Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
The sun has produced energy for billions of years. Solar energy is the solar radiation that reaches the earth.
Solar energy can be converted directly or indirectly into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity. The major drawbacks of solar energy are the discontinuous and variable manner in which it arrives at the earth's surface and, the large area required to collect it at a useful rate.
Solar energy is used for heating water for domestic use, space heating of buildings, drying agricultural products, and generating electrical energy. In the 1830s, the British astronomer John Herschel used a solar collector box to cook food during an expedition to Africa. Now, people are trying to use the sun's energy for lots of things.
Electric utilities are trying photovoltaic, a process by which solar energy is converted directly to electricity. Electricity can be produced directly from solar energy using special devices or indirectly from steam generators using solar heat collectors to heat up a working fluid.
Out of the 14 known solar electric generating units operating in the US at the end of 2004, 10 of these are in California, and 4 in Arizona. No statistics are being collected on solar plants that produce less than 1 megawatt of electricity, so there may be smaller solar plants in a number of other states.
0Câu 36
How can solar energy be converted?
A. It can hardly be converted because there are too many difficulties.
B.It can be converted both directly and indirectly.
C. It can be converted directly.
D. It can be converted indirectly.
Câu 37
What are the difficulties of using solar energy?
A. It needs large space to collect the energy at a useful rate.
B.The way the sun radiation reaches the earth surface is various and irregular.
C.
D. Large space for energy collecting at a useful rate is required and the way of the sun reaching the earth surface is unpredictable.
Câu 38
What is NOT mentioned about the use of solar energy?
A. It is used for drying clothes.
B.It is used for drying agricultural products.
C. It is used for heating space in buildings.
D. It is used for cooking.
Câu 39
In the first sentence of the last paragraph, 10 out of 14 known solar electric generating units are in California means:
A. Among 14 solar electric generating units from California, 10 are known.
B.Among 14 known solar electric generating units, 10 units are from California.
C. 10 known solar electric generating units are from California, 14 others are not.
D. 14 known solar electric generating units are from California, 10 others are not.
Câu 40
The astronomer (paragraph 3) is the person who _____.
A. studies the UFOs
B.
C. studies countries
D. studies the earth geography
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Investment in renewable energies (41) _______ to 100 billion USD in 2006. Clean energies (42) ________ powerful enough to survive any fall in high oil prices. Renewable energies are becoming generating systems of choice. A recent report has shown that industries in rich countries are no (43) ________ dominant in renewable energies. Almost 10% of the 2006 investment was in China and India. Worries about climate change, high oil prices, efforts to break dependence on energy imports and government incentives to shift away from fossil fuels has increased investment. Wind energy won most investment with 38% of the total, ahead of bio-fuels on 26% and solar (44) ________ on 16%. Renewable energies are a (45) ________ to fighting global warming.
0Câu 41
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. costs
B.spends
C. considers
D. estimates
Câu 42
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. create
B.seems
C. generate
D. feel
Câu 43
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. possible
B.later
C. sooner
D. longer
Câu 44
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. strength
B.light
C. power
D. beam
Câu 45
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
A. panel
B.point
C. board
D. key
A.
B.
C.
D.

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The first cause of global greenhouse gas emissions is over-population. In 1950, the world population was 3 billion, now 6.5 billion people who produce an enormous output of waste and utilize an unbelievable amount of resources and energy. Most people having children have no idea why they are even having children. Most do not really love their children because if they did they would be very much involved in trying to ensure that their children have a world to survive in. Unless overpopulation is addressed, there is no way of slowing down greenhouse gas emissions. But corporations need workers, governments need taxpayers, bureaucrats and soldiers. More people means more money. The solution to all of our problems is simple. We just need to live in accordance with the basic laws of ecology. Weaken diversity and the entire system will be weakened and will ultimately collapse. All of the species within an ecosystem are interdependent. There is a limit to growth because there is a limit to carrying capacity. Human populations are exceeding carrying capacity and diminishing resources and diversity of species. Albert Einstein wrote that “if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” And the honey bee is disappearing. Why? We do not know why. All around the world bees are disappearing and bees pollinate our plants. We are cutting down forests and plundering the oceans. We are polluting the soil, the air and the water and rapidly running out of fresh water to drink. Water is now being sold for more than the equivalent amount of gasoline.
0Câu 41
The passage is about _____________.
A. bees and human beings
B.the decreasing of the world’s population
C. overpopulation and its effect
D. an important part of bees in overpopulation
Câu 42
Overpopulation ______________.
A. has good effects to resources
B.leads to greenhouse gas emissions
C. has no effects on human beings
D. is a good result
Câu 43
According to the writer, ____________.
A. growth is limited
B.human beings can live independently from other species
C. children can grow up without their parents care
D. the more people survive on earth, the more resources are used
Câu 44
According to Albert Einstein, without bees ___________.
A. men would disappear soon
B.human life on earth would be better
C. human beings could survive in only 4 years
D. all human beings would die immediately
Câu 45
Which action is NOT referred in the text?
A. We are raising more and more bees
B.We are polluting the air and water
C. We are cutting down forests
D. We are plundering the oceans
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(46) __________ we could bring the world’s population down to about 2 billion, the earth would be able to support all humans, as well as all animals and plants in the wild world, with room to spare for the slow changes of evolution. The quality of life would be (47) __________ for all. With a stabilized population we could begin to solve all of the problems that population growth causes. We must observe a one child policy (48) __________ the world’s population come down to the sustainable number. This would (49) __________ several generations, but the pressures on natural systems can decrease. The environment and nature will have to change radically. Men are the only species (50)__________ are unable to keep themselves in balance by natural processes and will therefore have to use their brain power to achieve a proper balance.
0Câu 46
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. If
B.Unless
C. Instead
D. Although
Câu 47
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. decreased
B.raised
C. risen
D. continued
Câu 48
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. when
B.until
C. so that
D. as
Câu 49
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. do
B.take
C. get
D. spend
Câu 50
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete this passage.
A. whose
B.that
C. which
D. whom
A.
B.
C.
D.

