REVISION FOR MID- TERM TEST 12
Part I. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. none B. phone C. stone D. zone
2. A. life B. like C. live D. lively
3. A. beard B. hear C. rear D. swear
4. A. ancient B. educate C. stranger D. tradition
5. A. account B. astound C. country D. mounting
7. A. life               B. site                  C. widen               D. recipe
8. A. idea               B. bear                 C. area             D. hear
9. A. share            B. age                  C. safe                 D. place
10. A. great            B. meat                 C. wheat              D. beat
11. A. sour             B. our                  C. pour                D. flour
12. A. laughed B. weighed C. helped D. missed
13. A. advised B. devised C. raised D. practised
14. A. shared B. viewed C. confided D. measured
15. A. determined B. expressed C. approved D. married
16.A. smoked B. called C. photographed D. based
17. A. arrested B. estimated C. claimed D. penetrated
18. A. lived B. carried C. fined D. danced
19. A. phoned B. traveled C. moved D. laughed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special
2. A. market B. stranger C. machine D. luggage
3. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security
4. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting
5. A. possible. B. university C. secondary D. suitable
6. A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude
7. A. believe B. marriage C. response D. maintain
8. A. estimate B. urbanity C. convenient D. environment
9. A. attractiveness B. traditional C. generation D. American
10. a. certain b. couple c. decide D. equal
11. A. general B. applicant C. usually D. October
12. A. severe B. inflate C. confide D. comfort
13. A. physical B. achievement C. government D. national
14. A. eleven B. history C. nursery D. different
15. A. consider B. similar C. actually D. carefully
16. A. expression B. easily C. depression D. disruptive
17. A. biology B. environment C. scientific D. geography
18. A. mechanic B. chemistry C. cinema D. finally
19. A. typical B. favorite C. division D. organize
20. A. computer B. establish C. business D. remember
Part II. VOCABULARY
1. The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.
A. preserve B. store C. defense D. abandon
2. Heavy traffic ____ us so we came to the meeting rather late.
A. promoted B. arrested C. canceled D. delayed
3. It turned out to be a ____ journey when the weather became bad.
A. hazard B. hazardous C. hazarded D. hazarding
4. Poaching ____ the greatest threat to many species.
A. creates B. presents C. poses D. produces
5. In Africa, peoples interference in the rhinos ____ leads to habitat loss.
A. sector B. territory C. domain D. country
6. ____ the wild, giant pandas eat bamboo.
A. On B. Into C. Onto D. In
7. This species of African elephants is ____.
A. dying out B. dying of C. dying on D. dying down
8. ____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
9. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ____ energy in the home.
A. take care of B. use C. keep D. conserve
10. Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
11. Every ____ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
A. consumable B. spendable C. available D. disposable
12. In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
13. In Singapore, people try to ____ 80% of all waste.
A. reprocess B. reclaim C. recycle D. reuse
14. Information technology has ____ our lives.
A. evolved B. reserved C. assimilated D. transformed
15. We need to act quickly to ____ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet.
A. adapt B. go back C. reverse D. transit
16. There is little ____ of things improving soon.
A. probability B. probably C. probable D. probabilities
17. Martin Luther King devoted his life to the ____ of voting right for black people.
A. effort B. realization C. achievement D. performance
18. His father used to be a ____ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him..
A. distinct B. distinctive C. distinguishing D. distinguished
19. Mark Zuckerbergs enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and ____.
A. indifference B. dedication C. loyalty D. reputation
20. Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their____ lives on the farm like their parents.
A. weather – beaten B. wide-ranging C. long - term D. well-paid
21. Organic farming avoids the use of ____ fertilizers and pesticides.
A. chemistry B. chemical C. chemicals D. chemist
25. During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
26. That disable boys victory in the race set the ____ example to all students in the school.
A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient
27. A ____ once said “It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for your country.”
A. patriotism B. patriotic C. patriot D. patrol
28. He is ____-influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same.
A. mightily B. strongly C. terribly D. weakly
29. IPhone 7 is the latest ____ in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
A. creator B. create C. creativity D. creation
30. Einstein ____ a great impact on modern physics.
A. feels B. does C. a D. has
31. Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _______ parents.
A. bitten – weather B. beaten – weather C. weather – beaten D. weather – bitten
32. The ____ of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm.
A. fertility B. hardship C. poverty D. inadequacy
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.
1. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.
A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered
2. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
3. The governments plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.
A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved
4. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated.
A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex
5. I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent.
A. hate B. impress C. worship D. detest
6. Ideally, Id like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that.
A. Generally B. Luckily C. Preferably D. Fortunately
7. For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
A. leak B. release C. poison D. pollutant
8. Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes to wear.
