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teacher: thanh loan

Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 10
Sex-trait stereotypes may be defined as a set of psychological attributes that characterize men more
frequently than women. Thus, males are often described as ambitious, unemotional, and independent and, on the
other hand, selfish, unrefined, and insensitive. Females are described as emotional, irrational, high-strung, and
tentative. In spite of the egalitarian movement, recent studies have demonstrated that sex-trait stereotypes remain
common among young adults today. In fact, such appropriateness of various activities for men and women that
further perpetuate the different sex roles traditionally ascribed to men and women.
The awareness of sex-trait stereotypes in the United States develops in a linear fashion between the ages
of four and ten. Generally, knowledge of male stereotypical characteristics develops earlier, whereas knowledge
of female characteristics increase more rapidly between the ages of four and seven. While the reasons for this
learning are not fully understood, evidence suggests that at the preschool level children’s literature and television
programs provide powerful models and reinforcement for stereotyped views.
Studies designed to compare sex-trait stereotypes cross-nationally show a high degree of correspondence
in the characteristics ascribed to men and women. As finding have been obtained in other countries, two
hypotheses have been advanced to explain the commonalities in sex-trait stereotyping. One states that pan
cultural similarities play a role in the psychological characteristics attributed to men and women, and the second
states that the general picture is one of cultural relativism.
Question 1: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A Unilateral Approach to Sex-trait Stereotyping B. A relativist Perspective on Stereotyping
C. The pervasiveness of Sex-Trait Stereotypes D. Cross-examination of Stereotypical Behavior
Question 2: In paragraph 1, the word “ambitious” is closet in meaning to
A. honest B. ambiguous C. enterprising D. anxious
Question 3: In paragraph 1, the word “high-strung” is closet in meaning to
A. nervous B. hideous C. fair-minded D. high-class
Question 4: Which of the following statements is supported in the passage?
A. Young adults have participated in many common studies. B. The beliefs of young adults are more common among the old.
C. The egalitarian movement has been a resounding success. D. The beliefs of young adults have shown little change.
Question 5: It can be inferred from the second paragraph that young children learn about sex-strait stereotypes
A. when their learning is reinforced B. after they start school
C. by being exposed to various media D. by watching their parents
Question 6: It can be inferred from the passage that social beliefs precipitate
A. the rationalization for stereotyping B. the on-going egalitarian change
C. concerns for the legitimacy D. nontraditional gender roles
Question 7: According to the passage, characterizations of men and women as having particular sets of attributes are
A. uniform across all groups B. contingent on a socioeconomic class
C. reflected in modern fashion D. found in several countries
Question 8: The author of the passage would most probably agree with which of the following statements?
A. Social attitudes toward men are continually nullified and modernized
B. Social attitudes are not likely to change radically
C. Social attitudes toward women have been updated and made more balanced.
D. The women’s liberation movement have borne little fruit
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Diseases are a natural part of life on Earth. If there were no diseases, the population would grow too quickly, and
there would not be enough food or other resources. So in a way, diseases are nature’s way of keeping the Earth in balance.
But sometimes they spread very quickly and kill large numbers of people. For example, in 1918, an outbreak of the flu
spread across the world, killing over 25 million people in only six months. Such terrible outbreaks of a disease are called
pandemics.
Pandemics happen when a disease changes in a way that our bodies are not prepared to fight. In 1918, a new type
of flu virus appeared. Our bodies had no way to fight this new flu virus, and so it spread very quickly and killed large
numbers of people. While there have been many different pandemic diseases throughout history, all of them have a few
things in common.
First, all pandemic diseases spread from one person to another very easily. Second, while they may kill many
people, they generally do not kill people very quickly. A good example of this would be the Marburg virus. The Marburg
virus is an extremely infectious disease. In addition, it is deadly. About 70-80% of all the people who get the Marburg
virus die from the disease. However, the Marburg virus has not become a pandemic because most people die within three
days of getting the disease. This means that the virus does not have enough time to spread to a large number of people. The

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flu virus of 1918, on the other hand, generally took about a week to ten days to kill its victims, so it had more time to
spread.
While we may never be able to completely stop pandemics, we can make them less common. Doctors carefully
monitor new diseases that they fear could become pandemics. For example, in 2002 and 2003, doctors carefully watched
SARS. Their health warning may have prevented SARS from becoming a pandemic.
Question 9: This passage is mainly about __________.
A. how to prevent pandemic diseases B. pandemic diseases
C. pandemic diseases throughout history D. why pandemics happen
Question 10: According to paragraph 1, how are diseases a natural part of life on Earth?
