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THI THỬ CÙNG CHUYÊN KHTN HÀ NỘI
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ĐỀ THI THỬ MÔN TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ SỐ 03
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian đọc đề)
Câu 1 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
think
that
three
thank

Câu 2 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
decided
hatred
sacred
warned

Câu 3 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
disappearance
expectation
intensity
scientific

Câu 4 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
behind
under
above

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toward
Câu 5 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
discover
activate
terrify
normally

Câu 6 (1 điểm)
She had changed so much that _____ anyone recognized her.
almost
not
nearly
hardly

Câu 7 (1 điểm)
Many scientists are sure there is _____ on other planets.

people
creature
life
existence

Câu 8 (1 điểm)
If you _____ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
listen
had listened
will listen
listened

Câu 9 (1 điểm)
I don’t think he will ever get _____ the shock of his father’s death.
by
off
over

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through

Câu 10 (1 điểm)
We have decided to _____ money for the local secondary school.
beg
ask
raise
rise

Câu 11 (1 điểm)
He was _____ speaker.
so a good
such good a
so good a
such good

Câu 12 (1 điểm)
She didn’t get _____ well with her boss, so she left the company.
at
through
up
on

Câu 13 (1 điểm)
I’d rather you _____ smoke in here.
don’t
shouldn’t
didn’t
not

Câu 14 (1 điểm)
Don’t phone me between 8.00 and 9.00. I shall _____ then.
study
be studying
be studied

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Câu 15 (1 điểm)
Many animals are ……………for their fur and other valuable parts of their bodies.
hunted
chased
run after
followed

Câu 16 (1 điểm)
I’m sorry I haven’t got any money. I’ve………….my wallet at home.
missed
left
let
forgotten

Câu 17 (1 điểm)
Some of my friends are…………….reporters.
newspapers’
newspaper’s
newspapers
newspaper

Câu 18 (1 điểm)
The government is expected to….………steps against the unemployment.
use
make
take
apply

Câu 19 (1 điểm)
Mr. Dawson was given the award in…………….of her services to the hospital.
spite
charge
recognition
sight

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Câu 20 (1 điểm)
……………of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
Instead
In place
On behalf
On account

Câu 21 (1 điểm)
Just keep………………on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
a look
a glance
an eye
a care

Câu 22 (1 điểm)
Where can I get a good rate of ________ for my money ?

deposit
interest
capital
credit

Câu 23 (1 điểm)
I’d rather you ________ for me here.
wait
to wait
waiting
waited

Câu 24 (1 điểm)
When we arrived in Paris, it was _________ down with rain.
falling
running
dropping
pouring

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Câu 25 (1 điểm)
I _____________ at the meeting, the others didn’t come.
turned in
turned up
turned down
turned on

Câu 26 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The policy of separation of church and state has limited direct government support of private schools in
the United States.
restricted
reversed
demanded
imposed

Câu 27 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In the twentieth century, drugs markedly improved health throughout the world.
recently
consistently
supposedly
noticeably

Câu 28 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Bone and ivory are light, strong, and accessible materials for Inuit artists.
available
beautiful
economical
natural

Câu 29 (1 điểm)

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Ants follow scent trails so precisely that they can locate their nests without hesitation .
build
find
clean
fill

Câu 30 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In the first decade of the 20th century, the individual gene could not be seen, but could be worked
with fruitfully.

blindly
completely
productively
carefully

Câu 31 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
With the adventure of power-driven machinery, home industry began to give way to
A

B

C

production in mills and factories.
D
A
B
C
D

Câu 32 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
One of the keys to the survival of animals is its ability to adapt to changes in the
A

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environment.

