TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC SỐ 56

TEACHER: THANH LOAN DÀNH CHO LỚP LUYỆN ĐỀ- NÂNG CAO- ĐỀ CHẴN
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each.
The history of clinical nutrition, or the study of the relationship between health and how the body takes in and
utilizes food substances, can be divided into four distinct eras: the first began in the nineteenth century and extended into
the early twentieth century when it was recognized for the first time that food contained constituents that were essential for
human function and that different foods provided different amounts of these essential agents. Near the end of this era,
research studies demonstrated that rapid weight loss was associated with nitrogen imbalance and could only be rectified by
providing adequate dietary protein associated with certain foods.
The second era was initiated in the early decades of the twentieth century and might be called “the vitamin period.”
Vitamins came to be recognized in foods, and deficiency syndromes were described. As vitamins became recognized as
essential food constituents necessary for health, it became tempting to suggest that every disease and condition for which
there had been no previous effective treatment might be responsive to vitamin therapy. At that point in time, medical
schools started to become more interested in having their curricula integrate nutritional concepts into the basic sciences.
Much of the focus of this education was on the recognition of deficiency symptoms. Herein lay the beginning of what
ultimately turned from ignorance to denial of the value of nutritional therapies in medicine. Reckless claims were made for
effects of vitamins that went far beyond what could actually be achieved from the use of them.
In the third era of nutritional history in the early 1950’s to mid-1960’s, vitamin therapy began to fall into disrepute.
Concomitant with this, nutrition education in medical schools also became less popular. It was just decade before this that
drug companies had found their vitamin sales skyrocketing and were quick to supply practicing physicians with generous
samples of vitamins and literature extolling the virtue of supplementation for a variety of health-related conditions.
Expectations as to the success of vitamins in disease control were exaggerated. As is known is retrospect, vitamin and
mineral therapies are much less effective when applied to health-crisis conditions than when applied to long-term problems of under
nutrition that lead to chronic health problems.
Question 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The effects of vitamins on the human body B. The history of food preferences from the nineteenth century to the present
C. The stages of development of clinical nutrition as a field of present D. Nutritional practices of the nineteenth century
Question 2: It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following discoveries was made during the first era in the history of nutrition ?
A. Protein was recognized as an essential component of diet. B. Vitamins were synthesized from foods.
C. Effective techniques of weight loss were determined. D. Certain foods were found to be harmful to good health.
Question 3: The word “tempting” is closest in meaning to
A. necessary B. attractive C. realistic D. correct
Question 4: It can be inferred from the passage that medical schools began to teach concepts of nutrition in order to
A. convince medical doctors to participate in research studies on nutrition
B. encourage medical doctors to apply concepts of nutrition in the treatment of disease
C. convince doctors to conduct experimental vitamin therapies on their patients D. support the creation of artificial vitamins.
Question 5: Why did vitamin therapy begin losing favor in the 1950’s?
A. The public lost interest in vitamins. B. Medical schools stopped teaching nutritional concepts.
C. Nutritional research was of poor quality. D. Claims for the effectiveness of vitamin therapy were seen to be exaggerated.
Question 6: The phrase “concomitant with” is closest meaning to
A. in conjunction with B. prior to C. in dispute with D. in regard to
Question 7: The word “skyrocketing” is closest in meaning to
A. internationally popular B. increasing rapidly C. acceptable D. surprising
Questions 8: The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
A. The fourth era of nutrition history B. Problems associated with under nutrition
C. How drug companies became successful D. Why nutrition education lost its appeal
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of exchanges
Questions 9: “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?” “______________”
A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding C. None of your business D. I’ve seen better!
Questions 10: A: “Morning, Binh! __!” B: “ Good morning, teacher. I’m sorry. Um __ I promise it
won’t happen again.”
A. What’s wrong with you B.You are at not feeling well C. How are you today D. Late again
Mark the letter A, D, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 11: It suddenly _____ on me that he was deceiving me
A. struck B. seemed C. occurred D. dawned
Question 12: The newspaper did not mention the ______ of the damage caused by the fire
A. range B. quantity C. amount D. extent

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Question 13: His emotional problems ______from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think
A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout
Question 14: Most crimes that are committed are no more than ______theft
A. slight B. small C. unimportant D. petty
Question 15: The chapel was built as a ______ to those who died in the war
A. souvenir B. memory C. remembrance D. memorial
Question 16: The candidates’ experience and qualifications will ______ when the decision is made
A. be taking into account B. be taken into consideration C. consider being taken D. have had consideration
Question 17: He _____ in the doorway in order to light a cigarette
A. arrested B. entered C. paused D. hung
Question 18: When can the students ______ for next year’s evening classes?
