Chuyên đề 4 : Reading có đáp án

I’ve got a laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (2)                         the Internet anywhere

Today, for instance, I’ve been (3)                   three times.

Mainly I just (4)                      my friends.

I read online magazines and I look (5)                     information, too. I also compare prices of things, (6)            I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

I read online magazines and I look (5)                       information, too. I also compare prices of things, (6)            I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7)                                   .

One friend of mine always looks (8)                          because he spends all night online.

Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the exams, he hasn’t (9)                            his habits.

In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet (10)                                .

Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

      Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

 1.   Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question aboutthe passage.

      Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

       There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

      However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.

            In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

1.   According to the passage, living in the country has                     .

How many advantages does living in the country have?

Living in the country is safer for young children because                 .

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

Having few friends is              .

Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

HOW TO USE BICYCLE

1.Don’t ride a bicycle which is not the right size for you.

2.Check a bicycle before using it and make sure that the brakes and steering-wheel work properly and the tyres have enough air in them.

3. When riding a bicycle, always use a cycling track at the side of the road when there is one.

4.Don’t ride too fast, especially when going down hills and turning corner.

5.Control the speed of your bicycle with your brakes, but always use them gently.

6.When in a group, always ride in single file.

7.Always keep to the side of the road, do not ride in the middle of the road or weave back and forth on the road.

1.   You should ride a bicycle which is           .

2.   Which part of a bicycle is used for changing direction?

3.   When is the most dangerous to ride fast?

4.   Which part of a bicycle do you use to control the speed?

5.   When you are in a hurry you can              .

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

COMMUNAL HOUSE (RONG HOUSE)

The Rong House can only be (1)                    in villages to the north of the CentralHighlands,especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large, imposing,beautifully decorated stilt house built (2)                                in the middle of the village. It is where community activities (3)                             , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or playing ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests. The Rong house of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (4)                . In the village, it is often (5)                      house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with patterns of bright colour, depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized animals, and other familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor ofthe Rong House is the (6)                       of the brilliant God of Sun. The Rong House is a(7)  of the culture of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the village is. It is a (8)                of the whole village.

The Rong House can only be (1)                    in villages to the north of the CentralHighlands,especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces.

It is a large, imposing,beautifully decorated stilt house built (2)                               in the middle of the village.

It is where community activities (3)                           , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or playing ceremonies

The Rong house of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (4)                       

In the village, it is often (5)                house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns.

The most distinction of the decor ofthe Rong House is the (6)                      of the brilliant God of Sun.

The Rong House is a(7)          of the culture of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture.

It is a (8)                      of the whole village.

Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

      Hi! My name is John. I live in Liverpool. Liverpool is a large city in the north of England. I live with my parents, my two brothers and my sister. We live in a large house.

      In our house, there is a big kitchen, a dining room, a large living room, and a toilet. There is also a separate room for our washing machine and freezer. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and another toilet. Outside, there is a large garden. There are two garages.

1.   Where does John live?

2.   How many people are there in John’s family?

3.   How many rooms are there in John’s house?

4.   Dining room is the room in a house where you                .

5.   Which of the following is not true?

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

Hi! How are you? We’re (1)               .

Well, we finally moved! This is a picture (2)                        the living room of our newhouse. It’s really huge. There are lots of (3)                            so it’s very sunny. (4)                        ,we don’t have (5)                               yet. We (6)                  a beautiful couch actually, a sofabed. We want (7)                an ultra-modern table to put (8)             of it. Pleasevisit soon after we get our new couch.

Love,

Sharon and Alex

Well, we finally moved! This is a picture (2)                        the living room of our newhouse

There are lots of (3)                            so it’s very sunny.

(4)                              ,we don’t have (5)                               yet.

(4)                        ,we don’t have (5)                               yet.

We (6)             a beautiful couch actually, a sofabed.

We want (7)                an ultra-modern table to put (8)                      of it.

We want (7)                an ultra-modern table to put (8)                      of it

Read the conversation and choose the correct answer.

Hoa:    Hello, Lan.

Lan:     Hi, Hoa. You seem (1) ............................

Hoa:    I am. I (2) ............................ a letter from my friend Nien today.

Lan:     Do I know her?

Hoa:    I don’t think so. She was my next - door neighbor (3) ............................ Hue.

Lan:     What does she look (4) ............................?

Hoa:    Oh. She’s beautiful. Hereis her photograph.

Lan:     What a lovely smile! Was she your classmate?

Hoa:    Oh, no. She was (5) ............................ to be in my class.

Hi, Hoa. You seem (1) ............................

Hoa:    I am. I (2) ............................ a letter from my friend Nien today.

