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THE CRYPT OF CIVILISATION
A time capsule which is made of metal or (1) __________ plastic serves as a snapshot of the culture, lifestyle and technology of the era (2) _________ it was created. One of its most notable examples is the Crypt of Civilisation, an extraordinary time capsule project located at Oglethorpe University, Georgia.
(3) _________ by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs in the 1930s and sealed in 1940, the monumental time capsule holds within its stainless steel a treasure (4) __________ of artifacts, documents and recordings representing the 20th-century civilisation. The purpose of the crypt is to show people in the future how life was in the past. (5) ___________that future generations open, they will gain insight (6) __________ the accomplishments and aspirations of their forebears. All in all, the Crypt of Civilisation is a special place that connects past, present and future in a timeless embrace of human endeavour.
1. Choose the correct answer.
A. brand rare C. fragile D. tough
2. Choose the correct answer.
A. where B. that C. on when D. in which
3. Choose the correct answer.
A. Relieved B. Conceived C. Perceived D. Received
4. Choose the correct answer.
A. hunt B. box C. trove D. draw
5. Choose the correct answer.
A. The moment B. Just as C. In the end D. By the time
6. Choose the correct answer.
A. into B. beyond C. against D. upon
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It is often not easy to understand people who live an unusual lifestyle because it goes (7) ________ the grain, especially concerns about health. But Don Gorske is a (8) __________ example of one of those who lead a healthy but out-of-the-norms life. Don has eaten 2 Big Macs on a daily basis for over 50 years, and until now, he has consumed more than 30,000 Big Macs. For two decades, he has claimed the world record for the most Big Macs eaten, and has (9) __________ his record to a total of 34,128 Big Mac burgers. (10) _________ the considerable number of burgers he has eaten, he is still relatively healthy – thanks to his six-mile walks around his neighborhood and the (11) __________ of French fries from his order. (12) ___________ about 86 kilograms, Don believes that the Big Mac is the reason for his healthy weight.
7. Choose the correct answer.
A. up to beyond C. against D. over
8. Choose the correct answer.
A. major B. main C. central D. prime
9. Choose the correct answer.
A. extracted B. expanded C. extended D. expired
10. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Despite C. Even D. Due to
11. Choose the correct answer.
A. exclusion B. inclusion C. decision D. implosion
12. Choose the correct answer.
A. At B. In C. On D. From
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Last year was a special occasion when I (13) _________ my mind to experience the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia. Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (14) ___________ with nature and the simplicity of life that was both humbling and liberating. During my journey, each day began with the (15) ___________ sounds of animals and the people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures from herding livestock across endless grasslands to sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp. My daily activities depended (16) ___________ the rhythm of nature, tending to animals before dawn, taking a midday break and gathering firewood for warmth in the afternoon. Interesting (17) ___________ it was, living as a nomad presented some challenges such as harsh weather conditions, remote locations and the constant need to adapt. In the end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was not only a journey of exploration, but a profound lesson in living (18) ___________ with nature.
13. Choose the correct answer.
A. tried out got into C. kept on D. made up
14. Choose the correct answer.
A. affinity B. insight C. option D. expertise
15. Choose the correct answer.
A. cultural B. melodic C. outdoor D. envious
16. Choose the correct answer.
A. on B. for C. in D. with
17. Choose the correct answer.
A. even B. in spite C. though D. however
18. Choose the correct answer.
A. honestly B. hesitantly C. harmonically D. harmlessly
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Influencers are individuals who possess a (19) __________ following on various social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and blogs. They have built a dedicated audience base by sharing (20) _________ that arouses their viewer’s interest, often (21) __________ around specific subjects such as fashion, beauty, travel, technology, or lifestyle. Influencers have the power to change consumer behavior, shape opinions, and influence purchasing decisions.
Influencers who hold expertise and authority in a particular industry or field are called Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). They are seen as trusted sources of information and advice by their viewers. KOLs are sought (22) ___________ by brands for collaborations and partnerships. By aligning with KOLs, brands gain access to their loyal fans and benefit from their personal image. When KOLs (23) __________ a product or service, their recommendation holds significant weight, (24) _________ their viewers perceive them as credible and reliable.
19. Choose the correct answer.
A. huge thick C. solid D. firm
20. Choose the correct answer.
A. concern B. contact C. content D. connection
21. Choose the correct answer.
A. discussed B. proposed C. centered D. suggested
22. Choose the correct answer.
A. out B. along C. with D. after
23. Choose the correct answer.
A. process B. promote C. promise D. prohibit
24. Choose the correct answer.
A. though B. even C. many D. as
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Running an advertisement in The New York Times on Black Friday telling people “Don’t Buy This Jacket?” is quite difficult to understand at first. But, in fact, it is meaningful to our surroundings. First published in 2011, the advertising campaign encourages everyone to shy away from the shopping (25) _________, businesses to make (26) _________ things but of higher quality, and customers to think (27) _________ before they make any purchase.
