CHYÊN HÀ NAM 21-22

SECTION A. LISTENING (20 points)

Part I. Listen to the recording and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER. Write your answer in the numbered space in the box. (10 points)
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
 Well known for classical music
 Complex consists of: concert rooms, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, a public library,
restaurants, a (1) ___________________
 Historical background:
 in 1940 - an area was destroyed by bombs
 in the 1960s -1970s - the centre was (2) _______________ and built
 in (3) ___________________ - the centre was open to public
 Managed by: the (4) ___________________
 Open: (5) ___________________days per year
Part II. You are going to hear part of an interview with a woman called Yvonne, who is a yoga instructor and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (5.0 points)
1. What does Yvonne say about her first yoga sessions?
A. Within two weeks her bad back was cured. B. She was surprised at how much she liked it.
C. Her friend had to persuade her to go. D. Her parents advised her to take part in.
2. When did Yvonne become a yoga instructor?
A. while she was teaching B. after she had graduated from university
C. after renting a room in a leisure center D. while she was unemployed
3. How has Yvonne’s health benefited from doing yoga?
A. Her memory has improved. B. Her stress levels have fallen.
C. Her muscles have improved. D. Her blood pressure has improved.
4. What does Yvonne say about healthy eating?
A. We should take our time when eating. B. Local produce usually costs more.
C. We should avoid foods like biscuits and chocolate. D. We should avoid fast foods.
5. According to Yvonne, where are you likely to get the best advice about yoga?
A. from a local school B. from an instructor
C. from someone who has done yoga D. from a teacher
Part III. You are going to hear five different people talking about their relationship with somebody. Match
the speakers 1-5 with the letters A-E. Use the letter only once. (5.0 points)
Statements Speakers Letters
A. She/He wants more freedom. Speaker 1
B. Her /His parents are divorced. Speaker 2
C. She/He has a new baby. Speaker 3
D. She/He has many brothers and sisters. Speaker 4
E. She/He lives with her/his grandparents. Speaker 5
SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (30 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each of the following sentences. Write
your answer in the numbered space given below. (10 points)
1. It was a hot day, and many people were _________ their way to the beach.
A. taking B. hitting C. making D. setting
2. There seems to be a large_____between the number of people employed in service industry, and those employed
in the primary sectors.
A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D. distinguish
3. There should be no discrimination ________ grounds of sex, race or religion.
A. on B. with C. at D. about
4. Being quick on the ________, the student made rapid progress.
A. takeover B. uptake C. take-off D. intake
5. I don’t think it advisable that he ________to the job since he has no experience whatsoever.
A. will be assigned B. would be assigned
C. should be assigned D. must have been assigned
6. We were so late that we ______had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. hardly C. actually D. virtually

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7.When he suddenly ________ the subject of genetic engineering, there was an embarrassed silence.
A. took over B. brought up C. showed off D. came about
8.The building has a smoke detector _______any fires can be detected immediately.
A. as if B. if C.so that D. although
9. When he sings, he has the ________ ability to make songs sound good.
A. sparse B. rare C. infrequent D. scarce
10. We’d been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and ________.
A. steal the show B. face the music
C. read between the lines D. paint the town red
Part II. Give the correct form of the given words in the brackets to finish the following sentences. Write your
answer in the numbered space given below. (10 points)
1. She’s determined to prove his innocence, _________ of how long it takes. REGARD
2. Your personal experiences have a ________ on your attitude to life. BEAR
3. I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which ______ disappeared. MYSTERY
4. I was late because I ________how much time I’d need. ESTIMATE
5. Television exerts a ________ influence on our children’s lives. PERVADE
6. The ________ of credit card users are able to make their payment on time without difficulty. MAJOR
7. The ________ listed for the pills means that she cannot take them. INDICATE
8. Passengers are requested to ________ themselves with the safety features of the aircraft. FAMILIAR
9. In many countries it is ________to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16. LEGAL
10. ________, stress may be caused by racial discrimination, financial problems or safety concerns. ADD
Part III. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Underline the mistakes and write the correct answers
in the space provided. (5.0 points)
Let us suppose that you are in the position of a parent. Would you allow your children read any books without first
checking their content? Would you take them to see any films without first finding whether they are suitable for them?
