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Chữ ký giám thị 1 Chữ ký gi

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. river /ˈrɪvə/ B. Rival/ˈrʌɪv(ə)l/

C. Native/ˈneɪtɪv/

D. Driven /ˈdrɪvn/Question 2. A. measure B. Pleasure C. Ensure D. Leisure /ˈlɛ

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the

position of the r primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. familiar /fəˈmɪlɪə/ B. impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ C. uncertain/ʌnˈsəːt(ə)n/ D. arrogant /ˈarəɡ(ə)nt/

Question 4. A. disappear /dɪsəˈpɪə/ B. arrangement /əˈreɪn(d)ʒm(ə)nt/ C.

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ D. contractual /kənˈtraktʃʊəl/

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each I of the following questions.

Question 5. There's something about him I just can't stand, he really gets under my skin.

A. pushes me B. presses me C. treats me D. annoys me

Question 6. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

A. absolutely B. relevantly C. almost D. comparatively

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 7. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A. authentic B. forger : người giả mạo C. faulty D. original

Question 8.Match the word in A with its appropriate definition in B.

A. indirect B. illegal C. improper D. unreal

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of

the following questions.

Question 9. Each of the students in the accountant class has to type their own research paper this

semester.

A. students B. accountant accounting C. their own D. research

paper

Question 10.Most bacteria has strong cell walls much like those of the plants.

A. Most B. has have C. much D. those

* bacteria – số nhiều, bacterium - số ít

Question 11. It’s thirty years since this thirty-storeys building was built.

A. It’s thirty years B. since C. thirty-storeys thirty-storey D. was built

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 12. Granny is completely deaf. You'll have to allowance for her.

A. bring B. takeC. make : make allowance for (chiếu cố cho)

D. find

Question 13. The house is found down.

A. to burn B. burning C. having burned D. to have been burned : bịđộng kép: to be found to have been burned.

Question 14. Nearly all of the reporters the press conference had questions .

A. attend - asked B. attended – to ask

C. attending - to ask D. would attend – to be asked

Question 15. , sheep were then used for wool.

A. Having first domesticated for milk productionB. Having been first domesticated for milk productionC. Because they have been first domesticated for milk productionD. Although they had first domesticated for milk production

Question 16. The car burst into but the driver managed to escape.

A. fire B. flames C. heat D. burning

* burst into flames (bốc cháy), ngoài ra có burst into tears/laughters (bật khóc, bật cười)

Question 17. When they thought they has enough evidence, the police the man with

murder.

A. Charged : charge somebody with something: buộc tội ai B. arrested C. suspected

D. investigated

Question 18.Mrs. Moore waited for the class to before she continued.

A. bring up B. pass away = die: qua đời C. settle down : ổn địnhD.

bring on: dẫn đến, gây ra

* bring up something: đưa ra cái gì,

* bring up somebody: nuôi nấng ai

Question 19. It seems that the thief took of the open window and got inside that way.

A. occasion B. chance C. opportunity D. advantage lợi dụng , tậndụng

Question 20. I do okay in the interview, I’ve got a good chance of getting the job.

A. unless B. in case C. only D. provided

* Provided (that)/providing (that)/as long as/ so long as + mệnh đề: miễn là, với điều kiện là

Question 21. Call me as soon as you your test results.

A. get B. will get C. will have got D. got

Question 22. How much is the bus to the city centre?

A. fee B. fare C. price D. cost

fare (bus, rail, air fare): tiền vé (xe buýt, tàu hỏa hay máy bay)

fee (tuition fee, membership fee): lệ phí (học phí, lệ phí thành viên)

Question 23. The country's economy relies heavily on the tourist .

A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrious = hard-working (a): chăm chỉ

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or

phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

GLOBAL WARMING

Few people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate.

Many scientists (24) the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s

temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (25)______ from the

forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather

events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and causing sea levels all around the

world to rise.

Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the amount

of carbon dioxide which is given (26) by factories and power plants, thus attacking the

problem at its source. They are in (27) of more money being spent on research into solar,

wind, and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (28) _. Some

scientists, however, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into

the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global

warming, it seems, is to stay.

Question 24. A. give B. put C. take D. has

Question 25. A. danger B. harm C. risk D. threat

Question 26. A. off B. up C. over D. away

Question 27. A. request B. suggestion C. belief D. favor

Question 28. A. houses B. dumps C. stations D. generation

* put the blame for something/somebody (đổ lỗi cho cái gì/ai đó) = blame something/ somebody for

something/ blame somebody on something.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the questions.

The changing profile of a city in the United States is apparent in the shifting definitions used by

the United States Bureau of the Census. In 1870 the census officially distinguished the nation’s

“urban” from its “rural” population for the first time. “Urban population” was defined as persons

living in towns of 8,000 inhabitants or more. But after 1900 it meant persons living in incorporated

places having 2,500 or more inhabitants.

Then, in 1950 the Census Bureau radically changed its definition of urban to take account of the

new vagueness of city boundaries. In addition to persons living in incorporated units of 2,500 or

more, the census now included those who lived in unincorporated units of that size, and also all

persons living in the densely settled urban fringe, including both incorporated and unincorporated

areas located around cities of 50,000 inhabitants or more. Each such unit, conceived as an integrated

economic and social unit with a large population nucleus, was named a Standard Metropolitan

Statistical Area (SMSA).

Each SMSA would contain at least (a) one central city with 50,000 inhabitants or more or (b)

two cities having shared boundaries and constituting, for general economic and social purposes, a

single community with a combined population of at least 50,000, the smaller of which must have a

population of at least 15,000. Such an area would include the county in which the central city was

located, and adjacent counties that were found to be metropolitan in character and economically and

socially integrated with the county of the central city. By 1970, about two-thirds of the population of

the United States was living in these urbanized areas, and of that figure more than half were living

outside the central cities.

While the Census Bureau and the United States government used the term SMSA (by 1969

there were 233 of them), social scientists were also using new terms to describe the elusive, vaguely

defined areas reaching out from what used to be simple “towns” and “cities.” A host of terms came

into use: “metropolitan regions”, “poly-nucleated population groups”, “conurbations”,

“metropolitan clusters”, “megalopolises” and so on.

Question 29.What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How cities in the United States began and developedB. Solutions to overcrowding in citiesC. The changing definition of an urban areaD. How the United States Census Bureau conducts a census

Question 30. According to the passage, the population of the United States was first classified as

rural or urban in .

A. 1870 B. 1900 C. 1950 D. 1970

Question 31. The word “distinguished” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. differentiated B. removed C. honored D. protected

Question 32. Prior to 1900, how many inhabitants would a town have to have before being defined

as urban?

A. 2,500 B. 8,000 C. 15,000 D. 50,000

Question 33. According to the passage, why did the Census Bureau revise the definition of urban in

1950?

A. City borders had become less distinct.B. Cities had undergone radical social change.C. Elected officials could not agree on an acceptable definition.D. New businesses had relocated to larger cities.

Question 34. The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. boundaries B. persons C. units D. areas

Question 35. The word “constituting” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. located near B. determined by C. calling for D. making up



The penny press, which emerged in the United States during the 1830's, was a powerful agent of

mass communication. These newspapers were little dailies, generally four pages in length, written

for the mass taste. They differed from the staid, formal presentation of the conservative press, with

its emphasis on political and literary topics. The new papers were brief and cheap, emphasizing

sensational reports of police courts and juicy scandals as well as human interest stories. Twentieth-

century journalism was already foreshadowed in the penny press of the 1830's.

The New York Sun, founded in 1833, was the first successful penny paper, and it was followed

two years later by the New York Herald, published by James Gordon Bennett. Not long after,

Horace Greeley issued the New York Tribune, which was destined to become the most influential

paper in America. Greeley gave space to the issues that deeply touched the American people before

the Civil War- abolitionism, temperance, free homesteads, Utopian cooperative settlements, and the

problems of labor. The weekly edition of the Tribune, with 100,000 subscribers, had a remarkable

influence in rural areas, especially in Western communities.

Americans were reputed to be the most avid readers of periodicals in the world. An English

observer enviously calculated that, in 1829, the number of newspapers circulated in Great Britain

was enough to reach only one out of every thirty-six inhabitants weekly; Pennsylvania in that same

year had a newspaper circulation which reached one out of every four inhabitants weekly. Statistics

seemed to justify the common belief that Americans were devoted to periodicals. Newspapers in the

United States increased from 1,200 in 1833 to 3,000 by the early 1860's, on the eve of the Civil War.

This far exceeded the number and circulation of newspapers in England and France.

Question 36.What does the author mean by the statement “Twentieth-century journalism was

foreshadowed by the penny press of the 1930’s” in paragraph 1?

A. The penny press darkened the reputation of news writing.B. Twentieth-century journalism is more important than nineteenth-century journalism.C. Penny-press news reporting was more accurate than that in twentieth-century newspapers.D. Modern news coverage is similar to that done by the penny press.

Question 37.Which of the following would LEAST likely be in a penny-press paper?

A. A report of theft of union funds by company officialsB. An article about a little girl returning a large amount of money she found in the streetC. A scholarly analysis of an economic issue of national importanceD. A story about land being given away in the West

Question 38. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. the New York Sun B. the New York Herald

C. America D. the Civil War

Question 39.Who was Horace Greeley?

A. The publisher of the first penny-press paper to make a profitB. The founder of the penny-press paper that did the most to influence the thinking of the publicC. The most successful writer for the penny pressD. The man who took over James Gordon Bennett's penny-press paper and made it successful

Question 40. The word “remarkable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. significant B. discussable C. remote D. uneven

Question 41. The word “avid” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. intelligent B. eager C. critical D. thrifty

Question 42. The figures concerning newspaper circulation in Pennsylvania in 1829 are relevant

because they

A. explain why so many different periodicals were publishedB. prove that weekly periodicals were more successful than daily papersC. show the difference between reading habits before and after the Civil WarD. support the belief that Americans were enthusiastic readers of periodicals

Question 43. The word “justify” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. generate B. calculate C. modify D. prove

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following

exchanges.

Question 44. “Make yourself at home!” – “ ”

A. Yes. Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.

C. Thanks. The same to you. D. That is very kind. Thank you

Question 45. - “Do you mind if I borrow a chair’? – “ . Do you need only one?”

A. I'm sorry. B. Not at all. C. Yes, I do. D. Yes, I would.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the

following questions.

Question 46.My sister worries so much about fitness that she wastes a lot of time and money.

A. My sister wastes a lot of time and money though she worries so much about fitness.B. My sister worries about fitness so that she wastes a lot of time and money.C. Worrying too much about fitness, my sister wastes a lot of time and money.D. Fitness worried, my sister wasted a lot of time and money.

Question 47. The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end.

A. Their picnic didn’t end in the heavy downpour.B. The heavy downpour ended when they brought me to their picnic.C. Their picnic ends abruptly because of the heavy downpour.D. They had to cut short their picnic because of the heavy downpour.

Question 48. You can now buy these products at all large supermarkets.

A. These products are now available at all large supermarkets.B. All large supermarkets are now on sale these products.C. These products are for sales to all large supermarkets.D. All large markets are available with these products.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences

in the following questions.

Question 49. His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious

institution.

A. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn't apply to that prestigious

institution.

B. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that

prestigious institution.

C. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor.D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious

institution.

