Bộ đề KSCL ôn thi tốt nghiệp THPT Quốc gia 2020 môn Tiếng Anh (Có đáp án)

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BỘ ĐỀ ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA 2020 MÔN TIẾNG ANH (CÓ ĐÁP ÁN)

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1 Đề KSCL ôn thi THPT Quốc gia 2020 môn Tiếng Anh có đáp án - Trường THPT Nguyễn Công Trứ

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Question 1: A astonished B rubbed C erased D used

Question 2: A scholarship B chemist C cheerful D ache

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A attraction B satisfactory C occupation D disappointment

Question 4: A production B satisfy C mistaken D however

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 5: My responsible in the family is to wash dishes after meals

A B C D

Question 6: She is most beautiful woman that I have ever met

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 7: The woman wonders ……… doing well at school

A whether her children are B whether her children were

C if her children were D her children are if

Question 8: In the South, ……… development concentrated on rice cultivation, and

nationally, rice and rubber were the main items of export

A industrial B agricultural C mining D textile

Question 9: The government is aiming ……… 50% reduction ……… unemployment

Question 10: ……… he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came

A Hardly had B No sooner had C No longer has D Not until had

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Question 11: You’ll probably come…… the problems of culture shocks when you study

abroad

Question 12: I…… the garden No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in

torrents

A shouldn’t have watered B mustn’t have watered

Question 13: If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he…… to take the entrance

examination to the university

A would have been allowed B would have allowed

Question 14: I must warn you I am not used to…… so rudely

A speak B be spoken C speak to me D being spoken to

Question 15: Look! The yard is wet It………last night

Question 16: John congratulated us…… our exam with high marks

A on passing B for passing C to pass D on pass

Question 17:……….the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to

fly there instead of going there by train

A To discover B Discovered C To have discovered D Discovering

Question 18: …… you study, marks you will get

A The harder - the best B The harder - the better

C The more - the much D The hardest - the best

Question 19: It is time every student harder for the coming exam

Question 20: With the help of German experts, the factory produced cars in 2016 as the year

before

A as twice as many B as twice many C as many as twice D twice as many

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Question 21: The United States consists of fifty states, has its own government

A each they B each of which C they each D each of that

Question 22: Internet has helped bloggers share their experiences and opinions easily and

quickly

A connector B connectivity C connection D connecting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response

to completeeach of the following exchanges

Question 23: Hạnh: I don’t know what tailor’s that can make such a beautiful dress for you,

Hiền!

Hiền: …… , Hạnh I’ve finally found a style that suits me so much

C I’m glad you like it D Nice to see you

Question 24: Thành: I really enjoy your public speaking skills

Nga: Your English is really good, too

Nga: …… , Thành Thank you very much for your sincere compliment You made me try much harder

A It’s very kind of you to say so B That’s not your work

C I’m certainly very famous for those things D Yes, of course It’s me!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 25: In England, schooling is compulsory for all children from the age of 5 to 16

A put into blush B put on clothes C put into force D taken off

Question 26: Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this

organization

A taken for granted B spoken ill of

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 27: Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects

A lesser and lesser B fewer and fewer C lesser and fewer D less and less

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Question 28: I’d like to pay some money into my bank account

A withdraw some money from B put some money into

C give some money out D leave some money aside

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 29: He last met his old classmates two years ago

A Two years have passed and he has met his classmates recently

B He hasn't met his old classmates since two years

C His classmates and he didn't meet two years ago

D It is two years since he last met his old classmates

Question 30: "It was so kind of you to give me the flowers," Lan said to Minh

A Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers

B Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers

C Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers

D Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers

Question 31: People say Chinese food is the best in the world

A Chinese food is said to be the best in the world

B I agree that Chinese food is the best in the world

C Chinese food is eaten all over the world

D No food in the world is eaten as much as Chinese food

Question 32: It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight

A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless

B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything

C We are overweight because of the earth's 'gravity

D The earth's gravity is given weight by people

Question 33: The firemen had to break the door down

A The firemen shouldn’t have broken the door down

B It was necessary for the firemen to break the door down

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C Breaking the door down required the help of the firemen

D It was against the law that the fire men broken the door down

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

When you first arrive in a foreign culture, often your first reaction is completely positive Everything seems exciting, different and fascinating It’s an (34) ……… If you are just on a short holiday, you will probably never leave this phase.(35)………….,if you stay longer,your attitude can start to change As you start to realize how little you really understand the new culture,life can get frustrating People misunderstand what you are trying to say,or they may laugh (36)……… you when you say something in correctly Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem very difficult to you Thus, you are likely to get angry or upset when things go wrong With time, though, you start to adjust to become more comfortable with the differences and better able to handle frustrating situations Your (37) …… of humor reappears Finally, you may feel enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy living in it, and even prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own

(Adapted from Navigate –Coursebook, OUP 2015)

Question 34: A adventure B adventurous C adventurer D adventurously

Question 35: A.Therefore B Or C However D Nor

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

A ghostly animal creeps silently through a Florida swamp It’s a rare type of big cat known as a Florida panther, one of only 80 to 100 such panthers left in the world Scientists must work to save these remaining panthers from extinction, but their secretive nature is making it difficult They are attaching a special transmitter to each Florida panther so they can follow their movements, range, and habits The technology these transmitters use is called satellite tracking The scientists are dedicated professionals, but they are not pioneers Their colleagues before them have attached tiny transmitters to many different kinds of wild animals, including birds, fish, and big cats So the Florida scientists are using their methods Firstly, they must trap and

tranquillize the panther Then, the transmitter is attached to a harness and strapped to the panther’s body Each harness is custom designed and manually adjusted for panthers so it fits

comfortably Scientists don’t want the transmitter to interfere with the panther’s natural habits The point of tracking them is to find out as much as they can about their natural habits

