Đề cương ôn thi học kỳ II môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

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1. THE ENTRANCE EXAM -2021 CODE 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs Question 1: A. intend B. medal C. compete D. defend Question 2: A. clothes B. bosses C. boxes D. couches Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other Question 3: A. solidarity B. effectively C. documentary D. dedication Question 4: A. royal B. unique C. remote D. extreme Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each Question 5: My purse at the station while I for the train. A. must have been stolen/was waiting B. should have stolen/had been waiting C. will be stolen/am waiting D. had to steal/would be waiting Question 6: The handwriting is completely . This note must have been written a long time ago. A. inedible B. indelible C. illegible D. unfeasible Question 7: I suggest our rooms before Tet Holiday. A. should decorate B. is decorated C. were decorated D. be decorated Question 8: The curriculum at this public school is as good ___ of any private school. A. as or better that B. as or better than that C. as or better than those D. better than Question 9: - Daisy: “Are you ill? You look terrible!” - Liz: “Well, I am a bit . The doctor says I must rest.” A. run-up B. run-off C. run-out D. run-down Question 10: He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A. didn't he B. had he C. would he D. hadn’t he Question 11: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came. A. Not until had B. No longer had C. Hardly had D. No sooner had Question 12: My mother often our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one. A. appreciates B. overlooks C. avoids D. enjoys Question 13: Be sure to a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks you. A. hide B. set C. train D. make Question 14: We were made hard when we were at school. A. to study B. study C. studying D. studied Question 15: Arranging flowers among my sister's hobbies. A. were B. have been C. are D. is Question 16: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are . A. out of stock B. out of reach C. out of work D. out of practice Question 17: Laura didn't enjoy her first year at college because she failed to her new friends. A. come in for B. look down on C. go down with D. get on with Question 18: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city so slippery now. A. must not be B. would not be C. could not have been D. would not have been Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning Question 19: We should find ways to improve our products in terms of quality and service. A. for considering aspects B. in spite of C. with a view to D. in regard to Question 20: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in time. A. depreciate B. are proud of C. feel thankful for D. request Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
2. Question 21: Never punish your children by hitting them. This might teach them to become hitters. A. bring B. reward C. give D. accept Question 22: The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty of troubles. A. tricky B. tough C. difficult D. easy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to Question 23: John's in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks the local passer-by the way to the bank. John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” Passer-by: “ .” A. Not way, sorry B. Just round the corner over there C. Look it up in a dictionary D. There's no traffic near here Question 24: Rebecca's in a fashion store in Trang Tien Plaza. - Rebecca: “How can this bag be so expensive?”. The shop assistant: “ ” A. Yes, it's the most expensive B. You're paying for the brand C. What an expensive bag D. That's a good idea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Reasons to Not Hit Your Kids The practice of hitting children teaches them to become hitters themselves. Extensive research data is now available to support the direct correlation (25)___ corporal punishment in childhood and violent behavior in the teenage and adult years. Virtually, all of the most dangerous criminals (26) regularly threatened and punished in childhood. Punishment gives the message that "might make right," that it is okay to hurt someone smaller and less powerful than you are. The child then feels it is appropriate to mistreat younger or smaller children, and when he becomes an adult, feels little (27) for those less fortunate or powerful than he is, and fears those who are more so. Thus it is difficult for him to find (28)___ friendships. Children learn best through parental modeling. Punishment gives the message that hitting is an appropriate way to express one's feelings and to solve problems. If the child rarely sees the parents handle anger and solve problems in a creative and positive way, he can never learn how (29)___ that himself. Thus inadequate parenting continues into the next generation. (Adapted from "Reasons to Not Hit Your Kids" by Jan Hunt) Question 25: A. among B. about C. between D. above Question 26: A. were B. be C. could D. might Question 27: A. jealousy B. compassion C. greediness D. appreciation Question 28: A. meaningless B. meaning C. meaninglessly D. meaningful Question 29: A. to do B. do C. doing D. done Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate. As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets and „life in the fast lane” have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising. Heart failure, for example appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of heart attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking. Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980s and have since discovered a number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart-stimulating hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 10 A.M. In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics reveal that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately preceding and following their birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their married counterparts. Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk
3. factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is triggered. Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. cardiology in the 1980s B. risk factors in heart attacks C. diet and stress as factors in heart attacks D. seasonal and temporal patterns of heart attacks Question 31: In line 2, the word “potential” could best be replaced by which of the following? A. possible B. harmful C. primary D. unknown Question 32: The phrase “susceptible to” could best be replaced by A. aware of B. affected by C. prone to D. accustomed Question 33: Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor? A. having a birthday B. getting married C. eating fatty foods D. being under stress Question 34: Which of the following does the passage infer? A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks. B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks. C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks. D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate SOCIAL NETWORKS Business applications Social networks connect people at low cost; this can be beneficial for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to expand their contact base. These networks often act as a customer relationship management tool for companies selling products and services. Companies can also use social networks for advertising in the form of banners and text ads. Since businesses operate globally, social networks can make it easier to keep in touch with contacts around the world. Medical applications Social networks are beginning to be adopted by healthcare professionals as a means to manage institutional knowledge, disseminate peer to peer knowledge and to highlight individual physicians and institutions. The advantage of using a dedicated medical social networking site is that all the members are screened against the state licensing board list of practitioners. The role of social networks is especially of interest to pharmaceutical companies who spend approximately “32 percent of their marketing dollars” attempting to influence the opinion leaders of social networks. Languages, nationalities and academia Various social networking sites have sprung up catering to different languages and countries. The popular site Facebook has been cloned for various countries and languages and some specializing in connecting students and faculty. Social networks for social good Several websites are beginning to tap into the power of the social networking model for social good. Such models may be highly successful for connecting otherwise fragmented industries and small organizations without the resources to reach a broader audience with interested and passionate users. Users benefit by interacting with a like-minded community and finding a channel for their energy and giving. Business model Few social networks currently charge money for membership. In part, this may be because social networking is a relatively new service, and the value of using them has not been firmly established in customers' minds. Companies such as MySpace and Facebook sell online advertising on their site. Hence, they are seeking large memberships, and charging for membership would be counter productive. Some believe that the deeper information that the sites have on each user will allow much better targeted advertising than any other site can currently provide. Sites are also seeking other ways to make money, such as by creating an online marketplace or by selling professional information and social connections to businesses. Privacy issues On large social networking services, there have been growing concerns about users giving out too much
4. personal information and the threat of sexual predators. Users of these services need to be aware of data theft or viruses. However, large services, such as MySpace, often work with law enforcement to try to prevent such incidents. In addition, there is a perceived privacy threat in relation to placing too much personal information in the hands of large corporations or governmental bodies, allowing a profile to be produced on an individual's behavior on which decisions, detrimental to an individual, may be taken. Investigations Social network services are increasingly being used in legal and criminal investigations. Information posted on sites such as MySpace and Facebook, has been used by police, probation, and university officials to prosecute users of said sites. In some situations, content posted on MySpace has been used in court. Question 35: According to the text, social networks A. are about friendships B. are being used by businesses for marketing C. can damage business reputations D. advertise on business web sites Question 36: Why do advertisers like social network sites? A. They are cost-effective to advertise on. C. Most users have high disposable income. B. Detailed information on each user allows D. They can influence consumer behavior. targeted ads. Q 37: What does the expression “sprung up” in the part Languages, nationalities and academia mean? A. The development of social networking is unplanned. B. Everybody is trying to copy Facebook. C. Social networking works in all languages. D. There has been rapid development of social networking sites. Question 38: What does the word “Few” at the beginning of the part Business model mean? A. Not any B. Some C. Hardly any D. Only Question 39: What should users not do on social networks? A. download viruses B. be too free with their personal information C. contact predators D. upload copyrighted music Question 40: What does the word “deeper” in the part Business model mean? A. more detailed B. more spiritual C. more profound D. more emphatic Question 41: Personal information on social network sites A. is sold to the government B.gives a good description of the user's personality C. is translated into many languages D. can be used in court Question 42: Social networking is great for A. academic organizations C. groups of people separated over wide areas B. people writing too much information about D. the law enforcement agencies themselves Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 43: I saw (A) the blind woman (B) crossed the busy road (C) without any (D) help. Question 44: (A) A paragraph is a portion of a text (B) consists of one or more (C) sentences related (D) to the same idea. Question 45: (A) While the campaign, young volunteers helped (B) build bridges, (C) roads and houses for some of Viet Nam's most (D) disadvantaged families. Question 46: Had he known more about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies. A. Not knowing about the information technology help him invest in some computer company. B. He didn't know much about the information technology and he didn't invest in any computer companies. C. Knowing about the information technology, he would have invested in some computer companies. D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the information
