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Practice Test No. 1 - 2021-2022 (20 Ban)
Practice Test No. 1 - 2021-2022 (20 Ban)
Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments
with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these
resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle
this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for
long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly
dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content.
Results of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats
maintained their body content during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were
given free access to water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this
did not change appreciably the water intent in their bodies, which remained at 66.3% to 67.2% during this
period.
This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5%), and the availability of free water,
therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This makes it reasonable
to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry
food.
Question 10: What is the topic of this passage?
A. Kangaroo rats B. Water in the desert
C. Desert life D. Physiological experiments
Question 11: The word “expire” in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate
Question 12: Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals?
A. Desert plans
B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body
C. The blood of other animals
D. Streams
Question 13: The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. the economy with which it uses available water
B. living without drinking water
C. breathing slowly and infrequently
D. manufacturing water internally
Question 14: The word “parsimony” in line 6 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. intelligence B. desire C. frugality D. skill
Question 15: It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of
______.
A. less need for water than other animals B. many opportunities for them to find water
C. their ability to eat plants D. their ability to adjust to the desert
environment
Question 16: According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that
______.
A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods
B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water
C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water
D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health
Mark 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 17: In Thailand, it’s against the law to litter on the pavement. If you are caught, you can be fined
up to 2000 Baht.
A. evil B. illegal C. immoral D. legal
Question 18: Her physical condition was not an impediment to her career as a singer. She has won a lot of
prizes.
A. advantage B. obstacle C. barrier D. disadvantage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 19: Don’t ______ in my presentation with your comments like that. It is so annoying and rude.
High School for Gifted Students - HNUE Page 2
English 12
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43
WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?
Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals go
extinct because the climate (39) ______ they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It may
become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die. Some
animals go extinct because they cannot (40) ______ with other animals for food. Some animals go extinct
because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving means that the
animals are changing (41) ______ from generation to generation. Small differences between parents,
children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations. Eventually, a different kind of
animal evolves. Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (42) ______ time. Scientists call
this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (43) ______ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history.
The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.
Question 39: A. where B. which C. when D. what
Question 40: A. complete B. find C. compete D. exist
Question 41: A. accidentally B. suddenly C. quickly D. slowly
Question 42: A. same B. similar C. different D. various
Question 43: A. has been B. have been C. will be D. are
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 44: He was very tired. He agreed to play tennis.
A. Tired as though he was, he agreed to play tennis. B. Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis.
C. Tired, he agreed to play tennis. D. So tired was he that he agreed to play tennis.
Question 45: She teaches children with special needs. Many of them have severe learning difficulties.
A. She teaches children with special needs and whoever have severe learning difficulties.
B. She teaches children with special needs and severe learning difficulties.
C. She teaches children of severe learning difficulties and with special needs.
D. She teaches children with special needs, many of whom have severe learning difficulties.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions
Question 46: Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A. always B. with C. but C. friends
Question 47: There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A. very large B. with C. beautiful D. decorated walls
Question 48: The University of Kentucky has held this prestigious title until 1989, when it was granted to
the University of Georgia.
A. has held B. it C. was granted D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 49: Son: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.” – Mum: “______”
A. Just kidding! B. It’s up to you. C. Good job! D. Same to you.
Thanks!
Question 50: Stranger: “Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?” – Lan:
“______”
A. I’m not certain but it’s maybe at the end of the street. B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you. D. I’m busy now.
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