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.. How Motivation affects[r]
Trang 1A BÀI TẬP TỰ CHỌN ( PERIODS 23, 24, 25, 26 )
PERIOD 23: ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF TIME
1 I will call you before I over
A come B will come C will be coming D came
2 After she graduates, she a job
3 When I _ him tomorrow, I will ask him
4 As soon as it _ raining, we will leave
5 By the time he comes, we will have already
6 Whenever I her, I say hello
A see B will see C will have seen D saw
7 The next time I go to New York, I am going a ballet
8 I will never speak to him again so long as I _
A lives B will live C am living D live
9 By the time Bill to bed tomorrow, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep
10 As soon as I finish my report, I will call you and we out for dinner
A went B will go C will have gone D go
11 By the time I return to my country, I _ away from home for more than three years
A would be B will have been C will be D am
12 After he _ breakfast tomorrow, he will get ready to go to work
A will have had B has C will be having D have
13 As soon as he finishes dinner, he _ the children for a work to a nearby playground
A will take B takes C will be taking D took
14 When Bill gets home, his children _ in the yard
A played B will play C will be playing D play
15 He will work at his desk until he to another meeting in the middle of the afternoon
16 She lunch by the time we arrived
A finished B has finished C had finished D finishing
17 Bob will come soon When Bob _, we will see him
A come B will come C will be coming D comes
18 I will get home at 5:30 After I get home, I dinner
A will have B will be having C had D have
19 As soon as the taxi _, we will be able to leave for the airport
A arrives B arrive C will arrive D arrived
20 I will go to bed after I _my work
A finish B finished C will finish D finishes
21 I here when you arrive tomorrow
22 I am going to wait right here until Jessica
A comes B will have come C is coming D came
23 As soon as the war over, there will be great joy throughout the land
24 Right now the tide is low, but when the tide comes in, the ship the harbor
A left B will leave C will have left D leave
25 I am going to start making dinner before my wife home from work today
Identify the underlined part that needs correction :
26 When it raining, I usually go to school by bus
A B C D
Trang 227 I learned a lot of Japanese while I am in Tokyo
PERIOD 24: ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF COMPARISON
I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence
1 Of the four dresses, which is _expensive?
A the best B the most C the more D the greater
2 The larger the apartment, the the rent is
A expensive B more expensive C expensively D most expensive
Trang 33 The faster we walk, we will get there
A the soonest B the soon C the more soon D the sooner
4 “Why did you buy these oranges?” “They were I could find”
A cheapest B cheapest ones C the cheapest ones D the most cheapest
5 She plays the piano as she sings
A as beautifully B more beautifully C as beautiful D the most beautifully
6 The streets are getting more and these days
A crowded B less crowded C more crowded D most crowded
7 The larger the city, the crime rate
A highest B higher C the highest D the higher
8 You must explain your problems
A as clear as you can B as clearly as you can
C as clear than you are D as clearly as you are
9 Nobody in this team plays _ Tom
A as good as B so well as C as best as D as well as
10 Which woman are you going to vote for? –I’m not sure Everyone says that Joan is _
A smarter B the smarter C more smarter D more smart
11 Bill is _
A lazier and lazier B more and more lazy
C lazier and more lazy D more lazy and lazier
12 It’s too noisy here Can we go somewhere _?
A noisier B more quiet C more noisy D quieter
13 the time passes, _I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it
A The faster / the nervous B The more fast / the nervous
C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous
14 China is the country with population
A the larger B the more large C the largest D the most large
15 She sat there quietly, but during all that time she was getting Finally she
exploded
A more and more angry B the more angry
16 For _ it is certain that in the future some things will be very different
A the better or the worse B the good or the bad
C good or bad D better or worse
17 Her grandfather’s illness was we thought at first
A more seriously as B as seriously as
C more serious than D as serious than
18 My brother was feeling tired last night, so he went to bed usual
A more early than B as early as C more earlier as D earlier than
19. _ you study for these exams, _ you will do
A The harder / the better B The more / the much
C The hardest / the best D The more hard / the more good
20 His house is _ mine
A twice as big as B as twice big as C as two times big as D as big as twice
21 Today English is international of languages
22 Is this book more interesting the one you read last week?
23 The teacher speaks English we do
A fluently B more fluently C most fluently D more fluently than
24 John is much I thought
A strong B more strong C stronger than D more strong than
25 Thank you! That’s gift I have ever received
A the nicer B a nice C nicest D the nicest
26 The little boy spoke English his brother
A more fast B fast than C the fastest D faster than
Trang 427 Sorry we’re late Your house is much than we thought
A far B the farthest C the farther D farther
28 China is the country with the population
A larger B large C most large D largest
29 My sister is much than me
A pretty B prettier C the prettiest D more prettier
30 Do you feel today than yesterday?
II Identify the underlined word that must be changed to make the sentence correct
