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ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 (Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)

I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1.A. caught               B. bought                  C. laughter               D. taught

2. A. trained             B. lived                       C. impressed           D. performed

II. Choose the word (A, B, C,or D) whose main stress placed differently from that of the others.

3. A. temperature     B. serious                  C. awareness          D. chemical

4. A. ability                B. agriculture          C. development       D. contaminate

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

5.The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _______ volunteers.

A. support                  B. supporter              C. supportive          D. supportively

6. To become a novelist, you need to be ________.

A. imagine                 B. imagination          C. imaginative         D. imaginarily

7.The founding of the Radium Institute in 1914 made Marie Curie’s ____ wish come true.

A. human                   B. humane                C. humanity              D. humanitarian

8. It is necessary that you ____ here at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

A. be                          B. is                            C. will be                    D. would be.

9. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.

A. mustn't                 B. needn't                  C. mightn't                 D. won't

10.Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most. _______ he becomes, _____________ he is.

A. The more rich / the more happy           B. The richest / the happiest

C. The richer / the happier                       D. Richer and richer / happier and happier

11.Sorry, I am late. My car ____ on the way here.

A. moved in               B. broke down        C. cleared up            D. dropped out

12.All traffic laws ________.

A. is observed                                               B. must be observed

C. must have observed                               D. had better observe

13.I think that everything ______ ready for the project procedure by the end of next month.

A. will have been    B. has been               C. had been              D. is

14.We spend more time watching TV than reading books. But _________ fact. TV has not kill reading.

A. for                          B. upon                      C. at                            D. in

15.He picked ________ the book and turned page after page.

A. up                          B. on                           C. away                      D. in

16.The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _____.

A. prosperous           B. prefect                   C. vulnerable           D. remained

17.ASEAN was established with the ____ of mutual help in such fields as economy and politics.

A. spirit                     B. belief                     C. understanding     D. determination

18.The scheme of extending the city ____ by the Municipal People’s Committee is being carried out.

A. initiated               B. approved              C. created                 D. developed

19.The environment is being changed in all aspects, which has ____ in serious consequences.

A. filled                       B. led                          C. resulted               D. brought

20.You are enough old to take responsibility for what you have done.

A. enough old         B. responsibility       C. for                         D. have done

21.Drugs sold over the country are much more better packaged now than they used to be.

A. sold                        B. more better         C. than                       D. used to

22.How was the party Friday night?

     - ________________________.

 A. Very enjoyable                                      B. By car

C. Until around midnight                            D. Last my party

23. Do you prefer playing tennis or golf?

     - _____________________.

A. All right, let’s play                                    B. I like both

C. I didn’t play tennis                                  D. Sound wonderful

24.Tim: “____________”            – Jeycy: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back!                                       B. What are you doing there?

C. I’m sorry I am late                                  D. May I borrow a pencil , please?
25.This pasta is a new experience for me.

A. I used to eat a lot of pasta.

B. I am used to eating pasta.

C. It is the first time I have eaten pasta.

D. I have ever eaten pasta many times before.

26.Not only my parents but also my sister ____ coming here today.

A. is                           B. are                         C. were                      D. have

IV. 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.

27.Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for collectors and poachers.

A. awareness            B. preservation         C. support                  D. impact

28.He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain              B. exchange             C. explain                D. arrange

V. 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.

29.He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A. authentic              B. forger                   C. faulty                    D. original

30.Her father likes the head cabbage rare.

 A. over-boiled          B. precious               C. scarce              D. scare

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks

Wild animals play an important part in the (31) ____of nature and supply us with many important products. Birds and other small animals help (32) ____insects. Wild animals provide food and hobby too. Furthermore, they (33)____ our surroundings more interesting. Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely.

         Others including the whooping cranes, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out. Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from (34) ______ too plentiful. For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause (35) _____ damage to crops if they are too abundant predators help hold down the population of their prey.

   31. A. world                        B. balance                       C. activity                         D. appearance

   32. A. control                    B. delete                          C. develop                       D. remove

   33. A. do                             B. let                                 C. make                           D. change

   34. A. developing              B. reaching                     C. becoming                   d. changing

   35. A. great                        B. too                                C. big                                D. also

VII. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world. The Galapagos are home to many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.The islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles Darwin wrote about them in his book, On The Origin of Species. When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to that great mystery of mysteries - the first appearance of new life on this earth.

         Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park. However, despite this protection, the park is in danger. The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which is slowly destroying marine life. Every day, illegal nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and dolphins. Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come to live on the islands. Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs. Although tourism is seen as a positive thing, it too has caused problems.

         Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? The answer lies in the attitude of everyone who can make a contribution - the Galapagos belongs to the whole world.

   36. What is the main topic of the passage?

   A. Charles Darwin, the father of biology                 B. Ecuador and its wonderland

   C. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands                        D. The Galapagos, a place to protect

   37. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Charles Darwin?

