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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM HỌC 2013 - 2014

MÔN TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 109

Thời gian làm bài 90 phút

or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the (3) expensive to the downright dangerous Anything goes, as long as it is unusual and impressive

Top of this year ‘s popular (4) are as follows: taking some friends rally driving , helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting , and hot air ballooning Then there is always group bungee jumping or taking your buddies on a stomach – churning , while water rafting (5) down rapids

The desire of adventurous celebration is not restricted to the (6) I recently met an octogenarian who celebrated (7) the milestone of eighty by having a fly lesson

Of course, if you have money the world is your oyster A very rich relation of mine flew fifty of his friends to a Caribbean island to mark the passing of his half century Unfortunately I was only a (8) relation

Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to (9) the less extravagant or less adventurous among us However, with my own half century looming on the horizon I would not say no to a weekend in Paris and a meal at the Eiffel Tower I can (10) dream Perhaps by the time I’m eighty I’ll be able to afford it

Question 3: A perfectly B dearly C outrageously D explicity

Question 4: A experiments B extravagances C exposures D expenses

Question 7: A attaining B arriving C reaching D getting

Question 9: A pacify B satisfy C distract D absorb

Question 10:A however B but C nevertheless D anyway

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

Question 11: A invalid B predict C pretend D preface

Question 12: A mausoleum B conservative C disqualify D magnificant

Question 14: A literacy B contingency C ceremony D sanctuary

Question 15: A optimist B accuracy C continent D artificial

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that could best replace the underlined part without changing the meaning of the sentence

Question 16: Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases

Question17 : In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office

Question 18 : The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries

Question 19: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A considerably B thoroughly C altogether D specificially

Question 20 : A brief outlined of the course and bibliography were handed out to the students at the first meeting

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

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes

it one of the truly wonders of the world The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh It is the

largest single structure in the world The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and

west-an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations

for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?

Question 21: What has research of the base revealed?

A there are cracks in the foundation B Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body

C The lines represent important events D A superior race of people built in

Question 22: Extraterrestrial beings are _

A very strong workers B astronomers in the ancient times

C researchers in Egyptology D living beings from other planets

Question 23: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages

A To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly B To permit the high priests to pray at night

B To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife

D To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh

Question 24: The word feat in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to

Question 25: What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?

A Architects’plan for the hidden passages B Pathways of the great solar bodies

C Astrological computations D Dates of important events taking place throughout time

Question 26 : In the second passage , the word ‘ prophesied’ is closest in meaning to

A affiliated B precipitated C terminated D foretold

Question 27: What is the best title for the passage?

A Symbolism of the Great Pyramid B Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid

C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops

Question 28: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?

A Observation of the celestial bodies B Advanced technology

C Advanced tools of measurement D knowledge of the earth’s surface

Question 29: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?

A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple

C As a tomb for the Pharaoh D as an engineering feat

Question 30: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?

A.it is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies

B It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops C It was built by a super race D It is very old

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

Question 31 :Nobody could have predicted that the show would arouse so much interest and that over two hundred people _ away A would have turned B would turn C had been turned D would have to be turned

Question 32: _ he was good at physics in lower grade, he was terrible at it in grade 12

Question 33: It is better to try to work _ rather than against Nature

Question 34: In the years _ all the trees will disappear if nothing is done to protect them

Question 35: Large numbers of Americans watch and participate in sports activities, _ a deeply in grained part of American life A which is B which are C that is D that makes

Question 36: The accused _ guilty to all charges

Question 37: Mrs Archer is known _ the finest collection of twentieth century art in private hands

Question 38: Mark is nearsighted He _ glasses ever since he was ten years old

A should have worn B must wear C need wear D has had to wear

Question 39: I like your new car What _ is it?

A brand B name C label D make

Question 40: It _ able to finish it in an hour

A couldn’t be too hard if you are B can’t have been too hard if you were

C can’t have been too hard if you had been D couldn’t be too hard if you had been

Question 41 : “ Let’s have supper now “ -“ ”

A You aren’t eating B I won’t C There aren’t any D Bill isn’t here

Question 42: _ an emergency arise, call 911

Question 43: _ in business, one must be prepared to take risks

A Succeeding B Success C To succeed D Succeed

Question 44: I don’t like this wine I like _

A some other B another C other D the other

Question 45: The house is found _ down

A to burn B burning C having burned D to have been burned

Question 46: Please look through these papers _ your pleasure

Question 47: Only in the last few days _ to repair the swimming pool

A anything has been done B has done anything C has anything been done D has there anything been done Question 48: “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please “ – “ ”

A Sorry, can you say that again? B I’m sorry, I’ll call again later

C I’m afraid I don’t know D Let’s wait

Question 49 : _ percent in the population of Canada speak English?

