ĐỀ MINH HỌA TNPT 2017 – ĐỀ 5

1. A. telephone B. interpreter C. perverted D. restaurant

2. A. measure B. decision C. permission D. pleasure
3. A. perversity B. character C. distinguish D. reflective
4. A. underline B. recognize C. sacrifice D. localize
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
5. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing passengers that flight VN 251 to Hanoi is postponed due to bad weather
6. Up to World War II almost all important research in physics had been made in universities, with only
university funds for support.
7. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Mexico.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. A severe storm swept through his village months ago and he became homeless so I took him___________.
A. in B. on C. over D. after
9. An enzyme works by coming in contact with a particular substance, ___________ with it, and changing it.
A. combines B. combining C. it combines D. to combine
10. Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have a possible life span greater than____.
A. man B. the man’s C. the one of man’s D. that of man
11. She was very proud of her qualifications, and___________ down on people she thought were uneducated.
A. looked B. put C. took D. came
12. You look tired. Why don’t we___________ and have a good rest?
A. call its name B. call on C. call it a day D. call off
13. “Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes___________ at least for thirty minutes.”
A. boiled B. were boiling C. are boiling D. have been boiling
14. Collin’s struggle to make a place for herself in ballet is the kind of life story___________ a fascinating novel
might be written.
A. of which B. by whom C. about which D. for whom
15. Who is the__________ of this company?
A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
16. All her hard work paid ............. in the end and she’s now very successful.
A. up B. out C. off D. back
17. The boys ................. when they saw the police.
A. ran off B. made off C. gave off D. made out
18. You can’t enter this camp without ..................... from the General.
A. a control B. a permit C. a demand D. an allowance
19. There were only two...............class seats left.
A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economizing
20. - Albert: “Can you give me some information?” - Brian: “_____________________”
A. No thanks B. Yes, I can C. Certainly, sir D. I’d love to
21. - Anna: “Do you mind if I use your phone?” - Bob: “________________________”
A. Not at all. Help yourself B. Yes, certainly C. Sorry, I have no idea D. You can say that again
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. My mother is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. taking too much C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed and irritated
23. It is imperative that they finish the task on time.
A. unnecessary B. necessary C. suggested D. hoped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. The machine has been out of order since last month.
A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders
25. Anyone who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. attends to C. looks for D. approves of

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which has the same meaning as the
original one.
26. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were cancelled by them of fog. B. All flights were because of fog were cancelled.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled. D. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
27. We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
28. “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.
A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.
B. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher.
C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic.
D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.
29. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions. She works for a famous fashion house.
A. Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions.
B. Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions.
C. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house.
D. Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions.
30. They drove fifteen miles off the main road. Also, they had nothing to eat for the day.
A. They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day.
B. They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day.
C. Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
D. Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day.
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 blanks.
HIV BREAKTHROUGH
Scientist have believed that they have made a (31)__________ breakthrough in fighting HIV- they have
shown what happens when an infection-fighting antibody attacks a gap in HIV’s considerable defenses. Finding
a vaccine against HIV has been very difficult because the proteins on the surface of the virus are continually
mutating, but they have shown an antibody, called b12, attacking a weak spot of the virus where the protein is
(32)__________. The virus is able to mutate rapidly to avoid detection by the immune system, and is also
covered in sugary molecules which block access by antibodies. However, certain parts of the virus must remain
(33)__________ unchanged so that it can catch hold of and enter human cells. One protein that sticks out from
the surface of the virus and binds to receptors on host cells is one such region, which makes it a target for
vaccine development. Previous analyses of the bleeding of people that have been able to keep HIV from
developing into AIDS for long periods of time (34)__________ revealed a rare group of antibodies- including
b12- that seem to fight HIV with some degree of structure. The latest study showed how the antibody and the
protein interact. Scientists hope that revealing the (35)__________ of this bond in such precise detail will
provide clues about how best to attack.

