Questions 1-2 refer to the following notice.
TSL Laptop Loan Program
Patrons of Tartan Street Library (TSL) can now take advantage of our laptop loan program. Thanks to a donation from the Lynquire Corporation, we now have 25 new laptop computers available for in-house use only. The equipment can be rented once daily at our service counter for a fee of $3.00 per hour with a maximum loan period of two hours. Patrons can use the library’s wireless printer for a charge of $0.15 per page.
Please Note: TSL employees can assist with general start-up procedures for the laptops and with wireless Internet and printer connections. However, they are unable to provide any assistance with technical difficulties users may experience involving either the laptop itself or any computer program being used.
0Câu 1
What is stated about the Tartan Street Library’s laptop computers?
A. They can be borrowed at no charge.
B.They can be used only within the building.
C. They are owned by the Lynquire Corporation.
D. They can be rented three times per day.
Câu 2
According to the notice, what are TSL employees unable to do for laptop users?
A. Start the equipment
B.Connect to the Internet
C. Provide access to a printer
D. Help with equipment problems
A.
B.
C.
D.

Questions 3-4 refer to the following letter.
Black & Cassell Office Supplies
55 Belmont Street, Denver CO 80252
Phone: 720-555 0101
www.blanckandcassell.com
October 4
Elena Cardillo
124 Sagebrush Avenue, Apartment B-3
Denver, CO 80033
Dear Ms. Cardillo:
To thank you for being such a loyal customer, we would like to invite you to become a member of our new Frequent Buyer Club. It is free to join and will help you save money on future purchases. Once enrolled, you will receive a 5 percent discount on all purchases in our Denver and Boulder stores. The only requirement or maintaining your membership is to make at least one purchase per year.
To sign up, simply complete and send in the enclosed form or visit our Web site at www.blanckandcassell.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Grantway
Customer Service Representative
Enclosure
0Câu 3
Why was the letter sent to Ms. Cardillo?
A. To announce an update to a Web sit
B.To offer a discount program
C. To confirm a recent order
D. To advertise a new store
Câu 4
What was sent with the letter?
A. A bill
B.A gift card
C. A refund
D. An application
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct option - (A), (B), (C), or (D) - to answer the questions about the three passages.
Questions 1-4 refer to the following article, flyer, and coupon.
0Câu 1
What can be inferred about Foodland?
A. It has opened Its first grocery store in the area.
B.It is run by one entrepreneur.
C. It is one of the biggest food distributors in town.
D. It employs international workers.
Câu 2
What is expected to happen on the day Foodland opens?
A. Gifts will be given.
B.International food will be tasted.
C. Free face painting will be done.
D. Free apps will become available.
Câu 3
What is the maximum discount customers can get?
A. 10%
B.20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Câu 4
What is NOT true about the coupon deal?
A. It can be used with other promotions.
B.It is valid only for 3 days.
C. It can be used offline only.
D. It can be applied to every item at the store.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Choose the correct option - (A), (B). (C), or (D) - for each question about the reading passage.
Questions 1-3 refer to the following e-mail.
To: |
From: |
Date: | February 2
Subject: | Job opening
Dear instructors,
I would like to let you know that we will be hiring one full-time Chinese language instructor. — [1] — If you know anyone who would be interested and is a strong candidate for the position, please tell that person to send me his or her résumé. — [2] —.
All candidates should possess teaching qualifications. Recognized teaching licenses such as a CCLTA (Certified Chinese Language Teacher of Adults) are preferred. — (3) — Since we do not have much time left before the next semester starts on March 1, we would like to schedule interviews as soon as possible. — [4] —
Thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Jimin Jang
Coordinator of Language Department
Pitman Community College
0Câu 1
Why did Mr. Jang write the e-mail?
A. To recruit a new staff member
B.To request a new contract
C. To inquire about job descriptions
D. To schedule training courses
Câu 2
When should a new teacher be available to teach?
A. On January 1
B.On February 2
C. On March 1
D. On April 2
Câu 3
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?“In addition, the person should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with either adults or children.”
A. [1]
B.[2]
C. [3]
D. [4]
A.
B.
C.
D.

Questions 13-16 refer to the following letter.
Milo Ferris
1690 Ascot Road
Kenilworth
Cape Town 7708
19 October
Dear Mr. Ferris,
This letter is to advise you that the water main in your area will be --13-- between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on 29 and 30 October.
The system is --14-- some urgent work to accommodate the increasing demand for water use in Kenilworth. --15--. The entire project will be completed within the next three months.
