Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:.. The white rings of Saturn, the second largest planet in the solar system and named for the ancient Roman god [r]
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APRIL, 2015
Student'code:
Code: 142
I. Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:
The white rings of Saturn, the second largest planet in the solar system and named for the ancient Romangod of agriculture, were first seen by the Italian astronomer Galileo in 1610 He interpreted the rings as beingtwo smaller bodies, but in the late 1650s Huygens correctly theorized that there was indeed a ring It was notuntil the mid-19th century that J.C Maxell demonstrated mathematically that these rings were composed of
minute and connected particles In 1980, the Voyager I spacecraft showed that the ring system was highlystructured
This system is vast, some twenty one times the diameter of the Earth, but it has a maximum thickness of
only two kilometers Spectroscopy, the analysis of radiated light to determine the elements present, show that the particles in the system consist of water ice, which is likely to cover rocky silicate cores The ring may have
originated an debris from satellites or comets, though another theory holds that they may consist of material
left over from the formation of the planet itself
Apart from the myriad ring particles, themselves satellites of course, there are at least twenty-four larger
satellites proper orbiting Saturn This means that Saturn has the most extensive satellite system yet found
among the nine planets of our solar system More than one-third of Saturn's satellites have been discovered inthe past twenty years While in general less strikingly varied than the moons of Jupiter, those of Saturn do
provide one notable exception Titan This satellite, second only in size to Jupiter's Ganymede, is unique in the
solar system in having a substantial atmosphere
1 According to the passage, .
A.the origin of the ring particles is uncertain
B. spectroscopy proved the rings come from debris
C. the ring system is thicker than the Earth's diameter
D. Saturn's ring system is theoretical
2. The word myriad (line 12) is closest in meaning to _.
3 Which of the following may NOT be inferred from the passage?
A. Huygens disagreed with Galileo's interpretation of the rings
B. Galileo failed to interpret correctly what he saw
C.J.C Maxwell's demonstration preceded Voyager I by some thirty years
D. No one had observed the rings of Saturn before Galileo
4. According to the passage
A. Titan is the second moon of Saturn B. Ganymede has a substantial atmosphere
C. Ganymede is bigger than Titan D. Titan and Ganymede are moons of Jupiter
5. Which of the following words is defined in the passage?
A. satellite system B.spectroscopy C. these rings D. water-ice
6 The word they (line 10) refers to _.
7. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Galileo's discoveries B. Our solar system C. The planet Saturn D Saturn's satellites
Trang 28 The word unique (line 16) is closest in meaning to .
A. unusual B. unpredictable C. noteworthy D. unparalleled
9. What does the author mention the Roman god of agriculture for?
A. To account for the planet's white rings B. To explain the relationship with Galileo
C To account for what the planet is called D. To explain the age of the planet Saturn
10. The word it (line 7) refers to .
II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence:
11. Sue: "You look tired." Mary: "Yes, it was _ that I felt like going to bed."
12 "During the exam, we are not permitted to talk, walk or smoke." "That's right The school authority won't
allow "
13 You can the new words in the dictionary.
14. Hard work is of sucess
A. pros and cons B. part and parcel C. chalk and cheese D. back and forth
15 He as if he had been a politician.
16 He had no idea _ he could go there or not.
17 My daughter is young to go to school.
18 All test tubes must be replaced by chemistry students.
19. Had I listened to your advice, I _in a mess now
20 "Would you like some entertainment?" "I wouldn't mind having ."
