Bài luyện thi môn Anh Văn - Ôn thi Đại học năm học 2015-2016 - Lesson 12 - Phạm Thái Bạch Mai

LESSON 12 – March 23rd, 2016
READING 1. WILD ART! 
 I remember clearly the first time I saw real artists at work because it was so completely unexpected. At the time, we were living in Thailand and my dad took us on a surprise trip. He didn’t answer any of our questions about where we were going, so we were puzzled when we arrived at a small wooden building. We went out into the garden and took our seats at the edge of a dusty open-air arena. The event began when the artists passed us in a special parade with the oldest and largest leading the others past us. 
 As they stood in front of their easels, I was curious to see what would happen next Their paintbrushes were arranged in front of them. We watched quietly as they began to work. Our guide explained that Jo-Jo liked strong colours. Unlike some of the other artists, he didn't mind what type of brush he used. He was filling the canvas with bright, strong lines in a mixture of colours. A confident artist, his work is on display at an exhibition in London. This would be an achievement for any artist, but for an elephant it’s quite rare.
 That's right, Jo-Jo and the other artists are all elephants who live at the Thai Elephant Art Academy. So why did these elephants become artists? And how? It’s not a normal hobby for these massive animals! Until recently, many of these elephants worked in the forests collecting logs.
 But then this work was limited so the elephants’ owners couldn’t afford to keep them any longer. In order to save them from hunger, several centres were set up, but there was still a problem: the elephants were getting bored because they love to work. Then two Russian artists had an inspiration - they decided to teach the elephants to paint! So they set up an organisation to help the elephants learn this new skill. Although it sounds strange, elephants are one of the few animals that can use tools. These elephants knew how to hold a brush in their trunks because they held sticks the same way in the wild to scratch themselves or to play around drawing lines in the soft ground. At the Academy, an assistant offers the elephant a brush already dipped in paint. If the elephant likes the colour, it takes the brush. If the elephant doesn’t like the colour or the brush, it ignores the brush or drops it!
 We were fascinated to see that each elephant has his or her own style. In the middle of the group near Jo-Jo, an ‘ele-artist’ named Pratida wasn’t painting, she was thinking carefully about her picture before she started. This is quite uncommon. Finally, she made a decision and drew the brush slowly across the canvas from left to right. Diagonal patterns appeared, made up of long and short lines. It was amazing to watch. You can buy pictures at the Academy or through the website and the money helps to keep the centre running.
 A few years ago, one of Pratida’s pictures was sold in at a charity auction at Christies in New York. The sale helped raise thousands of dollars for the Elephant Art Academy. Some people question whether pictures painted by elephants are ‘proper’ art. But what is art? Personally, I don’t care about art. I love these pictures because they're great fun and really inspiring. I’ve got one on my bedroom wall and there’s only one tiny 
problem I have with it - it’s painted on special paper made from elephant dung! But don’t worry, it doesn’t smell!
 Read the text and choose the best answer, A, B, C, or D.
1. How did the writer feel about the trip at first?
 A. He didn't really want to go. 	B. He wasn't interested,
 C. He wasn't sure what to expect. 	D. He was quite excited.
2. What was Jo-Jo’s attitude towards his art?
 A. He wasn't fussy about what he painted. 	B. He preferred bold patterns.
 C. He always used the same brush.	 D. He had one or two favourite colours.
3. What reasons are given for training elephants to be artists?
 A. Organisation and skill. 	B. No work and boredom.
 C. Natural ability and interest. 	D. Inspiration and hard work.
4. Which of these things will elephants often do in the wild?
 A. They use a brush. 	B. They draw lines with their trunks.
 C. They dig in the ground. 	D. They hold a stick.
5. How do elephants paint?
 A. The assistants help them to paint their pictures.
 B. The elephants choose their own brushes and colours.
 C. The elephants only take a brush if they want it.
 D. The elephants take a brush from the assistants then choose a colour.
6. Why is Pratida an unusual elephant artist?
 A. Because she spends time deciding what to paint.
 B. Because she doesn't paint very much.
 C. Because she usually draws diagonal lines.
 D. Because she doesn't like to paint quickly.
7. What is the writer's opinion of these pictures?
 A. He disagrees with people who say they're not real art.
 B. He doesn't like any type of art.
 C. He doesn't like the one on his bedroom wall.
 D. He thinks people should enjoy them for what they are.
WORD CHOICE. 
