AnhVan-L.12-DethiCHUYEN06.07-HK1-ThiChuyen.pdf

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CẦN THƠ

ĐỀ THI KIỂM TRA , HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2006-2007

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG MÔN: ANH VĂN, LỚP 10, THI CHUYÊN
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
A. PHONETICS
I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m)
1. a. mountain
b. southern
c. mouth
d. count
2. a. contribution
b. control
c. consult
d. connect
3. a. missed
b. worked
c. realized
d. watched
4. a. range
b. orange
c. energy
d. engage
5. a. haste
b. faith
c. last
d. waste
II.
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m)
a. documentary
b. understand
c. disappear
a. contribute
b. production
c. patient
a. electronics
b. transmission
c. phenomenon
a. effective
b. amusing
c. typical
a. disappear
b. engineer
c. education

d. experience
d. luxurious
d. original
d. expression
d. attachment

B. VOCABULARY – STRUCTURE - GRAMMAR
I. Circle the best answer: (20m)
1. As soon as the board of elections promulgates the list of candidates, a ballot is prepared.

a. informally discusses
b. quickly contacts
c. officially declares
d. critically reviews
2. Feeling irritable may be a side effect of too much medication.
a. drowsy
b. grouchy
c. dizzy
d. silly
3. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to …….
a. the driving of a car
b. when you drive a car
c. driving a car
d. when driving a car
4. City taxes are based on an estimate of the value of one’s property.
a. appraisal
b. forecast
c. diagnosis
d. outline
5. The members of the committee were assembled quickly.
a. advised
b. informed
c. gathered
d. consulted
6. The first recognized Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C.
a. celebrated
b. viewed
c. cheered
d. acknowledged
7. The human body has four jugular veins; …….. each side of the neck.

a. there are two on
b. it has two on
c. two are on
d. two on
8. Out of John Kenneth Galbraith’s The Affluent Society ……. for an increase in public goods, potentially
at the expense of private goods.
a. came the argument
b. his argument
c. argued
d. the economist is arguing
9. His hat was knocked askew by the wind.
a. awry
b. out of shape c. off
d. on the ground
10. A chameleon is a kind of lizard known for its ability to change color.
a. scope
b. magnitude
c. span
d. hue
11. Although the soldier had survived the battle, he later died ………… his wounds.
a. of
b. from
c. for
d. at
12. If you don’t agree with the proposal, you can always vote ….. it at the meeting.
a. for
b. about
c. against
d. over
13. Do you think people should be allowed to experiment ……. animals?

a. on
b. in
c. over
d. against
14. Passengers are kindly requested to refrain ……… smoking in the gangways and in the toilets.
a. out of
b. from
c. against
d. of


15. Footballers used to abide … the referee’s decision but nowadays they are just as likely to punch him in
the mouth.
a. with
b. against
c. for
d. by
16. In frogs and toads, the tongue is fixed the mouth in order to facilitate projecting it a some distance,
greatly aiding in the capture of insects.
a. rotating
b. protruding
c. vibrating
d. contracting
17. A compound break is more serious than a simple one because there is more opportunity for loss of blood
and infection.
a. bruise
b. sprain
c. burn
d. fracture
18. Upon hatching, …….

a. young ducks know how to swim
b. swimming is known by young ducks
c. the knowledge of swimming is in young ducks d. how to swim is known in young ducks
19. ………….., Carl Sandburg is also well known for his multi volume biography of Lincoln.
a. An eminent American poet
b. He is an eminent American poet
c. An eminent American poet who is d. Despite an eminent American poet
20. The Lewis and Clark expedition left St. Louis in 1804 and traveled 7,700 miles enroute to the Pacific
Coast.
a. away from
b. returning to
c. on the way
d. leaving
II. Fill each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable verb or phrase: (10m)
1. His fortune was ___________________ at well over half a million pounds.
2. The wedding was __________________ about three hundred guests.
3. In her heyday, Baby Doe _________________ a rich and attractive woman.
4. Horace Tabor tried hard ___________________ for his family’s needs.
5. He made short work of _________________ the pile of letters and was able to leave early.
6. She is thought _______________________ at the turn of the century.
7. Many zoos _____________________ with closure.
8. Eggs are laid and ________________ after two to four months.
9. If I were ___________________ to marry me, would you accept?
10. The panda is wrongly ________________ a cuddly, gentle animal.
C. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and then circle the best answer: (10m)
As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to
make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a
good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They
will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience. If you will be eating alone a great deal,

choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion. You may also find it useful to
call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and
almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman;
this starts with lightweight luggage, which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding case
inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and
papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently
required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier for yourself from the first
by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip.
1. Who is the author’s intended audience?
a. working women who have no time for cooking
b. husbands and children of working women
c. working women who must travel on their own
d. hotel personnel who must cater to working women
2. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
a. A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S than previously
b. Professional men refuse to accompany their female colleagues on business trips
c. Each year there are more female tourists in the U.S
d. Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone


3. In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women?
a. Stay at home and take care of your family
b. Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away
c. Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves
d. Have your whole family take gourmet cooking classes together
4. Why are better restaurants especially preferable for frequent travelers?
a. The food is usually better for your health
b. The tables are better
c. You can call the restaurant in advance for reservations
d. You will not have to eat alone

5. Why is lightweight luggage important for the traveling businesswoman?
a. It provides space for dirty clothes
c. It can double as a briefcase
b. It allows for mobility
d. It is usually big enough to carry all business documents
II. Read the passage and then circle which word best fits each space: (10m)
INTELLIGENCE TESTS
School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take. They find out how much knowledge
we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a (1) __ that some people who
are very successful academically don’t have any common sense? Intelligence is the speed (2) __ which we can
understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientists are now
preparing (3) ___ computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, (4) ___ tests are still the most
popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is their intelligence (5) ___ it is measured by a special
test. The most common IQ tests are (6) ____ by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946. By
1976 it (7) ____ 1,300 members in Britain. Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide, largely in
the US. People taking the tests are judged in (8) ____ to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148
are entitled to join Mensa. This works out at 2 percent of the population. Anyone from the age of six can take
tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if (9) ____ enough time. But that’s
the problem – the whole (10) ___ of the tests is that they’re against the clock.
1. a. case
b. fact
c. circumstance
d. truth
2. a. on
b. to
c. in
d. at
3. a. advanced
b. forward
c. ahead

d. upper
4. a. at this age
b. for the present
c. at the time
d. now and then
5. a. how
b. that
c. as
d. so
6. a. appointed
b. commanded
c. run
d. steered
7. a. held
b. had
c. kept
d. belonged
8. a. concern
b. relation
c. regard
d. association
9. a. allowed
b. spared
c. let
d. provided
10. a. reason
b. point
c. matter
d. question
D. USE OF ENGLISH

I. Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word(s): (20m)
1. We ran into a barn to get out of the rain. (SHELTER)
2. The provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act do not apply to pest species. (EXCLUDED)
3. When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly. (CRAVING)
4. The interview panel thought that Sarah had a very good manner. (IMPRESSION)
5. The population of the UK has not expanded appreciably in the last decade. (THERE)
6. Burglars are only deterred by an efficient alarm system. (IS)
7. I did not like the way you spoke to your sister. (BY)


8. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
9. We have run out of the items you want. (STOCK)
10. He would never tell you a lie. (TELLING)

II. Use the following words or phrases to write a complete letter: (10m)
Dear Jan,
1. not see/ you/ long time
2. We/ pleased/ move/ country/ fed/ London
3. In city/ traffic/ noise/ no time relax
4. In country/ life/ slower/ more peaceful
5. e.g./ walk/ dogs/ across fields/ before breakfast
6. Children/ enjoy fresh air/ make new friends
7. People/ helpful/ kind/ friendly
8. But we miss/ friends/ London – especially you
9. Come/ see/ soon
10. We all/ look/ see you again
Love
Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa
III. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting: (10m)
1. Neither of the two candidates (A) who (B) had applied for admission (C) to the Industrial Engineering

