ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 1
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
NĂM HỌC: 2017-2018
TEST 01
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. valentine B. imagine C. discipline D. determine
Question 2. A.
linked B.
declared C.
finished D.
developed
Question 3. A. uniform B. situation C. unemployment D. amusing
Question 4. A. benefit
B. every C. bed D. enjoy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5. A. compliment B. convenient C. tsunami D. tradition
Question 6. A.
wildlife B.
injure C. degree D.
passage
Question
7 A. suspicion B.
telephone C. relation D. direction
Question
8. A.
reduction B.
popular C. financial D. romantic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 9. The
year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious
food.
A. enormous B. terrific C. strange D.
awful
Question 10. In some Western
cultures, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are regarded as untrustworth.
A. embarrassed B. unreasonable C. dependable D. unreliable
Question 11. The
people of the province wanted to become a sovereign
state.
A. rich B.
self-ruling C. new D. colonized
Question 12. The
prince was next in the order of succession.
A. death B. eating C. height D. replacement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 13. The dog is starving.
It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
A.
quite happy B.
very hungry C. rather full D. extremely thirsty
Question 14. Safety regulations have
made it obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.
A.
popular B.
optional C. common D. compulsory
Question 15. Because Jack defaulted on his loan,
the bank took him to court.
A. failed
to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
Question 16. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police
raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17 . The woman ______ gave
me the book is my aunt.
A. where B. when C.
who D. which
Question 18. After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the
worst......in the last fifty years.
A. draughts B.
floods C. eruptions D. droughts
Question
19. Jack’s father bought him a(n) ______ bike as a birthday gift.
A. brown Vietnamese expensive B. expensive Vietnamese brown
C. Vietnamese expensive brown D. expensive brown Vietnamese
Question 20. The harder they study,
______.
A. the better results they get B. their results
get better
C. the better do their results get D. the best results they gets
Question 21. We ______ full use of
the fine weather and had a day out.
A. took B. created C.
did D. made
Question 22. My neighbor, Nga,
______ to America last month.
A. was moving B. moves C.
moved D. has moved
Question 23. In this game, you
are not allowed to speak; You have to use non-verbal______.
A. communicated B. communication C. communicate D. communicative
Question 24. Telephone sometimes causes ________ between
members of the family.
A.
arguments B. differences C. quarrel D. misunderstand
Question 25. I have great _______for the young teachers who devote their life to teaching children in
remote and mountainous area.
.A. intention B. admiration C. consideration D. sympathy
Question 26. If I were you, I…………………….ask the doctor for advice.
A. can B. will C. must D.
would
Question 27. Have you read __________ novel we bought in the supermarket
last Saturday?
A. a B. the C. an D. no article
Question 28. When you have anything
important to do, do it straight away. Do’t put it_______ and then feel
regretful.
- down B. on C. off D. aside
Question 29. Several deserts are
a quite vast and uninhabited ________.
A. plain B. territory C. corridor D. shrub
Question 30. His health would be improved________.
A. if he continued to
smoke heavily B. unless he stopped smoking heavily
C. if he gave up
smoking D. if only he doesn"t smoke
any more.
Question
31. Many tall and wide mountain ranges do not let much rain get ________ the
desert.
A. into B. away C.
out D. from
Question
32. I wanted to go a more ________ route across Montana.
A. north B. northerly C. northerner D. northernmost
Question
33. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads
wildlife to the ____ of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
Question
34. ________ she could not say anything.
A. So
upset was she that B. So upset
was she
C. However
upset was she that D. Therefore upset
was she that
Question 35. Migrant workers are________ to
exploitation.
A. eager B.
vulnerable C. available D. considerate
Question
36. Internationally, 189 countries have signed _______ accord agreeing to
create Biodiversity Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened
species.
A. a B. an C.
the D. Ø
Question 37. Carl ________ studied harder;
he failed the test again.
A. must have B. should have C. could have D. needn"t have
Question 38.________ to the skin, they
eventually got to the station.
A. Soaked B. Soaking C. To soak D.
Having soaked
Question 39. It"s no good________ to him;
he never answers letters.
A. write B.
to write C. writing D.
for writing
Question 40. When old Mr. Barnaby died, several
people________ their claim to the substantial legacy that he left.
A. placed B.
drew C. assumed D. laid
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 41. Ken and Laura are saying goodbye to each other after going to LOTTE
Center. And they are going to have a date with each other later.
- Laura: “Well, it’s getting late. Maybe we
could get together sometime.”
- Ken: “ ______________”
A. Nice to see back you. B. Take it
easy.
C. Sounds good. I’ll give you a call. D. Yes, I’ve enjoyed it.
Question 42. Two
friends, John and Laura are talking about the public transportation
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to
protect our environment?”
Laura:
“_______ ”.
A. Yes, it"s an absurd idea B. There"s no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D.
Well, that"s very surprising
Question
43. Would you mind closing the window please?
A.
Yes of course. Are you cold?
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B.
No, not at all. I will close it now.
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C.
Yes I do. You can close it.
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D.
Yes of course you can do it.
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Question
44. Do you have the time please?
A.
I am very sorry. I am already late. B.
I am busy right now. I am afraid.
C.
I am sorry I don’t have a watch here. D.
Yes I have some time for you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 45. The room had been painted in dark colors. It needed some bright lights.
A.Having been painted in dark colors, the room
needed some bright lights.
B.Although the room needed some bright lights,
it had been painted in dark colors.
C.Because the room needed some bright lights,
it had been painted in dark colors.
D.Having painted in dark colors, the room
needed some bright lights.
Question 46. Sports help maintain lower body weight. Sports
also promote self confidence.
A. Sports help maintain lower body weight, but they
promote self confidence.
B. Sports help maintain lower body weight, and they
promote self confidence.
C. Sports help maintain lower body weight, for they
promote self confidence.
D. Sports help maintain lower body weight, or they
promote self confidence.
Question 47. Henry
should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead.
A. Henry did not do
his homework last night because he was busy with the television set.
B. Henry watched TV
last night instead of doing his homework.
C. Henry did not watch
TV last night because he had to do his homework.
D. Henry did his
homework while watching TV.
Question 48. Seeing
that he was angry, she left the office.
A. She didn"t want to
make him angry, so she left.
B. He wouldn"t have
been so angry if she hadn"t been there.
C. He grew very angry
when he saw her leaving the office.
D. She left the office
when she saw how angry he was.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 49. I couldn’t have made it
without your help.
A. I couldn’t have made it if you helped
me. B. I couldn’t have made it if you had helped
me.
C. I couldn’t have made it if you hadn’t
helped me. D. I couldn’t have made it
if you didn’t help me.
Question 50. The last time I played football was in 1991
A. I haven’t played football in 1991 B. I
haven’t played football since 1991
C. I didn’t play football in 1991 D. I last played football since 1991
Question
51. "Don"t forget to turn
off the light before leaving."
A.
He asked me to leave and turn off the light.
B.
He reminded me to turn off the light before leaving.
C.
He promised to turn off the light before leaving.
D.
He warned me about turning off the light before leaving.
Question 52. Slippery as the
roads were, they managed to complete the race.
A. The roads were so slippery
that they could hardly complete the race.
B. The roads were slippery but
they managed to complete the race.
C. The roads were slippery so
they could hardly complete the race.
D. The roads were so slippery;
therefore, they could hardly complete the race.
Question 53. They decided to go
for a picnic though it was very cold.
A. Because it was very cold, they
decided to go for a picnic.
B. However cold it was, they
decided to go for a picnic.
C. If it had been cold, they
would not have gone for a picnic.
D. It was very cold so they
decided to go for a picnic.
Question 54. Both Peter and Mary
enjoy scientific expedition.
A. It is not Peter, but Mary,
that enjoys scientific expedition.
B. Peter enjoys scientific
expedition. Therefore, does Mary.
C. However Peter enjoys
scientific expedition and Mary does.
D.
Peter enjoys scientific expedition, and so does Mary
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question
55. Neither his parents nor his teacher were satisfied with
his result when he was at high school.
A B C D
Question 56. I always make the
children to pick up their toys.
A B C D
Question 57. Gray whales
migrate 5,000 miles
from Arctic waters
to bays in
California
A B
where they give birth for
their calves.
C D
Question 58. Dictionaries frequently explain the
origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and
A B
C
indication
its correct use.
D
Question
59. Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would
not be able to attend the concert.
A
B C D
Question
60. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now
they are worried.
A B C D
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
PEER PRESSURE
Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures
of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find
it difficult to (61)______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result
in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel
(62)______ enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (63)_____.
This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s
society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel.
Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when
you are in your teens, so they try ti persuade teenagers that certain products
will make them (64)______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly
and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is
often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (65)______ or dangerous driving.
Teenagers need to learn to say “no” to social pressure and to find friends who
they can talk things over with when they have a problem.
Question 61: A.keep B.create C.remain D.make
Question 62: A.in B.under
C.over D.below
Question 63: A.another B.the
other C.others D.other
Question 64: A.common B.popular
C.open D.favorite
Question 65: A.overdose B.abuse
C.addicted D.overuse
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
English
has without a (66) ____ become the second language of Europe and the world.
European countries which have most (67) ____ assimilated English into daily
life are England"s neighbors in Northern Europe: Ireland, the Netherlands,
Sweden, Norway, and the rest of Scandinavia.
The situation is so (68) ____ that any visitor to
the Netherlands will soon be aware of the pressure of English on daily life:
television, radio and print bring it into every home and the schoolyard
conversation of children; advertisers use it to (69) ____ up their message,
journalists take refuge in it when their home-bred skills fail them.
Increasingly one hears the (70) ____ that Dutch will give way to English as the
national tongue within two or three generations.
Question 66.
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question
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B.
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doubt
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C.
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problem
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D.
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thought
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Question 67.
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A.
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successfully
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B.
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victorious
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C.
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successful
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D.
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lucrative
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Question 68.
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A.
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plain
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B.
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open
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C.
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blatant
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D.
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marked
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Question 69.
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A.
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life
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B.
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energy
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C.
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pep
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D.
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enthusiasm
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Question 70
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A.
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feeling
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B.
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posture
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C.
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judgment
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D.
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view
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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
Young people have always liked
having their own language. Each generation has its own slang words, and they
change faster than most adults can keep up with. That’s the point of slang,
according to experts who study language and communication, and according to the
young people themselves. “You don’t want your parents or teachers understanding
everything you say,” says one 15-year-old. “We need our own space, too.”
