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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA READING 1

ĐỀ 1:

PART I: VOCABULARY

A. Insert the following words into the gaps of the text (10ms)

applicant application application form apply

candidate curriculum vitae employment agency job description
job vacancies references

Many people looking for work read the (1) ___ job vacancies ____ advertised by companies
and (2) __ employment agency _____ in newspapers or on the internet. To reply to an
advertisement is to (3) _apply_______ for a job. (You become a (4) _____ candidate __ or an (5)
_ applicant _______ .) You write an (6) __ application ______, or fill in the company’s (7)
_____ application form ___, and send it, along with your (8) __ _ curriculum vitae and a
covering letter. You often have to give the names of two people who are prepared to write (9) __
__ references ___ for you. If your qualifications and abilities match the (10 ___ job description
____, you might be short-listed, i.e. selected to attend an interview.
B. Match up the words and expressions on the left with the definitions on the right.
(10ms)

1A 2i 3f 4h 5d 6j 7e 8b 9c 10g
1. distribution channel a. all the companies or individuals involved in
moving a particular good or service from the
2. to launch a product producer to customer
b. an idea for a new product, which is tested with
3. market opportunities target customers before the actual product is
developed
4. market research c. attributes or characteristics of a product: quality,
price, reliability, etc.
5. market segmentation d. dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers
who have different requirements or buying
6. packaging habits
 7. points of sale e. places where goods are sold to the public –
shops, stores, kiosks, market stalls, etc.
8. product concept f. possibilities of filling unsatisfied needs in
sectors in which a company can profitably
9. product features produce goods or services
g. someone who contacts existing and potential
10. sale representative customers, and tries to persuade them to buy
goods or services
h. collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant
to a specific marketing situation (such as a
proposed new product)
i. to introduce a new product onto the market
j. wrappers and containers in which products are
sold

PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (80ms)

PASSAGE 1

HOW SAFE IS A CUP OF TEA?

People all over the world drink tea. It is a mild beverage which people enjoy in the morning
when they start their day, and for years it has had a reputation for being both safe and almost
always beneficial, a drink which will give its customers a lift without dangerous side-effects. It
was a drink favored by temperance organizations who saw far more to fear in alcoholic
beverages.

Now scientists are suggesting that tea may not be as safe as we had previously believed. Tea
contains caffeine, and caffeine has been linked to sleeplessness, and to the unpleasant jumpy
feeling some people get when stressed. More seriously, there is a link with miscarriages, and
pregnant women are advised to reduce their intake of tea until after their baby is born.

Caffeine is found in tea, but it is a large component of other drinks. Six hundred mg of caffeine
is found in six cups of percolated coffee, eight cups of instant coffee and 12 cups of medium
strength tea. Chocolate drinks contain about 30mg of caffeine per glass, so it takes 20 glasses to
reach 600mg.

The comparison demands that we know how strong medium strength tea actually is, but medium
strength to one person is weak to another. It would, of course, be possible to devise an objective
test which prescribed the exact amount of tea in the pot, the time taken for it to brew, and the
differing effects of adding (or not adding) milk or lemon. Most tea drinkers would rightly regard
this as a foolish waste of time, and would continue to judge the strength of the tea they drink by
its color.
Many people who drink a lot of tea solve the problem by drinking a beverage from which the
caffeine has been removed, decaffeinated tea, but others claim that it simply doesn’t taste right.
The sensible course is probably one of moderation: continue to enjoy your cup of tea, but don’t
enjoy too many!

Answer questions 1-5 by choosing the appropriate letter A, B, C or D

1. Tea used to be considered as:
A. beneficial in moderation B. beneficial in all situations
C. more dangerous than alcohol D. less dangerous than alcohol
2. Scientists say tea may be dangerous because it:
A. contain caffeine B. makes all its drinkers nervous
C. reduces miscarriages D. irritates babies
3. There is more caffeine in tea than:
A. instant coffee B. chocolate drinks
C. percolated coffee D. cola drinks
4. Tea drinkers usually assess the strength of tea by:
A. its color B. how long it is brewed
C. its milkiness D. a measured amount
5. The author suggests the best solution is to drink:
A. decaffeinated tea B. instant coffee
C. tea in moderation D. no tea at all

PASSAGE 2

The reading passage A Good Night’s Sleep has seven sections A-G. Choose the most
suitable headings for sections A-G from the list of heading below. There are more headings
than paragraphs so you will not use all of them.

