75 CÂU HỎI
You have to keep reminding yourself that these trees are (1) _____ real and identical to their larger cousins in all respects except their size.
A. deeply
B. eventually
C. actually
D. greatly
Rather like other small and perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees (2) _____ quite a high price in the marketplace and so it doesn’t come as a great surprise to find that they also attractthe attention of thieves.
A. obtain
B. expect
C. command
D. charge
It seems that quite a flourishing business has (3) _____, in which they are stolen from the homes of growers and collectors, then repotted and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to unsuspectingbuyers.
A. erupted
B. evolved
C. adapted
D. arrived
After losing his life’s work, (4) _____ at £250,000, when burglars broke into his home one night
A. prized
B. treasured
C. valued
D. costed
Paul decided to (5) _____ the possibilities of electronically tagging the trees he bought as a replacement
A. look into
B. set about
C. try out
D. go after
This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.
A. requires
B. includes
C. involves
D. reflects
This (6) _____ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) _____ of rice into the trunk of each tree.
A. crumb
B. speck
C. bean
D. grain
Each chip is a laser-etched with information which is (8) _____ in a central register held by the police.
A. stored
B. detained
C. locked
D. piled
Paul is quite aware that this kind of data-tagging doesn’t prevent thieves from stealing the trees in the first (9) _____,
A. turn
B. time
C. point
D. place
although it may increase the (10) _____ of getting them back.
A. counts
B. chances
C. choices
D. claims
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The decline of TV today
B. Benefits of TV today
C. TV and culture
D. Why “24” became I hot
Which is the best place for the following sentence?
A. [1]
B. [2]
C. [3]
D. [4]
The author begins the passage by discussing “24” in order to
A. prove that TV has become more violent
B. show how TV has become more complex
C. explain why many TV shows nowadays are controversial
D. argue against its graphic violence and portrayal of terrorist
It can be inferred that the author of the passage
A. agrees with Steven Johnson’s views
B. strongly disagrees Steven Johnson’s views
C. has no opinion about Steven Johnson’s views
D. agrees with some of Johnson’s view but disagrees with others
According to the passage, Johnson’s book argues all following except that
A. popular culture is not in decline
B. many TV shows involve cognitive challenges
C. people enjoy the effort of understanding complex shows
D. hour-long drama bring the greatest benefits
“Multi-threading” in TV is a new type of
A. form
B. content
C. series
D. character
The author mentions “junk culture” in paragraph 2 in order to
A. emphasize how worthless most TV shows are
B. contrasts a common view of TV with the one he presents in the passage
C. explain why TV viewing is in decline in the United States
D. argue against the view that popular culture can be worthwhile
The word “detecting” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. making
B. admiring
C. remembering
D. finding
The word “objective” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by
A. prize
B. rule
C. goal
D. origin
Which ones of the following would be the best summary of the passage?
1. Even reality shows provide good examples of how watching TV can be both intellectually challenging and enjoyable.
2. The drama “24” demonstrates new trends in television in its content and, more importantly, in its complicated form.
3. Steven Johnson’s new book addresses the popular view that TV and other pop culture products have little intellectual value.
4. Shows such as “Survivor” have become popular mainly because people enjoy looking for patterns and solving puzzles.
5. Steven Johnson’s new book argues that despite most people’s low opinion of TV, the complexity of its characters and plots actually presents beneficial mental challenges.
A. 1 , 3, 4
B. 1, 3, 5
C. 1, 2, 5
D. 2, 4, 5
what is the main topic of the passage?
A. The microbe hunters
B. The potential of genetic engineering
C. The progress of modern medical research
D. The discovery of enzymes
The word “incriminated” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. investigated
B. blamed
C. eliminated
D. produced
Which of the following can be cured by a change in diet?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cholera
C. Cystic fibrosis
D. Pellagra
The word “strived” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. failed
B. tried
C. experimented
D. studied
How do vitamins influence health?
A. They are necessary for some enzymes to function
B. They protect the body from microbes
C. They keep food from spoiling
D. They are broken down by cells to produce energy
In the third paragraph, the author compares cells that have been genetically altered by bio-technicians to
A. gardens
B. factories
C. hunters
D. spotlights
The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. receive the most attention
B. go the furthest
C. conquer territory
D. lighten the load
The author implies that the most important medical research topic of the future will be
A. the functions of the brain
B. inherited diseases
C. the operation of vitamins
D. the structure of genes
Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the last paragraph of the passage?
A. Critical
B. Speculative
C. Appreciative
D. Emotional
With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. The focus of medical research will change in the next two decades
B.Medical breakthroughs often depend on luck
C.Medical research throughout the twentieth century has been dominated by microbe hunters
D.Most diseases are caused by defective genes
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. architecture
B. chortle
C. choreography
D. cholera
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. drought
B. daughter
C. laughter
D. caught
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. crabbed
B. crooked
C. naked
D. veiled
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. book
B. foot
C. brook
D. booth
Indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line.
A. applicant
B. abbey
C. abandon
D. happy
Choose the best sentence built from the given words or phrases.