5. technology. Question 47: My uncle didn't recognise me until I spoke. A. My uncle recognised me not until I spoke. C. Not until I spoke did my uncle recognise me. B. Only when my uncle recognised me did I D. When I spoke, my uncle didn't recognise me. speak. Question 48: “Why don't you complain to the company, John?” said Peter. A. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company. B. Peter advised John complaining to the company. C. Peter threatened John to complain to the company. D. Peter asked John why he doesn't complain to the company. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each Question 49: You have just passed your final examination. This makes your parents happy A. Having just passed your final examination making your parents happy. B. You have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy. C. That you have just passed your final examination makes your parents happy. D. You have just passed your final examination which it makes your parents happy. Question 50: You cannot completely avoid stress in your life. You need to find ways to cope with it A. As long as you can completely avoid stress in your lives, you need to find ways to cope with it B. After you can completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it. C. Because stress can completely be avoided in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it D. As you cannot completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it CODE 2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other Question 1. A. emergency B. corruption C. fashionable D. detergent Question 2. A. executive B. opposite C. customer D. supervisor Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate The development of genetically modified (GM) plants and animals had led to a huge global controversy. Opponents say that GM “Franken foods” are a threat to our well-being, and proponents say that the risks are minimal. There is one aspect of the war over GM that is often overlooked. Anyone who wears a cotton shirt these days is using a GM crop. Cotton is the only major non-food GM crop at present, but others are coming. GM cotton plants that is not food has not stopped the most passionate GM opponents from objecting. If GM cotton is grown in a field next to fields of non-GM cotton, they argue, then how to keep genes from being transferred from field to field. This danger, however, is not as compelling to the public as possible health hazards in food, so there is no great fury over GM cotton. GM cotton seeds produce higher yields, and they do without the need for pesticides. Planting of GM cotton has increased five fold since 1997; three-quarter of cotton in America, and over half in China, is now GM. Farmers like it because it increases their profits. Other options for non-food GM include new variety of flowers with different colors or scents, tougher grasses for lawns, and plants designed to soak up pollutants from the soil. The paper industry provides another example of potential for GM to help produce better and cheaper products. Paper is made from pulp, and pulp is generally made from trees. Researchers in New Zealand and Chile have been working on insect-resistant pines, and a Japanese firm has combined carrot genes with tree genes to make them grow better in poor soil. Another interesting case is that of tobacco. It is not food crop, but it is consumed, and GM tobacco plants with both more and less nicotine have been created. The tobacco plant, however, is an ideal target for GM, since its genetics are very well understood and it produces a lot of leaves. The value of the drugs that could be produced by GM tobacco is so high, many farmers could switch from growing tobacco for cigarettes to growing it for medicine. Since medical cost is rising, consumers would also be happy to use
6. drugs produced in bulk by GM tobacco. Question 3. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A. There are several major non-food GM products at present. B. GM cotton has no significant advantage over controversial cotton. C. There have been no objection to GM cotton. D. GM cotton is less controversial than other GM products. Question 4. The word “compelling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. dangerous B. obvious C. interesting D. annoying Question 5. It can be inferred from the passage that GM tobacco . A. can have lower or higher levels of nicotine. C. makes cigarettes harmless to smokers. B. produces drugs that are very expensive. D. is already in the market. Question 6. According to the passage, why are researchers developing GM trees? A. To improve or make paper less expensive. B. To find a way to make paper without pulp. C. To produce more fruit. D. To replace trees cut down for paper. Question 7. Why does the author mention a cotton shirt in paragraph 1? A. To show that cotton is one of the most popular materials for clothing B. To show that the risk of GM products are minimal. C. To give an example of a common GM product that is not a food. D. To give an example of a controversy surrounding GM products. Question 8. Which options for non-food GM is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. grass B. rubber C. tobacco D. flowers Question 9. What is the topic of the paragraph? A. The hazards of GM products. B. Controversial GM products. C. Non-food GM products. D. GM cotton and tobacco. Question 10. The word “that” in paragraph 1 refers to . A. aspect B. GM C. war D. risk Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 11. Susan will be ready any minute, and then we must leave. A. We must leave as soon as Susan will be ready. B. We must leave the moment Susan must be ready C. We must leave as soon as Susan is ready. D. We will leave any minute when Susan will be ready. Question 12. “Please, let my child go!” she begged the kidnapper. A. She begged the kidnapper to let her child to go. B. She pleaded with the kidnapper to release her child. C. She solemnly ordered the kidnapper to set her child free. D. She pleaded the kidnapper to let her child go. Question 13. I expect you were fully satisfied with the results by the end of the display. A. You were fully satisfied when the display came to an end. B. By the end of the display you must have been quite happy. C. You must be completely satisfied with the results by the end of the display. D. By the end of the display you must have been fully satisfied.
