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Part I: Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs in the position of the

main stress in the following questions

Question 1: A explanation B preparation C considerate D information

Question 2: A appearance B ambitious C performance D

telephone

Question 3: A individual B competitive C occupation D documentary

Question 4: A relation B arrange C summary D eliminate

Question 5: A different B important C essential D negation

Part II: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions

Question 6: To solve this problem, it is advisable

A a drastic measure to be adopted B that to adopt a drastic measure

C that a drastic measure be adopted D that a drastic measure is adopted

Question 7: John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"

Laura " _" A Yes, it’s an absurd idea B There’s no doubt about it

C Of course not You bet D Well, that’s very surprising

Question 8: On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.

A On reflection B For this time only C After discussing with my wife D For the second time

Question 9: On _he had won, he jumped for joy.

A he was told B having told C being told D telling

Question 10: I must take this watch to be repaired; it _ over 20 minutes a day.

A gains B accelerates C increases D progresses

Question 11: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _ paintings were destroyed, including

two by Picasso A worthless B priceless C valueless D worthy

Question 12: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very

A open-minded B kind-hearted C narrow-minded D absent-minded

Question 13: The story he invented was completely I don’t believe it.

A true B truth C truthful D untrue

Question 14: What chemical is this? It’s _a horrible smell.

A giving over B giving off C giving down D giving up

Question 15: In many ways, she _ me of someone I knew at school.

A remembers B reminds C recalls D resembles

Question 16: Learning English isn’t so difficult once you _

A get down to it B get off it C get on it D get down with it

Question 17: Geogre wouldn’t have met Mary to his brother’s graduation party.

A had he gone B hadn’t he gone C if he had not gone D if he shouldn’t have gone

Question 18: Nowadays children would prefer history in more practical ways.

A to be taught B teach C be taught D to teach

Question 19: John has a monthly bank _ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.

A statement B overdraft C cheque D balance

Question 20: Can you list the problems poor and countries?

A facing/ overpopulation B facing/overpopulated C face/ overpopulated D

facing/overpopulating

Question 21: The sheep were huddled into a to protect them from overnight frosts.

A cage B pen C kennel D hutch

Question 22: There is in my bedroom A a square wooden old table B an old square wooden table

C a wooden old square table D an old wooden square table

Question 23: There seems to be a large between the number of people employed in service industries

and those employed in the primary sectors A discrepancy B discretion C discriminate

D distinguish

Question 24: "I am sorry I broke the vase" " _".

A OK Go ahead B Yes, certainly C Don’t worry Things break D I’d rather not.

Question 25: _, he felt so unhappy and lonely.

A In spite of his being wealth B Rich as was he C Rich as he was D Despite his wealthy

Question 26: Tom: "I’m sorry I won’t be able to come." Mary " _"

A great B Oh, that’s annoying C Well, never mind D Sounds like fun

Question 27: "I understand you don’t like opera _, I go at least once a month.”

A In contrast B On contrast C In the contrast D On the contrast

Question 28: If you had taken my advice, you in such difficulties now.

A wouldn’t have been B hadn’t been C wouldn’t be D won’t be

Question 29: One’s fingerprints are _ other person.

A different from B different from any C differ from any D different from those of any

Question 30: Marianne seemed to take at my comments on her work.

A annoyance B insult C offence D indignation

Question 31: _, we tried our best to complete it.

A Difficult as the homework was B Thanks to the difficult homework

C As though the homework was difficult D Despite the homework was difficult

Question 32: She listened so attentively that not a word

A she had missed B she missed C she didn’t D did she miss

Question 33: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came again.

A round B up C over D forward.

Question 34: The policeman _ him to appear as a witness.

A let B discouraged C made D compelled

Question 35: His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

A showy B expensive C large D ossified

Part III: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs

Question 40: Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know

exactly where the choices are located A B C D

Part IV: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in

Question 41: Diana ran into her former teacher on the way to the stadium yesterday.

A Diana caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the stadium.

B Diana’s car ran over her teacher on the way to the stadium.

C Diana happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the stadium.

D Diana’s teacher got run over whole she was going to the stadium

Question 42: You should have persuaded him to change his mind

A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t

B You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind C You should persuade him to change his mind

D You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.

Question 43: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.

A The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.

B The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.

C The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.

D The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

Question 44: I wish you hadn’t said that A I wish you not to say that B If only you didn’t say that

C I hope you will not say that D It would be nice if you hadn’t said that

Question 45: "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.

A The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.

B The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.

C The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes.

D The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes

Part V: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each

sentence.

Question 46: My English is progressing .

A odds and ends B leaps and bounds C bounds and leaps D ends and odds

Question 47: Many of the current international problems we are now facing

A linguistic incompetencies B are the result of misunderstandings

C are the result of not understanding themselves D lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other

Question 48: We got on well when we shared a flat, _

A in spite of the different in our old B although the difference in our age

C in spite that fact that I was much older than her D despite her being much older than me

Question 49: Having been selected to present the Association of American Engineers at the International

Convention, _ A the members applauded him B a speech had to be given by him

C the members congratulated him D he gave a short acceptance speech

Question 50: When you do something, you should _.

A get through to B turn over a new leaf C weigh up the pros and cons D go down well with

Part VI: 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 following questions from 56 to 65

"The economic history of the United States", one scholar has written, "is the history of the rise and development of the capitalistic system" The colonists of the eighteenth century pushed forward what those

of the seventeenth century have begun: the expansion and elaboration of an economy born in the great age

of capitalist expansion.

Our excellent natural resources paved the way for the development of abundant capital to increase our

growth Capital includes the tools – such as: machines, vehicles, and buildings – that makes the outputs of

labor and resources more valuable But it also includes the funds necessary to buy those tools If a society had to consume everything it produced just to stay alive, nothing could be put aside to increase future

productions But if a farmer can grow more corn than his family needs to eat, he can use the surplus as seed

to increase the next crop, or to feed workers who build tractors This process of capital accumulation was aided in the American economy by our cultural heritage Saving played an important role in the European tradition It contributed to American’s motivation to put something aside today for the tools to buy tomorrow.

The great bulk of the accumulated wealth of America, as distinguished from what was consumed, was derived either directly or indirectly from trade Though some manufacturing existed, its role in the

accumulation of capital was negligible A merchant class of opulent proportions was already visible in the

seaboard cities, its wealth as the obvious consequence of shrewd and resourceful management of the carrying trade Even the rich planters of tidewater Virginia and the rice coast of South Carolina finally depended for their genteel way of life upon the ships and merchants who sold their tobacco and rice in the markets of Europe As colonial production rose and trade expanded, a business community emerged in the colonies, linking the provinces by lines of trade and identity of interest.

Question 51: With what subject is this passage mainly concerned?

A Geography B Finance C Economics D Culture

Question 52: The phrase "paved the way" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A paid for B supported C accumulated D resembled

Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that the European ancestors of early Americans .

A sent many tools to America B taught their skills to their offspring

C were accustomed to saving D were good farmers

Question 54: The word "funds" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A money B resource C labour D capital

Question 55: According to the passage, which of the following would lead to accumulating capital?

A Training workers who produce goods B Studying the culture history of the country

C Consuming what is produced D Planting more of a crop than what is

needed

Question 56: The word "it" in the third sentence of paragraph 2 refers to .

A growth B resource C labour D capital

Question 57: According to the passage, capital includes all of the following EXCEPT .

A factories B tractors C money D workers

Question 58: According to the passage, the emergence of a business community in the colonies was a result

of .

A efficient saving B the immigration

C the success of production and trade D the existence of manufacturing

Question 59: The word "negligible" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A very important B not very important C necessary to be neglected D able to be neglected

Question 60: The phrase "put aside" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A hidden B saved C reviewed D consumed

Part VII: 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 following question from 61 to 70.

Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit This knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs One alternative is to eat substitute eggs These egg substitutes are not

really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked They have the advantage of having

low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called ‘designer’ eggs These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs Yet, the producers of the these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.

Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly They cite scientific studies to

back up their claim And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels

have brought mixed result It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of

cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.

