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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA TIẾNG ANH LẦN 2
PHAN BỘI CHÂU NĂM 2018
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
Mã đề thi 002

Họ, tên thí sinh: .........................................................................

Số báo danh: .............................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 1. There is no reply when I ring him. He_______ the office already.
A. needn’t have left B. should have left
C. can’t have left D. must have left
Question 2. Most of the people _______ to the party were late because of thick fog.
A. be invited B. invited C. were invited D. Who invited
Question 3. Mandelbrot has received numerous honours and prizes in _______ of his remarkable
achievements.
A. unrecognizable B. recognize C. recognizable D. recognition
Question 4. A completely new situation will ______ when the examination system comes into
existence.
A. arouse B. rise C. raise D. arise
Question 5. Hiring people to take care of the work around the house is_______ to doing it by oneself
as it is more convenient.
A. enviable B. preferable C. suitable D. advisable
Question 6. Even the most ______ individuals can be thrown into a mild panic at the prospect of
organizing a wedding.
A. cool-headed B. soft-hearted C. half-hearted D. big-headed
Question 7. Once George starts talking it's difficult to get a word in ______
A. anyway B. halfway C. edgeways D. side way
Question 8. He told me that it was a genuine diamond, and I was completely ______
A. put down B. turned down C. pulled up D. taken in
Question 9. If I had a typewriter now, I_______ this contract by myself.
A. would have type B. will type
C. would type D. typed
Question 10. Sir Francis Drake ______ for the British Navy before he became a pirate.
A.had been working B. has worked
C. was working D. had worked
Question 11. She decided ______ up yoga to help her to lose weight and escape from her hectic
lifestyle as a graphic designer.
A. to taking B. to take C. take D. taking
Question 12. In the modern Western world parents rarely expect their children to support them
financially, _______?
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A. does it B. doesn’t it C. do they D. don’t they
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 13. A. possible B. medical C. rapidly D. initiate
Question 14. A. result B. famine C. earthquake D. injure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 15. A. events B. teams C. medals D. games
Question 16. A. cool B. hood C. fool D. boot

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. Sam and David are talking about what to do after work.
- “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - “______ ”
A. Not at all. Go ahead. B. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
C. That would be nice. D. Not so bad. And you?
Question 18. Mike and David are talking about the result of the chemistry test.
Mike: “I was worried about the chemistry result, but Mr. Brown gave me an A”
David: “______”
A.Good luck to you! B. Congratulations! That’s great
C.Mr Brown is so mean D. Don’t worry about it

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27
Educating Our Mobile Children
One of the greatest concerns parents have when facing an international move is "What schooling
will be available to my child? Will my child be disadvantaged academically as a result of this move?"
(19) ______ this fear is certainly strongest in families moving overseas for the first time, even those
who may be more experienced often have concerns about their children's education.
Dr. Ernest Mannino, Director of the State Department's Office of Overseas Schools, and Dr.
Keith Miller, Deputy Director of the office, spoke candidly (20) ______ some of the common concerns
parents have regarding the education of their children. Dr. Mannino and Dr. Miller (21) ______
parents against making assumptions about their children's education. To make an educated choice,
parents need to (22) ______ through schooling issues and to research post schools as far in advance of
a move as possible. .
Children (23) ______ are internationally mobile have many choices of schools to attend. In
most major cities, there are schools based on the U.S., French, German, and British systems. Some
parents also choose to become their children's teachers through home education. Which school is
appropriate for your child is an individual decision based on many factors.
.
Question 19. A. When B. Because C. Therefore D. Although
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Question 20. A. on B. to C. from D. about
Question 21. A. discourage B. caution C. oppose D. approve
Question 22. A. think B. put C. fall D. go
Question 23. A. who B. which C. whose D. whom

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.
Question 24. Technological changes have rendered many traditional skills obsolete.
A. outdated B. impractical C. unappreciated D. undeveloped
Question 25. By being thrifty and shopping wisely housewives in the city can feed an entire family on
as little as 500.000 VND a week.
A. luxurious B. economical C. sensible D. miserable

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.
Question 26. Research suggests that children are more resilient than adults when it comes to getting
over an illness.
A. becoming much stronger B. becoming healthy again
C. making a slow recovery D. making a quick recovery
Question 27. Blue is an old hand at such compositions and has never had any trouble with them.
A.relaxed about B. reserved about C. uninterested in D. inexperienced in