Hoa:    I don’t think so. She was my next - door neighbor (3) ............................ Hue.

Lan:     What does she look (4) ............................?

Hoa:    Oh, no. She was (5) ............................ to be in my class.

Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs to foreigners, and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

      The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have acasual and friendly (1)      . They regard friendship as being very important throughout one’s life. They are always open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2)                            to their family.

      When they (3)                   you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.

      (4)              4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.

      If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5)         you to sit down and share whatever food is (6)                  . Let themknow that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7)            a betterrelationship with them.

            When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion,some (8) - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host’s family.

The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have acasual and friendly (1)     

Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2)                             to their family.

When they (3)             you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it

(4)        4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.

If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5)   you to sit down and share whatever food is (6)                .

If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5)   you to sit down and share whatever food is (6)                .

Let themknow that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7)                    a betterrelationship with them.

When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion,some (8) - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host’s family.

Choose the option that best fits each of the blank spaces.

      Tet is a national and (1)                festival in Vietnam. It is an occasion for everyVietnamese to be reunited to think (2)      their past activities and hope for goodluck (3)           the year to come.

      Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4)               with yellow apricot flowersand colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (5)                    to a more favorable life. (6)                the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (7)                     money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings (8)                                 be absolutely avoided on these days.

Tet is a national and (1)                festival in Vietnam.

It is an occasion for everyVietnamese to be reunited to think (2)      their past activities and hope for goodluck (3)  the year to come.

It is an occasion for everyVietnamese to be reunited to think (2)      their past activities and hope for goodluck (3)        the year to come

Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4)                     with yellow apricot flowersand colorful lanterns

Everybody is looking (5)                    to a more favorable life.

(6)                    the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed.

They are hoping to (7)                        money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents.

Wrong doings (8)                                be absolutely avoided on these days.

Choose the option that best fits each of the blank spaces.

      Harvest Festival is (1)                   October. It is a very ancient (2)                      but it is also a part of the Christian tradition. It (3)                     new crops and food. Children often bring fruit, vegetables and cereals into school. Schools usually give the food to hospitals or to old people. (4)             the past, people sometimes (5)        traditional dolls out of corn.

Harvest Festival is (1)                   October.

It is a very ancient (2)                       but it is also a part of the Christian tradition.

It (3)              new crops and food

(4)        the past, people sometimes (5)                       traditional dolls out of corn.

(4)        the past, people sometimes (5)                       traditional dolls out of corn.

Read the following passage and choose the best answers to each of the questions below.

      Hi! I’m Dean. I’m from England. My favorite time of the year is Christmas, which is on 25^thDecember. That’s when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. In the middle of December we send a lot of cards to our friends and family, here and abroad. Then we get a big tree and decorate it with lights and other things. On Christmas Day, we give each other presents. We have one enormous meal with turkey, and after that, we have Christmas pudding.

1.   When is Christmas held?

2.   Christmas is held because Christians want to                  .

3.   What does the word ‘decorate’ in line 4 mean?

4.   On Christmas Day, people                        .

5.   Which of the following is not true?

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      Kate Festival is (1)            by the Cham people for 3 days at the beginning ofOctober. This event is held in a large space in the three Champa Towers (Po Nagar, PoKlong Garai and Po Rome). The main purpose of the festival is to (2)                       theirheroes like Po Klong Garai and Po Rome. (3)                , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4)                      in the future.

      This is one of the biggest and most important events of the Cham people inVietnam. (5)         , it is a good opportunity for the visitors to explore the (6)in the Cham culture, from architecture to costumes, instruments andtraditional songs that are used to praise their kings in the past. The Kate festival in each tower starts at the same time on the same day, and the day after, villages andfamilies begin to hold their own rites. During the rite, the people (7)              their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8)               healthand prosperity. The actual festivals (9)       after the rites. It is a combination of traditional music and dance, including some activities (10)             performancesof Ginang Drum and Saranai Flute or the traditional dance of Cham girls.

Kate Festival is (1)            by the Cham people for 3 days at the beginning of October.

The main purpose of the festival is to (2)                   theirheroes like Po Klong Garai and Po Rome.

(3)                  , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4)             in the future.

(3)                  , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4)             in the future.

(5)      , it is a good opportunity for the visitors to explore the (6)    in the Cham culture, from architecture to costumes, instruments andtraditional songs that are used to praise their kings in the past.

(5)      , it is a good opportunity for the visitors to explore the (6)    in the Cham culture, from architecture to costumes, instruments andtraditional songs that are used to praise their kings in the past.

During the rite, the people (7)            their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8)                        healthand prosperity.

During the rite, the people (7)            their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8)                        healthand prosperity.

The actual festivals (9)           after the rites.

