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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 1 TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. energy B. gain C. gesture D. village Question 2: A. population B. nation C. question D. station Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. compete B. finish C. expect D. invent Question 4: A. develop B. endanger C. advertise D. derive Question 5: A. community B. certificate C. authority D. mathematics Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence. Question 6: We are going to _________. A. get our house being redecorated B. have our house be redecorated C. have our house to be redecorated D. have our house redecorated Question 7: So little _________ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me. A. I have known B. I knew C. do I know D. did I know Question 8: His letter is full of mistakes. He _________ the mistakes carefully before sending it. A. must have checked B. should have checked C. can have checked D. could have checked Question 9: The girls and flowers _________ he painted were vivid. A. whom B. that C. which D. who Question 10:Would John be angry if I _________ his bicycle without asking? A. had taken B. take C. took D. would take Question 11: Although he was _________, he agreed to play tennis with me. A. exhaustive B. exhausting C. exhausted D. exhaustion Question 12: I really regret _________ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question. A. to hurt B. hurt C. hurts D. hurting Question 13: Don’t worry. We’ll have to wait a little longer because I’m sure he will _________. A. turn down B. turn up C. turn in D. turn into Question 14: He is very worried _________ his new job because he is not quite prepared _________ working. A. about / for B. in / at C. to / off D. on / over Question 15: The salesman left a good _________ on his customers. A. expression B. idea C. impression D. belief Question 16: Women’s employment rate is getting _________. A. high and high B. higher and higher C. high and higher D. higher and the highest Page 2 of 69 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 17: Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “_________” A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. No problem C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. Thanks. I think so Question 18: Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” - Sarah: “_________” A. Good luck B. Good chance C. Good day D. Good time 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 19: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities A B C D Question 20: The Smiths are very proud of that their son always gets high marks in his courses. A B C D Question 21: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out. A B C D 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 22: We’d better hurry up if we want to get there in time. A. lie down B. slow down C. speed up D. turn down Question 23: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave. A. possessed by the surroundings C. haunted by the surroundings B. planted many trees in the surroundings D. loved the surroundings 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 24: My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller. A. objected to B. supported C. denied D. refused Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation 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 26: I often share my secrets with my sister. A. It was my sister whom I often share secrets with. B. It is my sister that I often share secrets. C. It is my sister I often share secrets with. D. It is my sister with whom I often share secrets. Page 3 of 69 Question 27: My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children. A. In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children. B. My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work. C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children. D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children. Question 28: “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job,” she said to me. A. She suggested thinking carefully before applying for the job. B. She wants me to think carefully before applying for the job. C. She asks me to think carefully before applying for the job. D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A energy B gain C gesture D village Question 2: A population B nation C question D station Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A compete B finish C expect D invent Question 4: A develop B endanger C advertise D derive Question 5: A community B certificate C authority D mathematics Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence Question 6: We are going to _ A get our house being redecorated B have our house be redecorated C have our house to be redecorated D have our house redecorated Question 7: So little _ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me A I have known B I knew C I know D did I know Question 8: His letter is full of mistakes He _ the mistakes carefully before sending it A must have checked B should have checked C can have checked D could have checked Question 9: The girls and flowers _ he painted were vivid A whom B that C which D who Question 10:Would John be angry if I _ his bicycle without asking? A had taken B take C took D would take Question 11: Although he was _, he agreed to play tennis with me A exhaustive B exhausting C exhausted D exhaustion Question 12: I really regret _ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question A to hurt B hurt C hurts D hurting Question 13: Don’t worry We’ll have to wait a little longer because I’m sure he will _ A turn down B turn up C turn in D turn into Question 14: He is very worried _ his new job because he is not quite prepared _ working A about / for B in / at C to / off D on / over Question 15: The salesman left a good _ on his customers A expression B idea C impression D belief Question 16: Women’s employment rate is getting _ A high and high B higher and higher C high and higher D higher and the highest Page of 69 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 17: Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “ _” A Thank you Hope you will drop in B No problem C Of course not, it’s not costly D Thanks I think so Question 18: Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” - Sarah: “ _” A Good luck B Good chance C Good day D Good time 