Question 50 : ‘’ Would you mind turning down your stereo ?’’ - “ ”

A I’m really sorry! I ‘m not paying attention B Oh! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that

Question 51: His job is _ A driving a bus B a bus driver C bus driving D a driver of a bus Question 52:” I locked myself out of my apartment I didn’t know what to do” -“ You _ your roommate”

A need have called B could have called C would have called D must have called

Question 53:Granny is completely deaf You’ll have to _ allowance for her

Question 54: Those trousers are far too big Why don’t you have them _?

Question 55: Lack of exercise and high-fat diets have _ to be the factor in heart attack

A known been long B long been known C long known been D been long known

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

Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England As early as the American Revolution It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms From its beginnings, baseball

was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society At its inception it was

it was played by and for gentlemen A club might consists of 40 members The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers

often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners

During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently

duffers who once ran the game) Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in

1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871 The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in

1876, run by business-minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s

“Golden Age” Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly

periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the

standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of

the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League

Question 56: What is the passage mainly about?

A the origin of baseball B the commercialization of baseball

C the influence of the “New York Game” on baseball D the development of baseball in the nineteenth century

Question 57: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin”

B hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop

in baseball C the “New York “spread rapidly because it was better formalized

D business – minded investors were only interested in profits

Question 58: The word “ inception” in line 8 is closest in meaning to

Question 59: The word “ lavish “ in line 11 is closest in meaning to

Question 60: Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception?

A a team might consist of 40 members B the president would choose teams from among the members

C they didn’t play on weekend D they might be called “duffers” if they didn’t make the first nine

Question 61 : According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except

A commercialism became more prosperous B the clubs are smaller

C outstanding players got extra income D people gamed on the outcome of games

Question 62 : Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age”?

A wooden stadiums replaced open fields B a weekly periodical commenced

C the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed D profits soared

Question 63: The word” somewhat” in line 21 is closest in meaning to

A to a significant extent B to a minor extent C to not the same extent D to some extent

Question 64: The word “itself” in line 24 refers to

A the Western League B growing cities C the Midwest D the American League

Question 65: Where in the passage does the author first mention payments to players?

A lines 4-7 B lines 8-10 C lines 11-14 D 15- 18

Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part following that needs correcting

Question 66 : At the rate the clerks were processing the applications Joe figured that it will take four hours for his to be

Question 71: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies

A Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company

B He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer companies

C Knowing about the internet , he would have invested in some computer companies

D He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet

Question 72: You should have persuaded him to change his mind

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

C You persuade him to change his mind but he didn’t D You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind Question 73: It would have been better if he had told us his new address

A He might have told us his new address B He should have told us his new address

C He should have told us his new address D It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address

Question 74: Tom regrets to say that he has left his tickets at home

A Tom regrets leaving the tickets at home B Tom was sorry that he has left the tickets at home

C Tom wishes he hadn’t left the ticket at home D Tom regrets to leave the ticket at home

Question 75: It is such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it

A It is too wonderful an opportunity for us to miss B The opportunity is wonderful enough for us to miss

C It is a wonderful opportunity so that we can’t miss it

D The opportunity is so wonderful that we are not able to afford it

Question 76: “ Cigarette?” he asked “ No, thanks.” I said

A He asked for a cigarette and I immediately refused B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him

C He offered me a cigarette and I promptly declined D He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once Question 77: “Can I see your ticket please””

A The inspector asked to see my ticket B The inspector offered to see my ticket

C The inspector expected to see my ticket D The inspector asked for my ticket

Question 78: Only customers with coupons may use the service

A The service is available for coupons only B The service is restricted to customers in possession of coupons

C Only rich customers can use the service with coupons D Only customers with coupons are service here

Question 79: Don’t let her treat you like that

A You are not let be treated like that by her B Don’t allow you to be treated like that

C Don’t let yourself be treated like that by her D She doesn’t treat you like that

Question 80: She has lost her appetite recently

A She hasn’t had any food recently B Her appetite has been very good

C She has gone off food recently D She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently

-THE END -

ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

Môn thi : Tiếng Anh , khối MÃ A1- D 101

Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

(Đề thi gồm 06 trang)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one

Question 1: _ be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed

A Hydroelectric power should

C Hydroelectric power

B When hydroelectric power

D Should hydroelectric power Question 2: The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes _ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping

Question 3: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed while she was away

A catch up on B cut down on C put up with D take up with

Question 4: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening Barbara: _

A You are welcome B Have a good day C Thanks D Cheer!