21 He became the first person _a national hero.
22 The book is about the people in Latin America when he was on business there.
23 It is suggested that Mary a rest for a few days.
24 Technological innovations have made our lives .
A. more and more comfortable B. more and less comfortable
C. more comfortable and more comfortable D. comfortabler and comfortabler
25 He seldom goes to the market, _?
Trang 3A. does he B. doesn't he C. is he D. isn't he
26 I had two copies of it originally, but I can't find one now.
27 Fred was a really silly boy when we were in high school I still remember very stupid questions.
A. his asking B. him to ask C. his being asked D. asking him
28. But you had seen me in the water, I would have drown
29 He had the artist his portrait for him
A. paint B. being painted C. painted D. painting
III. Choose the option that is the synonym of the underlized word or phrase:
30 The winner will be selected at random.
A. by testing B. by interviewing C. by chance D. by competition
31. He is infamous for his dishonesty in business matters
A. notorious B. dreaded C. investigated D. loathed
32 The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.
33 There is a large area of swamp that will have to be cleared before the construction begins.
A. dry, sandy soil B. soft, wet land C. forest D. prairie
34. Gradually, the sound of the music and laughter died down
A. became more irritating B. became softer
C. became more cheerful D. became louder
35. Computer science which is considered by some scientists to have a much closer relationship with
V. Choose the word whose underlized part is pronounced differently from the others:
40 A. increase B. realise C. devise D. surprise
Trang 4VI. Choose the best option to fill in each blank:
Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (42) _ today They have about six hours' aweek more free time than wives, but play a very little (43) _ in cooking, cleaning, washing, andironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central (44) _ Office
Nearly three quarters of married women (45) _ to do all or most of the housework, and amongmarried men the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the housework was only slightlylower The survey (46) _ that washing and ironing was the least popular task among men, with onlyone per cent (47) _ this duty, compared with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharingequally.Only 5 per cent of men (48) _ the evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties,
5 per cent do household shopping, and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes
But when household gadgets break down, (49) _ are carried out by 82 per cent of husbands Thesurvey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are substantially better (50) _than a decade ago We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The (51) _ Briton, notsurprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a decade ago More people are going abroad for holidays, withSpain the favorite destination
42 A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited
44 A. Numerical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Statistical
46 A. pointed B. evolved C. planned D. showed
47 A. burdening B. forming C. performing D. formulating
48 A. prepare B. undertake C. process D. fit
51 A. medium B. average C. popular D. normal
52 A. discover B. terrify C. civilize D. excavate
53 A. scientific B. disappearance C. intensity D. expectation
VIII. Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:
In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the firstexpedition to sail around the world As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but hebecame involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor After he was dismissedfrom service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain
A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude toSpain and all the land east of that line to Portugal Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell underSpanish authority On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships More than a yearlater, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of SouthAmerica Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude Magellan named this passagethe Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan
One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze
at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as theInternational Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean During those long days
at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease
Trang 5Later, Magellan became involved in an insular conflict in the Philippines and was killed in a tribalbattle Only one ship and 17 sailors under the command of the Basque navigator Elcano survived to completethe westward journey to Spain and thus proved once and for all that the world is round, with no precipice at theedge.
55 Who was a young Portuguese noble?
A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Emperor Charles V of Spain
C. Emperor Charles V of Spain D. the king of Portugal
56 Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern .
57. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political
A. entanglement B. discussion C. negotiation D. problem
58 The passage was found near 50 degrees S of .
59 The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or
the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _
direction
A. north and south B. south east C. north and west D. crosswise
60 One of Magellan's ships explored the _ of South America for a passage across the continent.
A. coastline B. mountain range C. physical features D. islands
61 The 16th century was an age of great exploration.
62. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _ now called the International Date Line
63 What is the best title for this passage?
A. An age of exploration B. A great exploration of the world
64. Which of the following statement is false?
A. Five ships started their journeys from Spain B. Three ships couldn't finish their journeys
C. Ferdinand Magellan lost the king's favor D. Magellan and his men proved that the world is round
IX Writing:
A Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the words given:
1 I have never heard such an exciting story like this before
This is
2 It is three years since I last wrote to her
The
Trang 63 It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this
I wish
4 The garden is too small for us to play football in The garden is so
5 The concert had been delayed for an hour and it started at 8 o'clock Having
B In 120 words, write a paragraph on the disadvantages of over-reading. ( You have to mention at least two disadvantages of over-reading)
- The end – MOCK TEST FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE APRIL, 2015
Student'code:
Code: 176
I. Choose the word whose underlized part is pronounced differently from the others:
1 A. mature B. picture C. pasture D. adventure
Trang 73 A. discover B. terrify C. civilize D. excavate
4 A. mysteriously B. elaborately C. originally D. necessarily
III. Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:
The white rings of Saturn, the second largest planet in the solar system and named for the ancient Romangod of agriculture, were first seen by the Italian astronomer Galileo in 1610 He interpreted the rings as beingtwo smaller bodies, but in the late 1650s Huygens correctly theorized that there was indeed a ring It was notuntil the mid-19th century that J.C Maxell demonstrated mathematically that these rings were composed of
minute and connected particles In 1980, the Voyager I spacecraft showed that the ring system was highlystructured
This system is vast, some twenty one times the diameter of the Earth, but it has a maximum thickness of
only two kilometers Spectroscopy, the analysis of radiated light to determine the elements present, show that the particles in the system consist of water ice, which is likely to cover rocky silicate cores The ring may have
originated an debris from satellites or comets, though another theory holds that they may consist of material
left over from the formation of the planet itself
Apart from the myriad ring particles, themselves satellites of course, there are at least twenty-four larger
satellites proper orbiting Saturn This means that Saturn has the most extensive satellite system yet found
among the nine planets of our solar system More than one-third of Saturn's satellites have been discovered inthe past twenty years While in general less strikingly varied than the moons of Jupiter, those of Saturn do
provide one notable exception Titan This satellite, second only in size to Jupiter's Ganymede, is unique in the
