UNIT 5: BEING PART OF ASEAN

I. PHONETICS: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. bloc B. govern C. scholarship D. motto
2. A. stability B. stable C. association D. state
3. A. charter B. chance C. charity D. brochure
4. A. partnership B. charter C. hard D. scholarship
5. A. bloc B. confident C. policy D. cooperation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. opportunity D. popularity
2. A. heritage B. integrate C. intervene D. principle
3. A. republic B. develop C. currency D. assistant
4. A. Manila C. Malaysia C. Cambodia D. Singapore
5. A. interrupt B. internal C. maintain D. express
II. VOCABULARY: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social
progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A. goals B. organizations C. missions D. plans
2. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
3. There has been a stable relationship among Southeast Asian Games Federation.
A. mutual B. steady C. close D. comfortable
4. The Olympic Games impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, cooperation for peace and
development.
A.had a favourable effect on C. interested
B. amazed D. created strong relation from.
5. As the Industrial Revolution developed in the nineteenth century, phenomenal changes took place in
nearly every facet of ship design and operation.
A. vigorous B. definite C. exceptional D. debilitating
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.
1. Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness B. weakness C. softness D. indifference
2. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. nice B. hostile C. aware D. popular
3. Mountain do not make ideal boundaries because the division is not exact.
A. unaccurate B. uncorrect C. inept D. imprecise
4. Tony was an agile and athletic youth.
A. awkward B. passive C. ponderous D. inept
5. Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.
A. eternal B. genuine C. permanent D. satisfactory
III. GRAMMAR: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Next month, I -------------------- Dereck for 20 years.
A. have known B. will have been knowing C. will know D. will have known
2. Nobody likes -------------------- bad news.
A. be told B. tell C. to be told D. to being told
3. Mr. Phong ______ a new pay deal with his boss at the moment.
A. negotiate B. negotiates C. is negotiating D. negotiated
4. Who ______ how many offices we have contacted for the survey ?
A. knows B. know C. is knowing D. are knowing
5. Have you mentioned ______ to see your fiancée this Sunday?
A. going B. to go C. went D. having gone
6. If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _____ harder.
A. will study B. studies C. will study D. study
7. The people had to spend the night ___________on the cold floor.
A. sleep B. having sleep C. to sleep D. sleeping
8. The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ______ a packed lunch.
A. take B. to take C. taken D. taking
9. It took the director two hours ______.
A. explaining us the new plan B. to explain us the new plan
C. explaining the new plan to us D. to explain the new plan to us
10. Professional people expect ______ when it is necessary to cancel an appointment.
A. you to call them B. that you would call them
C. your calling them D. that you are calling them
IV. CULTURAL TIPS: ( 10 SENTENCES )
1. A: “ What do you think I should do in this situation?” B: “ --------------------------“
A. That’s not the way I think B. Sorry to interrupt you
C. Don’t mention it D. If I were you, I would ignore it.
2. Mr Black: “ What shall I do when I want to call you?” – Nurse: “ _________________ .”
A. You shall find the red button on the left. B. Press the red button on the left
C. I’d come every ten minutes. D. Stay here and enjoy yourself.
3. - “ Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” - “…………………………”
A. OK, see you B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too.
C. Well, another time D. That’s nice
4. I think some game shows on TV are boring. ---------------------------------------------
A. I agree you B. I don’t hope so C. I will be with you D. I’m with you there
5. “ What kind of job would you like?”_ “……………………….”
A. Is there a good chance of promotion? B. I’m good at computing.
C. Anytime after next week. D. Anything to do with computers.
6. “--------------------------------” – Oh, it’s great.
A. How is the English competition like? B. Would you like about the English competition?
C. What do you like about the English competition? D. What do you think of the English competition?
7. A: “ I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.” – B:…………..
A. Yes, Swimming does, too B. Right. I’m not with you. C. There’s no doubt about it. D. But I do.
8. A: “ I think teenagers like us can change the world.” – B: ……………
A. You’re right. We can’t do it B. I couldn’t agree more C. I bet D. Neither do I
9. A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
B:. . . . . . … . but I think it’s quite easy.