Question 5: I have English classes _ day - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

A all other B each other C every other D this and the other

Question 6: She was _ she could not say anything

A so surprised at the news that

C so surprised of the news that

B such surprised at the news that

D so that surprised for the news Question 7: There is a huge amount of _ associated with children’s TV shows nowadays

A produce B manufacturing C merchandising D sales

Question 8: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _

A cats and dogs B chalk and cheese C salt and pepper D here and there

Question 9: It’s essential that every student _ the exam before attending the course

Question 10: I decided to go to the library as soon as I _

C finished what I did D finished what I was doing

Question 11: _ in the street yesterday was very friendly

A The mounted police, who I saw

C Who is the mounted police I saw

B The mounted police I saw whom

D The mounted police whom I saw Question 12: A washing machine of this type will certainly _ normal domestic use

A stand up for B come up with C get on to D take down with

Question 13: “Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said

Question 14: Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, _ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes

Question 15: It is very difficult to _ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language

Question 16: Issues from price, place, promotion, and product are _ of marketing strategies planning,

despite growing calls to expand the range of issues in today’s more complex world

A these that are among the most conventional concerns B among the most conventional concerns

C they are among the most conventional concerns D those are among the most conventional concerns

Question 17: Please cut my hair _ the style in this magazine

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

Question 18: Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere

when _ , while it is only in the atmosphere that chlorofluorocarbons find their home

A by releasing emissions from cars

C cars that release emissions

B released from car emissions

D emissions are released by cars Question 19: Half of the children were away from school last week because of _ of influenza

A a break- out B a breakthrough C an outburst D an outbreak

Question 20: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!

B: _ but I think it’s quite easy

A I couldn’t agree more

C You’re right

B I understand what you’re saying

D I don’t see in that way

Question 21: So little _ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me

A I have known B I knew C do I know D did I know

Question 22: It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to _ to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time!

Question 23: _ so aggressive, we’d get on much better

A She was not B Had she not C Weren’t she D If she weren’t

Question 24: On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater

A Upon reflection

C For this time only

B After discussing with my wife

D For the second time Question 25: A: _ B: Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday

A When have you got this beautiful dress?

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

B How a beautiful dress you’re wearing!

D That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

Question 26: I studied English for four years in high school _ had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in the US

A Therefore, I B Otherwise, I C Although I D However, I

Question 27: _ in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing

A what is needed B for our needs C the thing needed D that is needed

Question 29: He said that the plane had already left and that I _ an hour earlier

A Must have arrived

C should have arrived

B had to arrive

D was supposed to arrive Question 30: There seems to be a large _ between the number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sectors

A discriminate B discretion C discrepancy D distinguish

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 31- 40

COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the

cinema or renting videos But is this 31 necessarily a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been 32 saying that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a 33 result But new research, 34 carried out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the

opposite may be true

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills

Researchers claim that this is because the games 35 make the brain work harder in certain ways, like 36 noticing

sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly 37

means that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (38 such as)

“Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (39

helps )them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So rather than (40 giving) up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?

A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker

The first is the broad area of communication, which includes imparting (truyền đạt) information by use

of language, communicating with a group or an individual and specialized communication through performance A person conveys thoughts and ideas through choice of words, by a tone of voice that is pleasant

or unpleasant, gentle or harsh (chua, chói), by the rhythm that is inherent within the language itself, and by speech rhythms that are flowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and finally, by the pitch and melody of the utterance When speaking before a group, a person's tone may indicate uncertainty or fright, confidence or calm

At interpersonal levels, the tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen, or may belie them Here the participant’s tone can consciously or unconsciously reflect intuitive (trực giác) sympathy or antipathy, lack of concern or interest, fatigue, anxiety, enthusiasm or excitement, all of which are usually discernible (nhận rõ) by the acute listener Public performance is a manner of communication that is highly specialized with its own techniques for obtaining effects by voice and /or gesture The motivation derived from the text, and in the case of singing, the music, in combination with the performer's skills, personality, and ability

to create empathy will determine the success of artistic, political, or pedagogic (sư phạm) communication Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person's self-image, perception of others, and emotional health Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that is confident, pretentious, shy, aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant (cới mở), to name only a few personality traits Also the sound may give a clue to the facade or mask

of that person, for example, a shy person hiding behind an overconfident front How a speaker perceives the

listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy in any given conversation can drastically (mạnh mẽ) alter the tone

of presentation, by encouraging or discouraging the speaker Emotional health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds of the happy, by constricted (hẹp hòi) and harsh sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic (thờ ơ) qualities of the depressed

Question 41 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The function of the voice in performance

C The connection between voice and personality

B Communication styles

D The production of speech Question 42 What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" in lines 8- 9?

A Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are

B The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words

C A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication D Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas

Question 43 The word "Here" in line 9 refers to _

A interpersonal interactions B the tone C ideas and feelings D words chosen

Question 44 The word "derived" in line 13 is closest in meaning to _

Question 45 Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in line 14-15?