We apologize for the inconvenience that the interruption in your water supply will cause. These upgrades, however, are --16--. We will make every effort to complete the work as efficiently as possible.
Sincerely,
Kagiso Pillay
Operations Manager, Cape Town Water Supply and Maintenance
kpillay@ctwsm.za / (021-555-0012)
0Câu 13
Questions 13
A. left out
B.put down
C. let go
D. shut off
Câu 14
Questions 14
A. needed
B.in need of
C. a need for
D. necessary
Câu 15
Questions 15
A. The total cost is still not known.
B.The hours of operation are subject to change.
C. Sales are expected to increase steadily.
D. The work will be done in several stages.
Câu 16
Questions 16
A. essential
B.temporary
C. expensive
D. unexpected
A.
B.
C.
D.

Questions 9-12 refer to the following advertisement.
The Durham Fitness and Health Expo (DFHE) is an international event that brings the fitness and health industries together for three days in one place, --9-- the perfect opportunity for these industries to showcase their products and services. The award-winning DFHE is now heading into its fifth year, and plans are in place to make it the largest and most diverse exposition --10--, with record numbers of consumers and industry professionals expected to attend. --11--. Both large and small booths in the vendor exhibition area are still available. Call 1 (800) 555-0156 for more information or to reserve your --12--.
0Câu 9
Question 9
A. provided
B.provides
C. will provide
D. providing
Câu 10
Question 10
A. late
B.well
C. still
D. yet
Câu 11
Question 11
A. The event will take place August 6 to 8 at the Durham Convention Center.
B.Changes to the schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
C. Most reviews of the event have been positive.
D. It is not necessary to provide a credit card number at this time.
Câu 12
Question 12
A. vehicle
B.space
C. upgrade
D. date
A.
B.
C.
D.

Questions 5-8 refer to the following information.
Mifflin Moving Services
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): When is the best time to move?
There are several factors to consider as you decide when to schedule your move. It may be helpful to know that being flexible with your scheduling can often save you money. --5--, moving costs are higher during the summer months when the volume of shipments being handled by your moving company tends to increase. Conversely, moving costs are relatively low during the winter months. --6--.
Moreover, regardless of the time of year that you move, being flexible about your loading and delivery dates can also be --7--. For example, by giving your moving company a seven-day window to load your shipment, you --8-- the chance that your goods will sit in a truck for a long period of time.
0Câu 5
Questions 5
A. Equally
B. Rather
C. In general
D. As a result
Câu 6
Question 6
A. This is true for both residential and commercial moves.
B.Therefore, allow one to two weeks for your shipment to arrive.
C. Most moving companies are based in large cities.
D. Moving is stressful at any time of the year.
Câu 7
Question 7
A. frustrating
B.similar
C. beneficial
D. unusual
Câu 8
Question 8
A. reduced
B.reduces
C. reducing
D. reduce
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, and D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Getting Curious about Curiosity’s Mission to Mars
The topic of space exploration reached u high point during the 1960s, as Soviets and I Americans competed for dominance. Yet after the Soviets put the first man in space and Americans landed the first men on the moon, many people lost interest as nothing else could compare to these groundbreaking accomplishments. Recently, a robotic rover on a mission to Mars has generated massive interest from the public.
Curiosity is a robotic car-sized rover that is part of NASA’s long-term plan to learn more about the terrain and conditions on the Red Planet. One of its main goals was to determine whether or not it was possible for life to develop on Mars. Using mechanical arms, Curiosity can gather soil and rock samples from the ground and analyze them to determine their chemical composition. Since transporting around Mars was vital to the success of the mission, a lot of effort was put into Curiosity's transportation abilities. Mans’ terrain is not smooth, so designers enabled Curiosity to roll over bumpy areas. Once Curiosity left the Earth, there would be no opportunities to repair it, so engineers also had to be spot on about Curiosity's power solution. Therefore, they devised a system that can generate power internally from a radioisotope generator. Finally, to capture stunning pictures of Mars, Curiosity was equipped with several state-of-the-art cameras. The cameras also help the rover avoid hazards, navigate and detect information about the atmosphere.
After a 350-million-mile journey, Curiosity landed on Mars in 2012, an impressive 1.5 miles away from its initial target. Upon arrival, NASA's website crashed due to an overload of visitors. People just couldn't seem to get enough information on the mission. But the real thrills came in the weeks and months that followed, as people got their first real glimpse about what life was really like on Mars. The mission was originally supposed to last for two years, but scientists are now optimistic that it could continue for up to 15 years, depending on Curiosity's condition. No matter what happens at this point, it is safe to say that Curiosity’s mission to Mars has been a smashing success.