A. assist B. enroll C. join D. inscribe
Question 19: The new magazine about maintenance _____tomorrow
A. comes down B. comes off C. comes on D. comes out
Question 20: The firm went bankrupt and their shares became _______
A. priceless B. unworthy C. invaluable D. worthless
Question 21: Many students find it difficult to make _____meet on their small grants
A. ends B. points C. circles D. edges
Question 22: Fish ______ animals with a backbone and a jaw
A. is cold-blood B. are cold-blood C. is cold-blooded D. are cold-blooded
Mark the letter to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in question
Question 23: Affluent nations have an obligation to help other members of the UN
A. impoverished B. Industrialized C. Advanced D. Wealthy
Question 24: Punctuality is imperative in your new job
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being late
Mark the letter A, D, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following question
Question 25: In the 1970s, many governments’ efforts to curb inflation were successful
A. resist B. control C. sustain D. induce
Question 26: Parents sometimes restrict the amount of time their children spend watching TV. They may allow
them to watch only two or three hours a day
A. limit B. ignore C. forget D. realize
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
In taking up a new life across the Atlantic, the early European settlers of the United States did not abandon the
diversions with which their ancestors had traditionally relieved the tedium of life. Neither the harshness of existence on the
new continent nor the scattered population nor the disapproval of the clergy discouraged the majority from the pursuit of
pleasure.
City and country dwellers, of course, conducted this pursuit in different ways. Farm dwellers in their isolation not only
found it harder to locate companions in play but also, thanks to the unending demands and pressures of their work, felt it
necessary to combine fun with purpose. No other set of colonists took so seriously one expression of the period, "Leisure is
time for doing something useful." In the countryside farmers therefore relieved the burden of the daily routine with such
double-purpose relaxations as hunting, fishing, and trapping. When a neighbor needed help, families rallied from miles
around to assist in building a house or barn, husking corn, shearing sheep, or chopping wood. Food, drink, and celebration
after the group work provided relaxation and soothed weary muscles.
The most eagerly anticipated social events were the rural fairs. Hundreds of men, women, and children attended from
far and near. The men bought or traded farm animals and acquired needed merchandise while the women displayed food
prepared in their kitchens, and everyone, including the youngsters, watched or participated in a variety of competitive
sports, with prizes awarded to the winners. These events typically included horse races, wrestling matches, and foot races,
as well as some nonathletic events such as whistling competitions. No other occasions did so much to relieve the isolation
of farm existence.
With the open countryside everywhere at hand, city dwellers naturally shard in some of the rural diversions. Favored
recreations included fishing, hunting, skating, and swimming. But city dwellers also developed other pleasures, which only
compact communities made possible.
Question 27: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Methods of farming used by early settlers of the United States
B. Hardships faced by the early settlers of the United States
C. Methods of buying, selling, and trading used by early settlers of the United States
D. Ways in which early settlers of the United States relaxed
Question 28: What can be inferred about the diversions of the early settlers of the United States ?
A. They followed a pattern begun in Europe. B. They were enjoyed more frequently than in Europe.
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C. The clergy organized them. D. Only the wealthy participated in them.
Question 29: Which of the following can be said about the country dwellers` attitude toward "the pursuit of pleasure" ?
A. They felt that it should help keep their minds on their work. B. They felt that it was not necessary.
C. They felt that it should be productive. D. They felt that it should not involve eating and drinking.
Question 30: What is meant by the phrase "double-purpose" in line 11 ?
A. Very frequent B. Useful and enjoyable C. Extremely necessary D. Positive and negative
Question 31: The phrase "eagerly anticipated" in line 16 in closest in meaning to
A. well organized B. old-fashioned C. strongly opposed D. looked forward to
Question 32: Which of the following can be said about the rural diversions mentioned in the last paragraph in which city
dwellers also participated?
