Bài thi thử kỳ thi tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thông môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2017-2018 - Đề số 14

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 001
 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
B. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
C. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
Question 2: "It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you," Mary said to Helen.
A. Mary asked Helen for the present.	B. Mary was happy to give Helen the present.
C. Mary was sorry to receive the present for Helen.	D. Mary thanked Helen for the present.
Question 3: We last went to that cinema 2 months ago.
A. We didn’t go to the cinema for 2 months.	B. We have been to the cinema for 2 months.
C. We haven’t been to the cinema for 2 months.	D. We didn’t want to go to the cinema anymore.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 4: The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and to give real examples.
A. the	B. menaings	C. well-known	D. to give
Question 5: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved
A. have	B. that	C. the	D. effects on
Question 6: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
A. nationality	B. candidates	C. regarding	D. scholarship
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 7:A. recipient	B. satisfaction	C. continual	D. gymnasium
Question 8:A. parrot	B. apply	C. leopard	D. panda
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 9: This property is owned communally now, so everyone must take care of it.
A. kept by one member	B. shared by roommates	C. saved one by one	D. used by everyone
Question 10: "Do you think it's OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a bit more upmarket?"
A. being trendy and fashionable	B. high quality or expensive
C. cheap with decent quality	D. bought from overseas
Mark the tetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 11: "If you had studied instead of goofing off all semester, then you wouldn't be so worried about tomorrow's exam."
A. to behave not very well	B. to pass time studying
C. to hardly try to work	D. to pass time in a relaxed way
Question 12: ~ "Monash University has offered you a scholarship to study a commerce degree there."
 ~ "It sounds really good, but I would need to move house...I'll have to think about it."
A. to think carefully about it	B. to reject it in a polite way
C. to ask someone for advice	D. to take it immediately
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Bf C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
 The native religion of Japan is Shinto, an indigenous folk religion that finds spirits abounding in nature. There is no formal creed, or indeed much of any philosophy behind it. It basically allows followers a way of currying favour with various gods so as to receive good luck. Even today, many older Japanese will, when walking past a shrine, turn and bow to the spirits within.
 Mahayana Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6th century. Over the centuries, it grew in prestige and was divided into sects. Today, the most well-known forms of Japanese Buddhism are Soka Gakkai - the quasi-political religious group that has significant political clout - and Zen Buddhism.
 Shinto and Buddhism have a long and intertwined history in Japan, and it is only in the past hundred years or so that they have been separated. Even today things can be confusing, as the design of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples can look very much alike. The key tip: If there's a torii (a large, two-legged arch) standing at the entrance of the grounds, it's a Shinto shrine; if not, it's a Buddhist temple.
 A visit to a shrine first involves the visitor washing his hands and mouth at a pool in front of the shrine. Then he will make an offering of money, ring the gong, bow twice, clap twice and bow twice more.
 To an outsider's eyes, there are a few differences with regards to religion as it is practised in Japan. The most obvious is that in Japan it is perfectly permissible - indeed, almost expected - that people can be both Buddhist and Shintoist at the same time. Many Japanese, for example, will get married in a Shinto ceremony, but will have Buddhist rites at their funerals.
 In fact, many Japanese seem to avoid people who appear overtly religious. Occasionally you will meet a proselytiser of some religion on the street, but in general, people seem to think that that kind of behaviour is reserved for cult members. People have strong memories of the cult that killed and injured so many people on the Tokyo underground system with toxic sarin gas in 1995, and find anyone who is not moderate in his religion a little unsettling.
 Performing dispassionate, ritualistic acts is line, I suppose, but many Japanese cannot begin to fathom those who take strong moral stands. So much of Japanese society is geared towards enjoying oneself that there seems to be no appetite left for considering intangible issues. As one Japanese told me when I expressed an appreciation in the aesthetics of Zen, "I can't do it. It's just too hard." This attitude may go a long way in explaining why non-Japanese friends of mine who were so interested in Buddhism wound up criticising Japan as a religiously dead society.
Question 13: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. religion in Japan	B. Japanese behaviours in religion
C. cultural beliefs in Japan	D. origin of religions in Japan
Question 14: The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to....... 
