TEST FOR FUN 2

Duration: 100 minutes

Question 1-38:

1. The gray scale, a progressive series of shades ranging from black to white, is used
in computer graphics _____ detail to graphical images.

(A) added (B) to add

(C) are added (D) and add

2. By _____ excluding competition from an industry, governments have often created

public service monopolies.

(A) they adopt laws (B) laws are adopted

(C) adopting laws (D) having laws adopt

3. _____ skeleton of an insect is on the outside of its body.

(A) Its (B) That the (C) There is a (D) The

4. Lenses, _____, are used to correct imperfection in eyesight.

(A) are the forms of glasses and contact lenses

(B) in the form of glasses and contact lenses

(C) glasses and contact lenses which form

(D) glasses and contact lenses may be formed

5. In eighteenth-century North American, printed engravings provided____ rococo

style.

(A) the most manifestation widespread (B) manifestation widespread the most

(C) the widespread manifestation most (D) the most widespread manifestation

6. In the Arctic tundra, ice fog may form under clear skies in winter, ____ coastal fogs
or low stratus clouds are common in summer.

(A) because of (B) whereas (C) despite (D) that

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7. On attaining maximum size, ___ by drawing itself out and dividing into two
daughter amoebas, each receiving identical nuclear materials.

(A) the reproduction of the amoeba (B) the amoeba, which reproduces

(C) reproducing the amoeba (D) the amoeba reproduced

8. For the advertiser, one of the greatest appeals of radio is ____ an audience all day
long.

(A) that it has (B) that to have

(C) to have it (D) having it

9. Charles Schulz's comic strip, “Peanuts”, features children who make ____ about life.

(A) funny, wise statement that (B) which funny, wise statements

(C) statements are funny but wise (D) funny but wise statements

10. One of the major rivers of the western United States, ____ flows for some 1,5000
miles from Colorado to northwestern Mexico.

(A) it is the Colorado River (B) the Colorado River which

(C) and the Colorado River (D) the Colorado River

11. In art, the tendency of gouache colors to lighten on drying makes ___ a wide range
of pearly or paste-like effects.

(A) it is possible (B) possible (C) possible to be (D) it possible the

12. Isabel Bishop was one of many American artists ___ by the government during
the Depression years on various federal art projects.

(A) employed (B) whose employment

(C) to employ (D) had been employed

13. Outbreaks of diseases in trees commonly occur _____ stressed because of drought
or other environmental factors.

(A) as forests that become (B) in forests become

(C) that become forests (D) when forests become

14. To break thick ice, an icebreaker boat moves fast enough to ride up on the ice,
____ under its weight.

(A) so then breaks (B) then breaks it

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15. Cholesterol is present in large quantities in the nervous system, where ____
compound of myelin.

(A) it a (B) a (C) being (D) it is a

16. Danh looks very tired. He ___ have stayed up late to finish his assignment last
night.

A. would B. should C. will D. must

17. Danh: “______”

Cai ta: “That’s a good idea.”

A. What about going to the cinema tonight? B. Sorry, I’m late.

C. Glad to see you. D. Excuse me, where’s the post office?

18. As soon as I saw the advertisement, I ______ the house agent.

A. phone B. had phoned C. have phoned D. phoned

19. Susan is fond ______ reading comic books in her free time.

A. on B. for C. of D. at

20. If I were you, I ______ for that intensive English course.

A. will apply B. would apply C. applied D. apply

21. To save energy, we should remember to ______ the lights before going out.

A. turn on B. turn off C. turn up D. turn down

22. Thuat: How long does it take you to get to school?

Hung: “_____”

A. 2 years ago B. 15 pounds C. about 2 kilometres D. about 15 minutes

23. Thuat is ______ a new job because he is fed up with his present one.

A. looking for B. looking after C. turning off D. turning on

24. I had to answer the questions quickly as I was running out ______ time.

A. in B. with C. of D. on

25. This is the best film ______.

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A. I have ever seen B. I have never seen

C. I had never seen D. I had ever seen

26. When Mrs Brown arrived home after a hard day at work, ______.

A. her children have been sleeping B. her children have slept

C. her children were sleeping D. her children sleep

27. The man ______ you met yesterday is a famous scientist.

A. which B. where C. whom D. whose

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.