But nowadays it’s not a matter of
just a few words. There is a whole new language developing. It’s happening
online, and it’s happening at lightning speed. “It” is the language of Instant
Messaging, or IM, also used in text messaging. For young people, it’s a fun and
creative way to converse. And the cool thing for them is, most adults can’t
understand it.
“Young people have always been
secretive,” says one communication expert. “It used to be passing notes under the
desk in class. It’s a way of keeping in touch and keeping adults in the dark.”
There isn’t only one IM language,
either. Young people in every country have developed their own lingo,
mainly based on sounds. For example, the Spanish question word ¿que? Become K?
in IM language. In French, A+ (a plus) isn’t a good grade, it’s the equivalent
of L8R (later). In Japan, teenage girls have created an entire language called
Gal Go. It is a combination of different types of
Japanese characters, and even boys of their generation find it impossible to
figure out.
The good news is that the
preoccupation with IM – and with secrecy – doesn’t last forever. By the time
they enter college, most young people are using a simpler version of IM
language, with just a few common abbreviations everyone knows. By that time, IM
is just a practical way to keep in touch with friends and colleagues, not a way
to keep secrets from the older generation.
Question 71: According to the
passage, each generation of young people ______.
A: uses the same slang words their
parents did B: has its own
slang vocabulary
C: wants the older generation to
understand them D: uses less slang than
the previous generation
Question 72: The 15-year-old
suggests that young people ______.
A: want their own rooms B: don"t
like talking to teachers
C: need privacy D: don"t
understand parents or teachers
Question 73: According to the
passage, what is true about IM language?
A: It is developing quickly B: It is
developing slowly
C: It is being learned by adults D: It is easy to
learn
Question 74: It is stated in the
passage that IM language ______.
A: is the same all over the world B: is used more often by
girls
C: is simpler than Japanese D: differs
depending on the country it"s used in
Question 75: The word
"lingo" in the passage would probably mean ______.
A: language B: alphabet C:
message D: IM device
Question 76: The word "It"
in the passage refers to ______.
A: Gal Go B: A+ C:
L8R D: K?
Question 77: What usually happened
by the time young people enter college?
A:
They forget how to use IM
B:
They use a less complicated form of IM language
C:
They use a more complicated form of IM language
D:
They lose interest in keeping in touch
Read the following passage and mark
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
A ghostly animal creeps silently
through a Florida swamp. It’s a rare type of big cat known as a Florida
panther, one of only 80 to 100 such panthers left in the world. Scientists must
work to save these remaining panthers from extinction, but their secretive
nature is making it difficult. They are attaching a special transmitter to each
Florida panther so they can follow their movements, range, and habits. The
technology these transmitters use is called satellite tracking.
The scientists are dedicated
professionals, but they are not pioneers. Their colleagues before them have
attached tiny transmitters to many different kinds of wild animals, including
birds, fish, and big cats. So the Florida scientists are using their methods.
Firstly, they must trap and tranquillize the panther. Then, the transmitter is
attached to a harness and strapped to the panther’s body. Each harness is
custom designed and manually adjusted for panthers so it fits comfortably.
Scientists don’t want the transmitter to interfere with the panther’s natural
habits.
The point of tracking them is to
find out as much as they can about their natural habits.
Once the tracking transmitter is in place, the information
it records is sent to an orbiting satellite. The satellite can see the
transmitter that is attached to the panther, even when it is out of sight of a
biologist on the ground. The satellite collects information from the
transmitter about the
panther’s exact location. Once the
information is received, it is transmitted back to Earth so it can be recorded
by the scientists.
Scientists can use the information
in many different ways. They can follow the panthers on the ground and observe
their behavior. Alternatively, they can use the information to determine the
panthers’ ranges and to understand their social patterns. They can also track
how environmental changes like weather conditions affect their movements and
health. All this information can be used to provide ideal conditions for the
endangered panthers. It can also be used to protect the panthers from danger.
In the end, the panther silently
slips away through the trees. Around its shoulders a transmitter is sending
signals via satellite to a dedicated biologist. The biologist is using the
information the transmitter provides to save the Florida panthers from
extinction. With the help of satellite tracking these beautiful cats have a
better chance of survival in the modern world.
(Adapted
from http://www.thereadingplanet.com)
Question
78: What type of technology are scientists using to follow the panther?
A:
satellite tracking
B:
special transmitter
C:
trap and tranquilize
D:
tracking transmitter
Question
70: According to the ready passage, what information does the satellite collect
from the transmitter?
A:
information about the biologists on the ground
B:
information about the chance of panthers" survival
C:
information about the total number of panthers
D:
information about the panther"s exact location
Question
80: Which sentence about the tracking transmitter is true according to the
passage?
A:
Each transmitter is different because it is specially designed for a specific
purpose.
B:
The transmitter is inserted invisibly inside the panther"s body
C:
Scientists can follow the panthers using the information from the transmitter.
D:
The information is not useful for learning about the panthers" habit or social
patterns
Question
81: Which sentence about the tracking transmitter is NOT true?
A:
Scientists use the information the transmitter provides to save the panthers.
B:
The Florida panther is the only animal to be attached with the transmitter
C:
The transmitter sends a signal to a satellite that can see the transmitter
D: The transmitter is attached to a harness and strapped to the
panther"s body
Question 82: The word
"tranquilize" in the passage mostly mean ______.
A: put it in a cage B: capture it quietly C: handle it gently D: make it calm and quiet
Question 83: The phrase "custom
designed" in the passage probably means ______.
A: designed by famous designers
B: specially made for panthers
C: created by hand
D: functioned according to a custom
Question 84: How does the writer
explain the use of the information from the tracking transmitter in paragraph
4?
A: by suggesting the best way to use
the information
B: by listing the different ways the
information can be used
C: by discussing the value of the
information
D: by comparing the positive and
negative points about the information
Question 85: What can be the best
title of the reading passage?
A: Keeping Track B: Information
Transmitter
C: Animal Tranquilizer D: Understanding
Wildlife
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
ARE HUMAN BEINGS GETTING SMARTER?
Do
you think you"re smarter than your parents and grandparents? According to James
Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the
last century, people who have taken IQ tests have gotten increasingly better
scores-on average, three points betterfor every decade that has passed.This
improvement is known as "the Flynn effect," and scientists want to
know what is behind it.
IQ
tests and other similartests are designedto measure general intelligence
ratherthan knowledge. Flynn knew that intelligence is partly inherited from our
parents and partly the result of our environment and experiences, but the
improvement in test scores was happening too quickly to be explained by
heredity. So what was happening in the 20th century that was helping people
achieve higher scores on intelligence tests?
Scientists
have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. Some suggest that the
improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general.
Because we take so many tests, we learn test-taking techniques that help us
perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition since it
results in babies being born larger, healthier, and with more brain
developmentthan in the past. Another possible explanation is a change in
educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering
things for themselves rather than just memorizing information. This could
prepare people to do the kind of problem solvingthat intelligence tests
require.
Flynn
limited the possible explanations when he looked carefully at the test data and
discovered that the improvement in scores was only on certain parts of the IQ
test. Testtakers didn"t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of
the test; they did better on sections that required a special kind of reasoning
and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of abstract
shapes, and test-takers must look for patterns and connections between them and
decide which shape should be added to the set.
According
to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our
lives increases. Every time you play a computer game or figure out how to
program a new cell phone, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and
problem solving that helps you do wellon one kind of intelligence test. So are
you really smarter than your parents? In one very specific way, you may be.
Question 86. The
Flynn effect is____________.
A. used to
measure intelligent B.
an increase in IQ test scores over time
C. unknown in
some parts of the world D.
not connected to our experiences
Question 87. The
Flynn effect must be the result of____________.
A. heredity B.
our environment and experiences
C. taking fewer
tests D.
memorizing information
Question 88. IQ
tests evaluate____________.
A. our knowledge B. our environment C. our intelligence D. our memories
Question 89.
Which sentence from the article gives a main idea?
A. Scientists
have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect.
B. Because we
take so many tests in our lives, we learn test-taking techniques that help us
perform better on any test.
C. Test-takers
didn’t do better on the arithmetic or vocabulary sections of the test.
D. For example,
one part of the test shows a set of abstract shapes, and test-takers must look
for pattern and connections between them and decide which shape should be added
to the set.
Question 90.
According to the article, newer education techniques include____________.
A. exposure to
many tests B.
children finding things out themselves
C. memorizing
information D.
improved test scores
Question 91. Why
does the author mention computer games?
A. to give an
example of technology that improve our visual intelligence.
B. to explain
why young people have poor vocabularies.
C. to encourage
the reader to exercise.
D. to show that
young people are not getting more intelligent.
Question 92.
Which statement would Professor Flynn agree with?
A. People today
are more intelligent than in the past in every way.
B. People today
have fewer problems to solve.
C. People today
are taking easier tests.
D. People today
have more visual intelligence.
ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethe
correctanswertoeachofthequestionsfrom43to50.
Learning
means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors.
It is common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but
much of human learning occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to
learn throughout their lives.
Even
before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use
their hands to manipulate toys, food, and other objects. They use all of their
senses to learn about the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells in their
environments. They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings, friends,
and other people important to their world. When they enter school, children
learn basic academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. They
also continue to learn a great deal outside the classroom. They learn which
behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished. They
learn social skills for interacting with other children. After they finish school,
people must learn to adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives,
such as getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job.
Because
learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do,
the study of learning is important in many different fields. Teachers need to
understand the best ways to educate children. Psychologists, social workers,
criminologists, and other human-service workers need to understand how certain
experiences change people’s behaviors. Employers, politicians, and advertisers
make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers,
voters, and consumers.
Learning
is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain.
Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores
knowledge, where this storage takes place, and how the brain later retrievesknowledge
when we need it. In contrast, psychologists who study learning are more
interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a person’s
experiences.
There
are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex. Simple forms of
learning involve a single stimulus. A stimulus is anything perceptible to the
senses, such as a sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste. In a form of learning
known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate two stimuli that
occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder. In operant
conditioning, people learn by forming an association between a behavior and its
consequences (reward or punishment). People and animals can also learn by
observation – that is, by watching others perform behaviors. More complex forms
of learning in clued learning languages, concepts, and motor skills.
Question 93. According
to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of?
A.
Acquisition of academic knowledge
B.
Acquisition of social and behavioral skills
C.
