BÀI TẬP TUẦN 5 - HSG 12 (PHẦN 1)

PHẦN 1: NGHE
Listening 1: Listen to an interview with John Harvey and Meredith Jackson, who have just written
a book together about collecting things.
Question 1: John and Meredith share the opinion that, in general, collections _________.
A. don’t often have much monetary worth B. re<lect the life experiences of collectors
C. aren’t de<ined in terms of quantity D. involve a considerable investment of time
Question 2: When asked about collectors’ views on the appearance of the objects collected, Meredith
highlights _________.
A. the need to have distinctively-coloured items in a collection
B. the strict rules that established collectors set themselves
C. the willingness of collectors to share information with others
D. the importance of how a collection is presented
Question 3: What made John start to collect chairs?
A. a longstanding interest in comfort
B. a childhood instinct for the unusual
C. a wish to improve his academic reputation
D. a curiosity about the principles of their structure
Question 4: Why did Meredith buy her <irst designer scarf?
A. as a reaction to a colleague’s criticism B. in the hope of making a pro<it
C. in a deliberate show of vanity D. as a reward for doing a good job
Question 5: John views the majority of the chairs in his collection as _________.
A. functional objects to be enjoyed
B. reminders of a golden age of furniture
C. talking points to stimulate conversation
D. precious pieces that need safeguarding from visitors
Question 6: John says that giving up collecting _________.
A. would free up valuable space B. is unlikely to be an option for him
C. would be a great loss for him D. might actually be a sensible idea

Listening 2: Listen an interview with two script editor, Mike Summers and Sarah Alexander, in
which they talk about working in the television.
Question 1: Mike says that his daily work on the soap opera ‘Eden Lane’ is based around the need to
_________.
A. develop detailed storylines for each episode B. inspire quality writing from his script writers
C. consider the general direction of the show D. keep the producers satis<ied with progress
Question 2: Mike thinks that working with script writers is sometimes dif<icult because of _________.
A. the extra work their suggestions can cause for him
B. the negative reaction they have
C. the frequent need of make alterations to their work.
D. the volume of work they produce each week
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Question 3: What got Mike into a career as a script editor?

A. He realised he was unsuited to earning a living as a script writer.
B. He became interested in working with scripts while he was student.
C. He discovered that he enjoyed co-operating with script writers.
D. He found that script editing was better paid than script writing.
Question 4: Sarah thinks TV companies are more likely to employ people who _________.
A. are extremely keen to work anywhere in the TV industry
B. show a genuine interest in any given genre
C. already have creative work skills which are useful in TV
D. have <irm views on how TV shows should be produced
Question 5: Sarah says that watching TV with a critical perspective _________.
A. requires focus on a particular aspect of the show
B. can provide valuable insights into the writing process
C. could be a clever way to introduce yourself to useful contacts
D. needs to aim at providing a balanced view in feedback
Question 6: Mike and Sarah both say that a successful soap opera needs to _________.
A. have a range of positive and negative characters
B. <inish each episode with an exciting climax
C. regularly refresh the cast of actors involved
D. make life dif<icult for some of its characters

PHẦN 2: NGỮ ÂM
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. fatigue B. mosquito C. alumni D. marine
Question 2: A. suggestion B. combustion C. congestion D. demolition
Question 3: A. renown B. dough C. drought D. frown
Question 4: A. cheroot B. chauvinism C. chintzy D. chute
Question 5: A. exhibitionist B. exhibitor C. exogenous D. exothermic
Question 6: A. hydrogen B. lymph C. typhoid D. myopia
Question 7: A. favour B. <lavour C. savour D. devour
Question 8: A. canal B. casino C. canary D. canon
Question 9: A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin
Question 10: A. readability B. reasonable C. readiness D. readmission
Question 11: A. surgery B. surplus C. surrealism D. surliness
Question 12: A. commiserate B. ameliorate C. exacerbate D. penultimate
Question 13: A. profusion B. prodigality C. proliferation D. profundity
Question 14: A. deservedly B. doggedly C. confusedly D. crookedly
Question 15: A. ecocide B. dividend C. legacy D. prejudice
Question 16: A. mouths B. cloths C. booths D. months
Question 17: A. heritage B. lounge C. rouge D. usage

