Formular: 1 reading passage, 1-2 cloze tests, 3 word formations, 4 sentence transformations, 5 multiple choices Mr. Loi Tan Phu.

2014

PRETEST FOR GIFTED STUDENTS1 READING PASSAGE: Read the article about endangered species. For questions 1-6, choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D ENDANGERED SPECIES

In today’s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, and the number of species at risk increases every year. Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened. An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it.

Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile. Endangered plants include some species of cactus.Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species are protected by law. Even when animals are legally protected. Illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horns continues. Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or sold as pets. For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild. In addition to this, many species’ habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it, or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction. Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others. Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can. We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late. It is worth making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves. 1 According to the text A. all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don’t take measures to protect them.

B. blue whales have become extinct. C. more and more species become endangered each year.

D. only animal species are seriously threatened. 2 The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because A. all species are protected by law B. hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays. C. most endangered species are kept in zoos. D. illegal hunting has been eliminated. 3 The author uses the blue macaw as an example of A. birds captured for the pet trade. B. a species that has completely died out. C. a species of birds killed by hunters. D. birds captured for zoos. 4 According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals A. is not associated with endangered species.

B. is only dangerous in tropical forests. C. is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed.

D. may threaten the habitats of some species. 5 Endangered animals A. will definitely die out soon. B. are an important part of the world’s wildlife. C. have a bad effect on others. D. cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves.6 What does “it” in line 14 refers to ?

Formular: 1 reading passage, 1-2 cloze tests, 3 word formations, 4 sentence transformations, 5 multiple choices Mr. Loi Tan Phu.

2014

A. habitats B. the little blue macaw C. land D. the planet

1 - 2 CLOZE TESTSALFRED NOBEL

When we hear the name Nobel, we immediately think of Nobel Prizes. But Alfred Nobel, the creator of the (1) ------------- was also a great scientist and inventor. (2) ------------- in 1933 in Sweden, Nobel studied first in Russia and then emigrated to the US (3)-------------- he studied mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he returned to Sweden to work with his father. Gradually, they (4) --------------- advances in explosives. Nobel figured out how to work safely with nitroglycerine, a very dangerous and explosive substance . His invention later became known (5) --------------- dynamite. Nobel continued throughout his life to make improvements in the (6) ---------------- of explosives. He eventually owned numerous explosives factories around the world and became very wealthy. Alfred Nobel was a man of great achievement. When he died he (7)------------- a wonderful gift to the world: The Nobel prizes. Each (8)-------------- these prizes are awarded (9)---------------- scientists, inventors and other creative people for their great (10) --------------- to the world. 3. WORD FORMATION1. I think I should sell this car. It’s far too ------------------------ (ECONOMY)2. The investigation had brought to light many ---------------------of the local police officers. (PRACTICE)3. He lost the game because he -----------------his oponent. (ESTIMATE)4. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION1. Pat drove the car for the first time last year. (never)

- _________________________________________________________________________________2. I don’t know many people here (few)

- _________________________________________________________________________________3. Suppose she makes no changes at all for the time being ?

- What ____________________________________________________________________________4. It’s rumored that we will have a new manager.

- Rumor __________________________________________________________________________ 5. MULTIPLE CHOICES1. Steve prefers socializing ---------------- staying home watching TV. A. from B. than C. instead D. to 2 He ----------------the impression of being very confident and reliable. A. shows B. has C. gives D. brings 3 Adam and Helen decided to have a party to ---------------- the occasion. A. notice B. make C. mark D. commit 4 I read an article about “Burglar_----------------” houses. A. friendship B. friendliness C. friend D. friendly 5 Jenny accepted immediately. She couldn’t ---------------- the opportunity of a lifetime. A. lose B. have C. miss D. regret