In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.. The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle.[r]
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 015
I Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D ) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
01 In all probability, he is coming.
A Undoubtedly, he will come
B He is bound not to come
D He is coming very soon
02 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
03 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
04 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
05 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
II Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
06 I had a strange haircut, _.
A this surprised my friends B but I surprised my friends
C my friends were surprised D which surprised my friends
07 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began
08 I left my books at home, .
A that made the teacher angry B and I drive my teacher crazy
C so the teacher was very angry with me D soon the teacher got angry with me
09 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so everybody would not be recognized B so as not to be recognized
C in order that she would be recognized D so that she will not be recognized
10 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B That is why they gave me the job
Trang 2C Moreover, they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling
movement is " Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
11 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to reduce garbage disposal
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the
environment
12 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
13 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
14 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
15 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
16 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because people will soon throw them away.
B Because they produce less energy.
C Because customers change their ideas all the time
D Because they have to be repaired many times
17 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
Trang 318 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A each returned bottles is paid.
B people are ordered to return bottles.
C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic.
D returned bottles are few.
19 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy high- quality product B buy simply- wrapped things
20 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A as much as B not worth being compared to C more than D less than
IV Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
21 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
22 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
23 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
24 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
25 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
26 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
27 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
28 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Trang 429 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
30 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
31 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
unproductive land, and rotating crops
34 Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
35 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(36)…… you in the fight for survival that (37)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (38)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (39 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (40)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (41)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (42)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (43)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlifeconservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (44)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 45) …… last
Trang 5VII Choose the best answer.
46 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B wouldn't waste C hasn't wasted D didn't waste
47.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
48 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
49 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
50 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
51 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
52 " Let's play together, _."
53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
54 It is imperative .
A that you had to arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time
C that you arrive here in time D that you shall arrive here in time
55. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
C The harder/ the better D The less/ the more
56 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
57 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
58 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to have told B having told C to be telling D to tell
59 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
60 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
61 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
62 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
63 The village was completely in the earthquake.
64 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, of course B Yes, let's C Yes, I will D Yes, I shall
65 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
66 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
Trang 667 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
68 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
69 They sat down to a meal.
A five courses B five course's C five- course D five- coursed
70 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
71 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
72 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here it is B Yes, of course Here you are.
C Yes, of course Here are you D Yes, of course Here is it.
73 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
74 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
75 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B threw it away C gave it up D turn it up VIII Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
……… THE END………
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 020
I Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling
movement is "Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
01 What is the main topic of the passage?
A how to live sensitively to the environment
B what is involved in the recycling movement
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle'
D how to reduce garbage disposal
02 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy simply- wrapped things B reuse cups
C buy high- quality product D buy fewer hamburgers
03 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few.
C each returned bottles is paid D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic.
04 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A less than B as much as C more than D not worth being compared to
05 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
06 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
07 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
Trang 8A cautious B logical C friendly D responding
08 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because they have to be repaired many times
B Because they produce less energy.
C Because people will soon throw them away
D Because customers change their ideas all the time
09 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
10 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
II Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
III Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
16 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
17 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
18 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
19 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
20 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
Trang 921 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
22 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
23 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
24 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
25 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
IV Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
26 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come
B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come
D He is coming very soon
27 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
28 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
29 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
30 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
31 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
A B C D
Trang 10unproductive land, and rotating crops.
34.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
35 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(36)…… you in the fight for survival that (37)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (38)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (39 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (40)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (41)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (42)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (43)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (44)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 45) …… last
VII Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
46 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began
47 I had a strange haircut , _.
A which surprised my friends B my friends were surprised
C this surprised my friends D but I surprised my friends
48 I left my books at home, .
A and I drive my teacher crazy B so the teacher was very angry with me
C soon the teacher got angry with me D that made the teacher angry
Trang 1149 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so everybody would not be recognized B so that she will not be recognized
C in order that she would be recognized D so as not to be recognized
50 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B That is why they gave me the job
C Moreover, they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
VIII Choose the best answer.
51 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hasn't wasted C hadn't wasted D wouldn't waste
52 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
53 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
54 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A neither hasn't Daisy B Daisy hasn't either C so has Daisy D Daisy has, too
55 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
56 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
57 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A do you know B you will know C will you know D you know
58 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
59 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
60 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
61 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five- course C five courses D five course's
62 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
63 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
64 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
65 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
66 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
67 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
68 " Let's play together, _."
69 It is imperative .
A that you arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time
Trang 12C that you had to arrive here in time D that you must arrive here in time
70 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
71 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
72. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
better
73 The village was completely in the earthquake.
74 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
75 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
76 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
77 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
78 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
79 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
80 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan :
A Yes, of course Here are you B Yes, of course Here it is.
