Đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 THPT chuyên Quang Trung - Môn thi: Tiếng anh (chuyên) - Test Number 26

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1. UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 TEST NUMBER 26 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 20/06/2014. (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút. Họ và tên thí sinh: . Số báo danh: Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề). A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM. I. PHONETICS (1 pt) 1. Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) 1. A. whole B. who C. how D. hour 2. A. ground B. group C. house D. found 3. A. which B. who C. where D. why 4. A. bulb B. plumber C. consumer D. luxury 5. A. account B. cloudy C. household D. resource 2. Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (0.5 pt) 6. A. atmosphere B. enormous C. historic D. recover 7. A. grateful B. moment C. public D. reveal 8. A. amazing B. gallery C. investment D. regretful 9. A. collection B. disaster C. musical D. production 10. A. argument B. comedy C. magical D. successful II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11. The World Cup___ every four years. A. is held B. has been C. is made D. is taken 12. The Blacks live in the house___ the green doors. A. have B. with C. which D. has 13. I sent a card to congratulate Nam ___ winning the first prize in the English speaking contest. A. about B. for C. on D. of 14. ___ I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain. A. In spite of B. Despite C. Even though D. As long as 15. The fire alarm ___ and we all rushed out. A. went off B. turned out C. exploded D. A and C are correct. 16. I find it difficult to make a good ___ on this problem. A. want B. decision C. thought D. view 17. We didn’t ___ to the station in time to catch the train. A. reach B. arrive C. get D. lead 18. He last had his eyes ___ ten months ago. A. test B. testing C. tested D. to be tested 19. I hope you don’t mind ___ to come tonight. A. being asked B. asking C. we ask you D. you were asked 20. Waste paper can be recycled ___ . A. because it can be burnt B. instead of burning C. instead of being burnt D. so it can be burnt 21. ___ he always did well on his English tests, his parents were not surprised that he got an A. A. Since B. Even though C. If D. Because of 22. You should pay attention ___ what the teacher said. A. of B. with C. in D. to 23. Solar energy doesn't cause___. A. pollution B. polluted C. pollute D. pollutant 1
2. 24. The trade talks which had begun between the two countries were ___ when the war began. A. broken down B. broken in C. broken off D. broken out 25. – “You have been spending too much money lately” – “You’re right. I need to ___on my expenses” A. cut out B. cut up C. cut down D. cut away 26. Susan’s doctor insists ___ for a few days. A. that she is resting B. her resting C. that she rest D. her to rest 27. I turn down the job___ the attractive salary. A. because B. because of C. although D. despite 28. He asked me___. A. since when I waited B. since when I am waiting C. how long I have been waiting D. how long I had been waiting 29. His parents never allowed him ___. A. to smoking B. smoking C. to smoke D. some smoke 30. The kids would answer back, and that drove her ___. A. crazy B. madness C. craziness D. crazily 31. You cannot see the doctor___you have made an appointment with him. A. because B. even C. unless D. however 32. She has been working so hard, she feels quite___ . A. wasted B. exhausted C. empty D. dull 33. Young boys like online games and the games ___ them hours a day. A. spend B. pass C. continue D. take 34. You should ___to your uncle for what you’d done. A. advise B. apologize C. promise D. refuse 35. ___, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way to get information. A. In my opinion B. According to me C. To be honest D. I’m afraid 36. She wishes she___ her son a computer. He is so interested in playing on it and neglects his study. A. didn’t buy B. hadn’t bought C. can buy D. bought 37. Wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud___ their school. A. of B. in C. about D. for 38. I ___to dinner with his family at Christmas party. It was a very impressive party! A. invited B. to invite C. was invited D. am invited 39. We were lucky ___the last bus and arrived home late that day. A. to take B. taking C. took D. have taken 40. ___ he completes his homework, he feeds the chickens and collects their eggs. A. As soon as B. Since C. As a rule D. Consequently 41. Please ___ the radio. I can’t study with all that noise. A. turn up B. turn in C. turn down D. turn out 42. I’m just going to ___a photo of the town square. A. take B. make C. paint D. draw 43. I think my English pronunciation needs___. A. to improve B. improving C. improved D. improve 44. The Browns had an enjoyable trip to the countryside, ___? A. did the Browns B. hadn’t they C. didn’t they D. had the Browns 45. Margaret asked me ___ English in Royal English Center. A. why was I learning B. why I was learning C. how long I have been learning D. how long had I been learning 46. OK. I’ll wait for you at the main ___to the Hung Vuong Plaza. A. arrival B. entrance C. access D. highway 47. This shirt is twice ___my shirt. A. as expensive as B. more expensive C. most expensive D. more expensive than 48. Everyone went home. ___was in the classroom. 2