A. I couldn’t disagree more B. I understand what you’re saying.
C. You’re right D. I don’t see it that way
10. “Excuse me; can I book a ticket for Paris?” - “…………..”
A. Hurry up B. Thank you C. Never mind D. Certainly
V. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction. 
1. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
                         A                 B           C          D
2. They agreed with waiting for me if I was late.
A B C D
3. The teacher suggested with organizing an English speaking contest for the students.
A B C D
4. We spent a week to prepare for our concert.
A B C D
5. She was made stay at home all day to look after the children.
A B C D
6. Vietnamese woman were official allowed to vote in 1945 .
A B C D
7. Many people found it is moving to see a nine-year-old Japanese boy desperately searching for
A B C
his family lost in the quake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.
D
8. An organ is a group of tissues capable to perform some special functions, as for example, the
A B C D
heart, the liver or the lungs.

9. Although there were a lot of opposition initially, many people now accept that infertile
A B C
couples have the right to medical help.
D
10. There are lots things available over the internet which are great for doctors.
A B C D
VI. READING: ( 40 SENTENCES )
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:
When traveling outside of the comforts of your own culture, it is always rewarding to put yourself
deep within your host culture to develop a better appreciation of your new surroundings. However, things
that might be considered ‘normal’ in your home country could be perceived as rude or offensive in
someone else’s, and vice versa.
Before entering a foreign environment, it is best to find out what to expect. Read as much as you
can before traveling to a new country to become an expert in their social rules and cultural differences.
Travel guides will usually provide a very specific list of “do’s” and “don’ts.” Make sure to make use of
Internet sites or forums, and of course do not hesitate to ask the locals. It is better to ask what might seem
like a ridiculous question to one person, than to make a fool of yourself in front of a larger group.
When I first moved to Japan, I was surprised that people ‘slurped’ when they ate noodles – even
picking up the bowl to drink the soup. Making noise while eating and drinking straight from the bowl is
definitely frowned upon in the U.S. But in Japan, it is not only not rude, it is actually expected.
Over the years, I have traveled to many places. Each country, and sometimes even the various
subcultures within a country, may have its own set of cultural taboos and acceptable behavior. Here is a
short list of some of the more interesting yet strange local customs that I have come across:
 Discussing sports in Germany is considered an uneducated thing to do.
 In Russia, where drinking vodka is a normal part of everyday life, not drinking is considered
impolite.
 Do not blow your nose in public in Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, or France.
 In Brazil, the sign that is used in North America to mean “OK” means something completely
different - don’t use it!
 When in Thailand, never pat a small child on the head. It is considered bad luck.
  In many Asian countries, such as China, pointing with the forefinger in public is considered quite
rude.
 Albania can be a confusing place for many foreigners - the locals shake their head to indicate “yes”
and nod to indicate “no.”
In conclusion, if you happen to commit a cultural faux pas, don’t worry too much about it.
Mistakes happen whether we like it or not. Sometimes that’s the only way to learn.
1. The reading is primarily about _____.
A. what to do if you make a mistake in another culture B. how to communicate in other cultures
C. the most offensive cultural mistakes in the world D. tips for avoiding cultural mistakes
2. How is the information in this reading generally organized?
A. In chronological order B. In order of importance
C. By similarities or differences D. In alphabetical order
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to find out about cultural differences?
