De-Dap an KT HK2 Anh 12 1202

Final test for the second term - 12th form

School  year: 2014-2015

Number: 1202

(Time allowed: 45 minutes – Học sinh viết câu TL ở trang 3)

* Choose the best option

1.She always listens....... to what she is told.   

A. attention   B.  attentively   C.  attentiveness D.  attentive   

2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

 A. explains  B. becomes                 C. tests   D. maintains

3. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

     A. defensive   B. vertical  C. personal    D. penalty   

4. John, I have something interesting _________ you, but you have to promise ______ it secret.

 A. for telling / keeping      B. told / keep  C. to tell / keep D. to tell / to keep

5. John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of ____, of gratitude.

A. dislike    B. trust   C. unreliability  D. anger

6. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

 A. appeal  B. injured  C. finish  D. spirit

7. Without your help, I ...........finished my work.

  A. would  B. would not C. would have not D. would not have

8. Bird flu is of course among............diseases.   

  A. endangered  B. endanger   C. dangerous   D. dangered

9.The President travelled under the......... of many soldiers.

A. protection  B.  protective  C. protect   D. protector   

10. Water and air are more and more............  

A. contaminate  B.  contaminated C.  contamination D.  contaminating  

11.They are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter.

A. deep    B. deeply  C. depth   D. deepen

12. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

     A. machine   B. expert  C. fiction   D. office   

13.  Although to some people reading is a favored way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.

                           A                             B                                                  C                                     D

14. No sooner______ my car than the alarm went off.

 A. the thief had touched  B. had the thief touched

 C. touched the thief   D. the thief touched

15. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

 A. informative   B. invented    C. exciting  D. essential    

16. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

      A. physics   B. exercise   C. diving   D. variety

17. They like aquatic sports, ______ the other hand, they cannot swim.

A. in    B. at    C. on    D. off

18. She sometimes ________to turn off the computer before she _____ home.

 A. forgets / goes B. forgot / had gone C. has forgot / is going D. is forgetting / has gone 

19. Many parks have been installed security cameras to guard against ____ who regularly hunt wild animals illegally.

A. conservationists  B. poachers        C. environmentalists  D. authority

20.  Sue: “ I love pop music”      Alice: “ ………”

A. I do, too  B. No, I won’t  C. Yes, I like it D. Neither do I

21. It ___________that 7 is not the worst number.

 A. said B. is being said C. be said  D. is said  

22. Aquatic sports have long been ………………….. as excellent ways to take physical exercise.

A. recognize  B. recognized   C. to recognize  D. recognizing

23. Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health.

                A                           B          C                             D

24. Thanks to the ______ of paper, many books have been kept for a very long time.

       A. durability   B. portability  C. information  D. knowledge   

25.  Miss Linda speaks ___ Chinese very well although she is from ___ UK. 

A. the / Ø    B. a / Ø    C. Ø / the  D. the / a     

26. As she did so, her parents became ___.

A. the angriest     B. angrier and angrier   C. the most angry   D. the more angry

27. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away last Friday. We are all shocked by the news.

A. got married   B. divorced   C. were on business  D. died   

28. Reading cannot make your life longer, but reading really makes your life more thicker.

              A              B                          C                                           D

29. In case of _______, you can call me at the office. 

        A. urgency   B. importance  C. fiction   D. automation    

30. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal species.

                 A                                              B    C                   D

31. The ________ is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease.

 A. World Healthy Organization B. World Health Organization 

 C Word Health Organization D. World Health Organism

32. The player of the visiting team scored the only goal in ______ first half.

A. a   B. the    C. an    D. Ø

33. I had my sister take care ___ my children while I was ___ business. 

     A. with / for   B. in / away   C. of / on  D. for / in     

34. Mary was determined to leave the office at 4:30 for catching the early train home.

                                             A                       B                 C                                    D 

35. -Jack: What’s wrong with you? -Jill: ________________________

 A. No, I don’t care    B. I was  tired yesterday

 C. Thank you very much   D. I’m having a slight headache      

 

* Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer (from question 36 to 40)

Making time to read is something we all know we (36) ______ do, but who schedules book reading time every day? There are very few. That is why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it can improve discipline.