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 19: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities A B C D Question 20: The Smiths are very proud of that their son always gets high marks in his courses A B C D Question 21: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out A B C D 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 22: We’d better hurry up if we want to get there in time A lie down B slow down C speed up D turn down Question 23: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we not want to leave A possessed by the surroundings C haunted by the surroundings B planted many trees in the surroundings D loved the surroundings 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 24: My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller A objected to B supported C denied D refused Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 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 26: I often share my secrets with my sister A It was my sister whom I often share secrets with B It is my sister that I often share secrets C It is my sister I often share secrets with D It is my sister with whom I often share secrets Page of 69 Question 27: My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children A In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children B My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work C Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children D Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children Question 28: “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job,” she said to me A She suggested thinking carefully before applying for the job B She wants me to think carefully before applying for the job C She asks me to think carefully before applying for the job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job 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 29: Sue lives in this house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in this house, which is opposite mine B Sue lives in this house which is opposite mine C Sue lives in this house, that is opposite mine D Sue lives in this house, who is opposite mine Question 30: Anne started studying non-verbal forms of communication three years ago She’s still learning now A Anne is studying non-verbal forms of communication in three years’ time B It’s three years since Anne studied non-verbal forms of communication C Anne has been studied non-verbal forms of communication for three years D Anne has studied non-verbal forms of communication for some time 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 In the 1960s the women’s liberation movement (31) _ suddenly into the public consciousness and quickly grew into (32) _ largest social movement in the history of the United States Women’s liberation movement was a continuation of the 19th century women’s rights movement The movement’s major achievement has included not only legal, economic, and political gains (33) _ also has changed the ways in which people live, dress, dream of their future, and make a living About health, for example, many male physicians and hospital have made major improvements in the treatment of women; more and more women have become doctors and succeeded (34) _ their medical research; and diseases such as breast cancer, which affects many women, now receive better funding and treatment, thanks to women’s efforts Feminists have insisted that violence against women become a political issue The women’s liberation movement has also made changes in education: curricula and textbooks have been written to promote equal opportunity for girls and women; more and more female students are admitted to universities and professional schools The women’s liberation movement brought about a radical change in society (35) _ it took a decade for the movement to reach women’s awareness Question 31: A dated B originated C introduced D burst Page of 69 Question 32: A a Question 33: A with Question 34: A in Question 35: A because B an B either B to B if only C the C and C for C as D Ø D but D with D although Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: Marry an intelligent person Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician Question 36: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires A an expensive education B good musical instruments C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents Question 37: The word “others” in the first paragraph refers to Page of 69 A parents B psychologists C children D geniuses Question 38: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D different twins generally have different levels of ability Question 39: Scientists chose twins for their study because A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence Question 40: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured B They practice playing their instruments for many years C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic Question 41: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow A their own interests B their parent’s interests C their interests in musical instruments D only their interests in computer games Question 42: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid A pushing their children too hard B letting them play their own way C permitting them to follow their own interests D starting their education at an early age Question 43: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A educational development depends completely on economic well-being B a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents C to become successful, a child needs both intelligence and development D studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that Page of 69 can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores The manufacturers of the drinks collect bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources Question 44: Which area is considered one of the most industrialized? A South America B Middle East C Europe D Asia Question 45: What does the word “sensitive” means? A cautious B logical C responding D friendly Question 46: It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _ A they have to be repaired many times B they will soon throw them away C customers always change their idea D they are very cheap Question 47: What is the topic of the passage? A How to live sensitively to the environment B How to reduce garbage disposal C What is involved in the recycling movement D What people understand