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I
Choose all of the correct completion for each sentence. There may be more than one correct answer.
1. ______ the post office was closed, I couldn’t send my packages.
A. Therefore
B. Because
C. For
D. Since
2. ______ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Consequently
D. For
3. I couldn’t repair my motorbike, ______ I didn’t have the right tools.
A. so
B. for
C. because of
D. therefore
4. Two of the factories in our small town have closed. ______, unemployment is high.
A. Consequently
B. Because
C. So that
D. Therefore
5. ______ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
A. For
B. Since
C. Due to
D. Therefore
6. The fire raged out of control. It got ______ bad that more firefighters had to be called in.
A. such
B. therefore
C. so
D. as
7. Mr. Watson retired from his job early ______ his ill health.
A. because
B. due to
C. because of
D. for
8. Bill’s favorite show was on. He reached to turn on the TV ______ he could watch it.
A. because of
B. therefore
C. so that
D. for
9. She bought the book ______ she had heard it was good.
A. because
B. so
C. because of
D. due to the fact that
10. The Eskimo way of life changed dramatically during the 1800s ______ the introduction of firearms and the influx of large numbers of European whalers and fur traders.
A. because
B. due to
C. so
D. for
1bd, 2ab, 3b, 4ad, 5b, 6c, 7bc, 8c, 9ad, 10b
II
Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each question.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonder of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on the true north, south, east and west - an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examination of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one, is no exception. Some researchers associate it with extraterrestrial beings of the ancient past.
1. What has research of the base revealed?
A. There are cracks in the foundation.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events.
D. A superior race of people built in.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are ______.
A. very strong wonders
B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. research in Egyptology
D. living beings from other planets
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for the journey after life.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid.
B. Problem with the construction of the Great Pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
D. Explorations of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
5. On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculation?
A. Observations of the celestial bodies.
B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tool of measurement.
D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
6. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory.
B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh.
D. As an engineering feat.
7. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the World?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It was selected as a tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
C. It was built by a super race.
D. It is very old.
8. What do the interesting lines on the base symbolize?
A. Architects’ plans for the hidden passage.
B. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
C. Astrological computation.
D. Date of important events taking place throughout time.
9. The word feat is closest in meaning to ______.
A. accomplishment
B. appendage
C. festivity
D. structure
10. The word prophesied is closest in meaning to ______.
A. affiliated
B. terminated
C. precipitated
D. foretold
1c, 2d, 3d, 4c, 5a, 6c, 7a, 8d, 9a, 10d
III
Choose the correct option which is similar in meaning to the bolded part in each sentence.
1. You have to be very cautious when you cross the road.
A. careless
B. careful
C. care
D. carefully
2. The nurse told her that she would have to wait for a few days for the outcome of the medical check-up.
A. putting
B. payment
C. result
D. coming
3. That sailor is suffering from a deficiency of vitamin C.
A. lack
B. short
C. shortage
D. lacking
4. She suddenly felt an acute pain in her back.
A. great
B. serious
C. very
D. sharp
5. He was complimented on his quick thinking.
A. praised for
B. praised
C. praiseworthy
D. praising
6. He was acquitted of murder because of a lack of proof.
A. evident
B. evidence
C. evidently
D. prove
7. He has a good memory to retain facts easily.
A. remember
B. regret
C. understand
D. know
8. His family sent him to an asylum because he was mad.
A. badly-ill
B. crazy
C. insane
D. mentally
9. The policeman broke up the fight between the two teenagers.
A. stopped off
B. stopped
C. call off
D. cancel
10. The miners unknowingly breathed in the poisonous gas in the tunnel.
A. exhaled
B. inhaled
C. breathing
D. put into
1b, 2c, 3a, 4d, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8c, 9a, 10b
IV
Read the text and decide which word or phrase from the list below the text best fits the blank space.
German is spoken in Austria as the ______(1) language but many people also speak English. When I arrived ______(2) Salzburg, I asked a railway official if he could tell me the way to Goldener Hisch hotel ______(3) my friend Jane had ______(4) was in the old city. The official replied ______(5) quite good English, but he spoke so fast that I didn’t understand much of ______(6) he was saying. I decided I had ______(7) ask some else. I found a policeman outside the station. He was very glad ______(8) he could practice his English with an English girl, and we ______(9) together for about ten minutes. I then began to look ______(10) the hotel and found it half an hour later, although, to tell you the truth, I’m not sure how I could do it.
1.
A. nation
B. native
C. national
D. nationally
2.
A. to
B. in
C. toward
D. from
3.
A. where
B. there
C. which
D. here
4.
A. spoke
B. told
C. said
D. talked
5.
A. by
B. at
C. with
D. in
6.
A. that
B. which
C. something
D. what
7.
A. better
B. rather
C. sooner
D. should
8.
A. because
B. when
C. although
D. until
9.
A. said
B. spoke
C. talked
D. told
10.