Knowledge acquisition and ability development
D.
Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom
Question 94. According
to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom?
A.
Literacy and calculation B.
Interpersonal communication
C.
Life skills D.
Right from wrong
Question 95. Getting
married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in
paragraph 2 as examples of ________.
A.
the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
B.
the changes to which people have to orient themselves
C.
the areas of learning which affect people’s lives
D.
the ways people’s lives are influenced by education
Question 96. Which of
the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage?
A.
It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life.
B.
It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older.
C.
It plays a crucial part in improving the learner’s motivation in school.
D.
It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions.
Question 97. It can be
inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern
themselves with the study of learning because they need to ______.
A.
understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their
interest
B.
change the behaviors of the objects of their interest towards learning
C.
thoroughly understand the behaviors of the objects of their interest
D.
make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
Question 98. The word “retrieves” in paragraph 4 is closest in
meaning to ______.
A. recovers B. generates C. creates D. gains
Question 99. Which of
the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.
Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviors.
B.
Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is
used.
C.
Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brain’s storage of
knowledge.
D.
Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviors.
Question 100. The
passage mainly discusses ______.
A.
simple forms of learning B.
practical examples of learning inside the classroom
C.
general principles of learning D.
application of learning principles to formal education
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TEST 02
Mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation In each of the following
questions.
Question 1. A. heavy B.
head C. weather
D. easy
Question 2. A. processed B.
infested C.
balanced D. reached
Question 3. A. waited B.
mended C. objected D. faced
Question
4. A. bushes B.
buses C.
lorries D.
charges
Mark
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 5. A. applicant B.
preference C. courteous D. appointment
Question
6. A. interviewer B.
concentrate C. comfortable D. technology
Question
7. A. summary B. different C. physical D. decision
Question
8. A. attractiveness B. traditional C. generation D. American
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions.
Question 9. Who will replace you to monitor the class on the days you
are on duty next week?
A. support B.
undermine C.
vandalize D.
manage
Question 10. We, the young, should take actions to raise people’s
awareness of being concerned with sewage processing measures from now
on.
A. indifferent to B. carefree
with C. interested
in D. nervous about
Question 11.In
times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. mounted B. excited C. devoted D. interested
Question 12. If you do not understand the word
"superstitious," look it up in the dictionary.
A. find its meaning B. write it C. draw it D. note it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions.
Question 13. That is a will-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to
complain about.
A. behaving cleverly B.
behaving nice C. behaving
improperly D. good behavior
Question 14. I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my
new job.
A. being courteous B. being
cheerful C. being
efficient D. being late
Question 15: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among
countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate B. stay
unchanged C. restrain D. remain unstable
Question 16: In some
countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.
A. something to suffer B.
something sad C. something to
entertain D. something enjoyable
Mark
the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question
17. The longest mountain range the Mid-Atlantic Range, is not hardly visible
because most of it lies under the ocean.
A. mountain range B.
not hardly C. most of D. under
Question 18. The abilities to work hard,
follow directions, and thinking independently are some of the
criteria for success in the workplace.
A. to work B.
thinking C. are D. for
success
Question
19. Establishing in 1984 for students who wanted to study art and
music subjects, LaGuardia was the first public school of its kind.
A. Establishing B. for students C. was D.
of its kind
Question 20: The better you are at
English, the more chance you have to get a job
A B C D
Question
21. He is the
second person be killed in that way
A B C D
Question 22.I’m very glad
that you’ve done
lots of progress this semester.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question
23. We all believe that a happy marriage should be _______ mutual love.
A. based on B. concerned
with C. confided in D. obliged to
Question 24. The teachers are, at the moment, trying their best _______ all the
necessary that their students may need for their critical examination while,
sadly, some do not seem to appreciate that.
A. to prepare B. prepared C. preparing D. prepare
Question 25. A lot of skills and knowledge fields _______ .
A. be prepared and practiced B.
have to be prepared and practiced
C. prepared and practiced B.
have to be being prepared and practiced
Question 26. We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t ……………
A. get through B. turn up C. walk out D. wait on
Question 27. Our professor ________ said we should turn in the assignment on
Friday.
A. specific B.
specifically C. specifying D. specifyingly
Question 28. They were 30 minutes later because their car ………………. down.
A. got B. put C. cut D. broke
Question 29. Scientists warn that many of the
world’s great cities are ________ flooding.
A. being B.
at risk C. in danger
of D.
endangered
Question 30. The replacement of
shops Such as the groceries’ and
chemist’s by cafes ……… the housewives with insufficient facilities for
shopping.
A. leave B.
have left C. has left D. to have left
Question 31. I studied English for four years in high school. …………. had trouble
talking with people when I was traveling in the US.
A. Therefore, l B.
Otherwise, I C. Although I D. However, I
Question 32. My uncle was _____ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now
making a slow but steady recovery
A. seriously B.
deeply C. fatally D. critically
Question 33. If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he
________ harder.
A. will study B.
studies C. would
study D. study
Question 34. ………….. the book,
please return it to me.
A. Should you find B.
Will you he finding C. Will
you find D. Will you have found
Question 35: ______ he is not rich, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C.
Despite D.Because
Question 36: Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions
of undocumented immigrants who have not ______ serious crimes in what would be
a major policy shift.
A. committed
|
B. took
|
C. served
|
D.
done
|
Question 37: All
students should be ______ and literate when they leave school.
A. numeric
B. numeral C. numerous
D. numerate
Question 38. Mr. Jones knew who
had won the contest, but he kept it under his ______
until it was announced publicly.
A. cap B.
tongue C. hat D. umbrella
Question 39.When
a women works outside the home and makes money herself, she is ________
independent from her husband.
A. financially B. politically C. philosophically D. variously
Question
40: A woman"s role in society was defined by the Feminists on whether they
were contributors ________ society or not.
A. upon B.
to C. off D. away
Question
41.The
organization was ___________ in 1950 in the USA.
A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on
Question 42. Do you need to
give your speech another_________ or do you already know it by heart?
A. break-down B.
check-up C. run-through D. mix-up
Question 43.Larry drove all
night to get here for his sister"s wedding. He ___ exhausted by the time he arrived.
A. must have been B. could be C.
ought to be D.
will
have been
Question 44.He
had spent ____ time writing an essay on his childhood.
A. a few B.
a large number of C. a great deal of D. many
Question 45.When___________at
this store, the buyers get a guarantee on all items
A.
purchased B. purchase C.
purchasing D.
having purchased
Question 46._________ for the
fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the
project.
A.
If it were B. If it
hadn’t been C. were it to be D.
Hadn’t it been
Mark the letter A, B, C. or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges.
Question
47. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night
and Sarah accepted.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?’ - Sarah: “________ “
A. That’s a great idea B.
That’s acceptable
C. You are very welcome D.
It’s kind of you to invite
Question 48. “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” - ________”
A. It’s my pleasure. B.
I don’t know what time that
person comes.
C. I’d love to conic. What time? D.
Do you have time for some gossip?
Question 49.John:
“I didn’t pass my driving test.” – Anna: “.............!”
A. Better luck next time B. It’s none of my business
C. Congratulations D. That was
nice of you.
Question 50. Tom: “Wasn"t it
Mozart who composed Swan Lake?” Jane:
“__________.”
A. Yes, he wasn"t B. It"s out of question
C. I haven"t a clue D. It"s not my
favourite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following sentences.
Question 51. You
could not have made a very good impression on them.
A.
You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
B. It’s impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
C. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
D. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
Question
52. Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.
A. If it weren’t for the heavy snow you
would notice how much further the bus had
to go.
B. The buses would not have been cancelled if only it had not snowed so much.
C. Heavy snow has caused the buses to stop running, though there will be an
announcement of when they will start up again.
D. If this snow keeps up, there will be an announcement to declare that the
buses will no longer run.
Question
53. It’s more than a couple of years since I last went there.
A. I have never stayed there for longer than two years.
B. It was only after two years that I went there again.
C. I haven’t been there since my visit over two years ago.
D. I had never been there until the year before last.
Question 54. “Where are you spending your holidays?” Janet asked us.
A. Janet asked us where we were spending
our holidays.
B. Janet asked us where were we spending
our holidays.
C. Janet asked us where you were spending
your holidays.
D. Janet asked us
where we were spending your holidays
Question 55. Be he
rich or poor, she will marry him
A.She doesn’t want to marry him because he is
poor B.She wants to marry him if he is rich
C.She will marry him
whether he is rich or poor
D.She will marry him however poor he may be
Question
56: Many people think Steve stole the
money.
A. The
money is thought to be stolen by Steve. B.
Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many
people think the money is stolen by Steve. D.
It was not Steve who stole the money.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the sentence that
best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question
57. The referee brought the football game to a halt. He blew his whistle.
A. The referee stopped playing football and blowing his whistle.
B. The referee stopped the football game before he blew his whistle.
C. Having stopped the football match, the referee blew his whistle.
D. The referee brought the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle.
Question 58. We planned to visit Eiffel Tower in the afternoon. We could
not afford the fee, however.
A. As planned, we could not afford the visit to Eiffel Tower in the afternoon
because of the fee.
B. We visited Eiffel Tower in the afternoon though the fee was too high
for us.
C. We were going to visit Eiffel Tower in the afternoon but the fee was too
high for us.
D. The fee was, however, high enough for us to plan a visit to Eiffel Tower in
the afternoon.
Question 59: The children were attracted by the show. It
was performed by the animals.
A. The children attracted by the show which
was performed by the animals.
B. The children were attracted by the show to
have been performed by the animals.
C. The show performing by the animals
attracted the children.
D. The children were attracted by the show
performed by the animals.
Question
60.“We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.”
means_____.
A.
We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future
B.
We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future
C.
We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future
D.
We preserve natural resources for fear that we can use them in the future
Read
the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or 0 on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Speech is one of the most
important (61) ________ of communicating. It consists of far more than just
making noises. To talk and also to (62) ……….. by other people, we have to speak
a language. that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees
to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible it
everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is
very (63) _______. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and only
about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (64) ________. But the more idea
you can express, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the main thing we use
in communicating what we want to say. The way we say the words is also very
important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (65) ______ whether
we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question
61. A. rules B.
reasons C. ways D. tests
Question 62. A. he understood B. be spoken C.
be examined D. be
talked
Question 63. A. easy B.
expensive C. simple D. important
Question 64. A. perfect B. good C. well D.
fluent
Question 65. A. know B.
show C. ask D. understand
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
To many people, their friends are the
most important in their life. Really good friends always (66)_____________joys
and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be
someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (67)
_________with.
There are all sorts of
things that can (68)____________about this special relationship. It may be the
result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have
met
someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for
ages.________(69), it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough
to consider your best friend.