7. Question 14. You have to finish this work. You don't want to do it though. A. Although you have to finish this work, you should want to do it. B. As you don't feel like doing this work, you have to finish it. C. You have to finish this work, however much you don't feel like doing it. D. Unless you want to do it, you don't have to finish this work. Question 15. She fell over in the last minutes. She didn't win the race. A. If she didn't fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race. B. She didn't win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes C. Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes D. She could have won the race if she hadn't fallen over in the last minutes. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate The United States and China have (16) a deal that allows the Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE to stay in business in exchange for paying an additional $1 billion in fines and agreeing to let US regulators monitor its operations. The fine comes (17) ___ Donald Trump stepped in to save the company after US regulators barred it from doing business in the US, an effective death blow for the company. In addition to the fine, a compliance team chosen by the US will be embedded at ZTE and the Chinese company must change its board and executive team. “ZTE is essentially on (18) ___,” said Amanda DeBusk, chair of the international trade and government regulation practice at Dechert LLP and a former commerce official. “It’s unprecedented to have US agents as monitors It’s (19)___ a good precedent for this situation. ZTE is a repeat offender.” The news did little to appease critics. Senator Mark Warner, vice-chairman of the Senate select committee on intelligence, said: “It is the unanimous conclusion of our nation’s intelligence community that ZTE poses a significant threat to our national security. These concerns aren’t new; back in 2012, the House permanent select committee on intelligence released a report (20)___ the serious counterintelligence concerns associated with ZTE equipment. Question 16. A. reached B. solved C. passed D. come Question 17. A. after B. while C. before D. by the Question 18. A. test B. trial C. experiment D.time probation Question 19. A. relatively B. certainly C. frantically D. cautiously Question 20. A. by B. in C.on D. with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning Question 21. I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company. A. halfway B. half C. whole D. effective Question 22. Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago. A. upwards of B. only just C. just on D. not quite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning Question 23. Did she get the better of you in the argument? A. gain a disadvantage over B. try to be better than. C. try to beat D. gain an advantage over Q 24. I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive others. A. honest B. dishonest C. talented D. intelligent Question 25. The head teacher has asked me to take the new boy under my and look after him. A. sleeves B. arm C. wing D. cloak Question 26. Make sure you mix the ingredients well, you might get lumps in your cake. A. supposing B. otherwise C. provided D. unless Q27. More than 80 people came to the exhibition, many of___children had pictures on the walls. A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
8. Question 28. You'll have to a better idea than that if you want to win. A. come in for B. come up with C. bring out D. get down to Question 29. I demand to know how this vase , and no one is leaving till I find out. A. got broken B. was breaking C. has broken D. is broke Question 30. The boy has a collection of . . old valuable Australian postage stamp B. old Australian valuable postage stamp C. valuable Australian old postage stamp D. valuable old Australian postage stamp Question 31. You may find doing this job very . Try it! A. relaxing B. relaxed C. relax D. relaxation Question 32. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really me crazy. A. bothers B. drives C. worries D. takes Question 33. one day by a passing car, the dog never walked properly again. A. Having injured B. To be injured C. Injured D. Injuring Question 34. The White House has recently announced that President Donald Trump and North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un will hold a second near the end of next month. A. summit B. climax C. gathering D. appointment Question 35. May had her room painted black. It looks dark and dreary. She another colour. A. should have chosen B. must choose C. should choose D. must have chosen Question 36. Just think! Next month you'll be and it seems like only yesterday you were a baby. A. in your teens B. in your teenage C. teenager D. at your teens Question 37. It's very important that we as soon as there's any change in the patient's condition. A. be notified B. being notified C. be it notified D. were notified Question 38. Jessica was born in Australia, but she has spent of her life there. A. very little B. only a few C. a few D. a little Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate If the salinity of ocean waters is analyzed, it is found to vary only slightly from place to place. Nevertheless, some of these small changes are important. There are three basic processes that cause a change in oceanic salinity. One of these is the subtraction of water from the ocean by means of evaporation-conversion of liquid water to water vapor. In this manner, the salinity is increased, since the salt behind. If this is carried to the extreme, of course, white crystals of salt would be left behind. The opposite of evaporation is precipitation, such as rain, by which water is added to the ocean. Here the ocean is being diluted so that the salinity is decreased. This may occur in areas of high rainfall or in coastal regions where rivers flow into the ocean. Thus salinity may be increased by the subtraction of water by evaporation, or decreased by the addition of fresh water by precipitation or runoff. Normally, in tropical regions where the sun is very strong, the ocean salinity is somewhat higher than it is in other parts of the world where there is not as much evaporation. Similarly, in coastal regions where rivers dilute the sea, salinity is somewhat lower than in other oceanic areas. A third process by which salinity may be altered is associated with the formation and melting of sea ice. When seawater is frozen, the dissolved materials are left behind. In this manner, seawater directly beneath freshly formed sea ice has a higher salinity than it did before the ice appeared. Of course, when this ice melts, it will tend to decrease the salinity of the surrounding water. In the Weddell Sea, off Antarctica, the densest water in the ocean is formed as a result of this freezing process, which increases the salinity of cold water. This heavy water sinks and is found in the deeper portions of the oceans of the world. Question 39. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to___. A. sea ice B. manner C. seawater D. salinity Question 40. Which of the following is NOT a result of the formation of ocean ice?
