. The residents, all of their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. C. The residents, all their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. D. The residents, all whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. 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. Question 48. Although London is far from being an unpolluted city, the problem isn’t as bad as it used to be. 5
6. A. Compared to its situation in the past, these days there is hardly any pollution in London. B. London is undoubtedly still polluted, but it's less of a problem because people are accustomed to it now. C. London isn't as polluted as it was in the past, in fact, the pollution problem has been solved. D. While the problem definitely hasn't disappeared, there is less pollution in London nowadays. Question 49. Any health benefits gained by eating meat are far outweighed by the hazards of doing so. A. Though meat can be unhealthy, it's even more unhealthy to avoid eating it. B. Consuming animal flesh can harm you, but it's still an essential source of nutrition. C. Eating meat may promote health in some ways, but harms it in many more. D. In order to be healthy, it's important to eat meat despite potential health risks. Question 50. I must admit this is the most spectacular view I’ve ever seen during my extensive travels. A. So far on this journey, we've seen a lot of beautiful places, but this one is by far the most attractive. B. I've travelled quite a lot in my life, and admittedly, have never seen such a breathtaking view as this. C. I can't but remark that the reason why I travel so extensively is not to miss such marvellous places as this one. D. I don't think we'll ever encounter a more beautiful view in our lives than this, since it is so breathtaking. HẾT ĐÁP ÁN 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. Question 1. A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient Question 2. A. provision B. conclusion C. pension D. precision 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. Question 3. A. police B. attract C. signal D. discuss Question 4. A. dynamic B. rhetoric C. climatic D. phonetic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. A new school ___. They hope to finish building it next month. A. is being built B. has been built C. is built D. was built Question 6. We object ___ your leaving dinner to take phone calls. A. for B. on C. to D. with Question 7. This shirt is ___ that one. A. a bit less expensive B. as much expensive as C. not nearly as expensive as D. much far expensive than Question 8. Please take all personal belongings with you ___ leaving the train. A. when B. what C. whom D. which Question 9. It is still unclear ___ the Mayor will accept the recommendations of the City Council. A. yet B. about C. before D. whether Question 10. The PTA ___ parents and teachers who support the school by fund raising and other activities. A. which group of B. that is a group of C. it is a group of D. is a group of 6
7. Question 11. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ___ with the interviewers. A. contact B. touch C. link D. connection Question 12. We expected her at nine but she finally ___ at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned out Question 13. This cloud pattern is not ___ of a tropical hurricane. A. characterizing B. characterized C. characterization D. characteristic Question 14. Everyone is hoping and praying that ___ peace will eventually come to the area. A. durable B. ongoing C. irrevocable D. lasting Question 15. The ___ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal. A. chances B. odds C. prospects D. bets Question 16. James could no longer bear the ___ surroundings of the decrepit old house. A. overbearing B. domineering C. pressing D. oppressive Question 17. There are a lot of crooked people in big cities. If you don’t want to be cheated, you’ll need to keep your ___ about you. A. mind B. head C. wits D. brain Question 18. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this ___ A. feat B. disaster C. handicap D. awkwardness Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19. The car sped up as it joined the rest of the traffic on the motorway. A. rocketed B. hurried up C. accelerated D. hastened Question 20. He had a strong desire to return to his home town. A. ambition B. yearning C. Liking D. wish 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. Question 21. The (A) warming of the Earth, which is primarily (B) caused by the accumulation of gases, (C) are known as (D) the greenhouse effect. Question 22. (A) The graphics ability of a computer depends on (B) speed of (C) its processor and the (D) size of its RAM. Question 23. In (A) its pure state aluminum is a weak metal, but (B) when combined with elements such as copper or magnesium, it (C) is formed alloys of great (D) strength. 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. Question 24. During my time in Paris, I stayed in a cramped top-floor flat. A. huge B. spacious C. immense D. full Question 25. The senator defended his opponent’s policies in a televised speech. A. praised B. supported C. attacked D. Attached 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. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (26) ___ in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (27) ___ the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the amount of high fibre food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (28) ___ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (29) ___. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to 7
8. maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a (30) ___ of getting the balance right. Question 26. A. poor B. short C. small D. low Question 27. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing Question 28. A. from B. by C. with D. of Question 29. A. routine B. custom C. time D. manner Question 30. A. feeling B. wonder C. question D. need 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. Right now, the biggest source of energy in the world is fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are oil, gas, and coal. More than 80 percent of the world's energy comes from fossil fuel. There are many problems with fossil fuel. One problem is that when fossil fuel is burned, it pollutes the air. Also, when we take fossil fuel from the Earth, we often cause a lot of damage. Another problem is that we are running out of it. That is why we need new sources of energy. A big source of energy for many countries is nuclear power. Thirty-one countries use nuclear power. Many ships also use it. Nuclear power has some advantages. First of all, we can't run out of nuclear power. Nuclear power does not make the air dirty. Also, if a country has nuclear power, it doesn't need to buy as much as oil from other countries. However, there are also a lot of problems that come with nuclear power. For example, nuclear accidents are very serious. In 1986, there was a nuclear accident in Ukraine. In the next 20 years, about 4,000 people got sick and died. In 2011, there was another very serious nuclear accident in Japan. Japan is still trying to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries. They say that it is not safe. A lot of people want their countries to use safer and cleaner ways to get electricity. There have been protests against nuclear energy in the United States, Russia, France, Taiwan, Japan, India, and many other countries. Although many people hate nuclear energy, more and more countries are using it. One reason for this is that the world is using more and more energy. We just don't have enough fossil fuel. However, if we use nuclear power, then we may have more serious problems in the future. Question 31. Which of the following is NOT true about fossil fuel? A. It can pollute the air. B. We don't use much of it. C. Its sources are limited. D. Mining fossil fuel can bring harm to the environment. Question 32. All of the following are true about nuclear accidents EXCEPT that ___. A. they have been very serious B. their effects can last many years C. it doesn't take us much time to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident D. there were serious nuclear accidents in Ukraine in 1986 and in Japan in 2011 Question 33. The phrase "clean up" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. block B. evacuate C. disappear D. remove Question 34. What does the word "They" in paragraph 4 refer to? A. countries B. protesters C. Officials D. supporters Question 35. Which of the following statements would the author of the passage support most? A. Some governments are wrong when they are using nuclear energy. B. We should consider seriously the nuclear power because it has both advantages and disadvantages. C. We can continue using nuclear energy until there is an accident. 8
9. D. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries and governments should follow their people. 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. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Henrietta Lake talks to a remarkable 14-year-old entrepreneur who is certainly going places. Between studying for nine GCSEs, including business studies, 14-year-old Dominic McVey has set up his own company, Scooters UK. The business, which imports motorized scooters and skateboards from the United States, has already made a profit of over £5,000 on sales of the equipment. Dominic needed £3,000 to set up his business and pay for the initial stock. He used savings from birthday and Christmas money and cashed in some investments that his father had made when Dominic was born. The young entrepreneur had also invested in shares on the stock market. “I had to do the deals in my dad’s name because I was too young,” he says, “but he doesn’t know anything about the market, so I told him what to buy and sell.” “I realized the potential for the business when I noticed that a lot of inner-city streets were being closed to cars or they were chock-a-block with traffic,” he explains. “I thought there would be a great market for these scooters and skateboards, particularly now that more restrictions on cars in town centres have been introduced.” “You can take a smaller one with you on a train in a backpack and then unfold it and use it when you get into town. Men in suits are riding them up and down Wall Street in the US and it is my aim to get them to do the same in this country. I approached the American manufacturer and, after doing some research into their company and the scooters, I was allowed to become their UK distributor.” The motorized scooters, which sell for £499 and can travel at up to 22 mph, are not classified as motor vehicles and do not need a license or tax. He also sells unmotorized skateboards for £129. They have special high-speed wheels and are capable of reaching 10 mph. “I ride them around town in busy areas and usually end up with a crowd of people running down the street wanting to know where to buy them, or winding down their car windows at traffic lights,” he says. Recently he went with his mother on a sales trip to Paris. “The scooters are really popular there because the centre of the city is pedestrianized at