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PRACTICE TEST:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. delicacy B. deficiency C. conference D. reference
Question 2: A. communist B. committee C. comedian D. completion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 03 to
14.
Question 3: It…..me as strange that my front door was open when I got home.
A. seemed B. occurred C. appeared D. struck
Question 4: It is possible……may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. to lose leaves B. the leaves are lost
C. that the loss of leaves D. when leaves have lost
Question 5: …..to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’m trying B. I had tried C. I tried D. I’ve been trying
Question 6: Many gases, including the nitrogen and oxgen in the air, ……colour and odour.
A. not having B. they do not have C. have no D. which have no
Question 7: A partnership is an association of two or more individuals who…..together to develop a business.
A. they work B. is working C. worked D. work
Question 8: Mary walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she…..something she would regret later.
A. might say B. might have said C. will say D. said
Question 9: Police are reported….found illegal drugs in a secret hiding in the star’s home.
A. having B. to have C. they have D. have had
Question 10: Nobody can…..how long we will be able to live in the 21st century.
A. forewarn B. forbid C. predict D. forego
Question 11: Mum was so…..in singing on karaoke that she forgot the fried fish in the oven.
A. fascinated B. engrossed C. obsessed D. concentrated
Question 12: …..for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project.
A. Had it been B. If it hadn’t been C. Hadn’t it been D. If it had been
Question 13: Developments in micro-technology computers and telecommunication are……to have a huge influence on
various aspects of our lives.
A. impossible B. trying C. having D. bound
Question 14: The film didn’t really…..our expectation, unfortunately.
A. fall short of B. meet with C. put in for D. come up to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 15: He wore a beard and black glasses. No one could recognize him.
A. As his wearing a beard and black glasses, no one could recognize him.
B. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
C. No one could recognize him, wearing a beard and a glasses.
D. Owing to his beard and black glasses, he wasn’t recognized.
Question 16: Sales of smartphones have increased this year.
A. There is an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
B. They have smartphones increasingly selling this year.
C. They increased the sales of smartphones this year.
D. There has been an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
Question 17: I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
A. It takes me a matter of time to find that man.
B. I can’t find that man without taking a long time.
C. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
D. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18: Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged
A. making young again B. making merry again
C. making wealthy again D. making weary again
Question 19: She has stuck with me through thick and thin.
A. dead or alive B. out and away
C. even if there are problems or difficulties D. without any condition
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 15 to 24.
Owning a pet
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or
being in close contact with someone who does. Is there such a things as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet?
Various (20)……... influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although
quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of upkeep can be considerable. Everything must be (21)…… into
account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (22)……. time on your pet,
which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeling it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to
exercise and (23)……. an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to
lock an energetic animal into a (24)………. space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet?
Question 20: A. facets B. elements C. factors D. points
Question 21: A. considering B. held C. taken D. kept
Question 22: A. take B. waste C. occupy D. spend
Question 23: A. household B. housetrain C. housekeep D. housework
Question 24: A. reduced B. confined C. detained D.closed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25: S: “…………?” ~ B: “I set it for 4:30.”
A. For what time did you set the alarm? B. When did you ask Alice out on a date?
C. When did you set up the clock, John? D. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on?
Question 26: D: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “ ”.
A. It’s a matter of life-and-death! B. No worry, that’s nothing.
C. It’s ridiculous. D. Not on your life!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
Question 27: I read the article over and over till it made sense.
A. again and again B. one by one C. repeatedly D. once in a while
Question 28: Because Peter defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. was paid much money B. fail to pay C. had a bad personality D. pay in full
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
Question 29: No one would have attended the lecture if you told the truth about the guest speaker.
A. attended B. truth about C. told D. guest speaker
Question 30: Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky.
A. were B. reaching C. beyond the hills D. its
Question 31: The salad tasted so well that my mother returned to the salad bar for another helping.
