Đề thi đề nghị môn: Tiếng Anh khối 10 - Đề 15

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ST TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NTMK KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 30 - 4 LẦN THỨ XXIV ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH ; KHỐI: 10 NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 Số phách A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 points) I. 1-10 WORD CHOICE Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 1. Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum her career in order to have children. A. devoted B. repealed C. sacrificed D.abolished 2. I find the offer quite ., but I think I’d rather study at Oxford A. tempting B. desirous C. inclined D. envious 3. I don’t normally like noisy clubs, but I had a sudden .to see what the Blue Parrot was like. A. force B. motive C. pressure D. impulse 4. Jerry loves snowboarding so much that it’s almost like a drug . A. passion B. obsession C. addiction D. requirement 5. I don’t want to do the course in applied statistics, but it’s . A. compulsory B. inevitable C. bound D.indecisive 6. Don’t worry about me - I’m quite to sit here and wait for you to come back. A. ecstatic B. delighted C. joyful D. content 7. When I was pregnant, I often got a sudden .for tinned sardines. A. preference B. craving C. envy D. greed 8. Thank you for thinking of us, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to .your kind invitation. A. decline B. deny C. condemn D.reject 9. I’ve never seen anyone so .to their joy as Philip is. A. eager B. Keen C. dedicated D. interested 10. I wish you would stop wasting so much on your computer games and do something as a little more A. welcome B. enviable C. feasible D. worthwhile KEY 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B II. 11-20 GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 11. I recommend that Miriam a boarding school. She'd be much more challenged academically. (A)attends (C) is attending (B) attend (D) were attending 12. Ambrose had to take a job at a fast-food restaurant; __ he wouldn't have been able to make his car payment. (A) otherwise (C) had he done so (B) if so (D) were that the case
2. 13. Many educators seem convinced students would respond favorably to a change in the system. (A) what (C) that (B) the fact that (D) whatever 14. students wanted to go right into the workplace after graduation would choose the vocational track. (A) Whatever (C) Whenever (B) However (D) Whomever 15. He us on the last day of the congress so his presence at the opening ceremony was something of a surprise. (A) must have joined (C) had to join (B) was to join (D) should join 16. In fact the criminals in because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in. (A) needn’t have broken (C) didn’t need to break (B) didn’t need break (D) needn’t to have broken 17. People whose main concern is may eventually develop some serious health problems. (A) not to be overfed (C) not to overfed (B) not to be overfeeding (D) not overfeeding 18. of Albania was once forested, but of the original vegetation remains, due to centuries of clearing and livestock grazing. (A) Much – little (C) Some - few (B) Many – none (D) Most – any 19. Most critics agree that rather little done by the artist after his illness has any great value. (A) of what was (C) of that what was (B) of that was (D) which has been 20. .between the two attacks, the commander tried to prevent the enemy troops their strength. (A) Without delaying – to gather (C) In delaying - for gathering (B) By not delaying – from gathering (D) Having delayed – without gathering KEY 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.B 16.C 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.B III. 21-30 PREPOSITIONS – PHRASAL VERBS Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 21. being a little messy, she will be a good flatmate for you. (A) Far away (C) Beside (B) At length (D) Apart from 22 working very long hours, John strives to exercise at least trice a week. (A) Regardless of (C) Because of (B) On behalf of (D) However 23. There is a rumour circulation that the director had a big argument the manager at the last meeting. (A) on – about (C) for – out (B) upon – in (D) after – off 24. Factories which produce a lot of toxic fumes are contributing the destruction the environment. (A) for – around (C) into - upon 2
3. (B) by – against (D) to – of 25. It’s so hot, I could do a nice cool drink. (A) up (C) out (B) with (D) without 26. Once we’d spent all our money, we fell our credit card. (A) out (C) back on (B) for (D) off 27. I fell one of my friends and haven’t spoken to her for weeks. (A) in with (C) through (B) out with (D) behind 28. I can’t get .to Joan. I think there’s a fault on the line. (A) away (C) through (B) at (D) along 29. The record shop has a promotion and is giving .free CDs. (A) away (C) in (B) off (D) out 30. He’s a good speaker and gets his views very well. (A) over (C) on (B) across (D) through KEY 21.D 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27.B 28. C 29. A 30. B IV. 31-40 COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS Choose the best options to complete the following sentences. 