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Trang 1Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 1: Khang is asking Nick about his study
- Khang: “Your learning materials are so fascinating Where do you get them?
- Nick: “ They’re from page Luyện Thi Tiếng Anh Cùng Cô Phạm Liễu on Facebook.”
A The price is pretty high B Thank you a lot for the books C I don’t really remember D I thought I’ve already told you Question 2: Betty is arguing with Lam
- Betty: “I don’t think using hair to plant trees is a good idea
- Lam: “ _ A lot of research has shown that hair will help trees grow faster.” A I'm not fond of it B I must never have guessed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 3: This one is _ of the five dresses I have bought
A the more elegant B the much elegant C the more elegant D the most elegant Question 4: Her company is a rare story in these times of recession
A successful B successfully C success D succeed Question 5: More and more people are rejecting food _ from local producers
Question 6: The service offers information and advice on possible careers
Question 7: _ new staff at the right time will prevent your workforce from feeling stressed or overworked
A Laying off B Taking on C Carrying out D Putting up Question 8: The grass _ by my father every month in spring
Question 9: She has been working on that project for hours on end She should stop _
Question 10: Anna scarcely went out during winter break, _?
A did she B doesn’t she C does she D didn’t she
Trang 2Question 11: The road that the coast of California provides a wonderful scenic drive
Question 12: Daniel patted me gently on the shoulder while I tea
A am sipping B were sipping C have sipped D was sipping
Question 13: In before the Crown Court, she described her movements on the day of the murder
Question 14: Tony will throw a party _
A as soon as he passed the exam B as soon as he will pass the exam C as soon as he has passed the exam D as soon as he had passed the exam Question 15: Children should be encouraged to do simple chores such as the bed
Question 16: The factories are staying open all weekend to try to meet the consumer demand _ this
product
Question 17: The Covid-19 pandemic is doing a _ on global stock markets
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 18: A beauty B basket C absent D climb
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 20: A government B recommend C interfere D entertain Question 21: A provide B borrow C explain D commit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions
Question 22: What are you doing, putting that lipstick in your pocket? Shoplifting is against the law!
Question 23: Water is using sparingly, not wasted on thirsty lawns but displayed in fountains and small
pools
A carelessly B recklessly C irresponsibly D moderately
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions
Question 24: Peace talks ran into the sand last night, and many fear that an all-out war is now all but
certain
Question 25: There are fears that the incident may trigger more violence in the capital
Trang 3Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 26: Bella didn’t study hard She flunked the test A If she had studied hard, she could have passed the test B If she had studied hard, she couldn’t have passed the test C If she had studied hard, she can’t have passed the test D If she had studied hard, she can have passed the test
Question 27: He badly suffered cyberbullying himself He realized the true dangers of social media only
A Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself did he realize the true dangers of social media
B Barely had he been badly suffered cyberbullying himself than he realized the true dangers of social media
C Only when he had realized the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer cyberbullying himself
D Hardly had he realized the true dangers of social media when he badly suffered cyberbullying himself
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Question 28: Preventing the soil from erosion, the trees planted by the farmer many years before were
what stopped the flood from reaching their house
Question 29: Hot soup is very comfortable on a cold winter's day
Question 30: Van Cliburn studies piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958 and
1960
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Question 31: It isn't mandatory to submit your assignment today.A.You mustn't submit your assignment today
B You needn’t submit your assignment today C You can’t submit your assignment today D You shouldn’t submit your assignment today
Question 32: The last time Chloe went on a luxury cruise was last year A.Chloe began going on a luxury cruise last year
B Chloe has gone on a luxury cruise since last year C Chloe didn’t go on a luxury cruise last year
D Chloe hasn’t gone on a luxury cruise since last year
Question 33: His friend said to him: “Reply to my email as soon as you can” A.His friend told him to reply to her as soon as he can
B His friend told him to reply to her as soon as he could C His friend told him replying to her as soon as he could D His friend told him replying to her as soon as he can
Trang 4Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38
In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France With wind speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour, it flattened (34) forests, brought down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads (35) , it also left behind an extraordinary
creation Seven miles out to sea at the point (36) the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had risen out of water Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle What was so remarkable, apart from its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island (37) _ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment It could well become a permanent feature Scientists quickly realized that the island's appearance (38) a unique opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem Within months, it had been colonized by seabirds, insects and vegetation
Question 35: A Because B However C Therefore D Moreover
Question 37: A prolonged B remained C sustained D preserved Question 38: A offered B delivered C awarded D proposed
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Many people may think that old buildings should be demolished because we are now in the modern age and maintaining them is simply a big waste of money and time However, these historical buildings are worth preserving for a number of reasons
An important part of what gives cities their character and creates a sense of community is their history, and one of the best ways of acknowledging this history is by preserving historical structures Old buildings can represent a particular style of architecture, a historical event or even a significant era of a city’s history,