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
FLASH MOBS - A NEW KIND OF EVENT
In 2003, an unusually large number of customers arrived without warning in the carpet
department of Macy's Department store in New York. The assistants couldn't see why all of them were
so interested in buying exactly the same carpet. In 2006,4,000 people arrived with MP3 players and
headsets at a London railway station and started dancing at a set time. As no music could be heard, this
looked very strange. Police were even called to make sure that trains continued to run on time, but
when they arrived the dancers had gone. In March 2013, more than 2,000 people gathered in Seoul,
South Korea, complete with musical instruments, and started to dance. Many were students from
Sungsin Girls' High School - they joined other Earth Hour supporters and collected a staggering
150,000 signatures from local citizens in support of the campaign. In Korea, an estimated 12 million
people participated in Earth Hour 2013. These are three samples of 'flash mob' events, when a crowd of
people suddenly come together in a public place, perform an unusual action, and appear as quickly as
they appear. They are organised using electronic media such as mobile phones or the internet.
To their fans, flash mobs are simply a chance to have some lighthearted, if rather silly, fun.
However, when just under 2,000 people got together in San Francisco for an enormous pillow fight, it
ended up costing thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, a heavy rainstorm meant that the city was left
covered with wet feathers, which caused streets, shops, and a restaurant to be flooded, and ruin the local
fountain. It took several days to put the damage right. Norman Dito, head of the city's Recreation and
Park Department said, 'In future, organisers of such events should apply for permission beforehand and
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pay the standard fee to cover security, insurance, and cleaning up afterwards. Sadly, I think this is
unlikely to happen, since nobody knows who the organisers are, or when or where a flash mob will take
place next.
Crimes associated with flash mobs are rare, but occasionally make international headlines.
Sometimes referred to as 'flash robs' by the media, these start with the intent to destroy, or lead to the
destruction of private property or violence. Professor of Psychology Mark Leary explains that as social
media adds the ability to recruit a large number of people, individuals who would not rob a store on
their own feel freer to misbehave without being identified. In Germany, the authorities in some cities
have taken things even further by strictly enforcing an already-existing law that says a special Permit
must be obtained to use a public space for any event.
Question 28. The primary purpose of the passage is to ______
A. explain what flash mobs involve
B. warn people against going to flash mobs
C. complain about a recent flash mob
D. give advice on how to arrange flash mobs
Question 29. The shop assistants in Macy's didn't understand ______
A. why the shoppers were interested in the same product
B. where the shoppers had come from
C. which items the shoppers wanted to buy
D. how the shoppers had got there
Question 30. The police were called to the London railway station to _______
A. prevent people watching the event B. prevent the trains departing late
C. make sure no one was injured D. arrest the dancers
Question 31. The word "staggering" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A.usual B. strange C. illegal D. unexpected
Question 32. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A.a heavy rainstorm B. a pillow fight C. San Francisco D. a chance
Question 33. The word "recruit" is closest in meaning to______
A. excite B. gather C. cover D. employ
Question 34. All of the following are true about flash mobs events EXCEPT ______
A. the events often take place at public places
B. the participants perform unusual actions
C. the events involve large numbers of participants
D. the events are held mostly to collect signatures

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.
Question 35. Farther evidence is needed before we can make any judgments about this person.
A B C D
Question 36. It was America that he started writing poetry, short stories, and reading extensively on
A B C
Irish literature and history and then lecturing on these subjects.
D
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Question 37. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial
A B C D
cities today.