LIST OF HEADINGS

i. Sleeplessness and discomfort D

ii. How sleep habits have changed
iii. Long-term anxiety C
iv. Staying cool in summer E
v. Sleep and security G
vi. Comparisons between good and bad sleep
vii. The importance of sleep A
viii. The correct temperature for winter F
ix. Temporary problems B
x. The full moon

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

A There’s nothing quite like the refreshment of a good night’s sleep; conversely there is
much misery which comes from a restless night. The whole of the next day can be
disturbed by a bad night, as the poor sleepless one drags him or herself through the day,
snapping at friend and colleague alike. Hopefully the problem can be solved quickly so
the next night is not so bad, because entrenched bad sleeping habits may lead to serious
problems.

B Why do we have bad nights? In some cases it is because of some traumatic event or
emotional upset which deprives us of sleep. A good example would be if we are waiting
for someone who is late coming home, or we are anticipating a serious examination, or
are worried about some events which will occur the next day. The events may equally be
something we are looking forward to, like a party or a celebration, so we cannot get to
sleep for thinking about it. These bad nights are limited by the temporary nature of the
events which cause them.

C Anxiety is a great thief of sleep, and may settle into a pattern where the sufferer gets to
bed and to sleep only to awaken in the early hours of the morning. This sort of chronic
pattern may go on for a long time, and is a serious health issue. Opinions differ on the
best way to handle this sort of sleep deprivation: the early morning is probably no time to
try to resolve the issue which is causing the concern. The immediate solution at 2 am may
be to get up and move around a little and then return to bed, ready to sleep. This method
is advocated by people who have running nightmares about their problems if the just lie
in bed and try to go back to sleep.

D People may lose sleep because they are in greater or lesser degrees of pain. Here the
problem becomes medical, and is beyond the scope of this article. Suffice it to say that a
whole array of medicine is out there, and should be administered by experts.

E People may find it hard to sleep because they are too hot or too cold. In hot, airless
conditions even a standard fan will help immensely, and if there is a ceiling fan it should
be set to move the air gently. Many people prefer to sleep with a window open to allow
plenty of fresh air into the room, although in some places the fresh air may be
accompanied by noise and mosquitoes.

F The topic of bedding is often neglected. Bed clothes should be light and clean, and in
summer they should be minimal. In winter people can resort to heavier blankets or the
self-indulgence of the electric blanket, best used to heat the bed before anyone gets into it
and then turned off. It is quite easy to over-estimate the number of blankets needed in
winter, and many people make themselves too hot, kick the bedclothes off, and then wake
up cold.
G Finally, one must consider the part that habit plays in our lives, and our sleep. People
often claim they cannot sleep in a strange bed. When we settle down for the night a
powerful part of us demands to feel secure, and to know that nothing has changed since
the last time we slept. Lead me to my bed!

PASSAGE 3

Read the passage The University of Hong Kong Museum Society and answer questions 1–5

Write TRUE if the statement is true

FALSE if the statement is true
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

1. The University Museum and Art Gallery is on the university campus on Bonham Road.
True
2. The Museum and Art Gallery are open every day of the year. False
3. The University of Hong Kong Museum Society aims to raise money for travel grants for
artists.False
4. Membership of the University of Hong Kong Museum Society is free and open to all.
False
5. Members may take part in overseas tours to museums. Not given

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG MUSEUM SOCIETY

The University Museum and Art Gallery is one of the oldest and most distinguished museums in
Hong Kong. It is housed in the Fung Ping Shan Building and the lower three floors of the new
T.T. Tsui Building. Both are located on the campus of the University of Hong Kong on Bonham
Road. The Museum primarily displays traditional Chinese Art: painting and calligraphy, bronzes
and ceramics. The Art Gallery features both Chinese and Western modern art. Special
exhibitions are organized throughout the year.

The Museum and Art Gallery are open to the public free of charge on Monday to Saturday, 9:30
am – 6:00pm. Both building are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Objectives
- To support and assist the University Museum and Art Gallery.
- To promote the understanding and appreciation of art, particularly Chinese art.
- To raise funds, enrich the collections and financial exhibitions and cultural activities.
- To promote friendship among members.

Activities
- Lectures, seminars, museum and art gallery tours.
- Overseas tours to museum, galleries and other places of interest.

Membership
Membership of the society is open to all. Categories of membership are:
Ordinary Membership: HK$250 per annum (single)
HK$300 per annum (joint)
Full-time Student Membership: HK$100 (most lectures are free)
Life Membership: HK$2,500 (single)
HK$3,000 (joint)
The membership year runs from June to May. Anyone joining after 1 st March receives
membership until May of the following year.

