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 22 to 26
A. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the mast impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake TonIe Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as same .of the mast impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.
One possible explanation far the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants' irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.
Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.
22. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.
B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.
C. The essential role water plays in farming.
D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
23. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ______.
A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization
B. religious practices of the people of Angkor
C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire
D. the other six wonders of the world
24. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.
A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia
B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor
C. became polluted due to a population explosion
D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
25. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?
A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.
B. They became non-functional due to overuse.
C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.
D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.
26. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.
A. were intentionally starved by the farmers
B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall
C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles
D. depended upon rice as their main source of food
27. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT.
A. erosion of soil B. contamination of soil
C. reduction of nutrients D. loss of water supply
After school, Kien usually goes swimming. He goes to the swimming pool five times a week. His swimming pool is very good. The pool is 25 metres long and has six lanes. More than a thousand children have swimming lessons there every month. His swimming instructor is experienced and friendly, but she is also strict.
Lessons last 45 minutes, but he usually trains for an hour and a half. During the lesson, he swims about two kilometers. His favourite swimming styles are crawl an backstroke.
He practices a lot to improve his swimming skills. He wants to achieve good results. Last month, he participated in a swimming competition. Ten swimmers from three schools took part in the competition. He won first prize.
Swimming is his favourite sport. Swimming is interesting and pleasant, and it helps him to keep fit.
Question 24. How often does Kien go swimming?
A. once a week B. twice a week
C. 5 times a week D. the whole week
Question 25. In paragraph 2, the word “instructor” is closest in meaning to______
A. friend B. volunteer C. teacher D. player
Question 26. In paragraph 4, the word “it” refers to_______
A. swimming B. competition C. swimmer D. result
Question 27. What is NOT mentioned as an adjective to describe swimming?
A. unhealthy B. healthy C. healthy D. pleasant
Question 28. Which sentence is NOT TRUE?
A. Kien’s mentor is experienced and easy- going.
B. Kien practices a lot to improve his swimming skills.
C. There are more than one thousand contestants in a swimming competition.
D. Kien used to take part in a swimming competition.
Sau giờ học, Kiên thường đi bơi. Anh ấy đến bể bơi năm lần một tuần. Hồ bơi của anh ấy rất tốt. Hồ bơi dài 25 mét và có sáu làn. Hơn một nghìn trẻ em được học bơi ở đó mỗi tháng. Thầy hướng dẫn bơi lội của anh ấy có kinh nghiệm và thân thiện, nhưng thầy ấy cũng rất nghiêm khắc.
Các bài học kéo dài 45 phút, nhưng anh ấy thường tập luyện trong một tiếng rưỡi. Trong giờ học, anh ta bơi khoảng hai km. Kiểu bơi yêu thích của anh ấy là bơi ngửa.
Anh ấy luyện tập rất nhiều để cải thiện kỹ năng bơi lội của mình. Anh ấy muốn đạt được kết quả tốt. Tháng trước, anh ấy đã tham gia một cuộc thi bơi lội. Mười vận động viên bơi lội của ba trường đã tham gia cuộc thi. Anh ấy đã giành được giải nhất.
Bơi lội là môn thể thao yêu thích của anh ấy. Bơi lội rất thú vị và dễ chịu, đồng thời giúp anh ấy có thân hình cân đối.