A As examples of public performance B As examples of basic styles of communication

C To contrast them to singing D To introduce the idea of self-image

Question 46 According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice may be an indication of a person's

A general physical health B personality C ability to communicate D vocal quality

Question 47 According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide _

Question 48 The word "drastically" in line 21 is closest in meaning to _

Question 49 The word "evidenced" in line 22 is closest in meaning to _

Question 50 According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest ones

Question 51: A merchant B sergeant C commercial D term

Question 52: A colonel B journal C touring D adjourn

Question 54: A amuses B purses C blouses D pleases

Question 55: A Valentine B imagine C discipline D determine

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 - 64

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects - an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names As a consequence, they are perhaps the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions

For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather man between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates, In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized

Question 56: The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to _

Question 57: The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to _

Question 58: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _

A are simple in structure

C are viewed positively by people

B have been given scientific names

D are found mainly in temperate climates Question 59: The word “exceed” in line 10 is closest in meaning to _

Question 60: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A European butterfly habitats

B Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

Question 61: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _

A differences between temperate and tropical zones B patterns of distribution of species in each region

C migration among temperate and tropical zones

D variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

Question 62: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A Their physical characteristics

C Their names

B Their adaptation to different habitats

D Their variety Question 63: The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 16-17 as an example of a location where _

A butterfly behavior varies with climate

B a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

C butterflies are affected by human populations

D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 64: The word "generated" in line 24 is closest in meaning to _

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

Question 65: All of the mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly among the friendly to human

the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment

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

A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work B If her were careful, we would finish the work

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

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

Question 72: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted

A The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks B The hostess tried hard to please her guests

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

D Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks

Question 73: 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 74: Twice as many men as women are insurance agents

A More men than women have insurance B Male insurance agents outnumber female agents

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

Question 75: 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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words

Question 76: No/ doubt/ Alison/ promote

A It’s no doubt Alison will be promoting B There’s no doubt that Alison will be promoted

C There’s no doubt Alison will promote D It’s no doubt that Alison is promoted

Question 77: your organization/ possible/ conference/ place

A Your organization made it possible to take place this conference

B Your organization made possible for this conference to take place

C Your organization made it possible this conference to take place

D Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place

Question 78: when/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?

A When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?

B When will you make up your mind which university to attend?

C When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?

D When are you making up your mind about university to attend?

Question 79: I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school

A I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school

B I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school

C I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school

D I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school

Question 80: despite / short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do

A Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do

B Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do

C Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do

D Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much do

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ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

Môn thi : Tiếng Anh , khối MÃ A1- D102

Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

Choose the word which has different stress pattern:

1 A primitive B particular C continuous D connected

2 A intensify B summary C philosophers D instruction

5 A sedentary B available C additional D majority

Choose the best option:

6 _ is a time that is supported to be free from worries

A Child B Childlike C Childish D Childhood

7 Within a couple of hours, a very important _ on the new tax policy will be made

A announce B announcement C announcer D announcing

8 One _ of public transport is its unreliability

A benefit B disadvantage C harm D drawback

9 _ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company

A In advance B In order C Until D Before

10 Let's have a _ of tennis after lunch if you're not tired, shall we?

11 He played a very important in politics until he was well over 80

12 The noise from the traffic outside stopped me from _ to sleep

A falling B starting C beginning D going

13 She _ down completely on hearing of her friend's death

14 Jack can speak two languages One is English _ is Vietnamese

A Other B The other C Another D Others

15 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _

16 "Is that a new coat?" "Yes, what _ it?”

A are you thinking of B do you think of C is your idea about D did you think about

17 How do you do?

A I'm very fine, thanks B Thanks to my mother C How do you do? D With my brother

18 The girl _ is my neighbor

A talks to the lady over there B is talking to the lady over there

C was talking to the lady over there D talking to the lady over there

19 with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call

A Having quarreled B Because having quarreled

C Because-of she quarreled D Had quarreled

20 My daughter often says that she won't get married until she _ 25 years old

A is B will be C will have been D has been

21 My father asked me _ of the film

A what did I think B what I think C what I thought D what I did thought

22 Everyone in both cars _ injured in the accident last night, ?

A were / weren't they B was / weren't they C was / wasn't he? D were / were they

23 The more he tried to explain, we got

A the much confused B the many confusing C the more confusing D the more confused

24 Not only _ us light, but it also gives us heat

A the sun gives B the sun has given C has the sun given D does the sun give

25 If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you sleepy now

A wouldn't have felt B wouldn't feel C wouldn't fell D wouldn't have fallen

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Within the last century the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (26) dramatically, largely (27) people burn vast amounts of fossil fuels - coal and petroleum and its derivatives Average global temperature also has increased - by about 0.6 Celsius degree within (28) past century

Atmospheric scientists (29) found that at least half of that temperature increase (30) attributed to human activity They predict that (31) dramatic action is taken, global temperature will continue (32) by 1 A to 5.8 Celsius degrees over the next century Although (33) increase may not seem like a great difference, during the last ice age the global temperature (34) only 2.2 Celsius degrees cooler than it (35) presently

26 A has risen B rose C has raised D raised

27 A because of B although C despite D because

30 A should be B is being C had been D can be

31 A unless B if C provided D as long as

32 A be rising B to rise C to be risen D to be rising

34 A had been B has been C is D was

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal (36) Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (37) unevenly Chronic water shortages (38) in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe The (39)

of most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and (40) environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (41) countries is (42) untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors;

About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (43) and 25 percent is used in industry Freshwater (44) therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (45) irrigation, reforms in agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide

36 A survive B survived C surviving D survival

37 A delivered B distributed C provided D given

39 A resources B springs C sources D starting

40 A increasing B growing C climbing D ascending

41 A growing B miserable C poverty D developing

42 A recharged B discharged C charged D discharging

43 A farming B planting C agriculture D growing

44 A reservation B conservation C preservation D retention

45 A ineffective B illogical C irrational D inefficient

Identify one mistake in the following sentences:

46 (A) Mined over 2,000 years (B) ago, copper is one of (C) the earliest (D) know metals

47 (A) The average adult (B) has got from two (C) to five (D) colds each year

48 Computers (A) have made (B) access to information (C) instantly available just (D) by push a few buttons

49 Some gorillas (A) beat their chests (B) as an (C) express of (D) high spirits

50 Because vitamins (A) contained (B) in a wide (C) variety of foods, people seldom (D) lack most of them

Choose the best option:

51 Simon physics at all

A was hardly not interested in B was hardly interested in

C was hardly not interesting on D was not hardly interested in

52 If a student it is very unlikely that he will receive a good education

A behaves badly arid who is lazy, B who behaves badly and was lazy,

C who behaves badly and is lazy, D behaves badly and is lazy,

53 The audience, enjoyed the performance

A most of them were students, B most of whom were students,

C they were mostly students, D they themselves were students,

54 The tests in this book are arranged

A in order of difficult B in order of difficulty

C in orderly difficult D in the order of difficulty

55 The success of the play was due to

A the actors and how it was produced B the acting and the production

C the actors and its production D how they acted and the production

Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one:

56 It is a pity you didn't tell us about this

A I wish you have told us about this B I wish you would tell us about this

C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you would have told us about this

57 I've never gone to the car wash before

A This is the first time I have had my car washed B This is the first time I have washed my car

C Never have I washed my car before D Never has my car been washed

58 After he had finished the report, he submitted it to the director

A Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director

B Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director

C Having finished the report, he submitted to the director

D Having finished the report, he submitted it to the director

59 Jean could not help weeping when she heard the bad news

A Jean could not stop herself from weeping at the bad news

B Jean could not allow herself to weep at the bad news

C Jean could not help herself and so she wept at the bad news

D Jean could not help herself because she was weeping

60 The best solution was thought of by the monitor

A The monitor came up with the best solution

B The monitor was good with the best solution

C No one could solve the problem except the monitor

D The best solution was monitored by the thought

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900,

1964, etc.) Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception William H Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only

several weeks after his inauguration

Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated He was elected in 1860,

and his untimely death came just five years later James A Garfield, a former Union army general from

Ohio, was shot during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job While in

his second term of office (1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York During the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election

Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office Although it was never proved, many believe he was poisoned Franklin D Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940

and 1944), the only man to serve so long a term He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of

the illness in 1945

Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but did not succumb to the assassin's bullets He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events Will the candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

61 All of the following were election years EXCEPT

62 Which president served the shortest term in office?

63 Which of the following is true?

A All presidents elected in years ending in zero have died in office

B Only presidents from Ohio have died in office

C Franklin D Roosevelt completed four terms as president

D Four American presidents have been assassinated

64 How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?

65 The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as

C swearing-in ceremony D campaign

66 All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT

A John F Kennedy B Franklin D Roosevelt

C Abraham Lincoln D James A Garfield

67 The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to

A Garfield B Garfield's assassin C a Union army general D McKinley

68 The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A murdered B decorated C honored D sickened

69 In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to

A communicated about B developed C agree about D notified

70 How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he

foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of

dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to

people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity Originally there were five awards: literature,

physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony

Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for

the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000

Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes

No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11 Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes

71 The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to

A prevailed B postponed C prevented D predicted

72 The Nobel prize was established in order to _

A recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity B resolve political differences

C honor the inventor of dynamite D spend money

73 In which area have Americans received the most awards?

A Literature B Peace C Economics D Science

74 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A Awards vary in monetary value

B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention

C Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners

D A few individuals have won two awards

75 In how many fields are prizes bestowed?

76 It is implied that Nobel's profession was in

A economics B medicine C literature D science

77 In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to _

A economic B prestigious C trivial D valuable

78 How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?

A $30,000 B $125,000 C $155,000 D $9,000,000

79 What is the main idea of this passage?

A Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite

B Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity

C Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science

D Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity

80 The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as

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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

* ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC * Môn thi : Tiếng Anh , khối MÃ A1- D 103

Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

I Phonetics:

A/ Choose the word with different pronunciation of the underlined part:

B/ Choose the word with different stress pattern:

7 A satisfaction B disappointed C ancestry D reassure

8 A democracy B committee C proficiency D television

10 A contemporary B geometry C trigonometry D succession

II Vocabulary:

A/ Choose the word that best fits each gap of the passage:

To many people, smoking is not just a pleasure, it is an (11) - They need it, depend on it and can’t stop it If they haven’t smoked for some hours, they feel a (12) - for a cigarette They often (13) - which means they light another cigarette immediately after they have (14) - out the one before

