Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fit each space.

People are rapidly destroying the world's tropical forests. In 1950, tropical forests (23)......about 8,700.000 square miles of the earth or about three-fourths of Africa. Today less than half the original extent of the earth's tropical forests remains. Few tropical forest species can adjust to disturbance of their habitat. Most die when people clear large areas of forests. Scientists estimate (24)......tropical deforestation wipes out about 7,500 species per year. Commercial logging and the expansion of agriculture have (25)......or wiped out wide areas of tropical forests. Huge mining projects, the construction of hydro-electric dams have also narrowed forest areas.

A complex combination of social, political and economic factors has caused these destructive activities. Rapid population growth and poverty often intensify the pressure to clear tropical forests for short-term economic benefits. Brazil, Indonesia, and other nations have (26)......tropical forests to create new settlements that allow people to move out of overcrowded cities. Many conservation organizations are working with governments to conserve tropical forests. Such efforts include establishing protected areas, (27)......intelligent management of tropical forests and increasing awareness about the importance of tropical forests.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

The first time I noticed something was wrong was _________ I got home.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

 I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets

We take you up Da Lat. You can enjoy pure air there. (where)

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On March 27, a lot of firework is _________ off in Danang city.

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

Jim doesn’t study hard. He doesn’t get better grades. (if)

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

 I can’t go to the party tonight night because I am very busy.

→ If …………………………………………………………………..….…

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Can you give me the _________ for tomato soup?

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

The oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish. People are

worried. (adjective + that)

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A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquake.

Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly. Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster.

In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.

 What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ?

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_________ his financial problem, Mark bought a new motorbike.

Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

“ Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Nam asked me

→ Nam asked me ……………………………………………….…….…

Combine these two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.

Tuan is very active. He studies the best of us. (who)

Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers.

A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquake.

Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the center of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly. Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster.

In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.

If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be ..........

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

 I resemble my mother in many ways.

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He _________ an overdose of heroin and died.