Question 50. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause

of several deadly diseases.

A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.





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Mark 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. chore /tʃɔː/ B. Stretch/strɛtʃ/

C. Synchronized/ˈsɪŋkrənʌɪz/

D. Punching/pʌn(t)ʃ/Question 2. A. isolated B. Climate C. Automobile D. Island


position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. curious /ˈkjʊərɪəs/ B. receive /rɪˈsiːv/ C. unique /juːˈniːk/ D. achieve /əˈtʃiːv/

Question 4. A. comprehend /kɒmprɪˈhɛnd/ B. entertain /ɛntəˈteɪn/ C.

develop/dɪˈvɛləp/ D. introduce /ɪntrəˈdjuːs/


word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 5. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

A. from time to time = sometimes (thỉnh thoảng), B. time after time (không biết bao nhiêu lần)

C. again and again = over and over = repeatedly (lặp đi lặp lại), D. very rapidly

Question 6. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the

annual meeting in May.

A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement



Question 7. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional

Question 8. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

A. expensive B. complicated

C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate



Question 9. In the 1960s, urban renewal projects cleared land for commerce and offices buildings.

A. urban renewal B. cleared land C. commerce D. offices buildings officebuildings

đối với danh từ ghép, khi chuyển sang số nhiều chỉ cần thêm ‘s’ vào danh từ thứ 2 (N+Ns)

Question 10. It was my father whom talked me into learning another foreign language.

A. was B. whom who C. into D. another

Question 11. How seems to be the greatest injustice of all, however, is that the new lands that

Columbus discovered were never given his name.

A. How what B. the greatest injustice

C. the new lands D. were never given


Question 12. The judge the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.

A. accused B. convicted : kết án C. sentenced sentence somebody to a lifetimeimprisonment (tuyên án án tù chung thân đối với ai đó) D. prosecuted :khởi kiện

Question 13. It's surprising that ex-smokers are less smokers than non-smokers.

A. tolerant of : không tha thứ, không bao dung cho B. tolerable to : có thể tha thứđược – dùng để nói sự vật, sự việc C. intolerant D. tolerance towards

Question 14. I was angry when you saw me because I with my sister.

A. have been arguing B. had been arguing

C. argued D. would argue

Question 15. over long distances is a fact.

A. That electricity transmitting B. That electricity can be transmitted

C. That electricity D. That can be transmitted

Question 16. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to what she missed while she was

away.

A. catch up on : dành thời gian để tìm hiểu B. cut down on : cắt giảm C. put up with : chịu đựngD. take up with : kết thân , giao du với ai đó (người xấu)

Question 17. The for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.

A. wage B. payment C. fee D. salary

Salary: lương (trả theo tháng)

Wage: tiền công, thù lao (trả theo ngày, tuần)

Payment: thanh toán, trả tiền

Fee: lệ phí

Question 18. I want to take these jeans back because they are too small but I can’t find the _

anywhere.

A. receipt B. receiver C. reception D. receptionist

receipt: biên lai, giấy biên nhận

receiver: người nhận, người lĩnh

reception: sự thu nhận, sự tiếp nhận

receptionist: nhân viên lễ tân

Question 19. I wonder mind watching this bag for me for a moment.

A. would you B. you would C. if would you D. whether you would: I wonder whether youwould …: Tôi phân vân không biết là....

Question 20. I was only absent the office for a few minutes!

A. for B. from C. in D. about

Question 21. Everyone said that they had themselves at the wedding.

A. enjoyed B. pleased C. impressed D. excited

Question 22. I sight of the robber just before he disappeared around the corner.

A. caught B. took C. got D. had

Question 23. Laura is about me.

A. younger than two years B. two years younger than

C. younger two years than D. two years than younger



A long and happy marriage is something that many people wish for, but finding the right

partner is (24)____ more difficult than you might imagine. A friend of mine, Susan had not

been very successful in her attempt to find the perfect partner, and she was beginning to lose heart

and feel rather depressed. One day she happened to hear someone (25) _ about a computer

dating agency which could help you to find the ideal partner. Susan immediately (26) _ an

appointment to see someone at the agency, then waited to see what would happen. The agency

arranged a meeting with a “suitable” partner at the local railway station a week later, although I

(27)__________ her not to go. My friend arrived a few minutes early but could see no one

who matched the appearance of the man in the photograph she had been sent. She noticed a

man waiting under the station clock and (28) a bunch of flowers.

But there was no one else around. Suddenly the man started chatting to her and, after a while, asked

her if she would like to go and have a coffee. Not until much later did they come to the conclusion

that they had both been waiting for each other! When they had both recovered from the shock, they

decided that the computer had been right after all!

Question 24. A. so B. much C. too D. lot

Question 25. A. mentioning B. telling C. talking D. relating

Question 26. A. did B. had C. set D. made

Question 27. A. advised B. urged C. suggested D. whispered

Question 28. A. fetching B. wearing C. carrying D. holding



These days, photography is considered an art form. However, people did not always feel this way.

It took one of the greatest photographers of all time to change public opinion about photography:

Ansel Adams.

Ansel Adams claimed that he knew his destiny when he first visited Yosemite, a national park, at

the age of fourteen. Until then, the focus of his life had always been music; he had long dreamed of

being a concert pianist, a career that would have required him to live an urban lifestyle. Instead,

Adams found himself drawn to Yosemite and to other natural settings. Over time his love of

photography became more influential than that of music. Contrary to the popular belief of the time,

he believed photography to be an art form and often exhibited it as art.

Due to his love of nature, Adams became devoted to the conservation of and access to wilderness.

He believed that the American people needed to experience nature in all its glory. Adams felt that

the experience of nature was a spiritual one, a view evidenced by many of his photographs.

Question 29.What is this passage primarily about?

A. conservation of the environmentB. Yosemite National ParkC. Adams' feelings about photography and natureD. his conflict between music and photography

Question 30.What can we infer about photographers before Adams' time?

A. They were often musicians as well.B. They were not considered artists.C. They did not worry about conservation.D. They had never taken photos of nature.

Question 31. According to the passage, which of the following made Adams want to become a

photographer?

A. Yosemite National Park B. the urban lifestyle

C. loss of interest in music D. a religious experience

Question 32. The word “destiny” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. future B. chance C. hobby D. talent

Question 33. According to the passage, photography has come to be recognized as an art form since_______ .

A. Americans started appreciating the beauty of natureB. several famous books on photography were publishedC. American colleges began offering courses on photographyD. one talented photographer emerged

Question 34. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. belief B. music C. photography D. art form

Question 35. According to the passage, all of the following are true of Adams EXCEPT that_____.

A. his early life goal was to be a pianistB. he showed his photographs to the public frequentlyC. he took many pictures of natural sceneryD. he had no idea what career he wanted until he was 14



Psychologists who work on motivation research a wide range of human traits and physiological

characteristics that include the effects of hunger, reward, and punishment, as well as desires for power,

tangible achievement, social acceptance, belongingness, self-esteem, and self-actualization. A

plethora of hypotheses developed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have the goal of

identifying causes of an organism’s behavior that can be both conscious and unconscious. The

hierarchical organization of human needs is a theoretical model, originally established by an

American psychologist, Abraham Maslow, in 1954. The needs located at the bottom of the pyramid

are the essentials of physiological survival that encompass oxygen, water, nutrition, rest and

avoidance of pain. Maslow’s theory, grounded in research, also stipulated that these are variable

and, at least to some extent, may explain, for example, food gratification. The second tier is rooted

in the human need for safety, stability and protection.

In the human life cycle, the needs for belonging are manifested in the desires to marry, have a

family, belong in a community or among similarly minded people. In part, the need to belong can

also show up in a search for particular types of occupations or careers. The next level of the

hierarchy in effect deals with two substrata, where the first presumes the need for status, prestige,

recognition, appreciation, and dominance, and the higher division includes a conglomeration of

ly centered traits that pivot on competence, confidence, mastery, achievement, independence, and

freedom.

The top tier is different from all others, and Maslow referred to it as growth motivation and self-

actualization. At the highest level, individuals seek to realize and put to use their creativity, talent,

leadership, curiosity and understanding. At this level people can reach their full potentials and

accurately perceive and accept reality, seek privacy and depth in personal relationships, resist

enculturation, and develop social interests, compassion, and humanity. In many cases, self-

actualizers do not lead ordinary lives, choose growth over safety, and cultivate peak experiences

that leave their mark and change one for the better.

Question 36. According to the passage, what does psychology of motivation attempt to uncover?

A. Reactions to hunger and desires for powerB. Developments of human physiology and mindC. Reasons for human conduct and moving forcesD. Organization of human society and hierarchies

Question 37. The word “plethora” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. oversimplification B. overlap

C. overreach D. overabundance

Question 38. It can be inferred from the passage that in Maslow's hierarchy .

A. the first layer of needs dominates other tiersB. the highest level of the model supersedes the lower levelsC. the second layer of needs is more urgent than the firstD. the third level of the model is embedded in the fourth

Question 39. The word “these” in paragraph 1 refers to .

A. theory and research B. rest and avoidance of pain

C. oxygen, water, nutrition, and rest D. the lowest set of factors

Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that in modern-day terms, the second layer of

needs can be reflected in people’s desire for____ .

A. a house in an upscale neighborhoodB. a protected existence and dependenceC. a measure of job and financial securityD. a degree of friendship and family life

Question 41. The word “conglomeration” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. complex B. congress

C. conjunction D. connotation

Question 42.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in human motivation?

A. Esteem B. Participation

C. Accomplishment D. Conformism

Question 43.Which of the following conclusions is supported by the passage?

A. Genuine self-actualizers may attain self-satisfactionB. Sincere self-promoters can achieve full contentmentC. Real self-starters can achieve their lives’ desiresD. True self-actualizers may lead complicated lives.


exchanges.

Question 44. “Should I give you a little more coffee?” – “ ”

A. No, you're welcome B. No, thank you

C. Yes, you're right D. Yes, I'm OK

Question 45. “Could you hand me that hammer?” – “ ”

A. It's not very expensive. B. Yes, please.

C. I'm about to use it myself. D. Yes, I'd like to.



Question 46.Mr Baker is determined to continue working when he is 65.

A. There is a determination of him to continue working when Mr Baker is 65.B. Not until Mr Baker is 65, he is determined to continue working.C. Mr Baker has no intention of stopping working when he is 65.D. Mr Baker’s determination to continue working only when he is 65.

Question 47. He was such a bright student that he could solve all the math problems.

A. He was not bright enough to solve all the math problems.B. He was so intelligent that he could solve all the math problems.C. The math problems were too difficult for him to solve.D. All the math problems were so bright that he could solve them.

Question 48. His daydreaming prevented him from becoming a good employee.

A. If he daydreamed, he would become a better employee.B. He could become a better employee without his daydreaming.C. He daydreams, which makes him a good employee.D. As a daydreamer, he is a good employee.


in the following questions

Question 49. He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.

A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

Question 50.We haven’t seen each other for a long time. I'm wondering whether I shall even

recognize him.

A. Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, I’m wondering whether I shall even

recognize him.

B. We haven’t seen each other for a long time because I’m wondering whether I shall even

recognize him.

C. We haven’t seen each other for a long time, so I’m wondering whether I shall even recognize

him.

D. The reason why we haven't seen each other for a long time is that I’m wondering whether I

shall even recognize him.

