Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text.. Prinn and Fegley believe that their theory matches the pattern of animal and plan
Trang 1ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA TP HỒ CHÍ MINH KỲ THỊ: TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 NĂM 2009
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Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from the others
Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text
The latest development in the debate amongst scientists about what killed the prehistoric dinosaurs is the suggestion that acid rain was the cause Two geologists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggest that a large meteor hitting the earth at 65 kilometres per second would have led to strongly acidic rain falling all over the world
The two geologists, Ronald Prinn and Bruce Fegley, calculated that if an ice-rich meteor weighing 12.5 million billion kilograms hit the Earth, it would shock-heat the atmosphere enough to produce huge amounts of nitrogen oxides This would result, they say, in strongly acid rain around the world If the meteor were travelling more slowly, or if it were more rock-like in structure, this strongly acid rain would be limited to a small area so that the world effect would be much less important However, other groups of researchers have suggested that volcanoes, rather than meteors, could have produced these heavy doses of acid rain, but over a much longer period — over 10,000 years
Prinn and Fegley believe that their theory matches the pattern of animal and plant life at the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago It is well known from studying rock formations that it was at this time that dinosaurs and many other groups of prehistoric animals died out Prinn and Fegley suggest one way in which their theory might be tested Rock layers which have remained undisturbed since the Cretaceous era could be examined
to see if they show any sign of the effects of very large amounts of acid rain on metals which do not dissolve in
water such as iron and lead Such undisturbed rock layers are, however, very rare
6: What do scieritists know about prehistoric dinosaurs?
A They were present on the earth for about 10,000 years
B They died out 65 million years ago
C They were killed by one vast volcanic explosion
D They could not co-exist with other animals
7: What do Prinn and Fegley think would happen if a large piece of ice-rich meteor hit the earth at great speed?
A A huge volcano would be formed
B Strongly acidic rain would result all over the world
C 12.5 million billion kg of nitrogen oxide would be produced
D The heat would kill all living things in the area
8: Prinn and Fegley think that if a rocky meteor hit the earth it would
A have little effect on things living nearby
B have very long-lasting effects
C take a long time to have any effect
D not have any important world-wide effects
9: Prinn and Fegley suggest that scientists could check their theory by looking in rock layers for
A evidence of high water levels in prehistoric times
B the preserved bones of dinosaurs and other animals
C disturbances between the different layers of rock
D signs of the effect of rain on metals
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A Massachusetts Institute of Technology cannot do any more research
B Recent acid rain has damaged the rocks
C Few people have enough skill
D Most rock layers have been undisturbed since the Cretaceous era
Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space
THE MEDIA
Lately | seem to be so tired at the end of the day that I can’t even manage to read the headlines in the newspaper before | start to fall asleep I used to read the papers from cover to cover and discuss the stories, articles and the (11) with my colleagues at work the next day I also used to enjoy doing the crossword (12) at the back of the newspaper and I used to get a laugh out of some of the (13) Of course I always buy quality papers and not those dreadful things full of gossip and (14) It seems incredible to me that they have (15) figures in the millions when they really are rubbish
I don’t watch much TV though there seem to be more and more (16) to choose from all the time Unfortunately, you have to pay or buy a special (17) to receive most of them They do have some good films and some really excellent documentaries so I am sometimes tempted to spend the extra money
On the other hand, there is so much information available on the Internet that TV will probably disappear altogether in a few years time I’ve got a computer with an Internet connection and I spend quite a lot of time looking for information about the various (18) that interest me
I also still listen to a lot of news (19) on the radio and this lets me keep up with what’s going on
in the world One thing that annoys me though is that the (20) seem to change all the time and sometimes I have a lot of trouble finding my favourite station Of course the problem could be that I haven’t got the aerial in the right position That reminds me I must remember to get some new batteries I could hardly hear a thing when I tried to tune in this morning so they must be running out
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THE WASTE GENERATION One of the most striking statistics that I have seen in a long time is that 5 per cent of all the energy used in the United States is consumed by computers that have been left on all night
I can’t confirm this personally, but I can (31) tell you that on numerous occasions | have looked out of hotel rooms late at night, in a (32) of American cities, and been struck by the fact that every light in every neighbouring office building is still on, and that computer (33) are indeed flickering Why don’t Americans turn these things off? For the same reason, I suppose, that so many people here let their car engines (34) when they pop into a shop, or leave lights blazing all over the house, or keep the central heating on so hot — because, in short, electricity, petrol and other energy sources are so (35)
cheap, and have been for so long, that it doesn’t occur to them to (36) otherwise
Why, after all, put up with the annoying experience of having to wait 20 seconds for your computer to (37) up each morning when you can have it at your immediate command by (38) it on all night?