31 I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of .shaves. A.narror B.near C.close D.tiny 32 My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had in his bonnet about it causing cancer. A. a bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant 33 You really dropped the other day when you told Brian you’d seen his wife at the cinema. He thought she was at her mother’s. A. a brick B. a stone C. a log D. a plank 34 I can’t stand Mr. Bryant. He’s always blowing his own – telling everyone how good he is at everything. A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet 35 The escaped prisoner fought before he was finally overpowered A head over heels B tooth and nail C heart and soul D foot and mouth 36 I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell . A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. culprit 37 Jane looked at the shop assistant who had been rude to her. A. arrows B. needles C. poison D. daggers 38 Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the A nose on his face B tip of his tongue C back of his hand D hair on his head 39 I’ve heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn’t 3
4. A. face the music C. carry weight B. hit the nail on the head D. hold water 40 John will never buy you a drink - he’s far too . A. tight-fisted B. pigheaded C. highly-strung D. easy-going KEY 31. C 33. A 35.B 37.D 39.D 32. B 34. D 36. A 38.C 40.A V. 41-60 READING COMPREHENSION 41-50 READING 1 Read the passage and choose the best option for each questions below Sharks have gained an unfair reputation for being fierce predators of large sea animals. Humanity's unfounded fear and hatred of these ancient creatures is leading to a worldwide slaughter that may result in the extinction of many coastal shark species. The shark is the victim of a warped attitude of wildlife protection; we strive only to protect the beautiful, non-threatening parts of our environment. And, in our efforts to restore only non-threatening parts of our earth, we ignore other important parts. A perfect illustration of this attitude is the contrasting attitude toward another large sea animal, the dolphin. During the 1980s, environmentalists in the United States protested the use of driftnets for tuna fishing in the Pacific Ocean since these nets also caught dolphins. The environmentalists generated enough political and economic pressure to prevent tuna companies from buying tuna that had been caught in driftnets. In contrast to this effort on behalf of the dolphins, these same environmentalists have done very little to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks whose population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction. Sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years. They are extremely efficient animals, feeding on wounded or dying animals, thus performing an important role in nature of weeding out the weaker animals in a species. Just the fact that species such as the Great White Shark have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proof of their efficiency and adaptability to changing environments. It is time for us humans, who may not survive another 1,000 years at the rate we are damaging the planet, to cast away our fears and begin considering the protection of sharks as an important part of a program for protection of all our natural environment. 41. With which of the following topics is this passage primarily concerned? A. Sharks are efficient creatures with bad reputations. B. Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on earth. C. Sharks illustrate a problem in wildlife protection D. The campaign to save dolphins was not extended to save sharks. 42. Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of the word "warped" in line 4? A. distorted B. wasteful C. extravagant D. wanton 43. In line 10, the word "protested" is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. prescribed 4
5. B. objected to C. protected D. reflected on 44. In line 11, the word "generated" could be best replaced by A. consumed B. absorbed C. designated D. produced 45. How did environmentalists manage to protect dolphins? A. They prevented fishermen from selling them for meat. B. They pressured fishermen into protecting dolphins by law. C. They brought political pressure against tuna companies. D. They created sanctuaries where dolphin fishing was not allowed. 46. About how long have sharks lived on the planet? A. 25 million years B. 150 million years C. 350 million years D. 500 million years 47. In lines 19-20, the phrase "managed to live" is used to infer that A. surviving was difficult B. migration was common C. procreation was expanding D. roaming was necessary 48. The word "proof" in line 20 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. characteristic B. evidence C. praise D. customary 49. What is the author's tone in this passage? A. explanatory B. accusatory C. gentle D. proud 50. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? A. order of importance B. cause and effect C. statement and example D. chronological order KEY 41.C 42.A 43.B 44.D 45.C 46.C 47. A 48.B 49.B 50.C 51-60 READING 2 Read the passage below and choose the correct answers WATER IN DESERT Desert areas of the world are not completely void of precipitation, but rainfall in these regions is known to vary greatly. Typically, scientists use an annual rainfall amount of four inches as the dividing line between desert and non-desert areas. 5
