ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPTThời gian: 60 phút

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 1.A.agreed B. missed C. liked D. watchedQuestion 2.A. young B.plough C. couple D. cousin

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 3.A.verbal B. signal C.common D. attractQuestion 4.A.inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5.You haven’t lived here long, …………?

A.don't you B. have you C.did you D. weren't youQuestion 6.Tim's encouraging words gave me an incentive to undertake ………… task once again.

A.the B.a C.an D.no articleQuestion 7. The government is aiming __________a 40% reduction __________unemployment.

A. to - of B.at - in C. on - in D. for - ofQuestion 8.The doctor has advised me …………. less coffee.

A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. having drunkQuestion 9.If I………….wings, I…………..take an airplane to fly home.

A. have/ won’t have to B.had/ wouldn’t have C. have/ will have to D.had/ didn’t have toQuestion 10.At the end of this month, we…………here for ten years.

A.will have been living B.are living C. live D. will be livingQuestion 11.The trade in rhino horn continues............its very high price.

A.becauseof B. because C. in spite of D.althoughQuestion 12.…………………., everyone stopped talking.

A.When the teacher came in B. As soon as the teacher were coming inC. Untilthe teacher comes in D. After the teacher was coming in

Question 13.The captain was the last man ………….. the ship. A. toleave B. leaving C. left D. to be left

Question 14.This programme is used to……………….the new generation robots.A.activate B. act C. action D. active

Question 15.I usually recall my childhood with great pleasure.A. get on with B. drop into C.think back on D. run out of

Question 16. If we didn’t …………. any measures to protect pandas, they would become extinct.A. use B. make C.take D. do

Question 17.Airpollution poses a …………. to both human health and our environment.A.jeopardy B.threat C.problem D.difficulty

Question 18.The people who…………..the survey said thay had examined over 1.000 accidents.A.gave B.proceed C.set D.conducted

Question 19.Tom never stays in one place for long. He always gets ____ feet and sets off on his travels again. A. chilly B.itchy C. dusty D. shaky

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 20. The sales clerk was totally bewilderedby the customer’s behavior.

A. disgusted B.puzzled C. angry D.upsetQuestion 21. I knew she was only flatteringme because she wanted to borrow some money.

A. teasing B. threatening C.praising D. helping1

Mark the letter 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 22. Sally has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the world; she must be on cloud nine now.

A. extremely panicked B. obviously delightedC. incredibly optimistic D.desperately sad

Question 23. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied . A. busy B. comfortable C.free D. relaxed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 24.Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum- Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject."- Mitchell: "…………. . Art helps develop creativity."

A.I quite agree. B. You must be kiddingC. I'm of the opposite opinion D. I don't think that's a good idea

Question 25. The teacher is talking to John.Teacher: “John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.” - John: “____________________”

A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.C. You’re welcome. D. What did you say? I’m so shy.

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 from 26 to 30.

After winter months, the days become longer, the buds (26) ___ in the trees, birds sing, and the world (27) ____ a green dress. Spring passes (28) ___ summer. Everyone knows that summer will not (29) ____ . The power of all the wisest men and women in the world cannot keep it for us. The com becomes ripe, the leaves turn brown and then drop to the ground, (30) ___ the world changes its green dress for a dress of autumn colors.Question 26. A. fall off B. take up C. put off D. come outQuestion 27. A. looks after B. puts on C. carries on D. dealswithQuestion 28.A. into B. by C. from D. onQuestion 29.A. go B. evaluate C. succeed D. lastQuestion 30. A. yet B. therefore C. whereas D. and

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Magazines have been a major growth area of popular publishing in the 20 th century. Specialist magazines cater to every imaginable field and activity. In the United Kingdom, over 12,000 periodicals, magazines, bulletins, annuals, trade journals, and academic journals are published on a regular basis. There are some 40 women’s magazines and over 60 dealing with particular sports games, hobbies, and pastimes.Although some US magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post, has succumbedto the circulations, The Reader’s Digest over 16 million, the National Geographic over 10 million. For many people, magazines have been the most available and widely used form of continuing education, providing information about history, geography, literature, science, and the arts, and as well as guidance on gardening, cooking, home decorating, financial management, psychology, even marriage and family life.

Until the rise of television, magazines were the most available form of cheap, convenient entertainment in the English-speaking world. Radio served a similar function, but it was more limited in what it could do. Magazines and television, however, both address the more powerful visual sense. During the third quarter of the 20th century, coincident with a dramatic rise in the popularity of television, many general-interest, especially illustrated magazines went out of business. The shift in attention of a mass audience from reading such magazines to watching television has been a major factor in this decline, but it is an implicit tribute to the older genre that its programs are generally organized in a single format and content.Question 31. According to the passage, which of the following magazines is no longer printed?

A. The Saturday Evening post B. The Reader’s Digest2

C. The Nation D. The National GeographicQuestion 32. Which of the following does the author describe as limited in what it could do?

A.radio B. magazines C. movies D. televisionQuestion 33. The word “succumbed” means _____________.

A. set up for B. brought up to C. taken up by D. given in toQuestion 34. What does the author say about mass audiences?

A. They have little influence on communication in the 20th century.B. They have gone out of business.C. They get information about gardening and psychology from radio.D. They have shifted their attention from magazines to television.

Question 35. The passage mainly discusses ____________.A. the rise and fall of the radio business.B. the growth and decline of magazines in the 20th century.C. magazines and continuing education.D. the decline of international circulation.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous changes.When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled- a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.

Many of more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxides and nitrogen oxides are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. Theseserve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature’s output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.

However, human production usually occurs in a localizedarea, such as a city. In such region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is a concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0. 08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however has a natural level of 0. 1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.Question 36. The word “adversely “ is closest in meaning to __________.

A. considerably B. quickly C. admittedly D. negativelyQuestion 37. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if __________.

A. the other substances in the area are known B. it can be calculated quicklyC. it is in a localized area D. the natural level is also known

Question 38. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that __________.A. the definition of air pollution will continue to changeB. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areasC. most pollutants today can be seen or smelledD. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 39. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions ___________.A. will react harmfully with natural pollutantsB. can overwhelm the natural system removing pollutantsC. will damage area outside of the localized regions

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D. can be dwarfed by nature’s output of pollutantsQuestion 40. The word “these” in the second paragraph refers to ___________.

A. the compounds moved to the water or soil B. the various chemical reactionsC. the pollutants from the developing Earth D. the components in biogeochemical cycles

Question 41. The word “localized “ is closest in meaning to ___________.A.specified B. circled C. encircled D. surrounded

Question 42.What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere. B. The economic impact of air pollution.C. What constitutes an air pollutant. D. How much harm air pollutants can cause.

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 43.A number of students is playing table-tennisnow.

A B C DQuestion 44.Try to control your anger, always look at the positive side of every situation and be ing optimistic.

A B C DQuestion 45.My work isdemand ed , of course, because it involves both a sales function and atechnique

A B C D function.

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 46.No one in the team is as tall as he is.

A.He is taller than anyone else in the team. B.Anyone else in the team is as tall as he is.C. Anyone else in the team is as tall as him. D. No one in the team is the tallest as he is.

Question 47."You had better invite Mary to your birthday party, Jane?" said Tom.A. Tom advised Jane to invite Mary to her birthday party.B. Tom asked why Jane doesn't invite Mary to her birthday party.C. Tom asked why didn't Jane invite Mary to her birthday party.D. Tom suggested Jane invite Mary to her birthday party.

Question 48.It is possible that Tom will be working late today. A. Tom might work late today. B. Tom can’t work late today.C. Tom might be working late today. D. Tom must have worked late today.

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. You don’t try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.

A. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.

Question 50.Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.A. WereMike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.B. Only afterMike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.C. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.D. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.

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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTMark 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 1: A. houses B. rises C. horses D. choosesQuestion 2:A. method B. feather C. father D. weather 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 3: A.diverse B.desertC.sectorD.willingQuestion 4: A. commercial B. disaster C. animal D. extinction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. Before the man could say anything more, Peter___________off towards the station.

A. rushed B. was rushing C. had rushed D. had been rushingQuestion 6: The more you practice speaking in public, _____________.

A. the more you become confident B. the more you become confidentlyC. the greater confidence you become D. the more confident you become

Question 7: Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious _____ about daily activities.A. believe B.believing C.beliefs D.believable

Question 8: If the weather is fine this weekend, we _______ to see our grandparents.A. were going B.will go C.would do D.went

Question 9: I _____ a bike to school every day but today I _____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.

A. rode - went B.ride - am going C.ride - go D.is riding - am going Question 10:In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______ their choice.

A. to B.for C.against D.with Question 11: They had a global ______ hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.

A. top B.song C.smash D.popular Question 12:People often use the natural world as inspiration to design and invent new ______.

A. producers B.productivities C.productions D.products Question 13: He left on ______ 10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ______ hospital last week when he broke his right leg.

A. the-the B.the-a C.a-a D.the-0 Question 14: In my company, the director deputy usually___________ the responsibility for organizing meetings and conferences.

A. makes B. gets C. becomes D. takes Question 15: Since the situation was so bad, she should _________ care of much earlier.

A. have taken B. have been taken C. be taken D. take 5

Question 16:I still remember the _______ afternoons that we spent at the beach when I was a child.

A. long fantastic summer B.fantastic summer longC.fantastic long summer D.summer fantastic long

Question 17: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning a house there.

A. competitive B. forbidding C. prohibitive D. inflatableQuestion 18:Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?

A. doesn't he B. hasn't he C. does he D. has heQuestion 19: The government suggests __ robots to access remote areasthatare dangerous to the lives ofmilitants.

A.designing B. designed C.todesign D.design Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.- Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?”- Sarah: “______________.”

A. That’s a great idea B. That’s acceptable C. You are welcome D. It’s kind of you to inviteQuestion 21: "Hello, I'd like to speak to Mr. Green, please."

“__________”A. I'm afraid I don't know. B. I'm sorry. I'll call again later. C. Sorry. Can you take a message? D. Sure, I'll put you through.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLO SEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22: The government must be able to prevent an deter threats to our homeland as well as detect impending danger before attacks or incidents occur.

A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute Question 23: I’m sorry I can’t go to the movies with you this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work.

A. very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idleMark the letter 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 24:It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking sensible questions.