A. Make up a list of “do’s” and “don’ts” B. Look at travel guides
C. Visit Internet forums D. Ask local people
4. In Japan, the writer found all of the following unusual about eating noodles EXCEPT _____.
A. it’s OK to drink directly from the bowl B. it’s OK to hold the bowl directly to your mouth
C. it’s considered rude to make noise D. it’s expected that people make noise
5. Not agreeing to drink together is seen as rude in _____.
A. Germany B. Russia C. Brazil D. Thailand
6. What country is NOT mentioned as a bad place to blow your nose in public?
A. Korea B. China C. Japan D. Saudi Arabia
7. What custom in Albania is considered confusing to many foreigners, according to the reading?
A. They shake their head for ‘yes’. B. They nod their head for ‘yes’.
C. They shake their head for ‘no’. D. They don’t say ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
8. What can you infer about making the American hand gesture for “OK” in Brazil?
A. People in Brazil would think it’s very funny. B. People in Brazil would think it’s extremely rude.
C. People in Brazil would think it’s childish. D. People in Brazil would think you want money.
9. If you make a cultural mistake, the author says you _____.
A. should worry - an apology is a good idea
B. shouldn’t worry - nobody cares if you do
C. should worry - it’s easy to be misunderstood
D. shouldn’t worry - sometimes it’s the best way to learn
10. The author’s this article in order to do the following EXCEPT to _____.
A. instruct B. entertain C. inform D. criticize
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions:
The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the most impressive Seven Wonders of the
World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia,
Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the most impressive ones in the
world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that
archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the
availability of fresh water.
One possible explanation for the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants’
irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial
reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they
were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were
completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers
would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.
Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the
reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required
an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained
upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many
people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker amd more efficiently. After centuries of
continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and
the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly
began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvellous city of Angkor to be swallowed
by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own
decrepit infrastructure.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia. B. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
C. A possible explanation for the decline of a civilization. D. The essential role water plays in farming.
2. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses -------------------------.
A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization. B. religious practices of the people of Angkor.
C. the form of government practised by the Khmer Empire. D. the other six wonders of the world.
3. According to the passage, lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia--------------------------------.
A. was unable to supply fish for the people of Angkor. B. is one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
C. is an enormous body of fresh water in Asia. D. became polluted due to a population explosion.
4. The word “seat” in line 3 is closest in meaning to-------------------------.
A. battle B. summit C. location D. chief
5. The hydraulic system of reservoirs --------------------------------------.
A. supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean. B. helped transport the sandstone for constructing temples.
C. were destroyed by nearby warrior’s tribes. D. became non-functional due to overuse.
6. The word “artificial” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to------------------------------.
A. man-made B. numerous C. natural D. insincere
7. The word “they” in line 9 refers to------------------------------------.
A. reservoirs and canals B. temples and palaces C. rice paddies D. farmland
8. It can be inferred from the passage that the Khmer Empire ------------------------------.
A. supplemented their diets with meat hunted in the nearby jungles.
B. were intentionally starved by the farmers.
C. lost their food source due to excess rainfall.
D. depended upon rice as their main source of food.
9. All of the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ------------------.
A. reduction of nutrients B. contamination of soil C. loss of water supply D. erosion of soil
10. The word “decrepit” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to------------------------.
A. incomplete B. deteriorated C. beneficial D. disorganized
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.
ELEPHANT TRAFFIC IN BANGKOK
The city authorities in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, have an unusual traffic problem to deal
with – slow-moving elephants. The city already has a major problem with traffic jams and the elephants
are making things worse.
But life in the so-called (1) _____ lane is not very good for the elephants either. Many are
suffering from breathing problems (2) _____ by pollution. Others have sustained broken legs from falling
into the ditches that typically (3) _____ along the side of many Thai roads. Moreover, it is estimated that
an average of twenty road traffic accidents a month (4) _____ elephants. This is clearly a (5) _____ of
much concern not only for the city traffic authorities but also for anyone (6) _____ to preserve wildlife.
In (7) _____ to the problem the government has organised a special team to help the police round
(8) _____ elephants in the city and send them back to the countryside to work, usually in the tourist (9)
_____. But this campaign has met with stiff resistance from elephant handlers in Bangkok who earn a (10)
_____ deal of money selling fruit to visitors who want to feed the elephants.
1. A. fast B. quick C. rapid D. speedy
2. A. started B. caused C. resulted D. made
3. A. walk B. move C. run D. stand
4. A. cover B. employ C. involve D. include
5. A. problem B. difficulty C. thing D. matter
6. A. anxious B. worried C. nervous D. bothered
7. A. answer B. reply C. solution D. response
8. A. down B. up C. in D. off
9. A. area B. company C. industry D. work
10. A. big B. large C. grand D. great
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.
