Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

_________ is the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area.

 A:Forestation           B:Deforestation            C:Reforestation             D:Afforestation

2

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Mathematics and Literature are two of_________ subjects in high school examinations.

A:compulsory           B:adding            C:optional             D:additional

3

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions, using the words in brackets.

                                                     A woman wrote to me. She wants my advice. (who) 

A:  A woman wrote to me who wants my advice.

B:  A woman wrote to me who wanted my advice.

C:  The woman who wants my advice wrote to me.

D:  A woman who wrote to me wanted my advice.

4

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

John: Thank you for your lovely present.

Sam: “_______”

 A:I’m pleased you like it.          B:Go ahead.               C:Come on.             D:Not at all.

5

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 questions.

Thousands of years before Columbus came to the New World, the American Indians entered North America by crossing a narrow strip of land that once connected Alaska and Siberia. The migrants entered a new world in which there were no people at all. But there were many animals to hunt, and there were forests where nuts, roots, and berries could be gathered.

When the Europeans came to the New World, the Indians, at first, taught the settlers how to plant corn, bake fish, make canoes, and smoke tobacco. In return, the white introduced horses, guns, gunpowder, and alcohol. But at last, there were struggles for land, and the struggles could have only one result – war. When the wars were over, all Indians were moved to large tracts of land called reservations. Now, some of them, embittered by mistreatment, are determined to preserve their tribal life; some wish to modernize the reservations. These alternatives, with many variations, are what most Indians have chosen – a future in modern technology and education, or the revival of ancient tradition and treaties.

                       The Indians moved to a new world which was ___________ .

 A:inhabited by primitive men.            B:inhabited in by American migrants.          C:completely uninhabited by other people.                                                                                               D:once settled by Europeans.

6

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

 A:jellyfish          B:cover            C:turtle              D:entrapment

7

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

Air (23)…………..is the cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can (24)…………..although there is not enough information on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars also (25)………….. air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often (26)…………..in busy streets circled by buildings. Children who live in areas where there is (27)…………..lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, and are clumsy when they use their hands.

Question 24.

 A:produce          B:produced              C:producing             D:to produce

8

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

9

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Children in the poor villages are allowed to go to school without _______ money.

 A:paying          B:to paying              C:to pay              D:paid

10

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The flat_________ he lives in is not far from his office.

 A:when           B:where          C:which          D:what

I. Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in each blank. (1 point)

New York City is (1) _________________ in the southeastern part of New York State, just east of New Jersey. The city was (2) _________________ by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the (3)_________________ of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 946 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all (4) _________________ by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where (5)_________________ can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

II. Read and answer the questions below. (1 point)

There are two types of air pollution. That is the outdoor air pollution caused by factories, automobiles and biological matter. We most commonly associate air pollution with smog and acid rain. That is of course a problem and you might be surprised how aware children are of the air pollution concerns. However, there is also indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution causes just as many health problems around the globe as outdoor air pollution. And because many people are not aware of it, they suffer unnecessarily. According to the World Health Organization, 2.4 million people die each year from air pollution and 1.5 million of these deaths are caused by indoor air pollution. Educating young  kids about  air pollution can be an efficient solution to this alarming worldwide issue because it can make them somewhat aware of air pollution. They may have heard about the greenhouse effect, global warming and acid rain. These problems may be  frightening for children to hear. However, children also have the power to make changes both inside their home and globally.

6.      What causes the outdoor air pollution?

________________________________________________________________________________

7.      Is indoor air pollution a reason for nearly as many health problems in the world as outdoor one?

________________________________________________________________________________

8.      Why do people suffer from the air pollution unnecessarily?

________________________________________________________________________________

9.      How many people die every year from air pollution?

________________________________________________________________________________

10.  What may make kids frightened if they hear about them?

________________________________________________________________________________

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Volcanoes have been erupting on the earth for millions of years. More than five hundred of them still erupt today. These are called active volcanoes. Volcanoes are located in belts or chains. They are found where the earth’s crust is weak. The weak spots let the hot rock escape when the volcano erupts.

Many volcano belts are mountain ranges along the edges of continents. One belt runs along the western coast of South America up through the western part of the United States. Other volcanoes are found in ocean basins.

About three-fifths of all active volcanoes in the world are in the Pacific Ocean. Many of these volcanoes erupt under the water. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that began erupting under water and finally reached the surface of the ocean.

