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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ƠN THI GIỮA KÌ 2, NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 ĐỀ ƠN THI GIỮA KÌ II SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: We are having terrible weather which is quite strange Usually _weather in UK is not this bad A the – a B Ø - the C the – the D a – the Question 2: Urbanization has resulted in _problems besides the benefits A variety B vary C various D variability Question 3: If you don't this opportunity, you might not get another one A catch B hold C capture D grab Question 4: these two sources is considered green energy because they produce a lot of pollution when they are burned A On account of B Both of C Neither of D Because of Question 5: What will you you get older? A until B unless C when D if Question 6: It's time you tidied your room It's getting _ A more messier and messier B messier and messier C more messy and messy D more and more messy Question 7: Nobody has seen him, ? A have they B has he C hasn’t he D haven’t they Question 8: When will you send the message? - We it by Friday A will deliver B am going to deliver C will be delivering D will have delivered Question 9: Mr Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football A cheese B bread C egg D sandwich Question 10: I requested that first-year students to change their courses in the first two weeks A would be permitted B be permitted C permit D were permitted Question 11: I know too little Dutch to have understood what they were talking about What I was that their boss would be there the next morning A did understand B could have understood C have understood D didn't understand Question 12: You may find you've got so many things to think about that it's difficult to A turn it off B put off C switch off D see off Question 13: Access to education, health, social services and cultural activities is more available to people in cities than in villages A readily B willingly C comparatively D extremely Question 14: She is a spectator A more an athlete than B more of an athlete than C an athlete more than D an athlete of more than Question 15: We use compact florescent light bulbs, last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs A they B that C which D what Mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the most suitable respond to complete the following exchanges Question 16: Helen and Linda are talking about the film they saw at the cinema last night Helen: “I think it is the best movie I have ever seen” Lida: “……………….” A Me too B Not me C Same to you D Me neither Question 17: Alex: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” Amy: “ ” A I'd love to come What time? B I don't know what time that person comes C Do you have time for some gossip? D It's my pleasure Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress Question 18: A sanitation B situation C coalition D interrogation Question 19: A prefer B access C attract D inform Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions Nguyen Binh Khiem was a Vietnamese administrator, educator, poet, and sage As a poet throughout his life, he composed many poems in Chinese and Nom that have survived to this day He is referred to by several names: Hanh Phu, Bach Van cu si (White Cloud Hermit) and Trang Trinh Bom in Co Am village in 1491, he got the teaching from the second-rank doctor Luong Dac Bang and passed the official government examination in 1535, ranking number one in the country This was a period of great instability in Viet Nam which may explain the reason why he took the exam at such a late age He served in the Mac Dynasty court for just seven years until 1542 when he resigned after his official complaints about royal court corruptions were ignored He then returned to his native village and opened a school Among his students were Phung Khac Khoan (a diplomat), Luong Huu Khanh, Nguyen Du (the author of Truyen ky man luc) Nguyen Binh Khiem became a person much sought after by many leaders during that time of upheaval, civil war, the Mac collapse, and the rise of the Trinh Lords and Nguyen Lords Both Trinh Kiem and Nguyen Hoang sought his advice in their pursuit of power To the former, he gave the advice of being the real power behind the restored Le Dynasty To the latter, he advised building a base of power in the undeveloped south Both men followed these suggestions, resulting in a political and military division of Viet Nam that would last for 200 years As a result of this sage advice, Nguyen Binh Khiem gained a reputation as someone who could foretell the future Some of his prophecies were of a Delphic nature as they were ambiguous and could be read in several ways Question 20: The reason why he took the official government examination at a late age was that A there was no examination before that B he waited for the Mac Dynasty to rule the country C he was busy composing poems D the country went through many conflicts Question 21: In 1542, he resigned from the royal court because A the royal court didn’t pay attention to his complaints B the royal court ignored his suggestions developing the country C there were corruptions in the royal court D he was replaced by his talented students Question 22: All of the following are true about the period after he resigned from the royal court EXCEPT that A he trained some famous scholars for the country B he paid no attention to politics and ignored it C the kings or lords often came to him for advice D he composed poems and some prophecies Question 23: We can infer from the passage that A he advised Nguyen Hoang to live in peace in the undeveloped south B he foresaw the division of Viet Nam between the Trinh Lords and Nguyen Lords C he made the Mac Dynasty collapse with his prophecies and influence D he asked Trinh Kiem to become the king of the restored Le Dynasty Question 24: His prophecies A are accurate all the time B can be understood in several ways C can give us good advice about the future D contain reliable information about the future Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage GREEN ENERGY Fossil fuels are used to generate the majority of the world's energy, and they come in different forms For example, coal may be burned in a power (25) to generate electricity, but gasoline is burned in a car's engine to make it run Neither of these two sources is considered green energy because they produce a lot of pollution when they are burned In addition, they come from a source that is inevitably going to (26) Green energy can be defined as any energy source that is to some degree non-polluting When it is called (27) , this means that a person can replace the same amount of energy that was consumed by that person (28) that person's lifetime Since it took millions and millions of years to create the fossil fuels that we now burn, we know that they cannot be replaced by us. Wind power and solar power, (29) harnessed properly, are two excellent sources of green energy Once the necessary parts such as wind turbines to generate wind power and solar panels to create solar power have been produced, only the pollution from the production is left Question 25: A outlet B point C factory D plant Question 26: A run out of B cut out C run out D burn out Question 27: A harmful B effective C sustainable D durable Question 28: A about B along C during D within Question 29: A when B which C where D what Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 30: Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements A may be B Alike C concentrated D waves Question 31: Economists have recently show that there exists a large productivity gain due to locating in dense agglomerations A productivity B agglomerations C show D Economists Question 32: Individuals define themselves by nationality, ethnic, language, clothing and food A ethnic B Individuals C nationality D clothing Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question 