A
B
C
D

Câu 33 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Among the favourite attractions at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
A

B

they are the films presented on the five-storey-tall screen.
C

D

A
B
C
D

Câu 34 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
The chemical composition and crystal structure of a mineral can only determine in
A

B

C

a laboratory.
D
A
B
C
D

Câu 35 (1 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Since 1780, when the country's first hat factory established in Danbury, Connecticut, the
A

B

town has been a centre for hat manufacturing in the United States.
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C

D

A

B
C
D

Câu 36 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(36)
usage
use
employment
utility

Câu 37 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs

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also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(37)
speech
address
utterance
claims

Câu 38 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral

(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(38)
separation
obstacles
divisions
barrier

Câu 39 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised

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dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(39)
point
stand
imply
signify

Câu 40 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

(40)
refer
rotate
resort
revolve

Câu 41 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a

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negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(41)
transmits

progresses
remits
emits

Câu 42 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(42)
registers
signs
signifies
presents

Câu 43 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or

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indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(43)
predicates
indicates
abdicates
implicates

Câu 44 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral

(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or
thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(44)
traced
trailed
explored
found

Câu 45 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (36)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
(37)_____. When there is a language (38)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language
in which motions (39)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to
(40)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and
exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (41)_____ ideas or

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thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or
indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (42)____ approval, while shaking the head (43)____ a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (44)____ in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs
also guide, warn, and instruct people. (45)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
(45)
While
As
Because
Until

Câu 46 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel

resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
46. What is the main topic of this passage?
The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
How energy resources are tapped from nature.
Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.

Câu 47 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.

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In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.

Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
47. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
Because they are free and available worldwide.
Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.

Câu 48 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are

trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.

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Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
48. Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”?
Capturing
Harassing
Depleting
Exporting

Câu 49 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are

equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
49. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
They can convert geothermal energy to electricity.
They are more expensive than solar panels.
They contain photovoltaic cells.

Câu 50 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily

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available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are

solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
50. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production?
They both require the use of a generator.
They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
They both require fairly simple technology.
They are both conventional and costly.

Câu 51 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of

worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
51. Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence?

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“Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar
capacity to generate geothermal power”
after the phrase “earth-friendly”
after the phrase “growing steadily”
after the phrase “geothermal power”
after the phrase “global scale”

Câu 52 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
52. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
There is very little of it available in Iceland.
It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.

Câu 53 (1 điểm)
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are

solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are

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equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
53. What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?
It is widely used form of energy for heating homes.
Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses.
It is not effective for use in private homes.
It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.

Câu 54 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
54. What does the author imply about alternative energy sources?
Many different types of alternative energy sources exist.
Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use.

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Alternative energy
Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power.

Câu 55 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a
greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily
available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are
solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of
worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of
photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are
equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of
the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,
which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are
trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces
electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A
prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over
80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
55. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.

To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.

Câu 56 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.

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In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse

keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
56. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the functions of lighthouses?
To help sailors determine their location
To warn of danger from rocks and reefs
To notify sailors that bad weather is approaching
To indicate that land is near

Câu 57 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high

platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.

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57. The word “prominent” is closest in meaning to
dangerous
conspicuous
picturesque
picturesque

Câu 58 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady

beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
58. In the context of this passage, the author uses the term “characteristic” to refer to a
period of darkness
person who operates a lighthouse
pattern painted on a lighthouse
distinctive light signal

Câu 59 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.

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Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.

59. According to the passage, what kind of signal has long periods of light that are regularly broken by
two or more periods of darkness?
Flashing
Group occulting
occulting
Group flashing

Câu 60 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.

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In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are

shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
60. According to the passage, a catoptric apparatus is one that uses
lights of various colors
metal
glass
a radio beacon

Câu 61 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which

metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.

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61. For which of the following does the author NOT provide a scientific example in the third paragraph?
A lighthouse shaped like a pyramid
A lighthouse made of steel
A lighthouse with day-marker patterns
A lighthouse that resembles a house on a platform

Câu 62 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.

Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that land is
near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominentpoints on the coast and on
islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group- flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group – occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is
a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are
shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock light, look like wooden houses sitting on high
platforms. Still others, such as The American Shoal lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers
of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker
patterns - designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keepers was lonely and difficult if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in
navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340
functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and
there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned
lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
62. The word “tapering” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
Soaring
Narrowing
Opening
Rotating

Câu 63 (1 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.

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