A. helping B. so well C. salad bar for D. returned to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 32 to 37.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is
harmless or even wholesome for the average person. Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and
widely used foods. Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly. At first, the body of the individual is
not harmed by coming into contact with the substance. After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the
body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop. Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food
allergy, since it can show up so many different ways. Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems. You may
have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression. The most common food allergies are
to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes. Many of these allergies will not develop if these
foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months. Breast milk also tends to be
protective. Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium
nitrate. Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers,
avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!). Some people have been successful
in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin. Children who are hyperactive may
benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets. A few of these are
almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes. This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book
“Why your Child is Hyperactive”. Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective.
Câu 32: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to ___________.
A. lack of a proper treatment plan
B. the vast number of different foods we eat
C. the use of prepared formula to feed babies
D. the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
Câu 33: The phrase "set off" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. identified B. triggered C. avoided D. relieved
Câu 34: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A. They can eat almost anything.
B. They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
C. They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
D. They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
Câu 35: The word "hyperactive" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. unusually low activityB. inquisitive
C. excited D. overly active
Câu 36: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do with the infant's
___________.
A. poor metabolism B. underdeveloped intestinal tract
C. lack of teeth D. inability to swallow solid foods
Câu 37: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A. Getting plenty of sodium nitrate B. Eating more ripe bananas
C. Avoiding all Oriental foods D. Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
Câu 38: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT ___________.
A. verified by researchers as being consistently effective
B. beneficial for hyperactive children
C. designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
D. available in book form
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 39: A. looked B. wicked C. naked D. completed
Question 40: A. creature B. feather C. leather D. measure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 41: Their party was a din. I was unable to concentrate on my work.
A. The din from their party enabled me to concentrate on my work.
B. The din coming from their party could make me not concentrate on my work.
C. Their party made a din for me to be able to concentrate on my work.
D. Their party was such a din that I was unable to concentrate on my work.
Question 42: They were afraid to complain about the noise. They feared to annoy the neighbours.
A. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
B. They were afraid to complain about the noise so as to annoy the neighbours.
C. They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbours.
D. They were afraid to complain about the noise so that they annoyed the neighbours.
Question 43: Mum bought a lottery ticket. She won a big prize three days later.
A. Before Mum won a big prize three days, she had bought a lottery ticket.
B. After Mum had bought a lottery ticket three days, she won a big prize.
C. Mum bought a lottery ticket three days after she had won a big prize.
D. Three days after Mum had bought a lottery ticket, she won a big prize.
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a
species is no longer adapted to a change environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation
to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change
and a species may not be adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems
for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition
and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also
revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time - a mass extinction. One of the best - known
examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life.
Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all
species died. Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the
close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the
oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would
probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more
intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of
comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random.
That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have
nothing to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially
random events.
Question 44: The word “ultimately” in line 7 is closest meaning to

A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately
Question 45: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A.They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
C.They have caused rapid change in the environment .
D.They are no longer in existence.
Question 46: The word “demise” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death
Question 47: Why is “ plankton” mentioned in line 16?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
Question 48: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
B. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
C. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
Question 49: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
B. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
Question 50: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It reflects the interrelationship of may species.
B. It may depend on chance events.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions.
The End
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
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Question 1: A. naked B. looked C. wicked D. completed
Question 2: A. leather B. creature C. measure D. feather
Question 3:A. conference B. deficiency C. reference D. delicacy
Question 4:A. committee B. comedian C. communist D. completion
A. When did you ask Alice out on a date? B. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on?
C. When did you set up the clock, John? D. For what time did you set the alarm?
Question 6: D: “You haven’t done your homework, have you, Don? ~ S: “…..”
A. I was assigned two days ago. B. But I did, Dad.
C. Not till tomorrow, Dad. D. Yes, I haven’t.
Question 7: A: “How terrific your dress is!” ~ B: “………”
A. Thanks. Tom bought it. B. You’re quite right.
C. Don’t you like it? D. No way. It’s second-hand.
A. reaching B. beyond the hills C. were D. its
A. salad bar for B. helping C. returned to D. so well
A. told B. truth about C. guest speaker D. attended
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined
Question 11: Shaking hands originated in medieval times.