A. They prevent pandemics. B. They help control the population.
C. They help the world grow quickly. D. They kill too many people.
Question 11: Based on the information in the passage the term pandemics can best be explained as ___________.
A. diseases with no cure B. a deadly kind of flu
C. diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people D. new diseases like SARS or the Marburg virus
Question 12: According to the passage, what causes pandemics?
A. Changes in a disease that the body cannot fight
B. Careless doctors who do not watch the spread of diseases
C. Population growth that the world cannot support
D. The failure to make new medicines
Question 13: According to the passage, all of the following are true of the 1918 flu pandemics EXCEPT that ________.
A. it involved a new kind of flu virus B. it killed over 25 million people
C. it was the last pandemic in history D. it took a little over a week to kill its victims
Question 14: According to paragraph 3, why hasn’t Marburg virus become a pandemic?
A. It is not a deadly disease B. It does not spread from person to person easily
C. Doctors have prevented it from becoming a pandemic D. It kills people too quickly
Question 15: The author mentions SARS in order to ____________
A. give an example of a highly dangerous disease. B. suggest that SARS will never become a pandemic
C. give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemic D. suggest that there may be a new pandemic soon
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of exchanges
Question 16: “Well cats are very good at catching mice around the house”
A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again C. Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are very good, too
Question 17: “Shall we go for a swim? “ ___________”
A. Yes, please B. Yes, we shall C. Yes, we will D. Yes, let’s, shall we?
Mark the letter to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in following question
Question 18: The club was dissolved after few years
A. established B. disbanded C. perpetuated D. assisted
Question 19: Why not take the elevator? Climbing up the stairs will fatigue you
A. tire B. rest C. bore D. exhaust
Mark the letter A, D, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 20: The government spends vast sums on defense while public services are being cut _________.
A. over B. up C. back D. through
Question 21: A relief _________ has been set up to help earthquake victims.
A. collection B. fund C. donation D. treasury
Question 22: John is a (an) _________ essential member of the team.
A. deeply B. extremely C. very D. absolutely
Question 23: It was by cutting staff ________ he managed to save the firm.
A. which B. how C. why D. that
Question 24: You may borrow my bicycle ________ you are careful with it.
A. as long as B. expecting C. even if D. as much as
Question 2 5: His reputation has been greatly _________ by the success of his new book.
A. enhanced B. heightened C. expanded D. enlarged
Question 26: His mother’s illness had placed him under a considerable ___________.
A. stress B. worry C. tension D. strain
Question 27: One condition of his job is that you must be ____________ to work at weekends.
A. accessible B. available C. capable D. acceptable
Question 28: As a result of his father’s death, he __________ a lot of money.
A. came through B. came into C. came to D. came over
Question 29: You didn’t have to come all the way by bus. We ______ have gone to the station in the car to pick you up.
A. should B. must C. could D. would
Question 30: Whoever __________ of speeding may be fined from $100 up to $1000.

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A. arrested B. judged C. convicted D. charged
Question 31: His failure __________ great disappointment to his parents.
A. provided B. forced C. made D. caused
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 32: A. difficulty B. discovery C. relationship D. authority
Question 33: A. eliminate B. communicate C. preferential D. accompany
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
Question 34: Land covers almost third of the earth’s surface, of which two-thirds is too cold for farming.
A. two-thirds B. of which C. Land D. third
Question 35: The rocky island of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay was discovered by the Spanish in 1769 and named by its
large pelican colony.
A. its B. in San Francisco Bay C. discovered by D. named by
Question 36: The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright developed a theory of architecture stressed the needs of the
people who used it.
A. used B. who C. stressed D. developed
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct word (s) for each of the blanks from 61 to 70
I don’t want to alarm you. There is still enough sand left in the world to satisfy most holidaymakers but in many parts of
the world beaches are literally being (37)______ away and have to be regularly replaced.
First much of the sand for beaches comes from cliffs which crumble away as they are pounded by the waves. To protect
them, sea walls are often erected. With cliffs no longer crumbling, the beaches are robbed of the material which would normally
feed them. Beaches are also (38)___ with sand and gravel by rivers which brings it down from the mountain and hills. In some
places rivers are being dammed and (65)___ are built to retain water. They trap more of sediment so the rivers (39)____ less
sand and gravel to the sea. This is happening in California, for example, and in Scotland. In Egypt the building of the Aswan
Dam has trapped the Nile silt, so much less silt is being fed towards areas. That has meant the delta is now eroding instead of
(40)___as before. Thirdly, to improve access to the beach many holiday resorts build a promenade along the sea front. Like some
of the fortifications of cliff faces, this usually has a flat vertical surface off which the waves bounce. This helps wash the
sand away down the beach and most of it is lost.
