Đề khảo sát chất lượng Ôn thi Trung học phổ thông quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Đề số 129 - Năm học 2017-2018 - Trường THPT Liên Sơn

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1. SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017-2018 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 129 (Đề thi gồm: 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ và tên thí sinh: . SBD: Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Education is an issue which concerns many people in the UK as well as round the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland pupils sit GCSE (General Certificate in Secondary Education) exams followed 2 years later by A (Advanced) levels. Pupils in Scotland follow a different system, finishing their time at school with the Higher Leaving Certificate. One particular worry - why are boys doing so badly? Some twenty years ago, the performance of girls and boys in class was compared. Boys scored better in exams, so various measures were introduced to improve the performance of girls, including having single sex girl only classes. Now, the situation is reversed, with girls consistently out-performing boys. So, what has gone wrong with boys, and what can be done about it? John Dunsford, leader of the association of head teachers of secondary schools, says that that the academic failure of boys is a problem which has its roots in society rather than the classroom. Girls, more than boys, see education as a passport to a good job. On the other hand, according to Penny Lewis, a head teacher, young men lack confidence, which they hide with a show of bravado. They're uncertain about their place in society. Some boys grow up in families where there is no male role model to follow. Moreover, boys may learn in a different way to girls, preferring small amounts of work with immediate deadlines rather than large projects stretching into the distance. And education is not seen as "cool". As one contributor to a BBC website put it, "Girls achieve more at school because they are watching the future while the boys are watching the girls." This is not just a problem in Britain. In a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and UNESCO, girls out-performed boys at reading at the age of 15 in all 45 countries. The UK ranks ninth out of the 45 countries for reading despite the fact that pupils in the UK spend less time reading than in most other countries. Interestingly, the study suggested that British children read for pleasure more often than those in other countries. (Source: Question 1: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Boys don't do well at school because of what happens in class. B. Boys pay too much attention to girls to learn well at school. C. Boys prefer to work on large projects. D. Boys have always scored better in exams than girls. Question 2: Which of the following could best serve as the title of passage? A. How to change the process of teaching in schools B. Closing the gender gap in our schools C. The UK succeeds in advancing in global school rankings D. Differences in learning style between girls and boys in class Question 3: The phrase "a show of bravado" in the passage refers to___. A. their lack of confidence at work B. showing what they think or they tend to do C. doing things which make them appear courageous D. expressing their support and appreciation Question 4: Some boys are not sure of themselves because of___. A. their financial capability B. their family situations C. their lack of family support D. their low self-esteem Question 5: What does the author mean by the phrase "see education as a passport" in the passage? A. Girls regard education as a way of enabling them to go further and do more in life. B. Girls think that learning is the key to the opportunity to go to many countries in the world. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1/4
2. C. Girls try their best to avoid drifting out of school without qualifications and be better at socializing. D. Girls see education as a means of broading their knowledge and exposuring to diverse cultures, Question 6: It is stated in the passage that___. A. Nowadays, boys' educational success reflects wider social changes B. Now that girls have drawn ahead, schools are working hard to raise boys' achievement C. Boys achieve better results than girls at GCSE and A-level D. Girls are much more likely to go to university and are expecting to take the better-paid jobs Question 7: What does the word "cool" in the passage mostly mean? A. interesting B. unattractive C. fashionable D. priceless Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to be___ in a stadium. A. put away B. put up C. put off D. put out Question 9: Many experts agree that there is a possibility___ in this area in the following days. A. that some more earthquakes may happen B. where may some more earthquakes happen C. what may some more earthquakes happen D. when some more earthquakes may happen Question 10: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to___ mental health and it is___ good means of relaxation. A. Ø - Ø B. Ø - the C. Ø - a D. the - Ø Question 11: The local government___ him the prize for his bravery. A. won B. rewarded C. presented D. awarded Question 12: There was a___ look on her face because a___ problem___ the little girl. A. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled C. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling Question 13: This is the biggest lab___ we have ever built in our university. A. which B. what C. that D. where Question 14: Henry has come in his raincoat and boots, ___ for rain. A. preparing B. to prepare C. prepares D. prepared Question 15: ___ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is. A. Be it not B. Had it not been C. Were it not D. Should it not Question 16: Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company should___ its original marketing methods. A. work out B. account for C. reflect on D. call up Question 17: Due to the violent nuclear leakage, the___ of the electricity supplies put Japan's northeastern cities in a sate of chaos. A. currency B. variety C. failure D. absence Question 18: As their products find their way into the international market, their brand is gaining popularity. A. with B. in C. on D. from Question 19: Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa___ the majority of this year's graduates working in Britain. A. in common with B. by reason of C. in contrast to D. as well as Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 20: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. A. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised. B. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2/4
