I. Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the rest:
1. a. subscribe b. finite c. prohibit d. wild
2. a. exhaust b. anxious c. exist d. exact
3. a. weather b. growth c. wealthy d. geothermal
4. a. eradicate b. habitat c. endanger d. panel
5. a. pleased b. raised c. practiced d. used
II. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase:
6. Several rare species are dying ______ owing to human beings’ deforestation and careless hunting.
a. up b. out c. away d. down
7. They are all at work doing some research ______ alternative sources of energy.
a. for b. in c. on d. with
8. If you have anything important to do, do it straight away. Don’t put it ______.
a. on b. off c. over d. up
9. The headmistress is very competent. All the teaching staff look ______.
a. up to her b. her up to
c. at her up d. for her up
10. He wouldn’t have failed his exam ______ he hadn’t been ill.
a. unless b. if c. in case d. although
11. We should responsible for the ____ humans are doing to the enviroment.
a. destroy b. destructive
c. destruction d. destructibility
12. She lost her balance when she ______ to reach out for the balloon.
a. had tried b. was trying
c. tried d. had been trying
13. He suggested ______ a jumble sale to try and raise money for the scouts.
a. me to hold b. me that I held
c. holding d. to hold
14. They are excellent students ______ I have complete confidence.
a. who b. that c. whom d. in whom
15. The students in this class, ______ are from the provinces, are having trouble finding decent accommodation.
a. most of whom b. many of them
c. some of who d. all who
16. You have to be aware of the damage humans are doing to quicken the ______ of wildlife.
a. extinct b. extinctive
c. extinction d. extinctions
17. Cameron, ______ directed ‘The Titanic’, is one of the leading faces in Hollywood.
a. that b. whose c. whom d. who
18. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and ______ out of control.
a. it will be b. soon will be
c. have become d. are soon going to
19. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination
a. effects b. symptoms
c. hints d. demonstrations
20. While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state.
a. a number people b. many people
c. few people d. a few of people
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting:
21. Liquids take the shape (A) of any container which (B) they (C) are placed (D).
22. Winslow Homer, who had (A) no formally (B) training in art, became famous for (C) his paintings (D) of the sea and seacoast.
23. Because of (A) habitat loss (B), there are less (C) Asian elephants than African Elephants (D).
24. Even though (A) they are among the smallest (B) carnivores, weasels will attack animals that (C) are double (D) their size.
25. All of (A) the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) among (C) the friendliest (D) to human.
IV. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:
Scientists believe they now have scientific evidence to prove that ecosystems work better when there is greater variety of species within them. This biodiversity is being lost destroying natural mechanisms that could repair the damage caused by man.
Findings show that losing plants and animals is not only reducing our quality of life but actually endangering our very existence. We cut down rich rainforests and replace them with one species plantations, such as pine and eucalyptus. We plough up meadows rich in different grasses and herbs and replace them with one grass, for instance rye or wheat.
When a natural ecosystem is simplified the basic processes in the ecosystem are altered and even damaged. Without their biodiversity they are not able to serve as the natural clearners of our planet. No longer are they able to absorb the carbon dioxide that is being produced in excess. The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the ‘greenhouse effect’, and ultimately, or even ‘sooner, there will be’ a change in the world’s climate.
26. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
a. How Ecosystems Work Better
b. The Loss of Biodiversity
c. The Variety of Species
d. Natural Mechanisms
27. Which of the following is not a species used to replace a rich ecosystem?
a. Herbs b. Pine c. Eucalyptus d. Rye
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
a. To show natural mechanisms at work.
b. To give examples of the loss of biodiversity.
c. To give example of variety of species.
d. To show how ecosystems can work better.
29. What, according to the passage, might be the final result of the simplification of natural ecosystems?
a. The basic processes are altered
b. There is loss of biodiversity
c. There is global warming
d. There is a change in the climate.
30. What is the author’s attitude to the loss of biodiversity?
a. Indifferent b. Negative
c. Positive d. Neutral
V. Choose the answer – a, b, c or d – that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it:
31. She has always got on well with her colleagues.
a. She has always had poor relationship with her colleagues.
b. She has always been on good terms with her colleagues.
c. Her colleagues have always put up with her.
d. She is trying to establish a good relation ship with her colleagues.
32. Julia didn’t listen to what her doctor told her.
a. What the doctor told Julia was not worth listening to.
b. Julia couldn’t hear what the doctor told her.
c. The doctor told Julia to listen to what he said, but she didn’t do so.
d. Julia took no notice of what her doctor told her.
33. John Smith is a farmer. I bought his land.
a. John Smith, whose land I bought, is a farmer.
b. John Smith, who is a farmer, whose land I bought.
c. John Smith, whom I bought his land, is a farmer.
d. John Smith, a farmer, bought his land.
VI. Give the correct form of the given words:
34. It’s difficult to prove the _________ of life in other planets. (exist)
35. ___________ pollution is a big problem in all the countries on Earth. (environment)
36. Solar energy is not only ________ but also clean and safe. (limit)
Đáp án
| Câu | Hướng dẫn | Câu | Hướng dẫn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. c | /ɪ/, còn lại: /aɪ/ | 19. c | suggestion = hint; |
| 2. b | /kʃ/, còn lại: /z/ | 20. c | |
| 3. a | /ð/, còn lại: /θ/ | 21. B | which → in which |
| 4. c | /eɪ/, còn lại: /æ/ | 22. B | formally → formal |
| 5. c | /t/, còn lại: /d/ | 23. C | less → fewer |
| 6. b | die out: chết dần; | 24. D | double → twice |
| 7. c | 25. A | All of → Of all | |
| 8. b | put off: trì hoãn; | 26. b | |
| 9. a | look up to: tôn kính, kính trọng; | 27. a | |
| 10. b | 28. b | ||
| 11. c | 29. d | Dẫn chứng: “The result is global warming, caused by the increase in the ‘greenhouse effect’, and ultimately, or even ‘sooner, there will be’ a change in the world’s climate.” | |
| 12. b | 30. c | ||
| 13. c | 31. b | ||
| 14. d | 32. d | ||
| 15. a | 33. a | ||
| 16. c | extinction: sự tuyệt chủng; | 34. | existence |
| 17. d | 35. | Environmental | |
| 18. b | out of control: mất kiểm soát; | 36. | unlimited |