37. A. thrown B. rubbed C. washed D. cleaned
38. A. presented B. given C. filled D. supplied
39. A. reservoirs B. canals C. wells D. locks
40. A. fetch B. take C. pull D. push
41. A. growing B. shrinking C. swelling D. reducing
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word that differs from
the rest in the PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions.
Question 42: A. machine B. suggestion C. shouting D. emotion
Question 43: A. lost B. what C. not D. growth
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 44: The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
A. So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately.
B. So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
D. So great the demand was, they had to reprint the book immediately.
Question 45: Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
A. An increased number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials this week.
B. The increased number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials this week.
C. An increased number of travelers stopped by customs officials this week.
D. The increased number of travelers is being stopped by customs officials this week.
Question 46: “Cigarettes?” he asked “No, thanks” I said
A. He asked for a cigarettes, and I immediately refused B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him
C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 47: The meeting was put off. This is because of pressure of time
A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting B. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began
early
C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual
Question 48: I wish I had chosen English. Now I regret not doing so
A. The speaker studied English and now I regrets doing so B. The speaker is not studying English
C. The speaker regrets not choosing English to study at school D. The speaker regrets having chosen English to study at school
Mark the letter to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in following question
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Question 49: In 1952 Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese thrown
A. declared B. denounced C. inculcated D. installed
Question 50: There is something about him I just can’t stand and he really gets under my skin
A. pushed me B. presses me C. treats me D. annoys me
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Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
Question 1: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior
A. up set B. puzzled C. disgusted D. angry
Question 2: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world
A. worth worrying about B. worth talking about C. worth looking at D. worth speaking about
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
Question 3: Later a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet
A. an enormous breakfast B. a formal conference C. an informal party D. a formal party
Question 4: You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold
A. unchanges her mood B. keeps taking things C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs in the pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 5. A. gather B. algebra C. average D. maths
Question 6: A. customer B. product C. subtract D. public
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 7 to 14
WINTER AT VALLEY FORGE
During the 1700s and 1800s, major fighting during wars generally ceased for the winters and armies took up winter
encampments. As winter descended upon Pennsylvania in 1777, General George Washington chose Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania, some eighteen miles west of Philadelphia as site of the winter encampment of the Continental Army. The
area was far enough away from the British in Philadelphia to discourage surprise attacks and its location between high hills
and the Schuylkill River made it easily defensible. The Continental Army, however, was in bad shape. Of the 12,000
soldiers, many lacked the supplies or clothing to survive the winter and many others were starving at this point. At Valley
Forge, defense lines were built along with over 1,000 huts to provide some relief from the brutal elements.
Moisture from rain and melting snow made it impossible for many soldiers to stay dry and allowed for the spread of
disease. The only reliable food that the soldiers received was a mixture of flour and water known as “firecake.”
Occasionally, soldiers received meat and bread. Furthermore, many soldiers had inadequate supplies of clothing and were
forced to endure the winter in tatters and without blankets. Many lacked shoes. Wounded soldiers often died from exposure
to the elements. Unsanitary and crowded conditions led to the proliferation of diseases and sicknesses such as typhoid and
pneumonia. Over 2,000 people died from such sicknesses. On February 23, 1778, former German General Baron von
Steuben arrived at Valley Forge to train the Patriots how to march in formation, fire guns quickly, use bayonets and
become soldiers.
Though von Steuben spoke little English, he developed a training manual in French that would be translated on the
grounds into English. Unlike many American generals, von Steuben worked directly with the soldiers, endearing him to the
thousands suffering at Valley Forge. Von Steuben’s presence did much to improve the morale of the army during the bitter
winter and also helped them develop into a more tactical, effective military machine, capable of fighting the British. On
June 19, 1778, the Continental Army left Valley Forge in pursuit of the British who were moving north to New York.
Question 7: Why did General Washington choose Valley Forge as the site of his army’s winter encampment?
A. Its location made it easy to defend. B. It was the only place where he wouldn’t be attacked.
C. It was warmer than any other encampments. D. It was close to a source of water.
Question 8: Which of the following was the LEAST LIKELY threat to soldiers encamped at Valley Forge?