To the ________(70)of
us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better than
anyone else. It"s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate
secrets.
Question 66.A. have B. share C. give D. spend
Question 67.A. up B. through C. on D. in
Question 68.A. provide B. bring C. cause D. result
Question 69.A. Therefore B. In addition C.However D. Yet
Question 70.A. majority B.major C. majorial D.majorially
Read
the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or 0 on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
COLORS
AND EMOTIONS
Colors are one of the
most exciting experiences in life. I love them, and they are lust as important
tome as emotions are. Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately
related?
Color directly affects your
emotions. Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is
something that you can use to improve or change your emotions. The color that
you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the
color or emotion that you need.
The colors that you wear affect
you much more than they affect the people around you. Of course they
also affect anyone who comes in contact with you, but you are the one saturated
with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color.
In the morning. I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need
for the day. So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you
are exposed to, which can help you to feel better.
Color, sound, and
emotions are all vibrations. Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are
meant to move and flow. This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest
way to get your energy in motion. Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates
healthy cells in your body. So, the fastest way to be healthy is to be open to
your real feelings. Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to
inhibit your emotions.
Question
71. What is the main idea of the
passage?
A. Colorful clothes can change your mood B.
Emotions and colors are closely related to each other.
C. Colors can help you become healthy. D.
Colors are one of the most exciting.
Question
72. Which of the following can be affected by color?
A. Your need for thrills B.
your friend’s feelings C. your
appetite D. your mood
Question
73. Who is more influenced by colors you wear?
A. The people around you are more influenced. B.
No one is influenced.
C. You are more influenced. D.
The people who wear those colors, not you.
Question 74.
According to this passage, what creates disease?
A. wearing the color black B.
exposing yourself to bright colors
C. being open to your emotions D.
ignoring your emotions
Question 75. The term “intimately” in paragraph I is closest in meaning to …..
A. clearly B. closely
C. obviously D. simply
Question 76 . The term “they” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. emotions B. people C. colors D. none of the
above
Question
77. Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?
A. to show how color can affect energy levels in the body. B. Because they both affect how we
feel
C. to prove the relationship between emotions and color. D. Because vibrations make you healthy.
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.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins,
minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood
cholesterol, one of the major causes
of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-
thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has driven egg
sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the
development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is
to eat substitute eggs. These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they
look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having
low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One
disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or
bailing. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes
called “designer” eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low- flat
diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In
spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same
amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim
that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Eggs producers claim that their
product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up
their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human
cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that is not the
type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is
eating the eggs. Some people may he more sensitive to cholesterol derived from
food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certainly dietary fats
stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it
still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it
seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood
cholesterol level.
Question
78. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the idea that dietary tat increases the blood cholesterol level.
B. To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten.
D. To convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg substitutes.
Question
79. What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. Increasing price B.
Decreased production
C. Dietary changes in hens D.
Concerns about cholesterol
Question 80. What is meant by the phrase
mixed results?
A. The results are blended. B.
The results are a composite of things.
C. The results are inconclusive. D. The results are mingled together.
Question 81. Which of the following could best replace the word ‘somewhat’?
A. in fact B. a
little C.
indefinitely D. a lot
Question
82. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of
the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. ¾ B. 2/3 C.1/2 D.1/3
Question
83. The word “portrayed could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied B.
destroyed C. tested D. described
Question 84. What is the meaning of “back up”?
A. reverse B. advance C. block D. support
Question 85. According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make
any of the following types of egg……..EXCEPT
A. boiled B. poached C. scrambled D. fried
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 following questions
In
the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole
world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved
enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that
time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any
training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black
Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing
their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles
changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from
songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and
singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their
first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live
performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans
were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as
souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were
when they first came out. Throughout the world many people can sing part of a
Beatles song if you ask them.
Question 86. The passage is
mainly about
A. How
the Beatles became more successful than other groups B. Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
C. The Beatles’ fame and success D. Many
people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
Question 87. The four boys
of the Beatles
A. Came
from the same family B. Were
at the same age
C. Came from a town in the north of England D. Received good training in music
Question 88. The word
“sensational” is closest in meaning to
A. Notorious B. Bad C. Shocking D. Popular
Question 89. The first songs
of the Beatles were____
A. Written
by themselves B. Broadcast on the radio
C. Paid a lot of money D. Written
by black Americans
Question 90. What is not
true about the Beatles?
A. The
members had no training in music B. They had a long stable career
C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs D. They were
afraid of being hurt by fans
Question 91. The Beatles
stopped their live performances because
A. They
had earned enough money B. They
did not want to work with each other
C. They spent more time writing their own songs D. They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
Question 92. The tone of the
passage is that of…………..
A. Admiration B. Criticism C. Neutral D. Sarcasm
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 following questions
Long before they can actually speak, babies
pay special attention to the speech they hear around them. Within the first
month of their lives, babies" responses to the sound of the human voice will be
different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli. They will stop crying when they
hear a person talking, but not if they hear a bell or the sound of a rattle. At
first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive
the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances. By the
time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between
syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections. Very soon, these
differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies" emotional
states and behavior. Long before they develop actual language comprehension,
babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or
terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the
rate, volume, and melody of adult speech.
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies
to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues. One researcher observed babies
and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages,
the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and
transformed certain sounds into baby talk. Other investigators have noted that
when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, they exaggerate the
pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words. They also exaggerate their
facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain
words.
More significant for language development than
their response to general intonation is
observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions
between speech sounds. Other words, babies enter the world with the ability to
make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are
to acquire aural language.
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input,
too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories,
although the words themselves are beyond their understanding. For babies,
language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning
that it often is for adults.
Question 93. The passage mentions all of the
following as ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT
A. giving all words equal
emphasis B.
speaking with shorter sentences
C. speaking more loudly than
normal D.
using meaningless sounds
Question 94. The word "emphasize" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.stress B. repeat C. explain D.
leave out
Question 95. Which of the following can be inferred
about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A. Babies who are exposed to more
than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language.
B. Mothers from different
cultures speak to their babies in similar ways.
C. Babies ignore facial
expressions in comprehending aural language.
D. The mothers observed by the
researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak.
Question 96. What point does the author make to
illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A. Babies begin to understand
words in songs.
B. Babies exaggerate their own
sounds and expressions.
C. Babies are more sensitive to
sounds than are adults.
D. Babies notice even minor
differences between speech sounds.
Question 97. According to the author, why do babies
listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand
them?
A. They understand the rhythm. B. They
enjoy the sound.
C. They can remember them easily. D. They focus
on the meaning of their parents" words.
Question 98. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How babies differentiate
between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
B. The differences between a
baby"s and an adult"s ability to comprehend language
C. How babies perceive and
respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
D. The response of babies to
sounds other than the human voice
Question
99. Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in lines 3-4?
A. To contrast the reactions of
babies to human and nonhuman sounds
B. To give examples of sounds
that will cause a baby to cry
C. To explain how babies
distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
D. To give examples of typical
toys that babies do not like
Question
100. The word "they"
in the passage refer to ……
A. responses B. sorts of auditory stimuli C. the babies D. sounds
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TEST 03
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. legal B. diverse C. polite D. complete
Question 2. A. interview B. compliment C. sacrifice D.
represent
Question
3: A.
weather B. police C. divide D. attract
Question
4: A.
comfortable B. employment C. important D. surprising
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 5. A. mood B. flood C. spoon D. moon
Question 6. A. listens B. reviews C. protects D. enjoys
Question 7: A. flour B. hour C. pour D. sour
Question
8: A.
kites B. catches C. oranges D. buzzes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 9. If he were younger,
he ______ a professional running competition now.
A. will
join B. had
joined C. would
have joined D. would join
Question 10. The children ______
to bed before their parents came home from work.
A. were
all going B. had all
gone C. had all
been going D. have all
gone
Question 11. Linda refused ______
in the musical performance because she was sick.
A. to
participate B.
participate C.
participating D. to participating
Question 12. There has been little
rain in this area for months, ______?
A. has
it B.
has there C.
hasn’t it D.
hasn’t there
Question 13. David was deported on
account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A. must
have had B. should
have had C. needn’t
have had D. mightn’t have had
Question 14. The proposal ______
by the environmentalists to grow more trees has received approval from the
council.
A. which
suggested B. be
suggested C.
suggested D.
was suggested
Question 15. Project-based
learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their ______.
A.
creative B.
creativity C.
create D.
creatively
Question 16. Violent films may
have a negative ______ on children.
A.
opinion B.
influence C. dependence D. decision
Question 17. A good leader should
not be conservative, but rather ______ to new ideas.
A. receptive B.
acceptable C.
permissive D.
applicable
Question 18. ______ individuals are
those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.
A.
Light-hearted B.
Like-minded C.
Even-handed D.
Open-minded
Question 19. The child has no
problem reciting the poem; he has ______ it to memory.
A.
devoted B.
added C.
committed D.
admitted
Question 20. After several
injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached
the final round of the tournament.
A.
looked up B.
gone on C.
taken up D.
turned on
Question
21: A/An_______is
an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a
course, or achieved some necessary qualifications
A.certificate B. requirement C. education D. test
Question 22: _________flowers are
usually made of plastic or silk.
A.
Unreal B. False C.
Artificial D. Untrue
Question 23: The police have begun
an__________ into the accident which happened this afternoon.
A.
investigating B. investigatory
C. investigate D. investigation
Question
24.
It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it _______ purpose.
A. with B. on C. by D. about
Question
25: We
_______ touch since we _______ school three years ago.
A. lost / have left B.
have lost / leave
C. have lost /
left D. were losing / had left
Question 26. There was
a___________ table in the middle of the room.
A.
Japanese round beautiful wooden B.
beautiful wooden round Japanese
C.
beautiful wooden Japanese round D.
beautiful round Japanese wooden
Question 27. The more challenging
the job is, _______.
A.
the more interesting he finds B.
the more he finds it interesting
C.
he finds it more interesting D.
the more interesting it is to him
Question 28: She asked ________so embarrassed when
he saw Carole.