If your answer of these questions is yes, then you are either extremely permissive, or just plain irresponsible. If your
answer is not, then you are exercising your right as a parent to protect your children from what you consider to be
desirable influences. In other words, by act as a censor yourself, you are admitting that there is a strong case for
censorship. Children need protection and it is the parents' responsibility to provide it. However, what about adults?
Aren't they old enough to decide that is good for them? The answer is that many adults are, but don't make the mistake
of thinking that all adults are like yourself. Censorship is for the good of society as whole. Highly civilized people
might find it possible to live together without laws of any kinds: they would just rely in good sense to solve their
problems. However, imagine what chaos there would be if we live in a society without laws! Like the law, censorship
contributes to the good.
Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. Write
your answer in the numbered space given below. (5.0 points)
1.His greatest ambition is (choose) _________ to take part in the next Olympic Games.
2.I’d rather (go)_______ to his birthday party last night.
3.(write) _________ the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope.
4.By the time your brother (return) _______here next year, the city will have changed a lot.
5.The car broke down. But for that, we (be) _______ in time.
SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)
Part I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered space given
below. (5.0 points)
Vitamins are good for our (1) ____, aren’t they? Perhaps not. New research suggests that rather than ward off
disease, high doses of certain vitamins may (2) _____more harm than good and could even put you in an early
grave. A variety of recent studies suggest that far from improving health, these vitamins, (3) ____taken in very high
doses, may actually increase the (4) ____of cancer and a range of debilitating diseases, a discovery (5) ____has sent
medical world into a spin. Scientists are unsure as to why vitamins, so essential to health, can be toxic in high doses.
The most likely explanation is that the body (6) ____ only equipped to deal with the levels found naturally in (7)
____ environment. If the intake is too far above the normal range, then the body’s internal chemistry can be shunted
out of alignment. (8) ____ this means is that the commercially sold vitamins and those provided by nature are not
always compatible. The commercial forms may interfere (9) ____ the body’s internal chemistry by ‘crowding out’
the (10) ____natural and beneficial forms of nutrients.
Part II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions (A, B, C
or D). Write your answer in the numbered space given below. (5.0 points)
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human
tears are evidence of an aquatic past - but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this (1)
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_____, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to inform their parents that they are ill, hungry or
uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they
get it. The idea that having a good cry can do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since
recent research into tears has shown that they contain a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and
pain this chemical helps you to feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you produce. (4)____,
in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (5) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a
(6) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only
increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (7) _____ itself of toxic
chemical waste, (8)____ there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants.
Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable - consider the popularity of the highly emotional films which are
commonly (9) _____ "weepies". It seems that people enjoy crying together (10) _____ as much as laughing
together.
1. A. world B. place C. earth D. space
2. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter
3. A. better B. fine C. good D. well
4. A. Inevitably B. Eventually C. Completely D. Unfortunately
5. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving
6. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign
7. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel
8. A. or B. for C. but D. and
9. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called
10. A. almost B. most C. utmost D. mostly
Part III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions (A, B, C
or D). Write your answer in the numbered space given below. (5.0 points)
Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very
difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore,
variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually
cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing
technology causes physical and psychological harm but it also detracts from the quality of life for those exposed to
it.
Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore,
always open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection. Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control
and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a
hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels
constrict, functioning brought about the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses
persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased.
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways
that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much
more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing
damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is
America’s number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and
ulcers may be victims of noise as well. Investigations on human subjects have demonstrated that babies are affected
by noise even before they are born. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are
more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychological effect of noise is very
important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase affect the quality of rest during sleep, and the
efficiency of activities during working hours, as well as the way that we interact with one another.
1. Which of the following is the author’s main point?
A. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem.
B. Loud noises signal danger.
C. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health.
D. The ear is not like they eye.
2. Why is noise difficult to measure?
A. All people do not respond to it in the same way. B. It causes hearing loss.
C. It is unwanted D. People become accustomed to it.
3. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to ______.
A. annoyance B. danger C. damage D. disease
4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “accelerate” in the passage?
A. cease B. rise C. swell D. increase
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5. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye ______.
A. responds to fear B. enjoys greater protection than the ear
C. increases functions D. is damaged by noise
Part IV. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (I –V) for each paragraph from A to E of the
following article. Write your answer in the numbered space given below. (5.0 points)
List of headings
I. Any decision is better than one
II. It’s not up to anyone else
III. Fear of what may result
IV. Follow your own judgments
V. Every has to make decisions
Paragraph A
We have to make choices everyday of our lives - whether it’s what to have for lunch or choosing between the red or
the black jacket. Do you make up your mind quickly or are you one of life’s ditherers? The difference between
having a tuna or chicken sandwich isn’t going to change the world, but sometimes you have to make an important
decision that will have a long-term impact on your life.