solar system in having a substantial atmosphere
6 Which of the following may NOT be inferred from the passage?
A. Huygens disagreed with Galileo's interpretation of the rings
B. Galileo failed to interpret correctly what he saw
C.J.C Maxwell's demonstration preceded Voyager I by some thirty years
D. No one had observed the rings of Saturn before Galileo
7 According to the passage .
A. Titan is the second moon of Saturn B. Titan and Ganymede are moons of Jupiter
C. Ganymede is bigger than Titan D. Ganymede has a substantial atmosphere
8 The word unique (line 16) is closest in meaning to .
A. unusual B. unpredictable C. noteworthy D. unparalleled
9 According to the passage, .
A.the origin of the ring particles is uncertain
B. spectroscopy proved the rings come from debris
C. the ring system is thicker than the Earth's diameter
D. Saturn's ring system is theoretical
10 The word it (line 7) refers to .
11. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Our solar system B. The planet Saturn C. Galileo's discoveries D Saturn's satellites
12 Which of the following words is defined in the passage?
A. water-ice B.spectroscopy C. satellite system D. these rings
13. What does the author mention the Roman god of agriculture for?
A. To explain the relationship with Galileo B. To account for the planet's white rings
Trang 8C To account for what the planet is called D. To explain the age of the planet Saturn.
14 The word myriad (line 12) is closest in meaning to _.
15 The word they (line 10) refers to _.
IV. Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:
In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the firstexpedition to sail around the world As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but hebecame involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor After he was dismissedfrom service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain
A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude toSpain and all the land east of that line to Portugal Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell underSpanish authority On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships More than a yearlater, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across thecontinent This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of SouthAmerica Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude Magellan named this passagethe Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan
One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze
at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as theInternational Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean During those long days
at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease
Later, Magellan became involved in an insular conflict in the Philippines and was killed in a tribal battle Onlyone ship and 17 sailors under the command of the Basque navigator Elcano survived to complete the westwardjourney to Spain and thus proved once and for all that the world is round, with no precipice at the edge
16 Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern .
17 Who was a young Portuguese noble?
A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Emperor Charles V of Spain
C. the king of Portugal D. Emperor Charles V of Spain
18. What is the best title for this passage?
A. The 16th century B. A great exploration of the world
C. An age of exploration D. Ferdinand Magellan
19. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _
direction
A. north and south B. north and west C. south east D. crosswise
20 In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _ now called the International Date Line.
21 Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political .
A. entanglement B. problem C. negotiation D. discussion
22 One of Magellan's ships explored the _ of South America for a passage across the continent.
A. coastline B. mountain range C. physical features D. islands
23. Which of the following statement is false?
A. Ferdinand Magellan lost the king's favor
Trang 9B. Five ships started their journeys from Spain.
C. Three ships couldn't finish their journeys
D. Magellan and his men proved that the world is round
24 The passage was found near 50 degrees S of .
A. Greenwich B. The equator C. Spain D. Portugal
25. The 16th century was an age of great exploration
26. Hard work is of sucess
A. chalk and cheese B. part and parcel C. back and forth D. pros and cons
27 He had the artist his portrait for him
A. paint B. being painted C. painting D. painted
28. "Would you like some entertainment?" "I wouldn't mind having ."
29 Fred was a really silly boy when we were in high school I still remember very stupid questions.
A. his asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
30 He had no idea _ he could go there or not.
31. I had two copies of it originally, but I can't find one now
32 My daughter is young to go to school.
33. All test tubes must be replaced by chemistry students
34 "During the exam, we are not permitted to talk, walk or smoke." "That's right The school authority won't
allow "
35 He as if he had been a politician.
36. Had I listened to your advice, I _in a mess now
37 But you had seen me in the water, I would have drown.
38 He seldom goes to the market, _?
A. does he B. is he C. doesn't he D. isn't he
39. He became the first person _a national hero
40 The book is about the people in Latin America when he was on business there.
Trang 1041 Sue: "You look tired." Mary: "Yes, it was _ that I felt like going to bed."
42. Technological innovations have made our lives
A. more and more comfortable B. comfortabler and comfortabler
C. more and less comfortable D. more comfortable and more comfortable
43. You can the new words in the dictionary
44 It is suggested that Mary a rest for a few days.
45 Computer science which is considered by some scientists to have a much closer relationship with
VII. Choose the best option to fill in each blank:
Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (50) _ today They have about six hours' aweek more free time than wives, but play a very little (51) _ in cooking, cleaning, washing, andironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central (52) _ Office
Nearly three quarters of married women (53) _ to do all or most of the housework, and among marriedmen the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the housework was only slightly lower.The survey (54) _ that washing and ironing was the least popular task among men, with only one percent (55) _ this duty, compared with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.Only 5 percent of men (56) _ the evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per cent dohousehold shopping, and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes
But when household gadgets break down, (57) _ are carried out by 82 per cent of husbands Thesurvey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are substantially better (58) _than a decade ago We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The (59) _ Briton, notsurprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a decade ago More people are going abroad for holidays, withSpain the favorite destination