No point/ join/ club/ full/ eccentrics.//
A. There is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full with eccentrics.
B. There is no point of joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
C. There is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
D. It is no point in joining that club because it seems to be full of eccentrics.
He/ catch/ red-handed/ he/ have/ no choice/ confess.//
A. He caught red-handed so he had no choice but to confess.
B. He was caught red-handed so that he had no choice but to confess.
C. He was caught red-handed so he had no choice of confessing.
D. He was caught red-handed so he had no choice but to confess.
New machinery/ put in/ this year/ with a view/ increase input.//
A. New machinery has been put in this year with a view of increase input.
B. New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increasing input.
C. New machinery has been put in this year with a view to increase input.
D. New machinery has been put in this year with a view of increasing input.
Secretary/ be/ responsible/ manager/ serious mistakes.//
A. The new secretary is responsible for the manager to the serious mistakes.
B. The new secretary is responsible for the manager for the serious mistakes.
C. The new secretary is responsible to the manager for the serious mistakes.
D. The new secretary is responsible to the manager to the serious mistakes.
It/ be/ cold/ this summer/ surprise/ everyone.
A. That it is so cold this summer surprise everyone.
B. That it is such cold this summer surprise everyone.
C. That it is such cold this summer surprises everyone.
D. That it is so cold this summer surprises everyone.
Mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet that best completes each sentence.
In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but _____ with other substances, it is extremely useful metal.
A. when combined physically or chemically
B. combined when physically or chemically
C. the physical and chemical combination
D. it is combined physically and chemically
Civil Rights are the freedoms and rights _____ as a member of a community, state, or nation.
A. may have a person
B. may have a person who
C. a person may have
D. and a person may have
Franklin D. Roosevelt was _____ the great force of radio and the opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people.
A. as the first President he understood fully
B. the first President that, to fully understand
C. the first President fully understood
D. the first President to fully understand
Would you mind _____?
A. if I borrowed your surfboard
B. to lend me your surfboard
C. lending to me your surfboard
D. that I borrow your surfboard
Good pencils erasers are soft enough not to damage paper _____ they crumble gradually when used.
A. but hard enough so that
B. and enough hard that
C. and they are so hard that
D. so hard are they
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It’s ______ that blows nobody any good.
A. a bad breeze
B. bad breath
C. an unhappy instrument
D. an ill wind
At last, I ______ on him to help us out of our dilemma.
A. persuaded
B. prevailed
C. labored
D. convinced
She came back with an answer as quick as a(n) ______.
A. twinkling
B. lighting
C. flash
D. express
He was prepared to announce the news to all and ______.
A. remainders
B. odds
C. sundry
D. select
The Governor has been ______ for gross misconduct.
A. impressed
B. impounded
C. impeached
D. impelled
I can’t go with you today; I have ______ things to do.
A. a great deal
B. many a great
C. a great many
D. great many
Contributions to the charity are beginning to ______ up.
A. end
B. finish
C. peter
D. dry
It was her ______ powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement.
A. meteoric
B. waning
C. slippery
D. negative
_____ the decision would have a major impact on his political career.
A. Did he realize little
B. A little he realized
C. Little did he realize
D. Realizing little
They shouted loudly _____ I could hear the instructions clearly.
A. for fear that
B. in order that
C. unless
D. in case
He found that the test was child’s _____.
A. play
B. games
C. matches
D. delight
Your son has the ______ of a fine musician.
A. beginnings
B. makings
C. looks
D. talents
You really can’t trust George. One day he’s your best friend, and the next day he can _____ you in the back.
A. hit
B. stab
C. cut
D. punch
He never stops criticizing me. He’s a real _____ in the neck.
A. ache
B. pain
C. hurt
D. itch
William is an authority _____ medieval tapestries.
A. on
B. with
C. about
D. in
- “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” - “______.”
A. Why not
B. Yes, please
C. OK, let’s
D. Never mind
If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that it is used as a lubricant.
A. carbon is so soft
B. is carbon so soft
C. carbon so soft
D. so soft the carbon
The first people to live in _____ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago.
A. now where is
B. what is now
C. it is now
D. now this is
If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt.
A. make
B. admit
C. take
D. accept
- “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” - “______.”
A. Do you think I would?
B. I wouldn’t. Thank you.
C. Yes, you’re a good friend.
D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
- “When are you planning to resign?” - “By Christmas ______.”
A. no later
B. until lately
C. at the latest
D. if not later
- “The landlord is raising my rent again.” - “______ reason for you to find a new apartment.”
A. Much more
B. So much more
C. All the more
D. More than such a
Please _____ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more.
A. throw off
B. pack up
C. fit in
D. pile up
I couldn’t speak Italian, so I couldn’t _____ my ideas across to the passer-by.
A. turn
B. bring
C. get
D. look
William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.
A. brought up
B. called up
C. made up
D. put up
Indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. jettisoned
B. penalized
C. rejuvenated
D. endangered
Savage hordes swept across Europe and ruthlessly killed all in their path.
A. without stopping
B. without weapons
C. without warning
D. without pity
His physical condition was no impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. help
B. impatience
C. hindrance
D. impossibility
Indicate the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. irregular
B. legal
C. elicited
D. Secret
The soldiers were told to commence firing in the mock battle.
A. stop
B. begin
C. evoke
D. continue