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ĐỀ SỐ 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 2: A habitat B contribute C eternal D opponent

Question 3: A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority

Question 4: A interpret B determine C argument D inflation

Question 5: A terrorist B supportive C applicant D compliment

Question 6: "Oh, no, I'm late for my appointment …….”

C Nice to see you again D Pleased to meet you

Question 7: - “Hi, Michael What’s going on?” – “Nothing special, Peter …… with you?”

A What’s up B Have you got C Nothing new D Not much

Question 8:- “I’ve got to go, Sarah So long” – “So long, Jack And……”

A be careful B don’t hurry C take care D don’t take it seriously

Question 9: - "That a very nice skirt you’re wearing” – “…… ”

A That's nice B I like it C That's all right D I’m glad you like it

Question 10: Speed limits on the road……… to protect pedestrians as well as motorists

A serve B prove C succeed D intend

Question 11: …….receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent an e-mail to Sweden

Question 12: If you ……in behaving in this way you will bring yourself nothing but trouble

Question 13: I left at 5.30, ……… they were still arguing whether to go or to stay

A at which time B at the time C all the time D by that time

Question 14: - “Why didn't he report the incident to the boss?” – “He probably thought …… not his responsibility."

A it to report was B being reported it C reporting it was D to have it reported

C With D By in behaving in this way you will bring yourself

Question 15: We went to the airport to……off a friend who was leaving for New York

Question 16: — "Mark wasn't there last night." — "No,……… ”

A I wasn't either B so was I C I wasn't too D neither I was

Question 17: This project will create more …… to local residents

A happiness B employment C transition D determination

Question 18:…… the weather, the event will be held indoors

A In view of B In so far as C In favour of D On the spot of

Question 19: I can't …… with all that noise going on

Question 20: We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion…… your previous good work

A in the light of B thanks to C with a view to D with regard to

Question 21: "In his absence, I would like to thank all concerned on my brother's ……

Question 22: You must…… allowances for him; he is not very healthy!

A get B do C make D have

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Question 23:…… popular opinion, many Welsh people do not speak Welsh

Question 24: On hearing the news, she fainted and it was half an hour before she ……again

A came up B came round C came over D came forward

Question 25: The children had been of the danger, but had taken no notice

Question 26: She was busy…… a variety of articles to the customers

A with introducing B introducing C for introducing D in introducing

Question 27: What's taking an entrance exam……?

A like B alike C likely D look like

Question 28: "Do you want me to take you to the bus?" — "No, I'll get there ……”

A in some way B by some means C with a car D somehow

Question 29: — "I would like to invite all three of you to my party.”

— "Well, Susan and I can go, but ……”

A neither can Torn B Tom can, too C so can Tom D Tom can't

Question 30: The ……… north we go, the ……… we are to meet high temperatures

C farther — less likely D farthest — least likely

Question 31: The development of new crops strains ……… greatly increased yields

A is B are C has D have

Question 32: …… exhibitions are like huge market places for the sale of goods, and these are often called trade

lairs

A Most of B.A great many C A great deal of D Many of

Question 33: The fans……… when their team scored a goal

A shouted B laughed C cheered D called

Question 34: The police made sure everyone stood well………of the fire

A clear B away C free D out

Question 35: Their enthusiasm for the new plan has ……… out

A gone B died C failed D disappeared

Read the following passage and murk the letter A, 13, C, or D to indicate the correct word to each of the blank from 36 to 45

Good press photographers must have an 'eye' for news, just as journalists must have a 'nose' for a good story They must be able to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take (36)………of the best opportunities to take pictures The most difficult part of a press photographer's job is that he or she has to be able to (37) ………a complicated situation with just one photograph They rarely have second chances and must be able to take the required (38) ……… very quickly Indeed, speed is essential - if the photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any use

Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper The (39) ……… there is mostly for material of regional interest Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but to (40) ……… the enthusiasm to put 'something special into every picture

There is (41) ……… competition among those who want to move from local to national newspapers Here, the work is much more centred on news The photographer must work (42) ……… greater pressure and take more responsibility Only highly reliable, talented and resourceful photographers (43) ………this difficult move The work is tough and can be dangerous On an overseas assignment, photographers may have to cope with unfamiliar food and accommodation, physical and mental stress, and (44) ……… difficulty in transporting the pictures from

an isolated area to get them to the newspaper (45)……… They also have to beat the competition from other publications

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Question 45: A on time B by the time C for a time D with time

Read the following passage and mark the letter 1, B, C, or D on your cursiver sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each ofthe questions from 16 to 55

A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge fresh water lake, one of the world's

largest and deepest, lies hidden there, under four kilometers of ice Now known as Lake Vostok This huge body

of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core The thick glacier

above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface

The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of indeterminate size It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake: the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake

The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific

community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon

thousands of years unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected

organisms in more exposed areas The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting,

research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this

Question 46: The word “hidden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…………

Question 47: What is true of Lake Vostok'?

A It is completely frozen B It is a saltwater lake

C It is beneath a thick slab of ice D It is heated by the sun

Question 48: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "frigid" in paragraph 1?

A Extremely cold B Easily broken C Quite harsh D Lukewarm

Question 49: All ol the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it ……

C could not determine the lake's exact size D was controlled by a satellite

Question 50: It can he inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if………

A there were no lake underneath B the lake were not so big

C Antarctica were not so cold D radio waves were not used

Question 51: The word “microbes" in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the following?

A Pieces of dust B Tiny bubbles C Tiny organisms D Rays of light

Question 52: Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it………

A can be studied using radio waves B may contain uncontaminated microbes

C may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light D has already been contaminated

Question 53: The word “downside" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to………

A bottom level B negative aspect C underside D buried section

Question 54: The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of………

A further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica

B problems with satellite-borne radar equipment

C ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it

D the harsh climate of Antarctica

Question 55: The purpose of the passage is to………

A explain how Lake Vostok was discovered B provide satellite data concerning Antarctica

C discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D present an unexpected aspect of geography

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

to each of the questions from 56 to 65

Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person

is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies

somewhere between these two extremes

It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's ability to do well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."

Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment

One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of' the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the Same degree of intelligence as the other,

performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the

environment, the more a child's intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and the socio-economic level of a child's family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence

Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor

of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:

● Marry an intelligent person

●Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents

●Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard

●Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician

Question 56: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires………

C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents

Question 57: The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to………

A "other people" B "other scientists" C "other children" D "other geniuses"

Question 58: When scientists studied intelligence and ability found that………

A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement

B intelligence and development, are irrelevant to ability

C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment

D different twins generally have different levels ability

Question 59: Scientists chose twins for their study because………

A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing

C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities

D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence

Question 60: Flow were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development'?

A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured

B They practice playing their instruments for many years

C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas

D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic

Question 61: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow………

A their own interest

B their parents' interests

C only their interests in musical instruments

D only their interests in computer games

Question 62: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ………

A pushing their children too hard

B letting them play their own way

C permitting them to follow their own interests

D starting their education at an early age

Question 63: The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel" in the passage means that

in order to become a genius………

A you need to have good health and good nourishment

B you need intelligence and you need to develop it

C you should try to move quickly and efficiently

D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

Question 64: The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means………

A "good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful"

B "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"

C "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

D "under the control or in the power of somebody else"

Question 65: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT………

A educational development depends completely on economic well-being

B a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/her parents

C to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development

D studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

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

Question 66: If you have no cash, you can charge this dinner of your credit card

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 71: Last Sunday was……… that we took a drive in the country

A so a beautiful day B such beautiful day C such beautiful weather D so beautiful a day

Question 72: The policeman wanted to know………

A where he was last night B where he had been the previous night

C where he was the night before D where he had been last night

Question 73: Not until I arrived home ……

A did 1 remember about the umbrella B I remembered about the umbrella

C that I could remember about the umbrella D then would I- remember about the umbrella

Question 74:……… the worse I seem to feel

A When I take more medicine B The more medicine I take

C Taking more of the medicine D More medicine taken

Question 75: While attempting to reach his home before the storm,……

A the bicycle of Trung broke down B it happened that Trung's bicycle broke down

C the storm caught Trung's bicycle D Trung had an accident on his bicycle

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one

Question 76: People think that he was born in a rich family

A That is thought he was born in a rich family B He was thought to be born in a rich family

C That he was born in a rich family is thought D He is thought to have been born in a rich family

Question 77: “Why don't you ask your boss for a raise?" he asked me

A He advised me to ask my boss for a raise B He suggested me to ask my boss for a raise

C He asked me why I don't ask my boss for a raise D He offered me asking my boss for a raise

Question 78: Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework

A Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework

B Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework

C Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework

D As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework

Question 79: I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday

A I would like you delivering the sofa on Saturday

B I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday

C I wanted to know if you can deliver the sofa on Saturday

D I expected you delivering the sofa on Saturday

Question 80: I'm sure it wasn't Mr Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi

A It couldn't be Mr Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi

B You mustn't have seen Mr Phong because he's in Hanoi

C It can't have been Mr Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi

D Mr Phong mightn't see you because he's in Hanoi

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Choose the best answer to complete the sentence

6 The man got out of the car round to the back and opened the boot

7 the jury believed in the burglar’s innocence, the general public did not

A Although B Because C In spite of D However

8.“I’m eighteen today!”