Question 61: What is the main purpose of the passage?

A To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level

B To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol

C To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten

D To convince people to eat ‘designer’ eggs and egg substitutes

Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?

A minerals B cholesterol C canola oil D vitamins

Question 63: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?

A increasing price B decreased production C dietary changes in hens D concerns about cholesterol

Question 64: What is meant by the phrase ‘mixed result’?

A The result are blended B The result are a composite of things

C The result are inconclusive D The result are mingled together

Question 65: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?

A reducing egg intake but not fat intake B increasing egg intake and fat intake

C decreasing egg intake and fat intake D increasing egg intake but not fat intake

Question 66: Which of the following could best replace the word ‘somewhat’?

A in fact B a little C indefinitely D a lot

Question 67: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested

daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol? A 3/4 B 2/3 C 1/2 D 1/3

Question 68: The word ‘portrayed’ could best be replaced by which of the following?

A studied B destroyed C tested D described

Question 69: What is the meaning of ‘back up’?

A reverse B advance C block D support

Question 70: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types

of eggs EXCEPT? A boiled B poached C scrambled D fried

Part VIII: 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 71 to 80.

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The school teach a (71) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician.

Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother (72) _ it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an

employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (73) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (74) _ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough (75) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends (76) _ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can (77) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to (78) early: an interest in and an ear (79) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you do not lay these foundations (80) _ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

Question 71: A large B great C far D lost

Question 72: A learning B to learn C with learning D learn

Question 73: A interpret B give out C transfer D present

Question 74: A both B not C as well D either

Question 75: A on B for C by D in

Question 76: A on most B most on C much on D on much

Question 77: A quite B hardly C truly D really

Question 78: A lied B laid C lain D lay

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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. We have just been told some news.

Question 2. When he realized the police had spotted him, the man _ the exit as quickly as possible.

Question 3. Not until late 1960s on the moon.

A when Americans walked B when did Americans walked C Americans

Question 4. She couldn't decide to dive jump into water.

A neither/ or B not only/ but also C both/ or D whether/ or

Question 5. _ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would

improve.

A At the height B At the bottom C On the top D In the end

Question 6. Something began to go with the experiment when the two scientists were

forced to retire.

Question 7. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't your idea of letting children leave school at

the age of 14 A go along with B put up with C keep up with D come

up with

Question 8. "Would you like to order now?" -" ."

A Yes, a table for five B It's excellent C Yes, I like beef salad D Yes, not now

Question 9. he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed.

Question 10. Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax .

A should abolished B is abolished C be abolished D should be abolished

Question 11. My wallet at the station while I for the train.

waiting

C must have been stolen/ was waiting D should have stolen/ had been waiting

Question 12. He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical

professor.

A cool-minded B clear-minded C well-minded D absent-minded

Question 13. Under the UK opportunity laws, an employee _against on the grounds of race,

religion or gender.

discriminating

Question 14. The new manager laid down very strict rules as soon as he had the position.

Question 15. your help, I wouldn't have got the scholarship.

A Had not it been for B Unless I had C If I had had D But for

Question 16. The more she practices, she becomes.

A the more confident B the most confident C the greater confidence D the more confidently

Question 17. Modern skyscrapers have a steel skeleton of beams and columns a three-dimensional

grid

A and forming B that forms C forms D from which forming

Question 18. Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for near the airport.

A those living B someone to live C they who live D people live

Question 19. Jump in the car There's enough for you.

Question 20. The climate of China is similar in many ways to .

States

C the United States D this of the United States

Question 21. "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" -" ."

A Thanks My mother bought it for me B I like you to say that

C Certainly Do you like it, too? D Yes, of course It's expensive.

Question 22. What milk shake do you want - strawberry, chocolate or orange?

Question 23. She has just bought .

A a French old interesting painting B an interesting old French painting

C a French interesting old painting D an old interesting painting French

Question 24. Her outgoing character contrasts _with that of her sister's.

Question 25. Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: " _."

A OK, let me just check the diary B Not at the moment He can't be disturbed.

C OK, you will need to check my diary D Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour.

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 26. A husband B raise C. distinct D reserve

Question 27. A ivory B crisis C determine D digest

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 28. A large amount of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds.

A backgrounds B A large amount C expressions D have

Question 29. The incidence of which is now referred to as cryovolcanism, or ice volcanoes, is quite high

on the surface of Triton, one of the moons of Neptune.

Question 30. Having served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem among themselves.

A Having served B among themselves C discussed D the committee members

Question 31. Bacteria are one of the most abundant life forms on earth, growing on and inside another living things, in every type of environment A forms B environment C another D

abundant

Question 32. In general, novels are thought of extended works of prose fiction depicting the inner and outer lives of their characters A characters B depicting C lives D of extended 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 33. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

A fell down unexpectedly B went off accidentally C erupted violently D

exploded suddenly

Question 34 From an airplane, the grasslands of the western prairie appear almost as uniform as a placid

sea.

Question 35 Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect

them.

A in advance B at stake C on purpose D at ease

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.

Question 36 It was such a sunny day that none of us wanted to do any work.

A We wouldn't do any work if it was such a sunny day.

B None of us refused to do our work although it was a sunny day.

C We didn't work when it was sunny D None of us felt like doing any work because it was such a sunny day.

Question 37. Lydia's reason for going to London was that she wanted to brush up her English.

A Lydia could hardly see any point in going to London to brush up her English.

B Lydia went to London so that she could improve her English.

C Not brushing up her English, Lydia had difficulty communicating when she went to London.

D Lydia went to London with a view to brush up her English.

Question 38. "You didn't lock the door this morning as I found the keys on the table when I got home!" the woman told her son.

A The woman criticized her son for not locking the door that morning, adding that she saw the keys on the table.

B The woman reproached her son of not locking the door that morning, emphasizing that she saw the keys

on the table.

C The woman scolded her son with unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table.

D The woman blamed her son for not unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the

table.

Question 39. I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.

A I resort to travel by bus only when I had no alternative B It's my only alternative to travel by bus.

C Traveling by bus is my only alternative D I travel by bus only as a last resort.

Question 40. Joe doesn't like it when people treat him like a child.

A Joe resents his treating like a child B Joe resents to be treated like a child.

C Joe resents being treated like a child D Joe resents of being treated like a child.

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.

Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature's provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the

only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced

about 10,000 years ago

Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers

have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic

wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life.

Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and

waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies

Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period

Question 41. A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that .

A they don't have a healthy and balanced diet B they live in the forests for all their life

C they don't have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places

Question 42. The word "marginal" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A suburban B disadvantaged C forgotten D abandoned

Question 43. According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a

Question 44. According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on .

A agricultural products B nature's provision C farming methods D hunter-gatherers' tools

Question 45. According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share

_

A only the way of duty division B some restricted daily rules

C some methods of production D some patterns of behavior

Question 46. Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?

A Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move B Evolution of Humans' Farming Methods

C Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies D A Brief History of Subsistence Farming

Question 47. In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter- gatherers .

A have better food gathering from nature B live along the coasts and waterways for fishing

C harvest shorter seasonal crops D can free themselves from hunting

Question 48. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies.

B Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons.

C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient.

D Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up.

Question 49. The word "conditions" in the second paragraph refers to .

A the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat

B the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found

C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow

D the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops

Question 50. The word "domestication" in the first paragraph mostly means

A making wild animals used to living with and working for humans

B adapting animals to suit a new working environment

C hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home

D teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 52. A approximately B environmental C considerable D conservatively

Question 53. A objectively B humanism C philosophy D forgettable

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 54 Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.

Question 55. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the

surplus.

A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits

each of the blanks Why read books?

Is it worth reading books, (56) _ nowadays there are so many other forms of entertainment? Some people say that even (57) _ books are expensive, and not everyone can borrow books from a library They might add that television is more exciting and that viewers can relax as they watch their favourite

(58) _ All that may be true, but books are still very popular They encourage the reader to use his or her (59) _ for a start You can read a chapter of a book, or just a few pages and then stop Of course, it may be so (60) _ that you can't stop! There are many different kinds of books, so you can choose a crime (61) or an autobiography, or a book which gives you interesting (62) If you find it hard to choose, you can read (63) , or ask friends for ideas Personally, I can't (64) without books, but I can (65) up television easily enough You can't watch a television at a bus stop!