31 Nobody is happy than Miss Snow is
III Complete the sentences using a comparative form
36 It’s too noisy here Can we go somewhere ?
37 This coffee is very weak I like it a bit _
38 My job is a bit boring, sometimes I’d like to do something
39 I was surprised how easy it was to use the computer I thought it would be _
40 Don’t worry The situation isn’t so bad It could be
IV Complete the sentences using double comparative form
41 It becomes _ to find a job (hard)
42 That hole in your pullover is getting (big)
43 As I waited for my interview, I became _ (nervous)
44 As the day went on, the weather got (bad)
45 As the conversation went on, he became (talkative)
V Rewrite the following sentences so that their meanings stay the same beginning as shown
46 As he grows older, he becomes increasingly cheerful
1 Thank you for bringing me along I never thought Shakespeare could be so _ fun
2 You should say and do
A many / few B much / little C few / many D little / much
3 Very people knew about it
4 He is a man of _ words
5 heard about the book, but _ read it
A Many / few B Much / little C Many / little D Few / Fewer
6 "Do you know English?" - "Just _ "
Trang 5A much B many C little D less
7 She has very knowledge of the matter
8 The forces were unequal, they were _ we were _
A many / few B much / little C few / much D little / much
9 We have imported _ computers this year than last year
10 There has been _ demand for computers this year than last year
11 There are _ eggs on the table
12 Is there _ cheese on the table?
13 How _ cakes does she want?
14 Peter doesn't want _ eggs, but he wants some soup
15 There is _ milk in the glass
II- Choose the underlined part in each sentence (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting
16 Many hundred years ago there were many villages and little towns in England
Trang 633 There's no need to hurry We've got plenty time
36 She isn’t very popular she has friends
37 Ann is very busy these days She has _ free time
38 Did you take photographs when you were on holiday ?
39 I’m not very busy today I haven’t got _ to do
40 This is very modern city There are old buildings
41 The weather has been very dry recently We’ve had rain
42 Lan: “ Do you know Rome ? ”
Hoa: “ No, I haven’t been there for years ”
43 Do you mind if I ask you questions ?
44 Tom: “ Would you like milk in your coffee/”
Peter: “ Yes,. ”
45 Jean: “ Have you been to Paris ?”
John: “ Yes, I’ve been there times”
46 English learners is becoming greater and greater
47 people have applied for the job
48 Did it cost _ to repair the car?
49 of my friends live in HCM city
50 He spoke _ English so it was difficult to communicate with him _
PERIOD 26: TAG QUESTIONS
I Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence:
1 No one is better cook than his mother, ?
A is she B isn’t she C are they D aren’t they
2 Do it right now, ?
A will you B shall you C do you D don’t you
3 There are no easy ways to learn a foreign language, _?
A are they B are there C aren’t they D aren’t there
4 He seldom goes to the library, ?
A doesn’t he B is he C does he D isn’t he
5 Let’s go for a long walk, ?
A will we B shall we C don’t you D do you
6 I think he will join us, _?
A doesn’t he B won’t he C will he D don’t I
7 The film is good, _?
A is it B are they C isn’t it D aren’t they
8 You are going to the party, ?
A is you B are you C aren’t you D were you
9 He can speak English, _ ?
A can he B can’t he C can’t him D could he
10 You don’t know him, ?
A do you B don’t you C are you D aren’t you
11 Lan speaks Chinese very well, ?
A does she B doesn’t she C is she D was she
12 John has worked hard, _?
A does he B did he C has he D hasn’t he
13 They invited him to the party, _?
A do they B don’t they C did they D didn’t they
Trang 714 They are leaving here tomorrow ?
A do they B are they C aren’t they D did they
15 I’m a bit late, ?
A am not I B aren’t you C are you D aren’t I
16 No one is indifferent to praise, ?
A is one B isn’t one C is he D are they
17 Somebody has left these socks on the bathroom floor, ?
A have they B haven’t they C has he D hasn’t he
18 James owns a restaurant, ?
A does he B is he C doesn’t he D didn’t he
19 You aren’t too busy to talk, ?
A are you B have you C aren’t D do you
20 The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, ?
A do they B does it C is it D isn’t it
21 You don’t need me any more, ?
22 Nobody knows who invited the wheel, ?
A do they B don’t they C does it D doesn’t it
23 Harry was working in Bristol then, ?
A was Harry B wasn’t he C was he D didn’t he
24 You’ll be home before midnight, ?
A will you B won’t you C are you D won’t you be
25 David is bringing some wine, ?
A is he B isn’t he C is David D isn’t David
26 Don’t leave anything behind, ?
A do you B don’t you C will you D shall we
27 That isn’t Bill driving, ?
A is it B is that C isn’t that D isn’t it
28 Nobody likes the play, ?
A do they B don’t they C didn’t they D did they
29 The children can read English, ?
A can’t they B can they C they can D they can’t
30 Your grandfather was a millionaire, ?
A was he B is he C wasn’t he D isn’t he
31 Your brother’s here, ?
A is he B are he C isn’t he D aren’t he
32 That was Ann on the phone, ?
A was it B was that C wasn’t that D wasn’t it
33 Tom didn't see her, ?
A did Tom B did he C do Tom D does he
34 Mary wasn't angry, ?
A was she B is she C wasn’t she D was Mary
35 Susan doesn't like oysters, ?
A did she B does she C doesn’t she D she does
II Add question tags to the following statements:
36 He hardly ever makes a mistake, _ ?
37 Nobody likes the play, ?
38 He isn’t here, _ ?
39 This is your pen, _ ?
40 Somebody wanted a drink, ?
41 You’ve been to Ha Noi, ?
42 He used to live here, _ ?
43 Those aren’t your books, ?
44 Neither of them offered to help you ?
45 Nothing went wrong yesterday, ?
46 Mrs Brown usually remembered her husband’s birthdays, _ ?
Trang 847 It is not a very good book, ?