   A. He brought over new species to the islands. 

   B. He himself paid a visit to the islands.

   C. He wrote about the Galapagos in his book.             

   D. He found that the islands played important part in his discoveries.

   38. According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by __________.

         A. tourism                     B. alien animals              C. illegal fishing    D. scientific research

   39. It can be inferred from the passage that tourism has caused problems __________.

   A. and should be stopped                                                                                    B. because it is seen as positive   

   C. but it is thriving                                                       D. although it helps

   40. The writer's purpose in writing this passage is __________.

   A. raise people's awareness of wildlife issues                                         

   B. recommend people to come to the islands

   C. blame Ecuador's government for the threats to wildlife                           

   D. show admiration to Darwin's research on the islands

VIII. WRITING

A. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the following sentences

41. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he (finish) ______ dinner.

42. He always (go) ________ for a walk in the evening.

43. After I (have) _______ lunch, I looked for my bag.

44. Nowadays, children would rather (play) _____________ computer games than take part in outdoor activities

45. Marry ( be)___________.in Canada since April.

41. finishes 42. goes 43. having had 44. play 45. have been

B. Rewrite the following sentences as directed

46.  People think that she died in a plane crash.

→ She ______________________________________________

47. Mai does that test well

→ That test __________________________________________

48. Jack eats much. He becomes fatter

→ The _____________________________________

49.  We started cooking for the party four hours ago

→ We have __________________________________________

50. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much

Although ___________________________________________

ĐÁP ÁN

46. She is thought to be died in a plane crash.

47. The test is done well by her.

48. The more he eats, The fatter he becomes.

49. We have been cooking for the party for four hours.

50. Although she was seriously ill, she enjoyed life very much.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: ........, the athlete broke the world's record in his second attempt.

A. Surprise      B. Surprised             C. Surprising       D. Surprisingly

Question 2: As soon as I........my report, I'll call you and we'll go to dinner.

A. will finish     B. finish                     C. finished           D. had finished

Question 3: The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main.....is to protect human life and health.

A. rule              B. experience           C. organization    D. mission

Question 4: The 22^nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven.....countries.

A. participate  B. participating         C. participation    D. participant

Question 5: Credit cards.....in international trade are very convenient.

A. used            B. using                     C. which used     D. use

Question 6: The government hopes to........its plans for introducing cable TV.

A. carry out     B. turn out                 C carry on            D. keep on

Question 7: UNESCO was established to encourage.......among nations in the areas of education, science, culture, and communication.

A. employment                                   B. collaboration  C. workforce     D. independence

Question 8: The authority has postponed......the flyover because it severely affects residents nearby.

A. building       B. to build                  C. to building       D. build

Question 9: It isn't cold outside. You.......wear a coat.

A. may             B. mustn't                  C. should              D. needn't

Question 10: The lake........from our bedroom window.

A. can see       B. could see             C. can be seen    D. could been seen

Question 11: I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed........usual.

A. as early than                                  B. more early than C. earlier than           D. as early as

Question 12: We shouldn't go out; the weather is getting........

A. more and more bad                      B. worse and worse

C. bad and worse                              D. worst and worst

Question 13: Humans depend on species diversity to have food, clean air and water and fertile soil .......agriculture.

A. in                  B. for                         C. about                D. with

Question 14: The primary causes orspecies extinction are........destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution.

A. reserve        B. generation           C. habitat              D. diversity

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 15: A. accountant                  B. amount       C. foundation D. country

Question 16: A. appealed                     B. booked        C. aimed         D. played

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 17: In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire. 

A. defender  B. rival                            C. referee             D. teammate

Question 18: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction.

A. enriched  B. contaminated           C. purified            D. strengthened

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 from 19 to 23.

   Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems. Some changes (19).......ecosystems. If there is too little rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals (20)......feed on it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (21)  . Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building (22).......on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of (23) ...... fish, cutting down trees, and building reservoirs. They are looking for

ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people without causing harm to ecosystems.

Question 19: A. harms                         B. harmful       C. harmless      D. harm

Question 20: A. who                             B. where          C. that                D. when

Question 21: A. out                              B. in                  C. go                  D. fly

Question 22: A. moats                         B. dams           C. ditches          D. bridges

Question 23: A. catching                     B. holding        C. carrying        D. taking

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 from 24 to 31.

  The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20^th century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote. In the 1960s feminism became the subject of intense debate when the women's liberation movement encouraged women to reject their traditional supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as employment and pay.

  Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has, been reduced. The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for instance, made it illegal for women to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the Sex Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs. In the same year, the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to equal treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for women need to be made. Women now have much better employment opportunities. Though they still tend to get less well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry.

  In the US, the movement that is often called the "first wave of feminism" began in the mid-1800s. Susan B. Anthony worked for the right to vote. Margaret Sanger wanted to provide women with the means of contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth Blackwell, who had to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted women to have greater opportunities to study. Many feminists were interested in other social issues.

  The second wave of feminism began in 1960s. Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem became associated with the right to get equal rights and opportunities for women under the law. An important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the Constitution. Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas. It became illegal for employers, schools, clubs, etc. to discriminate against women. But women still find it hard to advance beyond a certain point in their careers, the co-called glass ceiling that prevents them from having high-level jobs. Many women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e. the household chores.

  In 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men. Although there is still discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted.