6. While these arid regions may receive a similar amount of rainfall each year, how that rainfall affects surface water and groundwater resources is largely dependent upon the area’s topographical characteristics. For example, landforms such as flats and depressions common to deserts are known to collect water, but these features constitute only a small percentage of the desert landscape. It is interesting to note that these arid lands in fact contain some of the earth’s largest systems of rivers. In the cases of these river systems, the sources of the rivers lie outside the arid region itself, and hence they are known as “exogenous” rivers and systems. These exogenous systems play a critical role in nourishing life in the world’s most parched regions. For example, annual flooding of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers has long supplied residents with water and brought in fertile silt to help agriculture. With the advent of modern technology, however, this flooding is largely managed by human hands, which has required more governmental cooperation among nations in crafting treaties and agreements regulating the use of these river basins. In addition to human intervention, the flow of exogenous rivers is impacted by the season. Ironically, it sometimes takes a number of months for the effect of a rainy season outside a desert area to be felt within it, so by the time the peak flow finally arrives, it may in fact be the driest time of the year. While this additional water does aid the irrigation for agriculture, weather changes during the dry season like higher temperatures and lower humidity may make the cultivation of some crops even more challenging than it is during the normal growing season. In contrast to exogenous rivers, those identified as “endogenous” systems begin and end within the arid region. Water in these systems generally comes from groundwater springs, but many of these rivers are fed by water coming from limestone massifs, such as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Rivers of this variety tend not to reach the sea, but instead end up draining into inland basins, where most of it is simply lost to evaporation or disappears into the ground. Though rivers and lakes are present in desert areas, groundwater makes up a much larger percentage of the total water in these regions. However, only a small portion of these underground deposits ever reach the hydrologic cycle; i.e., it never enters the constant movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the earth that characterizes most of the planet’s other water resources. ■ A) The groundwater that does enter into this cycle usually does so by feeding the flow of streams or by maintaining water levels in lakes. Water taken in this way from groundwater stores is then refilled by surface flows and rainwater. ■ B) International organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank have both funded efforts to survey existing groundwater in arid lands and to create effective methods to draw usable water from these sources. ■ C) These efforts are particularly necessary due to the lack of clear understanding in these regions about just how much groundwater exists. ■ D) What is known, however, is that these groundwater deposits are very unevenly distributed, and that much of this water can be found deep beneath the earth’s surface. These groundwater deposits are found underground in open spaces between, inside, and among rocks and sediment. These water-laden layers of earth are known as “aquifers.” In general, limestone and sandstone aquifers tend to be deep and large, which contributes to their relatively high concentration of minerals. They are usually not replenished because they became saturated more than 10,000 years ago and do not need to be. These deep aquifers are sometimes called “fossil waters” to 6
7. denote the fact that this water has been present for so long. On the other hand, shallow aquifers found in sand or gravel are much less extensive, but they can quickly be replenished. 51. According to paragraph 1, what do scientists use to determine whether or not an area is labeled a desert? A. The amount of annual rainfall B. The lack of groundwater resources C. Topographical characteristics D. The absence of flats and depressions in the landscape 52. The word “depressions” in line 7 is closest in meaning to A. rifts B. dunes C. ranges D. basins 53. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. A. Government involvement in the creation of treaties and agreements enhances flood- controlling modern technology of river basins. B. Technology has allowed for better human management of floods, making river basin regulation agreements largely unnecessary. C. Humans have been able to use technology to control flooding, which has made international cooperation on the use of river basins more necessary. D. More modern technology will lead to better flood management because intergovernmental treaties regarding river basins allow for cooperation. 54. In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following about the flow of exogenous rivers EXCEPT: A. The impact of the flow is often felt in the driest seasons. B. The flow can be an aid in the cultivation of crops. C. The effects of the flow are not felt immediately. D. The flow is unaffected by the season of the year. 55. According to paragraph 4, what distinguishes an endogenous river from an exogenous river? A. An endogenous river flows into a limestone massif. B. The source of an endogenous river is within the desert region. C. The endogenous river does not reach the sea. D. Endogenous rivers have a higher saline content than exogenous rivers. 