REVISION (41) - PRACTICE TEST FOR ENGLISH E12 (ENDANGERED SPECIES )

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. endangered B. gorilla C. global D. dragon
2. A. change B. poaching C. chemical D. achievement
3. A. horn B. vehicle C. hippo D. habitat
4. A. species B. nest C. special D. helpful
5. A. snorkelling B. sensitive C. diversity D. reserve
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. visit B. extinct C. survive D. evolve
7. A. dangerous B. survivor C. habitat D. vulnerable
8. A. convenient B. endanger C. critical D. tradition
9. A. pollution B. collision C. protection D. valuable
10. A. migrate B. giant C. panda D. rhino
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s)
11. All types of dinosaurs went extinct long time ago.
A. thrived B. boomed C. survived D. died out
12. We need to prepare for our biology assignment about endangered plant species.
A. harmless B. dangerous C. likely to go extinct D. harmful
13. These animals are quite vulnerable when living near the industrial zone.
A. calm B. easily hurt C. safe D. relaxed
14. Every year, in Africa a lot of elephants are poached for tusks.
A. illegally hunted B. gently cooked C. boiled D. stewed
15. More complex animals gradually evolved from these very simple creatures.
A. resolved B. involved C. revolted D. developed
16. Many species are threatened in the wild due to habitat destruction by man.
A. usual behaviour B. favourite activity
C. place of living D. rituals
17. These animals are now on the verge of extinction.
A. natural tendency B. no longer existing
C. thriving D. developing
18. This forest contains many rare specie of plants.
A. in small numbers B. real C. half-cock D. not done properly
19. Many birds didn't survive the severe winter.
A. have enough food B. surprise C. get over D. continue to live
20. The main threat to the survival of these creatures comes from their loss of habitat.
A. service B. surprise C. continuing to exist D. no longer existing
21. Darwin's theory of evolution incorporates the principle of natural selection.
A. radical revolution B. gradual development
C. radical resolution D. practical involvement
22. Environmentalists try to persuade the governments to see the need to preserve biological
diversity.
A. variety B. direction C. similarity D. closeness
23. Through the years they have made significant contributions to species conservation.
A. protest B. protection C. production D. induction
24. There are several reasons why we should protect endangered species.
A. argue against B. disapprove C. guard from harm D. make known
25. We need to take action to help preserve fish stocks.
A. serve B. prepare C. reserve D. conserve
26. At the moment it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage that his company has
caused to the environment.
A. loss B. useful benefits C. advantage D. nuances
27. The rainforest is being systematically destroyed.
A. developed B. exploited C. expanded D. devastated
28. A number of mammal species roamed widely around the northern hemisphere.
A. wandered B. roared C. explored D. discovered
29. Komodo dragons are fierce hunters and can eat very large preys. A. sharp B. aggressive
C. friendly D. cooperative
30. What was fascinating to me was the way the creatures moved.
A. extremely fast B. completely boring
C. extremely interesting D. completely motivating
31. Environmentalists dedicate a lot of their time to running campaigns to raise people's
awareness about protecting endangered species.
A. eliminate B. save C. waste D. devote
32. Malaysia local authorities have made efforts to restore the population of sea turtles.
A. pay back B. realize C. relax D. give back
33. Many wildlife reserves have been set up in this country.
A. money reserves B. booking reservations C. protected areas D. emergency fund
34. Turtle enclosures save baby turtles from natural predators like birds, crabs, and lizards.
A. survivors B. hunters C. savers D. protectors
35. Dinosaurs were unable to survive severe ice age weather conditions.
A. Harsh B. separate C. safe D. serious
36. We should have better law enforcement to stop poaching.
A. implementation B. enlightenment C. encouragement D. endorsement
37. Money spent on protecting endangered species should be used for improving me of the
local people.