Why? Each (28) _________ of clothing, whether it’s organic or uses recycled materials, emits a certain amount of greenhouse gases, generates at least another half garment’s (29) __________of scrap, and draws (30) ___________ copious amounts of freshwater now growing scarce everywhere on the planet.
(Adapted from Don’t Buy This Jacket, Black Friday and the New York Times on www.patagonia.com)
25. Choose the correct answer.
A. basket district C. frenzy D. window
26. Choose the correct answer.
A. less B. more C. much D. fewer
27. Choose the correct answer.
A. twice B. right C. straight D. otherwise
28. Choose the correct answer.
A. piece B. straw C. change D. bolt
29. Choose the correct answer.
A. cause B. worth C. value D. impact
30. Choose the correct answer.
A. up B. out C. down D. from
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Stress is often believed to cause serious harm to our physical and mental well-being. But, do all types of stress badly affect our health? According to researchers from Yale University, those who look on the (31) ________side of stress enjoy better health, greater life satisfaction, and superior work performance over those who regard stress as a (32) _______ of negative emotions. Their findings suggest that, during stress, the body releases (33) __________ adrenalin and cortisol. These hormones have been given a bad rap for making us “sick”. However, stress can enhance immunity and create mental toughness although chronic exposure to the hormones can take a (34) _________on our immune system, making us feel flat and (35) _________out.
Stress is inevitable, but its effects are not. What we need to do is focus (36) __________making meaning out of it. For example, if children are stressed about an exam, parents can use it as an opportunity to encourage positive and equally true statements. They can say, “Show your skills, and see how well you can concentrate when you put your mind to it.”
(Adapted from The Benefits of Stress by Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services)
31. Choose the correct answer.
A. dim bright C. smart D. white
32. Choose the correct answer.
A. suit B. source C. search D. surge
33. Choose the correct answer.
A. either B. only C. both D. nor
34. Choose the correct answer.
A. toll B. pain C. brain D. pale
35. Choose the correct answer.
A. worn B. turned C. made D. calmed
36. Choose the correct answer.
A. at B. in C. on D. for
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Most of us usually listen to music for relaxation, but do we know that it can help (37) ________ our overall health. Researchers at Stanford University proved the (38) _________ power of music. Happy, upbeat music causes our brains to produce (39) __________ like dopamine and serotonin, which can be considered natural antidepressants. This leads to the clinical use of music to help those with psychological, cognitive or communicative needs.
One of the main reasons for the success of music therapy is that music keeps our cardiovascular system (40) _________ tune. Performing or listening to music can (41) _________ our heartbeat, either accelerating it if there is a higher bpm on the track or (42) _________it down when we hear more relaxing beats.
(Adapted from www.pplprs.co.uk)
37. Choose the correct answer.
A. boost B. stress C. reduce D. decrease
38. Choose the correct answer.
A. boring B. disgusting C. amazing D. frightening
39. Choose the correct answer.
A. chemicals B. receptors C. transmitters D. neurons
40. Choose the correct answer.
A. out B. in C. with D. on
41. Choose the correct answer.
A. block B. attach C. survive D. affect
42. Choose the correct answer.
A. turning B. working C. speeding D. slowing
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Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (43) _________ in the military semester organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program helps prepare students (44) _________ their future life. In the program, adolescents get the (45) ___________ to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national pride, heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well as manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (46) __________ with the community service in the afternoons, including (47) __________ after elderly people in the local nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees. (48) __________ students have to get used to strict discipline, they say that they get a lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling happy to see their children’s improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
43. Choose the correct answer.
A. role part C. time D. side
44. Choose the correct answer.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
45. Choose the correct answer.
A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
46. Choose the correct answer.
A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved
47. Choose the correct answer.
A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making
48. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However
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Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (49) _________ in the military semester organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program helps prepare students (50) _________ their future life. In the program, adolescents get the (51) ___________ to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national pride, heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well as manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (52) __________ with the community service in the afternoons, including (53) __________ after elderly people in the local nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees. (54) __________ students have to get used to strict discipline, they say that they get a lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling happy to see their children’s improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
49. Choose the correct answer.
A. role part C. time D. side
50. Choose the correct answer.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
51. Choose the correct answer.
A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
52. Choose the correct answer.
A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved
53. Choose the correct answer.
A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making
54. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However
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During the Gilded Age, spanning from the 1870s to the early 1900s, wealthy individuals played a vital (55) _______ in shaping the art world. Among them was John D. Rockefeller, (56) _________ made significant contributions that influenced the evolution of art during his time.