Question 24: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19^th century,..........

A. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections

B. most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights

C. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role

D. suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay.

Question 25: The phrase "gender gap" in paragraph 2 refers to...........

A. the social distance between the two sexes

B. the difference in status between men and women

C. the visible space between men and women

D. the social relationship between the two sexes

Question 26: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as........

A. American women who had greater opportunities

B. pioneers in the fight for American women's rights

C. American women where were more successful than men

D. American women with exceptional abilities

Question 27: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)…....

A. was not officially approved                  B. was brought into force in 1960s

C. supported employers, schools, and clubs      D. changed the US Constitution

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20^th century.

B. The women's liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.

C. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.

D. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20^th century.

Question 29: The phrase "glass ceiling" in paragraph 4 mostly means...........

A. an overlooked problem               B. a ceiling made of glass

C. an imaginary barrier                   D. a transparent frame

Question 30: Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Many American women still face the problem of household chores.

B. An American women once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor.

C. British women now have much better .employment opportunities.

D. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.

Question 31: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Women and the Rights to vote            B. Opportunities for Women Nowadays

C. The Suffragettes in British Society                  D. Feminism in Britain and the US

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 32: You're the worst guitarist in the world.

A. No one in the world plays the guitar as well as you.

B. No one in the world play the guitar as bad as you.

C. No one in the world plays the guitar as badly as you.

D. No one plays guitar as badly as you in the world.

Question 33: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person.

A. I struck him with the impression that he was very capable.

B. It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person.

C. He struck me when I was impressed by his capability.

D. He struck me as being a very capable person.

Question 34: "I was not there at the time," he said.

A. He denied to have been there at the time.

B. He denied that he had not been there at the time.

C. He denied to be there at the time.             

D. He denied having been there at the time.

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 35: A. survive                       B. defend           C. swallow      D. appeal

Question 36: A. tsunami                      B. penalty          C. wilderness D. podium

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 37: Once in a while I visit my grandparents on the farm and stay there for some days.

A. Regularly           B. Sometimes        C. Usually            D. Rarely

Question 38: It is automobiles that provide millions of people with transportation.

A. supply            B. submit              C. bring              D. cause

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges,

Question 39: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.

  ~ Laura: "..............."

  ~ Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"

A. I've passed the exam with an A.                           C. I'll get the exam results tomorrow.

B. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow.                      D. I didn't do well in the exam

Question 40:    ~ Jack: "Would you like a biscuit?"

    ~ Mary: "................. . I'm on a diet."

A. Yes, please  B. Yes, thank you                            C. No, thanks        D. It's OK

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 from 41 to 45.

  Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the 20^th century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later, he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he travelled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959). A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighbourhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans.

Question: 41: What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The life of Langston Hughes    B. The Harlem Renaissance

C. African-American writers          D. American twentieth-century writers

Question 42: Where was Langston Hughes born?

A. Spain            B. New York        C. Missouri            D. North Carolina

Question 43: According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life?

A. He wrote short stories.             B. He popularized African-American writers.

C. He advocated racial equality.  D. He wrote about life in Harlem.

Question 44: Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage?

A. congratulating  B. blessing    C. screening      D. portraying

Question 45: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following except...........

A. a novelist           B. a poet        C. a historian    D. a journalist

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 46: Nam (A) asked Mai what (B) can he do (C) to help (D) her. [he could ]

Question 47: (A) The oldest the children (B) are, the (C) more their parents (D) expect from them.  [The older…]

Question 48:  (A) The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land (B) for any settler who (C) would spend five years (D) on the land. [grant sth. to sb.]

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 49: We started out for California. It started to rain right after that.

A. No sooner did we start out for California than it started to rain.

B. No sooner had we started out for California when it started to rain.

C. No sooner had it started to rain than we started out for California.

D. No sooner had we started out for California than it started to rain.

Question 50: He didn't take his father's advice; that's why he was out of work.

A. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work.

B. If he took his father's advice, he would not be out of work.

C. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not be out of work.

D. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work.

Answer Key

1	D	11	C	21	A	31	D	41	A
2	B	12	B	22	B	32	C	42	C
3	D	13	B	23	A	33	B	43	A
4	B	14	C	24	A	34	D	44	D
5	A	15	D	25	A	35	C	45	C
6	A	16	B	26	B	36	A	46	B
7	B	17	D	27	A	37	B	47	A
8	A	18	C	28	C	38	A	48	B
9	D	19	D	29	C	39	A	49	D
10	C	20	C	30	D	40	C	50	A

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 1:     A. swamps                  B. lives                        C. animals                   D. laws

Question 2:     A. drought                  B. double                    C. cloud                      D. doubt

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question3: A. humanitarian              B. epidemics               C. international       D. hesitation

Question 4: A. technology                 B. energetic              C. participate          D. competitor

 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5: He only had time to …….. into the report. He couldn’t read it thoroughly.

    A. break                              B. read                                C. dip                                  D. see

Question 6:  “I will ring you after I get home.” Paul said to May.

