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Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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.
Question 1. A: chemistry
B: chocolate
C: speech
D: lunch
Question 2. A: book
B: foot
C: good
D: boot
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A: calculation
B: economics
C: photography
D: conservation
Question 4. A: industry
B: adventure
C: consider
D: eventual

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. The old houses were “knocked down” to make way for a new block of flats.
A: pulled apart
B: struck through
C: demolished
D: abolished
Question 6. After Mary finishes her “degree” , she intends to work in her father's company.
A: an institution for business studies
B: a university or college course
C: an amount or level of something
D: a unit for measuring angles
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. Simon admitted that his joke on his girlfriend’s clothes was deliberate.
A: planned
B: unintentional
C: unknown
D: unwanted
Question 8. The boy wasn't allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.
A: someone who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people
B: someone who is quiet and shy, and does not enjoy being with other people
C: someone who believes that good things will never happen to him and other people
D: someone who wears funny clothes and does silly things to make people laugh
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.
Question 9. Bill is often late for class, which makes his teachers angrily.
A: which
B: angrily
C: for

D: is
Question 10. In the end of the party, Mary had to wash the dishes alone again, as usual.
A: as usual
B: wash
C: In
D: alone again
Question 11. The oceans, which cover two-thirds of earth’s surface, are the object of study for
oceanographers.
A: The oceans
B: of earth’s surface C: object
D: for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones_______ .
A: repaired
B: repairing
C: to repair
D: repair
Question 13. Don’t forget_______ me as soon as you arrive at the airport.
A: called
B: call
C: calling
D: to call
Question 14. How_______ homework did the teacher assign?
A: much
B: plenty
C: little
D: many
Question 15. Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have his degree and
return to his country in_______ six months.

A: others
B: another
C: other
D: the other
Question 16. The director_______ the men to turn to work immediately.
A: ordered
B: insisted
C: demanded
D: suggested
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Question 17. _______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know_______ exact
number of them.
A: A/the
B: A/an
C: The/the
D: The/an
Question 18. During his_______ , he lived with his uncle’s family in the United States.
A: childish
B: child
C: childlike
D: childhood
Question 19. I like her, _______ she can be very annoying at times.
A: however
B: therefore
C: even though
D: despite
Question 20. He_______ for two weeks. He is trying to give it up.
A: isn’t smoking

B: hasn’t smoked
C: doesn’t smoke
D: didn’t smoked
Question 21. He is a_______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A: lovely
B: obedient
C: frank
D: caring
Question 22. Many of pictures_______ from outer space are presently on display in the public
library.
A: that sent
B: sending
C: sent
D: to sending
Question 23. Do you have_______ minutes? I’d like to ask you some questions.
A: a little
B: few
C: little
D: a few
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. Tom: “Hello, nice to see you again.”
Jerry: “____________.”
A: Me too
B: I don’t think you are
C: Neither am I
D: You shouldn’t be so
Question 25. Mike: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” Ann: “_____________.”
A: Yes, please B: No, I don’t
C: Yes, I do

D: No, I don’t like
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 26 to 32.
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland's high school class of 97
grumble with indignation . They didn't like a new requirement that made them take part in the
school's community service program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has broken
in. Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community
service. The Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two
nights a week at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie.
He played shuffle board, cards, and other games with the senior citizens. He also helped
plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company.
John, fifteen, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince
George's County animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access
television channel in hopes of finding homes for the animals.
"Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I don't want
to see them put to sleep."
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed
her hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase.
"It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's frustrating to have to
write essays about the works," she said. It makes you feel like you're doing it for the requirement
and not for yourself."
The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on
organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours.
"It's ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this
summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton.
"So many people won't do the service unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they
start doing it, they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has
become a part of mine."
Question 26. The best title of the passage could be________.

A: "Students Who Volunteer to Work with Senior Citizens"
B: "Students Who Earn Extra Money after School"
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C: "A Volunteer Program at Bowie High School"
D: "The High School Class of 1977"
Question 27. The word "frustrating" in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to________.
A: interesting
B: happy
C: satisfying
D: upset
Question 28. The word "it" in paragraph 7 refers to________.
A: completing requirements
B: writing essays
C: doing volunteer work
D: A. going out in the community
Question 29. From paragraphs 6 and 7, we can infer that Melissa Maloney________.
A: volunteers because it's a requirement
B: is frustrated by her volunteer job
C: volunteers because it makes her feel good
D: doesn't like to write essays about her volunteer work
Question 30. According to the last two paragraphs, Amy Rouse thinks that________.
A: most people don't like volunteering, so they don't want to do it
B: most people will discover they enjoy volunteering if they try it
C: the volunteer program shouldn't be mandatory
D: people should be able to choose whether they want to volunteer
Question 31. Which of the following volunteer activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A: Videotaping animals in a shelter. B: Rebuilding a church.
C: Tutoring children.