A. theoretical B.silly C.practical D.burning Question 25: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.

A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable C. something sad D. something to entertain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each ofthe numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Acupuncture is a Chinese method of treating illnesses by inserting needles into certain points of the body. The idea is that this restores the natural balance of energy, (26) ________ is disturbed

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when a person is ill. The origins of this therapy have been traced back over five thousand years, but it only began to be accepted in the West in the 1970s. In 1971, James Reston, a well-known journalist from the New York Times, was visiting China when he developed appendicitis. He was operated (27) _____________ in a hospital in Peking, where the doctors used acupuncture to relieve his pain. Reston was surprised at how (28) _____________ it was, and wrote about it in an article for the newspaper. Soon afterwards, Chairman Mao Tse-tung invited a group of distinguished Western doctors over to China to witness for themselves that (29) ________ worked. They were accompanied by television crews, and soon viewers in the West were watching operations being carried out on patients with acupuncture needles sticking out of them. The patients felt no pain. The Western experts were a little embarrassed at what they saw, because they had (30) _____________ ridiculed the idea that patients could be treated with needles. But now they were forced to admit that it actually worked, and acupuncture became a popular form of therapy.

(Source: https://www.encyclopedia.com)Question 26: A. which B.that C.where D.what Question 27: A. at B.over C.in D.on Question 28: A. practical B.effective C.influential D.used Question 29: A. acupuncturist B.acupuncture C.puncture D.acupoint Question 30: A. previously B.before C.early D.anciently Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.

A report from the United Nations given at the conference unveils how worrying the pollution caused by plastic utensils, especially plastic bags, is becoming. In a single minute, the world consumes one million plastic bottles; in a year, the world consumes five billion single-use plastic bags, according to Vietnamplus. The scary fact is that such plastic bottles and bags are not properly treated, as each year, the world discharges 300 million tons of plastic waste, accounting for some 10% of all solid waste, putting the environment and human health under tenterhooks, according to the news site.The conference also drew attention to another fact: “For a plastic bag that can be used for five minutes, it takes five seconds to produce, one second to discard, but 500 to 1,000 years to become totally decomposed,” says Vietnamplus.In another message given by the UN General Secretary and delivered at the conference, it is reported that since more than eight million tons of plastic bags end up in the oceans each year, “microplastics in the seas now outnumber stars in our galaxy.” “If present trends continue, by 2050 our oceans will have more plastic than fish,” Dan Tri reports, quoting Caitlin Wiesen, country director of the UN Development Programme in Vietnam.These above-mentioned fearful facts, however, are not merely global issues, but domestic problems as well, according to local media. Many local news outlets, when relating data from the conference, point out that white pollution – a term used to indicate the overwhelming discharge of plastic bags into the environment – is even getting worse in Vietnam than elsewhere.

(Source: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn)Question 31. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

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A. White pollution is getting worse and worse. B.White pollution – a new type of pollution.

C.The facts about plastic bags are scarier than what we can see. D.The problems caused by white pollution are increasing.

Question 32. The word “tenterhooks” in the first paragraph mostly means _______________.A. The feeling of happiness to know the good results.B.The possibility of harm or death to someone.C.Worry or nervousness about something that is going to happen. D.A statement about what you think will happen in the future.

Question 33. The following are the facts about white pollution, EXCEPT ___________.A. Five billion is the number of single-use plastic bags consumed by the world population in

one year.B.Plastic waste makes up about one tenth of the solid waste on the Earth.C.It is as effortless to decay plastic bags as to manufacture them. D.Every year over eight million tons of plastic bags are littered in the oceans.

Question 34. What does the phrase “present trends” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Microplastics in the seas now are much more than the stars in the sky.B.Million tons of plastics bags are discharged into the oceans.C.It takes 500 to 1,000 years to decompose the whole plastic bags. D.There are more plastic bags in the oceans than fish.

Question 35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A. White pollution in Vietnam is almost out of control.B.Vietnamese should solve this environmental problem themselves.C.The state of plastic pollution in Vietnam is becoming the worst in the world. D.To reduce pollution, every country in the world has to join hands together.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.

In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an open mouth, smack, or lick your fingers. Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed in one's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth.

It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not be insulted if you do so. Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in a home, it is not considered an insult. If you eat everything on the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that they have not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed. People in the United States serve and eat food with either hand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands. Generally, a serving utensil is used.

Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eat with one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza. When in doubt, look to see what others are doing. In formal dining situations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (or oldest man if no women are present) begins to eat. When eating, do not pick up the bowl or plate from the table to hold underneath your mouth. Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten with the plate or bowl remaining on the table. When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp

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- do not do this. When consuming noodles, twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth.

If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay. This is for the woman to gauge your intentions and interest with her. For example, taking a woman for coffee, versus tacos, versus a fancy dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30 pm, all signal many different things to them. So, the date is a "test" of many. Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late. So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "free meal". Most girls aren't. Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split in half, or each person pays for themselves.

If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill. In America, wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service. They will also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however, this is not necessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either: waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like.

(Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com/)Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A. What is acceptable in dining etiquette in America?B. Polite behavior at American’s restaurants.

C. Table etiquette in America. D. What should we do when being invited to the American’s dinner? Question37: According to the passage, what action may make the American unpleasant?

A. Eating food with the guests’ hands. B. Leaving the left-overs on the plate.C. Cleaning the food on the fingers by the tongue. D. Refusing the supplementary food they

serve. Question38: What sentence is NOT stated in the passage?

A. In America, the dishes are expected to remain on the table. B. Food is sometimes delivered from the communal serving dish with people’s hands. C. In formal dinners, the eldest often eat first. D. It is not courteous to slurp when eating

soup. Question39: The word "it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. soup B. your fork C. your mouth D. noodles Question40: What could the word "gauge” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?

A. impress B. estimate C. determine D. express Question41: When will the bill be divided for the people having the meal?

A. When a girl is testing a boy. B. When a man is having a date with a woman. C. When people are having meals with their friends. D. When people are eating with the

elderly. Question42: The word "linger" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.

A. appear B. arrange C. reserve D. remain 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.

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Question 43:The vast majority of people in the bottom half of the world’s population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries.

A. living B. to survive C. majority D. was Question 44: It was a six-hours (A) journey; we were completely (B) exhausted (C) when we arrived (D).

A. a six-hours B. completely C. exhausted D. we arrived Question 45: Recovery after the accident will be a continual process that may take several months.

A. will be B. continual C. that D. months 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 46:“Me? No, I didn’t tell lies to Suanna.”, Bob said.

A. Bob denied telling lies to Suanna. B. Bob admitted not telling lies to Suanna. C. Bob apologize for telling lies to Suanna. D. Bob refused to tell lies to Suanna. Question 47:If only you had told me the truth about the theft.

A. Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft. B. You only told me the truth if there was a theft. C. Only if you has told me the truth about

the theft. D. You should have told me the truth about the theft.

Question 48: My father gave us his money. We could manage our business successfully. A. If we couldn’t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father’s. B. Without my father’s money, we could have managed our business successfully. C. We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money. D. Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business

successfully. 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: I picked up my book. I found that the cover had been torn.

A. When picking up my book, the cover had been torn. B. On picking up my book, I saw that the cover had been torn. C. The cover had been torn when my book picked up. D. Picked up, the book was torn.

Question 50:Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us. She had already seen the movie.A. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us, so she had already seen it.B.Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us as she had already seen it.C.As Karen had already seen the movie, Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema. D.Karen had already seen the movie, then she didn’t want to go the cinema.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differsfrom the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Câu hỏi 1: A. mouth B. founder C. about D. country Câu hỏi 2: A. accessedB. searched C. recordedD. developedMark 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.Câu hỏi 3: A. interpret B. chemistry C. attention D. romantic Câu hỏi 4: A. attract B. discuss C. follow D. confide Câu hỏi 5: These are my friends. Noone is big, _______________?A. isn’t he B. are they C. aren’t they D. Is he Câu hỏi 6: Human beings are ________ greatest threat to the survival of endangered species. A. Ø B. a C. the D. a Câu hỏi 7: Nowadays, most people rely ________ the mass media as their main source of information. A. on B. in C. to D. with Question 8: My student practices ______ English with her friends every day.A. speaking B. to speak C. spoke D. speakQuestion 9: If they _______ afraid of flying, they would study abroad.A.aren’t B.won’t be C.wouldn’t be D. weren’tQuestion 10: I haven’t met them since I _________school three years ago.A.leave B. haveleft C. left D. had leftQuestion 11: They certainly knew that their task was difficult ______ two previous attempts had failed.A. because B. although C. in spite of D. because ofQuestion 12: She’ll phone you __________________________A. after she had arrived in Ho Chi Minh City B. while she was arriving in Ho Chi Minh CityC. as soon as she arrives in Ho Chi Minh City D. before she arrived in Ho Chi Minh CityCâu hỏi 13: These are the pictures_________ by artists at the last campfair. A. paintedB. painting C. to paint D. which paintedCâu hỏi 14: It is of great ________ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.A. important B. importance C. importantly D. unimportant Question 15: Because of an accident, my train was ___________ for several hours.A. got over B.went off C. turned up D. held upQuestion 16: There are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and ________ a good impression on your interviewer.A.make B.cause C.do D. catch Question 17: In my _______ to win a place at university, I am now under a lot of study pressure. A. improvement B. support C. confidence D. attempt Câu hỏi 18: All his companies had been successful and he was known to be ________ rich. A. excessively B. completely C. extremely D. thoroughly Question 19: They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbours for the children’s sake.

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A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relationsMark 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.Câu hỏi 20: His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff. A. adopt B. dismiss C. prepare D. employ Câu hỏi 21: The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days. A. revises B. brings C. recalls D. catches Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following questions.Câu hỏi 22: You won’t be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions unanswered. A. rewarded B. punished C. motivated D. discouraged Câu hỏi 23: I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg. A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.Câu hỏi 24: Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad.Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job."David: “___________. There’re still many different ways to get it." A. You're exactly right B. I don’t think so C. That’s what I think D. There’s no doubt about it Câu hỏi 25: Peter is having dinner at Wendy’s house.Peter: "This steamed crab is so delicious."Wendy:" ________.'' A. Sure. I’d love to. B. I’m afraid not. C. No, don’t worry D. I’m glad you like it Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctword or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Adult LearnersAdult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly,

they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (26) ________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (27) ________ into what is likely to be successful. (28) ________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (29) ________ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.

A majority of adults also have (30) ________ motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn. they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when the material is related to their own needs and interests.