    A. Paul promised to give May a wedding ring after he got home.

    B. Paul promised to telephone May after he got home.

    C. Paul promised to visit May after he got home.

    D. Paul asked May to pay him a visit after he’s got home.

Question 7: The office photocopier needs to ………  .

    A. be fixed                          B. fixed                               C. fixing                              D. fixes

Question 8: The last time when I saw her was three years ago.

    A. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.

    B. I have often seen her for the last three years.

    C. I have not seen her for three years.

    D. About three years ago, I used to meet her.

Question 9: He ……… great pleasure from his work.

    A. derived                           B. devised                           C. survived                     D. revived

Question 10: Development of the area would ……… wildlife.

    A. dangerous                       B. endanger                         C. danger                D. dangerously

Question 11: We …… open the lion’s cage. It is contrary to zoo regulations.

    A. must                               B. should                             C. needn’t                D. mustn’t

Question 12: Failure to win the championship will ….… in the dismissal of the coach.

    A. result                              B. affect                              C. cause                      D. happen

Question 13: I took off the shoes before entering the room ……. .

    A. in order to not dirty the floor                                B. in order not dirtying the floor

    C. so that I not dirty the floor                                   D. so as not to dirty the floor

Question 14: ……… the whole, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare.

    A. In                                    B. On                                  C. With                               D. At

Question 15: Mike and Paul are chatting with each other.

Mike: “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” – Paul: “…………… .”

    A. Of course. I did                                                     B. Don’t bother

    C. I’m afraid you can’t                                              D. Sounds good!

Question 16: He learns a lot but he cannot remember anything.

    A. He learns more and more and remember more and more.

    B.  The more he learns, the less he remembers.

    C. The less he learns, the more he remembers.

    D. He remembers not only what he has learnt.

Question 17: Rose is talking to her roommate, Ivy about the Olympic Games.

Rose: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games someday in the future?”

Ivy: “………… . We can’t afford such a big event.”

    A. Yes, you’re right.                                                  B. No, I don’t think so.

    C. You can say that again                                          D. I can’t agree with you more.

Question 18: If they …… a secret ballot, there …… a strike.

    A. had held – wouldn’t been                                     B. had held – wouldn’t have been

    C. would have held – hadn’t been                             D. have held – wouldn’t have been

Question 19: The festival was a failure. It was ……… .

    A. badly organizing       B. badly organized        C. bad organization       D. bad organized

Question 20: There are so many kinds of LCD televisions on sale that I can’t make up my mind …… to buy.

    A. where                             B. when                               C. how                     D. which

Question 21: …………… from school for three weeks, so he is trying his best to catch up with the other students.

    A. Having been absent                                               B. He has been absent

    C. Being absent                                                          D. Because he has been absent

Question 22: Frankly, I’d rather you ……… not involved in the case.

    A. have                                B. were                                C. are                           D. would

Question 23: Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.

    A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore it was interesting.

    B. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.

    C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.

    D. Unless it was an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it.

Question 24: Simon continued to be denied a promotion …… his efforts through the years.

    A. thanks to                 B. in addition to         C. in spite of                       D. because of

Question 25: “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Mike said to Rose.

    A. Mike thanked to Rose for buying beautiful dress.

    B. Mike promised to buy Rose a beautiful dress.

    C. Mike complimented Rose on her beautiful dress.

    D. Mike asked Rose how she had just bought beautiful dress.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 26: During  the vacation, they spent  money as if they were millionaires.

    A. During                            B. were                                C. millionaires            D. spent

Question 27: Every city in the U.S has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American streets is increasing.

    A. the amount                     B. increasing                       C. traffic                       D. the

Question 28: Jack is looking for another job for he says he is really fed up doing the same thing every day.

    A. fed up                             B. for he says                      C. the                            D. for

 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 29: “It’s no use talking to me about the metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”

    A. an object that I really love                                     B. a theme that I like to discuss

    C. a book that is never opened                                  D. a subject that I don’t understand

Question 30: The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct investment which flows into and within ASEAN.

    A. found                             B. improve                          C. combine                    D. produce

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 31: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.

    A. lost control of         B. got in touch with       C. put in charge of        D. made room for

Question 32: His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the position of the company’s Chief Executive. 

    A. elevation                         B. rise                                  C. progress                D. decrease

 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 blanks.

Some people return to college as mature students and take full- or part-time training courses in a skill that will help them to get a job. The development of open learning, (33) ……….. it possible to study when it is convenient for the students, has increased the opportunities available (34) ………… many people. This type of study was formerly restricted to book-based learning and (35) ………… courses but now includes courses on television, CD-ROM or the Internet, and self-access courses at

language or computer centers.

            Americans believe that education is important at all stages of life and should not stop when people get their first job. About 40% of adults take part in some kind of (36) ………… education. About half of them are trying to get qualifications and skills to help them with their jobs, the rest are taking recreational subjects for personal satisfaction. Schools and community colleges arrange evening classes, and a catalog of courses is published by local boards of education.

Question 33: A. making                     B. keeping                   C. enabling           D. finding

Question 34: A. for                            B. to                            C. with                   D. by

Question 35: A. correspondent    B. corresponding  C. corresponded       D. correspondence

Question 36: A. informal                   B. formal                     C. formalized              D. former

 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 following questions.

