ĐỀ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2016

ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO

Môn: TiếngAnh
Thời gianlàmbài: 60 phút
Họ, tênthísinh:………………………………..
Số báo danh:………………….

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 1: A. volunteer B. provide C. province D. population

Question 2: A. recorded B. learned C. trusted D. formed

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 position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.

Question 3: A. attraction B. satisfactory C. occupation D. disappointment

Question 4: A. necessarily B. alternative C. available D. renewable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.

Question 5: Women whose husbands do not contribute ______ the household chores are
more vulnerable ______ illness and tend to think more about divorce.
A. to/ with B. for/ to C.to/ to D. for/ with
Question 6: The policeman asked us_________.
A. had any of us seen the accident happen
B. whether any of us had seen the accident happen
C. if had any of us seen the accident happen
D. that if any of us had seen the accident happen
Question 7: When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not
_____ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
Question 8: Scientists have proposed many __________ about the construction of the
Great Pyramid of Giza.
A. miracles B. theories C. legends D. mysteries
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Question 9: We’ve got another set to___________ if this one doesn’t work.
A. fall back onB. come out withC. set outD. go in for
Question 10: It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and
habitat _______ and degradation are the leading threats.
A. destroy B. destructive C. destructor D. destruction
Question 11: There are about thirty workshops on the new industrial estate, half
__________ are still empty.
A. from which B. where C. of which D. at which
Question 12: I hope this headache _____ soon.
A. goes out B. comes away C. wears off D. passes away
Question 13: My grandpa seems __________ his glasses, and I don’t think he will be able
to find them without my help.
A. to have lost B. to lose C. having lost D. to be losing
Question 14:
Mostpsychologistsbelievethatthebasicstructureofanindividual’spersonalityis________.
A.wellestablishedextremelyby theageoffive
B.extremelywellestablishedbytheageoffive
C.bytheageoffiveitisextremelywellestablished
D.bytheageoffiveandwellestablishedextremely
Question 15: By the time you get back, I___________ all my correspondence and then
I_________ you with yours.
A. will have finished/ can help B. will finish/ can have helped
C. will be finished/ have helped D. have finished/ have helped
Question 16: _____, we tried our best to complete it.
A.Difficult as the homework was
B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. As though the homework was difficult
D. Thank to the difficult homework

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 17: Professor: “Does the global warming worry you?”

Student: “_______”
A. What a shame, Sir! B. You must be kidding, Sir!
C. I cannot bear to think about it, Sir. D. I don’t like hot weather, Sir!
Question 18: Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”

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A. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t B. Well, if only you didn’t.
C. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. D. Well, I’d rather not.

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 19: joggerswho begin running without warming up could sustain a muscle
injury.
A. invite B.suffer C. irritate D. anticipate
Question 20: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has
taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.
A. misunderstandings B. accidents C. misfortunes D. incidentals

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.

Question 21: Thereisgrowing concernabout thewayman has destroyed the environment.

A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D.speculation
Question 22: My uncle, who is an accomplishedguitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. unskilled C. unqualified D. unimpaired

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 23: TheUNSecurityCouncil, whosepurposeistomaintainpeace,hasfifteen

A
members, five of themare permanent;therearetenmembers whoarenotpermanent,
B C
servingtwoyearterms.
D
Question 24: A professor of economyand history at our university developed a
A B
new theory of the relationshipbetween historical events and financial crises.
C D
Question 25: Having behavedwith crueltyby theboss,she leftthejobafteronly
A B C D
fivedays.

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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 26: The best solution was thought of by the monitor.

A. The monitor came up with the best solution.
B. The monitor was good with the best solution.
C. No one could solve the problem except the monitor.
D. The best solution was monitored by the thought.

Question 27: “Believe me. It’s no use reading that book,” Janet told her boyfriend.
A.Janet tried to convince her boyfriend that the book was not worth reading.
B. Janet managed to persuade her boyfriend that reading the book was worthwhile.
C. Janet opposed her boyfriend’s idea that reading the book was not useful.
D. Janet suggested to her boyfriend that reading the book was useful.