(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)

Câu hỏi 26: A. practicality B. practical C. practically D. practice Câu hỏi 27: A. ability B. grasp C. uptake D. insight Câu hỏi 28: A. In addition B. In contrast C. As a result D. However Câu hỏi 29: A. where B. which C. who D. that Câu hỏi 30: A. instinctive B. intrinsic C. spiritual D. perceptive Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctanswer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know about the customs they follow.

If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone shares food from the same 10 plates. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually, everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host

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of the meal offers you food or drink, take some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.

Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on a small stool to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.

(Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)Câu hỏi 31: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world.

B. Tips for foreigners when having a meal in Tanzania C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette

Câu hỏi 32: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ________. A. customs B. manners C. meals D. friends

Câu hỏi 33: According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other countries?

A. You can know how to eat healthily. B. You can act in a proper way. C. You can order food in a restaurant. D. You can learn the language.

Câu hỏi 34: The word "offers" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. exchanges B. attends C. receives D. provides

Câu hỏi 35: According to paragraph 3, which of the following should NOT do in Tanzania? A. eat with your hands B. take food from the same plate C. show the bottom of your foot D. take off your shoes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctanswer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.

Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.

Dowry is also a common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay for the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/) Câu hỏi 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage? A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality.

B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal. C. Nepal’s strategies for child protection programming. D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.

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A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money Câu hỏi 38: The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A. girls B. families C. years D. rates Câu hỏi 39: The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. issue B. potency C. load D. cargo Câu hỏi 40: According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?

A. exactly three years B. over three years C. from one to three years D. about two years Câu hỏi 41: The word "imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _________.

A. detention B. custody C. salvation D. emblem Câu hỏi 42: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Nepalese families tend to marry their daughters at a young age.

B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have. D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction ineach of the following questions.Câu hỏi 43: My brother and I sometimes goes swimming together with our uncle’s family.

A. My brother B. sometimes goes C. together D. uncle’s family Câu hỏi 44: Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.

A. used to B. distinguishable C. at D. worshipped Câu hỏi 45: Those farmers are fond of chatting to their neighbours, farming and care for their children. A. Those B. of C. farming D. care Câu hỏi 46: "You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his secretary.

A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance. B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance. C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance. D. The boss advised his secretary to inform him of the change in advance.

Câu hỏi 47: In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football. A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.

B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests. C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests. D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.

Câu hỏi 48: Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake. A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.

B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery. C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery. D. Joey can’t have put all his money on the lottery.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pairof sentences in the following questions.Câu hỏi 49: Susan didn’t apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now. A. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.

B. If only Susan applied for the job in the library. C. Susan regrets applying for the job in the library. D. Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library.

Câu hỏi 50: Hans told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting. A. Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting. B. Only after investing in the company did Hans informs us of his arrival at the meeting. C. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investment in the company. D. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.

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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.Question1: A. interviewed B. arrived C. complicated D. seemedQuestion2: A. defend B. investment C. believe D. prepare

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.Question3: A. stranger B. careful C. formal D. digestQuestion4: A. natural B. century C. dependent D. factory

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.Question5:My mother often spend an hour a day playing badminton with her friends.

A B C DQuestion6:Eating and travelling in this city is gettingmore and most expensive. A B C DQuestion7:All the candidates for the scholarship will be equal treated regardless of their sex, age, or nationality. A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question8: When he arrives, he _________ us about the match. A. tell B. will tell C. is telling D. toldQuestion9: Nowadays, women all over _______ world have gained significant legal rights. A. the B. an C. a D. no articleQuestion10:In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye______ with the interviewers. A. touch B. link C. contact D. connectionQuestion11: Are you interested in _______ for an international organization?A. work B. to work C. worked D. workingQuestion12: English is an international language, ________ more and more people try to learn it.A. but B. so C. however D. thereforeQuestion13: He has been working for his father’s company since he _________.A. graduate B. graduated C. have graduated D. are graduating

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Question14:__________ species are plant and animal species which are in danger of extinction.

A. Dangerously B. Endanger C. Endangered D. Dangerous Question15: If you are tired, _______ and take a short rest.A. sit down B. look up C. go on D. watch outQuestion 16:I feel ______ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision. A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my dutyQuestion 17:My bother wants to apply ___________ a job in a local company.A. to B. in C. for D. aboutQuestion 18: In water polo, a player _______ after committing five personal fouls.A. is ejected B. ejecting C. ejects D. is ejectingQuestion19:______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. Despite D. Although Question 20: He looks familiar. I think I __________ him somewhere.A. should have met B. might have met C. could meet D. will meetQuestion 21: The problems of the past few months have _______ their toll on her health and there are shadows under her eyes.A.taken B.effected C.had D.changed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.Question 22:Julie: "____________ "Nina: " A panda can live about 20 to 30 years.”

A. When can a panda live? B. Where can a panda live? C. How long can a panda live? D. How much can a panda weigh?

Question23:Peter: “I think that girls should not go to school, they should stay at home and do the housework.” Kate: “__________. It is a discrimination.” A. I don’t agree B. Absolutely C. Yes, it’s important D. No, not much

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 24: Many people think that women’s traditional roles are homemaking and childbearing.

A. political B. national C. uncommon D. naturalQuestion 25: Many applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

A. lot B. person C. hand D. small number

Mark the letter 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 26: The book is so bring and he immediately puts down.

A. picks up B. keeps on C. takes over D. looks atQuestion 27: One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other. A. dissatisfied B. supportive C. angry D. tired

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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 28: No one in the class is taller than Mary. A. Mary is the most tall in the class. B. Mary is tallest in the class. C. Mary is the taller in the class. D. Mary is the tallest in the class.Question 29: The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. A. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked. B. When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts. C. Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed. D. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were re-checked. Question 30: We should warn children not to speak to strangers. A. Strangers should be warned not to speak to children. B. Children should be warning not to speak to strangers. C. Children should be spoken to strangers, not to warn. D. Children should be warned not to speak to strangers.

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 31. I didn't know that you were at home. I didn't drop in.

A. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still droppedin,B. I didn't know you were at home although I didn't drop in.C. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn't dropin.D. If I knew that you were at home, I would dropin.

Question 32. George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.

A. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of theunemployed.B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a gooddegree.C. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of theunemployed.D. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of theunemployed.

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 from 33 to 37. Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (33) _________ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search (34) ______ a solution to this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered. Many people see fad diet as harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually do the trick but also they can actually be dangerous for your health. Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Expert estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to starting weight, or even (35) _________ weight. While reckless use of fad diets can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare.

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Nonetheless, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets. (36) _________ being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation where a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things (37) _________ it needs to stay healthy. Question 33. A. number B. range C. figure D. amountQuestion 34. A. by B. in C. for D. withQuestion 35. A. lose B. put C. reduce D. gain Question 36. A. In spite of B. Rather than C. In addition to D. More than Question 37. A. who B. where C. that D. why

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.

The Art WorldOne of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist.

In effect, a market must be created for an artist to be successful. The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called "Arrangement in Grey and Black, " but known to most of us as "Whistler's Mother". Whistler's brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print.

As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure.

Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the print. Wherever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition.Question 38: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage?

A. Whistler's Mother B. Whistler's Greatest WorksC. Copying Limited Edition Prints D.The Practice of Signing Prints

Question 39: What made Whistler's work more valuable?A. His fame as an artist B. His painting of his motherC. His signature on the prints D. His brother-in-law's prints

Question 40: The word "well-known" in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A. famous B. important C. polite D. thoughtful

Question 41: The word "it" in the 3rd paragraph refers to _______.A. the same edition B. the image C. the reverse side D. a print

Question 42: What was true about the painting of Whistler‘s mother?Ạ. It was painted by Sir Francis Haden B. Its title was "Arrangement in Grey and Black"C. It was not one of Whistler's best paintings D. It was a completely new method of

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

The word “robot” first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek. In the play, a man makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner. In the 1940s, the American science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov, wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the term 'robotics', the science of robots. Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an engineer, Joseph F. Engelberger, and an inventor, George C. Devol. Together they started Unimation, a manufacturing company that produced the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate. Robots of this type were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success. They worked reliably and saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well.These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction films. In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans.They were simply pieces of computer-controlled machines, with metal "arms" or "hands". Since they were made of metal, they could perform certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat. And since robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be tiring or boring for humans. Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used in many factories around the world. Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots.Outside of industry, robots have also been developed and put into use by governments and scientists in situations where humans might be in danger. For example, they can be sent in to investigate an unexploded bomb or an accident at a nuclear power plant. Researchers also use robots to collect samples of hot rocks or gases in active volcanoes. In space exploration, robots have performed many key tasks where humans could not be present, such as on the surface of Mars. In 2004, two robotic Rovers, small six-wheeled computerized cars, were sent to Mars.Question43. When did the word robot appear?

A. before the 1920s B. in the early 1920s C. in the mid-1920s D. in the late 1920s

Question44. Which of these statements is TRUE about Karel Capek?A. He is a famous American playwright. B. He was the first to create the word “robot”. C. He invented a machine that can think like humans.D. He made a robot kill a person.

Question45. What does the word they in paragraph 2 refer to? A. terrifying creatures B. humans C. science fiction films D. industrial

robots Question46. What are industrial robots like?

A. They are computer-controlled machines. B. They are built with metal arms and legs. C. They behave like humans. D. They can think like humans.

Question47. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots?

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A. They never need food to survive. B. They can survive without any sleep. C. They are tired like humans. D. They can do jobs involving intense heat.

Question48. What can be inferred from the passage about robots?A. Their appearance negatively affects the job market. B. They can stop active volcanoes from erupting. C. They help humans travel to the outer space. D. They take away some jobs but offer some in return.

Question49. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in bold in the first paragraph?

A. Because they were reliable and economical to General Motors, other companies started to use robots. B. Other companies started to produce reliable and efficient robots for General Motors. C. Every other company made use of robots because they were time-consuming and safe. D. Robots worked well for General Motors, but caused certain trouble to others.

Question50. What is the author's attitude towards robots in this passage? A. He appreciates them. B. He dislikes them. C. He thinks they are a nuisance. D. He is crazy about them.

The end and good luck.