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cauli<lower B. semimetal C. superhero D. antiviral
Question 2: A. megapixel B. mercurial C. melancholy D. memorable
Question 3: A. facsimile B. asparagus C. formidable D. aborigine
Question 4: A. conscientious B. francophone C. photogenic D. oceanic
Question 5: A. tobacconist B. insomnia C. magni<icent D. caterpillar
Question 6: A. predecessor B. retrospect C. heroism D. melli<luous
Question 7: A. geneticist B. impetuous C. inventory D. humiliate
Question 8: A. abdominal B. engagement C. adversity D. of<icialese
Question 9: A. clari<ication B. cooperation C. industrialism D. eligibility
Question 10: A. marquee B. project C. surplice D. cougar
Question 11: A. laborious B. innocuous C. populous D. injurious
Question 12: A. empowerment B. omniscient C. ludicrousness D. monarchical
Question 13: A. wanderlust B. juxtapose C. dissonance D. sycophant
Question 14: A. eccentric B. paradox C. labyrinth D. taciturn
Question 15: A. vociferous B. ephemeral C. cacophony D. quintessential
Question 16: A. effervescent B. oblivious C. antecedent D. futuristic
Question 17: A. re<inery B. de<initive C. hereditary D. grandiose

PHẦN 3: NGỮ PHÁP
Choose the letter A, B, C or to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: _________, the town posted notices urging people to boil their water.
A. The pollution of the municipal well having discovered
B. The municipal well’s pollution was discovered
C. After discovering pollution in the municipal well
D. When having made the discovery of the pollution of the water in the municipal well
Question 2: The concept of dark matter, _________, is integral to our understanding of the universe’s
gravitational dynamics.
A. it is yet to be directly observed B. though yet to be directly observed
C. which yet to be directly observed D. which haven’t been directly observed yet
Question 3: _________ in “The Great Gatsby” exposes the hollowness and disillusionment that can
accompany the pursuit of wealth and status.
A. The American Dream was explored by F. Scott Fitzgerald
B. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s exploration of the American Dream
C. With F. Scott Fitzgerald exploring the American Dream
D. That the American Dream of F. Scott Fitzgerald explored
Question 4: He looked as if he _________ a ghost, his face drained of all colour.
A. had seen B. sees C. were to see D. saw
Question 5: They can’t even handle a basic software glitch, _________ troubleshoot complex technical
issues.
A. in spite of B. let alone C. instead of D. with reference to

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Question 6: The Renaissance, _________, in<luenced not only art and science but also catalysed shifts in
human perception and inquiry.
A. characterized by its <lourishing creativity B. the <lourishing creativity characterized it
C. its <lourishing creativity characterizing D. whose <lourishing creativity characterized
Question 7: In the forest ecosystem, there were _________ there were herbivores.
A. three times more predators B. as three times many predators as
C. three times as more predators than D. three times as many predators as
Question 8: She advised that the historical artifacts be properly preserved to maintain their cultural
signi<icance.
A. be properly preserved B. were properly preserved
C. should preserve properly D. should have properly preserved
Question 9: The sun _________ behind the mountains, the sky turned shades of orange and pink, which
created a breath-taking panoramic view.
A. set B. setting C. to set D. having been set
Question 10: _________ to continue my studies, I decided to become a dress designer.
A. I didn’t wish B. Not wished C. Wishing not D. Not wishing
Question 11: In your place, I _________ on extra tasks yesterday, given the already overwhelming
workload.
A. wouldn’t take B. didn’t take C. hadn’t taken D. wouldn’t have taken
Question 12: Kate: “I wish you wouldn’t smoke here!” - Liam: “_________”
A. There’s nothing wrong here. B. Sorry, shall I open the window?
C. I don’t agree. I’m afraid. D. Thank you for telling me.
Question 13: Not once in my life _________.
A. I have ever seen a sunset as mesmerizing as the one
B. do I ever see such mesmerizing a sunset as the one
C. have I ever seen a sunset as mesmerizing as the one
D. have ever seen I a more mesmerizing sunset than the one
Question 14: Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of _________ reality.
A. what is conceived B. what it is conceived
C. what is conceived to be D. what is being conceived
Question 15: The Great Wall of China is one of _________ architectural feats; it spans thousands of miles
across diverse terrain.
A. the most world’s impressive B. world’s most impressive
C. the impressive most world’s D. the world’s most impressive
Question 16: When _________, she knew the responsibility was substantial.
A. to be selected to be the team captain B. having selected by the team captain
C. selected as the team captain D. she is selected as the team captain
Question 17: The museum displayed a _________ gong, intricately engraved with traditional motifs
A. brass beautiful big round Korean B. beautiful big round Korean brass
C. big beautiful round brass Korean D. beautiful round big brass Korean
Question 18: It seems that societal attitudes toward sustainable practices are shifting, _________?
A. doesn’t it B. are they C. does it D. aren’t they