33: A estimated B penetrated C arrested D claimed Question 34: A rehear B peace C realize D appear Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning Question 35: 'If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly A add to B use up C reduce D exhaust Question 36: When you walk, don't look at your feet This will slow you down and lead to back pain A result in B result from C cause D activate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning Question 37: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space A problems and solutions B causes and effects C advantages and disadvantages D solutions and limitations Question 38: I'm glad to see you're back in the land of the living We were worried about you A happily B alive; no longer ill C safely D quickly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 39: He bought her flowers and diamond rings This action made her fall in love with him A He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him B He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him C He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with D He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him Question 40: Why you take an umbrella? It is not even raining A You need not take an umbrella because it is not even raining B You must not take an umbrella because it is not even raining C You cannot take an umbrella because it is not even raining D You need not to take an umbrella because it is not even raining Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 41: This music concert wouldn't have been possible without your sponsorship A It's possible that your sponsorship made this music concert impossible B Your sponsorship made it possible for this music concert to take place C If it had been for your sponsorship, this music concert wouldn't have been possible D If you didn't sponsor, this music concert wouldn't have been possible Question 42: People in Australia are so environmentally-friendly that they create the greenest country in the world A Australia is the greenest country in the world if the people are environmentally friendly B Australia is the greenest country in the world while the people are environmentally-friendly C Australia is the greenest country in the world though the people are environmentally friendly D Australia is the greenest country in the world because the people are environmentally friendly Question 43: Cultural changes have never been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization A Never before have cultural changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization B Never before cultural changes have been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization C Never before have been cultural changes as accelerated as they are now during the globalization D Never before cultural have changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions UNDERSTANDING INDIA'S CASTE SYSTEM It has been said that life is what we make of it In other words, if we work hard and focus on our goals, we can have great careers and enjoy high status is society However, these opportunities don't exist for everyone In some places, the family you are born into will decide almost everything about your life India's caste system is an example of this The caste system is a major part of the Hindu religion that has existed for thousands of years It is a way of organizing and grouping people based on the occupation of the family Castes will determine whom people can socialize with and their place in society Originally, a person's caste was supposed to be determined by their personality, but over time it has been linked to their job and family. There are four classes, also known as varnas, in India's caste system The highest one is Brahmin People in this class have jobs in education and religion These are seen as extremely important functions for the society as they deal with the knowledge The second highest level is the Kshatriya, or ruling class People from this group can be soldiers, landowners, or have jobs in politics The class beneath this is the Vaishya These people often work in the commercial sector as merchants The fourth class level is the Shudra Shudras typically work as unskilled laborers doing factory or farm work, or they may also be employed as artists. There is another group, the Harijan, that is at the bottom and considered to be outside of the caste system For many years, they were known as Untouchables, people from this caste held the most undesirable jobs in society, such as cleaning up garbage Furthermore, they weren't allowed to pray at public temples or drink water from the same wells as other classes If someone from another caste came into contact with an Untouchable, they were considered dirty and would be expected to bathe vigorously to clean themselves, Although the caste system still exists in India, the government is taking steps to improve the living conditions and decrease unemployment rates for the Shudras and Harijan This includes providing better health care, offering literacy programmes, and making sure that people from higher social classes not exploit them It seems unlikely that the caste system will disappear any time soon, but the overall conditions for those at the bottom seem to be improving Question 44: Which of the following is not true about India's caste system? A The Kshatriya is the second highest class B Hard work helps people move up in the caste system. C The caste system has been used in India for a long time D It is possible that a Shudra would work on a farm Question 45: The word "this" in paragraph refers to A the pleasure of life in India B the major part of the Hindu religion C the fact that your origin will mostly decide your future D the India's caste system existing for thousands of years Question 46: What is the caste system mainly based on? A Who a person's parents are B Where a person was born C When a person starts school D What a person believes on Question 47: What kind of job would a Brahmin likely have? A A priest B An inventor C A painter D A warrior Question 48: What could replace the word "ruling" in paragraph 3? A defeating B delaying C guessing D governing Question 49: All of the following are true about the Harijan EXCEPT that A they used to be known as Untouchables B they had to undesirable jobs in society C anyone from another caste coming to contact with an Untouchable is not allowed to pray at temples D any contact between someone from another caste with an Untouchable was considered unacceptable Question 50: What does the passage suggest about the future of the caste system? A The bottom groups will rise to rule over the top classes B It is probably going to get worse before it gets better C One day soon it won't be used anymore in India D It will likely continue to exist for a long time in India. - HẾT -ĐỀ ƠN THI GIỮA KÌ SỐ 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 : A dressed B dropped C matched D joined Question : A century B culture C secure D applicant Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question : A stimulate B altitude C influence D decision Question : A suggest B involve C travel D sustain Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : have enough apples, she’ll make an apple pie this afternoon A Should she B If she C Will she D Unless she Question : I don’t think he will win the competition, ? A I B does he C will he D will I Question : non-verbal language is important aspect of interpersonal communication A The - a B Ø - an C A - the D The - Ø Question : The car ready for him by the time he comes tomorrow A will be B will have been C will being D are going to be Question 9: The boss insisted that Sam at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project A not be B isn't C was D is Question 10 : We should consider the need to be harmony our environment A.in / of B in / with C on / of D on / with Question 11 : with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all A When compared B On comparing C Having compared D To compare Question 12 : Jack yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me A mustn’t have arrived B shouldn’t have arrived C can’t have arrived D need not have arrived Question 13: As a _and mature student, Marie Curie earned a Physics degree with flying colors A brilliant B brilliantly C brilliantness D brilliance Question 14 : _the time passes, _I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A The faster / the nervous B The more fast / the nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 15 : The windows are in frames A circular huge wooden B huge wooden circular C wooden huge circular D huge circular wooden Question 16 : They are moving house they can live near their grandparents A even though B before C in order that D since Question 17: The equator is an line that divides the earth into two A imagination B imaginative C imaginary D imaginable Question 18 : Some people like nothing better than to paint the town -at every opportunity , but I prefer to stay at home and watch cartoon A blue B black C pink D.red Question 19 : You need more exercise; you should _golf A take up B take in C carry on D carry out Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good A remains for good B is still in good condition C stands in life D remains in effect Question 21: Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor A dismisses B creates C recruits D interviews Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 : Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact A in perfection B in ruins C in chaos D in completion Question 23 : Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer A support B oppose C annul D convict Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Mason: "In my opinion, horror films are really exciting." Lydia: " _" A You shouldn’t have said that B What an opinion! C There’s no doubt about that D I don’t think so, either Question 25 Ben: “ ” - Jane: “Never mind.” A How nice the dress you’re wearing, Jane! B Congratulations! How wonderful! C.Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday? D Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the blanks from 26 to 30 It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their mail before starting work The other staff had (26) that Nicky , one of the computer operators, had been (27) rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have been happened to make her so (28) Suddenly Nicky accidentally knocked over a cup of coffee As she was clearing up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky's right hand There was a large swelling at the wrist "What on earth have you (29) to yourself? Does it hurt?" asked the girl " Yes, it does I think I've injured it using the computer", replied Nicky " I think you'd better go and let the doctor (30) it", said the girl " Let's hope there's no permanent damage to your hand" Question 26 : Question 27 : A regconized A appearing B realized B seeming C noticed C pretending D identified D looking Question 28 : A sick B bored C uninterested D depressed Question 29: A made B done C happened D brought Question 30: A check B inspect C examine D investigate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world However, the meanings and traditions often vary While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China They are also quite popularly used for weddings Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet Floral arrangements or baskets are not given Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired Question 31 : What does the topic mainly discuss? A The fascinating tradition of giving flowers B The different meanings of flowers in different cultures C The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures D The kinds of flowers people often give each other in different cultures Question 32 : What does the word "They" in paragraph refer to? A Students B Teachers C Flowers D Peonies Question 33 : According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman's Day in Russia, EXCEPT: A red roses B hyacinths C tulips D yellow roses Question 34 : What could the word "fertility" in paragraph best be replaced by? A fecundity B good spirit C happiness D loyalty Question 35 : It can be inferred from the passage that……… A People can give flowers to the American in any occasion B Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings C Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case D At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Psychology recognizes two types of research, experimental and differential The former is concerned mainly with the overall processes governing human activities, and the latter sets out to establish individual differences in performance More recent studies have demonstrated the need for a third type of psychological study, namely, that which has to with human development Rather than considering this aspect of human performances as a part of the first two types, scientists have noted that developmental research indeed belongs in a separate category in and of itself Piaget's work would indisputably fall in the area of developmental theories that have had great impact on both experimental and differential research When examining Piaget's studies, it is necessary to keep in mind that, while his theories have been highly influential, his methodology has been strongly criticized The primary shortfall of his work had to with a lack of definition and standardization in his data and experiment design Question 36 : According to the author's implications, which branch of psychology appears to be particularly controversial? A Theoretical B Experimental C Differential D Developmental Question 37 : In the passage, the word "category" is closest in meaning to _ A calling B cause C case D class Question 38 : Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a type of psychology research? A Differential B Influential C Experimental D Developmental Question 39 : In the passage, the word "indisputably" is closest in meaning to A undoubtedly B indiscreetly C indirectly D unduly Question 40 : What is considered to be the greatest drawback of Piaget's research? A His methodology was unsystematic, and his data were haphazard B His methodology was not based on an influential theory C His developmental theories and findings were not recognized D His studies did not undergo thorough examination Question 41 : According to the passage, what is the central goal of experimental research? A To analyze individual differences in human activity B To establish the psychological processes governing humans C To administer experiments on humans and processes D To arrive at a general classification of individuals Question 42 : It can be inferred from the passage that the author is a proponent of _ A assessing a need for human development B reversing current trends in research C abolishing experimental and differential studies D furthering a third branch of investigation Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 43 Both have been working their way back to full fitness after being out with A B C injury and illness respectfully D Question 44 Her fiancé is said to graduate from Harvard University five years ago A B C D Question 45 The study founded that men who were married lived longer than those who were not A B C D 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 Unless you pay him the money back, he will sue you A. You should pay him the money back or he will sue you B. You should either pay him the money back or he will sue you C. He will not sue you if you receive the money D. If you don't pay him the money back, he would sue you Question 47 Impressed as I was, I could hardly buy such an expensive car A So impressed was I by the expensive car that I tried to buy that one B Although I was impressed, I couldn’t afford to buy an expensive car like that C The car was too impressive and expensive for me to buy D Hardly could I buy that expensive car although I was impressive Question 48 “ Would you like some more beer?” he asked A He offered me some more beer B He asked me would I like some more beer C He asked me if I wanted some beer D He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer 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 : He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well D. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all Question 50 : The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts They were to help him discuss and formulate new policies A. The Prime Minister, who is a financial expert, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies B. A committee of financial experts was set up by the Prime Minister to help him discuss and formulate new policies C. The Prime Minister, who was helped by financial experts, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies D. A committee consisting of financial experts who were helped by the Prime Minister discussed and formulated new policies ĐỀ ƠN THI GIỮA KÌ II SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Don’t worry By the time you come back next month, we the work A had completed B will have completed C have completed D would have completed Question 2: Chemical wastes from factories are _ that cause serious damage to species habitats A Polluters B pollutants C pollutions D pollutes Question 3: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _ A Prosperous B vulnerable C remained D prefect Question 4: When she heard the bad news, she broke and cried A up B into C down D in Question 5: The idea to a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors A B pay C go D walk Question 6: My parents insisted that my brother to our home village after graduation A returns B return C returned D must return Question 7: You should always have an alternative plan to A bring about B fall back on C ask after D feel up to Question 8: The north we go, the _we are to meet high temperatures A far – less likely B farther – likely C farther – less likely D farthest – less likely Question 9: Looking after a kitten is more difficult than I thought it would be A far B farther C further D father Question 10: In military, A.I robots are used to _ dangerous environments containing explosives or contaminated by nuclear weapons A explore B.fix C change D borrow Question 11: This _disease caused a lot of complications during the treatment procedure A situation B difficult C life-threatening D weak Question 12: Mum and Dad didn't fancy cooking, so we got a pizza A deliver B delivered C be delivered D to be delivered Question 13: Many industries today use highly vehicles that can drive with almost no human intervention A automated B automation C automatic D automate Question 14: The saola and rhino are considered _ species in Vietnam A diverse B unique C endangered D evolutionary Question 15: Melanie is retiring from her job next summer she can devote more time to photography A in case B until C in order that D so as to Mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the most suitable respond to complete the following exchanges Question 16: - “Would you mind lending me your dictionary?” - “ .” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Yes, let’s D Great Question 17:“You don’t work at weekends, you?” - “ .” A Yes, please B No problemC Of course not D.Never mind Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress Question 18: A activate B apprentice C applicant D specialize Question 19: A academic B exterminate C artificial D navigation Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions The Power of Crowdsourcing There is a famous old saying that when trying to solve a problem “two heads are better than one” Yet until recently, businesses would often rely on one key person to get important tasks done But thanks to a phenomenon called crowdsourcing, more and more companies are allowing their consumers to have their say when designing new products The term “crowdsourcing” refers to the process of outsourcing jobs which were once done by a single person to a large group (or a crowd) of people In the past, crowdsourcing wasn’t practical, as it was impossible to gather thousands of like-minded people together to share opinions Now, thanks to the Internet, online forums, and social media, this isn’t a difficult task at all There are many important applications for crowdsourcing in business For example, if a small business was looking to develop a business logo, it might employ a single designer and hope for the best However, with crowdsourcing, companies can specify some guidelines about their project, set a budget, and start a design contest online Within hours, it will likely receive hundreds of designers sending them logos In the end, they can choose the design they like best and the winner will get compensated Crowdsourcing has other applications as well A website called Duolingo is using crowdsourcing to translate documents into different languages It offers free lessons to language learners As part of their tests, users translate lines to test their knowledge Then, a computer programme will analyze thousands of test results for consistency and arrange an accurate translation Not everyone is sold on crowdsourcing, though In many cases, it may be better to rely on the opinion of a few specialized professionals than information from a crowd For instance, it makes more sense to trust the opinion of one top doctor than to take the advice of 1,000 random people regarding a health issue Another criticism is the low wage that crowdworkers usually receive Since crowdworkers are freelancers and not employees, they can be paid less than minimum wage Whether you love or hate crowdsourcing, it appears to be here to stay So before you make any financial judgements, consider following the crowd and give crowdsourcing a try Question 20: The old saying “two heads are better than one” in paragraph means that A two people can work more carefully than one person working alone B two heads are more expensive than one C two people can achieve more than one person working alone D two heads are paid better than one Question 21: One of the advantages of using crowdsourcing is A we can get the best answer to our solution with the unbelievably small budget B within a relatively short period of time, we can get so many answers to a single problem C the company no longer hire employees to solve problems D hospitals can practically apply the method of crowdsourcing in consulting patients Question 22: Which of the following is NOT a good situation to use crowdsourcing? A A company needs to get ideas for a new sneaker B A business is looking to understand why people like its products C A student is looking for ideas on where to stay on holiday D A person needs to understand a law for an important court case Question 23: According to the passage, why didn’t businesses use crowdsourcing in the past? A It was too hard to collect and check lots of people’s ideas B People weren’t as smart as they are today C It was usually illegal in most countries to this D No one had ever thought of the idea of crowdsourcing before Question 24: Which of the following sentences is true? A Everyone agrees that crowdsourcing is a great idea B Crowdsourcing is now a fast way to get logos made C It seems that crowdsourcing will become less popular in the future D People who work as crowdworkers don’t earn large salaries Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage In the past, elephants in Thailand were taken from the wild when they were very young They (25) to work for the people cutting down the large trees of the forests They became “work machine” – they were not free, wild animal (26) more Some of the elephants became depressed and some even cried Elephants can be unhappy too Boualoi was one of