Question 28: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some
computer companies.
A. Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company.
B. He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer
companies.
C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the
internet

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of the sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have
heard of him.
A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
B. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
D. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.

Question 30:I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking up the baby.
B. Waking the baby up, I could not continue watching the television.
C. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
D. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up.

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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.

Carefully conducted studies that have followed the children of working mothers
have not been able to show any long- term problems, compared with children whose
mothers stayed at home. My personal ______(31) is that mothers should be allowed to
work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there are a number of mothers who just have
to work. There are many who must work out of pure economic ______ (32). Many
mothers are not born to be full-time parents. After few months at home with a much loved
infant, they feel trapped and isolated.
There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range
from child minders and nannies through Granny or the kind of lady across the street. In
reality, however many parents do not have any choice; that have to accept anything they
can get. Be prepared! No matter how good the childcare may be, some children are going
to protect wildly if they are left.
There is a ______ (33) normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in
the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family
members. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child
______(34).
All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to
their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it is not the
quantity of time you spend with them, it is the ______ (35) that matters.

Question 31: A. view B. idea C. thought D. decision

Question 32: A. reason B. duty C. necessity D. task
Question 33: A. perfectly B. extremely C. very D. certainly
Question 34: A. grow up B. settle in C. bring up D. calm down
Question 35: A. quality B. attitude C. behaviour D. manner

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

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders
of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone
blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the
burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides
of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible

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engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so
computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline
of events – past, present and future. . Many of the events have been interpreted and found
to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and
are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers
and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings
of ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any
known today?
Question 36: What has research of the base revealed?
A. There are cracks in the foundation.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events
D. A superior race of people built in.
Question 37: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
Question 38: The word feat in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to _______.
A. accomplishment B. Appendage C. festivity D. structure
Question 39: In the second passage, the word prophesiedin the second paragraph is
closest in meaning to _________.
A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold
Question 40: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid
C.Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
Question 41: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A.Observation of the celestial bodies B. Advanced technology
C. Advanced tools of measurement D. knowledge of the earth’s surface
Question 42: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of
the World?
A. It is very old.
B. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
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C. It was built by a super race.
D.It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.

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

Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or
anything else that is included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be
intangible and copyright deals with intangible forms of property. Copyright is a legal
protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books, magazine articles,
maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music,
choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment,
copyright establishes the ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted
magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object. However, the authors of the
magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into creating the articles. The
right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors,
publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire
book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most
likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music
may be played by anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the
performers need to pay a fee, called a royalty. A similar principle applies to performances
of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted. Ideas do
not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a painting or a
musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20 th century is not copyrighted
because it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing uponthe copyright are plagiarism and piracy
(the act of making illegal copies of DVDs, computer programs, books, etc., in order to sell
them). Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The
word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus, which means “abductor”. Piracy may
be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who
reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator.
Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion
picture on videotape, a computer program, or a book. Video cassette recorders can be used
by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has
become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies zealously monitor their
copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark.

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Question 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Legal ownership of creative work B. Examples of copyright piracy
C. Legal rights of property owners D. Copying creating work for profit
Question 44:The word “extended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A. guaranteed B. explicated C. exposed D. granted
Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect
A. computer software and videos from being copied
B. paintings and photographs from theft
C. the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work
D. the creator’s ability to profit from the work
Question 46: The word “principle” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
A. cardinal role B. formidable force C.crucial point D. fundamental rule
Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if _______
A. two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images
B. two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles
C. two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody
D. two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters
Question 48: With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?
A. Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission
B. Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the
lyrics
C. Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their
students
D. It is illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling
Question 49: The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
_______
A. abhorring B. impinging upon C. inducting for D. violating
Question 50: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of
which of the following?
A. A law against smoking B. A law against theft
C. A household rule D. A school policy

ĐÁP ÁN - ĐỀ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 2016

ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO
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 Môn: TiếngAnh
Thờigianlàmbài: 60 phút
Họ, tênthísinh:………………………………..
Sốbáodanh:………………….