28. The children were bored with staying indoors.

A. The children hated staying indoors. B. The children used to stay indoors.

C. The children liked staying indoors. D. The children never stayed indoors.

29. Chatting with friends is interesting.

A. The only interesting thing is chatting with friends.

B. People chatting with friends are interesting.

C. The friends we chat with are interesting.

D. It is interesting to chat with friends.

30. They asked me to send my latest photo.

A. I was sent their latest photo.

B. My latest photo was sent by them.

C. The latest photo they asked about was sent to me.

D. I was asked to send my latest photo.

31. Mike: “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.

A. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party.

B. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party.

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C. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party.

D. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)

CLOSEST in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

32. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

33. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the
examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or

phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions.

34. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. failed to pay B. paid in full

C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money

35. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .

A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal

Identify errors

36. Painters of the early twentieth century who were known primarily for they
colorful landscapes, the Group of Seven changed its name to the Canadian Group of
Painters in 1933.

37. Most animals have nervous systems, sense organs, and specialized modes of
locomotion, and are capable of securing, ingesting, and to digest food.

38. The cork oak tree has a layer of cork several inches thickness that can be
stripped every ten years.

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39. Inflation, interest rates, and overall economic active can be governed by the
United States Federal Reserve's decision to adjust the supply of money to the
economy.

40. Free radicals of oxygen, which common by-products of metabolic processes in

the body, are capable of causing tissue damage.

41. By 1830 the glass industry in the United States had become too well established
that the country no longer needed to depend on imported glass.

42. Coral formations have known as fringing reefs are located close to shore,
separated from land only by shallow water.

43. For a seagoing, cargo-carrying sailing vessels, the clipper ship was remarkably
fast.

44. Free land, cheaply transportation, and powerfully persuasive railroad

advertising all helped flood the western part of the United States with farmers in the
nineteenth century.

45. Diamond is the hardest known substance, so diamonds can be cut only by
another diamonds.

Question 46-54

Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes
his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (46) ___ the water with
chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (47) ___ many fertilizers
and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (48) ___ various other ways. (49)
___, people ruin natural beauty by (50) ___ junk and litter on the land and in the
water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with (51) ___ noise.

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing humankind

today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly
polluted air can cause illness, and (52) ___ death. Polluted water kills fish and other
(53) ___ life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is (54) ___ for growing
food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s natural beautiful world.

46. A. poisons B. pours C. puts D. surrounds

47. A. extreme B. too C. such D. all

48. A. for B. with C. in D. through

49. A. besides B. as instance C. therefore D. for example

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50. A. disposing B. filling C. using D. making

51. A. embarrassing B. disturbing C. confusing D. dismissing

52. A. therefore B. consequently C. even D. including

53. A. water B. marine C. hydro D. coastal

54. A. able B. capable C. probable D. available

Question 55-50

In American, although most men still do less housework than their wives, that gap
has been halved since the 1960s. Today, 41 per cent of couples say they share
childcare equally, compared with 25 percent in 1985. Men’s greater involvement at
home is good for their relationships with their spouses, and also good for their
children. Handson fathers make better parents than men who let their wives do all
the nurturing and childcare. They raise sons who are more expressive and daughters
who are more likely to do well in school – especially in math and Science.

In 1900, life expectancy in the United States was 47 years, and only four per cent of
the population was 65 or older. Today, life expectancy is 76 years, and by 2025, it is
estimated about 20 per cent of the U. S, population will be 65 or older. For the first
time, a generation of adults must plan for the needs of both their parents and their
children. Most Americans are responding with remarkable grace. One in four
households gives the equivalent of a full day a week or more in unpaid care to an
aging relative, and more than half say they expect to do so in the next 10 years. Older
people are less likely to be impoverished or incapacitated by illness than in the past,
and have more opportunity to develop a relationship with their grandchildren.