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Thời gian : 60’Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. laughter B. caution C. applause D. autumnQuestion 2. A. asked B. danced C. cashed D. studiedMark 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 3. A. justice B. struggle C. neglect D. wildlifeQuestion 4. A. eradicate B. unexpected C. accompany D. commitmentMark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. The majority of the students _______ home for their holidays for the past few weeks.A. has gone B. had gone C. goes D. have gone Question 6. My sister often reads _______ fashion pages in_______ newspapers to keep up with __________ latest styles.A. 0/the/the B. the/the/the C. 0/0/the D. the/0/the Question 7. Mrs Townsend was left _______________ all the arrangements for the outing by herself.A. to make B. making C. having made D. to making Question 8. Extinction means a situation_________a plan, an animal or a way of life etc ...stops existing.A. to which B. in which C. on which D. for whichQuestion 9. ___________he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. No longer has D. Not until hadQuestion 10. Let’s begin our discussion now, ___________?A. shall we B. will we C. don’t we D. won’t weQuestion 11. The more_________and positive you look, the better you will feel.A. confidence B. confident C. confide D. confidentlyQuestion 12. It is _____ that you are cordially invited to attend.A.at our annual wine-tasting evening B. on our annual wine-tasting eveningC. in our annual wine-tasting evening D.our annual wine-tasting evening Question 13. Although he is my friend, I_________find it hard to his selfishness.A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down withQuestion4. When we went to Egypt he knew _______ no Arabic, but within six months he had become extremely fluent.A. entirely B. barely C. virtually D. scarcelyQuestion 15. In ________________, I must acknowledge that we were guilty of errors of judgment.A. retrospect B. review C. experience D. hindsight Question 16. Union leaders feel it is time Cabinet Ministers put their _________________ on the table regarding their long-term plans.A. cards B. hands C. feet D. papersQuestion 17. "Anyone who stops learning is old, ________. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." _ Henry Ford

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A. either at twenty or eighty B. neither at twenty or eightyC. neither at twenty nor eighty D. whether at twenty or eighty Question 18. He has been given work as a window cleaner even though he has no _______ for heights.A. head B. skill C. ability D. balance Question 19. The ________________ of his first novel appeared in The Times yesterday.A. survey B. inspection C. appraisal D. review Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.A. all long day B. day after day C. all day long D. the long dayQuestion 21. Mary broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to expel her.A. force her to leave a school B. make her meet the headmasterC. punish her severely D. beat her violently Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22. Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it.A. completely ignored B. treated as importantC. disagreed with D. discovered by chanceQuestion 23. Steve was very happy in his job until he fell out with his boss. After that, it was difficult for them to work together.A. made up with B. made for C. made out D. made off Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges. Câu 24. A student is talking with his professor about his missing the midterm test. Complete the exchanges with the best answer: - Student: "What can I do to make up for the missing midterm test, professor?" – Professor: “______________________.”A. Don't mention it. It's my pleasure to do this. B. Thank you very much for accepting the invitation.C. You are supposed to write a chapter review. D. I agree to some extent with this statement. Câu 25. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “___________.”A. Don’t mention it B. That’s nice of you to say so.C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more. 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 from 23 to 27.CYBERFASHIONMost of us own modern gadgets such as mobile phones, or digital cameras. We may carry them round in our pockets, or attach them to our bodies. But not for much longer! So far designers have succeeded in (26) ___________tiny bits of technology directly into our clothing.

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In actual fact “cyberfashion” is the latest trend! One example, the Musical Jacket, is already in the shops and stores. This jacket is silk. It is (27) ___________by a keyboard, also manufactured from fabric, which is connected to a tiny device (28) ___________plays music.At present, you have to touch a shoulder pad to hear the music. But in the future, you will be able to operate the device just by turning your wrist or walking! For many athletes, scientists have invented a smart shirt which measures your heart rate, body temperature and respiration rate! (29) ___________, the most romantic piece of cyberfashion must be the Heartthrob Brooch.This item of jewellery, made from diamonds and rubies, has two miniature transmitters. They make the brooch glow in time to the beating of its wearers heart. If you meet someone (30) ___________, your heart will beat faster - and your brooch will let everyone know how you feel!Question 26. A. dividing B. associate C. combining D. integratingQuestion 27. A. monitored B. examinedC. controlled D. managedQuestion 28. A. that B. what C. who D. whenQuestion 29. A. Although B. However C. MoreoverD. WhileQuestion 30. A. gorge B. gorgeously C. gorgeousness D. gorgeousRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.        In “How many hours does it take to make a friend?” (2018), Jeffrey A. Hall describes the types of encounters that build a friendship.       His study found that hours of time spent together was linked with closer friendships, as was time spent enjoying leisure activities together. Specifically, he found that the chance of making a “casual friend,” as opposed to a mere acquaintance, was greater than 50 percent when people spent approximately 43 hours together within three weeks of meeting. He further found that casual friends evolve into friends at some point between 57 hours after three weeks, and 164 hours over three months. Hall's research also demonstrated, however, that when it comes to time spent developing friendships, quality is more important than quantity. And when it comes to conversation, topics matter. When it comes to building quality relationships, the duration of conversation is not as important as the content. Meaningful conversation is the key to bonding with others.        Hall found that when it comes to developing friendships, sharing daily life through catching up and joking around promotes closeness; small talk does not. Consider the inane topics that often come up when you are trapped in an elevator with an acquaintance. Discussing the weather or speculating on how many stops you will make before finally reaching the lobby does not facilitate bonding. Nor does mere proximity. Hall found that obligatory time spent together, such as in a classroom or workplace, does not promote closeness. Friendships require an efficient use of time together. Someone who remembers the details of your life and asks questions about your family, your job, your latest vacation, etc., is much more likely on his or her way to becoming someone you consider a friend, as opposed to an acquaintance.(source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/)Question 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?A. The priceless gift of time B. The cluttered social lifeC. A world of online acquaintances. D. From best friends to acquaintances. Question 32. The word “he” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

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A. classmateB. friendC. acquaintance D. Jeffrey Question 33. According to paragraph 2, what conclusion can be drawn from the finding of Jeffrey A. Hall?A. Constant contact exhausting, the pressure to be positive all day long is draining.B. Even in our fast-paced world, you can create friendships that truly last a lifetime.C. Both quantity and quality of time spent together contribute to spark true friendships. D. Individuals are motivated to engage in conversations that form and strengthen relationships. Question 34. The word “inane” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.A. silly B. small C. regular D. normal Question 35. According to paragraph 3, what kind of setting can foster real amity?A. High-fiving with a stranger on the street.B. Travelling with your friend on holiday.C. Boarding the same lift as your neighbor. D. Discussing with classmate for the class project.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.        Being aware of one's own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their emotions. Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist Daniel Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us when we feel anxious.Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to manage the anger. Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals, persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behavior is, according to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child's success in school. The study showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-old who are not able to resist the impulse to satisfy their immediate wishes.

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Question 36. which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?A. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.B. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.C. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.D. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.Question 37. The word "encompasses" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by

___________A. maintainsB. includes C. entertainsD. dividesQuestion 38. From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman___________A. trained people to increase their Emotional IntelligenceB. treated patients who had emotional problemsC. wrote about Emotional IntelligenceD. studied how people manage their emotionsQuestion 39. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT___________.A. every feeling is important B. we can manage our emotionsC. emotions are part of a satisfying life D. we should ignore some feelingsQuestion 40. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to___________.A. psychologists B. individualsC. individual differences D. intense emotionsQuestion 41. In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by_________.A. describing how people learn to control their emotionsB. giving an example of why people get angryC. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotionD. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotionsQuestion 42. According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because they can ___________.A. easily understand new informationB. be more popular with their teachersC. have more friends at schoolD. focus on their work and not get distractedMark A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Question 43. A number of wild horses on Assateague is increasing, resulting in overgrazed marsh and dune grasses.A. A B. is C. resulting D. grassesQuestion 44. Upon reaching the destination, a number of personnel are expected changing their reservations and proceed to Hawaii.A. reaching B. are C. changing D. proceedQuestion 45. Employers offer pension or a salary for the workers in exchange for the worker's work or labor.A. pension B. for C. for D. or Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Câu 46. He broke up with her but now he thinks that was a mistake.A. He feels a pity that he had broken up with her.B. He wishes not to have broken her up.C. He regrets having broken up with her. D. He was mistaken with breaking up with her.

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Câu 47. "Let's tell Dad about our problem” said Carol to Tony. A. Carol ordered Tony to tell Dad about their problem.B. Carol suggested telling Dad about their problem.C. Carol forbid Tony to tell Dad about their problem. D. Carol allowed Tony to tell Dad about their problem. Câu 48. People believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.A. It is believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.B. Jane was believed to fail the test on account of her laziness.C. Jane is believed to fail the test owing to her laziness. D. It was believed that Jane had failed the test due to laziness.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Câu 49. The average lifespan is 79 years. However, the poorest men in this city have a life expectancy of 54 years. A. If the average lifespan is 79 years, the poorest men in this city have a life expectancy of 54 years.B. The average life expectancy of 79 years is higher than that of the poorest men in this city.C. The poorest men in this city have a life expectancy of 54 years, much lower than the average lifespan. D. The average life expectancy is 25 years higher than the poorest men in this city. Câu 50. Sam has a new job title and she gets a higher salary now. This means, she has been promoted.A. Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now, which means she has been promoted.B. Sam has been promoted because she has a new job title to get a higher salary nowC. Getting a higher salary after having a new job title had made Sam promoted D. Having been promoted, Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now. Đáp án

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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 1: A. drummer B. future C. number D.umbrellaQuestion 2: A. packed B. punched C. pleased D. pushed

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 3: A. powerful B. proposal C. athletic D. positionQuestion 4: A. become B. between C. improve D. forward

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 5: Sally is so successful because she has complete confidence__________herself.

A. at B. of C. in D. forQuestion 6: She hates those who are not__________for appointment. She doesn’t want to wait.

A. punctually B. punctual C. punctuality D. punctuateQuestion 7: There has been a great increase in retail sales, __________?

A. hasn’t there B. isn’t there C. isn’t it D. doesn’t itQuestion 8: The Lake District, __________was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of touristsevery year.

A. that B.where C.what D.whichQuestion 9: It took many hoursof negotiation to___________a compromise.

A. arrive B.do C.make D. reachQuestion 10: Of all the world’s major oceans, __________Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.

A. an B.the C. a D. ∅Question 11: Hair colour is one of__________characteristics to be used in identifying people.

A. the most obviouslyB. most obvious C. obviously the mostD. the most obviousQuestion 12: He managed to keep his job__________the manager had threatened to sack him.

A. although B. despite C. unless D. thereforeQuestion 13: The AIDS__________continues to spread around the world. Up to 4,000 people are infected with theHIV virus every single day.