TỔNG HỢP BỘ ĐỀ ÔN LUYỆN THI

THPT QUỐC GIA CHUẨN CẤU TRÚC




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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other


Question 1. A. young /jʌŋ/ B. plough /plaʊ/ C. couple /ˈkʌp(ə)l/ D. cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/

Question 2. A. confine /kənˈfʌɪn/ B. conceal /kənˈsiːl/ C.convention/kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/ D. concentrate



Question 3. A. dependable /dɪˈpɛndəb(ə)l/ B. cafeteria /kafɪˈtɪərɪə/ C. simplicity/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ D. detoxify /diːˈtɒksɪfʌɪ/

Question 4. A. westernize /ˈwɛstənʌɪz/ B. official /əˈfɪʃl/ C. division /dɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/

D. millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/



Question 5. I was turning to the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me.

A. stopped right in front of B. suddenly appeared

C. spun over - lộn vòng, lảo đảo D. fell off a truck

Question 6. S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo's

outstanding humanitarianism.

A. exhaustive B. charitable C. remarkable D. widespread



Question 7. As soon as I gave up smoking, I felt a lot better.

A. gave out chia, phân phối, tỏa ra B. took up C. got on D. took out nhổ ra,lấy ra

Question 8. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the

surplus.

A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency



Question 9. The next host for the SEA Games is Laos. It is Laos’ the first time as the host for the

biannual-games.

A. The next B. It is C. the first time first time D. the host

Question 10. Buying clothes is often a time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person

likes is seldom the ones that fit him or her.

A. time-consuming B. that C. is are D. ones

Question 11. The assassination Nathuran Vinayak Godse shot Mohandas K. Gandi in New Dehli,

India on September 17, 1948.

A. Assassination assassin B. shot C. in D. on

September 17


Question 12. They attempted to the painting to its original condition.

A. Restore (trùng tu, phục hồi lại) B. renovate (cải tiến, đối mới) C. repair D.

refurbish (tân trang lại)

Question 13. Flooding in April is an unusual in this area.

A. Occurrence (việc xảy ra, sự cố) B. occur C. occurring D. occurred

Question 14. Frankly, I’d rather you anything about it for the time being.

A. don't do B. hadn't done C. didn't do D. haven't done

Cấu trúc would rather + C + V_ed/didn't + V để nói mong muốn ai làm gì/không làm gì ở hiện

tại,

would rather + S + had P2/hadn’t P2 đẽ diễn đạt mong muốn ai đó đã làm gì/không làm gì trong

quá khứ.

Question 15. The book would have been perfect the ending.

A. had it not been for B. it had not been for

C. it hadn't been for D. hadn't it been for.

Had it not been for là dạng câu đảo của câu điều kiền loại 3 = if it hadn't been

for/without/but for + N (nếu không vì, nếu không nhờ có...)

Question 16. Jane's very modest, always her success.

A. playing down (nói bớt về, làm cho ít quan trọng hơn) B. turning around (quay đầu lại)C. keeping down (kìm lại) D. pushing back (đẩy lùi lại)

Question 17. Those companies were due to some seriously financial problems.

A. taken off B. set up C. wiped out (xóa sạch, phá hủy hoàn toàn, phá sản)D. gone over = look over: xem xét kỹ

Question 18. Instead of an increase, there has been a recent in crime.

A. crash B. drop C. break D. issue

Question 19. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of courses in

the university.

A. compulsory B. optional C. required D. limited

Question 20. The issue question is more complex than we think.

A. in B. from C. on D. at

(issue in question: vấn đề đang được thảo luận)

Question 21. have announced that a major breakthrough in medicine has been made.

A. Research B. Researchers C. Researches D. Researching

Question 22. many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages.

A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever D. However

However many + danh từ số nhiều/however much + danh từ không đếm được: dù bao nhiêu....

đi chăng nữa = No matter how much/much....

Wherever = no matter where: dù bất kể nơi

nào Whatever = no matter what: dù bất kể cái

gì Whenever = no matter when: dù bất kể khi

nào

Question 23. When we to the airport, I realized that I my passport at home.

A. got/had left B. got/was left C. got/left D. had got/had left



A child prodigy of four is receiving computer lessons at Brunei University, in London. Nicholas

MacMahon is studying at university because he is too clever for school. A senior lecturer at the

university, Valso Koshy, said that the boy was remarkably intelligent.

Nicholas spoke fluently before he was one and by the time he was 18 months old, he was taking

telephone (24)______ . This was soon followed by conversational French. These are the

trademarks of a highly gifted child unusual but not unique. The strange thing about Nicholas is his

reading - he taught himself to read before he could speak. Ms. Koshy, an expert (25)______ gifted

children, says Nicholas is quite exceptional. Yet “exceptional” underrates his amazing ability to read,

almost from birth. “He was talking when he was one and we realized from the start that he

could read,” his father said. “Soon after, he was correcting my spelling, words (26) __________

caterpillar. Now he (27) insects by their Latin names.”

The list of achievements is impressive, but frightening. A four-year-old who can (28) a

Boeing 747 from a DC 10, devours encyclopedias, read The Daily Telegraph and is well on the way

to becoming a violin virtuoso is hardly normal.

Question 24. A. news B. information C. notes D. messages

Question 25. A. about B. for C. with D. on

Question 26. A. as B. such C. like D. for example

Question 27. A. realizes B. determines C. recognizes D. identifies

Question 28. A. tell B. differ C. vary D. say


each of the questions

Hummingbirds are small, often brightly colored birds of the family Trochilidae that live

exclusively in the Americas. About 12 species are found in North America, but only the ruby-

throated hummingbird breeds in eastern North America and is found from Nova Scotia to Florida.

The greatest variety and number of species are found in South America. Another hummingbird

species is found from southeastern Alaska to northern California.

Many hummingbirds are minute. But even the giant hummingbird found in western South

America, which is the largest known hummingbird, is only about 8 inches long and weighs about

two-thirds of an ounce. The smallest species, the bee hummingbird of Cuba and the Isle of Pines,

measures slightly more than 5.5 centimeters and weighs about two grams. Hummingbirds' bodies are

compact, with strong muscles. They have wings shaped like blades. Unlike the wings of other birds,

hummingbird wings connect to the body only at the shoulder joint, which allows them to fly not only

forward but also straight up and down, sideways, and backward. Because of their unusual wings

hummingbirds can also hover in front of flowers so they can suck nectar and find insects. The

hummingbird's bill, adapted for securing nectar from certain types of flowers, is usually rather long

and always slender, and it is curved slightly downward in many species.

The hummingbird’s body feathers are sparse and more like scales than feathers. The unique

character of the feathers produces brilliant and iridescent colors, resulting from the refraction of

light by the feathers. Pigmentation of other feathers also contributes to the unique color and look.

Male and female hummingbirds look alike in some species but different in most species; males of

most species are extremely colorful. The rate at which a hummingbird beats its wings does not vary,

regardless of whether it is flying forward, flying in another direction, or merely hovering. But the rate

does vary with the size of the bird - the larger the bird, the lower the rate, ranging from 80 beats per

second for the smallest species to 10 times per second for larger species. Researchers have not yet

been able to record the speed of the wings of the bee humming-bird but imagine that they beat even

faster. Most hummingbirds, especially the smaller species, emit scratchy, twittering, or squeaky

sounds. The wings, and sometimes the tail feathers, often produce humming, hissing, or popping

sounds, which apparently function much as do the songs of other birds.

Question 29. According to the passage, where are hummingbirds found?

A. Throughout the world B. In South America only

C. In North America only D. In North and South America

Question 30. The author indicates that the ruby-throated hummingbird is found .

A. throughout North America. B. in California.

C. in South America. D. in the eastern part of North America.

Question 31. The word “minute” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A. extremely tiny B. extremely fast C. unique D. organized

Question 32. The word which in the second paragraph refers to .

A. western South America. B. the giant hummingbird.

C. all hummingbirds. D. Florida hummingbirds.

Question 33.What does the author imply about the rate hummingbirds’ wings beat?

A. Although the bee hummingbird is the smallest, its wings don't beat the fastest.B. The hummingbird's wings beat faster when it is sucking nectar than when it is just flying.C. The rate is not much different than that of other birds of its size.D. The speed at which a bee hummingbird’s wings beat is not actually known.

Question 34. The author indicates that a hummingbird’s wings are different from those of other

birds because

A. they attach to the body at one point only.B. they attach to the body at more points than other birds.C. they attach and detach from the body.D. they are controlled by a different section of the brain.

Question 35. According to the passage, what causes the unique color and look of hummingbirds?

A. The color of the feathersB. The structure of the feathers as well as pigmentationC. The rapidity of flightD. The pigmentation of the body



If we believe that clothing has to do with covering the body, and costumes with the choice of a

particular form of garment for a particular use, then we can say that clothing depends primarily on

such physical conditions as climate, health, and textile manufacture, whereas costumes reflect social

factors such as religious beliefs, aesthetics, personal status, and the wish to be distinguished from or

to emulate our fellows.

The ancient Greeks and the Chinese believed that we first covered our bodies for some physical

reason such as protecting ourselves from the weather elements. Ethnologists and psychologists have

invoked psychological reasons: modesty in the case of ancients, and taboo, magical influence and

the desire to please for the moderns.

In early history, costumes must have fulfilled a function beyond that of simple utility, perhaps

through some magical significance, investing primitive man with the attributes of other creatures.

Ornaments identified the wearer with animals, gods, heroes or other men. This identification

remains symbolic in more sophisticated societies. We should bear in mind that the theater has its

distant origins in sacred performances, and in all periods children at play have worn disguises, so as

to adapt gradually to adult life.

Costumes helped inspire fear or impose authority. For a chieftain, costumes embodied attributes

expressing his power, while a warrior's costume enhanced his physical superiority and suggested he

was superhuman. In more recent times, professional or administrative costume has been devised to

distinguish the wearer and express personal or delegated authority; this purpose is seen clearly in the

judge's robes and the police officer’s uniform. Costume denotes power, and since power is usually

equated with wealth, costume came to be an expression of social caste and material prosperity.

Military uniform denotes rank and is intended to intimidate to protect the body and to express

membership in a group. At the bottom of the scale, there are such compulsory costumes as the

convict’s uniform. Finally, costume can possess a religious significance that combines various

elements: an actual or symbolic identification with a god, the desire to express this in earthly life,

and the desire to enhance the wearer's position of respect.

Question 36. The passage mainly discusses costume in terms of its

A. physical protection B. religious significance

C. social function D. beauty and attractiveness

Question 37.What is the purpose of the paragraph 1?

A. To describe the uses of costumeB. To contrast costume with the clothingC. To trade the origins of costumeD. To point out that clothing developed before costume

Question 38. Psychological reasons for wearing garments include .

A. protection from cold B. availability of materials

C. prevention of illness D. wishing to give pleasure

Question 39. The word “Ornaments” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to .

A. garments B. representation

C. details D. decorations

Question 40. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that .

A. The function of costume has become very sophisticated.B. Children like to identify with other creature by wearing costumes.C. Primitive people wore cloths only for sacred performances.D. Costume no longer fulfills a function beyond simple utility.

Question 41.Why does the author mention the police officer's uniform?

A. To illustrate the aesthetic function of costumeB. To identify the wearer with a heroC. To suggest that police are superhumanD. To show how costume signifies authority

Question 42. The word “denotes” in line paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .

A. disguises B. describes C. indicates D. denigrates

Question 43.Which of the following would most likely NOT be reflected in a person's costume, as

it is defined in the passage?

A. Having a heart condition B. Playing in a baseball game

C.Working in a hospital D. Participating in a religious ceremony


exchanges.

Question 44. A: - B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.

A. When have you got this beautiful dress?B. How a beautiful dress you're wearing!C. You've just bought this beautiful dress, haven't you?D. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

Question 45. “What are they like?” – “ ”

A. They are very nice B. They are from London

C. They’re in London D. They're American

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to Indicate the sentence that in closest in meaning to each of the


Question 46. “If I were you, I would try to finish the pre-lab report before carrying out the

experiment.” the professor said to his students.

A. The professor advised his students to finish the pre-lab report before carrying out the

experiment.

B. The professor wished he could finish the pre-lab report for his students.C. The professor regretted that his students didn’t do things in the right way.D. The professor advised his students to carry out the experiments and then write the pre-lab

report.

Question 47. He started computer programming as soon as he left school.

A. No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school.B. Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school.C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming.D. After he left school, he had started computer programming.

Question 48. Twice as many men as women are insurance agents.

A. More men than women have insurance.B. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.C. Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance.D. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.



Question 49. He wanted to give the ball a powerful kick. He used the top of his foot.

A. He gave the ball a powerful kick to use the top of his foot.B. Using the top of his foot, he kicked a powerful ball.C. What he wants to do is to give the ball a powerful kick and use the top of his foot.D. He used the top of his foot to give the ball a powerful kick.

Question 50.Marie graduated with a good degree. She joined the ranks of the unemployed.

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






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Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other


Question 1. A. removed/rɪˈmuːvd/ Β. approved /əˈpruːvd/ C. reminded/rɪˈmʌɪndid/ D. relieved /rɪˈliːvd

Question 2. A. fragile /ˈfradʒʌɪl/ Β. bargain /ˈbɑːɡɪn/ C. general /ˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l/ D. luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

Mark the letter Α, Β, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the


Question 3. A. marvelous /ˈmɑːv(ə)ləs/ Β. notorious /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔːrɪəs/ C. credulous/ˈkrɛdjʊləs/ D. numerous /ˈnjuːm(ə)rəs/

Question 4. A. majority /məˈdʒɒrɪti/ Β. obstinacy /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ C. apology

/əˈpɒlədʒi/ D. equality /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined


Question 5. All at once Millie got up and left the house without any explanation.

A. as usual Β. as first C. suddenly D. not frequent

Question 6. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

A. fit Β. wealthy C. clever D. slow

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined


Question 7. “Don’t be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”

A. activist Β. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist

Question 8. It is obligatory for all students to take the entrance examination in order to attend the

university.

A. forced Β. impelling C. required D. optional

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of


Question 9. Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.

A. a clay → clay, clay pottery: nghề làm gốm Β. because C. it D. their

survival

Question 10. If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with

the locals now.

A. Took → had taken Β. seriously C. would be D. with the locals

Question 11. Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.

A. the only Β.

served → to serve

C.

nonconsecutive D.

terms

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 12.My husband and I both go out to work so we share the .

A. happiness Β. household chores

C. responsibility D. employment

Question 13.When our teacher saw what we had done he was absolutely .

A. angry Β. upset C. furious D. annoyed

Question 14. I enjoy walking to school, but on rainy days I to going by bus.

A. would rather Β. commit C. prefer D. resort

Question 15. The traffic lights green and I pulled away.

A. became Β. turned C. got D. changed

Question 16. You should have those shares when they were cheap.

A. taken out đưa ra Β. sold off bán hết C. bought up mua hết D. taken over tiếp quản

Question 17. I'll you to our Research department. Please hold on.

A. put - away Β. put - out C. put - through D. put - up

Put somebody through: nối/chuyển máy (điện thoại)

Put something away: cất đi

Put something out: dập lửa

Put somebody up: cho ai ở

trọ

Question 18. The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, attempt to understand their

past.

A. in Β. for C. on D. with

Question 19. He the umbrella in his right hand, trying to keep his balance.

A. hold Β. held

C. has been holding D. has held

Question 20. They want to get young people to open a bank .

A. count Β. counter quay thanh toán C. account D. deposit

tiền đặt cọc

Question 21. Despite the plan's emphasis on agricultural _ , the industrial sector received a

larger share of state investment.

A. developing Β. developer C. development D. developed

Question 22. They still remain the need for an integrated system of subsidies which will

farmers to look after their upland environment and producing food.

A. enable Β. adopt dùng, sử dụng/ nhận nuôi trẻ C. consume D. discourage

Question 23. Although she loves movies, she doesn’t enjoy live theatre.

A. partially Β. regularly C. finally D. particularly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct word or


POST IN HISTORY

Although it may come as a surprise to many people, postal services have existed in some parts

of the world for thousands of years. There is ample evidence that a postal services existed among

the Assyrians and Babylonians. In China a regular postal service was established in the seventh

century BC, and over the centuries attained such a high level of efficiency that some 2000 years

after its (24) it won the admiration of travelers like Marco Polo. Efficient and highly

developed postal services were also established in the Persia and Roman Empires. In ancient times,

these services were mainly confined to the use of representative of the state; private citizens made

use of slaves, merchants and the (25) _ to send their messages and documents. In Medieval

Europe, postal services were organized by emperors and by the papacy, (26) private

citizens continued to entrust their correspondence to various travelers. Later around the 13th century,

universities and towns came to have the own messengers. However, it was not until the 14th century

when merchants, the private citizens who had the greatest need for a speedy and regular exchange

of correspondence, began to set (27)_______ regular

courier services. The needs of business (28) to the development of the postal services as we know it

today.

Question 24. A. introduction Β. institution C. application D. occurrence

Question 25. A. such Β. likely C. like D. same

Question 26. A. when Β. and C. until D. while

Question 27. A. up Β. out C. off D. in

Question 28. A. resulted Β. came C. brought D. led

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct answer to


In addition to their military role, the forts of the nineteenth century provided numerous other

benefits for the American West. The establishment of these posts opened new roads and provided for

the protection of daring adventurers and expeditions as well as established settlers. Forts also served

as bases where enterprising entrepreneurs could bring commerce to the West, providing supplies and

refreshments to soldiers as well as to pioneers. Posts like Fort Laramie provided supplies for wagon

trains traveling the natural highways toward new frontiers. Some posts became stations for the pony

express; still others, such as Fort Davis, were stagecoach stops for weary travelers. All of these

functions, of course, suggest that the contributions of the forts to the civilization and development of

the West extended beyond patrol duty.

Through the establishment of military posts, yet other contributions were made to the

development of western culture. Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some - for

example, Fort Davis - had schools. Post chapels provided a setting for religious services and weddings.

Throughout the wilderness, post bands provided entertainment and boosted morale. During the last

part of the nineteenth century, to reduce expenses, gardening was encouraged at the forts, thus making

experimental agriculture another activity of the military. The military stationed at the various forts

also played a role in civilian life by assisting in maintaining order, and civilian officials often called

on the army for protection.

Certainly, among other significant contributions the army made to the improvement of the

conditions of life was the investigation of the relationships among health, climate, and architecture.

From the earliest colonial times throughout the nineteenth century, disease ranked as the foremost

problem in defense. It slowed construction of forts and inhibited their military functions. Official

documents from many regions contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated

entire garrisons. In response to the problems, detailed observations of architecture and climate and

their relationships to the frequency of the occurrence of various diseases were recorded at various

posts across the nation by military surgeons.

Question 29.Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A. By the nineteenth century, forts were no longer used by the military.

Β. Surgeons at forts could not prevent outbreaks of disease.

C. Forts were important to the development of the American West.

D. Life in nineteenth-century forts was very rough.

Question 30. The word “daring” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. lost Β. bold C. lively D. foolish

Question 31. The word “others” in paragraph 1 refers to .

A. posts Β. wagon trains C. frontiers D. highways

Question 32.Which of the following is the most likely inference about the decision to promote

gardening at forts?

A. It was expensive to import produce from far away.

Β. Food brought in from outside was often spoiled.

C. Gardening was a way to occupy otherwise idle soldiers.D. The soil near the forts was very fertile.

Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following posed the biggest obstacle to the

development of military forts?

A. Insufficient shelter Β. Shortage of materials

C. Attacks by wild animals D. Illness

Question 34. The word “inhibited” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. involved Β. exploited C. united D. hindered

Question 35. How did the military assist in the investigation of health problems?

A. By registering annual birth and death rates

Β. By experiments with different building materials

C. By maintaining records of diseases and potential causes

D. By monitoring the soldiers' diets



Birds that feed in flocks commonly retire together into roosts. The reasons for roosting

communally are not always obvious, but there are some likely benefits. In winter especially, it is

important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves. One way to do this

is to find a sheltered roost. Solitary roosters shelter in dense vegetation or enter a cavity - horned

larks dig holes in the ground and ptarmigan burrow into snow banks - but the effect of sheltering is

magnified by several birds huddling together in the roosts, as wrens, swifts, brown creepers,

bluebirds, and anis do. Body contact reduces the surface area exposed to the cold air, so the birds

keep each other warm. Two kinglets huddling together were found to reduce their heat losses by a

quarter, and three together saved a third of their heat.

The second possible benefit of communal roosts is that they act as “information centers”.

During the day, parties of birds will have spread out to forage over a very large area. When they

return in the evening some will have fed well, but others may have found little to eat. Some

investigators have observed that when the birds set out again next morning, those birds that did not

feed well on the previous day appear to follow those that did. The behavior of common and lesser

kestrels may illustrate different feeding behaviors of similar birds with different roosting habits. The

common kestrel hunts vertebrate animals in a small, familiar hunting ground, whereas the very

similar lesser kestrel feeds on insects over a large area. The common kestrel roosts and hunts alone,

but the lesser kestrel roosts and hunts in flocks, possibly so one bird can learn from others where to

find insect swarms.

Finally, there is safety in numbers at communal roosts since there will always be a few birds

awake at any given moment to give the alarm. But this increased protection is partially counteracted

by the fact that mass roosts attract predators and are especially vulnerable if they are on the ground.

Even those in trees can be attacked by birds of prey. The birds on the edge are at greatest risk since

predators find it easier to catch small birds perching at the margins of the roost.


A. How birds find and store food Β. How birds maintain body heat in the winter

C.Why birds need to establish territory D.Why some species of birds nest together

Question 37. The word “conserve” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ?

A. retain Β. watch

C. locate D. share

Question 38. Ptarmigan keep warm in the winter by .

A. huddling together on the ground with other birds

Β. building nests in trees

C. burrowing into dense patches of vegetationD. digging tunnels into the snow

Question 39. The word “magnified” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. caused Β. modified C. intensified D. combined

Question 40. The author mentions “kinglets” in paragraph 1 as an example of birds that .

A. protect themselves by nesting in holes

Β. nest with other species of birds

C. nest together for warmthD. usually feed and nest in pairs

Question 41.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage derived by

birds that huddle together while sleeping?

A. Some members of the flock warn others of impending dangers.

Β. Staying together provides a greater amount of heat for the whole flock.

C. Some birds in the flock function as information centers for others who are looking for food.D. Several members of the flock care for the young.