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 38 to 45.
The concept of being environmentally conscious, or "green," has become more prevalent in
twenty first-century U.S. culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic
household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one
way of being "green" that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being
environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered "sustainable."
Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of
energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which include
consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as
the economic opportunities of humanity. .
Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past,
the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a
landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled
materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of
an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and
construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such
as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.
A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or
construction crew determines and sorts what is "waste" and what is recyclable. Architects and
environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new
construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the
demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S.
government's Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains
hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the
material is not salvageable. Use of asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings
and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of
old buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new
"green" construction, insulation that was once asbestos-based can be replaced with recycled denim or
constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same assessment applies to
wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on
both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine
that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and
the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

Question 38. The word “prevalent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable

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Question 39. In paragraph 1, the author implies that______.
A. all buildings impose on the environment.
B. the concept of being green has not influenced manufacturers.
C. uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer.
D. some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline.
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true?
A. Today's cleaning products and appliances harm the environment.
B. All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture.
C. Sustainable buildings do not overuse electricity, oil, or gas.
D. Construction of "green" buildings is an old idea.
Question 41. In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to______.
A. destroyed B. saved C. buried D. lost
Question 42. According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates ______.
A. safe, organic, recycled materials B. new wood, stone, or concrete
C. debris from a demolished building D. materials from a landfill
Question 43. In paragraph 3, The author mention both demolition and construction crews in order to
______.
A. contrast the work of the two types of crews on a site
B. give an example of how choosing materials is not easily determined on a site
C. illustrate the types of crews that sort waste and recyclables
D. demonstrate that choosing recyclable materials is challenging for both crews
Question 44. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. the materials from the demolition. B. the site crew.
C. architects and environmental scientists. D. the EPA.
Question 45. In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in
debris from a demolition site EXCEPT
A. asbestos B. mercury. C. cellulose D. lead

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 46. People think that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will
inevitably lead to global warming.
A. Global warming is thought to result in increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases.
B. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is thought to be responsible
for global warming.
C. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is attributed to global
warming.
D. Global warming is blamed for increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gases.
Question 47. John no longer drinks a lot.
A. John rarely drank a lot B. John used to drink a lot.
C. John didn’t use to drink a lot. D. John now drinks a lot.
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Question 48. ‘Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,’ the doctor told me.
A. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
B. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
C. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.
D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework.
A. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
Question 50. Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday. She didn’t want to answer his phone call
this morning.
A. Mary’s refusal to answer the phone leads to her argument with her boyfriend yesterday.
B. Much as Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, she answered his phone call this
morning.
C. Having quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, Mary refused to answer his phone call this
morning.
D. Before Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, she answered his phone call.
.
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 3 NĂM 2018
PHAN BỘI CHÂU Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi có 6 trang)
Mã đề thi
002
Họ, tên thí sinh: .........................................................................
Số báo danh: .............................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 1. There is no reply when I ring him. He_______ the office already.
A. needn’t have left B. should have left
C. can’t have left D. must have left
Question 2. Most of the people _______ to the party were late because of thick fog.
A. be invited B. invited C. were invited D. Who invited
Question 3. Mandelbrot has received numerous honours and prizes in _______ of his remarkable
achievements.
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A. unrecognizable B. recognize C. recognizable D. recognition
Question 4. A completely new situation will ______ when the examination system comes into
existence.
A. arouse B. rise C. raise D. arise
Question 5. Hiring people to take care of the work around the house is_______ to doing it by oneself
as it is more convenient.
A.enviable B. preferable C. suitable D. advisable
Question 6. Even the most ______ individuals can be thrown into a mild panic at the prospect of
organizing a wedding.
A.cool-headed B. soft-hearted C. half-hearted D. big-headed
Question 7. Once George starts talking it's difficult to get a word in ______
A. anyway B. halfway C. edgeways D. side way
Question 8. He told me that it was a genuine diamond, and I was completely ______
A. put down B. turned down C. pulled up D. taken in
Question 9. If I had a typewriter now, I_______ this contract by myself.
A. would have type B. will type
C. would type D. typed
Question 10. Sir Francis Drake ______ for the British Navy before he became a pirate.
A. had been working B. has worked
C. was working D. had worked
Question 11. She decided ______ up yoga to help her to lose weight and escape from her hectic
lifestyle as a graphic designer.
A.to taking B. to take C. take D. taking
Question 12. In the modern Western world parents rarely expect their children to support them
financially, _______?
A. does it B. doesn’t it C. do they D. don’t they
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 13. A. possible B. medical C. rapidly D. initiate
Question 14. A. result B. famine C. earthquake D. injure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 15. A. events B. teams C. medals D. games
Question 16. A. cool B. hood C. fool D. boot

