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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU; TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80Read 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 f

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Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Education in the future

Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changingthe way we communicate Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or alibrary to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtualreality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the followingscenario of the future of education made possible through developments in informationtechnology

For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some

of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support orinstruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online fromhome Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however,they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their familyschedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in othercountries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer softwarewill automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies on-line aswell as that students’ learning materials and assessment activities Reports will beavailable for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learningactivities and condition for each individual student and generate similar activities It canalso identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to thestudents’ needs

1 What is the topic of the passage?

A The effect of information technology on education

B students don’t have to go to school any more

C Computer software will make sure students learn at home

D Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.

2 How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?

A No time B Once or twice C Three D Four

3 Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?

A Virtual reality B Teacher C Parents D Computer

software

4 What CAN’T the software do?

A Monitor the time the students learn

B Design materials for the students

C Find out the best activities for the students

D Identify weaknesses of the students

5 What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?

A Students can stay at home to learn

B Students can learn at times that suit their schedule

C Students’ learning time won’t be monitored

D Students’ weak achievement can be identified

Choose the underlined word that has different pronunciation from the others:

15 A connected B particular C continuous D primitive

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

16 The man got out of the car round to the back and opened the boot

17 the jury believed in the burglar’s innocence, the general public did not

A Although B Because C In spite of D However

18.“I’m eighteen today!”

“……… ”

A Best wishes!” B Good day! C Congratulate! D Happy birthday!”

19 I’d like the work to be continued immediately once the rain

A has stopped B stopped C will stop D stopping

20 One of the most miserable things that millions of families have to suffer from wars

is that wars have set brother brother

21“I haven’t got anything for you.”

“………”

A Never mind! B It isn’t the

matter!

C Nothing! D Not problem!

22.“What are you doing?”

23 I tried to …… her, but she just couldn’t stop crying

A comfortable B comfort C sympathy D sympathise

24 The secretary put me to the manager within a couple of minutes.

25 I don’t think he will get the shock in a short period of time

26 I hurt myself badly this morning when I fell the bedroom widow

27 I think they are going to have a fight against each other They go each other furiously

28 This year’s sales figures go our expectations What marvelous thing!

29 God knows, this car is my biggest mistake I have ever made I have to pay

$500 for every 200 km

30 Poor me! She is the one in charge of our team, so I have to play all her odd ideas

31 No way will you beat him You don’t ………a chance He’s a hundred times better than you are

32 The doctor asked Mr Brown to keep fried food because of high amount offat

33 The government is putting some radical social reforms

A forward B in C through D off

34 There are a long line of people outside the cinema last week They queued to see a famous film

35 The injury destroyed his hopes of being……… world champion

Read the passage and choose the best answer that best fits each space.

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when theyare scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but(36) a child could be counter-productive if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have

a (37) attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is aselection of (38) , books and other activities Nowadays, there is plenty of good(39) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in useabout the house will also (40) them to read

Of course, books are no longer the only (41) of stories and information There isalso a huge range of videos, which can (42) and extend the pleasure a child finds

in books and are (43) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary andconcentration Television gets a bad (44) as far as children are concerned, mainlybecause too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age(45) Too many television programs (46) an incurious, uncriticalattitude that is going to make learning much more difficult; however, (47) viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoyreading a book after seeing it (48) on television, so children will pounce on bookswhich (49) their favorite television characters, and videos can add a new(50) to a story known from a book

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

It is always thought that women are the second class in the citizen, and men are thefirst There is not real equality of opportunity for men and women Years ago, peoplewere living in a man-dominated society Women had to obey their husbands and fathersabsolutely Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was household Inmany places, women were not even allowed to go to school Women had no rights, eventhe right to choose a husband for them-selves Men usually occupied high positions insociety so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women Menconsidered women their property Sometimes, women were mistreated by theirhusbands and suffered this as a fate Many parents did not even want to have femalechildren

Thanks to the women’ liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that theyare equal to men on every aspect An average woman has weaker muscles than anaverage man but she may be as intelligent as him Women can do everything that mencan, and women can do one thing that no man can: they produce children.