A. They were useful to the rural community. B. They involved the purchase of items useful in the home.
C. They were activities that could be done equally easily in the towns. D. They were all outdoor activities.
Question 33: What will the author probably discuss in the paragraph following this passage?
A. The rural diversions enjoyed by both urban and rural people B. Leisure activities of city dwellers
C. Building methods of the early settlers in rural areas D. Changes in the lifestyles of settlers as they moved to the cities
Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress .
Question 34. A. arithmetical B. endearment C. prestigious D. convenient
Question 35: A. absentee B. volunteer C. realize D. employee
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
Question 36: The type of jazz known as “swing” was introduced by Duke Ellington when he wrote and records “It don’t
mean a thing if ain’t got the swing”.
Question 37: The computer has made a big difference to the way I do things, particular my school work
Question 38: I took a year out, do different things and gave myself a breathing space
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word (s)
Technology is used for the (39)____ of human needs and production is increased by technology. Science and
technology, the former concerned with know-what and latter with know- how, are continuously conditioning man’s
world view and have raised material standards beyond any earlier vision of man’s potential. However, in this, science
and technology are too much concerned with quantity at the expense of (40)______. Technology has made (41)______
the mass production of articles and mass production seems to have reduced the quality of goods. If a motor-car in the
past was made to last, today it is made to be thrown away and replaced. While the quality in terms of new features has
improved, durability is of little concern to manufacturers. In their drive to expand markets and be competitive,
manufacturers ignore quality and are concerned with quantity or the number of products that can be sold. Evolving
technology encourages the economy of transience which is fast replacing the economy on permanence of the old world.
Medical technology prolongs life and reduces the morality rate, but the quality of life deteriorates. Genetics has
increased agricultural productivity, and the Green Revolution that it set in motion had resulted in high-yielding variety
of wheat, rice paddy, etc, but they (42)______the quality which the traditional variety, though low-yielding, had. Alvin
Toffler in his Future Shock considers the lowering of costs of manufacture and increased demand as factors
(43)________ for the sacrifice of quality. Science and technology should be concerned equally with quality and
quantity. This concern is of great importance since science and technology are to make further strides.
Question 39: A. satisfaction B. requirement C. disappointment D. demand
Question 40: A. number B. value C. evaluation D. quality
Question 41: A. it possible B. possible C. available D. impossible
Question 42: A. insufficient B. shortage C. lack D. miss
Question 43: A. used B. responsible C. asking D. explaining
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in following questions.
Question 44: I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the program even after such a bad fall
A. In spite of the fall, he should have finished the program and we could have admired him for that
B. It was really a bad fall, but somehow, he was still able to finish the program and I had to admire him for that
C. The way he finished the program was certainly admirable, as the fall had shaken him up badly
D. I really admire the way he got up after the fall and completed the program
Question 45: By modern standards, the first supermarkets were really quite small
A. Compared with what we have now, the early supermarkets weren’t actually large at all
B. The early supermarkets and the present-day ones are quite different from each other, even in size
C. Present-day supermarkets are on the whole larger than the early ones
D. Supermarkets have grown in size since they were first introduced, but their standards still remain the same
Question 46: I just can’t understand why so few people are interested in this camping holiday
A. I find it surprising that there aren’t few people interested in such a camping holiday
B. Hardly anyone wants to go on this camping holiday, which I find strange
C. It’s hardly surprising that so few people are interested in this camping holiday
D. To my surprise, almost no one was interested in such a camping holiday
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

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Question 47. A. seizure B. azure C. infusion D. tension
Question 48. A. whole B. whom C. whose D. white
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
49. His speech was boring. Everyone got up and left
A. He got up and left because everyone was talking B. No one stayed to listen to him because his speech was so boring
C. Every one stood up so that they could hear his speech D. His speech was interesting enough for everyone to listen
50. You don’t work hard. You will fail the exam
A. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail the exam B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail the exam
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail the exam D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail the exam

TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC SỐ 58

TEACHER: THANH LOAN DÀNH CHO LỚP LUYỆN ĐỀ- NÂNG CAO- ĐỀ CHẴN
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
Question 1: Pablo Picasso’s celebrated painting Guernica was moved from New York to Spain in 1981
A. worthy B. expensive C. famous D. valuable
Question 2: Many Chinese believe that powdered rhinoceros horn will cure various afflictions
A. retard B. heal C. restore D. subdue
Mark the letter to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in following question
Question 3: There are substantial differences between the two species
A. considerable B. amazing C. slight D. difficult to explain
Question 4: Over 40,000 horses and burros still roam wild in the western United States
A. untamed B. tamed C. unopposed D. recklessly
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the United States in the early 1800’s individual state governments had more effect on the economy than did the
federal government. States chartered manufacturing, banking, mining, and transportation firms and participated in the
construction of various internal improvements such as canals, turnpikes, and railroads. The states encouraged internal
improvements in two distinct ways: first, by actually establishing state companies to build such improvements; second, by
providing part of the capital for mixed public-private companies setting out to make a profit.