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Question 19: Deemed a pivotal moment in world history, _________ that later in<luenced constitutional
governance.
A. the foundational principles was signed and established by the Magna Carta
B. the signing of the Magna Carta established foundational principles
C. the foundation of principles established by the Magna Carta
D. the Magna Carta signed the establishment of foundational principles
Question 20: Victoria: “Let’s catch up one of these days, shall we?” - David: “_________”
A. Sorry, I’m too sporty. B. I know, it’s been exhausting
C. Never mind. D. Yes, it’s been ages.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: Highly trained <light attendees demonstrate professionalism by handling emergencies,
ensuring passenger safety while providing courteous service.
A. Highly trained B. attendees C. professionalism D. courteous
Question 2: The stranded climbers used a mirror to send a SOS by re<lecting sunlight, hoping rescuers
would notice the glinting signal.
A. stranded B. a C. by re<lecting D. glinting
Question 3: The researchers studied the mansion where historical documents were stored in; in the
process, they unearthed forgotten narratives that shed light on bygone eras.
A. where B. were stored C. in the process D. forgotten narratives
Question 4: “Gone with the Wind” written after Margaret Mitchell quit her job as a reporter because of
an ankle injury.
A. written B. quit C. as D. because of
Question 5: The detective carried out an exhausting investigation, leaving no stone unturned in the
pursuit of truth.
A. carried out B. exhausting C. unturned D. pursuit
Question 6: The dictionary’s thorough entrances not only de<ine words but also provide context,
serving as a gateway to richer language comprehension.
A. entrances B. gateway C. richer D. comprehension
Question 7: Of the two options available for learning, the online course is more <lexible as it allows
students to learn at their own pace and convenience.
A. Of the B. available C. more <lexible D. their
Question 8: An annual ceremony is organized to memorize fallen soldiers and honour their sacri<ice
and dedication to preserving national freedom.
A. annual B. memorize C. honouring D. to preserving
Question 9: The author’s book signing event was a resounding success, with attendees leaving
complementary remarks about the engaging storytelling and relatable characters.
A. resounding B. attendees C. complementary D. relatable
Question 10: The chess champion achieved victory in twelve successful games, and through this, they
displayed strategic brilliance and maintained an impressive winning streak.
A. victory B. successful C. brilliance D. impressive

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PHẦN 4: TỪ VỰNG
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 1: John was fastidious about his diet. He always tracks his calories and nutrients to maintain
a healthy lifestyle.
A. particular B. obsolete C. functional D. progressive
Question 2: At the charity gala, I had the opportunity to rub shoulders with Hollywood celebrities and
industry moguls.
A. socialize with B. take photos with C. agree with D. respond to
Question 3: The painting depicted a tranquil forest scene with an ineffable beauty that seemed to
transport viewers into nature.
A. indescribable B. insensible C. impervious D. unattainable
Question 4: In the hospitality industry, being a people person is crucial, and the hotel manager’s warm
and welcoming demeanour shines in this regard.
A. a patient person B. an outgoing person C. an attentive person D. a callous person
Question 5: She used the family emergency as a pretext to leave the of<ice early and attend her friend’s
birthday party.
A. chance B. prospect C. reason D. thought
Question 6: The artist’s career took off after a famous art critic praised their unique style.
A. ended in failure B. went unnoticed
C. remained unchanged D. became successful
Question 7: The calm exterior of the lake was deceptive; underneath, strong currents posed a danger
to swimmers.
A. unwelcoming B. misleading C. subjective D. lasting
Question 8: His overprotective nature made him have kittens whenever his children were out late at
night.
A. stay alert B. feel worried C. remain calm D. feel irresponsible
Question 9: The manager decided to delegate the task to the most experienced team member to ensure
its successful completion.
A. authorize B. stimulate C. assign D. disseminate
Question 10: Convincing her to change her mind about the trip will take some doing, as she’s quite
stubborn.
A. require considerable effort B. necessitate a calm manner
C. entail a lot of patience D. worsen the situation
Question 11: In the middle of the meeting, a technical issue cropped up, causing a temporary delay.
A. preceded B. arose C. addressed D. revised
Question 12: The project to build a high-speed railway was shelved due to environmental concerns.
A. criticized B. defeated C. postponed D. modi<ied
Question 13: The news of their team’s defeat was hard to swallow, especially after months of
preparation and dedication.
A. easy to recognize B. good to hear about
C. important to note down D. dif<icult to believe