A. Shinto	B. nature	C. creed	D. Japan
Question 15: A visitor to a Shinto shrine has to........
A. wash his hands and mouth after performing some rites in the shrine
B. ring the gong in the front of the shrine
C. offer some money to the beggars in the shrine
D. wash his hands and mouth before coming in the shrine
Question 16: The word "fathom" in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to.......
A. understand	B. reputation	C. recognise	D. level
Question 17: Soka Gakkai is a group of Buddhists that.......
A. has great power and influence in Japanese politics
B. consists of leading members of political parties in Japan
C. separated from Buddhism in the 6th century
D. has a close connection with Zen Buddhism
Question 18: It can be inferred that a non-Japanese Buddhist.......
A. may find some differences in the way Japanese practise Buddhism
B. will be surprised with the Buddhist rites at Japanese funerals
C. may find a Shinto wedding ceremony strange
D. has to become a Shintoist if he wants to settle in Japan
Question 19: The word "prestige" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to...... 
A. rank	B. status	C. level	D. reputation
Question 20: Shinto, the native religion of Japan, has.......
A. many indigenous followers	B. its origin from Buddhism
C. no set of formal religious beliefs	D. a lot of philosophy behind it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
 Question 21:A. slopes	B. provokes	C. unites	D. provides
 Question 22:A. satisfy	B. qualify	C. freestyle	D. simply
Read the follow ing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicats the correct answer to each of the questions.
 It is not surprising that the birthplace of cola was the hot and humid American South. This region had long specialised in creating delicious soft drinks. A druggist in Atlanta, Georgia named John Pemberton created the most well-known drink brand in the world in the 1880s. However, it seems clear that he had no idea how big it would become.
 Like many American pharmacists of the day, Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol and wanted to produce a stimulating soft drink. First, he made "the French Wine of Coca," made from the coca leaf. Then he began to experiment with the cola nut. Eventually, he managed to make a combination of the two that he thought was sweet, but not too sweet. Deciding that "the two C's would look well in advertising," he named it Coca-Cola.
 Pemberton's invention caught on fairly quickly. By 1905, "Coke" was being advertised all over the country as "The Great Natural Temperance Drink." The drink enjoyed additional success since there was a large and popular temperance movement in the US at that time. In the 1920s, alcohol was outlawed, and sales of Coke rose significantly. However, they continued to rise even after the law was removed.
 Another reason for Coke's popularity was good business sense. A year after he invented Coca-Cola, Pemberton had sold it to Asa Griggs Candler for only $283.26! Candler was a marketing genius, and by the time he sold the Coca-Cola Company in 1919, it was worth $25 million.
[From "Power Content Reading" by Lucia Barrimore et al.]
Question 23: In paragraph 4, the word "it" refers to.......
A. the marketing genius	B. the drink	C. the company	D. the business sense
Question 24: Which of the following added to Coke's success?
A. Coca-Cola was an attracting name.	B. The temperance movement became popular.
C. Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol.	D. Coca- Cola had a great taste.
Question 25: In paragraph 3, the word "caught on" is closest in meaning to........
A. became important	B. became successful	C. became legal	D. became popular
Question 26: All of the followings are true of Pemberton EXCEPT that........
A. he made "French wine of Coca" from the coca leaf
B. he made "French wine of Coca" from the cola nut
C. he combined the coca leaf and cola nut to make "French wine"
D. he produced stimulating alcohol from coca leaves and cola nuts
Question 27: Why was it "not surprising" that Coca-Cola comes from American South?
A. Coca-Cola means American South.	B. American South had been famous for creating soft drinks.
C. American South was hot and humid.	D. The inventor of Coca-Cola came from American South,
Question 28: Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. Cola is the World's Most Popular Soft Drink	B. The Temperance Movement and Coke's success
C. John Pemberton created Coca-Cola	D. The Invention and History of Coca-Cola
Question 29: In paragraph 3, the word "outlawed" is closest in meaning to........
A. made illegal	B. made legal	C. taken to court	D. allowed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 30: I don't think it is fair to.........a comparison between the two sisters
A. do	B. draw	C. take	D. strike
Question 31: I don't think the situation will be any better........?