9. A. The surrounding water sinks B. Water salinity decreases C.The salt remains in the water D. The water becomes denser Question 41. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The salinity of ocean water B. The many forms of ocean life C. The elements of salt D. The bodies of water of the world Question 42. Why does the author mention the Weddell Sea? A. To show that this body of water has salinity variations B. To compare Antarctic waters with Arctic waters C. To point out the location of deep waters D. To give an example of cold-water salinity Question 43. According to the passage, the ocean generally has more salt in___. A. coastal areas B. rainy areas C. turbulent areas D. tropical areas Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs Question 44. A deficient (A) of folic acid is rarely found (B) in humans because (C) the vitamin is contained in (D) a wide variety of foods. Question 45. An internationally famous ballerina, (A) Maria Tallchief demonstrated (B) that the (C) quality of ballet in North America could equal those (D) of the ballet in Europe. Question 46. The gopher digs (A) with the big strong claws of its (B) two front foot (C) and with its overhanging (D) front teeth. Question 47. Jimmy asked Lily about her friend. Jimmy: “Would you mind telling me where Tom works?” Lily said “ .” A. No, of course not. B. Yes, I would. C. Never mind. D. Well, he works in a hospital. Question 48. Jack talked to his friend at cafe. Jack: “Why don't you wear trainers to work?”. His friend replied “ .” We aren't allowed to. B. My boss makes me not to. C. We aren't let wear. D. My boss doesn't want to. CODE 3 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs Question 1: A. gloves B. says C. months D. sings Question 2: A. summit B. voluntary C. compulsory D. upgrade Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three Question 3: A. engineer B. understand C. referee D. mechanic Question 4: A. oceanic B. environment C. reality D. psychologist Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Question 5: More and more investors are pouring ___ money into food and beverage start-ups. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø Question 6: Do you think there ___ less conflict in the world if all people spoke the same language? A. were B. will be C. would be D. are Question 7: Linda rarely goes to school by bike, but today she ___ a bike. A. rides B. is riding C. is going to ride D. will ride Question 8: John has worked very late at night these day, ___ he is physically exhausted. A. yet B. hence C. because D. so Question 9: I agree ___ one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km. A. in B. of C. on D. for Question 10: ___, the ancient place is still popular with modern tourists.