A. after
B. at
C. for
D. up
1b, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5d, 6d, 7a, 8a, 9c, 10c
V
Read the following passages carefully. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Part 1
Cultural differences among parts of the United States—north and south, east and west, island and mainland—are also disappearing. In the second half of the 20th century, Americans were more likely than ever before to travel or move to other parts of the country. The national media and large corporations promote the same fashions in dress, entertainment, and sometimes in behavior throughout the states and regions. Newer suburbs, apartments, offices, shops, factories, highways, hotels, gas stations, and schools tend to look much the same across the nation. The uniformity of the American media and the dominance of the English language not only characterize the United States, but increasingly influence cultures around the globe. E-mail and the Internet are the latest technologies that are spreading American English.
Although America’s culture is becoming more uniform, its society remains a diverse mix of ethnic, racial, and religious groups. The United States is a pluralistic society, meaning it is composed of many nationalities, races, religions, and creeds. Some of the people who immigrated to America embraced the opportunity to leave old cultures behind and to remake themselves unencumbered by past traditions and loyalties. Others found that the liberties promised under the Bill of Rights allowed for distinctiveness rather than uniformity, and they have taken pride in preserving and celebrating their origins. Many Americans find that pluralism adds to the richness and strength of the nation’s culture.
1. Cultural differences among parts of the United States are disappearing thanks to the national media.
2. Americans were more likely than ever before to travel around the world.
3. The dominance of the English language does not characterize the United States.
4. Because the United States is a pluralistic society, it loses its cultural uniform.
5. Under the Bill of Rights, distinctiveness of each community is appreciated.
Part 2
In December 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed, the Russian economy was in a terrible state. Foreign reserves had been exhausted, impeding the country’s ability to import goods, and economic output had been in decline since the 1970s. Yeltsin’s response was to launch the so-called shock therapy program of Prime Minister Yegor Gaydar. This entailed freeing prices in order to lure goods back into the shops, removing legal barriers to private trade and manufacture, and allowing foreign imports into the Russian market to break the power of local monopolies. The immediate results of this policy included extremely high levels of inflation and the near bankruptcy of much of Russian industry. Subsequently, a program of privatization was pushed through in 1994 under Anatoly Chubais, the deputy prime minister in charge of the Ministry of Privatization. Although in most cases the existing management acquired ownership of the factories they had previously administered, large private banks emerged and began to compete for control of the economy.
By the late 1990s the economic reforms had achieved considerable successes. The old, inefficient system of centralized state planning had been dismantled and a capitalist economy was being created. Nevertheless, the process was far from complete, and the Russian population paid a very high price. Most of the industry inherited from Soviet times used out-of-date technology, employed excessive numbers of workers, and was located with no thought to distance from suppliers and markets. Managers and workers trained in the Soviet era found it difficult to adapt to capitalist imperatives of profitability, marketing, and shareholders’ power. Inflation depressed incomes and wiped out savings at a time when whole sectors of the economy, and even whole cities, were faced with the prospect of unemployment resulting from the massive closing of factories.
6. The government removed legal barriers to private trade and manufacture, and allowed foreign imports into the Russian market to break the power of local monopolies.
7. A program of privatization was carried out for all factories in industry in 1994.
8. In the first stage, the new policy had big success.
9. Many workers lost their savings because of high costs of living.
10. The authorities and the working force trained in the Soviet era found it difficult to adapt to capitalist imperatives of profitability, marketing, and shareholders’ power.
1T, 2F, 3F, 4F, 5T, 6T, 7F, 8F, 9T, 10T
VI
Choose the correct option which is similar in meaning to the bolded part in each sentence.
1. The police man rendered assistance to the Japanese tourists who were lost.
A. comfort
B. aid
C. hindrance
D. peace
2. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain
B. explain
C. exchange
D. compliment
3. The soil must be kept damp at all times or the plant will die.
A. bright
B. arid
C. sober
D. moist
4. It is obvious that Shawn is in love with her.
A. cynical
B. doubtful
C. evident
D. obscure
5. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects
B. symptoms
C. hints
D. demonstrations
6. He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his colleagues.
A. dismissed
B. dropped
C. ejected
D. evicted
7. Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test.
A. cause
B. motive
C. result
D. status
8. The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Tan.
A. investigate
B. procure
C. recover
D. relinquish
9. This piece of work is urgent and must be done without delay.
A. impromptu
B. immediately
C. efficiently
D. previously
10. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. mechanically
B. manually
C. automatically
D. spiritually
1b, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5c, 6a, 7c, 8a, 9b, 10b
VII
Read the text and decide which word or phrase from the list below the text best fits the blank space.
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are ______(1) more than toddlers . This is fine if the child shows a real interest but ______(2) a child could be counter-productive if she (he) isn’t ready. Wise parents will have a ______(3) attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of ______(4) toys, books, and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good ______(5) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also ______(6) them to read. Of course, books are no longer the only ______(7) of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can ______(8) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a box and are ______(9) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad ______(10) as far as children are concerned, mainly because to many children spend too much time in watching programs not intended for their our group.
1.
A. scarcely
B. rarely
C. slightly
D. really
2.
A. insisting
B. forcing
C. making
D. starting
3.
A. cheerful
B. contended
C. relaxed
D. hopeful
4.
A. stimulating
B. thrilling
C. energetic
D. bright
5.