“……… ”

A Best wishes!” B Good day! C Congratulate! D Happy birthday!”

9 I’d like the work to be continued immediately once the rain

A has stopped B stopped C will stop D stopping

10 One of the most miserable things that millions of families have to suffer from wars is that wars have set brother brother

11“I haven’t got anything for you.”

“………”

A Never mind! B It isn’t the matter! C Nothing! D Not problem!

12.“What are you doing?”

13 I tried to …… her, but she just couldn’t stop crying

A comfortable B comfort C sympathy D sympathise

14 The secretary put me to the manager within a couple of minutes

15 I don’t think he will get the shock in a short period of time

16 I hurt myself badly this morning when I fell the bedroom widow

17 I think they are going to have a fight against each other They go each other

furiously

18 This year’s sales figures go our expectations What marvelous thing!

19 God knows, this car is my biggest mistake I have ever made I have to pay $500 for every

200 km

20 Poor me! She is the one in charge of our team, so I have to play all her odd ideas

21 No way will you beat him You don’t ………a chance He’s a hundred times better than you are

22 The doctor asked Mr Brown to keep fried food because of high amount of fat

23 The government is putting some radical social reforms

24 There are a long line of people outside the cinema last week They queued to see a famous film

25 The injury destroyed his hopes of being……… world champion

26 The teacher the truth, for he looked very angry

a must have known b can know c should have known d needs to know

27 Your mobile phone is still under It will be repaired for free

a guaranteeing b insurance c control d guarantee

28 “Why did you ride your bike today?” –“It’s more _ than driving my car.”

a economic b economical c economy d economically

29 _ the lesson well, John couldn’t answer the teacher’s question

a Didn’t prepare b Having prepared c Not preparing d Preparing not

30 Anyone scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship

31: The jugde _ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment

A sentenced B prosecuted C convicted D accused

32: I’m sorry for _ such a fuss about the unfruitful plan

33: The Government hopes to _ its plans for introducing cable T.V

A keep on B carry on C carry out D turn out

34: Is this the address to ………you want the package sent?

35: The boy was by a family in the countryside

A brought up B reared C grown up D bred

36: She her husband’s job for his ill health

37: I don’t believe a word he says I think he

A is laying B lied C telling the lie D is lying

38: Camp David the official country home of the U.S presidents

39: of the students in our class could solve this math problem

A Neither B Not much C None D Not

40: When I came, the salesperson was _ to the customers how to use a new kind of washing machines

A demonstrating B teaching C exposing D playing

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 questions

Question 41: Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter

A A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer

B More people have summer colds than winter colds

C People get colder in the summer than in the winter

D The winter is much colder than the summer

Question 42: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work

A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work

B If her were careful, we would finish the work

C If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work

D Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work

Question 43: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time

A The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early

B The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure

C The meeting lasted much longer than usual

D There was not enough time to hold the meeting

Question 44: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they

wanted

A The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks

B The hostess tried hard to please her guests

C The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess

D Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks

Question 45: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents

A More men than women have insurance

B Male insurance agents outnumber female agents

C Women are twice as likely as men to have sold insurance

D Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men

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

Question 46: In just three months H.G Wells wrote the famous classic The Time Machine for

Sometimes you can (54) April Fools’ Day jokes on the radio or television Newspapers often have silly stories on April 1, too (55) you believe the jokes on the radio, TV, or in the newspaper, you are an “April Fool”

Nobody knows where or when April Fools’ Day started Some people believe it started in

France (56) Some people think it started long ago in Italy Other people believe it started in India Some people think April Fools’ Day started (57) the spring weather In the spring, the weather changes every day The spring weather tricks people But people in Mexico (58) Fools’ Day in winter, on December 28

It doesn’t (59) where and when April Fools’ Day began People like it because they can play jokes (60) friends and relatives

Question 51: A of interest B for fun C by fun D in interest

Question 53: A trick B play C respect D observe

Question 55: A Because B Although C If D Since

Question 56: A in 1500s B in some 1500s C in the 1500 D in the 1500s Question 57: A in spite of B because C because of D since

Question 58: A enjoy B celebrate C organize D renew

Question 59: A matter B problem C concern D worry

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 36 to 45

After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools

in the United States have started to face harder times Only Harvard's MBA School has shown a

substantial increase in enrollment in recent years Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration

(MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is

expected to continue

There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree The first one is that

many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, or in other financial districts of major American cities Many of the entry-level

management jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees Students have asked the question, "Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?" The second major factor has been

the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered Business

needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands

Question 61: What is the main focus of this passage?

A jobs on Wall Street

B types of graduate degrees

C changes in enrollment for MBA schools

D how schools are changing to reflect the economy

Question 62: The phrase "two decades" refers to a period of _

A 10 years B 20 years C 50 years D 100 years

Question 63: The word "prosperity" could be best replaced by which of the following?

Question 64: Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment?

A Princeton B Harvard C Stanford D Yale

Question 65: The phrase "trend of" in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A reluctance of B drawback to C movement toward D extraction from Question 66: The word "seeking" as used in the passage could best be replaced by

A examining B avoiding C seizing D pursuing

Question 67: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?

A a center for international affairs B a major financial center

C a shopping district D a neighborhood in New York

Question 68: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollments?

A lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession

B low salary and foreign competition

C fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs

D declining population and economic prosperity

Question 69: The word "cutting" in the passage could best be replaced by which of the following?

Question 70: The word "struggling" as used in the last sentence is closest in meaning to _

A evolving B plunging C starting D striving

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

The history of clinical nutrition, or the study of the relationship between health and how the body takes

in and utilizes food substances, can be divided into four distinct eras: the first began in the nineteenth century and extended into the early twentieth century when it was recognized for the first time that food contained constituents that were essential for human function and that different foods provided different amounts of these essential agents Near the end of this era, research studies demonstrated that rapid weight loss was associated with nitrogen imbalance and could only be rectified by providing adequate dietary protein associated with certain foods

The second era was initiated in the early decades of the twentieth century and might be called "the vitamin period " Vitamins came to be recognized in foods, and deficiency syndromes were described As

vitamins became recognized as essential food constituents necessary for health, it became tempting to

suggest that every disease and condition for which there had been no previous effective treatment might

be responsive to vitamin therapy At that point in time, medical schools started to become more interested

in having their curricula integrate nutritional concepts into the basic sciences Much of the focus of this education was on the recognition of deficiency symptoms Herein lay the beginning of what ultimately

turned from ignorance to denial of the value of nutritional therapies in medicine Reckless claims were made for effects of vitamins that went far beyond what could actually be achieved from the use of them

In the third era of nutritional history in the early 1950's to mid-1960's, vitamin therapy began to fall into

disrepute Concomitant with this, nutrition education in medical schools also became less popular It was just a decade before this that many drug companies had found their vitamin sales skyrocketing and

were quick to supply practicing physicians with generous samples of vitamins and literature extolling the virtue of supplementation for a variety of health-related conditions Expectations as to the success of vitamins in disease control were exaggerated As is known in retrospect, vitamin and mineral therapies are much less effective when applied to health-crisis conditions than when applied to long-term problems

of under nutrition that lead to chronic health problems

Question 71: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The stages of development of clinical nutrition as a field of study

B The history of food preferences from the nineteenth century to the present

C The effects of vitamins on the human body

D Nutritional practices of the nineteenth century

Question 72: It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following discoveries was made during the first era in the history of nutrition?