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. Sam and David are talking about what to do after work.
- “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - “______ ”
A. Not at all. Go ahead. B. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
C. That would be nice. D. Not so bad. And you?
Question 18. Mike and David are talking about the result of the chemistry test.
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Mike: “I was worried about the chemistry result, but Mr. Brown gave me an A”
David: “______”
A.Good luck to you! B. Congratulations! That’s great
C.Mr Brown is so mean D. Don’t worry about it

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27
Educating Our Mobile Children
One of the greatest concerns parents have when facing an international move is "What schooling
will be available to my child? Will my child be disadvantaged academically as a result of this move?"
(19) ______ this fear is certainly strongest in families moving overseas for the first time, even those
who may be more experienced often have concerns about their children's education.
Dr. Ernest Mannino, Director of the State Department's Office of Overseas Schools, and Dr.
Keith Miller, Deputy Director of the office, spoke candidly (20) ______ some of the common concerns
parents have regarding the education of their children. Dr. Mannino and Dr. Miller (21) ______
parents against making assumptions about their children's education. To make an educated choice,
parents need to (22) ______ through schooling issues and to research post schools as far in advance of
a move as possible. .
Children (23) ______ are internationally mobile have many choices of schools to attend. In
most major cities, there are schools based on the U.S., French, German, and British systems. Some
parents also choose to become their children's teachers through home education. Which school is
appropriate for your child is an individual decision based on many factors.
.
Question 19. A. When B. Because C. Therefore D. Although
Question 20. A. on B. to C. from D. about
Question 21. A. discourage B. caution C. oppose D. approve
Question 22. A. think B. put C. fall D. go
Question 23. A. who B. which C. whose D. whom

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.
Question 24. Technological changes have rendered many traditional skills obsolete.
A. outdated B. impractical C. unappreciated D. undeveloped
Question 25. By being thrifty and shopping wisely housewives in the city can feed an entire family on
as little as 500.000 VND a week.
A. luxurious B. economical C. sensible D. miserable

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.
Question 26. Research suggests that children are more resilient than adults when it comes to getting
over an illness.
A. becoming much stronger B. becoming healthy again
C. making a slow recovery D. making a quick recovery
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Question 27. Blue is an old hand at such compositions and has never had any trouble with them.
A.relaxed about B. reserved about C. uninterested in D. inexperienced in

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
FLASH MOBS - A NEW KIND OF EVENT
In 2003, an unusually large number of customers arrived without warning in the carpet
department of Macy's Department store in New York. The assistants couldn't see why all of them were
so interested in buying exactly the same carpet. In 2006,4,000 people arrived with MP3 players and
headsets at a London railway station and started dancing at a set time. As no music could be heard, this
looked very strange. Police were even called to make sure that trains continued to run on time, but
when they arrived the dancers had gone. In March 2013, more than 2,000 people gathered in Seoul,
South Korea, complete with musical instruments, and started to dance. Many were students from
Sungsin Girls' High School - they joined other Earth Hour supporters and collected a staggering
150,000 signatures from local citizens in support of the campaign. In Korea, an estimated 12 million
people participated in Earth Hour 2013. These are three samples of 'flash mob' events, when a crowd of
people suddenly come together in a public place, perform an unusual action, and appear as quickly as
they appear. They are organised using electronic media such as mobile phones or the internet.
To their fans, flash mobs are simply a chance to have some lighthearted, if rather silly, fun.
However, when just under 2,000 people got together in San Francisco for an enormous pillow fight, it
ended up costing thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, a heavy rainstorm meant that the city was left
covered with wet feathers, which caused streets, shops, and a restaurant to be flooded, and ruin the local
fountain. It took several days to put the damage right. Norman Dito, head of the city's Recreation and
Park Department said, 'In future, organizers of such events should apply for permission beforehand and
pay the standard fee to cover security, insurance, and cleaning up afterwards. Sadly, I think this is
unlikely to happen, since nobody knows who the organizers are, or when or where a flash mob will take
place next.
Crimes associated with flash mobs are rare, but occasionally make international headlines.
Sometimes referred to as 'flash robs' by the media, these start with the intent to destroy, or lead to the
destruction of private property or violence. Professor of Psychology Mark Leary explains that as social
media adds the ability to recruit a large number of people, individuals who would not rob a store on
their own feel freer to misbehave without being identified. In Germany, the authorities in some cities
have taken things even further by strictly enforcing an already-existing law that says a special Permit
must be obtained to use a public space for any event.
Question 28. The primary purpose of the passage is to ______
A. explain what flash mobs involve
B. warn people against going to flash mobs
C. complain about a recent flash mob
D. give advice on how to arrange flash mobs
Question 29. The shop assistants in Macy's didn't understand ______
A. why the shoppers were interested in the same product
B. where the shoppers had come from
C. which items the shoppers wanted to buy
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D. how the shoppers had got there
Question 30. The police were called to the London railway station to _______
A. prevent people watching the event B. prevent the trains departing late
C. make sure no one was injured D. arrest the dancers
Question 31. The word "staggering" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A. usual B. strange C. illegal D. unexpected
Question 32. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a heavy rainstorm B. a pillow fight C. San Francisco D. a chance
Question 33. The word "recruit" is closest in meaning to______
A. excite B. gather C. cover D. employ
Question 34. All of the following are true about flash mobs events EXCEPT ______
A. the events often take place at public places
B. the participants perform unusual actions
C. the events involve large numbers of participants
D. the events are held mostly to collect signatures