A.
why did Mai look B. did Mai look C.
why Mai looked D. why looked
Question
29: The old man ______ to
hospital early. I think they did it too late.
A. must have taken B. should have
taken
C. must have been taken D. should have been taken
Question
30.When
the manager of
our company retires, the deputy
manager will______ that position.
A. take
over B. catch on C. stand for D. hold on
Question 31: I
read the contract again and again ______
avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A.
in
terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of
Question 32: ________, you need to achieve a score of 60%
or more.
A.
To pass this test B. For
being passed this test
C. In
order pass this test D. So that to
pass this test
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 33. The first few days at
university can be very daunting,
but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with
the new environment.
A.
interesting B.
memorable C.
serious D.
depressing
Question 34. Deforestation may
seriously jeopardize the
habitat of many species in the local area.
A. do
harm to B. set
fire to C.
give rise to D.
make way for
Question
35:
Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of
these cherry tomato plants
A. promoted B.
assisted C. realized D. prevented
Question
36: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics.
It’s a closed book to me.”
A. a subject that I
don’t understand B.
a theme that I like to discuss
C. a
book that is never opened D.
an object that I really love
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 37. In this writing test,
candidates will not be penalized
for minor mechanical mistakes.
A.
punished B.
rewarded C.
motivated D.
discouraged
Question 38. After their
long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A.
become enemies B. become
friends C. give up
weapons D. reach an agreement
Question 39: For most male spiders
courtship is a perilous
procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
A. complicated B. dangerous C.
safe D. peculiar
Question 40: A chronic lack of
sleep may make us irritable and reduces our
motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. miserable D. calm
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 41. John and Mary are
talking about what to do after class.
John: “______”
Mary:
“Yes, I’d love to.”
A. Do
you often have time for a drink after class? B.
Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do
you often go out for a drink after class? D.
Would you like tea or coffee after class?
Question 42. Paul and Daisy are
discussing life in the future.
Paul: “I believe space
travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
Daisy: “______”
A. It
doesn’t matter at all. B.
There’s no doubt about that.
C. It is
very kind of you to say so. D.
I am sorry to hear that.
Question 43: - Cindy: “Your hairstyle
is terrific, Mary!”
- Mary: “………..”
A. Yes,
all right. B.
Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday.
C. Never
mention it D.
Thanks, but I’m afraid
Question
44: Two students Peter and Anny are talking
about women’s role.
- Peter: “ In my opinion, women would not
go to work.”
- Anny: “.........................”
A. Yes, I don’t agree B.
What nonsense ! C. Yes, I do D. Yes, it was ever
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 from 45 to 49.
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists
have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental
well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our
friends even help to (45) ______ our lives. The study concentrated (46) ______
the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older
than 70 years. The participants were asked how much contact they had with
friends, children, relatives and acquaintances.
Researchers
were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (47) ______ to a far
greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This
benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city and
was independent of factors such as socioeconomic status, health, and way of
life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to
(48) ______ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental
health. Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that
are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently.
(49) _______, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can
raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for
dealing with difficult personal challenges.
(Source:
Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)
Question 45. A. prolong B. lengthen C. stretch D. expand
Question 46. A. in B. with C.
on D. at
Question 47. A.
expectation B. insurance C. expectancy D. assurance
Question 48. A. who B. whom C. what D. that
Question 49. A. Otherwise B. For example C. Moreover D. However
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 from 50 to 56.
We get great pleasure from
reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater delight he will find in
reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy or science
are very difficult and that if philosophers and scientists read these subjects,
it is not for pleasure. But this is not true. The mathematician finds the same
pleasure in his mathematics as the school boy in an adventure story. For both,
it is a play of the imagination, a mental recreation and exercise.
The pleasure derived from this activity is common to all kinds of reading. But
different types of books give us different types of pleasure. First in order of
popularity is novel-reading. Novels contain pictures of imaginary people in
imaginary situations, and give us an opportunity of escaping into a new world
very much like our world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live a new life, and the experience of this new
life gives us a thrill of pleasure.
Next in order of popularity are
travel books, biographies and memoirs. These tell us tales of places we have
not seen and of great men in whom we are interested. Some of these books are as
wonderful as novels, and they have an added value that they are true. Such
books give us knowledge, and we also find immense
pleasure in knowing details of lands we have not seen and of great men we have
only heard of.
Reading is one of the greatest
enjoyments of life. To book-lovers, nothing is more fascinating than a favorite
book. And, the ordinary educated man who is interested and absorbed in his
daily occupation wants to occasionally escape from his drudgery into the
wonderland of books for recreation and refreshment.
(Source:
http://www.importantindia.com)
Question 50. What does the passage
mainly discuss?
A.
Different types of books B.
Different kinds of reading
C.
Reading as an exercise for the brain D.
Reading as a pleasurable activity
Question 51. According to
paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT
true?
A.
Ordinary people may think that philosophy and science are difficult.
B.
Reading about mathematics is mentally entertaining for a mathematician.
C.
Philosophers and scientists do not read for pleasure.
D. A
more advanced person takes greater pleasure in reading.
Question 52. The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in
meaning to ______.
A.
differed B.
established C.
bought D. obtained
Question 53. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a new
life B. our
world C. an
opportunity D. a thrill of
pleasure
Question 54. The word “immense” in paragraph 3 is closest in
meaning to ______.
A. great
B.
limited C.
personal D. controlled
Question 55. According to the
passage, travel books, biographies and memoirs ______.
A. are wonderful
novels B.
tell stories of well-known places
C. are
less popular than novels D.
are more valuable than novels
Question 56. According to
paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to booklovers?
A. A
daily occupation B. An ordinary educated man
C. The
wonderland D.
A favorite book
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 from 57 to 64.
The system of higher education had
its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first universities were
established. In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world,
to some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such
as France and Germany.
Both France and Germany have
systems of higher education that are basically administered by state agencies.
Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries. In
France, an examination called the baccalauréat
is given at the end of secondary education. Higher education in France is free
and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat. Success in this examination allows students to
continue their higher education for another three or four years until they have
attained the first university degree called a licence in France.
Basic differences, however,
distinguish these two countries’ systems. French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a
rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of
universities in each district. The uniformity
in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to
distinguish itself. Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are
better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them. Another difference
is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known
as grandes écoles, which provide
advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools are not
affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive
examinations to candidates. The grandes
écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and
technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary
licence.
In Germany, the regional
universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction
of rectors elected from within. Students in Germany change universities
according to their interests and the strengths of each university. In fact, it
is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different
universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of
professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others.
This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are
marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France.
France and Germany have greatly
influenced higher education systems around the world. The French, either
through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects
of their system in other countries. The German were the first to stress the
importance of universities as research facilities, and they also created a
sense of them as emblems of a
national mind.
(Source:
https://britannicalearn.com)
Question 57. What does the passage
mainly discuss?
A. The
nature of education around the world in modern times
B.
Systems of higher education in France and Germany
C. The
origin of higher education system in Europe
D. The influence
of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries
Question 58. The word “uniformity” in paragraph 3 is closest
in meaning to ______.
A.
proximity B.
discrepancy C. similarity D. uniqueness
Question 59. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A.
schools B.
universities C. examinations
D. branches
Question 60. Which of the
following about grandes écoles in
France is NOT stated in paragraph 3?
A. Most
of them have no connection with universities.
B. They
have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training.
C. Their
degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities.
D. They
offer better accommodations and facilities than universities.
Question 61. According to the
passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by ______.
A. the
staff of the university B.
the national government officials
C. the
regional government officials D.
the staff of other universities
Question 62. According to
paragraph 4, what makes it possible for students in Germany to attend different
universities during their undergraduate studies?
A. The
university staff have become far more mobile and occupied.
B. The
university’s training programs offer greater flexibility and freedom of choice.
C.
University tuition fees are kept at an affordable level for all students.
D. Entry
requirements to universities in Germany are made less demanding.
Question 63. The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is
closest in meaning to ______.
A. representatives B. directions C.
structures D.
delegates
Question 64. Which of the
following can be inferred from the passage?
A.
Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and
nationalities.
B. It
normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in
Germany.
C.
Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in
France.
D. The
level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in
France.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
Question 65. Every member
of the class were invited to the party by the form teacher.
A
B C D
Question 66. Historically,
it was the 3rd Asian Games in Japan that tennis, volleyball,
table tennis and hockey
A B C
were added.
D
Question 67. Though formally
close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due
to some
A B C
regrettable
misunderstandings.
D
Question 68: When
precipitation occurs, some of it evaporates, some runs off the
surface it strikes, and
A B
C
some sinking
into the ground.
D
Question 69. What happened
in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen
and
A B
C
policemen
who had been laid off from their jobs.
D
Question
70: Opened
the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely excited.
A B
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 71. Harry no longer
smokes a lot.
A. Harry
now smokes a lot. B.
Harry used to smoke a lot.
C. Harry
didn’t use to smoke a lot. D.
Harry rarely smoked a lot.
Question 72. “I’ll call you as
soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.
A. He
objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He
promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He
denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He
reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
Question 73. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown
area is due to the increasing number of private cars.
A.
Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private
cars.
B. The
increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic
congestion in the downtown area.
C. The
increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the
downtown area.
D.
Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing
number of private cars.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 74. The young girl has
great experience of nursing. She has worked as a hospital volunteer for years.
A.
Before she worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great
experience of nursing.
B. Much
as she has worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great
experience of nursing.
C.
Having worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great
experience of nursing.
D. With
great experience of nursing, the young girl has worked as a hospital volunteer
for years.
Question 75. Peter told us about
his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only
after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not
until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the
meeting.
C. Hardly
had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the
meeting.
D. No
sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the
school.
Question 76: He had just finished
eating his breakfast. Then he fell down
A.Hardly
did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
B.
Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
C.
Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
D.Hardly
had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
Question 77: She was the first
woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman being elected as
the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as
the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman to be elected as
the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the
president of the Philippines.
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 from 78 to 82.
Many
people enjoy lying in bed in the morning, but can you imagine having to spend
90 days in bed? Could you stand the boredom and the frustration of not
being(78)..... to get up? That was the task that faced 14 volunteers when
they started out on a bed-rest experiment being conducted (79)….. the European
Space Agency.
The
study had a serious purpose: to investigate the changes that take place in the
human body during long-duration spaceflight. Lying in a horizontal position was
the best way of (80)…… weightlessness. The aim was to discover what effect
period of weightlessness will have on the health of astronauts spending several
months on the International Space Station.