Even some of the choices that worry people the most are turning out to be
manageable. Divorce rates are likely to remain high, and in many cases marital
breakdown causes serious problems for both adults and kids. Yet when parents
minimize conflict, family bonds can be maintained. And many families are doing
this. More non-custodial parents are staying in touch with their children. Child-
support receipts are rising. A lower proportion of children from divorced families
are exhibiting problems than in earlier decades. And stepfamilies are learning to
maximize children’s access to supportive adults rather than cutting them off from
one side of the family.

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55. Which of the following can be the most suitable heading for paragraph 1?

A. Men’s involvement at home

B. Benefits of men’s involvement at home

C. Drawbacks of men’s involvement at home

D. Children studying math and Science

56. Nowadays, _____ of men help take care of children.

A. 50% B. 41% C. 25% D. 20%

57. According to the writer, old people in the USA _______ .

A. Are experiencing a shorter life expectancy

B. Receive less care from their children than they used to

C. Have better relationships with their children and grandchildren

D. May live in worst living conditions

58. Which of the following is NOT true about divorce rates in the USA?

A. They will still be high.

B. They can cause problems for both parents and children.

C. More problems are caused by children from divorced families.

D. Children are encouraged to meet their separate parents.

59. The word “equivalent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. comparable B. opposed C. dissimilar D. contrasting

60. The word “manageable” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. Difficult B. challenging C. demanding D. easy

61. The word “this” in the paragraph 3 refers to_________.

A. Getting divorced B. minimizing conflict

C. Causing problems to kids D. maintaining bonds

62. According to the writer, the future of American family life can be ________.

A. positive B. negative C. unchanged D. unpredictable

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Question 63-71

SMART ENERGY

The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used. 
In some major oil producing nations, 'peak oil' has already been reached, and there
are increasing fears of global warming.  Consequently, many countries are focusing
on the switch to a low carbon economy. This transition will lead to major changes in
the supply and use of electricity.  [A] Firstly, there will be an increase in overall
demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to power their homes
and vehicles.  [B]Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not only in
terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing
electricity generation from renewable sources. [C] To meet these challenges,
countries are investing in Smart Grid technology.  [D] This system aims to provide
the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and
demand, and to use this information to create a more efficient power network.

Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the
electricity network.  The computer system can be used to collect information about
supply and demand and improve engineer's ability to manage the system.  With
better information about electricity demand, the network will be able to increase the
amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to potential reductions in
fuel needs and carbon emissions.  Moreover, the computer system will assist in
reducing operational and maintenance costs.

Smart Grid technology offers benefits to the consumer too.  They will be able to
collect real-time information on their energy use for each appliance.  Varying tariffs
throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times
when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading to great reductions in bills.  For
example, they may use their washing machines at night.  Smart meters can also be
connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch
appliances on or off remotely.  Furthermore, if houses are fitted with the apparatus
to generate their own power, appliances can be set to run directly from the on-site
power source, and any excess can be sold to the grid.

With these changes comes a range of challenges.  The first involves managing the
supply and demand.  Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are
notoriously unpredictable, and nuclear power, which is also set to increase as
nations switch to alternative energy sources, is inflexible.  With oil and gas, it is
relatively simple to increase the supply of energy to match the increasing demand
during peak times of the day or year.  With alternative sources, this is far more
difficult, and may lead to blackouts or system collapse.  Potential solutions include

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investigating new and efficient ways to store energy and encouraging consumers to
use electricity at off-peak times.

A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are
located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions, where there is
currently a lack of electrical infrastructure.  New infrastructures therefore must be
built.  Thankfully, with improved smart technology, this can be done more efficiently
by reducing the reinforcement or construction costs.

Although Smart Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it
are already underway.  Consumers are currently testing the new smart meters
which can be used in their homes to manage electricity use.  There are also a number
of demonstrations being planned to show how the smart technology could
practically work, and trials are in place to test the new electrical infrastructure.  It is
likely that technology will be added in 'layers', starting with 'quick win' methods
which will provide initial carbon savings, to be followed by more advanced systems
at a later date.  Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to
the high population density and high energy use.  It is here where Smart Technology
is likely to be promoted first, utilising a range of sustainable power sources,
transport solutions and an infrastructure for charging electrically powered vehicles. 
The infrastructure is already changing fast.  By the year 2050, changes in the energy
supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour.