Smoking is often considered (15) -, since many people don’t like the (16) - of cigarettes

or the sight of the smoker’s (17) - fingers or ashtray full of cigarette – ends Above all, smoking is harmful to health and in many countries a (18) - is printed on every (19) - of cigarettes Scientists have proved that there is a link between smoking and a disease which can be (20) -, cancer

11 A attraction B addition C addiction D admiration

15 A militant B antisocial C illegal D anti-pollutant

B/ Choose the word that best fits each gap of the sentence:

21 Latin music is very - in countries where people speak Spanish and Portuguese

22 This sort of behaviour will not be -

23 Farmers can enrich the soil by using -

A fertile B fertilize C fertility D fertilizers

24 - for government posts are always thoroughly investigated before being admitted

25 Nowadays, chemicals are - into some fruits to reduce decay

26 The most important thing is to keep yourself -

A occupation B occupied C occupant D occupational

27 The soil must be kept damp at all times or the plant will die

28 Our grandfather is buried in that graveyard

A morgue B churchyard C cemetery D both B & C

29 A great - of people in this country nowadays own a TV set

30 My sister is an expert in wildlife and its -

A conversation B preparation C reservation D conservation

III Grammar:

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each gap of the sentence:

31 My brother - trouble with her motorbike, so he has to take the bus to work these days

32 A fortune–teller predicted - inherit a lot of money before the end of the year

33 Ben and his brother are - hard – working carpenters that I am sure they will - a success of their business

34 I wouldn’t feel better now if you - to me about it last night

A hadn’t told B hadn’t talked C didn’t tell D didn’t talk

35 No sooner - recovered from flu than he had a stomachache

36 It is difficult to tell identical twins -

37 I’d rather you - something more formal to work

A wore B wear C should D worn

38 When Peter first went abroad to study, he - in a dormitory before

A had never lived B have never lived C never lived D never lives

39 John’s mother has more than two - workers under -

A hundreds/ her B hundreds/ hers C hundred/ hers D hundred/ her

40 My sister claimed never to - so hard in her life

41 They discussed - with him all afternoon but couldn’t make a decision

A problem B of the problem C the problem D about the problem

42 He applied for training as a pilot, but they turned him - because of his poor eyesight

43 Peter quit his job at the advertising agency, - surprised everyone

44 I can’t help - him in spite of his faults

45 “What instructions did your boss give you?” “He required that Alice - the meeting.”

46 We intend to do - with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one

47 In China an ancient medical treatment - as a acupuncture is sometimes used during surgery

48 It’s imperative that this letter - immediately

49 The effects of anaesthetic used for the operation take quite a time to - off

50 John lost the - bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because

of his carelessness

A beautiful Japanese blue new B beautiful new blue Japanese

C new beautiful blue Japanese D Japanese beautiful new blue

IV Use of English:

A/ Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that needs correcting:

51 A farmer’s tractor is like a powerful horse as it plows field, pulls trailers and moves heavy loads

B/ Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one in italics:

56 Would you like to go out for a drink?

A Do you feel like going out for a drink? C Is going out for a drink to your liking?

B Do you like going for a drink? D Would you mind going out for a drink?

57 Anyone who misses more than fifty percent of the classes deserves to fail

A More than fifty percent is too much for one class

B Fifty percent of the classes have failed the exams

C People who fail must make up fifty percent of the classwork

D These who are absent more than half the time should fail

58 She’s bound to see Harry at the meeting

A She’s obliged to see Harry at the meeting C She’s on her way to see Harry at the meeting

B It’s certain that she will see Harry at the meeting D She’s too busy to see Harry at the meeting

59 According to some people, the sinking of the Titanic was the captain’s fault

A According to some people, the captain was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic

B According to some people, the captain blamed for the sinking of the Titanic

C According to some people, the sinking of the Titanic made the captain blameful

D According to some people, it was the sinking of the Titanic that the captain was blamed

60 Had the announcement been made earlier, more people would have attended the lecture

A The lecture was held so late that few people attended it

B More people came late to the lecture because of the late announcement

C The late announcement helped make the lecture well – attended

D Few people came to the lecture because the announcement was not made earlier

V Reading comprehension:

1 Read the passage and choose the best answer:

The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us We can, however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable We can compare the planet Earth to a person of forty six years of age

Nothing is known about the first seven years of this person’s life Very little information exists about the middle period either It was only at the age of forty – two that the Earth began to flower Dinosaurs and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago, when the planet was forty five Mammals only arrived eight months ago In the middle of last week, man – like apes became ape – like men and began to communicate with each other Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth

Modern man has only been around for four hours During the last hour man discovered agriculture The industrial Revolution and the rise of large cities began just six seconds ago During the short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth In one minute, he has increased his numbers

to terrible proportions, and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals He has robbed and destroyed the planet in his search for fuels Now he stands, like a violent, spoilt child, delighted at the speed of his rise to power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system