The
volunteers ate their meals, took showers and underwent medical tests without
ever sitting up. That"s even tougher than it sounds, especially when you (81) ..…. that no visitors were permitted.
However, each volunteer did have a mobile phone, as well as access to the
latest films, computer games and music.
Surprisingly, Everyone was in a good (82) ..…. at the end of the 90
days, "I would do it again," said one of the volunteers. "It was disorientating,
but we knew we were "contributing to
medical research and space exploration."
Question 78: A. enabled B.
allowed C. granted D. approved
Question 79: A. by B.
on C. for D. about
Question 80: A. simulated B. simulate C. to simulate D.
simulating
Question 81: A. reckon B.
realise C. regard D. remark
Question 82: A. attitude B.
spirit C.
feeling D. mood
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 from 83 to 89
For more than six million American
children, coming home after school means coming back to an empty house. Some deal with the situation by watching TV. Some
may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day
alone. They are called “latchkey
children”. They are children who look after themselves while their parents
work. And their bad condition has become a subject of concern.
Lynette Long was once the principal
of an elementary school. She said, “we had a school rule against wearing
jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I was
constantly telling them to put the keys inside shirts. There were so many keys;
it never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were
house keys.
She and her husband began talking to
the children who had keys. They learned of the effect working couples and
single parents were having on their children. Fear was the biggest problem
faced by children at home alone. One in three latchkey children the Longs
talked to reported being frightened. Many had nightmares and were worried about
their own safety
The most common way latchkey
children deal with their fears is by hiding. They may hide in a shower stall,
under a bed or in a closet. The second is TV. They often turn the volume up.
It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned. Most
parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone.
Question 83: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly
means .
A. a house with too much space B. a house with no furniture
C. a house with no people inside D. a house with nothing inside
Question 84: One thing that the
children in the passage share is that .
A. they all wear jewelry B. they spend part of
each day alone
C. they all watch TV D. they
are from single-parent families
Question 85: The phrase “latchkey children” in the passage means
children who .
A. look after themselves while their
parents are not at home
B. close doors with keys and watch
TV by themselves
C. like to carry latches and keys
with them everywhere
D. are locked inside houses with
latches and keys
Question 86: What is the main
idea of the first paragraph?
A. Why kids hate going home B. Children’s
activities at home
C. Bad condition of latchkey
children D. How kids spend
free time
Question 87: What do latchkey
children suffer most from when they are at home alone?
A. Tiredness B. Boredom C.
Loneliness D. Fear
Question 88: Lynette Long learned
of latchkey children’s problems by .
A. visiting their homes B.
talking to them
C. delivering questionaires D. interviewing
their parents
Question 89: It’s difficult to
find out the number of latchkey children because .
A. there are too many of them in the
whole country
B. most parents are reluctant to
admit that they leave their children alone
C. they hide themselves in shower
stalls or under beds
D. they do not give information
about themselves for safety reasons
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 90
to 97.
A
folk culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient
group that is homogeneous
in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed
rituals.
Order
is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and
interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change
comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor
into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great
variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade,
and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk
cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in
industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the
nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American
farming sect that largely renounces
the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till
serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to
own automobiles.
The
Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the
weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and
there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish
marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith,
provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order.
By
contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly
individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal,
and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many
specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police
and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a
money-based economy prevails.
Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from
“folk”.
The
popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many
developing nations, Folk-made objects give way to their popular equivalent,
usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier
or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner.
Question 90: What does the passage
mainly discuss?
A. Two decades in modern society
B. The influence of industrial technology
C. The characteristics of “folk” and
“popular” societies
D. The specialization of labor in Canada and
the United States
Question 91: Which of the following is typical
of folk cultures?
A. There is a money-based
economy. B. Social change
occurs slowly.
C. Contact with other cultures
is encouraged. D. Each person develops
one specialized skill.
Question 92: What does the author imply
about the United States and Canada?
A. They value folk
cultures. B. They have no social classes.
C. They have popular cultures. D. They do
not value individualism.
Question 93: The phrase “largely
renounces” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. generally rejects B.
greatly modifies C. loudly declares D.
often criticizes
Question 94: What is the main source of
order in Amish society?
A. The government B.
The economy C. The clan
structure D. The religion
Question 95: Which of the following
statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support?
A. A variety of religious
practices is tolerated. B. Individualism
and competition are important.
C. Pre-modern technology is
preferred. D. People are defined according to
their class.
Question 96: The word “prevails”
is closest in meaning to _________.
A. dominates B. provides C. develops D.
invests
Question 97: Which of following is NOT
given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects?
A. cost B. quality C. prestige D. convenience
Mark the letter A, B,
C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions:
Question 98: You are in this mess
right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
A.
If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess
right now.
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B.
If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess
right now.
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C.
If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this
mess right now.
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D.
If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been
in this mess right now.
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Question 99 :
She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A.
She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone. B. She was too busy to answer the phone.
C.
She was too busy not to answer the phone. D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t
answer the phone
Question
100.
It’s no use reading that book.
A. You should read
that book. B. That book has not been used.
C. That book is not
worth reading. D. I have
used the book for a long time.
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TEST 04
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.
Question
1: A.
helped B. booked C. kissed D. waited
Question
2: A.
educate B. eliminate C. certificate D. dedicate
Question 3:
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A.
requested
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B.
imposed
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C.
postponed
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D.
breathed
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Question 4:
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A.
struggle
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B.
destruction
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C.
suffer
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D.
support
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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.
Question 5: A. entrance B. machine C.
rubber D. instance
Question
6: A.
mathematics B. biology C. experiment D.
philosophy
Question 7:
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A.
confide
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B.
expect
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C.
research
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D.
secret
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Question 8:
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A.
newspaper
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B.
integrate
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C.
enterprise
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D.
symbolic
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Mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to
indicate the correct
answer to each
of the
following questions.
Question
9: Someone who is___________ is hopeful about the future or the success
of something in particular.
A.
powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
Question
10.
Does it _______ any difference to you where we go for dinner?
A.
take B.
do C. make D. go
Question
11:
My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks
pale.
A.
beauty B.
beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
Question
12: _________, an organism must be able to adapt
to changing factors in its environment.
A. If survival B. For surviving C. It survives D. To survive
Question
13: I
_______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A.
see / am walking B. saw / was walking
C.
was seeing / walked D. have
seen / were walking
Question 14. These two boys look
identical. They _____ twins.
A. must have been B.must be C. should be D. should have been
Question 15: _________, the less
polluted the environment will be.
A. The more polluted landfills
will be B. The more
landfills are there
C.
The less landfills are polluted D.
The fewer landfills we have
Question 16: George told Mary that
he ______the film three times.
A.
had seen B. saw C. have
seen D.
sees
Question
17: He_______a
soldier three years ago.
A. is said to be B. was said being
C.
was said have been D.
is said to have been
Question
18: John lost the _______
bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of
his carelessness.
A.
beautiful Japanese blue new B.
new beautiful blue Japanese
C.
beautiful new blue Japanese D.
Japanese beautiful new blue
Question 19: He is coming______a
cold after a night out in the rain.
A.
away
from B. down with C. across with D. up with
Question
20:
Will you take care _______ my little dog when I am _______ business?
A.
through / away B.
about / at C. for / over D. of / on
Question 21: When first _______ to
the market, these products enjoyed great success.
A.
being introduced
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B.
having introduced
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C.
introduced
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D.
introducing
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Question 22: I’m sure you will have
_______ great time here! I’m sure that we can find something to amuse you.
A.
a
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B.
an
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C.
the
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D.
no article
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Question 23: If you _______
economics to degree level, you ______ something about the workings of market
economy.
A.
have studied / should understand
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B.
will study / have understood
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C.
study / used to understand
|
D.
would study / had understood
|
Question 24: _______ Albert
Einstein became famous mainly for his work on relativity, he received the Nobel
Prize for his work on photoelectric law.
A.
Because
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B.
As long as
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C.
Although
|
D.
Ever since
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Question 25: On the giant plane
there are ______ the jet needs.
A.
twice engines than
|
B.
twice as engines as
|
C.
as twice many engines as
|
D.
twice as many engines as
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Question 26: Eye behavior seems to
be particular ________ and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to
communication.
A.
important
|
B.
importance
|
C.
importantly
|
D.
importable
|
Question 27: In the United Kingdom,
independent schools are _______ private schools, governed by an elected board
of governors and independent of many of the regulations and conditions that
apply to _______ schools.
A.
free-payed / scholarship-funding
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B.
fare-payed / state-funding
|
C.
fare-paying / scholarship-funded
|
D.
fee-paying / state-funded
|
Question 28: It is highly desirable
that a new president ______ for this college.
A.
is appointed
|
B.
will be appointed
|
C.
be appointed
|
D.
has been appointed
|
Question 29: Blue whales, the
world’s largest animals, which were driven to the edge of extinction by
hunting, have been _______ again in British waters for the first time in at
least 20 years.
A.
viewed
|
B.
displayed
|
C.
glanced
|
D.
sighted
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Question 30: Convinced of the
importance of education, modern states “invest” in institutions of learning to
get back “interest” in the form of a large group of _______ young men who are
potential leaders.
A.
enlightened
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B.
cultivated
|
C.
qualified
|
D.
nourished
|
Question 31: Scientists are trying
to find out what advantage should be ____ the natural resources in this area.
A.
taken off
|
B.
taken of
|
C.
taken up
|
D.
taken on
|
Question 32: In
the cross-lake swimming race, a boat will be _______ in case of an emergency.
A.
standing by
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B.
turning on
|
C.
getting on
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D.
running down
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Mark the
letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Question
33: “Would you mind turning down your stereo?’’ - “______________”
A.
I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B.
Yes, I do
C.
Oh! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that D.
No. I don’t
Question 34: Mr. Black: “What a
lovely house you have!” Mr
John: “_________”
A. No problem B.
Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it’s not
costly D. I think so.
Question 35:
- Kate: “What do you say to a
weekend in New York?”
- Bob: “__________.”
A.
Sounds like fun
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B.
I think so
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C.
It doesn’t matter
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D.
I really envy you
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Question 36:
- Clara: “I am gaining weight. I
need to see a doctor.”
- Sarah: “But I think you eat too
much. ___________.”
A.
Neglect of health is doctor’s wealth
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B.