John D. Rockefeller, an American industrialist, had a long-standing (57) __________ for modern art and spent the better part of a century collecting artworks by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and others. His collection was (58) _________ of a wide range of artistic styles and periods, indicating a diverse taste. Moreover, he provided assistance for both established and emerging artists. For instance, he commissioned Mexican painter Diego Rivera to create the mural “Man at the Crossroads” for Rockefeller Center. (59) __________ the painting was controversial and eventually destroyed due to ideological differences, it showcased Rockefeller’s openness to modern and socially relevant art. Such willingness and patronage resulted (60) _________ the elevation of artists’ status and the exploration of new themes.
55. Choose the correct answer.
A. duty B. role C. function D. sect
56. Choose the correct answer.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
57. Choose the correct answer.
A. affection B. affluence C. affinity D. attention
58. Choose the correct answer.
A. made up B. brought up C. held up D. put up
59. Choose the correct answer.
A. Because B. Despite C. However D. Although
60. Choose the correct answer.
A. at B. in C. with D. from
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Humans are destroying the Earth’s tropical rain forests. Nearly 80,000 square kilometers are being destroyed every year. About a quarter of the (61)__________ comes from people cutting trees for fuels. Another quarter is to make grassland for their cattle. The (62)___________ trees are cut down to sell the wood or to start farm.
The population in cities all over the world is growing, and more and more wood is needed to build huge new buildings. For example, 5,000 trees from the Sarawak rain forest in Malaysia were used to build just one tall building. (63)___________ people continue cutting down trees in Sarawak rain forest, all the trees could be gone in eight years.
The world needs more food, and it seems like a good idea to clear the rain forests and use the land for (64)___________. Many people think that the land (65)___________ these huge, thick forests must be in rich nutrients, but it isn’t. This is another surprising thing about rain forests. Most of the land in tropical rain forests is very (66) ___________.
61.A. destroying B. destruction C. destroyer D. destructive
62.A. remaining B. staying C. enduring D. dwelling
63.A. Unless B. Although C. While D. If
64.A. urbanization B. forestry C. agriculture D. cultivation
65.A. in B. beyond C. under D. over
66.A. poor B. short C. unfortunate D. ill
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Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation. Since (67)___________, it has developed a more varied economy and has (68) __________ an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance companies, as (69)___________ as a stock exchange. Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore.
There is (70)__________ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per person) is one of the highest in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation and sick leave, must be (71)_________ for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provide (72)__________ for retired workers.
67.A. then B. that C. there D. those
68.A. adapted B. adjusted C. become D. turned
69. A. long B. far C. much D. well
70. A. few B. little C. a little D. a few
71. A. provided B. given C. offered D. handed
72. A. wages B. fees C. earnings D. pensions
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Nowadays, computers play a very important (73)__________ in our everyday life. Computers can work with information much more (74)__________ than a person because they can work (75)__________ lots of information at the same time. They can keep information a long time. Computers are not completely perfect.
Consider the use of computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over the country, have to deal with very large amounts of (76)__________. They have to make sure that there are (77)__________ goods on the shelves for customers to buy, they need to be able to re-order before stocks run (78)__________, to decide which things are selling well and so on.
73. A. way B. thing C. part D. path
74.A. quickly B. hardly C. totally D. effectively
75.A. with B. in C. on D. of
76.A. way B. news C. information D. thing
77.A. enough B. a lot C. much D. some
78.A. after B. away C. through D. out
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Television is one of man’s most important (79)__________ of communication. It brings pictures and sounds from (80)__________ the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President (81)__________ a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring about peace. (82)__________ television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. Television even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of American astronauts as they explore the outer space. (83)__________ all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain. In fact, television provides many more (84)__________ programs than any other kind. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events, and motion pictures.
79.A. procedure B. means C. manner D. technology
80.A. around B. over C. in D. throughout
81.A. compose B. type C. computerized D. make
82.A. In B. Because of C. At D. Through
83.A. In addition to B. As to C. Beside D. By
84.A. excitement B. distraction C. fun D. entertaining
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Many rivers and lakes around the world are polluted. The (85)_________ of waste materials by factories and households cause pollution to rivers and lakes. The Rhine Rivers in Europe and the Great Lakes in North America are good (86)_________ of rivers and lakes that are polluted. Their water (86)_________ be drunk.
The same thing is happening to the sea. In one instance, certain factories in Japan dumped industrial waste (88)_________ the sea. Many people (89)_________ from lead or mercury poisoning after eating fish caught in (90)_________ polluted waters.
