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ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 10
PART I: LISTENING
Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Section 2. Choose the correct answer
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted
A to teach English there B to improve his Spanish
C to learn about Latin American life D to improve his English
2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A construction B agriculture C tourism D architecture
3. Why did Paul change from one project to another?
A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring
C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring
4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A respect family life B develop trust
C use money wisely D spend time with neighbors
5. What does Paul say about his project manager?
A he let Paul do most of the work B his plans were too ambitious
C he was very supportive of Paul D he was too ambitious
Section 3. Listen to the conversation between Sasha and Jim, then complete the True/False exercise below.
Sasha is currently unemployed.
T / F _______
Jim understands now why Sasha had problems in her previous apartment.
T / F _______
The problem with the television is that Sasha has sometimes forgotten to turn the TV off.
T / F _______
Sasha didn’t know that Jim used the lights in the apartment as an anti-crime measure.
T / F _______
Sasha never realized the different cleaner was causing a problem in the shower.
T / F _______
Section 4. You will hear an announcement about an evening’s program on Radio Pearl. Complete the sentences with no more than 3 words.
7.30pm ‘Art Review’: Student Art Exhibition
This evening’s programme is taking place at the …………………………(1) in London. The exhibition is of work by students in the …………………………(2) year of their art course. At the exhibition, you can see things as different as curtains and ……..…………… (3). Some of the works of art have been made using ………………(4) technology.
8.00pm Play ‘The Vanishing Lady’
In the play, a young couple on a train think they hear the sound of someone using a ………………………… (5). A ………………………… (6) tells the couple about an old lady whom he has seen. After writing this play, the author, Porten, became a writer for ………………………… (7).
9.30pm ‘Business Scenes’: Interview with Peter Field
Peter used to work for a ………………………… (8). Peter says the material he uses for his boats is a particular kind of ………………………… (9). Peter collects ………….…………… (10) as a hobby.
PART II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Section 1. Choose the best answer.
1. My friend eventually decided to quit her job, _______ upset me a lot
A. that B. what C. which D. who
2. Sales began the year at 30,000 units in January and increased slightly ________ 2,000 units in February.
A. by B. to C. in D. at
3. John: “Our teacher, Mr. Jones, is not very flexible. He always requires us to submit his assignments on time.”
Jack: “ _________. He should know that we have to learn many subjects.”
A. I can’t disagree with you more B. I can’t agree with you more
C. That can be true D. I am not with you here
4. _____ Mississippi River flows into _____ Gulf of Mexico in _______ state of Louisiana.
A. - / the / the B. The / the / the C. The / - / - D. - / - / -
5. You _______ then ; otherwise , the policeman wouldn’t have stopped you .
A. could have been speeding B. must have been speeding
C. might have been speeding D. ought to have been speeding
6. We cannot judge a person simply on the ______ of his education.
A. theory B. condition C. basis D. principle
7. The number of learners not large; therefore, a number of headphones available to them in the lab
A. are - is B. is - are C. are - are D. is – is
8. He apologized me not having come to my birthday party
A. to – for B. Ø – for C. to - on D. with – for
9. When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. they accepting C. their accepting D. they accept
10. By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, __________ retired.
A. he B. he has C. he’ll being D. he’ll have
11. The ________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal.
A. chances B. bets C. prospects D. odds
12. References can have a considerable _______ on employment prospects.
A. cause B. decision C. weight D. bearing
13. Her performance in the last scene was quite ________.
A. describable B. remarkable C. notable D. noticeable
14. You should be _________ ashamed of yourself for what you have done.
A. thoroughly B. hopelessly C. entirely D. earnestly
15. Hardship and hard work are very much part and ________ of student life.
A. package B. section C. province D. parcel
16. You’ll be glad to know that Yuki’s work is showing a ___________ improvement.
A. mediocre B. minimal C. prominent D. pronounced
17. Far be it from me to _________ down the law, but I think we need to pull our socks up.
A. put B. lay C. write D. set
18. The prospects of picking up any survivors are now __________.
A. thin B. narrow C. slim D. restricted
19. I think that Tolstoy should be ________ reading for anyone interested in literature.
A. necessary B. compelled C. required D. legal
20. Hopes are _______ of finding the missing boat.
A. darkening B. going C. fading D. draining
Section 2 - Most but not all of the following lines contain one unnecessary word. Underline the word that is not needed.