Laugh at your ills, and save doctors’ bills
|
C.
Diet cures more than the doctor
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D.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
|
Mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the underlined part
that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question
37:
Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies
after disease or injure.
A
B C D
Question 38: Establishing in 1984 for students
who wanted to study art and music subjects, LaGuardia
A B
was the first public school of its
kind.
C D
Question 39: I found my new
contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in
the end.
A B C D
Question 40: You surely are
not surprised to be told that you usually listen to music not only with
your ears but also your whole body.
A.
surely
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B.
be told
|
C.
also
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D.
whole body
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Question 41: In the classroom,
students keen to receive body message of enthusiasm or boring
about the subject matter being taught can sense confidence or
frustration from the unconscious behaviors of teachers.
A.
keen to
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B.
boring
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C.
being
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D.
sense
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Question 42: The Web was
developed in the early 1990s at the European Center for Nuclear
Research as a medium through where scientists in Geneva could
share information.
A.
was developed
|
B.
the early
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C.
as
|
D.
where
|
Mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: His physical
conditions was no impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. help B. impatience C. hindrance D. impossibility
Question 44: I’m
sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy
B. very bored C. very scared D.
very idle
Question 45: Before you can improve
your nonverbal communication skills, you need to figure out what you’re doing
right and where there is room for improvement.
A.
something is not perfect
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B.
something receives more praise
|
C.
something decreases your motivation
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D.
something is not easily noticeable
|
Question 46: You need to stay
focused on the moment-to-moment experience in order to fully understand
what’s going on.
A.
temporary
|
B.
enjoyable
|
C.
immediate
|
D.
memorable
|
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.
Question 47: He decided not to buy
the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A.
authentic B. forger
C. original
D. faulty
Question
48: The
consequences of the typhoon were disastrous
due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe
D. physical
Question 49: Against great odds
in the 20th century China has not only survived, it is moving forward
dramatically.
A.
likelihood
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B.
advantage
|
C.
convenience
|
D.
success
|
Question 50: All forms of pose,
sham, learned nonsense, academic stupidity and social humbug are
politely but effectively shown the door.
A.
deception
|
B.
honesty
|
C.
modesty
|
D.
shyness
|
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 51: Had Kathy studied
hard, she would have passed the examination.
A. Kathy knew that she would succeed in
the examination.
B. But for her hard study, Kathy would
have succeed in the examination.
C. Kathy studied very hard but she did not
succeed in the examination.
D. Kathy did not study hard, so she
failed.
Question 52: As soon as he approached the
house, the policeman stopped him.
A. No sooner had he approached the
house than the policeman stopped him.
B. Hardly had he approached the house
than the policeman stopped him.
C. No sooner had he approached the
house when the policeman stopped him.
D. Hardly he had approached the house
when the policeman stopped him.
Question 53: The leader of the
group came up with the best solution to the problem.
A.
The leader of the group could solved the problem easily.
|
B.
No one could solve the problem except the leader of the group.
|
C.
The best solution to the problem was thought of by the leader of the group.
|
D.
The best solution to the problem was carried out by the leader of the group.
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Question 54: Choosing a suitable
job is really important to adolescents.
A.
It is really important to choose a suitable job for adolescents.
|
B.
It is of great importance for adolescents to choose a suitable job.
|
C.
Choosing a suitable job for adolescents is a really important affair.
|
D.
The choice of a suitable job for adolescents is really important.
|
Question 55: You are in this mess
right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
A.
If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess
right now.
|
B.
If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess
right now.
|
C.
If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this
mess right now.
|
D.
If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been
in this mess right now.
|
Question 56: The less junk food one
consumes, the less unlikely he is to spend a healthy life.
A.
If a person does not consume any junk food, he is sure to have a problem-free
life.
|
B.
No health problem can surely be experienced in life if junk food is ignored.
|
C.
Living a healthy life that is free of health problems is directly
proportioned to junk food consumption.
|
D.
Unless one wants to lead a healthy life, he should consume junk food
regularly.
|
Mark
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 57:
Vietnam exports a lot of rice. It is grown mainly in the south of the
country.
A.
Vietnam exports a lot of rice which grown mainly in the south of the country.
B.
Vietnam exports a lot of rice, that is mainly grown in the south of the
country.
C.
Vietnam exports a lot of rice grown mainly in the south of the country.
D.
Vietnam, which is grown mainly in the south of the country, exports a lot of
rice.
Question 58: Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put
your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will
get cold.
C. It is not until you put your
coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but
also get cold.
Question 59: At last, he could
reach the top of the mountain. But, unfortunately, he had nothing to eat or
drink all day.
A.
Although he succeeded in climbing the mountain, he just found something to
eat or drink before it’s too late.
|
B.
Not only had he failed to reach the summit of the mountain, but he had had
nothing to eat or drink all day.
|
C.
He reached the peak after mountain climb attempt, but he realized that he had
no food or water.
|
D.
No sooner had he reached the top of the mountain than he ran out of food and
water.
|
Question 60: “Must you do it all
tonight? Couldn’t you leave some for tomorrow?” Mike asked Jenny.
A.
Mike asked Jenny if she might do it all that night and leave some for the
following day.
|
B.
Mike asked Jenny if she had to do it all that night or if she couldn’t leave
some for the next day.
|
C.
Mike asked Jenny if she could do it all that night without leaving some for
the next day.
|
D.
Mike asked Jenny if she had to do it all that night or leave some for the
following 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 from 61 to 65.
Paragraph
1:
The combination of
music and study has long been a source of disagreement between adults and
children. Parents and teachers alike maintain that silence is important when
learning, (61) ….. youngsters
insist that their favourite sounds help them concentrate.
Now a study shows
the grown-ups have been right all
along. Psychologists in Florida tested how fast students wrote essays with and
without music in the (62) …….
They found that the sounds slowed progress down by about sixty words per hour.
"This demonstrates clearly that it is difficult to cope with listening and writing at the same
time," said Dr Sarah Randall. She also(63) …….
to conclusion that it is a myth that instrumental music is less distracting
that vocals. "All types of music had the same effect," she said in her report.
"One"s ability to pay attention and write fluently is likely to be
disturbed(64)….. both vocal and instrumental music," she added.
Dr Randall claimed
the research demonstrated that the idea that music could improve performance
was wrong. "Writing and essay is a complex task. You are recalling information
and putting it in order. An additional stimulus in the form of music is bound
to distract. But music is not the only distractor. What is (65)…… worrying is
that more and more teenagers are studying in front of the television.
Question
61: A. whereas B. unlike C. besides D.
despite
Question
62: A. setting B.
background C. surrounding D.
circumstances
Question
63: A. reached B. drew C.
arrived D. came
Question
64: A. by B. in C. for D.
from
Question
65: A. partly B.largely C. particularly D. mainly
Paragraph 2:
One (66)_____ to understand
social-networking sites like Facebook and MySpace is to consider that younger
digital natives are not necessarily (67)_____ exhibitionists when they post
photographs of themselves and share personal details there. (68)_____, these
users are living a life in (69)_____ consciousness is spread out evenly over
two platforms: (70)_____ life and the Web. Rather than feeling schizophrenic or
somehow pathological, digital natives understand that these two realms divide
the self much as speech and the written word divide language, a division that
humans have lived with for a long time without going bonkers.
(Adapted from “Living On The Radio” By Sasha
Frere-Jones, The New Yorker, April 20, 2009)
Question 66:
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A.
way
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B. habit
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C. road
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D. rule
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Question
67:
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A. coming
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B.
flying
|
C.
being
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D.
going
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Question 68:
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A.
Still
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B.
Rather
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C. Yet
|
D.
Instead
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Question 69:
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A.
whom
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B.
which
|
C.
whose
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D.
that
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Question 70:
|
A.
factual
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B.
right
|
C.
true
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D.
real
|
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 from 71 to 77.
Paragraph
1:
Around 365 B.C, in
ancient Greece, the great teacher Plato told a story about a place called
Atlantis. Plato described Atlantis as a continent in the Atlantic Ocean. He
said it had been the home of powerful people who were destroyed when the
continent was swallowed by the sea.
Ever since Plato’s
time, people have wondered if the story about Atlantis was really true. Was
there ever such a place as Atlantis? During the Middle Ages, many people
believed in the legend of Atlantis. Some men even made voyages to find the
“lost continent”. Later, most people believed Atlantis to be just a myth.
Scientists could find to no evidence to show that such a place had ever
existed.
Ideas change in time,
however, for now some scientists think that
Atlantis might have been a real place. A Greek professor has offered a new theory. He says
that Atlantis was not a continent in the Atlantic Ocean an island called Thera
in the Aegean Sea. The professor says that 3500 years ago much of Thera
collapsed into the sea a volcano erupted. He thinks that before the explosion Thera had been the
home of people called Minoans. The Minoans were sea traders who ruled the
Aegean Sea from 2000 B.C. to 1250 B.C.
Scientists who have
come to investigate Thera have found an accident city buried beneath volcanic
ash and stone. It appears that the people who lives in the city had an advanced
civilization. They were probably Mimoans.
Is there the “lost
continent” of Atlantis? No one may ever know for certain. Atlantis may remain a
riddle without an answer.
Question 71: The
word in paragraph 3 that means “fell down” is
____________.
A. collapsed B.
existed C. erupted D. rode
Question 72: A
lot of people in the Middle Ages ____________.
A.
thought that Atlantis was only a myth.
B.
found some evidence about the “lost continent”
C.
made voyage to visit Atlantis
D.
believed in the existence of Atlantis
Question 73: Who were the ancient
Minoans?
A.
scientists B.
sea traders C. teachers
D. Greek
professors.
Question 74: The word “explosion” in paragraph
3 can be replaced by ____________.
A.
investigation. B.
invasion C.
excursion D.
eruption
Question 75: Why did Thera
collapse into the sea?
A.
A volcano erupted B.
Stones buried it
C.
Noone believed it D.
Thera was lower land
Question 76: Which statement seems true for the passage?
A. Plato was a Greek
teacher who lived in Atlantis. B. There
are different theories about Atlantis.
C. There are no
different theories about Atlantis. D.
Everyone knows where the lost continent is.
Question 77: What is the best title
for this passage ?
A.
Atlantis B.
Searches of scientists
C.
The Search of a Lost continent D. Legend of Atlantis.
Paragraph 2: 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 from 78 to 84.
Most people start smoking when
they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach adulthood. Some
have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a
strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are many
different reasons why people smoke.
