PART A. PRONUNCIATION: Choose the word that has the underlined letters pronunciation differently from the others ⇱
PART B. STRUCTURES AND VOCABULARY: Section I. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions ⇱
Section II. Complete each sentence with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. ⇱
PART C. READING COMPREHENSION: Section I. Fill in each gap with a suitable word provided in the box ⇱
Words: several; or; require; but; serious; to; discharge; exhaust;
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Everyone wants to reduce pollution, but the pollution problem is as complicated as it is (26) . It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, (27) from automobiles causes large percentage of air pollution, but die automobile provides transportation to millions of people. Factories (28) much of the material that pollutes air and water, (29) factories give employment td a large number of people.
Thus, to end (30) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit diem. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in (31) ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways (32) lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (33) businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.
Section II. Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each blank in the following passage ⇱
Solar energy is a long-lasting source of energy which can be (34) _____________ almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun. Solar cells can easily be (35) _____________ on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, it also possesses many -advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines (36) _____________ are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.
However, solar energy also has some (37) _____________. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends (38) _____________ sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large areas to work (39) _____________. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as (40) _____________ as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas" This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that die costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.
Section III. Read the passage and answer questions below ⇱
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is located on the River Thames. It is one of the largest cities in Europe with a population of over eight million. London is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End, and the East End. The City is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. St. Paul’s Cathedral in the City is very large and beautiful. It was designed in the late 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren, one of the most famous English architects, and was completed in 1710. If the City is called the commercial heart of London, Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the houses of Parliament there. The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theaters, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live. Working people live the East End, where there are no parks or gardens and no fine houses.