3. C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise. D. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise. Question 21: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election. A. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. B. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election. C. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. D. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. Question 22: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. C. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. D. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 23: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged. A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged. B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity. C. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money. D. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering. Question 24: I was extremely annoyed at the way new boss treated us all. I tried not to show it. A. The new boss behaved towards us badly that someone just had to let him know how angry we were. B. I made an effort to hide from the new boss the anger I felt at his treatment of us. C. I couldn't help letting the new boss see just how angry he made me with those remarks to us. D. The new boss treated us all so badly that I couldn't hide my disgust from him. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 25: ~ Jack: "Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?" ~ Alex: "___. Will pennies do?" A. Never mind B. I am sure C. I know D. Let me see Question 26: ~ Waiter: "May I take your order now, sir?" ~ Mr. Smith: "___." A. Ok, here is my bill. B. Sure, it's delicious. C. Thanks, I've really had enough. D. Yes, I'd like some fish and chips. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 27: Harriet Beecher Stowe was an obscure writer until the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. A. popular B. unknown C. infamous D. eminent Question 28: Scientists have achieved findings substantial enough to remove our fear of GM foods. A. convincing B. controversial C. conducive D. abundant Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3/4
4. Though many stories from around the world describe behavioural changes in various animals in the days and hours before an earthquake, research testing animals' ability to predict earthquakes has been (29)___. Recently, however, scientists were able to document the behaviours of a group of toads before, during, and after an earthquake. Researchers were studying the breeding habits of a particular group of toads, when, suddenly, 96 percent of the males simply (30)___ for a five-day period. A significant earthquake and several aftershocks (31)___ on the fifth day after the departure. Six days after the last aftershock, the males returned and resumed mating, as if (32)___ had happened. It turns out that prior to the earthquake, there had been subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and an increase in the amount of radon gas in the groundwater. (33)___, there were unusual electrical disturbances in the upper atmosphere. (Adapted from "Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 4") Question 29: A. undertaken B. rare C. released D. available Question 30: A. jumped B. walked C. fought D. disappeared Question 31: A. left B. occurred C. went D. formed Question 32: A. whatever B. nothing C. it D. earthquake Question 33: A. At least B. Alternatively C. Additionally D. Always Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 34: Despite much research, there are still certain elements in the life cycle of the insect that is not fully understood. A. Despite B. is C. in D. understood Question 35: In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honoured in Germany until the rise of Nazism, then he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew. A. then B. the rise C. was honoured D. from Question 36: It is estimated that at least a million meteors have hit the Earth's surface, which is only 25 percentage of the planet. A. is estimated B. million C. percentage D. have hit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 37: A. exclude B. expire C. expert D. exceed Question 38: A. industrial B. infallible C. intimacy D. intensity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 39: A. proposal B. dissolve C. preserve D. resident Question 40: A. coughed B. laughed C. wretched D. toughed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 41: I've worked with her for donkey’s years, and I still don't know how to use the photocopier. A. from time to time B. for good and all C. for a short time D. from the beginning Question 42: My wife will never admit that she's wrong, even when she knows she is. She's so pig- headed. A. obstinate B. obedient C. stubborn D. careful Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over the past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives - almost entirely for the better. But there's a byproduct to that growth, one that's evident - or sometimes less than evident - in the smoggy, smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakara. Thanks to new cars and power plants, air pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it's taking a major toll on global health. How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That's up from 800,000 © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4/4
5. in 2000. And it's a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is choked by diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust from endless urban construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as another 712,000 in South Asia, including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the world's top - 10 list of killers, and it's moving up the ranks faster than any other factor. So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot - so small that it roots deep within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream - that contributes to most of the public - health toll of air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem because it is concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is thought to contribute to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6 people in the u.s. live near a diesel - pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway. We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years ago, thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce automobile emissions. Governments are also pushing to make air cleaner - see the White House's move last week to further tighten soot standards. It's not perfect, but we've had much more success dealing with air pollution than climate change. Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully - though the problem may get worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn't take a major technological advance to improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars which are less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants - even ones that burn mineral fuels like coal - can be fitted with pollution - control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and other pollutants. But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents become wealthier - and that doesn't have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should also lead to tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We can only hope it happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher. (Source: by Bryan Walsh) Question 43: The phrase "taking a major toll" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to___. A. leading to danger B. having a bad effect C. creating motivation D. making it possible Question 44: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT___. A. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution. B. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the tightening of legislation on new vehicles. C. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010 is greater than that in 2000. D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and prematurely robbed US of our lives. Question 45: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that___. A. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made B. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change C. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world D. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse Question 46: By describing urban design as "the best solutions" in the last paragraph, the writer means that___. A. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution C. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use D. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice Question 47: What tends to give rise to the highest death toll according to the passage? A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5/4
6. B. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks. C. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer. D. The world's serious air pollution such as soot and dust. Question 48: The word "byproduct" in paragraph 1 most probably refers to___. A. design B. consequence C. solution D. reform Question 49: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that___. A. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood B. the diesel soot is too small to be seen C. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to help generate less emissions? A. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas. B. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities. C. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels. D. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles. ___THE END___ SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017-2018 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 129 (Đề thi gồm: 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ và tên thí sinh: . SBD: Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Education is an issue which concerns many people in the UK as well as round the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland pupils sit GCSE (General Certificate in Secondary Education) exams followed 2 years later by A (Advanced) levels. Pupils in Scotland follow a different system, finishing their time at school with the Higher Leaving Certificate. One particular worry - why are boys doing so badly? Some twenty years ago, the performance of girls and boys in class was compared. Boys scored better in exams, so various measures were introduced to improve the performance of girls, including having single sex girl only classes. Now, the situation is reversed, with girls consistently out-performing boys. So, what has gone wrong with boys, and what can be done about it? John Dunsford, leader of the association of head teachers of secondary schools, says that that the academic failure of boys is a problem which has its roots in society rather than the classroom. Girls, more than boys, see education as a passport to a good job. On the other hand, according to Penny Lewis, a head teacher, young men lack confidence, which they hide with a show of bravado. They're uncertain about their place in society. Some boys grow up in families where there is no male role model to follow. Moreover, boys may learn in a different way to girls, preferring small amounts of work with immediate deadlines rather than large projects stretching into the distance. And education is not seen as "cool". As one contributor to a BBC website put it, "Girls achieve more at school because they are watching the future while the boys are watching the girls." This is not just a problem in Britain. In a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and UNESCO, girls out-performed boys at reading at the age of 15 in all 45 countries. The UK ranks ninth out of the 45 countries for reading despite the fact that pupils in the UK spend less time reading than in most other countries. Interestingly, the study suggested that British children read for pleasure more often than those in other countries. (Source: Question 1: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Boys don't do well at school because of what happens in class. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6/4