It is a combination of traditional music and dance, including some activities (10)               performancesof Ginang Drum and Saranai Flute or the traditional dance of Cham girls

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      Light pollution is not (1)               serious as water or air pollution. (2)               ,it is the type of pollution that (3)             more in cities than in rural areas. In thepast, we could sit out at night and (4)                      at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the outer space. Nowadays, cities are covered with lights from buildings, streets, advertising displays, many of which direct the lights up into thesky and into many unwanted places. The real problem is that it is very (5)                     to apply light to almost everything at night. Millions of tons of oil and coal (6)                             to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, (7)       of visionand stress are what people may get from light pollution. (8)                 light at nightcan harm our eyes and also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.

Light pollution is not (1)               serious as water or air pollution.

(2)                    ,it is the type of pollution that (3)                   more in cities than in rural areas.

(2)                    ,it is the type of pollution that (3)                   more in cities than in rural areas.

In thepast, we could sit out at night and (4)               at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the outer space.

The real problem is that it is very (5)             to apply light to almost everything at night.

Millions of tons of oil and coal (6)                             to produce the power to light the sky.

Eye strain, (7) of visionand stress are what people may get from light pollution.

(8)        light at nightcan harm our eyes and also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      Have a walk (1)                 a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, andsuddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the beach. Pollution takes away all the (2)                        of our beaches. I feel really annoyed (3)              I see plastic bags lyingon the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea.

            There are a lot of things that we can do. (4)   we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5)            picking it up and throwing it in dust bins. (6)           , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7)               the beaches. If everyone does their part, the beaches will be a wonderful and beautiful place. We need to start now (8)                       the beaches are damaged beyond repair.

Have a walk (1)                 a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, andsuddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the beach.

Pollution takes away all the (2)                      of our beaches.

I feel really annoyed (3)                     I see plastic bags lyingon the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea.

(4)        we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5)  picking it up and throwing it in dust bins.

(4)        we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5)  picking it up and throwing it in dust bins.

(6)        , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7)                     the beaches.

(6)      , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7)                     the beaches.

We need to start now (8)                     the beaches are damaged beyond repair.

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time

      Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

      First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

      Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

      Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but shouldalso try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

      If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

1.   Pollution is caused from the following sources except                .

2. Recycling can help us             .

3. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except             .

4.   Recycling helps to reduce waste because.

5. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to                       .

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

London’s Tower Bridge

      London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1)                            in the world. Thebridge, designed (2)                    (by) the architect Horace Jones together with JohnWolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894. It (3)                            11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge. Over time, the bridge has become one of London’s most famous (4)                        .

      (5)                          photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                                  you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)              the two bridge towers.

      In 2014, glass floors were installed in the walkways, giving visitors another, unusual view from the bridge. The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allowyou to (8)            the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above. It is particularly (9)                     to see the bridge (10)              and close below your feet.

London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1)                            in the world.

Thebridge, designed (2)                                  (by) the architect Horace Jones together with JohnWolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894.

It (3)                            11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge.

Over time, the bridge has become one of London’s most famous (4)                        .

(5)                        photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                        you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)                          the two bridge towers.

(5)                  photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)               the two bridge towers.

(5)                   photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                   you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)              the two bridge towers.

The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allowyou to (8)            the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above.

It is particularly (9)               to see the bridge (10)              and close below your feet.

It is particularly (9)                 to see the bridge (10)              and close below your feet.

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

      More than a billion people all over the world are (1)                   the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2)       .People cut (3)             trees for fuel and farmland.Their herd eat (4)     the grass covering valley floors and hillsides. Theclimate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5).

      In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their houses and crops. Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6)            trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7)                . For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8)                     for planting trees, butthis method may harm the environment. Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9)                    water to desert areas.

      Unless people find more (10)                   methods, their homes and land willbe lost. The last against the desert is continuing.

More than a billion people all over the world are (1)                   the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2)       .

More than a billion people all over the world are (1)             the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2)          .

People cut (3)              trees for fuel and farmland.

Their herd eat (4)        the grass covering valley floors and hillsides.

Theclimate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5)   .

Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6)    trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7)               .

Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6)      trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7)               .

For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8)                        for planting trees, butthis method may harm the environment.

Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9)                   water to desert areas.

Unless people find more (10)             methods, their homes and land willbe lost. The last against the desert is continuing

Read the following passage, choose the best answer for each question followed.

      Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tiger, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast number, now only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. 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 interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of thecallousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like Bengal tigers as well as other endangered species are a valuable part 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 order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest in equipment, and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tideof animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

1.   What is the main topic of the passage?

2.   Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming”in paragraph 1?

Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?

4.   The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?

5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?