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Question 14: I’d rather not__________about it in such an unfavorable circumstance.A. talked B. talking C. talk D. to talk

Question 15: Many old people don’t like change. They are very set in their__________.A. ways B. routines C. habits D. life

Question 16: Make sure you__________us a visit when you are in town again.A. give B. do C. pay D. have

Question 17: After the__________of the new manager, the staff worked more effectively.A. dismissal B. retirement C. resignation D. appointment

Question 18: If she__________sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.A. hasn’t been B. wasn’t C. weren’t D. hadn’t been

Question 19: Jack said he___________his homework since 7 o’clock.A. does B. did C. has done D. had done

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 20: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully ; otherwise, you will get into trouble.

A. exactly as things really happen B. with a negative attitudeC. in a harmful way D. as trustingly as you can

Question 21: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.A. arrange B. exchange C. complain D. explain

Mark the letter 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 22: If you say bad things about the person who give you a job, you bite the hand that feeds you.

A. be unfriendly B. be ungrateful C. be thankful D. be devotedQuestion 23: Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.

A. embarrassed B. cheerful C. unhappy D. understanding

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.Question 24: Two teachers are having a discussion about children’s learning.- Teacher A: “I think that weak children should take after-school classes.”

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- Teacher B: “__________ it’s not the only way they can improve on their learning.”

A. They are weak so B. I couldn’t agree more becauseC. I have no objection because D. You could be right but

Question 25: Ken is talking to his friend.- Ken: “I’m sorry I can’t come to your birthday. I’m going on a business trip this week!”- Ken’s friend: “__________. We can meet after you come back.”

A. Don’t worry B. That’s great C. Exactly D. Thank you

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 from 26 to 30.

Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (26)__________as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized trainingthey may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (27)__________satisfactory completion of special training courses.

Education is also important (28)__________it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledgeand understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting, (29)__________theskills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (30) __________important as people gain more and more leisure time.Question 26: A. emotions B. activities C. plans D. jobsQuestion 27: A. requires B. requiring C. require D. to requireQuestion 28: A. therefore B. despite C. although D. becauseQuestion 29: A. such as B. for instance C. such that D. as a resultQuestion 30: A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

The oldest living things on Earth are trees. Some of California’s sequoias have for four thousand years looked down on the changes in the landscape and the comings and goings of humans. They sprouted from tiny seeds about the time the Egyptian pyramids were being built. Today these giant patriarchs seem as remote and inaccessible as the rocks and mountain cliffs on which they grow, like cathedral columns holding up the sky. It is hard to imagine them playing any part in the lives of mere humans or being in any way affected by the creatures that pass at their feet.

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Lesser trees, however, have played an intimate role in the lives of people since they first appeared on Earth. Trees fed the fires that warmed humans. They provided shelter, food and medicine and even clothing. They also shaped people’s spiritual horizons. Trees expressed the grandeur and mystery of life, as they moved through the cycle of seasons, from life to death and back to life again. Trees were the largest living things around humans and they knew that some trees had been standing on the same spot in their parents’ and grandparents’ time, and would continue to stand long after they were gone. No wonder these trees became symbols of strength, fruitfulness, and everlasting life.Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Trees grow to great heights.B. Trees have been important to people throughout history.C. Trees make humans seem superior.D. Trees that grow in California are very old.

Question 32: In line 3, the phrase “giant patriarchs ” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. tiny seeds B. important leaders C. towering trees D. Egyptian pyramidsQuestion 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way in which people have used trees?

A. For furniture B. For fuel C. For housing D. For nourishmentQuestion 34: In paragraph 2, the word “They ” refers to which of the following?

A. Trees B. Grandeur and mysteryC. Seasons D. People’s spiritual horizons

Question 35: Which of the following do trees represent?A. intelligence B. flexibility C. abundance D. relationship

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

For decades doctors have warned us about the danger of stress and have given advice about how to cut down our stress levels. Everyone agrees that long-term stress, for example having to look after someone who has a chronic illness, or stressful situations where there is nothing we can do, for example being stuck in a traffic jam, is bad for our health and should be avoided whenever possible. However, some medical experts now believe that certain kinds of stress may actually be good for us.

Dr Marios Kyriazis, an anti-ageing expert, claims that what he calls “good stress” is beneficial to our health and may, in fact, help us stay young and attractive and even live longer. Dr Kyriazis says that “good stress” can strengthen our natural defences which protect us from illnesses common among older people, such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and heart

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problems. He believes that “good stress” can increase the production of the proteins that help to repair the body’s cells, including brain cells.

According to Dr Kyriazis, running for a bus or having to work to a deadline are examples of “good stress”, that is situations with short-term, low or moderate stress. The stress usually makes us react quickly and efficiently, and gives us a sense of achievement - we did it! However, in both these situations, the stress damages the cells in our body or brain and they start to break down. But then the cell’s own repair mechanism “switches on” and it produces proteins which repair the damaged cells and remove harmful chemicals that can gradually cause disease. In fact, the body’s response is greater than is needed to repair the damage, so it actually makes the cells stronger than they were before.

“As the body gets older, this self-repair mechanism of the cells starts to slow down,” says Dr Kyriazis. “The best way to keep the process working efficiently is to “exercise” it, in the same way you would exercise your muscles to keep them strong. This means having a certain amount of stress in our lives.” Other stressful activities that Kyriazis recommends as being good stress include redecorating a room in your house over a weekend, packing your suitcase in a hurry to reach the airport on time, shopping for a dinner party during your lunch break or programming your DVD or video recorder by following the instruction manual.

So next time your boss tells you that she wants to see that report finished and on her desk in 45 minutes, don’t panic; just thinking of it as “good stress” which will have benefits for your long-term health.Question 36: What is mainly discussed in the passage?

A. Health benefits of certain stressful situations.B. Some stress's ability to make our cells stronger.C. Doing exercise as one way to avoid stress.D. Illnesses caused by stress.

Question 37: Which of the following situations is NOT considered as “good stress”?A. Redecorating your room B. Being in a traffic jam.C. Finishing a report in less than an hour. D. Running to catch a bus

Question 38: The word “chronic ” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to__________.A. temporary B. fatal C. infectious D. lasting

Question 39: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. We should avoid stress altogether in our lives.B. Long-term stress is sometimes good for our health.C. Not all kinds of stress is bad for us.D. Too much protein can make us ill

Question 40: Why does a moderate stress situation bring about benefits?A. It gives us a feeling of hurry.

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B. It breaks down the cells in our body.C. It causes us to work out our muscles.D. It develops our natural defences.

Question 41: What can repair the damaged cells caused by stress?A. beneficial chemicals B. muscles C. proteins D. a minor

illnessQuestion 42: The word “they ” in paragraph 3 refers to__________.

A. proteins B. cells C. harmful chemicals D. muscles

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 43:The little boy’s mother bought him a five-speeds racing bicycle for his birthday.

A B C DQuestion 44: Five miles beyond the hills werea fire with its flames reaching up to the sky.

A B C DQuestion 45: Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.

A B C D

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 46: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said.

A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic.B. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher.C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic.D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic.

Question 47: It wouldn’t be a waste of time to look at that house again.A. Did you find that looking at that house again was a waste of time?B. It was worth looking at that house again.C. Would we consider looking at that house again?D. You shouldn’t waste your time looking at that house again.

Question 48: A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.A. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.B. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.

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C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.D. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.

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: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.

A. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up

B. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.

C. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.D. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.

Question 50: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đềHọ, tên thí sinh: ................................Số báo danh: .....................................

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 1. A. visits B. destroys C. believes D. dependsQuestion 2. A. floor B. door C. noodle D. boardMark 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 3. A. quality B. solution C. compliment D. energyQuestion 4. A. angry B. complete C. polite D. secureMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Question 5:Your brother hardly talks to anyone, ______?

A. does he B. is he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t heQuestion 6: One condition of this job is that you must be available to work at _______weekends

A. a B. an C. the D. (no article) ∅Question 7: I must congratulate you ______ your excellent exam results.

A. in B. on C. for D. about Question 8: Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.

A. to take B. take C. to taking D. takingQuestion 9:If Paul ______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

A. has B. has had C. had D. would haveQuestion 10:I haven’t met him again since we _________ school ten years ago. A. have left B. leave C. left D. had left Question 11:Tom was still keen on his goal __________ the fact that it was very hard to achieve. A. despite B. in spite C. although D. becauseQuestion 12: They _______ small cup of coffee after they_______dinner. A. drunk/had finished B. drunk/finished C. drink/ had finishedD. drank/had finishedQuestion 13:More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, _____ the explosion. A. causing B. caused by C. which caused by D. which causedQuestion 14: Many species of animals, birds and even insects are in ___of disappearing from the earth.

A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangered D. danger Question 15: You can’t possibly say no to such a wonderful job offer. It’s too good to ______.

A. turn it up B. turn it down C. put it up D. put it down

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Question 16: Only after she had finished the course did she realize she had ______ a wrong choice.

A. caused B. thought C. made D. caught Question 17: We truly respected our father and always ______ by his rule.

A. submitted B. complied C. obeyed D. abodeQuestion 18: The wine had made him a little ______ and couldn’t control his movement.

A. narrow–minded B. light–headed C. light–footed D. light–heartedQuestion 19: You really dropped _____ the other day when you told Brian you’d seen his wife at the cinema. He thought she was at her mother’s.

A. a plank B. a log C. a brick D. a stone 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 20 You should be well–advised to have the appropriatevaccinations before you go abroad.

A. preventive B. healthy C. suitable D. Compulsory Question 21. I take my hat off toall those people who worked hard to get the contract.

A. congratulate B. welcome C. encourage D. respectMark the letter 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 22. His short but pointed speech was applaudedby all sections of the audience.

A. welcomed B. misunderstood C. praised D. disapproved Question 23. The chairman initiatedthe proceedings with a brief speech.

A. complicated B. started C. closed D. confused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Jenifer and Susan are talking about a book they have just read. Jennifer: "The book is really interesting and it's hard to put it down." Susan: “______________”

A. I couldn't agree with you more. B. It's alright. C. Don't mention it. D. That's nice of you to say so.

Question 25. Peter: "My mother's much better now." – Kyle: “________” A. Oh, really? The doctor must be very good. B. Oh, I'm pleased to hear

it. C. Good news for you . D. Wonderful!