A. improvising B. enhancing C. implementing D. enacting
38. Today, the elephants' population is declining.
A. remaining stable B. going up C. decreasing D. developing
39. Fish are still abundant in that lake.
A. scarce B. available C. decreasing D. plentiful
40. Elephants play an important role in maintaining biodiversity.
A. retaining B. stopping C. pausing D. ending
41. Elephants break up thorny bushes to create grasslands for other animals to inhabit.
A. come in B. live in C. like D. prefer
42. Elephants droppings are vital to the environment.
A. controversial B. trivial C. essential D. optional
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
43. The fire will go out unless we put some more wood on.
A. go off B. go in C. stop burning D. continue burning
44. Let's clear up this rubbish and put it in the bin.
A. mess up B . clear away C. tidy D. clear off
45. The environmental pollution level in this area has built up a lot over recent years.
A. increased B. decreased C. blocked D. concentrated
46. All visitors are kept out of the conservation area.
A. prevented from entering B. prevented from destroying
C. allowed to enter D. allowed to take photos
47. It is predicted that the natural resources will run out by the end of the century.
A. come in B. run short C. run away D. remain intact
48. It is urgent that these governments work out a solution to the problem that they are all
facing.
A. keep secret B. find C. share D. arrive at
49. In order to protect endangered species, it is important that all people join in.
A. participate B. leave C. take part D. enjoy
50. Many people decided to give up eating meat and become vegetarians.
A. cut up B. put up C. continue D. use up
Read the text. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below by
choosing the best answer A, B, C or D.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either
become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which
once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it
is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been
caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always
interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness
that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as
other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem. International laws
protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our
planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some
countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to
animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining
the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money
enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to
the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from
endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from
being hunted and killed.
1. The word "callousness" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
2. The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast ____.
A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution
C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
3. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts
4. The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters
5. What does the word "this" refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Killing animals for personal satisfaction
C. Interest in material gain D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
6. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 5-7 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 10-16 D. Lines1-3
7. What does the term "international boycott" refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival
B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
6. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised
9. Which of the following could best replace the word "allocated"?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
10. The word "defray" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. make an investment toward C. raise D. lower
 MOCK TEST (22) FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. raised B. needed C. sacred D. naked
Question 2: A. gorgeous B. cordial C. according D. crossword
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. special B. princess C. sentence D. question
Question 4: A. accompany B. electrify C. characterize D. inhabitant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: The government must ____ strong measures against crime.
A. be seen be taking B. see to be taking C. be seen to be taking(làm gì vs sự kì vọng
của người khác) D. seen to take
Question 6: Although she would have preferred to carry on working, my mum ____ her career in
order to have children.
A. devoted (tận tụy) B. Abolished(bãi bỏ) C. repealed (bãi bỏ)
D. Sacrificed(hi sinh)
Question 7: Dubbing is used in film-making ____ a new sound track to a motion picture.
A. add B. to add C. adding D. added
Question 8: I've just taken ____ sailing, and I'm going to do a special course next month.
A. to B. over C. up D. after
Question 9: I ____ on the news that the price of petrol is going up again.
A. looked B. listened C. heard D. watched
Question 10: I'm so sorry! I didn't break that necklace ____.
A. in order B. at a loss C. for a change D. on purpose
Question 11: Although many people use the word "milk" to ____ to cows’ milk, it also applies to milk
from any animal, including human milk and goat's milk.
A. refer B. prefer C. mention D. address
Question 12: John found it hard to answer ____.
A. so complicated a question(so tính mạo danh) B. so complicated question
C. such complicated a question (such mạo tính danh) D. such complicated
question
Question 13: She was a perfectly dressed woman with an air of chic that was ____ French.
A. mistaken B. mistakenly C. unmistakable D. unmistakably
Question 14: It was not ____ the next morning that Mike began to think about where he was to go.
A. after B. until C. before D. when
Question 15: Although both political parties wanted Dwight D. Eisenhower as their presidential
nominee in 1952, he became a Republican candidate and was ____ President.
A. elected B. chosen C. selected D. decided
Question 16: Please, ____ with your presentation. I didn't mean to interrupt you.
A. carry out B. carry on C. come on D. get off
Question 17: “My suitcase seemed to get ____ as I carried it along."
A. heavier and heavier B. more and more heavy
C. heavier and heaviest D. more and more heavier
Question 18: Beethoven, _ music you have just been listening to, is one of my favourite composers.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: When I was a child I always looked up to my father. He was a real role model for me.