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Question 14: His precocity in language acquisition led him to speak <luently in multiple languages
before starting school.
A. strong interest B. learning style C. advanced skill D. good luck
Question 15: It is high time more intensive campaigns were initiated to protect endangered species all
over the world.
A. rebuilt B. adapted C. improved C. introduced
Question 16: He couldn’t attend the party because he was feeling indisposed after eating something
that didn’t agree with him.
A. unwell B. incongruous C. indifferent D. ineffable
Question 17: The decision to cut funding for education had far-reaching ramiYications on the quality
of schools and student performance.
A. judgements B. consequences C. interventions D. inconsistencies
Question 18: Upgrading the computer to the latest speci<ications would cost an arm and a leg, so he
decided to stick with the current model for now.
A. be very expensive B. be very affordable C. be very complicated D. be very effective
Question 19: The project’s success relies on effective communication and making sure everyone is on
the same page throughout the process.
A. at liberty B. at loggerheads C. in agreement D. in progress
Question 20: After thorough evaluation, the project proposal was deemed feasible and was given the
green light.
A. approved B. considered C. persuaded D. expressed

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The washing machine has been making strange noises lately and leaks water - it seems to
be on its last leg.
A. beyond repair B. in chaos C. in good condition D. about to break down
Question 2: His concern about missing the bus turned out to be a storm in a teacup, as there were
plenty of buses available.
A. an escalating tension B. a feeble excuse C. a serious matter D. a trivial problem
Question 3: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. single C. separated D. married
Question 4: Despite the traf<ic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just
before the check-in counter closed.
A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition
C. at the very last moment D. with much time to spare
Question 5: Traveling across time zones often leaves me feeling out of sorts for a day or two.
A. slightly ill B. a bit unhappy C. really exhausted D. pretty good
Question 6: Despite the economic downturn, many entrepreneurs in the industry are sanguine about
potential opportunities.
A. resolute B. fearless C. pessimistic D. positive
Question 7: There is ample rain and intense sunlight in tropical climates.
A. detrimental B. abundant C. continuous D. little
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Question 8: The history of the two countries is inextricably linked due to centuries of shared
interactions.
A. inseparably B. explicitly C. loosely D. inescapably
Question 9: Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because <illing stations are few and far between
on the highway.
A. easy to <ind B. dif<icult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Question 10: I found the online reviews to be contradictory, making the source seem untrustworthy.
A. embarrassed B. reliable C. suspicious D. fundamental
Question 11: She always seems to <ind a way to rain on others’ parade with her pessimistic outlook.
A. spoil others’ plans B. upset other people
C. criticize others’ ideas D. make others’ plans successful
Question 12: The company’s disregard for environmental regulations resulted in <ines and negative
publicity.
A. infringement B. indifference C. attention D. apathy
Question 13: Sarah has a tendency to blurt out personal information; she has got a big mouth.
A. can’t remember facts B. talks too much
C. can’t keep secrets D. loves seeking attention
Question 14: Coffee shops are almost ubiquitous these days, found on nearly every street corner.
A. omnipresent B. occasional C. rare D. constant
Question 15: Jack felt a sense of terror rise in him as the roller coaster climbed higher and higher.
A. relaxation B. apprehension C. fright D. pressure
Question 16: The family gathered to discuss the weighty matter of selling their ancestral home due to
<inancial constraints.
A. inconceivable B. insigni<icant C. impeccable D. immeasurable
Question 17: Tom made no bones about the fact that he wanted to get the promotion.
A. fails to con<irm B. fails to accept C. tries to show D. tries to hide
Question 18: As the team captain, he felt the pressure of living up to the lofty expectations of his
teammates and fans.
A. great B. shaky C. showy D. low
Question 19: The factory is Yiring on all cylinders to <inish the orders on time.
A. making every effort B. making poor use of its resources
C. going to any lengths D. working sluggishly
Question 20: The politician’s passionate speeches on social issues started to resonate with the public,
resulting in greater adulation from voters.
A. contempt B. reverence C. admiration D. consolation

