48 CÂU HỎI
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
B. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
C. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
D. The impact of human activities on Earth‟s ecosystems
The word “critical” is closest in meaning to
A. complicated
B. interesting
C. negative
D. essential
The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
A. the cause of the dinosaurs‟ extinction is unknown
B. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species‟ extinction
C. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
D. Earth‟s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs‟extinction
The word “jolting” is closest in meaning to
A. shocking
B. unknown
C. illuminating
D. predicted
The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world‟s
A. habitat destruction in wetlands
B. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
C. damage to marine ecosystems
D. destruction of the tropical rain forests
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
B. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
C. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
D. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
According to the passage, Porter‟s Father was _____.
A. the person who gave him a life-long love of books
B. a medical doctor
C. a licensed pharmacist
D. responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas
Why did the author write the passage?
A. to outline the career of a famous American
B. because of his fame as America‟s favorite short story writer
C. because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer
D. to outline the influences on O. Henry‟s writing
The word “imprisonment” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to ____________.
A. captivity
B. escape
C. insult
D. punishment
What is the passage primarily about?
A. The life and career of William Sydney Porter.
B. The way to adopt a nickname.
C. O.Henry‟s influence on American literature.
D. The adventures of O.Henry.
The author implies which of the following is true?
A. Porter‟s wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.
B. Porter was in poor health throughout his life.
C. O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America.
D. Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years.
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist
B. Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called “Rolling Stone”
C. The first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin
D. Both of Porter‟s wives died before he died
The word “pseudonym” in the passage refers to _____.
A. William Sydney Porter
B. O. Henry
C. Athol Estes
D. the Aunt Lina
According to the passage, what do the bridges over the Golden River lead to?
A. The Meridian gate
B. The Gate of Supreme Harmony
C. The Imperial Gardens
D. The center of Beijing arrangement of trees, fishponds, flowerbeds, and sculpture. Here is the place of relaxation for the emperor.
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word 'unparalleled' as used in paragraph 3?
A. high quality found nowhere else
B. at an angle from the main line
C. careless of small details in design
D. partially designed in a foreign country
From the passage, it is implied that the main entrance area to the Forbidden City is
A. not very impressive
B. surrounded by three tall walls
C. decorated with statuettes
D. painted gold and green
Which word(s) does the word 'its' refer to in paragraph 3?
A. Architecture
B. World Heritage List
C. Palace
D. UNESCO
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to the word "spontaneous”?
A. Without thinking
B. Unique
C. Without planning
D. Strange
From the passage, it can be inferred that
A. Chinese architects borrowed ideas from many different countries
B. the garden of the Forbidden City was laid out in a strict, rectangular pattern.
C. the design of the Forbidden City is dull and colorless.
D. the architecture of the Forbidden City exemplifies traditional Chinese values.
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word “proclamations”?
A. Poetry written for the emperor.
B. Music composed for public ceremonies.
C. Speeches encouraging soldiers to fight.
D. Official public announcements.
Which sentence in the first paragraph explains who could go anywhere in the Forbidden City at any time?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 5
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 3
All of the following are mentioned as potential negative reactions to transfusion EXCEPT
A. Sensitivity to donor leukocytes
B. Air bubbles in the blood
C. Allergies
D. Red-cell incompatibility
What can the phrase "go to great length" best replaced by?
A. irradiated
B. rigorously
C. routinely
D. removed
According to the passage, how often can people donate blood for red blood cells?
A. Every four months
B. Every three month
C. Every two months
D. Every month
Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about blood transfused to infants and newborns?
A. It is treated with radiant energy.
B. It is not treated differently from adults.
C. It is not dangerous for children.
D. It is rigorously tested as blood for adults.
The word "it" refers to
A. surgical procedures
B. accident victims
C. a pint of whole blood
D. surgery patients
What answer choice is closest in meaning to the word “undetected”?
A. not illustrated
B. not captured
C. not found
D. not wanted
What does the author imply in the passage?
A. Motoring blood benefits mankind.
B. Clotting cannot be prevented.
C. Freezing blood destroys platelets.
D. Transfusing blood is a dangerous process.
According to the passage l, Einstein's primary work was in the area of
A. chemistry
B. biology
C. physics
D. math
Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of Einstein's discoveries?
A. Radio
B. Television
C. Automobiles
D. Computer
According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
A. nationalism
B. the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
C. atomic bomb research in the United States.
D. the defeat of the Nazis.
According to the passage in which country did Einstein live in 1930s?
A. Switzerland
B. the United States
C. Germany
D. Israel
The word “exalting” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. criticism
B. elimination
C. suppor
D. elevation
It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
A. Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
B. Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
C. Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
D. Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
A. electrons
B. photoelectrons
C. gamma rays
D. quanta
What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Olympic Games in St Louis in 1904
B. The development of basketball
C. The YMCA athletic program
D. Dr. James Naismith
When was the first demonstration game of basketball held during the Olympics?
A. 1891
B. 1892
C. 1897
D. 1904
The phrase "balked at" in the first paragraph could best be replaced by
A. resisted
B. enjoyed
C. excelled at
D. was exhausted by
The word "them" in the second paragraph refers to
A. indoors
B. seasons
C. games
D. areas
The word "retrieve" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. reclaim
B. get back
C. get along
D. reform
Why did Naismith decide to invent basketball?
A. He did not like soccer or rugby.
B. He was tired of baseball and football.
C. He wanted his students to exercise during the winter.
D. He could not convince his students to play indoors.
The author mentions all of the following as typical of the early game of basketball EXCEPT
A. three points were scored for every basket.
B. running with the ball was not a foul.
C. nine players were on a team.
D. the ball had to be retrieved from the basket after each score.
Why did John Mills fly in an aeroplane?
A. He wanted to go on holiday
B. He wanted to try it.
C. He wanted to see his family
D. He had to travel on business.
Why did John read about aeroplane?
A. He wanted to know how they work.
B. It was his hobby.
C. It made him feel safer.
D. He had found a book on them.
What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
A. He felt much safer.
B. He liked the shape of it.
C. He couldn‟t believe how big it was.
D. He thought the wings were very small.
How did John feel when the aeroplane was taking off?
A. excited
B. happy
C. sad
D. scared
What surprised John most about the flight?
A. that he liked the food.
B. that he was able to sleep
C. that there was a movie being shown
D. that the view was good
How did John feel about his fears in the end?
A. He thought he had wasted time being afraid.
B. He realized it was okay to be afraid.
C. He hoped his grandchildren weren‟t afraid of flying.
D. He realized that being afraid kept him safe.