Question 59. A index B imagination C author D amusement

Question 60. A gripping B imagined C current D interest

Question 62. A advise B information C idea D fact

Question 63. A reviews B prefaces C gossip D announcements

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.

Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country's

impressive population growth For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966 In September 1966, Canada's population passed the 20 million mark Most of this surging growth came from

natural increase The depression of the 1930s and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945 The baby boom continued through the decade of the1950s, producing a population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956 This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in Canada's history, in the decade before 1911 when the prairies were being settled Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950s supported a growth in the population, but

the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of

families In 1957 the Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world.

After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline It continued falling until in

1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society Young people were staying

at school longer; more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families.

It appeared that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the time of the Industrial Revolution Although the growth

in Canada's population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first half of the 1960's was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon It would be composed of the children

who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957.

Question 66. The phrase "prior to" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .

Question 67. When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?

Question 68. It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution

.

A population statistics were unreliable B the population grew steadily

C families were larger D economic conditions were bad

Question 69. According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin?

A During the depression of the 1930s B After 1945

Question 70. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A Educational changes in Canadian society B Canada during the Second World War

C Population trends in postwar Canada D Standards of living in Canada

Question 71. The author suggests that in Canada during the1950s .

A the urban population decreased rapidly B economic conditions were poor

C fewer people married D the birth rate was very high

Question 72. The word "surging" is closest in meaning to .

Question 73. The word "five" in the first paragraph refers to .

Question 74. The word "trend" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .

Question 75. The author mentions all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after

1957 EXCEPT _ A couples buying houses B people being better

educated

C people getting married earlier D better standards of living

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best combines the two sentences given.

Question 76. The wedding took place last Friday Only members of the family were invited.

A The wedding, where only members of the family were invited to, took place last Friday.

B The wedding took place last Friday, when only members of the family were invited to.

C The wedding, which only members of the family were invited to, took place last Friday.

D Only members of the family are invited to the wedding which took place last Friday.

Question 77. I thought they might be hungry I offered them something to eat.

A Thought they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.

B I thought they might be hungry, offered them something to eat.

C Having thought they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.

D Thinking they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.

Question 78. The man opened the window He wanted to get some fresh air in to the room.

A The man opened the window in order for getting some fresh air into the room.

B The man opened the window; therefore, he can get some fresh air into the room

C The man opened the window, so he wanted to get some fresh air into the room.

D The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in to the room.

Question 79. Those were very difficult assignments We spent 2 weeks finishing them.

A Those assignments were too difficult that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.

B Those assignments were so difficult that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.

C So difficult these assignments were that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.

D Those were such difficult assignments that we spent 2 weeks to finish.

Question 80. My brother can't find a job He is very well-qualified.

A My brother can't find a job even though he is very well-qualified.

B My brother can't find a job despite he is very well-qualified.

C My brother can't find a job in spite of he is very well-qualified.

D My brother can't find a job, but he is very well-qualified.

Thời gian: 90 phút

Chọn một câu thích hợp nhất được tạo ra từ những từ /cụm từ gợi ý sau, từ câu 6 đến 10

Câu 6: Factory / close down / account / economic depression.

A The factory had to close down on account of the economic depression.

B

The factory was closed down on account of the economic depression.

C The factory had to close down on account for the economic depression.

D The factory had to close down on account for economic depression.

Câu 7: the author / released / earned / last year / the book / a lot of money.

A Released last year, the author earned the book a lot of money.

B

Released last year, the book earned the author a lot of money.

C The author released the book last year a lot of money earned.

D The released book last year earned the author a lot of money.

Câu 8: classical music / speed / plant / grow.

A Many types of classical music speed plants’ growth.

B Many types of classical music speed plants to grow.

C Many classical music speed plant growth. D Many types of classical music speed plant growth.

Câu 9: British / American / culture / time / see / valuable commodity.

A British and American cultures see time as a valuable commodity.

B British and American culture, time is seen as a valuable commodity.

C In British and American culture, time sees as a valuable commodity.

D

In British and American culture, time is seen as a valuable commodity.

Câu 10: sport / serious / expensive business / hour / training.//

A Sport is a serious and expensive business of hours of daily training.

B

Sport is a serious and expensive business involving hours of daily training.

C Sport is a serious and expensive business involving hour of daily training.

D Sport is serious, expensive business involving hours of daily training.

Chọn một từ (cụm từ) gạch chân cần phải sửa, từ câu 11 đến 15

Câu 11: Drug addiction has resulted of many destroyed careers, and expulsions from school or college.

Câu 15: Because not food is as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk Many women are returning to the

practice of breast feeding A B C

D

Chọn một phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) điền vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành câu, từ câu 16 đến 46

Câu 16: Fortunately, the demonstration to be quite peaceful.

Câu 17: "How much do you earn, Joe?" - "I’d ."

A prefer not say B better not to say C rather not say D rather don’t say

Câu 18: The traffic in town was very and I arrived home earlier than expected.

Câu 19: The witness’s account was not _ with the facts.

A matched B reliable C confirmed D consistent

Câu 20: He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will it through the night.

Câu 21: you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.

A Unless B Although C Provided that D As soon as

Câu 22: I suggest we _ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.

Câu 23: I hope we will be able to avoid _ anyone.

A disappoint B disappointment C disappointing D disappointed

Câu 24: Is he really _ to judge a brass band contest?

A skillful B efficient C competent D capable

Câu 25: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence.

Câu 26: The move to a different environment had brought about a significant in Mary’s state of mind.

Câu 27: His house is nothing out of the ; it's just an average five-room house.

Câu 28: The school a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam.

Câu 29: "I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced." - " "

A Are you kidding me? B There's no doubt about it C Certainly. D It's nice of you to say so Câu 30: "What do you think of your new book-keeper?" - "He works _ his figures never need ."

A so efficient that / checking B so efficiently that / to be checked

C such an efficient that / to be checked D such efficiently that / to check

Câu 31: It was a horrible ride through pouring rain he had a puncture and for the last hour had to

push the bicycle A Even soB In fact C To make matter worse D As a matter of fact

Câu 32: All through his life he remained resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a child A fully B bitterly C completely D seriously

Câu 33: "Do you still live there?" - "No, We’ve moved to a new house."

A not yet B not now C I do not live D any longer

Câu 34: I’m not particular I’ll wear of your dresses that fits me.

Câu 35: It is imperative that this letter immediately.

Câu 36: The pub was so crowded that he could get to the bar.

Câu 37: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer.

A came up to B came up for C came out of D came up with

Câu 38: I’ve had this cold for a week now I just don’t seem to be able to shake it .

Câu 39: It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name .

A in edition B in letters in print C D in type

Câu 40: Could you stand _ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?

A

Câu 41: Can you _ out the answer to number 2?

A

Câu 42: The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s _.

Câu 43: "Don’t forget to do as I have told you." - " ."

A No, I will remember B Yes, I will C Yes, I won’t D No, I won’t

Câu 44: "How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?" - " _."

A You can go there by bus B Yes, it’s a long way

C

I am sorry I don’t know D It isn’t far

Câu 45: We can form a negative verb by adding the prefix to the verb "lead".

A

im-Câu 46: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." - " ."

A Sorry to hear that B Thanks It’s certainl y encouraging

C Of course D I am glad you like it

Đọc đoạn văn sau, chọn một phương án (A, B, C, D) thích hợp nhất điền vào chỗ trống, từ câu 47 đến 55

According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During take-off and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before take-off you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary

In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added

protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when

you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage

Câu 47: What is the main topic of the passage?

A

Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival B Airline industry accident statistics

C Procedures for evacuating aircraft D Safety instructions in air travel

Câu 48: Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions _?

A before locating the exits B in an emergency

C if smoke is in the cabin D before take -off

Câu 49: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _.