3. A. Anyone B. No one C. Someone D. Everyone 49. She has ___experience in computing that she can’t deal with the tasks. A. so much B. a little C. so few D. so little 50. Adam: - “Hello. You must be Brian.” Brian: - “___” A. It’s my pleasure B. Oh, really? I’d love to. C. Yes, I think it’s true D. That’s right, I am. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 51. Then I go home, take a short rest and have lunch with my family at 11.30. A. break B. relaxation C. while D. time 52. We haven’t meet him lately A. now and then B. occasionally C. recently D. and so on 53. We have done everything as planned. A. programmed B. thought C. said D. mentioned 54. The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people. A. say to B. tell about C. speak of D. talk to 55. It takes me 30 minutes to prepare. A. get ready B. make easy C. keep clean D. be good Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 56. From that time, film makers were prepared to make longer and better films and build special places where only films were shown. A. normal B. everyday C. unlimited D. unrestricted 57. Jack Dawson is a young and generous adventurer. A. petty B. small C. narrow D. meaningful 58. The ship hits an iceberg and sinks rapidly. A. saves B. improves C. escapes D. floats 59. Titanic is a tragic love story film. A. fortunate B. funny C. exciting D. interesting 60. Music can also help you relax and feel rejuvenated. A. aged B. bored C. tired D. saddened III. LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61. – “What did you buy so much paint ___?” – “ I'm going to paint my room again.” A. for B. about C. with D. by 62. – “How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?” – “___” A. That's a good idea. B. That's my pleasure. C. Yes, I am driving. D. Never mind. 63. – “Let’s go somewhere for a drink” – “___” A. Yes, let’s B. Shall we? C. Do we? D. Good, go ahead 64. – “There you are! I ___ for two hours. Where’ve you been?” – “Sorry for my late” A. am waiting B. wait C. waited D. have been waiting 65. – “I enjoy listening to pop music,” – “___” A .I’m too B. I don’t C. Neither do I D. So am I IV. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (66) ___ many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (67) ___ if we do not make an effort to (68) ___ them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (69) ___for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (70) ___, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat- the place where they live- is (71) ___. More (72) ___ is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (73) ___ but these chemicals pollute the 3
4. environment and (74) ___ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones (75) ___, unless we can solve this problem. 66. A. problem B. vanishing C. threat D. danger 67. A. empty B. disappeared C. extinct D. vanished 68. A. serve B. protect C. defend D. harm 69. A. game B. extinct C. chased D. hunted 70. A. alive B. for living C. lively D. for life 71. A. departing B. exhausting C. disappearing D. escaping 72. A. land B. area C. soil D. earth 73. A. products B. fields C. crops D. herbs 74. A. wound B. wrong C. harm D. spoil 75. A. staying B. survived C. over D. left V. READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt) Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. Benjamin Franklin Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state. At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense. He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion. Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States. 76. What is a good description for this text? A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence. 77. When was Benjamin Franklin born? A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706 78. Which of these happened first? A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia. C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication. 79. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about? A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business. C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say. 80. In which countries did Franklin live? A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England. 4
5. C. London and America. D. England, America and France. B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN. I. VERB FORMS. (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. 81. Nobody (know) ___ what he will do to earn his living. 82. When I saw you yesterday, you (sit) ___ in a cafe 83. If I had met you last night, I (give) ___you that machine. 84. They have done nothing since they (get) ___ up in the early morning. 85. A lot of people (kill) ___by AIDs recently. 86. An interesting show (perform) ___ at 7.15 yesterday morning. 87.My aunt (visit) ___ America before her last vacation. 88. If I came there, that computer (repair) ___ by me. 89. I (can) ___ go swimming when I was a child. 90. We (come) ___ to see our friends after we finish the study course. II. WORD FORMS. (1.5 pts) 91. He is interested in the ___of old building (Preserve) . 92. Don't depend on him; he's a very ___person. (rely) . 93. Rob was dismissed after being told by his___ that he must leave in a month's time.