Đề số 18 Đề số 18 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in th position of the main stress in each of the following questions 1 A dinosaur B connective C contain D improve 2 A restaurant B supportive C complaint D affect 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 3 A whether B enthusiast C clothes D though.
Đề số 18 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in th position of the main stress in each of the following questions A dinosaur B connective C contain D improve A restaurant B supportive C complaint D affect 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 A whether B enthusiast C clothes D though A candidates B provides C centuries D deadlines Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions He's been studying for many years He should have realized sooner that his grammar was incorrect A He has been a student for so long that he could quickly tell when his grammar was incorrect B A student of his experience ought to have noticed his incorrect grammar earlier C The student would have known that his grammar was incorrect if he had had more experience D The grammar wouldn't have been so problematic if the student had been aware of it sooner A bridge has been built across the river This is very convenient A A bridge has been built across the river which is very convenient B A bridge has been built across the river, so this is very convenient C Once bridge has been built across the river, people find this very convenient D That a bridge has been built across the river is very convenient Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions The theory of natural selection made the idea of organic evolution acceptable to the majority of the scientific world A The world's scientist accepted the idea of organic evolution more rapidly than the concept of natural selection B Without the theory of natural selection to support it, no scientists would ever have approved the theory of organic evolution C On the whole, the scientific world approved the concept of organic evolution once the theory of natural selection had been postulated D It was only after the introduction of the theory of natural selection that scientists paid any attention to the idea of organic evolution By the look on your face, I think that you sold your biggest painting A Your facial expression tells me that someone sold the biggest painting for you B The look on your face shows that you sold all your paintings except your biggest one C By the look on your face, you must have sold your biggest painting D Your facial expression tells me that all your paintings except your biggest one were sold Vietnam had the highest growth in the number of telephone subscribers last year A The number of telephone subscribers in Vietnam is the highest last year B Vietnam ranked first in telephone subscribing growth last year C The number of telephone subscribers in Vietnam has grown first last year D The number of telephone subscribers in Vietnam grew greatly last year Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of th following exchanges 10 Peter: "Let me drive you home" John: " A No problem! B It's me Oh, this is a nice surprise C No, don't worry I can manage D No, I usually drive home at five 11 Laura: I wish you wouldn't smoke in here! Mark: ………… A There's nothing wrong here B Sorry, shall I open the window? C I don't agree, I'm afraid D Thank you for telling me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 12 In several parts of Asia, there is still a strong market for traditional medicines making from animal parts A B C D 13 In Middle East and other regions in the world, oil is twice more expensive than it was a few years ago A B C D 14 The children had such difficult time when they began school in their new neighborhood that their parents A B decided never to move again C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 15 As it was very hot in summer, sales of bottles of water went A through the roof B out of hand C bankrupt D insane 16 Now I for what I said about you It wasn't true and I should have said it A apologize B apologized C am apologized D am apologizing 17 I looked for Bruce and Mike but I saw ……… of them A all B hone C neither D both 18 The exact relationship between the two languages is a matter of ……… among scholars A fight B quarrel C conflict D dispute 19 We spent the…………………days on the beach A few last sunny B last few sunny C last sunny few D few sunny last 20 Turn off this radio, please The harsh sound really ………….me crazy A makes B worries C bothers D drives 21 Their discussion quickly developed into a argument over who should receive the money A enthusiastic B burning C heated D scorching 22 … with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains not seem high at all A When compared B Compare them C If you compare D A comparison 23 The flower will soon start to bloom winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get warmer A providing that B now that C in spite of the fact that D even though 24 A little farther down the street…………… A is the inn I used to stay B is the inn in which I used to stay five years ago C is there an inn where I used to stay D does an inn what I used to stay exist 25 The temperatures take place vary widely for different materials A which melting and freezing B at which melting and freezing C which they melt and freeze D at which they melt and freeze 26 The police have been looking for a criminal ever since he………….prison A broke out of B came up to C did away with D went along with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 27 About 1900, Dr Karl of Vienna found that some people's blood was not compatible with others' and these variations could be classified into groups A well-matched B comparative C biological D unsuitable 28 