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In the United States, the gender earnings ratio suggests that there has been an increase in women's earnings (1) __________________________ to men.
II. Read the following passage, choose the best answer for each question followed.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tiger, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast number, now only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like Bengal tigers as well as other endangered species are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest in equipment, and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 1?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. specific and general information
7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph 1?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph 2?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 1?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. specific and general information
7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph 1?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph 2?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
II. Read the following passage, choose the best answer for each question followed.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tiger, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast number, now only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like Bengal tigers as well as other endangered species are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest in equipment, and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 1?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. specific and general information
7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph 1?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph 2?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. Surprised
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 1?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?
A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade
4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers
C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters
5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast D. specific and general information
7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph 1?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers who seek personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph 2?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save
11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. Surprised
1 The/unacceptable /present study/city centre/level /the / air pollution / of / in / an/ reveals
2. There/a/in / the/few/ past /been/ has / standard of living/increase/progressive/the/years/over
3. The / comparison / are / with / tallest buildings / in / London / small / in / New York/ skyscrapers
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. unimportant
B. controlled
C. political
D. disagreeable
Đáp án A
A. unimportant: không quan trọng
B. controlled: được điều khiển
C. political: chính trị
D. disagreeable: không thể đồng ý được
significant: đặc biệt, nổi bật
Dịch nghĩa: Có những thay đổi nổi bật trong cuộc sống người phụ nữ kể từ cuộc cách mạng giành tự do cho nữ giới.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. unimportant
B. controlled
C. political
D. disagreeable
Đáp án A
A. unimportant: không quan trọng
B. controlled: được điều khiển
C. political: chính trị
D. disagreeable: không thể đồng ý được
significant: đặc biệt, nổi bật
Dịch nghĩa: Có những thay đổi nổi bật trong cuộc sống người phụ nữ kể từ cuộc cách mạng giành tự do cho nữ giới.
complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
1 you should use less paper to protect the environment
➜ If i_______________________________
2 There has been a sharp increase in the number of skyscrapers built in HN this year.
➜ The number of_______________________
3 He suggested visting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H'mong people
➜What about ____________________
4 They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect
➜ It___________________
5 It's a pity I can't get my visa extended
➜ I wish__________________
6 'Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,' my teacher said.
➜ My teacher told me_____________
7 They had been on board before he arrived at the airport
➜ As soon as ________________
8 How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?
➜ When ______________________
9 " Why do I have to conduct this research?" she asked me
➜ she asked me __________________
10 He needs to talk to psychologist about his current situation
➜ It is ____________________
complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
1 you should use less paper to protect the environment
➜ If I were you, I would use less paper to protect the environment.
2 There has been a sharp increase in the number of skyscrapers built in HN this year.
➜ The number of skyscrapers built in HN this year has a sharply increased .
3 He suggested visting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H'mong people
➜What about visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H'mong people.
4 They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect
➜ It is believed that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect.
5 It's a pity I can't get my visa extended
➜ I wish I could get my visa extended.
6 'Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,' my teacher said.
➜ My teacher told me to follow her instructions if i wanted to pass that module
7 They had been on board before he arrived at the airport
➜ As soon as had they been on board than he arrived at the airport.
8 How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?
➜ When did you start passessing that Channel bag ?
9 " Why do I have to conduct this research?" she asked me
➜ She asked me why she had to conduct that research.
10 He needs to talk to psychologist about his current situation
➜ It is neccessary for him to talk to the psychologist about his current situation
1. If I were you, I would you less paper to protect the environment
2. The number of skyscrapers built in HN has increased sharply this year
3, What about visiting MC to learn about Thai and Hmong people
4, It's believed that touching the head of the Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect
5, I wish I could get my visa extended
6, My teacher told me to follow her instruction if I wanted to pass that module
7, As soon as he arrived at the airport, they had been on board
8, When did you possess that Chanel bag?
9, She asked me why she had to conduct that research
10, It's necessary for him to talk to a psychologist about his current situation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. unimportant
B. controlled
C. political
D. disagreeable
Đáp án A
A. unimportant: không quan trọng
B. controlled: được điều khiển
C. political: chính trị
D. disagreeable: không thể đồng ý được
significant: đặc biệt, nổi bật
Dịch nghĩa: Có những thay đổi nổi bật trong cuộc sống người phụ nữ kể từ cuộc cách mạng giành tự do cho nữ giới.
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33. SARS …...............................… an epidemic that kills many people in china.
A. are B. were C. have been D. is
34. The United States ..........................…… between Canada and Mexico.
A. lying B. lies C. lain D. lie
35.The students in the next classroom ……........................... very loudly everyday.
A. talk B. talked C. are talking D. talks
Read the text and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F)
Hoi An, once known as Faifo, with more than 2,000 years history, was the principal port of the Cham Kingdom. While the serious shipping business has long been moved to Da Nang, the heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shop-houses. Although almost all shops now cater to the tourist trade, the architecture has been largely preserved, which is unusual in Vietnam, and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully.
However, the culture & heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) was trying to preserve has faded away. Since 1999, when UNESCO WHS status was awarded, there has been a massive increase in tourism - with the result that most houses have been sold by the community to speculators and shop owners to be used for commercial purposes. The former community, and with it their culture and heritage, has gone and in their place are endless indistinguishable shops, restaurants, art galleries, etc. There are literally hundreds of tailor shops in Hoi An.
Question: There are more than 100 tailor shops in Hoi An
A. True
B. False