            On Monday, May 12, 2008 a violent earthquake, measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale, happened in southwestern China’s SichuanProvince. Hundreds of aftershocks followed in the area. The earthquake destroyed thousands buildings, roads, schools and hospitals, as well as infrastructure like communication networks and electrical towers. Thousands of people died or are missing, and more than 45 million people were affected by the earthquake, which has been the worst natural disaster to hit China for 30 years.

            The American Red Cross has contributed 20 million dollars to support the relief and recovery efforts of the Red Cross Society of China. These funds will be used to assist survivors through the purchase and distribution of relief supplies, coordinate of logistics and transportation of disaster workers to the hardest hit areas. The American Red Cross has also sent relief experts to the affected area to help monitor and coordinate the response efforts. On June 6, the American Red Cross co-hosted a forum to address the U.S. response and recovery efforts following the earthquake. More than 30 representatives from humanitarian organizations, the business companies and the government participated in the event.

            More than 35.000 staff and volunteers with the Red Cross Society of China responded to the disaster by distributing food, water, tents and other essential items. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are providing 100.000 tents to help those in need.

            The Red Cross Society of China is a very strong organization with extensive experience responding to disasters. The American Red Cross has long history of working with the Red Cross Society of China, going to back to famines in 1906 and including severe storms earlier this year. There has been a close contact between the Red Cross Society of China and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, arid they have been ready to provide additional support such as disaster workers, relief supplies or financial assistance.

            Concerned family and friends in the United States may have difficulty contacting their loved ones because telecommunication has been out of work by this disaster. If they are trying to reach relatives living in China or those who are citizens of China, the American Red Cross suggests them keep calling or try contacting other family members who live nearby.

Question 37: The earthquake on May 12, 2008 in China ………………….

    A. left no aftershocks                  B. destroyed everything except communication networks

    C. caused no human loss                 D. had effects on more than 45 million people

Question 38: According to the second paragraph, ……………… .

    A. the American Red Cross helped the Red Cross Society of China to recover from the earthquake.

    B. the American Red Cross owed the Red Cross Society of China 20 million dollars

    C. the victims of the earthquake were not helped to buy necessary things

    D. disaster workers were not sent to the hardest hit areas because of the aftershocks

Question 39: Which sentence is not true?

    A. There are more than 30 representatives from humanitarian organizations, the business companies and the government in the US helping the Chinese earthquake victims.

    B. The American government did not do anything to help the earthquake victims in China.

    C. The American Red Cross has contributed 20 million dollars to help the earthquake victims in China.

    D. The American Red Cross has also sent relief experts to help the earthquake victims in China.

Question 40: After the earthquake, …………………….. .

    A. it has been difficult to contact with the resident in the attacked area

    B. the American Red Cross advised people not to keep contact with the victims

    C. contacting with the victims was not a problem

    D. Everything has been in order soon

Choose the word whose underlined part has a different pronunciation from the others in each group:

Question 1: A. description             B. tradition        C. question               D. expression

Question2: A. competitor                   B. medal             C. level                       D. development

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

Question 3: A. enthusiast               B. successfully         C. competitor            D. participation

Question 4: A. festival                     B. badminton            C. participant            D. organize

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 5: The rocket steepened its ascent.

A.   descent                           B.   decent                             C.   decant                            D. dissent

Question 6: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

A.   uninterested                  B.   unsure                           C.   slow                           D. open

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 7: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.

A.   record                       B.   shine            C.   categorize             D. diversify

Question 8: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long

A.   arrive                         B.   return            C.   enter                      D. visit

Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Divided into two parts, rites and (9)………., the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our Fatherland”. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 national flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.

All the stadium’s lights suddenly (10)………, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22^nd SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the reviewing stand  to excited applause from officials and spectators.

The sacred torch which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to compete with burning  intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien ( wushu artist) (11).. ….. gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete dressed like national hero Giong.

From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn throughout the course of the Games.

Speaking at the opening (12) ………,  Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22^nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (13) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22^nd SEA Games.

Question 9.A. competition  B. contest                              C. entertainment               D. festivals

Question 10. A. went off     B. came on                            C. light                                D. came out

Question 11. A. who            B. that                                    C. which                             D. whom

Question 12. A. Games       B. ceremony                          C. performance                 D. sports

Question 13.A. to                 B. in                                        C.from                                 D. for

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.

WORLD POPULATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

       In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled, from just under 2 billion at the beginning of the century to nearly 7 billion today. Obviously, this has meant that the world has needed to produce three times as much food, energy, and other natural resources.

      In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. For example, it took the world 125 years to use the first one trillion barrels of oil. The next trillion barrels will be used in less than 30 years, which is almost 5 times as fast, not three.

       All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming. These are just two examples of the impacts that the growing population has on global warming; others are too numerous to mention.

      In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. A look at one country will provide a clear example of this fact.  China is the world's most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fever natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. But China is growing in power, and more of its citizens are beginning to expect a first world lifestyle. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.

