Câu 5: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.. Câu 33: Mark the letter A,B,C or
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Môn: Anh Văn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;
Robert in three important water polo games so far
Câu 3: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Michael water sports when he was younger
A used to play B is used to play C used to playing D is used to playing
Câu 4: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in the following question.
Câu 5: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
Literature is a compulsory subject in our education, which means every student has to study this subject.
From 6 to 15, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery hasbeen Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power It was used to drive engines and was passedthrough pipes and radiators to warm rooms Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that providedpower Exploded in acylinder, it drove a motor engine Beyond these simple and direct uses, those formshave not much adaptability
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways From the powerful voltages thatdrive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electricmagnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered byelectricity An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten (nóng chảy)
Trang 2metal in afurnace (lò nung), or to boil ajug (bình, lọ)for a cup of coffee Other than atomic energy, whichhas not as yet been harnessed (khai thác) to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world It is
flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted It travels so easily and with incredible speed
along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances To generate electricity, hugeturbines or generators must be turned In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery Whendams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smokefrom coal Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident A tragedyonce occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity The reactorleaked, which caused many deaths through radiation
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the
environment They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays Most importantly, they hope to
trap sunlight more efficiently We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in thecapacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary When this happens, electric cars will beviable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels
Câu 6: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to _.
A suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
B emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
C imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
D discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
Câu 7: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
Câu 8: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A It is cheap and easy to use B It can be made with ease.
C It can be adapted to various uses D It is used to drive motor engines.
Câu 9: What do we call machines that make electricity?
C Generators or turbines D Electric magnets.
Câu 10: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are .
C atomic power and water D sunlight and wind power
Câu 11: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to .
A new ways B harmful effects C scientists D the tides
Câu 12: Electric magnets are used in steel works to .
A lift heavy weights up to ten tons B heat the molten steel
C test the steel for strength D boil a jug of water
Trang 3Câu 13: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that
they
C do not pollute the environment D are more adaptable
Câu 14: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
Câu 15: The best title for this passage could be .
A “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable” B “Types of Power Plants”
C “How to Produce Electricity” D “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life”
From 16 to 25, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor ofdynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to
people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity Originally there were five awards: literature,
physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after thefirst awards ceremony
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the
awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000 Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel'sdeath, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimespolitics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards,but relatively few literature prizes
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11 Some people havewon two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes
Câu 16: The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to _.
Câu 17: The Nobel prize was established in order to .
A spend money
B recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C honor the inventor of dynamite
D resolve political differences
Câu 18: In which area have Americans received the most awards?
Câu 19: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.
A ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
Trang 4B A few individuals have won two awards
C Awards vary in monetary value
D Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
Câu 20: In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
Câu 21: It is implied that Nobel's profession was in
Câu 22: In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to _
Câu 23: How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?
Câu 24: Alfred Nobel was born…………
Câu 25: The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as
Câu 26: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said
B He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
C He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
D He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
Câu 27: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The you study for these exams, the you will do
A hardest/ best B harder/ better C hard/ good D more/ much
Câu 28: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
She asked me I was looking at
Trang 5Câu 29: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
“Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter.
A Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
B Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
C Peter said that Mary believed in what the boy said.
D Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
Câu 30: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The vegetables in this supermarket are always fresh
Câu 31: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The little girl started crying She her doll, and no one was able to find it for her
Câu 32: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in the following question.
Câu 33: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
Câu 34: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Many species of wild animals would become extinction if people continued to cut down forests
Câu 35: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
If he's not in the office, then I'm sure he's working at home.
A I'm sure he doesn't work either at home or in the office.
B If he's not in, then I'm sure he's working in the office.
C I'm sure he works neither at home nor in the office.
D If he's not in the office, he must be working at home.
Trang 6Câu 36: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Bill- " Let's stop for a drink." Bruce- " "
A Sorry, we've got little time B You are welcome
Câu 37: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Tom: " Oh, no! I left my book at home Can I share yours?"