D: Visiting elderly people.
Question 32. In the passage, the author gives the explanation of the concept of mandatory
volunteer programs by________.
A: describing one volunteer program B: classifying different types of volunteer programs
C: arguing in favor of volunteer programs
D: comparing two volunteer programs
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 from 33 to 37.
By the 1950s many American families owned television sets. During television's first 20
years, deaf people missed most of the fun. They could not hear what was being said and had to
(33)________.
Deaf people who watched television liked sports and action shows, but they were
disappointed with other programs. If there was a lot of (34)________, deaf viewers couldn't follow
the plot. Even the most skilled lip readers could only catch part of the talking. This frustrated
many deaf people.
In the late 1960s, a man started experimenting. Malcom Norwood thought that deaf people
could enjoy television programs, too. He wanted to develop captions for the programs. Norwood
worked for the federal government's Media Services and Captioned Films Division at the Bureau
of Education of the Handicapped. Norwood surveyed many hearing Americans. He wanted to see
how they felt about seeing captions on the television screen. Too many people were against the
(35)________. Norwood realized he had to develop another way of captioning - one that would not
bother hearing people.
In October of 1971, Norwood's (36)________ signed a contract with WGBH-TV, a public
television station in Boston. WGBH was hired to experiment with captions. They agreed to make a
captioned television program for Norwood. That program was made. It was shown on television
and at a special convention. The type of captions made by WGBH could be seen on any television.
No special equipment was needed. These were called "open captions."
Later, a new machine was invented. This device was made to send signals on a special part
of the television picture. The signals could be captions. If a family had another kind of machine in
their home or in their TV set, then the captions (or signals) would appear on their television

screen. Without the machine, no captions would be seen. That special machine is called a decoder.
It receives the signals (37)________ from the television station. Captions that require a decoder are
called "closed captions".
Question 33. A: forecast
B: find
C: guess
D: wait
Question 34. A: scene
B: dialogue
C: talk
D: conversation
Question 35. A: law
B: questions
C: actors
D: idea
Question 36. A: students
B: channels
C: company
D: office
Question 37. A: moved
B: gone
C: transmitted
D: sent
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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 38 to 45.
The mineral particles found in soil range in size from microscopic clay particles to large
boulders. The most abundant particles - sand, silt, and clay - are the focus of examination in

studies of soil texture. Texture is the term used to describe the line composite sizes of particles in
a soil sample, typically several representative handfuls . To measure soil texture, the sand, silt,
and clay particles are sorted out by size and weight. The weights of each size are then expressed
as a percentage of the sample weight.
In the field, soil texture can be estimated by extracting a handful of sod and squeezing the
damp soil into three basic shapes; (1) cast, a lump formed by squeezing a sample in a clenched
fist; (2) thread, a pencil shape formed by rolling soil between the palms; and (3) ribbon, a flatfish
shape formed by squeezing a small sample between the thumb and index finger. The behavioral
characteristics of the soil when molded into each of these shapes, if they can be formed at all,
provides the basis for a general textural classification. The behavior of the soil in the hand test is
determined by the amount of clay in the sample. Clay particles are highly cohesive, and when
dampened, behave as a plastic. Therefore the higher the clay content in a sample, the more
refined and durable the shapes into which it can be molded.
Another method of determining soil texture involves the use of devices called sediment
sieves, screens built with a specified mesh size. When the soil is filtered through a group of sieves,
each with a different mesh size, the particles become grouped in corresponding size categories.
Each category can be weighed to make a textural determination. Although sieves work well for silt,
sand, and larger particles, they are not appropriate for clay particles. Clay is far too small to sieve
accurately; therefore, in soils with a high proportion of clay, the fine particles are measured on the
basis of their settling velocity when suspended in water. Since clays settle so slowly, they are easily
segregated from sand and silt. The water can be drawn off and evaporated, leaving a residue of
clay, which can be weighed.
Question 38. The author mentions "several representative handfuls" in the passage in order to
show_________.
A: the range of soil samples
B: the requirements for an adequate soil sam
C: the process by which soil is weighed
D: how small soil particles are
Question 39. It can be inferred that the names of the three basic shapes mentioned in paragraph
2 reflect_________.