01. Parents in Britain are required by law to see that their children receive full-time
02. education between the ages of 5 and 16. At present, there are about nine million
03. school-children at about 40,000 schools. The number is increasing, mainly because of
04. some increase in the birth rate, and such primary school numbers are very high.
05. Although the birth-rate has now stabilised, each year more of children stay
06. on at school from beyond the minimum leaving age. There is, therefore, a
07. continuing need for more teachers and more school buildings. In England, Wales and
08. Northern Ireland, it is usual for boys and girls to be taught all together in primary schools:
09. that is, up to the age of 11, but about half the secondary schools are for boys and girls only.
10. Although mixed schools are more common in Wales and Scotland, where all but a few city
11. schools take both boys and girls. As to a result of the reorganisation of schools, and the
12. introduction of comprehensive education, much more children are attending co-educational
13. establishments. While in the independent sector, more than half the schools are
14. co-educational; but of those that providing secondary education, the majority are either for
15. boys or girls. These independent schools does receive no grants from public funds,
16. and charge fees. They are of two types: the preparatory schools and the public schools.
Section 3. Complete the sentence with suitable preposition.
1. I'm tired and stressed and the kids have been acting ____________ all day. They don't seem to know how to behave properly.
2. I met Harold in the supermarket. He was asking ______________ you and I said you were fine and really happy about this new job you've got.
3. I'll ask your boss ______________ for dinner tonight if he isn't busy. It will make a good impression, don't you think?
4. If your boss accuses you of missing yesterday's meeting on purpose, I will back you __________ by saying you had to do something for me.
5. I can hardly read this document. Go and blow it ________ so it is at least twice the size.
6. These statistics are too confusing. We need to break them___________ into the four different seasons of the year for a clearer picture.
7. If someone phones me while I am in the meeting, I will have to break ____________ for a few minutes as I am expecting a really important call.
8. After the First World War, the Austro-Hungarian empire was broken __________ into several pieces.
9. Sales are up 10% on this period last year. We need to build __________ that if we are to save this company.
10. When I told her about her mother's illness being incurable, she broke _________ tears.
Section 4. Word form
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
PART III. READING COMPREHENSION
Section 1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1)_______ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) _______ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so (3) _______ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) _______ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) _______ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6) _______ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (7) _______ the planet's ability to support people is being (8) _______at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (9) _______ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (10) _______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite
2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
4. A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only
5. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely
7. A. development B. result C. reaction D. product
8. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut
9. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
10. A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine
Section 2. Gap filling
Section 3. Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history of surveys in North America
B. The principles of conducting surveys
C Problems associated with interpreting surveys
D. The importance of polls in American political life
2. The word "they" in line 9 refers to_______.
A. North Americans B. news shows C. interviews D. opinions
3. According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they ……
A. are not based on a representative sampling
B. are used only on television
C. are not carefully worded
D. reflect political opinions
4. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
A. Survey B. Public opinion
C. Representative sampling D. Response rate
5. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?
A. A high number of respondents
B. Carefully worded questions
C. An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings
D. A sociologist who is able to interpret the results
6. The word "exercise" in line 16 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. utilize B. consider C. design D. defend
7. The word "elicit" in line 19 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. compose B. rule out C. predict D. bring out
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated with questionnaires is that_______.
A. respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires
B. questionnaires are often difficult to read
C. questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute
D. respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions
9. According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews_______.
A. cost less B. can produce more information
C. are easier to interpret D. minimize the influence of the researcher
10. The word "probe" in line 27 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. explore B. influence C. analyze D. apply
Section 4. Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
Technology is moving at such a breakneck speed that it is enough to make your head spin. It can be difficult to keep up. However, with each new technological marvel come consequences. Much of the research conducted has shown the extent of the damage being done to our health by technology. It is a scary thought, and with teenagers and children being heavy consumers and users of these gadgets, they run the risk of being harmed the most.
The digital revolution in music has enabled people to download, store and listen to songs on a tiny, portable device called an MP3 player. The process is quick and afterwards you can have access to a library of thousands of songs that can fit into your palm. But experts say that continuously listening to loud music on these small music players can permanently damage hair cells in the inner ear, resulting in hearing loss. For instance, old-fashioned headphones have been replaced with smaller ones that fit neatly into the ear, instead of over them, which intensifies the sound. In addition to that, digital music does not distort and keeps its crystal clear sound, even on loud settings, which encourages children to crank up the volume. Combine that with the fact that many children will spend hours listening to their iPods, and you have the recipe for hearing loss. Put into further perspective, most MP3 players can reach levels of 120 decibels, which is louder than a chainsaw or lawnmover. When you consider 85 decibels is the maximum safe decibel level set by hearing experts over the course of a working day, and that children will listen to music at higher decibel levels than that for long periods of time, hearing will invariably suffer.