Once the tracking transmitter is in place, the information it records is sent to an orbiting satellite.The satellite can see the transmitter that is attached to the panther, even when it is out

of sight of a biologist on the ground The satellite collects information from the transmitter about the panther’s exact location Once the information is received, it is transmitted back to Earth so it can be recorded by the scientists

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Scientists can use the information in many different ways They can follow the panthers on the

ground and observe their behavior Alternatively, they can use the information to determine the panthers’ ranges and to understand their social patterns They can also track how environmental changes like weather conditions affect their movements and health All this information can be used to provide ideal conditions for the endangered panthers.It can alsobeused to protect the panthers from danger

In the end, the panther silently slips away through the trees Around its shoulders a transmitter

is sending signals via satellite to a dedicated biologist The biologist is using the information the transmitter provides to save the Florida panthers from extinction With the help of satellite tracking these beautiful cats have a better chance of survival in the modern world

(Adapted from http://www.thereadingplanet.com)

Question 38: What is the passage mainly about?

A.Scientists dedicated to saving Florida panthers

B Different methods of tracking Florida panthers

C.Theuse of atracking device to protect Florida panthers

D Florida panthers' secretive nature and habits

Question 39: According to the passage,what information does the satellite collect from the

transmitter?

A.The chance of panthers’survival B.The panther’s exact location

C.The biologists on the ground D.The total number of panthers

Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following about the tracking transmitter

is NOT true?

A.Scientists use the information the transmitter provides to save the panther

B.The transmitter helps scientists learn about the panther’s habits

C.The transmitter is fastened to the panther’s body for tracking purposes

D.The Florida panther is the first animal to be attached with the transmitter

Question 41: The phrase"tranquillize the panther"in paragraph 2 could be best replaced

by……

A.feed the panther properly B make the panther calm

C put the panther in a cage D handle the panther carefully

Question 42: The phrase"custom designed"in paragraph 2 probably means……

A specially made for panthers B.function according to a acustom

C skilfully created by hands D.created by famous designers

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Question 43: The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to……

A.the panthers’ ranges B.the transmitters

Question 44: What can be the best title of the reading passage?

A Keeping Track B Information Transmitter

C Animal Tranquilizer D Understanding Wildlife

On average, American kids ages 3 to 12 spent 29 hours a week in school, eight hours more than they did in 1981 They also did more household work and participated in more of such organized activities as soccer and ballet Involvement in sports, in particular, rose almost 50% from 1981 to 1997: boys now spend an average of four hours a week playing sports; girl log half that time All in all, however, children’s leisure time dropped from 40% of the day in 1981

to 25%

“ Children are affected by the same time crunch that affects their parents,” says Sandra Hofferth, who headed the recent study of children’s timetable A chief season, she says, is that more mothers are working outside the home ( Nevertheless, children in both double- income and “male breadwinner” households spent comparable amounts of time interacting with their parents, 19 hours and 22 hours respectively In contrast, children spent only 9 hours with single mother.)

All work and no play could make for some very messed-up kids “Play is the most powerful way a child explores the world and learns about himself”, says T Berry Brazelton, professor at

Harvard Medical School Unstructured play encourages independent thinking and allows the

young to negotiate their relationships with their peers, but kids ages 3 to 12 spend only hours a week engaging in it

The chidren sampled spent a quarter of their rapidly decreasing “free time” watching television

But that, believe it or not, was one of the findings parents might regard as good news If they

are spendingless time in front of the TV set, however, kids aren’t replacing it with reading Despite efforts to get kids more interested in books, the children spent just over an hour a week reading Let’s face it, who’s got the time?

(Source: gzyy.cooco.net.cn/testdetail/171581)

Question 45: The author is concerned about the fact that American kids are…………

A involved less and less in household work

B spending more and more time watching TV

C engaged in more and more organized activities

D increasingly cared for by their working mothers

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Question 46: What does Sandra Hofferth mean by mentioning “the same time crunch”?

A Children have little time to play with their parents

B Both parents ans children suffer from lack of leisure time

C Both parents and children have troublr managing their time

D Children are not taken good care of by their working parents

Question 47: According to the author a child develops better if he/she………

A has plenty of time reading and studying

B is free to interact with his/her working parents

C is left to play with his/her peers in his/her own way

D has more time taking part in school activities

Question 48: The word “unstructured” in the passage probably means………

A invaluable B impractical C not costly D not organized

Question 49: They word “they” in the passage that………

Question 50: We can infer from the passage that………

A most parents believe reading to be of benefit to children

B efforts to get kids interested in reading have been fruitful

C most children will turn to reading with TV sets switched off

D organized activities omprove children’s intelligence

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Họ và tên thí sinh:……… ……….SBD:………

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has its underlined part

pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Question 1: A vintage B massage C luggage D passage

Question 2: A recite B reconcile C refund D reaction

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A catastrophic B preservation C fertilizer D electronic

Question 4: A conserve B achieve C employ D waver

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 5: The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates

that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system

A seriously B gradually C significantly D doubtfully

Question 6: Jose had a hard time comparing the Iphone to the Samsung phone because to him they were

apples and oranges

A the same B completely different C very similar D very complicated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 7: If he gets to university, his parents will be walking on air

A disgusted B promising C upset D hopeful

Question 8: We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic

A had a little time to play B had a lot of time to play

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

each of the following questions.