A Certain foods were found to be harmful to good health

B Vitamins were synthesized from foods

C Effective techniques of weight loss were determined

D Protein was recognized as an essential component of diet

Question 73: The word "tempting" is closest in meaning to

Question 74: It can be inferred from the passage that medical schools began to teach concepts of

nutrition in order to

A encourage medical doctors to apply concepts of nutrition in the treatment of disease

B support the creation of artificial vitamins

C convince doctors to conduct experimental vitamin therapies on their patients

D convince medical doctors to participate in research studies on nutrition

Question 75: The word "Reckless" is closest in meaning to?

A recorded B irresponsible C informative D urgent

Question 76: The word "them" refers to

A effects B vitamins C claims D therapies

Question 77: Why did vitamin therapy begin losing favor in the 1950's ?

A Medical schools stopped teaching nutritional concepts

B Nutritional research was of poor quality

C The public lost interest in vitamins

D Claims for the effectiveness of vitamin therapy were seen to be exaggerated

Question 78: The phrase "concomitant with" is closest in meaning to

A in dispute with B prior to C in conjunction with D in regard to

Question 79: The word "skyrocketing" is closest in meaning to

A internationally popular B increasing rapidly

Question 80: The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses

A Why nutrition education lost its appeal

B Problems associated with undernutrition

C The fourth era of nutrition history

D How drug companies became successful

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the statement that is CLOSEST in meaning to the following sentences

Question 1 Access to the library computer facilities is open to students

a Computers in the library are not used for students

b The library computer facilities are accessible to students

c Students are not allowed to use library computers

d Students can freely access the library computer service

Question 2 He felt tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

a As a result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

b Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

c He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

d Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

Question 3 She heard the news of the death of her mother She fainted

a On hearing the news of her dead mother, she fainted

b She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her mother

c She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her mother

d On hearing the news of her mother’s death, she fainted

Question 4 Mary might have phoned while we were out

a Possibly Mary phoned while we were out

b Unfortunately we were out while Mary phoned

c We were sure Mary had phoned while we were out

d Mary out to have phoned while we were out

Question 5 “Cigarette?” he asked “No, thanks.” I said

a He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him

b He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once

c He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined

d He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused

Question 6 “It’s too stuffy in this room, isn’t it?” said the guest

a The guest remarked that the room should be aired

b The guest suggested that the room should be aired

c The guest said that the room was too crowded

d The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room

Question 7.I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday

a I would like to deliver the sofa on Saturday

b I wanted to know if you can deliver the sofa on Saturday

c I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday

d I expected you delivering the sofa on Saturday

Question 8 It was such a big meal that we couldn’t finish it

a The meal was too big for us to finish

b The meal was too big for us to finish it

c The meal was too very big for us to finish

d The meal was such big that we couldn’t finish it

Question 9 Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile

a Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile

b This job offers a poor salary

c This job is not rewarding at all

d The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money

Question 10.People say that Carter was the best director of his time

a Carter is said to have been the best director of his time

b Carter is said to be the best director of his time

c Carter was said to be the best director of his time

d It was said that Carter was the best director of his time

Choose the best answer to fill in each blank

11 Overexposure to the sun can produce can some toxic chemicals

A more than damage to the skin B more damage than to the skin

C damage more than to the skin D more damage to the skin than

12 The Federal Reserve System, under President Wilson, plays a key role in regulating the U.S economy

A the establishment in 1913 B was established in 1913

C established in 1913 D in 1913 they established it

13 She me a very charming compliment on my painting

14 Vietnam's rice export this year will decrease about 10%, compared with that of last year

15 Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day

16 Liz:“Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: ”

A.All right.Do you know how much it costs? B.Not at all.Don’t mention it

C.Actually speaking,I myself don’t like it D.Welcome!It’s very nice of you

17 Ben: " ” Jane:“Never mind.”

A.Congratulations!How wonderful!

B.Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned

C Thank you for being honest with me

D Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?

18 Not having written about the required topic, a low mark

19 Peter: – “All right Keep your receipt If something comes up, you can show it to us, and we’ll give you a refund.” Tom: “ _.”

A OK I won’t use it B Thanks I’ll put it in a safe place

C You’re welcome See you later D Thanks you I’ll keep it for you

20 no proof, the judge refused to sentence him to death

A It having B There being C Being D There having

21.Margaret:“Could you give me the salt,please?” Henry:" "

A.I am,of course B.Yes,with pleasure C.I feel sorry D.Yes,I can

22 My father is getting old and forgetful _, he is experienced and helpful

A Be that as it may B Regardless C Lest D Consequently

23 It is imperative what to do when there is a fire

A.he must know about B.that everyone know C.that he knew D.we knew

24 We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out

A the star came B did the star come C came the star D be the star coming

25 Rarely have I visited _ Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia

A as a beautiful city as B as beautiful a city as

C as beautiful as the city D as a city as beautiful as

26 Before Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, many people died, _

A infected with simple bacteria B from simple bacterial infections

C infections were simple bacteria D infecting of simple bacteria

27 As soon as I _ my assignment, I'll show you how to solve that problem

A have finished B will finish C will have finished D finished

28 Hearing-aid devices are very helpful for _ are hard of hearing

29 If we do not take steps to protect the world's wild life, many species of birds and animals are likely

to _completely

A die out B die down C die away D die from

30 It is _knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Thorne quarrel violently several times a week

A common B complete C normal D usual

31 Jack has decided to _ the time he spends watching television

A come up with B cut down on C run out of D see to

32 There was _ evidence to bring charges against the man

A insubstantial B interior C ineffective D insufficient

33 All of the senses _ must pass through intermediate gateways to be processed before they are registered in the brain

A but smell B until smell C to smell D for smell

34 Sally has a big advantage _ most girls when it comes to games as she ‘s so tall

35 I can't understand how your father managed to that man He had deceived all the rest of

us

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

36 Males are often described as ambitious, unemotional, and independent and, on the other hand,

selfish, unrefined, and insensitive

A anxious B ambiguous C enterprising D honest

37 Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls

C come out of boredom D come without knowing what they will see

38 As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later

C arranged for the event D appointed for the event

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

39 That afternoon at the railway station I was surprised and made happy by the unexpected arrival of

Miss Margaret and her mother, from Oakland

A anticipated B presumed C supposed D informed

40 Children must sit on an parent’s lap unless an empty seat is available

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

Question 41: Whistling or clapping our hands to get a person’s attention are considered impolite

Question 42: Falafel is a dish from the Middle East which is made from crust chickpeas that are formed

D

Question 43: Most polar seals retreat to open water during the winter, but a few types have learn to

survive on and under the ice all year round

D Question 44:Though I like your proposal, I am concerned about the expenses which are related to it, so I

Question 46: A celebrate B occupy C festivity D atmosphere

Question 47: A Photography B popularity C inefficient D referee

Question 48: A anxiety B hooligan C official D defensive

Question 49:A sensitive B allowance C consultant D location

Question 50: A hostility B stimulate C category D qualified

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 52 to 61

Though Edmund Halley was most famous because of his achievements as an astronomer, he was a scientist of diverse interests and great skills In addition to studying the skies, Halley was also deeply interested in exploring the unknown depths of the oceans One of his lesser-known accomplishments that was quite remarkable was his design for a diving bell that facilitated exploration of the watery depth The diving bell that Halley design had a major advantage over the diving bells that were in use prior to his Earlier diving bells could only make use of the air contained within the bell itself, so divers had to

surface when the air inside the bell ran low Halley’s bell was an improvement in that it allowed for an

additional supply of fresh air that enabled a crew of divers to remain underwater for several hours The diving contraption that Halley designed was in the shape of a bell that measured three feet across the top and five feet across the bottom and could hold several divers comfortably; it was open at the bottom

so that divers could swim in and out at will The bell was built of wood, which was first heavily tarred to

make it water repellent and was then covered with a half-ton sheet of lead to make bell sank to the bottom The air inside the bell was not the only source of air for divers to breath, and it was this improvement that made Halley’s bell superior to its predecessors In addition to the air already in the bell, air was also supplied to the divers from a lead barrel that was lowered to the ocean floor close to the bell itself Air flowed through a leather pipe from the lead barrel on the ocean floor to the bell The divers could breathe the air from a position inside the bell, or he could move around outside the bell wearing a diving suit that consisted of a lead bell-shaped helmet with a glass viewing window and a leather body suit with a leather pipe carrying fresh air from the diving bell to the helmet

Question 51: Which of the following best expresses the subject of this passage?