56. The word “stores” in line 39 is closest in meaning to A. locations B. accumulations C. caves D. discoveries 57.Why does the passage mention in paragraph 5 the fact that the exact extent of groundwater resources is still unknown? A. To highlight the lack of scientific research being done in desert areas. B. To illustrate the importance of freshwater to the inhabitants of deserts. C. To explain why the recent actions of the United Nations and others are needed. D. To show how groundwater can affect the flow of exogenous rivers. 58. The word “replenished” in line 51 is closest in meaning to 7
8. A. refilled B. rejuvenated C. reinvigorated D. rescinded 59. What can be inferred in paragraph 7 about shallow aquifers? A. They tend to have less mineral content than deeper ones. B. They can quickly be replenished because they were saturated as limestone aquifers once were. C. The water from shallow aquifers is unusable because of its proximity to gravel. D. They are more extensive than limestone aquifers. 60. Look at the four squares [ ■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage. In fact, these water deposits have recently become the focus of increased attention as a source of freshwater for the inhabitants of desert areas. Where would the sentence best fit? A B C D KEY 51. A 52.D 53.C 54.D 55. B 56.B 57.C 58.A 59.A 60.B VI. 61-80 GUIDED CLOZE TESTS Read the texts below and decide which answer best fits each space. PASSAGE 1 Greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere 30 times faster than the time when the Earth experienced a (61) episode of global warming. A study comparing the rate at which carbon dioxide and methane are being (62) now, compared to 55 million years ago when global warming also occurred, has found dramatic differences in the speed of release. James Zachos, professor of earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said the speed of the present buildup of greenhouse gases is far greater than during the global warming after the (63) of the dinosaurs. "The emissions that caused this past episode of global warming probably lasted 10,000 years," Professor Zachos told the American Association for the Advancement of Science at a meeting ln St. Louis. "By burning fossil fuels, we are likely to emit the same amount over the next three centuries." He warned that studies of global warming events in the geological past (64) ". the Earth's climate passes a (65) , beyond which climate change accelerates with the help of positive feedbacks - vicious circles of warming. professor Zachos is a leading (66) on the episode of global warming known as the palaeocene-eocene thermal maximum, when average global temperatures increased by up to 50C due to a massive release of carbon dioxide and methane. His research into the deep ocean (67) suggests at this time that about 4.5 billion tons of carbon entered the atmosphere over 10,000 years. "This will be the same amount of carbon released into the atmosphere from cars and industrial emissions over the next 300 years if present (68) continue", he said. Although carbon can be released suddenly and naturally into the atmosphere from volcanic activity, it takes many thousands of years for it to be removed permanently by natural processes. The ocean is capable of removing carbon, and quickly, but this natural (69) can be easily (70) , which is probably what happened 55 million years ago. “lt will take tens of thousands of years before atmospheric carbon dioxide comes down to preindustrial levels," the professor said. "Even after humans stop burning fossil fuels, the effects will be long-lasting 61.A. prearranged B. premier C. previous D. fundamental 62. A. emitted B. exhaled C. incorporated D. digested 8
9. 63. A. dementia B. demolition C. detachment D. demise 64. A. comment B. mark C. compliment D. indicate 65. A. Barricade B. verge C. threshold D. perimeter 66. A. autocrat B. authority C. administrator D. proprietor 67. A. dusts B. sediments C. dirt D. powder 68. A. trends B. gadgets C. fads D. crazes 69. A. capacity B. competence C. intelligence D. bulk 70. A. overcharged B. overstated C. overshadowed D. overwhelmed KEY 61.C 62.A 63.D 64.D 65.C 66.A 67 B 68 A 69 D 70 C PASSAGE 2 On a yearly (71) , the United States is afflicted by hurricanes on the east coast, flooding in the midwest, forest fires, earthquakes, and any number of tornadoes, blizzards and storms. Historically, the weather has (72) as harsh a chord in people's lives as any we feel today. Historians list the four major events to wreak devastation on the country as the Chicago fire of 1871, the Johnstown flood of 1889, the Galveston hurricane of 1900, and the San Francisco earthquake of i906. These disasters provide a(n) (73) of the havoc nature's storms have wrecked on humanity, and our reactions to them. Galveston, Texas, located on the island of Galveston in the gulf of New Mexico, thrives on industry and exports. lts over 30,000 citizens in the early 1900s were generally economically successful and comfortable with (74) conditions. Until the ill-fated morning of Sept. 7, 1900, the people of Galveston enioyed their life on the remote island. However, weather watchers had been following a growing storm in the Atlantic for several days and were warning of the impending danger of a hurricane. Unfortunately, people ignored the warnings. A day after the hurricane had hit the island, all that remained of the beautiful city was a mass of crumbled buildings, debris and forlorn, hopeless survivors wandering aimlessly with the stench of rotting flesh all around. lt is (75) that over 8,000 people and most of the animals died that day, victims of one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Chicago's storm of 1871, although (76) to the hurricanes of the southeastern coast, was described by poet John Greenleaf Whittier as a 'fiery hurricane' that struck the great city with such (77) that two days later, half of the city had been destroyed and 300 lives lost. Those relating the events of that catastrophic 'hurricane' say that too little rain and a strong wind blowing off the prairie had been the cause behind ihe destruction of the Windy City. According to (78) , however, responsibility was placed on one slovenly cow who kicked over a lantern in her barn somewhere in the southwest corner of Chicago, igniting the dry and highly flammable barn and ultimately bringing destruction to a large part of the city. Two days after the sparks ignited, a steady rain on the burning city put out the flames and within days hope had returned. Signs that the city was beginning to heal became (79) everywhere - soon new buildings were (80) the burned, and the lifeblood of the ravaged city was being. 71. A. foundation B. theory C. basis D. institution 72. A. punched B. struck C. pinched D. played 73. A. scent B. flavour C. recipe D. ingredient 74. A. existing B. remaining C. enduring D. staying 75. A. anticipated B. predicted C. estimated D. forecast 76. A. disconnected B. unaccustomed C. unrelated D. discredited 77. A. stimulus B. force C. charisma D. constraint 78. A. tradition B. culture C. phenomenon D. legend 79. A. concealed B. notorious C. obscure D. evident 80. A. replacing B. rebuilding C. designing D. refurbishing 9
10. KEY 71 C 72 B 73 B 74 A 75 C 76 C 77 B 78 D 79 D 80 A B. WRITTEN QUESTIONS (70 points) I. 1-20 OPEN CLOZE TESTS Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE WORD for each space. PASSAGE 1 Most people I know (1) never go to a martial arts movie, even if you paid them, but I defy anyone not to enjoy seventy minutes in the dark with Jackie Chan. For a start, Chan is more interested in apologetically evading the bullies that want to do him in than in violent confrontation. His screen persona is never (2) . to bombast. Chan is a likeable, bumbling. Everyman who tries to extricate himself from scrapes with his astounding athletic (3) : as he leaps up the side of a building, you (4) .swear he was on wires. With the kind of agility (5) limited to monkeys and flies, Chan seems (6) of scuttering up any surface. But it is extremely (7) .for him to go on the offensive. The films of lesser action stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme provide a diet of relentless violence, punctuated (8) now and (9) by some semi-moronic ‘witticism’, but Chan's balletic altercations with his enemies are as a (10) oriented around the art of comic evasion. KEY 1. would 2. prone 3. Ability/physique/agility 4. would 5. normally/ usually 6. capable 7. Rare/unusual 8. every 9. Then/again 10. rule PASSAGE 2 It was last May, while we were taking our annual late spring break on Lindos that we (11) .our house broken into. All our TV and video equipment got (12) but what was worse was when we discovered that the final draft of my husband’s latest novel (13) been torn into pieces and the disks he had (14) writing it on had (15) Of course, you hear about people who have had their properties vandalized and (16) whose most prized possession have been (17) , but it’s a terrible shock when it (18) to you, when you know that your home has been invaded, and that you have had our (19) intimated belongings handled and examined (20) .strangers. KEY 11. had 12. stolen 13. had 14. been 15. disappeared 16. others 17. taken 18. happens 19. most 20. by II. 21-40 WORD FORMATION 21-30 Use a word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space Students learning English as a second language are sometimes given a word by their teacher and asked to give an (21) (EXPLAIN) as to what that word means; in other words, 10
11. to provide a (22) (DEFINE). The (23) (ASSUME) is that if you know a word, you can define it. (24) (LOGIC), that might make sense, but in reality it is not always (25) (REASON) to assume that. There are words and phrases that even native speakers use in conversation without much (26) (THINK) which can lead to (27) (CONFUSE) when you ask a native speaker to define them. Take the (28) (CONCEIVE) of ‘Zeitgeist’, for example, which has entered English from German. It’s (DOUBT) much easier to use than it is to define. With a word like ‘Zeitgeist’, it may be more (30) (SENSE) to test the student’s understanding in ways other than asking them to define it. KEY 21. explanation 22. definition 23. assumption 24. Logically 25. reasonable 26. thought 27. confusion 28. concept 29. undoubtedly 30. sensible 31-40. Write a word in the box in the correct form in each gap columnist critic ghostwriter handbook manifesto novelist Reviewer