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 1: A. volunteer B. provide C. province D. population

Question 2: A. recorded B. learned C. trusted D. formed

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 position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.

Question 3: A. attraction B. satisfactory C. occupation D. disappointment

Question 4: A. necessarily B. alternative C. available D. renewable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.

Question 5: Women whose husbands do not contribute ______ the household chores are
more vulnerable ______ illness and tend to think more about divorce.
A. to/ with B. for/ to C. to/ to D. for/ with
Question 6: The policeman asked us_________.
A. had any of us seen the accident happen
B. whether any of us had seen the accident happen
C. if had any of us seen the accident happen
D. that if any of us had seen the accident happen
Question 7: When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not
_____ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
Question 8: Scientists have proposed many __________ about the construction of the
Great Pyramid of Giza.
A. miracles B. theories C. legends D. mysteries
Question 9: We’ve got another set to___________ if this one doesn’t work.
A. fall back on B. come out with C. set outD. go in for
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Question 10: It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and
habitat _______ and degradation are the leading threats.
A. destroy B. destructive C. destructor D. destruction
Question 11: There are about thirty workshops on the new industrial estate, half
__________ are still empty.
A. from which B. where C. of which D. at which
Question 12: I hope this headache _____ soon.
A. goes out B. comes away C. wears off D. passes away
Question 13: My granpa seems __________ his glasses, and I don’t think he will be able
to find them without my help.
A. to have lost B. to lose C. having lost D. to be losing
Question 14:
Mostpsychologistsbelievethatthebasicstructureofanindividual’spersonalityis________.
A.wellestablishedextremelyby theageoffive
B.extremelywellestablishedbytheageoffive
C.bytheageoffiveitisextremelywellestablished
D.bytheageoffiveandwellestablishedextremely
Question 15: By the time you get back, I___________ all my correspondence and then
I_________ you with yours.
A. will have finished/ can help B. will finish/ can have helped
C. will be finished/ have helped D. have finished/ have helped
Question 16: _____, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Difficult as the homework was
B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. As though the homework was difficult
D. Thank to the difficult homework

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 17: Professor: “Does the global warming worry you?”

Student: “_______”
A. What a shame, Sir! B. You must be kidding, Sir!
C. I cannot bear to think about it, Sir. D. I don’t like hot weather, Sir!
Question 18: Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”
A. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t
B. Well, if only you didn’t.
C. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
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D. Well, I’d rather not.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: oggerswho begin running without warming up could sustain a muscle
injury.
A. invite B. suffer C. irritate D. anticipate

Question 20: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has
taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.
A. misunderstandings B. accidentsC. misfortunes D. incidentals

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.

Question 21: Thereisgrowing concernabout thewayman has destroyed the environment.

A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D.speculation
Question 22: My uncle, who is an accomplishedguitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated B. unskilledC. unqualified D. unimpaired

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 23: TheUNSecurityCouncil, whosepurposeistomaintainpeace,hasfifteen

A
members, five of themare permanent;therearetenmembers whoarenotpermanent,
B C
servingtwoyearterms.
D
Question 24: A professor of economyand history at our university developed a
A B
new theory of the relationshipbetween historical events and financial crises.
C D
Question 25: Having behavedwith crueltyby theboss,she leftthejobafteronly
A B C D
fivedays.

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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 26: The best solution was thought of by the monitor.

A. The monitor came up with the best solution.
B. The monitor was good with the best solution.
C. No one could solve the problem except the monitor.
D. The best solution was monitored by the thought.

Question 27: “Believe me. It’s no use reading that book,” Janet told her boyfriend.
A.Janet tried to convince her boyfriend that the book was not worth reading.
B. Janet managed to persuade her boyfriend that reading the book was worthwhile.
C. Janet opposed her boyfriend’s idea that reading the book was not useful.
D. Janet suggested to her boyfriend that reading the book was useful.