Choose the letter A, B, C or to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: I tried to _________ myself from the situation but it was impossible.
A. exude B. exclude C. expunge D. extricate
Question 2: From this year on, under-<ives will get travel _________, which certainly makes huge savings
for family trips.
A. consolations B. concessions C. contortions D. constrictions

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Question 3: I really need a job and I was hoping you might put in a _________ word for me with your boss.
A. nice B. kind C. good D. cool
Question 4: The couple were <inally _________ by the landlord after not paying rent for six months.
A. demolished B. rejected C. evicted D. evacuated
Question 5: It’s a _________ shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.
A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying
Question 6: Investors were caught _________ by the sharp drop in share prices.
A. unawares B. unconscious C. short D. red-handed
Question 7: She always gets what she wants because she knows how to _________ the rules.
A. elicit B. desert C. slack D. circumvent
Question 8: She expects the political experience gained in this election will stand her in good ___________
in her future career, which, she suggests, could include another campaign.
A. footing B. grounding C. precedent D. stead
Question 9: A huge <ire _________ a food and beverage factory outside Bangladesh’s capital last night,
killing at least 52 people.
A. tided over B. smoked out C. phased out D. ripped through
Question 10: My father said when he asked my mother out for a date, she kept him _________ for a week
before making her decision.
A. hovering B. dangling C. lurching D. <loating
Question 11: The entire staff was thrown off _________ when the news of the takeover was announced.
A. composure B. disarray C. stability D. balance
Question 12: The dog was frightened by the distant _________ of thunder and it started barking.
A. rumble B. rabble C. ramble D. rubble
Question 13: I dropped a _________ when talking with my best friend, and now he doesn’t want to talk to
me.
A. rock B. stone C. brick D. sand
Question 14: Please don’t _________ it a miss if I make a few suggestions for improvements.
A. think B. assume C. judge D. take
Question 15: Could you lend me some money to _________ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand B. tide C. get D. make
Question 16: His plan to desert the army come _________.
A. unhoped B. unfounded C. unstruck D. unstuck
Question 17: The director famously hated the <inal cut of the movie and has washed his _________ of it,
even going so far as to remove his name from the project.
A. mouths B. hands C. eyes D. ears
Question 18: I know you’re out of your _________ in this new school, but you’ll make friends soon, and
things will get better.
A. ingredient B. element C. component D. zone
Question 19: I’m really _________ my neck out by investing my money in this idea.
A. pushing B. sticking C. cracking D. pulling
Question 20: After he had spent many years studying, an honorary doctorate was _________ on him by a
famous university.
A. re<lected B. reckoned C. descended D. conferred
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Question 21: His con<idence was so strong that he seemed almost impervious _________ criticism.
A. about B. with C. to D. under
Question 22: Tim tends to be rather _________ about his private life, rarely giving a straight answer to
personal questions.
A. erratic B. innocuous C. outlandish D. evasive
Question 23: A new software update with enhanced features is currently in the _________ and will be
released soon.
A. grapevine B. pipeline C. tunnel D. oven
Question 24: The project is still in its _________, so it is too soon to predict how successful it will be.
A. origin B. infancy C. prime D. heyday
Question 25: Why not buy the dress _________ approval then you can take it back if it doesn’t <it your
mother?
A. in B. with C. on D. by
Question 26: Advertisers claim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending
_________.
A. power B. force C. energy D. ability
Question 27: Don’t _________ to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. rush B. dive C. leap D. <ly
Question 28: He walked from the court a free man, having been _________ of murder.
A. unconvinced B. discharged C. liberated D. acquitted
Question 29: Despite the busy schedule, she managed to _________ a quick letter to express her gratitude.
A. put off B. dash off C. come off D. pay off
Question 30: Many voluntary groups and projects operating on a _________ are worried about their
future sustainability.
A. nutshell B. stake C. shoestring D. siege
Question 31: As far as her future goes, Olivia is _________. She hasn’t got a clue what career to follow.
A. on the level B. all at sea C. behind the scenes D. in the know
Question 32: Your husband was a bit out of control at the party, to _________ it mildly.
A. share B. take C. put D. tell
Question 33: Once he starts sharing his travel experiences, he can talk the hind leg off a _________ without
even taking a breath.
A. monkey B. camel C. donkey D. penguin
Question 34: Instead of offering constructive criticism, he resorted to making _________ remarks about
the team’s efforts.
A. unstinting B. disparaging C. ef<icacious D. inconsolable

