Practice for entrance university exam - Practice 8

PRACTICE 8
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct:
Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frame of an object, each slightly different than the proceeding frame. In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing. This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator.
In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequences of pictures. These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that defines the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space. The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information. Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques fro three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures.
High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special color terminals or frame buffers. The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for viewing a single frame. It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen.
A camera can be used to film directly from the computer’s display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used. The computer computers the positions and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film. Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder. Once this process is completed, it is replaced for the next frame. When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed. If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded. This approach can be very expensive and time- consuming. Often, computer-animation companies first do motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.
Question 1: What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The production procession B. The equipment needed C. The high cost	D. The role of the artist
Question 2: According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the ____.
A. first frame B. middle frames C. last frame	D. entire sequences of frames
Question 3: The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to ____.
A. formulas	B. objects	C. numbers D. database
Question 4: According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to _____.
A. add color to the images	B. expose several frames at the same time
C. store individual images	D. create new frames
Question 5: According to the passage, the positions and colors of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by ____. A. drawing several versions	B. enlarging one frame at a lime
C. analyzing the sequence from different angles	D. using computer calculations
Question 6: The word “captures” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. separates	B. registers	C. describes	D. numbers
Question 7: The word “Once” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. before	B. since	C. after	D. while
Question 8: According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?
A. They experiment with computer-generated line drawings.	B. They hand-draw successive frames.
C. They calculate high-resolutions images.	D. They develop extensive mathematical formulas.
Question 9: The word “task” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. possibility	B. position	C. time	D. job
Question 10: Which of the following statement is supported by the passage?
A. Computers have reduced the costs of animation.	B. In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed.
C. Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings.
D. Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills.
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 26 to 35.
	A radio telescope is a radio receiver that “sees” radio waves. Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by celestial objects. Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules.
	The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937. He was an American who graduated with a degree in engineering. He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his own radio telescope in his backyard. Reber’s first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer space, but in 1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space.
	A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more. The significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point, allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible. A larger dish means that more signals can be received and focalized.
	In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a seventy-six-meter telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then. The largest current radio telescope in the world is the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters. It has provided valuable feedback of the sun’s radio wavelengths and atmosphere. The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio. The largest array of telescopes is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India.
	Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe. One of the most important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the unmanned space missions in outer space. Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore. Without radio wave technology, scientists would not know much of what inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it. Radio waves are our eyes and ears in outer space.
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Question 11: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of_____.
	A. shapes and sizes of celestial objects	B. normal light of celestial objects
	C. creatures that inhabit celestial objects	D. radio waves sent out by celestial objects
Question 12: According to paragraphs 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that ____.
	A. he was an inventor	B. he was an engineer
	C. he was an astronomer	D. he was an amateur radio operator
Question 13: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until _____.
	A. he first built one in his backyard	B. he experimented on the third one
	C. he picked up signals from outer space	D. he graduated from an engineering school
Question 14: The verb “pick up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
	A. select	B. send	C. receive	D. lift
Question 15: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
	A. The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescope
	B. A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results.
	C. The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter.
	D. The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant.
Question 16: The word “current” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.
	A. moving	B. water movement	C. electricity flow	 D. existing
Question 17: The word “they” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
	A. scientists.	B. radio waves.	C. places.	D. eyes and ears.
Question 18: Radio waves are scientists’ eyes and ears in outer space because ______.
	A. they can help them understand more about the universe
	B. they can recognize who dominates the universe
	C. they allow them to travel to such dangerous places as Mars
	D. they help to track only manned space missions in space
Question 19: The focus of discussion in the passage is __________.
	A. radio telescope	B. atoms and molecules
	C. radio waves	D. radio operations
Question 20: Originally, this passage was probably published in ________.
	A. a business journal.	B. a scientific journal.
	C. a fashion magazine.	D. a book on environment.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning:
Question 21: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested	B. unsure	C. open	D. slow
Question 22: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness	B. worry and sadness	C. pain and sorrow	D. loss
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning:
Question 23: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy	B. comfortable	C. free	D. relaxed
Question 24: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful	B. famous	C. perfect	D. modest
Question 25: After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader. 
 A. requesting	B. trying	C. offering	D. deciding
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question:
Question 25: The theory of relativity _____ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.
	A. was developed	B. is developed	C. develops	D. developed
Question 26: ________ a few more minutes, we could have finished the task.
	A. Unless we had.	B. If we had had.	C. If we have	D. If we had
Question 27: Communities in remote areas are extremely _____ to famine if crops fail.
	A. defenseless	B. helpless	C. disappointed	D. vulnerable
Question 28: The girl was used ________ birthday presents from her brothers.
	A. to receive	B. to receiving	C. to being received	D. to be receiving
Question 29: I could hear voices but I couldn’t ________what they were saying.
	A. turn up	B. bring about	C. make out	D. try out
Question 30: ________ was the tea that we couldn’t drink it.
	A. No longer.	B. So strong.	C. Hardly ever.	D. How strong.
Question 31: Do you remember ______ to help us when we were in difficulty?