the term “recycle” Question 48: People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _ A buy high-quality products B buy simply-wrapped things C reuse cups and utensils D buy more hamburgers Question 49: What best describe the process of reuse? A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again C The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed Question 50: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A TV sets and aluminum cans B Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil C Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings D Aluminum cans and spent motor oil SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017 Page of 69 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A capture B ensure C pleasure D picture Question 2: A maintenance B optimist C contribution D heritage Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 3: A primary B typist C physics D system Question 4: A naked B cooked C announced D booked Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence Question 5: “I would rather you in this departure lounge.” A don’t smoke B didn’t smoke C not to smoke D not smoke Question 6: It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver in the vehicle accident A have been injured B was injured C were injured D are injured Question 7: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with A the other B another C others D other Question 8: more carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident yesterday A If Peter driven B If had Peter driven C Had Peter driven D Unless Peter had driven Question 9: “ I be here by o’clock?” –“No, you ” A Shall / mightn’t B Might / won’t C Will / mayn’t D Must / needn’t Question 10: The preparations by the time the guests A had been finished / arrived B have finished / arrived C had finished / were arriving D have been finished / were arrived Question 11: It is a A blue polyester sleeping bag B polyester sleeping blue bag C blue sleeping polyester bag D sleeping blue polyester bag Question 12: The woman asked get lunch at school A can the children B whether the children could C if the children can D could the children Question 13: The government was finally _ by a minor scandal A taken down B brought down C put back D pull down Question 14: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Thomas _ a good answer A keep pace with B put up with C came up with D made way for Question 15: A/an _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A certificate B requirement C education D test Page of 69 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 16: As Mrs Anderson gets older, she wants to travel less A Older Mrs Anderson gets, less she wants to travel B The older Mrs Anderson gets, she wants to travel less C The older Mrs Anderson gets, the less she wants to travel D Mrs Anderson gets older, the less she wants to travel Question 17: People are not allowed to take photos of the interior of the museum A No one has ever taken a photo inside the museum B Taking photographs inside the museum is strictly forbidden C Taking pictures inside the museum is internally allowed D Taking photos of the exterior of the museum is not allowed Question 18: Because the evidence was withheld, the prisoner was found guilty A Had the evidence been presented, the prisoner wouldn’t have been found guilty B If the evidence was presented, the prisoner wouldn’t be found guilty C The prisoner was found guilty due to the evidence D Because he withheld the evidence, the prisoner was found guilty 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 19: Her husband died When she heard the news, she fainted A On hearing the news of her dead husband, she fainted B When hearing the news from her dead husband, she fainted C On hearing the news of her husband’s death, she fainted D When she heard the deadly news of her husband, she fainted Question 20: Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye A I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye B I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye C The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye D I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting 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 21: A: “How’s life?” – B: “ _.” A Sure B Not too bad, but very busy C Very well, thank you D Pleased to meet you Question 22: A: “Thank you for the lovely present.” – B: “ _.” A Go ahead B Not at all C Come on D I’m pleased you like it Question 23: A: “Congratulations! You did great.” – B: “ _ A It’s nice of you to say so B It’s my pleasure C You’re welcome D That’s okay 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 24: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world Page of 69 A variety B changes C conservation D number Question 25: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school A agitation B tranquility C composure D contentment 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 26: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance A be optimistic B be pessimistic C be confident D be smart Question 27: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset A obvious B indistinct C transparent D evident Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in order for each of the following sentences to be correct Question 28: It would have been better if you wouldn’t have argued with him last night A B C D Question 29: The last payment shouldn’t make until all the work has been completed and checked A B C D Question 30: They climbed up to the top of a large rock, from that they got a good view A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They, then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This seems fairly effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 31: What is the main topic of the passage? A problems with industrialization B international boycotts Page of 69 C the Bengal tiger D endangered species Question 32: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in the first paragraph? A distressing B gripping C serious D dangerous Question 33: The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast _ A a comparison and a contrast B a statement and an illustration C a problem and a solution D a specific and general information Question 34: What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refer to? A poachers who seek personal gratification B sources that may not be accurate C Bengal tigers that are decreasing