III. 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.
5. We would (A) never have such precious (B) information if (C) modern technology (D) doesn't exist.
6. If you had (A) the chance (B) to meet famous (C) writers, what (D) do you ask them?
7. She (A) has been working (B) very hard. I think she (C) should has some days off and (D) go on holiday.
8. Sperm whale (A) populations are at risk due to (B) hunt and their (C) accidental entrapment (D) in fishing nets.
IV. 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.
9. The seashore was much polluted because of the amount of waste left there. All this rubbish is killing fish and other marine life.
A. sea plants B. sea mammals C. water life D. sea creatures
10. Sperm whales and sharks are carnivores.
A. animals that live in the sea B. animals that only eat plants
C. fish that aren't born from eggs D. animals that eat meat
V. 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.
11. Some plants and animals are referred to as tiny organisms because they are extremely small.
A. unimportant B. many C. huge D. little
12. Whale populations decrease quickly due to heavy hunting pressure.
A. increase B. decline C. reduce D. drop
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
13. - Two classmates are talking about the ways to protect environment.
- Wilson: “ _________ ” - Frankie: “That's a good idea”
A. What about recycling water for gardening? B. Sorry, can I say something?
C. Glad to work with you D. Excuse me, I want to add something.
14. - Peter: “I don't feel good. I think I'm catching cold.” - John: _____________
A. We will go to the party. B. I don't like catching cold.
C. The weather is good to go out. D. You should go home and take a rest.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
15. The United Kingdom is divided __________ four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland.
A. between B. among C. into D. for
16. Seas and oceans ______ most of the earth's surface.
A. covers B. is covered C. have covered D. cover
17. Thanks to modern technology, scientists have been able to _______ the life of plants and
animals that live under the sea.
A. challenge B. investigate C. complete D. form
18. Fishes and sharks are swimming animals that move ______ of water currents.
A. independently B. dependably C. independence D. independent
19. _____ is a term that refers to the existence of different kinds of animals and plants
which make a balanced environment.
A. Ocean B. Biodiversity C. Population D. Organism
20. Consumers have been encouraged to use ______ products.
A. environment friendly B. environmental friend
ĐÁP ÁN C
Kiến thức về rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ
- Sau "despite" + cụm danh từ => phương án A đúng
- "diseases" là danh từ đếm được ở dạng số nhiều => phương án B đúng
- "causing" đang được chia ở hình thức rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ ở dạng chủ động. Tuy nhiên câu này căn cứ vào giới từ “by” và nghĩa của câu thì C sai. Phải sửa "causing" -> "caused".
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù có những công nghệ y học hiện đại nhưng nhiều loại bệnh gây ra bởi vi rút vẫn không thể chữa khỏi được.