Question 14. The word "pace" in the passage is closest in meaning to…. .

         A. growth     B. speed     C. problem     D. pollution

Question 15. The word "consumption" in the passage is closest in meaning to….

       A. development    B. usage     C. population     D. increase

Question 16. According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?

       A. Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.

       B. Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.

       C. Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.

       D. Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat.

Question 17. The word “others” in the passage refers to…. .

       A. problems of global warming in the modern world

       B. examples of the environmental consequences of population growth

       C. ways in which our usage of oil will effect the world climate

       D. the reasons why trees are essential in controlling global warming

Question 18. According to the passage, how does the standard of living affect global warming?

       A. Higher standards of living are better for the environment.

      B. First world nations create less population than developing nations.

      C. The use of natural resources is directly related to the standard of living.

       D. High standards of living lead to increases in world population.

Question19. Why does the author discuss China, Japan, and the United States?

      A. To compare the standards of their citizens

      B. To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation

      C. To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living

      D. To explain why the world's use of energy will need to double soon

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or d that needs correction

Question 20. The Southeast Asian Games, also knowing as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event

                                                                                A                                                           B

involving participants from the current eleven countries of Southeast Asia.

C                                                                                          D

Question 21: . A study of the difference between synthetic and natural vitamins are needed.

                               A         B                           C                                                 D

Question 22: Most vacationers can't stand traveling in packed cars or stay in dirty hotel rooms.

                        A                                        B             C                    D

Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Question 23: Of course you can come to the party. _______.

A. The more the merrier                                   B. The more and the merrier

C. The more and merrier                                  D. The more and more merrier

Question 24. Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most. _______ he becomes, ….he is.

A. The more rich/ the more happy                    B. The richest/ the happiest

      C. The richer/ the happier                                  D. Richer and richer/ happier and happier

Question 25. The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _______ top competitors of the country.

A. on                                             B. of                            C. for                         D. among

Question 26: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946.

A. set up                         B. taken off                C. put away               D. run up

Question 27: As soon as Mary _______, she _______ to her hometown.

A graduates/ will return                                     B. will graduate/ returns

C. will be graduating/ has returned                 D. graduated/ had returned

Question 28: One study found that men's contribution _______ housework has doubled over the past four decades.

A. on                                             B. to                            C. with                                    D. for

Question 29: They are designing a new program to help businesswomen with an attempt to promote _______ growth.

A. employ                                    B. employer               C. employee     D. employment

Question 30: Many decades ago, medicine was _______ for men only. Women were not allowed to pursue a career in medicine.

A. exchanged                 B. established                       C. reserved        D. encouraged

Question 31._______ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours.

A. When we will arrive                           B. As we are going to arrive

C. By the time we arrive                       D. By the time we will arrive

Question 32: _______ on the stairs than the phone rang.

A. Had no sooner I stepped                            B. Had I stepped no sooner

C No sooner I had stepped                              D. No sooner had I stepped

Question 33: I _______ all the preparations before you _______ home tonight.

A. have made/ will have come                         B. am making/ came

C. will make I will come                                     D. will have made/ come

Question 34. There are ________.

A. twice as much cars in this area as there was

B. as twice many cars in this area as they were

C twice as many cars in this area than there used to be

D. twice as many cars in this area as there used to be

Question 35.  Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”

A I have nothing to tell you.                        B Oh. Poor me!       

C. Never mind!                                             D. You was absent - minded.

Question 36: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.”                 Maria: “______.”

1.  I don’t                  B.  I’m, too     C.  Neither do I         D.  So am I

Question 37: person’s choice/ occupations/ probably/ most important/ have/ made.

A.  A person’s choice of occupation is probably the most important one that has to be made.

B.  A person’s choice about occupation is probably most important one to have made.

C.  A person’s choice from occupation is probably the most important one has to be made.

D.  A person’s choice among occupation is probably most important having made.

Question 38.. my opinion/ unfair/ women/ more duties/ husbands.

A.  According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands.

B.  My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands.

C.  In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands.

D.  My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands.

Question 39. We’d better __________ if we want to get there in time”

A take up                             B.  turn down                  C.  speed up                        D. put down

Question 40. It is essential that Alice __________ about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow

1.  be reminded           B.  must remind              C. will be reminded                  D. will remind     

ĐÁP ÁN

CÂU	ĐÁP ÁN
1	C
2	D
3	D
4	C
5	A
6	B
7	C
8	A
9	D
10	B
11	A
12	B
13	C
14	B
15	B
16	C
17	B
18	C
19	C
20	A
21	D
22	D
23	A
24	C
25	B
26	A
27	A
28	B
29	D
30	C
31	C
32	D
33	D
34	D
35	C
36	A
37	A
38	C
39	C
40	A

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following questions.

Question 1: A. damaged   B. sacrificed                     C. distinguished             D. developed

Question 2: A. future             B. picture                    C. culture                       D. turn

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. opponent    B. enthusiast                  C. tsunami                       D. advocate

Question 4: A. knowledge  B. victim                           C. appeal                        D. effort

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 5: The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for a meeting.