Apart from hearing damage, there are other serious health risks. We are living in a wireless age. Calls can be made and received on mobiles from anywhere and the internet can be accessed without the need for cables. The advantages are enormous, bringing ease and convenience to our lives. It is clear that mobiles and wireless technology are here to stay but we are paying the price for the new technology? Studies have shown that the rapid expansion in the use of wireless technology has brought with it a new form of radiation called ‘electropollution’.
Compared to two generations ago, we are exposed to 100 million times more radiation. The human body consists of trillions of cells which use faint electromagnetic signals to communicate with each other, so that the necessary biological and physiological changes can happen. It is a delicate, natural balance. But this balance is being upset by the constant exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that we face in our daily lives and it is playing havoc with our bodies. EMR can disrupt and alter the way in which our cells communicate and this can result in abnormal cell behaviour. Some studies have shown that exposure to wireless technology can affect our enzyme production, immune systems, nervous system and even our moods and behaviour. The most dangerous part of the phone is around the antenna. This area emits extremely potent radiation which has been shown to cause genetic damage and an increase in the risk of cancer.
Research shows that teenagers and young adults are the largest group of mobile phone users. According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 70 percent of Europeans aged 12-13 own a mobile phone and the number of children five to nine years old owning mobiles has greatly increased over the years. Children are especially vulnerable because their brain and nervous systems are not as immune to attack as adults. Sir William Stewart, chairman of the National Radiological Protection Board, says there is mounting evidence to prove the harmful effects of wireless technologies and that families should monitor their children’s use of them.
Besides the physical and biological, technology can also have serious mental implications for children. It can be the cause of severe, addictive behaviour. In one case, two children had to be admitted into a mental health clinic in Northern Spain because of their addiction to mobile phones. An average of six hours a day would be spent talking, texting and playing games on their phones. The children could not be separated from their phones and showed disturbed behaviour that was making them fail at school. They regularly deceived family members to obtain money to buy phone cards to fund their destructive habit. There have been other cases of phone addiction like this.
Technology may also be changing our brain patterns. Professor Greenfield, a top specialist in brain development, says that, thanks to technology, teenage minds are developing differently from those of previous generations. Her main concern is over computer games. She claims that living in a virtual world where actions are rewarded without needing to think about the moral implications makes young people “lose awareness of who they are”. She claims that technology brings a decline in linguistic creativity.
As technology keeps moving at a rapid pace and everyone clamours for the new must-have gadget of the moment, we cannot easily perceive the long-term effects on our health. Unfortunately, it is the most vulnerable members of our society that will be affected.
Questions 1-5. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
Questions 6-10. Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the passage?
Write YES if the statement agrees with the writer’s views
NO if the statement contradicts the writer’s views
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
6. There are considerable benefits to our wireless world. ___________
7. Wireless technology is a permanent part of our lives. ___________
8. Exposure to EMR can lead to criminal behaviour. ___________
9. It is impossible to become obsessed with technology. ___________
10. Using technology always helps with academic success. ___________
PART IV: WRITING
Section 1.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. I took no notice of the man standing at the gate.
I_______________________________________________ the man standing at the gate.
2. This hotel is inaccessible in winter.
It ________________________________________________this hotel in winter.
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ___________________________________________ a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.
4. Freak weather conditions resulted in the hurricane which devastated the area.
The hurricane which devastated the area _______________________________________ freak weather conditions.
5. He discontinues his studies because he is poor.
His________________________________________________ his studies.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using between 3 and 6 words including the word given.
1. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible. CONVENIENCE
Please respond .........................................
2. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually make a sale. WORLD
There's .......................................................... between thinking there's a demand for your product and actually making a sale.
3. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. TRACK
Sorry, I ............................................................................ time.
4. The anti-smoking advertisement does not stop people from smoking INEFFECTIVE
The anti-smoking advertisement is………………………………………..…. people from smoking.
5. There is a possibility that you may be able to get a grant ELIGIBLE
We are pleased…………………………………………………………. a grant
Section 2. Essay writing
It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
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ANSWER KEY
Part I: Listening
Section 1. 1.central 2. 600 3. 2 year(s) 4.garage 5. garden
Section 2. 1C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C
Section 3: 1F 2T 3F 4T 5F
Section 4.