61 The passage tells us that

A A great deal is known about how the Earth was created

B life on Earth began relatively recently

C more is kown about the first part of the Earth’s life than the middle part

D scientists are well–informed about the middle part of the Earth’s life

62 We are informed by the author that

A the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period

B mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time

C there were more than forty – five kinds of great reptiles

D ape -like man appeared before the last Ice Age

63 The author is mainly interested in

A the time when man first evolved from apes C the effects of farming

B what has happened since the Industrial Revolution D the period before the last Ice Earth

64 It would appear that the main danger ahead is that

A man will destroy everything on earth C there will be a population explosion

B man will use up all the fuels D more species of animal may die out

65 The author’s general view of man seems to be that

A he has no right to be so destructive C he will be able to control the environment

B he has been the most successful animal D he has learnt a lot from past mistakes

2 Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs,

and most deserts have a permanent source of water Although deserts do not receive a high amount of

rainfall – to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty five centimeters of rainfall per year – there are many plants that thrive on only small amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life

Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival Some plants, such as cactus, are able to store large amounts of water in their leaves or stems; after a rainfall these plants absorb a large supply of water to last until the next rainfall Other plants, such as the mesquite, have extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the desert’s arid surface

66 What is the main topic of the passage?

A Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plant C Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water

B There is little rainfall in the desert D Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life

67 The passage implies that

A the typical conception of a desert is incorrect

B All deserts are dry, flat areas

C Most people are well – informed about deserts

D The lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation

68 According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert?

A The type of plants C The amount of precipitation

B The geographical formations D The source of water

69 The word “source” in bold in the passage means

65 Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about cacti?

A They have deep root systems

B They retain water from one rainfall to the next

C They survive in the desert because they do not need water

D They get water from deep below the surface of the desert

70 What is the main topic of the passage?

C Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plants C Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water

D There is little rainfall in the desert D Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life

71 The passage implies that

A the typical conception of a desert is incorrect

B All deserts are dry, flat areas

C Most people are well – informed about deserts

D The lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation

72 According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert?

A The type of plants C The amount of precipitation

B The geographical formations D The source of water

73 The word “source” in bold in the passage means

70 Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about cacti?

A They have deep root systems

B They retain water from one rainfall to the next

C They survive in the desert because they do not need water

D They get water from deep below the surface of the desert

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ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

* Môn thi : Tiếng Anh , khối MÃ A1- D 104

Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three words in each question

Question 1 A language B aviation C attraction D applicant

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

Question 3 A accomplish B establish C abolish D acronym

Question 4 A companion B comfortable C compliment D competence

Question 5 A mechanic B memorial C mechanism D machine

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

Question 6 Children’s games, which are amusements involve more than one individual,

A B C D

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

Question 11. poor results but also may cause accidents

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

C Haste not only produces D Haste produces not only

Question 12 It is important that

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

C to keep an exact record D keeping an exact record

Question 13 Jill has received several scholarships

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

artistic

C because of his academic and artistic ability D as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy

Question 14 The moon is not a planet

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

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

Question 15 , they would have had what they wanted

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

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

Question 16 Because they made too many mistakes, they fail in the exam

A They made very many mistakes that they fail in the exam

B They made too many mistakes for them to fail in the exam

C They made so many mistakes that they fail in the exam

D They made such many mistakes that they fail in the exam

Question 17 She locked the door so as not to be disturbed

A She locked the door in order that she wouldn’t be disturbed B She locked the door to be not disturbed

C She locked the door for her not to be disturbed D She locked the door so that not to be disturbed

Question 18 When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high

A The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime

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

C The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher

D The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate

Question 19 Mary would rather see more historic sights than go dancing

A Mary would like to see historic sights and go dancing

B Mary likes historic sights when she can not go dancing

C Mary would prefer to see more historic sights rather than go dancing

D Mary had better see more historic sights

Question 20 Many people argue that most UFO sightings are caused by unusual weather conditions

A According to many people, unusual weather conditions cause most UFO sightings

B Many people argue that most UFO sightings are forecast by unusual weathermen

C Many people argue that most UFO sightings resulted in unusual weather forecast

D Many people argue that most UFO sightings resulted unusual weather forecast

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

Question 21 It seemed an impossible task at times, but we carried on _

A regardless B despite C in spite D in spite of

Question 22 He thought the talk was fascinating His friend, _, fell asleep halfway through it

A although B nevertheless C however D B or C

Question 23 Have you really got no money _ the fact that you've had a part-time job this term?