48 This won’t take long, ?
49 You don’t need me any more, ?
50 It never works very well, ?
_
B BÀI TẬP LUYỆN THI TỐT NGHIỆP 12 ( TESTS 19, 20, 21, 22 )
Unit 12: WATER SPORTS VOCABULARY
-canoeing /kəˈnuːɪŋ/(n): môn đi thuyền
– cap /kæp/ (n): mũ lưỡi trai
– eject /i:’dʒekt/ (v): tống ra
– foul /faul/ (n): phạm luật,sai sót
– scuba-diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/: lặn có bình khí
– synchronized swimming /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/:bơi nghệ thuật
– tie /taɪ/ = drawn /drɔːn/ (n): trận hoà
– vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkl/ (a): phương thẳng đứng
– windsurfing (n): môn lướt ván buồn
– water polo (n): môn bóng nước
– cross-bar (n): xà ngang
– goalie = goalkeeper /ˈɡəʊlkiːpə(r)/ (n): thủ môn
– sprint /sprɪnt/ (v): chạy hết tốc lực
– defensive /di’fensiv/ (a): để phòng thủ
– penalize = penalise /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ (v): phạt
– overtime /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ (n): giờ làm thêm,(a): quá giờ
– referee /,refə’ri:/ (n): trọng tài
– commit /kə’mit/ (v): vi phạm
– sail /seil/ (n): buồm,(v): lướt
– bend /bend/ (v): cúi xuống
– set /set/ (v): đặt, để
– conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ (v):hướng dẫn
– postman /ˈpəʊstmən/ (n): người đưa thư
– castle /’kɑ:sl/ (n): lâu đài
TEST 19 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1.A storage B.shortage C encourage D.massage
Choose the word which has the different stress
3.A.persuade B comfort C.protect D.reduce
4.A temperate B.terrorist C management D.develop
Choose the best answer:
5.The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016 , which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership
6.The goal is _ by vertical posts, a crossbar and nets as in soccer and hockey
7.In water polo , the wears red cap with the number 1 in white
8.He was very exhausted because he _ for an hour
A.has been run B.had been run C had been running D.has been running
9.All the trees in this garden by my parents two years ago
Trang 9A.grew B.were grown C.have grown D.have been grown
10.It was very easy for her to beat her in that badminton game
A.companion B.opponent C teammate D.colleague
11 The football match must be _off this afternoon because of the storm
12 The crowd went wild when a defender _ the winning goal
13 Do you know where the 24th SEA Games were ?
14.Water polo is a team water sport _ an ability to swim
15.No sooner had we started the picnic _the rain began pouring down
16.My director is angry with me I didn’t do all the work I last week
A should have done B.may have done
C.need to have done D must have done
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
17.Unfortunately, the rise in the popularity of Vietnamese taking trips abroad is having detrimental
impact on the domestic tour market
A considerable B.adverse C.enormous D.beneficial
18.Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem
A eagerness B.weakness C.indifference D.softness
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
19.Peter was under the weather yesterday so he didn’t go to work
20.He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A complain B.exchange C explain D.arrange
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
21.The company will make some research on the domestic market and put forward a
24 This afternoon Hoa is visiting her hometown
Tom: “Don’t fail to send your family my regards.” Hoa: “ _”
A.You’re welcome B.Good idea, thanks
C.Thanks, I will D.It’s my pleasure
25 “Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?” “ ”
A.Yes, I would B.Not at all C.What a pity! D.My Gosh!
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions
26.The music concert wasn’t as good as I had expected
A.The music concert didn’t look up to my expectations
Trang 10B.The music concert didn’t live up to my expectations
C I didn’t enjoy the music concert because it was not good
D The music concert fell short of my expectations
27.He helped us a lot We could manage to finish the work
A Although we helped us a lot, we managed to finish the work
B.Without his great help, we couldn’t have managed to finish the work
C If he didn’t help us , we couldn’t manage to finish the work
D.No matter how much he helped us, we could manage to finish the work
28.You needn’t take part in the match if you don’t want to
A.You are under no obligation to take part in the match if you don’t want to
B.You shouldn’t take part in the match if it is not necessary
C.You don’t have to take part in any match if you don’t like
D You’d better not take part in the match if you don’t like
29.It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion
A Two men are said were arrested after the explosion
B Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion
C Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion
D Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion
30.The weather was so cold that we could not go out for a walk
A If the weather weren’t cold, we could go out for a walk
B If the weather hadn’t been cold, we could have gone out for a walk
C The weather was cold enough for us to go out for a walk
D The cold weather encouraged us to go out for a walk
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
How Motivation affects learning and behaviour
Motivation has several effects on students’ learning and behaviour
First, motivation directs behaviour toward particular goals Motivation determines the specific goals toward which people strive ; thus, it affects the choices students(31) _ For example, whether to enroll in an art class or physics, whether to attend a school basket game during the week or complete an assignment that’s (32) _the next day
Second, motivation increases the initiation and persistence of activities It will increase students’ time on task and is also an important factor affecting their learning and achievement
In addition, motivation(33) _cognitive processing Motivation actually affects what and how information is processed because (34) students are more likely to pay attention and try to understand the material instead of simply going through the motion of learning in a superficial manner
(35) _, motivation leads to improved performce Effort, initiation, persistence and cognitive processing will lead to improved performance
33.A.rises B.attempts C.discourages D.enhances
34.A.motivation B.motivated C.motivate D.motivational
35.What is more B.Finally C.In total D.Generally speaking
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
You don’t need to be a certified diver in order to experience water at its clearest! Snorkeling Silfra
is for everyone who feels comfortable in water and is a fantastic adventure for the whole family We offer daily snorkeling trips to Silfra where you will float between two continental plates, surrounded by the astonishing clarity of the water and the mesmerizing colors of this underwater world
If you choose to use our transportation service, we will pick you up at your accommodation in Reykjavík and drive with you to Thingvellir National Park During the one-hour drive, your guide will
Trang 11provide you with background information about the unique geology and cultural history of Silfra as well
as the surrounding area of the UNESCO world heritage site – Thingvellir
Upon arrival at Silfra, your guide will give you your dry suit and snorkeling equipment Your guide will explain how to use this equipment Your guide will explain how to use this equipment and how
to ensure that you will be warm and comfortable during your 30 to 40 minute snorkeling tour of Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and Silfra Lagoon
During your snorkel you will explore the four main parts of Silfra You will float through Big Crack, Silfra’s narrowest section and where the continental plates are so close you can almost touch them The fissure then widens into Silfra Hall Here the full spectrum of Silfra’s colours and clarity become all the more apparent At this point if you look at just the right angle you can see all the way to Thingvallavatn, over 150m away Near to the opening to Thingvallavatn we will enter the Silfra Cathedral; as the depth reaches 23m you feel like you are flying over the boulders and glacial silt Your
snorkel is finished in the endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon
Make sure to drink some of the Silfrawater while you are snorkeling! Who knows when you will
be able to drink water so pure again
(Source: https://www.dive.is)
36 It is stated in the first paragraph that
A everyone can look for adventure in Snorkeling Silfra
B snorkeling in Silfra is relaxing but sometimes risky
C the water in Silfra is exceptionally clean and clear
D a certified diver will better enjoy the comfort in Silfra
37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a distinguishing feature of Silfra?