D endangered species that are increasing Question 35: The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A raise B lower C make an investment toward D make a payment on Question 36: The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean _ A stop B save C tax D touch Question 37: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A vindictive B forgiving C concerned D surprised Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States Foot racing is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause Through serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly to 10 kilometers in length The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route Question 38: The main purpose of this passage is to _ Page 10 of 69 Instruments for navigation and communication were often unreliable, the range of aircraft was severely limited and conditions for the crew were very uncomfortable The crew of Southern Cross could not even speak to each other because of the noise from the engines They had to communicate with scribbled notes! Morse code and a short and long wave radio transmitter were their only links with the rest of the world It took 27 hours for them to reach their first stop at Hawaii After refueling and a short rest they were airborne again, heading for Fiji, on the longest and most dangerous section of the flight Fiji was 5000 kilometres away and Southern Cross carried fuel for no more than 5760 kilometres! There was little margin for navigating errors For most of the distance there were no weather forecasts available No one had flown across the Pacific south of Honolulu before It took them 33 hours, much of the time through terrible weather Ulm and Smithy took turns at the controls but Smithy did most of the flying and Ulm kept the log By the time they landed in Fiji - on a makeshift air field they were exhausted They needed two days rest before beginning the last section of their flight It was to prove the most difficult of all Wild storms battered and tore at the Southern Cross Most of the time poor visibility forced them to fly purely by instruments There was no other way of knowing whether the aircraft was flying straight and level, climbing, or diving into the sea And one of the compasses failed After 23 hours of anxious flying they were relieved to recognize the Australian coast south of Ballina Smithy turned north and landed at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm airport to the cheers of 25000 people Question 31 Why is Southern Cross written in italics in the passage? A It is the name of an air journey B It is the name of a plane C It is the name of a navigator D It is the name of a flight Question 32 “Today, an air journey of 12000 kilometres attracts very little attention.” What does this statement suggest about air journeys in the 1920s? A Air travel was not very interesting B The media did not usually take much notice C Long distance flights were unusual.D The crew could not contact the media Question 33 How long was their flight from Hawaii to Fiji? A 40 hours B 33 hours C 27 hours D 23 hours Question 34 “Southern Cross carried fuel for no more than 5760 kilometres!” This means that _ A they would run out of fuel if they strayed off course B they could not reach the destination with such fuel C the distance was too long and they needed refueling D they would have enough fuel for return when reaching Fiji Question 35 Why did the pilots have to rely on their instruments after leaving Fiji? A They had no weather forecasts B Their cabin was cramped and uncomfortable C Their communication equipment was not reliable D They could not see because of poor weather Question 36 What happened during the flight to show that navigation and communication equipment was ‘unreliable’ in the 1920s? Page 55 of 69 A One of the compasses stopped working B The engines of the airplane were noisy C They could only connect with the world by the radio D The aircraft needed refueling before heading for Fiji Question 37 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A The crew met a lot of difficulties during their first flight across the Pacific B The weather was not good when they flew from Hawaii to Fiji C They stopped twice to take on fuel during their flight across the Pacific D They landed on a makeshift airfield on the Australian south coast Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The sculptural legacy that the new United States inherited from its colonial predecessors was far from a rich one, and in fact, in 1776 sculpture as an art form was still in the hands of artisans and craftspeople Stone carvers engraved their motifs of skulls and crossbones and other religious icons of death into the gray slabs that we still see standing today in old burial grounds Some skilled craftspeople made intricately carved wooden ornamentations for furniture or architectural decorations, while others carved wooden shop signs and ships’ figureheads Although they often achieved expression and formal excellence in their generally primitive style, they remained artisans skilled in the craft of carving and constituted a group distinct from what we normally think of as “sculptors” in today’s use of the word On the rare occasion when a fine piece of sculpture was desired, Americans turned to foreign sculptors, as in the 1770s when the cities of New York and Charleston, South Carolina, commissioned the Englishman Joseph Wilton to make marble statues of William Pitt Wilton also made a lead equestrian image of King George III that was created in New York in 1770 and torn down by zealous patriots six years later A few marble memorials with carved busts, urns, or other decorations were produced in England and brought to the colonies to be set in the walls of churches – as in King’s Chapel in Boston But sculpture as a high art, practiced by artists who knew both the artistic theory of their RenaissanceBaroque-Rococo predecessors and the various technical procedures of modeling, casting, and carving rich three-dimensional forms, was not known among Americans in 1776 Indeed, for many years thereafter, the United States had two groups from which to choose – either the local craftspeople or the imported talent of European sculptors The eighteenth century was not one in which powered sculptural conceptions were developed Add to this the timidity with which unschooled artisans – originally trained as stonemasons, carpenters, or cabinetmakers – attacked the medium