1.National Museum 2. Final/ last 3. Glass work/ glass 4.Industrial
5.Gun 6.Waiter 7.Film(s)/ movies
8.Computer company 9.Metal 10. (old) maps
Part II: Grammar and Vocabulary
Section 1
Section 2. Errors recognition
04. such 05. of 06. from 08. all 10. Although
11. to 12. much 13. While 14. that 15. does
Section 3.
1. UP 2. AFTER 3. OVER 4. UP 5. UP
6. DOWN 7. OFF 8. UP 9. ON 10. INTO
Section 4. Word form
1 applications 2 worldwide/ world-wide 3 infancy
4 beginnings 5 increasingly 6 unimaginable
7 consequently 8 archaeologists/ archeologists 9 expansion 10 accuracy
PART III. READING COMPREHENSION
Section 1
1. C. Yet 2. C. carries 3. B. just 4. D. only 5. C. either
6. D. completely 7. B. result 8. C. reduced 9. D. making 10. A. natural
Section 2. Gap filling
1 of 2 a 3 many/ some 4 has 5 once
6 off 7 is/ comes 8 Despite 9 more 10 soon/ again.
Section 3
1. B. The principles of conducting surveys 2. C. interviews
3. A. are not based on a representative sampling 4. A. Survey
5. B. Carefully worded questions 6. A. utilize
7. D. bring out 8. A. respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires
9. B. can produce more information 10. A. explore
Section 4
1. headphones 2. digital music 3. the volume 4. 120 decibels 5. (decibel) level
6. YES 7. YES 8. NOT GIVEN 9. NO 10. NO
PART IV: WRITING
Section 1.
1. didn’t pay much attention to 2. isn’t possible to reach/ get to
3. been for the attendance/ presence/ appearance of
4. was the result of 5. poverty prevents him from continuing
Section 2.
1. at your earliest convenience 2. a world of difference
3. lost track of the/ completely lost track of the 4. ineffective at stopping
5. you may be eligible for
Section 3. Essay writing
Content (points covered)
Selected information of the topic and suggested solutions
Organisation and cohesion
essay format
reasonably similar space given to each explanation or idea
Use of English
language of giving opinions
vocabulary to do with aspects of active learning
Grammar and spelling
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 10
PART I: LISTENING
Section 1. Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Rented properties customer’s requirements | |
Name: | Steven Godfrey |
Example: No. of bedrooms: | Answer: Four |
Preferred location: | In the ……………………..(1) area of town |
Maximum monthly rent: | £ ……………………..(2) |
Length of let required: | ……………………….(3) |
Starting: | September 1st |
Address | Rooms | Monthly rent | Problem |
Oakington Avenue | Living/dining room, separate kitchen | £ 550 | No ……………(4) |
Mead Street | Large living room and kitchen, bathroom and a cloakroom | £ 580 | The ……………(5) is too large |
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
1. Paul decided to get work experience in South America because he wanted
A to teach English there B to improve his Spanish
C to learn about Latin American life D to improve his English
2. What project work did Paul originally intend to get involved in?
A construction B agriculture C tourism D architecture
3. Why did Paul change from one project to another?
A his first job was not well organized B he found doing the routine work very boring
C the work was too physically demanding D his first job was boring
4. In the village community, he learnt how important it was to
A respect family life B develop trust
C use money wisely D spend time with neighbors
5. What does Paul say about his project manager?
A he let Paul do most of the work B his plans were too ambitious
C he was very supportive of Paul D he was too ambitious
Section 3. Listen to the conversation between Sasha and Jim, then complete the True/False exercise below.
Sasha is currently unemployed.
T / F _______
Jim understands now why Sasha had problems in her previous apartment.
T / F _______
The problem with the television is that Sasha has sometimes forgotten to turn the TV off.
T / F _______
Sasha didn’t know that Jim used the lights in the apartment as an anti-crime measure.
T / F _______
Sasha never realized the different cleaner was causing a problem in the shower.
T / F _______
Section 4. You will hear an announcement about an evening’s program on Radio Pearl. Complete the sentences with no more than 3 words.
7.30pm ‘Art Review’: Student Art Exhibition
This evening’s programme is taking place at the …………………………(1) in London. The exhibition is of work by students in the …………………………(2) year of their art course. At the exhibition, you can see things as different as curtains and ……..…………… (3). Some of the works of art have been made using ………………(4) technology.