A its clear water B its transportation service
C its underwater world D its unique geology
38 Where will you stay when coming to visit Silfra?
A Thingvellir B Silfra Hall C Silfra Lagoon D Reykjavík
39 You snorkel tour will call at four main parts of Silfra in this order:
A The Silfra Cathedral, Silfra Hall, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Lagoon
B Silfra Hall, Thingvallavatn, the Silfra Cathedral, Silfra Lagoon
C Silfra Hall, the Silfra Cathedral, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Lagoon
D The Silfra Cathedral, Thingvallavatn, Silfra Hall, Silfra Lagoon
40 Which of the following statements would be the writer agree with?
A Silfra has always been the best place in the world for snorkeling
B The best part of Silfra is its full spectrum of colours and clarity
C It’s Thingvellir National Park that makes Silfra famous worldwide
D People living in Silfra are all exceptionally good at snorkeling
41 The phrase “endless visibility” refers to the fact that
A Silfra Lagoon has extremely clear water
B Silfra Lagoon is too large to travel around
C Silfra Lagoon takes a lot of time to explore
D Silfra Lagoon has earned its fame for its width
42 This passage may be taken from _
A a story B a diary C an advertisement D an announcement
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
Many artists late in the last century were in search of a means to express their individuality Modern dance was one of the ways some of these people sought to free their creative spirit At the beginning there was no exacting technique, no foundation from which to build In later years trial, error, and genius founded the techniques and the principles of the movement Eventually, innovators even drew from what
they considered the dread ballet , but first they had to discard all that was academic so that the new could
be discovered The beginnings of modern dance were happening before Isadora Duncan, but she was the first person to bring the new dance to general audiences and see it accepted or acclaimed
Her search for a natural movement form sent her to nature She believed movement should be as natural as the swaying of the trees and the rolling waves of the sea, and should be in harmony with the movements of the Earth Her great contribution are in three areas
Trang 12First, she began the expansion of the kinds of movement that could be used in dance Before Duncan danced, ballet was the only type of dance performed in concert In the ballet the feet and legs were emphasized, with virtuosity shown by complicated, codified positions and movements Duncan performed dance by using all her body in the freest possible way Her dance stemmed from her soul and spirit She was one of the pioneers who broke tradition so others might be able to develop the art
Her second contribution lies in dance costume She discarded corset, ballet shoes and stiff costumes These were replaced with flowing Grecian tunics, bare feet, and unbound hair She believed in the natural body being allowed to move freely and her dress displayed this ideal
Her third contribution was in the use of music In her performances, she used the symphonies of great
masters, including Beethoven and Wagner , which was not the usual custom She was as exciting and
eccentric in her personal life as in her dance
43.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.the Evolution of Dance in the Twentieth Century
B Artists of the last Century
C.Natural Movement in Dance
D A Pioneer in Modern Dance
44 According to the passage, what did nature represent to Isadora Duncan?
A Something to conquer B A model for movement
C.A place to find peace D A symbol of disorder
45 The word “ discard” in the passage is closest in meaning to
46.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an area of dance that Isadora Duncan worked to change?