1. The passage says that about five hundred volcanoes_____.

A. will erupt this year B. are still active C. are located under water D. have been discovered

2. Most of the active volcanoes are located in_____.

A. the Pacific Ocean B. South America C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the western United States

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Volcanoes are found in belts or chains. B. The earth’s crust is weak along mountain ranges. C. Hot rock escapes during volcano eruption. D. Volcanoes can be found in the ocean basins.

4. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that_____.

A. began erupting under water B. formed a mountain range under water

C. finally reached the surface of the ocean D. both A and C

5. The best title for this selection may be_____.

A. How the Hawaiian Islands Were Built B. At the Bottom of the Ocean

C. The Earth’s Volcanoes D. Why Volcanoes Erupt

1. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland _______ in America by erosion.

A. damaged B. was damaged C. were damaged D. damages

2. The community house _______ after massive destruction of the earthquake now.

A. was rebuilt B. is being rebuilt C. has rebuilt D. is rebuilt

3. People living around the volcano ______ for one hour.

A. has evacuated B. have evacuated

C. have been evacuated D. has been evacuated

4. The air ________ if people build more factories here.

A. polluted B. will polluted C. will be polluted D. pollute

5. More trees ____ every year to protect the environmental.

A. are planted B. planted C. were planted D. will be planted

Read and put the headings into the correct paragraphs.
(There is one extra)
1. Effect on health of humans
2. Effect on growth of plants
3. Decreased soil fertility

4. Toxic dust
5. Changes in temperature
6. Changes in soil structure

Effects of Soil Pollution

1. : Considering how soil is the reason we are
able to sustain ourselves, the contamination of it has major consequences on our
health. Crops and plants grown on polluted soil absorb much of the pollution and
then pass these on to us. This could explain the sudden surge in small and terminal
illnesses.
2. : The ecological balance of any system gets
affected due to the widespread contamination of the soil. Most plants are unable to
adapt when the chemistry of the soil changes so radically in a short period of time.
Fungi and bacteria found in the soil that bind it together begin to decline, which
creates an additional problem of soil erosion.
3. : The toxic chemicals present in the soil can
decrease soil fertility and therefore decrease in the soil yield. The contaminated soil
is then used to produce fruits and vegetables which lacks quality nutrients and may
contain some poisonous substance to cause serious health problems in people
consuming them.
4. : The emission of toxic and foul gases from
landfills pollutes the environment and causes serious effects on health of some
people. The unpleasant smell causes inconvenience to other people.
5. : The death of many soil organisms (e.g.
earthworms) in the soil can lead to alteration in soil structure. Apart from that, it
could also force other predators to move to other places in search of food.

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

     English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you meet speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not speak in the same way. There are also some (23) …………… in the words they use, including the names of (24) …………… objects that are part of everyone's daily life. Although pronunciation and (25) …………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (26) ……………. opposite sides of the world can understand each other quite easily. It does not seem to matter where they learnt the language. And of course, this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen on learning English too. If you know English, you are more (27) ……………… to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia.

23. A. mistakes                        B. corrections       C. changes              D. differences

24. A. common                        B. popular             C. favourite                        D. general

25. A. reading              B. composition                 C. dictation             D. vocabulary

26. A. of                      B. in                      C. from                   D. at

27. A. likely                 B. probably           C. possibly              D. luckily

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 questions.

Are Sports Bad for Kids?

     People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.

     Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

     As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

28. What is the main idea of the reading?

     A. Children often become like their parents.

     B. Children need to play sports in school.

     C. Playing sports may have negative results.

     D. Some sports can cause health problems.

29. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?

     A. All of the children                      B. More than half of the children

     C. Less than half of the children     D. About ten percent of the children

30. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?

     A. Adults                                        B. Children with low grades in school

     C. New rules in sports                     D. Other players

31. What does the writer suggest?

     A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.

     B. Children should not play sports until high school.

     C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

     D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

32. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?