Question 42.Which of the following is a disadvantage of communal roosts that is mentioned in the

passage?

A. Diseases easily spread among the birds.

Β. Groups are more attractive to predators than individual birds are.

C. Food supplies are quickly depleted.D. Some birds in the group will attack the others.

Question 43. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .

A. a few birds Β. mass roosts C. predators D. trees

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following

exchanges.

Question 44. - Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to go.

- .

A. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you too. Β. OK, see you.

C. Pleased to meet you, too. D. Nice to meet you. I'm Hoa.

Question 45. - Do you feel like going out for a drink this evening?

- .

A. That would be great.

Β. Thank you very much for your kind invitation.

C. Yes. I like very much.D. No, I don't. I am busy.

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the


Question 46. She’s bound to see Jim at the meeting.

A. She's obliged to see Harry at the meeting.

Β. She's on her way to see Harry at the meeting.

C. It's certain that she will see Harry at the meeting.D. She's too busy to see Harry at the meeting.

Question 47. The burglar was caught red-handed by the police when he broke into the flat.

A. The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat.

Β. The police caught the burglar to break into the flat.

C. The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat.D. When the burglar bad broken into the flat, the police caught him at once.

Question 48. I won't sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.

A.Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I won’t sell it.

Β. How many money you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.

C. Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.D. In spite of your offering me how much money, but I won’t sell the painting.

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences


Question 49.We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.

A.We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives

sleeping.

Β.We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.

C. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.

Question 50. He didn't take his father’s advice. That's why he is out of work.

A. If he had taken his father's advice, he would not have been out of work.

Β. If he took his father's advice, he would not be out of work.

C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.

D. If he takes his father's advice, he will not be out of work.






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Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút(không kể thời gian phát đề)





Question 1. A. building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ Β. suitable /ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/ C. suit /suːt/ D.recruitment /rɪˈkruːtm(ə)nt/

Question 2. A. courtship /ˈkɔːtʃɪp/ Β. courgette /kʊəˈʒɛt/ C. sour /saʊə/ D.courtyard /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the


Question 3. A. license /ˈlʌɪs(ə)ns/ Β. concert /ˈkɒnsət/ C. conserve /kənˈsəːv/D. lantern /ˈlantən/

Question 4. A. intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒ(ə)nt/ Β. architecture /ˈɑːkɪtɛktʃə/ C.

biography /bʌɪˈɒɡrəfi/ D. thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined


Question 5. Those who were engaged in the scandal will have to resign.

A. connected Β. joined C. involved D. related

engaged in = involved in: tham gia vào, liên quan đến connected with: kết nối

Question 6. He annoys me by asking me stupid questions while I am working.

A. quarrels Β. disturbs C. interferes D. damages

annoy = disturb = irritate: quấy rầy, làm phiền quarrel:

cãi nhau

interfere: can thiệp

damage: gây hại

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 7. The number of wild animals has been dwindling in many parts of the world.

A. developing Β. insignificant C. increasing D. declining

dwindling = declining (giảm) >< increasing (tăng)

insignificant: không quan trọng

Question 8. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A. disregard Β. attraction C. consideration D. speculation

concern (sự quan tâm, lo lắng) >< disregard (sự xem nhẹ) attraction: sự thu

hút

consideration: sự cân nhắc speculation: sự phỏng đoán

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of


Question 9. Never before has so many people in the United States been interested in soccer.

A. Has → have Β. so many C. in D. interested

Question 10. None two butterflies have exactly the same design on their wings.

A. None → none of the Β. exactly C. design on D. wings

none of + the these/those/my/her...+ danh từ đếm được số nhiều, danh từ không đếm

được, no + danh từ (đếm được số nhiều và không đếm được)

Question 11. Dr. Fields received so large bill when he checked out of the hotel that he did not have

enough money to pay for a taxi to the airport.

A. so large bill→ so large a bill/such a large bill Β. checked out C.

that D. enough money

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 12. There was no in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A. use Β. good C. worth D. point

Question 13. It was so foggy that the driver couldn't the traffic signs.

A. make out nhìn thấy Β. break out bùng nổ C. keep out không đi vào D. take out đưa ra, dẫn ra

Question 14. It was a joke! I was pulling your .

A. thumb Β. hair C. toe D. leg

Question 15. The teacher hoped to a positive, not a negative reply from his student.

A. respond Β. donate C. elicit D. preface

elicit a reply/an answer: khêu ra, gợi ra

respond: đáp lại, trả lời; donate: quyên góp; preface: giới thiệu

Question 16. She made the mistake of forgetting to put the s” on the verb in the third

person singular.

A. classic Β. important C. classical D. famous

classic = very typical: rất điển hình

classical: cổ điển, dùng nói về văn học hay âm nhạc

Question 17. I had a long with my neighbor yesterday. We talked for hours.

A. explanation Β. protest C. conversation D. accusation

Question 18.Mrs. Marie told her little boy to put all his toys before coming to dinner.

A. out Β. off C. away D. in

Put away: cất đi Put out = extinguish: dập lửa

Put off = postpone: trì hoãn Put in = install: đặt vào, lắp vào

Question 19. The old astronomer patiently made his and wrote down what he saw.

A. Observation sự quan sát (make an observation)

Β. observatory đài quan sát C. observe người

quan sát D. observer quan sát

Question 20.We were both very excited about the visit, as we each other for ages.

A. never saw Β. didn't see C. hadn’t seen D. haven’t seen

Question 21.Why don't you you when you install this new electric gadget?

A. get Aaron help Β. have Aaron help

C. have Aaron helped D. have got Aaron help

Question 22. Only in the last few years to use home computers.

A. have begun people Β. when people began

C. have people begun D. people have begun

Question 23. “I’m really sleepy today” I wish I Bob to the airport late last night.

A. didn't have to take Β. weren’t taking

C. hadn’t had to take D. didn't take.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct word or


LEARNING TO MAKE A PERFECTPIZZA

According to the European Pizza-Makers’ Association, making a good pizza is not a straight

forward skill to learn. The ingredients seem very (24)_________ : flour, yeast,

water and a bit of salt. But water and flour can easily make glue and anyone who has eaten a (25)

quality pizza will know how bad it

can make your stomach feel.

“In Italy, 70% of pizza makers could improve on their product, not to (26) all the pizza

makers around the world who serve uneatable meals”, says Antonio Primiceri, the Association's

founder. He has now started a pizza school in an attempt to save the reputation of this traditional

dish. As part of a/an (27) ____ course, the students at Mr Primiceri's school are taught to avoid

common mistakes, produce a good basic mixture, add a tasty topping and cook the pizza properly.

Test the finished pizza by breaking the crust, advises Mr Primiceri: “If the soft part inside the pizza

is white, clean and dry, it's a good pizza. If it is not like this, the pizza will upset your stomach. You

will feel (28) full and also thirsty”.

In Italy alone, the pizza industry has an annual turnover of more than $12 billion. Mr Primiceri

estimated that there are 10,000 jobs in pizza restaurants waiting to be filled by those with real skills.

“If you are a good pizza cook, you will never be without a job”, he says.

Question 24.A. simple Β. primary C. pure D. regular

Question 25.A. sad Β. poor C. short D. weak

Question 26.A. state Β. mention C. remark D. fell

Question 27.A. defensive Β. extreme C. intensive D. intentional

Question 28.A. hardly Β. tightly C. uncomfortably D. heavily



Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of

time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there

in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the

sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to

pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.

There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most

accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans

can remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit

of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest

that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar

information together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the

chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage.

When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam,

many people engage in “rote rehearsal”. By repeating something over and over again, one is able to

keep a memory alive. Unfortunately this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no

interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear.

When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by

repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the

opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote

rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory. A

better way is to practice “elaborate rehearsal”. This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece

of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories. For

example, a reader engages in elaborate rehearsal when he brings prior knowledge of a subject to a text.

Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can

be done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term

memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved

by prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be

retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of

memorization.

Question 29. According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?

A. They revert from the long term memory.

Β. They are filtered from the sensory storage area.

C. They get chunked when they enter the brain.D. They enter via the nervous system.

Question 30. The word “elapses” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. passes Β. adds up C. appears D. continues

Question 31. The word “cues” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A. questions Β. clues C. images D. tests

Question 32. How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?

A. By organizing it Β. By repeating it

C. By giving it a name D. By drawing it

Question 33. The author believes that rote rotation is .

A. the best way to remember something

Β. more efficient than chunking

C. ineffective in the long runD. an unnecessary interruption

Question 34. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .

A. encoding Β. STM C. semantics D. information

Question 35.Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?

A. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.

Β. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.

C. Cues help people to recognize information.D. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.



Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for

the important reforms in education that he accomplished. While he was still a boy, his father and

older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family. Like most of the children in

his town, he attended school only two or three months a year. Later, with the help of several

teachers, he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never

forgot those early struggles.

While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state

board of education. Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to

become the first secretary of the board. There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical

period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as

substitute for the older distinct school system. Under his leadership, the curriculum was

restructured, the school year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling

was extended to age sixteen. Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal

schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult

education. He was also instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries.

Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to

the state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education. Considered

quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation. Mann was

recognized as the father of public education.

Question 36.Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage?

A. The Father of American Public Education

Β. Philosophy of Education

C. The Massachusetts State Board of Education.D. Politics of Educational Institutions

Question 37.Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life?

A. He attended school six months a year.

Β. He had to study alone, without help.

C. He supported his family after his father died.D. He was an only child.

Question 38. The word “struggles” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by .

A. valuable experiences Β. happy situations

C. influential people D. difficult times

Question 39.What did Horace Mann advocate?

A. The state board school system Β. The district school system.

C. The substitute school system. D. The graded school system.

Question 40. The word “mandatory” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. required Β. equal C. excellent D. basic

Question 41. How were Mann's educational reforms distributed?

A. In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts.

Β. In reports that he wrote for national distribution.

C. In speeches that he made throughout the country.D. In books that could be found in school libraries.

Question 42. Among Mann's school reforms, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A. Restructuring curriculum Β. Schools for teacher training

C. Lyceums for adult education D. Creating museums

Question 43.Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy?

A. Think in a new way Β. Help others

C. Study very hard D.Work hard

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following

exchanges.

Question 44. – “Let me do that for you” – “ ”.

A. Don’t worry yourself Β. Please, don't bother

C. It's not for you D.Make yourself at home

Question 45. – “Do you have a minute, Dr. Keith?” – “ ”.

A. Well, I'm not sure when Β. Good, I hope so

C. Sure, What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven't got it here.



Question 46.Without skillful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.

A. He survived the operation thanks to skillful surgery.

Β. It wasn’t thanks to skillful surgery that he survived the operation.

C. If there weren’t skillful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.

D. But for skillful surgery, he would have survived the operation.

Question 47. There's no point in phoning Caroline - she’s away.

A. Don’t waste your time if you phone Caroline.

Β. It would be a waste of time phoning Caroline.

C. Don’t save your time to phone Caroline because she’s away.

D. It isn’t a waste of time to phone Caroline.

Question 48. Only final-year students are allowed to use the main college car park.

A. The main college car park is restricted to final-year students.

Β. The use of the main college car park was not used by final-year students.

C. Final-year students weren’t restricted to use the main college car park.D. The use of the main college car park isn’t restricted to final-year students.