A. departed from B. began from C. came from D. started from
A. without any condition B. out and away
C. even if there are problems or difficulties D. dead or alive
Question 13: We've run across a slight problem with the instruction manual.
A. met by chance B. crossed out C. experienced D. crashed
Question 14: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
A. misconstrue B. unpardoned C. discouraged D. impaired
A. one by one B. once in a while C. again and again D. repeatedly
THE HEIGHT OF FASHION
If, like myself, you have recently suspected that women are growing taller these days and wondered what particular dietary
supplements are contributing to this spurt in growth, then be assured - this is no magical twist to evolutionary development, it
is simply the current obsession with shoes. This trend, like many before it, shows that some people are willing to suffer any
amount of pain or discomfort and even jeopardise their health in the name of fashion.
It may be a cliché, but women especially are quite willing to admit that they are ‘slaves to fashion’. If we look a long way
back in time there was a period when tiny waists were to die for - and many women nearly did! They wore corsets so tight
that they displaced internal organs and even cracked their ribs. Men were not immune to paying the price for vanity either. In
seventeenth-century Europe the popular male practice of using white face powder to give themselves that pale, interesting
look could be rather dangerous as the early powders contained arsenic!
One of today’s major fashion health hazards is the six-inch heels made popular by celebrities and catwalk models the world
over, despite various public tumbles. It’s certainly true that the extra height is slimming and glamorous and the high heels
make even the dumpiest person’s feet look quite stunning. What is a problem, however, is when the wearers of such footwear
attempt to actually move! Apart from the likelihood of falling over and twisting an ankle, the possible damage to the body is
significant. It goes without saying that the feet can be badly affected - resulting later in life in distorted toes and bunions - but
the problems can extend to the whole skeleton, as the posture the wearer has to adopt to stay upright can cause severe back
problems. Add to this the fact that the wearer may also be carrying a fashionably big bag over one shoulder and it’s clear that
the poor vertebrae don’t really stand a chance.
There is one advantage to the fashion for such high heels. Social interaction is obviously restricted as most wearers can do
little more than stand in the same place or sit. This allows the shorter, flatter footed amongst us to run rings round them at
parties!
Question 16: Very high shoes.....
A. can make some of us look fatter. B. can easily give charm to ankles.
C. can make us look elegant. D. can make people’s feet look ridiculous.
Question 17: In the first paragraph the writer tells us.....
A. high-heel shoes help women grow taller. B. how to increase our growth.
C. how to be healthy and look good. D. that external appearance can be the most important thing.
Question 18: Unhealthy fashion trends.....
A. can influence both genders. B. are popular with women.
C. cost an excessive amount of money. D. are a relatively recent phenomenon.
Question 19: What is "it goes out without saying" similar in meaning to?
A. it is impossible B. it is irrational C. it is essential D. it is obvious
Question 20: Wearing high shoes....
A. make even human feet look more stunning B. has an immediate effect on our feet.
C. alters our posture dramatically. D. can be dangerous for others.
Question 21: What happens at parties?
A. High shoes make a good topic of conversation.
B. Women wearing high shoes are waited upon by shorter and flatfooted ones.
C. More people approach you to start a conversation.
D. Other people have the chance to enjoy the occasion.
A. The din coming from their party could make me not concentrate on my work.
B. The din from their party enabled me to concentrate on my work.
Question 23: Dad came home. He went out again soon.