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You have probably heard about the unappealing dried foods that astronauts eat in space, such as the chalky ice cream and powdered pea soup. That means all the water is removed from those foods. But did you know that there are more than 90 different food and drink items on NASA’s space menu? (NASA is the American government organization concerned with spacecraft and space travel. NASA is an abbreviation for ‘National Aeronautics and Space Administration’) Many food items are dehydrated to prevent bacteria growing, so water must be added before consumption. But some foods look like those ready meals you find in the supermarkets, made hot in the microwave. In fact, the chefs have recently provided some gorgeous meals for the space crew. Astronauts choose their individual food selections on Earth, getting to taste it all first beforehand. Drinking is another matter. Although much is brought up with the astronauts and in cargo deliveries, a lot is recycled from human waste water. Yes, the water they use could have been someone else’s urine a day ago. You cannot be squeamish if you are an astronaut!
0Câu 2
NASA _____________.
A. does not prepare meals for astronauts
B.is a spaceship
C. does not allow astronauts to eat in a spaceship
D. prepares foods for astronauts
Câu 3
Astronauts ___________.
A. never have to drink recycled waste water
B.only drink refreshment
C. have to use recycled waste water
D. are not allowed to drink water
Câu 4
Food for astronauts in space ______________.
A. is dehydrated
B.contains a lot of water which is very important for their body in space
C. is the same as what they have on Earth
D. is delicious
Câu 5
The text is about _____________.
A. eating and drinking in space
B.water in space
C. eating in space
D. foods and astronauts
A.
B.
C.
D.

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It was July 20, 1969 when hundreds of millions of people watched on television as Apollo 11 astronaut, Neil Armstrong, walked on the surface of the moon for the first time. “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” Armstrong said. Those words remain famous to this day. The historic trip was not easy. In 1960s, space travel was very dangerous. Armstrong said later, “There were just a thousand things to worry about.” Although Armstrong was the first astronaut to step on the surface of the Moon, astronauts Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, whom many people credit for the successful mission, were also aboard Apollo 11. After the successful landing, Aldrin and Armstrong planted the U.S. flag on the moon’s soil. They collected rocks and left a plaque that read “Here on From Planet Earth First Set Foot Upon The Moon. July 1969 A.D. We Came In Peace For All Mankind.” Although the astronauts were successful in reaching the moon, another obstacle was returning to earth safely. After successfully leaving the moon, the crew landed about 812 nautical miles off the coast of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. They were met by members of the U.S. Navy to bring them safely to shore. Armstrong called their mission the “beginning of a new age.” Although there were flights to the moon after Apollo 11’s journey, the last trip to the moon was in 1972. We hope there will be many more moon visits to come.
0Câu 6
The text is about ______________.
A. spaceships
B.space travels
C. the successful landing on the Moon
D. Neil Armstrong’s life
Câu 7
We can learn from the text that _______________.
A. when landing on the Moon Neil Armstrong said nothing
B.there is an American flag on the Moon
C. Neil Armstrong was not worried about his journey to the Moon
D. human beings have been able to land on the Moon since 1960
Câu 8
In Apollo 11 there were ____________ astronauts.
A. three
B.four
C. five
D. two
Câu 9
Armstrong brought the Earth _____________ from the Moon.
A. a credit
B.a flag
C. some rocks
D. a plaque
Câu 10
Which sentence is true?
A. There have been many trips to the Moon since 1972 up to now.
B.Apollo 11 landed on the land of Hawaii.
C. Apollo 11 landed off the coast of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.
D. Apollo 11 was not able to land.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Is there life on Mars? Many people have (11) _____ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars (12) _____ little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.
In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (13) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (14) _____ and other higher (15) _____ forms to be found on Mars.
Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (16) _____ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding (17) _____ astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.
However, there are (18) _____ who feel that life on mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no (19) _____ of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (20) _____, people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.
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(11)
A. wondered
B.asked
C. puzzled
D. confused
Câu 12
(12)
A. to be
B.like
C. as being
D. as
Câu 13
(13)
A. indication
B.mark
C. print
D. trace
Câu 14
(14)
A. vegetation
B.vegetarian
C. vegetables
D. veterinary
Câu 15
(15)
A. living
B.live
C. lively
D. life
Câu 16
(16)
A. portion
B.quantity
C. amount
D. mass
Câu 17
(17)
A. led
B.brought
C. took
D. got
Câu 18
(18)
A. some other
B.other
C. others
D. another
Câu 19
(19)
A. trace
B.mark
C. speck
D. bit
Câu 20
(20)
A. Nevertheless
B.Thus
C. Consequently
D. According
A.
B.
C.
D.