63.  According to paragraph 1, what has happened in some oil producing countries?

A. They are unwilling to sell their oil any more. 

B. They are not producing as much oil as they used to. 

C. The supply of oil is unpredictable. 

D. Global warming is more sever here than in other countries. 

64. Where in paragraph 1 can the following sentence be placed? 

There is also likely more electricity generation centres, as households and
communities take up the opportunity to install photovoltaic cells and small scale
wind turbines.

A. [A]  B. [B]  C. [C]  D. [D] 

65. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Smart Grid technology to consumers?

A. It can reduce their electricity bills. 

B. It can tell them how much energy each appliance is using. 

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C. It can allow them to turn appliances on and off when they are not at home. 

D. It can reduce the amount of energy needed to power appliances. 

66. According to paragraph 4, what is the problem with using renewable sources of

power?

A. They do not provide much energy. 

B. They often cause system failure and blackouts. 

C. They do not supply a continuous flow of energy. 

D. They can't be used at off-peak times.

67. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred about cities in the future?

A. More people will be living in cities in the future than nowadays. 

B. People in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity. 

C. All buildings will generate their own electricity. 

D. Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities. 

68. The word 'remote' in paragraph 5 could be best replace by:

A. isolated B. crowded  C. attractive  D. alone 

69. The word 'underway' in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to:

A. permanent  B. complete  C. beneficial  D. in progress 

70. What is the main idea of the final paragraph? (paragraph 6).

A. To describe who will benefit from Smart Grid technology first. 

B. To outline the advantages of Smart Grid technology. 

C. To summarise the main ideas in the previous paragraphs. 

D. To describe how, where and when Smart Technology will be introduced. 

71. In paragraph 6, what can be inferred about the introduction of Smart Grid
Technology?

A. The technologies which produce most benefits will be introduced first. 

B. The cheapest technologies will be introduced first. 

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C. The technologies which are most difficult to put into place will be introduced
first. 

D. Technologically advanced systems will be introduced first. 

SECTION 4: TRANSLATION

The Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert. Many people think that an area
like this has no animals or plant life, but they are incorrect. In fact, the Sahara Desert
has many different ‘ecoregions’ 1. Each ecoregion has different plants and animals
living there. The biggest ecoregion is called ‘Sahara Desert ecoregion’. In this area,
the climate is extremely dry and extremely hot. The landscape is sandy and dusty
with many high dunes. Because the Sahara Desert ecoregion is so hot and dry, there
are very few plants and animals. Scientists estimate that there are only 500 species
of plants. The Sahara is also home to 70 species of mammals. There are about 90
species of birds and around 100 reptiles. The biggest threat to plants and animals in
this environment is drying up. Because of this, plants have ability to recover their
health after their leaves have dried out completely. Animals can lose 30-60% of their
body mass and still survive. Most animals do not get their water from drinking like
other ecosystem. Instead, they have adapted to get their water through metabolic 2
processes. This is why they can survive in a place like Sahara Desert ecosystem.
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ecoregion (n.): ecological region
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metabolism (n.): the medical processes in living things that change food, etc. into
energy and materials for growth  metabolic (a.)

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29 points (2pts/sentence)

1. The Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert.

2. Many people think that an area like this has no animals or plant life, but they
are incorrect.
3. In fact, the Sahara Desert has many different ‘ecoregions’.
4. Each ecoregion has different plants and animals living there.
5. The biggest ecoregion is called ‘Sahara Desert ecoregion’.
6. In this area, the climate is extremely dry and extremely hot.
7. The landscape is sandy and dusty with many high dunes.
8. Because the Sahara Desert ecoregion is so hot and dry, there are very few
plants and animals.
9. Scientists estimate that there are only 500 species of plants.
10. The Sahara is also home to 70 species of mammals.
11. There are about 90 species of birds and around 100 reptiles.
12. The biggest threat to plants and animals in this environment is drying up.
13. Because of this, plants have ability to recover their health after their leaves
have dried out completely.
14. Animals can lose 30-60% of their body mass and still survive.
15. Most animals do not get their water from drinking like other ecosystem.
16. Instead, they have adapted to get their water through metabolic processes.
17. This is why they can survive in a place like Sahara Desert ecosystem.

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