8.00pm Play ‘The Vanishing Lady’
In the play, a young couple on a train think they hear the sound of someone using a ………………………… (5). A ………………………… (6) tells the couple about an old lady whom he has seen. After writing this play, the author, Porten, became a writer for ………………………… (7).
9.30pm ‘Business Scenes’: Interview with Peter Field
Peter used to work for a ………………………… (8). Peter says the material he uses for his boats is a particular kind of ………………………… (9). Peter collects ………….…………… (10) as a hobby.
PART II – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Section 1. Choose the best answer.
1. My friend eventually decided to quit her job, _______ upset me a lot
A. that B. what C. which D. who
2. Sales began the year at 30,000 units in January and increased slightly ________ 2,000 units in February.
A. by B. to C. in D. at
3. John: “Our teacher, Mr. Jones, is not very flexible. He always requires us to submit his assignments on time.”
Jack: “ _________. He should know that we have to learn many subjects.”
A. I can’t disagree with you more B. I can’t agree with you more
C. That can be true D. I am not with you here
4. _____ Mississippi River flows into _____ Gulf of Mexico in _______ state of Louisiana.
A. - / the / the B. The / the / the C. The / - / - D. - / - / -
5. You _______ then ; otherwise , the policeman wouldn’t have stopped you .
A. could have been speeding B. must have been speeding
C. might have been speeding D. ought to have been speeding
6. We cannot judge a person simply on the ______ of his education.
A. theory B. condition C. basis D. principle
7. The number of learners not large; therefore, a number of headphones available to them in the lab
A. are - is B. is - are C. are - are D. is – is
8. He apologized me not having come to my birthday party
A. to – for B. Ø – for C. to - on D. with – for
9. When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. they accepting C. their accepting D. they accept
10. By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, __________ retired.
A. he B. he has C. he’ll being D. he’ll have
11. The ________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal.
A. chances B. bets C. prospects D. odds
12. References can have a considerable _______ on employment prospects.
A. cause B. decision C. weight D. bearing
13. Her performance in the last scene was quite ________.
A. describable B. remarkable C. notable D. noticeable
14. You should be _________ ashamed of yourself for what you have done.
A. thoroughly B. hopelessly C. entirely D. earnestly
15. Hardship and hard work are very much part and ________ of student life.
A. package B. section C. province D. parcel
16. You’ll be glad to know that Yuki’s work is showing a ___________ improvement.
A. mediocre B. minimal C. prominent D. pronounced
17. Far be it from me to _________ down the law, but I think we need to pull our socks up.
A. put B. lay C. write D. set
18. The prospects of picking up any survivors are now __________.
A. thin B. narrow C. slim D. restricted
19. I think that Tolstoy should be ________ reading for anyone interested in literature.
A. necessary B. compelled C. required D. legal
20. Hopes are _______ of finding the missing boat.
A. darkening B. going C. fading D. draining
Section 2 - Most but not all of the following lines contain one unnecessary word. Underline the word that is not needed.
01. Parents in Britain are required by law to see that their children receive full-time
02. education between the ages of 5 and 16. At present, there are about nine million
03. school-children at about 40,000 schools. The number is increasing, mainly because of
04. some increase in the birth rate, and such primary school numbers are very high.
05. Although the birth-rate has now stabilised, each year more of children stay
06. on at school from beyond the minimum leaving age. There is, therefore, a
07. continuing need for more teachers and more school buildings. In England, Wales and
08. Northern Ireland, it is usual for boys and girls to be taught all together in primary schools:
09. that is, up to the age of 11, but about half the secondary schools are for boys and girls only.
10. Although mixed schools are more common in Wales and Scotland, where all but a few city
11. schools take both boys and girls. As to a result of the reorganisation of schools, and the
12. introduction of comprehensive education, much more children are attending co-educational
13. establishments. While in the independent sector, more than half the schools are
14. co-educational; but of those that providing secondary education, the majority are either for
15. boys or girls. These independent schools does receive no grants from public funds,
16. and charge fees. They are of two types: the preparatory schools and the public schools.
Section 3. Complete the sentence with suitable preposition.
1. I'm tired and stressed and the kids have been acting ____________ all day. They don't seem to know how to behave properly.
2. I met Harold in the supermarket. He was asking ______________ you and I said you were fine and really happy about this new job you've got.
3. I'll ask your boss ______________ for dinner tonight if he isn't busy. It will make a good impression, don't you think?
4. If your boss accuses you of missing yesterday's meeting on purpose, I will back you __________ by saying you had to do something for me.
