TEST 1
I. Pronunciation.
1. A. chair
B. child
C. cheap
D. chemist
2. A. business
B. shut
C. summer
D. sunrise
3. A. women
B. movie
C. lose
D. prove
4. A. sign
B. lift
C. light
D. might
5. A. chosen
B. golden
C. cover
D. grove
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
6. She has worked as a secretary _________ she graduated from college.
A. since
B. while
C. before
D. until
7. He is learning English _________ he can study in England.
A. so as
B. so as to
C. so that
D. in order to
8. English _________ in many parts of the world.
A. speaks
B. was spoken
C. is speaking
D. is spoken
9. She failed the test, _________ she studied hard.
A. despite
B. as though
C. although
D. as
10. You will have to work hard if you want to _________.
A. success
B. succeed
C. successful
D. successfully.
11. If I had time, I _________ to the beach with you this weekend.
A. will go
B. would go
C. would have gone D. will have gone
12. The following day she felt _________ well to go to work.
A. sufficiency
B. sufficiently
C. suffice
D. sufficient
13. Mary was happy. _________ , Alice was very sad.
A. But
B. Despite
C. However
D. Although
14. I asked her _________ she understood the lesson.
A. if not
B. if
C. if only
D. even if
15. London is _________ of England.
A. a capital
B. capital
C. one capital
D. the capital
16. - Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
- Hoa: “_________”
A. You are welcome
B. Thanks
C. Cheers
D. Have a good day
17. He took his seat quietly _________.
A. in order that not to disturb their conversation.
B. so as to disturb their
conversation
C. in order not disturb their conversation D. so as not to disturb their conversation
18. AIDS is a(n) _________ disease.
A. endanger
B. danger
C. endangered
D. dangerous
19. Whether we go out will depend _________ the weather.
A. in
B. about
C. on
D. with
20. The children _________ to the zoo.
A. were enjoyed taking
B. were enjoyed taken C. enjoyed taking D.
enjoyed being taken
21. When I came to visit her last night, she _________ a bath.
A. was having
B. is having
C. had
D. has
22. The man _________ we met yesterday was the manager of a bicycle factory.
A. when
B. whose
C. whom
D. when
23. Their _________ has lasted for more than 20 years.
A. friends
B. friendship
C. friendly
D. friend
24. _________ he comes in half an hour, we shall go alone.

A. Because
B. If
C. Unless
D. When
25. – Lan: “Bye!”
- Peter: “_________”
A. See you lately
B. See you later
C. Thank you
D. Meet you again
26. – Mary: “That's a very nice skirt you're wearing.” – Julia” _________”
A. That's nice
B. I like it
C. That's all right
D. I'm glad you like it
27. – Nga: “ _________ do you go shopping ?”
– Minh: Once a week
A. How often
B. How long
C. When
D. How much
28. – Linda: “_________”
- Mary: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back!
B. What are you doing there ?
C. I'm sorry I am late
D. May I borrow a pencil, please ?
29. Preparing for a job _________ can be stressful.
A. interviewer
B. interviewee
C. interviewing
D. interview
30. Did you ask the teacher what _________ this afternoon ?
A. will we do
B. can we do
C. we would do
D. could we do
31. People are not allowed to enter the park after midnight because lack of security.
A
B
C
D
32. The sun is so bright to look at directly.
A
B
C
D
33. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A
B
C
D
34. They did not meet each other since they left school more than five years ago.
35. It was very nice of him to let me to borrow the money.
A
B
C
D
36. If we'd arrived at the station a few minutes earlier, _________.
A. we would have missed the train
B. we would catch the train
C. we might have caught the train
D. we will have got on the train
37. Tom said that _________
A. Ann buys a new car
B. Ann has bought a new car
C. Ann had bought a new car
D. Ann will buy a new car.
38. Alexander Fleming, _________ received the Nobel Prize in 1945.
A. that discovered penicillin
B. who discovered penicillin
C. which discovered penicillin
D. he discovered penicillin
39. “I didn't break the window.” John said.
A. John refused to break the window
B. John denied breaking the window.
C. John admitted breaking the window
D. John told he didn't break the window
40. Tom used to smoke when he was young.
A. Tom got used to smoking when he was young
B. Tom smoked a lot
when he was young
C. Tom has stopped smoking
D. Tom doesn't smoke no longer
III. Reading
The world's first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers. Although it only ___(41)___ of
short, simple scenes, people loved it, and films have been popular ever since. The first films
were silent, with titles on the screen to explain the story.
Soon the public had __(42)__ favorite actors and actresses and, in this way, the first film stars
appeared in 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public
would only accept this kind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, __(43)__ most of the world films
were produced. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, __(44)__ people went to see films,