10. A. Building thousands of years ago B. It was built thousands of years ago C. To have built thousands of years ago D. Built thousands of years ago Question 11: Once ___ in the UK, the book will definitely win a number of awards in regional book fairs. A. is published B. having published C. published D. publishing Question 12: Your hair needs ___. You’d better have it done tomorrow. A. cut B. to cut C. being cut D. cutting Question 13: He was pleased that things were going on ___. A. satisfied B. satisfactorily C. satisfying D. satisfactory Question 14: Although our opinions on many things ___, we still maintain a good relationship with each other. A. differ B. receive C. maintain D. separate Question 15: Daniel ___ a better understanding of Algebra than we do. A. makes B. has C. takes D. gives Q 16: The pointless war between the two countries left thousands of people dead and seriously ___. A. injured B. wounded C. spoilt D. damaged Question 17: Eager to be able to discuss my work ___ in French, I hired a tutor to help polish my language skills. A. expressively B. articulately C. ambiguously D. understandably Question 18: The sight of his face brought ___ to me how ill he really was. A. place B. house C. life D. home Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning Question 19: In a study, more Asian students than American students hold a belief that a husband is obliged to tell his wife his whereabouts if he comes home late. A. urged B. free C. required D. suggested Question 20: Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it. A. completely ignored B. treated as important B. disagreed with D. discovered by chance Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning Question 21: Students from that university have conducted a survey to find out the most effective study habit. A. organized B. delayed C. encouraged D. proposed Question 22: Some operations many have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to help. A. offer B. claim C. attempt D. refuse Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each Question 23: Bill is talking to his colleague. Bill: “___, Jack?” Jack: “Fine! I have just got a promotion.” A. What happened B. What are you doing C. How are you doing D. How come Question 24: Two students are taking in a new class. Student 1: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” Student 2: “___” A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I am so glad. C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can seat here. Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. At the Earth's surface, earthquakes are recognized (25) ___ vibration, shaking and sometimes displacement of the ground. The vibrations may vary in (26) ___. They are caused mostly by slippage within geological faults, but also by other events such as volcanic activity, landslides, mine blasts, and
11. nuclear tests. The underground point of (27) ___ of the earthquake is called the focus. The point directly above the focus on the surface is called the epicenter. Earthquakes by themselves rarely kill people or wildlife. It is usually the secondary events (28) ___ they trigger, such as building collapse, fires, tsunamis (seismic sea waves) and volcanoes, that are actually the human disaster. Many of these could possibly be avoided by better construction, safety systems, early warning and (29) ___ planning. (Encarta, DVD, 2009) Question 25: A. in B. with C. as D. from Question 26: A. magnitude B. value C. amount D. quantity Question 27: A. source B. origin C. center D. epicenter Question 28: A. who B. what C. that D. those Question 29: A. evacuator B. evacuate C. evacuating D. evacuation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate Each year, the Academy Awards, better known as the “Oscars”, celebrate the best films and documentaries with categories ranging from acting, directing and screenwriting, to costumes and special effects. This year, 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis joins the list of kids who have taken the movie business by storm, as she competes for the best actress award for her role as „Hushpuppy’ in the film “Beasts of the Southern Wild”. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is made up of filmmakers in all fields. The group ranks their favorites in each category. Oftentimes Oscar recognition can take many years, but for some lucky and talented individuals that honor comes early in life. Newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis (pronounced Kwe-VEN-zhah-nay) portrayed „Hushpuppy,’ a young girl fighting to survive in a poor Mississippi Delta community prone to devastating flooding. In the film, Wallis learns to find food in the wilderness, escapes a homeless shelter and deals with the death of her father. She will be the youngest ever nominee in the best actress category at nine years old. Born in Houma, LA., Quvenzhané was just five years old when she auditioned for Beasts of the Southern Wild. Since auditions for the role of Hushpuppy were only open to 6-9 year olds, Quvenzhané’s mother lied on the initial paperwork to allow her daughter to audition. When director Benh Zeitlin saw her audition however, he immediately recognized her as the best pick for this strong and independent young character. ( Question 30: Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Young Actors Achieve Big for the Oscars B. Little Lady Nominees for the Oscars C. Youngest Ever Nominee for the Oscars D. A Young Actress makes it to the Oscars Question 31: Which of the following is NOT celebrated by the Academy Awards? A. films B. documentaries C. news D. cartoons Question 32: The phrase “that honor” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. lucky and talented individuals B. Oscars recognition C. favorites D. award Question 33: Which of the following best describe Quvenzhané Wallis according to the passage? A. She is a young girl fighting to survive in a poor Mississippi Delta community. B. She has won the best actress Oscars award for her role in “Hushpuppy”. C. She escapes a homeless shelter and deals with the death of her father. D. She is the youngest ever nominee in the best actress category for the Oscars. Question 34: Which of the following best paraphrases the clause “who have taken the movie business by storm” in the reading? A. who have earned their living in the movie business B. who have made huge profits in the movie business C. who have been particularly successful in the movie business