Department (D) were eligible for scholarships.
2. (A) Where (B) do you (C) suggest (D) me buying the textbooks?
3. (A) The recent developments (B) in the field of robotics (C) have been extremely beneficial to (D) those
that are physically handicapped.
4. As they grow older, (A) children in many cultures (B) taught (C) not to rely (D) on their parents.
5. Fuel cells, (A) alike batteries, (B) generate (C) electricity by (D) chemical reaction.
6. (A) To make out the lost time, we (B) booked a (C) direct flight from Ho Chi Minh city (D) to Hanoi.
7. I enjoy (A) taking (B) a walk at night, (C) which the roads (D) are quiet.
8. Tom suggests that (A) it is good idea for Ted (B) to get (C) professional (D) medical advice.
9. Not until (A) recently has (B) interest of (C) tidal electric power plants been (D) revived.
10. (A) Listen carefully. (B) I’m going (C) to give you (D) a few advice.


THE END

ANSWER KEY
A. I. 1. b
II. 1. d

2. a
2. c

3. c
3. a

4. d
4. c

5. c
5. d

B. I. 1. c
11. b

2. b
12. c

3. c
13. a

4. a
14. b

5. c
15. d

II. 1. estimated
6. to have been born
C. I. 1. c
II. 1. b

2. a
2. d

3. c
3. a

6. d
16. b

7. c
17. d

8. a
18. a

9. a
19. a

10. d
20. c

2. attended by
7. are threatened

3. had been
8. hatched

4. to provide
9. to ask you

4. a
4. b

7. b

9. a

5. b
5. c

6. c

8. b

5. answering
10. regarded as

10. b

D. I. 1. We ran into a barn to take shelter from the rain.
2. Pest species are excluded from the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act.
3. When Mary was pregnant, she had a craving for jelly.
4. Sarah made a very good impression on the interview panel.
5. There has been no appreciable expansion of the population of the UK.
6. The only deterrent to burglars is an efficient alarm system.
7. I was disgusted by the way you spoke to your sister.
8. I’m on very good terms with my bank manager.
9. The items you want are out of stock.
10. He is incapable of telling you a lie.
II. 1. We haven’t seen you for such a long time.
2. We’re really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed up with living in
London.
3. In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax.
4. Here in the country, life is slower and much more peaceful.
5. Now, for example, we’re able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before breakfast.
6. The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends.
7. The people here are helpful, kind and ever so friendly.
8. But we do miss all our friends in London, especially you, Jan.
9. Do come and see us soon.

10. We’re all looking forward to seeing you again.
III. 1. D  was
2. D  I (should) buy
3. D  who
5. A  like
6. A  make up for
7. C  when
9. B  (the) interest in
10. D  some

4. B  are taught
8. A  it (should) be

Department Head

Feedback Teacher

Compiler

Ngô Minh Châu

Nguyễn Thị Yến Hồng

Ngô Minh Châu

Ly Tu Trong Élite High School

FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST
GRADE: 12

I. Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verbs of GO or Come: (5m)
1. Your bill ___________________ $55.
2. I’m afraid something urgent has ________________; I won’t be able to see you tonight.
3. When do the exam results ________________?
4. I __________________ a beautiful old vase in that junk shop.
5. Did the meeting you were planning ever _______________________?
6. How did you ______________________ that scratch on your cheek?
7. It’s not a good idea to ____________________ a man and his wife.
8. She was knocked unconscious, but she ____________________ quickly.
9. This question is bound to ___________________ at the meeting.
10. The movie ________________________ at six.
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it: (5m)
1. No one has lived in that house for years.
- That house _____________________________________________
2. In spite of all our warnings, he left the camp without taking his rifle.
- Although ______________________________________________
3. We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not.
- Regardless _____________________________________________
4. The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions.
- My ___________________________________________________
5. “Less noise!” the teacher told the boys.
- The teacher ____________________________________________
6. In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed.
- If it ____________________________________________________
7. Have some olives.
- Help _________________________________________________
8. He’s always ready to be of assistance when we’re busy on the farm.
- He’s always _____________________________________________