51 In a man-dominated society

A Women were in the first class

B Women had no rights

C Women were respected by men

D Women got a good education

52 Years ago, women’s place was

A in the Parliament Houses

B in the Congress

C in the Town Hall

D in the kitchen

53 In a man-dominated society, men considered women their

A property B queen C great love D all are correct

54 In a man-dominated society

A all parents expected to have daughters

B most parents liked girl babies

C most parents did not want to have daughters

D most parents did not like sons

55 Nowadays, women have proved that they are men

A more intelligent than

B more important than

C stronger than

D equal to

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

56 Not until recently has interest of tidal electric power plants been revived

61 Study all night is good for neither your grades nor your health.

A Study all night is good for your grades

B Study all night does not help at all

C Study all night is good for your health

D Study all night is helpful to you

62 My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures

A I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures

B I aimed to call this meeting because I wanted to know the latest sales figures

C I have called this meeting in order that I would present the latest sales figures

D A and C

63 But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family’sbusiness

A Richard only took over the family’s business because his father decided to retire early.

B Richard didn’t take over the family’s business because his father decided to retire

C His father retired early, but he ran the family’s business

D Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family’s business despite his retirement

64 I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behavior

A I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn’t understand his behavior

B I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behavior

C I understood Harold’s behavior completely

D I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible

65 With the exception of the music teacher every member of the staff attended the farewell party

A The music teacher was very exceptional at the farewell party

B All the staff members including the music teacher attended the farewell party

C The music teacher was the only member of the staff not to attend the farewell party

D All of the above

Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each following question.

Psychologists are interested in the reasons why some people like taking part in riskysports When they studied people who were learning to jump from a plane with aparachute, they found that parachutists’ bodies produced large amounts of twohormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline, just before they made their jump

These hormones help to prepare us for any sudden activity Adrenaline increases theheart rate and provides more sugar for the muscles, while nor does adrenaline make usreact more quickly However, nor adrenaline also stimulates apart of the brain whichcontrols feelings of pleasure Some psychologists have concluded that it is a feeling ofpleasure caused by this hormone which makes certain people want to participate indangerous sports

Another possible reason is the level of arousal in part of the brain According to somepsychologists, the brain tries to maintain a certain level of arousal They believe thatpeople who normally have a low level of arousal look for excitement and newexperiences in order to stimulate themselves, whereas people who usually have a highlevel of arousal try to avoid risks and unfamiliar situations in order not to becomeoverexcited If the psychologists are right, people with a low arousal are the ones whoenjoy participating in dangerous sports and activities.

It is thought that people with low levels of arousal have a slower-reacting nervoussystem than people with higher arousal levels It may therefore be possible to find outyour level of arousal by testing your nervous system A quick way of doing this is toput some lemon juice on your tongue If you produce a lot of saliva, your nervoussystem has been affected by the lemon and so you probably have a high level of arousal;

if you produce little of saliva, you probably have a low arousal level If you have a lowlevel, you might enjoy taking part in risky sports However, this does not mean that youhave to try parachuting!

66 Why did the parachutists’ bodies produce a lot of adrenaline and nor adrenalinebefore they jumped from a plane?

A This is a natural reaction which helps to prepare one for sudden activity

B Because they had high arousal levels

C It is a natural reaction which guards them against the effects of accidents

D Because they had taken drugs which led to the production of these two hormones

67 What two possible reasons are given for some people’s desire to participate in dangerous sports?

A A lack of common sense, and a high level of arousal

B A low level of arousal, and an inborn desire for adventure

C The pleasure that results from the production of nor adrenaline, and a low level of arousal

D A desire to show off, and a lack of common sense

68 What dose the brain try to maintain, according to some psychologists?

A A high temperature B A low temperature

C A certain level of arousal D A sense of safety.

69 Why do psychologists believe that people with a high level of arousal try to avoid danger?

A Because they already have the level of excitement which the brain tries to maintain

B Because they are more aware of the dangers involved

C Because they already have enough of the two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline

D Because they would not be able to cope with accidents

70 What is shown by putting lemon juice on your tongue?

A It shows that you have a high level of arousal if no saliva is produced

B It indicates your level of arousal by amount of saliva that is produced

C It can indicate whether your saliva is more acidic or more alkaline

D It is a good test of your sense of taste

71 What kinds of substances are adrenaline and nor adrenaline?

73 Which of the following does adrenaline do?

A It weakens the muscles

B It makes people afraid

C It makes the heart beat more quickly

D It makes the heart beat more slowly

74 Where were the parachutists when, according to the passage, they produced large amount of the two hormones?

C On the ground

D At sea

75 According to some psychologists, what kind of people try to avoid unfamiliar situations?

A People who do not like lemon juice

B People who have a low hormone content

C People who normally have a low level of arousal

D People who normally have a high level of arousal

Choose the correct sentence.