A: the way the soil is extracted
B: the need to check more than one handful
C: the difficulty of forming different shapes
D: the results of squeezing the soil
Question 40. The word "dampened" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A: damaged
B: stretched
C: moistened
D: examined
Question 41. It can be inferred from the passage that a soil sample with little or no clay in
it_________.
A: does not have a durable shape
B: is not very heavy
C: does not have a classifiable texture
D: may not hold its shape when molded
Question 42. The word "they" in the passage refers to_________.
A: larger particles
B: sieves
C: categories
D: clay particles
Question 43. It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over
the hand test in determining soil texture because_________.
A: the sieve allows for a more exact measure B: less training is required to use the sieve
C: using the sieve takes less time
D: the sieve can measure clay
Question 44. During the procedure described in paragraph 3, when clay particles are placed into
water they_________.
A: stick to the sides of the water container
B: dissolve quickly
C: take some time to sink to the bottom

D: separate into different sizes
Question 45. The word "fine" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A: many
B: excellent
C: tiny
D: various

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. The garage serviced my car last week.
A: I got my car serviced last week.
B: My car was to be serviced last week.
C: The garage’s service to my car was good. D: Last week I went to the garage by car.
Question 47. The train drivers' strike made it hard for us to get to work.
A: We found it difficult to get to work because of the train drivers' strike.
B: When the train drivers were having a strike, we could get to work.
C: We were unable to get to work when the train drivers' strike happened.
D: The train drivers' strike made it impossible for us to get to work.
Question 48. The train should be here any minute now.
A: We know that the train is always here on time. B: The train has not arrived here yet.
C: The train is known to be here in a minute. D: We are expecting the train to arrive soon.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
Question 50: We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
______THE END______
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đề

Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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.
Question 1. A: chemistry
B: chocolate
C: speech
D: lunch
Question 2. A: book
B: foot
C: good
D: boot
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A: calculation
B: economics
C: photography
D: conservation
Question 4. A: industry
B: adventure
C: consider
D: eventual
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. The old houses were “knocked down” to make way for a new block of flats.
A: pulled apart
B: struck through
C: demolished
D: abolished
Question 6. After Mary finishes her “degree” , she intends to work in her father's company.
A: an institution for business studies
B: a university or college course
C: an amount or level of something
D: a unit for measuring angles
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. Simon admitted that his joke on his girlfriend’s clothes was deliberate.
A: planned
B: unintentional
C: unknown
D: unwanted
Question 8. The boy wasn't allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.
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A: someone who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people
B: someone who is quiet and shy, and does not enjoy being with other people
C: someone who believes that good things will never happen to him and other people
D: someone who wears funny clothes and does silly things to make people laugh
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.
Question 9. Bill is often late for class, which makes his teachers angrily.
A: which
B: angrily
C: for
D: is
Question 10. In the end of the party, Mary had to wash the dishes alone again, as usual.
A: as usual
B: wash
C: In
D: alone again
Question 11. The oceans, which cover two-thirds of earth’s surface, are the object of study for
oceanographers.
A: The oceans
B: of earth’s surface C: object
D: for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones_______ .
A: repaired
B: repairing
C: to repair
D: repair
Question 13. Don’t forget_______ me as soon as you arrive at the airport.

A: called
B: call
C: calling
D: to call
Question 14. How_______ homework did the teacher assign?
A: much
B: plenty
C: little
D: many
Question 15. Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have his degree and
return to his country in_______ six months.
A: others
B: another
C: other
D: the other
Question 16. The director_______ the men to turn to work immediately.
A: ordered
B: insisted
C: demanded
D: suggested
Question 17. _______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know_______ exact
number of them.
A: A/the
B: A/an
C: The/the
D: The/an
Question 18. During his_______ , he lived with his uncle’s family in the United States.
A: childish
B: child
C: childlike

D: childhood
Question 19. I like her, _______ she can be very annoying at times.
A: however
B: therefore
C: even though
D: despite
Question 20. He_______ for two weeks. He is trying to give it up.
A: isn’t smoking
B: hasn’t smoked
C: doesn’t smoke
D: didn’t smoked
Question 21. He is a_______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A: lovely
B: obedient
C: frank
D: caring
Question 22. Many of pictures_______ from outer space are presently on display in the public
library.
A: that sent
B: sending
C: sent
D: to sending
Question 23. Do you have_______ minutes? I’d like to ask you some questions.
A: a little
B: few
C: little
D: a few
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24. Tom: “Hello, nice to see you again.”

