Đề thi học kì 2 lớp 12 môn Tiếng Anh trường THPT Phan Ngọc Hiển, Cà Mau năm học 2020 - 2021

Đề thi học kì 2 lớp 12 môn Tiếng Anh trường THPT Phan Ngọc Hiển, Cà Mau năm học 2020 - 2021 được biên tập bám sát chương trình tiếng Anh lớp 12 đã học giúp học sinh lớp 12 ôn thi cuối học kì II lớp 12 hiệu quả.

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TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN NGỌC
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KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài:45 phút; (Đề có 40 câu)
Mã đề 066
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 1: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 2: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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 3: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 4: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported
the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 5: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 6: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 7: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 8: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions.
Question 9: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 10: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 11: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 12: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 13: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 14: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
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.
Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (17) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (18) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24,
1945.
The UN (19) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (20) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized
and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (21) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 17: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 18: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 19: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 20: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 21: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms or huge, dense populations of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 22: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 23: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 24: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 25: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 26: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 27: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 28: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 29: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates
found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 30: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 31: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 32: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 33: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 34: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear
them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 35: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes
wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 36: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural
beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 37: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 38: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 39: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 40: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
THE END
SỞ GD&ĐT CÀ MAU
TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN NGỌC
HIỂN
KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài:45 phút; (Đề có 40 câu)
Mã đề 077
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 2: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 3: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates
found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 4: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 5: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 6: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 7: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 8: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear
them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 9: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife
_______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 10: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural
beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 11: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 12: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 13: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 14: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
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.
Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (17) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (18) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24,
1945.
The UN (19) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (20) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized
and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (21) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 17: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 18: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 19: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 20: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 21: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms or huge, dense populations of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 22: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 23: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 24: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 25: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 26: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
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 27: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 28: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 30: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
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 31: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 32: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported
the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 33: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 34: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions.
Question 35: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 36: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 37: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 38: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 39: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 40: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
THE END
SỞ GD&ĐT CÀ MAU
TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN NGỌC
HIỂN
KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II - NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài:45 phút; (Đề có 40 câu)
Mã đề 088
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. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 2: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 4: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
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 5: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 6: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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 7: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 8: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported
the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions.
Question 9: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A. there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 10: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 11: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 12: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 13: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 14: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 18: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 19: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates
found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 20: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 21: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 22: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 23: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 24: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear
them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 25: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes
wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 26: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural
beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 27: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 28: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 29: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 30: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
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.
Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (31) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (32) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24,
1945.
The UN (33) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (34) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized
and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (35) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 31: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 32: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 33: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 34: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 35: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms or huge, dense populations of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 36: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 37: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 38: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 39: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 40: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
THE END
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MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài:45 phút; (Đề có 40 câu)
Mã đề 099
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms or huge, dense populations of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 1: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 2: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 3: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 4: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 5: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
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.
Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (6) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (7) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates the
objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.
The UN (8) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (9) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still plays
a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then Secretary-
General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more
peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (10) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 6: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 7: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 8: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 9: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 10: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 13: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates
found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 14: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 15: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 16: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 17: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 18: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear
them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 19: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes
wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 20: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural
beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 21: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 22: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 23: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 24: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 25: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 26: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 27: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 28: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
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 29: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 30: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions.
Question 31: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 32: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 33: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 34: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported
the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 35: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 36: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 37: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 38: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
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 39: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 40: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
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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 1: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 2: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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 3: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 4: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 5: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 6: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 7: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 8: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions
. Question
9: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 10: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 11: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 12: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions
.
Question 13: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 14: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.

A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.

Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
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.

Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (17) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (18) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.
The UN (19) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (20) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (21) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 17: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 18: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 19: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 20: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 21: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.

Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 22: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 23: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 24: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 25: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 26: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 27: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 28: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 29: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 30: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 31: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 32: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 33: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 34: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 35: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 36: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 37: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 38: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 39: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 40: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will THE END
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 2: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 3: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 4: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 5: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 6: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 7: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 8: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 9: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 10: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 11: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 12: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 13: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 14: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.

Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
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.

Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (17) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (18) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.
The UN (19) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (20) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (21) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 17: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 18: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 19: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 20: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 21: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.

Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 22: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 23: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 24: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 25: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 26: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
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 27: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 28: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions
.
Question 29: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 30: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.

A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
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 31: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 32: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 33: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 34: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions
. Question
35: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 36: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 37: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 38: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 39: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 40: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result THE END
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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. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 2: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 4: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
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 5: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 6: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
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 7: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 8: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions
. Question
9: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A. there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 10: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 11: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 12: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions
.
Question 13: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 14: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.

A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.

Question 15: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 16: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 18: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 19: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 20: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 21: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 22: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 23: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 24: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 25: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 26: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 27: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 28: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 29: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 30: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
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.

Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (31) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (32) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates
the objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.
The UN (33) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (34) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still
plays a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then
Secretary-General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (35) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 31: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 32: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 33: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 34: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 35: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.

Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 36: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 37: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 38: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 39: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 40: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches THE END
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions.

Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to
thrive. Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida. A one-celled creature called a
dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the
eastern United States. Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old
sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth,
few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in
coastal waters, and in such large concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers. The
blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish that swim into the area. The toxins
eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures attack,
feasting on blood and flesh. Often the damage is astounding. During a 1991 fish kill, which was
blamed on Pfiesteria on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and
bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the river. Of course, such events can
have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way
that Pfiesteria causes problems. The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as
they affect fish skin. Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time
near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once inhaled they
affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty,
short-term memory loss and even cognitive impairment.
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina
waters, butthe problem seems to be spreading. More and more, conditions along the east coast
seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria. Researchers suspect that pollutants such as animal waste
from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal waters.
Question 1: What is true of Pfiesteria?
A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth.
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Question 2: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 3: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____.
A. Pfiesteriacaused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may
contribute to theexpansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteriawas not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted byPfiesteriahave a similar effect on human and fish skins
Question 4: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continual B. incredible C. spectacular D. apprehensive
Question 5: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A. nausea B. visual impairments
C. circulatory difficulty D. terrible headaches
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.

Founded after World War II by 51 "peace-loving states" combined to oppose future
aggression, the United Nations now counts 192 member nations, (6) _________ its newest
members, Nauru, Kiribati, and Tonga in 1999, Tuvalu and Yugoslavia in 2000, Switzerland and
East Timor in 2002, and Montenegro in 2006.
United Nations Day has been (7) _________ on October 24 since 1948 and celebrates the
objectives and accomplishments of the organization, which was established on October 24, 1945.
The UN (8) _________in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions across the globe.
Though some say its (9) _________ has declined in recent decades, the United Nations still plays
a tremendous role in world politics. In 2001 the United Nations and Kofi Annan, then Secretary-
General of the UN, won the Nobel Peace Prize "for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world."
Since 1948 there have been 63 UN peacekeeping operations that are currently under way.
Thus far, close to 130 nations have contributed personnel (10) _________various times; 119 are
currently providing peacekeepers. As of August 31, 2008, there were 16 peacekeeping operations
underway with a total of 88,230 personnel. The small island nation of Fiji has taken part in
virtually every UN peacekeeping operation, as has Canada.
Question 6: A. including B. limiting C. especially D. possibly
Question 7: A. examined B. watched C. monitored D. celebrated
Question 8: A. puts off B. looks down C. takes part D. makes use
Question 9: A. consequence B. meaninglessness C. awareness D. influence
Question 10: A. on B. at C. by D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination against Women was adopted by ________ United Nations General Assembly. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________
who gets home from work earlier.
A. away / to B. from / in C. up / on D. with / for
Question 13: Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil record.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalness
Question 14: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based
on _______, race, religion, class or political opinions.
A. national B. nationally C. nationality D. native
Question 15: Mary will have finished all her work _______ her boss returns.
A. as soon as B. until her C. by the time D. when
Question 16: The stranger ___________ me and asked, "Is there a post office near here?"
A. came on to B. came away from C. came out of D. came up to
Question 17: People should eat _______ and do ________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. less fat / more exercise B. less and less fat / the more exercise
C. the less fat / the more exercise D. fatter / more exercise
Question 18: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must have started D. must started
Question 19: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.
A. prosperous B. prefect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 20: Women's status ________ in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. fixes D. establishes
Question 21: A ________ is a book, film, or play that tells an exciting fictional story about
something such as criminal activities or spying.
A. non-fiction B. thriller C. science D. romance
Question 22: My brother has given up smoking. He used to _________ 20 cigarettes a day.
A. have smoked B. smoking C. smoke D. be smoked
Question 23: Most of the children were excited for the competition "Ring the Bell", _________?
A. haven't they B. weren't they C. aren't they D. were they
Question 24: ______ we invested in telecommunication industry, we would be rich by now.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.

Question 25: Jack: "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - Jill: “_______.”
A. I wouldn't. Thank you. B. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
B. Do you think I would? D. Yes, you're a good friend
Question 26: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” - Judy: “_______.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions
.
Question 27: Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
Question 28: I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go
and then I have to take exams.

A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
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 29: He could escape from hurt because he was wearing protective clothes.
A. Thanks to his protective clothes, he could escape from hurt.
B. His protective clothes made him hurt.
C. Due to his protective clothes, he was hurt.
D. His being hurt made his unable to wear protective clothes.
Question 30: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the followingquestions
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31: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will
give you more information about it.
A.there will be B. held C.will give D. about
Question 32: The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is
highly cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
1. is approximately B. Though C. diversity D. forms
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 33: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. lost control of B. put in charge of C. made room for D. got in touch with
Question 34: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
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 35: I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt
Question 36: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 37: A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
Question 38: A. injured B. famine C. earthquake D. result
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 39: A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
Question 40: A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human THE END