GIÁO VIÊN: PHẠM THỊ THANH HƯƠNG

PTTH CHUYÊN TRẦN PHÚ NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022

HẢI PHÒNG ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
READING TEST N03

NGÀY 23-12-2021 Thời gian làm bài: 20 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
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Part 1. 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 1 to 5. (5 pts)
Interfering with Nature
Climate change is caused by the (1) ___ high levels of dangerous chemicals in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide.
It is estimated that average global temperatures will rise (2) ___ between two and six degrees by the end of this century. We
all know the effects could be catastrophic, but are we (3) ___ of the possible solutions? Crazy as it sounds, a group of
academics from British universities is making a plan to build a 12-mile pipe, held up by a huge balloon, that would pump (4)
___ quantities of toxic chemicals, such as sulphur dioxide, into the atmosphere. Surprisingly, there is good science behind
the idea. The chemicals would form a (5) ___ layer around the earth that would reflect sunlight and so cool the earth, much
like the effects of a volcanic eruption.
1. A. absolutely B. extremely C. interestingly D. repeatedly
2. A. by B. with C. for D. in
3. A. able B. capable C. aware D. fond
4. A. great B. enormous C. extreme D. absolute
5. A. protecting B. protected C. protective D. protection
Part 2. 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 6 to 12. (7 pts)
Plants that Can Help You
We have already talked about some dangerous plants, but we don’t want to give anyone the wrong idea. Please don’t
think that most plants are dangerous. The truth is that although some plants can hurt you, most are completely harmless. In
fact, there are plenty of plants that are actually very useful to humans. That is why plants are so popular in Chinese medicine.
Chinese medicine has been using plants for at least 4,800 years. One of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine is
ginseng. Doctors of Chinese medicine believe that ginseng can help your lungs, clean your blood, and do many other things.
Ginseng is also a source of energy. In fact, many modem energy drinks that you see in stores contain ginseng.
In some parts of the US, there is a plant called lady fern. This is the plant you need if you have been stung by a bee, or if
you have got a small bum or a cut. Lady ferns are great for making your skin feel better. All you have to do is roll one of its
leaves ad crush it in your hands. The juices inside the leaf will help your skin feel better. If you are ever hiking in Europe, look
for a flower called tansy. This yellow flower is a natural insect repellent. You just rub it on your skin, and insects will leave
you alone. Sage is one of the most useful plants in the world. Because it has so many uses, it is also quite valuable. Human
beings have been using sage for a very long time. In Europe, before refrigerators existed, people often used sage to preserve
food. Over the years, people have used sage to fight all kinds of health problems. Sage has been used to treat colds, stop
muscle problems, and reduce swelling. There are all kinds of other things that people have used sage for. In fact, sage is so
useful that it comes from the Latin word “salvere” which means “to be saved”.
6. Which of the following is true about ginseng?
A. It is very important in Chinese medicine. B. Chinese medicine doctors don’t use it anymore.
C. It can make you very sleepy. D. It is not in any modern drinks.
7. What can lady ferns do?
A. Help your lungs B. Make insects leave you alone
C. Purify your blood D. Help your skin feel better
8. What does the passage say about sage?
A. People have only been using it for a few years. B. Its name comes from Russian.
C. It is one of the most useful plants. D. It causes all kinds of health problems.
9. All of the following are true about sage EXCEPT that ___.
A. people have known it for a long time B. it can be used to make food taste better
C. its name comes from Latin D. it can be used in several treatments
10. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?
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 A. Ginseng has several medicinal purposes, and it is still valuable now.
B. A large number of plants are useful to humans.
C. All medicinal values of sage are mentioned specifically in the passage.
D. Tansy and sage can be used for skin treatment.
11. The word “repellent” in paragraph 2 means ___.
A. a substance that is used for keeping insects away
B. a substance that is used for making you feel pleasant
C. a substance that is used for preventing water from passing through
D. a substance that is used for killing insects immediately
12. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___.
A. skin B. tansy C. repellent D. insect
Part 3. 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 13 to 20. (8 pts)
The Advancing Development of Artificial Limbs
It wasn’t very long ago that losing a limb automatically meant a drastic drop in the quality of a person’s life. Thanks to the
wonders of modem science, people now are recovering from all sorts of horrendous injuries that let them disabled. The reason
they are able to do so is remarkable advances made in the field of artificial limbs. Doctors have been creating prosthetic limbs
for their patients dating back to ancient Greece. For most of history, however, these replacements were mainly for cosmetic
purposes. Pirates, knights, foot soldiers that lost their limbs in battle would get them, so they wouldn’t lose face when returning
to society. It wasn’t until the mid-19,h century that doctors were able to perform surgeries to reliably attach limbs to people’s
bodies and amputate limbs without causing serious infection. Modern artificial limbs represent a tremendous leap forward in
terms of form and function. Today’s limbs are far more durable and can withstand a lot more wear and tear. An amazing
example of how far artificial limbs have progressed is the Flex-Foot Cheetah. Made from carbon fiber, it is able to store energy
as the person moves, which enables the wearer to run and jump. The technology is so good that approximately 90 percent
of all Special Olympic amputees use them in competition.
Meanwhile, the Bebionic3 has emerged as the most advanced prosthetic arm available. It has been nicknamed “The
Terminator” because it is similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mechanical limbs in the famous blockbuster film. The Bebionic3
can perform a multitude of tasks including writing, tying a shoelace, lifting heavy objects, and even pouring a beer. Wearers
simply push a button on the base of the arm and the Bebionic3 will work its magic. In September 2013, scientists took another
giant leap forward when they successfully fitted a patient with an artificial leg that can be controlled by thought. Two of the
patient’s nerves were attached to his hamstring muscle. These nerves then interact with sensors inside the artificial leg.
Sensors will then transmit these messages to a computer which will follow through on his instructions. Therefore, if the patient
wants to stretch out his leg, the computer will understand this command and send a message to the limb and instruct it to do
so. If artificial limb technology keeps advancing like this, losing a limb may not be such a big deal.
13. What would happen when someone in the past needed to get an artificial limb?
A. They usually die very quickly.
B. They would need to get the limb replaced within months.
C. Their new limb would function better than the old one.
D. Their life wouldn’t be as good as before.
14. What was the main reason that soldiers received artificial limbs?
A. So they can continue to fool the enemy B. So other people wouldn’t think less of them
C. To allow them to fight better than ever D. To make them more likely to follow orders
15. Why did artificial limbs progress in the mid-19th century?
A. Doctors became better with surgery.
B. Artificial limbs were made from stronger materials.
C. Governments passed laws that made artificial limbs legal.
D. Patients are more likely to get artificial limbs.
16. Which of the following best matches the meaning of the word “multitude” in paragraph 2?
A. courage B. limit C. variety D. single
17. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The cutting edge of advancement B. An artificial limb to stop working
C. A new technology that failed D. An idea for a limb that will probably never work better
18. All of the following about modem artificial limbs are true EXCEPT that
A. they last for a longer period of time
B. they can supply energy by themselves
C. they can lift heavy things by thought
D. they can be used in competitions by the disabled
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19. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Doctors began performing surgery in the mid-19th century.
B. Artificial limbs were attached to patients a long time ago.
C. The Flex-Foot Cheetah can help ordinary athletes break records.
D. The Bebionic3 was used in the film “The Terminator” to make special effects.
20. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ___.
A. the computer B. the patient C. the leg D. the sensor

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