A. don't I	B. will it	C. do I	D. won't it
Question 32: Elephants scratch themselves with sticks.........
A. which hold in their trunks	B. are held in their trunk
C. holding in their trunks	D. held in their trunks
Question 33: We........a table as the restaurant was almost empty.
A. shouldn't have booked	B. can't have booked
C. mustn't have booked	D. needn't have booked
Question 34: We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them........us.
A. impression	B. impressive	C. impressively	D. impressed
Question 35: I was late for my examination because I.......about it all night and didn't get much sleep.
A. had been worrying	B. worried	C. have been worrying	D. was worrying
Question 36: If I didn't have a mobile phone, my life.......complete.
A. would not have been	B. will be not	C. would not be	D. will not be
Question 37: I would like to take this opportunity to.........my gratitude for your ongoing support.
A. expand	B. extend	C. convey	D. enlarge
Question 38: According to my relatives, my grandfather and my grandmother were never seen........
A. to quarrel	B. quarrelling	C. quarrel	D. quarrelled
Question 39: Come on! I can't believe the guy's managed to hurt your feelings again. Maybe you shoud try and quit being so..........
A. thin-skinned	B. tongue-tied	C. thick-skinned	D. cool-headed
Question 40: She's so........; you really have to watch what you say or she will walk out of the room.
A. sick and tired	B. rough and ready	C. prim and proper	D. high and dry
Question 41: The team had ben trying to win the competition for years. Last year they finally.........
A. carried away	B. carried it on	C. brought it off	D. brought it on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which do not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding. Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. In some places, ...(42)..., elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine. Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins ...(43)... the tenth grade.
 Most of the students who do not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay ...(44).... Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups. In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, ...(45)... also includes the traditional academic courses. There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling.
 The United States does not have a national school system. Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government. But the government ...(46)... guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part and the U.S. Department of Education oversees these programs.
 Question 42:A. whereas	B. therefore	C. however	D. moreover
 Question 43:A. with	B. in	C. on	D. at
 Question 44:A. money	B. tuition	C. cost	D. expense
 Question 45:A. where	B. what	C. which	D. that
 Question 46:A. provide	B. give	C. make	D. offer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the follow ing exchanges.
Question 47: Two friends are talking to each other. 
 ~ Jack: ".............." ~ Jane: "OK. I'll join you in some minutes."
A. Let's go and have lunch now.	B. Would you like to go out for lunch?
C. You can have lunch in our new canteen.	D. Why don't you stop to have lunch?
Question 48: Two friends are talking about their schoolwork.
 ~ Jennifer: "I'm giving a presentation on global warming on Friday and I'm so nervous." ~ Mary: "............."
A. You should think about how to present the subject matter effectively.
B. There are a lot of things you can do to make you feel more confident.
C. It is easier to convince the audience and to hold their attention with actual data.
D. In order for you to succeed, you need to keep the audience interested and involved.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: The song says about the love of two young students. The song is being studied.
A. The song says about the love of two young students that she is singing.
B. The song says about the love of two young students which she is singing.
C. The song which she is singing it says about the love of two young students.
D. The song being studied says about the love of two young students.
Question 50: He didn't hurry. Therefore, he missed the plane.
A. Had he hurried, he could have caught the plane.
B. Had he hurried, he might catch the plane.
C. If he hurried, he wouldn’t miss the plane.
D. He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried. 
The End
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 002
 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
 Question 1:A. gymnasium	B. satisfaction	C. continual	D. recipient
 Question 2:A. parrot	B. panda	C. leopard	D. apply
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
 Question 3:A. qualify	B. simply	C. satisfy	D. freestyle
 Question 4:A. unites	B. provokes	C. provides	D. slopes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 5: We last went to that cinema 2 months ago.
A. We haven’t been to the cinema for 2 months.	B. We didn’t go to the cinema for 2 months.
C. We have been to the cinema for 2 months.	D. We didn’t want to go to the cinema anymore.
Question 6: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
C. Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
Question 7: "It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you," Mary said to Helen.
A. Mary was happy to give Helen the present.	B. Mary asked Helen for the present.
C. Mary was sorry to receive the present for Helen.	D. Mary thanked Helen for the present.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 8: This property is owned communally now, so everyone must take care of it.