A. Hardly did Dad come home when he went out again.
B. No sooner had Dad come home than he went out again.
C. As soon as Dad came home, he went out again at once.
D. The time Dad came home, he went out again right then.
A. They were afraid to complain about the noise so that they annoyed the neighbours.
B. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
C. They were afraid to complain about the noise so as to annoy the neighbours.
D. They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbours.
Since retail sales of our new product line have fallen ...(26)... in the last few weeks, we are going to ask our customers to
complete feedback forms to see why this is happening. I’d particularly like to know if our marketing ...(27)... has been
alienating our ...(28)... customers. In all ...(29)... , it is the result of a general economic dip but we need to make sure as
several customers have ...(30)... objections about the ...(31)... campaign we’ve been running. ...(32)... mind that the campaign
has been successful in attracting new customers, I do not want to lose long-term ones, some of whom I am ...(33)... certain are
already looking for alternative products. In fact, social media these days can ...(34)... a great risk to a company’s reputation as
it is very easy for one person ...(35)... themself, to tell the world about a company’s failings.
Question 26: A. slightly B. reasonably C. fairly D. relatively
Question 27: A. placement B. technique C. launch D. strategy
Question 28: A. responsible B. dependable C. devoted D. loyal
Question 29: A. prospects B. likelihood C. luck D. possibility
Question 30: A. put B. raised C. realised D. posed
Question 31: A. advertising B. promoting C. selling D. publicising
Question 32: A. Forever B. Never C. Doesn’t D. Don’t
Question 33: A. effectively B. adequately C. pretty D. greatly
Question 34: A. make B. pose C. offer D. give
Question 35: A. as B. with C. for D. by
47.
A. struck B. occurred C. appeared D. seemed
A. come up to B. fall short of C. meet with D. put in for
A. I’m trying B. I tried C. I’ve been trying D. I had tried
A. they have B. to have C. having D. have had
A. they work B. worked C. work D. is working
A. engrossed B. fascinated C. concentrated D. obsessed
A. bound B. trying C. impossible D. having
A. might say B. said C. will say D. might have said
A. Hadn’t it been B. If it had been C. If it hadn’t been D. Had it been
Question 45: many gases, including the nitrogen and oxgen in the air, ……colour and odour.
A. which have no B. have no C. they do not have D. not having
A. forego B. forbid C. predict D. forewarn
A. that the loss of leaves B. the leaves are lost
C. to lose leaves D. when leaves have lost
A. They increased the sales of smartphones this year.
C. There is an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
A. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
C. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
D. It takes me a matter of time to find that man.
A. No one could recognize him, wearing a beard and a glasses.
B. Owing to his beard and black glasses, he wasn’t recognized.
C. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
D. As his wearing a beard and black glasses, no one could recognize him.
The End
Question 1: A. leather B. feather C. measure D. creature
Question 2: A. completed B. looked C. naked D. wicked
A. came from B. departed from C. began from D. started from
A. crashed B. met by chance C. experienced D. crossed out
A. even if there are problems or difficulties B. dead or alive
C. without any condition D. out and away
A. As soon as Dad came home, he went out again at once.
B. Hardly did Dad come home when he went out again.
C. The time Dad came home, he went out again right then.
D. No sooner had Dad come home than he went out again.
A. Their party made a din for me to be able to concentrate on my work.
C. The din from their party enabled me to concentrate on my work.
A. They were afraid to complain about the noise so that they annoyed the neighbours.
C. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
D. They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbours.
A. You’re quite right. B. Don’t you like it?
C. Thanks. Tom bought it. D. No way. It’s second-hand.
A. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on? B. When did you ask Alice out on a date?
C. For what time did you set the alarm? D. When did you set up the clock, John?
A. Yes, I haven’t. B. I was assigned two days ago.
C. But I did, Dad. D. Not till tomorrow, Dad.
alienating our ...(15)... customers. In all ...(16)... , it is the result of a general economic dip but we need to make sure as
several customers have ...(17)... objections about the ...(18)... campaign we’ve been running. ...(19)... mind that the campaign
has been successful in attracting new customers, I do not want to lose long-term ones, some of whom I am ...(20)... certain are
already looking for alternative products. In fact, social media these days can ...(21)... a great risk to a company’s reputation as
it is very easy for one person ...(22)... themself, to tell the world about a company’s failings.