C Yes, of course Here you are D Yes, of course Here is it.
-THE
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 025
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
01 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
Trang 14C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment.
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(11)…… you in the fight for survival that (12)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (13)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (14 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (15)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (16)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (17)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (18)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (19)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 20) …… last
III Choose the best answer.
21 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
22 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C hasn't wasted D wouldn't waste
23 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
24 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
25 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
26 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
27 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
28 " Let's play together, _."
29 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
Trang 1530 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
31 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy hasn't either B so has Daisy C Daisy has, too D neither hasn't
Daisy
32 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
33 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here is it B Yes, of course Here you are.
C Yes, of course Here are you D Yes, of course Here it is.
34 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
35 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
36 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
37 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five courses C five- course D five course's
38 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
39 The village was completely in the earthquake.
40 It is imperative .
A that you shall arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time
C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time
41 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
42 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
43 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
44.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
45. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
46 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
47 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
48 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
49 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, I shall B Yes, I will C Yes, of course D Yes, let's
Trang 1650.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
51 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began
52 I left my books at home, .
A that made the teacher angry B so the teacher was very angry with me
C soon the teacher got angry with me D and I drive my teacher crazy
53 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized
C so that she will not be recognized D in order that she would be recognized
54 I had a strange haircut , _.
A which surprised my friends B but I surprised my friends
C my friends were surprised D this surprised my friends
55 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job
C That is why they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
56 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
unproductive land, and rotating crops
59.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
60 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
61 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling
movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are
Trang 17wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop.
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
66 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
67 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because people will soon throw them away B Because customers change their ideas all the
time
C Because they produce less energy D Because they have to be repaired many times
68 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
69 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to live sensitively to the environment
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to reduce
garbage disposal
70 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
71 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
C buy high- quality product D buy simply- wrapped things
72 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
73 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
compared to
74 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A each returned bottles is paid B people are ordered to return bottles.
C returned bottles are few D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic.
75 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
Trang 1876 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come
B He is bound not to come
D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
-THE
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 030
I Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
01 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how the beginning of speech
02 I had a strange haircut, _.
A my friends were surprised B this surprised my friends
C but I surprised my friends D which surprised my friends
03 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B in order that she would be recognized
C so that she will not be recognized D so everybody would not be recognized
04 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job
C That is why they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
05 I left my books at home, .
A soon the teacher got angry with me B and I drive my teacher crazy
C that made the teacher angry D so the teacher was very angry with me
II Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
06 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
07 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
08 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
09 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
10 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
Trang 20A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
11 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
12 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
13 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
14 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
15 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
III Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
16 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come
B He is bound not to come
D He is coming very soon
17 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
18 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
19 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
20 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
IV Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Trang 21In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling
movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
21 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what people often understand about the term 'recycle' B how to live sensitively to the environment
C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to reduce garbage disposal
22 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
compared to
23 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
24 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
25 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
26 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
27 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because customers change their ideas all the time
B Because they have to be repaired many times
C Because they produce less energy.
D Because people will soon throw them away.
28 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
Trang 2229 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B buy high- quality product
C buy simply- wrapped things D reuse cups
30 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A returned bottles are few B not many bottles are made of glass or plastic.
C each returned bottles is paid D people are ordered to return bottles.
V Choose the best answer.
31 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C wouldn't waste D hasn't wasted
32 " Let's play together, _."
33 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
34.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you will know B will you know C do you know D you know
35. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The more/ the fewer B The less/ the more
C The harder/ the better D The harder/ the fewer
36 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
37 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
38 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
39 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, of course C Yes, I shall D Yes, let's
40 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
41 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five- course C five courses D five course's
42 The village was completely in the earthquake.
43 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
44 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
45 It is imperative .
A that you had to arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time
C that you must arrive here in time D that you arrive here in time
46 _ had i left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
47 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
48 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
Trang 2349 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
50 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
51.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
52 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
53 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
54 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
55 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B Daisy hasn't either C neither hasn't Daisy D so has Daisy
56 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
57 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
58 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here are you B Yes, of course Here it is.
C Yes, of course Here is it D Yes, of course Here you are.
59 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
60 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(61)…… you in the fight for survival that (62)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (63)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (64 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (65)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (66)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (67)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (68)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (69)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 70) …… last
Trang 2466 A feet B claws C paws D toes
VII Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
71 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
unproductive land, and rotating crops
74 Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
75 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VIII Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
-THE
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 035
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
01 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
Trang 26C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment.
D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling
movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
16 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A people are ordered to return bottles B each returned bottles is paid.
C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D returned bottles are few.
17 What is the main topic of the passage?
A how to reduce garbage disposal B what is involved in the recycling movement
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the environment
18 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
19 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
20 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because they produce less energy
B Because customers change their ideas all the time
C Because people will soon throw them away.