A

during take-off and landings B throughout the flight

C only if an accident is possible D especially during landings

Câu 50: According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off

? A the ones with counted rows of seats between them B the ones that can be found in the dark

C

the two closest to the passenger's seat D the nearest one

Câu 51: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A read airline safety statistics B wear a safety belt

C

keep their heads low D don’t smoke in or near a plane

Câu 52: Airline passengers are to do all of the following EXCEPT .

A

carry personal belongings in an emergency B fasten their seat belt before take-off

C locate the nearest exit D ask questions about safety

Câu 53: The word "evacuate" in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _.

Câu 54: The word "inflated" in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _.

Câu 55: What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?

A How to recover your luggage B When to return to the aircraft

C Where to go to continue your trip D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft

Chọn một câu gần nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho, từ câu 56 đến 60

Câu 56: He never suspected that she was a witch.

A What he thought was she was not a witch B He used to think she was not a witch.

C

At no time did he suspect that she was a witch. D Never has he suspect she was a witch.

Câu 57: If only you told me the truth about the theft.

A Only if you had told me the truth about the theft.

B Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft.

C You only told me the truth if there was a theft.

D

You should have told me the truth about the theft.

Câu 58: The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately.

A So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately.

B

So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.

C So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately.

D So great the demand was, they had to reprint the book immediately

Câu 59: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.

A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.

C

The new cuts are bound to worry the staff. D The new cuts will be certainly worry the

staff.

Câu 60: The minister's popularity suffered as a result of the scandal.

A The scandal influenced on the minister's popularity.

B

The scandal had a negative effect on the minister's popularity.

C The scandal had bad effect to the minister's popularity D The scandal effected the minister's

with scales to reduce surface friction (ma sát): they had muscular tails so that they could swim swiftly in such a dense medium as water; and they were endowed with gills for breathing underwater.

Descendants (hậu duệ) of fish-type ancestors crossed the seashore barrier and accommodated

themselves to life on land As amphibians, they possessed limbs instead of fins and lungs instead of gills But they never became completely free of the bonds that tied them to the water; even today many amphibians return to the water to lay their eggs.

Millions of years after the first clumsy amphibians crawled over the land, newer types of land dwellers

appeared; these animals gave rise to the present-day reptiles and mammals They were more completely

converted for land dwelling, with bodies and biological activities far different from those of fish With these special adaptations, mammals have been able to colonize the woods and meadows, the deserts and high mountains, often far removed from the sea.

Câu 61: Of the animals with backbones, the first to appear were _.

A

fish B amphibians C birds D mammals

Câu 62: Fish are suited to underwater life because of their _.

A gills B All of the answers C streamlines shape D scales

Câu 63: In converting to land life, animals acquired _.

Câu 64: The word "descendants" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A grandchildren B ancestors C descenders D offspring

Câu 65: The passage suggests that the first amphibians used their limbs to .

Câu 66: An example of an amphibian’s incomplete adaptation to land life is its _.

A need to keep its skin wet B return to water to lay eggs

C inability to breath air D scales-covered skin

Câu 67: Animals found desert living possible only .

A

when they were fully adapted B after they could walk on two feet

C when they became amphibious D if they migrated to the sea periodically

Câu 68: The seashore was a barrier for descendants of fish type creatures in that _.

A

crossing it required bodily changes B every attempt to cross it ended in death

C the land once rose much higher above the sea D once they crossed there was no return

Câu 69: The word "They" in paragraph3 refers to .

A reptiles and mammals B animals C amphibians D land dwellers

Câu 70: The adaptation process described in the article was accomplished .

A by the receding of the seas B through biological changes

C

over millions of years and through biological changes D over millions of years

Đọc đoạn văn sau, chọn một phương án (A, B, C, D) thích hợp nhất điền vào chỗ trống, từ câu 71 đến 80

Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this

taboo (kiêng kị) question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (71) _ well

have heard some or all of the (72) _ It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching (gắn) of an important (73) _ I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (74) _ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (75) _ out tickets without falling over to someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (76) , what about farmers?

Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (77) have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (78) _ up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (79) and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden One day, we'll get that (80) we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why.

Câu 72: A below B following C rest D latter

Câu 73: A deal B job C engagement D position

Câu 79: A opportunities B riches C resources D money

Câu 80: A promotion B ambition C vocation D station

-THE

Chọn một phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn hoặc hoàn tất các câu sau đây, từ câu 11 đến 20

Câu 11: Let’s go shopping.

A She says we can go shopping B She allows us to go shopping.

C She agrees to go shopping with him D She suggests going shopping.

Câu 12: Whatever subject you choose makes no difference to me.

A You can choose any subject, there’s no difference B What subject you choose is

It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.

B You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind.

C You persuade him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.

D You should persuade him to change his mind.

Câu 14: After several months, the problem continues to be discussed.

A The solution to the problem has already been found after several months.

B The problem was solved after several months’ discussion.

C

The discussion of the problem is not over yet.

D The discussion of the problem ceased several months ago.

Câu 15: He talked about nothing except the weather.

A He talked about everything including the weather B His sole topic of conversation

was the weather.

C He said that he had no interest in the weather D He had nothing to say about the

weather.

Câu 16: However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.

A No matter how you work, you will be promoted here.

B You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.

C If you didn’t work hard, you would never be promoted here.

D

Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.

Câu 17: As soon as they set off, it began to rain.

A It began to rain before they set off B They set very soon before it

A for everyone who knows what to do in the event of fire

B for everyone knowing what to do in the event of fire

C

that everyone know what to do when there is fire

D that everyone to know what to do when there is a fire

Câu 19: He offered to help her with the heavy suitcase, which was kind.

A The suitcase which he offered to help her with was kind.

B He offered to help her but the suitcase was too heavy.

C It was kind of her to have him help with the suitcase.

D

It was kind of him to offer to help her with the suitcase.

Câu 20: Peter and Lucy had a quarrel, but they soon made up.

A Peter and Lucy had a quarrel but they soon let it go.

B

Peter and Lucy had a quarrel, but now they are friends again.

C Peter and Lucy hate each other since their argument.

D Peter and Lucy made a mistake but they soon corrected it.

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn một phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống,

từ 21 đến 30

If you can roll a ball, you can play bowls Everyone can play: young and old, men and women, the fit and the not so fit It is the (21) outdoor game that really is a sport for all What other sports can grandparents play on equal terms with their grandchildren? What other game is so simple that you could take up it today and be (22) in the national championship tomorrow?

Simple? Perhaps that is not the (23) word There are bowls players in their thousands (24) will tell you that, although bowls is a game that anyone can (25)

in five minutes, it takes a lifetime to (26) it They are the people who have developed a passionate interest in the game (27) for outsiders, bowls is another world, and a strange and puzzling one They see a bowl game in action and wonder what is going on.

What the players are trying to do is easy to explain Their (28) is to roll their bowls, called wood, as near as possible to the little white ball, called the jack If one of your bowls finishes nearer to the jack than your opponent's, you score one point and he or she scores (29) If you have the two nearest, you score two, and so on The skill involved in rolling a bowl that weighs around 2 kilos across about 40 meters so that it stops only a very short (30) _ from the target is just as impressive as the skills required in other sports.

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu, từ 31 đến 38

For a long time, amphibians were confused with reptiles Like reptiles, they have chambered hearts and are cold-blooded Some amphibians, such as salamanders, are even shaped like lizards However, unlike reptiles, amphibians never have claws on their toes or

three-scales on their bodies Furthermore, the eggs of amphibians lack shells, so they must be laid

in water or in moist places.

Amphibians were the first creatures to spend sizable amounts of their lives on land The larvae of most amphibians, such as frog tadpoles, are born with gills and live in water However, their gills disappear as they develop lungs Most retain the ability to breathe through the moist surface of their skin This comes in handy when they hibernate in the bottom mud of lakes and ponds during the coldest months They take in the small amount of

oxygen they need through their skin Some amphibians undergo what is known as a "double metamorphosis", changing not only from gill breathers to lung breathers but also from

vegetarians to insectivores.