Question 13: A. fairly B. relatively C. slightly D. reasonably
Question 14: A. placement B. strategy C. launch D. technique
Question 15: A. responsible B. loyal C. dependable D. devoted
Question 16:A. possibility B. luck C. likelihood X D. prospects
Question 17:A. posed B. put C. realised D. raised
Question 18:A. advertising B. selling C. promoting D. publicising
Question 19:A. Doesn’t B. Forever C. Never D. Don’t
Question 20:A. pretty B. adequately C. effectively D. greatly
Question 21:A. pose B. make C. give D. offer
Question 22:A. with B. as C. for D. by
34.
A. fascinated B. concentrated C. engrossed D. obsessed
A. when leaves have lost B. to lose leaves
C. the leaves are lost D. that the loss of leaves
A. they work B. is working C. worked D. work
A. put in for B. fall short of C. come up to D. meet with
A. If it hadn’t been B. Had it been C. Hadn’t it been D. If it had been
A. struck B. occurred C. seemed D. appeared
A. have had B. they have C. having D. to have
A. impossible B. trying C. having D. bound
A. forbid B. predict C. forego D. forewarn
A. I tried B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I’ve been trying
A. not having B. they do not have C. which have no D. have no
A. will say B. might say C. said D. might have said
A. unpardoned B. misconstrue C. discouraged D. impaired
A. again and again B. one by one C. repeatedly D. once in a while
C. There has been an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
D. They increased the sales of smartphones this year.
A. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
C. It takes me a matter of time to find that man.
D. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
A. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
B. As his wearing a beard and black glasses, no one could recognize him.
parties!
A. Other people have the chance to enjoy the occasion.
B. More people approach you to start a conversation.
C. High shoes make a good topic of conversation.
D. Women wearing high shoes are waited upon by shorter and flatfooted ones.
A. how to be healthy and look good. B. how to increase our growth.
C. that external appearance can be the most important thing. D. high-heel shoes help women grow taller.
A. are a relatively recent phenomenon. B. can influence both genders.
C. are popular with women. D. cost an excessive amount of money.
A. can be dangerous for others. B. make even human feet look more stunning
C. has an immediate effect on our feet. D. alters our posture dramatically.
A. it is irrational B. it is impossible C. it is obvious D. it is essential
Question 46: A. delicacy B. reference C. deficiency D. conference
Question 47: A. completion B. comedian C. communist D. committee
A. its B. were C. reaching D. beyond the hills
A. truth about B. attended C. told D. guest speaker
A. salad bar for B. so well C. returned to D. helping
The End
Question 1:A. creature B. measure C. leather D. feather
Question 2:A. looked B. completed C. naked D. wicked
Question 3:A. completion B. committee C. communist D. comedian
Question 4:A. deficiency B. conference C. delicacy D.reference
alienating our ...(7)... customers. In all ...(8)... , it is the result of a general economic dip but we need to make sure as several
customers have ...(9)... objections about the ...(10)... campaign we’ve been running. ...(11)... mind that the campaign has been
successful in attracting new customers, I do not want to lose long-term ones, some of whom I am ...(12)... certain are already
looking for alternative products. In fact, social media these days can ...(13)... a great risk to a company’s reputation as it is
very easy for one person ...(14)... themself, to tell the world about a company’s failings.
Question 5:A. fairly B. relatively C. reasonably D. slightly
Question 6:A. strategy B. launch C. technique D. placement
Question 7:A. loyal B. dependable C. devoted D. responsible
Question 8:A. possibility B. prospects C. likelihood D. luck
Question 9:A. realised B. put C. raised D. posed
Question 10:A. promoting B. publicising C. selling D. advertising
Question 11:A. Never B. Doesn’t C. Don’t D. Forever
Question 12:A. pretty B. adequately C. greatly D. effectively
Question 13:A. offer B. give C. make D. pose
Question 14:A. as B. for C. by D. with
A. As soon as Dad came home, he went out again at once.
B. Hardly did Dad come home when he went out again.
C. The time Dad came home, he went out again right then.
D. No sooner had Dad come home than he went out again.
A. The din coming from their party could make me not concentrate on my work.
B. Their party was such a din that I was unable to concentrate on my work.
D. The din from their party enabled me to concentrate on my work.
A. They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbours.
C. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
A. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on? B. When did you set up the clock, John?