A. natural B. plastic C. synthetic D. artificial
9. The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.
A. decreasing B. reduced C. smaller D. compressing
10. We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
A. accident B. fullness C. mass D. crowd
11. Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.
A. imprisonment B. lock C. detention D. freedom
12. The African rhino is an endangered species and needs protecting.
A. unstable B. dangerous C. insecure D. indefensible
13. Its wise to use local fresh produce which is in season.
A. cars B. restaurants C. crops D. water
14. Shes a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
15. It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.
A. evil B. optional C. unnecessary D. vital
16. Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world.
A. inspirational B. provocative C . stimulating D. universal
17. She was brought up in the slums of Leeds.
A. downtown area B. industrial area C. poor area D. rural area
18. The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.
A. education B. employment C. stabilization D. wealth
19. Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date
20. Many of the immigrants have intermarried with the islands original inhabitants.
A. foreigners B. landlord C. newcomer D. dwellers
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.
1. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night.
A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary
2. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound.
A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened
3. She comes from an admirable and respectable family.
A. good B. respected C. unworthy D. dignified
4. They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident.
A. remove B. separate C. cut off D. mend
5. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged.
A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid
6. There are several interesting things emerging from the report.
A. fading B. rising C. coming up D. developing
7. This boy is poorly-educated and doesnt know how to behave properly.
A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude
8. I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events.
A. imaginary B. unreal C. existent D. legendary
9. It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.
A. comprehensible B. difficult C. provocative D. intriguing
10. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.
A. fight B. cover C. protect D. abandon
11. The new policy will help generate more jobs.
A. bring out B. form C. produce D. terminate
12. If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly.
A. use up B. add to C. reduce D. exhaust
13. She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others.
A. disturbed B. confused C. bewildered D. concentrated
14. Globally, farmers encroach on forest land to grow crops.
A. leave B. invade C. make road to D. intrude
15. Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
A. chance B. prospect C . possibility D. improbability
16. Funds are diverted from conservation to military because of war.
A. redirected B. shifted C. stayed D. turned aside
17. The number of rhinos is in steady decline. There are fewer rhinos than ever before.
A. occasional B. constant C. stable D. Persistent
18. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary
19. In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and environmental degradation.
A. destruction B. poisoning C. pollution D. progression
20. Unemployment is a massive problem for the government at the moment.
A. main B. major C. minor D. primary
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. Urban development (A) earn magnify the risk of (B)environmental hazards for example (C) flash flooding (D)..
2. Even if rural areas are winning or losing from increased trade, however, remains uncertain.
A B C D
problems brought about by overpopulation in cities.
D
3. Overpopulation and negative effect of it has been major concerns in cities all around the globe.
A B C D
4. Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree.
A B C D
5. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery.
A B C D
6 . He can speak French very well and is studying Latin.
A B C D
7. Please turn off television. I also like watching TV but now I am having to study for the exam.
A B C D
8. The researchers of Harvard University reported that the tigers are one of the most
A B C
dangerous species in the jungle.
D
9. I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not.
A B C D
10. He was reading out the data while Sara wrote it down carefully.
A B C D
11. He would live in the countryside but now he is living in a big city.
A B C D
12. Many people used to think learning English is full of the difficulties.
A B C D
13. The biggest problem with eating too much sugar is that it can cause the diabetes.
A B C D
14. The most people need healthy eating and enough exercise every day.
A B C D
15. The doctor said that she was making a relatively slow progress because she was quite old.
A B C D
16. Now J. K. Rowling is a multi-millionaire, but she was not born into the fame and fortune.
A B C D
17. Last night, suddenly my mother was deciding to ban me from using the Internet so we
A B
ended up having a huge row.
C D
18. It was the day like any other and Martin was doing his normal round as a safeguard.
A B C D
19. In contrast to my brother is hardworking, I am quite a lazy boy.
A B C D
20. I went into the city center today because I need to get my phone repaired.
A B C D
21. It was so short-sighted for Mai to leave school.
A B C D
22. The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before.
A B C D
23. I was having a black cat three years ago but now it is no longer with me.
A B C D
24. At the end, everybody cleaned up the whole room, that I hadnt expected before.
A B C D
25. My mother lives next to me which is really convenient.
A B C D
26. He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me.
A B C D
27. He drinks quite a lot, what is why he is so ill.
A B C D
28. While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers.
A B C D
29. My beautiful and intelligent sister turned off TV, sit down and started to cry.
A B C D
30. As if the debt is written off, they will have to sell their house.
A B C D
3. GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called
C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling
2. What ____ to you on Sunday night?
A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen
3. Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.