In the early nineteenth century, states governments also engaged in a surprisingly large amount of direct regulatory
activity, including extensive licensing and inspection programs. Licensing targets reflected both similarities in and
differences between the economy of the nineteenth century and that of today: in the nineteenth century, state regulation
through licensing fell especially on peddlers, innkeepers, and retail merchants of various kinds. The perishable
commodities of trade generally came under state inspection, and such important frontier staples as lumber and gunpowder
were also subject to state control. Finally, state governments experimented with direct labor and business regulation
designed to help the individual laborer or consumer, including setting maximum limits on hours of work and restrictions on price-
fixing by businesses.
Although the states dominated economic activity during this period, the federal government was not inactive. Its
goals were the facilitation of western settlement and the development of native industries. Toward these ends the federal
government pursued several courses of action. It established a national bank to stabilize banking activities in the country
and, in part, to provide a supply of relatively easy money to the frontier, where it was greatly needed for settlement. It
permitted access to public western lands on increasingly easy terms, culminating in the Homestead Act of 1862, by which
title to land could be claimed on the basis of residence alone. Finally, it step up a system of tariffs that was basically
protectionist in effect, although maneuvering for position by various regional intersects produced frequent changes in tariff
rates throughout the nineteenth.
Question 5: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. States’ rights versus federal rights B. The participation of state governments in railroad, canal, and turnpike construction
C. The roles of state and federal governments in the economy of the nineteenth century
D. Regulatory activity by state governments
Question 6: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as areas that involved states
governments in the nineteenth century EXCEPT_________
A. mining B. banking C. manufacturing D. higher education
Question 7: The word “distinct” in line 4 is closest in meaning to _________
A. separate B. innovative C. alarming D. provocative
Question 8: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that in the nineteenth century canals and
railroad were _________
A. built with money that came from the federal government B. much more expensive to build than they had been previously
C. built predominantly in the western part of the country D. sometimes built in part by state companies
Question 9: The regulatory activities of state governments included all of the following EXCEPT______ ____
A. licensing of retail merchants B. inspecting materials used in turnpike maintenance

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C. imposing limits on price-fixing D. control of lumber
Question 10: According to the passage, which of the following is true of Homestead Act of 18 62?
A. It made it increasingly possible for settlers to obtain land in the West B. It was a law first passed by state governments in the West
C. It increased the money supply in the West D. It established tariffs in a number of regions
Question 11: Which of the following activities was the responsibility of the federal government in the
nineteenth century?
A. Control of the manufacture of gunpowder B. Determining the conditions under which individuals worked
C. Regulation of the supply of money D. Inspection of new homes built on western lands
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of exchanges
Question 12: “Your dress is lovely. I like it” “_______________”
A. Oh, it’s just an old dress B. thanks anyway. I think it makes me look older
C. You must be kidding. I think it’s terrible D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment
Question 13: “Do you think Robert will be late for the interview?” “________________”
A. I think not B. Yes, of course C. I am not afraid D. I hope not

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
The real thing? One of the most successful commercial products ever launched is said to have come about as the result of
a mistake. In 1896, Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, was selling a nerve tonic known as “French Wine Cola-Ideal
Nerve Tonic”. By accidentally adding fizzy water instead of still water to the recipe, a pharmacist called john S. Pemberton
invented what has today become the most popular soft drink in the world: cola-Cola. Along with it closest rival- Pepsi-
which appeared on the market three years later, Coke has enjoyed phenomenal success worldwide, particularly in the past
fifty years. Indeed, old Coke bottles and “limited edition” cans can often fetch considerable sums from collectors, and
there are seven stores which deal exclusively in Coke products and memorabilia.