Jerry: “____________.”
A: Me too
B: I don’t think you are
C: Neither am I
D: You shouldn’t be so
Question 25. Mike: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” Ann: “_____________.”
A: Yes, please B: No, I don’t
C: Yes, I do
D: No, I don’t like
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 26 to 32.

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Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland's high school class of 97
grumble with indignation . They didn't like a new requirement that made them take part in the
school's community service program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has broken
in. Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community
service. The Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two
nights a week at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie.
He played shuffle board, cards, and other games with the senior citizens. He also helped
plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep them company.
John, fifteen, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince
George's County animal shelter in Forestville. His footage is shown on the Bowie public access
television channel in hopes of finding homes for the animals.
"Volunteering is better than just sitting around," says John, "and I like animals; I don't want
to see them put to sleep."
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed

her hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase.
"It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but it's frustrating to have to
write essays about the works," she said. It makes you feel like you're doing it for the requirement
and not for yourself."
The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley, provides information on
organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time fulfilling their hours.
"It's ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who this
summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton.
"So many people won't do the service unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they
start doing it, they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has
become a part of mine."
Question 26. The best title of the passage could be________.
A: "Students Who Volunteer to Work with Senior Citizens"
B: "Students Who Earn Extra Money after School"
C: "A Volunteer Program at Bowie High School"
D: "The High School Class of 1977"
Question 27. The word "frustrating" in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to________.
A: interesting
B: happy
C: satisfying
D: upset
Question 28. The word "it" in paragraph 7 refers to________.
A: completing requirements
B: writing essays
C: doing volunteer work
D: A. going out in the community
Question 29. From paragraphs 6 and 7, we can infer that Melissa Maloney________.
A: volunteers because it's a requirement
B: is frustrated by her volunteer job
C: volunteers because it makes her feel good

D: doesn't like to write essays about her volunteer work
Question 30. According to the last two paragraphs, Amy Rouse thinks that________.
A: most people don't like volunteering, so they don't want to do it
B: most people will discover they enjoy volunteering if they try it
C: the volunteer program shouldn't be mandatory
D: people should be able to choose whether they want to volunteer
Question 31. Which of the following volunteer activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A: Videotaping animals in a shelter. B: Rebuilding a church.
C: Tutoring children.
D: Visiting elderly people.
Question 32. In the passage, the author gives the explanation of the concept of mandatory
volunteer programs by________.
A: describing one volunteer program B: classifying different types of volunteer programs
C: arguing in favor of volunteer programs
D: comparing two volunteer programs
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 from 33 to 37.
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By the 1950s many American families owned television sets. During television's first 20
years, deaf people missed most of the fun. They could not hear what was being said and had to
(33)________.
Deaf people who watched television liked sports and action shows, but they were
disappointed with other programs. If there was a lot of (34)________, deaf viewers couldn't follow
the plot. Even the most skilled lip readers could only catch part of the talking. This frustrated
many deaf people.
In the late 1960s, a man started experimenting. Malcom Norwood thought that deaf people
could enjoy television programs, too. He wanted to develop captions for the programs. Norwood
worked for the federal government's Media Services and Captioned Films Division at the Bureau

of Education of the Handicapped. Norwood surveyed many hearing Americans. He wanted to see
how they felt about seeing captions on the television screen. Too many people were against the
(35)________. Norwood realized he had to develop another way of captioning - one that would not
bother hearing people.
In October of 1971, Norwood's (36)________ signed a contract with WGBH-TV, a public
television station in Boston. WGBH was hired to experiment with captions. They agreed to make a
captioned television program for Norwood. That program was made. It was shown on television
and at a special convention. The type of captions made by WGBH could be seen on any television.
No special equipment was needed. These were called "open captions."
Later, a new machine was invented. This device was made to send signals on a special part
of the television picture. The signals could be captions. If a family had another kind of machine in
their home or in their TV set, then the captions (or signals) would appear on their television
screen. Without the machine, no captions would be seen. That special machine is called a decoder.
It receives the signals (37)________ from the television station. Captions that require a decoder are
called "closed captions".
Question 33. A: forecast
Question 34. A: scene
Question 35. A: law
Question 36. A: students
Question 37. A: moved