A. complain Ÿ criticise Ÿ object Ÿ discourage Ÿ disapprove Ÿ 
 protest Ÿ argue Ÿ quarrel Ÿ fight
1. The workers were determined to....... for their rights.
2. The food was so cold and tasteless that I decided to ...... to the manager about it.
3. Many teachers ..... of students chewing gum in class.
4. Local residents......to the opening of a new factory in the area.
5. The new budget was.....for being harsh on poor people.
6. Don't ... with your sister. Sit down and discuss your problems.
7. I tried not to feel .... by my low test score, but it was difficult not to (feel so).
8. John and Kate split up because they were.. all the time.
9. The miners closed down the mines to ......against the inhuman working conditions.
B. worry Ÿ mind Ÿ bother Ÿ annoy Ÿ trouble Ÿ doubt
1. It is natural for parents to ...... about their children.
2. He asked not to be ..... in the afternoon, because he would be busy.
3. Do you ...... if I come w ith you or will I be in your way?
4. I'm not qualified for the job, so I .......whether I'll get it.
5. Jane was so tired that she couldn’t even be .......to cook.
6. He used to call me names just to ........me.
7. Something is .... Janet, but I have no idea what it could be.
WRITING 1.
1. I find working for this company very enjoyable. 	ENJOY
2. I have an appointment with my lawyer tomorrow. 	SEE
3. Our flight is at 10 a.m. tomorrow. 	THE PLANE
4. Sunset is at 19.10 tomorrow evening. 	THE SUN
5. What is the meaning of this abbreviation? 	MEAN
6. What’s on her mind right now? 	ABOUT
7. What’s your opinion of Woody Allen’s new film? 	THINK
8. From what I can see: all the files have been deleted. 	APPEAR
9. How long is this bridge? 	MEASURE
10. John is down with flu. 	HAVE
11. Keith may be able to do a good job: but it seems unlikely to me. 	DOUBT
12. The company thinks that the project is likely to be completed in April. EXPECT 
13. The situation is very difficult. I rely on you completely.	DEPEND
14. Flying a helicopter is a new experience for me.	BEFORE
15. I don’t know the taste of Chinese food. 	NEVER
READING 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
MOVIE MONSTERS
 Two films that came out (0)..IN..1931, Dracula and Frankenstein, have changed cinema history. There have (1)......hundreds of remakes of these stories. Frankenstein's monster and Count Dracula (2).......both originally characters in novels. It is a strange coincidence that (3)........first written versions of these stories were probably created in the same place and (4).......the same time. Nearly 200 years (5).........in the summer of 1816, the English writer, Mary Shelley, spent a holiday in Italy (6)........a group of friends including a man called Doctor Pollidori. One night, (7)........all played a party game in which everyone (8)........to think of a horror story. The story Mary told was about Frankenstein and Pollidori's was called Vampyre. (9)........the last 200 years, these stories have been told over and over again and the characters themselves (10).......changed a lot. Two recent film versions (11)......the stories were Interview with a Vampire, starring Tom Cruise, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, starring Kenneth Branagh. I wonder (12).....Mary Shelley and Doctor Pollidori would think of these movies if they could come back and see them.
WORD FORMS. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
AN ACTOR'S LIFE IS NOT A HAPPY ONE
Many people who think they have a (0) [professional], future in films go to Hollywood only to find (1)........instead of success. They often have to give up the more (2).......aspects of their chosen career to play parts in (3).......because these provide (4).......security - but they are not satisfying. For many actors, even basic (5).....can be difficult. Some do not earn enough to pay their rent or (6)......bills, and the time and money they invest in the (7) ......of a portfolio fo r interviews is often wasted. Of course there is a possible (8).....why only 1 % of actors are really (9).......There are just too many people who believe that their next (10)......will be the one that makes them a star!
0. PROFESSION
1. DISAPPOINT
2. ENJOY
3. ADVERTISE
4. FINANCE
5. SURVIVE
6. ELECTRIC
7. PREPARE
8. EXPLAIN
9. SUCCEED
10. PERFORM
WRITING 2. Finish the following sentences without changing the meaning of the sentences printed before them.
1. It’s weeks since I last went to the countryside.
 I haven’t.................................................................
2. Our school has never held a Christmas party before.
 It’s ...........................................................................
3. They began building the tunnel eighteen months ago.
 They have ..............................................................
4. When was the planet Pluto discovered?
 How ....................................................................?
5. He has never felt so embarrassed before.
 It’s .......................................................................
6. They raided the fridge as soon as their mother had left.
 They didn’t ...........................................................
7. I’ve never met such an immature person!
 She’s the ..............................................................
8. France hasn’t won a gold medal in this sport for a long time.
 It’s a .....................................................................
9. I started studying law two years ago.
 I have......................................................................
10. How long ago did you realise the truth?
 How long is it .......................................................?
11. The doctor didn’t start the operation until the anaesthetic had taken effect.
 The doctor waited ................................................