47.Compared to those of the ballet, Isadora Duncan’s costumes were less
48.It can be infered from the passage that the author
A.appreciates modern dance very much B.dislikes Isadora Duncan’s dance
C.think highly of individuality D.knows a lot about modern arts
49.The word “which” in the passage refers to _-
A.her contribution to music
B the fact that she used the symphonies of great masters
C.the great masters like Beethoven and Wagner
D her appearance
50 What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A.Isadora Duncan’s further contribution to modern dance
B.The music customarily used in ballet
C Other aspects of Isadora Duncan’s life
D Audience acceptance of the new form of dance
_
TEST 20 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
2.A.scuba-diving B.synchronize C minimize D.fins
Choose the word which has the different stress
3.A.windsurfing B.opponent C.vertical D.wilderness
4.A.expedition B.incredible C.contribute D.eradicate
Choose the best answer
5 All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the finishing line
6. _at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut
A.We have hardly arrived B.We had arrived hardly
C.Hardly we had arrived D.Hardly had we arrived
Trang 137.Global warning will result _crop failures and famine
8.Much of our knowledge about prehistoric animals comes from the study of _
9 Let me know as soon as Linda here
10.These books are used as materials beside the course book
A reference B.referent C.referring D.referential
11.Smoking should be _forbidden in public places
A.extremely B deeply C.strongly D.strictly
12.She has taken a photo
A beautiful landscape black and white B.black and white beautiful landscape
C.landscape black and white beautiful D beautiful black and white landscape
13.The book is expected _
A to be publishing at the end of the year
B to be published at the end of the year
C being published at the end of the year
D.having been published at the end of the year
14 Air pollution overnight
A must not solve B must not be solved
C cannot solve D cannot be solved
15.I don’t like people who other people ‘s kindness
A.take advantage B take advantages of
C take advantage in D take advantage of
16 This player was ejected after having _five personal fouls
A committed B.done C performed D.carried
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges
17 Two people are talking to each other in the restaurant
A: “ Do you mind me smoking here?
B: “ _ Look at the sign Its says “No smoking”
A No, I don’t B It doesn’t matter C Never mind D You’d better not
18.Bob and Mary are talking to each other in the library
Bob: “ Congratulations to you on winning the English speaking competition.”
Mary: “ ”
A You’re welcome B Don’t mention it
C Never mind D Thanks a lot
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
19 The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain anonymous
A.unknown B publicized C identified D.followed
20 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination
A effects B symptoms C.hints D demonstrations
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
21.Though the issues raised by the workers were very serious, the supervisor made light of them
A.completely ignored B.treated as important
C.discovered by chance D.disagreed with
22 Finding life in New York exciting, Thomas decided to settle permanently there
A continually B.forever C.momentarily D constantly
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
23.It is important to bear in mind that love should precede before marriage , not follow it
A B C D
24 I changed my major from history to English because the former isn’t so interested to me
A B C
Trang 1426 Linda tries to get out of bed She is too tired
A.Although Linda is very tired, she tries to get out of bed
B Since Linda is tired , she can’t get out of bed
C No matter how Linda tries, she can’t get out of bed
D Get out of bed, Lida is too tired
27.Thanks to your support, I passed the exam
A Should you support me, I will pass the exam
B If you supported me, I could pass the exam
C Were you not support me, I would never pass the exam
D Had it not been for your support, I would not have passed the exam
28.While attempting to reach his home before the storm _
A the bicycle of John broke down
B it happened that John’s bicycle broke down
C the storm caught John
D.John had an accident on his bicycle
29 It was thought that the thief was still in the house
A The thief is thought to be still in the house
B The thief is thought to have been still in the house
C The thief was thought to be still in the house
D The thief was thought to have been still in the house
30.No one can master all the skills in just one day
A All the skills can be mastered in just one day
B No one is capable of mastering the skills in just one day
C Not everyone can master all the skills in just one day
D Anyone can master all the skills in just one day
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
GOING ON A DIET
A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay running They keep your organs
operating (31) _ and your brain running They also keep your body warm A person gains weight because he or she consumes more calories per day than necessary The only way to lose fat is to reduce the (32) of calories that you consume per day This is the basic principle behind going on a diet Unfortunately, diets don’t work for most people They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put
it back Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key to maintaining a consistent weight You need
to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (33) The next step is to add exercise (34) you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big difference You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television or you can take the stairs instead of the elevator Find an exercise partner Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to It’s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are (35) Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish
31.A proper B properly C improper D improperly
32.A number B amount C deal D plenty
33.A take off B take in C take up D take away
34.A as a result B because C so that D in as much as
35.A on a holiday B on a balance C on either side D on a diet
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
Spiders are not insects! They are actually arachnids – invertebrates (animals without backbones) that have eight legs and which inject venom Spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica
Trang 15There are over 44,000 known kinds of spiders Spiders are found in every kind of habitat and are often found in homes!
Spiders are unique among animals in that many spin webs out of silk The web trap insects and
other prey to be eaten later Larger spiders, such as wolf spiders, huntsman, and tarantulas attack prey rather than spin webs One spider that was recently discovered even flings itself at prey like a slingshot! Most spiders eat insects, but tarantulas and larger spiders will eat small lizards and mammals as well
Many people fear spiders In fact, a fear of spiders has its own name: Arachnophobia! Most
spiders, however, are totally harmless to humans and are actually beneficial because they eat insect pests
Even the largest tarantula in existence, the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula is harmless to humans A tarantula bite is said to be about as painful as a bee sting Some spiders, however, such as the Black Widow Spider, are dangerous to humans Bites from these spiders usually require immediate medical attention
36 Which group of animals do spiders belong to?
A arachnids B tarantulas C insects D mammals
37 In which place are spiders not found?
A in deserts B in Antarctica C in cold climates D in homes
38 The word “unique” in the passage can be best placed by
39 According to the passage, some large spider
A eats mammals rather than insects B can launch themselves at prey
C may use slingshots to trap prey D doesn’t make webs out of silk
40 Which of the following is mentioned in the third paragraph?
A spider bites B the habitats of spiders C spiders D insects
41 Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the passage?
A How painful is a tarantula bite?
B How large is the largest spider in the world?
C Is the Black Widow Spider harmful to humans?
D What is the largest tarantula in existence?
