2nd MOCK TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1. Im sorry I didnt inform you about it. The decision came out of the blue. A: out of place B: immediately C: unexpectedly D: out of order 2. If the students understand the content of the story thoroughly, they won’t need to read it again. A: badly B: completely C: scarcely D: hardly
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1 I'm sorry I didn't inform you about it The decision came out of the blue.
A: out of place B: immediately C: unexpectedly D: out of order
2 If the students understand the content of the story thoroughly, they won’t need to read it again.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but also
by movements of the hands and body It is, however, only (33) the last few years that these aspects of communication have been studied at all widely This type of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication People sometimes wonder (34) you can learn how body language works It is, of course, possible to read books on the subject but you also need to (35) time observing people’s movements A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience, etc If you (36) the sound on your television set and try to understand (37) is happening simply by watching the picture, you will learn even more about communication without words
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
8 Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she
must be on cloud nine now.
A: extremely panicked B: desperately sad
C: incredibly optimistic D: obviously delighted
9 Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage
of new technology
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy First, with solar panels, it is possible to
Trang 2produce electricity from the rays of the sun Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with
no pollution
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building It is possible to cut down the electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light
bulbs To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to
the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America Every aspect of the design and building had
to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels
A larger project is under way in China The first phase of this project will include houses for
400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built If all goes well, the Chinese government plans
to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits Green buildings not only are environmentally friendly, improve living and working conditions but also save money in the long run
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S.Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
10 Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A: New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
B: Successful green building projects all over the world
C: An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings.
D: Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
11 The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A: systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
B: devices that monitor changes in temperature
C: panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D: materials that prevent heat loss and absorption.
12 What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?
A: Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems
B: Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
C: Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
D: Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably.
13 The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means .
Trang 3A: being notified B: being certified C: being launched D: being inspected
14 According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A: They are more economical and produce no pollution
B: They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.
C: They have only been built in technologically developed countries
D: They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens
15 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A: The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
B: The impact of human activities on Earth’s ecosystems
C: The time required for species to adapt to new environments
D: The causes of the extinction of the dinosaurs
16 The word “jolting” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A: illuminating B: predicted C: unknown D: shocking
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the past two decades The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility
of biological diversity The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems As the human population continues to expand, it will negatively affect Earth’s ecosystems In terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem is habitat destruction In most situations, the result is irreversible Now humans are beginning to destroy marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably redirected the course of evolution
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth’s history when mass extinctions have occurred The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical events, either climatic or cosmic There have also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme conclusion Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species
is altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment In fact, there is wide agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves, that will lead to biological devastation Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time for the proliferation of new genetic material and new species that may be able to survive in new environments
17 The author mentions the reduction of the variety of species on Earth in the last sentence of paragraph 1 to suggest that .
A: understanding evolution can prevent certain species from disappearing
B: humans are often made ill by polluted water
Trang 4C: some species have been made extinct by human activity
D: new habitats can be created for species
18 The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world’s ecosystems EXCEPT .
A: habitat destruction in wetlands B: the introduction of new varieties of plant species
C: damage to marine ecosystems D: destruction of the tropical rain forests
19 The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in paragraph 2 to emphasize that .
A: actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species’ extinction
B: Earth’s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs’extinction
C: the cause of the dinosaurs’ extinction is unknown
D: not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
20 The word “magnitude” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A: carelessness B: determination C: concern D: extent
21 According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by humans in that changes caused by humans .
A: affect fewer ecosystems B: are reversible
C: are less devastating to most species D: are occurring at a much faster rate
22 With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A: Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
B: Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy
C: Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems
D: The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
27 Last summer I have stayed on my aunt’s farm for a month
28 I am now in my attempt winning a place at the same university to my brother
29 One of the most serious problems face us now is the need to control population growth
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
30 After a long working day, she felt
Trang 5A: knocked out B: turned down C: broken down D: worn out
31 We should participate in the movements the natural environment
A: organized conserving B: organizing to conserve
C: which organize to conserve D: organized to conserve
32 he arrived at the hotel when the rain poured down
A: Not until had B: No sooner had C: No longer had D: Hardly had
33 Do you know the woman who is wearing the ?
A: gold watch very old valuable B: very valuable old gold watch
C: old gold watch very valuable D: very old gold valuable watch
34 other respiratory illnesses, the COVID-19 virus can cause mild symptoms including, sore throat, cough, and fever
35 Nam recommends that his brother the job without reading the work contract thoroughly
36 I had all the information at my before attending the meeting
37 She’s her brother is
A: nothing near as ambitious as B: nowhere like so ambitious as
C: nowhere near as ambitious as D: nothing as ambitious as
38 Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to in the future
39 John asked me that film the night before
A: that I saw B: if I had seen C: had I seen D: if had I seen
40 Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more to become severely ill with the COVID-19 virus
A: invulnerability B: vulnerable C: vulnerability D: vulnerably
41 Mike rarely returns to his hometown, ?
42 Had she known how hard this job was going to be, she it
A: would accept B: wouldn't accept
C: would have accepted D: wouldn’t have accepted
43 The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to environmental
consequences
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
44 Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pets
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” - Linda: “ .”
