DE LUYEN THI DH 4 - 2009 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1. A. ought B. fought C. thought D. cough 2. A. honour B. hair C. heir D. herb 3. A. knee B. kayak C. kaleidoscope D. kangaroo 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. 4. A. a. energy B. industry C. forestry D. investment 5. A. series B. respect C. interest D. action Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 6. Nancy's father________her that he would stop drinking. A. promised B. said C. deceived D. requested 7. Taking care of the baby________a lot of Karen. A. demands B. depends C. relies D. requests 8. Taking too many pills will________you problems. A. cause B. affect C. influence D. convey 9. Mr. Hudson's report covered________of the information that we had to consider about that problem. A. all B. every C. many D. total 10. I'm getting old, and I do not have the________that I had when I was young. A. variety B. vividness C. vitality D. violence 11. Did you know that our president was________a vice-president by the time he was 30 years old? A. yet B. still C. until D. already 12. This report is awfully long but it is still not________. A. competent B. complete C. compete D. complaint 13. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she _______ to be a champion. A. came round B. came out C. turned up D. turned out 14. Is that____present Bill gave you for____Christmas? A. the - 0 B. a - the C. the - the D. one - 0 15. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for an______. A. revision B. control C. check-up D. investigation 16. You can use my bicycle________you bring it back tomorrow. A. although B. as long as C. nevertheless D. in spite of 17. After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the______ A. bill B. prescription C. receipt D. recipe 18. In many ways she_______me of someone I knew at school. A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. resembles 19. When it's very hot, you may____the top button of your shirt. A. untie B. undress C. unwrap D. undo 20. The______of Turner's paintings finishes at the end of the week. A. show B. spectacle C. exhibition D. demonstration 21. One______of riding a bicycle is that it's cheap. A. credit B. advantage C. advance D. value 22. If we do not take steps to protect the world's wild life, many species of birds and animals are likely to _______completely. A. die out B. die down C. die away D. die from 23. I lost the keys to my house and had to climb in_____the window. A. by B. to C. through D. with 24. Columbus was one of____ first people to cross____Atlantic. A. the - the B. the - 0 C. those - the D. some - the 25. "Can you call back later? My father ______a bath at the moment." A. is having B. has C. has had D. has been having 26. If only motorists_______drive more carefully! A. might B. shall C. would D. should 27. The professor asked the students______. A. not only to write a report or give a speech B. either to write a report or give a speech C. neither to write a report or give a speech D. neither to write a report but give a speech 28._______danger, Paul ran back into the burning house. A. Regardless of B. In spite of C. Despite D. In 29. The shelf was _______ to reach. A. so high for him B. such a high one for him. C. such a high one that he's unable D. too high for him. 30. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her________because of her poor eyesight. A. back B. up C. over D. down 31. He decided to call the police_______he'd witnessed the car accident. A. while B. since C. as soon as D. until 32. She'd_______switched on the TV_______there was a knock on the door. A. hardly when B. no sooner than C. hardly than D. no sooner when 33. She'd_______gone to bed_______there was a telephone call. A. no sooner than B. hardly than C. hardly when D. no sooner when 34._______she sent her complaint letters to the company, they never replied. A. While B. When C. After D. Before 35. _______ she went back to the store, they said the owner was unavailable. A. As soon as B. Whenever C. While D. Until 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 36 to 45. THE WORLD OF DREAMS Most people feel that when they dream, they are 36 _____ off to another world. On the 37 ______ , dreams are often connected to our daily lives. When our whole 38 ______ is filled with something, when we are either very upset 39______ when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols. It is often 40 ______ that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself, when things 41_______ wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from 42 ______ life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, however, a strange kind of holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns 43 ______ to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, 44 ______ you are one of those people disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you 45______. 36. A. carried B. brought C. taken D. guided 37. A. opposite B. contrast C. contrary D. other side 38. A. mind B. spirit C. brain D. soul 39. A. or else B. or C. but also D. unless 40. A. spoken B. declared C. said D. stated 41. A. go B. turn C. become D. get 42. A. genuine B. real C. actual D. factual 43. A. off B. up C. down D. out 44. A. unless B. except that C. therefore D. thus 45. A. arise B. awake C. rise up D. wake up 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 46 to 55. 