42 The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to _
A arachnophobia B people who fear spiders
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
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States Foot racing is seen not only as a competitive
sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money
to a good cause Through serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and
walkers might not train at all Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometerBay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in
a long line and who were carrying a fire hose There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo The bride and groom threw flowers to
bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route
43 The main purpose of this passage is to
A clarify the popularity of foot races B describe a popular activity
C make fun of runners in costume D encourage people to exercise
44 The word “camaraderie” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
Trang 1645 The phrase “to a good cause” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A for a good purpose B to protect a wise investment
46 Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A Entering a race is a way to give supports to an organization
B Walkers can compete for prizes
C Running is a good way to strengthen the heart
D Foot races appeal to a variety of people
47 In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races?
A Behind them … a fire hose B The largest … 34minutes
C Foot racing … and exercise D People of all ages … in length
48 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A Some runners were ready to put out a fire
B Some runners were participating in a wedding
C Some runners were serious about winning
D Some runners looked like Elvis Presley
49 A “bystander” in the second paragraph refers to which of the following?
A a walker B a spectator C a judge D a participant
50 Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A statement and example B cause and result
C specific to general D chronological order
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Unit 13:
THE 22 ND SEA GAMES I/ Vocabulary:
1.host [houst] (n),(v):tiếp đón , đăng cai, tổ chức
2.impress [im'pres] (v) :gây ấn tượng
3.enthusiast [in'θju:ziæst] (n):người có lòng nhiệt tình, cổ động viên, người say mê
4.solidarity [,sɔli'dærəti] (n):tình đoàn kết
5.athlete ['æθli:t] (n):vận động viên
Athletic [æθ'letik] (a):thuộc về thể thao
6 be composed of [kəm'pouzd] (a): consist of (bao gồm)
7.Defend [di'fend] (v):bảo vệ
8.Outstanding [aut'stændiη](a)= excellent :xuất sắc
9.Milkmaid ['milkmeid] (n): người vắt sữa(nữ)
10.Wrestling ['resliη] (n) : môn đấu vật
11.Energetic [,enə'dʒetik](a): đầy nghị lực
12.Standing ['stændiη] (n):vị trí
13.Compete [kəm'pi:t] (v) thi đấu- competition [,kɔmpi'ti∫n] (n): cuộc thi
Competitor [kəm'petitə] (n) thí sinh, người dự thi - competitive(a) cạnh tranh
14.Propose [prə'pouz] (v): đề xuất , đề nghị
15.Countrymen['kʌntrimen](n): đồng bào
16.Intensive [in'tensiv] (a)tập trung, chuyên sâu
17.Facility [fə'siliti] (n) trang thiết bị
18.Bobybuilding['bɔdi,bildiη] (n) môn thể dục thể hình
19.Host a sport/ cultural event:đăng cai sự kiện thể thao/ văn hóa
20.Win gold/ silver/ bronze medal:giành huy chương vàng/ bạc / đồng
21.set up/ keep >< break a record: lập/ giữ>< phá kỉ lục
22.Be close to international level: gần đạt đến tầm quốc tế
23.Be presented/ awarded with title: được trao danh hiệu
24.Compete in high spirits: thi đấu với tinh thần cao độ
II/GRAMMAR:
*** DOUBLE COMPARISON(so sánh kép)
1/ comparative + and + comparative: so sánh lũy tiến( càng ngày càng):
Để mô tả sự việc ngày càng phát triển về chất lượng và số lượng, ta dùng cấu trúc:
Trang 17A/Short adjectives:
Adj- ER + AND + Adj- ER
Ex: It is getting colder and colder (Trời càng ngày càng lạnh)
The living standard is getting better and better
B/Long adjectives:
MORE AND MORE + ADJ
Ex: The exercises are more and more difficult( Những bài tập càng ngày càng khó)
Life in the modern world is becoming more and more complex
2/ THE- comparative + S+V, THE – comparative + S+ V: So sánh đồng tiến( càng…càng….):
Khi hai vật hay hai sự việc thay đổi cùng cấp độ , ta dùng hình thức so sánh hơn ở cả hai mệnh đề
để diễn tả điều này
Ex: The darker it becomes, the colder it gets( Càng về khuya trời càng lạnh)
The more difficult the exrcises are, the more hard-working he is.(bài tập càng khó, anh ấy càng học
1 A summary B multiply C subtract D instruction
2 A brushed B punched C pumped D stimulated
Circle 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
3 A champion B passionate C equipment D tournament
4 A involve B honor C final D nation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
5 Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction
6.The story told by the teacher amused children in the class
A frightened B saddened C jolted D astonished
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
7.Had I known the carpenter was going to take three days to show up, I the materials and done the work myself It would be finished by now
A will get B would have got C might get D will have got
8 had she closed the door than the bell rang
A No sooner B As soon as C Hardly D The fact
9.Vietnam has a lot of players who won many gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games
A outstanding B outstretching C outlying D outgoing
10 The competitor the bar and won a gold medal
11 is held every two years
A The South Eastern Asian Games B The Southern East Asian Games
C The Southeast Asian Games D The Southeast Asia
12 Thailand Vietnam just one goal in the final in The 22nd SEA Games
13 The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and athletes
A energetic B energy C energetically D energize
14 The score in the game or competition is shown on
A scoreboard B score draw C score line D scorecard
15 On behalf of the referees and athletes, they swore to an oath of “solidarity, _and Fair Play “
A Honest B Honesty C Honestly D Dishonest
16.Johnny used to be one of the most _ athletes in my country
A succeed B success C successful D successfully
A enriched B contaminated C purified D strengthened
Trang 1817.The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place
A organized B impressed C participated D defended
18. _ you study for these exams, _ you will do
A The harder / the better B The more / the much
C The hardest / the best D The more hard / the more good
19.My neighbor is driving me mad! It seems that _it is at night, _he plays his music!