Although the amphibian class is rather small in number of species, it shows great diversity There are three major types The caecilians of the tropics are long, legless, burrowing creatures Caudate amphibians, such as newts and salamanders, mostly have long

tails and stubby legs Salientians, which include both frogs and toads, are tailless as adults and have powerful hind legs Toads differ from frogs primarily in that they have dry, warty

skin.

Câu 31: The author’s main purpose in writing the passage is to _.

A contrast different types of amphibians B define and describe

amphibians

C trace the development of amphibians from larvae to adults

D explain how amphibians differ from other creatures

Câu 32: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of

amphibians?

A They are cold-blooded. B They have claws on their toes.

C They have three-chambered hearts D They lay eggs without shells.

Câu 33: The term "scales" is closest to which of the following in meaning?

A

Plates covering the bodies of certain animals B Proportions between different sets of

dimensions.

C Devices used to measure weight D Sounds made by various animals.

Câu 34: According to the passage, the term "double metamorphosis" refers to the fact that amphibians _ A change both the shape of their bodies and the way in which they

lay eggs

B

change both their methods of breathing and their feeding habits

C first breathe through their gills, then through their lungs, then through their skin

D first live in the water, then on land, then in mud in the bottom of ponds and lakes

Câu 35: It can be inferred from the passage that amphibians’ ability to breathe through

their skin is especially useful during the _.

Câu 36: All of the following are identified in the passage as amphibians EXCEPT _.

Câu 37: The word " stubby" is closest in meaning to _.

A undeveloped B powerful thick and C short D long and thin

Câu 38: The word "they" refers to _.

Chọn một phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau, từ câu 39 đến 68

Câu 39: Having passed the entrance exam, _ go away for a holiday.

Câu 40: By the end of next year, we _ this advanced training course.

A are finishing B have finished will have C finishedD will be finished

Câu 41: Motorists _ of speeding may be banned from driving for a year.

Câu 42: In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know _.

A what are each vegetable’s requirements B what the requirements for each

Câu 44: I’d like to _ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.

A

Câu 45: _ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its

emergency powers.

A

Câu 46: David is the captain of the school basketball team, _ his father before him.

Câu 47: The door is unlocked _ here last night.

A Something strange was happened B Something strange should have happened

C Something strange had happened D Something strange could have happened

Câu 48: Although he supports the Council, he does not take an active _ in politics.

A

Câu 49: Why don’t you wear that blue dress of yours? It _ you.

Câu 50: Although he claims to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually _ for

misconduct.

A

Câu 51: Olympiakos _ 0 - 0 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final in

Athens.

A

Câu 52: The doctor told him that the _ he would gain from a healthy diet would be

well worth the sacrifice.

Câu 53: Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming fully

_.

Câu 54: Many minerals near the earth’s surface exist in small _.

Câu 55: The young children are very _ on camping holiday.

Câu 56: _ other mammals, whales do not have a sense of smell.

Câu 57: Many people read newspapers _ waiting for the bus.

A

Câu 58: The director retired early _ ill-health.

A on behalf of B in front of on account of C D ahead of

Câu 59: If you are _ you are kind and helpful to other people.

Câu 60: She’s annoyed _ me just because I’m late.

A for B with C of D on

Câu 61: In the long past, it was unclear whether Australia was _ to Antarctica.

A

Câu 62: The little boy was _ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the desk.

Câu 63: You can’t drive without a _.

Câu 64: The government’s policy then was seen as a _ to local democracy.

Câu 65: He refused to give up work, _ he had won a million dollars.

A

Câu 66: The company received _ complaints about the quality of its products.

A

Câu 67: - "Thank you very much for a lovely party." - " _."

A Have a good day B Not at all C Thanks D You are welcome

Câu 68: - "More coffee? Anybody?" - " _."

A It’s right, I think B I don’t agree, I’m afraid C I’d love to D Yes, please

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn một phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu, từ 69 đến 80

Galaxies are not evenly distributed throughout the universe A few are found alone, but

almost all are grouped in formations termed galactic clusters These formations should not

be confused with stellar clusters, globular clusters of stars that exist within a galaxy The

size of galactic clusters varies enormously, with some clusters containing only a dozen or so members and others containing as many as 10,000 Moreover, galactic clusters themselves

are part of larger clusters of clusters, termed superclusters It is surmised that even clusters

of superclusters are possible.

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is part of a galactic cluster called the Local Group, which has twenty members and is typical in terms of the types of galaxies it contains There are three large spiral galaxies: Andromeda, the largest galaxy in the group; the Milky Way, the second-largest galaxy; and the Trianglum Spiral, the third largest There are also four medium-sized spiral galaxies, including the Large Cloud of Magellan and the Small Cloud

of Magellan There are four regular elliptical galaxies; the remainders are dwarf ellipticals Other than our own galaxy, only Andromeda and the Clouds of Magellan can be seen with the naked eye, and the Clouds are visible only from the Southern Hemisphere.

In the vicinity of the Local Group are several clusters, each containing around twelve members The nearest cluster rich in members is the Virgo Cluster, which contains thousands of galaxies of all types Like most large clusters, it emits X-rays The Local Group, the small neighboring clusters, and the Virgo Cluster form part of a much larger cluster of clusters – the Local Supercluster.

The existence of galactic clusters presented a riddle to scientists for many years – the

“missing mass” problem Clusters are presumably held together by the gravity generated by their members However, measurements showed that the galaxies did not have enough mass

to explain their apparent stability Why didn’t these clusters disintegrate? It is now thought

that galaxies contain great amounts of “dark matter”, which cannot be directly observed

but which generates gravitational pull.

This matter includes gas, dust, burnt-out stars, and even black holes.

Câu 69: Which of the followings does the passage mainly discuss?

A An astronomical problem that has never been solved B A recent

development in astronomy.

C

Clusters and superclusters of galaxies. D The incredible distance

between galaxies.

Câu 70: The word "evenly" is closest in meaning to _.

A predictably B paradoxically uniformly C D relatively

Câu 71: What conclusion can be made about galaxies that are NOT found in clusters?

A

They are outnumbered by galaxies that do occur in clusters

B They are not actually galaxies but parts of galaxies.

galaxies.

Câu 72: The word " globular" is closest in meaning to _.

Câu 73: The author would probably characterize the existence of clusters of superclusters

as _.

Câu 74: According to the passage, in what way is the Local Group typical of galactic

clusters?

C In the number of galaxies it contains D In the types of galaxies that make it up.

Câu 75: In the Local Group, which of the following types of galaxies are most numerous?

Câu 78: The word " riddle" is closest in meaning to _.

Câu 79: Which of the following is NOT true about the " dark matter"?

directly.

C

It is found in the space between galaxies. D It helps explain the "missing mass" problem.

Câu 80: As used throughout the passage, the word "members" refers to _.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 01 to 10.

The Fukushima I nuclear accidents are a series of ongoing equipment failures and releases of radioactive

materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, following the 9.0 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on

11 March 2011 The plant comprises six separate boiling water reactors maintained by the Tokyo Electric PowerCompany (TEPCO) This accident is the largest of the 2011 Japanese nuclear accidents arising from the Tōhokuearthquake and tsunami, and experts consider it to be the second largest nuclear accident after the Chernobyldisaster, but more complex as all reactors are involved

At the time of the quake, reactor 4 had been de-fueled while 5 and 6 were in cold shutdown for plannedmaintenance The remaining reactors shut down automatically after the earthquake, with emergency generatorsstarting up to run the control electronics and water pumps needed to cool reactors The plant was protected by a

seawall designed to withstand a 5.7 metres (19 ft) tsunami but not the 14-metre (46 ft) maximum wave which

arrived 41–60 minutes after the earthquake The entire plant was flooded, including low-lying generators andelectrical switchgear in reactor basements and external pumps for supplying cooling seawater The connection tothe electrical grid was broken All power for cooling was lost and reactors started to overheat, due to natural decay

of the fission products created before shutdown The flooding and earthquake damage hindered external assistance

