Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct wordfor each of the blanks.

Scientists say that (44) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (45) _______ feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because they are basically a machine, they can (46) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (47) _______ research that may be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if you (48) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the beginning of what they can do.

Điền vào ô số 47

A. proceed

B. conduct 

C. convey 

D. lead

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct wordfor each of the blanks.

Scientists say that (44) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (45) _______ feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because they are basically a machine, they can (46) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (47) _______ research that may be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if you (48) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the beginning of what they can do.

Điền vào ô số 44

A. within

B. for 

C. about 

D. during

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct wordfor each of the blanks.

Scientists say that (44) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (45) _______ feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because they are basically a machine, they can (46) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (47) _______ research that may be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if you (48) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the beginning of what they can do.

Điền vào ô số 45

A. speculating

B. thoughtful 

C. thinking 

D. mindful

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct wordfor each of the blanks.

Scientists say that (44) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (45) _______ feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because they are basically a machine, they can (46) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (47) _______ research that may be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if you (48) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the beginning of what they can do.

Điền vào ô số 46

A. gather

B. accumulate 

C. amass 

D. collect

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct wordfor each of the blanks.

Scientists say that (44) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (45) _______ feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because they are basically a machine, they can (46) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (47) _______ research that may be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if you (48) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the beginning of what they can do.

Điền vào ô số 48

A. click

B. ride 

C. seek 

D. surf

If I were world leader, I (1) would try (try) to stop the destruction of the earth and I (2) ..... (make) the world a better place for all people. If the world’s problems had been tackled sooner, the quality of life (3) ..... (improve) long ago. First of all, I would try to bring about peace in the world. As long as there is fighting between nations, millions of people (4) ..... (continue) to suffer and die. If wars continue, children (5) ..... (be left) without parents and (6) ..... (grow up) in a world of misery and fear. But as long as people disagree over land and possessions, the fighting (7) ..... (go on). Therefore, I would ensure that all people were treated as equals and given the same opportunities in life. It would also help if all countries (8) ..... (stop) producing arms so there would no longer be the weapons with which to fight. In addition, I would introduce laws to reduce pollution. If pollution levels (9) ... (control) earlier, life (10) ..... (not/become) so unbearable. If I (11) ..... (have) the power, I would ban all cars from city centres and increase public transport. If there were more trees, the air we breathe (12) ..... (be) cleaner. Unless measures are taken soon, it (13) ...... (be) too late both for ourselves and our children.

Double comparatives

a. If you work harder, you make more products

b. If you have a better job, you get higher pay

c. If you are happier, you look younger

d. If there are more people, it will be better

e. If they rise higher, they will fall harder

f. If it rains and rains, you feel more like not going out

g. If you get here sooner, we'll be able to start out sooner

h. If you hear more about it, you become more anxious

i. If the letter is heavier, you have to put more stamps on it

j. If you travel to more places, you find out more about the world

II. Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences.(1m)

1. My mark in the exam was ________________ low. I had had done better. (disappoint)

2. Many ethnic people in mountainous areas are _________. They can’t read or write. (illiteracy)

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences. (1m)

1. I wish people in the world _______________ in peace. (live)

2. The city ______________ up a new school in the west suburb lately. (set)

1. What/ happen/ if/ water pollution/ stop?
2. We/ be/ happy/ if/ air pollution/ the world/ be/ a/ better place?
3. If/ there/ be/ no more pollution/ the world/ be/ a better place?
4. If/I/ be/ you/I/ take/ these bottles/ the bottle bank.
5. If/ people/ not really care/ the environment/ they/ not try/ save it.
6. The river/ not be/ so polluted/ if/ factories/ not dump/ waste/ it
7. We/ be/ less worried/ if/ oil spills/ not have/ such destructive effects.
8. If/ we/ destroy/ the ozone layer/ what/ save/ us/ the UV rays?