(employ) 94. He's quite an___person. He plays lots of sport and goes running everyday (energy) 95. English is a___easy language for Swedes to learn. (compare) 96. I think it's very___of him to expect us to work over time every night this week. (reason) 97. His boss told him off because he had behaved ___ (responsible) 98. She left school with good ___ (qualify) 99. She has one of the biggest ___ in Britain (collect) 100. Sorry about the mistakes, I ___ the instructions you gave me . (understand) III. READING COMPREHENSION. (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F). Fresh water is necessary for life on Earth. People need water for everyday activities and to produce food. Water also is important for energy production and the health of Earth's environmental systems. Everywhere, water use is increasing. Humans already use fifty-four percent of all the fresh water in rivers, lakes and underground. There are some estimates that this rate will reach seventy percent by 2025. Water scarcity is a growing concern among nations of the world. To raise awareness about the issue, to motivate people to use water more wisely and in ways that will not hurt the environment, the United Nations declared 2003 the International Year of Fresh Water. In remarks at the kick-off ceremony for the International Year of Fresh Water in January 2003, United Nations Deputy Secretary General Louise Frechette warned that the world water situation could worsen if unsustainable practices continue. "Fresh water issues are at the heart of humankind's hopes for peace and development in the 21st century. The threat to health, food security, the environment, to stability itself is clear", she said. "If we continue with business as usual, it will take a little more than two decades for two-thirds of the world's population to be living in moderate to severe water stress. We can't let that happen" No Statements T F 101. Water is necessary for the health of people and the environment. 102. There is an increase in the use of water in some parts of the world. 103. To make people well aware of water stress is unimportant. 104. Water is in the center of keeping the world's peace and development. 105. By 2025, people will use about two-thirds of the world's water. IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS. Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 106. I was delighted ___ the present you gave me. 107. Are you excited about going ___ holiday next week? 108. You get bored ___doing the same thing every day. 5
6. 109. I’m sure you are capable ___ tourists. 110. She was confused ___the dates. 111. The hall was crowded ___ students. 112. Is she serious ___learning to be a pilot? 113. Drinking is harmful to your health. 114. Everyone is aware ___air pollution. 115. I think you are qualified ___ this job. V. ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, then underline and correct them. Computers are helpfully in many ways. First, they are fast. It can work with information much more quick than a person. Second, computers can work with lots of informations at the same time .Third, they can keep information since a long time. They do not forget things as the way people do. Also, computers are almost always correct . Computers are useful, because they also can cause problems . One kind of problems is with the computer’s memory. It is not perfect, so sometimes computers lose importance information. Other problem is with the machinery. Computers are machines and machines can break down. When computers break down they may eraser information or they may stop doing anything at all. They can be bad for your healthy, too. Doctors say you shouldn’t work with computers all day. Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction 116. 121. 117. . 122. 118. . 123. 119. 124. . 120. 125. VI. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126. Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client. => Competent 127. We didn’t go to bed until midnight. => It was not until 128. When did they start wearing this uniform? => How long 129. “Gone with the Wind” is the name of the novel. => They have named 130. Learning English is not easy. => It 131. No one has grown maize on this farm. => Maize 132. Peter is the same age as David. => Peter is as 133. You had better not touch that switch. => If I 134. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours. => It 135. He was rescued from the mountain by John. => It was 6
7. UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN QUANG TRUNG SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 TEST NUMBER 26 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Ngày thi: 20/06/2014. (Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút. Họ và tên thí sinh: . Số báo danh: Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào phiếu trả lời (có phát kèm đề). A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM. I. PHONETICS (1 pt) 1. Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) 1. A. whole B. who C. how D. hour 2. A. ground B. group C. house D. found 3. A. which B. who C. where D. why 4. A. bulb B. plumber C. consumer D. luxury 5. A. account B. cloudy C. household D. resource 2. Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others. (0.5 pt) 6. A. atmosphere B. enormous C. historic D. recover 7. A. grateful B. moment C. public D. reveal 8. A. amazing B. gallery C. investment D. regretful 9. A. collection B. disaster C. musical D. production 10. A. argument B. comedy C. magical D. successful II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 11. The World Cup___ every four years. A. is held B. has been C. is made D. is taken 12. The Blacks live in the house___ the green doors. A. have B. with C. which D. has 13. I sent a card to congratulate Nam ___ winning the first prize in the English speaking contest. A. about B. for C. on D. of 14. ___ I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain. A. In spite of B. Despite C. Even though D. As long as 15. The fire alarm ___ and we all rushed out. A. went off B. turned out C. exploded D. A and C are correct. 16. I find it difficult to make a good ___ on this problem. A. want B. decision C. thought D. view 17. We didn’t ___ to the station in time to catch the train. A. reach B. arrive C. get D. lead 18. He last had his eyes ___ ten months ago. A. test B. testing C. tested D. to be tested 19. I hope you don’t mind ___ to come tonight. A. being asked B. asking C. we ask you D. you were asked 20. Waste paper can be recycled ___ . A. because it can be burnt B. instead of burning C. instead of being burnt D. so it can be burnt 21. ___ he always did well on his English tests, his parents were not surprised that he got an A. A. Since B. Even though C. If D. Because of 22. You should pay attention ___ what the teacher said. A. of B. with C. in D. to 23. Solar energy doesn't cause___. A. pollution B. polluted C. pollute D. pollutant 7
8. 24. The trade talks which had begun between the two countries were ___ when the war began. A. broken down B. broken in C. broken off D. broken out 25. – “You have been spending too much money lately” – “You’re right. I need to ___on my expenses” A. cut out B. cut up C. cut down D. cut away 26. Susan’s doctor insists ___ for a few days. A. that she is resting B. her resting C. that she rest D. her to rest 27. I turn down the job___ the attractive salary. A. because B. because of C. although D. despite 28. He asked me___. A. since when I waited B. since when I am waiting C. how long I have been waiting D. how long I had been waiting 29. His parents never allowed him ___. A. to smoking B. smoking C. to smoke D. some smoke 30. The kids would answer back, and that drove her ___. A. crazy B. madness C. craziness D. crazily 31. You cannot see the doctor___you have made an appointment with him. A. because B. even C. unless D. however 32. She has been working so hard, she feels quite___ . A. wasted B. exhausted C. empty D. dull 33. Young boys like online games and the games ___ them hours a day. A. spend B. pass C. continue D. take 34. You should ___to your uncle for what you’d done. A. advise B. apologize C. promise D. refuse 35. ___, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way to get information. A. In my opinion B. According to me C. To be honest D. I’m afraid 36. She wishes she___ her son a computer. He is so interested in playing on it and neglects his study. A. didn’t buy B. hadn’t bought C. can buy D. bought 37. Wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud___ their school. A. of B. in C. about D. for 38. I ___to dinner with his family at Christmas party. It was a very impressive party! A. invited B. to invite C. was invited D. am invited 39. We were lucky ___the last bus and arrived home late that day. A. to take B. taking C. took D. have taken 40. ___ he completes his homework, he feeds the chickens and collects their eggs. A. As soon as B. Since C. As a rule D. Consequently 41. Please ___ the radio. I can’t study with all that noise. A. turn up B. turn in C. turn down D. turn out 42. I’m just going to ___a photo of the town square. A. take B. make C. paint D. draw 43. I think my English pronunciation needs___. A. to improve B. improving C. improved D. improve 44. The Browns had an enjoyable trip to the countryside, ___? A. did the Browns B. hadn’t they C. didn’t they D. had the Browns 45. Margaret asked me ___ English in Royal English Center. A. why was I learning B. why I was learning C. how long I have been learning D. how long had I been learning 46. OK. I’ll wait for you at the main ___to the Hung Vuong Plaza. A. arrival B. entrance C. access D. highway 47. This shirt is twice ___my shirt. A. as expensive as B. more expensive C. most expensive D. more expensive than 48. Everyone went home. ___was in the classroom. 8
9. A. Anyone B. No one C. Someone D. Everyone 49. She has ___experience in computing that she can’t deal with the tasks. A. so much B. a little C. so few D. so little 50. Adam: - “Hello. You must be Brian.” Brian: - “___” A. It’s my pleasure B. Oh, really? I’d love to. C. Yes, I think it’s true D. That’s right, I am. 51. – “How long have you been with the company” – “I ___ there for two years.” A. will work B. was working C. worked D. have worked 52. She still ___ on her parents for money because she hasn’t got a job. A. denies B. depends C. deposit D. desert 53. I saw a lot of new people at the party, ___seemed familiar. A. some of whom B. some of who C. whom D. some of that 54. "Have you ever met the man ___over there?" "No. Who is he?" A. stands B. standing C. is standing D. who he is standing 55. Which is the European country ___ economy is growing the fastest? A. who B. what C. whose D. that 56. Nobody told me that George was ill. A. I was told that George wasn't ill. B. I wasn't told that George was ill. C. George wasn't told to be ill. D. George was told not to be ill. 57. Birds aren’t all the same. There are many different ___. A. categories B. species C. animals D. plants 