7. B. Boys pay too much attention to girls to learn well at school. C. Boys prefer to work on large projects. D. Boys have always scored better in exams than girls. Question 2: Which of the following could best serve as the title of passage? A. How to change the process of teaching in schools B. Closing the gender gap in our schools C. The UK succeeds in advancing in global school rankings D. Differences in learning style between girls and boys in class Question 3: The phrase "a show of bravado" in the passage refers to___. A. their lack of confidence at work B. showing what they think or they tend to do C. doing things which make them appear courageous D. expressing their support and appreciation Question 4: Some boys are not sure of themselves because of___. A. their financial capability B. their family situations C. their lack of family support D. their low self-esteem Question 5: What does the author mean by the phrase "see education as a passport" in the passage? A. Girls regard education as a way of enabling them to go further and do more in life. B. Girls think that learning is the key to the opportunity to go to many countries in the world. C. Girls try their best to avoid drifting out of school without qualifications and be better at socializing. D. Girls see education as a means of broading their knowledge and exposuring to diverse cultures, Question 6: It is stated in the passage that___. A. Nowadays, boys' educational success reflects wider social changes B. Now that girls have drawn ahead, schools are working hard to raise boys' achievement C. Boys achieve better results than girls at GCSE and A-level D. Girls are much more likely to go to university and are expecting to take the better-paid jobs Question 7: What does the word "cool" in the passage mostly mean? A. interesting B. unattractive C. fashionable D. priceless Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to be___ in a stadium. A. put away B. put up C. put off D. put out Question 9: Many experts agree that there is a possibility___ in this area in the following days. A. that some more earthquakes may happen B. where may some more earthquakes happen C. what may some more earthquakes happen D. when some more earthquakes may happen Question 10: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to___ mental health and it is___ good means of relaxation. A. Ø - Ø B. Ø - the C. Ø - a D. the - Ø Question 11: The local government___ him the prize for his bravery. A. won B. rewarded C. presented D. awarded Question 12: There was a___ look on her face because a___ problem___ the little girl. A. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled C. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling Question 13: This is the biggest lab___ we have ever built in our university. A. which B. what C. that D. where Question 14: Henry has come in his raincoat and boots, ___ for rain. A. preparing B. to prepare C. prepares D. prepared © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7/4
8. Question 15: ___ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is. A. Be it not B. Had it not been C. Were it not D. Should it not Question 16: Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company should___ its original marketing methods. A. work out B. account for C. reflect on D. call up Question 17: Due to the violent nuclear leakage, the___ of the electricity supplies put Japan's northeastern cities in a sate of chaos. A. currency B. variety C. failure D. absence Question 18: As their products find their way into the international market, their brand is gaining popularity. A. with B. in C. on D. from Question 19: Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa___ the majority of this year's graduates working in Britain. A. in common with B. by reason of C. in contrast to D. as well as Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 20: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. A. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised. B. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test. C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise. D. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise. Question 21: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election. A. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. B. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election. C. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. D. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. Question 22: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. C. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. D. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 23: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged. A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged. B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity. C. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money. D. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering. Question 24: I was extremely annoyed at the way new boss treated us all. I tried not to show it. A. The new boss behaved towards us badly that someone just had to let him know how angry we were. B. I made an effort to hide from the new boss the anger I felt at his treatment of us. C. I couldn't help letting the new boss see just how angry he made me with those remarks to us. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8/4
9. D. The new boss treated us all so badly that I couldn't hide my disgust from him. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 25: ~ Jack: "Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?" ~ Alex: "___. Will pennies do?" A. Never mind B. I am sure C. I know D. Let me see Question 26: ~ Waiter: "May I take your order now, sir?" ~ Mr. Smith: "___." A. Ok, here is my bill. B. Sure, it's delicious. C. Thanks, I've really had enough. D. Yes, I'd like some fish and chips. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 27: Harriet Beecher Stowe was an obscure writer until the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. A. popular B. unknown C. infamous D. eminent Question 28: Scientists have achieved findings substantial enough to remove our fear of GM foods. A. convincing B. controversial C. conducive D. abundant Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Though many stories from around the world describe behavioural changes in various animals in the days and hours before an earthquake, research testing animals' ability to predict earthquakes has been (29)___. Recently, however, scientists were able to document the behaviours of a group of toads before, during, and after an earthquake. Researchers were studying the breeding habits of a particular group of toads, when, suddenly, 96 percent of the males simply (30)___ for a five-day period. A significant earthquake and several aftershocks (31)___ on the fifth day after the departure. Six days after the last aftershock, the males returned and resumed mating, as if (32)___ had happened. It turns out that prior to the earthquake, there had been subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and an increase in the amount of radon gas in the groundwater. (33)___, there were unusual electrical disturbances in the upper atmosphere. (Adapted from "Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 4") Question 29: A. undertaken B. rare C. released