Books are portable. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.

By reading more books and exposing yourself (37) ______ new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more creative ideas. When you have read so many books on the subject, you can combine lessons from all of them into new (38) ______.

Reading gives you something to talk about. Have you ever run out of things to talk about with your best friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It might even make married couples wonder if their marriage is in trouble. (39) ______, if you read a lot of books, you will always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the things you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.

Books are inexpensive entertainment to help you reduce stress. Many readers relax by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately (40) ______ on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving violent images. If relaxation is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book.

36. A. should    B. mustn't   C. needn't   D. might

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

38. A. solutions   B. troubles   C. problems   D. difficulties

39. A. So    B. Therefore   C. However   D. Although

40. A. gets    B. turns   C. takes   D. makes

* Choose the best option to answer the question (from question 41 to 45)

In the 1960’s, the US went through a social revolution commonly referred to as The Women’s Liberation Movement. One of the goals of this movement was to promote the idea that women are equal to men in their ability to learn and to succeed in almost any occupation. The movement has benefited women in many ways, especially in terms of job opportunity and advancement. But it has also created great confusion regarding manners. Formerly, men were considered the stronger and the dominant sex, so they adopt a protective attitude toward the so-called weaker sex. That meant helping women on and off with their coats, lighting their cigarettes, opening doors for them, allowing them to exit from elevators first, and so on. Today, American women do not consider themselves the weaker sex and do not generally feel in need of male protection. Most men continue to perform the traditional courtesies, but both sexes are more casual about them. If a man does not help his girlfriend into or out of her chair in a restaurant, no one will think he is rude.

41. The Women’s Liberation Movement is a ________.

A. political revolution          B. cultural revolution           C. social revolution      D. economic revolution

42. One of the goals of this movement was ________.

 A. to promote the idea that women do not need men

 B. to promote the idea that women are superior to men

 C. to promote the idea that women are equal to men on every aspect

 D. to promote the idea that women are the stronger sex

43. The women’s Liberation Movement ________.

 A. has no effect on women B. has no effect on men

 C. makes women uncomfortable D. provides women with benefit

44. In former days, ________.

 A. men paid no attention to women          B. men adopted a protective attitude toward women

 C. men were equal to women                    D. men regarded women as the lower class

45. If a man does not help his girlfriend into or out of her chair in a restaurant ________.

 A. he is considered to be rude  B. he is not thought to be rude

 C. he is polite  D. he is impolite

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.                                 13 is …………………..

2. We work less, so we get less money.                                              The less....................……..

3. I last went to see my grandparents a month ago.                            I haven’t …………………….

4. I didn’t talk to him because I didn’t know him                                If .. ……………………

5. The song is about 2 young lovers. Their romance ended happily. ( Combine, using a relative word)

 

Good luck!

 

ANSWER SHEET

 

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

 

1)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Final test for the second term - 12th form

School  year: 2014-2015

Number: 1204

(Time allowed: 45 minutes – Học sinh viết câu TL ở trang 3)

* Choose the best option

1. It is _______ that about 700 deer have been killed in the last few years due to their horns.

 A. declined   B. estimated  C. grown   D. damaged   

2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

  A. goes  B. offices   C. watches   D. washes   

3. The Red Cross immediately sent help to the________of the earthquake.

 A. survive  B. survival  C. Survived  D. survivors  

4. The player gave a hard shot ________ straight into the opposing goal.

A. beauty    B. beautiful   C. beautifully  D. beautify               

5. When we __________ to see him last night he __________ to music.

 A. come / is listening B. had come / listened 

 C. were coming / had listened D. came / was listening   

6. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.

                  A                    B                C                                                   D

7. Can you tell me some of the names of .....animals that need protecting? 

 A.  endangered  B. dangered  C. endanger   D.  dangerous   

8. They have no........... of selling the house which they inherited from their mother.

 A. intend   B.  intentional  C.  intentionally D.  intention  

9. Frequent practice......... you to get achievement. 

A. able   B.  enables   C.  unable   D. disables

10. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

          A. participant   B. enthusiast   C. transportation D. technology                

11. Of course you can come to the party. _______.

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

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

12. If they…………… she was ill, they...................some fruits for her.

 A. knew / would buy B. had known / would buy

 C. knew / would have bought D. had known / would have bought 

13. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.