76 I/ and/ am / in/ a/ fourth-year/ accounting/ student/ currently/ at/ Foreign Trade University/, / majoring / finance.

A I am currently in a fourth-year student at Foreign Trade University, majoring finance

A I would be very happy and if you could consider my grateful request

B I would consider my request if you could be very happy and grateful

C I would be very happy and grateful if you could consider my request

D I would be very happy and consider my request if you could grateful

78 Thank / again/ time/ you/ consideration/ once/ for/ your/ and.

A Thank you, once again for your time and consideration

B Once again you, thank for your time and consideration.

C Thank you for your time once, and consideration again

D Once again, thank you for your time and consideration

79 Wind/ carry/ many/ seed/ island.

A Winds carry many seeds to islands

B Wind carries many seeds to the islands

C Winds carry many the seed to an island

D Wind carry many of seeds to the islands

80 Swimming/ very/ attractive/ form/ exercise/ which/ make/ swimming/ excellent/ way/ improve/ wind/ capacity/ endurance.

A Swimming, a very attractive form of exercise, which makes swimming an excellent

way improves wind capacity and endurance

B Swimming is a very attractive form of exercise which makes swimming an excellent way improving the wind of capacity and endurance

C Swimming is a very attractive form of exercise, which makes swimming excellently way improving the wind, capacity, and endurance

D Swimming is a very attractive form of exercise, which makes swimming an excellent way to improve wind capacity and endurance

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU; TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 10

A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker

The first is the broad area of communication, which includes imparting information byuse of language, communicating with a group or an individual and specializedcommunication through performance A person conveys thoughts and ideas throughchoice of words, by a tone of voice that is pleasant or unpleasant, gentle or harsh, by therhythm that is inherent within the language itself, and by speech rhythms that areflowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and finally, by the pitch and melody of theutterance When speaking before a group, a person's tone may indicate uncertainty orfright, confidence or calm At interpersonal levels, the tone may reflect ideas and

feelings over and above the words chosen, or may belie them Here the participant’s

tone can consciously or unconsciously reflect intuitive sympathy or antipathy, lack ofconcern or interest, fatigue, anxiety, enthusiasm or excitement, all of which are usuallydiscernible by the acute listener Public performance is a manner of communication that

is highly specialized with its own techniques for obtaining effects by voice and /or

gesture The motivation derived from the text, and in the case of singing, the music, in

combination with the performer's skills, personality, and ability to create empathy willdetermine the success of artistic, political, or pedagogic communication

Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person's self-image, perception ofothers, and emotional health Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that isconfident, pretentious, shy, aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant, to name only a fewpersonality traits Also the sound may give a clue to the facade or mask of that person,for example, a shy person hiding behind an overconfident front How a speakerperceives the listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy in any given conversation

can drastically alter the tone of presentation, by encouraging or discouraging the speaker Emotional health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds of the

happy, by constricted and harsh sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic qualities

of the depressed

Question 1 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The function of the voice in performance

C The connection between voice and personality

B Communication styles

D The production of speech

Question 2 What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone

may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" in lines 8- 9?

A Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are

B The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words

C A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication

D Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas

Question 3 The word "Here" in line 9 refers to………

A interpersonal interactions B the tone C ideas and

feelings

D words chosen

Question 4 The word "derived" in line 13 is closest in meaning to………

Question 5 Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic

communication" in line 14-15?

A As examples of public performance

B As examples of basic styles of communication

C To contrast them to singing

D To introduce the idea of self-image

Question 6 According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice may be an indication

Question 7 According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide…………

Question 8 The word "drastically" in line 21 is closest in meaning to………

Question 9 The word "evidenced" in line 22 is closest in meaning to………

Question 10 According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice

indicate?

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 11: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter.

A A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer

B More people have summer colds than winter colds

C People get colder in the summer than in the winter

D The winter is much colder than the summer

Question 12: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.

A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work

B If her were careful, we would finish the work

C If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work

D Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work

Question 13: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time

A The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early

B The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure

C The meeting lasted much longer than usual

D There was not enough time to hold the meeting

Question 14: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted.

A The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks

B The hostess tried hard to please her guests

C The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess

D Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks

Question 15: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents

A More men than women have insurance

B Male insurance agents outnumber female agents

C Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance

D Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one

Question 16: There is a huge amount of ………associated with children’s TV shows

nowadays

A produce B manufacturing C merchandising D sales

Question 17: The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by

cafes………… the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping

A leave B have left C has left D to have left

Question 18: On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.