0Câu 1
According to the passage, the popularity of space exploration reached its ___ in the 1960s.
A. peak
B.break
C. drop
D. hit
Câu 2
Why did Curiosity have arms?
A. So it could defend itself from attack.
B.So it could push itself up if it fell.
C. So it could study objects on Mars.
D. So it could steer the ship it was on
Câu 3
What best matches the meaning of the phrase "spot on" in paragraph 2?
A. location
B.seen
C. available
D. perfect
Câu 4
Why did NASA's website crash in 2012?
A. Mans people tried to attack it
B.Many people visited it at once.
C. It was unite poorly designed.
D. It wasn't meant to work in space.
Câu 5
What has been the highlight of Curiosity’s mission that the author suggests so far?
A. The rock samples that were collected
B.Discovering new planets in the solar system very soon
C. The journey on the spaceship
D. The incredible pictures that were taken
Câu 6
All of the following are the difficulties that Curiosity had to overcome EXCEPT that___.
A. it rolled over bumpy areas when it was in action
B.it got no repair from technicians when it was in action
C. it was equipped with several state – of – the – art cameras
D. it had to operate on its own energy
Câu 7
Which of the following is NOT the accomplishment done by Curiosity?
A. Taking a lot of photos about what life was really like on Mars
B.Navigating the spaceship in space
C. Collecting soil and rock samples from Mars
D. Proving the durability of a robotic rover on another planet
Câu 8
We can infer from the sentence “After a 350-million-mile journey, Curiosity ... its initial target'' in paragraph 3 that____.
A. Curiosity worked in a distance of 1.5 miles from its initial target
B.NASA scientists achieved their initial target with the landing of Curiosity on Mars
C. the calculations of the orbit done by NASA scientists were nearly perfect
D. the journey to Mars in 2012 was so impressive compared to others in space
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, and D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Space Tourism
If you are like most people, you probably dream of spending your next vacation sightseeing or relaxing in a tropical spot. But pretty soon, you may have the option of blasting into space and exploring the universe. It appears that space tourism may start to experience a boom that is sure to be out of this world.
Since ancient times, humans have surely dreamed about visiting space. However, it was just a fantasy until 1961, when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly into space. Yet in the years following, only a few highly-trained Soviet and American astronauts managed to leave the Earth's atmosphere. In the mid-1980s, the US began to relax some of its restrictions. In 1986, an engineer named Charles Walker became the first non- government employee to fly into space. A year later, an American teacher named Christa McAuliffe was chosen to be the first teacher in space. Unfortunately, the Space Shuttle she was on. The Challenger, crashed during takeoff, killing everyone on board. Space tourism got unexpected boost from the collapse of the Soviet Union. With Russia's space programme dire need of money, it became open to offers for space tourism. In 1990, a Japanese reporter was allowed to fly with a Russian crew into space, but the trip would cost his employer $28 million. In the late 1990s, a private company, MirCorp, started organizing trips to space for wealthy individuals. Now, many other companies are trying to do the same.
Still, most people who want to become space tourists face a major barrier: the price. Early space tourists have paid dozens of millions of dollars for a seven-to-ten-day stay outside the Earth However there are some indications that the price will come down in the near future. Some corporations are gearing up for this with big plans to make space a more
Hospitable place. The luxurious hotel chain Hilton has expressed interest in opening a space hotel in the next 15 to 20 years. Meanwhile, some experts believe that flight to and from the moon could become a common occurrence within a few decades. Hopefully someday soon we will all have the chance to get to know our solar system a little bit better.
0Câu 9
What happened in 1961?
A. The first space tourist traveled into space.
B.The first Soviet space tourism company opened.
C. The first human traveled into space.
D. An American astronaut landed on the moon.
Câu 10
Who was Christa McAuliffie?
A. The first American space tourist
B.A Soviet official who banned space tourism
C. An American teacher who wanted to travel into space
D. A businesswoman who supported space tourism
Câu 11
What effect did the end of the Soviet Union have on space tourism?
A. It made space tourism become a reality.
B.It delayed the start of space tourism for many years.
C. It prevented people from flying into space for a decade.
D. It made space tourism more expensive.
Câu 12
The word "dire” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___.