We are terribly (39) of resources in this country The average American uses twice as much energy to get (40) life as the average European With just 5 per cent of the world s population, we consume 20 per cent of its resources These are not statistics to be proud of
31: A doubtlessly B firmly C well D certainly
32: A centre B part C variety D rarity
33: A controls B screens C rooms D workers
35: A interestingly B definitely C relatively D proportionally
36: A manage B perform C carry out D behave
38: A leaving B letting C running D allowing
39: A wasteful B consuming C carefree D useful
Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text
Twenty years ago, before the North Sea discoveries, gas was already becoming the most popular domestic fuel
— largely because of the success of the new gas fires and the growing demand for central heating It wasn’t the cheapest fuel on the market then, though costs were being held down because of efficient new production and business methods But its controllability, cleanliness, and other advantages, with the efficiency and attractiveness of the new gas appliances, made gas a winner
Today, with 3 million more customers, gas is the long-established market leader On latest figures, for example, it accounts for over three-quarters of all new central heating installations in Britain It still has all its natural advantages, and much of the equipment available today is even more efficient In addition, despite the price increases of recent years, gas is the best buy in the energy market in almost all applications In fact, it is significantly cheaper today, in real terms, than it was twenty years ago
As the cost of the gas it buys from the North Sea has increased, British Gas has successfully pruned its other costs to keep prices to customers highly competitive Indeed, a recent consultants’ report, jointly commissioned by the Government and British Gas, concluded that the Corporation had an impressive record over the last ten years in the efficient management of the industry The battle continues to improve performance still more
But you can get even better value from gas by some simple energy conservation measures Lagging your loft, putting an insulating jacket on your hot water tank and weather-stripping windows and doors are all low-cost — and effective — ways of saving gas
And it doesn't cost anything to turn down your central heating thermostat a little, make sure your time clock only turns on the heating when you need it, or take a shower instead of a bath
For more detailed information on how to make the most of good value gas, pick up a copy of our free leaflet from your gas showroom
Since most people are not paid quarterly, quarterly gas bills may be a bit of a headache, even though gas is good value That's why the gas people offer a choice of ways to spread the cost of your gas more evenly throughout the year You can pay monthly — by standing order or Post Office Giro, or in cash with our special Gas Vouchers, if
you don't have a bank or Giro account
Or, if you'd prefer to put more aside at some times than at others, you can buy our Gas Savings Stamps at your
gas showroom or from some sub-post offices
Ask at your showroom for detailed information about any of these schemes
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A It was cheaper than other fuels
B It was a novelty
C It was part of an efficient new production
D It was clean and easy to regulate
42: How many people use gas today?
A We are not told
B 3 million more than twenty years ago
C 3 million
D Three quarters of a million
43: Why is gas cheaper in real terms than in the past?
A The cost of North Sea Gas has fallen
B The performance of gas is better
C Savings have been made elsewhere
D The appliances are more efficient
44; Why has it been made possible to pay monthly?
A It is easier to pay through post offices
B Bills give a headache
C It is better value to pay monthly
D Salaries are not paid four times a year
45: How does the ad suggest you can save money?
A Do not use your central heating
B Do not take baths too often
C Stop heat escaping from the house
D Buy a leaflet at the gas showroom
Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text
Bulbs are ideal for new gardeners, including children, because they are easy to plant and they always flower well in their first season They need comparatively little attention, provided that the soil has been properly prepared, and the place where they are planted is chosen with care They will last for many years and give you an annual show of flowers that are often so richly coloured or beautifully formed as to be in a class apart from other garden flowers
However, it is a mistake to buy bulbs without any plan of what effect you really want from them I have written this book to help in selecting the most suitable bulbs for the typical, small, modem garden of the non- specialist gardener, and have made some suggestions to help readers who may not have had a garden before Too many books for beginners tell new gardeners to grow a few 'sensible' kinds of plants and leave the more interesting kinds to adventurous experts For the first few years of one's gardening life one should, it seems, concentrate on learning simple techniques while admiring the gardens of more experienced neighbours
In fact, as a learner-gardener you need not fear that your efforts will necessarily show your inexperience, because (and here I give away a most closely-guarded secret), provided the bulbs come from a really reliable source, it is possible to produce as good results in your first year of gardening as in your eightieth There are some difficult bulbs that will disappoint you, notably some lilies and a few miniature daffodils, but these are often no more attractive than the really easy ones Therefore, be bold with bulbs; they are a sound investment for any garden
Never be content to plant the bulbs by themselves The majority look best when planted among other kinds of plants, because they have unattractive leaves which are thus hidden There are a few bulbs, such as standard daffodils, which are, however, at their best grown in short grass
46: Why should new gardeners try growing bulbs?