PHẦN 5: ĐỌC ĐỤC LỖ & ĐỌC HIỂU
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 Nits each of the numbered blanks.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen <ield, however (1) _________ you are. One
thing you have to be (2) _________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is (3) _________
of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (4) _________
to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let yourself be (5) _________ by the negative

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criticism of others, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone
says you’re totally (6) _________ in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, (7_________, someone
advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their
suggestions carefully. There are many <ilm stars who were once (8) _________. There are many famous
novelists who made a complete (9) _________ of their <irst novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on
approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does (10)
_________ luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to turn on well if you persevere and stay
positive.
Question 1: A. workable B. talented C. practicable D. confused
Question 2: A. knowledgeable B. conscious C. alert D. indifferent
Question 3: A. overwhelmed B. packed C. full D. over<lowing
Question 4: A. idea B. brain C. thought D. mind
Question 5: A. abetted B. hampered C. sanctioned D. emboldened
Question 6: A. short B. missing C. absent D. lacking
Question 7: A. nonetheless B. furthermore C. more than that D. into the bargain
Question 8: A. out of line B. out of practice C. out of work D. out of order
Question 9: A. mess B. garbage C. trash D. rubbish
Question 10: A. muse about B. look upon C. bank on D. take in

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Printmaking is the generic term for a number of processes, of which woodcut and engraving are
two prime examples. Prints are made by pressing a sheet of paper (or other material) against an image-
bearing surface to which ink has been applied. When the paper is removed, the image adheres to it, but
in reverse.
The woodcut had been used in China from the <ifth century A.D. for applying patterns to textiles. The
process was not introduced into Europe until the fourteenth century, <irst for textile decoration and then
for printing on paper. Woodcuts are created by a relief process; <irst, the artist takes a block of wood,
which has been sawed parallel to the grain, covers it with a white ground, and then draws the image in
ink. The background is carved away, leaving the design area slightly raised. The woodblock is inked, and
the ink adheres to the raised image. It is then transferred to damp paper either by hand or with a
printing press.
Engraving, which grew out of the goldsmith’s art, originated in Germany and northern Italy in the
middle of the <ifteenth century. It is an intaglio process (from Italian intagliare, “to carve”). The image
is incised into a highly polished metal plate, usually copper, with a cutting instrument, or burin. The
artist inks the plate and wipes it clean so that some ink remains in the incised grooves. An impression
is made on damp paper in a printing press, with suf<icient pressure being applied so that the paper picks
up the ink.
Both woodcut and engraving have distinctive characteristics. Engraving lends itself to subtle
modelling and shading through the use of <ine lines. Hatching and cross-hatching determine the degree
of light and shade in a print. Woodcuts tend to be more linear, with sharper contrasts between light and
dark. Printmaking is well suited to the production of multiple images. A set of multiples is called an
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begins to show signs of wear. Mass production of prints in the sixteenth century made images available,
at a lower cost, to a much broader public than before.
Question 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The origins of textile decoration B. The characteristics of good-quality prints
C. Two types of printmaking D. Types of paper used in printmaking
Question 2: The word prime in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. principal B. general C. complex D. recent
Question 3: The author’s purposes in paragraph 2 is to describe _________.
A. the woodcuts found in China in the <ifth century
B. the use of woodcuts in the textile industry
C. the process involved in creating a woodcut
D. the introduction of woodcuts to Europe
Question 4: The word incised in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. burned B. cut C. framed D. baked
Question 5: The word distinctive in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. unique B. accurate C. irregular D. similar
Question 6: According to the passage, all of the following are true about engraving EXCEPT that it
_________.
A. developed from the art of the goldsmiths B. requires that the paper be cut with a burin
C. originated in the <ifteenth century D. involves carving into a metal plate
Question 7: The word yield in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. imitate B. produce C. revise D. contrast
Question 8: According to the passage, what do woodcut and engraving have in common?
A. Their designs are slightly raised.
B. They achieve contrast through hatching and cross-hatching.
C. They were <irst used in Europe.
D. They allow multiple copies to be produced from one original.
Question 9: According to the author, what made it possible for members of the general public to own
prints in the sixteenth century?
A. Prints could be made at low cost.
B. The quality of paper and ink had improved.
C. Many people became involved in the printmaking industry.
D. Decreased demand for prints kept prices affordable.
Question 10: According to the passage, all of the following are true about prints EXCEPT that they
_________.
A. can be reproduced on materials other than paper
B. are created from a reversed image
C. show variations between light and dark shades
D. require a printing press

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