         A. takes care of           B. goes off                       C. resembles                   D. arrives

Question 6: Buying a new car has cost us a lot of money, it has meant that we will have had to tighten our belt for the next few months.

         A. save our money   B. spend more money   C. exchange our money           D. increase our money

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 7: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school.

          A. by far                      B. by heart                       C. by chance                  D. on purpose

Question 8: The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.

         A. confused                 B. closed                        C. started                         D. complicated

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 9: Tom is talking to Mary about his plan for this evening.

Tom: “We’re going to the Italian restaurant. Would you care to join us?”

         -Mary:  “______________,but I’m afraid I have another commitment this evening. Maybe another time.”

         A. Yes, of course        B. Yes, I do                     C. I like it very much      D. I’d love to

Question 10: Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.

         -Hoa: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? ______”     

         - Hai: “ Yes, I can. Certainly”

A. Can you help me with this decorations?.      

B. Can I help you?

         C. Shall I take your hat off?

         D. Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 11:Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is the destruction of habitat by human activities.

        A                                                 B                                                         

                                                   C                              D

Question 12: Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal species.

                                 A                                              B       C                  D

Question 13: As soon as Mary will graduate next month, she will return to her home town.      

                                A                      B                                                 C                   D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 14: Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.

         A. needn't                        B. must                        C. has to                          D. should

Question 15: If you ________ a book, you have a brief look at it without reading or studying it seriously.

         A. dip into                      B. put away                  C. pick up                        D. put down

Question 16: Most of the air pollution results ____ the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets.

         A. in                                  B. to                               C. on                                D. from

Question 17: He went back to work in his country after he ______ his course on Advanced Engineering in London.

         A. finishes                       B. has finished          C. had finished               D. was finishing

Question 18: If she hadn’t helped her husband, he ______________ his project.

         A. won’t have finished  B. couldn’t finish        C. couldn’t have finished       D. won’t be finished

Question 19: The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero __________ he dedicated his life to his country.

         A. although                     B. because of              C. providing                    D. because

Question 20: Geography is a very interesting subject. ________, very few people study it thoroughly.

         A. And                              B. However                 C. Moreover                    D. So

Question 21: The museum is open to everybody. It ________ between 9 am and 5 pm.

         A. visits                            B. visited                       C. can visit                D. can be visited

Question 22: The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___________.

         A.  wings                         B.  body                        C.  back                           D.  feather

Question 23: The reviewer ________ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction.

         A. chewed                       B. digested                   C. described                  D. drew

Question 24: With the Government’s careful preparation as well as the support of the countrymen, Vietnamese athletes competed in high ____________

         A. values                         B. spirits                      C. strokes                        D. beliefs

Question 25: In the 22nd Sea Games, many Games ____________ were closed to international levels

         A. records                      B. ranks                        C. scores                         D. goals

Question 26: Your English is improving considerably. It is getting ________

         A. good and well            B. well and better        C. good and better  D. better and better

Question 27: Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of ____ energy.

         A. recycling                     B. reused                      C. renewable                 D. recyclable

Question 28: This book is not really ________. It is a waste of money buying it.

         A. inform                          B. information              C. informative               D. informatively

Choose the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 29: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.

         A. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.

         B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.

         C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.

         D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.

Question 30: He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.

         A. The more he works, the happier he feels.  

         B. The less he works, the happier he feels

         C. His work makes him feel happy.                  

         D. He feels happier and happier with his work.

Question 31: No member in the team came to his birthday party. But Julia did come.

         A. Julia was the only member in the team to turn up at his birthday party.

         B. Not only did Julia come to his birthday party but also other members did .

         C. Julia was one of the members who came to his birthday party

         D. Every member in the team came to his birthday party.

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 32: Trash cans have been placed all over campus. Students still throw garbage on the ground.         

         A. Although trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.       

         B. Because trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.

        C. Unless trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.         

         D. When trash cans have been placed all over campus, students still throw garbage on the ground.

Question 33: Kate had finished the report. She left for the game.      

         A. Hardly had Kate left for the game when she finished the report.

         B. No sooner Kate had finished the report than she left the game.

         C. Having finished the report, Kate left for the game

         D. Before Kate had finished the report, she left for the game.

Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

         Many animals in the wild are (34)_______ and fearful of human beings. Many animals would take escape instantly when a human approaches. Man, however, soon discovered that some animals can be tamed or domesticated. (35)_________ animals in the wild, these animals would allow man to come close to them. They would even allow their owners to stroke or pet them.

         In the early times man would domesticate animals by setting traps to catch their young. A young animal is (36)______ easily domesticated than an adult one. From young, the animal learns to trust and obey its owner.

         Many different kind of animals have been domesticated. Some common examples are animals like horses, elephants, chickens and pigs. The dog, which is also (37)_____ as ‘man’s best friend’, is one of the first animals to have been domesticated is the pig. In England long ago, the pig was a wild animals. It was a ferocious and aggressive (38)_____ which was not easily captured. Yet nowadays, the domesticated pig is no longer the lean and tough creature it used to be!