from which their sculptures were made in the United States in the late eighteenth century Question 38 What is the main idea of the passage? A There was great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans B Skilled sculptors did not exist in the United States in the 1770s C Many foreign sculptors worked in the United States after 1776 D American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials Question 39 It is stated in the first paragraph that the sculptural legacy that the new United States had from colonial times was _ Page 56 of 69 A not great B very rich C plentiful D not countable Question 40 The word “motifs” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A tools B prints C signatures D designs Question 41 The work of which of the following could be seen in burial grounds? A cabinetmakers B carpenters C stone carves D European sculptors Question 42 The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A skilled craftspeople B wooden ornamentations C architectural decorations D wooden shop signs Question 43 Why does the author mention Joseph Wilton in paragraph 2? A He was an English sculptor who did work in the United States B He was well known for his wood carvings C He produced sculpture for churches D He settled in the United States in 1776 Question 44 What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England? A Such sculpture was less expensive to produce locally than to import B Such sculpture was not available in the United States C Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally D The materials found abroad were superior Question 45 How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors? A It was less time-consuming B It was more dangerous C It was more expensive D It was less refined Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 I will only work extra hours if I get paid at a higher rate A I will not work extra hours even if I get paid at a higher rate B Unless I get paid at a higher rate, I won’t work extra hours C Working extra hours means I won’t get paid at a higher rate D I get paid at a higher rate because I will work extra hours Question 47 Mr Khan remembered to take everything except his front door key A The only thing which Mr Khan forgot was his front door key B Mr Khan remembered to take everything including his front door key C The only thing that Mr Khan remembered was his front door key D Except his front door key, Mr Khan forgot everything Question 48 Mrs Gibson expressed her thanks for all the help she’d received A Mrs Gibson stated that she was happy for all the help she’d received B Mrs Gibson expressed she was surprised at all the help she’d received C Mrs Gibson reported she was amused at all the help she’d received D Mrs Gibson said that she was grateful for all the help she’d received Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 They finished one project They started working on the next A Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next Page 57 of 69 B Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next C Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next D Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one Question 50 The proposal seemed like a good idea The manager refused it A The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea B Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it C The manager didn’t like to proposal because it didn’t seem a good idea D The proposal didn’t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 12 TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question A fool B move C group D book Question A wholesales B whom C which D heaven Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question A stomachache B stationer C typewriter D adoration Question A conference B Canada C magnitude D Argentina 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 Compact discs are (A) affected (B) neither by (C) scratching and (D) by dust Question Soya beans (A) contain (B) not only vitamins and (C) also important (D) minerals Question Symptoms of mild vitamin C deficiency may be weakness (A), irritability (B), losing weight (C), and apathy (D) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence Question She went a bad cold just before Christmas A over B down with C through D in for Question Mary was surprised when her guests late for the party A turned up B came up C looked up D put up Question 10 Jane in such a trouble if she had been more careful A will not be B wouldn’t be C would have been D wouldn’t have been Question 11 It’s high time you to study seriously A began B would begin C did begin D begin Question 12 Not for a moment the truth of the case A he doubted B was he doubting C he did doubt D did he doubt Question 13 “Get me some medicine from the aid kit, you?” A don’t B can C D will Page 58 of 69 Question 14 He doesn’t seem to be successful hard he works A whatever B although C but D however Question 15 The child was told to eat all his vegetables or he would get no ice cream A in case B in fact C instead D else Question 16 They received a ten-year sentence for armed robbery A committing B practising C doing D making Question 17 We are extremely at the groundless remarks A disgusting B disgustingly C disgusted D disgustedly Question 18 We would like to congratulate you your winning the prize in the eloquence contest last week A in B on C for D about Question 19 When the police arrived, the building was empty The thieves and escaped through an unlocked window A will have entered B had entered C have entered D entered 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 20 “Do you mind if I open the window?” – “ ” A Yes, it is, isn’t it? B Yes, of course not C May I open it? D I’d rather you didn’t Question 21 Hung: “ ” – Hoa: “Thanks I’m glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday.” A What a fashionable dress you are wearing! B Oh! I like your fashionable dress C I think you have a fashionable dress D Your fashionable dress must be expensive 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 22 The drought was finally over as the autumn brought in some welcome rain A heat wave B aridity C harvest D summer Question 23 The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations but also to isolate patients from active smallpox in order to constrain the spread of the disease A restore B separate C attend D locate 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 24 The thieves hid