	A. once offering	B. to offer	C. being offered	D. you offer
Question 32:We could have caught the last train, but we ______ five minutes late.
	A. were	B. have been	C. would be	D. are
Question 33: ________ always gives me real pleasure.
	A. I arrange flowers	B. The flowers are arranged
	C. While arranging flowers	D. Arranging flowers
Question 34: In our team, no person _______ John could finish this tough task in such a short time.
	A. other than	B. including	C. outside	D. rather than
Question 35: Tom hasn’t completed the work yet and Maria hasn’t ______.
	A. also	B. either	C. neither	D. too
Question 36: Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” – John: “______”
	A. Wouldn’t you? Why?	B. Would you, really?
	C. I’d rather you didn’t.	D. It’s out of the question.
Question 37: In my apartment there are two rooms, _______ is used as the living-room.
	A. the large one	B. the largest one
	C. the largest of which	D. the larger of which
Question 38: We received a call from the teacher ______ charge of our course.
	A. to	B. in	C. at	D. on
Question 39: The superstar, accompanied by the other members of the band, _______ to visit our school next week.
	A. has had	B. are	C. is going	D. are going
Question 40: We hoped ______ they would come and give us new lectures.
	A. when	B. that	C. which	D. what
Question 41: Mrs. Chau has managed the department ______ that she’ll be promoted next month.
	A. too successful	B. so successfully	C. very successful	D. too successfully
Question 42: _______he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
	A. Despite	B. Although	C. Meanwhile	D. Nevertheless
Question 43: Sammy had worked in England for a year ______ moving to Scotland.
	A. until	B. once	C. while	D. before
Question 44: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” – Sue: “______”
	A. Don’t mention it.	B. How dare you?	C. I’m afraid so.	D. Thank you.
Question 45: Applications _______ in after 30th April will not be considered.
	A. sent	B. that is sent	C. which sent	D. send
Question 46: Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful. Thanks.” – Tony: “______”
	A. Lucky you!	B. Great idea!	C. The same to you!	D. I’m glad you like it.
Question 47: “It’s about time you _______ your homework, Mary.”
	A. must do	B. did	C. do	D. will do
Question 48: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, ______.
	A. the more heat it retains	B. the heat it retains more
	C. it retains the more heat	D. more heat it retains
Question 49: Be sure not to rely too ______ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language.
	A. numerously.	B. heavily.	C. severely.	D. abundantly
Question 50: _______you, I’d think twice about that decision. I could be a bad move.
A. Were I	B. Should I be	C. If I am	D. If I had been
Question 51: They are having their house _______ by a construction company.
A. to paint	B. being painted	C. painted	D. painting
Question 52: Not only _______ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
A. she refused	B. did she refuse	C. she did refuse	D. when she refused
Question 53: The judge _______ the pedestrian for the accident.
A. accused	B. charged	C. sued	D. blamed
Question 54: She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _______.
A. out of work	B. out of order	C. off chance	D. off work
Question 55: We should participate in the movement _______ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize	B. organizing	C. which organized	D. organized
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 56 to 60:
Question 56: A galaxy, where may include billions of stars, is held together by gravitation attraction.
 A B C D
Question 57: The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.
 A B C D
Question 58: A smaller percentage of British students go on to farther or higher education than any other European country. A B C D
Question 59: These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us.
	A	B	 C	 D
Question 60: As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time
	A	B	 C	 D
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 the primary stress in each of the following question.
Question 61: A. observant	B. decisive	C. popular	D. impatient
Question 62: A. reliable	B. conventional	C. preservative	D. intellectual
Question 63: A. customer	B. energy	C. computer	D. property
Question 64: A. struggle	B. survive	C. enlarge	D. occur
Question 65: A. technology	B. environment	C. predominance	D. superstition.
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
1. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
 It is such_________________________________________
2. I’ll pick the children up if you like.
 Would you_________________________________________
3. He objected to the fact that his secretary came to work late
 He was annoyed_________________________________________
4. Tom is the most industrious pupil.
 No other pupil_________________________________________
5. She isn’t accustomed to life in London
 She’s not used to_________________________________________
6. The mechanic serviced my car last week
 I have _________________________________________
7. I'm always nervous when I travel by air
 Traveling _________________________________________
8. I advise you to put your money in the bank
 You ' d _________________________________________
9. "Bring your swimming things in case it's sunny"
 He told _________________________________________
10. Unless someone has a key,we can't get into the house
 We can only get _________________________________________
II. Topic:
In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you. 
- Widening knowledge 
- Improving language 
- Relaxing.
WRITING SAMPLE
 We all know that reading books is very beneficial in a man's life. As for me, reading books has three important advantages. The first one is that reading can turn as a relaxing tool to our mind and soul. We can accept the pleasure out of reading so deeply. Secondly, reading helps one to reach out to the world, especially for a child. He reads different books and he learns different things, the process as a whole brings him to new and new things in life and hence reach out to the world around him. Thirdly, our thinking process is greatly improved due to reading. Every time we read something and go through some concepts or something like that. From books, we can learn new words or new expressions for our ideas or thought in our work in future.