50 A. edited B. emerged C. published D. furnished
Trang 1151 A. role B. section C. work D. part
52 A. Numerical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Statistical
54 A. planned B. pointed C. evolved D. showed
55 A. formulating B. burdening C. performing D. forming
57 A. fittings B. fixings C. repairs D. amendments
VIII. Choose the option that is the synonym of the underlized word or phrase:
60 He is infamous for his dishonesty in business matters.
A. notorious B. loathed C. investigated D. dreaded
61. Gradually, the sound of the music and laughter died down
A. became more irritating B. became softer
62. There is a large area of swamp that will have to be cleared before the construction begins
A. dry, sandy soil B. soft, wet land C. forest D. prairie
63 The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.
64. The winner will be selected at random
A. by interviewing B. by competition C. by chance D. by testing
IX Writing:
A Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the words given:
1 It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this
4 The garden is too small for us to play football in
The garden is so
Trang 125 It is three years since I last wrote to her
The
B In 120 words, write a paragraph on the disadvantages of over-reading. ( You have to mention at least two disadvantages of over-reading)
The end -MOCK TEST FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE APRIL, 2015
Student'code:
Code: 210
1 Computer science which is considered by some scientists to have a much closer relationship with
A B C
mathematics than many scientific disciplines
D
2 Having a speech disorder can cause some sufferers to be shy and having poor public speaking skills.
3. What should be done to help the people whose situation forces them destroying grassland?
A B C D
Trang 134 Equipment so as cellular phones connects people to their work more, instead of giving them freedom
A B C from their work
D
5 Not until he came back home he realized that his house had been burgled into.
7 A. expectation B. disappearance C. intensity D. scientific
8 A. discover B. excavate C. terrify D. civilize
III. Choose the option that is the synonym of the underlized word or phrase:
9. There is a large area of swamp that will have to be cleared before the construction begins
A. dry, sandy soil B. soft, wet land C. prairie D. forest
10 He is infamous for his dishonesty in business matters.
A. notorious B. investigated C. dreaded D. loathed
11 The winner will be selected at random.
A. by competition B. by testing C. by chance D. by interviewing
12 The jeweler reported that the diamonds were genuine.
13 Gradually, the sound of the music and laughter died down.
C. became more irritating D. became more cheerful
IV. Read the passage and choose the best option for each sentence or question:
In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the firstexpedition to sail around the world As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but hebecame involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor After he was dismissedfrom service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain
A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude toSpain and all the land east of that line to Portugal Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell underSpanish authority On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships More than a yearlater, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across thecontinent This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of SouthAmerica Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude Magellan named this passagethe Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan
One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze
at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as theInternational Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean During those long days at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease
Later, Magellan became involved in an insular conflict in the Philippines and was killed in a tribal battle Onlyone ship and 17 sailors under the command of the Basque navigator Elcano survived to complete the westwardjourney to Spain and thus proved once and for all that the world is round, with no precipice at the edge
14. The 16th century was an age of great exploration
Trang 14A. common man B. land C. cosmic D. mental
15 In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _ now called the International Date Line.
16 Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern .
17. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Ferdinand Magellan B. A great exploration of the world
C. An age of exploration D. The 16th century
18. Which of the following statement is false?
A. Five ships started their journeys from Spain
B. Ferdinand Magellan lost the king's favor
C. Three ships couldn't finish their journeys
D. Magellan and his men proved that the world is round
19 Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political .
A. entanglement B. negotiation C. discussion D. problem
20. One of Magellan's ships explored the _ of South America for a passage across the continent
A. mountain range B. coastline C. physical features D. islands
21 The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the
other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _ direction
A. north and south B. south east C. crosswise D. north and west
22 Who was a young Portuguese noble?
A. Ferdinand Magellan B. Emperor Charles V of Spain
C. Emperor Charles V of Spain D. the king of Portugal
23 The passage was found near 50 degrees S of .
V. Choose the best option to fill in each blank:
Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (24) _ today They have about six hours' aweek more free time than wives, but play a very little (25) _ in cooking, cleaning, washing, andironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central (26) _ Office
Nearly three quarters of married women (27) _ to do all or most of the housework, and among marriedmen the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the housework was only slightly lower.The survey (28) _ that washing and ironing was the least popular task among men, with only one percent (29) _ this duty, compared with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.Only 5 percent of men (30) _ the evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per cent dohousehold shopping, and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes
But when household gadgets break down, (31) _ are carried out by 82 per cent of husbands Thesurvey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are substantially better (32) _than a decade ago We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The (33) _ Briton, notsurprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a decade ago More people are going abroad for holidays, withSpain the favorite destination
24 A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited
27 A. emitted B. uttered C. claimed D. pronounced