B: find
B: dialogue
B: questions
B: channels
B: gone

C: guess
C: talk
C: actors

C: company
C: transmitted

D: wait
D: conversation
D: idea
D: office
D: sent

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 38 to 45.
The mineral particles found in soil range in size from microscopic clay particles to large
boulders. The most abundant particles - sand, silt, and clay - are the focus of examination in
studies of soil texture. Texture is the term used to describe the line composite sizes of particles in
a soil sample, typically several representative handfuls . To measure soil texture, the sand, silt,
and clay particles are sorted out by size and weight. The weights of each size are then expressed
as a percentage of the sample weight.
In the field, soil texture can be estimated by extracting a handful of sod and squeezing the
damp soil into three basic shapes; (1) cast, a lump formed by squeezing a sample in a clenched
fist; (2) thread, a pencil shape formed by rolling soil between the palms; and (3) ribbon, a flatfish
shape formed by squeezing a small sample between the thumb and index finger. The behavioral
characteristics of the soil when molded into each of these shapes, if they can be formed at all,
provides the basis for a general textural classification. The behavior of the soil in the hand test is
determined by the amount of clay in the sample. Clay particles are highly cohesive, and when
dampened, behave as a plastic. Therefore the higher the clay content in a sample, the more
refined and durable the shapes into which it can be molded.
Another method of determining soil texture involves the use of devices called sediment
sieves, screens built with a specified mesh size. When the soil is filtered through a group of sieves,
each with a different mesh size, the particles become grouped in corresponding size categories.
Each category can be weighed to make a textural determination. Although sieves work well for silt,

sand, and larger particles, they are not appropriate for clay particles. Clay is far too small to sieve
accurately; therefore, in soils with a high proportion of clay, the fine particles are measured on the
basis of their settling velocity when suspended in water. Since clays settle so slowly, they are easily
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segregated from sand and silt. The water can be drawn off and evaporated, leaving a residue of
clay, which can be weighed.
Question 38. The author mentions "several representative handfuls" in the passage in order to
show_________.
A: the range of soil samples
B: the requirements for an adequate soil sam
C: the process by which soil is weighed
D: how small soil particles are
Question 39. It can be inferred that the names of the three basic shapes mentioned in paragraph
2 reflect_________.
A: the way the soil is extracted
B: the need to check more than one handful
C: the difficulty of forming different shapes
D: the results of squeezing the soil
Question 40. The word "dampened" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A: damaged
B: stretched
C: moistened
D: examined
Question 41. It can be inferred from the passage that a soil sample with little or no clay in
it_________.
A: does not have a durable shape
B: is not very heavy
C: does not have a classifiable texture

D: may not hold its shape when molded
Question 42. The word "they" in the passage refers to_________.
A: larger particles
B: sieves
C: categories
D: clay particles
Question 43. It can be inferred from the passage that the sediment sieve has an advantage over
the hand test in determining soil texture because_________.
A: the sieve allows for a more exact measure B: less training is required to use the sieve
C: using the sieve takes less time
D: the sieve can measure clay
Question 44. During the procedure described in paragraph 3, when clay particles are placed into
water they_________.
A: stick to the sides of the water container
B: dissolve quickly
C: take some time to sink to the bottom
D: separate into different sizes
Question 45. The word "fine" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A: many
B: excellent
C: tiny
D: various
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. The garage serviced my car last week.
A: I got my car serviced last week.
B: My car was to be serviced last week.
C: The garage’s service to my car was good. D: Last week I went to the garage by car.
Question 47. The train drivers' strike made it hard for us to get to work.
A: We found it difficult to get to work because of the train drivers' strike.

B: When the train drivers were having a strike, we could get to work.
C: We were unable to get to work when the train drivers' strike happened.
D: The train drivers' strike made it impossible for us to get to work.
Question 48. The train should be here any minute now.
A: We know that the train is always here on time. B: The train has not arrived here yet.
C: The train is known to be here in a minute. D: We are expecting the train to arrive soon.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
Question 50: We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
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