A They will grow anywhere in the garden
B They are cheap, so a great many can be grown
C Once planted, little after-care is needed
D Their flowers get better and better each year
47: What is this book on gardening about?
A The choice of bulbs for small gardens
B Planning an easily maintained garden
C General advice for beginner gardeners
D Up-to-date information on new bulbs
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A learn by visiting other gardens
B plant only a few types of plants
C ask their experienced neighbours for advice
D experiment with different plants
49: Bulbs are described as an investment because
A they flower year after year
B they go on flowering all summer
C the beginner can learn from them
D they make other plants look good
50: Some lilies and miniature daffodils are different from other bulbs because they are
A difficult to grow successfully
B particularly attractive in colour
C disappointing when they flower
D rare and very eye-catching
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the blank in each sentence
51: When he retired he discovered that his pension only gave him enough to basic expenses
52: I’ve had the car for 15 years so it was about time I rid of it
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53: “What do you think about the new exams?” — I’m really concerned about is the effect on students’ grades.”
54: I promise to keep what you tell me in confidence
A tightest B strictest C hardest D closest
55: Mr and Mrs Thompson a baby because they couldn’t have any children of their own
A adapted B admitted C accepted D adopted
56: They hate zoos as they believe it is cruel to keep animals
A under observation B in captivity C under arrest D behind bars
57: He denied in anything illegal
A to be involved B being involved C not to be involved D not being involved
58: Businesses in even the countries are adopting the use of computers in order to operate more efficiently
A most developing B most developed C least developing D least developed
59: On the weekend, children are admitted to the museum free of ‘
60: I hear the film isn’t worth It got very bad reviews
A seeing B to be seen C to see D being seen
61: They are so wealthy they can six homes without even noticing the expenses
A: maintain B attain C retain D contain
62: Thousands of children will starve to death if emergency is not received soon
63: “Can we get to the beach on foot?” — “You’ve got to be joking! It’s almost from here.”
A adrive fortwo hours B atwo-hour drive C a two hours driving D a two hour’s drive
64: The hotel gives a to regular customers
A reservation B deposit C discount D bargain
65: After the break-in, the company decided to security
A straighten up B narrow down C clamp down D tighten up
66: If she hadn’t gone to college, she such a good job today
A wouldn’t have B doesn’t have C won’t have D wouldn’t have had
67: The average of a dog is about fifteen years
A lifespan B livelihood C lifestyle D life
68: I’m afraid it’s been a while since I read the report — could you just my memory with a few facts?
69: The twins are such good athletes that should worry about the try-outs
A neither of them B any of them C either of them D none of them
70: “You look exhausted! What’s wrong?” — “It’s my new job I can’t so early.”
A get used to waking up _B get use to wake up C be used to wake up D be used to waking up
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72: His determination to pass the exam was so great that he studied ,
A from day to night B by day and night C day and night D by day and by night
73: There is a good it will rain as the sky is very overcast
74: By the on her face, I’d say she was absolutely furious
75: “Where can I buy some soft drinks now?” — “The store near John’s house all night.”
76: “How dare you my favorite sweater without asking me first!”
77; How could anyone have a fall from the top of that high cliff?
78: Jackie to travel and nobody can change her mind
79: “What happened after I left the meeting?” — “We finished assigning tasks, then we went on the
80: My father thinks the sixties and early seventies was the greatest era for popular music
81: “What was Marcia’s reaction to the announcement?” — “She pretended anything about it.”
82: Citizens should the law to the best of their ability
83: “Look at you! You’re covered in grease!” — “ to fix the car all morning.”
84: If you are not here at 8 a.m., the bus will leave without you
85: She wasn’t a strict teacher but cheating was one thing she allow for
86: Cars and factories toxic fumes that pollute the environment
87: She’s lonely sometimes because she has close friends
88: Although her proposal for the new ad campaign was a good one, it was because it was similar to one already used
89: “Who re-organized all the files?” — “Peter it — he’s not here.”
