The television has undoubtedly changed society. For a modern person to think about (25) ____________ the world was like without television is actually hard to imagine. The world before the TV was one of little information flowing in to communities throughout the world. All information that people could get was filtered through newspapers often had specific biases that caused them to (26) ___________ the news to whatever their preference was. Although television would follow this to a certain (27) ____________, it was able to hit a widespread audience at the same time. In other words, people literally watched the broadcast at the same time each day, and they began (28) ____________ news as things happened. 

          A television grew into something that practically every household in industrialized nations had, businesspeople were quick to realize the (29) ____________ television had. They realized there was an enormous amount of money to be made, and therefore they were willing to invest in the technology and infrastructure that made it possible

25  A Which            B What                      C That                   D How

26  A Model             B Shape                      C Form                D Make

27 A Height             B Sum                        C Ammount           D Degree

28 A Getting along       B Carrying out        C Taking in         D looking after

29 A Potenial         B Archievement         C Success             D Development

In the modern world, people depend on energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of power-run devices and modern conveniences (1)...................................., and although it may seem that we will not be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are running out rapidly. Scientists are constantly (2)...................................... new sources of energy to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend (3)............................... the success of this search. Coal, oil and natural gas are now being used widely. (4).............................., these supplies are limited, and they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, the existing alternative energy sources must be improved or futher explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, and wind power, as well as energy from new, (5)...................................... types of fuels. Each of these, however, has advantages and disadvantages.

In the modern world, people depend on energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of power-run devices and modern conveniences (1) _____, and although it may seem that we will not be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are running out rapidly. Scientists are constantly (2) ____ new sources of energy to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend (3) _____the success of this search.

Coal, oil, and natural gas are now being used widely. (4) _____, these supplies are limited, and they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, the existing alternative energy sources must be involved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, and wind power, as well as energy from new, (5) ______types of fuels. Each of these, however, has advantages and disadvantages.

There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.

Stress is often called the(the -->a) 21st century illness, but it has always been with us perhaps with different names. Those days we often consider stress is necessary evil of modern life. However, stress is not negetive and without it we will certainly not enjoy some of the highpoints in life just as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading up to an important match. All these situations produce stress, but if you can control it and not the other way round you will feel stimulated, not worn out. Like these situations, which are generally positive but easier to deal with, sitting in a train that is late, being struck in a traffic jam, working to a tight deadline is much harder to manage and control. Stress is now recognized as a nedical problem and as a significant factor in causing coronary heart disease, high blooded pressure and high cholesterol count. The fact is that patients are often willing to admit to stress problems because they feel they are a form of society failure and it is important that symptoms should be identified in order to avoid unnecessary sufferings. So why should we be looking out for as danger singals? Some common signs of stress are increased tiredness, irritability and the inability to solve certain situations.

VI/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 45 .

Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control. When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (36) x . There are thousand conditions that (37) x us to become tense. These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death. On the other hand, minor (38) x in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date. Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (39) x events, pleasant happenings also bring stress.

As a new (40) x is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (41) x with anxiety. One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful. Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (42) x the tension. Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (43) x in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away.

Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life. It (44) x  very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (45) x of modern life on our brain and body.

Điền vào số 41

A. cope

B.confront

C.manage

D. come

VI/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 45 .

Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control. When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (36) x . There are thousand conditions that (37) x us to become tense. These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death. On the other hand, minor (38) x in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date. Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (39) x events, pleasant happenings also bring stress.

As a new (40) x is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (41) x with anxiety. One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful. Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (42) x the tension. Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (43) x in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away.

Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life. It (44) x  very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (45) x of modern life on our brain and body.

Điền vào số 40

A. questionnaire                

B. research             

C. experiment         

D. work

VI/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 45 .

Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control. When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (36) x . There are thousand conditions that (37) x us to become tense. These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death. On the other hand, minor (38) x in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date. Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (39) x events, pleasant happenings also bring stress.

As a new (40) x is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (41) x with anxiety. One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful. Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (42) x the tension. Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (43) x in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away.

Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life. It (44) x  very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (45) x of modern life on our brain and body.

Điền vào số 38

A. events      

B.   things                     

C. occasions           

D. conditions

VI/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 45 .

Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control. When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (36) x . There are thousand conditions that (37) x us to become tense. These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death. On the other hand, minor (38) x in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date. Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (39) x events, pleasant happenings also bring stress.

As a new (40) x is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (41) x with anxiety. One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful. Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (42) x the tension. Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (43) x in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away.

Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life. It (44) x  very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (45) x of modern life on our brain and body.

Điền vào số 36

A. pressure   

B.  stress                     

C. strain 

D. anxiety

VI/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 45 .

Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control. When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (36) x . There are thousand conditions that (37) x us to become tense. These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death. On the other hand, minor (38) x in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date. Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (39) x events, pleasant happenings also bring stress.

As a new (40) x is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (41) x with anxiety. One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful. Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (42) x the tension. Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (43) x in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away.

Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life. It (44) x  very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (45) x of modern life on our brain and body.

Điền vào số 45

A. results  

B.      value 

C.      affects                 

D. effects