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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 2 c. I use them every day before school and I reckon I’m stronger already. d. When I was opening them, I thought they were bowling balls - I’m glad that they weren’t! e. Maybe you should buy some for him! Lots of love Connor (Adapted from Solutions) A. a – c – b – e – d B. d – a – e – c – b C. b – d – c – a – e D. c – a – e – b – d Question 14. a. We deeply valued the quality time spent together, although the trip required significant effort. b. Typically, we book a modest holiday apartment when travelling, but last summer, we opted for a camping trip instead. c. As a professional with a demanding job, I have limited time to spend with my children during term time. d. While my sons are eager to go again, I must admit that the physical demands and lack of comfort made it a challenging experience. e. Despite initial concerns about adjusting to each other's constant presence, the experience strengthened our bond as a family. (Adapted from First Trainer) A. e – a – b – c – d B. c – b – e – a – d C. b – a – d – c – e D. a – b – c – d – e Question 15. a. Katie: I’d love to, thanks. Shall I eat before I come? b. Olivia: I’m having some friends over tomorrow night to watch a DVD. Would you like to come? c. Olivia: No, we’re going to eat while we watch the film. (Adapted from Solutions) A. c – a – b B. a – c – b C. a – b – c D. b – a – c Question 16. a. A few years ago, Viewpark City's local government decided to reduce congestion by allowing only drivers with even-numbered registration plates on certain days. b. If the policy had lasted longer, residents, including drivers, could have experienced its benefits and likely supported the scheme. c. This idea was excellent and aimed to encourage car sharing and increased use of public transport. d. Unfortunately, because of local opposition, this initiative had to be abandoned. e. The following day, it would be the turn of those driving cars displaying odd numbers on their number plates. (Adapted from First Trainer) A. a – c – b – d – e B. a – e – c – d – b C. a – d – e – b – c D. a – b – e – c – d Question 17. a. Phil: If the planet keeps getting warmer, we can expect more terrible natural disasters. b. Gloria: Is that because today we burn fossil fuels in many of our everyday activities? c. Gloria: I can see that. Temperatures are getting higher, and the oceans are rising in many places. But why does this matter? d. Phil: Yes, you’re right. It’s making the Earth warmer and causing the climates to change. e. Phil: People all over the world are now adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. (Adapted from THiNK) A. e – c – a – b – d B. a – c – d – b – e C. a – b – d – c – e D. e – b – d – c – a Read the following passage about HGH and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.