A. necessary
B.sufficient
C. important
D. serious
Câu 13
What is MirCorp?
A. A company that develops equipment for space tourism
B.A Russian government agency that trains astronauts
C. An organization that plans trips for people who want to visit space
D. A company that fights against bringing people into space
Câu 14
Why aren’t more people taking vacation in space?
A. Many have stated that there is not much to see in space.
B.Most governments have made it illegal to travel in space.
C. Space tourism hasn't proven to be safe just yet.
D. Many are waiting for the cost to come down.
Câu 15
What does the passage imply about the future of space tourism?
A. It seems very unlikely that space tourism will ever be popular.
B.It really isn’t worth it for common people to journey
C. Eventually, space tourism will become cheaper.
D. There will be few space tourists until more hotels are developed.
Câu 16
It can be inferred from the passage that ____
A. Christa McAuliffe has been the first teacher to come back from space
B.the Japanese reporter spent two weeks in space in 1990
C. the US began to relax some restrictions because of the disaster of The Challenger
D. Charles Walker had never been a pilot before joining the NASA’s training programe
A.
B.
C.
D.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, and D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Space Debris
Once something is considered rubbish, we want to throw it away and forget about it. Yet if we are not careful about where we store it, our garbage could come back to haunt us. On the Earth, poorly discarded garbage can cause land, water, and air pollution. And now, people are starting to learn that space debris can also cause a host of different problems.
Space debris is defined as a collection of objects that orbit the Earth. Space debris can be classified into two categories. One is man-made rubbish, such as old satellites, rockets, and an other machinery left in space after past missions. The other is natural objects, such as meteors that are traveling through space. If you think the man-made garbage doesn't amount to much, guess again. Researchers estimate that there are over 20.000 pieces of large debris floating around in space and approximately 300.000 smaller pieces in orbit as well. Traveling at speeds of up to 17.500 miles per hour, these objects create a great degree of danger for any spaceships when they leave or return to the Earth.
We are lucky to some degree that there haven't been too many accidents caused by space debris as of yet. Still some incidents have occurred. In 1996, a French satellite was damaged after it crashed into debris from an old French rocket. Then in 2009, an old Russian satellite collided with a working US satellite. The end result was an additional 2.000 pieces of space junk that was added to the junk pile.
As the current situation can only worsen, it is now up to the international community to cooperate and create a plan to deal with space debris. For starters, several nations have pledged to take more care with the items they discard in space to cut down on future debris. Researchers are working on devising a way to label space junk, so it can be avoided. Others have proposed more creative techniques to recapture the garbage and discard it on the Earth, or destroy it with lasers.
The nightmare scenario that everyone fears is if the Kessler Syndrome starts to occur. This is when density of garbage becomes so high that it sets off a chain reaction of collisions which would raise the probability of accidents even further. Although there is not long-term solution in place for space debris, nations are starting to understand the seriousness of this problem.
0Câu 17
Space debris is______the Earth.
A. polluting
B.destroying
C. circling
D. assisting
Câu 18
What makes up most of man-made space debris?
A. Home appliances
B.Rocks that were destroyed
C. Foods thrown away by astronauts
D. Equipment from old spaceships
Câu 19
What matches the meaning of the word “haunt" in paragraph 1?
A. return
B.hurt
C. scare
D. benefit
Câu 20
What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. Accident caused by space debris
B.How nations are dealing with space debris
C. A few way that space debris is helpful
D. How space debris changed the space exploration
Câu 21
What are scientists most worried about with space debits?
A. It will catch fire and burn things.
B.It will cause the prices of spaceships to increase.
C. It will be packed even closer together.
D. It will fall down to the Earth.
Câu 22
What best summarizes the current situation regarding space garbage?
A. Countries arc only just finding out about space debris.
B.Countries know there is a problem but they have no solution.
C. The problem is understood and a long-term solution was made.
D. Most nations still deny that space debris is an issue.
Câu 23
What have been done about the problem of space debris?
A. Scientists have labeled space junk so it can be avoided.
B.The international community has found long-term solutions to the problem.
C. Some creative techniques have been applied to recapture the garbage and discard
D. Some nations have promised to take more care with the matter.
Câu 24
It can be inferred from the passage that_____
A. The number of space accident will increase if nothing is done about the problem
B.any launch of spaceships will set off a chain reaction of collisions
C. meteors will offer a way to solve the problem
D. space debris can also cause different problems on the Earth.
A.
B.
C.
D.