What could possibly account for the amazing success of Coca-cola? How has this combination of carbonated
water, sugar, acid and flavoring come to symbolize the American way of life for most of the world? After all, even the
manufacturers could hardly describe Coke as a healthy product since it contains relatively high amounts of sugar
(admittedly not the case with Diet Coke which contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar and phosphoric acid, both of
which are known to damage teeth).
One explanation may be found in the name. The original recipe included a flavoring from the coca plant and
probably included small amounts of cocaine (an additive substance), but since the early part of this century, all traces of
cocaine have been removed. However, Coke (like all cola drinks) also includes a flavoring form the cola tree; cola extract
contains caffeine, which is a stimulant, and the Coca –Cola Company adds extra caffeine for good measure. While caffeine
is not thought to be an additive substance in itself, there is a considerable evidence that over a period of time the
consumption of caffeine has to be increased in order for its stimulating effect to be maintained, and so sales of Coke perhaps benefit
as a result.
A more likely reason for enduring popularity of Coke may, however, be found in the company’s enviable
marketing strategies. Over the years it has come up with some of the most memorable commercials, tunes, slogans and
sponsorship in the world of advertising, variously emphasizing international harmony, youthfulness and a carefree
lifestyle. Few other companies (arguably including Pepsi) have been able to match such marketing ploys so consistently or
effectively. As suggested earlier, the influences of American culture are evident just about everywhere, and Coca-cola has
somehow come to represent vision of the people that little bit closer to the dream.
Question 14: “both of which” in paragraph 2 refers to _________
A. phosphoric and acid B. sugar and artificial sweeteners C. sugar and phosphoric acid D. artificial sweetener and phosphoric acid

Question 15: “Coke has enjoyed phenomenal success” in paragraph 1 suggests the writer___________
A. rather disapproves of the success of Coke B. considers the success of Coke to be undeserved
C. thinks that the success of Coke is very strange D. believes that the success of Coke has been impressive
Question 16: Describing Coke’s marketing strategies as “enviable” in paragraph 4 means that ___________
A. the strategies are based on envy B. people are persuaded to buy Coke because they are envious of others
C. Coke’s marketing staff are encouraged to be envious of each other’s ideas
D. rivals are envious of the Coke Company’s successful methods of marketing
Question 17: In paragraph 1, the writer points out that ________
A. Coke is so popular that some shops only sell goods with the Coke label
B. Coke is so popular that some shops sell nothing else C. Some stores can successfully sell Coke at higher prices
D. Only certain people are allowed to enter the most popular Coke stores
Question 18: “variously emphasizing” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________
A. using a wide variety of emphasis B. using particular order of emphasis
C. stressing at different times D. stressing at the same time
Question 19: In the second sentence of paragraph 2, the writer seems surprised that ___________
A. Coke must be so easy to produce B. something so normal could have such importance
C. all the ingredients can be found in most countries D. most of the ingredients are not very healthy

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Question 20: In paragraph 1, “cans can often fetch considerable sums” means the same as __________
A. certain Coke cans are worth a lot of money as collectable items B. Coke is quite expensive in some parts of the world
C. collectors consider carefully how much they are paying for a can of Coke D. some collectors will only drink Coke in exclusive stores
Question 21: In the last sentence of the passage the writer implies that _____
A. drinking Coke reminds a lot of people of visiting American B. many people wish for a lifestyle they imagine most Americans have
C. living in the United States is a bit like living in a dream D. most people would like to live in America
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs in the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 22: A. advance B. angle C. added D. calculus
Question 23: A. calculate B. state C. subtract D. great
Mark the letter A, D, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 24: You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel
A. call off B. cut down C. back off D. put aside
Question 25: I am so out of _________ that I can’t run 30 meters without puffing
A. health B. strength C. condition D. fitness
Question 26: Your progress will be _______ in six months’ time
A. counted B. evaluated C. valued D. enumerated
Question 27: Many people raise children in _______ one-parent family
A. the B. a C. an D. nothing
Question 28: Delilah wasn’t hungry at all, and could only ________ with the food on her plate
A. side B. toy C. snack D. finger
Question 29: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an extracting process; _______, experts must perform
detailed tests to analyze soil specimen
A. therefore B. however C. afterwards D. so that
Question 30: I am ______ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently
A. at B. in C. on D. by
Question 31: I highly valued the closed _______________in human relationships
A. ties B. connections C. links D. joints
Question 32: It is a/ an __________ study of the Vietnamese language
A. deeply B. deepened C. in-depth D. deep-set
Question 33: In the end the managers ________ the workers ‘demands and gave them a pay rise
A. gave place to B. gave a way to C. gave way to D. gave up to
Question 34: After four glasses of wine he began to feel _______
A. light-headed B. cool-headed C. empty-headed D. pig-headed
Question 35: John was _________ something under his breath, but I didn’t catch what he said
A. whispering B. muttering C. growling D. swallowing
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in
following questions.
