Đề thi tuyển sinh cao đẳng năm 2012 môn thi: Anh văn; khối A1, D1

idence of flooding and of droughts. These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.
	It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrilal processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.
	Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions.
	It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation.
	Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering.
(From Read and Understand 2 by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok – Learners Publishing Pte Ltd 2005)
Question 28: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones?
They occurred naturally over a long period of time
They were partly intended.
They were wholly the result of human activity.
They were fully monitored by humans.
Question 29: The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
disapprovingly	B. disappointingly	C. surprisingly	D. worryingly	
Question 30: According to the passage, agriculture could ____.
make the global warming more serious
be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
give rise to many ecological disasters
be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
Question 31: Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they ____.
	A.are emitted by car engines	B. trap heat from the sun
	C.do not add to atmosphere pollution	D. are unusual gases 
Question 32: According to the passage, 1997 witnessed ____.
the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries
widespread concern about climate change
Question 33: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are ____.
	A.countries with the warmest climate	B. developing countries
	C.developed countries	D. the most industrialized countries
Question 34: The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to ____.
	A.the world’s industrialized countries	B. regular summits on climate change
	C.the most industrialized countries	D. the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.
Question 36: The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ____.
	A.hard	B. severe	C. widespread	D. obvious
Question 37: What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?
	A.Optimistic	B. Pessimistic	C. Neutral	D. Positive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 38 to 47.
	The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38)_____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39)_____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often (40)_____ motivated and work very hard.
	Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (41)_____ is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (42)_____ for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (43)_____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over º1 000 towards tuition (44)_____ and this amount will increase up to a maximum of 3000. In the US students already (45)_____ pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may (46)_____ grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (47)_____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Compass)
Question 38: 	A. producing	B. doing	C. making 	D. carrying
Question 39: 	A. on	B. with	C. for	D. at
Question 40: 	A. mainly	B. absolutely	C. highly	D. adequately
Question 41: 	A. position	B. condition	C. state	D. situation
Question 42: 	A. to pay	B. pay	C. paying	D. paid
Question 43: 	A. who	B. what	C. which	D. whether
Question 44: 	A. charge	B. allowances	C. money	D. fees
Question 45: 	A. had better	B. may	C. have to	D. should
Question 46: 	A. consist	B. belong	C. include	D. compose
Question 47: 	A. large	B. generous	C. considerate	D. considerable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in a meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 48: Don’t be concerned about your mother’s illness; she’ll recover soon.
	A.worried about	B. angry with	C. surprised at	D. embarrassed at
Question 49: A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.
	A.music	B. show	C. painting	D. programme
Question 50: Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident.
	A.with the same speed	B. strangely and irregularly
	C.repeatedly in different modes	D. in the usual or ordinary way
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 51: I have never used a more fascinating MP3 player than this one.
A. I am very fascinated by the MP3 player I am using.
B. This MP3 player does not fascinate me much.
C. Like the other MP3 players, this one is fascinating to me.
D. This is the most fascinating MP3 player I have ever used.
Question 52: I think it is more enjoyable to play a sport than to watch it on TV.
I think watching a sport on TV is more enjoyable than playing it.
In my opinion, to play a sport is more enjoyable than to watch it on TV.
In my view, playing a sport is as enjoyable as watching it on TV.
As far as I know, more people watch a sport on TV than they play it.
Question 53: “May I see your passport, Mrs Scott?” said the customs officer.
	A. The customs officer promised to show Mrs Scott his passport.
	B. The customs officer asked to see Mrs Scott’s passport.
	C. The customs officer suggested seeing Mrs Scott’s passport.
	D. The customs officer asked Mrs Scott to see his passport.
Question 54: “Trust me! Do not invest all your money in one company,” said my friend.
	A. My friend encouraged me to invest all my money in one company.
	B. My friend offered to help me to invest all my money in one company.
	C. My friend persuaded me not to invest all my money in one company.
	D. My friend ordered me to invest all my money in one company
Question 55: Take this route and you will get to the village.
	A. There is no doubt that this route will never lead you to the village.
	B. Although this route may lead you to the village, you cannot take it.
	C. Certainly, you will get to the village if you take this route.
	D. Unless you take this route, you will get to the village
Mark the letterA,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 56: A. sensitive	B. reserve	C. supply	D. universal
Question 57: A. determined	B. started	C. survived	D. maintained
Question 58: A. teaching	B. repeat	C. weather	D. treatment
Question 59: A. maximum	B. population	C. documentary	D. stimulate
Question 60: A. attain	B. faithful	C. certain	D. plain
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 61: ______ that he does not want to stay any longer.
	A. Homesick though Beth may feel	B. So homesick does Beth feel
	C. Beth feels such homesick	D. A little homesick does Beth feel
Question 62: It is believed ________
	A. that Alice is a talented ballet dancer.
	B. how is Alice a talented ballet dancer.
	C. why is Alice such a talented ballet dancer.
	D. when Alice to become a talented ballet dancer.
Question 63: _____, the less polutted the environment will be.
	A. The fewer landfills we have	B. The more polluted landfills will be
	C. The more landills are there	D. The less landfills are polluted	
Question 64: Switch off all the lights ______.
	A. after you will leave the room	B. by the time you enter the room
	C. until you enter the room	D. before you leave the room
Question 65: I have two sisters, ______.
	A. both of whom are nurses	B. most of whom are nurses
	C. most of them are nurses	D. one of them are nurses
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 66: In spite of the heavy rain, all we enjoyed the excursion.
	 A	 B	 C	 D
Question 67: Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely exited.
	A	 B C	 D
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