A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed
C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing
4. We ____ our quality time when the unexpected guess ____.
A. had – came B. were having - came
C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come
5. Since they ____ us they ____ to visit us last Sunday, we ____ forward to the day.
A. were telling - came - looked B . would tell – would visit - would look
C. told – would come - were looking D. tell - are coming - will look
6. He ………. money when he …… me at school..
A. always asked for/ met B. asking/met
C. was always asking for/met D. asked for/ came
7. She hasnt paid as much attention to her children as she ____ since she ____ working.
A. does – starts B. did - started
C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start
8. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole.
A. wasnt looking - was falling B. didnt look - has fallen
C. wasnt looking – fell D. wont look - fall
9. Magellan ____ the first European who ____ through the strait.
A. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing
C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed
10. When Minh ____ last night, I ____ my favourite show on TV.
A. had called/watched B. was calling/ watching
C. was calling/ watched D. called/ was watching
11. Who is ____ girl over there with Jimmy?
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
12. The boss needs an assistant with ____ good knowledge of foreign trade.
A. a B. the C. any D. Ø
13. We are having ____ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ____ weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø - the D. the - a
14. Could you please close ____ window? I dont think it is necessary to open all the four.
A. a B. the C. some D. Ø
15. ____ Gordons is a very interesting family. They like to travel around ____ world.
A. A – the B . The - the C. A – a D. A-Ø
16. To absorb more oil from spring rolls, we can use materials like ____ newspaper to wrap them after frying.
A. the B. any C. Ø D. a
17. After a hard-working day, I went to ____ bed and had ____ most beautiful dream ever.
A. the - the B. a – the C. a – a D. Ø - the
18. I have visited ____ Portugal but I have never been to ____ Netherlands.
A. the – the B . Ø - the C. a – the D. a - a
19. Every week, his mother goes to ____ university to visit him while my mother has never come to visit me since I went to ____ university.
A. the - Ø B. the - the C. Ø - Ø D. a - the
20. He left on ____10 oclock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ____ hospital last week when he broke ____ right leg.
A. the - the - the B. the - a - a C. a - a - the D. the - Ø - Ø
21. It is necessary that you ____ able to come with us.
A. are B. be C. being D. to be
22. I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.
A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read
23. We request that she ____ the window.
A. not open B. not to open C. not opening D. to not open
24. The UK is considering the proposal that it ____ compensations for damages of the Indian embassy.
A. been paying B. is paying C. paid D. pay
25. Howard prefers that I ____ to his party.
A. am going B. go C. going D. will go
26. Mary demanded that the heater____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. being repaired D. been repaired
27. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not enter B. not entering C. not to enter D. to not enter
28. The recommendation that she ____ a holiday was carried out.
A. has taken B. take C. taken D. taking
29. Was it really necessary that I ____ there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
A. am sitting B. be sitting C. being sitting D. sitting
30. I propose that we all ____ together so that nobody gets lost along the way.
A. be driving B. drive C. driven D. driving
31. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
32. It is recommended that the vehicle owner ____ present at the court.
A. be B. be not С . not being D. not to be
33. Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax ____.
A. abolish B. abolished C. be abolished D. been abolished
34. The doctor recommended that she ____ a specialist about the problem.
A. be seen B. seeing C. should be seen D. should see
35. It is essential that she ____ the truth.
A. told B. should be tell C. should be told D. should been told
36. It has been proposed that we ____ the topic.
A. not change B. not to change C. to change D. to not change
37. They hope to ____ a cure for the disease.
A. catch up on B. come up with C. fill up with D. go out with
38. Dont worry, well try to ____ the problems and find a solution for everyone.
A. carry on B. make up C. sort out D. switch off
39. Tony was totally opposed but if you give him some time to think about what you said. Im sure he will ____ to your point of view.
A. come round B. deal with C. fit out D. keep down
40. I can’t believe she didn’t do anything for the company. I will …….. and be in charge.
A. take over B. take in C. take on D. take up
41. In order to apply for a credit card, Tom first has to ____ a four-page form at the bank.
A. catch on B. come up with C. fill in D. hand out
42. The teacher explained so much stuff in just one lesson that most of the students could ____ only half of it.
A. break up B. get through C. let out D. take in
43. Anna organized a few games to ____ the ice when the new students first arrived.
A. break B. crack C. drill D. melt
44. ____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
45. ____ he was very ill, he didn’t take any medicine.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since
46. ____ what has happened, I think she will never return.