D Because they have to be repaired many times
Trang 2721 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A reuse cups B buy simply- wrapped things
C buy high- quality product D buy fewer hamburgers
22 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
23 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than
24 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
25 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
26 I had no qualifications; .
A However, they gave me the job B Therefore, they gave me the job
C That is why they gave me the job D Moreover, they gave me the job
27 No one knows exactly _.
C how the beginning of speech D of how beginning speech
28 I left my books at home, .
A and I drive my teacher crazy B soon the teacher got angry with me
C so the teacher was very angry with me D that made the teacher angry
29 I had a strange haircut , _.
A but I surprised my friends B my friends were surprised
C which surprised my friends D this surprised my friends
30 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized
C so as not to be recognized D so that she will not be recognized
V Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(31)…… you in the fight for survival that (32)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (33)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (34 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (35)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (36)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (37)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (38)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (39)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 40) …… last
Trang 2832 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
VI Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
41 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
unproductive land, and rotating crops
44.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
45 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VII Choose the best answer.
46 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A will you know B you will know C do you know D you know
47 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, let's C Yes, of course D Yes, I shall
48 All right, Johnny, it's time you to bed.
49 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy hasn't either B neither hasn't Daisy C so has Daisy D Daisy has, too
50 The village was completely in the earthquake.
51 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A having told B to be telling C to have told D to tell
52 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
54 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
55 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
56 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
Trang 29A in addition B however C therefore D provided that
57 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
58 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
59 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
60 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here it is B Yes, of course Here you are.
C Yes, of course Here are you D Yes, of course Here is it.
61 " Let's play together, _."
62 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
63. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
C The more/ the fewer D The harder/ the better
64 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B gave it up C threw it away D turn it up
65 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B hasn't wasted C didn't waste D wouldn't waste
66 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
67 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
68 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
69 It is imperative .
A that you must arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time
C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time
70 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
71 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five course's C five courses D five- course
72 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
73 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B wouldn't have been C won't be D would be
74 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
75 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come
Trang 30B He is bound not to come
D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
-THE
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Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Nội dung đề số 040
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
01 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
02 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
03 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind .
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _ .
08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
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D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
III Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
16 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come
B He is bound not to come
D He is coming very soon
17 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded
D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
18 She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A I make an effective impression on the teacher
B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students
D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
19 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story
B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story
D The story he told me did not help at all
20 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job.
A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not
B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
21 No one knows exactly _.
C how the beginning of speech D how did speech begin
22 I left my books at home, .
A so the teacher was very angry with me B soon the teacher got angry with me
C and I drive my teacher crazy D that made the teacher angry
23 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so that she will not be recognized
C so everybody would not be recognized D so as not to be recognized
24 I had a strange haircut, _.
A which surprised my friends B this surprised my friends
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25 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job
C However, they gave me the job D That is why they gave me the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
26 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their
unproductive land, and rotating crops
29.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather
A B C D
30 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will
(31)…… you in the fight for survival that (32)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (33)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (34)………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (35)………
for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses
with their (36)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (37)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (38)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to
wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (39)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 40) …… last
VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is
big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
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movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products.When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the
world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can
as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans),
they help save one of the world's precious resources
41 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
42 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
C buy high- quality product D buy simply- wrapped things
43 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because they have to be repaired many times
B Because people will soon throw them away.
C Because they produce less energy.
D Because customers change their ideas all the time
44 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
45 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
46 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic B returned bottles are few.
C people are ordered to return bottles D each returned bottles is paid.
47 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as
D less than
48 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
49 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
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50 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement
B how to live sensitively to the environment
C how to reduce garbage disposal
D what people often understand about the term 'recycle'
VIII Choose the best answer.
51 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
52 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
54 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
55 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five- coursed C five course's D five courses
56 " Let's play together, _."
57 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
58 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
59 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A saw last B have last seen C have seen last D last saw
60 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
61 The village was completely in the earthquake.
62 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B neither hasn't Daisy C Daisy hasn't either D so has Daisy 63. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
64 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, of course B Yes, I shall C Yes, let's D Yes, I will
65 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
66 Please do that work _ I told you yesterday.
67 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
68 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
69 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
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70 My uncle wishes he_ time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C hasn't wasted D wouldn't waste
71 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
72 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
73 _ had i left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
74.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
75.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
76 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B wouldn't have been C would be D won't be
77 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
78 It is imperative .
A that you must arrive here in time B that you had to arrive here in time
C that you shall arrive here in time D that you arrive here in time
79 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
80 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here you are B Yes, of course Here are you.
C Yes, of course Here is it D Yes, of course Here it is.
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