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) _____ and difficult to understand. The graceful act
of (2) _____, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking
hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (3) _____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to
offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) _____ hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered
rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (5) _____ or even intimidating. It is rude to
stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) _____ when
addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in
Japan (7) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (8) _____ in life. Yours
should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so
avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9) _____ of body contact. Queues are
generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) _____ the huge volume of
people causes touching and pushing.
1. A. complex B. easy C. simply D. cheap
2. A shaking B. hugging C. bowing D. looking
3. A pay B. show C. point D. draw
4. A. Agree B. Avoid C. Recommend D. Allow
5. A. politely B. impoliteness C. impolitely D. impolite
6. A. or B. but C. either D. nor
7. A. because B. even if C. unless D. though
8. A. location B. stand C. status D. place
9. A. path B. route C. form D. style
10. A. that B. when C. which D. where
VII. WRITING: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Finish the second sentence in such a way that has the same meaning as the first. Beginning with the
given words.
1. “If I were you I wouldn’t buy that car,” Jack told me.
->Jack advised ……………………………………..............................................…………………….
2. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to go home.
->We were …………………………………………………………………………………….……….
3. We were very impressed by her performance.
->Her performance ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
->It was not ……………………………………………………………………………….……………..
5. All the students were awarded diplomas.
-> Every ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
->You should …………………………………………… ……………………………………………….
7. “ It certainly wasn’t me who took your pen!” said Bob.
->Bob denied ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. The manager made all the employees work at the weekend.
->All the employees ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard.
->Only by …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.
-> Soil erosion is a result of ……………………………………………………………………………....
KEY:
1. Jack advised me not to buy that car.
2. We were unable to go home because of the heavy rain.
3. Her performance made a strong impression on us.
4. It was not until after midnight that the nose next door stopped.
5. Every student was awarded a diploma.
6. You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
7. Bob denied having taken / taking my pen.
8. All the employees were made to work at the weekend.
9. Only by training hard can you become a good athlete.
10. Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.

UNIT 6 : GLOBAL WARMING

I. PHONETICS: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. change B. preparation C. climate D. related
2. A. infectious B. chemical C. electronic D. species
3. A. capture B. catastrophic C. atmosphere D. shortage
4. A. drought B. brought C. doubt D. boundary
5. A. impact B. balance C. global D. man-made
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. catastrophic B. fertilizer C. preservation D. electronic
2. A. diversity B. ecosystem C. ecology D. industrial
3. A. consequence B. atmosphere C. chemical D. infectious
4. A. greenhouse B. climate C. upset D. footprint
5. A. homeless B. recycle C. extinct D. disaster
II. VOCABULARY: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Animals are being rapidly eliminated by man’s ever increasing encroachment.
A. terrified B. destroyed C. attacked D. approached
2. Government have passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enabled B. enforced C. ensured D. enacted
3. The pollution problem is very complicated to solve.
A. easy B.necessary C.complex D. serious
4. Help and supports are rapidly sent to wherever there are victims of catastrophe.
A. sudden great disaster B. warfare
C. poverty and famine D. diseases and illnesses.
5. Many scientists agree that global warning poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. fears B. risks C. annoyances D. irritations
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.
1. Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
A. Enriched B. Contaminated C. Purified D. Strengthened
2. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. guess C. complicated D. soak
3. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
4. The mountain region of the country is thinly populated.
A. sparsely B. densely C. greatly D. crowded
5. In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C.  refill D. repeat
III. GRAMMAR: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Having been peeled off, ______.
A. the girl ate the apple immediately B. the apple was chewing greedily
C. the girl was given the apple to eat D. the apple was eaten by the girl
2. _____ wooden buildings helps to protect them from damage due to weather.
A. The paint B. Painted C. By painting D. Painting
3. On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. he was told B. having told C. being told D. telling
4. How dare you accuse me ______?
A. to cheat B. cheating C. that I cheat D. of cheating
5. ______ a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of private education.