A Upon reflection

C For this time only

B After discussing with my wife

D For the second time

Question 19: I have English classes …………day - on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays

A all other B each other C every other D this and the other

Question 20: ……… be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.

A Hydroelectric power should

C Hydroelectric power

B when hydroelectric power

D Should hydroelectric power

Question 21: It is very difficult to…………the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language

Question 22: It’s essential that every student …………the exam before attending the

course

Question 23: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A what is needed B for our needs C the thing needed D that is needed

Question 24: I decided to go to the library as soon as I……….

A finish what I did

C finished what I did

B would finish what I did

D finished what I was doing

Question 25: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to……….what she missed while

she was away

A catch up on B cut down on C put up with D take up with

Question 26: ……… in the street yesterday was very friendly.

A The mounted police, who I saw

C Who is the mounted police I saw

B The mounted police I saw whom

D The mounted police whom I saw

Question 27: …………so aggressive, we’d get on much better

A She was not B Had she not C Weren’t she D If she weren’t

Question 28: “ Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be

heard from the back”, the teacher said

Question 29: Please cut my hair ……….the style in this magazine

A the same length

as B the same length like C the same long like D the same long as

Question 30: Issues from price, place, promotion, and product are………….of

marketing strategies planning, despite growing calls to expand the range of issues intoday’s more complex world

A these that are among the most conventional concerns

B among the most conventional concerns

C they are among the most conventional concerns

D those are among the most conventional concerns

Question 31: ………….in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing.

A Frost is produced

C What produces frost

B Frost produces

D What is frost produced

Question 32: Half of the children were away from school last week because

of………… of influenza

A a break- out B a breakthrough C an outburst D an outbreak

Question 33: She was ………she could not say anything.

A so surprised at the news that

C so surprised of the news that

B such surprised at the news that

D so that surprised for the news

Question 34: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening

Barbara: ………

A You are welcome B Have a good day C Thanks D Cheer!

Question 35: He said that the plane had already left and that I………an hour

earlier

A must have arrived

C should have arrived

B had to arrive

D was supposed to arrive

Question 36: So little………….about mathematics that the lecture was completely

beyond me

A I have known B I knew C do I know D did I know

Question 37: A: ……….

B: Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday

A When have you got this beautiful dress?

B You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you?

C How a beautiful dress you’re wearing!

D That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

Question 38: A washing machine of this type will certainly………….normal domestic

use

A stand up for B come up with C get on to D take down with

Question 39: Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals,

………….ancient Peruvians did through natural processes

Question 40: I studied English for four years in high school ………had trouble

talking with people when I was traveling in the US

A Therefore, I B Otherwise, I C Although I D However, I

Question 41: Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay

in the atmosphere when………… , while it is only in the atmosphere thatchlorofluorocarbons find their home

A by releasing emissions from cars

C cars that release emissions

B released from car emissions

D emissions are released by cars

Question 42: There seems to be a large ……… between the number of people

employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sectors

A discriminate B discretion C discrepancy D distinguish

Question 43: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other

respects they are as different as ………

A cats and dogs B chalk and cheese C salt and pepper D here and there

Question 44: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!

B: ………but I think it’s quite easy

A I couldn’t agree more

C You’re right

B I understand what you’re saying

D I don’t see in that way

Question 45: It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to…….….to the nines- no jeans and

pullovers this time!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 46 - 55

COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than

on going to the cinema or renting videos But is this…… 46……a bad thing? For years,newspaper reports have been ………47… that children who spend too much timeplaying computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as

a…… 48…… But new research, ………49……out in both Europe and the USA,suggests that the opposite may be true.

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages toimprove certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games………50……the brain work harder in certain ways, like…… 51……sounds and movements quicklyand identifying what they are The fact that people play the gamesrepeatedly…… 52…… that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are thereforelikely to become highly developed

Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person

shooter games……53…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes

to building trust and co-operation, and that this…… 54……them to make goodfriendships and become strong members of their communities So ratherthan…… 55…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time

Question 56: A merchant B term C commercial D sergeant

Question 57: A colonel B journal C touring D adjourn

Question 58: A obstacle B obscure C obsession D oblivious

Question 59: A amuses B purses C blouses D pleases

Question 60: A Valentine B imagine C discipline D determine

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that

needs correction

Question 61: In just three months H.G Wells wrote the famous classic The Time

Machine for

A B

what he won a Newberry Caldecott award.