Question 34: A. suspicious                                        B. suspicion                    C. suspiciously            D. suspiciousness

Question 35: A. Like               B. Similarly                   C. Unlike                         D. Different

Question 36: A. far more      B. so much                   C. lots more                    D. quite so

Question 37: A. considered   B. identified                  C. recognized                 D. known

Question 38: A. beast            B. being                        C. individual                    D. creature

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

         We live on a wet planet. In fact, most of the surface of Earth is covered with water. Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth. A body of water is a part of Earth’s surface covered with water. You probably know that ocean water is salty. Do you know why? It is mainly because rain brings salt from the land and into the ocean! Here is how that happens: Rain falls onto rocks. The rainwater breaks down salt and minerals from the rocks. The water mixes with the salt and minerals. Then it flows into the oceans.

         Scientists have discovered two other sources of salty ocean water. Some salt comes from underwater volcanoes. Other salt spurts from heated vents on the ocean floor. Most ocean salt, however, starts on land. Lakes are large bodies of water. They are surrounded by land. Lakes usually have fresh water, but some lakes have salt water. The Great Salt Lake in Utah is a saltwater lake. Lake water does not move from place to place.

         Rivers are filled with fresh water that moves from one place to another. The water in rivers comes mostly from rain. Rivers usually flow into oceans. Streams and creeks are also bodies of moving fresh water. They are smaller than rivers. Streams and creeks can come together and form larger streams or rivers.

Question 39: What is most of the surface of Earth covered with? 

       A. land                              B. air                              C. water                          D. salt

Question 40: The article lists examples of bodies of water. What is the first example it lists? 

       A. creeks                         B. rivers                        C. oceans                       D. lake

Question 41: The word “mixes” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____

         A. combines                  B. includes                   C. contains                      D. consists

Question 42: What is a body of water that does NOT move from one place to another? 

       A. a lake                          B. a river                       C. a stream                     D. an ocean

Question 43: What is the main idea of this article? 

       A. Different bodies of water cover most of the earth. 

       B. Rivers are bodies of fresh water that usually flow into oceans. 

       C. Rainwater mixes with the salt and minerals of rocks. 

       D. Oceans are the largest bodies of water on Earth

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

         Most people know that a balanced diet and regular exercise are very important. However, most people do not know how to exercise properly. Instead of concentrating on how to get the best results efficiently and effectively, people usually rush through their workouts, or they make the same common workout mistakes.

         Exercising the right way is important for people who are worried about their health and their appearance. However, if someone is not working out properly, it is rare that he or she will see the results he or she wants. Therefore, training experts have devised tips to teach people how to exercise correctly in order to achieve the greatest health benefits. If you want to achieve the best workout results, here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind.

         One of the most common workout mistakes is doing the same routine over and over again. This does not challenge your muscles, and it can actually prevent muscles from growing and repairing themselves. Instead of always sticking to the same old workout, it is important to change your routine every six to eight weeks. It is also important to add a variety of workouts to your routine, such as swimming, yoga, or biking, to make sure your whole body stays fit. This will help make your workouts more interesting, and benefit your health and muscle development as well.

         Another mistake people tend to make is to work out too hard, too often. Your body needs to rest between workouts; otherwise, no progress will be made. It is best to keep the number of hard workout routines to no more than two per week. Then, for those who don’t want to get off schedule by skipping a day, shorter workouts of about twenty minutes can be used on other days. For more variety in workouts, you could also plan an easier routine for forty to sixty minutes between days of shorter, more intense workouts. Experts recommend, however, taking at least one day off completely each week, especially after several hard workout days in a row.

         In reality, no one is perfect. However, if you want to make a difference in your overall health, there are some things you can do. Stretch before and after every workout. Do not rush your routine, and do not work out too little or too much. Remember not to make these common workout mistakes, and always have fun while exercising!

Question 44: What is the main idea of this reading?

         A. Daily exercise can often be bad for your health.

         B. Working out properly is the only way to gain effective health results.

         C. Most people know how to work out efficiently and effectively.

         D. Adding a variety of workouts to your routine is not important.

Question 45: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

         A. Daily intense workouts help one stay healthy.

         B. One’s body needs to rest between workouts.

         C. A variety of exercises is better than doing the same one all the time.

         D. It can be good to take a day off from exercising.

Question 46: Which word is closest in meaning to the word “stretch” in this reading?

         A. Exaggerate                 B. Widen                      C. Make tight        D. Extend or reach

Question 47: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to.

         A. adding a variety of workouts                    

         B. doing the same routine

         C. challenging your muscles                                                                       

         D. sticking to the same old workout

Question 48: What can be inferred about the mistakes people make when they work out?

         A. They are very harmful to the body.              

         B. People who rarely work out make them.

         C. People think it is OK to make them.        

         D. Athletes would not make these mistakes.

Question 49: Why should you change your workout routine every six to eight weeks?

         A. To challenge your muscles                        B. To become faster

         C. To avoid bone problems                                 D. To exercise your brain

Question 50: According to the passage, what is a common mistake that people who work out often make?

         A. taking at least one day off completely each week

         B. changing their routine every six to eight weeks

         C. letting their bodies rest between workouts

         D. keeping the number of hard workout routines to two per week

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