9. Every time he opens his mouth, he says something tactless.
- Every time ______________________________________________
10. She’s tried not to lose her temper so often, but with no success.
- She’s tried ______________________________________________

THE END

ANSWER KEY
I.
1. comes to
2. come up
3. come out

6. come by
7. come between
8. came to


4. came across
5. come off

9. come up
10. comes on

II.
1. That house hasn’t been lived in/ has been unoccupied for years.
2. Although we had warned him, he left the camp without taking his rifle.
3. Regardless of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts.
4. My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions.
5. The teacher shouted to the boys to make less noise.

6. If it should happen that nuclear weapons are used, we are all doomed.
7. Help yourself to some olives.
8. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when we’re busy on the farm.
9. Every time he opens his mouth, he can’t help saying something tactless.
10. She’s tried not to lose her temper so often but she can’t help herself.

Ly Tu Trong Élite High School

FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST
GRADE: 12
I. Give the correct form of the word in brackets: (5m)
THE HISTORY OF TOYS


When did the first toys come into (1- exist) ________________ and what led to their (2- develop)
________________? Did they represent an attempt by adults to make children happy, or did they arise from the
various (3- play) ________________ (4- active) ________________ of (5- child) ___________ themselves? As
everyone knows, the (6- young) ________________ (7- frequent) ________________ copy the (8- behave)
________________ of their (9- old) ________________, and, in their play, they often adopt objects used by
adults for (10- entire) ________________ different purposes. These objects (11- courage) ________________
the child’s (12- imagine) ________________ and lead to games in which everyday articles often play (13- usual)
________________ and (14- expect) ________________ roles.
It is rather (15- surprise) ________________ that for an (16- explain) ________________ of the origin of
toys, we cannot turn to folk stories. However, no (17- tradition) ________________ tale (18- relate)
________________ to the origin of toys exists, and so our (19- know) ________________ is restricted to (20archaeology) ________________ study and limited evidence from documents.
II. Fill in each blank with a proper expression with “LOOK”: (5m)
1. I’m going to use my life savings to start a new company.
– You’d better _____________________________________________
2. I think Nick painted graffiti on the walls.
– Maybe. He’s always _______________________________________

3. Why do you think Mary is angry with you?
- She _________________________________ me just now.
4. Why don’t you think she’s honest?
- She never ______________________________________
5. Is anything the matter, John? You ___________________________________________________
6. You can’t go for an interview in that suit. It ___________________________________________
7. The authorities sometimes ___________________________________ when there’s corruption.
8. She ___________________________ anyone who is not good at sports.
9. We should never be disappointed. We should try _______________________________ of things.
10. They’re always ______________________________ new talent.
THE END

ANSWER KEY
I. 5m: 0.25m for each
1. existence
2. development
3. playful
4. activities

11. encourage
12. imagination
13. unusual
14. unexpected


5. children
6. young
7. frequently
8. behavior
9. elders

10. entirely

15. surprising
16. explanation
17. traditional
18. related
19. knowledge
20. archaeological

II. 5m: 0.5m for each
1. look before you leap
2. looking for trouble
3. looked daggers at
4. looks you in the eye
5. look as if you’ve seen a ghost
6. looks as if you’ve been sleeping in that suit for a week
7. look the other way
8. looks down on
9. to look on the bright side
10. on the lookout for


Ly Tu Trong Élite High School

QUALIFYING TEST
GRADE: 12
DURATION: 90’
A. PHONETICS
I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m)
1. a. detest

b. offend
c. absent
d. present
2. a. towel
b. owe
c. owl
d. how
3. a. family
b. accuracy
c. currency
d. prophesy
4. a. legal
b. legend
c. generous
d. manager
5. a. infer
b. brother
c. fur
d. occur
II. Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m)
1. a. satellite
b. rotation
c. reverse
d. potential
2. a. continental
b. ill-prepared
c. conventional
d. metropolitan
3. a. detective
b. completely