A. kept by one member	B. shared by roommates	C. saved one by one	D. used by everyone
Question 9: "Do you think it's OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a bit more upmarket?"
A. bought from overseas	B. high quality or expensive
C. cheap with decent quality	D. being trendy and fashionable
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 Almost 90 percent of American students below the college level attend public elementary and secondary schools, which do not charge tuition but rely on local and state taxes for funding. Traditionally, elementary school includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. In some places, ...(10)..., elementary school ends after the sixth grade, and students attend middle school, or junior high school, from grades seven through nine. Similarly, secondary school, or high school, traditionally comprises grades nine through twelve, but in some places begins ...(11)... the tenth grade.
 Most of the students who do not attend public elementary and secondary schools attend private schools, for which their families pay ...(12).... Four out of five private schools are run by religious groups. In these schools religious instruction is part of the curriculum, ...(13)... also includes the traditional academic courses. There is also a small but growing number of parents who educate their children themselves, a practice known as home schooling.
 The United States does not have a national school system. Nor, with the exception of the military academies, are there schools run by the federal government. But the government ...(14)... guidance and funding for federal educational programs in which both public and private schools take part and the U.S. Department of Education oversees these programs.
 Question 10:A. moreover	B. therefore	C. whereas	D. however
 Question 11:A. on	B. at	C. in	D. with
 Question 12:A. money	B. tuition	C. expense	D. cost
 Question 13:A. that	B. where	C. which	D. what
 Question 14:A. make	B. provide	C. offer	D. give
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the follow ing exchanges.
Question 15: Two friends are talking about their schoolwork.
 ~ Jennifer: "I'm giving a presentation on global warming on Friday and I'm so nervous." ~ Mary: "............."
A. There are a lot of things you can do to make you feel more confident.
B. In order for you to succeed, you need to keep the audience interested and involved.
C. You should think about how to present the subject matter effectively.
D. It is easier to convince the audience and to hold their attention with actual data.
Question 16: Two friends are talking to each other. 
 ~ Jack: ".............." ~ Jane: "OK. I'll join you in some minutes."
A. You can have lunch in our new canteen.	B. Let's go and have lunch now.
C. Why don't you stop to have lunch?	D. Would you like to go out for lunch?
Mark the tetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: "If you had studied instead of goofing off all semester, then you wouldn't be so worried about tomorrow's exam."
A. to pass time studying	B. to hardly try to work
C. to pass time in a relaxed way	D. to behave not very well
Question 18: ~ "Monash University has offered you a scholarship to study a commerce degree there."
 ~ "It sounds really good, but I would need to move house...I'll have to think about it."
A. to think carefully about it	B. to take it immediately
C. to ask someone for advice	D. to reject it in a polite way
Read the follow ing passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicats the correct answer to each of the questions.
 It is not surprising that the birthplace of cola was the hot and humid American South. This region had long specialised in creating delicious soft drinks. A druggist in Atlanta, Georgia named John Pemberton created the most well-known drink brand in the world in the 1880s. However, it seems clear that he had no idea how big it would become.
 Like many American pharmacists of the day, Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol and wanted to produce a stimulating soft drink. First, he made "the French Wine of Coca," made from the coca leaf. Then he began to experiment with the cola nut. Eventually, he managed to make a combination of the two that he thought was sweet, but not too sweet. Deciding that "the two C's would look well in advertising," he named it Coca-Cola.
 Pemberton's invention caught on fairly quickly. By 1905, "Coke" was being advertised all over the country as "The Great Natural Temperance Drink." The drink enjoyed additional success since there was a large and popular temperance movement in the US at that time. In the 1920s, alcohol was outlawed, and sales of Coke rose significantly. However, they continued to rise even after the law was removed.
 Another reason for Coke's popularity was good business sense. A year after he invented Coca-Cola, Pemberton had sold it to Asa Griggs Candler for only $283.26! Candler was a marketing genius, and by the time he sold the Coca-Cola Company in 1919, it was worth $25 million.
[From "Power Content Reading" by Lucia Barrimore et al.]
Question 19: Which of the following added to Coke's success?
A. Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol.	B. Coca- Cola had a great taste.