but in recent years cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to
produce films that influence film making and there are currently __(45)__ national film
industries.
41. A. consisted
B. considered
C. held
D. belonged
42. A. his
B. your
C. their
D. our
43. A. when
B. who
C. which
D. where
44. A. each
B. other
C. any
D. fewer
45. A. lots
B. many
C. plenty
D. much
For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World, Wide, Web: Three English
Words” was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago.
The article went on to say: “If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one
real way to do it: learn English.”
In general, it is not difficult to learn to use the Internet services. But although Internet
services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar
with English. In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that
help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few
days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and
confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the
Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words
and to know what to do on the Internet.
46. It _________ to learn to use Internet services.
A. is easy
B. is difficult
C. takes a few minutes D. take a very long time
47. According to the article by Michael Specter, you should _________ to take full advantage of
the Internet.
A. learn to type fast
B. learn to use the Internet
C. learn English
D. learn the names of some websites
48. Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take _________.
A. a few days
B. a few hours
C. a few weeks
D. a few years
49. If you do not know English very well, you will _________ when using the Internet.
A. be laughed at
B. have many difficulties
C. feel more comfortable
D. spend a few days
50. Which of the following could be the best TITLE for the passage ?
A. “English and the Internet
B. “Ways to take full advantage of the Internet
C. “Practicing your English on the Internet” D. “How to use Internet services”

TEST 2
I. Pronunciation:
1. A. wishes
B. practises
C. introduces
2. A. stored
B. ploughed
C. laughed
3. A. though
B. thought
C. other
4. A. rhinoceros
B. hunger
C. hunt
5. A. but
B. cut
C. sun
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
6. I'm writing to apply _________ the position of a tour guide.
A. in
B. for
C. to
7. Tom's neighbors apologized _________ the noise.
A. to
B. about
C. for

D.
D.
D.
D.
D.

leaves
worried
there
hydrogen
put

D. with
D. at

8. I like this motorbike because it's very _________. It consumes less petrol.
A. economic
B. economical
C. economically
D. economics
9. It's difficult to _________ what our lives would be like without musiC.
A. remember
B. expect
C. see
D. imagine
10. My _________ in the family is to dispose of the garbage.
A. responsible
B. responsibly
C. responsibility
D. response
11. - John: “I've passed my final exam.”
- Tom: “_________”
A. Good luck
B. That's a good idea
C. Congratulation !
D. It's nice of you to say so
12. – Minh: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Lan: “_________”
A. Yes, I'd love to
B. I'm very happy
C. Yes, it is
D. Yes, so do I
13. – David: “You've got a beautiful dress!” - Helen: “_________”
A. I do
B. I like it
C. Sure! I know
D. Thanks for your
compliment
14. – Customer: “I need some ice. Can you get some for me?”
- Waiter: “_________”
A. No, thanks
B. Yes, please
C. Certainly
D. No, I can't
15. - _________ I borrow your pen for a minute ?
- Yes, certainly
A. Will
B. Shall
C. Must
D. May
16. I advised her _________ anything about it to her friends.
A. not saying
B. not to say
C. saying
D. not say
17. When did you finish _________ the kitchen ?
A. to paint
B. painting
C. to have paint
D. being painted
18. John _________ you when he has finished the report.
A. had called
B. calls
C. will call
D. was calling
19. The car had a lot of problem. _________, I decided to sell it and bought a new one.
A. At the end
B. In the end
C. By the end
D. At the end of
20. When I last saw him, he _________ in London.
A. has lived
B. is living
C. was living
D. has been living
21. I'd like to have my shoes _________ at once.
A. repair
B. repairing
C. repaired
D. being repaired
22. Pupils are made _________ hard at school.
A. work
B. to work
C. working
D. worked
23. My friend said that she _________ the job two weeks before.
A. was offered
B. has offered
C. would offer
D. had been offered
24. The man to _________ you were talking is a music teacher.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. which
25. Take it easy and do _________ you want
A. which
B. when
C. where
D. whatever
26. Some farmers could hardly support their families _________ they worked very hard in the
fields.
A. because
B. although
C. even
D. despite
27. Mr. Dam's musical live show on the university campus went on _________ the heavy rain.
A. despite
B. because of
C. although
D. because
28. _________ I pass my exams, my parents will be angry.
A. Unless
B. If
C. When
D. Though
29. Hurry up _________ you will miss the train.
A. if
B. unless
C. or
D. and
30. We are looking forward _________ her again.

