I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)

As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children being cared for by wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place. 

This seemingly preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteen century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people. He only growled and stared at them. Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began to work with him. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of words, as well a write letters and form words.

1. The French doctor found the boy ________.

A. wandering in the woods

B. at his doorstep C. growling at him

D. speaking intelligibly

2. In this passage, the word “litter” most nearly means ________.

A. garbage B. master C. offspring D. hair

3. The doctor was able to work with the boy because ________.

A. the boy was highly intelligent

B. the boy trusted him C. the boy liked to dress up

D. the boy was dedicated and patient

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters.

B. Examples of wolves’ caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century.

C. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat.

D. The young boy never was able to speak perfectly.

5. In this passage, the word “preposterous” most nearly means ________.

A. dedicated B. scientific C. wonderful D. absurd 

IX. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

The dog has always been considered man's best friend. Always noted for being particularly faithful in watching over children, he also has his place by the fireside, in the cow pasture, on the sheep range, and beside the hunter in forest or blind. He is easy to train, works hard, and often performs astonishing feats. And in the frozen polar regions he was once the principal motive power, before being largely displaced by the plane and helicopter.

(Because he howls or whines in the presence of impending, death, the dog was once thought to have supernatural powers and believed to be capable of seeing gods and ghosts invisible to men.) Actually, the basis for these beliefs lies in the hound's sensitivity to people's feelings and his superior hearing ability and sense of smell, which enable him to detect signs hidden from human observation. His record of saving lives is outstanding, for he often gives warning of fire and other dangers not noticed by his master.

The dog's major contribution, however, has been to medical research. (Both his diet and his structure are comparable to those of the human being, and so he has been the subject of countless experiments.) open-heạrt surgery has been made possible largely because of the dog. But his sacrifice has repaid his own species as well by safeguarding it from rabies, distemper, and other diseases.

76. The dog has always been noted for _______.

A. protecting children B. assisting shepherds

c. helping hunters D. herding cattle

77.The dog probably whines in the presence of death because he can ______.

A. see ghosts and spirits B. give warning of danger

c. sense unhappiness around him D. perform astonishing feats

78. Dogs are similar to human beings in ______ .

A. size B. structure c. temperament D. appearance

79. The dog has been of most value to man in the development of _____.

A. a treatment for rabies B. open-heart surgery

c. a cure for distemper D. superior hearing ability

80. The article does not say whether the scientists experiments with dogs have _____ .

A. benefited animals other than dogs B. served man

c. helped other dogs D. contributed to medical knowledge

XI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

91. "Can you give me a lift to school?" he asked his friend.

He asked his friend ............................................................................

92. I’m amazed by the mistakes you have made.

What ...............................................................................................

93. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can .....................................................................................

94. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.

The annual ...........................................................................................

95. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.

He is the most ........................................................................................

Part IV. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. (2,5 points)

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.

Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.

 1. One environmental problem in the world today is ________.

  A. acid rain B. safe water shortage 

C. industrial pollution D. population explosion

2. Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable?

A. acid rain      B. garbage    C. industrial pollution       D. high cost

3. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?

A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.

B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.

C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.

D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.

4. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?

A. exactly 16      B. exactly 15          C. nearly 16 D. less than 15

5. What is the message to the readers?

  A. We should take action to protect our water resources. 

  B. We should take all water resources into account.

  C. We should limit the use of water resources. 

  D. We should encourage people to use safe water.

VI. Choose the best answer. (15 points) Beatrix Potter was a story teller writer whose books about animals have been translated into many languages and read by both children and adults. Besides being an author, she also (1) as a very successful farmer. Born in London in 1866, Beatrix was (2) for at home by various servants. Every year she (3) the days to her annual holiday in the countryside. She would (4) her to London home small animals which she (5) and drew. As she grew up, she entertained other children with drawings and stories about these animals. In 1901, she printed a book at her own (6) called' The Tale of Peter Rabbit '. So many (7) were sold that she bought a farm, where over the next eight years she wrote many others stories. They all sold very well and readers liked their (8) colour drawings. With her growing (9), Beatrix started buying more farmland, animals and property. After her marriage, at the age of 47, Beatrix stopped writing, (10) that she had run out of (11). She became a farmer and (12) the rest of her life working with her sheep and awarding prizes at sheep fairs where people often asked for her (13) on farming methods. Today, you can visit her house and (14) see the originals of her books and paintings (15) in a special gallery.

1. A thought B regarded C believed D judged

2. A attended B looked C cared D minded

3. A counted B numbered C imagined D considered

4. A keep B get C give D take

5. A noticed B saw C observed D remarked

6. A charge B expense C earning D spending

7. A images B prints C pages D copies

8. A complete B thorough C particular D detailed

9. A income B wages C pay D receipt

10. A telling B speaking C saying D talking

11. A views B ideas C opinions D beliefs

12. A involved B continued C took D spent

13. A advice B mind C suggestion D statement

14. A just B even C yet D already

15. A opened B revealed C displayed D demonstrated

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô  3

 There are so many programmes for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music.

A. lesson 

B. competition 

C. comedy 

D. comedian

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô 2

 There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series,...

A. movies 

B. programmes 

C. program 

D. cinemas

Part I. Read the paragraph and choose the correct the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps. (1.25 points)

Environmental pollution is a term that (21)______ to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, poisons the water with chemicals and (22)_____ substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by leaving junk and litter on the land and in the water.

       Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the (23)_______of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (24)__________death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for (25)_________food. Environmental pollution also ugliness to man’s natural beautiful world.

21. A. means               B. refers                      C. provides                  D. reduces

22. A. another             B. other                       C. others                      D. the other

23. A. survival             B. environment           C. development           D. growth

24. A. so                      B. ever                         C. too                          D. even

25. A. grow                 B. grew                       C. growing                  D. grown

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Nowadays, television has become (1) _______ popular media of human. There are so many (2) _______ for children such as cartoon series, (3) ______ and music. By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ . Through TV, children can see many interesting people and places. They can also see many events and (5) _____ in the world without travelling anywhere.

Điền vào ô 4

 By sitting at home, watching TV, you can get a whole look all over the (4) ________ .

A. world 

B. TV 

C. book 

D. room