Evidence soon arose of partial core meltdown in reactors 1, 2, and 3; hydrogen explosions destroyed theupper cladding of the buildings housing reactors 1, 3, and 4; an explosion damaged the containment inside reactor2; multiple fires broke out at reactor 4 Despite being initially shutdown, reactors 5 and 6 began to overheat Fuelrods stored in pools in each reactor building began to overheat as water levels in the pools dropped Fears ofradiation leaks led to a 20-kilometre (12 mi) radius evacuation around the plant while workers suffered radiationexposure and were temporarily evacuated at various times One generator at unit 6 was restarted on 17 Marchallowing some cooling at units 5 and 6 which were least damaged Grid power was restored to parts of the plant on

20 March, but machinery for reactors 1 through 4, damaged by floods, fires and explosions, remained inoperable.

Flooding with radioactive water through the basements of units 1–4 continues to prevent access to carry outrepairs

Measurements taken by the Japanese science ministry and education ministry in areas of northern Japan30–50 km from the plant showed radioactive caesium levels high enough to cause concern Food grown in the area

was banned from sale It was suggested that worldwide measurements of iodine-131 and caesium-137 indicate thatthe releases from Fukushima are of the same order of magnitude as the releases of those isotopes from theChernobyl disaster in 1986; Tokyo officials temporarily recommended that tap water should not be used to prepare

food for infants Plutonium contamination has been detected in the soil at two sites in the plant Two workers

hospitalized as a precaution on 25 March had been exposed to between 2000 and 6000 mSv of radiation at theirankles when standing in water in unit 3

Question 01 What is the main topic of the passage? A Japanese natural disaster – the nuclear power accident

B Fukushima I nuclear accident – the largest nuclear power of all time

C The nuclear power accident – Japanese catastrophe D The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant

Question 02 It can be inferred from the passage that _

A The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant is the world’s largest nuclear accident

B The accident happened in the early part of the year 2011

C Chernobyl is the world’s largest and most complex nuclear accident D Reactor doesn’t involve in the accident

Question 03 The word “ongoing” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _.

A old-fashioned B onslaught C continuous D disastrous

Question 04 The word “withstand” in the second paragraph is could be best replaced by _.

Question 05 All of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _

A The cause of the accident is the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

B The earthquake causes a great damage to Japan and the neighboring country

C The tsunami struck the country after the earthquake had occurred approximately an hour

D The reactor was barred from external assistance because of the flooding and earthquake damage

Question 06 According to the passage, which of the followings is NOT true?

A The plant suffered a 14-metre seawall B The highest wave was 46 ft in height

C The reactor 5 and 6 started overheating though they were in cold shutdown for maintenance

D The flood with water containing radioactivity made it impossible for the machinery to be repaired

Question 07 According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred?

A The Chernobyl disaster happened in the late 19th century

B Food was banned from sale for fear that the country would run out of food

C The people in Tokyo were advised not to use tap water to cook for children

D Two workers were sent to hospital as they were exposed to radiation when standing in water in unit 3 Question 08 The word “inoperable” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by _.

A incompatible B impracticable C irrepressible D mysterious

Question 09 When the earthquake occurred, how many plants were inactive?

Question 10 Why does the author mention “plutonium contamination” in the last paragraph?

A to show that the Japanese discovered plutonium mine after the nuclear accident

B to show that plutonium was contaminated after the nuclear accident

C to show that the soil was polluted by plutonium D to give an example of soil containing natural resource

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following question from 11 to 15.

Question 11 My father’s going to go up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys

A My father’s going to climb up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys

B My father’s going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.

C My father’s going to be really disappointed when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys

D My father’s going to forgive me when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys

Question 12 People rumored that he had died in the battle

A He was rumored to die in the batted B He was rumored to be died in the battle

C He was rumored to have been assassinated in the battle D He was rumored to have died in the battle

Question 13 After 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer

A After he studied 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

B After he has studied for 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer

C After he studied 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer

D After he had studied for 4 years abroad, he returned home as an excellent engineer.

Question 14 Hung said that whatever happened, it was Hoa’s fault

A Hung blamed Hoa at what happened B Hung blamed Hoa on what happened

C Hung blamed Hoa for what happened D Hung blamed Hoa of what happened

Question 15 In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work

A In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work B Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work

C Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work D Though rain was heavily, my brother went to work

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 16 to 20

Question 16. poor results but also may cause accidents

A Haste does not only produce B Haste had not only produced

C Haste not only produces D Haste produces not only

Question 17 It is important that

A an exact record should be kept B an exact record to be kept

C to keep an exact record D keeping an exact record

Question 18 Jill has received several scholarships

A not only because of his artistic but his academic ability B for both his academic ability as well as his artistic

C because of his academic and artistic ability D as resulting of his ability in the art and the academyQuestion 19 The moon is not a planet

A resembling the planets in many respects B which resembles the planets in many respects

C but resemblance to the planets in many respects D although it resembles the planets in many respects

Question 20 , they would have had what they wanted

A Had they arrived at the fair early B Supposing they were arriving at the fair early

C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D If they arrived at the fair early

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 from 21 to 22

Question 21: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus

A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency

Question 22: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment

A attraction B consideration C ease D speculation

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 from 23 to 25

Question 23 My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy

A feeling embarrassed B talking too much

C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated

Question 24 During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people

A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly

C exploded suddenly D erupted violently

Question 25 We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following blanks from 26 to 45.

Question 26 Nestled along the shoreline of Hudson Bay _

A are several recently settled Inuit communities B several recently settled Inuit communities are there

C near several recently settled Inuit communities D is where several recently settled Inuit

communities

Question 27 – “We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” “ _ ”

A OK But I’ll call you later B I’ll say we will!

C I’m tired I’ll go home early D What a wonderful idea!

Question 28 - “Excuse me I’m trying to find the library.” “ _”

A Where’re your eyes? It’s in front of you B Look no further!

C Find it yourself I’m busy D Oh, nice to meet you

Question 29 There was a table in the kitchen

A beautiful large round wooden B large beautiful round wooden

C beautiful round large wooden D golden large beautiful round

Question 30 It was _ that we spent the whole day at the beach

A so nice a weather B such nice weather C such nice a weather D so a nice weatherQuestion 31 According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree,

A my education will be employed by the university B employment will be given to me by the university

C the university will employ me D I will be employed by the university

Question 32 Some teachers argue that students who using a calculator may forget how to do mental

calculation

Question 33 - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”

Question 34 If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you?

A nationalized B nation C nationality D national

Question 35 The problem needs to be urgently

Question 36 The city _ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization

A should have been B was C may have been D must have been

Question 37 - “Oh, I have to leave Bye.” - “ _”

A Bye Nice to meet you too B Good day!

C Good job! See you later D Please, don’t move!

Question 38 Thanks to my friends’ remarks, my essays have been improved

A constructive B construction C constructor D construct

Question 39 If you do not want to _ the chance, _ a decision soon

A miss/makes B take/make C miss/make D miss/take

Question 40 Don’t worry! He’ll do the job as _ as possible

A economical B economically C uneconomically D beautifully

Question 41 Let’s go for a walk, _?

A shan’t we B shall us C shall we D will we?

Question 42 The school boy down to tie his shoestring

Question 43 Can you recite the alphabet ?

Question 44 Poverty has reached _ proportions in this country

A incubate B epidemic C infectious D transmit

Question 45 The damage was far more serious than believed

A prior B precedingly C initially D primarily

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 sentence from 46 to 50.

Question 46 A salamander B sanatorium C sanitarium D saturation

Question 47 A refugee B decisive C catastrophe D committee

Question 48 A even B evermore C euphemism D journey

Question 49 A magazine B returnee C misfortune D monomania

Question 50 A purview B promptitude C property D profound

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following blanks from 51 to 60.