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences


Question 49.Mr. Baker is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night.

A. Mr Baker, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.

Β.Mr Baker who I spoke on the phone last night is very interested in our plan.

C. Mr Baker, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night.

D. Mr Baker is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke to on the phone last night.

Question 50. I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.

A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up.

Β.Waking up the baby, I could not continue watching the television

C. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.

D. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up.






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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. merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ Β. sergeant /ˈsɑːdʒənt/ C. commercial/kəˈmɜːʃl/ D. term tɜːm/

Question 2. A. amuses Β. purses C. blouses D. pleases



Question 3. A. imagine / ɪˈmadʒɪn / Β. inhabit / ɪnˈhabɪt / C. continue /kənˈtɪnjuː:/ D. disappear / dɪsəˈpɪə /

Question 4. A. popularity / pɒpjʊˈlarəti / Β. politician / pɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n / C. documentary /dɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri / D. laboratory / ləˈbɒrəˌt(ə)ri /

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in

meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 5. “Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You're hardly loud enough to be heard from the

back”, the teacher said.

A. visible: có thể nhìn thấy được, hữu hình Β. audible : có thể nghe thấy C. edible = eatable:có thể ăn được D. eligible : đủ tư cách

Question 6. On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.

A. Upon reflection: suy đi tính lại Β. After discussing with my wife

C. For this time only D. For the second time

Mark the letter A, Β, 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 7. He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

A. fresh Β. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding

insubordinate = disobedient (không vâng lời) >< obedient (vâng lời, ngoan

ngoãn) fresh: tươi

Question 8. Children must sit on a parent's lap unless an empty seat is available.

A. Occupied (đã bận, đã được dùng đến) Β. booked C. disusedD. abandoned

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions.

Question 9. A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same

idea.

A. a paragraph Β. consists of → consisting of C. sentences D. related to

Question 10. The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely 7 o' clock as usually, but the train to Ha

Noi capital left at half past six o'clock, which was exactly 20 minutes late.

A. precisely Β. as usually → as usual: như thường lệ

C. which D. exactly

Question 11.Whether life in the countryside is better than that in the city depend on each

individual's point of view.

A. Whether Β. that C. depend on → depends on D. point of view

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of


Question 12. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are

as different as .

A. cats and dogs Β. salt and pepper : màu muối tiêu (tóc)

C. chalk and cheese D. here and there : đây đó, ở những nơi khác nhau

black and white: được viết xuống

She was really excited to see her name in black and white in the newspaper. It made her feel very important.

black and blue: bị thâm tím, bị thương hoặc sẹo nơi da có màu tối hơn, thường là kết quả của việc vachạm vào cái gì đó

Poor guy! First they stole his wallet and then they beat him black and blue. He was in hospital for a weekafter the attack.

salt and pepper: tóc mà là sự trộn lẫn giữa tóc đen và tóc xám hoặc tóc bạc

She's only 30 but she looks so distinguished with her salt and pepper hair.

stars and stripes: cờ Hoa kỳ

The athlete cried when she heard the national anthem and saw the stars and stripes raised in the Olympicstadium.

sweet and sour: (xào) chua ngọt , kết hợp giữa đường và gia vị : giấm/ chanh

Fancy some sweet and sour chicken from the Chinese take-away tonight?

bread and butter: bánh mì phết bơ/ người làm kiếm tiền chính, cần câu cơm trong nhà

I'm not really hungry. I'll just have some bread and butter for lunch.

Tom is the bread and butter in his family

ham and eggs:buổi ăn sáng đặc trưng của người Anh gồm thịt nguội và trứng.

He loves to have a big fried breakfast at the weekend, with ham and eggs and all the rest.

bangers and mash: (thân thiện) xúc xích và khoai tây được đánh nhừ

The kids love bangers and mash. It's so easy to make so that's great for me too.

cook and clean: (động từ) nấu một bữa ăn hoặc nướng bánh và sau đó rửa và dọn dẹp

I've been cooking and cleaning all day long. I'm exhausted.

wash and dry: (động từ) sử dụng nước và chất tẩy rửa để rửa chén và sau đó lau khô chúng

The party was great. Let's leave the washing and drying till tomorrow morning.

clean and tidy:(tính từ) được dọn dẹp sạch

Go up to your room and get to work! I want to see it clean and tidy before you go out.

spic and span: (tính từ) rất sạch, không tỳ vết, ngăn nắp

She's incredibly house-proud. The whole place is always so spic and span. I don't know how she finds thetime to keep it so tidy.

Question 13. A washing machine of this type will certainly normal domestic use.

A. stand up for: đáp ứng cho Β. come up with: nảy ra/nghĩ ra 1 ý tưởng/câu trả

lời C. get on to: chuyến chủ đề nói về, thảo luận về chủ đề nào đó D.

take down with : đánh bại, hạ gục, ngăn cản ai đó

Question 14. Half of the children were away from school last week because of of

influenza.

A. a break- out : sự vượt ngục Β. a breakthrough: sự đột phá C. an

outburst: cơn giận dữ D. an outbreak : sự bùng phát dịch bệnh

* break out of something: thoát khỏi nơi nào, vượt qua bệnh tật

Question 15. It's a formal occasion so we'll have to to the nines - no jeans and pullovers

this time!

A. hitch up: kéo lên Β. put on C. wear in = put on: mặc vào D. get

dressed up ăn mặc diện

Question 16. There seems to be a large between the number of people employed in service

industries, and those employed in the primary sectors.

A. discrimination: sự phân biệt đối xử Β. discretion: sự tự do làm theo ý mình C.discrepancy = difference: sự khác biệt D. extinction: sự tuyệt chủng

Question 17. All students must hand their homework the day after it is assigned.

A. Out : Hand out = distribute: phân phát Β. on C. to D. in = submit:nộp

Question 18. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been for a long time. It was bound to

affect his health sooner or later.

A. having his cake and eating it- tham lam muốn tất cả mọi thứ.

Β. burning the candles at both hands : làm quá nhiều việcmột lúc, làm kiệt sức của mình

C. playing with fire: đùa với lửa, làm việc nguy hiểm D. going to town : đầu tư thời gian, công sức, tiềnbạc vào việc gì đó

Question 19. The climber into difficulties when there was a sudden storm.

A. came Β. met C. had D. got

Question 20. I picked up the wrong bag by .

A. mistake Β. purpose C. luck D. fault

By mistake = by chance = by accident: vô tình, tình

cờ On purpose = deliberately: cố ý, có chủ ý

With luck: có may mắn

At fault = respobsible: chịu trách nhiệm

Question 21.Most scientists believe that the day robots will become a part of our lives will come .

A. from time to time Β. more or less C. sooner or later D. later than never

Sooner or later = eventually: cuối cùng thì, sớm muộn

gì

From time to time = sometimes: thỉnh thoảng

More or less = relatively: tương đối

Later than never: muộn còn hơn

không

Question 22. The mass media are of communication, such as books, newspapers,

recordings, radio, movies, television, mobile phones and the Internet.

A. models: mẫu

Β. modes : Mode of communication = means of communication:phương tiện giao tiếp C. parts: phần, bộ phận D. types = kind = sort:loại, kiểu

Question 23. If there are aliens out there, do you think they are much more advanced than

we are?

A. technological Β. technologically C. technology D. technologies

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Imagine you are studying English at a small college in the Midwestern United States. The local

newspaper rarely has news about your native country. (24) , it prints very little foreign

news, but this does not bother you at all. You sit comfortably in your apartment, turn on your (25)

computer, and ask for the

foreign news. The screen is immediately (26) with news from (27) _ the

world.

Computers have (28) an information “superhighway”. Today, computers can work

together - they can network with each other. The worldwide computer network is called the Internet.

Using the Internet, you can find all kinds of information and news from people and countries around

the world.

Question 24.A. Despite Β. In fact C. Because D. Although

Question 25.A. person Β. personified C. personally D. personal

Question 26.A. filled Β. full C. made D. taken

Question 27.A. in Β. on C. all above D. all over

Question 28.A. written Β. created C. composed D. invented


the correct answer to each of the questions.

Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care.

View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living.

Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between

finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to

find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to

where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.

Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to

begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies,

and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to

travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?"

There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job

features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank

them in order of importance to you.

The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day.

If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a

great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in

some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large

cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found

in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting

wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay

substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.

Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or

negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a

plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have

merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without

sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as

you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new

opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.

Question 29. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. questions Β. answers C. features D. jobs

Question 30. The word "assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .

A. discovering Β. considering C. measuring D. disposing

Question 31. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person

who does not want to live in a big city?

A. plumbing Β. law C. retail sales D. advertising

Question 32. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that .

A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.

Β. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.

C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.

D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.

Question 33. In paragraph 4, the author suggests that .

A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.

Β. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.

C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.

D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.

Question 34.Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?

A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.

Β. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.

C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.

D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.

Question 35. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.

Β. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.

C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.

D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.



Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and-stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-

cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution, it was

noted that troops played “baseball" in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the

New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet

apart, three strikes-you’re-out, batter out on a caught ball, three outs per inning, a nine-man team.

The “New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings,

baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban-industrial

society. At its inception it was played by and for wealthy gentlemen. A club might consist of 40

members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the

members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a

lavish evening’s entertainment for the winners.

During the 1850-70 period the game was changing; however, with increasing commercialism

(charging admission), under-the-table payments to exceptional players, and gambling on the

outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an

amateur first-nine, and their "muffins" (the gentlemanly duffers who once ran the game). Beginning

with the first openly all-salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870-1890

period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National

Association of Professional Baseball Players in 1871. The National League of Professional Base

Ball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded investors in joint-stock company clubs. The

1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose

somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The Sporting News” came

into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard

refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the

growing cities of the Midwest proclaimed itself the American League.

Question 36.What is the passage mainly about?

A. the origins of baseball

Β. the commercialization of baseball

C. the influence of the "New York Game" on baseball

D. the development of baseball in the nineteenth century

Question 37.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational

opportunity if they did not want to mix with others or become a “muffin”

Β. hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and

commercialism that developed in baseball

C. the "New York Game" spread rapidly because it was better formalized

D. business-minded investors were only interested in profits

Question 38. The word "inception" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. requirements Β. beginning C. insistence D. rules

Question 39. The word “lavish” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. prolonged Β. very generous C. grand D. extensive

Question 40. According to the second paragraph, all of the following are true EXCEPT .

A. commercialism became more prosperous

Β. the clubs are smaller

C. outstanding players got extra income

D. people gamed on the outcome of games

Question 41.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s "Golden Age"?

A. wooden stadiums replaced open fields

Β. a weekly periodical commenced

C. the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed

D. profits soared

Question 42. The word "somewhat" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.

A. to a significant extent Β. to a minor extent

C. to not the same extent D. to some extent

Question 43. The word "itself" in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. the Western League Β. growing cities

C. the Midwest D. the American League



Question 44. Ben. “ ”. Jane. "Never mind.”

A. Congratulations! How wonderful!

Β. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.

C. Thank you for being honest with me.

D. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?

Question 45. Peter. – “All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up, you can show it to us,

and we'll give you a refund.”

Tom. “ ”.

A. OK. I won't use it. Β. Thanks. I’ll put it in a safe place.

C. You’re welcome. See you later, D. Thanks you. I'll keep it for you.

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in

meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 46. The staff couldn't have worked any harder, and they could not even finish half of the

order all the week.

A. Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end of the

week.

Β. Throughout the week, the staff could only complete half of the order, which how they did not

work as hard as they should have.

C. The staff, who only completed half of the order all week, could not have worked as hard as

they claimed they did.

D. Throughout the week, less than half of the order could be produced, although the staff worked

as hard as they could.

Question 47. You needn't have taken so many warm clothes there.

A. It's not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there.

Β. You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don't need.

C. There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there.

D. You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary.

Question 48.My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so would I.

A.My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily.

Β.My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged her.

C. Both my sister and I would he very happy to take part in organizing the event.

D. I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event.

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines

each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49. Companies spend millions of dollars of advertising. They want to increase their sales.

A. Companies spend millions of dollars of advertising so that they want to increase their sales.

Β. Companies spend millions of dollars of advertising, but they want to increase their sales.

C. Companies spend millions of dollars of advertising with the aim of increasing their sales.

D. In order that they want to increase their sales, companies spend millions of dollars of

advertising.

Question 50. I had two job offers upon graduation. Neither of them was appropriate for my

qualifications.

A. Both of the job offers I had prior to my graduation were appropriate for my qualifications.

Β. Though I wasn’t qualified enough, two jobs were offered to me upon graduation.

C. The two jobs offered to me after I graduated were inappropriate for my qualifications.

D. I was offered two jobs soon after my graduation, both of which were suitable for my

qualifications.






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Question 1. A. apologize/əˈpɒlədʒʌɪz/ B. agree/əˈɡriː/ C. algebra/ˈaldʒɪbrə/ D.aggressive/əˈɡrɛsɪv/

Question 2. A. likes B. tightens C. heaps D. coughs

Mark the letter A, Β, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the


Question 3. A. celebrate/ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/ B. occupy/ˈɒkjʊpʌɪ/C. determine /dɪˈtəːmɪn/D. atmosphere/ˈatməsfɪə/

Question 4. A. sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ B. allowance/əˈlaʊəns/ C.

consultant/kənˈsʌlt(ə)nt/ D. location/lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/



Question 5. I had to pay through the nose to get my car repaired at a service station in the middle of

the desert.

A. spend less money than usual B. cost a lot of money

C. pay too much for something= pay too much for something: trả một giá quá đắt D. make a lot ofmoney

Question 6. In the United States there are only a few deaths annually from rattlesnakes, with a

mortality rate of less than 2 percent of those attacked.

A. percentage B. illness C. death = mortality : tình trạng tử vong D.

survival



Question 7. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were

banned.

A. insignificant B. clear C. obvious D. thin

Indiscernible: dễ thấy >< insignificant: không dễ thấy, không quan

trọng

obvious = clear rõ ràng, hiển nhiên (gần nghĩa với từ cho sẵn)

Question 8. These techniques to stop desert expansion are just temporary.

A. parallel: song song B. constant C. permanent: tạm thời >< permanent: vĩnh cửuD. deliberate: thận trọng, có tính toán



Question 9. Proteins are made up of folded irregularly chains, the links of which are amino acids.

A. made up of B. folded irregularly irregularly folded: được gấp lại mà không theo quy luật

C. the links D. which

Question 10. Little he knows about the surprise that awaited him.

A. he knows does he know B. about C. that D. awaited

Question 11. The astronomy is the oldest science, but it continues to be at the forefront of scientific

thought.

A. the astronomy astronomy (ngành chiêm tinh học) B. scienceC. continues D. at

khi nhắc đến 1 ngành khoa học nói chung, không cần dùng mạo từ ‘the’


Question 12. It was so quiet; you could have heard a drop.

A. pin B. feather C. leaf D. sigh

hear a pin drop (nghe được âm thanh nhỏ nhất, nghe được tiếng động khẽ nhất)

Question 13. is not clear to researchers.

A.Why did dinosaurs become extinct B.Why dinosaurs became extinct

C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct

Question 14. If a machine stops moving or working normally, you can say that it has .

A. cut off B. wiped out C. seized up D. go off

Question 15. Drinking water excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or

mottled effect on the enamel of teeth.

A. containing B. including C. made up of = composed of: tạo nên bởi, cấu

thành bởi D. composed of

Question 16. Newspaper publishers in the States have estimated reads a newspaper every

day.

A. nearly 80 percentage of the adult population whoB. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult populationC. that it is nearly 80 percentage of the adult populationD. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population

Question 17. The Artificial Intelligence expert wanted to have his assistant the newly

made robot.

A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate

Question 18.Many materials have been used for teeth, including wood.

A. artificial: (đi cùng với flower, limb, sweetener, fertilizer) nhân tạo B. false False teeth:

răng giả C. hand-made D. natural

Question 19. A lot of residents had to from the unexpected hurricane last month.

A. protect B. recover C. suffer D. save

Protect somebody/something from/against + something: bảo vệ ai/cái gì khỏi cái

gì

Recover from: hồi phục

Save somebody/something from something/doing something: cứu ai/cái gì

khỏi...

Question 20. Each form of mass media has an important on society.

A. impact B. pressure C. affection D. role

Have an impact/influence/effect on something: ảnh hưởng, tác động lên cái

gì

Put pressure on somebody: gây áp lực cho ai

Affection for/towards somebody/something: cảm giác yêu mến....

Have/play a role in ….: có vai trò trong ….

Question 21. Many people _ television as their main source of information and

entertainment.

A. rely on = depend on: phụ thuộc, tin tưởng vào B. try on C. put on D.

hold on

Question 22. A flat in the centre of the city might you an arm and a leg.

A. spend B. loseC. cost: rất đắt đỏ

D. require

Question 23. The promoters called the concert because the singer had a sore throat.

A. away: gọi đi, mời đi B. up: gọi tên, gợi lại C. off= cancel something:hủy cái gì D. with



Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t

find the energy to get out of bed (24) _ for school? According to a new report, today's

generations of children are in danger of getting so little sleep that they are putting their mental and

physical health at (25) . Adults can easily survive on seven to eight

hours' sleep a night, (26)_________ teenagers require nine or ten hours.

According to medical experts, one in five youngsters gets anything between two and five hours’

sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.

This (27) serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to

concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired

reaction time and poor concentration is well established. Research has shown that losing as little as

half an hour’s sleep a night can have profound effects on how children perform the next day. A

good night's sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep that they release a

hormone that is essential for their ‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body

grows at a rapid rate). It’s true that they can, to some (28) , catch up on sleep at weekends,

but that won’t help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.

Question 24. A. behind time B. about time C. in time D. at times

Question 25. A. jeopardy B. threat C. risk D. danger

Question 26. A. or B. because C. whereas D. so

Question 27. A. raises B. rises C. results D. comes

Question 28. A. rate B. extent C. level D. point



Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the

ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is

simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great

achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.

It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a

child's ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing

and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and

fuel.”

Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical

twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that

achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.

One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal

upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive

parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out

with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.

This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the

environment, the more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link

between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not

matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence.

Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One

professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than

ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then

needed at least ten years' hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of

attaining.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice.

• Marry an intelligent person.• Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.• Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.• Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a

child who wants to become an outstanding musician.

Question 29. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires .

A. an expensive education B. good musical instruments

C. parental support and encouragement D. wealthy and loving parents

Question 30. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to .

A. other people B. other scientists C. other children D. other geniuses

Question 31. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?

A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.B. They practiced playing their instruments for many years.C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

Question 32.When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .

A. pushing their children too hardB. letting them play their own wayC. permitting them to follow their own interestsD. starting their education at an early age

Question 33. The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the

passage means that in order to become a genius.

A. you need to have good health and good nourishmentB. you need intelligence and you need to develop itC. you should try to move quickly and efficientlyD. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

Question 34. The word “favorable” in the paragraph 5 mostly means .

A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”

B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”

Question 35. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .

A. educational development depends completely on economic well-beingB. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parentsC. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and developmentD. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure



In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe

recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be

sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The

motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs

boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of

packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should

try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce

waste is to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw

them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a

customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an

important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that

customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must

stop.

The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After

customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect

the bottles, wash them and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is

saved. In some parts of the world returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those

places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.

The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned

and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make

one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle

aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources.

Question 36.What is the main topic of the passage?

A. how to reduce garbage disposalB. what people often understand about the term ‘recycle’

C. what is involved in the recycling movementD. how to live sensitively to the environment.

Question 37.Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?

A. Europe B. Asia C. Middle East D. South America

Question 38.What does the word “sensitive” in the phrase “sensitive to the environment” in

paragraph 1 mean?

A. cautious B. logical C. friendly D. responding

Question 39. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT .

A. buy high-quality product B. buy simply-wrapped things

C. reuse cups D. buy fewer hamburgers

Question 40. The word “motto” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. meaning B. value C. belief D. reference

Question 41.What best describes the process of reuse?

A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.B. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.C. The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected.D. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.

Question 42. The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because

A. people are ordered to return bottles.B. returned bottles are few.C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic.D. each returned bottle is paid.

Question 43. The word “practice” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief


exchanges.

Question 44. Brown! “ ” - Smith. “Thanks, I'll write to you as soon as I arrive in Paris.”

A. God bless you! B. Have a go!

C. Better luck next time! D. Have a nice trip!

God bless you! (Chúa ban phước lành cho bạn!) là câu đáp lại khi ai đó hắt

hơi

Have a go! (Hãy thử đi!) là một lời động viên, khuyến khích ai đó làm gì

Better luck next time! (Chúc bạn may mắn lần sau) là câu an ủi cho ai đó khi chưa thành.

Question 45. James. “Do you mind if I open the window?” - Carol. “ ”

A. I'd rather you didn't B. Yeah, of course

C. Please, don’t worry D. Yes, it is, isn’t it?



Question 46. I remember telling you about the due day of the exam paper.

A. I remember to tell you when the exam paper was due.

B. I think I have told you about the exam paper's due.C. I think I have told you when you sit for the exam.D. I remember I have told you when the exam paper is due.

Question 47. Friendly though he may seem, he's not very trusted.

A. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.B. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.C. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.D. He's too friendly to be trusted.

Question 48. Alfred said to John. “I didn’t use your computer! Someone else did, not me.”

A. Alfred told John that he hadn't used his computer, saying that someone else had.B. Alfred denied having used John's computer, saying that someone else had.C. Alfred refused to use John's computer, saying that someone else had.D. Alfred said to John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had.



Question 49.We know that animals need vitamins for growth and development Plants need them,

too.

A. Plants are known to need the same vitamins for growth and development as do animals.B. In order to grow and develop, plants are known to need the vitamins that are produced by

animals.

C. Animals need vitamins to grow and develop whereas plants need its growth and development.D. What we are that both animals and plants can produce vitamins for growth and development.

Question 50.We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.

A. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.B. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.C. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d do at night.