Paragraph B
Deciding whether to go to college or leave your job and go traveling is not easy when you have got no experience to
base your decision on. After all, how do you know what backpacking around Borneo will be like if you have never
done it? What’s more, you’ve probably got everyone telling you what they think you should do. Their advice may
sound sensible, but if your heart says no, it’s not the right choice for you. Learning to make your own mind up is
about becoming an adult. When we are young, our parents do a lot of our decision-making for us, but as we grow up
we take responsibility for ourselves. However, grabbing the power to make decision for ourselves means taking
responsibility for the consequences- even when things go wrong.
Paragraph C
People become indecisive because they don’t want to do the wrong thing. You change your mind constantly, write
endless lists of pros and cons, seek advice from everyone and end up horribly confused. The truth is that you are
terrified of making a mistake and the bigger the decision, the bigger the potential mistake. For example, if you buy a
horrible pair of boots, you know that all you’ve done is waste a week’s spending money. But if you buy a flat with
someone and living together turns out to be a nightmare, you could end up involved in a financial and emotional
mess.
Paragraph D
But the fact is that there is an element of chance in every decision, so often our gut feelings are the only thing we
have got to guide us. Whatever you decide at the time is right; It’s only in the light of what happens next that it can
seem wrong. If you decide to spend your hard-earned money on a battered old car and three months later it falls to
bits, you’ll think you made a terrible decision. But if it goes along for years, you’ll congratulate yourself. So stop
trying to predict the future and trust your instincts.
Paragraph E
Decisive people command respect because they know what they think. You may think it’s amusing to have a
reputation for being indecisive, but eventually you’ll drive others mad. Indecisive people lack personal power
because they appear unreliable, out of control and even selfish. If you’re always causing people trouble because you
change your mind at the last minute. You’ll seem unreliable. Decisive people are successful because they make a
decision and move on – and if it doesn’t go the way they planned, they make the best of it.
SECTION E. WRITING (20 points)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5.0 points)
1.If it hadn’t been for absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have been successful.
 Without ________________________________________________________________
2. People believe the robber was wearing a dark-blue jacket.
 The robber _____________________________________________________________
3. Success in the academic field depends on qualifications you amass.
 The more_______________________________________________________________
4. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
It can’t _________________________________________________________________
5. I find his presentation on this subject really interesting.
 What really_____________________________________________________________
Part II. Use the word given in capital at the end of the original sentence to complete the second sentence so
that it means exactly the same as the printed one before it. Do not change the given word. (5.0 points)
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1. You must keep this door when the red light is illuminated. CIRCUMSTANCES
 Under__________________________________________________
2. “If I were you, I would not smoke in the office, David.” I said to him. ADVISED
 I ______________________________________________________
3. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel. BASED
 Mary’s new novel_________________________________________
4.I’m afraid that our problems are just beginning. ICEBERG
These problems of ours are__________________________________
5. With hindsight, we should have been more careful. RETROSPECT
 _______________________________________________________
Part III. Paragraph writing. (10 points)
Participating in extracurricular activities plays an important role in students’ life. Write a paragraph of
about 180 words about the benefits of extracurricular activities.

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Part 1. You will hear a radio programme in which the presenter called Jasmine tell her colleague Fergus
about charity. For each question, choose the answer A, B, or C which fits best according to what you hear. (5
pts)
1. What does the charity Forward thinking do?
A. It funds art exhibitions in hospitals.
B. It produces affordable materials for art therapy.
C. It encourages the use of art projects in healthcare.
2. What benefit of Forward thinking’s work does Jasmine mention?
A. People avoid going to hospital.
B. Patients require fewer drugs.
C. Medical students do better in tests.
3. When did the organization become known as Forward thinking?
A. In 1986
B. In the 1990's
C. In 2005
4. Where does Forward thinking operate?
A. Within Clifton city.
B. In all parts of London.
C. In several towns and villages near Clifton.
5. Jasmine explains that the Colvin Centre is
A. a school for people with health problems.
B. a venue for a range of different activities.
C. a building which needs repairing.
Part 2. You will hear part of a talk by a man called David Barns, who is a director of a company that will be
building a new shopping mall. For questions 6-15, complete the sentences by writing NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (10 pts)
Whitesea shopping mall
The mall is expected to open in (6) …………………………. next year.