31. A. major B. large C. solution D. final

32. A. stable B. unstable C. instability D. stability
33. A. relative B. relatively C. relatives D. relation
34. A. was B. have C. has D. were
35. A. structure B. stricture C. blueprint D. plan

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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 following questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your
health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.
In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't
remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his
mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor
blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.
Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may
have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone
too often.
36. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
37. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ______.
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “method” D. “transmission”
38. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
39. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ________.
A. damage their users’ emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behaviors
40. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
41. According to the writer, people should ______.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases C. keep off mobile phones regularly
B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D. never use mobile phones in all cases
42. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work” D. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

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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 following questions.
Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to communicate with one another. Smoke signals and
tribal drums were some of the earliest forms of communication. Letters, carried by birds or by humans on foot
or on horseback, made it possible for people to communicate larger amounts of information between two
places. The telegram and telephone set the stage for more modern means of communication. With the
invention of the cellular phone, communication itself has become mobile.
For you, a cell phone is probably just a device that you and your friends use to keep in touch with family and
friends, take pictures, play games, or send text message. The definition of a cell phone is more specific. It is a
hand- held wireless communication device that sends and receives signals by way of small special areas called
cells.
Walkie-talkies, telephones and cell phones are duplex communication devices. They make it possible for
two people to talk to each other. Cell phones and walkie-talkies are different from regular phones because they
can be used in many different locations. A walkie-talkie is sometimes called a half-duplex communication
device because only one person can talk at a time. A cell phone is a full-duplex device because it uses both
frequencies at the same time. A walkie-talkie has only one channel. A cell phone has more than a thousand
channels. A walkie-talkie can transmit and receive signals across a distance of about a mile. A cell phone can
transmit and receive signals over hundreds of miles. In 1973, an electronic company called Motorola hired
Martin Cooper to work on wireless communication. Motorola and Bell Laboratories (now AT&T) were in a race
to invent the first portable communication device. Martin Cooper won the race and became the inventor of the
cell phone. On April 3, 1973, Cooper made the first cell phone call to his opponent at AT&T while walking down
the streets of New York City. People on the sidewalks gazed at Cooper in amazement. Cooper's phone was
called A Motorola Dyna-Tac. It weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds (as compared to today's cell phones that weigh
as little as 3 or 4 ounces)
After the invention of his cell phone, Cooper began thinking of ways to make the cell phone available to the
general public. After a decade, Motorola introduced the first cell phone for commercial use. The early cell
phone and its service were both expensive. The cell phone itself cost about $ 3,500. In 1977, AT&T constructed
a cell phone system and tried it out in Chicago with over 2,000 customers. In 1981, a second cellular phone
system was started in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area. It took nearly 37 years for cell phones to
become available for general public use. Today, there are more than sixty million cell phone customers with cell
phones producing over thirty billion dollars per years.
43. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The increasing number of people using cell phone. B. The difference between cell phones and telephones.
C. The history of a cell phone D. How Cooper competed with AT&T.
44. What definition is true of a cell phone?
A. The first product of two famous corporation B. A hand-held wireless communication device
C. Something we use just for playing games. D. A version of walkie-talkie
45. What is wrong about a walkie-talkie?
A. It has one channel B. It was first designed in 1973.
C. It can be used within a distance of a mile. D. Only one person can talk at a time.
46. The word "duplex" is closest meaning to ________.
A. having two parts B. quick C. modern D. having defects
47. To whom did Cooper make his first cell phone call?
A. His assistant at Motorola. B. A person on New York street.
C. A member of Bell Laboratories. D. The director of his company.
48. When did AT&T widely start their cellular phone system?
A. in 2001 B. in 1977 C. in 1981 D. 37 years after their first design
49. What does the word "gazed" mean?
A. looked with admiration B. angrily looked C. glanced D. started conversation
50. The phrase "tried it out" refers to ________.
A. made effort to sell the cell-phone B. reported on AT& T
C. tested the cell-phone system D. introduced the cell-phone system
___________THE END___________