D. available Question 30: A. jumped B. walked C. fought D. disappeared Question 31: A. left B. occurred C. went D. formed Question 32: A. whatever B. nothing C. it D. earthquake Question 33: A. At least B. Alternatively C. Additionally D. Always Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 34: Despite much research, there are still certain elements in the life cycle of the insect that is not fully understood. A. Despite B. is C. in D. understood Question 35: In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honoured in Germany until the rise of Nazism, then he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew. A. then B. the rise C. was honoured D. from Question 36: It is estimated that at least a million meteors have hit the Earth's surface, which is only 25 percentage of the planet. A. is estimated B. million C. percentage D. have hit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 37: A. exclude B. expire C. expert D. exceed Question 38: A. industrial B. infallible C. intimacy D. intensity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 39: A. proposal B. dissolve C. preserve D. resident © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 9/4
10. Question 40: A. coughed B. laughed C. wretched D. toughed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 41: I've worked with her for donkey’s years, and I still don't know how to use the photocopier. A. from time to time B. for good and all C. for a short time D. from the beginning Question 42: My wife will never admit that she's wrong, even when she knows she is. She's so pig- headed. A. obstinate B. obedient C. stubborn D. careful Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over the past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives - almost entirely for the better. But there's a byproduct to that growth, one that's evident - or sometimes less than evident - in the smoggy, smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakara. Thanks to new cars and power plants, air pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it's taking a major toll on global health. How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That's up from 800,000 in 2000. And it's a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is choked by diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust from endless urban construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as another 712,000 in South Asia, including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the world's top - 10 list of killers, and it's moving up the ranks faster than any other factor. So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot - so small that it roots deep within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream - that contributes to most of the public - health toll of air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem because it is concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is thought to contribute to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6 people in the u.s. live near a diesel - pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway. We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years ago, thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce automobile emissions. Governments are also pushing to make air cleaner - see the White House's move last week to further tighten soot standards. It's not perfect, but we've had much more success dealing with air pollution than climate change. Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully - though the problem may get worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn't take a major technological advance to improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars which are less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants - even ones that burn mineral fuels like coal - can be fitted with pollution - control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and other pollutants. But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents become wealthier - and that doesn't have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should also lead to tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We can only hope it happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher. (Source: by Bryan Walsh) Question 43: The phrase "taking a major toll" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to___. A. leading to danger B. having a bad effect C. creating motivation D. making it possible Question 44: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT___. © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 10/4
11. A. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution. B. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the tightening of legislation on new vehicles. C. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010 is greater than that in 2000. D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and prematurely robbed US of our lives. Question 45: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that___. A. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made B. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change C. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world D. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse Question 46: By describing urban design as "the best solutions" in the last paragraph, the writer means that___. A. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution C. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use D. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice Question 47: What tends to give rise to the highest death toll according to the passage? A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards. B. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks. C. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer. D. The world's serious air pollution such as soot and dust. Question 48: The word "byproduct" in paragraph 1 most probably refers to___. A. design B. consequence C. solution D. reform Question 49: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that___. A. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood B. the diesel soot is too small to be seen C. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to help generate less emissions? A. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas. B. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities. C. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels. D. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles. ___THE END___ © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 11/4