c. regional
d. campaign
4. a. vaporize
b. certainty
c. perversity
d. conquer
5. a. deduction
b. reduce
c. emotion
d. sympathetic
B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR – STRUCTURE
I. Circle the best answer: (20m)
1. The eight survivors subsisted for four days and nights on sea biscuits and mere gulps of water.
a. subscribes
b. misled
c. wandered
d. endured
2. Chlorophyll cannot be produced unless the plant is exposed to light.
a. raised with
b. subjected to
c. kept from
d. developed with
3. The earliest canoes were made from hollowed tree trunks.
a. sturdy
b. burnt
c. heavy
d. emptied
4. The disappearance of tropical rain forests is a direct result of wanton disregard of this valuable resource
by mankind.
a. precarious

b. sporadic
c. senseless
d. troubling
5. Davy Crockett was well-known for his witticism and story telling skills.
a. humor
b. charisma
c. endurance
d. wisdom
6. Evidence concerning the origins of the native people living in the coastal area of western Canada is
vague.
a. contradictory
b. abundant
c. acknowledged
d. unclear
7. Home buyers are proceeding cautiously because of the high interest rates.
a. hastily
b. occasionally
c. warily
d. deliberately
8. Due to the efforts of conservationists and environmental lists, few people are unaware of the problem of
endangered species.
a. obstinate about
b. ignorant of
c. indifferent to
d. adjacent to
9. The graduate committee must be in full accord in their approval of a dissertation.
a. unanimous
b. indecisive
c. vocal
d. sullen

10. The question of why prehistoric animals became extinct has not been conclusively answered.
a. predominantly
b. extensively
c. especially
d. decisively
11. Among other duties, the Federal Communication Commission is charged with the licensing of radio and
television stations.
a. excited by
b. held responsible for
c. billed for d. attacked by
12. I am …. tired to think about that problem at the moment.
a. simply
b. nearly
c. far too
d. much more
13. I don’t remember ….. the front door when I left home this morning.
a. to lock
b. locking
c. locked
d. to have locked
14. His wife’s death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to …..
a. get over
b. go over
c. come through
d. get round
15. The question of late payment of bills ….. again at the board meeting.
a. was risen
b. raised
c. was raised
d. brought

16. All the cereal grains ….. grow on the prairies and plains of the United States.
a. but rice
b. except the rice
c. but for rice
d. a, b are correct
17. After he had failed the exam, his mood …. despair.
a. verged into
b. became close to
c. bordered on
d. inclined upon
18. I soon picked ….. the language when I went to live in Germany for three months.
a. at
b. on
c. out
d. up
19. Stop picking ….. me – the accident wasn’t my fault.
a. at
b. on
c. out
d. up
20. She was picked … as being one of the most promising newcomers on the stage for years.
a. at
b. on
c. out
d. up
II. Complete the sentences below using either the Gerund or Infinitive, in the positive or negative form. In
some cases, you will need to supply a preposition: (10m)
1. She apologized (borrow) __________________ my typewriter without (ask) ___________ for

permission and promised (do) ________________ it again.
2. I didn’t mean (offend) ________________ anyone but somehow I succeeded (annoy)
_________________ them all.
3. He never thinks (disturb) _________________ you in your work; he expects you (be) _________ angry
with him.
4. We got tired (wait) _________________ for the weather (clear) _____________ so finally we decided
(stay) ___________________ here any longer.
III. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting: (10m)
1. The critics all (A) said that she was (B) neither attractive (C) nor (D) had any talent.
2. Her uncle, (A) along with her two cousins, (B) demanded that they (C) would stay in town (D) one more
day.
3. (A) Whom (B) shall I (C) say is (D) calling?
4. (A) In response with (B) the thirteenth question, I enjoy (C) modern art, classical music, and (D)
reading.
5. There (A) are twenty species of wild rose in North America, (B) all of whom have prickly stems, pinnate
leaves, and large flowers which usually (C) smell (D) sweet.
6. The bridge at (A) Niagara Falls spans (B) the longest unguarded border in the history of the world, (C)
symbolizes the peace and goodwill that (D) exists between Canada and the United States.
7. Because (A) no food is (B) so nutritious for a baby (C) as its mother’s milk, many women are returning
to the practice of (D) feeding breast.
8. (A) While the sun is (B) the major source of ultraviolet rays, (C) it is not the (D) source only.
9. Diamonds (A) are evaluated on (B) the basis of (C) their weight, purity and (D) color.
10. The United States is the (A) world’s largest cheese producer, (B) making more than two million (C) tons
of (D) annual cheese.
C. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the following passage and circle the best answer: (10m)
Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary. These people say that because of the
Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers.
Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools. In fact, we need to
look at how we can use new technology to make schools better – not to eliminate them. We should invent a new