A. to see
B. to seeing
C. at seeing
D. for seeing
31. Rita usually plays the guitar while her brother plays the football in their free time.
A
B
C
D
32. A number of wild animals is in danger of extinction.
A
B
C
D
33. There were so much books in the library that I didn't know which one to choose.
A
B
C
D
34. Do you mind to give me a hand to carry the heavy bags ?
A
B
C
D
35. He never goes home before he will finish his work.
A
B
C
D
36. She asked me _________.
A. if I understand the lesson
B. if I understood the lesson
C. whether to understand the lesson
D. whether I can understand the lesson
37. If he had set his alarm, _________.
A. he could have overslept
B. he wouldn't have overslept
C. he should have oversleptD. he wouldn't oversleep
38. Jack has there brothers, _________.
A. all of them are married
B. one of whom are
married
C. all of who are married
D. all of whom are
married
39. The water was so cold that the children couldn't swim in it.
A. It was such a cold water that the children couldn't swim in it.
B. The water was too cold for the children to swim in it.
C. The water was cold enough for the children to swim in.
D. The water wasn't warm enough for the children to swim in.
40. People think that he was born in a rich family.
A. That is thought he was born in a rich family.
B. He was thought to be
born in a rich family.
C. That he was born in a rich family is thought
D. He is though to have
been born in a rich family.
III. Reading
The Internet is the best example of the technological revolution ___(41)__ as the Information
Superhighway. Linked by computer through global telephone ____(42)___, users can speedily
obtain information by connecting to the World Wide Web. Before the “Web”, only textual
information could be flashed on the computer screen, but __(43)__ a process called hypertext,
visual images can easily be accessed by traveling through a maze of pages on Web sites all
___(44)__ the world. The internet is not independently owned, which ensures freedom of access
to ___(45)__.
41. A. knowing
B. knew
C. is known
D. known
42. A. wires
B. lines
C. nets
D. switches
43. A. thanks for
B. thanks to
C. in spite of
D. In stead of
44. A. in
B. throughout
C. over
D. of
45. A. knowledge
B. news
C. information
D. images
Many people buy and use copied programs for the computer. This illegal copying of computer
software has become a huge industry because the software is much cheaper than the original
programs. Illegal software can be found on sale in any part of the world although it is more

rapidly available in Asian than in Western countries. Software manufacturers have been trying
to get governments to stop this copying or “pirating”. In an attempt to get grid of “software
pirates”, police have seized software form stores and fined the owners. This has been partially
successful, but manufacturers are still losing a lot of money. By using this kind of software,
computer owners risk damaging their computer. Illegally copied software can carry computer
viruses which could wipe out information stored on the computer's hard driver.
46. Computer software is ___________
A. part of all computers
B. poor quality
C.
pirated programs
D. programs used by a computer
47. People buy pirated software because it is ___________.
A. readily available
B. good quality
C. inexpensive
D. easy to use
48. Pirated software is found ___________.
A. worldwide
B. only in Asia
C. only in the West
D. in a few countries
49. In some countries, owners of illegal software have ___________.
A. asked their government to stop the pirating
B. been forced to pay
money
C. given their software to the police
D. asked the police to help them
50. According to the passage, computers can be damaged by ___________.
A. all software
B. no software
C. illegal software
D. hard driver.