A the less / the more loud B the less / less
C the more late / the more louder D the later / the louder
20 Teacher:”Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project.”
Jenny :“ _”
A.Oh, I guess so B.Never mention it
C.Not really I didn’t D.Thank you!
21.Mark: “Can you give me a hand?”
John: “ ”
A.sorry My hands are dirty B.Why? I’m busy now
C.I’d like a cup of tea D.I’d be glad to
22.Knowing several helpful if you work for an international corporation
A languages are B languages is C.language is D.language are
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences
23 The weather is too hot for us to go out
A The weather is so hot that we can’t go out
B The weather is so hot us to go out
C The weather is too hot that we can’t go out
D The weather is such hot that we can’t go out
24 Would you like to go out for a drink?
A Do you feel like to go out for a drink? B Do you feel to go out for a drink?
C Do you feel liking to go out for a drink? D Do you feel like going out for a drink?
25 John missed the meeting because his car broke down
A If John’s car hadn’t broken down, he wouldn’t have missed the meeting
B If John’s car had broken down, he would have missed the meeting
C If John’s car broke down, he would miss the meeting
D If John hadn’t missed the meeting , his car wouldn’t have broken down
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
26.The more you say, the worst the situation will be
The haze that has shrouded parts of Malaysia and Singapore for nearly two months reached hazardous levels in the southern Thai city of Songkhla, with the pollution index hitting a record-high reading of 365 A reading of 101 -200 is unhealthy, 201-300 is very unhealthy and above 300 is hazardous
“This is a crisis,” said Halem Jemarican, head of th e Southern Environment Office He said the pollution index in southern Thailand has never exceeded 300 before Halem said his office has worked with other authorities to have all schools in Songkhla province send students home and all outdoor sports stadiu ms to close temporarily Warnings have been
Trang 19issued to vulnerable people such as children, the elderly and people with illnesses not to go
out of their homes
“The wind speed is very low this year in the south, causing haze to stay in our skies longer,” Halem said by telephone
An airport official in Hat Yai, a popular tourist area, said three flights bound for Bangkok were delayed Thursday morning because of the haze A flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai was diverted to Surat Thani on Wednesday evening The official declined to be identified because of working rules
Local media reported that cloud seeding has been discussed as a way to dispel the haze
in southern Thailand, which is hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island
Southern Thailand boasts tropical beaches popular among tourists in Surat Thani and Phuket, two of the seven provinces suffering from the haze (Sou rce: www.voanews.com)
29 What is the event reported in the news?
A.South Thailand was hit by the haze from Indonesia
B.People suffered because of the haze from Indonesia
C.The flights was disrupted by the haze on Thursday
D.The haze from Indonesia was the worst ever last year
30.What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A Thailand is the most polluted country in Asia
B.Thailand’s pollution index reads 201 -300
C.The haze reached a dangerous level
D.People living in Songkhla do a lot of reading
31.The following actions are taken by the authorities in response to the haze EXCEPT _
A closing sports stadium B sending students home
32.Which statements is NOT true , a ccording to the passage?
A.The pollution index in southern Thailand used to exceed 300
B.Seven provinces in Thailand suffered from the haze
C.The haze reached a hazardous level in the city of Songkhla
D.The local authorities warned the citizens against going out
33.The haze stayed longer in southern Thailand because of
A.The fine particles of dust in the air
B.the tropical weather in the area
C.the high pollution index
D.the low speed of the wind
34.The word “their” in the passage refers to
A.vulnerable people B.the elderly C.students D.stadiums
35.The word “dispel” in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Are you always (36) -up ? Do you have to borrow money from friends, or from your parents , whenever you need a little extra cash? If you spend too much and (37) -too little , you will end up with more debts than friends You know the solution , of course : just keep a small (38) -every month Most banks will pay interests on your savings and you will soon be able to afford all those things which seemed to cost too much before The trouble is , you are a university student, and many banks treat you like a child But not us If you open an account with Smith Fulton Bank before October 31st , we will not only send you your own cheque-book and credit card , but you will also receive
a copy of our booklet “Putting money (39) -for your future “ Smith Fulton can pay your bills, help you with special student , and your friendly branch manager can give you (40) -for the future We believe in you Why not believe in us and open an account?
Trang 2036.A.make B.fed C.put D hard
40.A.coins B.accounts C.advice D payment
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
One of the highest honours for journalists, writers, and musical composers is the Pulitzer
Prize First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee, John F Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others As with many famous awards,
this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer's story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one of hardship, hard work and triumph Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in
1864 He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the American
Civil War After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German-language newspaper, the Westliche
Post His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper
In 1878, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own Right from the first edition, the newspaper took a controversial approach to news Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the average reader,
so he produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue Such an approach is commonplace today, but in Pulitzer's time it was new and different The approach led to the discovery of many instances of corruption by influential people Pulitzer paper became very famous and is still produced today
The success of Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wanted to give something back to his profession Throughout his later years, he worked to establish university programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships to assist journalism students Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers to
remember the importance of quality On his death, he gave two million dollars to Columbia
University so they could award prizes to great writers
The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize is the highlight of their career If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a Pulitzer Prize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession
41 Why does the writer mention "John F Kennedy" in line 3?
A He was one of the inventors of the famous awards
B He was in one of the scandals reported on by Joseph Pulitzer
C He was one of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize
D He was one of the people who selected the Pulitzer winners
42.According the passage, who receives the Pulitzer Prize?