their precious possessions in the well A priceless B worthless C valuable D invaluable Question 25 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A almost B absolutely C comparatively D relevantly Page 59 of 69 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 26 He hasn’t smoked a cigarette for a week A It’s for a week that he hasn’t smoked a cigarette B It’s a week since he hasn’t smoked a cigarette C It’s a cigarette that he smoked a week ago D It’s a week since he smoked a cigarette Question 27 No sooner had the teacher gone out than the students started making noise A The students started making noise the moment the teacher went out B The students started making noise because the teacher went out C The students started making noise before the teacher went out D The students started making noise as soon as the teachers went out Question 28 No matter what happens, don’t forget to write to me A Don’t forget to write to me no matter what happened B Don’t forget to write to me regardless of what happens C Don’t forget to write to me as soon as that happens D Don’t forget to write to me about what happened 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 29 He tried hard He was not successful A He tried hard and he was not successful B However hard he tried, he was not successful C He tried hard, so he was not successful D However he tried hard, he was not successful Question 30 He went to school late This was annoying A He went to school late which was annoying B He went to school late, which was annoying C He went to school late, that was annoying D He went to school late that was annoying 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 Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (31) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (32) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very important The basic (33) of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well But the more idea you can (34) , the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (35) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (36) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance Page 60 of 69 Question 31 D be talked Question 32 D talks Question 33 D structure Question 34 pass Question 35 send Question 36 D know A be spoken B be examined C be understood A systems B sounds C languages A grammar B word C vocabulary A need B grow C express D A talk B say C pass A show B ask C understand D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions FORECASTS THAT SAVE LIVES Being able to forecast the weather isn’t just to with informing people about whether or not they can go to the beach or have a picnic When there are going to be severe weather conditions, the ability to prepare for them can be a matter of life or death In America, being able to see approaching hurricanes with satellite technology and warning citizens about them is something that saves lives Hurricanes are very severe tropical storms which exist in several different parts of the world They can be found in the southern Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico or in the eastern Pacific Ocean In the western Pacific they are called “typhoons” and in the Indian Ocean they are called “cyclones” A hurricane needs certain weather conditions to start forming: warm tropical oceans with moisture and heat above them If these conditions last long enough, then a hurricane can start to form, producing violent winds, incredible waves, very heavy rain and floods Hurricanes spin in an anti-clockwise direction and they have winds of at least 120 kilometres per hour The centre of the hurricane is very calm and it is called the “eye”, but the most violent activity takes place in the area immediately around the eye which is called the “eyewall” In the Atlantic Ocean, there are approximately six hurricanes every year and about two of these hit the coast of the USA When hurricanes move onto the land from the sea, the heavy rain, strong winds and huge waves can cause unbelievable damage to buildings and trees, and cars can be picked up and thrown like matchboxes The greatest danger, however, is in the rise in the sea level as it hits the land This is called the ‘storm surge’ and can be catastrophic In the year 1900 in the south of the USA, the storm surge killed 6,000 people To measure how powerful an approaching hurricane is, meteorologists use something called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale This means that a hurricane coming towards the land is given a number from to depending on how fast its winds are The calmest hurricane is given the number on the scale It is called “minimal” and it has winds from 119 - 153 kilometres per hour Some damage will be caused to trees and bushes and some road signs but buildings are safe A scale hurricane is called catastrophic and has winds of 249 kilometres per hour or more This will destroy the roofs Page 61 of 69 of homes and most buildings and cause severe damage to doors and windows, while all trees, bushes and road signs will be blown down As technology has developed and we can now forecast the weather, it has meant that the advance warnings given have greatly reduced the number of deaths caused by hurricanes However, the damage to property, which cannot be avoided, still costs billions of dollars to repair Question 37 What does ‘them’ in paragraph refer to? A severe weather conditions B weather forecasts C picnics D hurricanes Question 38 Where hurricanes take place? A in tropical areas B in various areas of the world C only in the USA D in cold countries Question 39 Which is the least active part of a hurricane? A the eyewall B the storm surge C the eye D the winds Question 40 At which point is the hurricane most dangerous? A when it has an eye B when it moves out to sea C when it knocks down trees D when it moves onto the land Question 41 What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale measure? A how powerful a hurricane is B how big the waves are C which way a hurricane is moving D the number of hurricanes expected Question 42 Being able to forecast hurricane has A reduced damage to property B reduced the number of people killed C saved governments money D helped protect trees and bushes Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The growth of cities, the construction of hundreds of new factories, and the spread of railroads in the United States before 1850 had increased the need for better