A Halley’s different interests B Halley’s invention of a contraption for diving

C Halley’s work as an astronomer D Halley’s experiences as a diver

Question 52:Halley’s bell was better than its predecessors because it

C could rise more quickly D provided more air

Question 53:The expression ran low in the passage is closest in meaning to _

Question 54:How long could divers stay underwater in Halley’s bell?

A Only a few minutes B For days on end C just a few seconds D For hours at a time

Question 55:It is NOT stated in the passage that Halley’s bell _

A could hold more than one diver B was wider at the bottom than at the top

C was completely enclosed D was made of tarred wood

Question 56:The expression at will in the passage could be best replaced by _

A with great speed B upside down C as they want D in the future

Question 57:It can be inferred from the passage that, were Halley’s bell not covered with lead, it

would _

A suffocate the divers B get wet C trap the divers D float

Question 58:Where in the passage does the author indicate how air traveled from the barrel to the bell?

Question 59:In which paragraph does the author describe the diving bells that precede Halley’s?

A In the second paragraph B In the last paragraph

C In the first paragraph D In the third paragraph

Question 60:This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on

A oceanography B astronomy C physiology D recreation

Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each following question

Psychologists are interested in the reasons why some people like taking part in risky sports When they studied people who were learning to jump from a plane with a parachute, they found that parachutists’ bodies produced large amounts of two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline, just before they made their jump

These hormones help to prepare us for any sudden activity Adrenaline increases the heart rate and provides more sugar for the muscles, while nor adrenaline does make us react more quickly However, nor adrenaline also stimulates apart of the brain which controls feelings of pleasure Some psychologists have concluded that it is a feeling of pleasure caused by this hormone which makes certain people want

to participate in dangerous sports

Another possible reason is the level of arousal in part of the brain According to some psychologists, the brain tries to maintain a certain level of arousal They believe that people who normally have a low level

of arousal look for excitement and new experiences in order to stimulate themselves, whereas people who usually have a high level of arousal try to avoid risks and unfamiliar situations in order not to become overexcited If the psychologists are right, people with a low arousal are the ones who enjoy participating

in dangerous sports and activities

It is thought that people with low levels of arousal have a slower-reacting nervous system than people with higher arousal levels It may therefore be possible to find out your level of arousal by testing your nervous system A quick way of doing this is to put some lemon juice on your tongue If you produce a lot of saliva, your nervous system has been affected by the lemon and so you probably have a high level

of arousal; if you produce little of saliva, you probably have a low arousal level If you have a low level, you might enjoy taking part in risky sports However, this does not mean that you have to try parachuting!

61 Why did the parachutists’ bodies produce a lot of adrenaline and nor adrenaline before they jumped from a plane?

A This is a natural reaction which helps to prepare one for sudden activity

B Because they had high arousal levels

C It is a natural reaction which guards them against the effects of accidents

D Because they had taken drugs which led to the production of these two hormones

62 What two possible reasons are given for some people’s desire to participate in dangerous sports?

A A lack of common sense, and a high level of arousal

B A low level of arousal, and an inborn desire for adventure

C The pleasure that results from the production of nor adrenaline, and a low level of arousal

D A desire to show off, and a lack of common sense

63 What dose the brain try to maintain, according to some psychologists?

A A high temperature

C A certain level of arousal

B A low temperature

D A sense of safety

64 Why do psychologists believe that people with a high level of arousal try to avoid danger?

A Because they already have the level of excitement which the brain tries to maintain

B Because they are more aware of the dangers involved

C Because they already have enough of the two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline

D Because they would not be able to cope with accidents

65 What is shown by putting lemon juice on your tongue?

A It shows that you have a high level of arousal if no saliva is produced

B It indicates your level of arousal by amount of saliva that is produced

C It can indicate whether your saliva is more acidic or more alkaline

D It is a good test of your sense of taste

66 What kinds of substances are adrenaline and nor adrenaline?

68 Which of the following does adrenaline do?

A It weakens the muscles

B It makes people afraid

C It makes the heart beat more quickly

D It makes the heart beat more slowly

69 Where were the parachutists when, according to the passage, they produced large amount of the two hormones?

A On an airplane

C On the ground

B In the air

D At sea

70 According to some psychologists, what kind of people try to avoid unfamiliar situations?

A People who do not like lemon juice

B People who have a low hormone content

C People who normally have a low level of arousal

D People who normally have a high level of arousal

Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank

One right enshrined in the Convention that makes the exercise of all the other human rights (71)

is the right to education “Through education, starting from the early years, children not only learn about their rights but also (72) the skills and attitudes to assert them,” says Qian Tang, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education “Ideally this takes place in a safe and stimulating (73) and in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.”

UNESCO has consistently promoted the right to quality education of every child, youth and adult But the world is still far from (74) the Education for All goals Worldwide, 61 million children and

71 million adolescents are out of school .(75) 250 million children cannot read and count - even after four years of school - and 796 million people still lack basic literacy skills

A quality education helps (76) poverty and enables individual and collective empowerment, social cohesion, peace and human development A quality school (77) the rights of the child, does not exclude, provides education that is free, compulsory and accessible, and sees (78) as an opportunity, not a problem An early childhood education of quality gives children an equal (79) and allows them succeed in later stages of education Children have the right to learn (80) the very beginning

74 A achieving B managing C controlling D succeeding

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Chọn từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết ở vị trí khác:

1 A private B belong C indeed D emit

2 A property B nitrogen C surgery D furthermore

3 A solidify B miraculous C intimacy D appropriate

4 A apprehension B preferential C conventional D calculation

5 A satisfactory B alterative C military D generously

Chọn đáp án để hoàn thành câu:

6 Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully …………

A loaded B crowded C carried D packed

7 The car always breaks down because of its old …………

A motor B machine C engine D machinery

8 The information is strictly …… and should not be discussed in public

A secret B exact C believable D valuable

9 It was ……… easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player

A purposefully B exceedingly C relatively D normally

10 We were ……… a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol

A hardly B inside C only D within

11 …….all the hard work they put in, the students got good exam results

A As a result of B In compared with C According to D In addition to

12 What a (n) ……….behaviour! He went straight into the line

A shame B shameful C ashamed D shameless

13 If you book in advance you will …… certainly have a better table at our restaurant

A mostly B almost C most D the most

14 He always complains about my ……….to cook

A ability B inability C unable D able

15 Although …… satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it

A complete B completed C completely D completion

16 ……… children were injured They all came back unharmed

A Not any of the B None of the C Not any of D None of

17 During the time I started to get chest pains, I ……… tennis a lot

A had played B have played C would play D was playing

18 I didnt know exactly how old he was, but he … about 30 the first time we met

A should be B should have been C must be D must have been

19 The building work is still on schedule ……… a problem in digging the foundation

A due to B despite C so as D only if

20 …………, he could not lift the trap door

A As he was strong B Strong as was he C As strong he was D Strong as he was

21 It is necessary to be careful ………your career

A when choosing B when you will choose

C when you have chosen D when you chose

22 Is this the address to ………you want the package sent?

A which B where C whom D whose

23 Of the two new secretaries, one is competent and ………….is not

A another B other C the other D the second

24 I …………in trouble now if I had listened to you in the first place

A won’t be B wouldn’t be C am not D wouldnt have been

25 The children ………… to the zoo

A were enjoyed to take B enjoyed being taken

C were enjoyed to be taken D enjoyed taking

26 The day-to-day ……… of the company is left to a board of directors at the top

A working B establishing C running D all are correct

27 ……… , he was unharmed after being hit by lightning

A Consequently B Finally C Cautiously D Miraculously

28 I think its a bit …… to hope that we can beat them easily They are much younger and better

A reality B really C realised D unreal

29 Noboby can approve of his ……… to work He is so irresponsible

A character B behaviour C attitude D manner

30 The old man is …… of walking 100 meters by himself

A inexperienced B incapable C unable D immature

31 We are considering having……….for the coming New Year

A redecorated our flat B to redecorate our flat

C our flat to be redecorated D our flat redecorated

32 ………… chooses to be honest is, certainly, nearer to God

A Anyone B Who C Anyone of us D Whoever

33 That honest man always speaks ……… is true even if it is bitter

A that it B that C what D which

34 The progress made in computer technology ………… the early 1960s is remarkable

A in B for C since D during

35 Did you apologise to Mary, ……….?

A who you spilt some coffee on her dress

B you spilt some coffee on her dress

C whose dress you spilt some coffee

D whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Đọc bài văn, chọn đáp án điền vào chỗ trống:

In this age of (36) telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (37) _friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (38) _ people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (39)

Gradually, (40) _ , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have

to (41) _ a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter (42) _ clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (43) _ Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (44) have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I dont think Ill throw my (45) away yet

36 A progressive B advanced C highly-developed D all are correct

37 A to B from C for D with

38 A in step with B in contact with C on good terms with D in favour of

39 A to be mastered B mastering C to master D mastered

40 A therefore B however C in short D for example

41 A make B do C cause D create

42 A Even though B As though C Despite D However

43 A unimportant B inefficient C unusual D impossible

44 A how often B how long C how much D how about

45 A letter B telephone C pen D effort

Chọn phần gạch chân cần được sửa

46 We educate our children as well as we can, because an educational population is the key to future

A as well as B an C educational population D to

47 The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have

A frequent B exercise C greater D will have

48 It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking

A It B the near future C be used to doing D such as

49 Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on

A the home B might C enough creative D do

50 It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the worlds rapidly increased population

A It B extremely difficult C to feed D increased population

Chọn một câu có nghĩa gần nhất với câu cho sẵn:

51 Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he's too lazy to practice

A He is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy

B As a professional musician he is not lazy to practice music lessons

C He is talented but he'll never be a professional musician as he doesn't practice

D Though practicing lazily, he is a professional musician

52 She couldnt find the classroom until after the class had begun

A She went to the wrong class

B She was late for class because she had got lost

C She missed the class

D She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time

53 The book costs $15, 50 but I have only $14, 50

A I have more than enough money to pay for the book

B The book costs a little more than I have with me

C I have just enough money to pay for the book

D I need a few more dollars to pay for the book

54 My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day

A My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day

B Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to do it on a hot, summer day

C Fishing is my father's favourite enjoyment on a hot, summer day

D Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day

55 If I hadn't had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies

A I never go to the movies if I have work to do

B I would go to the movies when I had done so much work

C A lot of work couldn't prevent me from going to the movies

D Because I had to do so much work I couldn't go to the movies

Chọn câu được viết tốt nhất với các từ cho sẵn:

56 worlds oceans / vast / cope / present levels / pollution

A The worlds oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution

B The worlds oceans are too vast to cope with the present levels of pollution

C The worlds oceans are very vast although they can cope with the present levels of pollution

D The worlds oceans are vast so that they can cope with the present levels of pollution

57 robots / use / slaves , therefore , / free / people / do / more of the things / want

A Robots used slaves, therefore, people freeing them to do more of the things they want

B Robots would be used like slaves, therefore, free people can do more of the things they want

C Robots would be used as slaves, therefore, freeing people to do more of the things they want

D Robots use is like slaves, therefore, free people do for them more of the things they want

58 way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extiction

A A way to protect all the wildlife must find as many species are in danger of extinction

B A way is protected for all the wildlife, finding any species which are in danger of extinction

C A way protects all the wildlife that are found among many species in danger of extinction

D A way of protecting all the wildlife must be found as many species are in danger of extinction

59 persons choice / occupation / probably / most important / ever have / made

A A persons choice of occupation is probably the most important one that ever has to be made

B A persons choice about occupation is probably most important one to have ever made

C A persons choice from occupation is probably the most important one ever has to be made

D A persons choice among occupation is probably most important ever having made

60 my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands

A According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands

B In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands

C My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands

D My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands

Read the passage and choose the correct answers

In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,

recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive

to the environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The motto of the

recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"

The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes

and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things

that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils đồ dùng, dụng cụ Another way to reduce waste

is to buy high-quality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop

The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After

customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved

In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage

dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles

The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and

used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources

61 What is the main topic of the passage?

A how to reduce garbage disposal

B what people often understand about the term 'recycle'

C what is involved in the recycling movement

D how to live sensitively to the environment

62 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?

64 People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT

A buy high-quality product

B buy simply-wrapped things

C reuse cups

D buy fewer hamburgers

65 Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products?

A Because people will soon throw them away

B Because they have to be repaired many times

C Because customers change their ideas all the time

D Because they produce less energy

66 What does it mean 'Customers can vote with their wallets'?

A they can choose the cheapest products

B they can cast a lot to praise a producer

C they can ask people to choose products with less packaging

D they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them

67 The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to _

A meaning

B value

C belief

D reference

68 What best describes the process of reuse?

A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again

B he bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed

C The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected

D The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed

69 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because

A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few

C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottles is paid

70 The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to _

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng ( a hoặc b, c , d) cho mỗi câu từ 71 đến 80:

By the mid-nineteenth century, the term “icebox” had entered the American language, but ice

was still only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the United States The ice trade grew

with the growth of cities Ice was used in hotels, taverns, and hospitals, and by some forward- looking city dealers in fresh meat, fresh fish, and butter After the Civil War ( 1860- 1865), as ice used to refrigerate freight cars, it also came into household use Even before 1880, half the ice sold in New

York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and one-third of that sold in Boston and Chicago, went to families for their own use This had become possible because a new household convenience, the icebox, a

precursor of the modern refrigerator, had been invented

Making an efficient icebox was not as easy as we might now suppose In the early nineteenth

century, the knowledge of the physics of heat , which was essential to a science of refrigeration, was rudimentary The commonsense notion that the best icebox was one that prevented the ice from

melting was of course mistaken, for it was the melting of the ice that performed the cooling

Nevertheless, early efforts to economize ice included wrapping the ice blankets, which kept the ice from doing its job Not until near the end of the nineteenth century did inventors achieve the delicate balance

of insulation and circulation needed for an efficient icebox

But as early as 1803, an ingenious Maryland farmer, Thomas Moore, had been on the right track He owned a farm about twenty miles outside the city of Washington, for which the village of

Georgetown was the market center When he used an icebox of his own design to transport his butter to market, hr found that customers would pass up the rapidly melting stuff in the tubs of his competitors to pay a premium price for his butter, still fresh and hard in neat, one-pound bricks One advantage of his icebox, more explained, was that farmers would no longer have to travel to market at night in order to keep their produce cool

71 What does t he passage mainly discuss?

a The influence of ice on the diet

b The development of refrigeration

c The transportation of goods to market

d Sources of ice in the nineteenth century

72 According to the passage, when did the word “icebox” become part of the language of the United

States?

a In 1803

b Sometime before 1850

c During the Civil War

d Near the end of 19th century

73 The phrase “forward- looking” is closest in meaning to

a progressive

b popular

c thrifty

d well-established

74 The author mentions “ fish” in “ ……dealers in fresh meat, fresh fish and butter….” Because

a many fish dealers also sold ice

b fish was shipped in refrigerated freight cars

c fish dealers were among the early commercial users of ice

d fish was not part of the ordinary person’s diet before the invention of the icebox

75 The word “it” in “……it also came into household use…” refers to

a fresh meat

b the Civil War

c ice

d a refrigerator

76 According to the passage, which of the following was an obstacle to the development of the icebox?

a Competition among the owners of refrigerated freight cars

b The lack of a network for the distribution of ice

c The use of insufficient insulation

d Inadequate understanding of physics

77 The word “rudimentary” is closest in meaning to

a growing

b undeveloped

c necessary

d uninteresting

78 According to the information in the second paragraph, an ideal icebox would

a completely prevent ice from melting

b stop air from circulating

c allow ice to melt slowly

d use blankets to conserve ice

79 The author describes Thomas Moore as having been “on the right track” to indicate that

a the road to the market passed close to Moore’s farm

b Moore was an honest merchant

c Moore was a prosperous farmer

d Moore’s design was fairly successful

80 According to the passage, Moore’s icebox allowed him to

a charge more for his butter

b travel to market at night

c manufacture butter more quickly

d produce ice all year round

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old-of the Rocky Mountains the helicopter will deposit you and your group onto a slope old-of virgin snow that you have all to yourselves It is all a (4) _ cry from the busiest slopes of, say, Switzerland, France, and Italy You are fifty miles from the nearest town and there is nothing remotely (5) _ a ski lift, so you have to (6) on legs, skis and the chopper You might see the (7) _ Mountain-goat or grizzly bear, but there won't be (8) _ of other skiers There are one or two disadvantages Your friendly helicopter pilot might just put you down in a five-metre snow (9) _ And freezing weather might ground your helicopter and leave you (10) in the wilderness