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 29 The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students in our school can be well-informed A difficultly seen B beautiful C unpopular D suspicious 30 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on my uncle's farm He used to sell them and bought what his family needed A plenty B efficiency C small quantityD such a large quantity Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions There are two types of diabetes, insulin dependent and non-insulin-dependent Between 90-95% of the estimated 13-14 million people in the United States with diabetes have noninsulin-dependent, or Type II, diabetes Because this form of diabetes usually begins in adults over the age of 40 and is most common after the age of 55, it used to be called adult-onset diabetes Its symptoms often develop gradually and are hard to identify at first; therefore, nearly half of all people with diabetes not know they have it For instance, someone who has developed Type II diabetes may feel tired or ill without knowing why This can be particularly dangerous because untreated diabetes can cause damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves While the causes, short-term effects, and treatments of the two types of diabetes differ, both types can cause the same long-term health problems Most importantly, both types affect the body's ability to use digested food for energy Diabetes does not interfere with digestion, but it does prevent the body from using an important product of digestion, glucose (commonly known as sugar), for energy After a meal, the normal digestive system breaks some food down into glucose The blood carries the glucose or sugar throughout the body, causing blood glucose levels to rise In response to this rise, the hormone insulin is released into the bloodstream and signals the body tissues to metabolize or burn the glucose for fuel, which causes blood glucose levels to return to normal The glucose that the body does not use right away is stored in the liver, muscle, or fat In both types of diabetes, however, this normal process malfunctions A gland called the pancreas, found just behind the stomach, makes insulin In people with insulin-dependent diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin at all This condition usually begins in childhood and is known as Type I (formerly called juvenile-onset) diabetes These patients must have daily insulin injections to survive People with non-insulin dependent diabetes usually produce some insulin in their pancreas, but their bodies' tissues not respond well to the insulin signal and, therefore, not metabolize the glucose properly, a condition known as insulin resistance Insulin resistance is an important factor in non-insulin-dependent diabetes, and scientists are searching for the causes of insulin resistance They have identified two possibilities The first is that there could be a defect in the insulin receptors on cells Like an appliance that needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet, insulin has to bind to a receptor in order to function Several things can go wrong with receptors For example, there may not be enough receptors to which insulin may bind, or a defect in the receptors may prevent insulin from binding The second possible cause of insulin resistance is that, although insulin may bind to the receptors, the cells not read the signal to metabolize the glucose Scientists continue to study these cells to see why this might happen There's no cure for diabetes However, there are ways to alleviate its symptoms In 1986, a National Institute of Health panel of experts recommended that the best treatment for non-insulin-dependent diabetes is a diet that helps one maintain a normal weight and pays particular attention to a proper balance of the different food groups Many experts, including those in the American Diabetes Association, recommend that 50-60% of daily calories come from carbohydrates, 12-20% from protein, and no more than 30% from fat Foods that are rich in carbohydrates, like breads, cereals, fruits, and vegetables, break down into glucose during digestion, causing blood glucose to rise Additionally, studies have shown that cooked foods raise blood glucose higher than raw, unpeeled foods A doctor or nutritionist should always be consulted for more of this kind of information and for help in planning a diet to offset the effects of this form of diabetes 31 According to the passage, what may be the most dangerous aspect of Type II diabetes? A Insulin shots are needed daily for treatment of Type II diabetes B Type II diabetes may go undetected and, therefore, untreated C In Type II diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin D Type II diabetes interferes with digestion 32 Which of the following are the same for Type I and Type II diabetes? B long-term health risks C short-term effects A treatments D causes 33 According to the passage, one place in which excess glucose is stored is the……… A stomach B insulin receptors C pancreas D liver 34 A diet dominated by which of the following is recommended for non-insulin-dependent diabetics? A protein B fat C carbohydrates D raw foods 35 Which of the following is the main function of insulin? A It signals tissues to metabolize sugar B It breaks down food into glucose C It carries glucose throughout the body D It binds to receptors 36 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word alleviate A make less severe B eradicate completely C examine carefully D more skillfully 37 According to the passage, in normal individuals, which of the following processes occur immediately after the digestive system converts some food into glucose? A The glucose is metabolized by body tissues B Insulin is released into the bloodstream C Blood