Question 9: The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and

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Question 13: If Nick doesn't change his way of working,he in big trouble

Question 14:The last time Jimmy a training course was when he was an undergraduate

A.had attended B.has attended C.attended D.was attending

Question 15: Allan’s inexperience as a midfielder, he played well and scored a decisive goal in

the final match

Question 16:Judy was not in town when the murder took place, so she was suspicion

Question 17: , others use them in medicine

A While some scientists use lasers for military purposes

B Used for military purposes by some scientists

C Lasers are used for military purposes by some scientists

D Some scientists’ using lasers for military purposes

Question 18:After , the new manager has faced one crisis after another

A selecting B having selected C being selected D.selected

Question 19:The doctor wants to know the symptoms of a wasp sting, so he tries _ by one

A to be stung B to sting C being stung D.stinging

Question 20:With very high price of oil, people have to on petrol

A economy B.economize C economic D.economically

Question 21:The workers hope there will be a peaceful to the new system

A transmission B.transition C transaction D transformation

Question 22: It used to be a small town, where people fishing for a living

Question 23:.The wine had made him a little and couldn’t control his movement

A narrow-minded B light-headed C light-footed D light-hearted

Question 24:We should with the difficulties we were confronted with rather than sitting still

andcomplaining

Question 25:Martin was behind all the brilliant marketing schemes – he is really the of the

Question 26: ~ Alice: "What a great hair cut, Lucy!" ~ Lucy: " "

A Thank you That's a nice compliment B Oh, yes That's right

C It's my pleasure D Thanks It's very kind of you to do this

Question 27 : Maria and Alex are talking about the environment

~ Maria: "Our environment is getting more and more polluted Do you think so?"

~ Alex: " It's really worrying."

A I'll think about that B I can't agree more C I don't agree D I don't think so

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in(28) Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become(29) if we do not make an effort to protect them

In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds,

such as parrots, are caught(30) and sold as pets For many animals and birds the problem is that

their habitat- the place where they live- is disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help

them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and(31) wildlife The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones(32) unless we can

solve this problem

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Question 28 A threat B problem C danger D vanishing

Question 29 A disappeared B vanished C extinct D empty

Question 30 A life B alive C lively D live

Question 32 A left B alone C staying D survive

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 following questions from 33 to 37

Genetic modification of foods is not a new practice It has been practiced for thousands of years under the name of "selective breeding" Animals and plants were chosen because they had traits that humans found useful Some animals were larger and stronger than others, or they yielded more food, or they had some other trait that humans valued Therefore, they were bred because of those traits Individuals with those traits were brought together and allowed to breed in the hope that their offspring would have the same traits in greater measure

Much the same thing was done with plants To produce bigger or sweeter fruit, or grow more grain per unit of land, strains of plants were combined and recombined to produce hybrids, or crossbreeds that had the desired traits in the right combinations All the while, however, biologists wondered: is there a more direct and versatile way to change the traits of plants and animals? Could we rewrite, so to speak,

the heredity of organisms to make them serve our needs better?

In the 20th century, genetic modification made such changes possible at last Now, it was possible

to alter the genetic code without using the slow and uncertain process of selective breeding It even

became possible to blend plants and animals genetically: to insert animal genes into plants, for example,

in order to give the plants a certain trait they ordinarily would lack, such as resistance to freezing The result was a tremendous potential to change the very nature of biology

A The arguments against genetic modification

B The benefits brought about by genetic modification

C The reasons behind selective breeding of plants

D The development of genetic modification

Question 34: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to

A organisms B traits C animals D plants

Question 35: The word "blend" in paragraph 3 mostly means

Question 36:According to the passage, selective breeding

A is slower and uncertain than genetic modification

B works much better on plants than on animals

C helps change the traits of plants rather than animals

D has a huge potential to change the nature of biology

Question 37:Which of the following IS NOT achieved by genetic modification?

A Giving plants necessary traits taken from animals’ genes

B Producing hybrids or crossbreeds from many animals and plants

C Encouraging people to give up selective breeding completely

D Making big changes to the very nature of biology

For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States

A weeklong drinking binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university

students have found a way to make spring break matter For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and work to alleviate problems such as poverty, homelessness, or

environmental damage makes spring break a unique learning experience that university students can feel good about

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During one spring break week, students at James Madison University in Virginia participated in 15

“alternative spring break” trips to nearby states, three others to more distant parts of the United States, and five international trips One group of JMU students traveled to Bogalusa, Louisiana, to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina Another group traveled to Mississippi to organize creative activities for children living in a homless shelter One group of students did go to Florida, but not to lie on the sand They performed exhausting physical labor such as maintaining hiking trails and destroying invasive plant species that threaten the native Florida ecosystem

Students who participate in alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding While most

university students have to get their degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able

to help people now On the other hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the week camping in tents But students only pay around $250 for meals and transportation, which is much less than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots

Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United States Students cite a number of reason for participating Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize and meet new friends Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity and make the world

a better place whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that gives them rich rewards along with a break from school work

(“Active Skills for Reading: Book 2” by Neil J.Anderson – Thompson)

Question 38:How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break?

A Around 500,000 B Around 10,000 C Around 36,000 D Around 50,000

Question 39:The article is mainly about

A sleeping on the floor or camping in tents B alternative spring break trips

C drinking problems among university students D spring break in Florida and Mexico

Question 40:The word “binge” in the second paragraph probably means

A having very little alcohol B refusing to do something

C studying for too long D doing too much of something

Question 41:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips

try to help solve?