Benefits
- Museum Society newsletters and invitations to lectures and seminars.
- Invitations to previews of exhibitions at the University Museum and Art Gallery.
- 20% discount on University Museum and Art Gallery publications.

Please send your application to:

Honorary Secretary
The University of Hong Kong Museum Society
University Museum and Art Gallery
The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Tel: 2975 5600

Fax: 2975 5610

PASSAGE 4

THE STEAM ENGINE

The steam engine was a great advance for mankind. It made modern industry possible. Suddenly,
the work of hundreds of men could be replaced by a machine. “Work” was to be accomplished
by a new muscle: energy. It relied on basic principles of thermodynamics. In particular, it relies
on Boyle’s law.

Boyle’s law stated that the pressure of a gas is a function of its volume and its temperature.
When a gas is heated in a balloon, it increases its volume and decreases its pressure. If the
volume cannot change, the heat will cause the pressure to increase.

The steam engine basically took advantage of these facts. Energy, in the form of heat, could be
changed into physical power. Energy could move things if controlled in the right way. Captured
heat could be used for physical work. First, water was boiled to make steam. In this way, the
water behaved like a gas. It could expand when heated. As the steam expanded, it moved into a
tube called cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder, called a piston, moved down as the gas
expanded. The piston turned a metal arm which then could be used for all kinds of work.
The steam engine was used in textile mills, in farming, and in mining. It turned the great wheel
of machines used for weaving. It was used to power machinery that separated cotton from the
seed or grain from the stalk. The engine was used to pump water out of mines and lift coal and
people up to the surface. Of course, it was used for the great train the moved people and goods
across continents.

1. The word advance in the passage is closest in the meaning to

A. development
B. procession
C. complication
D. usefulness
2. What principle is the steam engine based on?
A. Energy can be used for work
B. Water can be boiled
C. Man is not strong
D. Machines need fuel
3. According to the passage, which of the fowling is NOT true of the steam engine?
A. Its design is based on Boyle’s law.
B. It requires heated water.
C. It was used for mining.
D. It was used for airplanes.

ĐỀ 2:

PART I: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

D. Choose the best word to fill in the gaps (10ms)

Set in over 100 (1)……….. of beautiful woodland, park, and landscaped garden, Down Hall
is a perfect (2) …….. of quality craftsmanship from the Victorian age. This Italian-style
mansion (3) …… recently undergone many innovative changes (4) …… provide the very
best conference facilities for today and tomorrow’s needs. It is not just its uniqueness that (5)
…….. Down Hall an excellent conference (6) ……., but also its atmosphere of tranquility
and elegance. As (7)……. as you enter Down Hall, you realize that it is not just a hotel (8)
…… an experience. Down Hall (9)……. a selection of indoor and outdoor leisure (10) …….
to provide relaxation and chance to unwind from a busy schedule.

1. A. acre B. acres C. acred D. all are correct

2. A. examination B. example C. exanimate D. exanimation
3. A. having B. has C. had been D. all are correct
4. A. to B. for C. in D. all are correct
 5. A. makes B. making C. had made D. has been making
6. A. destination B. departure C. arrival D. venue
7. A. fast B. well C. much D. soon
8. A. but B. as C. just D. like
9. A. offers B. gives C. produces D. sells
10. A. autocue B. stationery C. stationary D. facilities

E. Match up the words and expressions on the left with the definitions on the right.
(10ms)

11k 12s 13p 14r 15n 16t 17o 18l 19m 20q
11. distribution channel k. all the companies or individuals involved in
moving a particular good or service from the
12. to launch a product producer to customer
l. an idea for a new product, which is tested with
13. market opportunities target customers before the actual product is
developed
14. market research m. attributes or characteristics of a product: quality,
price, reliability, etc.
15. market segmentation n. dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers
who have different requirements or buying
16. packaging habits
o. places where goods are sold to the public –
17. points of sale
shops, stores, kiosks, market stalls, etc.
18. product concept p. possibilities of filling unsatisfied needs in
sectors in which a company can profitably
19. product features produce goods or services
q. someone who contacts existing and potential
20. sale representative customers, and tries to persuade them to buy
goods or services
r. collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant
to a specific marketing situation (such as a
proposed new product)
s. to introduce a new product onto the market
t. wrappers and containers in which products are
sold

PART II: READING COMPREHENSION (80ms)

PASSAGE 1

ART LOVERS ENJOY NEW, DECORATIVE LIGHTS

On rainy Vancouver nights, Bute Street’s corridor of towers between Georgia and Robson has
always been a dark place. But now, dozens of glowing, fan-like orbs in electric red, yellow and
blue light up the sidewalk.