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The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society, so as to take part in that society. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society.”
Policy makers also argue that literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example, female and child mortality rates declined dramatically in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the educational reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent researchers, however, argue that correlations such as the one listed above may have more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general. Regardless, the focus of educational systems worldwide include a basic concept around communication through text and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy.
Asian, Arab and Sub-Saharan African countries are regions with the lowest literacy rates at about 10% to 12%. East Asia and Latin America have illiteracy rates in the 10 to 15% region while developed countries have illiteracy rates of a few percent. Within ethnically homogeneous regions, literacy rates can vary widely from region to region. This often coincides with the region’s wealth or urbanization, though many factors play a role.
0Câu 41
A literate ___________.
A. cannot communicate with others in written language
B.can communicate in written language
C. can read but does not know how to write
D. cannot read any printed document
Câu 42
Literacy ___________.
A. is used to refer an ability to listen and speak
B.does not develop in modern society
C. helps one develop his or her knowledge and potential
D. is a term which has just come into being in the modem time
Câu 43
Thanks to __________, female and child mortality rates in Kerala declined dramatically in the 1960s.
A. job opportunities
B.job access
C. policy makers
D. the educational reforms for girls
Câu 44
The word “declined” in paragraph 2 can best be replaced with
A. fluctuate
B.dipped
C. relieved
D. decreased
Câu 45
The main cause of the variety of illiterate rates is __________.
A. religion
B.urbanization
C. region
D. wealth
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Many people have been (46) ______about the illiteracy in the world population, despite the fact that literacy rates have increased steadily over the past few decades, especially in the third world. Some countries, such as China, Cuba and Vietnam have experienced the most dramatic growth of literacy and are (47) ______Canadian and European rates. The United Nations (48)______illiteracy as the inability to read and write a simple sentence in any language. Figures of 1998 showed that 20% of the world population is illiterate. Being literate is related to wealth. The higher a person's level of literacy, the higher their potential earnings. The conditions of (49) ______and literacy are highly correlated, but it is important not to conflate literacy with wealth. Increases in literacy do not necessarily cause increases in wealth, (50) ______ does greater wealth necessarily improve literacy. Therefore, wealth is probably not a good barometer of “what it means to be literate.”
0Câu 46
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. concerned
B.interested
C. keen
D. excited
Câu 47
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. going
B.coming
C. running
D. reaching
Câu 48
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. talks
B.calls
C. remarks
D. defines
Câu 49
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. wealth
B.
C. wealthily
D. wealthless
Câu 50
Read the passage and then choose the best answer.
A. no
B.none
C. nor
D. not
A.
B.
C.
D.

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We are already at 6.3 billion in population and that may have something to do with our inability to eradicate hunger and poverty in the world. The world’s populations continue to expand every year, even as the political leaders give a lot of other reasons. The more populous the world is, the more problems we have to suffer. In other words, the world needs more money to pay for the fixes. All of the social problems of the world would be much easier to solve with a declining population, and better to accomplish this through enlightened policies than through plagues and wars. Although with progress in science and technology, food resources are increased, the world’s population expands to overwhelm the increased productivity. We need healthy ecosystems, but in our pursuit of progress, we have destroyed good parts of our rural landscapes and wildlife. Our whole experience shows that we can run out of our resources in the future. We, the human beings of the modern world, have always been able to invent ourselves out of problems. We tend to see only the good side of science and technology. We are enjoying our comfortable material life without any attention to the natural resources. We really do not care much about the environment.
0Câu 1
What is the best tittle of the above passage?
A. Road racing
B.Tour de France
C. Bicycle competition
D. Bicycle racing in France
Câu 2
From the passage, it can be inferred that cyclists have time to rest between stage races because ___.
A. they can’t ride at night
B.cyclists need food and drink
C. stages are very long
D. cyclists want to lengthen the time
Câu 3
The word prestigious means ____________.
A. famous
B.long
C. large
D. Old
Câu 4
In time trials, why do participants cycle as fast as possible?
A. They are timed.
B.They want to win to go to Tour de France.
C. They are allowed to cycle in a limited time.
D. They are free to show their ability.
Câu 5
Where are you most likely to find the passage?
A. In a sport newspaper
B.In an advice column
C. In a household magazine
D. In a business magazine
A.
B.
C.
D.