helping to give people a sense of identity and connection to time periods in the past In many cases, they
are also the symbol of something famous or important to a city’s inhabitants or those who are visiting Furthermore, preserving historical buildings can have economic benefits Newer buildings tend to have a life expectancy of only 30-40 years, whereas many older buildings were made to last for centuries Therefore, it would be cheaper to retain old buildings and simply improve them to meet modern requirements rather than trying to demolish and then replace them completely Restoring old buildings to
their original appearance not only adds character to the area but can also help draw in investment and
tourists if the structures are historically significant
Finally, there are environmental considerations Protecting old buildings is basically recycling on a larger scale Repairing and reusing existing buildings means that energy will be used more efficiently, and waste is reduced, since there is no need to produce new material nor is it necessary to throw away old material Plus, energy for rebuilding is conserved Also, the process of demolishing a building takes a great amount of energy and releases toxins and pollutants into the atmosphere, so it is only advantageous to avoid this
(Adapted from tomorrow.norwalkct.org)
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A Historical buildings and the local economy B How to protect historical buildings C Environmental impacts of old buildings D Why old buildings should be preserved
Question 40: According to paragraph 2, what can be said about the historical value of old city buildings? A They directly create the sense of community of a city
B They are always designed in the most famous architectural styles C They all represent an important era in a city’s history
D They may symbolise something that people consider significant Question 41: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _
Question 42: The phrase “draw in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A A lot of people do not think preserving old buildings is a good use of money B Modern buildings generally do not last as long as older ones
C Repairing and reusing existing buildings results in less waste
D Old buildings release many toxins and pollutants into the air when destroyed
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How did the first humans on Earth eat? According to a new study on the earliest food remains, Stone Age cooks were surprisingly sophisticated, combining an array of ingredients and using different techniques to prepare and flavour their meals
In the study, researchers examined plant remains from 70,000 years ago and 40,000 years ago in Shanidar Cave in northern Iraq as well as food remains from 12,000 years ago from Franchthi Cave in Greece After a detailed analysis, results revealed prehistoric cooking by Neanderthals and early modern humans was complex, involving several steps, and that the foods used were diverse Additionally, despite the gap in time and space, similar plants and cooking techniques were identified at both sites — possibly suggesting a shared culinary tradition, said the study’s lead author, Dr Ceren Kabukcu at the University of Liverpool
Much research on prehistoric diets has focused on whether early humans were predominantly meat eaters, but Kabukcu said it was clear they weren’t just chomping on animal meat Rather, our ancient ancestors
ate a varied diet depending on their location, and this likely included a wide range of plants Wild nuts, peas,
and grasses were often combined with pulses like beans or lentils and, at times, wild mustard Kabukcu said she was surprised to find that prehistoric people were combining plant ingredients in this way, an indication
that flavour was clearly of concern She had expected to find only starchy plants like roots and tubers, which
appear to be more nutritious and are easier to prepare
It was also founded that to make the plants more palatable, pulses were also soaked in water to
remove their naturally bitter taste Such creative cooking techniques were once thought to have emerged only with the shift from the hunter-gatherer lifestyle to humans’ focus on agriculture that took place between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago What’s more, she said, the research suggested life in the Stone Age was not just a brutal fight to survive and that prehistoric humans selectively foraged a variety of different plants and understood their different flavours
Trang 6“More data is needed from Shanidar, but if these results are supported sophisticated techniques of food preparation has a much deeper history than previously thought,” professor John McNabb from the University of Southampton, who wasn’t involved in the research, said via email
(Adapted from lifehack.org)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for this passage? A Want To Cook A Prehistoric Meal? Scientists Can Help
B New Discovery Solves Mystery About The Diet Of Early Humans C Ancient Meals Are Not As Simple As You May Imagine
D Study Finds Link Between Different Ancient Cooking Techniques
Question 45: Which of the following is suggested by the study's findings, according to paragraph 2? A Cooking by Neanderthals were more complex than that by early modern humans
B For early humans, cooking was a procedure that involved many stages and ingredients C Each region had its own set of shared prehistoric cooking techniques and traditions D Although the two sites were far away, the food remains found in them were identical Question 46: The phrase “of concern” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _
A valuable B important C relevant D beneficial Question 47: The word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 48: The word “palatable” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage?
A The new study suggests that early humans diet did not consist of only meat
B Ancient humans ate whatever plants that were available where they live C Wild nuts were usually blended with beans or wild mustard in early cooking D Dr Kabukcu did not think she would find certain ingredients in the caves Question 50: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A Contrary to common belief, ancient humans consumed much more plants than meat
B Techniques for cooking became more creative as humans start to focus on agriculture C It is commonly thought that early humans did not care much about making tasty food D The study's results proves that our current knowledge about ancient cooking is wrong
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