The glass display at 1200 Georgia is internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s first public
art installation in Canada.

“I’ve never done a piece that’s this public before. I’ve only recently started doing this sort of
thing. People don’t think of glass being outside,” said Chihuly, in town to unveil his new work,
and an artistic vision himself in paint-spattered boots, eye-patch and curly shock of copper hair.
“So many people are going to be able to see it, driving by or walking around the building.”

Chihuly and his team of young artists created the $500,000 installation with pieces of colored
glass blow open using centrifugal force. Each measures three or four feet in diameters. The
overlapping orbs are protected by a sturdy glass encasement and a surrounding reflective pool.

Chihuly has revolutionized an art form that was relegated for 2,000 years to glassblowing
factories and practical pieces. Lately, the artist has been venturing into more architectural
installation, and he enjoys the interaction of the forms. He said his fanciful fans brighten Blue
Street’s stark, modern architecture. “When I saw it for the first time today, it really seemed to fit
into this street. I’d like it to be a real meeting point for the city.

For passers-by, the blow glass may seem a fragile medium for an outdoor exhibit. But anyone
who has seen Chihuly and his team work with molten glass kows they treat their medium with
little delicacy.

Chihuly is confident the piece will be respected, regardless of its materials, “Interestingly
enough, people tend to vandalise art a great deal less than anything else.”

Answer questions 1-5 by choosing the appropriate letter A, B, C or D

2. The glass is displayed in
B. an art gallery B. a museum
F. an architectural installation D. a street
2. The artist, Dale Chihuly, is
A. world famous B. well known only in Canada
C. as yet unknown D. seeking fame in Bute Street
3. Chihuly belives the location of the glass will
B. anger people B. surprise people
C. disappoint people D. not matter to people
4. Chihuly regards his glass installation as
A. part of the streetscape B. purely a thing of beauty
C. a once-only event D. a practical joke
5. Chihuly believes the glass is likely to be
 A. torn down by the council B. stolen
C. undamaged D. broken

PASSAGE 2

The reading passage A Good Night’s Sleep has seven sections A-G. Choose the most
suitable headings for sections A-G from the list of heading below. There are more headings
than paragraphs so you will not use all of them.

LIST OF HEADINGS

xi. Sleeplessness and discomfort D

xii. How sleep habits have changed
xiii. Long-term anxiety C
xiv. Staying cool in summer E
xv. Sleep and security G
xvi. Comparisons between good and bad sleep
xvii. The importance of sleep A
xviii. The correct temperature for winter F
xix. Temporary problems B
xx. The full moon

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

A There’s nothing quite like the refreshment of a good night’s sleep; conversely there is
much misery which comes from a restless night. The whole of the next day can be
disturbed by a bad night, as the poor sleepless one drags him or herself through the day,
snapping at friend and colleague alike. Hopefully the problem can be solved quickly so
the next night is not so bad, because entrenched bad sleeping habits may lead to serious
problems.

B Why do we have bad nights? In some cases it is because of some traumatic event or
emotional upset which deprives us of sleep. A good example would be if we are waiting
for someone who is late coming home, or we are anticipating a serious examination, or
are worried about some events which will occur the next day. The events may equally be
something we are looking forward to, like a party or a celebration, so we cannot get to
sleep for thinking about it. These bad nights are limited by the temporary nature of the
events which cause them.

C Anxiety is a great thief of sleep, and may settle into a pattern where the sufferer gets to
bed and to sleep only to awaken in the early hours of the morning. This sort of chronic
pattern may go on for a long time, and is a serious health issue. Opinions differ on the
 best way to handle this sort of sleep deprivation: the early morning is probably no time to
try to resolve the issue which is causing the concern. The immediate solution at 2 am may
be to get up and move around a little and then return to bed, ready to sleep. This method
is advocated by people who have running nightmares about their problems if the just lie
in bed and try to go back to sleep.

D People may lose sleep because they are in greater or lesser degrees of pain. Here the
problem becomes medical, and is beyond the scope of this article. Suffice it to say that a
whole array of medicine is out there, and should be administered by experts.

E People may find it hard to sleep because they are too hot or too cold. In hot, airless
conditions even a standard fan will help immensely, and if there is a ceiling fan it should
be set to move the air gently. Many people prefer to sleep with a window open to allow
plenty of fresh air into the room, although in some places the fresh air may be
accompanied by noise and mosquitoes.