A. material
B. sense
C. produce
D. amusement
6.
A .provoke
B .encourage
C. provide
D. attract
7.
A. source
B. site
C. style
D. basis
8.
A. uphold
B. found
C. reinforce
D. assist
9.
A. properly
B .worthily
C .perfectly
D. equally
10.
A .review
B. press
C. criticism
D. result
1a, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8c, 9d, 10c
VIII
There is a mistake in each sentence. Find and correct it.
1. Although my sister was tired, but she helped me with my homework.
2. The English course will start in May 29th and finish in August.
3. I haven’t visited Mr. Ba when he moved to his new house.
4. He not only called the police department but also called the fire department.
5. If the water level had raised any higher, the dam would probably have broken.
6. Some metals such gold, silver, copper, and tin occur naturally, and are easy to work.
7. According to a team of scientists, there are evidence that Mount Everest is still rising.
8. The color of a star depends on the heat, and how much energy it produces.
9. Only seventeen on one hundred business calls get through to the correct person on the first attempt.
10. If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him.
1 but -> x, 2 in -> on, 3 when -> since, 4 police department -> police station, 5 raised -> risen, 6 such -> such as, 7 are -> is, 8 much -> amount of, 9 on -> of, 10 you -> he
IX
Supply the correct word form.
1. His home and business are being held as ______ for the loan. (secure)
2. The movie featured Robert Lindsay in a ______ role. (support)
3. People would ______ pay more for better services. (willing)
4. The ______ of people to get involved has impressed the organisers of the event. (willing)
5. The bishop criticized the government for it “callous, ______ attitude” to the homeless and the unemployment. (care)
6. The school pays for heating and the ______ of the buildings. (maintain)
7. They were very ______ and offered to wait for us. (oblige)
8. The speakers came on to the platform in order of ______. (precede)
9. ______ of the new system will take several days (install)
10. His casual behavior was wholly ______ for such a formal occasion. (appropriate)
1 security, 2 supporting, 3 willingly, 4 willingness, 5 uncaring, 6 maintenance, 7 obliged, 8 precedence, 9 installation, 10 inappropriate
X
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, begin with the given word(s) or phrase.
1. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand ______________________________.
2. In spite of all our efforts, we failed.
Although ______________________.
3. This is the quickest way to get into the town center.
There is no __________________________________.
4. I was astonished by her confidence.
What __________________________.
5. I lent you a book. It was written by a friend of mine. She lives in Hanoi.
The book I __________________________________________________.
6. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll lose her job.
Unless _________________________________.
7. You’d better not touch that switch.
If I _____________________________.
8. Lots of people believe he is the composer of that famous song.
He is _______________________________________________.
9. Janet is the best tennis player in the club.
No one _____________________________.
10. “How about going for a walk?” said Tom.
Tom suggested _______________________.
1 of the beach was being slowly covered with oil, 2 we tried very hard/ we had made all efforts, we failed , 3 quicker way than this to get into the town center, 4 astonished me was her confidence, 5 lent you was written by a friend of mine who lives in Hanoi, 6 she works harder, she’ll lose her job, 7 were you, I wouldn’t touch that switch, 8 believed to be the composer of that famous song, 9 in the club play tennis better than Janet, 10 going for a walk
XI
Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition.
1. I do have some good ideas, but somebody else is always ______ me.
2. It’s impossible to take out an insurance policy ______ acts of God, such as earthquakes.
3. The paper are due ______ the first of May, but maybe turned in any time ______ the semester.
4. I’m afraid the beauty of the Alps is nothing ______ that of the Dolomites.
5. Only another twenty miles, we’re getting ______ the end of the motorway.
6. You’ll find Renoir listed ______ Impressionists.
7. People sometimes try to live ______ society by buying small farms, growing all their own food and trying to be self-sufficient.
8. Tasmania is an island just ______ the coast ______ south Australia.
9. Don’t worry about my history of depression, it’s ______ me now.
10. They went to Japan ______ way of Hawaii.
1 ahead, 2 to, 3 on/during, 4 beside, 5 toward, 6 under, 7 outside, 8 off-of, 9 behind, 10 by
XII
Put a/an, the or zero article (x) in the spaces.
1. A special award was given to ______ novelist Ian McMurphy.
2. ______ gales of ______ sports grown stood open, and we walked along ______ road, under ______ chestnut trees.
3. “What make is your computer?” “It’s ______ Dell.”
4. I’m ______ marketing adviser at Unifleet.
5. Brian is ______ manager of the local football team.
6. It was ______ night, but ______ street was brightly lit.
7. She recently became ______ minister of the new government.
8. They went out and saw that ______ dawn was breaking.
9. He’s really keen on playing football. He likes to think of himself as ______ Ronaldo.
10. I found myself talking to George Bush! Not ______ George Bush, of course, but someone with the same name.
1 the, 2 the-the-the-the, 3 a, 4 a/the/x, 5 the/x, 6 x-the, 7 a, 8 the/x, 9 a/x, 10 the
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Pray for you, for me, for all of us.
.
No matter what happens, I love you till the end.
.
The Silver. Mine.
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