________(42)




A.unless
B.however
C.when
D.while

Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to understand it.




A.Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students.
B.Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students.
C.In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it.
D.Despite the teacher’s clear explanation of the theory, the students had difficulty understanding it.

Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” Nadia:_______




A.Yes, tell me about it!
B.I can’t agree with you more!
C.That’s OK!
D.Yes, please.

“Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”




A.He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B.He not promised to look after the garden.
C.He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
D.He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.

___________(64)




A.portion
B.helping
C.component
D.ingredient

The Shakers are mentioned in line 6 as an example of_______.




A.rationalistic thinkers
B.radical reformers
C.an influential group of writers
D.a communal religious group

Fire blight, a common disease of apples and pear trees, can sometimes be controlled with an antibiotic spray.




A.a common
B.apples
C.be controlled
D.with

The paragraph following the passage probably discusses _____.




A.the possibility of a future asteroid impact
B.the relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction
C.why dinosaurs lived where they did
D.recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement

Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?




A.Different Steps in Film Processing
B.Story of Photography
C.Photography and Painting
D.Story of Famous Photographers

I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year.




A.the fresh air
B.green trees
C.which
D.my vacation