 A. player   B. energy   C. enthusiast   D. programmer

14. We suggested that he_______there in time for the train.

  A. was   B. be  C. were  D. is 

15. The weather  ....................to be fine tomorrow.

  A. is reported  B. has told  C. has said  D. is talked  

16. Have found that I was not at home, the thief broke into my house.

              A                                      B         C                D

17. Their company was made ____________ 100,000 USD in taxes. 

  A. pay  B. paying  C. paid  D. to pay     

18. She never looks ______ anyone who she is talking ______.

 A. for / with  B. up / for  C. at / to   D. on / about

19. I'd rather you_______anyone else about our plan.  

 A. not tell    B. didn't tell   C. not to tell   D. don't tell

20.Summer is coming. It gets _____.

       A. hot and hot        B. more and more hot  C. the least hot  D. hotter and hotter              

21.Most ____ students in ____ UK prepare carefully for A-level exams.

     A. Ø / the        B. Ø / an      C. the / Ø   D. the / an

22. My parents don’t allow me staying out after 10 p.m
       A                     B                    C             D

23. The blue whale is …….endangered species.

 A. a   B. the   C. an   D. X

24.In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war.  

A. mounted   B. excited   C. interested  D. devoted   

25. -Marry: You look really nice in your new dress, Susan.  -Susan:___________

 A. No, thanks.  B. Thanks. That’s a nice compliment. C. Pardon?       D. Really?                          

26. When we were having dinner yesterday, the light went off.

        A                   B                          C                               D

27. _______ is the protection of environment and natural resources.

A. Conservation   B. Survival   C. Commerce   D. Extinction

28. Let’s start. Bob never turns________on time.

 A. on   B. in   C. up   D. off   

29. One of the best ways to encourage your children to read are to provide interesting titles for them to enjoy.

          A         B      C                                              D

30. Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store. I had not seen him for years.

A. said goodbye to  B. met   C. visited   D. made friends with

31.Don't be so childish. It is time you _______ up.

A. did    B. went   C. brought  D. grew   

32. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

A. disaster  B. stimulate  C. wilderness                    D. politics              

33. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

 A. rough   B. enough   C. enormous   D. double

34.  A: “ Would you like to have dinner with me?”   B: “ …………”

A. Yes, I’d love to  B. I’m very happy  C. Yes, It is  D. Yes, so do I

35. I  ________no difficulty in learning English since I  _______ to learn it  years ago.

 A. had had / begin         B. had / has begun              C. am having / begin              D. have had / began

 

* Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank ( from question 36 to 40)

WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?

 Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals go extinct because the climate (36)_______ they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die.

 Some animals go extinct because they cannot (37)_______ with other animals for food. Some animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving means that the animals are changing (38)_______ from generation to generation. Small differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations. Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves.

 Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (39)_______ time. Scientists call this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (40)_______ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.

36.  A. which B. where C. when D. what

37. A. compete B. complete C. find D. exist

38. A. accidentally B. suddenly C. slowly D. quickly 

39. A. similar B. different C. various D. same 

40. A. has been B. have been C. will be D. are

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. ( from question 41 to 45)

        The excitement of snorkeling in a clear tropical sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t done it. If you expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you can get hold of one. Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube.

        Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel. This is a mistake, because it makes the body so light that you dive with difficulty. It is best to take a couple of deep breaths and then a normal relaxed breath in order to breathe in enough for the dive. Don’t take repeated deep breaths before diving because this can lead to a shortage of oxygen, which causes unconsciousness without warning.

        The backs of many swimmers get badly burnt, for the swimmers are so involved in the world below they forget about the dangers of sunburn. The sea does not protect your backs from the rays of the sun, and it is best to wear a T-shirt. Swimmers should also consider wearing shoes (or flippers), which may  protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks which can easily become infected.