58. Robert’s new book will be___ in August. A. typed B. published C. broadcast D. announced 59. The book ___me of the days I was in the army. A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. recollects 60. The dictionary is too expensive for me. I can’t ___ it. A. spend B. cost C. afford D. pay Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 51. Then I go home, take a short rest and have lunch with my family at 11.30. A. break B. relaxation C. while D. time 52. We haven’t meet him lately A. now and then B. occasionally C. recently D. and so on 53. We have done everything as planned. A. programmed B. thought C. said D. mentioned 54. The police want to discuss these recent racist attacks with local people. A. say to B. tell about C. speak of D. talk to 55. It takes me 30 minutes to prepare. A. get ready B. make easy C. keep clean D. be good Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 56. From that time, film makers were prepared to make longer and better films and build special places where only films were shown. A. normal B. everyday C. unlimited D. unrestricted 57. Jack Dawson is a young and generous adventurer. A. petty B. small C. narrow D. meaningful 58. The ship hits an iceberg and sinks rapidly. A. saves B. improves C. escapes D. floats 59. Titanic is a tragic love story film. A. fortunate B. funny C. exciting D. interesting 60. Music can also help you relax and feel rejuvenated. A. aged B. bored C. tired D. saddened 9
10. III. LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. III. LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences. 61. – “What did you buy so much paint ___?” – “ I'm going to paint my room again.” A. for B. about C. with D. by 62. – “How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?” – “___” A. That's a good idea. B. That's my pleasure. C. Yes, I am driving. D. Never mind. 63. – “Let’s go somewhere for a drink” – “___” A. Yes, let’s B. Shall we? C. Do we? D. Good, go ahead 64. – “There you are! I ___ for two hours. Where’ve you been?” – “Sorry for my late” A. am waiting B. wait C. waited D. have been waiting 65. – “I enjoy listening to pop music,” – “___” A .I’m too B. I don’t C. Neither do I D. So am I IV. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (66) ___ many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (67) ___ if we do not make an effort to (68) ___ them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (69) ___for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (70) ___, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat- the place where they live- is (71) ___. More (72) ___ is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (73) ___ but these chemicals pollute the environment and (74) ___ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones (75) ___, unless we can solve this problem. 66. A. problem B. vanishing C. threat D. danger 67. A. empty B. disappeared C. extinct D. vanished 68. A. serve B. protect C. defend D. harm 69. A. game B. extinct C. chased D. hunted 70. A. alive B. for living C. lively D. for life 71. A. departing B. exhausting C. disappearing D. escaping 72. A. land B. area C. soil D. earth 73. A. products B. fields C. crops D. herbs 74. A. wound B. wrong C. harm D. spoil 75. A. staying B. survived C. over D. left V. READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt) Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. Benjamin Franklin Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state. At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense. He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions 10
11. of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion. Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States. 76. What is a good description for this text? A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence. 77. When was Benjamin Franklin born? A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706 78. Which of these happened first? A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia. C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication. 79. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about? A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business. C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say. 80. In which countries did Franklin live? A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England. C. London and America. D. England, America and France. B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN. I. VERB FORMS. (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. 81. Nobody (know) ___ knows ___ what he will do to earn his living. 82. When I saw you yesterday, you (sit) ___ were sitting ___in a cafe 83. If I had met you last night, I (give) ___ could have given ___ you that machine. 84. They have done nothing since they (get) __ got ___up in the early morning. 85. A lot of people (kill) ___ have been killed __ by AIDs recently. 86. An interesting show (perform) __ was being performed ___at 7.15 yesterday morning. 87.My aunt (visit) ___ had visited __America before her last vacation. 88. If I came there, that computer (repair) ___ could be repaired __ by me. 89. I (can) ___ could __ go swimming when I was a child. 90. We (come) __ will come __ to see our friends after we finish the study course. II. WORD FORMS. (1.5 pts) 91. He is interested in the ___of old building (Preserve) . 92. Don't depend on him; he's a very ___person. (rely) . 93. Rob was dismissed after being told by his___ that he must leave in a month's time.(employ) 94. He's quite an___person. He plays lots of sport and goes running everyday (energy) 95. English is a___easy language for Swedes to learn. (compare) 96. I think it's very___of him to expect us to work over time every night this week. (reason) 97. His boss told him off because he had behaved ___ (responsible) 98. She left school with good ___ (qualify) 99. She has one of the biggest ___ in Britain (collect) 100. Sorry about the mistakes, I ___ the instructions you gave me . (understand) 1. preservation 2. unreliable 11