Question 4: A different B strange C far D long

Question 5: A resembling B appearing C seeming D looking

Question 7: A occasional B sometime C incidental D irregular

Question 10: A deserted B stranded C marooned D aground

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest

in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 11: A pioneer B destination C artificial D essential

Question 12: A diplomatic B disappear C memorial D presidential

Question 13: A percent B courtesy C doctor D weather

Question 14: A perfect B hopeful C burglary D detective

Question 15: A dramatic B inconsistent C amazing D resemble

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

Question 16: It's essential that every student the exam before attending the course

Question`17: She acted as if she a clown before

A has never seen B not saw C wouldn't see D had never seen Question 18: There is a huge amount of associated with children's TV nowadays

A produce B manufacturing C merchandising D sales

Question 19: You must these instructions very carefully

A bring out B carry out C carry on D get up to

Question 20: "Is dinner ready?" "No, mother is it ready now"

Question 21: He found to answer all the questions within the time given

A that impossible B it impossible C it impossibly D that impossibly Question 22: be needed, the river basin would need to be dammed

A audience B supporters C viewers D public

Question 24: I just can't that noise any longer!

A put up with B stand in for C sit out D stand up to

Question 25: He spent dollars on food and drinks

A only few B only a few C very a few D only a little

Question 26: Tim clearly had no of doing any work, although it was only a week till the final exam

A desire B ambition C willingness D intention

Question 27: The more you study during the semester, the week before exams

A the less you have to study B you have to study the less

C the less have you to study D the study less you have

Question 28: Look! The yard is wet It last night

A must rain B couldn't have rained C must have rained D should have rained Question 29: today, he would get there on Sunday

A Was he leaving B If he leaves C Were he to leave D If he is leaving

Question 30: He asked me the book I borrowed from the library

C whether I have found D whether I found

Question 31: These days almost everybody the dangers of smoking

A know of B are aware of C is aware about D is aware of

Question 32: Nha Trang, last year, is excellent for holiday-makers

A we visited B which we visited C that we visited D visited

Question 33: the girls has turned in the papers to the instructor yet

A Neither of B Both of C None of D All of

Question 34: Thousands of antibiotics , but only about thirty are in common use today

A have developed B are developing

C have been developed D have been developing

Question 35: The doctor told him that the he would gain from a healthy diet would be well worth the sacrifice

A profits B benefits C advantages D welfare

Question 36: the water clear but also prevent the river from overflowing

A Not only the hippo's eating habits keep

B Keep not only the hippo's eating habits

C The hippo's eating habits not only keep

D Not only keep the hippo's eating habits

Question 37: When you want your friend to wait for you to finish what you're doing, you say " "

A One moment B A moment C One minute D Just a minute Question 38: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britian _ actually conquer the island

A the Romans did B did the Romans C the Roman D Romans that Question 39: The doctor who performs operations at a hospital is called a(n)

A operator B physician C surgeon D dentist Question 40: It's worth if there are any cheap flights to Paris at the weekend

A find out B to find out C that you find out D finding out Question 41: According to my , we should have enough money for the rest of the month

A estimates B calculations C suspicions D expectation Question 42: James Cook, , also discovered the Hawaiian Islands

A by exploring the South Sea he reached Australia

B explored the South Sea and reaching Australia

C who explored the South Sea and reached Australia

D explored the South Sea then reached Australia

Question 43: should a young child be allowed to play with fireworks without adult supervision

A Under no circumstances B No sooner than C Always D Only when

Question 44: We got on well when we shared a flat,

A in spite of the difference in our old

B despite her being much older than me

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Question 45: "We're going to the seaside." "Can ?"

A I come as well B also I come C I too come D I as well come

Read the following passage and choose the best answer

Until recently, hunting for treasure from shipwrecks was mostly fantasy; with recent

technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a

legitimate endeavor This has caused a debate between those wanting to salvage the wrecks and those

wanting to preserve them

Treasure hunters are spurred on by the thought of finding caches of gold coins or other valuable objects on a sunken ship One team of salvagers, for instance, searched the wreck of the RMS Republic, which sank outside the Boston harbor in 1900 The search party, using side-scan sonar, a device that projects sound waves across the ocean bottom and produces a profile of the sea floor, located the wreck

in just two and a half days Before the use of this new technology, such searches could take months or

years The team of 45 divers searched the wreck for two months, finding silver tea services, crystal

dinnerware, and thousands of bottles of wine, but they did not find the five and a half tons of American Gold Eagle coins they were searching for

Preservationists focus on the historic value of a ship They say that even if a shipwreck’s

treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts that are

preserved in nearly mint condition But once a salvage team has scoured a site, much of the

archaeological value is lost Maritime archaeologists who are preservationists worry that the success of salvagers will attract more treasure-hunting expeditions and thus threaten remaining undiscovered wrecks Preservationists are lobbying their state lawmakers to legally restrict underwater searches and unregulated salvages To counter their efforts, treasure hunters argue that without the lure of gold and million-dollar treasures, the wrecks and their historical artifacts would never be recovered at all

Question 46: What is the main idea of this passage?

A Searching for wrecks is much easier with new technologies like side-scan sonar

B Maritime archaeologists are concerned about the unregulated searching of wrecks

C The search of the RMS Republic failed to produce the hoped-for coins

D The popularity of treasure seeking has spurred a debate between preservationists and salvagers

Question 47: The word “sunken” is closest in meaning to which of the following words?

A broken B underwater C ancient D hollow

Question 48: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “legitimate”?

Question 49: From the passage, you can infer that a preservationist would be most likely to

A do archaeological research

B put treasures in a museum

C be a diver

D shun treasure-seeking salvagers

Question 50: Which of the following statements is best supported by the author?

A The value of a shipwreck depends on the quantity of its artifacts

B Preservationists are fighting the use of technological advances such as side-scan sonar

C Side-scan sonar has helped to legitimize salvaging

D The use of sound waves is crucial to locating shipwrecks

Question 51: The author uses the word “services” to refer to which of the following?

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Question 52: The author uses the phrase “mint condition” to describe

A something perfect B something significant

Question 53: All of the following were found on the RMS Republic EXCEPT

C American Gold Eagle coins D crystal dinnerware

Question 54: The word “scoured” is most similar to which of the following?

A scraped away B scratched over C scrambled around D searched through

Question 55: The second and third paragraphs are an example of

A chronological order B explanation C specific to general D definition

Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not correct

Question 56: When the silkworm gets through to lay its eggs, it dies

United States and Japan

Question 59: The Gray Wolf, a species reintroduced into their native habitat in Yellowstone

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one

Question 61: How lucky! You called me, because I tried to call you a few minutes ago and got a busy

signal

A You luckily called me, so I didn’t have to call you for a few minutes because the signal was busy

B Luckily, you called me in time, for I failed to call you a few minutes ago

C The busy signal prevented me from calling you a few minutes ago, so please call me back

D I was not lucky enough to call you a few minutes ago because I was busy

Question 62: You must have boiled the potatoes too long

A The potatoes were not boiled long enough

B It was not long before the potatoes were boiled

C It was not necessary to boil the potatoes too long

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D You had to boil the potatoes too long

Question63: Sarah is not usually late

A Sarah does not like to be late B Sarah is not likely being late

C It is not like Sarah to be late D It is not likely to be late for Sarah

Question 64: If I was in your shoe, I would let him go

A I suggest that you let him go

B I advise you to wear your shoes and let him go

C I would like to be in your shoe so you could let him go

D I was wearing your shoes and would like to let him go

Question 65: The teacher will refuse to help you if he happens to know the truth

A Unless the teacher knows the truth, he will refuse to help you

B Should the teacher know the truth, he will refuse to help you

C The teacher will refuse to help you if the truth happens

D Should the teacher happen to know the truth, he won't refuse to help you

Question 66: From these reviews, we should see the movie, don’t you think?