     A. Ignoring the problem                              B. Finding the reason

     C. Admitting there is a problem                  D. Looking for a solution

X. Read the passage carefully and do the tasks.
There are many kinds of pollution. Air, water, and land can be polluted. Some pollution is caused by
nature, such as foods, forest fires, and volcanoes. People are the major Cause of pollution. We pollute the
air with our cars, homes, and factories. Smoke from factories and car exhaust makes the air looks gray and
smoggy. Some people cannot go outside when the air is very bad! We pollute the water by dumping
garbage and Chemicals in the water. Plants and animals die because of the pollution in the water. We
pollute the soil with Chemicals and garbage. We harm the land by cutting down trees in the forest,
especially to build roads and new houses without careful planning and thinking.
The only way to save our environment is to think about pollution. How can you stop or limit pollution?
How do we protect our environment? Conservation is one way to protect our environment. Conservation is
the wise use and protection of our environment. We can control water pollution by not producing as much
as waste and by proper disposal of sewage and garbage. We can take care of recreation land by cleaning up,
after ourselves and not causing more pollution. Carpooling and public transportation will help reduce air
pollution.
Recycling is a type of conservation. Recycling is reusing items over again or in a new way. Recycling can
help us conserve our natural resources so they will last many more years. A. Find the word in bold in the
passage that means:
1. the protection of the natural environment ____
2. have a bad effect on something ____
3. a large amount of water covering an, area that usually dry ____
4. sharing a car ride with other people ____
5. waste gases that come out of an engine ____
6. the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty ____
7. get rid of ____
B. Choose the correct answers.
1. According to the passage, pollution________
A. is always caused by humans. B. can only be caused by nature.
C. is mainly caused by humans. D. may sometimes cause natural disasters.
2. What kind of pollution may a car cause?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution C. Soil pollution D. Light pollution
3. Which of the followings is not an example of soil pollution?
A. Land development B. Waste disposal
C. Pesticide or fertilizer use D. Exhaust from traffic
4. How can we help save our environment?
A. Stop pollution. B. Dump garbage into the river.
C. Drive cars everywhere. D. Cut down trees in the forests.
5. How does recycling help the environment?
A. It expands landfills. B. It saves natural resources.
C. It increases water pollution. D. It causes air pollution.

6. What can we do to help reduce air pollution?
A. Walk or bike B. Carpool to work or school
C. Use public transport D. All of the above
7. What is the main idea of this article?
A.The air is dirty because of cars and factories. B. The soil gets polluted from littering.
C.People cause pollution, but they can also stop or limit it.
D. Conservation is the only way to stop environmental pollution.

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A. Choose the correct answer

it seems entirely (1) to us that there're teams of scientists in universities and other institutions around the world, attempting to (2) the way the world works. however it hasn't always been that (3) . although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old the ancient Greeks for example believed that they could work out the (4) of natural events just by the power of thought

during the 17th century more and more people began to realise that they could(5) their scientific ideas by designing a relevant (6) and seeing what happened . a lot of (7) was made in this way by individual scientists. these men and women often worked alone carrying out (8) into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (9) for their hard work. at the start of the 20th century though it became (10) the science was becoming more complicated and more expensive. the individual scientist disappeared to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts. modern science was born

1. physical-natural-typical-real

2. create-invent-construct-discover

3. route-method-way-technique

4.aims-reasons-causes-impulses

5.calculate-estimate-measure-test

6. experiment-research-attemp-analysis

7. development-movement-progress-evolution

8. experiment-research-discovery-education

9. award-prize-gift-reward

10. clear-true-accurate-actual

B. circle the correct word

1. many materials have been used for artificial / false teeth including wood

2. be careful. you might give yourself an electric/electronic shock

3.i'm afraid the problem with your washing machine is theengine/motor

4. many employers in the chemicals industry/factory object to the new law

5. my computing exam is taking place/occuring next week

6. technology is a fundamental part of new/modern life

7. we had our car serviced and it seems there's a problem with theengine/machine

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

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (19) …………….. and quietness, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (20) …………………... They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (21) ……………….. they need it. Their life, however, can be boring and they may be isolated, which is serious problem (22) ……………… they are ill or want to take children to school. The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

Question 19. A. quietly B. peaceful C. peace D. quiet

Question 20. A. hurried B. hurrying C. hurriedly D. hurry

Question 21. A. what B. when C. which D. that

Question 22. A. unless B. although C. because D. if

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 questions

The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from one another. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, where people are buried. The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have running water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

Question 23. When do city people often go to the country?

A. At the weekends.

B. All the year round.

C. At Christmas.

D. . The summer holidays.

Question 24. What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the

village?

A. They can have their houses rented.

B. They can go to the country at weekends.

C. They can go to the country when they are busy.

D. They can go to the country whenever they can find the time.

Question 25. What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages?

A. The village green

B. Running water

C. The church

D. The Internet

Question 26. What can villagers do when their villages are close to small towns?

A. They can go there to buy cheaper things.

B. They can go there to buy whatever they want.

C. They can go there to buy luxury goods.

D. They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops.