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Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 346
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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 that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 01: A. conspiracy B. conscientious
C. deteriorate
D. provincial
Question 02: A. reliable
B. desirable
C. admirable
D. advisable
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 03: Despie a language barrier, humans have managed to communicate with others
through sign language, from which certain motions stand for letters, words, or ideas.
A. humans
B. with others
C. Despie
D. from which
Question 04: Betty said that she knew how the procedures fior doing the experiment, but when we
began to work in the laboratory, she found that she was mistaken.
A. knew how
B. that

C. mistaken
D. to work
Question 05: It was suggested that Peter studies the material more throroughly before attempting
to pass the exam.
A. attempting to pass
B. studies
C. more throroughly D. suggested
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 06: Chuc em sinh nhât vui ve, chuc môt tuôi mơi thanh công! strength of 70 horses, a
forklift toils all day long in a warehouse lifting great weights.
A. Some
B. With the
C. Because the
D. The
Question 07: The United States spends more money on advertising__________ country in the world.
A. than any other
B. other
C. other than
D. while other
Question 08: Each mediocre book we read means one less great book that we would otherwise
have a chance__________
A. to read them
B. reading
C. to read
D. read
Question 09: Most accidents in the home can be prevented by__________ elimination of hazards.
A. that the
B. the
C. there is a

D. that
Question 10: Julie__________ herself badly when she slipped on the icy pavement.
A. damaged
B. harmed
C. wounded
D. hurt
Question 11: There weren’t any new members at the club.......I can remember.
A. as well as
B. as much as
C. as far as
D. as long as
Question 12: I was made__________ for hours before I had my leg examined at the emergency room.
A. to wait
B. wait
C. waiting
D. to have waited
Question 13: __________ problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. Of the biggest one B. The biggest one C. One of the biggest D. There are the biggest
Question 14: "We__________ by Leo’s announcement to leave the company." ~ "I know! I was left
speechless."
A. surprised ourselves
B. were surprised
C. found surprise
D. had surprised
Question 15: Having access to a clean water supply is__________ important for everyone in the
village.
A. totally
B. considerably
C. completely
D. vitally

Question 16: My mother worked part-time__________ we were growing up.
A. after
B. just
C. before
D. when
Question 17: I was so__________ with the noise and pollution in the city that I moved to the
countryside.
A. taken back
B. taken up
C. fed up
D. put up


Question 18: __________ swimming is considered to be_______ good way of losing weight.
A. Ø/ a
B. The/ a
C. A/ the
D. The/ the
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 19: A. private
B. narrate
C. pirate
D. considerate
Question 20: A. small
B. tall
C. sallow
D. call
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21: He leaves all the difficult stuff for me to do and it really hacks me off.
A. bothers me
B. kills me
C. cheers me up
D. discourages me
Question 22: Twelve prisoners are at large following a series of escapes.
A. liberated
B. set free
C. prosecuted
D. held captive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: ~ Sam: “___________” ~ Ivy: “Umm. I don’t think so. I might get injured.”
A. Fetch the dog and feed him, Ivy.
B. Why didn’t you take those tablets before meals?
C. Hey, Ivy. Would you like to join my martial arts class?
D. I’ll give you a lift to school.
Question 24: ~ Man: “Do you think you could help me? I have a complaint.” ~ Woman: “___________”
A. How can I get to the central post office, Madam?
B. You look annoyed. What’s wrong?
C. There’s something wrong with my eyes, dear.
D. Please accept my apology, sir. Let’s see what’s wrong.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: All that time she'd been leading him on, but she was only interested in his money.
A. falling in love with
B. persuading to marry
C. asking for pity
D. pretending to be fond of
Question 26: She was understandably intoxicated by her success in the national competition.

A. much excited
B. unconscious
C. drunk
D. poisoned
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.
WHAT'S IN A GADGET?
They keep us in touch with our friends and family, entertain us and even help us find our
way. Gadgets are great and almost everyone has one. Have you ever thought about where that
curious word 'gadget' comes from, though, or even what makes our gadgets work?
While you might find a large number of English words relating to science and technology
have an ancient Greek origin, the word 'gadget' seems to have appeared on the scene not so long
ago. In fact, it seems that the word was first used sometime in the 19 th century but experts disagree
on when and where. According to some experts, sailors used to use the slang word 'gadget' to refer
to tools or mechanical parts whose precise names they couldn't remember while other sources
maintain that it comes from the French word cachette, a small mechanism, or gagée, a small tool or
accessory. Today, the word has taken on the meaning of a small, compact, high performance mobile
device that requires little or no skill to use and that provides a service or entertainment.
So what's inside these ever so popular and useful whatchamacallits? At the heart of most
gadgets, or electronic devices, is the semiconductor. Most semiconductors are made from
extremely thin wafers of a very common substance, silicon. In fact, silicon is one of the most
abundant materials on the planet and is the main element in sand. It doesn't conduct electricity
very well and it isn't particularly valuable. Silicon is a pure semiconductor and therefore has
unique properties. By adding other natural elements to silicon, in a process called "doping",
engineers can control the amount of electric current that flows through it. This is very important


when making parts for electronic devices such as computers or mobile phones because it is the
amount and direction of current that passes through a device that makes it work in any specific
way. Inside an electronic device you will find a series of components such as resistors and

transistors all made with silicon. A diode, for example, allows electric current to pass in one
direction while blocking it from the other direction. So basically, most gadgets have a number of
semiconductors that allow various amounts of electric current through in order to control different
functions. And that's why our gadget work!
Question 27: Some experts believe that the word was first used__________
A. to refer to mechanical accessories.
B. to refer to tools whose names sailors easily forgot.
C. as a form of informal speech in French.
D. to refer to a specific sailor's tod.
Question 28: Silicon is__________
A. not such a common material.
B. quite expensive.
C. available in large quantities.
D. extremely rare.
Question 29: Silicon is useful in electronics because__________
A. engineers can vary the current flow through it. B. it doesn't conduct current.
C. it is unique.
D. it conducts electricity vory well.
Question 30: What does ‘whatchamacallit’ mean in English?
A. undiscovered thing B. a mystery C. unknown thing
D. something whose name is
unknown
Question 31: According to the text, the main characteristic of all modern gadgets is that they__________
A. make people happy.
B. are necessary.
C. are easy to use.
D. are small and complicated.
Question 32: The origin of the word 'gadget'__________
A. goes back a long way.
B. can be found in old English.

C. is quite recent.
D. can be found in ancient Greek.
Question 33: In the last paragraph, what does the word 'it' in bold refer to?
A. direction
B. diode
C. silicon
D. electric current
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.
LAUGH TO KEEP FIT!
We all know what an important part exercise plays in our lives, but more and more of us are
getting less of it. People are often advised to take (34)_________ a sport, but it can often be hard to
choose one that you enjoy. At our local community centre, this is set to change with the new
laughter yoga classes on offer.
Laughter yoga is the perfect form of exercise for those who are looking for a fun way to keep
fit. You don't need to possess any special skill; just a combination of a positive attitude and a desire
for a fun filled workout. Classes (35)_________ place every Friday afternoon and involve breathing
exercises and controlled laughter. A (36)_________ session begins with gentle warm-up techniques
which include stretching, clapping and body movement; followed by a series of laughter exercises
in groups to build confidence.
Time passes by very quickly and before you know it, you’ve done an hour’s exercise. Not
surprisingly, this method of (37)_________ out is extremely popular with all ages and attracts people
from a wide (38)_________ of backgrounds. Even relatively shy people really enjoy themselves. So, if
you have a sense of humour and are looking for a fun way to keep fit, this is definitely the right
workout for you.
Question 34: A. down
B. after
C. on
D. up
Question 35: A. get

B. take
C. fill
D. have
Question 36: A. typical
B. normal
C. standard
D. plain
Question 37: A. trying
B. going
C. working
D. testing
Question 38: A. mix
B. choice
C. selection
D. variety


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 39: Sally couldn't find the answer to her maths problem until after the class had been over.
A. Sally had some trouble finding the answer to her maths class later.
B. Sally was able to find the answers to her maths problem before the class ended.
C. The class had ended before Sally could find the answer to her maths problem.
D. The class was over after Sally could find the answer to her maths problem.
Question 40: It was his incompetence which led to their failure.
A. Thanks to his incompetence, they got failed.
B. If it hadn‘t been his incompetence, they would not have been failed.
C. If he had not been competent, they would not have failed.
D. They failed just because he was incompetent.
Question 41: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.

A. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
B. Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
C. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
D. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
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.
THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER
In 1816, Europe and North America suffered their worst summer in centuries. Cold
temperatures brought heavy rains, frosts and snowfalls. Harvests failed, livestock died, and the
famine and disease that resulted led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The year
1816 came to be known as 'the year without a summer'.
Today, we know the cause of this lethal summer. One year previously, the largest and most
deadly volcanic eruption in recorded history took place in Indonesia. The sulphur dioxide and dust
that the eruption spewed into the atmosphere blocked sunlight and cooled the Earth, leading to a
'volcanic winter'.
Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any country in the world. On 15 th April, 1815, Mt
Tambora, a volcano which is situated on the island of Sumbawa, erupted. The event was
catastrophic. Toxic gases, rocks, and hot ash spread across the island, killing over 12,000 people
instantly. 160 cubic kilometres of ash was thrown into the atmosphere, along with 400 million tons
of gas. The eruption column reached an altitude of more than 43 km.
To get some idea of the scale of the event: before the explosion, Mount Tambora was 4,300
metres high. After, it measured just 2,851 metres. The explosion was so huge it was heard 2,600
km away, and the sky remained dark for two days in areas up to 600 km from the volcano.
The Tambora eruption was terrifying not only because it was so destructive, but because it
happened so suddenly and with such speed. Unlike other more famous eruptions such as at Mt
Vesuvius in 79 AD and on the island of Krakatoa in 1883, which had fairly long eruption sequences,
Mt. Tambora erupted with almost no warning and was extremely quick in reaching its climax.
The loss of life after the eruption was terrible. Famine of extraordinary and severe intensity
immediately broke out, taking the lives of thousands. On 3 rd August, 1815, a Lt Phillips arrived on
Sumbawa and reported: "The extreme misery to which the inhabitants have been reduced is

shocking to behold." More than 71,000 people in Indonesia eventually died. Mt Tamboro's 1815
eruption killed more people in total than any other known volcanic eruption in history.
Amazingly, despite the fact the Tambora eruption occurred less than 200 years ago and is
the most deadly eruption ever to have been observed by humans, few people today have even
heard of it. The eruption of Mt Tambora in 1815 remains one the most overlooked natural
disasters in history.
Question 42: After the eruption_________
A. there were serious food shortages.
B. the surviving inhabitants left the island.
C. many people died of shock.
D. other volcanoes in the region erupted.
Question 43: Crops didn't grow in Europe and North America in the summer of 1816 because_________
A. temperatures were so low.
B. people were too ill to farm.


C. disease killed them.
D. animals ate them from the ground.
Question 44: In contrast to other eruptions, the Mt Tambora eruption_________
A. didn't spread its lava as fast.
B. didn't cause as much damage.
C. gave fewer signs it was going to happen.D. took longer to come to an end.
Question 45: The author finds the public's lack of knowledge about the Tambora eruption_________
A. unacceptable.
B. disappointing.
C. surprising.
D. understandable.
Question 46: The word ‘lethal’ is closest in meaning to
A. devastatingB. the hottest
C. very dangerous D. extreme

Question 47: The term ‘volcanic winter' refers to_________
A. a period of time when more volcanoes than usual erupt.
B. a decrease in temperatures across the globe caused by a volcanic eruption.
C. an unusually largo volcanic eruption.
D. a longer than normal winter caused by a volcanic eruption.
Question 48: The Mt Tambora eruption_________
A. trapped 12,000 people in their homes. B. occurred during 'the year without a summer'.
C. increased the height of the volcano.
D. threw material 43 km up into the sky.
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: Mum gave birth to the second child. Her first child was only 8 months old.
A. Mum gave birth to the second child while her first child was only 8 months old.
B. Mum gave birth to the second child until her first child was only 8 months old
C. Mum gave birth to the second child before her first child was only 8 months old
D. Mum gave birth to the second child after her first child was only 8 months old.
Question 50: Grandad left all his property to his third wife. He died at 79.
A. The moment Grandad died at 79, he left all his property to his third wife.
B. Although Grandad died at 79, he left all his property to his third wife.
C. Grandad left all his property to his third wife when he died at79.
D. No sooner had Grandad left all his property to his third wife than he died at 79.
_________THE END_________
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ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 346
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát
đề

Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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 01: A. conspiracy B. conscientious
C. deteriorate
D. provincial
Question 02: A. reliable
B. desirable
C. admirable
D. advisable
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 03: Despie a language barrier, humans have managed to communicate with others
through sign language, from which certain motions stand for letters, words, or ideas.
A. humans
B. with others
C. Despie
D. from which
Question 04: Betty said that she knew how the procedures fior doing the experiment, but when we
began to work in the laboratory, she found that she was mistaken.
A. knew how
B. that
C. mistaken
D. to work
Question 05: It was suggested that Peter studies the material more throroughly before attempting
to pass the exam.
A. attempting to pass
B. studies
C. more throroughly D. suggested

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 06: Chuc em sinh nhât vui ve, chuc môt tuôi mơi thanh công! strength of 70 horses, a
forklift toils all day long in a warehouse lifting great weights.
A. Some
B. With the
C. Because the
D. The
Question 07: The United States spends more money on advertising__________ country in the world.
A. than any other
B. other
C. other than
D. while other
Question 08: Each mediocre book we read means one less great book that we would otherwise
have a chance__________
A. to read them
B. reading
C. to read
D. read
Question 09: Most accidents in the home can be prevented by__________ elimination of hazards.
A. that the
B. the
C. there is a
D. that
Question 10: Julie__________ herself badly when she slipped on the icy pavement.
A. damaged
B. harmed
C. wounded

D. hurt
Question 11: There weren’t any new members at the club.......I can remember.
A. as well as
B. as much as
C. as far as
D. as long as
Question 12: I was made__________ for hours before I had my leg examined at the emergency room.
A. to wait
B. wait
C. waiting
D. to have waited
Question 13: __________ problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. Of the biggest one B. The biggest one C. One of the biggest D. There are the biggest
Question 14: "We__________ by Leo’s announcement to leave the company." ~ "I know! I was left
speechless."
A. surprised ourselves
B. were surprised C. found surprise
D. had surprised
Question 15: Having access to a clean water supply is__________ important for everyone in the
village.
A. totally
B. considerably
C. completely
D. vitally
Question 16: My mother worked part-time__________ we were growing up.
A. after
B. just
C. before
D. when
Question 17: I was so__________ with the noise and pollution in the city that I moved to the

countryside.
A. taken back
B. taken up
C. fed up
D. put up
Question 18: __________ swimming is considered to be_______ good way of losing weight.
A. Ø/ a
B. The/ a
C. A/ the
D. The/ the
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 19: A. private
B. narrate
C. pirate
D. considerate
Question 20: A. small
B. tall
C. sallow
D. call
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: He leaves all the difficult stuff for me to do and it really hacks me off.
A. bothers me
B. kills me
C. cheers me up
D. discourages me
Question 22: Twelve prisoners are at large following a series of escapes.
A. liberated
B. set free

C. prosecuted
D. held captive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: ~ Sam: “___________” ~ Ivy: “Umm. I don’t think so. I might get injured.”
A. Fetch the dog and feed him, Ivy.
B. Why didn’t you take those tablets before meals?
C. Hey, Ivy. Would you like to join my martial arts class?
D. I’ll give you a lift to school.
Question 24: ~ Man: “Do you think you could help me? I have a complaint.” ~ Woman: “___________”
A. How can I get to the central post office, Madam?
B. You look annoyed. What’s wrong?


C. There’s something wrong with my eyes, dear.
D. Please accept my apology, sir. Let’s see what’s wrong.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: All that time she'd been leading him on, but she was only interested in his money.
A. falling in love with
B. persuading to marry
C. asking for pity
D. pretending to be fond of
Question 26: She was understandably intoxicated by her success in the national competition.
A. much excited
B. unconscious
C. drunk
D. poisoned
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.

WHAT'S IN A GADGET?
They keep us in touch with our friends and family, entertain us and even help us find our
way. Gadgets are great and almost everyone has one. Have you ever thought about where that
curious word 'gadget' comes from, though, or even what makes our gadgets work?
While you might find a large number of English words relating to science and technology
have an ancient Greek origin, the word 'gadget' seems to have appeared on the scene not so long
ago. In fact, it seems that the word was first used sometime in the 19 th century but experts disagree
on when and where. According to some experts, sailors used to use the slang word 'gadget' to refer
to tools or mechanical parts whose precise names they couldn't remember while other sources
maintain that it comes from the French word cachette, a small mechanism, or gagée, a small tool or
accessory. Today, the word has taken on the meaning of a small, compact, high performance mobile
device that requires little or no skill to use and that provides a service or entertainment.
So what's inside these ever so popular and useful whatchamacallits? At the heart of most
gadgets, or electronic devices, is the semiconductor. Most semiconductors are made from
extremely thin wafers of a very common substance, silicon. In fact, silicon is one of the most
abundant materials on the planet and is the main element in sand. It doesn't conduct electricity
very well and it isn't particularly valuable. Silicon is a pure semiconductor and therefore has
unique properties. By adding other natural elements to silicon, in a process called "doping",
engineers can control the amount of electric current that flows through it. This is very important
when making parts for electronic devices such as computers or mobile phones because it is the
amount and direction of current that passes through a device that makes it work in any specific
way. Inside an electronic device you will find a series of components such as resistors and
transistors all made with silicon. A diode, for example, allows electric current to pass in one
direction while blocking it from the other direction. So basically, most gadgets have a number of
semiconductors that allow various amounts of electric current through in order to control different
functions. And that's why our gadget work!
Question 27: Some experts believe that the word was first used__________
A. to refer to mechanical accessories.
B. to refer to tools whose names sailors easily forgot.
C. as a form of informal speech in French.

D. to refer to a specific sailor's tod.
Question 28: Silicon is__________
A. not such a common material.
B. quite expensive.
C. available in large quantities.
D. extremely rare.
Question 29: Silicon is useful in electronics because__________
A. engineers can vary the current flow through it. B. it doesn't conduct current.
C. it is unique.
D. it conducts electricity vory well.
Question 30: What does ‘whatchamacallit’ mean in English?
A. undiscovered thing B. a mystery C. unknown thing
D. something whose name is
unknown
Question 31: According to the text, the main characteristic of all modern gadgets is that they__________
A. make people happy.
B. are necessary.


C. are easy to use.
D. are small and complicated.
Question 32: The origin of the word 'gadget'__________
A. goes back a long way.
B. can be found in old English.
C. is quite recent.
D. can be found in ancient Greek.
Question 33: In the last paragraph, what does the word 'it' in bold refer to?
A. direction
B. diode
C. silicon

D. electric current
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.
LAUGH TO KEEP FIT!
We all know what an important part exercise plays in our lives, but more and more of us are
getting less of it. People are often advised to take (34)_________ a sport, but it can often be hard to
choose one that you enjoy. At our local community centre, this is set to change with the new
laughter yoga classes on offer.
Laughter yoga is the perfect form of exercise for those who are looking for a fun way to keep
fit. You don't need to possess any special skill; just a combination of a positive attitude and a desire
for a fun filled workout. Classes (35)_________ place every Friday afternoon and involve breathing
exercises and controlled laughter. A (36)_________ session begins with gentle warm-up techniques
which include stretching, clapping and body movement; followed by a series of laughter exercises
in groups to build confidence.
Time passes by very quickly and before you know it, you’ve done an hour’s exercise. Not
surprisingly, this method of (37)_________ out is extremely popular with all ages and attracts people
from a wide (38)_________ of backgrounds. Even relatively shy people really enjoy themselves. So, if
you have a sense of humour and are looking for a fun way to keep fit, this is definitely the right
workout for you.
Question 34: A. down
B. after
C. on
D. up
Question 35: A. get
B. take
C. fill
D. have
Question 36: A. typical
B. normal
C. standard

D. plain
Question 37: A. trying
B. going
C. working
D. testing
Question 38: A. mix
B. choice
C. selection
D. variety
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 39: Sally couldn't find the answer to her maths problem until after the class had been over.
A. Sally had some trouble finding the answer to her maths class later.
B. Sally was able to find the answers to her maths problem before the class ended.
C. The class had ended before Sally could find the answer to her maths problem.
D. The class was over after Sally could find the answer to her maths problem.
Question 40: It was his incompetence which led to their failure.
A. Thanks to his incompetence, they got failed.
B. If it hadn‘t been his incompetence, they would not have been failed.
C. If he had not been competent, they would not have failed.
D. They failed just because he was incompetent.
Question 41: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
A. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
B. Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
C. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
D. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
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.
THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER
In 1816, Europe and North America suffered their worst summer in centuries. Cold

temperatures brought heavy rains, frosts and snowfalls. Harvests failed, livestock died, and the
famine and disease that resulted led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The year
1816 came to be known as 'the year without a summer'.


Today, we know the cause of this lethal summer. One year previously, the largest and most
deadly volcanic eruption in recorded history took place in Indonesia. The sulphur dioxide and dust
that the eruption spewed into the atmosphere blocked sunlight and cooled the Earth, leading to a
'volcanic winter'.
Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any country in the world. On 15 th April, 1815, Mt
Tambora, a volcano which is situated on the island of Sumbawa, erupted. The event was
catastrophic. Toxic gases, rocks, and hot ash spread across the island, killing over 12,000 people
instantly. 160 cubic kilometres of ash was thrown into the atmosphere, along with 400 million tons
of gas. The eruption column reached an altitude of more than 43 km.
To get some idea of the scale of the event: before the explosion, Mount Tambora was 4,300
metres high. After, it measured just 2,851 metres. The explosion was so huge it was heard 2,600
km away, and the sky remained dark for two days in areas up to 600 km from the volcano.
The Tambora eruption was terrifying not only because it was so destructive, but because it
happened so suddenly and with such speed. Unlike other more famous eruptions such as at Mt
Vesuvius in 79 AD and on the island of Krakatoa in 1883, which had fairly long eruption sequences,
Mt. Tambora erupted with almost no warning and was extremely quick in reaching its climax.
The loss of life after the eruption was terrible. Famine of extraordinary and severe intensity
immediately broke out, taking the lives of thousands. On 3 rd August, 1815, a Lt Phillips arrived on
Sumbawa and reported: "The extreme misery to which the inhabitants have been reduced is
shocking to behold." More than 71,000 people in Indonesia eventually died. Mt Tamboro's 1815
eruption killed more people in total than any other known volcanic eruption in history.
Amazingly, despite the fact the Tambora eruption occurred less than 200 years ago and is
the most deadly eruption ever to have been observed by humans, few people today have even
heard of it. The eruption of Mt Tambora in 1815 remains one the most overlooked natural
disasters in history.

Question 42: After the eruption_________
A. there were serious food shortages.
B. the surviving inhabitants left the island.
C. many people died of shock.
D. other volcanoes in the region erupted.
Question 43: Crops didn't grow in Europe and North America in the summer of 1816 because_________
A. temperatures were so low.
B. people were too ill to farm.
C. disease killed them.
D. animals ate them from the ground.
Question 44: In contrast to other eruptions, the Mt Tambora eruption_________
A. didn't spread its lava as fast.
B. didn't cause as much damage.
C. gave fewer signs it was going to happen.D. took longer to come to an end.
Question 45: The author finds the public's lack of knowledge about the Tambora eruption_________
A. unacceptable.
B. disappointing.
C. surprising.
D. understandable.
Question 46: The word ‘lethal’ is closest in meaning to
A. devastatingB. the hottest
C. very dangerous D. extreme
Question 47: The term ‘volcanic winter' refers to_________
A. a period of time when more volcanoes than usual erupt.
B. a decrease in temperatures across the globe caused by a volcanic eruption.
C. an unusually largo volcanic eruption.
D. a longer than normal winter caused by a volcanic eruption.
Question 48: The Mt Tambora eruption_________
A. trapped 12,000 people in their homes. B. occurred during 'the year without a summer'.
C. increased the height of the volcano.

D. threw material 43 km up into the sky.
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: Mum gave birth to the second child. Her first child was only 8 months old.
A. Mum gave birth to the second child while her first child was only 8 months old.
B. Mum gave birth to the second child until her first child was only 8 months old
C. Mum gave birth to the second child before her first child was only 8 months old
D. Mum gave birth to the second child after her first child was only 8 months old.
Question 50: Grandad left all his property to his third wife. He died at 79.


A. The moment Grandad died at 79, he left all his property to his third wife.
B. Although Grandad died at 79, he left all his property to his third wife.
C. Grandad left all his property to his third wife when he died at79.
D. No sooner had Grandad left all his property to his third wife than he died at 79.
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