C. For what time did you set the alarm? D. When did you ask Alice out on a date?
A. Thanks. Tom bought it. B. No way. It’s second-hand.
C. You’re quite right. D. Don’t you like it?
A. I was assigned two days ago. B. Not till tomorrow, Dad.
C. But I did, Dad. D. Yes, I haven’t.
33.
A. If it had been B. Had it been C. Hadn’t it been D. If it hadn’t been
A. they have B. to have C. have had D. having
A. might have said B. might say C. said D. will say
A. I’m trying B. I tried C. I’ve been trying D. I had tried
A. work B. they work C. worked D. is working
A. forbid B. predict C. forewarn D. forego
A. obsessed B. engrossed C. concentrated D. fascinated
A. impossible B. trying C. bound D. having
A. meet with B. come up to C. fall short of D. put in for
A. have no B. not having C. which have no D. they do not have
A. when leaves have lost B. to lose leaves
C. the leaves are lost D. that the loss of leaves
A. occurred B. seemed C. appeared D. struck
B. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
D. I can’t find that man without taking a long time.
A. They have smartphones increasingly selling this year.
B. They increased the sales of smartphones this year.
C. There is an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
A. As his wearing a beard and black glasses, no one could recognize him.
B. No one could recognize him, wearing a beard and a glasses.
C. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
A. beyond the hills B. were C. its D. reaching
A. helping B. salad bar for C. so well D. returned to
A. guest speaker B. told C. attended D. truth about
parties!
A. More people approach you to start a conversation.
A. are popular with women. B. cost an excessive amount of money.
C. can influence both genders. D. are a relatively recent phenomenon.
A. can make us look elegant. B. can make people’s feet look ridiculous.
C. can easily give charm to ankles. D. can make some of us look fatter.
A. high-heel shoes help women grow taller. B. how to be healthy and look good.
C. how to increase our growth. D. that external appearance can be the most important thing.
A. make even human feet look more stunning B. alters our posture dramatically.
C. has an immediate effect on our feet. D. can be dangerous for others.
A. it is essential B. it is irrational C. it is obvious D. it is impossible
A. discouraged B. misconstrue C. impaired D. unpardoned
A. one by one B. again and again C. repeatedly D. once in a while
A. began from B. departed from C. started from D. came from
A. even if there are problems or difficulties B. without any condition
C. out and away D. dead or alive
A. met by chance B. experienced C. crashed D. crossed out
The End
Question 1: A. creature B. leather C. feather D. measure
Question 2: A. looked B. wicked C. naked D. completed
A. again and again B. one by one C. once in a while D. repeatedly
A. impaired B. unpardoned C. misconstrue D. discouraged
alienating our ...(7)... customers. In all ...(8)... , it is the result of a general economic dip but we need to make sure as several
customers have ...(9)... objections about the ...(10)... campaign we’ve been running. ...(11)... mind that the campaign has been
successful in attracting new customers, I do not want to lose long-term ones, some of whom I am ...(12)... certain are already
looking for alternative products. In fact, social media these days can ...(13)... a great risk to a company’s reputation as it is
very easy for one person ...(14)... themself, to tell the world about a company’s failings.