illumination But the lighting in American homes had improved very little over that of ancient times Through the colonial period, homes were lit with tallow candles or with a lamp of the kind used in ancient Rome – a dish of fish oil or other animal or vegetable oil in which a twisted rag served as a wick Some people used lard, but they had to heat charcoal underneath to keep it soft and burnable The sperm whale provided superior burning oil, but this was expensive In 1830 a new substance called “camphene” was patented, and it proved to remain expensive, had an unpleasant odor, and also was dangerously explosive Between 1830 and 1850, it seemed that the only hope for cheaper illumination in the United States was the wider use of gas In the 1840s, American gas manufacturers adopted improved British techniques for producing illuminating gas from coal But the expense of piping gas to the consumer remained so high that until the mid-nineteenth century gas lighting was feasible only in urban areas, and only for public buildings for the wealthy In 1854, a Canadian doctor, Abraham Gesner, patented a process for distilling a pitch like mineral found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that produced illuminating gas and an oil that he called “kerosene” (from “keros”, the Greek word for wax, and “ene” Page 62 of 69 because it resembled camphene) Kerosene, though cheaper than camphene, had an unpleasant odor, and Gesner never made his fortune from it But Gesner had aroused a new hope for making illuminating oil from a product coming out of North American mines Question 43 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why better lighting had become necessary by the mid-nineteenth century? A development of railroads B demand for better medical facilities C growth of cities D increases in the number of new factories Question 44 The phrase “served as” in paragraph is closest meaning to A differed from B functioned as C rested upon D reacted to Question 45 The word “this” in paragraph refers to A lard B charcoal C wick D oil Question 46 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of camphene? A high cost B bad smell C potential to explode D greasy texture Question 47 What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in paragraph 2? A It was first developed in the United States B It was not allowed to be used in public buildings C It was not widely available until the mid-nineteenth century D It had an unpleasant smell Question 48 The word “resembled” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A was similar to B cost the same as C was made from D sounded like Question 49 According to the passage, what advantage did the kerosene patented by Gesner have over camphene? A Kerosene had a more pleasant smell B Kerosene was less expensive C Kerosene burned more brightly D Kerosene was safer to use Question 50 The word “it” in paragraph refers to A fortune B odor C camphene D kerosene SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 13 TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question A coughed B ploughed C laughed D touched Question A miner B mineral C determine D famine Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question A comfortable B necessary C community D memorable Question A property B newspaper C politics D understand 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 Page 63 of 69 Question When I came back (A) I realized (B) that my camera (C) had been disappeared (D) Question It was only when (A) Mr Hoan announced (B) the result did he know (C) that he was (D) the winner of the contest Question He has less (A) friends in his (B) class now than (C) he had last year (D) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence Question The larger the apartment, the the rent is A expensive B more expensive C expensively D most expensive Question Nam wanted to know what time A the movie began B the movie begins C does the movie begin D did the movie begin Question 10 I have never forgotten that village I was born and grew up A which B that C where D when Question 11 had she opened the door than the phone rang A Hardly B No sooner C Scarcely D Barely Question 12 That beautiful girl died of an morphine A overweight B overheard C overdone D overdose Question 13 We usually go by train, even though the car is a lot quicker A travel B journey C cost D voyage Question 14 Do you your new roommate, or you two argue? A keep in touch with B get along with C be on good terms with D.get used to Question 15 After months of testing, the Russian space scientists a space suit that works better than any other in history A came to B came up with C came up to D.came out with Question 16 Not until home that he had taken someone else’s bike A he got / did he realize B he got / he realized C he got / he did realize D did he get / he realized Question 17 Marie Curie, , was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work A was the scientist who discovered radium C whose scientific discovery of radium B the scientist who discovered radium D whose scientific discovery of radium Question 18 He found to answer all the questions within the time given A that impossible B that impossibly C it impossibly D it impossible Question 19 Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s father never approved of Robert Browning, the couple eloped to Italy where they lived and wrote A her to marry B her marrying to C her getting married to D her to getting married 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 20 Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “ ” Page 64 of 69 A You are welcome B Thank you C Cheers D Have a good day Question 21 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “ ” A Sorry, the seat is taken C No, thanks B Yes, I am so glad D Yes You can’t sit here Go away 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 22 The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month A protect B eliminate C pollute D contaminate Question 23 The farmers removed some underdeveloped trees to improve the growth of the rest A eliminated B fertilized C planted D transferred 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 24 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange Question 25 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C express interest to D pay all attention to 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 26 If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work B If