F The topic of bedding is often neglected. Bed clothes should be light and clean, and in
summer they should be minimal. In winter people can resort to heavier blankets or the
self-indulgence of the electric blanket, best used to heat the bed before anyone gets into it
and then turned off. It is quite easy to over-estimate the number of blankets needed in
winter, and many people make themselves too hot, kick the bedclothes off, and then wake
up cold.

G Finally, one must consider the part that habit plays in our lives, and our sleep. People
often claim they cannot sleep in a strange bed. When we settle down for the night a
powerful part of us demands to feel secure, and to know that nothing has changed since
the last time we slept. Lead me to my bed!

PASSAGE 3

Read the passage The University of Hong Kong Museum Society and answer questions 1–5

Write TRUE if the statement is true

FALSE if the statement is true
NOT GIVEN if the information is not given in the passage

6. The University Museum and Art Gallery is on the university campus on Bonham Road.
True
7. The Museum and Art Gallery are open every day of the year. False
8. The University of Hong Kong Museum Society aims to raise money for travel grants for
artists.False
9. Membership of the University of Hong Kong Museum Society is free and open to all.
Flalse
 10. Members may take part in overseas tours to museums Not Given

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG MUSEUM SOCIETY

The University Museum and Art Gallery is one of the oldest and most distinguished museums in
Hong Kong. It is housed in the Fung Ping Shan Building and the lower three floors of the new
T.T. Tsui Building. Both are located on the campus of the University of Hong Kong on Bonham
Road. The Museum primarily displays traditional Chinese Art: painting and calligraphy, bronzes
and ceramics. The Art Gallery features both Chinese and Western modern art. Special
exhibitions are organized throughout the year.

The Museum and Art Gallery are open to the public free of charge on Monday to Saturday, 9:30
am – 6:00pm. Both building are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Objectives
- To support and assist the University Museum and Art Gallery.
- To promote the understanding and appreciation of art, particularly Chinese art.
- To raise funds, enrich the collections and financial exhibitions and cultural activities.
- To promote friendship among members.

Activities
- Lectures, seminars, museum and art gallery tours.
- Overseas tours to museum, galleries and other places of interest.

Membership
Membership of the society is open to all. Categories of membership are:

Ordinary Membership: HK$250 per annum (single)

HK$300 per annum (joint)
Full-time Student Membership: HK$100 (most lectures are free)
Life Membership: HK$2,500 (single)
HK$3,000 (joint)
The membership year runs from June to May. Anyone joining after 1 st March receives
membership until May of the following year.

Benefits
- Museum Society newsletters and invitations to lectures and seminars.
- Invitations to previews of exhibitions at the University Museum and Art Gallery.
- 20% discount on University Museum and Art Gallery publications.

Please send your application to:

Honorary Secretary
The University of Hong Kong Museum Society
University Museum and Art Gallery
The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: 2975 5600
Fax: 2975 5610

PASSAGE 4

THE STEAM ENGINE

The steam engine was a great advance for mankind. It made modern industry possible. Suddenly,
the work of hundreds of men could be replaced by a machine. “Work” was to be accomplished
by a new muscle: energy. It relied on basic principles of thermodynamics. In particular, it relies
on Boyle’s law.

Boyle’s law stated that the pressure of a gas is a function of its volume and its temperature.
When a gas is heated in a balloon, it increases its volume and decreases its pressure. If the
volume cannot change, the heat will cause the pressure to increase.

The steam engine basically took advantage of these facts. Energy, in the form of heat, could be
changed into physical power. Energy could move things if controlled in the right way. Captured
heat could be used for physical work. First, water was boiled to make steam. In this way, the
water behaved like a gas. It could expand when heated. As the steam expanded, it moved into a
tube called cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder, called a piston, moved down as the gas
expanded. The piston turned a metal arm which then could be used for all kinds of work.

The steam engine was used in textile mills, in farming, and in mining. It turned the great wheel
of machines used for weaving. It was used to power machinery that separated cotton from the
seed or grain from the stalk. The engine was used to pump water out of mines and lift coal and
people up to the surface. Of course, it was used for the great train the moved people and goods
across continents.

4. The word advance in the passage is closest in the meaning to

E. development
F. procession
G. complication
H. usefulness
5. What principle is the steam engine based on?
E. Energy can be used for work
F. Water can be boiled
G. Man is not strong
H. Machines need fuel
6. According to the passage, which of the fowling is NOT true of the steam engine?
E. Its design is based on Boyle’s law.
F. It requires heated water.
G. It was used for mining.
H. It was used for airplanes.