Three of the main reasons that
young people smoke are to look mature, to be like their friends, and to
experiment. Since teens see older people all around them smoking, especially
their parents and relatives, they smoke to act older. If their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured
into doing the same to be accepted. The last reason is the excitement of
experimenting with something that is forbidden. In Massachusetts it is against
the law for anyone under 18 years old to smoke. Usually parents do not allow
their under age teens to smoke. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive. It
is exciting to get cigarettes and sneak away to smoke without being caught.
Adults smoke for other reasons.
They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and personal
problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take
care of themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or they may be
dealing with alcohol or cocaine/heroin addictions. Some may be in bad marriages
or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse. All these people may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them
energy while going through a hard time.
Whether young or old, some people
smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh seven pounds less
than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person"s appetite. It lessens his/her sense
of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting
cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so much better.
Finally, there are people who say
they love to smoke. Smoking gives them pleasure. It just makes them feel good.
(Source:
http://admissions.ucc.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/documents/ALC/english/rc/smoking/rcex2.htm)
Question 78: What is the purpose
of the whole passage?
A.
to contrast young and old smokers
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B.
to explain why people start smoking
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C.
to demonstrate the attraction of cigarettes among the young
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D.
to show the similarities between young and old smokers
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Question 79: The purpose of
paragraph 2 is to ________.
A.
explain why young people decide to smoke
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B.
warn young people how dangerous smoking is
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C.
show how exciting smoking can be
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D.
suggest that other people influence the decision of young people who start
smoking
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Question 80: The word “peers” in paragraph 2 means _________.
A.
members of the aristocracy
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B.
mentors
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C.
peeping Toms
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D.
persons of a similar age
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Question 81: Adults smoke for all
of the following reasons EXCEPT ________.
A.
to deal with stress
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B.
to cope with financial difficulties
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C.
to deal with relationship problems
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D.
to appear more mature
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Question 82: In paragraph 3, how
does sentence 3 relate to sentence 1?
A.
It is a contradiction
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B.
It is a cause
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C.
It is an example
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D.
It is an effect
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Question 83: The word “abuse” in paragraph 3 means ________.
A.
excessive use
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B.
inappropriate use
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C.
mistreatment
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D.
argument
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Question 84: The main purpose of
paragraph 4 is ________.
A.
to contrast the reasons why young and old people take up smoking
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B.
to show a common cause for smoking among people of all ages
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C.
to describe the possible effects of smoking
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D.
to warn smokers of the dangers of smoking
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Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 85 to 92.
Native Americans probably arrived
from Asia in successive waves over several millennia, crossing a plain hundreds
of miles wide that now lies inundated by 160 feet of water released by melting
glaciers. For several periods of time, the first beginning around 60,000 BC.
and the last ending around 7,000BC. , this land bridge was open. The first
people travelled in the dusty trails of the animals they hunted. They brought
with them not only their families, weapons, and tools but also a broad
metaphysical understanding, sprung from dreams and visions and articulated in myth and song, which complemented their
scientific and historical knowledge of the lives of animals and people. All
this they shaped in a variety of languages, bringing into being oral
literatures of power and beauty.
Contemporary readers, forgetting the
origins of western epic, lyric, and dramatic forms, are easily disposed to think of “literature” only as something written. But on
reflection it becomes clear that the more critically useful as well as the more
frequently employed sense of the term concerns the artfulness of the verbal
creation, not its mode of presentation. Ultimately, literature is
aesthetically valued, regardless of language, culture, or mode of presentation,
because some significant verbal achievement results from the struggle in words
between tradition and talent. Verbal art has the ability to shape out a compelling
inner vision in some skillfully crafted public verbal form.
Of course, the differences between
the written and oral modes of expression are not without consequences for an
understanding of Native American literature. The essential difference is that a
speech event is an evolving
communication, an “emergent form”, the shape, functions, and aesthetic values
of which become more clearly realized over the course of the performance. In
performing verbal art, the performer assumes responsibility for the manners as
well as the content of the performance, while the audience assumes the
responsibility for evaluating the performer’s competence in both areas. It is
this intense mutual engagement that elicits the display of skill and shapes the emerging performance.
Where written literature provides us with a tradition of texts, oral literature
offers a tradition of performances.
Question 85: According to the
passage, why did the first people who
came to North America leave their homeland?
A. They
were hoping to find a better climate. B.
They were seeking freedom.
C. They
were following instructions given in a
dream. D. They were looking
for food.
Question 86: The phrase “are easily disposed” is
closet in meaning to
A.
demonstrate reluctance B.
readily encourage others
C. have
a tendency D.
often fail
Question 87: The word “Ultimately”
is closet in meaning to
A.
frequently B.
normally C.
in the end D. whenever
possible Question 88: The word “compelling”
is closet in meaning to
A.
joyous B.
intricate C.
competing D. forceful
Question 89: What is the main point of the second paragraph
?
A. Oral
narratives are a valid form of literature. B.
Public performance is essential to verbal art.
C.
Native Americans have a strong oral tradition in art.
D. The
production of literature provides employment for many artists.
Question 90: According to the
passage, what responsibility does the audience of a verbal art performance
have?
A. They
provide financial support for performances.
B. They
judge the quality of the content and presentation.
C. They
participate in the performance by chanting responses.
D. They
determine the length of the performance by requesting a continuation.
Question 91: Which of the following is NOT true of the
Native American literature discussed in the passage?
A. It
involves acting B. It has ancient
origins C. It has a set form D. It expresses an inner
vision.
Question 92: What can be inferred from the passage about
the difference between written and oral literature?
A.
Written literature reflects social values better than oral literature does.
B.
Written literature involves less interaction between audience and creator
during the creative progress than oral literature does.
C.
Written literature usually is not based on historical events, whereas oral
literature is.
D.
Written literature is not as highly respected as oral literature is.
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 93 to 100.
Over millions of years, the
world’s climate has undergone a series of dramatic changes that have most
likely resulted from oscillations, or pendulum-like swings, in the rotation of
the Earth. One such dramatic climate change was what is commonly called the Ice
Age and was in reality a series of phases of colder and warmer weather that
commenced approximately two million years ago. What we today refer to as the Ice Age was in reality a series of weaker
and stronger glacial periods during which sheets of ice expanded and moved
varying distances south followed by interglacial periods when the glaciers
melted to varying degrees and retreated to the north. These successive
periods of colder and warmer weather have had striking effects on the world’s landscape and on the life forms
that inhabit the land. Each glacial period in the series of colder and warmer
phases had a different impact, depending on how far south the ice extended, how
long it lasted before melting, and how much it changed the landscape and sea
levels.
The effect on the world’s
landscape that resulted from the changing climate was dramatic. Vast sheets of
glacial ice in the northern latitudes of the world cut deep u-shaped valleys
that still exist today and caused huge boulders and enormous amounts of clay
and dust to be deposited across North America, Europe, and Asia and to reshape
the landscape of these areas. As the glacial sheets of ice crept southward on
the northern continents, they trapped large amounts of water. This served to
reduce the amount of moisture in the atmosphere that could fall as rain or
snow, reducing the amount of rainfall and leading to further aridity and the
expansion of deserts in the tropical and subtropical regions. In addition, with
so much water held in the glacial ice, the sea level fell, resulting in the
exposure of land that today is covered with water. During glacial periods there
was a land bridge from France to England, the islands of Japan and Java were
connected to the Asian mainland, and Asia was linked to North America over what
is today the Bering Strait. Then, during interglacial periods, when the glacial
ice retreated to the north, more water became available as glaciers melted.
Vegetation expanded with the increase in rainfall, and coastlines changed with
the increase in ocean water; during interglacial periods, many areas that today
are landmasses were covered with water.
Prehistoric people seem to have
adapted well to these environmental changes. They moved from place to place in response to climatic changes. They
could be found living in the grasslands of Asia, in the forests of southeast
Asia, and in the temperate areas of southern Europe, and they moved into and
out of the more northerly regions as the glacial regions retreated and
advanced. Their diet changed to adapt to the changes in plant and animal life
during succeeding glacial and interglacial periods, and the use of stone tools,
the building of shelters, and the use of clothing came about during this
period. It was these sorts of adaptations that enabled humans to survive and
progress while many other species failed to survive and thrive during this
period in the way that prehistoric people did.
(Adapted
from “Climate Change”)
Question 93: What is stated about
the Ice Age in paragraph 1?
A.
It caused the rotation of the Earth to swing
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B.
It was a period of sustained intensely cold weather
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C.
It came about as a result of variation in the Earth’s rotation
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D.
It lasted for two million years
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Question 94: Which of the
sentences below expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in paragraph 1?
A.
During the Ice Age, there were periods when the glaciers moved forcefully and
other periods when the movement of glaciers was weaker.
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B.
During glacial periods, the glaciers moved to colder areas in the north,
while during interglacial periods, glaciers moved toward the south.
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C.
During the Ice Age, glaciers tended to freeze north of the equator and melt
south of the equator.
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D.
The Ice Age really consisted of colder glacial periods and warmer
interglacial periods.
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Question 95: The word “striking” in paragraph 1 could best be
replaced by _________.
A.
remarkable
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B.
violent
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C.
attractive
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D.
dangerous
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Question 96: All of the following
are mentioned in paragraph 1 as affecting the impact of a glacial period EXCEPT
_________.
A.
the amount of area that was covered with ice
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B.
the length of time that a glacier lasted
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C.
the effect that a glacier had on the geography of the land
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D.
the effect that a glacier had on the chemistry of the water
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Question 97: It is NOT true
according to paragraph 2 that during glacial periods _________.
A.
France and England were connected
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B.
Japan was a cluster of distinct islands
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C.
Java was attached to Asia
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D.
North America and Asia were connected
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Question 98: According to
paragraph 3, prehistoric people ________.
A.
failed to adapt to environmental changes
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B.
tended to stay in one place during the Ice Age
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C.
lived only in the grassland areas of Asia
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D.
were living in the less frigid parts of Europe
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Question 99: The phrase “in response to” in paragraph 3 could
be replaced by _________.
A.
to provide an answer to
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B.
in reaction to
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C.
resulting in
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D.
with knowledge of
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Question 100: What is NOT true
about prehistoric people, according to paragraph 3?
A.
They made changes in what they ate.
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B.
They used basic tools.
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C.
They did not live out in the open.
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D.
They did not wear clothing.
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