5. I can hardly read this document. Go and blow it ________ so it is at least twice the size.
6. These statistics are too confusing. We need to break them___________ into the four different seasons of the year for a clearer picture.
7. If someone phones me while I am in the meeting, I will have to break ____________ for a few minutes as I am expecting a really important call.
8. After the First World War, the Austro-Hungarian empire was broken __________ into several pieces.
9. Sales are up 10% on this period last year. We need to build __________ that if we are to save this company.
10. When I told her about her mother's illness being incurable, she broke _________ tears.
Section 4. Word form
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
Photography has many forms and ……………….(1). Of all of them, the | APPLY |
practice of taking pictures of earth from the air has had the most value for | |
geographers……………….(2). | WORLD |
Photography was still in its……………….(3) when, in 1858, French artist | INFANT |
Felix Tournachon took the first aerial photograph from a hot-air balloon. From | |
these crude ……………….(4), aerial photographs have been taken from | BEGIN |
…………….(5) higher vantage points and now cameras on satellites can | INCEASE |
capture images of earth from space. | |
This would have been…………….(6) in 1858. Today, such images | IMAGINE |
provide a wealth of detailed information and ……………….…….(7) they have | |
CONSEQUENCE | |
made an enormous contribution to our understanding of the Earth’s | |
atmosphere and weather patterns. They are also invaluable to | |
……………(8) and ARCHAEOLOGY | |
those monitoring urban……………….(9). | EXPAND |
Although aerial photographs and maps both present a bird’s eye view of the | |
Earth’s surface, they are valuable in different ways. In terms of | |
……………….(10) ACCURATE | |
maps will always provide a more reliable representation of the surface of the Earth. However, aerial photography has become the more influential as a means of documenting the world’s changing landscape and ecosystems. |
Section 1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1)_______ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) _______ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so (3) _______ to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) _______ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) _______ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6) _______ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (7) _______ the planet's ability to support people is being (8) _______at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (9) _______ increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (10) _______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.
1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite
2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
4. A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only
5. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely
7. A. development B. result C. reaction D. product
8. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut
9. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
10. A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine
Section 2. Gap filling
Fill each blank with a suitable word
The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because of the introduction (1) __________ irrigation over a century ago, primary industry flourished, resulting in (2)___________multitude of orchards and market gardens. After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in (3)___________ cases, establishing a property of their own. Unfortunately, the region (4)___________taken a turn for the worse over the past decade. The irrigation water that was (5)___________plentiful has now been rationed, and many farmers have been forced (6)___________the land. The main source of water (7)___________from the Goulburn River, with several reservoirs located along its stretch to the mighty Murray River. Dam capacities have fallen to dangerous levels, resulting in some farmers having an inadequate supply of irrigation water. (8)___________ the recent hardships, some farmers have continued to eke an existence out of the land. Many have become (9)_________ ingenious, devising new ways to utilize water plus finding special niches to service the ever-changing urban needs. Perhaps the Goulburn Valley can return to its prosperous times (10)_________.Section 3. Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question.
5 10 15 20 25 | A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, which provides information concerning how people think and act. In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the Harris poll. As anyone who watches the news during campaigns presidential knows, these polls have become an important part of political life in the United States. North Americans are familiar with the many "person on the street” interviews on local television news shows. While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of public opinion. First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain location. Thus, such samples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending on which area the news-people select. Second, television interviews tend to attract outgoing people who are willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel intimidated by a camera. A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to genuinely reflect a broad range of the population. In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions. An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it. It must also be specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results. Even questions that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of information desired. Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the questions are worded accurately. There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire. Each of these forms of survey research has its advantages. An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire. In addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject's underlying feelings and reasons. However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and more consistent. |
A. The history of surveys in North America
B. The principles of conducting surveys
C Problems associated with interpreting surveys
D. The importance of polls in American political life
2. The word "they" in line 9 refers to_______.
A. North Americans B. news shows C. interviews D. opinions
3. According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they ……
A. are not based on a representative sampling
B. are used only on television
C. are not carefully worded
D. reflect political opinions
4. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
A. Survey B. Public opinion
C. Representative sampling D. Response rate
5. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey?
A. A high number of respondents
B. Carefully worded questions
C. An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings
D. A sociologist who is able to interpret the results
6. The word "exercise" in line 16 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. utilize B. consider C. design D. defend
7. The word "elicit" in line 19 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. compose B. rule out C. predict D. bring out
8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated with questionnaires is that_______.
A. respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires
B. questionnaires are often difficult to read
C. questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute
D. respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions
9. According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews_______.
A. cost less B. can produce more information
C. are easier to interpret D. minimize the influence of the researcher
10. The word "probe" in line 27 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. explore B. influence C. analyze D. apply
Section 4. Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answers.
IS TECHNOLOGY HARMING OUR CHILDREN’S HEALTH?
Technology is moving at such a breakneck speed that it is enough to make your head spin. It can be difficult to keep up. However, with each new technological marvel come consequences. Much of the research conducted has shown the extent of the damage being done to our health by technology. It is a scary thought, and with teenagers and children being heavy consumers and users of these gadgets, they run the risk of being harmed the most.
The digital revolution in music has enabled people to download, store and listen to songs on a tiny, portable device called an MP3 player. The process is quick and afterwards you can have access to a library of thousands of songs that can fit into your palm. But experts say that continuously listening to loud music on these small music players can permanently damage hair cells in the inner ear, resulting in hearing loss. For instance, old-fashioned headphones have been replaced with smaller ones that fit neatly into the ear, instead of over them, which intensifies the sound. In addition to that, digital music does not distort and keeps its crystal clear sound, even on loud settings, which encourages children to crank up the volume. Combine that with the fact that many children will spend hours listening to their iPods, and you have the recipe for hearing loss. Put into further perspective, most MP3 players can reach levels of 120 decibels, which is louder than a chainsaw or lawnmover. When you consider 85 decibels is the maximum safe decibel level set by hearing experts over the course of a working day, and that children will listen to music at higher decibel levels than that for long periods of time, hearing will invariably suffer.
Apart from hearing damage, there are other serious health risks. We are living in a wireless age. Calls can be made and received on mobiles from anywhere and the internet can be accessed without the need for cables. The advantages are enormous, bringing ease and convenience to our lives. It is clear that mobiles and wireless technology are here to stay but we are paying the price for the new technology? Studies have shown that the rapid expansion in the use of wireless technology has brought with it a new form of radiation called ‘electropollution’.
Compared to two generations ago, we are exposed to 100 million times more radiation. The human body consists of trillions of cells which use faint electromagnetic signals to communicate with each other, so that the necessary biological and physiological changes can happen. It is a delicate, natural balance. But this balance is being upset by the constant exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that we face in our daily lives and it is playing havoc with our bodies. EMR can disrupt and alter the way in which our cells communicate and this can result in abnormal cell behaviour. Some studies have shown that exposure to wireless technology can affect our enzyme production, immune systems, nervous system and even our moods and behaviour. The most dangerous part of the phone is around the antenna. This area emits extremely potent radiation which has been shown to cause genetic damage and an increase in the risk of cancer.
Research shows that teenagers and young adults are the largest group of mobile phone users. According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, 70 percent of Europeans aged 12-13 own a mobile phone and the number of children five to nine years old owning mobiles has greatly increased over the years. Children are especially vulnerable because their brain and nervous systems are not as immune to attack as adults. Sir William Stewart, chairman of the National Radiological Protection Board, says there is mounting evidence to prove the harmful effects of wireless technologies and that families should monitor their children’s use of them.
Besides the physical and biological, technology can also have serious mental implications for children. It can be the cause of severe, addictive behaviour. In one case, two children had to be admitted into a mental health clinic in Northern Spain because of their addiction to mobile phones. An average of six hours a day would be spent talking, texting and playing games on their phones. The children could not be separated from their phones and showed disturbed behaviour that was making them fail at school. They regularly deceived family members to obtain money to buy phone cards to fund their destructive habit. There have been other cases of phone addiction like this.
Technology may also be changing our brain patterns. Professor Greenfield, a top specialist in brain development, says that, thanks to technology, teenage minds are developing differently from those of previous generations. Her main concern is over computer games. She claims that living in a virtual world where actions are rewarded without needing to think about the moral implications makes young people “lose awareness of who they are”. She claims that technology brings a decline in linguistic creativity.
As technology keeps moving at a rapid pace and everyone clamours for the new must-have gadget of the moment, we cannot easily perceive the long-term effects on our health. Unfortunately, it is the most vulnerable members of our society that will be affected.