the weekend. I went out with 500 leaflets and came back with none.” In the early stages Dominic had to overcome one or two obstacles. When he tried to open a business account at his bank, he made an appointment to see the manager. However, the bank thought it was a joke, and when he arrived there they had not set up any time for the meeting. “This really upset me,” says Dominic, “but I managed to get a good rate of interest on the account because they were so embarrassed. I think people should take children more seriously.” Now that he has succeeded in setting up the business Dominic wants to expand it. At the moment, the company is still importing scooters in small numbers. “But business is picking up and so I am ordering a big container of 106 scooters in the-new year.” Dominic is aiming to sell 500 scooters over the next 12 months. "I think it is worth taking the risk when you are young: if the worst happens, I have my parents’ support and I am still at school.” He also plans to open a showroom for his scooters in the City of London, “right by some traffic lights so people stop and look”. His idea would then be to sell the business and look for further opportunities to make money. “I’d like to be able to retire before I’m 40,” he tells me. Question 36. How did Dominic raise the necessary money to set up his company? A. He invested all his savings on the stock market. B. He borrowed it from his father. C. He used money from a variety of sources. D. It was a birthday present. Question 37. What does Dominic mean when he says that streets were “chock-a-block with traffic” in paragraph 3? A. Cars were not allowed to enter them. B. They were full of vehicles. 9
10. C. Traffic prevented scooters from entering them. D. They had street markets in them. Question 38. What type of people does he want to buy his scooters? A. fashionable people B. Americans C. businessmen D. people who do not own a car Question 39. The motorized scooters that Dominic sells ___ A. require no special driving skills. B. cannot legally be ridden on the road. C. have specially designed wheels. D. cannot travel very long distances. Question 40. Why did Dominic go to Paris? A. He went shopping with his mother. B. He wanted to see the new pedestrian precinct. C. He took some scooters to sell there. D. He wanted to distribute information about his scooters. Question 41. Dominic believes that being young ___ A. prevents him taking himself too seriously. B. means that things are more likely to go wrong. C. is a good time to be adventurous. D. is a source of concern to his parents. Question 42. What upset Dominic about his visit to the bank? A. The manager laughed at him. B. The manager refused to see him. C. The meeting with the manager was very short. D. The manager did not expect him to turn up. Question 43. In the future, Dominic intends to ___ A. work beyond normal retirement age. B. find an alternative way to earn a living. C. hold an exhibition of scooters. D. bring in partners to help him run his business. 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. Question 44. Bob: “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” Sam: “___” A. You can't, I think! B. No, you can't. C. Yes, you can. D. Can you? That's very kind. Question 45. Peter: “I'm sorry for shouting at you.” Mary: “___” A. I still can't hear you. B. So do I. C. It's OK. D. I am too. 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. Question 46. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. A. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. 10
11. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air. Question 47. All the homes of the residents had been damaged by the flood. They were given help by the Red Cross. A. The residents, all of whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. B. The residents, all of their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. C. The residents, all their homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. D. The residents, all whose homes had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross. 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. Question 48. Although London is far from being an unpolluted city, the problem isn’t as bad as it used to be. A. Compared to its situation in the past, these days there is hardly any pollution in London. B. London is undoubtedly still polluted, but it's less of a problem because people are accustomed to it now. C. London isn't as polluted as it was in the past, in fact, the pollution problem has been solved. D. While the problem definitely hasn't disappeared, there is less pollution in London nowadays. Question 49. Any health benefits gained by eating meat are far outweighed by the hazards of doing so. A. Though meat can be unhealthy, it's even more unhealthy to avoid eating it. B. Consuming animal flesh can harm you, but it's still an essential source of nutrition. C. Eating meat may promote health in some ways, but harms it in many more. D. In order to be healthy, it's important to eat meat despite potential health risks. Question 50. I must admit this is the most spectacular view I’ve ever seen during my extensive travels. A. So far on this journey, we've seen a lot of beautiful places, but this one is by far the most attractive. B. I've travelled quite a lot in my life, and admittedly, have never seen such a breathtaking view as this. C. I can't but remark that the reason why I travel so extensively is not to miss such marvellous places as this one. D. I don't think we'll ever encounter a more beautiful view in our lives than this, since it is so breathtaking. 11