Question 42:Which of the following gives the main idea of the third paragraph?

A One group of JMU students worked on homes damaged by a hurricane

B Some students work to help the environment on alternative spring break trips

C Children living in homeless shelters enjoy creative activities

D University students do many different types of work on alternative spring break trips

Question 43:The article implies that university students

A many take fewer alternative spring break trips in future

B would prefer to wait until they have their degrees to start helping people

C complain about accommodations on alternative spring break trips

D spend more than $250 for traditional spring break trips

Question 44:The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to

Question 45:Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for participating in alternative spring break

trips?

A The hope of earning money B A personal opinion that people must help other people

C A desire to travel to glamorous places D A wish to get away from family and friends

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 46:The South of England is drier than the North

A.The South of England is not as dry as the North

B.It is drier in the North than in the Southof England

C It is not so dry in the North as in the South of England

D.It is less dry in the South than in the North of England

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Question 47:"You did not tell the truth, Lucy!"said Nick

A.NickwarnedLucynot to tell the truth

B.Nick criticized Lucy for not telling the truth

C.Nick accused Lucy of telling the truth

D.Nickdecided thatLucywas to blame for telling the truth

Question 48:The thief almost certainly came through the open windows

A The thief might have come through the open windows

B The thief should have come through the open windows

C The thief must have come through the open windows

D The thief could have come through the open windows

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: I arrived at work The assistant knocked at the door

A Hardly had I arrived at work then the assistant knocked at the door

B No sooner had I arrived at work than the assistant knocked at the door

C I hardly knew the assistant knocked at the door as I just arrived at work

D I had to arrived at work as the assistant knocked at the door

Question 50: The students may be intelligent They will not get used to dealing with practical situations

A Intelligent as may be the students, they will get used to dealing with pratical situations

B The students may be too intelligent to get used to dealing with practical situations

C The students will get used to dealing with practical situations although they are intelligent

D Intelligent as they may be, the students will not get used to dealing with practical situations

THE END

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ĐẤP ÁN

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has its underlined part

pronounced differently from the other three in each of the following questions

Question 1: A vintage B massage C luggage D passage

Question 2: A recite B reconcile C refund D reaction

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A catastrophic B preservation C fertilizer D electronic

Question 4: A conserve B achieve C employ D waver

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

Question 5: The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates

that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system

A seriously B gradually C significantly D doubtfully

Question 6: Jose had a hard time comparing the Iphone to the Samsung phone because to him they were

apples and oranges

A the same B completely different C very similar D very complicated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

Question 7: If he gets to university, his parents will be walking on air

A disgusted B promising C upset D hopeful

Question 8: We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic

A had a little time to play B had a lot of time to play

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

each of the following questions.

Question 9: The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and

Question 13: If Nick doesn't change his way of working,he in big trouble

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Question 14:The last time Jimmy a training course was when he was an undergraduate

A.had attended B.has attended C.attended D.was attending

Question 15: Allan’s inexperience as a midfielder, he played well and scored a decisive goal in the

final match

Question 16:Judy was not in town when the murder took place, so she was suspicion

Question 17: , others use them in medicine

A While some scientists use lasers for military purposes

B Used for military purposes by some scientists

C Lasers are used for military purposes by some scientists

D Some scientists’ using lasers for military purposes

Question 18:After , the new manager has faced one crisis after another

A selecting B having selected C being selected D.selected

Question 19:The doctor wants to know the symptoms of a wasp sting, so he tries _ by one

A to be stung B to sting C being stung D.stinging

Question 20:With very high price of oil, people have to on petrol

A economy B.economize C economic D.economically

Question 21:The workers hope there will be a peaceful to the new system

A transmission B.transition C transaction D transformation

Question 22: It used to be a small town, where people fishing for a living

Question 23:.The wine had made him a little and couldn’t control his movement

A narrow-minded B light-headed C light-footed D light-hearted

Question 24:We should with the difficulties we were confronted with rather than sitting still

andcomplaining

Question 25:Martin was behind all the brilliant marketing schemes – he is really the of the

Question 26: ~ Alice: "What a great hair cut, Lucy!" ~ Lucy: " "

A Thank you That's a nice compliment B Oh, yes That's right

C It's my pleasure D Thanks It's very kind of you to do this

Question 27 : Maria and Alex are talking about the environment

~ Maria: "Our environment is getting more and more polluted Do you think so?"

~ Alex: " It's really worrying."

A I'll think about that B I can't agree more C I don't agree D I don't think so

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in(28) Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become(29) if we do not make an effort to protect them In

some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as

parrots, are caught(30) and sold as pets For many animals and birds the problem is that their

habitat- the place where they live- is disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow

better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and(31) wildlife The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones(32) unless we can solve this problem

Question 28 A threat B problem C danger D vanishing

Question 29 A disappeared B vanished C extinct D empty

Question 30 A life B alive C lively D live

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Question 31 A spoil B wound C wrong D harm

Question 32 A left B alone C staying D survive

Genetic modification of foods is not a new practice It has been practiced for thousands of years under the name of "selective breeding" Animals and plants were chosen because they had traits that humans found useful Some animals were larger and stronger than others, or they yielded more food, or they had some other trait that humans valued Therefore, they were bred because of those traits Individuals with those traits were brought together and allowed to breed in the hope that their offspring would have the same traits in greater measure

Much the same thing was done with plants To produce bigger or sweeter fruit, or grow more grain per unit of land, strains of plants were combined and recombined to produce hybrids, or crossbreeds that had the desired traits in the right combinations All the while, however, biologists wondered: is there a more direct and versatile way to change the traits of plants and animals? Could we rewrite, so to speak, the

heredity of organisms to make them serve our needs better?