Question 51 I am well _ with the problems encountered in starting a business

A aware B informed C acquainted D knowledgeable

Question 52: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in

A seen through B thought of C looked in D gone over

Question 53 The sink in the locker room tends to _

Question 54 He said he would contribute money, but later he of it

A backed down B backed out C turned away D backed away

Question 55 Olympiakos 0 – 0 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final in Athens

Question 56 We found some real _ at the market

Question 57 The football match tomorrow evening will be broadcasted _ on TV and radio

A stimulatingly B simultaneously C jointly D uniformly

Question 58 Near the parked is a famous landmark the Unification Palace

Question 59 All the plans have been put _ for the time being

Question 60 I haven’t had a week I seem to have done nothing at all

A extensive B productive C enthusiastic D economic

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 61 to 65.

In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greaterpriority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewableresources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermalpower Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs ofworldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use ofphotovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped withsolar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including manydeveloping countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily

Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power,which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped inunderground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity.Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources And aswith solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effectivegeothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes areheated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives toconventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy

on global scale

Question 61 What is the main topic of this passage ?

A The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources

B How energy resources are tapped from nature

C Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.

D Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide

Question 62 According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?

A Because fossil fuels are no longer available

B Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.

C Because they are free and available worldwide

D Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.

Question 63 According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

A They are being used in many undeveloped countries C They are more expensive than solar panels

B They can convert geothermal energy to electricity D They contain photovoltaic cells

Question 64 According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production ?

A They both require the use of a generator B They both use heat from the earth’s surface

C They both require fairly simple technology D They are both conventional and costly

Question 65 What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?

A To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use

B To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use

C To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.

D To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 66 to 75

Marathon was the site of one of the most important (66) _ in the history of Western civilization There, in

490 B.C., a Greek army defeated a(n) (67) _ army of Persians and saved Greece from becoming part of the PersianEmpire Marathon is a coastal plain about 25 miles northeast of Athens, Greece Beginning in 400 B.C., Greek livingunder Persian (68) _ in Asia, Minor (now Turkey), (69) _ against King Darius I of Persia The Athenians sentsolders and 20 ships to aid the rebels Then the Greeks forces attacked and burned Sardis, a city that served as Darius’scapital in Asia Minor Darius vowed that he would take (70) _ on the Athenians by conquering and burning Athens

In 490 B.C., Darius sent one of his general, with an army and a (72) _ of about 200 ships to conquer Athens ThePersians first destroyed the city Eretria, and then sailed for Marathon The Athenian general Miltiades (72) _ theAthenian troops on the island edge of the plain The Persian occupied the seaward (73) _ A few days later, thePersian leaders, hoping that civil war had broken out in Athens, loaded part of the forces on ships The Persian on theships prepared to sail to Athens and attack the city Seeing their (74) _ for a victory, the Athenians attacked thearmy of Persians that remained on the plain The Greeks surrounded and thoroughly defeated the Persians at marathon.According to tradition, Miltiades sent the runner Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens with news of the Atheniansvictory Pheidippides (75) _ the 25 miles to Athens at top speed, delivered his message, and fell to the ground,dead Today, the word marathon refers to a foot race of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) or of similar length

Question 67 A invading B conquering C expanding D empowering

Question 68 A reign B Management C government D rule

Question 69 A stood up B rose up C fought up D stepped up

Question 72 A localized B put C positioned D situated

Question 74 A possibility B chance C signs D prospects

Question 75 A dashed B sprinted C galloped D raced

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 76 to 80.

Question 76: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out

Question 80: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in largevolumes A B C D

of total destruction Buildings explode as they are sucked in by the tornado’s low-pressure vortex (where the pressure drop is as much as 10 percent) and by its powerful whirling winds (estimated at up to 500 miles per hour) The tornado’s lifetime is as brief as it is violent Within a few tens of miles (average about 16 miles), it spends its force and suddenly disappears.

Câu 1 Tornadoes usually occur on _

days

Câu 2 The twister’s colour is caused by _.

it picks up

Câu 3 A tornado _.

A meanders B travels at a constant speed C travels in a straight line D stays on the

ground at all times

Câu 4 The speed of a tornado is _.

C 25 to 40 miles per hour D 25 to 40 miles per day

Câu 5 The average width of the path of the funnel is _.

A the width of its finger B less than 40 yards C 25 miles D about 400 yards

Câu 6 The sound which announces the coming of a tornado is similar to that made by

_.

A vortex B a diesel engine C thunder and lightning D hundreds of

jets

Câu 7 A building in the path of a tornado most likely would _.

A be partially destroyed B be totally destroyed C lose its roof D escape damage

Câu 8 According to this article, the winds of tornado _.

A are estimated at up to 500 miles per hour B drop the pressure 40 percent

C have been clocked at 500 miles per hour D travel at 16 miles an hour

Câu 9 Usually a tornado is spent after traveling about …………

Câu 10 Implied but not stated _.

A Tornadoes are caused by sheet lightning B Nature is sometimes destructive

C The tornado’s lifetime is as brief as it is violent D A tornado is a supernatural phenomenon

Passage 2 - Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.

PARENTESE Who talk more – men or women? Most people believe that women talk more However,

linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that this is a stereotype According to Tannen, women are more verbal – talk more – in private situations, where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children Little girls often play with one “best friend”, their play includes a lot of conversation Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than talking In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics.

A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they do to their daughters The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details There

is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons

Câu 11 Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?

A It’s stereotype that women talk more than men B Women talk more than men

C Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public

D Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.

Câu 12 Which word is similar in meaning to “glue” in the passage?

Câu 13 Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

A An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with

their sons

B Researchers have studied the conversations of children at their parents

C Parents do not talk much about sadness with their sons

D Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between

communication styles of boys and girls.

Câu 14 Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word “verbal”?

C being very talkative D connected with the use of

spoken language

Câu 15 The word they in the passage refers to _.

Câu 16 Which can be used as a synonym of the word “feelings”?

Câu 17 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A Men are more sociable than women

B Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood

C Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others

D According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and oversimplified

Câu 18 Which word could best replace “startling”?

Câu 19 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph?

A Boys don’t like to be with their parents as much as girls do

B Parents don’t enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters

C A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters

D Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys do

Câu 20 Which of the following statements is True about the passage?

A Parents use more language to talk with their daughters ]

B Boys don’t like showing their emotions.

C Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys.

D Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.

Passage 3 - Read the passage carefully and choose the best parts to fill in the blanks.

If you can roll a ball, you can play bowls Everyone can play: young and old, men and

women, the fit and the not so fit It is the (21) outdoor game that really is a sport for all.

What other sports can grandparents play on equal terms with their grandchildren? What

other game is so simple that you could take up it today and be (22) in the national

championship tomorrow?

Simple? Perhaps that is not the (23) word There are bowls players in their thousands (24) will tell you that, although bowls is a game that anyone can (25) in five minutes, it takes a lifetime to (26) it They are the people who have developed a passionate interest in the game (27) for outsiders, bowls is another word, and a strange

and puzzling one They see a bowl game in action and wonder what is going on.

What the players are trying to do is easy to explain Their (28) is to roll their bowls,

called wood, as near as possible to the little white ball, called the jack If one of your bowls finishes nearer to the jack than your opponent's, you score one point and he or she scores

(29) If you have the two nearest, you score two, and so on The skill involved in rolling

a bowl that weighs around 2 kilos across about 40 meters so that it stops only a very short

(30) from the target is just as impressive as the skills required in other sports.

Passage 4 - Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space

FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH

Police are hunting for a hit-and-run driver who knocked a teenage cyclist off her bike in East Street Sarah Tucker, 17, had a lucky escape on Friday, 13th May, when she was sent reeling by a black Volvo on her way home from work.

She bruised her thigh and shoulder and her bicycle was (31) The driver stopped for

a moment but then drove off without (32) a name or address and before Sarah could get his number “ I tried to get out of his way, but I couldn’t,” she said.” Everyone at work kept going on about it being Friday 13th I’m not a bit (33) and wouldn’t change any of my

plans just because Friday 13th is supposed to be unlucky, I don’t usually take any (34)

of that sort of thing but I will now I think I’ll stay in bed.”

The accident (35) at the junction with Westwood Road at about 6.30pm as Sarah was making her (36) home to the Harley Estate.

The Volvo pulled out of Westwood onto Henley Road in front of the teenager’s bicycle.