41.What does the writer find difficult about snorkeling?

A. doing it in tropical seas.  B. explaining the technique to a beginner.

C. doing it for the first time  D. describing how exciting it can be

42. Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake?

A. You will not be able to dive deeply enough. B. You will not be able to float properly.

C. You will use up too much oxygen.   D. You will lose consciousness.

43. The general impression of snorkeling the writer gives is that …….

A. it is extremely dangerous    B. most swimmers can learn to do it

C you have to buy special clothes to do it  D. many people who do it suffer from oxygen shortage

44. The word “recommend” in the first paragraph mostly means ………………….

A. research  B. obey   C. suggest  D. reject

45. Swimmers ought to wear shoes or flippers to …………………….

A. make them more beautiful   B. help them swim more easily

C. fix their feet on the sea’s surface  D. protect their feet from feet from cuts 

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1. No one has signed the cheque.                                   The cheque ……………………..

2. Barbara cooks better than Mike does.                        Mike doesn’t……………..

3. It’s ages since I last saw a Hollywood film.               I haven’t ………………….

4. If she makes that mistake again, her teacher will get angry with her.    Should ………………. 

5. Have you brought a book that Kevin can read?    ( Reduce the relative clause)

 

Good luck!

 

ANSWER SHEET

 

 

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

 

1)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final test for the second term - 12th form

School  year: 2014-2015

Number: 1206

(Time allowed: 45 minutes – Học sinh viết câu TL ở trang 3)

* Choose the best option to answer the question (from question 1 to 5)

In the 1960’s, the US went through a social revolution commonly referred to as The Women’s Liberation Movement. One of the goals of this movement was to promote the idea that women are equal to men in their ability to learn and to succeed in almost any occupation. The movement has benefited women in many ways, especially in terms of job opportunity and advancement. But it has also created great confusion regarding manners. Formerly, men were considered the stronger and the dominant sex, so they adopt a protective attitude toward the so-called weaker sex. That meant helping women on and off with their coats, lighting their cigarettes, opening doors for them, allowing them to exit from elevators first, and so on. Today, American women do not consider themselves the weaker sex and do not generally feel in need of male protection. Most men continue to perform the traditional courtesies, but both sexes are more casual about them. If a man does not help his girlfriend into or out of her chair in a restaurant, no one will think he is rude.

1. The Women’s Liberation Movement is a ________.

A. political revolution          B. cultural revolution         C. economic revolution D.social revolution

2. In former days, ________.

 A. men paid no attention to women          B. men adopted a protective attitude toward women

 C. men were equal to women                    D. men regarded women as the lower class

3. One of the goals of this movement was ________.

 A. to promote the idea that women do not need men

 B. to promote the idea that women are equal to men on every aspect

 C. to promote the idea that women are superior to men

 D. to promote the idea that women are the stronger sex

4. The women’s Liberation Movement ________.

 A. makes women uncomfortable B. provides women with benefit

 C. has no effect on women D. has no effect on men

5. If a man does not help his girlfriend into or out of her chair in a restaurant ________.

 A. he is not thought to be rude B. he is considered to be rude  

 C. he is polite  D. he is impolite

* Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer (from question 6 to 10)

Making time to read is something we all know we (6) ______ do, but who schedules book reading time every day? There are very few. That is why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it can improve discipline.

Books are portable. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.

By reading more books and exposing yourself (7) ______ new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more creative ideas. When you have read so many books on the subject, you can combine lessons from all of them into new (8) ______.

Reading gives you something to talk about. Have you ever run out of things to talk about with your best friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It might even make married couples wonder if their marriage is in trouble. (9) ______, if you read a lot of books, you will always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the things you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.

Books are inexpensive entertainment to help you reduce stress. Many readers relax by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately (10) ______ on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving violent images. If relaxation is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book.