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.
Question 35. Farther evidence is needed before we can make any judgments about this person.
A B C D
Question 36. It was America that he started writing poetry, short stories, and reading extensively on
A B C
Irish literature and history and then lecturing on these subjects.
D
Question 37. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial
A B C D
cities today.

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 38 to 45.
The concept of being environmentally conscious, or "green," has become more prevalent in
twenty first-century U.S. culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic
household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one
way of being "green" that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being
environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered "sustainable."
Sustainable buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of
energy or natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which include
consideration of the health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as
the economic opportunities of humanity. .
Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past,
the demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a
landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled
materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of
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an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and
construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such
as wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.
A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or
construction crew determines and sorts what is "waste" and what is recyclable. Architects and
environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new
construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the
demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S.
government's Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains
hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the
material is not salvageable. Use of asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings
and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of
old buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new
"green" construction, insulation that was once asbestos-based can be replaced with recycled denim or
constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same assessment applies to
wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on
both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine
that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and
the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.

Question 38. The word “prevalent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable

Question 39. In paragraph 1, the author implies that______.

A. all buildings impose on the environment.
B. the concept of being green has not influenced manufacturers.
C. uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer.
D. some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline.
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true?
A. Today's cleaning products and appliances harm the environment.
B. All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture.
C. Sustainable buildings do not overuse electricity, oil, or gas.
D. Construction of "green" buildings is an old idea.
Question 41. In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to______.
A. destroyed B. saved C. buried D. lost
Question 42. According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates ______.
A. safe, organic, recycled materials B. new wood, stone, or concrete
C. debris from a demolished building D. materials from a landfill
Question 43. In paragraph 3, The author mention both demolition and construction crews in order to
______.
A. contrast the work of the two types of crews on a site
B. give an example of how choosing materials is not easily determined on a site

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C. illustrate the types of crews that sort waste and recyclables
D. demonstrate that choosing recyclable materials is challenging for both crews
Question 44. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. the materials from the demolition. B. the site crew.
C. architects and environmental scientists. D. the EPA.
Question 45. In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in
debris from a demolition site EXCEPT
A. asbestos B. mercury. C. cellulose D. lead

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 46. People think that increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will
inevitably lead to global warming.
A. Global warming is thought to result in increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases.
B. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is thought to be responsible
for global warming.
C. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is attributed to global
warming.
D. Global warming is blamed for increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse
gases.
Question 47. John no longer drinks a lot.
A. John rarely drank a lot B. John used to drink a lot.
C. John didn’t use to drink a lot. D. John now drinks a lot.
Question 48. ‘Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,’ the doctor told me.
A. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
B. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
C. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.
D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework.
A. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
Question 50. Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday. She didn’t want to answer his phone call
this morning.
A. Mary’s refusal to answer the phone leads to her argument with her boyfriend yesterday.
B. Much as Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, she answered his phone call this
morning.

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C. Having quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, Mary refused to answer his phone call this
morning.
D. Before Mary quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, she answered his phone call.
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