6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast

7.   What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph1?

8.   Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph2?

9.   The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

10.The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph2 to mean

11.Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1)                              byan abnormal (2)            of water on the surface of the ocean. It has the (3)                 to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4)                 rain to others. It was first (5)              by fishermen coming from Spanishports in the Pacific in the 17th century. It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”)because it usually takes (6)       near Christmas time. It can cause catastrophic(7)                  . The 1982 El Nino (8)      in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worsethan that. Sea animals, (9)                    fish and birds, also die in large numbers. It is (10)                      that sailors in the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during El Nino.

El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1)                              byan abnormal (2)            of water on the surface of the ocean.

El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1)                                    byan abnormal (2)                        of water on the surface of the ocean.

It has the (3)                to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4)                        rain to others.

It has the (3)              to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4)                        rain to others.

It was first (5)             by fishermen coming from Spanishports in the Pacific in the 17th century.

It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”)because it usually takes (6)          near Christmas time.

It can cause catastrophic(7)                        .

The 1982 El Nino (8)  in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worsethan that.

Sea animals, (9)                      fish and birds, also die in large numbers.

It is (10)                       that sailors in the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during El Nino.

Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions.

      Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, Nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong and immediately became successful, especially in the making of ladies’ stocking.

      Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, and even spare parts of the human body. It has played an important part : in our lives for over 50 years.

1.   Julian Hill was a/ an                     .

2.   Nylon can be found in                  .

3.   What does the word “introduce” in line 3 mean?

4.   Nylon                    .

5.   Which of the following is not true?

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

      Dear Sir or Madam,

      We are in Class B, Year 8 at Stonehouse School. Every year our class goes (1) an adventure holiday. This year we would like (2)                                    your center. Weare planning (3)                                 away for the first week in May, arriving on Friday 2 May.There will be 15 boys and 15 girls in our party, and two teachers. We are (4)                   in sailing, rock climbing, canoeing, and map-reading. Can you send us information about your center?

      We look forward (5)                     from you.

      Yours faithfully,

      Class B

 We are in Class B, Year 8 at Stonehouse School. Every year our class goes (1) an adventure holiday

This year we would like (2)                            your center.

Weare planning (3)                             away for the first week in May, arriving on Friday 2 May.

We are (4)                   in sailing, rock climbing, canoeing, and map-reading. Can you send us information about your center?

We look forward (5)               from you

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank spacein the following passage.

TELEPATHY: MIND TO MIND COMMUNICATION

      The (1)                   “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning“distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means (2)              feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (3)                  twominds, (4)              over a distance, without the (5)                      of the five knownsenses.

      At some point of time or the other, we all have (6)                      telepathy. Maybe youwere thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (7)                          two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (8)            that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

 The (1)                   “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning“distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”

So telepathy actually means (2)                      feelings through a distance.

Telepathy is the communication (3)               twominds, (4)              over a distance, without the (5)                of the five knownsenses.

Telepathy is the communication (3)             twominds, (4)              over a distance, without the (5)                      of the five knownsenses

Telepathy is the communication (3)               twominds, (4)              over a distance, without the (5)                of the five knownsenses.

At some point of time or the other, we all have (6)                telepathy

Or (7)                        two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time.

These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (8)                   that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

Read, then choose the best answer (A, B, c or D) to complete the gap.

      The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1)                          weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2)                                 a phone call. Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, will completely change communications in the next few years.

      (3)                                      there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know(4)            aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.There are three types of mobile phone. These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportables. The smallest and most popular are the pocket-sizedhand portables. These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (5)             ofup to 80 minutes’ conversation. Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle donot (6)               on separate batteries. They require an external aerial on the vehicle.This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (7)        . Transportables have a highpower capability and can be used (8)                                  anywhere.They come with powerfulbattery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (9)         a vehicle,using its electrics. They ( 10)                to be bulkier than hand portables.

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1)                          weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2)                                 a phone call.

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1)                                weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2)                                 a phone call

(3)                         there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know (4)                  aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.

(3)                            there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know(4)                  aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.

These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (5)              ofup to 80 minutes’ conversation.

Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle donot (6)                on separate batteries.

They require an external aerial on the vehicle.This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (7)                 

Transportables have a highpower capability and can be used (8)                              anywhere.

They come with powerfulbattery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (9)            a vehicle,using its electrics.

They ( 10)                   to be bulkier than hand portables.

Read the text below and choose the best answer for each question after the text.

SOME ANIMALS CAN PREDICT FUTURE EARTHQUAKES

      A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly: dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.

      Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the mishap.

      In 1976, after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a devastating quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level.

1.   What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior?

2. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

4.   In this passage the word “evacuate” most nearly means