A. Disease                          B. A British attack     C. Starvation                            D. The cold weather
Question 9: How did soldiers get pneumonia?                                                   
A. From eating old firecake.                            B. From not getting enough meat.                                                     
C. From the crowded and unsanitary conditions.             D. From not having shoes.
Question 10: What does the word ‘proliferation’ mean in the following sentence?
“Unsanitary and crowded conditions led to the proliferation of diseases and sicknesses such as typhoid and pneumonia”.
A. Growth and spread                      B. Amount             C. Effects                                         D. Storage
Question 11: Baron Von Steuben taught the colonists _______.
A. how to make better use of guns. B. how to hide from the enemy better.
C. how to understand German.         D. all of the above.
Question 12: How was Baron Von Steuben different from American generals?
A. He never worked directly with soldiers.          B. He would go into battle with soldiers.
C. He worked directly with soldiers.                          D. He liked the British.
Question 13: What was probably the most important contribution made by Baron Von Steuben?
A. He taught the soldiers that their Generals did not have to speak good English.

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B. He taught the soldiers how to use bayonets. C. He provided the soldiers with things to laugh about.
D. He helped transform the Continental Army into an army that could actually fight the British.
Question 14: What happened last?
A. Baron Von Steuben arrived.             B. April, 1778. C. The Continental Army began their pursuit of the British.
D. The Continental Army learned to fire guns faster and to use bayonets.
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 17 to 26
The first peoples to inhabit what today is the southeastern United States sustained themselves as hunters and gathers.
Sometimes early in the first millennium A.D., however, they began to cultivate corn and other crops. Gradually, as they
became more skilled at gardening, they settled into permanent villages and developed a rich culture, characterized by the
great earthen mounds they erected as monuments to their gods and as tombs for their distinguished dead. Most of these
early mound builders were part of the Adena-Hopewell culture, which had its beginnings near the Ohio River and takes its
name from sites in Ohio. The culture spread southward into the present-day states of Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and
Florida. Its peoples became great traders, bartering jewellery, pottery, animal pelts, tools, and other goods along extensive
trading networks that stretched up and down eastern North America and as far west as the Rocky Mountains.
About A.D. 400, the Hopewell culture fell into decay. Over the next centuries, it was supplanted by another culture,
the Mississippian, named after the river along which many of its earliest villages were located. This complex civilization
dominated the Southeast from about A.D. 700 until shortly before the Europeans began arriving in the sixteenth century.
At the peak of its strength, about the year 1200, it was the most advanced culture in North America. Like their Hopewell
predecessors, the Mississippians became highly skilled at growing food, although on a grander scale. They developed an
improved strain of corn, which could survive in wet soil and a relatively cool climate, and also learned to cultivate beans.
Indeed, agriculture became so important to the Mississippians that it became closely associated with the Sun – the
guarantor of good crops. Many tribes called themselves "children of the Sun" and believed their omnipotent priest-chiefs
were descendants of the great sun god.
Although most Mississippians lived in small villages, many others inhabited large towns. Most of these towns boasted
at least one major flat-topped mound on which stood a temple that contained a sacred flame. Only priests and those
charged with guarding the flame could enter the temples. The mounds also served as ceremonial and trading sites, and at
times they were used as burial grounds.
Question 15: What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) The development of agriculture (B) The locations of towns and villages
(C) The early people and cultures of the United States (D) The construction of burial mounds
Question 16: Which of the following resulted from the rise of agriculture in the southeastern United States?
(A) The development of trade in North America (B) The establishment of permanent settlements
(C) Conflicts with other Native American groups over land (D) A migration of these peoples to the Rocky Mountains.
Question 17: What does the term "Adena-Hopewell" (line 5) designate?
(A) The early locations of the Adena-Hopewell culture
(B) The two most important nations of the Adena-Hopewell culture
(C) Two former leaders who were honored with large burial mounds.
(D) Two important trade routes in eastern North America
Question 18: The word "supplanted" in line 9 is closest in meaning to ___________
(A) conquered (B) preceded (C) replaced (D) imitated
Question 19: According to the passage, how did the agriculture of the Mississippians differ from that of their Hopewell predecessors?
(A) The Mississippians produced more durable and larger crops of food.
(B) The Mississippians sold their food to other groups. (C) The Mississippians could only grow plants in warm, dry climates.
(D) The Mississippians produced special foods for their religious leaders.
Question 20: Why does the author mention that many Mississippians tribes called themselves "children of the Sun"?
(A) To explain why they were obedient to their priest-chiefs. (B) To argue about the importance of religion in their culture.
(C) To illustrate the great importance they placed on agriculture. (D) To provide an example of their religious rituals.