he weren’t careful, we would finish the work C If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work D Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work Question 27 The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted A The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks B The hostess did her best to please her guests C The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess D Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks Question 28 “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said A The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic B The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic C I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic D I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher Page 65 of 69 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 29 He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain A He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain B Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain C As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain D Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain Question 30 She heard the news of the death of her father She fainted A On hearing the news of her dead father, she fainted B On hearing the news of her father’s death, she fainted C She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her father D She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her father 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 Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion As the wind blows over the land, it often (31) _ small grains of sand When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away In this way, (32) _ very hard rocks are worn away by the wind When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the hillsides Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wear away very slowly, and so loses very (33) _ of its soil The roots of plants help to hold the rocks and soil in place Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground Thus, forests and grasslands help to slow down erosion Even where the land is (34) _ covered with plants, some erosion goes on In the spring, the melting snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams As a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper (35) _ thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed Question 31: A clean out B picks up C carries out D holds out Question 32: A though B still C such D even Question 33: A much B few C little D many Question 34: A thickly B scarcely C thinly D strongly Question 35: A After B During C Among D In Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Page 66 of 69 Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale Question 36 According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources? A Because fossil fuels are no longer available B Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth C Because they are free and available worldwide D Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage Question 37 Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing” A capturing B harassing C depleting D exporting Question 38 According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles? A They are being used in many undeveloped countries B They can convert geothermal energy to electricity C They are more expensive than solar panels D They contain photovoltaic cells Question 39 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about solar power? A There is very little of it available in Iceland B It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide C It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels D There is enough of it to exceed the energy needs of the world Question 40 What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland? A It is widely used form of energy for heating homes B Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses C It is not effective for use in private homes D It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy Question 41 What does the author imply about alternative energy sources? A Many different types of alternative energy sources exist B Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use Page 67 of 69 C Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce D Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power Question 42 What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use B To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use C To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources D To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming Question 43 What is the main topic of this passage? A The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources B How energy resources are tapped from nature C Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized D Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 44 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph? A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing Question 45 What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage? A Bengal tigers B Killing animals for personal satisfaction C Interest in material gain D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population Question 46 The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A make an investment toward B raise C make a payment on D lower Page 68 of 69 Question 47 What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to? A buying and selling of animal products overseas B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C a global increase in animal survival D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks Question 48 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A indifferent B forgiving C concerned D surprised Question 49 The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to present A a problem and a solution B a statement and an illustration C a comparison and contrast D specific and general information Question 50 What is the main topic of the passage? A the Bengal tiger B international boycott C endangered species D problems with industrialization Page 69 of 69 ... intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D different twins generally have different levels of ability Question 39: Scientists... parents B psychologists C children D geniuses Question 38: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement... the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence