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

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 51

A.negative

B. destructive

C. harmful

D. bad

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

Stress

      Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) x fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47) x of stress than others, but most of us will (48) x at some time in our lives. It is, (49) x , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (50) x it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.

The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive

advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) x to our health, they actually increase stress (52) x than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) x . It helps you think more clearly, (54) x . Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) x better.Question 47

A.levels

B.proportion

C.an amount

D.limit

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

            Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (36)__________human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (37)__________on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (38)__________ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (39)__________built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (40)__________.We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are make demands on increasingly heavy demands on it.

Điền vào số (36)

A. Although       

B. Yet         

C. And       

D. Despite