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II. Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
The Ancient Mexicans used to respect and fear the sun. They were frightened that the sun (1)____ stop rising. As a result, they (2)_____ make sacrifices (3)_______ the sun god would continue to give them day and night and the four (4)____.
Farmers, however, used to (5)____ the rain god almost as (6)____ as the sun god. even today there are ruins of great pyramids they used to build to worship the sun and the rain gods.
Another popular god was the wind god, which took the form of a (7)____ with feathers. This feathered snake was also the (8)____ of knowledge for the Ancient Mexicans. Under its influence, civilization spread throughout Mexico, which at that time was (9)____ a peaceful country with plenty of skilled craftsmen and traders. Unfortunately, news of this country eventually (10)____, and Mexico was invaded from the far north. Later, other people called Aztecs settled in Mexico.
1. a.might b. wil c. can d.may
2. a.have to b. used to c. is used to d. get used to
3. a.for b. in order to c. since d. so that
4. a.seasons b. directions c. dimensions d. quarters
5. a.respect b. worship c. admire d. prays
6. a.much b. many c. more d. popular
7. a.god b. snake c. statue d. monster
8. a.snake b. king c. got d. animal
9. a.mostly b. most c. the most d. most of
10. a.popular b. known c. transmit d. spread
I. CHOOSE THE WORDS OR PHRASES THAT ARE NOT CORRCET IN STANDARD ENGLISH
1. We've (a)corresponded (b)with each other for(c)years but (d)I've never meet him.
2.(a)The atmosphere (b)over the party (c)were warm and (d)friendly.
3. (a)When I (b)was young , I (c)often (d)go fishing .
4. (a)The traffic (b)used to get (c)much (d)worsenow.
5. Tom (a)wishes (b)his neighbors (c)don't make(d)so much noise.
6. We (a)had saw Rose (b)in town (c)a few (d)dayago.
7. The United States, (a)unlike many (b)anothercountries, (c)receives a large (d)number of immigrants yearly from all over the world.
8. It (a)is used to be easy to (b)park (c)in the (d)city center.
9. A (a)rise in the barometric (b)pressure (c)indicate a change of altitude or weather (d)conditions.
10. (a)People (b)used not to (c)the new system(d)yet.
II. Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
The Ancient Mexicans used to respect and fear the sun. They were frightened that the sun (1)____ stop rising. As a result, they (2)_____ make sacrifices (3)_______ the sun god would continue to give them day and night and the four (4)____.
Farmers, however, used to (5)____ the rain god almost as (6)____ as the sun god. even today there are ruins of great pyramids they used to build to worship the sun and the rain gods.
Another popular god was the wind god, which took the form of a (7)____ with feathers. This feathered snake was also the (8)____ of knowledge for the Ancient Mexicans. Under its influence, civilization spread throughout Mexico, which at that time was (9)____ a peaceful country with plenty of skilled craftsmen and traders. Unfortunately, news of this country eventually (10)____, and Mexico was invaded from the far north. Later, other people called Aztecs settled in Mexico.
1. a.might b. wil c. can d.may
2. a.have to b. used to c. is used to d. get used to
3. a.for b. in order to c. since d. so that
4. a.seasons b. directions c. dimensions d. quarters
5. a.respect b. worship c. admire d. prays
6. a.much b. many c. more d. popular
7. a.god b. snake c. statue d. monster
8. a.snake b. king c. got d. animal
9. a.mostly b. most c. the most d. most of
10. a.popular b. known c. transmit d. spread
Scientists would like to place a giant mirror in space above the earth. It might be sixty mile....away.... It would be use to......focus......the rays of the sun. It would .......focus.......the sun's rays upon the earth as you might ......used....... with a magnifying glass. why do they want to do this ? The sun's rays could be used in.....different....ưays. They could ......burn......up cities by night. The warm rays could frost that might come night and ...damage.....fruit crops. The rays could ......melt.....dangerous iceberges in the ocean. Perhaps they could change cloud and bring rain where it is needed
(23-28) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the (23)___________ of superior mind, we improve our mental powers. Throughgood books we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages and (24) ________ all classes. This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in (25) ___________ with them. We also understand that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can (26) ________ hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel throughout the world and see things ( 27) _________ today,it is not possible for us to see things that happened in the past. But good books help us to see not (28) __________ into the remote regions of the world today but also the world in which our ancestors live.
23/ A. feeling B. understading C. influence D. development
24/ A. for B. in C. at D. with
25/ A. peace B. peaceful C. quiet D. quietly
26/ A. have B. be C. become D. feel
27/ A. coming B. arriving C. getting D. happening
28/ A. only B. just C. same D. as
(29-32) Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are true or false. Write True or False in your answersheet:
Radio stories have become a thing of the past because people prefer both to watch and to hear. Radio is now a medium that is used more often in a car than a home. Because music and news are the easiest types of programs tolisten to in a car, They are the most common. Radio, in fact, has become the music medium. It provides music forall tastes, from country, western to classic
__T__ 29/ Most people listen to radio programs in their cars.
__T__ 30/ Most radio programming consists of news and music.
__F__ 31/ Radio is now used more often in a home.
__T__ 32/ Radio used to be the music me dium.
(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
33/ In spite of taking a taxi, Thuy still arrived late for the meeting.