A. To award B. To be awarded C. Having awarded D. Having been awarded
6. Do you really expect him ______ treated in this way?
A. not to object to being B. not object to being C. not to object to be D. to not object to be
7. It’s about time Mrs. Richards apologized to me ______ me a gossip in front of everybody.
A. to have called B. for having called C. from calling D. that she called
8. They should be ashamed of themselves for ……… so badly
A. behave B. to behave C. behaving D. behaved
9. They are whispering to avoid ……… by their friends
A. being heard B. hearing C. to be heard D. being hearing
10. John thanked me ___________ helping him with the homework.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
IV. CULTURAL TIPS: ( 10 SENTENCES )
1. “Could you look after my baby while I’m away?” - “…………..”
A. With pleasure B. It’s doesn’t matter C. That’s all right D. Thank you
2. - John: “Don’t forget to sent your presents my regards.” -Tim: “________________.”
A. Thanks, I will B. You are welcome C. Good idea, thanks. D. It’s my pleasure
3. “Hello, may I speak to Mr. Black, please?” - “……………………..”
A. I think so B. Hold on, please C. Goodbye D. I’d like to
4. “Can you stay here longer?” - “………. , but I have to be back tomorrow.”
A. No problem B. I’m afraid not C. I’d love to D. No, thank you
5. A: “ Thank you. I couldn’t have finished my presentation without your help.” – B:……….
A. Forget about it. I didn’t mean so B. I highly appreciate what you did
C. It doesn’t matter anyway. D. Never mind.
6. A: “ Would you like me to send this package for you?” – B: ………..
A. That would be nice. Any problems B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind
C. I’m sorry, but here you are D. No, thanks. I’m really busy
7. A: “ I think listening to music while learning is good.” – B: ………..
A. Sorry, but I’m not in agreement with you B. I’m afraid I couldn’t agree more
C. Me neither D. I don’t agree. You can say that again.
8. A: “ Relax, Harry. Everything will be alright.” – B: …………
A. I’m glad you to say so B. It’s OK. I’m proud of you.
C. Thanks. John. But I’m really upset D. Thank you. You deserve it.
9. “My wife is ill and I can’t go to work today.” - “………….”
A. You should look after her B. I’m sorry to hear that
C. It’s doesn’t matter D. It’s nothing serious
10. “……………………….” “Thanks, I will”
A. Wish you a happy journey. B. Give my best wishes to your parents
C. Thank you for your help. D. You got the first prize. Congratulation!
V. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction. 
1. The officials object to them wearing long dresses for the inaugural dance at the country club.
A B C D
2. All the students are looking forward spending their free time relaxing.
A B C D
3. Mary and her sister just bought two new winters coats at the clearance sale.
A B C D
4. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A B C D
5. There are many another people who are members of the swim club.
A B C D
6. It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment
A B C
block in Kuala Lumpur last week.
D
7. The City Council is planning to take measures regarding to the noise level in the city centre.
A B C D
8. These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us.
A B C D
9. It is time the government do something to help the unemployed to find some jobs.
A B C D
10. Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Venice city, they can
A B
take away with them memories of their beauty.
C D
VI. READING: ( 40 SENTENCES )
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions:
The air above our head is becoming cleaner. A breath of fresh air has been running right round the
planet for the past five years. The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution. Paul Novell of the
University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says. “ It seems as if the planet’s
own cleansing service has suddenly got a new lease of life. Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on
up there.”
Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner trend
could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet itself. The
sudden and unexpected reversal decades of worsening pollution extends from the air in city streets to the
remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon dioxide,
from car exhausts and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy fields, and gas
fields. Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warming, has fallen slightly.
 They are two theories about why pollution is disappearing. First that there is less pollution to start
with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a global impact. Second, that the
planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up.
The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl. It is present throughout the
atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them. The amount of
hydroxyl in the air had fallen by a quarter in the 1980s. Now, it may be revising for two reasons:
ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into the lower
atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl. Then the stricter controls on vehicle exhausts in America
and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emissions, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up
other pollutants.