Questions 1-5. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
How MP3 players can threaten health
MP3 player features | Harmful results | Effects | |
Problem A | new…………………….…………(1) fit inside ears | creates intense sound | damage to hair cells and loss of hearing |
Problem B | ……………..…………….……(2) is distortion-free with clear quality sound | invites children to increase ……….…………………(3) | |
Problem C | capable of producing sound at …………………….……………(4) | as loud as a lawnmower or chainsaw – over recommended safe …….……………………(5) |
Write YES if the statement agrees with the writer’s views
NO if the statement contradicts the writer’s views
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
6. There are considerable benefits to our wireless world. ___________
7. Wireless technology is a permanent part of our lives. ___________
8. Exposure to EMR can lead to criminal behaviour. ___________
9. It is impossible to become obsessed with technology. ___________
10. Using technology always helps with academic success. ___________
PART IV: WRITING
Section 1.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. I took no notice of the man standing at the gate.
I_______________________________________________ the man standing at the gate.
2. This hotel is inaccessible in winter.
It ________________________________________________this hotel in winter.
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ___________________________________________ a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.
4. Freak weather conditions resulted in the hurricane which devastated the area.
The hurricane which devastated the area _______________________________________ freak weather conditions.
5. He discontinues his studies because he is poor.
His________________________________________________ his studies.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using between 3 and 6 words including the word given.
1. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible. CONVENIENCE
Please respond .........................................
2. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually make a sale. WORLD
There's .......................................................... between thinking there's a demand for your product and actually making a sale.
3. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. TRACK
Sorry, I ............................................................................ time.
4. The anti-smoking advertisement does not stop people from smoking INEFFECTIVE
The anti-smoking advertisement is………………………………………..…. people from smoking.
5. There is a possibility that you may be able to get a grant ELIGIBLE
We are pleased…………………………………………………………. a grant
Section 2. Essay writing
It has been said, "Not all learning takes place in the classroom." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from personal experience with knowledge gained from classroom instruction. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
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ANSWER KEY
Part I: Listening
Section 1. 1.central 2. 600 3. 2 year(s) 4.garage 5. garden
Section 2. 1C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C
Section 3: 1F 2T 3F 4T 5F
Section 4.
1.National Museum 2. Final/ last 3. Glass work/ glass 4.Industrial
5.Gun 6.Waiter 7.Film(s)/ movies
8.Computer company 9.Metal 10. (old) maps
Part II: Grammar and Vocabulary
Section 1
C. which A. by B. I can’t agree B. The / the / the B. must have been speeding C. basis B. is – are A. to – for C. their accepting D. he’ll have | 11. D. odds 12. D. bearing 13. B. remarkable 14. A. thoroughly 15. D. parcel 16. D. pronounced 17. B. lay 18. C. slim 19. C. required 20. C. fading |
04. such 05. of 06. from 08. all 10. Although
11. to 12. much 13. While 14. that 15. does
Section 3.
1. UP 2. AFTER 3. OVER 4. UP 5. UP
6. DOWN 7. OFF 8. UP 9. ON 10. INTO
Section 4. Word form
1 applications 2 worldwide/ world-wide 3 infancy
4 beginnings 5 increasingly 6 unimaginable
7 consequently 8 archaeologists/ archeologists 9 expansion 10 accuracy
PART III. READING COMPREHENSION
Section 1
1. C. Yet 2. C. carries 3. B. just 4. D. only 5. C. either
6. D. completely 7. B. result 8. C. reduced 9. D. making 10. A. natural
Section 2. Gap filling
1 of 2 a 3 many/ some 4 has 5 once
6 off 7 is/ comes 8 Despite 9 more 10 soon/ again.
Section 3
1. B. The principles of conducting surveys 2. C. interviews
3. A. are not based on a representative sampling 4. A. Survey
5. B. Carefully worded questions 6. A. utilize
7. D. bring out 8. A. respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires
9. B. can produce more information 10. A. explore
Section 4
1. headphones 2. digital music 3. the volume 4. 120 decibels 5. (decibel) level
6. YES 7. YES 8. NOT GIVEN 9. NO 10. NO
PART IV: WRITING
Section 1.
1. didn’t pay much attention to 2. isn’t possible to reach/ get to
3. been for the attendance/ presence/ appearance of
4. was the result of 5. poverty prevents him from continuing
Section 2.
1. at your earliest convenience 2. a world of difference
3. lost track of the/ completely lost track of the 4. ineffective at stopping
5. you may be eligible for
Section 3. Essay writing
Content (points covered)
Selected information of the topic and suggested solutions
Organisation and cohesion
essay format
reasonably similar space given to each explanation or idea
Use of English
language of giving opinions
vocabulary to do with aspects of active learning
Grammar and spelling
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