Congratulations. 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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

In recent years, the WTO has also made it a priority to assist developing nations as they come under WTO regulation. Many developing countries and emerging markets lack the experience and technical expertise needed to deal with large and very comprehensive trade agreements. The WTO provides them with critical training and support, (26) ______ ensuring that the WTO is inclusive and equitable toward both the wealthiest and the poorest nations in the world.

Part of the nondiscrimination mandate of the WTO is most-favored-nation (MFN) status. Most-favored-nation status requires that a WTO member must apply the same terms and

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conditions to (27) ______ with any and all other WTO members. Also, you (28) ______ experienced a version of most-favored-nation status as a child, when an adult told you that if you were going to take gum or candy to class, you had to bring enough for everyone.

One of the other key elements to the success of the WTO is its transparency requirement. WTO members are required to publish their trade regulations and follow a system (29) __ allows all external parties to review and evaluate any administrative decisions and their impact on trade regulations. When a WTO nation changes its trade policies, those changes must be reported to the WTO.

Overall, the WTO's mission is to improve the stability and (30) ______ of global trade. As a result, it tends to support free-trade, as opposed to protectionist, policies, and strongly discourages the use of quotas and other such restrictions on imports.(Adapted from https://courses.lumenlearning.com)Question 26: A. consequently B. so C. therefore D. therebyQuestion 27: A. cope B. talk C. trade D. dealQuestion 28: A. possibly B. probably C. likely D. surelyQuestion 29: A. that B. who C. whom D. whereQuestion 30: A. predict B. predictable C. predictability D. predictionRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. Thiscan save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills) Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things to avoid when you go abroad B. Tips for Travellers Overseas C. The benefits of travelling D. How to find ATMs in big cities

Question 32. According to the passage, you should do all of the following before leaving EXCEPT __

A. taking money from an ATM B. making sure of the validity of your passport

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C. preparing suitable clothes D. getting a guide book Question 33. The word "This" in paragraph 2 refers to ________ .

A. finding are no hotels to stay at B. saving money C. booking in advance D. asking for directions

Question 34. According to the passage, holders of out–of–date passports ______ . A. have to show an ID instead when they travel B. cannot travel to other

countries C. should ask for help from local people D. may have their passports renewed in any country

Question 35. The word “essentials” in paragraph 4 mostly means ________ . A. everything B. valuables C. necessities D. food

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Working on the computer is very tough on your body, which is not used to this modem type of work. Sitting has long been known to cause back pain and negatively influence circulation, which can promote cardiovascular disease. Extensive use of the keyboard and mouse can lead to stiffening of the muscles in your hands, arms, and neck. Staring at a bright screen for too long can cause dry eyes and headaches. So, computer work can be as unhealthy a job as you can imagine.

First and foremost, sitting for long stretches of time is a very serious health risk! Sitting affects your blood circulation, your back experiences a steady stress, you are more likely to drink and eat stuff that isn’t good for you, and you bum very little calories, making it more likely that you overeat. As a result, sitting contributes to a host of conditions, most notably gaining weight, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and consequently a shortened life span.

Second, bad posture causes pain. You can develop bad posture from anything you do habitually, whether it’s sitting, standing, or walking. The typical consequences associated with bad posture while working on the computer are pain in the back, shoulder, and neck, often resulting in tension headaches.

Third, staring at the screen causes eve strain. Staring at a bright screen for hours can lead to eye fatigue or eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, burning, itching or tearing eyes, and temporary vision disorders. Fortunately, eye strain rarely results in a permanent condition and symptoms can be prevented or cured rather easily.

Last, but not least, emotional pressure and isolation cause anxiety and depression. Computers are very efficient tools in that they help us with getting more work done in less time. At the same time, you spend less face-to-face time with your colleagues, family, or friends. This can lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression, i.e. both physical and mental health issues. The symptoms are manifold and can include tense muscles, back pain, headaches, poor sleep (insomnia), increased or flat breathing, quickened pulse, and generally signs of stress, depression, or anxiety.

(Adaptedfrom: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-reasons-working-with-compiiters-is-bad-for-you-how-to-stay-healthy/)Question 36: According to the passage, human body is NOT________working on the computer.

A. successful in B. capable of C. adaptive to D. familiar withQuestion 37: The word “cardiovascular” in Paragraph 1 means connected with.

A. the brain and the nerve systems. B. the heart and the blood vesselsC. the lungs and the breathing organs D. the limbs and their muscles

Question 38: What is NOT mentioned as a cause of health issues related to working on the computer?A. Looking at the screen for hours B. Sitting for a long timeC. Working from home D. Lacking direct human contacts

Question 39: What is NOT mentioned as being affected by sitting for long?A. Your back muscles B. Your eating habitsC. Your blood circulation D. Your eye-sight

Question 40: Which of the followings can best replace the word “eye strain” in Paragraph 4? A. Eye stress B. Eye disease C. Eye fatigue D. Eye trouble

Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that emotional and physical issues are________.37

A. inseparable B. pressing C. easy to cure D. permanentQuestion 42: What is the organization of the passage?

A. Advantages and disadvantages B. Problems and solutionsC. Causes and effects D. Comparing and contrasting

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 43: If we had more time last week, we would certainly have finished the project on time. A B C DQuestion 44: She was anxious about the interview because she failed three interviews before.

A B C DQuestion 45: It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that. A B C DMark 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 46: “I'm very sorry for what happened but you will just have to accept the truth.” Laura said to her friend.

A. Laura took the responsibility for what had happened.B. Laura didn't mean to tell the truth.C. Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.D. Laura consoled her friend.

Question 47:If their car hadn't broken down, these people would have come to the meeting in time.

A. These people didn't come to the meeting because their car broke down.B. These people came to the meeting late because their car broke down.C. These people were late for the meeting because they didn't pick them up.D. If they had picked up these people, they wouldn't have been late for the meeting.

Question 48:I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted. A. I finished my work last night though I was exhausted. B. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work. C. I was exhausted so I didn't finish my work yesterday as planned. D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.

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 girl is talking to a man with a ponytail. She is my friend.

A. The girl who is talking to a man with a ponytail is my friend.B. The girl, whom a man with a ponytail is talking to, is my friend.C. My friend is the girl, who is talking to a man with a ponytail.D. The girl, who is talking to a man with a ponytail, is my friend.

Question 50:He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me. A. Not only did he spend all his money but he also borrowed some from me. B. Not only did he spend all his money but also borrowed some from me. C. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all. D. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.

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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ, tên thí sinh: ................................................Số báo danh: .....................................................

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 1. A. visits B. destroys C. believes D. dependsQuestion 2. A. floor B. door C. noodle D. boardMark 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 3. A. quality B. solution C. compliment D. energyQuestion 4. A. angry B. complete C. polite D. secureMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Question 5:Your brother hardly talks to anyone, ______?

A. does he B. is he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t heQuestion 6:One condition of this job is that you must be available to work at _______weekends

A. a B. an C. the D. ∅ (no article)Question 7:I must congratulate you ______ your excellent exam results.

A. in B. on C. for D. about Question 8:Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.

A. to take B. take C. to taking D. takingQuestion 9:If Paul ______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

A. has B. has had C. had D. would haveQuestion 10:I haven’t met him again since we _________ school ten years ago. A. have left B. leave C. left D. had left Question 11:Tom was still keen on his goal __________ the fact that it was very hard to achieve.A. despite B. in spite C. although D. becauseQuestion 12: They _______ small cup of coffee after they_______dinner.A. drunk/had finished B. drunk/finished C. drink/ had finished D. drank/had finishedQuestion 13:More than a mile of roadway has been blocked with trees, stones and other debris, _____ the explosion. A. causing B. caused by C. which caused by D. which causedQuestion 14: Many species of animals, birds and even insects are in ________ of disappearing from the earth.

A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangered D. dangerQuestion 15: You can’t possibly say no to such a wonderful job offer. It’s too good to ______.

A. turn it up B. turn it down C. put it up D. put it down Question 16: Only after she had finished the course did she realize she had ______ a wrong choice.

A. caused B. thought C. made D. caught Question 17: We truly respected our father and always ______ by his rule.

A. submitted B. complied C. obeyed D. abodeQuestion 18: The wine had made him a little ______ and couldn’t control his movement.

A. narrow–minded B. light–headed C. light–footed D. light–heartedQuestion 19: You really dropped _____ the other day when you told Brian you’d seen his wife at the cinema. He thought she was at her mother’s.

A. a plank B. a log C. a brick D. a stone 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 20You should be well–advised to have the appropriatevaccinations before you go abroad.

A. preventive B. healthy C. suitable D. Compulsory 39

Question 21. I take my hat off toall those people who worked hard to get the contract. A. congratulate B. welcome C. encourage D. respect

Mark the letter 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 22. His short but pointed speech was applaudedby all sections of the audience.

A. welcomed B. misunderstood C. praised D. disapprovedQuestion 23. The chairman initiatedthe proceedings with a brief speech.

A. complicated B. started C. closed D. confused Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Jenifer and Susan are talking about a book they have just read. Jennifer: "The book is really interesting and it's hard to put it down." Susan: “______________”

A. I couldn't agree with you more. B. It's alright. C. Don't mention it. D. That's nice of you to say so.

Question 25. Peter: "My mother's much better now." – Kyle: “________” A. Oh, really? The doctor must be very good. B. Oh, I'm pleased to hear it. C. Good news for you . D. Wonderful! Congratulations.

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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

In recent years, the WTO has also made it a priority to assist developing nations as they come under WTO regulation. Many developing countries and emerging markets lack the experience and technical expertise needed to deal with large and very comprehensive trade agreements. The WTO provides them with critical training and support, (26) ______ ensuring that the WTO is inclusive and equitable toward both the wealthiest and the poorest nations in the world.

Part of the nondiscrimination mandate of the WTO is most-favored-nation (MFN) status. Most-favored-nation status requires that a WTO member must apply the same terms and conditions to (27) ______ with any and all other WTO members. Also, you (28) ______ experienced a version of most-favored-nation status as a child, when an adult told you that if you were going to take gum or candy to class, you had to bring enough for everyone.

One of the other key elements to the success of the WTO is its transparency requirement. WTO members are required to publish their trade regulations and follow a system (29) ______ allows all external parties to review and evaluate any administrative decisions and their impact on trade regulations. When a WTO nation changes its trade policies, those changes must be reported to the WTO.