Question 36. A. emergency B. vulnerable C. activity D. initiate
Question 37: A. territory B. technology C. eliminate D. inhabitant
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction.
Question 38: Everyone ought to know the basic steps that follow in case of an emergency.
Question 39: We should have played much better than we do.
Question 40: Only when I am hungry I like eating rice and fish
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word (s) for each
of the blanks Fighting back to desert expanding
More than a billion people all over the world are under the (41)__ of desert expansion, but few of them are aware
that they themselves cause it and are also its victims. People cut down trees for fuels and farmland. Their herds eat up the
grass covering valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into deserts.
Efforts have been made to solve the problem. One common method is called “dune fixation”: if a fence is built, it
“fixes” sand dunes. This fence will prevent the dune from advancing. In Algeria, people planted a green wall of trees across
the edge of the Sahara to stop desert sand from spreading. People in countries around the Sahara built fences made of
brushwood or dead palm leaves for the same (42)_____. Obviously, the Sahara will become much larger unless something
continues to be done to solve this problem.
(43)____, life is a constant struggle for those living near the edges of the Gobi Desert. In some places, many people
had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their houses and crops. (44)____, governments in
nearby areas have had local people plant trees and banned burning firewood (45)____ fuels. Even Beijing is threatened
by sandstorms every year. strong winds blow sand and dust from the Gobi Desert into Beijing 30
to 40 days a year, so a green wall of forests has been built to protect the city.
Question 41: A. threat B. promise C. order D. offer
Question 42: A. plan B. purpose C. method D. type
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Question 43: A. Definitely B. Generally C. Obviously D. Similarly
Question 44: A. Because B. Therefore C. However D. Still
Question 45: A. from B. off C. for D. with
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in following questions.
Question 46: We are currently out of stock of these blouses in your size
A. We’ve just run out of these blouses in the size you’ve asked for B. I’m afraid these blouses don’t come in your size
C. I’ll just check our stock to see if we have these blouses in your size D. At the moment, we don’t have these blouses in the size required for you
Question 47: There is nobody in this office that will offer a different opinion to the one I gave you
A. Whoever you ask in this office will say the same as I did B. Nobody but me in this office has offered you a different opinion
C. Of all the people in this office, only I was able to give you an opinion D. None of the other people in this office will offer you an opinion as I did
Question 48: Laura has ruled out any meeting with Roger in the near future
A. Laura has decided never to meet Roger again B. Laura says that coming together with Roger is presently out of the question
C. A future meeting between Laura and Roger doesn’t seem very likely D. In all probability, Laura will never get together with Roger again
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
49. The demand was so great. 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.
50. Alice just registered for the course. Immediately after that, she received the scholarship
A. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship
B. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course
C. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship

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Fun Fun: The boy and a thief: A cunning thief was trying to act secretly to the house to steal things. He found that there was only
a boy, and the house was locked with chains. The thief asked the boy: “ I am thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water? While the boy
entered the room, the thief tried to saw chains. When the boy came back and gave the glass to the thief, he tried to drink all of it. After
drinking the fifth glass, there was only a little to be sawn in the chains, the thief asked insistently the boy to go in and bring him just one
more glass, the boy answered: “ But there isn’t any water left in my toilet so I can’t give you”.
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