Question 64: Chicago's Sears Tower, now the tallest building in the world, rises 1,522

feet from the

A B C

ground to the top of it antenna

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects—an estimated 90

percent of the world's species have scientific names As a consequence, they are

perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversityand distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence,they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservationissues such as diversity

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over

the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and

of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterflyrichness has been well confirmed.

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this differencebetween temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and howthese patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies,variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather man betweenthem, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the

Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication"

citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison between temperateand tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary,practical decisions are made Diversity, number of species, and species richness areused synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution TheNew World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the

most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by

imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized

Question 67: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about

conservation issues because they………

A are simple in structure

C are viewed positively by people

B have been given scientific names

D are found mainly in temperate climates

Question 68: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to……….

Question 69: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to………

Question 70: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A Their physical characteristics

A differences between temperate and tropical zones

B patterns of distribution of species in each region

C migration among temperate and tropical zones

D variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

Question 72: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to……….

Question 73: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to……….

Question 74: The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a

location where……

A butterfly behavior varies with climate

B a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

C butterflies are affected by human populations

D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 75: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A European butterfly habitats

B Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words

Question 76: No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote

A It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting

B There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted

C There’s no doubt Alison will promote

D It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted

Question 77: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?

A When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?

B When will you make up your mind which university to attend?

C When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?

D When are you making up your mind about university to attend?

Question 78: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do

A Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do

B Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do

C Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do

D Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do

Question 79: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place

A Your organization made it possible to take place this conference

B Your organization made possible for this conference to take place

C Your organization made it possible this conference to take place

D Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place

Question 80: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school

A I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school

B I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school

C I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school

D I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school

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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 1 NĂM 2013 (Đề thi gồm 07 trang, 80 câu trắc nghiệm) Môn: Tiếng Anh - Thời gian: 90 phút

Blacken the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Have you seen today’s paper? It … they’ve caught those million – pound

bank robbers

Question 2 Could you move your car? You ‘re… the way of the entrance!

A on B in C at D to

Question 3: Don’t … to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

Question 4:Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words

Which word does NOT?

Question 5: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean:

LOL ?

A I am crying B Laughing out loud C I’m going to be late D I love you lots

Question 6: “That was fantastic! Could I have a second … please? ”

A helping B course C plate D service

Question 7: By then I … my driving test I hope.

A pass B will be passed C will have passed D have passed

Question 8: … … is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

A Each climate B A climate C Climates D The climate

Question 9: Not only … more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to

withstand high winds

A soft maples are B they are soft maples C are soft maples D soft maples

Question 10: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ … Who to? ”

A Really? B Is he? C Never D All are correct

Question 11: - How do you say the following time? 2:57

A It’s nearly 3 o’clock B It’s just before 3 o’clock

C It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock D All are correct

Question 12: Which option is NOT correct? “………, I can’t hear myself think.”

A Turn it down B Turn the music down C Turn down the music D Turn down it

Question 13: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?

A Six times three B Six multiplied by three C Six add three D Six by three

Question 14: “When can you get it all done? ” - “………….”

A “How does next Monday sound? B Two hours ago

C I used to do it on Monday D How much time do I need?

Question 15: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come,

but I’m already going out that evening.”

A Offering to do something B Apologizing C Declining an invitation D Giving advice

Question 16: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“… ”

A I am afraid not B No, she seemed ill C Yes, she seemed sick D A and B

Question 17: After so many years, it is great to see him……….his ambitions.

A get B realize C possess D deserve

Question 18: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

A every single day B every other day

C every second day D every two days

Question 19: “ I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “……….”

A My pleasure B That’s all right C You’re welcome D A & C are correct

Question 20: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.

A worth worrying about B worth talking about

C worth looking at D worth speaking about

Question 21: Which of these is the opposite of straight?

A beautiful B crooked C definite D self - conscious

Question 22: - “…….” - “It’s not likely.”

A How important is it to attend university?

B Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?

C Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?

D Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?

Question 23: You …………us about the changes in the plans We need time to prepare

for everything

A should have told B must have told C can’t have told D might tell

Question 24: Occasionally dolphins……….to the surface of the water to take in the

oxygen

A need to raise B need to rise C raise D are swimming

Question 25: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “……….”

A I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that

C No, I don’t D, yes, I do

Question 26: His father prefers……….

A that he attends a different university B that he attend a different

university

C he attends a different university D he attend a different university

Question 27: Not until……… himself seriously ill

A he had completed the task did he find B had he completed the task did he find

C had he completed the task he found D did he completed the task he had found

Question 28: Before eating,………….thoroughly with soap and clean water.

