The state’s high school graduation examination mock test no.1

 beautiful big round black eyes	D. beautiful round big black eyes
Question 5: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then ______ Prince Rainier of Monaco.
	A. to be the wife of	B. she was the wife of	C. the wife of	D. as the wife of
Question 6: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" 	- "______" 
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? 	B. I like you to say that. 
C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. 	D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. 
Question 7: I like reading books________ this is a good way to get information.
	A. because	B. because of	C. so that	D. in order to
Question 8: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” 
Laura: “______” 	
A. Of course not. You bet! 	B. Well, that’s very surprising. 
C. There’s no doubt about it. 	D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. 
Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He _____ himself.
 A. could have hurt 	B. must have hurt	C. should have hurt 	D. will have hurt
Question 10: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute ______)
A. the same amount also 	B. more fifty dollars 	C. another fifty 	D. one other fifty dollars
Question 11: The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.
A. banged 	B. hit 	C. knocked 	D. put
Question 12: Will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuses!” 
 A. having 	B. making 	C. doing 	D. taking 
Question 13 : _________ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.
	A. On the contrary	B. On my part 	C. On the whole	D. On the other hand 
Question 14 The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2015. 
A. taken over 	B. caught up 	C. used off 	D. run out 
Question 15: She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job. 
A. with 	B. from 	C. in 	D. to 	
Question 16: ______ for breakfast is bread and eggs. 
A. That I only like 	B. Which better I like 	C. What I like most 	D. The food what I like 
Question 17: : ______ but he also proved himself a good athlete. 
A. Not only he showed himself a good student 	B. He did not show himself only a good student 
C. Not only did he show himself a good student 	D. A good student not only showed him 
Question 18: The beautiful girl died of an______morphine.
A. overweight 	B. overhear	 C. overdo	 D. overdose
Question 19: You should make a(n) ______ to overcome this problem. 
A. trial 	B. impression 	 C. effort 	D. apology 
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Question 20: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money	B. save money	C. sit still	D. economize
Question 21: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. wealthy	B. kind	C. broke	D. poor
Question 22:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely B. Relavently C. Almost D. comparatively
Question 23: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.
A. concentrate on only one purpose/aim 	B. are selfish	C. are cruel	D. attack suddenly
Question 24: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make others feel comfortable and relaxed.
A. meetings	B. conferences	 C. conversations	 D. social reunions 
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Question 25: A. gesture	B. handle   	C. retain	D. famine
Question 26: A. reflection	B. interview 	C. astronomy	D. division
Question 27: A. Facilitate  	B. necessity	C. academic 	D. humanity
Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently.
Question 28. A. solved	 	B. stylizled	C. survived	D. wounded
Question 29. A. cough	B. enough	C. laughter	 	D. plough
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Question 30: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the 	 
festivities.	 A B C D 
Question 31: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world mourning for him A B C 
 D 
Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping.
 A B C D
Question 33: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film industry. A B C D
Question 34: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup
 A B C
matches so annoyed. 
 D
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
 Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) __ _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being ( 38) __ _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (39) __ __ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) __ __ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) __ __ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) __ _ into their private lives.
 After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (44) __ __ employee or a values colleague?
Question 35:
A. rely
B. estimate
C. reckon
D. trust
Question 36:
A. looks 
B. image 
C. manner
D. expression
Question 37:
A. feeling
B. view
C. notion
D. reaction 
Question 38:
A. good at
B. tactful 
C. successful
D. humble 
Question 39:
A. reluctant
B. used
C. hesitant
D. tending
Question 40:
A. psychological
B. relevant
C. physical 
D. similar
Question 41:
A. faithful 
B. regular
C. reliable
D. predictable
Question 42:
A. infringement
B. invasion 
C. interference
D. intrusion 
Question 43:
A. reticent
B. classified
C. confidential
D. secretive 
Question 44:
A. conscientious 
B. particular 
C. laborious
D. thorough
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.
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names. As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution. Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public. Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity.
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.
For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321. This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed.
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups. However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood. Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates. In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase.
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made. Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution. The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species. It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized.
Question 45: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Their physical characteristics	B. Their adaptation to different habitats
C. Their names	D. Their variety
Question 46: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to "_______".
A. requirement	B. analysis	C. result	D. explanation
Question 47: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _______.
A. are found mainly in temperate climates	B. have been given scientific names
C. are simple in structure	D. are viewed positively by people
Question 48: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to "_______".
A. noticeable	B. successful	C. confusing	D. physical
Question 49: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to "_______".
A. allow	B. go beyond	C. come close to	D. locate
Question 50: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _______.
A. differences between temperate and tropical zones
B. variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
C. patterns of distribution of species in each region
D. migration among temperate and tropical zones
Question 51: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where _______.
A. a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
B. butterflies are affected by human populations
C. butterfly behavior varies with climate
D. documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A. European butterfly habitats
B. Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups
C. Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
D. Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
Question 53: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _______.
A. there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution
B. we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution
C. we know much about butterfly evenness distribution
D. we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent
Question 54: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to "_______".
A. assisted	B. estimated	C. requested	D. caused
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 55 to 64. 
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years. It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng) farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago. Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal (giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies. Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes. These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period. (đồ đá cũ)
Question 55: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. 
A. adapting animals to suit a new working environment 
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home 
C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home 
D. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans 
Question 56: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on ______. 
A. hunter-gatherers’ tools 	B. nature’s provision 	C. farming methods 	D. agricultural products 
Question 57: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”. 
A. disadvantaged 	B. suburban 	C. forgotten 	D. abandoned 
Question 58: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers ______. 
A. can free themselves from hunting 	B. have better food gathering from nature 
C. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing 	D. harvest shorter seasonal crops 
Question 59: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a ______. 
A. further understanding of prehistoric times 	 B. broader vision of prehistoric natural environments 
C. further understanding of modern subsistence societies D. deeper insight into the dry-land farming 
Question 60: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to ______. 
A. the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found 
B. the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops 
C. the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow 
D. the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat 
Question 61: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that ______. 
A. they live in the forests for all their life 	B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet 
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community 	D. they often change their living places 
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned? 
A. Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up. 
B. The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies. 
C. The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient. 
D. Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons. 
Question 63: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share ______. 
A. some methods of production 	B. some patterns of behavior 
C. some restricted daily rules 	D. only the way of duty division 
Question 64: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage? 
A. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies 	B. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods 
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming 	D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move 
WRITING: 
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
65. It would have been a superb weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather. 
à But.......
66. Mary is the most warm- hearted person I have ever known. 
à I have ..........	
67.“You didn’t pay attention to what I said,” the teacher said to him
 à The teacher accused .	
68. It was such a boring film that we left before the end.
à The film .	
69. He tried hard. He wasn’t successful
à No matter ..
Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your hobby
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