Page 1/6 – Code 468 Môn: TI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC trang) 468 H, tên thí sinh: báo danh: 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: The boys have gone on a fishing …… with his father. A. trip B. journey C. tour D. hike Question 2: Harry never spoke to anyone, and kept himself _______. A. outside B. withdrawn C. superior D. aloof Question 3: Margaret delivered a/an _______ appeal to the court and asked for mercy. A. sensational B. sentimental C. emotional D. affectionate Question 4: I have English classes …………day - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A. all other B. each other C. every other D. this and the other Question 5: It’s essential that every student …………the exam before attending the course. A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed Question 6: All………….is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life. A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is needed Question 7: Technology has led to robots replacing factory workers on car….… lines. A. assembly B. building C. making D. compilation Question 8: The play was not _______ what we had expected. A. just B. absolutely C. at all D. very Question 9: We had to get a bank loan when the money finally _______. A. gave in B. gave off C. gave over D. gave out Question 6: My friend has _________ for a bargain. A. a sharp ear B. a strong head C. a keen eye D. a keen ear Question 11: Read through the contract and if you wish to ……….any changes, just let me know. A. have B. make C. hold D. do Question 12: At the end of the match the players were _______ exhausted. A. solely B. utterly C. actually D. merely Question 13: Keep everything on a dics. That way if the computer……., you won’t lose all your work. A. smashes B. breaks C. stops D. crashes Question 14: The smell of the kippers cooking _______ my breakfast. A. put me off B. came up agaist C. gave off D. held up Question 15: If the virus continues to spread ………, we’ll have an epidemic on our hands. A. uncaught B. unchecked C. uncontrolled D. unstoppable Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements: Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. Page 2/6 – Code 468 International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. Question 16: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts Question 17: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters Question 18: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence Question 19: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast: A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information Question 20: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage? A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population Question 21: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A. Lines 4-6 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 10-16 D. Lines 1-3 Question 22: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized Question 23: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment toward Question 24: What does the term “international boycott” refer to? A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas Question 25: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements: The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years. Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information. For all of the Internet's advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are looking for creative solutions. Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed. First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly. In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the Internet. In 1996, over 50 million people used it. Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet doubles. The rapid growth has been a problem. The computer systems which run the Internet have not been able to keep up with the demand. Also, sometimes a request for information most pass through many routing computers before the information can be obtained. A request for information made in Paris might have to go through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information. Consequently, service is often slow and unpredictable. Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is busiest during the business day of the Western Hemisphere - which is also when companies need its service the most. Page 3/6 – Code 468 Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way as to avoid .this problem. In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be known as Internet II. Internet II is a smaller, more specialized system intended for academic use. Since it is more specialized, fewer users are allowed access. Consequently, the time required to receive information has decreased. Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II. Many businesses are creating their own "Intranets". These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company. In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system. Intranets are very useful for large national and international companies whose branches need to share information. Another benefit of an Intranet is an increased amount of security. Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet, their information is protected from competitors. While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be a fast reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making more practical global networks. Question 26: The word “ access ” in line 7 is closest in meaning to ____ .A. aspiration B. sincerity C. admittance D. variation Question 27: According the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet? A. It tends to be unreliable. B. It has created a sense of financial security. C. It is too expensive to access. D. It has become increasingly less popular. Question 28: According to the passage, which of the following statements was true in 1970? a. The Internet was a secure means to gain information. d. Few people were using the Internet. b. The Internet experienced enormous growth rates. c. Internet data proved to be impractical. Question 29: According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow? a. Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic. b. Most people do not have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet. c. Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination. d. Scientists take up too much time on the Internet, thus slowing it down for everyone else. Question 30: The word “obtained” in line 10 is closest in meaning to ___ A. understood B. acquired C. purchased D. distributed Question 31: The word “in line 14 is closest in meaning to ___ A. utilize B. disguise C. steal D. block Question 32: According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet? a. There is no governmental intervention regulating Internet II. b. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access the Internet. c. Internet II contains more information than the Internet. d. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access. Question 33: The word “their” in line 22 refers to __. A. competitors B. intranets C. companies D. company employees Question 34: With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree? a. An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker. b. Fewer academic communities need to create their own internet systems. c. The technology used by internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand. d. Companies who develop their own intranets are limiting their information data base. Question 35: All of the following are advantages of business “intranets” mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A. they provide a higher level of security B. they share information with other company branches C. they are cheaper than other alternatives D. they move data faster. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 36: Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened. Page 4/6 – Code 468 A. at B. about C. on D. in Question 37: A washing machine of this type will certainly………….normal domestic use. A. stand up for B. come up with C. get on to D. take down with Question 38: Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as _______ as possible. A. economizing B. economic C. uneconomically D. economically Question 39: He said that the plane had already left and that I…………………an hour earlier. A. must have arrived C. should have arrived B. had to arrive D. was supposed to arrive Question 40: There seems to be a large ………. between the number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sectors. A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D. distinguish Question 41: Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere when…… , while it is only in the atmosphere that chlorofluorocarbons find their home. A. by releasing emissions from cars C. cars that release emissions B. released from car emissions D. emissions are released by cars Question 42: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as ……… A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper C. chalk and cheese D. here and there Question 43: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! B: …………………but I think it’s quite easy. A. I couldn’t agree more. C. You’re right. B. I understand what you’re saying. D. I don’t see in that way. Question 44: The computer, ………. the memory capacity has just been upgraded, is among the latest generations. A. that B. whose C. of which D. which of Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show underlined part that needs correction. Question 45: All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human A B C D Question 46: Exploration of the Solar System is continuing, and at the present rate of progress all the A B planets will have been contacted within the near 50 years. C D Question 47: According to many scientists, the release of man-made chemicals into the atmosphere has made A B C much damage to the fragile ozone layer. D Question 48: All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and A B the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment. C D Question 49: Even the most discriminating gourmet will agree that food in the south is as good A B as any other region in country. C D Question 50: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time. A. The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early. B. The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure. C. The meeting lasted much longer than usual. D. There was not enough time to hold the meeting. Page 5/6 – Code 468 Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank in the following passage. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (51) human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (52) on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so (53) to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (54) resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (55) built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (56) We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (57) the planet's ability to support people is being (58) at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (59) increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (60) resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (61) us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will (62) indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer. Question 51: A. Still B. Despite C. Yet D. Although Question 52: A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. flows Question 53: A. already B. just C. for D. entirely Question 54: A. alone B. individual C. lone D. only Question 55: A. sooner B. rather C. either D. neither Question 56: A. completely B. quite C. greatly D. utterly Question 57: A. result B. product C. development D. reaction Question 58: A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut Question 59: A. having B. doing C. taking D. making Question 60: A. natural B. real C. living D. genuine Question 61: A. stay B. keep C. maintain D. hold Question 62: A. last B. stand C. remain D. go 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 63: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially. A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished Question 64: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released. A. guilty B. benevolent C. innovative D. naive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 65: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea. B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in. C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming. D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming. Question 66: 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 67: The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!” A. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately. B. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately. C. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately. Page 6/6 – Code 468 D. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately. Question 68: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man. A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house. B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house. C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. Question 69: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago. A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. C. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months. D. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months. Question 70: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. A. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. B. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. Question 71: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work. A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work. B. If her were careful, we would finish the work. C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work. D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work. Question 72: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted. A. The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks. B. The hostess tried hard to please her guests. C. The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess. D. Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks. Question 73: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter. A. A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer. B. More people have summer colds than winter colds. C. People get colder in the summer than in the winter. D. The winter is much colder than the summer. Question 74: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents. A. More men than women have insurance. B. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents. B. Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance. C. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones. Question 75: A. merchant B. sergeant C. commercial D. term Question 76: A. obstacle B. obscure C. obsession D. oblivious Question 77: A. amuses B. purses C. blouses D. pleases 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 word. Question 78: A. eradication B. similarity C. resolution D. contradiction Question 79: A. validity B. tremendous C. flexible D. commercial Question 80: A. effectiveness B. entertainment C. environment D. endangerment THE END GOOD LUCK! . Question 43: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! B: …………………but I think it’s quite easy. A. I couldn’t agree more. C. You’re right. B. I understand what you’re. numbers, now number only about 2, 300. By the year 20 25, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been. ecosystem. Page 2/ 6 – Code 468 International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with