The total cost will be (7) …………………………. billion pounds.
A new (8) ……………………………. will be built next to the shopping mall.
The car park will be situated (9) …………………………. and will have spaces for 3,000 cars.
Three (10) ……………………………. will be provided to help shoppers with children.
One section of the mall has a (11) …………………………. .
There will be (12) …………………………. cinemas showing a wide range of current films.
(13) …………………………. films will be shown twice a day.
There will be walkways with (14) …………………………. between different areas of the mall.
There will be an exhibition focusing on the (15) …………………………. of the area.
SECTION THREE: LEXICO - GRAMMAR
Part 1. For questions 21-32, choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence.
(12pts)
21. When the electricity failed, he ……………… a match to find the candle.
A. rubbed B. struck C. scratched D. started
22. The old sailing boat was ……………… without trace during the fierce storm.
A. lost B. crashed C. disappeared D. vanished
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23. What did you think of the book? ……………… the books I’ve read, it was the most interesting.
A. From all B. All of C. All D. Of all
24. It turned out that we ……………… rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. hadn't B. mustn’t have C. should have D. needn’t have
25. Susan bought ……………… furniture that her apartment looks great after the renovation.
A. such a nice B. so a nice C. such nice D. so nice
26. You must think ……………… before you make decision to sell the house.
A. rationally B. consequently C. understandably D. reasonably
27. I know this is a big disappointment but don’t take it to ……………… .
A. soul B. mind C. spirit D. heart
28. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second ……………… when it was offered.
A. load B. pile C. helping D. sharing
29. In the middle of the blue river ……………….
A. does a tiny violet flower emerge B. did a tiny violet flower emerge
C. emerge a tiny violet flower D. emerged a tiny violet flower
30. It is strange, his sister is blonde, ……………… he is very dark.
A. therefore B. in order to C. whereas D. however
31. Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ……………… made of natural fibers like cotton,
wool, or silk.
A. what B. the one C. that D. which
32. ……………… you give the answer, ……………….
A. The more quickly - the better marks you can get.
B. The quicker - the better you can get marks.
C. More quickly- better marks you can get.
D. The quickest- the best marks you can get.
For questions 33-34, choose the appropriate opinion (A, B, C or D) to complete the response in each
conversational exchange below. (2pts)
33. Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: "………………"
- Janet: "Yes, please."
A. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it? B. Do you mind if I sit here?
C. Can you pass me the salt, please? D. Would you like a cup of coffee?
34. Mrs. Skate’s in a fashion store.
- Mrs. Skate: “How can this dress be so expensive?”
- The shop assistant: “………………”
A. Yes, it’s the most expensive. B. You’re paying for the brand.
C. What an expensive dress! D. That’s a good idea.
Part 2. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. (6pts)
35. A long flight of stairs made the center …………… to disabled visitors. ACCESS
36. Part of the building has been …………… into offices. DIVIDE
37. Participants will later be asked for …………… on the event. FEED
38. Students hate their classmates who get …………… treatment from their teachers. PREFER
39. They lost the battle despite …………… the enemy by two to one. NUMBER
40. A(n) …………… man stole all our money when we were on our holiday in Poland KNOW
last year.
Part 3. Put the verbs given in brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms. (5pts)
41. He is planning (complete) ……………… all his coursework by next week.
42. I am disappointed that you didn’t tell me. You (tell) ……………… me!
43. Not only she (pass) ………………the exam but she also got a scholarship.
44. I (follow) ……………… his advice, I wouldn’t be in danger now.
45. Mr. Nam asked that a trustee (appoint) ……………… to take control of the company.
Part 4. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box. Use each ONE
once only. There are TWO extra ones that you do not need to use. (5pts)
hand over call off take to see off back up go over see through
46. I didn't ………... my stepmother at first, but after a while we grew closer.
47. The moment the teacher ………... the exam papers, I was filled with anxiety.
48. You will have to ………... your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
49. My colleagues have promised to ………... me when I tell the manager about my ideas.
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50. You should have ………... your composition carefully before you handed it in.