A. admired B. liked C. understood D. trusted
Question 20: I think one reason we get on so well is that we really speak the same language as
each other. There's almost nothing we disagree about.
A. tell the truth B. know English well
C. have similar ideas and thoughts D. share the same accommodation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: - "What's the matter? You don't look very well.” - "I feel a little under the weather today.”
A. normal B. proper C. sick D. fine
Question 22: His intelligence and experience will enable him to cope with the complicated situation.
A. too difficult to solve B. easy to be controlled C. quite manageable D. urgent and hard to overcome
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: - "Would you like to order now?” - “____”
A. Yes, of course. B. Yes, a regular pizza, please.
C. No, no. Spaghetti is better. D. No, we wouldn't.
Question 24: - “What do you think about the new play?” - “____”
A. It's about a romance. B. I don't think very much. C. Not at all. D. It's just so so.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always expected to be successful?
Having someone around (25) ____ always fears the worst isn't really a lot of fun - we all know
someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, "It looks like rain". But if you catch
yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologists. It only takes a little (26) ____,
and you'll find life more rewarding as a result. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and
confidence but it's also a more (27) ____ way of looking at life and all it has to result offer. Optimists
are more likely to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important (28) ____ forming your attitude to the world. Some
people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when
anything goes wrong. Most optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to regard failure
as the end of the world - they just (29) ____ with their lives.
Question 25: A. which B. what C. who D. whom
Question 26: A. energy B. effort C. work D. effect
Question 27: A. positive B. new C. respective D. winning
Question 28: A. of B. in C. with D. from
Question 29: A. go over B. make up C. take off D. get on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 30 to 34.
How fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the
case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your
performance on your phone.
The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas this week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or
iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.
The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right (don't forget the insides of the teeth!)
and make sure you're brushing long enough. "It's kind of ... like having a dentist actually watch your
brushing on a day-to-day basis," says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.
The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers
could, for instance, create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating
monsters among your teeth. “We try to make it smart but also fun.” Serval says he was inspired by his
experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their
teeth. They said "yes,” but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a
brush that really told him how well his children brushed.
The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, for $99 to $199, developing on
features. The U.S. is the first target market.
 Serval says that one day, it'll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing
unit that also has a camera. The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.
Question 30: Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?
A. It can sense how users brush their teeth. B. It can track users' school performance.
C. It never has fear about anything. D. It can help users find their phones.
Question 31: Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun?
A. It can be used to update mobile phones. B. It can be used to play mobile phone games.
C. It can send messages to other users. D. It can talk to its developers.
Question 32: The underlined word "They” in the passage refers to ____.
A. monsters B. teeth C. Serval's kids D. toothbrush heads
Question 33: What can we infer about Serval's children?
A. They were unwilling to brush their teeth.
B. They often failed to clean their toothbrushes.
C. They preferred to use a toothbrush with a dry head.
D. They liked brushing their teeth after Serval came home.
Question 34: What can we learn about the future development of the Kolibree?
A. The brush handle will be removed. B. A mobile phone will be built into it.
C. It will be used to fill holes in teeth. D. It will be able to check users' teeth.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 35 to 42.
Rogue waves Rogue waves are extremely large waves that are more than double the average
height of most waves. According to mathematical calculations and various personal accounts, rogue
waves can reach remarkable heights. They appear unexpectedly in calm waters and can do major
damage, even to large ships. Unlike tsunamis, which are practically undetectable in deep water,
rogue waves only occur far out at sea. Stories about rogue waves have circulated amongst sailors for
centuries, but it was not until recently that scientists confirmed they actually exist. What they still are
not sure of, however, is what causes them.
Some instances of rogue waves have been explained by the interactions of normal wave
patterns with ocean currents. Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights
described when they come into contact with strong ocean currents. The wave heights increase
significantly when a normal wave reaches a current head on. In other words, the wave is built up by
the power of the current. This explanation was first proposed after scientists observed a high
incidence of rogue waves in the ocean surrounding the southern tip of Africa. In fact, since 1990, at
least twenty ships have encountered the waves, which reportedly reached up to 190 feet. The waves
are thought to be caused by wave interactions with the strong Agulhas Current, which runs
southbound along the east coast of the continent.