1. Which word in the first paragraph means ridding ?
A. running B. becoming C. going on D. purging
2. The word toll in paragraph 2 means ______.
A. damage B. loss C. count D. quantity
3. It is mentioned that life expectancy partly depends on ______.
A. people having improvement in atmospheric conditions
B. how much people know about atmospheric pollution
C. when people have changed their lifestyle
D. what people can get from university research
4. What are the pollutants disappearing from the atmosphere?
A. Carbon monoxide and car exhausts.
B. Dangerous kinds of smoke from burning rain forests.
C. Methane from paddy fields and poisonous gases from gas fields.
D. Carbon from car exhausts and burning rain forests and methane from paddy fields, gas fields …
etc.
5. According to the passage, what is the main cause of pollution reduction?
A. A reduction of cattle and gas fields. B. A limitation of chemicals.
C. A smaller number of cars. D. Less impact from burning forests.
6. The word It in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. car exhaust B. acid rain C. a clear-up agent D. global carbon
7. The word revising in paragraph 5 means ______.
A. reproducing B. repeating C. refreshing D. reappearing
8. Which of the following sentences is not correct?
A. Ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl.
B. There is a difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl.
C. The reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl.
D. Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl.
9. It can be inferred that the cleaning of the planet is ______.
A. surprising B. confusing C. practical D. reasonable
10. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The changes of the Earth’s climate. B. The oxygenation of the atmosphere.
C. The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere. D. Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere.
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:
No one can calculate the quantity of solid waste that has been dumped in the world’s oceans, but
the total certainly exceeds many millions of tons. For example, from 1880 to 1895, 75 percent of the solid
waste from New York City was dumped untreated into the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is now prohibited
by law, the dumping of solid waste, including wastewater sludge, industrial waste, and high-level
radioactive waste were common in the United States until 1970. Cruise ships and huge floating fishing
factories still regularly dispose of their solid waste products directly into the ocean.
 The earth naturally recycles water and refreshes the land in what is called the hydrological cycle.
The hydrological cycle not only renews the supply of water, but cleans it as well. The process begins as
heat from the sun causes sea water, 97 percent of the earth’s total water reserve, to evaporate and form
clouds. Because water evaporates at lower temperatures than most pollutants, the water vapor that rises
from the seas is relatively pure and free of the contaminants, which are left behind. Next, water returns to
us as rain, which drains into streams and rivers and rushes toward the sea.
Chemicals, petroleum products, and other dangerous substances such as radioactive materials
remain in the ocean, polluting it permanently. The polluted ocean water kills fish or makes them
dangerous to eat, posing health problems for those who consume them. It kills the tiny sea creatures that
are the source of food for larger fish, sharks, and whales. It also spoils a source of great beauty and
pleasure when some solid waste is thrown onto beaches during storms. Discharged petroleum products are
frequently found on beaches and they not only ruin the beach, the petroleum residue kills hundreds of
shore birds. Nonpoint pollutants are dumped into lakes, rivers, and streams that may be far away from any
ocean. However, these pollutants flow, eventually, into the oceans. They can come from a variety of
sources, from road salt to agricultural pesticides. One source of nonpoint pollution is runoff from farming,
including fertilizers, manure, and pesticides. Another source is industrial runoff, including heavy metals,
phosphorous, and many other chemicals. Urban runoff (oils, salts, various chemicals) and atmospheric
fallout of airborne pollution are other sources of nonpoint pollutants that reach the oceans. This includes
water and waste from sinks, toilets, washing machines and bathtubs. The problem with this type of waste
is that it provides massive amounts of nutrients for water plants such as algae, so that they grow rapidly.
This sudden growth causes concentration or algae blooms, which use up the oxygen in the water. As the
oxygen level of the water declines, many organisms suffer and die, and the ocean ecosystem is radically
altered. This can be prevented by the installation of waste treatment plants that prevent waste from
entering the sea, but such facilities do not exist in many poorer countries.