A your hands should be washed B you should wash your hands

C you need washing your hands D your hands need washed

Question 29: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.

A be quiet B be private C be lonely D be special

Question 30: Unfortunately, they………us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds.

A outbid B outweighed C overdid D underwrote

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31-40

The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receivinggrowing recognition In view of the general increase in this 31 _ , it is not surprising thatmany people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adoptingtranslating as a full- or part-time 32 _ Some advice may usefully be given to such would-be translators

The first difficulty the beginner will 33 _ is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust

a translator to anyone who has not already 34 _ a reputation for sound work The leastpublishers will 35 _ before commissioning a translator is a faily lengthy 36 _ of theapplicant’s work, even if unpublished Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin

is to select some book of the type which he or she feels competent and eager to translate,translate a 37 _ section of the book and then submit the book and the translation to asuitable publisher If he or she is extremely lucky, this may result in a commission to translatethe book More probably, however, publishers will 38 _ the book as such but if they are

favorably 39 _ by the translation, they may very possibly commission some other books

of a 40 _ nature which they already have in mind

Question 31: A field B category C group D class

Question 32: A work B employment C occupation D line

Question 33: A.encounter B involve C reveal D

introduce

Question 34: A formed B set C founded D

established

Question 35: A instruct B oblige C demand D direct

Question 36: A instance B case C specimen D model Question 37: A substantial B main C grand D plentiful Question 38: A exclude B reject C object D.disapprove

Question 39: A impressed B convinced C affected D taken Question 40: A common B same C similar D joint

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction in each of the following sentences.

Question 41: Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look at,

to smell, and to swim in Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be unsafe

to eat (D)

Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of many

individuals (D)

Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry;

documentary films present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or

historical nature (D)

Question 44:The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’ clock as usually,(B) but

the train to Ha Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20 minutes late

Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend on

(C) each individual’s point of view (D)

Blacken 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 each of the following questions

Question 46: A appendix B excitement C nocturnal D excavate Question 47: A applicant B preference C courteous D appointment

Question 48: A extravagant B fundamental C distinctively D dilapidate Question 49: A primitive B material C adjustment D precaution Question 50: A interviewer B concentrate C.comfortable D.technology

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women

in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept thenumber of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women accountfor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue risingthroughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small BusinessAdministration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, andthe 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of thefactors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business

and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most

executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s womenbelieved if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now

they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own"

In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics andclothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then ahousewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first

product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash.

After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASKbegan to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock

computer-Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do They

still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and

finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned bywomen are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many moreSandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead

Question 51:What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more

attractive to the business world

B.The computer is especially lucrative for women today

C Women are better at small business than men are

D Women today are opening more business of their own

Question 52:The word “excluded “ in line 8 is closest meaning to

A not permitted in

B often invited to

C decorators of

D charged admission to

Question 53: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT

A.Women were required to stay at home with their families

B Women lacked ability to work in business

C.Women faced discrimination in business

D.Women were not trained in business

Question 54: in line 10, “that” refers to

A a woman becomes chairman of the board

B Women working hard

C Women achieving advanced degrees

D Women believing that business is a place for them

Question 55:According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s

A Were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management

B.Were still more interested in education than business opportunities

C.had fewer obstacles in business than they do today

D were unable to work hard enough to success in business

Question 56: The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in the third paragraph in

order to

A Show the frugality of women in business

B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig

C Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business

were limited

D suggest that the company needed to expand

Question 57: The expression “ keep tabs on “ in line 16 is closest meaning to

A recognize the appearance of B keep records of

C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of

Question 58: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by

A fences B obstacles C questions D small groups

Question 59: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business

operated by women are small because

A Women prefer a small intimate setting

B Women can’t deal with money

C Women are not able to borrow money easily

D many women fail at large businesses

Question 60:The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is

A skeptical B optimistic C frustrated D negative

Blacken 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 61: The staff couldn’t have worked any harder, but they could not even finish

half of the order all the week

A Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end of the

week

B Throughout the week, the staff could only complete half of the order, which how they did not work as hard as they should have

C The staff, who only completed half of the order all week, could not have worked as hard

as they claimed they did

D Throughout the week, less than half of the order could be produced, although the staff worked as hard as they could

Question 62: You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there.