Peter: " "
A Yes, sure B No, thanks C No, not at all D Yes, I do too
Câu 38: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Jack: " Don't fail to send your parents my regards" Jill: " "
A It's my pleasure B Good idea, thanks C You are welcome D Thanks, I will
Câu 39: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Câu 40: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
You worry so much I will help you
Câu 41: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
He admitted the car into his neighbour's tree
Câu 42: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
The applicants will get more chances to be invited to an interview if their résumés look impressive enough to employers.
A The applicants whose résumés look impressive enough to employers will get more chances to be
Trang 7D The applicants will get their impressive résumés as soon as they are invited to an interview by
employers
Câu 43: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Daisy: " Wow! what a nice skirt you are wearing!" Alice: " "
A I like you to say that B Thanks My mother bought it for me.
C Yes, of course It's expensive D Certainly Do you like it, too?
Câu 44: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
The champion said she couldn't have won the gold medal without the support of her parents and
teachers
Câu 45: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
It gets when the winter is coming
Câu 46: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
broken several world records in swimming
C She is said that she has D People say she had
Câu 47: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
Câu 48: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
“Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane.
A Jane suggested going on a walking holiday.
B Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday.
C Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday.
D Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday
Trang 8Câu 49: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Unless we can find new sourses of energy, our life will certainly
Câu 50: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one.
John didn’t install an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night.
A Had he installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house last night.
B Because he hadn’t installed an alarm, the thieves would break into his house last night.
C If he installed an alarm, the thieves didn’t break into his house last night.
D If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house last night.
Câu 51: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Câu 52: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Hurry up! They've only got seats left
Câu 53: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
I'll stay behind after the party and help you
Câu 54: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are
Câu 55: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
She played confidently, but her timing was not good
Câu 56: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Trang 9Câu 57: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Lan: " Thanks for the lovely gift, Huong"
Huong: " "
C And do you know its price? D Yes, it is very expensive
Câu 58: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
The boy which was given the first prize in the contest was very happy
Câu 59: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Let's sit down for a short rest, ?
Câu 60: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
Câu 61: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
I'm sure you were driving too fast.
A You must have been driving too fast.
B I'm certainly that you were driving too fast.
C My uncertainty is that you were driving too fast.
D That you were driving too fast is my uncertainty.
Câu 62: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The kitchen dirty because she has just cleaned it
Câu 63: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The fire must by lightning
Trang 10Câu 64: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Every student in my class are good at English
Câu 65: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
She was the first woman in the Philippines She was elected as the president of the country.
A She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
B She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
D She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
Câu 66: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
The thief had only just picked up the jewels when the policemen came into the room and grabbed him.
A Sooner the thief hadn’t picked up the jewels rather than the policemen came into the room and
grabbed him
B No sooner the thief had picked up the jewels rather than the policemen came into the room
and grabbed him
C No sooner had the thief picked up the jewels than the policemen came into the room and grabbed
The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use.
Câu 68: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The new students hope in many of the school's social activities
A to be included B including C to include D being included
Câu 69: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
If you practise harder you will have better results.
A The harder you practise, the best results you will have.
Trang 11B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have.
D The harder you practise, the better results you will have.
From 70 to 79, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international 70 _- governmental organization forthe 71 _, research, and restoration of the environment The organization was 72 _ as a charitabletrust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund It was aninitiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson
It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million 73 _ worldwide,working in more 74 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projectsaround the world It is a charity, with 75 9% of its funding coming from voluntary 76 _ by privateindividuals and businesses
The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the 77 _ of our environment" Currently, much ofits work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests,freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts Among other issues, it is also concerned 78 _endangered species, pollution, and climate change The organization 79 more than 20 field projectsworldwide In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world
Câu 71: A keeping B conservation C awareness D challenge
Câu 73: A residents B inhabitants C citizens D supporters
Câu 75: A individually B commercially C approximately D generally
Câu 77: A destroy B destruction C destructive D destroyed
Câu 80: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The customer had tried some blouses but none of them suited her
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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;
“Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter.
A Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
B Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
C Peter said that Mary believed in what the boy said.
D Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
Câu 2: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
I'll stay behind after the party and help you
Câu 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Every student in my class are good at English
Câu 4: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
She asked me I was looking at
Câu 5: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Câu 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
I'm sure you were driving too fast.
A You must have been driving too fast.
Trang 13B I'm certainly that you were driving too fast.
C My uncertainty is that you were driving too fast.
D That you were driving too fast is my uncertainty.
Câu 7: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Câu 8: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The you study for these exams, the you will do
A hard/ good B hardest/ best C harder/ better D more/ much
Câu 9: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The vegetables in this supermarket are always fresh
Câu 10: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
Literature is a compulsory subject in our education, which means every student has to study this subject.
Câu 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Many species of wild animals would become extinction if people continued to cut down forests
Câu 12: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
The champion said she couldn't have won the gold medal without the support of her parents and
teachers
Câu 13: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one.
John didn’t install an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night.
A If he installed an alarm, the thieves didn’t break into his house last night.
B Because he hadn’t installed an alarm, the thieves would break into his house last night.
C Had he installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house last night.
D If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house last night.
Trang 14Câu 14: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Michael water sports when he was younger
A used to playing B is used to playing C is used to play D used to play
Câu 15: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Hurry up! They've only got seats left
Câu 16: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence.
Câu 17: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
It gets when the winter is coming
From 18 to 27, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international 18 _- governmental organization forthe 19 _, research, and restoration of the environment The organization was 20 _ as a charitabletrust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund It was aninitiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson
It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million 21 _ worldwide,working in more 22 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projectsaround the world It is a charity, with 23 9% of its funding coming from voluntary 24 _ by privateindividuals and businesses
The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the 25 _ of our environment" Currently, much ofits work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests,freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts Among other issues, it is also concerned 26 _endangered species, pollution, and climate change The organization 27 more than 20 field projectsworldwide In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world
Câu 19: A keeping B conservation C awareness D challenge
Câu 21: A inhabitants B citizens C supporters D residents
Câu 23: A generally B individually C commercially D approximately
Trang 15Câu 24: A donations B deposits C loans D refunds
Câu 25: A destroyed B destroy C destruction D destructive
Câu 28: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
She played confidently, but her timing was not good
Câu 29: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
“Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane.
A Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday B Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday.
C Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday D Jane suggested going on a walking holiday.
Câu 30: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Lan: " Thanks for the lovely gift, Huong"
Huong: " "
A And do you know its price? B Yes, it is very expensive
Câu 31: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Unless we can find new sourses of energy, our life will certainly
A be affected B affected C being affecting D affect
Câu 32: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use.
Câu 33: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Bill- " Let's stop for a drink."
Bruce- " "
Trang 16Câu 34: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
You worry so much I will help you
Câu 35: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Let's sit down for a short rest, ?
Câu 36: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The customer had tried some blouses but none of them suited her
Câu 37: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The new students hope in many of the school's social activities
A including B to be included C being included D to include
Câu 38: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars
Câu 39: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The kitchen dirty because she has just cleaned it
Câu 40: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
broken several world records in swimming
A People say she had B She is said to have C It is said to have D She is said that she has Câu 41: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Daisy: " Wow! what a nice skirt you are wearing!"
Alice: " "
A I like you to say that B Yes, of course It's expensive.
C Certainly Do you like it, too? D Thanks My mother bought it for me.
Trang 17Câu 42: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
The thief had only just picked up the jewels when the policemen came into the room and grabbed him.