“He could at (37) have helped her up I don’t see why he should get away with it,” said

her father, Derek, “Sarah was lucky I don’t know why the driver didn’t see her He can’t

have been (38) attention It is unfortunate that nobody took down the number.” Though still too (39) to ride a bike, Sarah was able to go back to (40) in Marlow on

Monday.

Câu 32 A noting B presenting C leaving D suggesting

Câu 33 A irrational B superstitious C unreasonable D.

prejudices

care

Câu 35 A came about B turned up C finished up D took

place

Employment

II PHONETICS -Which underlined part has different pronunciation from the

others?

-Which word has the different stress among them?

Câu 43 A alternative B satisfy C continent D India

Câu 44 A holiday B implement C diagnose D investigate

entertainment

III VOCABULARY -Choose the correct part to complete the sentence Câu 46 Many organizations have been set up and funds have been

Câu 47 She won the award for her whole life to looking after the poor.

A paying B devoting C causing D attracting

Câu 48 Microwaves are used for cooking, telecommunications, and .

A to diagnose medically B diagnosed medically C medical diagnosis D

medical diagnosing

Câu 49 I couldn’t them when we climbed the mountain.

Câu 50 It seems impossible to terrorism in the world.

A put stop to B put an end of C put an end to D stop at

Câu 51 The director retired early ill-health.

A on account of B ahead of C on behalf of D in front of

Câu 52 He sat down, his shoes, and tilted back to relax

A pulled off B took out C pulled up D took off

Câu 53 The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of .

A biology B biography C biodiversity D biochemistry

Câu 54 What university will you take an examination into?

A entrance B attendance C entry D admission

Câu 55 Mary cannot afford tuition for studying abroad

A fine B fee C finance D Pension

IV.GRAMMAR AND CULTURAL TIPS -Choose the correct part to complete the sentence.

Câu 56 “No Parking.” _ This sign means .

A You are not allowed to park your car here B There is no park here.

C You can’t go to the park here D There’s not enough space for parking here Câu 57 I wish I the party last night so early.

A hadn’t left B haven’t left C didn’t leave D don’t leave

Câu 58 It was raining, we cancelled the trip to the beach

Câu 59 “I regret so much trouble.” _ “Well Let’s forget all about that.”

A caused B to cause C having caused D to have caused

Câu 60 They great difficulty saving up enough money for a house.

Câu 61 A: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” B: “ ”

A Yes, it is B Yes, I’d love to C I’m very happy D Yes, so do I.

Câu 62 A: "Would you mind opening the door?” B: “ ”

A Not at all B Yes, certainlyC Yes, of course D No, thanks.

Câu 63 That science book again and again.

A is worth to read B is worthy reading C is worth readingD is worth being read

Câu 64 Minh and Cuong were badly injured in the last match, so can play in this

match.

A both of them B neither of them C none of them D either

of them

Câu 65 He wanted to know where .

A I had been B had I been C did I been D I been going

V WRITING -Choose the correct part to complete the sentence Câu 66 There is too much noise in the room I can’t understand what .

A is the teacher saying B is saying the teacher C the teacher is saying D does the

C Some buildings that are in and around Fleet Street D That some buildings in

and around Fleet Street

Câu 68 Michael’s score on the test is the highest in the class; .

A he must had to study hard last night B he must study hard last night

C he should have studied hard last night D he must have studied hard last night

Câu 69 Not only , but it also produces fuel for other fission reactors.

A a nuclear breeder reactor that generate energy B it is a nuclear breeder reactor generate energy

C does a nuclear breeder reactor generate energy D is a nuclear breeder reactor

generating energy

Câu 70 Countries may the World Bank for development projects.

A lend large sums of money B borrow large sums of money

C lend large sums of money from D borrow large sums of money from

-Choose which sentence has the same meaning as the given one Câu 71 I started to learn English 10 years ago

A I started to learn English when I was 10 B I have started learning English for 10 years C I have been learning English for 10 years. D

I have learnt English at the age of 10.

Câu 72 He now goes to work on his bicycle instead of by car.

A He has now stopped driving to work and goes by bicycle.

B He still goes to work by car but more often on his bicycle

C Since he bought the car, he has never used the bicycle to go to work.

D He has never gone to work in his car but always on his bicycle

Câu 73 The manager can force them to leave the apartment

A They can leave the apartment because the manager is forced to

B The manager can be forced to leave the apartment.

C They can be forced to leave the apartment by the manager.

D Both the manager and they were forced to leave the apartment

Câu 74 He talked about nothing except the weather.

A He talked about everything including the weather B His sole topic of conversation was the

weather

C He had nothing to say about the weather D He said that he had no interest in the weather.

Câu 75 If it hadn’t been so late, I would have called you.

A It was late, so I did not call you. B It was not late when I called you.

C It was late, but I called you D It was not late but I did not call you.

-Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting

Câu 76 We all will die if there were no sunshine.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1) as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (2) and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (3) to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art of being (4) lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (5) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (6) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (7) results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (8) into their private lives.

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (9) medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (10) employee or a values colleague?

Question 8: A invasion B infringement C intrusion D interference

Question 9: A confidential B secretive C reticent D classified

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined pared that needs correction

Question 11: The first domesticated (A) bird in (B) earth was probably (C)the goose(D).

Question 12: The Concord can fly across (A)the Atlantic without refueling (B) and carrying

(C)11 tons of freight(D)

Question13: Because not food (A) is as nutritious (B)for a baby as (C) its mother’s milk,

many women are returning to the practice of breast (D)feeding.

Question 14: The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land for (A) any settler who

(B)would (C)spend five years on (D)the land.

Question 15: Despite the appearance (A) of the Mayan empire(B), there are (C) still Mayans

in the region that they (D)once inhabited

Question 16: As soon as (A) 800 B C, people (B) began to experiment with (C) methods of

helping the sick (D).

Question 17: All the staff (A)in Tam’s film (B)are expected to do some overtime (C)if the

need rises (D)

Question 18: The results of our marketing survey show that (A)there will be (B) quite a

demand (C) for electric cars in the ahead (D)years

Question 19: That (A) cats have (B)nine lives (C) have been believed (D) for centuries

Question 20: An organ is (A) a group of tissues (B) capable to perform (C) some special

functions, as, for example, the heart, the liver (D)or the lungs.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each

of the following questions

Question 21: There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _.

Question 22: The idea to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it

Question 23: The players’ protests _ no difference to the referee’s decision at all

Question 24: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third in the school cross-country race

A respectively B actively C responsively D tremendously

Question 25: By using all the latest technology, the yacht-man managed to cross the Atlantic

in time.

Question 26: Why Peter to the party? He is always making trouble

A Don’t we invite B don’t you invite C not invite D invite

Question 27: The speaker fail to get his message to his audience

Question 28: You are under no obligation _ to accept this offer

Question 29: no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently

A so that B in order that C in order to D A and B

Question 30: Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A

in to a sentence in language B , it is a complex art.

Question 31: You can always _Ann to give you sound advice

Question 32: His emotional problems _from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think

Question 33: There should be an international law encouraging _

A afforestation B deforestation C forestry D reforestation

Question 34: I’m not keen on _ control of the project to a relatively newcomer

A undertaking B charging C entrusting D allotting

Question 35: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep _ with

D pace

Question 36: He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _ on his movements

regulation

Question 37: He was very taken _ by her aggressive attitude

Question 38: Most crimes that are committed are no more than theft

Question 39: John was asked to _ before the judge

Question 40: She is extremely competent and .

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 number 41 to 50

Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living

things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of

flowing water are rare And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of

water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert

Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to

withstand its desiccating effects No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there Few large animals are found The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled

with reticence, and ruled by stealth Yet they are not emaciated Having adapted to their

austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the word

The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun;

many would die in a matter of minutes So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night The surface of

the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees

Question 41: The title for this passage could be _

A “Desert Plants” B “Life Underground” C “Animal Life in a Desert Environment”

D “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”

Question 42: The word “inexorable” in the passage mostly means _

Question 43: Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as _

A sources of flowing water are rare in a desert B water is an essential part of his existence