A I don’t think we should see the movie

B You don’t think we should see the movie, do you?

C You and I are not in agreement about the reviews of the movie

D I think we should see the movie

Question 67: "I appreciate your offering me a ride, but I have my brother’s car Thanks anyway.”

A His friend will give him a ride

B His brother will give him a ride

C He refused a ride because he will drive home

D He is grateful to get a ride with his friend

Question68: Someone has run off with out tickets

A Our tickets have been stolen

B Someone has run off to get our tickets

C Our tickets has been picked up by someone

D Someone has destroyed our tickets

Question 69: Sue signed up for a crash course in German

A Sue enrolled in an intensive German language course

B Sue had a bad accident in German

C Sue booked a trip to German

D Sue met a German in her math course

Question70: The secret to success is hard work

A One must work hard to keep secrets

B Working hard ensures success

C One cannot succeed if he has secrets

D If you keep your work secret, you will succeed

Read the 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

Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects

of extreme heat One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays

Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body

temperature Instead of trying to keep down the body temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel This is an

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advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day

Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be

fatal for non-adapted animals The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes A very dehydrated person, on the other hand, cannot drink enough water to rehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the

desert, as animals do not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and

far-flung pastures Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated, it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst

Question 71: 1 What is the main topic of the passage?

A Weather variations in the desert B Adaptations of desert animals

C Diseased of desert animals D Human use of desert animals

Question 72: According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals?

A It helps them hide from predators

B It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors

C It helps them see their young at night

D It keeps them cool at night

Question73: The word "maintaining" is closest in meaning to _

A measuring B inheriting C preserving D delaying

Question 74: The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of

A an animal with a low average temperature

B an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel

C a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures

D a desert animal with a constant body temperature

Question 75: When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower?

A Just before sunrise B In the middle of the day

C Just after sunset D Just after drinking

Question 76: The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to _

A endure B replace C compensate D reduce

Question 77: What causes water intoxication?

A Drinking too much water very quickly B Drinking polluted water

Question 78: Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?

A To show how they use camels

B To contrast them to desert mammals

C To give instructions about desert survival

D To show how they have adapted to desert life

Question 79: The word "obtain" is closest in meaning to _

Question 80: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals?

A Variation in body temperatures B Eating while dehydrated

C Drinking water quickly D Being active at night

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

Question 1: Jack had to skip breakfast; otherwise, he will be late for class

the hereditary nature of many diseases

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

The British often (6) _ people by their table manners and, at the table as in other (7) _ of British life, politeness and distance are priced While it is acceptable to ask an American host for a second (8) _, in England you should absolutely wait (9) _ you are being offered It is considered impolite not to (10) _ what is on your plate Also watch what you say: the British are very distant with strangers and while they love (11) _ the weather, even such as their age or whether they have any children may be (12) _ too personal Beware (13) _ calling Scottish or Irish people

“English” Absolute no-nos are politics and religion, as they are, incidentally, in the United States On both sides of the Atlantic, it is never a good idea to engage in arguments about (14) _ while sitting

at the table You should also eat at roughly the same speed as the others at the table and never start your food before your (15) _ does

Question 11: A telling B talking C discussing D arguing

Question 12: A believed B thought C considered D regarded

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

Question 16: The letter _ me of the theft hadn’t been signed

A to accuse B accused C accusing D that accuse

Question 17: Over the last few months, garages _ the price of petrol three times

A have risen B have put up C raised D have gone up

Question 18: migrate long distances is well documented

A That it is birds B That birds C Birds that D It is that birds

Question 19: I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my in work

Question 20: Doctors have accepted that acupuncture can work for pain _

A release B liberation C killing D relief

Question 21: She hates those who are not _ for appointment She doesn’t want to wait

A punctually B punctual C punctuality D punctuate

Question 22: Many lists of “Wonders of the World” _ during the Middle Ages

A said to be existed B are said to exist

Question 23: A: Could I speak to Susan please?

B: _

Question 24: Liz: Thanks a lot for assisting me in the presentation

Jennifer:

A It was really hard work B It’s pleasing

C I was glad D It was the least I could do

Question 25: It is difficult to _ identical twins _

A tell/ on B speak/ out C tell/ apart D speak/ over

Question 26: Ivan: I have stacks of homework to do

Kyle: _ !

A Congratulations B Cheers C You poor thing D Oh bother

Question 27: _ Christina is late, let’s begin without her

A Since B Nevertheless C However D Consequently

Question 28: Nothing can the loss of the child

A make up with B make up for C do with D come up with

Question 29: One of the of this work is that you can experience

A advantages/ have B opportunities/ learn

Question 30: When I called them, they didn’t answer They pretended already

A to sleep B sleeping C having slept D to have been sleeping

Question 31: Laser disc provide images of _ either television signals or video tapes

C better quality than those of D better quality than of

Question 32: I haven’t got a passport, means I can’t leave my country

Question 33: Having opened the bottle, _ for everyone

A The drink was poured B Mike poured the drink

C Mike pouring the drink D The drink was being poured

Question 34: No one knows how much he earns a month, but $2,500 can’t be off the mark

Question 35: You may borrow my bike you are careful with it

A even if B as long as C as much as D expecting

Question 36: Barry: Were you involved in the accident?

Daniel: Yes, but I wasn’t to _ for it

Question 37: Assistant: May I help you?

Customer:

A You may go B I don’t need help C No problem D I’m just looking

Question 38: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” _ “ _.”

C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes You can sit here

Question 39: She is polite a person to refuse

A very B such C too D much

Question 40: _ the lesson well, Adrian couldn’t answer the teacher’s question

A Didn’t prepare B Having prepared C Preparing not D Not preparing

Question 41: no proof, the judge refused to sentence him to death

A It having B There being C Being D There having

Question 42: I this letter while I was tidying up

A came by B brought in C brought back D came across

Question 43: If you hadn’t watched that late movie last night, you sleepy now

A wouldn’t have been B might not have been

Question 44: My old friend and colleague, John, married

A have just got B has just got C just have got D just has got

Question 45: I suggest that the doctor _ up his mind without delay

Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others

Question 46: A employee B refugee C committee D referee

Question 47: A terminate B detriment C different D determine

Question 48: A benevolent B profitable C essential D equivalent

Question 49: A educational B instructional C miraculous D conventional

Question 50: A physiology B economics C nominate D competition

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 1 to 10

Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic landing

on the surface of the Moon This momentous trip for humanity also provided scientists with an abundance of material for study; from rock and soil samples brought back from the Moon, scientists have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon (as well as to draw) inferences about the development of the Moon from its composition

The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass which were probably ground from larger rocks when meteors impacted with the surface of the Moon The bits of glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half of the Moon soil Scientists found no trace

of animal or plant life in this soil

In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the surface of the

Moon: Basalt and breccia Basalt is a cooled and hardened volcanic lava common to the Earth Since

basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the presence of this type of rock is an indication that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot Breccia, the other kind of rock brought back

by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon This second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together by the force of impact Gases such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gases

were carried to the Moon by the solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the Sun Question 51: The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses

A astronaut training B The inception of the Apollo space program

C a different space trip D previous Moon landings

Question 52: What is the subject of this passage?

A The Apollo astronauts B Soil on the Moon

C What the Moon is made of D Basalt and breccia

Question 53: According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of?

A Hydrogen and helium B Large chunks of volcanic lava

C Tiny pieces of stones and glass D Streams of gases

Question 54: Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts?