these elephants, (27) with the help of Thailand’s Royal Family and the World Wildlife Fund, she is soon going back (28) her natural environment, the forest First, she is going to live at the Doi Pa Muang Wildlife Sanctuary There, she will learn (29) free again, and she will meet other free elephants for the first time Question 25: A sell B sold C are sold D were sold Question 26: A some B little C any D few Question 27: A for B but C since D as Question 28: A in B on C from D to Question 29: A be B to be C being D to have been Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 30: One of the best (A) ways to encourage your children to read (B) are (C) to provide interesting titles for (D) them to enjoy Question 31: My friend offered(A) finding(B) more information about(C) the company that I was applying to(D) Question 32: Many experts believe (A) that A.I technology will soon do(B) even greater(C) advances in(D) many other areas 10 Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question 33: A.wrapped B asked C improved D finished Question 34: A summer B business C sunrise D shut Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning Question 35: In the 1980 census, New Jersey was the most densely populated state A rigorously B heavily C wantonly D sparsely Question 36: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o’clock and take good care of their own business A. have a good voyage B. organize things inefficiently C. run faster than others D. manage an inflexible system Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning Question 37: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to so unless urgent action is taken A Vanishing B polluting C destroying D damaging Question 38: Only aggressive species of small animal life are likely to survive in the rough waters near shallow coral reefs A a few B strong C passive D marine Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 39: Mike graduated with a good degree However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed A Mike joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree B If Mike graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed C Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed D That Mike graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed Question 40: He was able to finish his book It was because his wife helped him A. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book B. If only he had been able to finish his book C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn't finish his book Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 41:"You should find out more information about the company offering the job." A My best friend advised me to find out more information about the company offering the job B My best friend thanked me for finding out more informatioon about the company offering the job C My best friend begged me to find out more information about the company offering the job D My best friend blamed me for finding out more informatioon about the company offering the job Question 42: Lan had her car serviced yesterday A Lan had to service her car yesterday B Lan had serviced her car yesterday C Lan had somebody to service her car yesterday D Somebody serviced Lan's car yesterday Question 43: Mr Mills lost his job because he was late every day A If Mr Mills weren’t late every day, he wouldn’t lose his job B The reason why Mr Mills lost his job was that he was late every day C Mr Mills was late every day so losing his job D Mr Mills would have lost his job if he had been late every day Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the 11 Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own." In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields- cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzig in the years ahead Question 44:What is the main idea of this passage? A The computer is especially lucrative for women today B Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world C Women are better at small businesses than men are D Women today are opening more businesses of their own Question 45:The word “excluded” is closest meaning to _ A often invited to B permitted C not permitted in D charged admission to Question 46:All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT that _ A women were required to stay at home with their families B women faced discrimination in business C women lacked ability to work in business D women were not trained in business Question 47:According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s _ A were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management B had fewer obstacles in business than they today C were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business D were still more interested in education than business opportunities Question 48:The author mentions the “shoebox under the bed” in order to _ A show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig B show the frugality of women in business C point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig's business were limited D suggest that the company needed to expand Question 49:The expression “keep tabs on” is closest meaning to _ A pay the salaries of B keep records of C provide transportation for D recognize the appearance of Question 50:It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by women are small because A many women fail at large businesses B women are not able to borrow money easily C women prefer a small intimate setting D women can't deal with money ĐÁP ÁN Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 12 Question 1: We are having terrible weather which is quite strange Usually _weather in UK is not this bad A the – a B Ø - the C the – the D a – the Question 2: Urbanization has resulted in _problems besides the benefits A variety B vary C various D variability Question 3: If you don't this opportunity, you might not get another one A catch B hold C capture D grab Question 4: these two sources is considered green energy because they produce a lot of pollution when they are burned A On account of B Both of C Neither of D Because of Question 5: What will you you get older? A until B unless C when D if Question 6: It's time you tidied your room It's getting _ A more messier and messier B messier and messier C more messy and messy D more and more messy Question 7: Nobody has seen him, ? A have they B has he C hasn’t he D haven’t they Question 8: When will you send the message? - We it by Friday A will deliver B am going to deliver C will be delivering D will have delivered Question 9: Mr Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football A cheese B bread C egg D sandwich Question 10: I requested that first-year students to change their courses in the first two weeks A would be permitted B be permitted C permit D were permitted Question 11: I know too little Dutch to have understood what they were talking about What I was that their boss would be there the next morning A did understand B could have understood C have understood D didn't understand Question 12: You may find you've got so many things to think about that it's difficult to A turn it off B put off C switch off D see off Question 13: Access to education, health, social services and cultural activities is more available to people in cities than in villages A readily B willingly C comparatively D extremely Question 14: She is a spectator A more an athlete than B more of an athlete than C an athlete more than D an athlete of more than Question 15: We use compact florescent light bulbs, last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs A they B that C which D what Mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the most suitable respond to complete the following exchanges Question 16: Helen and Linda are talking about the film they saw at the cinema last night Helen: “I think it is the best movie I have ever seen” Lida: “……………….” A Me too B Not me C Same to