12. D. who have recovered from a difficult period in the movie business Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate No sooner had the first intrepid male aviators safely returned to Earth than it seemed that women, too, had been smitten by an urge to fly. From mere spectators, they became willing passengers and finally pilots in their own right, plotting their skills and daring line against the hazards of the air and the skepticism of their male counterparts. In doing so they enlarged the traditional bounds of a women's world, won for their sex a new sense of competence and achievement, and contributed handsomely to the progress of aviation. But recognition of their abilities did not come easily. "Men do not believe us capable." the famed aviator Amelia Earhart once remarked to a friend. "Because we are women, seldom are we trusted to do an efficient job." Indeed, old attitudes died hard: when Charles Lindbergh visited the Soviet Union in 1938 with his wife, Anne-herself a pilot and gifted proponent of aviation - he was astonished to discover both men and women flying in the Soviet Air Force. Such conventional wisdom made it difficult for women to raise money for the up - to - date equipment they needed to compete on an equal basis with men. Yet they did compete, and often they triumphed finally despite the odds. Ruth Law, whose 590 - mile flight from Chicago to Hornell, New York, set a new nonstop distance record in 1916, exemplified the resourcefulness and grit demanded of any woman who wanted to fly. And when she addressed the Aero Club of America after completing her historic journey, her plainspoken words testified to a universal human motivation that was unaffected by gender: "My flight was done with no expectation of reward," she declared, "just purely for the love of accomplishment." (TOEFL Readings) Question 35: Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. A Long Flight B. Women in Aviation History C. Dangers Faced by Pilots D. Women Spectators Q 36: According to the passage, women pilots were successful in all of the following EXCEPT ___. A. challenging the conventional role of women B. contributing to the science of aviation C. winning universal recognition from men D. building the confidence of women Question 37: What can be inferred from the passage about the United States Air Force in 1938? A. It had no women pilots. B. It gave pilots handsome salaries. C. It had old planes that were in need of repair. D. It could not be trusted to do an efficient job. Question 38: In their efforts to compete with men, early women pilots had difficulty in ___. A. addressing clubs B. flying nonstop C. setting records D. raising money Question 39: According to the passage, who said that flying was done with no expectation of reward? A. Amelia Earhart B. Charles Lindbergh C. Anne Lindbergh D. Ruth Law Question 40: The word “skepticism” is closest in meaning to ___. A. hatred B. doubt C. support D. surprise Question 41: The word “addressed” can be best replaced by ___. A. mailed B. came back to C. spoke to D. consulted Question 42: The word “counterparts” refers to ___. A. passengers B. pilots C. skills D. hazards Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 43: Some people say often that using cars is not so convenient as using motorbikes. A. say often B. using cars C. so D. as using motorbikes Question 44: They are having their house being painted by a construction company. A. having B. their C. being painted D. construction Question 45: Transgender people are denied the ability to join the armed forces due to discriminating policies implemented by the government. =
13. A. Transgender B. are denied C. armed forces D. discriminating Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 46: “If I hadn’t had so much work to do, I would have gone to the movies.” said the boy. A. As the boy did not have much work to do, he went to the movies. B. They boy said that if he hadn’t had so much work to do, he would have gone to the movies. C. The boy explained the reason why he had so much work to do that he couldn’t go to the movies. D. The boy didn’t want to go to the movies because he did have so much to do. Question 47: If only you told me the truth about the theft. A. You should have told me the truth about the theft. B. I do wish you would tell me the truth about the theft. C. You must have told me the truth about the theft. D. It is necessary that you tell me the truth about the theft. Question 48: The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately. A. They had to print the book immediately to satisfy the increasing demand. B. To meet the greater and greater demand, they had to print the book immediately. C. There was such a great demand that the book was printed immediately. D. So great was the demand that they had to print the book immediately. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines Question 49: Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now he regrets it. A. Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year. B. Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year. C. Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year. D. Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year. Question 50: Seth informed us of his retirement from the company. He did it when arriving at the meeting. A. Only after his retiring from the company did Seth tell us about his arrival at the meeting. B. Not until Seth said to us that he would leave the company did he turn up at the meeting. C. Hardly had Seth notified us of his retiring from the company when he arrived at the meeting. D. No sooner had Seth arrived at the meeting than we were told about his leaving the company. CODE 4 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each Question 01. Mike came across his old friend - Maria while he___ along the street. A. had walked B. would walk C. was walking D. walked Question 02. I don't mind walking long distances, because I know it___ me good. A. does B. plays C. gets D. gives Question 03. Nowadays, most people rely___ the mass media as their main source of information. A. on B. in C. to D. with Question 04. Human beings are___ greatest threat to survival of endangered species. A. 0 (zero article) B. an C. the D. a Question 05. ___ we couldn't make out the gist of the passage. A. Due to Romeo's carefully explanations B. Though carefully explained by Romeo C. Carefully as Romeo explained D. As Romeo carefully explained Question 06. Josh would never forget___ by his parent through no fault of his own. A. having scold B. to have scolded C. to be scolded D. being scolded Question 07. All his companies had been successful and he was known to be___ rich. A. excessively B. completely C. extremely D. thoroughly Question 08. It is of great___ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview. A. important B. importance C. importantly D. unimportant Question 09. I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my___ of its exact meaning.