A: No, dogs are very good, too B: Yes, I hope so
C: Nothing more to say D: You can say that again
45 - Lan: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mai!” - Mai: “ .”
Trang 6A: I don't like your sayings B: Thank you very much I am afraid
C: You are telling a lie D: Thank you for your compliment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
46 His friends supported and encouraged him He did really well in the competition.
A: No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he wouldn’t do well in the competition
B: Such were his friends’ support and encouragement that he wouldn’t do really well in the
competition
C: Had it not been for his friends’ support and encouragement, he wouldn’t have done so well
in the competition.
D: If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he would have done really well in the competition
47 Joe has finished his first-aid course He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
A: Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker
B: Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course
C: Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
D: However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
48 They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of the country’s education.
A: The quality of the country’s education is expected to be the consequence of recent changes B: It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality of the country’s education
C: It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the quality of the country’s education
D: Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the
country’s education.
49 Students who earn their own money tend to spend it wisely.
A: Earning their own money encourages students to spend it wisely
B: Students earning their own money tend to spend it wisely
C: As they earn their money by themselves, students tend to spend it wisely
D: Earning their own money tends to make students spend it wisely
50 “Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Thursday,” said the teacher to the students.
A: The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B: The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday
C: The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday
D: The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday
Trang 7Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
1 I'm sorry I didn't inform you about it The decision came out of the blue.
A: out of place B: immediately C: unexpectedly D: out of order
2 If the students understand the content of the story thoroughly, they won’t need to read it again.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but also
by movements of the hands and body It is, however, only (33) the last few years that these aspects of communication have been studied at all widely This type of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication People sometimes wonder (34) you can learn how body language works It is, of course, possible to read books on the subject but you also need to (35) time observing people’s movements A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience, etc If you (36) the sound on your television set and try to understand (37) is happening simply by watching the picture, you will learn even more about communication without words
6 A: turn down B: turn up C: turn out D: turn over
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
8 Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she
must be on cloud nine now.
A: extremely panicked B: desperately sad
C: incredibly optimistic D: obviously delighted
9 Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental
destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage
of new technology
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy First, with solar panels, it is possible to
Trang 8produce electricity from the rays of the sun Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with
no pollution
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building It is possible to cut down the electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light
bulbs To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to
the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America Every aspect of the design and building had
to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels
A larger project is under way in China The first phase of this project will include houses for
400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built If all goes well, the Chinese government plans
to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits Green buildings not only are environmentally friendly, improve living and working conditions but also save money in the long run
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S.Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
10 Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A: New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
B: Successful green building projects all over the world
C: An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
D: Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
11 The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A: systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
B: devices that monitor changes in temperature
C: panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D: materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
12 What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?
A: Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems
B: Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones
C: Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
D: Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably
13 The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means .
Trang 9A: being notified B: being certified C: being launched D: being inspected
14 According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A: They are more economical and produce no pollution
B: They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world
C: They have only been built in technologically developed countries
D: They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens
15 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A: The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
B: The impact of human activities on Earth’s ecosystems
C: The time required for species to adapt to new environments
D: The causes of the extinction of the dinosaurs
16 The word “jolting” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A: illuminating B: predicted C: unknown D: shocking
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the past two decades The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility
of biological diversity The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems As the human population continues to expand, it will negatively affect Earth’s ecosystems In terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem is habitat destruction In most situations, the result is irreversible Now humans are beginning to destroy marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably redirected the course of evolution
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth’s history when mass extinctions have occurred The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical events, either climatic or cosmic There have also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme conclusion Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species
is altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment In fact, there is wide agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves, that will lead to biological devastation Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time for the proliferation of new genetic material and new species that may be able to survive in new environments
17 The author mentions the reduction of the variety of species on Earth in the last sentence of paragraph 1 to suggest that .
A: understanding evolution can prevent certain species from disappearing
B: humans are often made ill by polluted water
Trang 10C: some species have been made extinct by human activity
D: new habitats can be created for species
18 The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world’s ecosystems EXCEPT .
A: habitat destruction in wetlands B: the introduction of new varieties of plant species
C: damage to marine ecosystems D: destruction of the tropical rain forests
19 The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in paragraph 2 to emphasize that .
A: actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species’ extinction
B: Earth’s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs’extinction
C: the cause of the dinosaurs’ extinction is unknown
D: not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
20 The word “magnitude” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A: carelessness B: determination C: concern D: extent
21 According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by humans in that changes caused by humans .
A: affect fewer ecosystems B: are reversible
C: are less devastating to most species D: are occurring at a much faster rate
22 With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A: Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems
B: Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy
C: Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems
D: The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
23 A: weighed B: checked C: laughed D: helped
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
27 Last summer I have stayed on my aunt’s farm for a month
28 I am now in my attempt winning a place at the same university to my brother
29 One of the most serious problems face us now is the need to control population growth
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
30 After a long working day, she felt