5 Baseball has been dubbed "America's favorite sport", and many fans contend that there is no greater thrill than watching a good pitcher throw the ball skillfully in a series of expertly delivered "fast" and "curve" balls. Two such pitches, the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" are particularly exasperating to batters because these balls tend to veer in one direction or the other just as they reach home plate. The "rising fastball" zooms forward only to jump up and over the bat as the batter swings. The "breaking curveball" curves toward home plate, but plunges downward unexpectedly at the last moment. Batters attempt to anticipate these pitches, and respond accordingly, while pitchers work at perfecting their "fast" and "curve" ball deliveries. But, according to studies conducted by a team of engineers and psychologists, the "rising fastball" 2 10 15 and the "breaking curveball" do not actually exist; they are merely optical illusions. The studies revealed that batters perceive the ball as approaching more slowly or falling more quickly than it actually is, and it is this misperception that produces the visual illusion. Batters tend to have difficulty tracking a ball continuously as it approaches and will briefly divert their eyes to the spot where they think the ball will cross the plate. When a batter has misjudged the speed or angle of a pitch, and shifts his or her gaze in this way, the ball will appear to suddenly rise or dip, and the batter will often miss. How will this finding affect "America's favorite pastime"? No doubt some will vehemently reject the notion that the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" are mere illusions. But for others, the findings may imbue the game with a new level of intrigue as batters attempt to respond to pitches that don't exist. 46. What does this passage mainly discuss? A the difference between fastballs and curveballs B America's favorite pastime C illusions about the movements of pitched balls D perceptional problems among baseball players 47. As used in line 1, the word "contend" could best be replaced by which of the following? A maintain B operate C propose D suppose 48. Which of the following words could best replace the word "thrill" in line 1? A activity B excitement C remedy D issue 49. In line 3, the word "exasperating" could best be replaced by which of the following? A challenging B exhausting C exciting D frustrating 50. As used in line 5, the word "zooms" is closest in meaning to which of the following? A falls B rolls C speeds D bounces 51. According to the author, why is it difficult for the batter to hit the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball"? A because the ball approaches too quickly B because the ball veers just before reaching home plate C because the batter misjudges the pitcher's intention D because the batter misjudges the speed and angle of the ball 52. In line 10, what does the word "they" refer to? A the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" B the engineers and psychologists C the research studies D the optical illusions 53. According to the passage, how is the illusion of the "rising fastball" and the "breaking curveball" produced? A by the pitcher's delivery B by the batter's failing to track the ball accurately C by the speed and angle of the ball D by the studies of engineers and psychologists 54. Which of the following could best replace the word "vehemently" in line 16? A certainly B impassively C socially D furiously 55. The word "imbue" in line 18 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A fill B spoil C affect D change 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 56 to 65. 5 Cerro Prieto, twenty miles south of the United States border, is a large geothermal energy field likely to produce 1,000 megawatts of electricity annually by the early 1990's. This will be well above its initial' 1973 capacity of 75 megawatts, which was doubled in 1979, with a further 30 megawatts added two years later to bring it up to its present capacity. However, in addition to the primary purpose of producing electricity, scientists at Cerro Prieto have developed several other uses for the geothermal heat and fluid, including some in acquaculture and hydroponics. In relation to the former, crayfish are raised in water kept at about 85F. They feed on the minute crustaceans and algae occurring naturally in the geothermal fluid while special strains of bacteria have been 3 1 0 introduced to clean the water along with small local crayfish that absorb salts harmful to the commercial variety. This variety's metabolism is speeded up by the controlled environment, which reduces growing time. The salt-rich geothermal fluid also produces sticking results through the use of hydroponics, which yields of crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers as much as 300 per cent higher than in normal soil. Meanwhile, a ten-meter-long enclosed shed produces half a ton of barley grass per day, the grass reaching a height of five inches in only seven days from seed. 56. Cerro Prieto is A in the South of the United States. B not very large. C in a field. D not in the United States. 57. What was the generating capacity of the Cerro Prieto field in 1980? A 75 megawatts B 105 megawatts C 150 megawatts D 180 megawatts 58. By how much was the field's capacity expected to expand between the time of writing and the early 1990's? A 820 megawatts B 700 megawatts C 250 megawatts D 100 megawatts 59. The passage implies that A the field's generating capacity doubles every six years. B the field originally began producing in 1973. C engineers had to look further afield to find another 30 megawatts. D the latest addition to capacity was two years behind schedule. 60. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A The scientists have designed special food for the crayfish. B Scientists at Cerro Prieto are more interested in hydroponics than in generating electricity. C Commercial crayfish react badly to salts in the geothermal fluid. D Crayfish feed on special types of bacteria. 61. It can be inferred from the passage that A the local crayfish and the "commercial" crayfish live in the different natural environment. B "commercial" crayfish have reduced growth in a controlled environment. C "commercial" crayfish raise the water temperature to 85 F. D the bacteria alluded to occur naturally in the geothermal fluid. 62. Scientists control the commercial crayfish's environment in order to A produce special bacteria. B reduce their growth C shorten their growth time. D produce smaller, local crayfish. 63. The passage says that, compared with what is normal, the use of hydroponics at Cerro Prieto produces A more tomatoes and cucumbers B higher tomatoes and cucumbers C larger tomatoes and cucumbers D comparable tomatoes and cucumbers 64. The barley grass mentioned in the passage A grows up to ten meters high. B has half a ton of barley mixed with it. C grows about 3/4 inch per day. D is grown in a fenced-off field. 65. What is the best title for the passage? A Cerro Preito : Increased generating capacity for the nineties. B Geothermal energy's Surprising Bonuses. C The Hydroponics Revolution D Geothermal Energy: Electricity from the Earth. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 66. Most presidential candidates have their names A print on the ballot in the New Hampshire primary election because B it is C customarily D the first one in the nation, and winning it can give them a good chance to be nominated by their parties. 67. In A present-day business entrepreneurs B are taken C fewer risks then their predecessors D a century ago. 4 68. Philosophy, A the inquiry B into the nature of human knowledge, C it is still a very popular subject D among university students. 69. The brothers Grimm A intended their fairy tales B to be studied by scholars of German literature and not C to enjoy D as simple stories by children. 70. When A an university formulates new B regulations, C it D must relay its decision to the students and faculty. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 71. Jane suggested going on a walking holiday. A "How about going on a walking holiday?" said Jane. B Jane wanted to go on a walking holiday alone. C Jane suggested they gone on a walking holiday. D Jane didn't want to go on a walking holiday. 72. / haven't stayed in a hotel for years. A It's years since I stay in a hotel. B It's years since I stayed in a hotel. C I haven't stayed in a hotel years ago. D It's years when I stayed in a hotel. 73. They rested for a couple of days in Toronto, then went on to Vancouver. A After going on to Vancouver, they rested for a couple of days in Toronto. B They didn't like Toronto, so they went to Vancouver. C Before they went to Vancouver, they came to Toronto. D After resting for a couple of days in Toronto, they went on to Vancouver. 74. When you 're going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. A Before gone to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. B Before getting medical advice, you're going to tropical countries. C You should get medical advice, before you will go to tropical countries. D Before going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. 75. There 's a daily flight to the island at 07.50. A Every day, there is a flight at 7:50. B There's a flight carrying milk to the island at 7:50. C A plane leaves for the island at 07:50 daily. D There's a flight to the island at 7:50 every week. 76. The thick fog made it impossible for the plane to land. A The plane couldn't land. B The plane was unable to land because the fog is thick. C The plane was unable to land because of thick fog. D The plane is impossible to land. 77. A local woman washed all Rose 's clothes for her. A Rose had all her clothes washed by a local woman. B Rose asked to local woman wash all her clothes. C All of Rose's clothes has been washed by a local woman D Rose had all her clothes to wash by a local woman. 78. Barbara is not as keen on travel as she used to be. A Barbara is very keen on travel. B Barbara used to be keener on travel. C Barbara used to travel many places. D Barbara likes travelling. 79. Eric hasn 't been to London since his sister's birthday. A Erik came to London on his sister's birthday. B The last time Eric went to London was on his sister's birthday. C Erik hasn't visited to London for many years. D Erik missed his sister's birthday because he couldn't go to London. 80. The Caribbean cruise takes six weeks. 5 A It's a six-week Caribbean cruise. B It's a six-weeks Caribbean cruise C The cruise has been to Caribbean for 6 weeks. D It's six-week Caribbean cruise. 6 . DE LUYEN THI DH 4 - 20 09 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from. you for____Christmas? A. the - 0 B. a - the C. the - the D. one - 0 15. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for an______. A. revision B. control C. check-up D. investigation 16. You. window. A. by B. to C. through D. with 24 . Columbus was one of____ first people to cross____Atlantic. A. the - the B. the - 0 C. those - the D. some - the 25 . "Can you call back later? My