Question 55: According to the passage, breccia was formed

A when objects struck the Moon

B from volcanic lava

C When streams of gases hit the surface of the Moon

D from the interaction of helium and hydrogen

Question 56: It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks

A were not originally from the Moon B were created inside the rocks

C traveled from the Moon to the Sun D caused the Moon's temperature to rise

Question 57: The word 'emitted' in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to

A set off B vaporized C sent out D separated

Question 58: The author's purpose in this passage is to

A describe some rock and soil samples

B explain some of the things learned from space flights

C propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon

D demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia

Question 59: It can be interred from the passage that

A the only items of importance that astronauts brought back from the Moon were rock and soil samples

B scientists learned relatively little from the Moon rock and soil samples

C scientists do not believe that it is necessary to return to the Moon

D rock and soil samples were only some of a myriad of significant items from the Moon

Question 60: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65

Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution,

it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas

exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss Particularly in congested urban areas, the

noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm,

and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it

Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and

is, therefore, always open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection

Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism,

including human beings In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the

skin pales and muscles tense In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow

of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased

Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach

We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem, but now we

are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well Fetuses

exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth In addition, the psychic effect of noise is very important Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during waking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each other

Question 61: Which of the following is the author's main point?

A Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health

B Loud noises signal danger

C Hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem

D The ear is not like the eye

Question 62: According to the passage, what is noise?

C Physical and psychological harm D Congestion

Question 63: Why is noise difficult to measure?

A It causes hearing loss B All people do not respond to it the same way

C It is unwanted D People become accustomed to it

Question 64: The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by

Question 65: It can be inferred from the passage that the eye

A responds to fear B enjoys greater protection than the ear

C increases functions D is damaged by noise

Question 66: According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond

to

Question 67: The word accelerate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

Question 68: The word it in the first paragraph refers to

C advancing technology D a by-product

Question 69: With which of the following statements would the author most probably agree?

A Noise is not a serious problem today

B Noise is America's number one problem

C Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society

D Noise is a complex problem

Question 70: The phrase as well in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

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 questions

Question 71: In spite of his tiredness, Joe managed to finish his work

A Although he is tired, Joe managed to finish his work

B Joe managed to finish his work but he was tired

C Despite he was tired, Joe managed to finish his work

D Tired as he seemed to be, Joe managed to finish his work

Question 72: It is possible that we won't have to take an entrance exam this year

A Perhaps we don't have to take an entrance exam this year

B We must take an entrance exam this year

C We mightn't take an entrance exam this year

D It is very likely that we will take an entrance exam this year

Question 73: It's ages since I last saw a Hollywood film

A I saw a last Hollywood film since ages ago

B I haven't seen a Hollywool film for a long time

C I haven't seen any Hollywood films before

D It's ages because I last saw a Hollywood film

Question 74: 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 It was kind of him to offer to help her with the suitcase

C He offered to help her but the suitcase was too heavy

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

Question 75: Mary apologises for having kept them waiting

A Mary has been waiting for them for a long time

B Mary is sorry they were very late

C Mary says they called to say they will be late

D Mary is sorry that she made them wait for her

Question 76: I'd rather stay home than go out with him

A I'd prefer to stay home to going out with him

B I'd better stay home than go out with him

C I don't want to go out with him so I choose to stay home

D I decide to stay home instead going out with him

Question 77: If he could speak French, he would be able to get a job there

A He couldn't speak French so he wasn't given the job there

B He can't speak French, so he won't be able to get a job there

C He can't speak French because he won't get a job there

D He wishes he can speak French and worked there

Question 78: "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked

A She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip

B She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip

C She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip

D She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip

Question 79: You should have had your eyes tested though it's necessary

A You haven't had your eyes tested though it's necessary

B Your eyes should be tested a long time ago

C You had your eyes tested a long time ago

D It's a long time ago since you have had your eyes tested

Question 80: I wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday

A If only we went somewhere else for the holiday

B It's a pity we didn't go there for the holiday

C If we had gone for a holiday, I would have gone somewhere else

D I regret not having gone somewhere else for the holiday

THỬ SỨC TRƯỚC KỲ THI QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015

ĐỀ SỐ 7Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 1: A. punctuality B. technological C. characteristic D. representative

Question 2: A. equip B. vacant C. secure D. oblige

Question 3: A. effectiveness B. accountancy C. satisfaction D. appropriate

Question 4: A. prevention B. implement C. fertilize D. enterprise

Question 5: A. dynamism B. accompany C. comfortable D. interview

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: We _ today and I got into trouble because I hadn't done it

A. were checked our homework B. had our homework checked

C. have our homework checking D. had checked our homework

Question 7: You can go to the party tonight _ you are sober when you come home

A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as

Question 8: She must _ in the garage when we came that's why she didn't hear the bell

A. have been working B. be working C. have worked D. work

Question 9: I'm sorry, but I've got _ much work to do to come to the beach today

Question 10: It’s essential that every student _ the exam before attending the course

Question 11: I decided to go to the library as soon as I _

A. would finish what I did B. finished what I did

C. finished what I was doing D. finish what I did

Question 12: Ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies through the use of chemicals, _ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes

A. because B. whereas C. whether or not D. even though

Question 13: Please cut my hair _ the style in this magazine

A. the same length like B. the same length as C. the same long like D. the same long as

Question 14: _ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in 10 years

A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers

C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers

Question 15: _, he would have been able to pass the exam

C. If he studied more D. If he were studying more

Question 16: Study harder _

A. if you will pass the exam B. unless you pass the exam

C. or you won’t pass the exam D. and you pass the exam

Question 17: Fire safety in family houses, _ most fire deaths occur, is difficult

Question 18: _ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve

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

Question 19: When I got my case back, it had been damaged _ repair

Question 20: We intend to _ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one

Question 21: _ that she burst into tears

A. So angry was she B. Such her anger C She was so anger D. Her anger was so

Question 22: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _

A. out of reach B. out of practice C. out of stock D. out of work

Question 23: Do you remember Daisy? I ran _ her at the Fair yesterday

Question 24: I’m really sleepy today I wish I _ Bob to the airport late last night,

A. weren’t taking B. didn’t take C. hadn’t had to take D. didn’t have to take

Question 25: Matthew’s hands were covered in oil because he _ his bike

A. had been mending B. has mended C. has been mending D. had mended

Question 26: –“I think we should recycle these bags It will help protect the environment.”

– “ _”

C. You can say that again D. It’s rubbish We shouldn’t use it

Question 27: Mark: -“ _” Helen: “Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday.”

A What a beautiful dress you have on!

B. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing!

C. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you?

D. When have you got this beautiful dress?

Question 28: Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guests: -" _"

A. It’s mine I came late B. It’s not your fault C. I’ll do better next time D. Fine, thanks

Question 29: Once known as the “Golden State” because of its gold mines, _

A North Carolina today mines few metallic minerals

B. few metallic minerals are mined in North Carolina today

C. there are few metallic minerals mined in North Carolina today

D. today in North Carolina few metallic minerals are mined

Question 30: Anyone who has ever pulled weeds from a garden _ roots firmly anchor plants to the soil

A. well aware B. is well aware that C. is well aware of D. well aware that

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

Tulips are Old World, rather than New World, plants, with the origins of the species lying in

Central Asia They became an integral part of the gardens of the Ottoman Empire from the sixteenth

century onward, and, soon after, part of European life as well Holland, in particular, became famous for its cultivation of the flower

A tenuous line marked the advance of the tulip to the New World, where it was unknown in the wild The first Dutch colonies in North America had been established in New Netherlands by the Dutch West India Company in 1624, and one individual who settled in New Amsterdam (today's Manhattan section of New York City) in 1642 described the flowers that bravely colonized the settlers' gardens They were the same flowers seen in Dutch still-life paintings of the time: crown imperials, roses,

carnations, and of course tulips They flourished in Pennsylvania too, where in 1698 William Penn

received a report of John Tateham's "Great and Stately Palace," its garden full of tulips By 1760, Boston newspapers were advertising 50 different kinds of mixed tulip "roots." But the length of the journey between Europe and North America created many difficulties Thomas Hancock, an English settler, wrote thanking his plant supplier for a gift of some tulip bulbs from England, but his letter the following

year grumbled that they were all dead

Tulips arrived in Holland, Michigan, with a later wave of early nineteenth-century Dutch

immigrants who quickly colonized the plains of Michigan Together with many other Dutch

settlements, such as the one at Pella, Iowa, they established a regular demand for European plants The

demand was bravely met by a new kind of tulip entrepreneur, the traveling salesperson One Dutchman, Hendrick van de Schoot, spent six months in 1849 traveling through the United States taking orders for tulip bulbs While tulip bulbs were traveling from Europe to the United States to satisfy the nostalgic longings of homesick English and Dutch settlers, North American plants were traveling in the opposite