TEST 3
I. Pronunciation:
1. A. liked
B. bothered
C. swallowed
D. earned
2. A. participate
B. microwave
C. likely
D. mildly
3. A. honesty
B. hour
C. honor
D. hair
4. A. remove
B. wet
C. below
D. decide
5. A. waste
B. steam
C. press
D. sugar
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
6. Peter: “It's very kind of you to help”
Mike: “__________”
A. Certainly
B. Not at all
C. I'm afraid I'm not D. Yes, that's right
7. John: “Do you want any help ?”
Mary: “__________”
A. Yes, that's right
B. Yes, you are
C. No, thanks. It's all right
D. I'm afraid I
can't
8. Ann: “ What shall we do this evening ?”
Bob: “___________”
A. Let's go out for dinner.
B. Oh, that's good !
C. No problem.
D. I
went out for dinner.
9. Daisy: “ I'm taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.”
Tim: “ ______________ !”
A. Good luck
B. Good day
C. Good time
D. Good chance
10. Ruth: “You dance so beautifully, Dung!” Dung: “_____________”
A. Yes, I dance beautifully. Thank you
B. Thank you. That's great
C. Thanks. Ruth. That's quite easy
D. Thanks, Ruth. That's nice compliment
11. You ________ play loud music at night. The neighbors will call the police.
A. mustn't
B. needn't
C. might not
D. couldn't
12. She came into the room while they ______________ television.
A. watched
B. have watched
C. are watching
D. were watching
13. I've been in this city for a long time. I __________ here sixteen years ago.

A. have come
B. was coming
C. came
D. had come
14. The man advised me _________ little coffee.
A. drink
B. to drink
C. drank
D. drinking
15. The house is old and it needs __________
A. to paint
B. painting
C. painted
D. being painted
16. The manager __________ signed the contract has been transferred to another company.
A. whom
B. who
C. whose
D. which
17. My daughter is __________ young to go to school.
A. very
B. too
C. so
D. enough
18. We arrived __________ to have some coffee before class.
A. enough early
B. early enough
C. too early
D. early too
19. Mr. Kim lives on a boat; _________, he does not know how to swim.
A. however
B. moreover
C. consequently
D. therefore
20. “When can you come?”
“I'll come as soon as ________ my work”.
A. I finished
B. I'd finished
C. I will finish
D. I've finished
21. He kept his job _________ the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. despite
B. in spite of
C. because
D. although
22. If only motorists ________ drive more carefully!
A. might
B. shall
C. would
D. should
23. My father tells me to give …… smoking.
A. up
B. off
C. of
D. out
24. Abdul was badly …… by a stranger.
A. frightened
B. frightening
C. frighten
D. to frighten
25. This assignment must be 3000 words in __________.
A. weight
B. length
C. width
D. depth
26. The house __________ six decades ago.
A. was built
B. will be built
C. was building
D. was to be built
27. My brother is interested in doing __________ research.
A. scientific
B. science
C. scientist
D. scientifically
28. If there weren't the pull of the earth, everyone __________ of the same weight.
A. would be
B. is
C. will be
D. are
29. __________ from several countries competed in many Olympic Games.
A. Singers
B. Athletes
C. Painters
D. Workers
30. Pupils should have their eyes __________ regularly.
A. tested
B. to test
C. test
D. testing
31. “Don't forget to feed the chicken twice a day.” He said.
A. He said don't forget to feed the children twice a day.
B. He told not to forget to feed the chicken twice a day.
C. He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day.
D. He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day.
32. He is not old enough to do the volunteer work.
A. He is very young that he can't do the volunteer work.
B. He is too young to do the volunteer work.
C. He can't do the volunteer work because of his old age.
D. His youngster prevents him from doing the volunteer work.
33.. My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children.
A. In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children.
B. My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work.