Ocean currents may be responsible for rogue waves in some parts of the world, but scientists
have confirmed their existence even in areas that are not affected by strong currents. In those cases,
scientists think that the waves are caused by wave reinforcement. Wave reinforcement is when two or
more waves join together to form one massive wave. When the waves are joined, each height is
added to the others. For example, if a ten-foot wave comes into contact with a fifteen-foot wave, the
resulting wave will be twenty-five feet tall. According to some evidence, it is possible that many waves
can join together, which would create rogue waves. Scientists still do not understand which
circumstances cause wave reinforcement, but many propose that the reason rogue waves appear
suddenly is because they are formed by multiple smaller waves randomly.
Question 35: The passage mainly discusses ____.
A. the theories of how rogue waves are formed
B. instances of rogue waves that have been explained
C. the increasingly high waves D. the circumstances causing wave reinforcement
Question 36: Why does the author mention tsunamis?
A. To explain why rogue waves cannot be predicted
B. To describe the similar mechanism that causes rogue waves
C. To note that rogue waves and tsunamis are unrelated
D. To show that rogue waves are comparable to tsunamis
Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
 A. Rogue waves can appear unexpectedly in calm waters.
B. Scientists confirmed that rogue waves actually exist only recently.
C. Rogue waves and tsunamis are mostly undetectable in deep water.
D. Rogue waves can reach remarkable heights.
Question 38: The author uses the Agulhas Current as an example of ____.
A. how currents become stronger through their contact with ocean waves
B. how multiple waves are built up by ocean currents
C. a current that flows in the northern region of Africa
D. a current that does not affect the wave height in the region
Question 39: The phrase "come into contact with” in the second paragraph mostly means ____.
A. come in B. enter C. meet D. make up
Question 40: The author discusses wave reinforcement in order to ____.
A. propose another theory for what causes rogue waves
B. suggest that ocean currents cannot be responsible for rogue waves
C. demonstrate how rogue waves are created closer to land
D. explain how multiple waves are able to interact at sea
Question 41: The word "which" in the third paragraph refers to ____.
A. some evidence B. many waves joining together C. creating rogue waves D. wave reinforcement
Question 42: Which of the following is given definition in the passage?
A. Rogue waves B. Personal accounts C. Wave patterns D. Ocean currents
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43: Cancer researchers have done great progress; still, many aspects of this disease need
further study. A B(made) C
D
Question 44: That the patient's condition had worsened so quickly surprising the doctor.
A B C D(surprised)
Question 45: With the incorporation of jazz history into current academic curricula, leading jazz
A B
musicians are now founding on the faculties of several universities.
C(found) D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46: "I don't trust you anymore," said Eric to his friend.
A. Eric's friend told him not to trust her anymore.
B. Eric advised his friend to trust her from then on.
C. Eric's friend told him that she didn't trust him anymore.
D. Eric told his friend that he didn't trust her anymore.
Question 47: It's such a pity my mother can't attend my birthday party.
A. If only my mother could attend my birthday party.
B. If only my mother had attended my birthday party.
C. I am very sorry that my mother didn't attend my birthday party.
D. I wonder why my mother can't attend my birthday party.
Question 48: My friend works very hard so that he can make a success of his new business.
A. My friend works very hard so as to avoid mistakes in his new business.
B. With a view to becoming successful in his new job, my friend works very hard.
C. My friend is very hard-working so he has made a success of his new business.
D. My friend works very hard, so he can make a success of his new business.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: A nail has pierced the tyre. It has become flattened.
A. A nail has become flattened because it has pierced the tyre.
B. The tyre has become flattened as a nail has pierced it.
C. Although a nail has pierced the tyre, it has become flattened.
 D. A nail has pierced the tyre, but it hasn't become flattened.
Question 50: Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature. This is not what many people think.
A. No people knows Genghis Khan thought that art and literature were very interesting.
B. It is thought that Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature.
C. Contrary to what many people think, Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature.
D. Genghis Khan was very interested in art and literature, as many people think.