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Trang 1 ĐỀ ĐẶC BIỆT SỐ 1 Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Urban heat islands Scientists now fear that global warming may be connected by what they call the ‘urban heat island effect’. This refers to (1) _______ rises in temperature in big cities, when compared to surrounding rural areas, that affects local climate patterns (2) _______ rainfall and wind. Basically, when plants and trees are cut down and concrete is put in their place, the natural state is already altered. Then the way the concrete itself absorbs, stores and releases heat further alters the natural balance. Then waste heat from traffic and buildings, together with ozone pollution, contributes still further (3) _______ the problem. Scientists claim it is important to (4) _______ action to counter this effect in cities – by planting as much vegetation as possible. In addition, they are urging city developers to use a more expensive concrete for pavements (5) _______ rainwater, thus cooling them down. They also advise that rooftops and pavements should be made of light-coloured (6) _______, as dark objects convert energy into heat whereas white objects reflect light. (Adapted from First Trainer) Question 1. A. consideration B. considerably C. consider D. considerable Question 2. A. in contrast to B. in place of C. in terms of D. in addition to Question 3. A. for B. of C. to D. with Question 4. A. take B. put C. bring D. keep Question 5. A. absorbed B. that absorb C. absorb D. absorbing Question 6. A. resources B. materials C. ingredients D. qualities Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. Have you ever sat in class wondering if you would ever (7) _______ the information that was being taught? Our minds and bodies gather information in different ways and from all around us: seeing, hearing, and doing. Then our brains process that information, organising it and making connections to things we already know. This process can also work in a (8) _______ of ways: Do we think in pictures or words? Do we remember details or the big picture? When we’re trying (9) _______, it helps to know how our brain works. How do we best gather and organise information? Different people have (10) _______. For example, one person might struggle with written information but (11) _______ it immediately in an illustration. (12) _______ person might have problems with the picture but not the written text. (Adapted from Interchange) Question 7. A. gain B. grab C. grasp D. seize Question 8. A. variety B. degree C. handful D. plenty Question 9. A. learning B. to learn C. to learning D. learn Question 10. A. styles different learning B. different styles learning C. different learning styles D. learning different styles Question 11. A. put out B. pass down C. make up D. take in Question 12. A. Other B. Some C. Another D. A few Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17. Question 13. Dear Uncle Harry, a. My dad told me that using weights is a good way to get fit, too. b. Thanks so much for the presents you sent me for my birthday!

Trang 3 HGH (Human Growth Hormone) could be the favourite drug at the next athletic world championships, and we might never know it. (18) _______. Scientists are allowed to make the drug, and it is also legal to take HGH in most countries. Considered a wonder drug for children, (19) _______. However, some athletes are now taking the drug. HGH helps add muscle in adults, and recent research by the World Anti-Doping Agency shows that HGH may improve a sprinter’s time by 5%. Some athletes say that HGH definitely makes them stronger. It also helps them to recover more quickly from injuries. (20) _______, HGH is almost impossible to test for. The drug is completely natural, and it will only show in tests for around 24 hours after taking it. Testing is usually done only during competitions, but athletes use HGH during training, so it is very difficult to know who has used the drug. This makes it very attractive for some athletes. Scientists are developing a new test (21) _______. But it isn’t going to be easy. Everybody has different levels of natural HGH in their body. For this reason, scientists are warning athletes of the possible problems with the drug. Research shows that HGH can give people headaches, pains and - more dangerously - bigger hearts. Finally, high levels of HGH increase the risk of cancer. But is this enough to stop athletes from taking it? Scientists don’t think so. (22) _______. (Adapted from Solutions) Question 18. A. Producing this natural substance, the human body helps children's bones and muscles grow B. But for this natural substance, the human body could help children's bones and muscles grow C. The human body produces this natural substance so that children's bones and muscles can grow D. It is a natural substance produced by the human body, helping children's bones and muscles grow Question 19. A. children with growth problems benefit a lot from HGH B. HGH helps many children with growth problems every year C. they create HGH to help children with growth problems D. the use of HGH is useful for children with growth problems Question 20. A. Having banned from most professional sports B. Although it is banned by most professional sports C. Most professional sports have banned this drug D. The ban imposed on it by most professional sports Question 21. A. whose ability to identify the drug in the body for up to two weeks B. detected the drug in the body for as long as two weeks C. traced the drug in the body for a period of two weeks D. which will find the drug in the body for up to two weeks Question 22. A. The concern about their health later drives some athletes to focus entirely on winning B. Putting their health concerns aside, winning is prioritised by some athletes C. Some athletes will do all they can to win, and worry about their health later D. The idea of winning at all costs may cause worry for some athletes about their health Read the following passage about weddings in Britain and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. Weddings are important occasions in British life. They can be very expensive and take a long time to organise. There are also many traditional aspects of weddings that are important for people