sugar levels rise D The pancreas manufactures increased amounts of insulin 38 Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes people with Type I diabetes? A They not need to be treated with injections of insulin B They comprise the majority of people with diabetes C Their pancreases not produce insulin D They are usually diagnosed as adults Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks It is (39) knowledge that the Internet, often simply called the Net, is the largest network of computers in the world It connects businesses, institutions and individuals One of its main uses is communication and electronic mail or e-mail, is probably the most popular use of the Internet Although the Net is widely used by people of all ages, many adults are now concerned (40) its possibility harmful effects on young people For example, chatting is a popular activity on the Net Electronic chat rooms are Internet sites where people can communicate (41) with one another These chat rooms are quite popular with children However, adults with inappropriate or illegal motives may also join chat rooms Sometimes these adults try to arrange (42) meetings with unsuspecting victims There have been cases where children have been tricked by adults who (43) themselves off as children and who gives information that proves to be extremely false 39 A common B popular C normal D customary 40 A woth B about C for D in 41 A quickly B gradually C directly D ordinarily 42 A face-to-face B on the spot C head and shoulders D hand in hand 43 A give B pass C take D polish Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It is said that George Washington was one of the first to realize how important the building of canals would be to the nation's development In fact, before he became the President, he headed the first company in the United States to build a canal, which was to connect the Ohio and Potomac rivers It was never completed, but it showed the nation the feasibility of canals As the country expanded westward, settlers in western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio needed a means to ship goods Canals linking natural waterways seemed to supply an effective method In 1791, engineers commissioned by the state of New York investigated the possibility of a canal between Albany on the Hudson River and Buffalo on Lake Eric to link the Great Lakes area with the Atlantic seacoast It would avoid the mountains that served as a barrier to canals from the Delaware and Potomac rivers The first attempt to dig the canal, to be called the Eric Canal, was made by private companies but only a comparatively small portion was built before the project was halted for lack of funds The cost of the prospect was an estimated $5 million, an enormous amount for those days There was some on-again-off-again federal funding, but this time the War of 1812 put an end to construction In 1817, DeWitt Clinton was elected Governor of New York and persuaded the state to finance and build the canal It was completed in 1825, costing $2 million more than expected The canal rapidly lived up to its sponsors' faith, quickly paying for itself through tolls It was far more economical than any other form of transportation at the time It permitted trade between the Great Lake region much of its traffic It allowed New York to supplant Boston, and the East coast, robbing the Mississippi River Philadelphia, and other eastern cities as the chief center of both domestic and foreign commerce Cities sprang up along the canal It also contributed in a number of ways to the North's victory over the South in the Civil War An expansion of the canal was planned in 1849 Increased traffic would undoubtedly have warranted its construction had it not been for the railroads 44 Why does the author most likely mention George Washington in the first paragraph? A He was President at the time the Eric Canal was built B He commissioned engineers to study the possibility of building the Eric Canal C He successfully opened the first canal in the United States D He was involved in pioneering efforts to build canals 45 The word feasibility in paragraph is closest in meaning to A possibility B capability C difficulty D profitability 46 According to the passage, the Eric Canal connected the A Delaware and Potomac Rivers B Hudson River and Lake Eric C Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson River D Potomac and Ohio Rivers 47 The phrase on-again-off-again in paragraph could be replaced by which of the following with the least change in the meaning? A ineffectual B simultaneous C intermittent D gradual 48 The completion of the Eric Canal was financed by ……… A private company B DeWitt Clinton C the federal government D New York 49 The actual cost of building the Eric Canal was…………… A $5 million C $7 million B less than had been expected D more than could be repaid 50 Which of the following is not given as an effect of the building of the Eric Canal in paragraph 4? A It took water traffic away from the Mississippi River B It established Boston and Philadelphia as the most important centers of trade C It helped determine the outcome of the Civil War D It allowed the East coast to trade with the Great Lake Sea ... but this time the War of 181 2 put an end to construction In 181 7, DeWitt Clinton was elected Governor of New York and persuaded the state to finance and build the canal It was completed in 182 5,... or nutritionist should always be consulted for more of this kind of information and for help in planning a diet to offset the effects of this form of diabetes 31 According to the passage, what... problem! B It's me Oh, this is a nice surprise C No, don't worry I can manage D No, I usually drive home at five 11 Laura: I wish you wouldn't smoke in here! Mark: ………… A There's nothing wrong here