A No sooner the thief had picked up the jewels rather than the policemen came into the room and
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways From the powerful voltages thatdrive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electricmagnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered byelectricity An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten (nóng chảy)metal in afurnace (lò nung), or to boil ajug (bình, lọ)for a cup of coffee Other than atomic energy, whichhas not as yet been harnessed (khai thác) to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world It is
flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted It travels so easily and with incredible speed
along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances To generate electricity, hugeturbines or generators must be turned In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery Whendams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smokefrom coal Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident A tragedyonce occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity The reactorleaked, which caused many deaths through radiation
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the
environment They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays Most importantly, they hope to
trap sunlight more efficiently We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in thecapacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary When this happens, electric cars will beviable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels
Câu 43: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to
_
A emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
B suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
C imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
D discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
Trang 18Câu 44: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
Câu 45: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A It can be adapted to various uses B It is cheap and easy to use
C It is used to drive motor engines D It can be made with ease.
Câu 46: What do we call machines that make electricity?
Câu 47: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are .
C atomic power and water D sunlight and wind power
Câu 48: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to .
Câu 49: Electric magnets are used in steel works to .
A lift heavy weights up to ten tons B heat the molten steel
C test the steel for strength D boil a jug of water
Câu 50: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that
they
C do not require attention D do not pollute the environment
Câu 51: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
Câu 52: The best title for this passage could be .
A “Types of Power Plants” B “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life”
C “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable” D “How to Produce Electricity”
From 53 to 62, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor ofdynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to
people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity Originally there were five awards: literature,
physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after thefirst awards ceremony
Trang 19Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the
awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000 Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel'sdeath, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimespolitics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards,but relatively few literature prizes
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11 Some people havewon two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes
Câu 53: The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to _.
Câu 54: The Nobel prize was established in order to .
A honor the inventor of dynamite
B recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C resolve political differences
D spend money
Câu 55: In which area have Americans received the most awards?
Câu 56: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.
A Awards vary in monetary value
B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C A few individuals have won two awards
D Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
Câu 57: In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
Câu 58: It is implied that Nobel's profession was in
Câu 59: In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to _
Câu 60: How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?
Câu 61: Alfred Nobel was born…………
Trang 20Câu 62: The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as
Câu 63: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
Câu 64: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said
B He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
C He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
D He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
Câu 65: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
She was the first woman in the Philippines She was elected as the president of the country.
A She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
B She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
C She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
D She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
Câu 66: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The fire must by lightning
Câu 67: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
He admitted the car into his neighbour's tree
Câu 68: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are
Trang 21Câu 69: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Jack: " Don't fail to send your parents my regards"
Jill: " "
A You are welcome B Good idea, thanks C It's my pleasure D Thanks, I will
Câu 70: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
The boy which was given the first prize in the contest was very happy
Câu 71: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
If he's not in the office, then I'm sure he's working at home.
A If he's not in, then I'm sure he's working in the office.
B I'm sure he doesn't work either at home or in the office.
C I'm sure he works neither at home nor in the office.
D If he's not in the office, he must be working at home.
Câu 72: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
The applicants will get more chances to be invited to an interview if their résumés look impressive enough to employers.
A The applicants will get their impressive résumés as soon as they are invited to an interview by
Trang 22Câu 74: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
People consider it rude to point about anyone
Câu 75: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
Câu 76: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one
If you practise harder you will have better results.
A The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
B The harder you practise, the better results you will have.
C The harder you practise, the best results you will have.
D The hardest you practise, the most results you will have.
Câu 77: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in the following question.
Câu 78: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Robert in three important water polo games so far
Câu 79: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in the following question.
Câu 80: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The little girl started crying She her doll, and no one was able to find it for her
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TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN ĐĂNG LƯU
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Môn: Anh Văn
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From 1 to 10, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the best answer to each of the questions
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor ofdynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to
people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity Originally there were five awards: literature,
physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after thefirst awards ceremony
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the
awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000 Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel'sdeath, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimespolitics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards,but relatively few literature prizes
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11 Some people havewon two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes
Câu 1: The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to _.
Câu 2: The Nobel prize was established in order to .
A recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
B honor the inventor of dynamite
C spend money
D resolve political differences
Câu 3: In which area have Americans received the most awards?
Câu 4: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.
A A few individuals have won two awards
B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D Awards vary in monetary value