Though ___Thuy took a taxi, she still arrived late for the meeting_________________________________________________________
34/ Because of the high cost of visiting Ha Long Bay, There are fewer tourists here this year.
Because _____the cost of visiting Ha Long Bay is too high, there are fewer tourists here this year_______________________________________________________
35/ I haven’t heard from her for ages.
I lost ______in touch with her in ages_______________________________________________________
36/ Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.
Young children should take _____those outdoor activities because they are suitable for them________________________________________
23/ A. at B. in C. by D. to
24/ A. Concerning B. Depending C. Regarding D. According
25/ A. well B. such C. even D. just
26/ A. causing B. letting C. damaging D. making
27/ A. amount B. number C. plenty D. deal
28/ A. really B. despite C. therefore D. however
_T___ 29/ The passage is about a kind of energy.
_T___ 30/ Electricity has a lot of uses.
_F___ 31/ Without electricity, our life will not be affected
_T___ 32/ The appliances depended on electricity are endless.
33/ Because of their good performance, they won that match.
Because they performed well, they won the match
34/ My father teaches Math well.
My father is good at teaching Math
35/ There isn’t much rain to make the crops better.
The crops aren’t better because there isn't much rain
36/ Why don’t you have your hair cut?
She suggests i should cut my hair
46. The writer describes the street as a place where _____.
A. people felt they were part of a co unity B. people resisted the fast pace of motion life
C. everyone quietly got on with their own life D. everyone could afford their own house
47. Streets of this kind had been built in the past because they were _____.
A. comfortable B. long-lasting C. traditional D. cheap
48. What did the writer NOT understand when the letter arrived?
A. why things had to change B. why his parents were arguing
C. who had organised the meeting D. where they were going to live next
49. Why didn’t the writer’s father want to move house?
A. He knew why the area had to be developed.
B. He didn’t understand why they wanted to change things.
C. He didn’t want to live in a modern house.
D. It would cost them more.
50. Why did the mother’s mother want to move house?
A. She liked to impress other people. B. She didn’t like the neighbours.
C. She knew it would annoy the writer’s father. D. She thought the local council would help.
51. During the meeting, most people were _____.
A. shocked by what they learned B. unhappy about the proposals
C. sympathetic to the councilor D. confused by the explanation
52. Why was the writer surprised by what his father said?
A. He knew that his father was watching television.
B. He thought that it would upset his mother.
C. He knew that what his father said was wrong.
D. He thought his mother would have made the suggestion.
53. According to the passage, who would make a final decision on the development of the area?
A. People in the area B. The councilors C. Home owners D. The writer’s father
54. What would be the most suitable title for this extract?
A. An unhappy childhood B. A difficult marriage C. The wrong decision D. Changing times
55. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. people at the meeting supported the plan to develop the area
B. everybody in the area wanted to modernize their house
C. the writer said that he didn’t give permission for the development
D. the writer’s father finally agreed to move the house
16. Research shows that, compared with the previous generation, young people today are _____.
A. less perceptive B. more sensitive C. more worldly-wise D. better informed
17. In paragraph 3, the word ‘stances’ is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. attitudes B. situations C. functions D. places
18. According to new research by five media groups, today’s youngsters are _____.
A. able to understand the language of advertising
B. unable to ‘read’ the messages in the many forms of advertising
C. bright enough to do some research before buying something
D. a bit wary of adverts
19. Advertisements aimed at the present young generation _____.
A. are using a variety of new techniques B. are technologically sophisticated
C. are making use of old techniques D. are becoming more subtle
20. It can be inferred that celebrity endorsements are advertisements _____.
A. that show viewers how to become famous
B. that famous people like watching
C. where famous people say they use and like certain products
D. where viewers are invited to take part in a phone-in progra e
21. Young people seem to believe that costly advertising _____.
A. makes no difference to the popularity of the product B. is the mark of a good quality product
C. means the product is probably overpriced D. does not inspire customer confidence
22. According to Stuart Armon, youngsters today pay more attention to an advert _____.
A. if its message is i ediately obvious B. if it is on their favorite TV channel
C. if it gives them something to think about D. if it has a witty element
23. Sid McGrath is concerned that young people these days _____.
A. are encouraged to eat too much B. are given too many choices
C. are not required to drink D. do not get enough exercise
24. The author uses the phrase ‘living vicariously’ in the penultimate paragraph to mean that young people _____.
A. want to become more sophisticated than other people
B. do not imitate people around the
C. do not rely on their own feeling or senses to understand the world around the
D. want to be independent of other people
25. According to McGrath, many advertisements today are adapting to satisfy youngsters’ desire to _____.
A. understand their problems B. see the funny side of their problems
C. forget their problems D. find solutions to their problems
16. a. might b. will c. can d. may
17. a. have to b. used to c. is used to d. get used to
18. a. for b. in order to c. since d. so that
19. a. seasons b. directions c. dimensions d. quarters
20. a. respect b. worship c. admire d. prays
21. a. much b. many c. more d. popular
22. a. god b. snake c. statue d. monster
23. a. snake b. king c. god d. animal
24. a. mostly b. most c. the most d. most of
25. a. popular b. known c. transmit d. spread