12. He realised his mistake when it was too late.
 He didn’t ..............................................................
13. It’s the most ridiculous suggestion I’ve ever heard!
 I’ve never...............................................................
14. When did you last see Paul?
 When was .............................................................
KEY TO LESSON 12
READING 1. 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D
WORD CHOICE. 
A. 1. fight 2. complain 3. disapprove 4. objected 5. criticised 6. argue/quarrel
 7. discouraged 8. quarrelling/arguing 9. protest
B. 1. worry 2. bothered 3. mind 4. doubt 5. bothered 6. annoy 7. troubling
WRITING 1.
 1. I’m enjoying working for this company
 2. I’m seeing my lawyer tomorrow.
 3. The plane takes off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
 4. The sun sets at 19.10 tomorrow evening.
 5. What does this abbreviation mean?
 6. What is she thinking about?
 7. What do you think of Woody Allen's new film?
 8. It appears that all the files have been deleted.
 9. What does this bridge measure?
 10. John is having flu.
 11. Keith may be able to do a good job: but I doubt it.
 12. The company expects the project to becompleted in April.
 13. Thesituation is very difficult. I’m depending onyou completely.
 14. I haven't flown a helicopter before.
 15. I have never tasted Chinese food before.	
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READING 2. 1. been 2. were 3. the 4. at 5. ago 6. with 7. they 
 8. had 9. Over 10. have 11. of 12. What
WORD FORMS. 1. disappointment 2. enjoyable 3. advertisements 
 4. financial 5. survival 6. electricity 7. preparation 8. explanation
 9. successful 10. performance
WRITING 2. KEY:
1. ... I haven’t been to the countryside for weeks.
2. ... the first time our school has (ever) held a Christmas party.
3. ... been building the tunnel for eighteen months.
4. ... long ago was the planet Pluto discovered? / long is it since the planet Pluto was 
 discovered?
5. ... the first time he has (ever) felt so embarrassed.
6. ... raid the fridge until (the moment) their mother had left./start raiding the fridge 
 until their mother had left.
7. ... most immature person I've ever met!
8. ... long time since France won a gold medal in this sport,
9. ... been studying law for two years.
10. ... since you realised the truth?
11. ... until the anaesthetic had taken effect before starting/he started the operation.
12. ... realise his mistake until it was too late.
13. ... heard such a ridiculous suggestion!
14. ... the last time you saw Paul?
READING 2. 1. been 2. were 3. the 4. at 5. ago 6. with 7. they 
 8. had 9. Over 10. have 11. of 12. What
WORD FORMS. 1. disappointment 2. enjoyable 3. advertisements 
 4. financial 5. survival 6. electricity 7. preparation 8. explanation
 9. successful 10. performance
WRITING 2. KEY:
1. ... I haven’t been to the countryside for weeks.
2. ... the first time our school has (ever) held a Christmas party.
3. ... been building the tunnel for eighteen months.
4. ... long ago was the planet Pluto discovered? / long is it since the planet Pluto was 
 discovered?
5. ... the first time he has (ever) felt so embarrassed.
6. ... raid the fridge until (the moment) their mother had left./start raiding the fridge 
 until their mother had left.
7. ... most immature person I've ever met!
8. ... long time since France won a gold medal in this sport,
9. ... been studying law for two years.
10. ... since you realised the truth?
11. ... until the anaesthetic had taken effect before starting/he started the operation.
12. ... realise his mistake until it was too late.
13. ... heard such a ridiculous suggestion!
14. ... the last time you saw Paul?
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KEY TO LESSON 12
READING 1. 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D
WORD CHOICE. 
A. 1. fight 2. complain 3. disapprove 4. objected 5. criticised 6. argue/quarrel
 7. discouraged 8. quarrelling/arguing 9. protest
B. 1. worry 2. bothered 3. mind 4. doubt 5. bothered 6. annoy 7. troubling
WRITING 1.
 1. I’m enjoying working for this company
 2. I’m seeing my lawyer tomorrow.
 3. The plane takes off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
 4. The sun sets at 19.10 tomorrow evening.
 5. What does this abbreviation mean?
 6. What is she thinking about?
 7. What do you think of Woody Allen's new film?
 8. It appears that all the files have been deleted.
 9. What does this bridge measure?
 10. John is having flu.
 11. Keith may be able to do a good job: but I doubt it.
 12. The company expects the project to becompleted in April.
 13. Thesituation is very difficult. I’m depending onyou completely.
 14. I haven't flown a helicopter before.
 15. I have never tasted Chinese food before.	
READING 2. 1. been 2. were 3. the 4. at 5. ago 6. with 7. they 
 8. had 9. Over 10. have 11. of 12. What