Question 5:A. fairly B. slightly C. reasonably D. relatively
Question 6:A. launch B. strategy C. technique D. placement
Question 7:A. dependable B. responsible C. devoted D. loyal
Question 8:A. luck B. possibility C. prospects D. likelihood X
Question 9:A. raised B. realised C. posed D. put
Question 10:A. advertising B. promoting C. publicising D. selling
Question 11:A. Don’t B. Forever C. Doesn’t D. Never
Question 12:A. pretty B. effectively C. adequately D. greatly
Question 13:A. offer B. pose C. make D. give
Question 14:A. by B. as C. for D. with
A. beyond the hills B. were C. reaching D. its
A. told B. guest speaker C. attended D. truth about
A. so well B. returned to C. salad bar for D. helping
A. No one could recognize him, wearing a beard and a glasses.
B. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
C. Owing to his beard and black glasses, he wasn’t recognized.
A. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
B. It takes me a matter of time to find that man.
D. I can’t find that man without taking a long time.
parties!
A. it is impossible B. it is obvious C. it is irrational D. it is essential
A. are popular with women. B. cost an excessive amount of money.
C. are a relatively recent phenomenon. D. can influence both genders.
A. high-heel shoes help women grow taller. B. that external appearance can be the most important thing.
C. how to increase our growth. D. how to be healthy and look good.
A. can make us look elegant. B. can make people’s feet look ridiculous.
C. can easily give charm to ankles. D. can make some of us look fatter.
A. has an immediate effect on our feet. B. alters our posture dramatically.
C. make even human feet look more stunning D. can be dangerous for others.
A. High shoes make a good topic of conversation.
C. Other people have the chance to enjoy the occasion.
D. More people approach you to start a conversation.
38.
A. appeared B. struck C. seemed D. occurred
A. to have B. have had C. having D. they have
A. having B. bound C. impossible D. trying
A. might have said B. might say C. will say D. said
A. fascinated B. engrossed C. concentrated D. obsessed
A. I’m trying B. I’ve been trying C. I had tried D. I tried
A. not having B. which have no C. have no D. they do not have
A. Hadn’t it been B. If it had been C. Had it been D. If it hadn’t been
A. meet with B. come up to C. fall short of D. put in for
A. when leaves have lost B. the leaves are lost
C. that the loss of leaves D. to lose leaves
A. forego B. predict C. forewarn D. forbid
A. work B. they work C. is working D. worked
A. Not till tomorrow, Dad. B. Yes, I haven’t.
C. But I did, Dad. D. I was assigned two days ago.
A. When did you set up the clock, John? B. When did you ask Alice out on a date?
C. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on? D. For what time did you set the alarm?
A. Don’t you like it? B. No way. It’s second-hand.
C. Thanks. Tom bought it. D. You’re quite right.
A. began from B. started from C. came from D. departed from
A. dead or alive B. even if there are problems or difficulties
C. without any condition D. out and away
A. experienced B. crossed out C. met by chance D. crashed
Question 45:A. comedian B. communist C. committee D. completion
Question 46:A. delicacy B. deficiency C. conference D. reference
A. No sooner had Dad come home than he went out again.
B. As soon as Dad came home, he went out again at once.
C. Hardly did Dad come home when he went out again.
D. The time Dad came home, he went out again right then.
A. After Mum had bought a lottery ticket three days, she won a big prize.
B. Three days after Mum had bought a lottery ticket, she won a big prize.
D. Before Mum won a big prize three days, she had bought a lottery ticket.
A. Their party was such a din that I was unable to concentrate on my work.
C. They were afraid to complain about the noise so that they annoyed the neighbours.
D. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
The End
Question 1:A. measure B. creature C. feather D. leather
Question 2:A. wicked B. completed C. looked D. naked
A. Their party made a din for me to be able to concentrate on my work.
C. Their party was such a din that I was unable to concentrate on my work.
A. Mum bought a lottery ticket three days after she had won a big prize.
B. Before Mum won a big prize three days, she had bought a lottery ticket.
C. Three days after Mum had bought a lottery ticket, she won a big prize.
D. After Mum had bought a lottery ticket three days, she won a big prize.
B. Their complaints about the noise were afraid to annoy the neighbours.
C. They were afraid to complain about the noise so as to annoy the neighbours.
Question 7: Because Peter defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. was paid much money B. fail to pay C. had a bad personality D. pay in full
A. again and again B. once in a while C. one by one D. repeatedly
A. When did you set up the clock, John? B. When did you ask Alice out on a date?
C. For what time did you set the alarm? D. What time’s “Britain’s Got Talent” on?
A. Thanks. Tom bought it. B. Don’t you like it?
C. No way. It’s second-hand. D. You’re quite right.
Question 11: D: Peter: “Is it important?” Thomas: “ ”.