1. What can be inferred about the waste dumped into the world’s oceans?
A. It’s mainly household waste B. Much of it was not treated
C. It is billions of tons D. It is primary industrial waste
2. As can be inferred from the passage, which of the following was NOT disposed into the ocean?
A. waste from dead plants B. waste from cruise ships
C. wastewater sludge D. radioactive waste
3. Which of the following is NOT referred to as use of hydrological cycle?
A. refreshing the land B. separating water from used liquid
C. cleaning water D. renewing the water supply
4. Which of the following has similar meaning to the word “contaminants” in the second paragraph?
A. pollutants B. rushes C. sea water D. vapor
5. What does the word “which” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. rain water B. the earth C. sea water D. water vaporizer
6. Why are chemicals, petroleum products and radioactive materials mentioned in the passage?
A. as untreated waste B. as industrial substances
C. as raw sewage D. as dangerous pollutants
7. Which of the following is NOT referred to as a result of polluted ocean water?
A. killing fish B. harming people who eat sea food
C. spoiling beach beauty D. killing shore birds
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of farming runoff?
A. manure B. pesticide C. road salt D. fertilizer
9. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. It is expensive to build waste treatment plants
B. developing countries do not need waste treatment plant yet
C. the environment of develop countries is more polluted than that of poor countries
D. the environment of industrial countries is more polluted than that of agricultural countries
10. Where is the passage most probably found?
A. in a geography book B. in a bibliography
C. in a tourism book D. in a social science report
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.
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many
scientists (1) ______ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2) ______ the world’s
temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3) ______ from the force of
the wind, rain and sun. (4) ______ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as
hurricanes and droughts, even more (5) ______ and causing sea levels all around the world to (6) ______.
Environmental groups are putting (7) ______ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of
carbon dioxide which is given (8) ______ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its
source. They are in (9) ______ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy
devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (10) ______, believe that even
if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to
wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
1.A. give B. put C. take D. have
2.A. in B. at C. by D. to
3.A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4.A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5.A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
6.A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
7.A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
8.A. off B. away C. up D. over
9.A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
10.A. because B. however C. despite D. although
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.
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms, and
fires can change ecosystems. Some changes (1) ______ ecosystems. If there is too little rainfall, plants
will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant die (2) ______, the animals that (3) ______ it may
also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystem. Some pine forests need (4) ______ for the
pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and
lets the seeds (5) ______.
Polluting the air, soil, water can harm ecosystems. Building (6) ______ on rivers for electric
power and irrigation can harm ecosystems (7) ______ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down
(8) ______ destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better
ways of (9) ______ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for ways to get food,
lumber, and other products for people (10) ______ causing harm to ecosystems.
1.A. harms B. harmless C. harmful D. harm
2.A. off B. away C. over D. forever
3.A. fed with B. feed on C. fed up with D. feed
4.A. flame B. fires C. blaze D. burning
5.A. fly B. in C. go D. out
6.A. moats B. ditches C. bridges D. dams
7.A. on B. around C. over D. under
8.A. hills B. jungle C. forests D. wood
9.A. catching B. holding C. carrying D. taking
10.A. avoid B. without C. not D. no
VII. WRITING: ( 10 SENTENCES )
Finish the second sentence in such a way that has the same meaning as the first. Beginning with the
given words.
1. She is listening to the radio. She turned it on at seven-thirty.
-> She has ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
2. The ship was not surrended until it was half burnt.
-> Before -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
3. He stole some money and was arrested for it.
-> He was ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
4. I wasn’t there at that time.
-> He denied ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
5. After I had met the movie star in person, I understood why she was popular.
-> Having ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
6. Linh’s success took us all by surprise.
-> Linh was successful, which -------------------------------------------------------------------------.
7. If only I had told her the truth.
-> I regret not ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
8. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
 The sand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
9. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
-> Arriving ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
10. Because I didn’t want to disturb my sleeping baby. I tiptoed out of the room.
-> Not --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
KEY:
1. à been listening to the radio since seven-thirty.
2. à the ship was half burnt, it had not been surrended.
3. à arrested for stealing some money.
4. à being there at that time.
5. à met the movie star in person, I understood why she was popular.
6. à surprised all of us.
7. à having told her the truth.
8. à of the beach was being slowly covered with oil.
9. à at the airport, I was told ( that ) my flight had been cancelled.
10. à wanting to disturb my sleeping baby. I tiptoed out of the room.