In the 20th century, genetic modification made such changes possible at last Now, it was possible to alter the genetic code without using the slow and uncertain process of selective breeding It even became

possible to blend plants and animals genetically: to insert animal genes into plants, for example, in order to

give the plants a certain trait they ordinarily would lack, such as resistance to freezing The result was a tremendous potential to change the very nature of biology

A The arguments against genetic modification

B The benefits brought about by genetic modification

C The reasons behind selective breeding of plants

D The development of genetic modification

Question 34: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to

A organisms B traits C animals D plants

Question 35: The word "blend" in paragraph 3 mostly means

Question 36:According to the passage, selective breeding

A is slower and uncertain than genetic modification

B works much better on plants than on animals

C helps change the traits of plants rather than animals

D has a huge potential to change the nature of biology

Question 37:Which of the following IS NOT achieved by genetic modification?

A Giving plants necessary traits taken from animals’ genes

B Producing hybrids or crossbreeds from many animals and plants

C Encouraging people to give up selective breeding completely

D Making big changes to the very nature of biology

For many American university students, the weeklong spring break holiday means an endless party on a sunny beach in Florida or Mexico In Panama City Beach, Florida, a city with a permanent population of around 36,000, more than half a million university students arrive during the month of March to play and party, making it the number one spring break destination in the United States

A weeklong drinking binge is not for anyone, however, and a growing number of American university

students have found a way to make spring break matter For them, joining or leading a group of volunteers to travel locally or internationally and work to alleviate problems such as poverty, homelessness, or

environmental damage makes spring break a unique learning experience that university students can feel good about

During one spring break week, students at James Madison University in Virginia participated in 15

“alternative spring break” trips to nearby states, three others to more distant parts of the United States, and five international trips One group of JMU students traveled to Bogalusa, Louisiana, to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina Another group traveled to Mississippi to organize creative activities for

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children living in a homless shelter One group of students did go to Florida, but not to lie on the sand They performed exhausting physical labor such as maintaining hiking trails and destroying invasive plant species that threaten the native Florida ecosystem

Students who participate in alternative spring break projects find them very rewarding While most

university students have to get their degrees before they can start helping people, student volunteers are able

to help people now On the other hand, the accommodations are far from glamorous Students often sleep on the floor of a school or spend the week camping in tents But students only pay around $250 for meals and transportation, which is much less than some of their peers spend to travel to more traditional spring break hotspots

Alternative spring break trips appear to be growing in popularity at universities across the United States Students cite a number of reason for participating Some appreciate the opportunity to socialize and meet new friends Others want to exercise their beliefs about people’s obligation to serve humanity and make the world

a better place whatever their reason, these students have discovered something that gives them rich rewards along with a break from school work

(“Active Skills for Reading: Book 2” by Neil J.Anderson – Thompson)

Question 38:How many university students travel to Panama Beach City every March for spring break?

A Around 500,000 B Around 10,000 C Around 36,000 D Around 50,000

Question 39:The article is mainly about

A sleeping on the floor or camping in tents B alternative spring break trips

C drinking problems among university students D spring break in Florida and Mexico

Question 40:The word “binge” in the second paragraph probably means

A having very little alcohol B refusing to do something

C studying for too long D doing too much of something

Question 41:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that alternative spring break trips try

to help solve?

Question 42:Which of the following gives the main idea of the third paragraph?

A One group of JMU students worked on homes damaged by a hurricane

B Some students work to help the environment on alternative spring break trips

C Children living in homeless shelters enjoy creative activities

D University students do many different types of work on alternative spring break trips

Question 43:The article implies that university students

A many take fewer alternative spring break trips in future

B would prefer to wait until they have their degrees to start helping people

C complain about accommodations on alternative spring break trips

D spend more than $250 for traditional spring break trips

Question 44:The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to

Question 45:Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for participating in alternative spring break

trips?

A The hope of earning money B A personal opinion that people must help other people

C A desire to travel to glamorous places D A wish to get away from family and friends

Question 46:The South of England is drier than the North

A.The South of England is not as dry as the North

B.It is drier in the North than in the Southof England

C It is not so dry in the North as in the South of England

D.It is less dry in the South than in the North of England

Question 47:"You did not tell the truth, Lucy!"said Nick

A.NickwarnedLucynot to tell the truth

B.Nick criticized Lucy for not telling the truth

C.Nick accused Lucy of telling the truth

D.Nickdecided thatLucywas to blame for telling the truth

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Question 48:The thief almost certainly came through the open windows

A The thief might have come through the open windows

B The thief should have come through the open windows

C The thief must have come through the open windows

D The thief could have come through the open windows

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair

of sentences in the following questions

Question 49: I arrived at work The assistant knocked at the door

A Hardly had I arrived at work then the assistant knocked at the door

B No sooner had I arrived at work than the assistant knocked at the door

C I hardly knew the assistant knocked at the door as I just arrived at work

D I had to arrived at work as the assistant knocked at the door

Question 50: The students may be intelligent They will not get used to dealing with practical situations

A Intelligent as may be the students, they will get used to dealing with pratical situations

B The students may be too intelligent to get used to dealing with practical situations

C The students will get used to dealing with practical situations although they are intelligent

D Intelligent as they may be, the students will not get used to dealing with practical situations

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 2: A sugar B solution C justice D disaster

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 3: A reflect B open C contain D enlist

Question 4: A incapable B intelligent C energetic D emotional

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

Question 5: The meeting was attended by nearly one hundred scientists, several of _ were very young

Question 6: One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the 20th century was behaviourism, ?