C. The temperance movement became popular.	D. Coca-Cola was an attracting name.
Question 20: All of the followings are true of Pemberton EXCEPT that........
A. he combined the coca leaf and cola nut to make "French wine"
B. he made "French wine of Coca" from the coca leaf
C. he produced stimulating alcohol from coca leaves and cola nuts
D. he made "French wine of Coca" from the cola nut
Question 21: In paragraph 3, the word "caught on" is closest in meaning to........
A. became important	B. became popular	C. became successful	D. became legal
Question 22: Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. The Invention and History of Coca-Cola	B. John Pemberton created Coca-Cola
C. The Temperance Movement and Coke's success	D. Cola is the World's Most Popular Soft Drink
Question 23: In paragraph 3, the word "outlawed" is closest in meaning to........
A. allowed	B. taken to court	C. made illegal	D. made legal
Question 24: Why was it "not surprising" that Coca-Cola comes from American South?
A. American South was hot and humid.	B. The inventor of Coca-Cola came from American South,
C. Coca-Cola means American South.	D. American South had been famous for creating soft drinks.
Question 25: In paragraph 4, the word "it" refers to.......
A. the drink	B. the marketing genius	C. the company	D. the business sense
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved
A. have	B. effects on	C. that	D. the
Question 27: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
A. nationality	B. regarding	C. scholarship	D. candidates
Question 28: The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and to give real examples.
A. well-known	B. the	C. to give	D. menaings
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Bf C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
 The native religion of Japan is Shinto, an indigenous folk religion that finds spirits abounding in nature. There is no formal creed, or indeed much of any philosophy behind it. It basically allows followers a way of currying favour with various gods so as to receive good luck. Even today, many older Japanese will, when walking past a shrine, turn and bow to the spirits within.
 Mahayana Buddhism arrived in Japan in the 6th century. Over the centuries, it grew in prestige and was divided into sects. Today, the most well-known forms of Japanese Buddhism are Soka Gakkai - the quasi-political religious group that has significant political clout - and Zen Buddhism.
 Shinto and Buddhism have a long and intertwined history in Japan, and it is only in the past hundred years or so that they have been separated. Even today things can be confusing, as the design of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples can look very much alike. The key tip: If there's a torii (a large, two-legged arch) standing at the entrance of the grounds, it's a Shinto shrine; if not, it's a Buddhist temple.
 A visit to a shrine first involves the visitor washing his hands and mouth at a pool in front of the shrine. Then he will make an offering of money, ring the gong, bow twice, clap twice and bow twice more.
 To an outsider's eyes, there are a few differences with regards to religion as it is practised in Japan. The most obvious is that in Japan it is perfectly permissible - indeed, almost expected - that people can be both Buddhist and Shintoist at the same time. Many Japanese, for example, will get married in a Shinto ceremony, but will have Buddhist rites at their funerals.
 In fact, many Japanese seem to avoid people who appear overtly religious. Occasionally you will meet a proselytiser of some religion on the street, but in general, people seem to think that that kind of behaviour is reserved for cult members. People have strong memories of the cult that killed and injured so many people on the Tokyo underground system with toxic sarin gas in 1995, and find anyone who is not moderate in his religion a little unsettling.
 Performing dispassionate, ritualistic acts is line, I suppose, but many Japanese cannot begin to fathom those who take strong moral stands. So much of Japanese society is geared towards enjoying oneself that there seems to be no appetite left for considering intangible issues. As one Japanese told me when I expressed an appreciation in the aesthetics of Zen, "I can't do it. It's just too hard." This attitude may go a long way in explaining why non-Japanese friends of mine who were so interested in Buddhism wound up criticising Japan as a religiously dead society.
Question 29: The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to....... 
A. Shinto	B. Japan	C. nature	D. creed
Question 30: The word "fathom" in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to.......
A. recognise	B. reputation	C. level	D. understand
Question 31: Soka Gakkai is a group of Buddhists that.......
A. has great power and influence in Japanese politics
B. consists of leading members of political parties in Japan
C. separated from Buddhism in the 6th century
D. has a close connection with Zen Buddhism
Question 32: The word "prestige" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to...... 
A. reputation	B. status	C. level	D. rank
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