A mightn’t have done B needn’t have done C can’t have done D mustn’t have done
90: I'm not ; | have a younger brother
A an only child B the only child C only a child D a child only
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C or D which you think fits best according to the text
The slaughter of animals for meat is one of the few industries that turn almost every piece of waste into a
useful by-product Hide, hair, glands, fat, bones, organs and intestines are converted into raw materials for a wide
range of industrial, medical, human and animal food products
But there is one waste product that is exceptionally difficult to deal with, and until recently has defied efforts
to find a satisfactory solution for its disposal That is blond residue
In 1982 more than 800,000 tons were dumped into public drainage systems throughout Europe
The hidden cost to taxpayers of pollution and of the burden on sewage purification plants is high In biological terms, the problem of disposal lies in neutralizing the protein proportion, 140,000 tons, of the blood residue
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Trang 7Several countries have developed methods of protein recovery In Denmark and Finland it is partially processed into animal feed for mink farms
But the cost of that partial recovery is high and the protein recovered represents only a quarter of that available
Two years ago France, which has the biggest slaughterhouses in Europe, began a two-year study into how abattoir blood residues might be used rather than simply neutralized for efficient disposal
The outcome was a biotechnology process producing an alternative to soya or whey proteins, the additions to sausages, pates, cooked meats and meat pies which supplement meat content or provide certain functional properties,
The process was perfected in conjunction with the Danish biotechnology company Novo Industri, a large manufacturer of industrial enzymes, which has developed a biotechnology-based process It separates the haem (colouring pigment) from the globin in blood pigment, thus allowing all of the protein available in residue to be recovered
A plant on a commercial scale is to be tested in France soon
The process is a combination of biochemical conversion with special enzymes and mechanical filtration that turns most of the original dark fluid into a cream-coloured powder
96: Until recently, what has been done with blood residue?
A It has been converted into food for animals
B It has been stored
C It has been thrown away
D It has been used for industrial purposes
97: In order to dispose of the residue
A it is necessary to dump a great amount at once
B it is necessary to take it to Europe
C it must be changed into food
D it must have the protein taken out
98: The process of using blood residue for food
A has been perfected in Finland and Denmark
B began only two years ago
C has been perfected only in France
D produces substances which can be added to food
99: The Danish company Novo Industri
A can separate parts of the blood
B recovered the blood by biotechnology
C tried to find a way to change the colour of blood
D turned the blood into industrial enzymes
100: At the end of the Novo Industri process
A a dark fluid is recovered
B a creamy fluid is found
C the blood residue is no longer a liquid
D the residue of the blood is recovered
Trang 8PHÀN TỰ LUẬN:
A Read the following letter of complaint from a teenager and fill each blank with only ONE word
Dear Sir,
] am writing to complain about your article on teenage spending | think it is unfair to (1) that all teenagers are materialistic, we are not all greedy and selfish As (2) as I’m concerned, adults spend lots of money on clothes, computers and cars too However, I do agree that (3) , both teenagers and adults, want more nowadays I
think there are many (4) for this Firstly, we live in a consumer society and we (5) designer
clothes, videos, and computer games advertised all the (6) on our televisions Also, there is a lot (7) money available than when our parents were young and more things to (8) in the shops so it
is easier to spend more (9) addition, parents are an example to their children If they (10) to stop young people consuming so much then they must stop spending money themselves
On the other hand, not (11) teenagers spend money on designer clothes and CDs, some save their money for the (12) | have a part-time job and am saving for a new bicycle, I don’t buy expensive labels and nor
Finally, it is not teenagers that (14) all the financial problems in a family, parents should stop spending too,
so please stop (15) teenagers for everything
Yours sincerely,
Lidia Appleby
B Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the space
Example: 0 Shopping has changed beyond recognition over the last 30 years RECOGNIZE
4 Kate was driven to the church for her wedding in a horse-drawn CARRY
6 The police have taken the of every man in the neighborhood who matched the rapist’s description FINGER
7 Plants keep cool during the summer by water from their leaves VAPOUR
9 , the side effects of the drugs were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it TRAGEDY
C Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it
1 Thanks to the success of his first album, he is now a wealthy man
Had
2 Another two years were to pass before he became the head of the Government
Not
3 The world situation may change a lot, but our Party will steadfastly maintain the banner of socialism
However
4 Nothing annoyed him more than students chewing and spitting tobacco
What
5 She became interested in wildlife conservation, so she joined Greenpeace
6 Daisy wished she hadn’t given her email address to the marketing company
7 We reported the case of cheating to the relevant authority as soon as we discovered it
No
8 He made such a logical appeal that we were persuaded to follow his advice
So
9 She mistakenly thought the tall man was Tim's brother
She mistook
10 “You were cheating,” said Carol to June
Carol accused
D For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way
1 Morris was proud to be part of such a brilliant team HIMSELF
2 They say they are in no way responsible for anything that goes wrong RESPONSIBILITY
4 Linda finally persuaded me to buy a new car TALKED
5 It's your fault that your child has an addiction BLAME
E Write in 150-180 words on either of the following topics
Changes I’d most like to make in myself
A time when something did not go as expected
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