6. A. mustn't    B. needn't   C. should   D. might

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

8. A. solutions   B. problems   C. difficulties  D. troubles  

9. A. However   B. Although  C. So    D. Therefore   

10. A. gets    B. turns   C. takes   D. makes

* Choose the best option

11. -Jack: What’s wrong with you? -Jill: ________________________

 A. No, I don’t care    B. I was  tired yesterday

 C. I’m having a slight headache        D. Thank you very much     

12. I had my sister take care ___ my children while I was ___ business. 

A. with/for    B. of/on  C. in/away   D. for/in     

13. The ________ is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease.

 A Word Health Organization B. World Health Organism

 C. World Healthy Organization D. World Health Organization 

14. In case of _______, you can call me at the office. 

        A. urgency   B. importance  C. fiction   D. automation    

15. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away last Friday. We are all shocked by the news.

A. got married   B. died   C. divorced   D. were on business  

16.  Miss Linda speaks ___ Chinese very well although she is from ___ UK. 

A. the / Ø    B. a / Ø    C. Ø / the  D. the / a     

17. Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health.

                A                           B            C                           D

18. It ___________that 7 is not the worst number.

 A. said B. is being said C. be said  D. is said  

19. Many parks have been installed security cameras to guard against ____ who regularly hunt wild animals illegally.

A. conservationists   B. environmentalists   C. poachers   D. authority

20. They like aquatic sports, ______ the other hand, they cannot swim.

A. in    B. on    C. at    D. off

21. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

A. informative   B. invented    C. exciting  D. essential    

22.  Although to some people reading is a favored way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.

                           A                             B                                                  C                                     D

23. They are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter.

A. deepen    B. deep   C. deeply  D. depth   

24. The President travelled under the......... of many soldiers.

 A.  protective  B. protect   C. protector   D. protection

25. Without your help, I ...........finished my work.

  A. would  B. would not have C. would not  D. would have not 

26. John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of ____, of gratitude.

A. trust    B. dislike   C. unreliability  D. anger

27. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

      A. vertical   B. personal    C. penalty   D. defensive   

28. She always listens....... to what she is told.   

A. attention   B.  attentiveness C.  attentively   D.  attentive

29. The player of the visiting team scored the only goal in ______ first half.

A. the    B. a    C. an    D. Ø

30. Mary was determined to leave the office at 4:30 for catching the early train home.

                                             A                        B                  C                                    D   

31.  Sue: “ I love pop music”      Alice: “ ………”

A. No, I won’t  B. I do, too  C. Yes, I like it D. Neither do I

32. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

 A. explains  B. becomes                 C. maintains   D. tests  

33. Disease, pollute, and limited distribution are factors that threaten various plant and animal species.

                   A                                               B    C                   D

34. Aquatic sports have long been ………………….. as excellent ways to take physical exercise.

A. recognize   B. to recognize  C. recognized   D. recognizing

35. Thanks to the ______ of paper, many books have been kept for a very long time.

       A. durability   B. portability  C. information  D. knowledge

36. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

       A. expert   B. fiction   C. office       D. machine    

37. No sooner______ my car than the alarm went off.

 A. the thief had touched  B. touched the thief

C. had the thief touched  D. the thief touched

38. John, I have something interesting _________ you, but you have to promise ______ it secret.

 A. for telling / keeping     B. to tell / to keep  C. told / keep  D. to tell / keep  

39. As she did so, her parents became ___.

A. angrier and angrier B. the most angry   C. the angriest    D. the more angry

40. Reading cannot make your life longer, but reading really makes your life more thicker.

                 A             B                            C                                        D

41. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

 A. injured  B. finish  C. appeal  D. spirit

42. Bird flu is of course among............diseases.   

  A. endangered  B. endanger   C. dangered  D. dangerous   

43. Water and air are more and more............  

A.  contaminated  B.  contamination C. contaminate D.  contaminating 

44. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

      A. exercise   B. physics   C. diving   D. variety   

45. She sometimes ________to turn off the computer before she _____ home.

 A. forgot / had gone       B. has forgot / is going     C. forgets / goes  D. is forgetting / has gone 

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1. Someone was cleaning the classroom when I came.                           The classroom ……………

2. We use more electricity so, of course we have to pay more money.   The more  ............................

3. She last saw him years ago.                                                                 She hasn’t ……………………

4. I don’t take  this job because  I am not out of work now.            If ………………………….

5. Mr. Hung’s team has lost the game. He looks very sad.  (Combine, using a relative word)

 

Good luck!