A It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there

B You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don’t need

C There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there

D You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary

Question 63: In Thailand, the further you go towards the border with Laos, the higher the

risk of malaria

A There is a great risk to you a catching malaria around the far – off Thai border with Laos

B The border with Laos has a higher risk to you of malaria than anywhere else in Thailand

C Although there is malaria all over Thailand, the risk of catching it gets higher in Laos

D The danger of getting malaria in Thailand increases the closer you get to its border withLaos

Question 64: My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so would I

A My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily

B My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged her

C Both my sister and I would be very happy to take part in organizing the event

D I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event

Question 65: Some doubt remains as to the route Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to

Mexico

A Al var Nunez Cahaza de Vaca remained uncertain as to which route he should take to get to Mexico

B Some people doubt that Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca went to Mexico by road

C It is still not certain how Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca discovered Mexico

D Which way Alvar Nuner Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico is still not entirely clear

Blacken 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 66: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now.

A I should not have cooked so much food

B I regrets cooking too much food now

C I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now

D I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake

Question 67: You need not have washed the sheets The hotel staff does the cleaning.

A It is good that you washed the sheets

B It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did

C It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it

D It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it

Question 68: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars.

A You look like an old soldier

B You are wearing many medals

C You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you

D You look as though you have been fighting

Question 69: The agreement ended six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday.

A The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday

B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months

C The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday

D The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation

Question 70: “ Cigarette?”, he asked “ No, thanks.” I said

A He asked for a cigarette ,and I immediately refused

B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him

C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined

D He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet They provide the

main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and

amylopectin Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's health When

the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for

energy, a process called gluconeogenesis This, however, results in a lack of necessary

protein, and further health difficulties may occur A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath

Question 71: What is the main idea of this passage?

A Carbohydrates are needed for good health

B Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins

C Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis

D Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.

Question 72: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?

A neglect B serve C dissolve D profess

Question 73: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the

following?

A probe B proceed C hail D extend

Question 74: According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?

A Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis

B Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose

C Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet

D Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities

Question 75: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?

A prevent ketosis B cause gluconeogenesis

C provide energy for the body D flavor and sweeten food

Question 76: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line 6 ?

A outstanding B abundant C insufficient D unequal

Question 77: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ?

A using protein supplies for energy B converting carbohydrates to energy

C having a deficiency in carbohydrates D having an insufficient amount of protein

Question 78: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe

carbohydrates?

.A a protein supply B a necessity C a range of sugars D an energy source

Question 79: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

A sensitive B emotional C informative D regretful

Question 80: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?

A Cause and result B Comparison and contrast

C Specific to general D Definition and example

- THE END

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PRACTICE TEST FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

I Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1 Despite playing under strength, the village team _ beat the rivals

a could b were able to c couldn’t d weren’t able to

2 I suggest Andrea in touch with the organisers.

3 The traffic lights _ green and I pulled away

4 during the storm

a They were collapsed b The fence was collapsed

c They collapsed the fence d The fence collapsed

5 The suspect confessed _

a his crime b the police his crime c his crime to the police d his crimethe police

6 thinks that Judith should be given the job

a Neither of us b The majority of my colleagues

c Practically everyone d A number of people

7 We had holiday in Spain

a a two week’s b two weeks c two-week d a two-week

8 The company owns _ in the city centre

a a cars park b several car parks c a car park d several cars parks

9 The government has introduced _

a a children’s clothes tax b a tax on children clothes

c a children clothes tax d a tax on children’s clothes

10 I’ll be with you in _

a one quarter of an hour b a quarter of an hour c a quarter of one hour d a quarter of hour

11 _ my friends knew I was getting married

12 the children _ awake

a None of…was b Not any of…werec No … was d None of…were

13 The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the

a concerned people b responsible people c people that concerned d people concerned

14 I asked Francis to clean the car, and he did

a a well job b the job good c a good job d a job well

15 , they slept soundly

a Hot though was the night air b Hot though the night air was

c Hot the night air as was d Hot although the night air was

16 John was the first person I saw _ hospital

a by leaving b on leaving c in leaving d on to leave

17 He suddenly saw Sue the room He pushed his way the crowd of people to get

to her

a across…through b over…through c across…across d over…along

18 She tried to _

a talk me the plan out of b talk out of me the plan

c talk me out of the plan d talk out me of the plan

19 _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50

a So successful her business was, b So successful was her business,

c Her business was successful d So was her successful business,

20 I’m _ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently

21 From an early age, Wolfgang had a(n) for music

22 Financial help from his parents James to complete his studies

23 I don’t take to being disobeyed That’s a warning!

24 I like that photo very much Could you make an _ for me?

25 I’m becoming increasingly _ Last week, I locked myself out of the house twice

II Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

III Pick out the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others.

