ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.. Mark the letter A,
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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: In recent years, more and more people _ for things with credit cards.
Question 2: I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some
Question 3: Argentina Mexico by one goal to nil in the match.
Question 4: Anne : “ Thanks for the nice gifts!”
John: “ _”
Question 5: While southern California is densely populated, _ live in the northern part of the state.
Question 6: He’s a very person because he can make other workers follow his advice.
- “ _”
Question 8: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.
Question 9: We couldn’t fly because all the tickets had been sold out
Question 10: Susan’s doctor insists _ for a few days
Question 11: _ of the students in her class could finish the assignment yesterday.
Question 12: The teacher had to explain the lesson very clearly _
A in order that his students to understand it B so that his students to understand it
C in order that his students could understand it D for his students to understand it.
Question 13: Please your cigarette I’m allergic to smoke.
Question 14: Her coat is on the floor.
Question 15: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
- “ .”
Question 16: “ Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _ ?”
Question 17: Opposite our house is a nice park there are trees and flowers.
Question 18: John has taken swimming as he wants to keep fit.
Trang 2Question 19: You smell awful! It’s about time you _ a bath.
Question 20: - “ Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?”
- “ Yes. _we decide to stay longer”
Question 21: Is she a friend of ?
Question 22: We have to _ allowance for this difficult circumstance.
Question 23: Mr Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please?.”
Salesgirl: “ ”
Question 24: ourselves, Jack is a drug addict.
Question 25: We live in the _
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.
Question 26: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
Question 27: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization(WTO) has promoted its trade relations
with other countries
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 28: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
condemned
Question 29: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island
Question 30: It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship
each year
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 31: “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary.
A Johned reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B Johned said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C Johned reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
D Johned scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 32: “Cigarette?” he asked.” No, thanks.” I said.
A He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
D He asked if I was smoking, so I thanked him.
Question 33: The critics undervalued his new book.
A The critics rejected his new book.
Trang 3B The critics were fed up with his new book.
C The critics had a low opinion of his new book.
D The critics turned down his new book
Question 34: He survived the operation thanks to the skilful surgeon.
A He survived the operation because he was a skilful surgeon.
B Though the surgeon was skilful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
D He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skilful surgeon
Question 35: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back
A As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone
B Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
C Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately
D She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
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.
Question 41: Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids.
A B C D
Question 42: Plants absorb water and nutrients and anchoring themselves in the soil with their roots.
A B C D
Question 43: In the last 10 years, Mexican government has reduced the number of its state-owned
companies to about half A B C D
Question 44: Psychologists at the University of Kansas has studied the effects of the color of a room on
Question 46: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.
A David drove so fast , which was very dangerous.
B David drove so fast and was very dangerous.
C David drove so fast , then was very dangerous.
D David drove so fast that was very dangerous.
Question 47: He cannot lend me the book now He has not finished reading it yet.
A Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
B He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it
C Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
Question 48: They drove fifteen miles off the main road Also, they had nothing to eat for the day.
A Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
B Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day
C They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road, nor had anything to eat for the
day
Trang 4D They drove fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
Question 49: The coffee was not strong It didn’t keep us awake.
A The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
B We were kept awake because the coffee was strong
C The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
D The coffee was so hot that it didn’t keep us awake.
Question 50: Everyone was watching the little dog They were greatly amused at it.
A Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them.
B The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement.
C Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching
D The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 51 to 60.
Millions of people are using cellphones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not
to use one In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people They find that the
phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and
connected
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals
worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone
companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that
mobile phones are bad for your health
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for
a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't gree
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech
machines can detect very small mounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agreethat there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies
In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
Question 51: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because _.
A they are indispensable in everyday communications B they make them look more stylish
phones
Question 52: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with _.
Question 53: The word "means" in the passage most closely means _.
Trang 5Question 55: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _.
_
of cellphones
Question 56: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may
_
Question 57: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, _
Question 58: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is _.
_
Question 59: According to the writer, people should _.
emergencies
Question 60: The most suitable title for the passage could be _
_
Their Price”
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, from 61 to 70.
Health and fitness are not just for young people They are for anyone willing to accept the
(61) _ for a good diet and (62) _exercise With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is no longer able to (63) _ Aches and pains are (64) _ normal Instead of pushing the body to do (65) _ , activities become limited Yet examples after examples have shown us that older people can - and should
- be (66) _ Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles Some professional athletes stay (67) _ into their forties and fifties For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (68) It's important to include exercise in your daily routine In the winter, (69) _ push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises Of course, such exercises will be of little use (70) _ you follow them with soda and chips
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 71 to 80.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of theSun from the earth In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an annular eclipse, theMoon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring of light around the Moon; in a total
eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon
It seems rather improbable that a celestial body the size of the Moon could completely block out
Trang 6the tremendously immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens.Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sunbecause of their relative distances from Earth A total eclipse can last up to 7 minutes, during whichtime the Moon's shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about 6 kilometers per second.
Question 71: This passage mainly _
eclipses
Question 72: In which type of eclipse is the Sun obscured in its entirety?
A.A partial eclipse B.An annular eclipse C.A total eclipse D.A celestial eclipse
Question 73: The word "ring" in line 3 could best be replaced by
Question 74: A "celestial body" in line 5 is most probably one that is found _.
