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 42.

  Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

  Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

  Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners 

B. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest 

C. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication. 

D. Everybody uses only one form of communication

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The desert biome includes the hottest places in the world because it absorbs more _________ from the sun than land in humid climates do.

A. heat

B. hot

C. hotly

D. Heating

Choose the best answer amongA, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:
Many species of plants and animals axe in_________of extinction.

A. dangerous

B. endangered

C. danger

D. dangerously

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Many bridges in London are covered with wooden roofs _________ it can be protected from rain and snow.

A. so that not

B. so as to

C. in order that not

D. in other that

Mark the letter A, B, c orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Which of the following has the SAME meaning with “wealthy”?

A. strong

B. rich

C. clever

D. healthy

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (36)__________about their children’s career. Should they (37)__________their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (38)__________starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (39)__________have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (40)__________of his or her friends are playing.

Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (41)__________from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it is

the parents (42)__________have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etC. can all be very expensive.

Many parents tire understandably (43)__________that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (44)__________may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional ữainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (45)__________people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.Question 39

A. wishes

B. dreams

C. satisfactions

D. interests

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.

Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.

Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.

The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.

Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that Eire less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to__________

A. questions

B. answers

C.features

D. jobs

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 37.

  Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing at least 5,000 years, but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings. When writing developed, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today, there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal man cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write; in the past, many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so imperfectly.

  To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not to disparage the later. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.

The word “disparage” in the passage mostly means _________.

A. “think that something is more important” 

B. “make something seem more important” 

C. “think about something carefully” 

D. “suggest that something is not important or valuable”

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (36)__________about their children’s career. Should they (37)__________their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (38)__________starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (39)__________have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (40)__________of his or her friends are playing.

Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (41)__________from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it is

the parents (42)__________have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etC. can all be very expensive.

Many parents tire understandably (43)__________that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (44)__________may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (45)__________people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.Question 45

A. little

B. few

C. a few

D. many