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 KEY
1. A. telephone B. interpreter C. perverted D. restaurant
2. A. measure B. decision C. permission D. pleasure
3. A. perversity B. character C. distinguish D. reflective
4. A. underline B. recognize C. sacrifice D. localize
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
5. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing passengers that flight VN 251 to Hanoi is postponed due to bad
weather
6. Up to World War II almost all important research in physics had been made in universities, with only
university funds for support.
7. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Mexico.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. A severe storm swept through his village months ago and he became homeless so I took him___________.
A. in B. on C. over D. after
9. An enzyme works by coming in contact with a particular substance, ___________ with it, and changing it.
A. combines B. combining C. it combines D. to combine
10. Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have a possible life span greater than____.
A. man B. the man’s C. the one of man’s D. that of man
11. She was very proud of her qualifications, and___________ down on people she thought were uneducated.
A. looked B. put C. took D. came
12. You look tired. Why don’t we___________ and have a good rest?
A. call its name B. call on C. call it a day D. call off
13. “Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes___________ at least for thirty minutes.”
A. boiled B. were boiling C. are boiling D. have been boiling
14. Collin’s struggle to make a place for herself in ballet is the kind of life story___________ a fascinating novel
might be written.
A. of which B. by whom C. about which D. for whom
15. Who is the__________ of this company?
A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
16. All her hard work paid ............. in the end and she’s now very successful.
B. up B. out C. off D. back
17. The boys ................. when they saw the police.
B. ran off B. made off C. gave off D. made out
18. You can’t enter this camp without ..................... from the General.
B. a control B. a permit C. a demand D. an allowance
19. There were only two...............class seats left.
B. economic B. economy C. economical D. economizing
20. - Albert: “Can you give me some information?” - Brian: “_____________________”
A. No thanks B. Yes, I can C. Certainly, sir D. I’d love to
21. - Anna: “Do you mind if I use your phone?” - Bob: “________________________”
A. Not at all. Help yourself B. Yes, certainly C. Sorry, I have no idea D. You can say that again
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. My mother is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. taking too much C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed and irritated
23. It is imperative that they finish the task on time.
A. unnecessary B. necessary C. suggested D. hoped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. The machine has been out of order since last month.
A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders
25. Anyone who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. attends to C. looks for D. approves of

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which has the same meaning as the
original one.
26. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were cancelled by them of fog. B. All flights were because of fog were cancelled.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled. D. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
27. We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
28. “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.
A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.
B. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher.
C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic.
D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.
29. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions. She works for a famous fashion house.
A. Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions.
B. Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions.
C. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house.
D. Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions.
30. They drove fifteen miles off the main road. Also, they had nothing to eat for the day.
A. They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day.
B. They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day.
C. Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
D. Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day.

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 blanks.
HIV BREAKTHROUGH
Scientist have believed that they have made a (31)__________ breakthrough in fighting HIV- they have
shown what happens when an infection-fighting antibody attacks a gap in HIV’s considerable defenses. Finding
a vaccine against HIV has been very difficult because the proteins on the surface of the virus are continually
mutating, but they have shown an antibody, called b12, attacking a weak spot of the virus where the protein is
(32)__________. The virus is able to mutate rapidly to avoid detection by the immune system, and is also
covered in sugary molecules which block access by antibodies. However, certain parts of the virus must remain
(33)__________ unchanged so that it can catch hold of and enter human cells. One protein that sticks out from
the surface of the virus and binds to receptors on host cells is one such region, which makes it a target for
vaccine development. Previous analyses of the bleeding of people that have been able to keep HIV from
developing into AIDS for long periods of time (34)__________ revealed a rare group of antibodies- including
b12- that seem to fight HIV with some degree of structure. The latest study showed how the antibody and the
protein interact. Scientists hope that revealing the (35)__________ of this bond in such precise detail will
provide clues about how best to attack.
31. A. major B. large C. solution D. final
32. A. stable B. unstable C. instability D. stability
33. A. relative B. relatively C. relatives D. relation
34. A. was B. have C. has D. were
35. A. structure B. stricture C. blueprint D. plan