A wasn't it B was it C weren't they D did they

Question 7: _ eating less fat curbs disease, a new study suggests that this may not be true

A Even though believing B Although many people believe

C As believed by many people D Since it is believed by so many

Question 8: There are very large rooms with walls in this house

A beautiful decorated B beautifully decorated

C beautiful decorating D beautifully decorating

Question 9: Nowadays, children are severe pressure in study due to the parents' high demand

Question 10: the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time

A In case of B In spite of C But for D Because of

Question 11: I didn't know how to get to the post office, so I stopped the way

A asking B to ask C to be asked D being asked

Question 12: John noticed a job advertisement while he along the street

A was walking B would walk C walks D had walked

Question 13: Using renewable energy instead of nonrenewable one is one of the most effective

methods

A energy-saved B energy-saving C to-save-energy D saving-energy

Question 14: Healthy living means making choices that in a healthy body and mind

A lead B create C interest D result

Question 15: Due to the generation gap, sometimes parents make efforts to have a good relationship with

the children, but in _

Question 16: The more pollutants the factories discharge into the air, the global warming becomes

Question 17: The weather was perfect when we _ but it was raining when we got back

A brought out B set off C turned off D got on

Question 18: Under no circumstances _ anything that will benefit ourselves but at the same time

harm the interests of others

A should we do B we should do C would we do D we would do

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Question 19: I unexpectedly met a very old friend yesterday In fact, we hadn't seen each other for

several years

A looked into B ran into C ran over D looked for

Question 20: At present, I have to work and study at the same time, so I often have to burn the midnight oil

A go to bed early B go to bed late

C work until late at night D get up late

Question 21: He is out of shape, so he had better start exercising Otherwise, he won't be able to join us

on the hiking trip next month

A out of work B physically fit C always joyful D unhealthy and stressed

Question 22: Principles of Marxist and Leninist is a mandatory course which all students are required to

take in the training program of higher education in Vietnam

A compulsory B necessary C optional D imperative

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 23: Anne is having a meal in a restaurant

- Waiter: “ ”

- Anne: “I'll have the fried chicken.”

A To drink? Anything for you? B For the dessert? Here's the menu

C Can I have the bill, please? D Are you ready to order?

Question 24: Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for

- Manager: “ ”

- Claudia: “I work hard and I enjoy working with other people.”

A Can you do jobs on your own?

B Would you describe yourself as ambitious?

C What are some of your main strengths?

D Why have you applied for this position?

Have you ever felt sorry for doing something you shouldn't have done which you should have? At one time or another we probably all have There is no point in getting depressed about it now - it's no use crying over spilt milk But, there may be some gain in thinking about exactly what happened and (25) because we might be able to draw some conclusions for the future

One thing we all do now and again is to lose our (26) with a friend or relative The odd thing is that we more often display great anger at someone we are fond of than towards strangers The explanation may be that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit

of steam (27) a safe environment, whereas the consequences of insulting a stranger could be far more serious

Being honest is usually thought of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is a case (28) we have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, telling them (29) what we feel, and then have found ourselves overcome with feelings of guilt and regret Perhaps we should have kept our mouths shut

Question 28: A On the other hand B So that C Even though D As a result

Question 29: A exact B exactly C exactness D exactable

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Author, husband, and father Mark Wertman writes about being a stay-at-home dad in his book True Confessions of a Real Mr Mom His story will help others who are learning how to live with the changing gender roles in our society

Mark and his wife, Georgenes, were a two-income couple, but things changed when their first baby was born Georgenes wanted to continue her work as a lawyer, but someone needed to stay home to take care of the baby Georgenes had the higher paying job, so she became the provider Mark stayed home to raise the children In his book, he tells many stories about his role in the family

At first, it was difficult to change roles The Wertman kids often went to Mark first to talk about their problems Georgenes was jealous of the time the children spent with their father Mark had some hard times too People often asked him, "When are you going to get a real job?" Even in the 21st century, society respects the role of the provider more than the role of child raiser Mark found out all about it

Mark and Georgenes learned that it was very important to talk about their problems In the beginning, Mark thought Georgenes had the easy job, and Georgenes thought that Mark had it easy Later

they talked it over and discovered that both jobs were difficult and rewarding Georgenes and Mark

agree that talking things over and making decisions together help their relationship

The Wertmans are now happy with the results of their decision Their children are ready for a world where men and women can choose their roles Wertman's book is entertaining and educational, especially for couples who want to switch roles Mark Wertman says: "We are society We make the changes one by one People have to decide on what's best for them and their families"

Question 30: Why is the workplace no longer a man's world?

A Because more women are jealous B Because men are less and less strong

C Because fewer men are stay-at-home dads D Because more women are in the workplace

Question 31: Mark Wertman's book is about _

A his writing job B his first baby and his wife's job

C his wife's career D his life as a stay-at-home dad

Question 32: How do the Wertmans work out their problems?