Part 5. Each of the following sentences contains ONE mistake. FIND and CORRECT it. (5pts)
51. Two of three people striking by lightening survive.
52. Before I came to England, I hadn't had the opportunity to speak to people their native tongue is English.
53. I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end.
54. I am not fond of reading fiction books as they are imaginable ones which are not real.
55. It is such difficult a lesson that we can’t understand it.
SECTION FOUR: READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question (10pts)
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (56) ………… for broken
relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction
Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (57) ………… serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help
groups have been set up to (58) ………… sufferers help and support.
IAS is similar to (59) ………… problems like gambling, smoking and drinking. addicts have dreams about
Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (60) ………… to their partners about how much time
they spend online; they (61) ………… they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many
users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (62) ………… they felt guilty, they became depressed if they
were (63) ………… to stop using it.
Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games
and who (64) ………… it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists
(65) ………… that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before.
56. A. accused B. mistaken C. blamed D. faulted
57. A. take B. cause C. affect D. lead
58. A. recommend B. offer C. suggest D. advise
59. A. others B. another C. the other D. other
60. A. lie B. cheat C. deceive D. betray
61. A. rather B. want C. prefer D. wish
62. A. unless B. without C. although D. despite
63. A. made B. allowed C. let D. had
64. A. have B. find C. feel D. say
65. A. say B. tell C. object D. promise
Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap.
(10 pts.)
Many actors do not like working with children or animals. This is probably (66) ………... they are afraid that
the audience may become more interested in the children and animals than in them. Actors can have problems of a
different kind when they are required to eat or drink on stage. If they have (67) ………... much food in their mouths,
the words they say may not be clear, and they may even end up coughing and choking. Other problems can occur
with food when (68) ………... are being made. In a recent film, during (69) ………... a family was waiting to have a
meal, one of the actors entered with a large roast chicken on a tray and then (70) ………... to begin to cut some meat
from it while he was speaking. By mistake, the actor cut off a whole leg of the chicken and then he completely
forgot (71) ………... his next words were. It was necessary to film the scene (72) ……….... This would not really
have mattered (73) ………... there had been another roast chicken in the studio, but there was not. At (74) ………...,
nobody knew what to do, but eventually the problem was solved (75) ………... putting a nail in the leg and
attaching it back onto the chicken.
Part 3. Read the text below and choose the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (5pts)
Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources.
We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often
forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices. We may think that the closure of these
huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment. Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the
remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored. It represents an even bigger danger because it stands
neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all.
Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem. It can
affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food
chain. It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding,
and filter pollutants from storm water runoff. The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or
bathe in contaminated water. In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate
contaminants in their bodies. When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose
of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination.
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 Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by
manmade or natural processes. Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface
through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth. In many
parts of the world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses,
agriculture, and industry.
Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots. Eating,
breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants
can badly affect the health of humans and animals.
Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed
from the lungs into other parts of the body. Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they
contact the skin. Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants
moved in the air.
76. Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole?
A. Groundwater contamination B. Air contamination
C. Soil contamination D. Surface water contamination
77. The word “dose” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ……………..
A. body B. part C. amount D. organism
78. According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems?
A. Animals B. Water-based organisms C. Wetlands D. Lower food chain organisms
79. Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?
A. Rocks B. Plants C. Human D. Animals
80. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The quality of the environment B. Bad effects of industrial waste
C. Sources of environmental damage D. The pollution from the city
SECTION FIVE: WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5pts)
81. Redundancy has caused a lot of domestic problems.
→ Many a……...........................................................................................................................................
82. To be sure of catching the bus, they got to the bus station very early.
→ To avoid.................................................................................................................................................
83. His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he?
→ His brother plays.....................................................................................................................................
84. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
→ I’d rather.................................................................................................................................................
85. When I look at him I can’t help thinking he is your twin brother.
 Judging by …..........................................................................................................................................
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO and FIVE WORDS, including
the word given. (5pts)
86. If I were you, I would punish him.
→ If I ..................................................., I would punish him. SHOES
87. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her.
→ She was so beautiful that I couldn’t ....................................... her. EYES
88. I suppose it’s possible that she didn’t understand my message.
→ I suppose that....................................................... my message. MAY
89. You should join the football club.
→ You should ......................................................... the football club. MEMBER
90. Sandra said that she was willing to work late.
→ Sandra said that ........................................................ late. MIND
Part 3. Paragraph writing. (10pts)
In about 140 words, write a paragraph about how after-class activities benefit students.

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