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Question 1. A. amount /əˈmaʊnt/ B. country / ˈkʌntri/C. counter/’kaʊntə/ D.around/əˈraʊnd/

Question 2. A. education/ɛdjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n / B. document/ˈdɒkjumənt/ C.

endangered/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ D. secondary /ˈsekəndri/

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. interviewer/ˈɪntəvjuːə / B. inhabitant/ɪnˈhabɪt(ə)nt/ C. solidify/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ D. relationship/rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp /

Question 4. A. enter/ˈentə(r)/ B. comment/ˈkɒment/C. chemist/ˈkemɪst/ D. proceed/prəˈsiːd /

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST

in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 5.With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth

may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

A. expansion (sự mở rộng) B. beginning: dawn = beginning (sự bắt đầu, buổiđầu, bình minh) C. continuation (sự tiếp tục, liên tục) D. outcome (hậu quả, kết quả)

Question 6. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged

by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.

A. regardless of(bất chấp, bất kể) B. as well as C. unless D. instead of ratherthan = instead of (thay vì, hơn là)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE

in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 7. She was disgusted at the way they treat their children.

A. allergic to (bị dị ứng với) B. delighted at C. displeased with (không hàilòng với) D. angry at

disgusted at (ghê tởm) >< delighted at (thích thú)

Question 8. All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the

university.

A. forced B. impelled C. required D. optional

obliged (bắt buộc) >< optional (tùy chọn)

forced = impelled (thúc ép, bắt buộc)

required (đòi hỏi, yêu cầu)

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 9.Measles have not yet been eradicated because of the controversy concerning

immunization.

A. have not → has not B. yet C. because of D. concerning

Question 10.With the discovery of Pluto’s moon, Charon, astronomy now think that Pluto is the

smallest planet in the solar system.

A. with Β. astronomy → astronomers C. the smallest D.

solar system

Question 11. For more than 450 years, Mexico City has been the economic, culture and political

centre of Mexican people.

A. more than Β. has been C. culture → cultural D. Mexican people

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of


Question 12.When Mr Spendthrift ran out of money, he his mother for help.

A. fell back on Β. fell upon C. fell behind D. fell in with

fall back on (upon): phải nhờ đến, phải dùng

đến

fall behind: tụt lùi, tụt hậu

fall in with: tình cờ gặp, tán thành, đồng ý với

fall upon: tấn công

Question 13. It's funny you should say that. I've just had the thought.

A. like Β. identical C. alike D. likely

alike: giống nhau, (thường đi với to be alike hoặc to

(look alike) likely >< unlikely: có khả năng, có thể xảy ra

Question 14. , I decided to stop trading with them.

A. Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer

Β. Though being the biggest dealer

C. Being the biggest dealerD. Even though they were the biggest dealer

Question 15. He used to do well at school having his early education disrupted by illness.

A. apart from Β. in spite of C. in addition to D. because of

Question 16. I refuse to believe a word of it; it's a cock-and- story.

A. hen Β. goose C. bull D. duck

cock-and-bull story (chuyện bịa, chuyện khó tin)

Question 17.Why don’t you a go? It’s not difficult!

A. make Β. have C. do D. set

Question 18. How many means of do you use on a regular basis?

A. communication B. communicator

C. communicating D. communicative

Question 19. Students use the library's computers to get access the Internet.

A. for Β. to C. with D. by

Question 20. If you can’t remember his phone number, you can always it _ in the

phone book.

A. take/ down Β. look/ up C. find/ out D. bring/ about

Look something up: tra cứu .

Take something down: ghi chép

lại

Find out = discover: phát hiện ra, khám phá ra

Bring about something: dẫn dến, gây ra

Question 21. Researchers have to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your

genes.

A. come Β. got C. reached D. arrived

Question 22. You should a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.

A. have Β. get C. make D. take

Get + somebody + to do = have + somebody + do: thuê, nhờ, yêu cầu ai làm gì

Make + somebody + do: khiến, bắt ai làm gì

Take + somebody + to somewhere: đưa ai đến đâu

Question 23.Many of the people who attended Mr David's funeral him for many years.

A. didn’t see Β. wouldn’t see C. haven't seen D. hadn't seen

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or

phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

MICHAEL FARADAY

During the last 400 years, most scientists have based on mathematics in their development of

their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make

(24)_____ of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791

and had no (25)____ beyond reading and writing.

In 1812 Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphry Davy. Later,

Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy's life embittered with

jealousy. Faraday made the first (26) _ motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to

produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and

magnetism. In 1831 he discovered that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the

wire. With this discovery he produced a machine for making electricity called a dynamo. Faraday

then went on to show how electricity affects chemical (27) .

Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was

destitute. (28) , Queen Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend

and a house. He died in 1867.

Question 24. A. usage Β. advantage C. use D. utilization

Question 25. A. instruction Β. knowledge C. training D. schooling

Question 26. A. electric Β. electronics C. electricity D. electrician

Question 27. A. matters Β. substances C. materials D. equations

Question 28. A. Still Β. So C. However D. Yet

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the question.

A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker. The first is the

broad area of communication, which includes imparting information by use of language,

communicating with a group or an individual, and specialized communication through performance.

A person conveys thoughts and ideas through choice of words, by a tone of voice that is pleasant or

unpleasant, gentle or harsh, by the rhythm that is inherent within the language itself, and by speech

rhythms that are flowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and finally, by the pitch and melody of

the utterance. When speaking before a group, a person's tone may indicate unsureness or fright,

confidence or calm. At interpersonal levels, the tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above

the words chosen, or may belie them. Here the speaker’s tone can consciously or unconsciously

reflect intuitive sympathy or antipathy, lack of concern or interest, fatigue, anxiety, enthusiasm or

excitement, all of which are usually discernible by the acute listener. Public performance is a

manner of communication that is highly specialized with its own techniques for obtaining effects by

voice and/or gesture. The motivation derived from the text, and in the case of singing, the music, in

combination with the performer's skills, personality, and ability to create empathy will determine the

success of artistic, political, or pedagogic communication.

Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person’s self-image, perception of others, and

emotional health. Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that is confident, pretentious, shy,

aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant, to name only a few personality traits. Also the sound may give a

clue to the facade or mask of that person, for example, a shy person hiding behind an overconfident

front. How a speaker perceives the listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy in any given

conversation can drastically alter the tone of presentation, by encouraging or discouraging the

speaker. Emotional health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds of the happy, by

constricted and harsh sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic qualities of the depressed.


A. The function of the voice in performance

Β. The connection between voice and personality

C. Communication stylesD. The production of speech

Question 30.What does the author mean by stating that "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect

ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen"?

A. Feelings is expressed with different words than ideas are.

Β. The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words.

C. A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication.D. Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.

Question 31. The word "Here" in paragraph 1 refers to .

A. interpersonal interactions Β. the tone

C. ideas and feelings D. words chosen

Question 32. The word ''derived" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. discussed Β. prepared C. registered D. obtained

Question 33. According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice, may be an indication of a

person’s .

A. general physical health Β. personality

C. ability to communicate D. vocal quality

Question 34. According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide .

A. hostility Β. shyness C. friendliness D. strength

Question 35. The word "drastically” in line paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. frequently Β. exactly C. severely D. easily

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to

each of the question.

As the twentieth century began, the importance of formal education in the United States

increased. The frontier had mostly disappeared and by 1910 most Americans lived in towns and

cities. Industrialization and the bureaucratization of economic life combined with a new emphasis

upon credentials and expertise to make schooling increasingly important for economic and

social mobility. Increasingly, too, schools were viewed as the most important means of integrating

immigrants into American society.

The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the

century coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling. By 1920

schooling to age fourteen or beyond was compulsory in most states, and the school year was greatly

lengthened. Kindergartens, vacation schools, extracurricular activities, and vocational education and

counseling extended the influence of public schools over the lives of students, many of whom in the

larger industrial cities were the children of immigrants. Classes for adult immigrants were

sponsored by public schools, corporations, unions, churches, settlement houses, and other agencies.

Reformers early in the twentieth century suggested that education programs should suit the

needs of specific populations. Immigrant women were once such population. Schools tried to

educate young women so they could occupy productive places in the urban industrial economy, and

one place many educators considered appropriate for women was the home.

Although looking after the house and family was familiar to immigrant women, American

education gave homemaking a new definition. In pre-industrial economies, homemaking had meant

the production as well as the consumption of goods, and it commonly included income-producing

activities both inside and outside the home, in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century

United States, however, overproduction rather than scarcity was becoming a problem. Thus, the

ideal American homemaker was viewed as a consumer rather than a producer. Schools trained

women to be consumer homemakers: cooking, shopping, decorating, and caring for children

“efficiently” in their own homes, or if economic necessity demanded, as employees in the homes of

others. Subsequent reforms have made these notions seem quite out-of-date.

Question 36. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that one important factor in the increasing

importance of education in the United States was .

A. the growing number of schools in frontier communities

Β. an increase in the number of trained teachers

C. the expanding economic problems of schoolsD. the increased urbanization of the entire country

Question 37. The word "means" is closest in meaning to .

A. advantages Β. probability C. method D. qualifications

Question 38. The phrase ''coincided with" is closest in meaning to .

A. was influenced by Β. happened at the same time as

C. began to grow rapidly D. ensured the success of

Question 39. According to the passage, one important change in United States education by the

1920's was that .

A. most places required children to attend school

Β. the amount of time spent on formal education was limited

C. new regulations were imposed on nontraditional educationD. adults and children studied in the same classes

Question 40. Vacation schools and extracurricular activities are mentioned to illustrate .

A. alternatives to formal education provided by public schools

Β. the importance of educational changes

C. activities that competed to attract new immigrants to their programsD. the increased impact of public schools on students

Question 41. According to the passage, early-twentieth century education reformers believed that_______ .

A. different groups needed different kinds of education

Β. special programs should be set up in frontier communities to modernize them

C. corporations and other organizations damaged educational progressD. more women should be involved in education and industry

Question 42. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to .

A. consumption Β. production C. homemaking D. education

Question 43.Women were trained to be consumer homemakers as a result of .

A. overproduction in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States

Β. scarcity in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States

C. economic necessity in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United StatesD. income-producing activities in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States

Mark the letter A, Β, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following

exchanges.

Question 44. – “ ” – “No, I can manage. Thank you.”

A. Can you give me a hand with this please?

Β. Do you need their support?

C. Can you manage the job?

D. Let me carry the bag for you.

Question 45. Tom. “I don’t have my glasses. I can’t read the menu.” - Jane. “ ”

A. I am going to read it to you Β. I will read it to you

C. I have read it to you D. I will be reading it to you

Math the letter A, Β, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the


Question 46. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.

A. Despite his superior strength, Christopher was soon overpowered by his attacker.

Β. Christopher was stronger, but he overpowered his attacker after a while.

C. Christopher lost because he was stronger than his attacker.

D. Christopher was too strong to be overpowered by his attacker.

Question 47. He could have gone by bus and so saved a lot of money.

A. He wouldn’t have saved much money if he had taken the bus.

Β. He would have gone by bus if he had saved money for the fare.

C. He traveled by bus, and it didn’t cost him much.

D. He would have spent less money if he had traveled by bus.

Question 48. I have every intention of finding out who is responsible for the graffiti.

A. I fully intend to find out who is responsible for the graffiti.

Β. I have all the intention to find out who is responsible for the graffiti.

C. Who is responsible for the graffiti is one of my concerns.

D. I am intentional to find out who is responsible for the graffiti.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences


Question 49. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. Therefore, he opened the window.

A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.

Β. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.

C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.

D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.

Question 50. No one but the experts were able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It

greatly resembled the original.

A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.

Β. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for

the experts.

C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the

experts could judge it quite easily.

D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't

genuine.

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