A. If B. Unless C. While D. After
47. There wasnt a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
48. Burning coal is the main source of carbon dioxide emission, ____ cause global warming.
A. what B. that C. who D. which
49. True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I dont have much time to watch it often.
A. although B. before C. if D. yet
50. After the children finished their dinner, they went to bed ____ listened to a bedtime story before falling asleep.
A. that B. and C. so D. while
51. The kids show some hatred towards him, ____ he was really nice to them.
A. because B. before C. unless D. even though
Part III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Hi, what are you looking for?
A. Yes, I usually look for things. B. No way I am gonna show you.
C. Oil. Oil that we use for cooking. D. OK, Ill take it.
2. Hi, Alice. Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
A. Fine. Ill be there. B. Thanks. I love to.
C. Ill be ready in no time. D. Why? Whats the matter?
3. Anything to drink?
A. Well-done! B. Just water please.
C. Yes, I will have soup and beef. D. Maybe I will go.
4. Excuse me, is this seat taken?
A. No, it isnt. B. No never.
C. No, I am OK. D. No, I dont want to.
5. Do you know which animal sleeps the most?
A. Let me see it. B. Let me think.
C. Let me try it. D. Let me down.
6. Excuse me, could I talk to the manager?
A. Yes, I would love to. B. Yes, I will give it to you.
C. Yes, of course. D. Yes, thank you.
7. Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well.
A. I am sure about that. B. Thats not sure.
C. I dont think so. D. Its not true.
8. Mark: How do you do?
Jenny: “____”
A. Im well. Thank you. B. How do you do? C. Not too bad. D. Yeah, OK.
9. Mark: “____”
Jenny: I think there are various reasons.
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. Id like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
10. Jenny: I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller.
Mark: “____”
A. I couldnt agree more. B. Its nice of you to say so.
C. Thats quite all right. D. Why not?
11. Anna: Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rural areas.
Jenny: “____”
A. Neither do I. B. No, I wont. C. So do I. D. Yes, I like it.
12 Anna: In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture.
Mark: “____”
A. Im not afraid I dont agree. B. Im not sure about that.
C. Im so sorry, but I agree. D. Not at all, thanks.
13. Jenny: Do you think well finish in time?”
Anna: “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, thats right.
14. Mark: What about starting the presentation with results of our research?
Jenny: “ ____ “
A. Congratulations! B. Sounds great! C. Well done! D. What a pity!
15. Anna: “So do you think we should add some pictures and videos?”
Jenny: “____”
A. None. B. Not much. C. Please do. D. Sure.
16.. Mark: “Lets collect information and then create the PowerPoint slides.”
Jenny: Oh, ____?
A. good idea. B. I dont. C. I need it. D. why is that?
17. Have you decided who to talk about?
A. I see. I will talk to him. B. Lets talk about your study.
C. I need to talk to you now. D. Not yet. I am still considering.
18. What do you think about Steve Jobs?
A. Thats right! B. I doubt it. It is not true.
C. Well, he is talented. D. I agree with you about him.
19. Good luck to you in your exam!
A. Thank you! Same to you. B. Yeah. Thats the one.
C. Well, Ill see. D. Dont worry! Ill be fine.
20. What a wonderful party!
A. I am fine. Thank you! B. I dont know. Let me check.
C. I am happy you like it. D. Same to you. Thanks!
D. I am doing fine.
Part IV. READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Rapid urbanization can hold long-term economic, social and environmental promise for developing countries (1) ____ investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are (2) ____ to expand by another two billion residents, as people move in unprecedented (3) ____ from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities.
More than 90 (4) ____ of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, where many cities are already struggling to provide basic (5) ____ such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
1. A. if B. unless C. whether D. while
2. A. predictable B. predicted C. predicting D. predictions
3. A. amounts B. numbers C. ranges D. sums
4. A. per cent B. percentage C. proportion D. rate
5 . A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
Nowadays, everybody knows Apples and (1) ____ everybody knows that the company was founded by Steve Jobs, an American inventor and entrepreneur. He is (2) ____ recognized as a pioneer in the field of microcomputer revolution. He helped design the first Macintosh computer, (3) ____ a small computer graphics company into Pixar, the company behind Toy Story and The Monster Inc.
His countercultural lifestyle and philosophy was a product of the time and place of his (4) ____. Jobs was adopted and raised in San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s. In 1972, Jobs attended Reed College from which he (5) ____ in next to no time.