85.A. use B. discharge C. recycle D. supply
86.A. examples B. models C. samples D. reflection
87.A. will B. have not C. cannot D. are not
88.A. in B. to C. into D. at
89.A. prevented B. attacked C. affected D. suffered
90.A. such B. so C. very D. too
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The most (91)__________ celebration holiday in China is the Lunar New Year. At this time, shops are closed. People celebrate by feasting, by paying friendly calls to their neighbors, and by visiting the temples or pagodas to (92)_________ promises for the New Year. Children march through the streets, carrying colorful lanterns and paper figures. Firecrackers similar to those used in the United States on the Fourth of July are set off.
The time of the New Year is also the time at (93)__________ Chinese people refresh their homes. For (94)_________, the windows, which are made of thick rice paper are torn down, and new ones are put up. This is also which people pay their debts. Everyone tries to settle all his bills before the (95)___________ of the New Year. Before New Year’s Eve, people make their homes attractive by decorating them with flowers and plants, and hanging brightly-colored (96) ___________.
91.A. remarkable B. noticeable C. important D. replaceable
92.A. keep B. make C. do D. cause
93.A. when B. why C. that D. which
94.A. instance B. example C. sample D. A and B are correct
95.A. beginning B. staring C. ending D. finishing
96.A. decorate B. decorated C. decorations D. decorative
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The warming of the Pacific Ocean creates weather patterns that (97)__________ the world. When the waters warm, the (98)__________ of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases. Australia could even experience a drought. (99)__________ the other hand, Chile, which borders the Pacific Ocean, is preparing for severe rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the monsoon season weaker and makes the area much drier.
This phenomenon is called El Nino and is used by weather (100)__________ to make long range weather predictions. Forecasters know that El Nino will bring unusually heavy rains to southwestern part of the United States and make the (101)__________ part of the country drier.
El Nino itself used to be predictable. It would occur every two or seven years. But now, the weather pattern is becoming more (102)__________. Scientists are unsure of the reason of this change.
97.A. effect B. affect C. infect D. expect
98.A. amount B. number C. great deal D. percent
99.A. In B. At C. For D. On
100.A. forecast B. forecasting C. forecasters D. forecasts
101.A. center B. centralize C. centre D. central
102.A. constant B. constancy C. inconstant D. inconstancy
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We are using up the world’s petroleum. We use it in our cars and to (103)__________ our buildings in winter.
Farmers use petrochemicals to (104)__________ the soil rich. They use them to kill insects eating plants. These chemicals go (105)__________ rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it. Winds carry this polluted air to other continents.
Poor farmers use the same land over and over. The land needs a rest so it will be better next year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests (106)__________ firewood. In some areas when the trees are gone, the land (107)__________ desert. Poor people can’t save the environment for the future.
This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for all humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to (108)__________ the world’s resources.
103.A. heat B. heating C. hot D. heated
104.A. enrich B. change C. make D. let
105.A. to B. toward C. at D. into
106.A. of B. for C. with D. at
107.A. gets B. changes C. turns D. becomes
108.A. recycle B. preserve C. keep D. use
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There is no (109)__________ that in recent years the number of motor vehicles on the road has increased significantly. This has (110)___________ to numerous problems such as rise in air pollution, a higher accident rate and, of course, far more (111)__________ congestion. Some argue that if public (112)__________ play a greater role, then some of these problems might be (113)__________. However, the current is unlikely to change in the near future (114)__________ certain actions are taken.
109.A. change B. doubt C. certainty D. suspicion
110.A. pushed B. caused C. allowed D. led
111.A. vehicle B. transport C. traffic D. motorbike
112.A. transport B. pressure C. system D. interest
113.A. increased B. reduced C. organized D. progressed
114.A. when B. if C. while D. unless
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For good or bad, computers are now part of our daily life. Experts predict that before long all schools and businesses and most rich families in rich parts of the world will (115)__________ a computer of some kind. Among the general public, computers arouse strong feelings – people either love them (116)__________ hate them. The computer lovers talk about how useful computers can be in business, in education and in the home. Apart from all the games, you can do your accounts on them, learn languages from them, write letters on them and even (117)__________ your shopping with them. Computers, they say, bring leisure, as many jobs are done by computerized robots. The haters, on the other (118)__________, argue that computers bring not leisure but (119)__________. They worry, too, that those (120)__________ spend all the time talking to computers may forget how to talk to each other. Their biggest fear is that computers may eventually take over all human activities.
115.A. own B. do C. learn D. make
116.A. so B. but C. and D. or
117.A. do B. make C. have D. surf
118.A. hand B. way C. side D. word
119.A. unemployed B. employment C. unemployment D. employ
120.A. that B. whose C. who D. whom