A somewhere in the sky B. within the Moon's shadow
C. on the surface of the Sun D.inside Earth's atmosphere
Question 75: What is the meaning of "block out" in line 5?
Question 76: According to the passage, how can the Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse?
A. The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon's smallersize
B.The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon's great distance from the earth
C Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon.
D The Moon hides the Sun because of the Moon's considerable size.
Question 77: The word "relative" in line 7 could best be replaced by _.
Question 78: The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse?
A The Moon hides from the Sun.
B The Moon is obscured by the Sun.
C The Moon begins moving at a speed of 6 kilometers per second.
D The Moon's shadow crosses Earth.
Question 79: The word "rate" is closest in meaning to _.
Question 80: Where in the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse?
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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary.
A Johned reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B Johned said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C Johned reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
D Johned scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 2: “Cigarette?” he asked.” No, thanks.” I said.
A He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
D He asked if I was smoking, so I thanked him.
Question 3: The critics undervalued his new book.
A The critics rejected his new book.
B The critics were fed up with his new book.
C The critics had a low opinion of his new book.
D The critics turned down his new book
Question 4: He survived the operation thanks to the skilful surgeon.
A He survived the operation because he was a skilful surgeon.
B Though the surgeon was skilful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
D He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skilful surgeon
Question 5: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back
A As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone
B Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
C Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately
D She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Trang 8Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: In recent years, more and more people _ for things with credit cards.
Question 12: I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some
Question 13: Argentina Mexico by one goal to nil in the match.
Question 14: Anne : “ Thanks for the nice gifts!”
John: “ _”
Question 15: While southern California is densely populated, _ live in the northern part of the state.
Question 16: He’s a very person because he can make other workers follow his advice.
Question 17: - “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test ”
- “ _”
Question 18: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.
Question 19: We couldn’t fly because all the tickets had been sold out
Question 20: Susan’s doctor insists _ for a few days
Question 21: _ of the students in her class could finish the assignment yesterday.
Question 22: The teacher had to explain the lesson very clearly _
A in order that his students to understand it B so that his students to understand it
C in order that his students could understand it D for his students to understand it.
Question 23: Please your cigarette I’m allergic to smoke.
Question 24: Her coat is on the floor.
Question 25: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
- “ .”
Question 26: “ Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _ ?”
Question 27: Opposite our house is a nice park there are trees and flowers.
Question 28: John has taken swimming as he wants to keep fit.
Question 29: You smell awful! It’s about time you _ a bath.
Question 30: - “ Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?”
- “ Yes. _we decide to stay longer”
Question 31: Is she a friend of ?
Question 32: We have to _ allowance for this difficult circumstance.
Question 33: Mr Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please?.”
Trang 9Salesgirl: “ ”
Question 34: ourselves, Jack is a drug addict.
Question 35: We live in the _
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.
Question 36: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
Question 37: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization(WTO) has promoted its trade relations
with other countries
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 38: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
condemned
Question 39: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island
Question 40: It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship
each year
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.
Question 41: Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids.
A B C D
Question 42: Plants absorb water and nutrients and anchoring themselves in the soil with their roots.
A B C D
Question 43: In the last 10 years, Mexican government has reduced the number of its state-owned
companies to about half A B C D
Question 44: Psychologists at the University of Kansas has studied the effects of the color of a room on
Question 46: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.
A David drove so fast , which was very dangerous.
B David drove so fast and was very dangerous.
C David drove so fast , then was very dangerous.
D David drove so fast that was very dangerous.
Question 47: He cannot lend me the book now He has not finished reading it yet.
Trang 10A Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
B He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it
C Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
Question 48: They drove fifteen miles off the main road Also, they had nothing to eat for the day.
A Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
B Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day
C They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road, nor had anything to eat for the
day
D They drove fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day.
Question 49: The coffee was not strong It didn’t keep us awake.
A The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
B We were kept awake because the coffee was strong
C The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
D The coffee was so hot that it didn’t keep us awake.
Question 50: Everyone was watching the little dog They were greatly amused at it.
A Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them.
B The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement.
C Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching
D The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 51 to 60.
Millions of people are using cellphones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not
to use one In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people They find that the
phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and
connected
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals
worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone
companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that
mobile phones are bad for your health
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for
a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't gree
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech
machines can detect very small mounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agreethat there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies
In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
Question 51: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because _.
A they are indispensable in everyday communications B they make them look more stylish
phones
Question 52: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with _.
Trang 11
A the mobility of the mind and the body B the smallest units of the brain
Question 53: The word "means" in the passage most closely means _.
Question 55: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _.
_
of cellphones
Question 56: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may
_
Question 57: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, _
Question 58: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is _.
_
Question 59: According to the writer, people should _.
emergencies
Question 60: The most suitable title for the passage could be _
_
Their Price”
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, from 61 to 70.
Health and fitness are not just for young people They are for anyone willing to accept the
(61) _ for a good diet and (62) _exercise With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is no longer able to (63) _ Aches and pains are (64) _ normal Instead of pushing the body to do (65) _ , activities become limited Yet examples after examples have shown us that older people can - and should
- be (66) _ Men and women in their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than twenty-six miles Some professional athletes stay (67) _ into their forties and fifties For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is needed to stay in (68) It's important to include exercise in your daily routine In the winter, (69) _ push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises Of course, such exercises will be of little use (70) _ you follow them with soda and chips