A most newspaper reporters B noted writers and composers
C journalism students D Columbia University graduates
43 According to the reading passage, why did Joseph Pulitzer invent the Pulitzer Prize?
A to encourage writers to remember the importance of quality
B to encourage journalism students to achieve their goals
C to encourage people to remember his name and success
D to encourage work of the Pulitzer winners
A He received a scholarship when he was a university student
B He was rich even when he was young
C He immigrated to the United States from Hungary
D He was a reporter during the American Civil War
45 The word “partial" in the passage is closest in meaning to _
A brand new B very important C one and only D in part only
Trang 2146.According to the reading passage, how did Joseph Pulitzer appear to the average reader?
A He produced his own newspaper
B He wrote stories about the war
C He produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue
D He wrote about famous writers of journalism and literature
A Joseph Pulitzer was the first writer to the win the prize in 1917
B Joseph Pulitzer left money to award to the prizewinners
C Receiving the prize is one of the highest honors for writers
D The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career
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
48.He grew older He became more and more forgetful
A He grew older when he became more forgetful
B The older he grew , the more forgetful he became
C.He became more forgetful and older
D He grew older and more and more forgetful
49.Mary lost the ticket She didn’t go to the concert
A If Mary had lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert
B Had Mary not lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert
C Hadn’t Mary lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert
D If Mary hadn’t lost the ticket, she would go to the concert
50 I admire her achievements However, I don't really like her
A Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her
B Even though I admire her achievements, I don't really like her
C I don't really like her for I admire her achievements
D Although I admire her achievements, I really like her
TEST 22 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
2 A nowadays B dykes C ruins D pesticides
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the bold, italic word(s) in each of the following questions
3 A magician is an entertainer who performs a series of deceptive tricks based on the principles of physics, optics, and psychology
A skillful B incomprehensible C misleading D obvious
4 The adhesive qualities of this new substance far surpass those of all others of its type
A disintegrating B dissolving C damaging D sticky
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions from question
5 A responsible B indifferent C Sympathetic D emotional
6 A opinion B direction C collision D guarantee
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
7 She denied having stolen the money
8 The lake is very famous for fish
A popular B infamous C notorious D little-known
Trang 22Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions
9 Get up early can be very difficult for some people
12 I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter
A qualitative B qualifying C quality D qualified
13. They live on a busy road. a lot of noise from traffic
A It must have been B There must have
C It must be D There must be
14 Lora: "Do you mind if I turn on the fan?" Laika: " ."
A Not at all B Not enough C Not for me D Never mind
15 Laura: “What shall we do this evening?” Annie: “ "
A I went out for dinner B Oh, that’s bad!
C No problem D Let’s go out for dinner
16 Because of electronic offices, in the future paper _ completely
A disappear B will disappear
C are disappearing D may have disappeared
17 Computers to forecast the weather or control robots
A are using B have used C.can be used D.will use
18 Bill took not only a French class a Japanese class
19 Sharon did not attend the meeting because she was the weather
20 The second bus, didn’t stop either
A that was full B what was full C which was full, D that was fully,
21 here for hours and I feel tired
A I have stood B I’m standing C I have been
standing
D I had been standing
22 Some people tend to view foreigners with
A suspect B suspiciously C suspicious D suspicion
23 After having a bath, he _ his supper
A was eating B had eaten C has eaten D ate
24 Miss Helen is the only teacher in this school to have lots of _ in teaching young children
A fuss B attitude C experience D Notice
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
Fashions go round and round
Fashions have always changed with time No (25) _ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred
Looking (26) over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier times Firstly, (27) more people have a choice of clothes available to them There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps
or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next Secondly, styles are
Trang 23(28) within a much shorter time than they used to be For instance, in the 1960s, (29) had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before
In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and coloured scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!
25 A way B doubt C chance D matter
28 A exchanged B returned C repeated D accepted
29 A jackets B blouses C trousers D dresses
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
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe Two that are frequently linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation when they hit However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them
The Earth has three main parts They are the crust, the mantle, and the core The crust is the
outer layer of the Earth It is not a single piece of land Instead, it is comprised of a number of
plates There are a few enormous plates and many smaller ones These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is fluid As a result, the plates are in constant – yet slow – motion The plates may move away from or toward other plates In some cases, they collide violently with the plates
adjoining them The movement of the plates causes tension in the rock Over a long time, this
tension may build up When it is released, an earthquake happens
Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year The vast majority are so small that
only scientific instruments can perceive them Others are powerful enough that people can feel
them, yet they cause little harm or damage More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other structures to collapse They may additionally injure and skill thousands of people and might even cause the land to change it appearance
Since most of the Earth’s surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet’s oceans Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move This results in the displacement of water in the ocean When this occurs, a tsunami may form This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all directions from the place where the earthquake happened A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel thousands of kilometers As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea This causes the tsunamis to increase in height Minutes later, the tsunami arrives A large tsunami – one more than ten meters in height – can travel far inland As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements, and kill large numbers of people
30 Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?
A A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake
B The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake
C Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis
D Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do
31 The word “it” in bold in paragraph 2 refers to _
32 What is the passage mainly about?
A When earthquakes are the most likely to happen
B What kind of damage natural disasters can cause
C How earthquakes and tsunamis occur