14. A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. memory Question 10. If___ access to education, children living in poverty will have a brighter future. A. providing B. are provided C. having provided D. provided Question 11. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He___ great importance to coming to work in time. A. affixes B. attaches C. admits D. attributes Question 12. Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework___ she has a lot of free time. A. although B. since C. in spite of D. because of Question 13. Rita is not___ of doing this work - she should change her class. A. capable B. possible C. suitable D. habitual Question 14. If you eat too much, you___ the price by putting on weight. A. will pay B. paid C. would pay D. were paying Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning Question 15. His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff. A. adopt B. dismiss C. prepare D.employ Question 16. The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days. A. revises B. brings C. recalls D. catches Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs. Question 17. A. mouth B. founder C. about D. country Question 18. A. accessed B. searched C. recorded D. developed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three Question 19. A. interpret B. chemistry C. attention D. romantic Question 20. A. Attract B. discuss C. follow D. confide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete Question 21. Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad. - Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job." - David: “___ . There're still many different ways to get it." A. You're exactly right B. I don't thinh so C. That's what I think D. There's no doubt about it Question 22. Peter is having dinner at Wendy's house. - Peter: "This steamed crab is so delicious." - Wendy: "___” A. Sure. I'd love to. B. I'm afraid not. C. No, don't worry D. I'm glad you like it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning Question 23. You won't be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions unanswered. A. rewarded B. punished C. motivated D. discouraged Question 24. I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg. A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate Adult Learners Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25)___ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (26)___ into what is likely to be successful. (27)___, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28)___ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics. A majority of adults also have (29)___ motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn, they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests. (Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines) Question 25. A. practicality B. practical C. practically D. practice Question 26. A. ability B. grasp C. uptake D. insight Question 27. A. In addition B. In contrast C. As a result D. However Question 28. A. where B. which C. who D. that Question 29. A. instinctive B. intrinsic C. spiritual D. perceptive Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
15. Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend's home for a meal, it's good to know about the customs they follow. If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don't reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don't say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes. Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don't act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don't exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember. it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot. (Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson) Question 30. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world. B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette Question 31. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to___. A. customs B. manners C. meals D. friends Q 32. According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries? A. You can know how to eat healthy. B. You can act in a proper way. C. You can order food in a restaurant. D. You can learn the language. Question 33. The word "offers" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___. A. exchanges B. attends C. receives D. provides Question 34. According to paragraph 3, which of the following should NOT do in Tanzania? A. eat with your hands B. take food from the same plate C. show the bottom of your foot D. take off your shoes 381400 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so. A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention. Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role. Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time. As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility. Question 35. The word "marveled" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by___. A. was excited B. was amazed C. was frustrated D. was fascinated Question 36. According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting married? A. typists B. public relations officers C. nurses D. clerks Question 37. Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph 1? A. Women play an important role in their homes. B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men.
16. C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families. D. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking. 17.00 Question 38. Why should a business woman have the second thought before starting her career? A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night. B. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business. C. Because she has to plunge into this job. D. As it would be hard for her to fulfill the double role at the same time. Question 39. The word "this" in paragraph 2 refers to___. A. the woman's influence at her home B. the career that the woman wants to do C. the child of the woman D. the mother's care which is the most necessary for a child Question 40. What is the best title of the passage? A. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage. B. Should women be allowed to work after marriage? C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage? D. The role of women in society. Question 41. The word "matrimony" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___. A. marriage B. divorce C. celibate D. remarriage Question 42. Which can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Women should fulfill their primary roles at home before making their own careers. B. Women should not have their own careers. C. Women should stay at home to fulfill their responsibilities. D. Women should think of the consequences in their houses. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 43. My brother and I go sometimes swimming together with our uncle's family. A. My brother B. go sometimes C. together D. uncle's family Question 44. Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped him. A. used to B. distinguishable C. at the D. worshipped Question 45. Those famous pictures hanging on the gallery wall painted in France. A. Those B. hanging C. the D. painted Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 46. "You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his secretary. A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance. B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance. C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance. D. The boss advised his secretary to inform him of the change in advance. Question 47. In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football. A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football. B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests. C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests. D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football. Question 48. Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake. A. Joey shouldn't have put all his money on the lottery. B. Joey needn't have put all his money on the lottery. C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery. D. Joey can't have put all his money on the lottery. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair Question 49. Susan didn't apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now. A. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library. B. If only Susan applied for the job in the library. C. Susan regrets applying for the job in the library. D. Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library. Question 50. Hans told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting. A. Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting. B. Only after investing in the company did Hans informs us of his arrival at the meeting. C. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investment in the company. D. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.