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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 following questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your
health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.
In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't
remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his
mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor
blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.
Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may
have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone
too often.
36. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
37. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ______.
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “method” D. “transmission”
38. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
39. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ________.
A. damage their users’ emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behaviors
40. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
41. According to the writer, people should ______.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases C. keep off mobile phones regularly
B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D. never use mobile phones in all cases
42. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work” D. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

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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 following questions.
Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to communicate with one another. Smoke signals and
tribal drums were some of the earliest forms of communication. Letters, carried by birds or by humans on foot
or on horseback, made it possible for people to communicate larger amounts of information between two
places. The telegram and telephone set the stage for more modern means of communication. With the
invention of the cellular phone, communication itself has become mobile.
For you, a cell phone is probably just a device that you and your friends use to keep in touch with family and
friends, take pictures, play games, or send text message. The definition of a cell phone is more specific. It is a
hand- held wireless communication device that sends and receives signals by way of small special areas called
cells.
Walkie-talkies, telephones and cell phones are duplex communication devices. They make it possible for
two people to talk to each other. Cell phones and walkie-talkies are different from regular phones because they
can be used in many different locations. A walkie-talkie is sometimes called a half-duplex communication
device because only one person can talk at a time. A cell phone is a full-duplex device because it uses both
frequencies at the same time. A walkie-talkie has only one channel. A cell phone has more than a thousand
channels. A walkie-talkie can transmit and receive signals across a distance of about a mile. A cell phone can
transmit and receive signals over hundreds of miles. In 1973, an electronic company called Motorola hired
Martin Cooper to work on wireless communication. Motorola and Bell Laboratories (now AT&T) were in a race
to invent the first portable communication device. Martin Cooper won the race and became the inventor of the
cell phone. On April 3, 1973, Cooper made the first cell phone call to his opponent at AT&T while walking down
the streets of New York City. People on the sidewalks gazed at Cooper in amazement. Cooper's phone was
called A Motorola Dyna-Tac. It weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds (as compared to today's cell phones that weigh
as little as 3 or 4 ounces)
After the invention of his cell phone, Cooper began thinking of ways to make the cell phone available to the
general public. After a decade, Motorola introduced the first cell phone for commercial use. The early cell
phone and its service were both expensive. The cell phone itself cost about $ 3,500. In 1977, AT&T constructed
a cell phone system and tried it out in Chicago with over 2,000 customers. In 1981, a second cellular phone
system was started in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area. It took nearly 37 years for cell phones to
become available for general public use. Today, there are more than sixty million cell phone customers with cell
phones producing over thirty billion dollars per years.

43. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The increasing number of people using cell phone.
B. The difference between cell phones and telephones.
C. The history of a cell phone
D. How Cooper competed with AT&T.
44. What definition is true of a cell phone?
A. The first product of two famous corporation B. A hand-held wireless communication device
C. Something we use just for playing games. D. A version of walkie-talkie
45. What is wrong about a walkie-talkie?
A. It has one channel B. It was first designed in 1973.
C. It can be used within a distance of a mile. D. Only one person can talk at a time.
46. The word "duplex" is closest meaning to ________.
A. having two parts B. quick C. modern D. having defects
47. To whom did Cooper make his first cell phone call?
A. His assistant at Motorola. B. A person on New York street.
C. A member of Bell Laboratories. D. The director of his company.
48. When did AT&T widely start their cellular phone system?
A. in 2001 B. in 1977

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C. in 1981 D. 37 years after their first design
49. What does the word "gazed" mean?
A. looked with admiration B. angrily looked C. glanced D. started conversation
50. The phrase "tried it out" refers to ________.
A. made effort to sell the cell-phone B. reported on AT& T
C. tested the cell-phone system D. introduced the cell-phone system
___________THE END___________