Subtitle supplement tabloid FREELANCE WRITING When you’re a freelance writer, there are many varied opportunities open to you. You may be working on that great work of fiction and know that within couple of years you’ll be regarded as a hugely successful (31) ,but until then there are bills to be paid. The Sunday color (32) are filled with feature articles. They all have to be written, and they often written by freelancers. Offer your services. Know two languages? Consider doing the (33) for foreign films and TV programs. They’re usually commissioned on a film-by-film basis. Enjoy politics? Offer to help a political party to produce its next (34) - for a small fee, of course. Like technology? Someone has to be write the instructions or (35) that comes with every piece of equipment we buy. It could be you! Set yourself up as a gossip (36) , film (37) .or book (38) for a small local newspaper. Once you’ve got some pieces behind you, you can move on to a bigger paper, or even a national (39) . . And when you’ve made a few contacts and had a few things published, there’s a fair amount of work out there for (40) – people who write celebrities’ autobiographies for them. KEY 31. novelist 32. supplements 33. subtitles 34. manifesto 35. handbook 36. columnist 37. critic 38. reviewer 39. tabloid 40. ghostwriters III. 41-50 ERROR CORRECTION The following passage contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them. NO CELLPHONE RESTRICTIONS! Line 1 It's seeming that I constantly hear the same thing: ''Cell phones are dangerous. 2 We need to severely restrict them. People are dying because of cell phones." 3 Well, I'm thinking cell phones themselves aren't the problem. I'm completely 4 opposed to restrictions on them, and here's why. 5 First, people say cell phones are dangerous to health, so they should be limited. 6 Supporters of this idea say there are being studies showing that cell phones 7 produce radiation that is harmful to users. I think this is nonsense. There hasn't 8 been any real proof. It sounds just another study that ultimately doesn’t mean 9 anything. 10 Second, a lot of teachers are proposing that we not allow cell phones in classes 11 because they're a distraction. I feel pretty angrily about this. Here's a good 12 example. Two weeks ago in my history class, one of the students was having her 13 cell phone on because her mother was really sick and might need a ride to the 11
12. 14 hospital. The student's mother couldn't contact anyone else. In fact, the student's 15 mother did call, and the student found someone to help her mother. What if her 16 cell phone hadn't been on? The teacher would have felt pretty bad. 17 Third, people argue that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. I disagree. 18 It's no more safe than turning on the car radio or eating a sandwich. People do 19 those things when they drive. The law says you must have one hand on the 20 steering wheel. It's possible to use a cell phone correct with one hand. I use my 21 cell phone carefully; I always keep one hand on the wheel. Maybe there should 22 be training in ways to use a cell phone good, but we shouldn't prohibit to use cell 23 phones in cars. 24 This has always been a free country. I hope it stays that way 41. ___ ___ 42. ___ ___ 43. ___ ___ 44. ___ ___ 45. ___ ___ 46. ___ ___ 47. ___ ___ 48. ___ ___ 49. ___ ___ 50. ___ ___ KEY line mistake correction 41. 1 it’s seeming it seems 42. 3 I’m thinking I think 43. 6 are being are 44. 8 sounds sound like 45. 11 angrily angry 46. 12 was having had 47. 18 safe dangerous 48. 20 correct correct 49. 22 good well 50 23 to use using IV. 51-60 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the given one. 51 The singer has strongly and publicly opposed the war. The singer has been a . of the war. 52 We carried out market research to see whether the public would like our new car. We carried out market research to to our new car. 53 The rock star made an emotional request for the earthquake victims, which produced a huge response. The rock star’s for help for the earthquake victims produced a huge response. 54 The ream will post accounts of their progress on their website every few days, The team will post on their progress on their website. KEY 51. vociferous opponent 52. gauge (public/people’s) reaction 53. passionate entreaty 54. regular updates II. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. 55. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current changes in the computer technologies. 12
13. Having . 56. George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise to bring it back by Saturday.(unless) 57. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle, (hardly) 58. Our representatives have been criticizing the new concept (critical) 59. It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or yellow. (matter) 60. Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. (last) KEY 55. Having introduced my guests to each other, I made a long speech on the current changes in the computer technologies. 56. George won’t lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring it back by Saturday. 57. Jerry could hardly solve the riddle. 58. Our representatives have been critical of the new concept. 59. It doesn’t matter whether they paint the board white or yellow. 60. The new prime minister has been appointed at last. END OF THE TEST 13