Overall, the WTO's mission is to improve the stability and (30) ______ of global trade. As a result, it tends to support free-trade, as opposed to protectionist, policies, and strongly discourages the use of quotas and other such restrictions on imports.(Adapted from https://courses.lumenlearning.com)Question 26: A. consequently B. so C. therefore D. therebyQuestion 27: A. cope B. talk C. trade D. dealQuestion 28: A. possibly B. probably C. likely D. surelyQuestion 29: A. that B. who C. whom D. whereQuestion 30: A. predict B. predictable C. predictability D. predictionRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance.

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Thiscan save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills) Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things to avoid when you go abroad B. Tips for Travellers OverseasC. The benefits of travelling D. How to find ATMs in big cities

Question 32. According to the passage, you should do all of the following before leaving EXCEPT _____ . A. taking money from an ATM B. making sure of the validity of your passport C. preparing suitable clothes D. getting a guide book

Question 33. The word "This" in paragraph 2 refers to ________ . A. finding are no hotels to stay at B. saving money C. booking in advance D. asking for directions

Question 34. According to the passage, holders of out–of–date passports ______ . A. have to show an ID instead when they travel B. cannot travel to other countriesC. should ask for help from local people D. may have their passports renewed in any country.

Question 35. The word “essentials” in paragraph 4 mostly means ________ . A. everything B. valuables C. necessities D. food

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Working on the computer is very tough on your body, which is not used to this modem type of work. Sitting has long been known to cause back pain and negatively influence circulation, which can promote cardiovascular disease. Extensive use of the keyboard and mouse can lead to stiffening of the muscles in your hands, arms, and neck. Staring at a bright screen for too long can cause dry eyes and headaches. So, computer work can be as unhealthy a job as you can imagine.

First and foremost, sitting for long stretches of time is a very serious health risk! Sitting affects your blood circulation, your back experiences a steady stress, you are more likely to drink and eat stuff that isn’t good for you, and you bum very little calories, making it more likely that you overeat. As a result, sitting contributes to a host of conditions, most notably gaining weight, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and consequently a shortened life span.

Second, bad posture causes pain. You can develop bad posture from anything you do habitually, whether it’s sitting, standing, or walking. The typical consequences associated with bad posture while working on the computer are pain in the back, shoulder, and neck, often resulting in tension headaches.

Third, staring at the screen causes eve strain. Staring at a bright screen for hours can lead to eye fatigue or eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, burning, itching or tearing eyes, and temporary vision disorders. Fortunately, eye strain rarely results in a permanent condition and symptoms can be prevented or cured rather easily.

Last, but not least, emotional pressure and isolation cause anxiety and depression. Computers are very efficient tools in that they help us with getting more work done in less time. At the same time, you spend less face-to-face time with your colleagues, family, or friends. This can lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression, i.e. both physical and mental health issues. The symptoms are manifold and can include tense muscles, back pain, headaches, poor sleep (insomnia), increased or flat breathing, quickened pulse, and generally signs of stress, depression, or anxiety.

(Adaptedfrom: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-reasons-working-with-compiiters-is-bad-for-you-how-to-stay-healthy/)Question 36: According to the passage, human body is NOT________working on the computer.

A. successful in B. capable of C. adaptive to D. familiar withQuestion 37: The word “cardiovascular” in Paragraph 1 means connected with .

A. the brain and the nerve systems. B. the heart and the blood vesselsC. the lungs and the breathing organs D. the limbs and their muscles

Question 38: What is NOT mentioned as a cause of health issues related to working on the computer?A. Looking at the screen for hours B. Sitting for a long time

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C. Working from home D. Lacking direct human contactsQuestion 39: What is NOT mentioned as being affected by sitting for long?

A. Your back muscles B. Your eating habitsC. Your blood circulation D. Your eye-sight

Question 40: Which of the followings can best replace the word “eye strain” in Paragraph 4? A. Eye stress B. Eye disease C. Eye fatigue D. Eye trouble

Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that emotional and physical issues are________.A. inseparable B. pressing C. easy to cure D. permanent

Question 42: What is the organization of the passage?A. Advantages and disadvantages B. Problems and solutionsC. Causes and effects D. Comparing and contrasting

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 43: If we had more time last week, we would certainly have finished the project on time. AB C DQuestion 44: She was anxious about the interview because she failed three interviews before.

AB C DQuestion 45: It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that. A B C DMark 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 46: “I'm very sorry for what happened but you will just have to accept the truth.” Laura said to her friend.

A. Laura took the responsibility for what had happened.B. Laura didn't mean to tell the truth.C. Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.D. Laura consoled her friend.

Question 47:If their car hadn't broken down, these people would have come to the meeting in time.A. These people didn't come to the meeting because their car broke down.B. These people came to the meeting late because their car broke down.C. These people were late for the meeting because they didn't pick them up.D. If they had picked up these people, they wouldn't have been late for the meeting.

Question 48:I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted. A. I finished my work last night though I was exhausted. B. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work. C. I was exhausted so I didn't finish my work yesterday as planned.D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.

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 girl is talking to a man with a ponytail. She is my friend.

A. The girl who is talking to a man with a ponytail is my friend.B. The girl, whom a man with a ponytail is talking to, is my friend.C. My friend is the girl, who is talking.to a man with a ponytail.D. The girl, who is talking to a man with a ponytail, is my friend

Question 50:He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me. A. Not only did he spend all his money but he also borrowed some from me.B. Not only did he spend all his money but also borrowed some from me. C. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all. D. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.

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1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.C11.A 12. D 13.B 14.D 15.B 16. C 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.C21.D 22.D 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.D 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.C31.B 32.A 33.C 34.B 35.C 36.D 37.B 38.C 39.D 40.C41.A 42.C 43.A 44.C 45.D 46.D 47.B 48.C 49.A 50.A

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.1. A). obliged B). determined C). loved D). developed2. A). parents B).hurries C). chores D). enjoysMark 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.3. A). poverty B). currency C). advocate D). pioneer4. A). agree B). beauty C). easy D). happyMark the letter 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.5. As a brilliant and mature student with a rare gift of concentration, Marie harbored the dream of a scientific career which was impossible for a woman at that time.

A). important B). likely C). unreal D). maybe6. Due to an increase in population and the use of nearby land for farming, there are toxic levels of chemicals in the water.

A). drop B). lowness C). shortage D). illnessMark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.7. Could you look after my handbag while I go to the toilet?

A). take up B). take after C). take off D). take care of8. She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.

A. had a temperature B. kept her temper C. became very angry D. felt worriedMark 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.9. The belief that a woman's place is in the home isseated-deep.

AB C D 10. If the little girl knew how to do it, her mother will bepleased.

ABC D 11. The car park is free, so you mustn't pay to park your car there.

A BC D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes eachof the following exchanges.12. - A: “What a lovely hat you wear!” - B: “Thanks. .............................................”

A). I don't care. B). I'm glad you like it.C). Certainly. D). That's OK.

13. - A: “I believe married women should not go to work.” - B: “....................... Housework can be tiring and stressful.”

A). That's right. B). I completely disagree.C). Absolutely! D). That's not wrong.

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14. As a new teacher, Daisy is always encouraged to teach children to ................ between right and wrong.

A). discuss B). discover C). discourage D). discriminate15. Endangered animals should be well protected in their natural ...................................

A). habitat B). status C). condition D). position16. Many organizations have been ................................... to give help and support to internet addicts.

A). looked on B). laid out C). got by D). set up17. When we reached the top of the hill, it was getting ...................................

A). the darker and the darker B). the darkestC). darker and darker D). darkest

18. She has been home only once ................................... she went to New York.A). since B). while C). until D). before

19. Peter comes from Whitney, ................................... is near Oxford.A). which B). whom C). that D). who

20. They often wish for a year of abundant harvest, ...................................?A). don't they B). didn't they C). did they D). do they

21. ................................... my opinion, men lose the temper more easily than women.A). Of B). With C). For D). In

22. What ................................... when I phoned? Shampooing?A). had you done B). did you do C). are you doing D). were you doing

23. She ................................... this mistake if she had been more attentive.A). would have noticed B). will notice C). would be noticedD).

had noticed24. We'll go for ...................................walk if the sun comes out.

A). the B). a C). an D). no article25. He was sent on a ................................... to a foreign government.

A). work B). job C). mission D). task26. Vietnam ....................... the 22nd SEA Games the first time from the 5th to 13th December, 2003.

A). took B). controlled C). joined D). hosted27. I do not feel like ................................... today; I am having a terrible headache.

A). working B). to be worked C). being worked D). to work28. Jogging is a very ……………..form of exercise.

A). energetically B). energy C). energetic D). energizeRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33.

It may be that women were fighting back for equality (29)............... than we thought. For (30)............... of years, people thought that ancient Greek stories of fierce warrior women called Amazons were false. However, research has shown that a group of women did perhaps exist in ancient times, in Turkey and around the Black sea. Recently, in Pokrova in Russia, researchers found the (31)............... of 50 women buried as long ago as 600 B.C. with their weapons.

Although women today have more rights than before, there is still a long way to go before women can enjoy equality with men. Women, (32) ..............., earn 30 to 40% less than men.

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Also, fewer women have (33) ............... jobs. In Asia, only one percent of executives are women.29. A). earlier much B). much later C). much earlier D). later more30. A). hundreds B). the hundreds C). hundred D). a hundred31. A). rights B). bodies C). ways D). spirits32. A). in short B). at most C). on average D). by far33. A). professional B). expert C). special D). occupiedRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 38.

The Singapore Science Centre is located on a six-hectare site in Jurong. At the centre, we can discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Clap your hands and colorful bulbs will light up. Start a wheel spinning and it will set off a fan churning. It is a place to answer our curiosity and capture our imagination.

The centre features over four hundred exhibits coveringtopics like solar radiation, communication, electronics, mathematics, nuclear energy and evolution. It aims to arouse interest in science and technology among us and the general public. The centre is the first science one to be established in South East Asia. It was opened in 1977 and it now receives an average of one thousand, two hundred visitors a day. The exhibits can be found in four exhibition galleries. They are the Lobby, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Aviation. These exhibits are renewed annually so as to encourage visitors to make return visits to the centre.

Instead of the usual “Hands off” notices found in exhibition halls, visitors are invited to touch and feel the exhibits, push the buttons, turn the cranks or pedals. This is an interesting way to learn science even if you hate the subject. A Discovery Centre was built for children between the ages of three and twelve. This new exhibition gallery was completed in 1985. Lately this year a stone-age exhibit was built. It shows us about the animals and people which are extinct.34.What can be the best title of the passage?

A. SingaporeScience Centre B. DiscoveryCentre C.PhysicalSciences D. ScienceCentre35.The word “It” in paragraph 2refersto .