28 a literature b preventive c measurement d temperature

30 a constant b magnetic c sensitive d atmosphere

IV Choose the best answer.

31 Would you like some more tea? - _

a No, thank b Yes , thanks c Yes, please d No, please

32.Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _

a I hope not b I don’t hope so c I hope not so d I hope it wouldn’t

33 -Remember to return the newspaper to my father - _

a I will b Why not c I won’t d Of course

34.Will you have time to help us? - I’m very busy at the moment

a I’m afraid not b I think so c I don’t expect so d I hope not

35 “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” – Yes, _ “

a you would b you must c certainly d you do

V Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences, then choose the best answer for each.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the earth In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an

annual eclipse, the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring of light around the

Moon; in a total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon

It seems rather improbable that a celestial body size of the Moon could completely block out

the tremendously immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to

cover the Sun because of their relative distances from Earth A total eclipse can last up to 7

minutes, during which time the Moon’s shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about 6

kilometers per second

36 This passage mainly _.

a describes how long an eclipse will last B gives facts about the Moon

c explains how the Sun is able to obscure the Moon D informs the reader about solar eclipses

37 In which type of eclipse is the Sun obscured in its entirety?

a A partial eclipse b An annual eclipse c A total eclipse d A celestial eclipse

38 The word ring in line 3 could be best replaced by .

39 A celestial body in line 5 is most probably one that is found .

a somewhere in the sky b within the Moon’s shadow

c on the surface of the Sun d inside Earth’s atmosphere

40 What is the meaning of block out in line 5?

41 According to the passage, how can the Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse?

a The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon’s smaller size

b The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon’s great distance from the Earth

c Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon

d The moon hides the Sun because of the Moon’s considerable size

42 The word relative in line 8 could best be replaced by .

43 The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse?

a The Moon hides from the Sun b The Moon is obscured by the Sun

c The Moon begins moving at a speed of 6 kilometers per second d.The Moon’s shadow crosses Earth

44 The word rate in line 9 is closest in meaning to .

45 Where is the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse?

a Lines 1- 2 b Lines 2- 4 c Lines 5-6 d Lines 8-9

VI Read the text below and choose the word that best fits the space.

EXAM ADVICE

In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work with a partner You have to do a (46) task which usually ( 47) _ about 3 minutes One possible task is “ problem (48) ”, which means you have to look at some (49) information and then (50) the problem with your partner You maybe show photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements

or computer graphics and it is (51) _ that you study them carefully If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by (52) _ asking the examiner to (53) the instructions ormake them clearer

While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very (54) _ and you should ask your partner questions and make (55) _ if he or she is not saying much If either of you have any real difficulties the examiner may decide to step in and ( 56) _ Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the (57) _ to give you a fair mark This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (58) _ with your partner, which includes taking (59) _ in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “ agree to (60) _”

46 a single b lonely c unique d once

49 a optical b obvious c noticeable d visual

52 a formally b officially c politely d sincerely

55 a ideas b statements c speeches d suggestions

58 a competing b struggling c opposing d co-operating

VII Find the underlined part that needs correcting.

61 The first (A) national park in world (B), Yellowstone National Park, was (C)established

65 The surface of the(A) tongue covered(B) with tiny(C) taste buds(D)

VIII Read the following passage then choose the best answer to the questions below.

Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little vegetation and little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs, and most deserts have a permanent source of water

Although deserts do not receive a high amount of rainfall – to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year – there are many plants that thrive on only small amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life

Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival Some plants, such as cactus, are able to store large amounts of water to last until the next

rainfall Other plants, such as the mesquite, have extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the desert’s arid surface.

66 What is the main topic of the passage?

a Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plants

b There is little rainfall in the desert

c Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water

d Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life

67 The passage implies that .

a the typical conception of a desert is incorrect

b all deserts are dry, flat areas

c most people are well informed about deserts

d the lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation

68 The passage describes the geography of deserts as .

69 The word source in line 3 means .

70 According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert?

a The type of plants b The geographical formations

c The amount of precipitation d The source of water

XI Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one in italics

71 You’re not to blame for what happened.

a You’re not accused of what happened b What happened is not your fault

c You’re responsible for what happened d We blame you for what happened

72 He can hardly see at all without glasses.

a He can see without glasses b He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses

c He can’t see everything without glasses d He is practically blind without glasses

73 The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected.

a The concert wasn’t so good as we had seen b We expected the concert to be worse

c We thought the concert would be much better d The concert was thought to be as good

74 Please don’t ask her to the party.