 

ANSWER SHEET

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

 

1)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

Final test for the second term - 12th form

School  year: 2014-2015

Number: 1208

(Time allowed: 45 minutes – Học sinh viết câu TL ở trang 3)

* Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. ( from question 1 to 5)

        The excitement of snorkeling in a clear tropical sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t done it. If you expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you can get hold of one. Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube.

        Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel. This is a mistake, because it makes the body so light that you dive with difficulty. It is best to take a couple of deep breaths and then a normal relaxed breath in order to breathe in enough for the dive. Don’t take repeated deep breaths before diving because this can lead to a shortage of oxygen, which causes unconsciousness without warning.

        The backs of many swimmers get badly burnt, for the swimmers are so involved in the world below they forget about the dangers of sunburn. The sea does not protect your backs from the rays of the sun, and it is best to wear a T-shirt. Swimmers should also consider wearing shoes (or flippers), which may  protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks which can easily become infected.

1.What does the writer find difficult about snorkeling?

A. doing it for the first time   B. describing how exciting it can be

C. doing it in tropical seas.   D. explaining the technique to a beginner.

2. Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake?

A. You will use up too much oxygen.   B. You will lose consciousness.

C. You will not be able to dive deeply enough.  D. You will not be able to float properly.

3. The word “recommend” in the first paragraph mostly means ………………….

A. research  B. obey   C. reject  D. suggest

4. The general impression of snorkeling the writer gives is that  …….

A you have to buy special clothes to do it  B. many people who do it suffer from oxygen shortage

C. it is extremely dangerous    D. most swimmers can learn to do it              

5. Swimmers ought to wear shoes or flippers to …………………….

A. make them more beautiful    B. fix their feet on the sea’s surface              

C. protect their feet from feet from cuts  D. help them swim more easily

* Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank ( from question 6 to 10)

WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?

 Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals go extinct because the climate (6)_______ they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die.

 Some animals go extinct because they cannot (7)_______ with other animals for food. Some animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving means that the animals are changing (8)_______ from generation to generation. Small differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations. Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves.

 Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (9)_______ time. Scientists call this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (10)_______ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.

6.  A. which B. what C. where D. when

7. A. complete B. find C. exist D. compete 

8. A. accidentally B. slowly C. quickly D. suddenly 

9. A. similar B. different C. various D. same 

10. A. have been B. will be C. has been D. are

 

* Choose the best option

11.  A: “ Would you like to have dinner with me?”   B: “ …………”

A. I’m very happy  B. Yes, It is  C. Yes, I’d love to  D. Yes, so do I

12. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

A. disaster   B. stimulate  C. wilderness                    D. politics              

13. Don't be so childish. It is time you _______ up.

A. did    B. grew   C. went   D. brought               

14. Yesterday I ran into Sam at the grocery store. I had not seen him for years.

A. said goodbye to  B. visited   C. made friends with  D. met               

15. When we were having dinner yesterday, the light went off.

        A                   B                          C                               D

16.In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, and prisoners of war.  

A. devoted  B. mounted   C. excited   D. interested    

17. My parents don’t allow me staying out after 10 p.m
        A                   B                   C              D

18. Summer is coming. It gets _____.

       A. hot and hot        B. more and more hot   C. hotter and hotter    D. the least hot

19. She never looks ______ anyone who she is talking ______.

 A. for / with  B. at / to   C. on / about   D. up / for  

20. Have found that I was not at home, the thief broke into my house.

              A                                     B         C                 D

21. We suggested that he_______there in time for the train.

  A. be  B. were  C. was   D. is

22. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

A. participant    B. transportation C. enthusiast   D. technology                              

23. If they…………… she was ill, they...................some fruits for her.

 A. knew / would buy B. had known / would buy

 C. knew / would have bought D. had known / would have bought 

24. They have no........... of selling the house which they inherited from their mother.

 A. intend   B.  intentional  C.  intentionally D.  intention  

25. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.