Question 28: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some
computer companies.
A. Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company.
B. He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer
companies.
C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the
internet

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of the sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have
heard of him.
A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
B. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
D. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.

Question 30:I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking up the baby.
B. Waking the baby up, I could not continue watching the television.
C. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
D. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up.

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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.

Carefully conducted studies that have followed the children of working mothers
have not been able to show any long- term problems, compared with children whose
mothers stayed at home. My personal ______(31) is that mothers should be allowed to
work if they wish. Whether we like it or not, there are a number of mothers who just have
to work. There are many who must work out of pure economic ______ (32). Many
mothers are not born to be full-time parents. After few months at home with a much loved
infant, they feel trapped and isolated.
There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range
from child minders and nannies through Granny or the kind of lady across the street. In
reality, however many parents do not have any choice; that have to accept anything they
can get. Be prepared! No matter how good the childcare may be, some children are going
to protect wildly if they are left.
There is a ______ (33) normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in
the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family
members. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child
______(34).
All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to
their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it is not the
quantity of time you spend with them, it is the ______ (35) that matters.

Question 31: A. view B. idea C. thought D. decision

Question 32: A. reason B. duty C. necessity D. task
Question 33: A. perfectly B. extremely C. very D. certainly
Question 34: A. grow up B. settle in C. bring up D. calm down
Question 35: A. quality B. attitude C. behaviour D. manner

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

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders
of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone
blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the
burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides

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of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so
computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline
of events – past, present and future. . Many of the events have been interpreted and found
to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and
are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers
and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings
of ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any
known today?
Question 36: What has research of the base revealed?
A. There are cracks in the foundation.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events
D. A superior race of people built in.

Question 37: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the
pharaoh

Question 38: The word feat in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to _______.
A. accomplishment B. Appendage C. festivity D. structure
Question 39: In the second passage, the word prophesiedin the second paragraph is
closest in meaning to _________.
A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold

Question 40: What is the best title for the passage?

A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid
C.Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops

Question 41: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

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 A.Observation of the celestial bodies B. Advanced technology
C. Advanced tools of measurement D. knowledge of the earth’s surface

Question 42: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of
the world?
A. It is very old.
B. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
C. It was built by a super race.
D. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains
many prophecies

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

Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or
anything else that is included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be
intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property. Copyright is a legal
protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books, magazine articles,
maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music,
choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment,
copyright establishes the ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted
magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object. However, the authors of the
magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into creating the articles. The
right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors,
publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire
book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most
likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music
may be played by anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the
performers need to pay a fee, called a royalty. A similar principle applies to performances
of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted. Ideas do
not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a painting or a
musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20 th century is not copyrighted
because it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing uponthe copyright are plagiarism and piracy
(the act of making illegal copies of DVDs, computer programs, books, etc., in order to sell
them). Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The
word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus, which means “abductor”. Piracy may

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be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who
reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator.
Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion
picture on videotape, a computer program, or a book. Video cassette recorders can be used
by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has
become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies zealously monitor their
copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark.

Question 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Legal ownership of creative work B. Examples of copyright piracy
C. Legal rights of property owners D. Copying creating work for profit
Question 44:The word “extended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A. guaranteed B. explicated C. exposed D. granted
Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect
A. computer software and videos from being copied
B. paintings and photographs from theft
C. the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work
D. the creator’s ability to profit from the work
Question 46: The word “principle” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
A. cardinal role B. formidable force C. crucial point D. fundamental rule
Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if _______
A. two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images
B. two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles
C. two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody
D. two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters
Question 48: With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?
A. Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission
B. Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the
lyrics
C. Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their
students
D. It is illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling
Question 49: The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
_______
A. abhorring B. impinging upon C. inducting for D. violating
Question 50: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of
which of the following?
A. A law against smoking B. A law against theft
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