C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children.
D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children.
34. Nam studies hard __________.
A. in order to passing the exam
B. so that he will pass the exam
C. in order to pass the exam
D. so as that he will pass the exam
35. ___________, he wouldn't have missed the train.
A. If he listened to me
B. Unless she had listened to me
C. If he had listened to me
D. If he didn't listen
36. Our form teacher told us not talk when the teachers were explaining the lesson.
A
B
C
D
37. When he will come to see me tomorrow, I will tell him the truth.
A
B
C
D
38. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
A
B
C
D
39. If I were rich, I would have donated large sums of money to relief organizations.
A
B
C
D
40. Although Nam worked very hard, but he didn't pass the final exam.
A
B
C
D
III. Reading
Doctors say that regular aerobic exercise leads to a healthier heart. Jogging,
(41)_____, riding a bicycle, and other aerobic exercises lower the risk of heart disease. In
one kind of heart disease, fatty stuff called plaque builds up in blood vessels (42)_____ to
the heart. Aerobic exercise helps prevent this buildup. Aerobic exercise also (43)_____ the
heart and lungs stronger.
Doctors say you (44).______ do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three
times a week. You need (45)______ hard enough to get your heart beating faster than
normal. You can feel your heart beating. You can use two fingers to feel a beat, or pulse, in
your wrist or neck.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.

A
A
A
A
A

walking
which goes
made
would
to exercise

B
B
B
B
B

walk
that going
makes
must
exercising

C
C
C
C
C

walks
which to go
making
should
exercise

D
D
D
D
D

walked
going
make
have to
exercised

Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving
and thinking. Some songs reminds us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people
we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have special music. Every
nation has a national song like the American “ The Star- Spangled Banner”. In the U.S, high
schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It
expresses the problems and feelings of its people. When the years pass, the music grows and
changes.
Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric
instruments, tape recorders and video have changed the way we play and listen to music. They
have helped to make music an important form of international communication.
American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the
world. Music is one of America's most important exports. It brings the people of the world
together. Even when people can not understand the same language, they can share the same

music. Many people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American
music can help you understand American people, their history and culture.
46. What is true about “ The Star- Spangled Banner”?
A. It is played in weddings.
B. It is liked by every nation
C. It is the U.S national song.
D. It is one of the American school songs.
47. According to the passage, music is changed thanks to the invention of the following except
………..
A. videos
B. electric instruments
C. tape recorders
D. international communication
48. The words exports in the last paragraph is nearest in meaning to …..
A. things that can be bought.
B. things that can be sold
C. things that can be enjoyed
D. things that can be changed
49.What is the earliest form of music in America ?
A. School music
B. national music C. folk music
D. pop music
50. What can be the title for this article ?
A. An introduction to American music B. The development of American music
C. The history of American music
D. The future of American music

TEST 4
I. Pronunciation
1. A. established
B. worked
C. stretched
D. invented
2. A. helps
B. provides
C. documents
D. laughs
3. A. match
B. chair
C. character
D. church
4. A. determine
B. combine
C. sunshine
D. underline
5. A. threaten
B. pleasure
C. heat
D. head
II. Grammar & Vocabulary
6. Jane: “I passed the driving test yesterday” Helen: “__________”
A. What a pity!
B. Congratulations! C. I am sorry
D. You're welcome
7. Nam: “What is your hobby, Thanh?”
Thanh: “__________”
A. What a pity!
B. I like collecting stamps.
C. No, I don't
D. Thank you
8. Mary: “Your new hairstyle is quite attractive!”
- Sheila: “_______. I think it makes me look 10 years older.”
A. Yes, I am proud of myself
B. Say it again. I like to hear your words
C. Thank you very much
D. You've got to
kidding
9. “How much time do you spend reading a week?”
- “ ________________”
A. It's 2 o'clock
B. 2 hours a day
C. Once upon a time D. Twice a week
10. “Let's go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ________”
A. Good idea!
B. I don't
C. Why's that?
D. I need it
11. I've been ___________ to the party but unfortunately I can't go.
A. listened
B. invited
C. explained
D. written
12. __________ is the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.
A. Extinction
B. Habitat
C. Biodiversity
D. Conservation
13. The __________ curriculum is usually set by the government.
A. national
B. nation
C. nationally
D. nationality