you D Me neither Question 17: Alex: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” Amy: “ ” A I'd love to come What time? B I don't know what time that person comes C Do you have time for some gossip? D It's my pleasure Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress Question 18: A sanitation B situation C coalition D interrogation Question 19: A prefer B access C attract D inform Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions Nguyen Binh Khiem was a Vietnamese administrator, educator, poet, and sage As a poet throughout his life, he composed many poems in Chinese and Nom that have survived to this day He is referred to by several names: Hanh Phu, Bach Van cu si (White Cloud Hermit) and Trang Trinh Bom in Co Am village in 1491, he got the teaching from the second-rank doctor Luong Dac Bang and passed the official government examination in 1535, ranking number one in the country This was a period of great instability in Viet Nam which may explain the reason why he took the exam at such a late age He served in the Mac Dynasty court for just seven years until 1542 when he resigned after his official complaints about royal court corruptions were ignored He then returned to his native village and opened a 13 school Among his students were Phung Khac Khoan (a diplomat), Luong Huu Khanh, Nguyen Du (the author of Truyen ky man luc) Nguyen Binh Khiem became a person much sought after by many leaders during that time of upheaval, civil war, the Mac collapse, and the rise of the Trinh Lords and Nguyen Lords Both Trinh Kiem and Nguyen Hoang sought his advice in their pursuit of power To the former, he gave the advice of being the real power behind the restored Le Dynasty To the latter, he advised building a base of power in the undeveloped south Both men followed these suggestions, resulting in a political and military division of Viet Nam that would last for 200 years As a result of this sage advice, Nguyen Binh Khiem gained a reputation as someone who could foretell the future Some of his prophecies were of a Delphic nature as they were ambiguous and could be read in several ways Question 20: The reason why he took the official government examination at a late age was that A there was no examination before that B he waited for the Mac Dynasty to rule the country C he was busy composing poems D the country went through many conflicts Question 21: In 1542, he resigned from the royal court because A the royal court didn’t pay attention to his complaints B the royal court ignored his suggestions developing the country C there were corruptions in the royal court D he was replaced by his talented students Question 22: All of the following are true about the period after he resigned from the royal court EXCEPT that A he trained some famous scholars for the country B he paid no attention to politics and ignored it C the kings or lords often came to him for advice D he composed poems and some prophecies Question 23: We can infer from the passage that A he advised Nguyen Hoang to live in peace in the undeveloped south B he foresaw the division of Viet Nam between the Trinh Lords and Nguyen Lords C he made the Mac Dynasty collapse with his prophecies and influence D he asked Trinh Kiem to become the king of the restored Le Dynasty Question 24: His prophecies A are accurate all the time B can be understood in several ways C can give us good advice about the future D contain reliable information about the future Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage GREEN ENERGY Fossil fuels are used to generate the majority of the world's energy, and they come in different forms For example, coal may be burned in a power (25) to generate electricity, but gasoline is burned in a car's engine to make it run Neither of these two sources is considered green energy because they produce a lot of pollution when they are burned In addition, they come from a source that is inevitably going to (26) Green energy can be defined as any energy source that is to some degree non-polluting When it is called (27) , this means that a person can replace the same amount of energy that was consumed by that person (28) that person's lifetime Since it took millions and millions of years to create the fossil fuels that we now burn, we know that they cannot be replaced by us. Wind power and solar power, (29) harnessed properly, are two excellent sources of green energy Once the necessary parts such as wind turbines to generate wind power and solar panels to create solar power have been produced, only the pollution from the production is left Question 25: A outlet B point C factory D plant Question 26: A run out of B cut out C run out D burn out Question 27: A harmful B effective C sustainable D durable Question 28: A about B along C during D within Question 29: A when B which C where D what Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 30: Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements A may be B Alike C concentrated D waves Question 31: Economists have recently show that there exists a large productivity gain due to locating in dense agglomerations A productivity B agglomerations C show D Economists Question 32: Individuals define themselves by nationality, ethnic, language, clothing and food 14 A ethnic B Individuals C nationality D clothing Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation Question 33: A estimated B penetrated C arrested D claimed Question 34: A rehear B peace C realize D appear Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning Question 35: 'If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly A add to B use up C reduce D exhaust Question 36: When you walk, don't look at your feet This will slow you down and lead to back pain A result in B result from C cause D activate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning Question 37: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space A problems and solutions B causes and effects C advantages and disadvantages D solutions and limitations Question 38: I'm glad to see you're back in the land of the living We were worried about you A happily B alive; no longer ill C safely D quickly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 39: He bought her flowers and diamond rings This action made her fall in love with him A He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him B He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him C He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with D He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him Question 40: Why you take an umbrella? It is not even raining A You need not take an umbrella because it is not even raining B You must not take an umbrella because it is not even raining C You cannot take an umbrella because it is not even raining D You need not to take an umbrella because it is not even raining Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning Question 41: This music concert wouldn't have been possible without your sponsorship A It's possible that your sponsorship made this music concert impossible B Your sponsorship made it possible for this music concert to take place C If it had been for your sponsorship, this music concert wouldn't have been possible D If you didn't sponsor, this music concert wouldn't have been possible Question 42: People in Australia are so environmentally-friendly that they create the greenest country in the world A Australia is the greenest country in the world if the people are environmentally friendly B Australia is the greenest country in the world while the people are environmentally-friendly C Australia is the greenest country in the world though the people are environmentally friendly D Australia is the greenest country in the world because the people are environmentally friendly Question 43: Cultural changes have never been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization A Never before have cultural changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization B Never before cultural changes have been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization C Never before have been cultural changes as accelerated as they are now during the globalization D Never before cultural have changes been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions UNDERSTANDING INDIA'S CASTE SYSTEM 15 It has been said that life is what we make of it In other words, if we work hard and focus on our goals, we can have great careers and enjoy high status is society However, these opportunities don't exist for everyone In some places, the family you are born into will decide almost everything about your life India's caste system is an example of this The caste system is a major part of the Hindu religion that has existed for thousands of years It is a way of organizing and grouping people based on the occupation of the family Castes will determine whom people can socialize with and their place in society Originally, a person's caste was supposed to be determined by their personality, but over time it has been linked to their job and family. There are four classes, also known as varnas, in India's caste system The highest one is Brahmin People in this class have jobs in education and religion These are seen as extremely important functions for the society as they deal with the knowledge The second highest level is the Kshatriya, or ruling class People from this group can be soldiers, landowners, or have jobs in politics The class beneath this is the Vaishya These people often work in the commercial sector as merchants The fourth class level is the Shudra Shudras typically work as unskilled laborers doing factory or farm work, or they may also be employed as artists. There is another group, the Harijan, that is at the bottom and considered to be outside of the caste system For many years, they were known as Untouchables, people from this caste held the most undesirable jobs in society, such as cleaning up garbage Furthermore, they weren't allowed to pray at public temples or drink water from the same wells as other classes If someone from another caste came into contact with an Untouchable, they were considered dirty and would be expected to bathe vigorously to clean themselves, Although the caste system still exists in India, the government is taking steps to improve the living conditions and decrease unemployment rates for the Shudras and Harijan This includes providing better health care, offering literacy programmes, and making sure that people from higher social classes not exploit them It seems unlikely that the caste system will disappear any time soon, but the overall conditions for those at the bottom seem to be improving Question 44: Which of the following is not true about India's caste system? A The Kshatriya is the second highest class B Hard work helps people move up in the caste system. C The caste system has been used in India for a long time D It is possible that a Shudra would work on a farm Question 45: The word "this" in paragraph refers to A the pleasure of life in India B the major part of the Hindu religion C the fact that your origin will mostly decide your future D the India's caste system existing for thousands of years Question 46: What is the caste system mainly based on? A Who a person's parents are B Where a person was born C When a person starts school D What a person believes on Question 47: What kind of job would a Brahmin likely have? A A priest B An inventor C A painter D A warrior Question 48: What could replace the word "ruling" in paragraph 3? A defeating B delaying C guessing D governing Question 49: All of the following are true about the Harijan EXCEPT that A they used to be known as Untouchables B they had to undesirable jobs in society C anyone from another caste coming to contact with an Untouchable is not allowed to pray at temples D any contact between someone from another caste with an Untouchable was considered unacceptable Question 50: What does the passage suggest about the future of the caste system? A The bottom groups will rise to rule over the top classes B It is probably going to get worse before it gets better C One day soon it won't be used anymore in India D It will likely continue to exist for a long time in India. 16 ĐÁP ÁN 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 : A dressed B dropped C matched D joined Question : A century B culture C secure D applicant Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question : A stimulate B altitude C influence D decision Question : A suggest B involve C travel D sustain Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : have enough apples, she’ll make an apple pie this afternoon A Should she B If she C Will she D Unless she Question : I don’t think he will win the competition, ? A I B does he C will he D will I Question : non-verbal language is important aspect of interpersonal communication A The - a B Ø - an C A - the D The - Ø Question : The car ready for him by the time he comes tomorrow A will be B will have been C will being D are going to be Question 9: The boss insisted that Sam at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project A not be B isn't C was D is Question 10 : We should consider the need to be harmony our environment A.in / of B in / with C on / of D on / with Question 11 : with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all A When compared B On comparing C Having compared D To compare Question 12 : Jack yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me A mustn’t have arrived B shouldn’t have arrived C can’t have arrived D need not have arrived Question 13: As a _and mature student, Marie Curie earned a Physics degree with flying colors A brilliant B brilliantly C brilliantness D brilliance Question 14 : _the time passes, _I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A The faster / the nervous B The more fast / the nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 15 : The windows are in frames A circular huge wooden B huge wooden circular C wooden huge circular D huge circular wooden Question 16 : They are moving house they can live near their grandparents A even though B before C in order that D since Question 17: The equator is an line that divides the earth into two A imagination B imaginative C imaginary D imaginable Question 18 : Some people like nothing better than to paint the town -at every opportunity , but I prefer to stay at home and watch cartoon A blue B black C pink D.red Question 19 : You need more exercise; you should _golf A take up B take in C carry on D carry out Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good A remains for good B is still in good condition C stands in life D remains in effect Question 21: Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor A dismisses B creates C recruits D interviews Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 : Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact A in perfection B in ruins C in chaos D in completion 17 Question 23 : Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer A support B oppose C annul D convict Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Mason: "In my opinion, horror films are really exciting." Lydia: " _" A You shouldn’t have said that B What an opinion! C There’s no doubt about that D I don’t think so, either Question 25 Ben: “ ” - Jane: “Never mind.” A How nice the dress you’re wearing, Jane! B Congratulations! How wonderful! C.Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday? D Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the blanks from 26 to 30 It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their mail before starting work The other staff had (26) that Nicky , one of the computer operators, had been (27) rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have been happened to make her so (28) Suddenly Nicky accidentally knocked over a cup of coffee As she was clearing up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky's right hand There was a large swelling at the wrist "What on earth have you (29) to yourself? Does it hurt?" asked the girl " Yes, it does I think I've injured it using the computer", replied Nicky " I think you'd better go and let the doctor (30) it", said the girl " Let's hope there's no permanent damage to your hand" Question 26 : Question 27 : A regconized A appearing B realized B seeming C noticed C pretending D identified D looking Question 28 : A sick B bored C uninterested D depressed Question 29: A made B done C happened D brought Question 30: A check B inspect C examine D investigate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world However, the meanings and traditions often vary While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China They are also quite popularly used for weddings Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet Floral arrangements or baskets are not given Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired 18 Question 31 : What does the topic mainly discuss? A The fascinating tradition of giving flowers B The different meanings of flowers in different cultures C The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures D The kinds of flowers people often give each other in different cultures Question 32 : What does the word "They" in paragraph refer to? A Students B Teachers C Flowers D Peonies Question 33 : According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman's Day in Russia, EXCEPT: A red roses B hyacinths C tulips D yellow roses Question 34 : What could the word "fertility" in paragraph best be replaced by? A fecundity B good spirit C happiness D loyalty Question 35 : It can be inferred from the passage that……… A People can give flowers to the American in any occasion B Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings C Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case D At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Psychology recognizes two types of research, experimental and differential The former is concerned mainly with the overall processes governing human activities, and the latter sets out to establish individual differences in performance More recent studies have demonstrated the need for a third type of psychological study, namely, that which has to with human development Rather than considering this aspect of human performances as a part of the first two types, scientists have noted that developmental research indeed belongs in a separate category in and of itself Piaget's work would indisputably fall in the area of developmental theories that have had great impact on both experimental and differential research When examining Piaget's studies, it is necessary to keep in mind that, while his theories have been highly influential, his methodology has been strongly criticized The primary shortfall of his work had to with a lack of definition and standardization in his data and experiment design Question 36 : According to the author's implications, which branch of psychology appears to be particularly controversial? A Theoretical B Experimental C Differential D Developmental Question 37 : In the passage, the word "category" is closest in meaning to _ A calling B cause C case D class Question 38 : Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a type of psychology research? A Differential B Influential C Experimental D Developmental Question 39 : In the passage, the word "indisputably" is closest in meaning to A undoubtedly B indiscreetly C indirectly D unduly Question 40 : What is considered to be the greatest drawback of Piaget's research? A His methodology was unsystematic, and his data were haphazard B His methodology was not based on an influential theory C His developmental theories and findings were not recognized D His studies did not undergo thorough examination Question 41 : According to the passage, what is the central goal of experimental research? A To analyze individual differences in human activity B To establish the psychological processes governing humans C To administer experiments on humans and processes D To arrive at a general classification of individuals Question 42 : It can be inferred from the passage that the author is a proponent of _ A assessing a need for human development B reversing current trends in research C abolishing experimental and differential studies D furthering a third branch of investigation Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Câu 10 : Both have been working their way back to full fitness after being out with 19 injury and illness respectfully A both B their C after being out D respectfully Question 44 Her fiancé is said to graduate from Harvard University five years ago A fiancé B Is C to graduate D Years Question 45 The study founded that men who were married lived longer than those who were not A founded B were married C longer D were not 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 Unless you pay him the money back, he will sue you A. You should pay him the money back or he will sue you B. You should either pay him the money back or he will sue you C. He will not sue you if you receive the money D. If you don't pay him the money back, he would sue you Question 47 Impressed as I was, I could hardly buy such an expensive car A So impressed was I by the expensive car that I tried to buy that one B Although I was impressed, I couldn’t afford to buy an expensive car like that C The car was too impressive and expensive for me to buy D Hardly could I buy that expensive car although I was impressive Question 48 “ Would you like some more beer?” he asked A He offered me some more beer B He asked me would I like some more beer C He asked me if I wanted some beer D He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer 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 : He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well D. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all Question 50 : The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts They were to help him discuss and formulate new policies A. The Prime Minister, who is a financial expert, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies B. A committee of financial experts was set up by the Prime Minister to help him discuss and formulate new policies C. The Prime Minister, who was helped by financial experts, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies D. A committee consisting of financial experts who were helped by the Prime Minister discussed and formulated new policies ĐÁP ÁN Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Don’t worry By the time you come back next month, we the work A had completed B will have completed C have completed D would have completed Question 2: Chemical wastes from factories are _ that cause serious damage to species habitats A Polluters B pollutants C pollutions D pollutes Question 3: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _ A Prosperous B vulnerable C remained D prefect Question 4: When she heard the bad news, she broke and cried A up B into C down D in Question 5: The idea to a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors A B pay C go D walk Question 6: My parents insisted that my brother to our home village after graduation A returns B return C returned D must return Question 7: You should always have an alternative plan to A bring about B fall back on C ask after D feel up to 20 ... than one person working alone B two heads are more expensive than one C two people can achieve more than one person working alone D two heads are paid better than one Question 21: One of the advantages... to with human development Rather than considering this aspect of human performances as a part of the first two types, scientists have noted that developmental research indeed belongs in a separate... 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