A They make their jobs easier B They talk and make decisions together

C They agree to change jobs D They help their children study at home

Question 33: The phrase "talked it over" in paragraph 5 mostly means _

C said it again and again D discussed the problem

Question 34: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A More and more men in the US prefer to stay at home to raise children

B The breadwinner of the family is likely to be more respected

C Neither Mark nor Georgenes was satisfied at first

D Wertman's book is entertaining and useful for young couples

With 13,000 floral species and over 15,000 faunal species, three newly discovered big animal species, and a ratio of country/world species of 6.3%, Vietnam has enormous tourism - particularly ecotourism - potential In fact, since 1986, when Renovation Reforms began the shift from a centrally planned to a socialist-oriented market, or multi-sectoral economy, tourism has been a sector of primary concern to the government In May 1995, the prime minister of Vietnam approved a master plan of tourism development for the period 1995 - 2010 In February 1999, the state decree on tourism was part

of the socio-economic development strategy for the period 2001 - 2010 approved at the IX National Congress of the Party: "Tourism development has become a spearhead economic industry indeed It is

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necessary to improve the quality and effectiveness of tourism activities, bringing into full play the natural conditions, and cultural and historical tradition to meet the domestic and international demand for tourism

and to catch up with tourism development in the region" (Document of the IX National Congress 2001)

Tourism has so far brought great benefits to the economy, but it has also contributed to

environmental degradation, especially biodiversity deterioration Thus, the concept of "sustainable

development" - development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs - must be factored into tourism development This consideration is reflected in the term "ecotourism," which is referred to variously as ecological or environment tourism, nature or green tourism, sustainable or responsible tourism

Ecotourism involves travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas with the specific object of studying, admiring and enjoying scenery, plants and animals as well as any cultural features found in

these areas It is distinguished from mass or resort tourism by its lower impact on the environment, lower

infrastructure requirements, and its role in educating tourists about natural environments and cultural values

Fully aware of its significance, the government of Vietnam has prioritized ecotourism in its strategy for tourism development to ensure both sustainability and economic benefits Though ecotourism

in Vietnam is at a beginning stage of development, it is expected to grow strongly through support from government and international organizations

Question 35: How many types of plants does Vietnam have?

A Thirteen thousand B Fifteen thousand C Sixty three D Three

Question 36: When has tourism officially contributed to socio-economic development?

A Since 2010 B Since 1995 C Since 1999 D since 2001

Question 37: It can inferred that in the late 20th century Vietnam's tourism

A has never been a spearhead economic industry

B was not as developed as that in other Asian countries

C has always been effective and necessary for economy

D did not need natural conditions or cultural traditions

Question 38: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as "ecotourism"?

Question 39: Ecotourism is mainly for _ purposes

A entertaining B educational C relaxing D advertising

Question 40: What is the word "degradation" in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?

Question 41: What does the word "It" in paragraph 3 refer to?

Question 42: According to the passage, who help ecotourism to develop in Vietnam?

A Vietnam's government and international organizations

B Business people and environmental conservationists

C Foreign tourists and local Vietnamese people

D Business corporations and non-government organizations

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

in each of the following questions

Question 43: Government (A) offices store and maintain (B) such documents as certificates (C) of birth, (D) marrying and death

Question 44: (A) Lack of (B) finances is one of the main (C) barrier to many people's lifelong learning (D) process

Question 45: If I had (A) studied English (B) earlier, I (C) would have had a (D) better job now

Question 46: You won't be allowed in until your identity has been checked

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A Show us your identity card and then you will be allowed in

B Not until they identity you will you be allowed to join in the show

C You will be allowed in unless your identity has been checked

D Only when your identity has been checked will you be admitted

Question 47: Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him

A The teacher punished him if he came to class late

B He came to class late, but the teacher punished him

C The teacher threatened to punish him if he came to class late

D The teacher wouldn't have punished him if he hadn't come to class late

Question 48: "You shouldn't have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!" said Jane

A Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report

B Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press

C Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press

D Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report

Question 49: Her living conditions were not good She studied very well

A Difficult as her living conditions were, she studied very well

B She studied very well just because she lived in good conditions

C Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well

D Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well

Question 50: Sunbathing is still a popular activity People do it even though they know it can cause

cancer

A Because sunbathing is still a popular activity, it can cause cancer

B Despite the fact that sunbathing can cause cancer, it is still a popular activity

C Sunbathing is still a popular activity as long as it can cause cancer

D Unless it can cause cancer, sunbathing is still a popular activity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

Question 2: A sugar B solution C justice D disaster

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three

in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Question 4: A incapable B intelligent C energetic D emotional

Question 5: The meeting was attended by nearly one hundred scientists, several of _ were very young

Question 6: One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the 20th century was behaviourism, ?

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A wasn't it B was it C weren't they D did they

Question 7: _ eating less fat curbs disease, a new study suggests that this may not be true

A Even though believing B Although many people believe

C As believed by many people D Since it is believed by so many

Question 8: There are very large rooms with walls in this house

A beautiful decorated B beautifully decorated

C beautiful decorating D beautifully decorating

Question 9: Nowadays, children are severe pressure in study due to the parents' high demand

A under B in C at D above

Question 10: the storm, the ship would have reached its destination on time

A In case of B In spite of C But for D Because of

Question 11: I didn't know how to get to the post office, so I stopped the way

A asking B to ask C to be asked D being asked

Question 12: John noticed a job advertisement while he along the street

A was walking B would walk C walks D had walked

Question 13: Using renewable energy instead of nonrenewable one is one of the most effective

methods

A energy-saved B energy-saving C to-save-energy D saving-energy

Question 14: Healthy living means making choices that in a healthy body and mind

A lead B create C interest D result

Question 15: Due to the generation gap, sometimes parents make efforts to have a good relationship with

the children, but in _

Question 16: The more pollutants the factories discharge into the air, the global warming becomes