kind of school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations.
Corporations ought to create learning programs for schools in their area of expertise. Independent experts could


give talks on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things
students are actually studying in schools. Laboratories could set up websites to demonstrate new technology so
students could view it on the Internet. Is this just a dream? No. Already there are several towns where this is
beginning to happen. Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them. Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and
learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office. Businesses provide programs for the schools and the
community. The schools provide computer labs for people at home. Because everyone has Internet access, older
people participate as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as
nearby ones. How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very exciting
to think about. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will all learn
something in the process.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that …….
a. schools are not necessary
b. schools are still necessary
c. new technology will replace schools
d. a and c
2. According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools except ………
a. corporations should get involved
b. everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones
c. new technology will replace teachers completely
d. new technology will change the way we learn
3. The future schools should be ………..
a. linked to all the capital cities over the world
b. linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations
c. for all young international people
d. for old people only
4. Which of the following statements is true about Blacksburg?

a. It’s the biggest library.
b. It’s the school with new technology.
c. It’s the city where there are no teachers.
d. It’s a city in Virginia where learning can take place at home, at school, and in offices.
5. How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future?
a. pessimistic
b. positive
c. depressed
d. indifferent
II. Read the passage and then circle which word best fits each space: (10m)
If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a snarl. It has become a symbol of our
wasteful, throw-away society. But there seems little (1) …… it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, the
plastics have brought enormous benefits, even environmental ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are
the environmental (2) ….. – it’s the way society chooses to use and (3) ….. them. Almost all the 50 or so
different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non- renewable natural resources. We (4) …..
well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A
high (5) ….. of our annual consumption is in the (6) …. of packaging, and this (7) ….. about seven percent by
weight, of our domestic refuse. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic
recycling (8) ….. is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher
calorific (9) ….. than coal and one method of “recovery” strongly (10) …… by the plastic manufactures is the
conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.
1. a. evidence
b. concern
c. doubt
d. likelihood
2. a. poison
b. disaster
c. disadvantage
d. evil
3. a. dispose

b. store
c. endanger
d. abuse
4. a. remove
b. import
c. consign
d. consume
5. a. portion
b. amount
c. proportion
d. rate
6. a. way
b. kind
c. form
d. type
7. a. takes
b. makes
c. carries
d. constitutes
8. a. manufacture
b. plant
c. factory
d. industry
9. a. degree
b. value
c. demand
d. effect
10. a. desired
b. argued
c. favored

d. presented
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word(s): (10m)
1. They sent him to prison for three years. (IMPRISONMENT)
- _____________________________________________________
2. Peter was our first visitor in our new house. (VISIT)


- _____________________________________________________
3. You were a fool to turn down that job. (TURN)
- _____________________________________________________
4. His books are profitable. (MONEY)
- _____________________________________________________
5. Could I arrange a time to see the dentist? (APPOINTMENT)
- _____________________________________________________
6. Could you be quieter, please? (STOP)
- _____________________________________________________
7. Young people in England don’t have to spend any time in the army any more. (SERVICE)
- __________________________________________________________________________
8. Joachim made a lot of mistakes in his composition. (WAS)
- _____________________________________________________
9. My sister is studying French at university. (COURSE)
- ______________________________________________________
10. We were not very surprised to hear that he had been stealing money from the company. (GREAT)
- _____________________________________________________________________________
II. Write a short essay of about 150 to 180 words telling about the importance of English. (20m)

THE END