1. A. most B. almost C. the most D. mostly
2. A. widely B. hardly C. legally D. nationally
3. A. translated B. transferred C. transformed D. transited
4. A. increase B. upbringing C. rising D. grow
5. A. dropped in B. dropped up C. dropped out D. dropped by
Urbanization programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely __( 1)__ religion with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialization. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also __( 2 )__ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can’t be effective. There will be a lack of livable housing, energy and water supply, __( 3 )__ will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to peoples lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. __( 4 )__ , the struggle for survival is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek for __( 5 )__ high values in their life.
1. A. crowed B. numerous C. populated D. popular
2.A. poses B. imposes C. offers D. leads
3. A. whose B. that C. who D. which
4. A. Although B. Hence C. Moreover D. However
5.A. others B. other C. another D. the other
Report authors note that (1) ____ new urban growth will not take (2) ____ in the “megacities” of the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi (3) ____ rather in less commonly recognized “secondary” cities - places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons (4) ____ from 12 countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons (5 ) ____ practical policy advice.
1. A. almost B. most C. mostly D. nearly
2. A. form B. hand C. place D. time
3. A. but B. nor C. or D. yet
4. A. are learned B. being learned C. learned D. learning
5. A. by B. into C. up to D. up with
Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 in order to sell Apple I personal computer. At that moment, he might (1) ____ imagine that only a year later the company tasted impressive victory with Apple II, one of the first highly successful mass- produced personal computers. (2) ____, in 1985, following a long power struggle, Jobs was forced out of Apple. After leaving Apple, Jobs took (3) ____ of its members with him to found NeXT, a computer development company which was then bought by Apple. The purchase (4) ____ Jobs to become the companys CEO once again.
Steve Jobs died in 2011 after battling with pancreatic cancer (5) ____ nearly a decade. Millions first learned of Jobs death on a deviant which had been invented by himself.
1. A. hardly B. truly C. effortlessly D. frequently
2. A. Generally B. Frankly C. Fortunately D. Unfortunately
3. A. few B. a few C. a little D. little
4. A. was allowing B. has allowed C. allowed D. had allowed
5. A. for B. since C. during D. of
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They are full of life, with perhaps one quarter of all ocean species depending on reefs for food and shelter. This is a remarkable statistic when you consider that reefs cover just a tiny fraction of the earths surface and less than two per cent of the ocean bottom. Because they are so diverse, coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the ocean. Coral reefs are very important to people. They even provide seventy per cent of the food demands for some marine species, protection of shorelines, jobs based on tourism (nine out of twelve activities for tourists in Nha Trang, for example, involve the coral reefs), and even medicines.
Unfortunately, climate change is the greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems. Scientific evidence now clearly indicates that the Earths atmosphere and ocean are warming, and that these changes are primarily due to greenhouse gases derived from human activities.
As temperatures rise, mass coral bleaching events and infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent. Additionally, carbon dioxide absorbed into the ocean from the atmosphere has already begun to reduce calcification rates in reef-building and reef-associated organisms by altering seawater chemistry through decreases in pH. This process is called ocean acidification.
Climate change will affect coral reef ecosystems, through sea level rise, changes to the frequency and intensity of tropical storms, and altered ocean circulation patterns. When combined, all of these impacts dramatically alter ecosystem function, as well as the goods and services coral reef ecosystems provide to people around the globe.
There are also many things you can do to ensure that you are environmentally conscious when you visit coral reefs or coastal areas. These include things such as hiring local guides to support the economy, removing all trash from an area, never touching or harassing wildlife in reef areas, and avoiding dropping your boat anchor or chain nearby a coral reef.
Finally, stay informed and spread the word! Educate yourself about why healthy coral reefs are valuable to the people, fish, plants, and animals that depend on them. Your excitement will help others get involved.
1. Though the coverage of coral reefs on the sea bed is ____, its vital role is undeniable.
A. remarkable B. small C. diverse D. huge
2. ____ of all the ocean species find food and home in the coral reefs.
A. Two per cent B. Seventy per cent
C. Twenty-five per cent D. Nine per cent
3. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere directly caused ____.
A. infectious disease outbreaks B. reef-building
C. sea level rise D. ocean acidification
4. Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. Coral reefs can be compared to rainforests due to its diversity.
B. The effects of global warming are only on the ecosystems themselves.
C. You can help the coral reefs by educating not only yourself but people around you.
D. Human activities which cause greenhouse gases are major reasons for the climate change.
5. The word conscious in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. knowledgeable B. curious C. aware D. acknowledgeable
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma. Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about the situation. A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them.
1. The word tackle in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. deal with B. make up C. try on D. turn down

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