                      A                   B                C                                                  D

26. The player gave a hard shot ________ straight into the opposing goal.

A. beauty    B. beautiful   C. beautifully  D. beautify               

27. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

  A. offices   B. goes  C. watches   D. washes   

28. It is _______ that about 700 deer have been killed in the last few years due to their horns.

 A. declined   B. grown   C. estimated  D. damaged   

29. The Red Cross immediately sent help to the________of the earthquake.

 A. survive  B. survival  C. Survived  D. survivors  

30. When we __________ to see him last night he __________ to music.

 A. came / was listening B. come / is listening

 C. had come / listened D. were coming / had listened    

31. Can you tell me some of the names of .....animals that need protecting? 

 A. dangered  B.  endangered  C. endanger   D.  dangerous   

32. Frequent practice......... you to get achievement. 

A. able    B.  unable   C. disables  D.  enables

33. Of course you can come to the party. _______.

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

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

34. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.

 A. player   B. enthusiast    C. energy   D. programmer

35. The weather  ....................to be fine tomorrow.

  A. has told  B. has said  C. is reported  D. is talked  

36. Their company was made ____________ 100,000 USD in taxes. 

  A. pay  B. paying  C. paid  D. to pay     

37. I'd rather you_______anyone else about our plan.  

 A. didn't tell   B. not tell   C. not to tell   D. don't tell

38.Most ____ students in ____ UK prepare carefully for A-level exams.

     A. Ø / an      B. the / Ø   C. Ø / the     D. the / an

39. The blue whale is …….endangered species.

 A. a   B. an   C. the   D. X

40. -Marry: You look really nice in your new dress, Susan.  -Susan:___________

 A. No, thanks.  B. Thanks. That’s a nice compliment. C. Pardon?       D. Really?                          

41. One of the best ways to encourage your children to read are to provide interesting titles for them to enjoy.

        A                      B      C                                                D

42. _______ is the protection of environment and natural resources.

A. Survival   B. Commerce   C. Extinction  D. Conservation                            

43. Let’s start. Bob never turns________on time.

 A. on   B. in   C. up   D. off

44. I  ________no difficulty in learning English since I  _______ to learn it  years ago.

 A. had had / begin         B. had / has begun      C. am having / begin D. have had / began

45. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

 A. rough   B. enormous   C. double  D. enough   

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1. This factory is producing more and more pollution.                        More and …………………

2. No one in the team can play as well as John.                                    John…………...................

3. Mary has been working in this company for five years.                    Mary started ……………

4. He is  tired now because  he drank too much yesterday evening.       If …………………….

5. The fifth man who was interviewed was entirely unsuitable. (Reduce the relative clause)

 

 

Good luck!

 

ANSWER SHEET

 

 

 

* Writing:  Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

 

1)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

KEYS FOR NUMBER 1202

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

* Writing: Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1.  13 is believed to be an unlucky number.

2.   The less we work, the less money we get.

3.   I haven’t gone to see/ I haven’t seen my grandparents for a month.

4.  If had known him, I would have talked to him.

5.  The song is about 2 young lovers whose romance ended happily.

 

KEYS FOR NUMBER 1204

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

* Writing: Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1.    The cheque  hasn’t been signed.

2.   Mike doesn’t cook as well as Barbara (does).

3.  I haven’t seen a Hollywood film for ages.

4.   Should she make that mistake again, her teacher will get angry with her.

5. Have you brought the book for Kevin to read?

 

KEYS FOR NUMBER 1206

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

* Writing: Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1.   The classroom  was being cleaned when I came.

2.  The more electricity we use, the more money we have to pay.

3.    She hasn’t seen him for years.

4.    If I was / were out of work now, I would take this job.

5.  Mr. Hung, whose team has lost the game, looks very sad.

 

KEYS FOR NUMBER 1208

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

* Writing: Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions (1p)

1.       More and more pollution is being produced by this factory.

2.      John can play the best in the team. / John is the best player in the team.

3.     Mary started working in this company five years ago.

4.   If he hadn’t drunk too much yesterday evening, he wouldn’t be tired now.

5.  The fifth man to be interviewed was entirely unsuitable.