Question 21: According to the passage, the flat-topped mounds in Mississippian towns were used for all of the following
purposes EXCEPT_______________
(A) religious ceremonies (B) meeting places for the entire community (C) sites for commerce (D) burial sites
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of exchanges
Question 22: “ Why don’t you take a break?” “_____________”
A. Because I’m tired B. I don’t agree C. Sure, go head D. I guess I should
Question 23: “Excuse me, Tom” “___________”
A. It’s OK B. No problem C. Hey Tom D. Yeah?
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 24: I dislike it when people criticized me unfairly
A. I object to people criticizing me unfairly B. They criticized me because I was not fair
C. They criticized me unfairly D. I don’t like to be criticized
Question 25: No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship
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A. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship
B. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course
C. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship
Question 26: The singer has given up performing live
A. The singer is accustomed to performing live. B. The singers live performance has been cancelled.
C. The singer used to perform live. D. The singer’s performance has always been live

Mark the letter A, D, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 27: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ________ in the school cross-country race
A. respectively B. actively C. responsively D. tremendously
Question 28: As a(n)_________ girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class
A. industrious B. dynamic C. ashamed D. reserved
Question 29: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewers
A. contact B. touch C. connection D. link
Question 30: The new machinery has enhanced the company productivity and __________
A. competitor B. competitiveness C. competition D. competitive
Question 31: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived , __________?
A. didn’t he B. had he C. would he D. hadn’t he
Question 32: The first movie-length cartoon, ______, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” set the standard for later full
length features such as “The Lion King” and “Pocahontas”.
A. that released ever B. which ever released C. ever released D. released whatever
Question 33: Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than __ _who live without
pets
A. do the elderly B. elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the elderly
Question 34: ___________, Harry was the thirty-third President of the United States
A. He was born and raised in Missouri B. That he was born and raised in Missouri
C. Because he was born and raised in Missouri D. Born and raised in Missouri
Question 35: Only in the Civil war __________ killed or wounded
A. soldiers in America B. so many Americans soldiers were
C. many in America D. were so many American soldiers
Question 36: All the way along the wind street ____________
A. he came B. came he C. did he came D. comes he
Question 37: Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have _________
A. not definite shape B. none definite shape C. no definite shape D. nothing definite shape
Question 38: Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine _________ of the ozone layer over the poles
A. what is causing the deterioration B. what the cause of the deterioration
C. is causing the deterioration D. the deterioration is causing
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 39. A. calculator B. intelligent C. impossible D. American
Question 40: A. compare B. compose C. company D. consist
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
Question 41: Perhaps the most popular film in movie history, Star Wars was written and direction by George
Question 42: Some animal activities, such as mating, migration, and hibernate have a nearly cycle.
Question 43: Geographers were once concerned largely with exploring areas unknown to them and from
describing distinctive features of individual places
Question 63: In his animated films, Walt Disney created animals that talk and act like people while retaining its animal traits.
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct word (s) for each of the blanks from 44 to 73
Experiments have proved that children can be instructed in swimming at a very early age. At a special (44)_____
in Los Angeles, children become expert at holding their (45)______ under water even before they can walk. Babies of two
months old do not appear to be reluctant to enter the water. It is not long before they are so accustomed to swimming that
they can pick up weights from the floor of the pool. A game that is very popular with these young swimmers is the
underwater tricycle race. Tricycles are lined up on the floor of the pool seven feet under (46)________. The children
compete against each other to reach the other end of the pool. Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them prefer to push
or drag them. Some children can cover the whole length of the pool (47)_______ coming up for breath even once. Whether
they will ever become future Olympic champions, only time will tell. Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us
who cannot swim five yards (48)_____ they are gasping for air.
Question 44: A. swimming pool B. church C. stadium D. park
Question 45: A. clothes B. breath C. hands D. heads
Question 46: A. age B. ground C. water D. sun
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Question 47: A. owing to B. by C. with D. without
Question 48: A. before B. after C. when D. as soon as
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 49: The computer is badly damaged. It cannot be repaired
A. The computer is too badly damaged to be repaired B. The computer is so badly damaged that it cannot be repaired
C. The computer is so badly damaged that nobody can repaire it D. All are correct
Question 50: The blouse is too little too loose. You had better ask your tailor to take it in
A. Your tailor is asked to take your blouse in a little B. You’d better have your blouse taken in as it is too loose
C. The blouse is lost as you didn’t ask your tailor to take it in D. The blouse is little as you asked your tailor to take it in
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