be

14. _________should try to make good impression on interviewers
A. Apply
B. Applicants
C. Applying
D. Applied
15. The conical leaf hat is one of the typical features of the Vietnamese _______ .
A. education
B. culture
C. society
D. language
16. Mary always takes great care………….her children.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
17. Many people are dying _________________various types of cancer.
A. with
B. at
C. of
D. by
18. We are going to ____________.
A. have our house to be decorated
B. have our house be decorated
C. get our house being redecorated
D. have our house redecorated
19. He performed very well in the interview;___________ , he didn't get the job.
A. since
b. but
C. therefore
D. however
20. ___________ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Because of
21. You ___________ wash those potatoes. They've already been washed.
A. must
B. mustn't
C. should
D. needn't
22. You won't pass the examination ____ you study more.
A. unless
B. as long as
C. if
D. whether
23. He was often made ____ milk by his mother.
A. drink
B. drinks
C. to drink
D). drunk
24. My bicycle ____ last night.
A. was stolen
B. stolen
C. was stealing
D. stole
25. When I came to the party, Sally and Tom _________ .
A. were dancing
B. are dancing
C. have danced
D. have been dancing
26. He was _________the job.
A. experienced enough to do
B. enough experienced to do
C. experienced enough doing
D. experienced to do enough
27. What's the name of the man _________car you borrowed?
A. who
B. which
C. that
D. whose
28. My brother _________for a job since he graduated from college.
A. is looking
B. looked
C. was looking
D. has been looking
29. If you worked harder, you____ pass the entrance examination.
A. would
B. can
C. Is going to
D. will
30. The more electricity you use, ___________ your bill will be.
A. the highest
B. the more high
C. higher
D. the higher
31. The room is such dirty that it needs cleaning immediately.
A
B
C
D
32. My father, that has a special craze for cars, has just bought another sports car.
A
B
C
D
33. A lot of articles about the environment have written by my classmates.
A
B
C
D
34. Unless you don't give up eating so much meat, you will continue to put on weight.
A
B
C
D
35. You have to study hard so that keep pace with your classmates
A
B
C
D
36. If I had enough money, ___________________.
A. will buy a good dictionary
B. will have bought a good dictionary

C. would buy a good dictionary
D. would have bought a good dictionary
37. "How long are you going to stay?"
- Susan asked George ______________.
A. how long was he going to stay.
B. that how long he has gone to stay.
C. how long you were going to stay.
D. how long he was going to stay.
38. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can't drink it. B. The coffee is so hot that I can't drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn't drink it.
D. The coffee was so hot
that I couldn't drink.
39. “If I were you, I would take the job.”, said my room-mate.
A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My room-mate advised me to take the job.
C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me.
40. People think that he was born in a rich family.
A. That is thought he was born in a rich family.
B. He was thought to be
born in a rich family.
C. That he was born in a rich family is thought.
D. He is thought to have
been born in a rich family.
II. Reading
Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can (41)_____in books. The
invention of the book is one of humankind's (42)______ achievements, the importance of which
can not be overestimated. Books are very adaptable, providing us with both entertainment and
information. The production of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in the form that is
accessible to us today. The books read by the Romans, (43)______, have some similarities to the
ones we read now. Until the middle of the 15 th century, in Europe, all books were written by
hand. They were often (44)______illustrated and always rare and expensive. With printing came
the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books making (45)______more
widespread and recognizable.
41. A. find
B. founded
C. be found
D. found
42. A. greatest
B. greater
C. great
D. greatly
43. A. but
B. however
C. so
D. therefore
44. A. beauty
B. beautify
C. beautiful
D. beautifully
45. A. knowledge
B. know
C. known
D. knowledgeable
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we
communicate. Today's college students may not simple sit in a lecture or a library to learn
about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can
participate in lifelike simulated experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of
education made possible through developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Some of the
older children attend school only once or twice a weekly to get tutorial support or instruction
from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students
should complete a minimum number of study hour per year; however, they may make up these
hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late
in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is
learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number hours a week
each student studies on line as well as that student's learning materials and assessment
activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the
best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar

activities. It can be also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs
adjusted to the students' needs.
46. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Students don't have to go to school any more
B. The effect of
information technology on education
C. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus D. Computer software will make sure
students learn at home
47. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?
A. Three
B. No time
C. Once or twice
D. Four
48. Who/what counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?
A. Teacher
B. Parents
C. Virtua...