Question 17: The weather was perfect when we _ but it was raining when we got back

A brought out B set off C turned off D got on

Question 18: Under no circumstances _ anything that will benefit ourselves but at the same time

harm the interests of others

A should we do B we should do C would we do D we would do

Question 19: I unexpectedly met a very old friend yesterday In fact, we hadn't seen each other for

several years

A looked into B ran into C ran over D looked for

Question 20: At present, I have to work and study at the same time, so I often have to burn the midnight oil

A go to bed early B go to bed late

C work until late at night D get up late

Question 21: He is out of shape, so he had better start exercising Otherwise, he won't be able to join us

on the hiking trip next month

A out of work B physically fit C always joyful D unhealthy and stressed

Question 22: Principles of Marxist and Leninist is a mandatory course which all students are required to

take in the training program of higher education in Vietnam

A compulsory B necessary C optional D imperative

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges

Question 23: Anne is having a meal in a restaurant

- Waiter: “ ”

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- Anne: “I'll have the fried chicken.”

A To drink? Anything for you? B For the dessert? Here's the menu

C Can I have the bill, please? D Are you ready to order?

Question 24: Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for

- Manager: “ ”

- Claudia: “I work hard and I enjoy working with other people.”

A Can you do jobs on your own?

B Would you describe yourself as ambitious?

C What are some of your main strengths?

D Why have you applied for this position?

Have you ever felt sorry for doing something you shouldn't have done which you should have? At one time or another we probably all have There is no point in getting depressed about it now - it's no use crying over spilt milk But, there may be some gain in thinking about exactly what happened and (25) because we might be able to draw some conclusions for the future

One thing we all do now and again is to lose our (26) with a friend or relative The odd thing is that we more often display great anger at someone we are fond of than towards strangers The explanation may be that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit

of steam (27) a safe environment, whereas the consequences of insulting a stranger could be far more serious

Being honest is usually thought of as a virtue and undoubtedly this is a case (28) we have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, telling them (29) what we feel, and then have found ourselves overcome with feelings of guilt and regret Perhaps we should have kept our mouths shut

Question 28: A On the other hand B So that C Even though D As a result

Question 29: A exact B exactly C exactness D exactable

Most Americans agree that the workplace and the home are very different from the way they were thirty years ago The world of work is no longer a man's world Between 1970 and 1995, the percentage

of women who worked outside the home went from 50 percent to 76 percent In the year 2000, of the more than 55 million married couples in the United States, 10.5 million women were making more than their husbands, and 2 million men were stay-at-home dads

Author, husband, and father Mark Wertman writes about being a stay-at-home dad in his book True Confessions of a Real Mr Mom His story will help others who are learning how to live with the changing gender roles in our society

Mark and his wife, Georgenes, were a two-income couple, but things changed when their first baby was born Georgenes wanted to continue her work as a lawyer, but someone needed to stay home to take care of the baby Georgenes had the higher paying job, so she became the provider Mark stayed home to raise the children In his book, he tells many stories about his role in the family

At first, it was difficult to change roles The Wertman kids often went to Mark first to talk about their problems Georgenes was jealous of the time the children spent with their father Mark had some hard times too People often asked him, "When are you going to get a real job?" Even in the 21st century, society respects the role of the provider more than the role of child raiser Mark found out all about it

Mark and Georgenes learned that it was very important to talk about their problems In the beginning, Mark thought Georgenes had the easy job, and Georgenes thought that Mark had it easy Later

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they talked it over and discovered that both jobs were difficult and rewarding Georgenes and Mark

agree that talking things over and making decisions together help their relationship

The Wertmans are now happy with the results of their decision Their children are ready for a world where men and women can choose their roles Wertman's book is entertaining and educational, especially for couples who want to switch roles Mark Wertman says: "We are society We make the changes one by one People have to decide on what's best for them and their families"

Question 30: Why is the workplace no longer a man's world?

A Because more women are jealous B Because men are less and less strong

C Because fewer men are stay-at-home dads D Because more women are in the workplace

Question 31: Mark Wertman's book is about _

A his writing job B his first baby and his wife's job

C his wife's career D his life as a stay-at-home dad

Question 32: How do the Wertmans work out their problems?

A They make their jobs easier B They talk and make decisions together

C They agree to change jobs D They help their children study at home

Question 33: The phrase "talked it over" in paragraph 5 mostly means _

C said it again and again D discussed the problem

Question 34: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A More and more men in the US prefer to stay at home to raise children

B The breadwinner of the family is likely to be more respected

C Neither Mark nor Georgenes was satisfied at first

D Wertman's book is entertaining and useful for young couples

With 13,000 floral species and over 15,000 faunal species, three newly discovered big animal species, and a ratio of country/world species of 6.3%, Vietnam has enormous tourism - particularly ecotourism - potential In fact, since 1986, when Renovation Reforms began the shift from a centrally planned to a socialist-oriented market, or multi-sectoral economy, tourism has been a sector of primary concern to the government In May 1995, the prime minister of Vietnam approved a master plan of tourism development for the period 1995 - 2010 In February 1999, the state decree on tourism was part

of the socio-economic development strategy for the period 2001 - 2010 approved at the IX National Congress of the Party: "Tourism development has become a spearhead economic industry indeed It is necessary to improve the quality and effectiveness of tourism activities, bringing into full play the natural conditions, and cultural and historical tradition to meet the domestic and international demand for tourism