12. 3. employer 4. energetic 5. comparatively 6. unreasonable 7. irresponsibly 8. qualifications 9. collections 10. misunderstood. III. READING COMPREHENSION. (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F). Fresh water is necessary for life on Earth. People need water for everyday activities and to produce food. Water also is important for energy production and the health of Earth's environmental systems. Everywhere, water use is increasing. Humans already use fifty-four percent of all the fresh water in rivers, lakes and underground. There are some estimates that this rate will reach seventy percent by 2025. Water scarcity is a growing concern among nations of the world. To raise awareness about the issue, to motivate people to use water more wisely and in ways that will not hurt the environment, the United Nations declared 2003 the International Year of Fresh Water. In remarks at the kick-off ceremony for the International Year of Fresh Water in January 2003, United Nations Deputy Secretary General Louise Frechette warned that the world water situation could worsen if unsustainable practices continue. "Fresh water issues are at the heart of humankind's hopes for peace and development in the 21st century. The threat to health, food security, the environment, to stability itself is clear", she said. "If we continue with business as usual, it will take a little more than two decades for two-thirds of the world's population to be living in moderate to severe water stress. We can't let that happen" No Statements T F 101. Water is necessary for the health of people and the environment. T 102. There is an increase in the use of water in some parts of the world. F 103. To make people well aware of water stress is unimportant. F 104. Water is in the center of keeping the world's peace and development. T 105. By 2025, people will use about two-thirds of the world's water. T IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS. Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence. 1. I was delighted with the present you gave me. 2. Are you excited about going on holiday next week? 3. You get bored with doing the same thing every day. 4. I’m sure you are capable of tourists. 5. She was confused about the dates. 6. The hall was crowded with students. 7. Is she serious about learning to be a pilot? 8. Drinking is harmful to your health. 9. Everyone is aware of air pollution. 10. I think you are qualified for this job. 11. Hue is famous for its historical vestiges. V. ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, then underline and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces. Computers are helpfully in many ways. First, they are fast. It can work with information much more quick than a person. Second, computers can work with lots of informations at the same time .Third, they can keep information since a long time. They do not forget things as the way people do. Also, computers are almost always correct . Computers are useful, because they also can cause problems . One kind of problems is with the computer’s memory. It is not perfect, so sometimes computers lose importance information. Other problem is with the machinery. Computers are machines and machines can break down. When 12
13. computers break down they may eraser information or they may stop doing anything at all. They can be bad for your healthy, too. Doctors say you shouldn’t work with computers all day. Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction 116. helpfully helpful 121. because but 117. it they 122. importance important 118. quick quickly 123. other another 119. informations information 124. eraser erase 120. since for 125. healthy health VI. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126. Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client. => Competent as/ though Richard is / may be in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client. 127. We didn’t go to bed until midnight. => It was not until midnight that we went to bed. 128. When did they start wearing this uniform? => How long is it since you started wearing this uniform? Or: How long have you been wearing this uniform 129. “Gone with the Wind” is the name of the novel. => They have named the novel “Gone with the Wind” 130. Learning English is not easy. => It is not easy to learn English 131. No one has grown maize on this farm. => Maize hasn’t been grown on this farm 132. Peter is the same age as David. => Peter is as old as David 133. You had better not touch that switch. => If I were you, I wouldn’t touch that switch. 134. The traffic was so bad that the journey took six hours. => It was such bad traffic that the journey took six hours. 135. He was rescued from the mountain by John. => It was John who rescued him from the mountain 13