A. It’s a matter of life-and-death! B. No worry, that’s nothing.
C. It’s ridiculous. D. Not on your life!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
Question 12: Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged
A. making young again B. making merry again
C. making wealthy again D. making weary again
A. without any condition B. even if there are problems or difficulties
C. dead or alive D. out and away
Owning a pet
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or
being in close contact with someone who does. Is there such a things as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet?
Various (20)……... influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although
quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (21)……..can be considerable. Everything must be (22)…… into
account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (23)……. time on your pet,
which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeling it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to
exercise and (24)……. an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to
lock an energetic animal into a confines space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet?
Question 20: A. facets B. elements C. factors D. points
Question 21: A. upkeep B. maintenance C. rising D. raising
Question 22: A. considering B. held C. taken D. kept
Question 23: A. take B. waste C. occupy D. spend
Question 24: A. household B. housetrain C. housekeep D. housework
36.
A. struck B. appeared C. occurred D. seemed
A. put in for B. come up to C. fall short of D. meet with
A. I had tried B. I’m trying C. I’ve been trying D. I tried
A. concentrated B. engrossed C. obsessed D. fascinated
A. they do not have B. have no C. which have no D. not having
A. have had B. to have C. they have D. having
A. might have said B. might say C. said D. will say
A. predict B. forewarn C. forego D. forbid
A. the leaves are lost B. when leaves have lost
C. that the loss of leaves D. to lose leaves
A. Had it been B. If it hadn’t been C. Hadn’t it been D. If it had been
A. having B. bound C. impossible D. trying
A. work B. they work C. is working D. worked
Question 37: A. completion B. comedian C. committee D. communist
Question 38: A. delicacy B. reference C. deficiency D. conference
parties!
A. how to be healthy and look good. B. that external appearance can be the most important thing.
C. how to increase our growth. D. high-heel shoes help women grow taller.
A. Women wearing high shoes are waited upon by shorter and flatfooted ones.
B. More people approach you to start a conversation.
A. it is essential B. it is irrational C. it is obvious D. it is impossible
A. are a relatively recent phenomenon. B. can influence both genders.
C. are popular with women. D. cost an excessive amount of money.
A. alters our posture dramatically. B. has an immediate effect on our feet.
C. make even human feet look more stunning D. can be dangerous for others.
A. reaching B. beyond the hills C. its D. were
A. attended B. told C. truth about D. guest speaker
A. so well B. salad bar for C. returned to D. helping
A. There has been an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
B. There is an increase in sales of smartphones this year.
D. They have smartphones increasingly selling this year.
A. He wore a beard and black glasses for no one to recognize him.
B. Owing to his beard and black glasses, he wasn’t recognized.
C. Although it took a long time, I managed to find that man.
D. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a
species is no longer adapted to a change environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation
to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change
and a species may not be adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems
for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition
and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also
revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time - a mass extinction. One of the best - known
examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life.
Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all
species died. Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the
close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the
oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would
probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more
intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of
comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random.
That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have
nothing to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially
random events.
Question 46 : The word “ultimately” in line 7 is closest meaning to
A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately
Question 47: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A.They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
C.They have caused rapid change in the environment .
D.They are no longer in existence.
Question 48: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological change?
A. Temperature changes
B. Availability of food resources
C. Introduction of new species
D. Competition among species
Question 49: The word “demise” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death
Question 50: Why is “ plankton” mentioned in line 16?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
Question 51: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
B. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
C. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
Question 53: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
B. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
Question 54: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It reflects the interrelationship of may species.
B. It may depend on chance events.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions.
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