A.evolution B. thegeneralpublic C.solarradiation D. thecentre36.According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the Singapore Science Centre?

A. The exhibits in the centre cover a wide range oftopics.B. The centre is the first one established in theworld.C. The centre was not opened until1977.D. Visitors are encouraged to return to thecentre.

37.It is stated in paragraph2that .A. the science centre makes people interested in science andtechnologyB. only students can visit the sciencecentreC. there are only several exhibits in the sciencecentreD. visitors don’t want to come back to the sciencecentre

38.What does “Hand off” in paragraph 3 means?A.Touch B. Don’tstandon C.Don’ttouch D. Keepaway

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45.

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.

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Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.

Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

(Adapted from http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/) 39. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality. B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal. C. Nepal’s strategies to child protection programming. D.One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.

40. According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families ________. A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money

41. The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. girls B. families C. years D. rates

42. The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. issue B. potency C. load D. cargo

43.According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail? A. exactly three years B. over three years C. from one to three years D. about two years

44.The word "imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _________. A.detention B. custody C. salvation D. emblem

45.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.

D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.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.46.My sister didn’t leave the car key. As a result, I couldn’t pick her up at the airport.

A. If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at theairport.46

B. If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at theairport.C. If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at theairport.D. If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at theairport.

47.Some students failed because they completely ignored the instructions on the paper. The instructions appeared at the top of every page.

A. Some students failed to ignore the instructions printed at the top of every page of thepaper.B. Some students failed because they completely ignored the instructions appearing at the topof every page of thepaper.C. No matter how completely some students ignored the instructions printed at the top of every page of the paper, hefailed.

D. Even though some students ignored the instructions printed at the top of every page, hefailed.Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.48. "It's very kind of you to carry my luggage", the woman said to him.

A). The woman thanked him for carrying her luggage.B). The woman accused him of carrying her luggage.C). The woman thought that he carried her kind luggage.D). The woman told him to be kind and carry her luggage.

49. The last time I met her was five years ago.A). I haven't met her for five years.B). I didn't like her so we didn't meet each other for five years.C). She didn't like to meet me again after five years.D). She hasn't met me for more than five years.

50. It is said that the factory was destroyed in a fire two years ago.A). The factory is said to have been destroyed in a fire two years ago.B). Two years ago the factory was said to be destroyed in a fire.C). People said that the factory was destroyed in a fire two years ago.D). The factory said that it was destroyed in a fire two years ago.

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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 1.(NB)A. families B. dresses C. studies D. leavesQuestion 2.(NB) A. eradicate B. habitat C. endangered D. panel

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 3: (NB)A. relevant B. attitude C. assistant D. argumentQuestion 4: (NB)A. promote B. profile C. prefer D. regret

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: (NB)You haven’t met him before, ______?

A. have you B. haven’t you C. do you D. don’t you Question 6:(TH)_____ water is considered______ vital source of life.

A. x/a B. The/the C. The/a D. x/xQuestion 7:(TH)You should book______ advance because the restaurant is very popular in the area.

A. on B. by C. with D. inQuestion 8: (TH) Our little children______ to the water park every Sunday.

A. enjoy taking B. enjoy to be taken C. enjoy being taken D. are enjoyed to takeQuestion 9:(NB)If I ______ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have worn my old jeans and a jumper.

A. had been knowing B. could know C. knew D. had knownQuestion 10:(NB)They______ enthusiastically when their teacher______ in.

A. will discuss/ will come B. will have discussed/ comesC. were discussing/ came D. discuss/ comes

Question 11:(TH)_______ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results. A. Despite B. Since C. Because of D. Although

Question 12:(TH) You shouldn’t come in______ your ticket. A. when I was seeing B. as soon as I have seen C. after I had seen D. until I have seen

Question 13:(TH)_______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought.

A. That when discovered B. Discovering C. Discovered D. Which was discoveredQuestion 14:(TH)Some people are concerned with physical_______ when choosing a wife or husband.

A. attract B. attractiveness C. attractive D. attractivelyQuestion 15: (VD)These men were very hungry because they had almost run______ food.

A. out B. off C. for D. out ofQuestion 16: (VD) Why don't you______ these photos into your computer, because then you would have your own digital copies.

A. change B. put C. give D. scanQuestion 17: (TH) Mr. Nam’s______ in this company is superior to that of the others. He is the director.

A. vacancy B. position C. occupation D. fameQuestion 18:(VD)John hasn’t studied hard this year; so, in the last couple of months, he has had to work______ just to catch up.

A. vaguely B. barely C. intensely D. randomlyQuestion 19:(VDC)Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big _____in Vietnam football.

A. sandwich B. bread C. egg D. cheeseMark 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 20:(TH) Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.

A. high-fashion B. up to date C. traditional D. trendyQuestion 21:(VD)There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.

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Mark the letter 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 22:(TH)This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind- hearted boss.

A. generous and gracious B. ambitious and greedyC. attentive and helpful D. polite and friendly

Question 23:(VD) We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24: (NB): Marry and Janet are at the dancing club.

Marry: "You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you."Janet: "_______. I'm an awful dancer." A. You've got to be kidding! B. You're too kind C. Oh, thank you very much D. That's a nice compliment!

Question 25: (NB): Hoa and Laura are talking about their volunteer work.Hoa: “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here."Laura: "________." A. What a pity! B. It's our pleasure. C. That's nice of you! D. Sorry, we don't know.

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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Although he may not be thought of as an inventor, I regard him as a pioneer and visionary who "reinvented" the world. This man is (26) _______ William Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the father of the modern computer. What Bill Gates did was incredible; he had the foresight to see that the big, old, bulky mainframe computers being made by most manufacturers in the late 1970s and early 1980s were the past and that the way forward was in software, not hardware. His MS-DOS computer drivers were the brains behind the first mass-produced PCs. (27) ______, Gates’ technology brought computers within the reach of everyone, making them more (28) ______ and navigable by ordinary people everywhere.

What did this mean for people’s lives? It is no exaggeration to say that the PC literally transformed the world as we know it. It was the platform through (29) ______ we are introduced to further revolutionary ideas like the Internet, email and so on. Our lives have been utterly changed by this technology and there is barely a household in the world today that does not rely on computer-based technology in one way or another– we use PCs to shop, socialize, work, play, (30) _______ our banking and so on ... Bill Gates’s software paved the way for the technological revolution of the late 20th century that transformed the lives of billions

Question 26.(TH)A. no longer B. none other than C. more than D. none of Question 27.(TH)A. In effect B. However C. Otherwise D. Unfortunately Question 28.(TH)A. afford B. effect C. affordable D. affectQuestion 29.(NB)A. that B. where C. whose D. whichQuestion 30.(VD)A. take B. do C. make D. get

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is defined as a domestic group of people with some degree of kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption. Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and healthy relationships. This does not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong relationships.

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"Family" includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents. These are probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time. Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important and difficult.

Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended (more than one family together in the same house], and gay and lesbian parents -just to name a few. No matter the "type" of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad. Many times, however, families become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and confusion. These are natural and normal, and few families do not have at least a few experiences with them. The worst time for most families, is during a divorce. By making a few simple changes in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can be sources of lifelong strength for all individuals.

(Adapted from http://www.pamf.org) Question 31:(TH)What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of sharing housework in a family. B. The importance of having children in a family. C. The role of members in family. D. The healthy relationships among members in family.

Question 32:(TH)Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up________? A. to keep in touch with the people around them. B. to keep a track of the people around them. C. to be familiar with the people around them. D. to be concerned about the people around them.

Question 33:(NB)What does the word "These" in paragraph 2 refer to? A. good and bad times B. feelings C. relationships D. high sand lows

Question 34:(NB)Which of the following is closest in meaning to "siblings" in paragraph 2? A. brothers & sisters B. husband & wife C. children D. friends

Question 35:(TH)According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the definition of family?

A. wife & husband relationship B. step- father &daughter relationship C. nanny & baby relationship D. god- mother & god-son relationship

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so.

A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.

Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well- being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her

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home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.

Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.

As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.

Question 36:(TH)The word "marveled" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______. A. was excited B. was amazed C. was frustrated D. was fascinated

Question 37:(TH)According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting married? A. typists B. public relations officers C. nurses D. clerks

Question 38:(TH)Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph 1? A. Women play an important role in their homes. B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men. C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families. D. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking.

Question 39:(TH)Why should a businesswoman have the second thought before starting her career? A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night. B. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business. C. Because she has to plunge into this job.D. As it would be hard for her to fulfill the double role at the same time.

Question 40:(TH)The word "this" in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. the woman's influence at her home B. the career that the woman wants to do C. the child of the woman D. the mother's care which is the most necessary for a child

Question 41:(TH)What is the best title of the passage? A. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage. B. Should women be allowed to work after marriage? C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage? D. The role of women in society.

Question 42:(VD)Which can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Women should fulfill their primary roles at home before making their own careers.B. Women should not have their own careers. C. Women should stay at home to fulfill their responsibilities. D. Women should think of the consequences in their houses.

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 43: (NB)Everyone in (A) both cars (B) were injured in (C) the accident (D) last night.Question 44:(TH)The doctor (A) advised him to avoid (B) eating fatty foods, (C)having more fresh vegetables and drink (D) much water.Question 45:(VD) I lost (A) too much money (B) betting at the races last time, (C) so you won't (D) convinced me to go again.

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 46: (TH)Women in the old days had more children than women nowadays do.

A. Women nowadays don’t have as many children as women in the old days did. B. Women nowadays have as many children as women in the old days had.

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C. Women in the old days and nowadays have the same number of children D. Women in the old days have fewer children than women nowadays do.

Question 47:(VD)"Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer?", said Sophie. A. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer. B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer. C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer. D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.

Question 48:(TH) I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.A. He should not have been envious of his brother's achievement.B. He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks.C. That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him.D. He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon.

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:(TH)He left without saying a single word. This was very impolite.

A. He didn't say nothing when heleft.B. He didn't say anything as he left, which was veryimpolite.C. It was very polite of him to leave without saying a singleword.D. Although he was very impolite, he left without saying a singleword.

Question 50:(VDC) We arrived at the conference. We realized our reports were still at home.A. It was until we arrived at the conference that we realize our reports were still athome.B. We arrived at the conference and realized that our reports are still athome.C. Not until had we arrived at the conference, we realized our reports were still athome.D. Not until we arrived at the conference, did we realize that our reports were still athome

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