A although B in spite of C because of D in case

Question 24 The doctor gave the patient _ examination to discover the cause of his collapse

A a thorough B a whole C an exact D a universal

Question 25 Her book is about the _ between women and men

A unequality B disequality C inequality D non-equality

Question 26 This section of the car park is _ for visitors

A private B reserved C given D put

Question 27 The role of women in society has been greatly _in the last few years

A overlooked B overtaken C overcome D overcast

Question 28 Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have _ to pre-school children

A access B approach C denial D recognition

Question 29 He has been _ from running a political office for five years

A missed B avoided C made D barred

Question 30 Delegates will meet with _ from industry and the government

A represented B representative C representatives D representers

Question 31 Sports drinks have caught _ as consumers have become more health- conscious

A in B at C out D on

Question 32 The order _ him to appear as a witness

A compelled B made C let D discouraged

Question 33 It's a program that give some insight into the _ life of the Victorians

A household B inner C house D domestic

Question 34 _having a good salary, he also has a private income

A What's more B Furthermore C Apart from D From

Question 35 - Are you going to John’s wedding ? - I do not know, it I might take the exams that

weekend

A is all depended B all is depending C all depends D all depend

Question 36 The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids

A removed quickly B cleaned well C changed completely D destroyed

completely

Question 37 - Did your brother go to France ? - No, our parents suggested that we _ there at night

Question 38 - Why not open the windows to let _ clean air in ?

- I’d rather you didn’t _ air in our town is quite polluted ?

Question 39 _ at his lessons, still he couldn’t catch up with his classmates

A Hardly as he worked B Hard as he worked C Hard as he does D Hard as he was

Question 40 “ How long is the seminar ?” “ knowledge, it takes about three hours.”

A To my best B To the best of my C In my best of D In my best

Question 41.My daughter saw an elephant this morning but she one before

A had never seen B has never seen C never sees D never had seen

Question 42 Last week, my professor promised that he today

Question 43 He fell over while skiing and my sister had to a doctor

Question 44 I am reading this novel By the time you come back from work I

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

Question 45 Not until home that he had taken someone else's bike

A he got/ he realized B he got/ did he realize C did he get/ he realized D he got/ he did realize Question 46 He was teacher!

A how good a B so good a C so a good D what a good

Question 47 “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer “I find your arguments .”

A convincing B convincingly C unconvincing D unconvincingly

Question 48 There are many ways to Rome

A is leading B are leading C leading D led

Question 49 What chemical is this ? It is a horrible smell

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

Question 50 I got impatient waiting for my turn to _

Put a suitable word in the blank by marking the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

Everybody has heard about the Internet, do you know that an “intranet” is? It is this: just as the Internet connects people around the world, intranets connect people within a (51) company In fact, intranets make use of the same software programs as the Internet to (52) computers and people This (53) that you do not have to buy a lot of additional programs to set up an intranet service If your intranet is working properly, it can link together a huge amount of (54) which is stored in different places in the company In this way, people can get the information they need, regardless (55) where it comes from A company intranet can , of course, be used for unimportant information like office memos or canteen menus But an intranet should (56) important information which people need to make decision about new products, costs and so on The intranet is (57) to share their information with other people (58) , many departments don’t want to share their specialist knowledge with others Another problem which often occurs is (59) top managers like

to use the intranet to “ communicate down” rather than to “ communicate across” That is, they use the intranet

to give orders, not to (60) information between themselves and others working in the same organization

Question 54 A parts B information C elements D properties

Question 58 A Luckily B Consequently C However D

Unfortunately

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70

In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use

of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily

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

Question 61 What is the main topic of this passage ?

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

B How energy resources are tapped from nature

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

D Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide

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

A Because fossil fuels are no longer available

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

C Because they are free and available worldwide

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

Question 63 Which of the following words could best replace the word “ harnessing”

A Capturing B Harassing C Depleting D Exporting

Question 64 According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

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

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

Question 65 According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production

?

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

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

Question 66 Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence:

“ Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power”

A after the phrase ” earth-friendly” B after the phrase “ growing steadily”

C after the phrase “ by geothermal power” D after the phrase “ global scale”

Question 67 According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power ?

A There is very little of it available in Iceland B It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide

C It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels

D There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world

Question 68 What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?

A It is widely used form of energy for heating homes

B Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses

C It is not effective for use in private homes

D It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy

Question 69 What does the author imply about alternative energy sources ?

A Many different types of alternative energy sources exist

B Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use

C Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce

D Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power

Question 70 What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?

A To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use

B To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use

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

D To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80

Fish that live on the sea bottom benefit by being flat and hugging the contours There are two very different types of flatfish and they have evolved in very separate ways The skates and rays, relatives of the sharks, have become flat in what might be called the obvious way Their bodies have grown out sideways to form great “wings” They look as though they have been flattened but have remained symmetrical and “ the right way up” Conversely, fish such as plaice, sole, and halibut have become flat in a different way There are bony fish which have a marked tendency to be flattened in a vertical direction; they are much “ taller” than they are wide They use their whole, vertically flattened bodies as swimming surfaces, which undulate through the water as they move Therefore, when their ancestors migrated to the seabed, they lay on one side than on their bellies- However, this raises the problem that one eye was always looking down into the sand and was effectively useless – In evolution this problem was solved by the lower eye “ moving” around the other side

We see this process of moving around enacted in the development of every young bony flatfish It starts life swimming near the surface, and is symmetrical and vertically flattened , but then the skull starts to grow in a strange asymmetrical twisted fashion, so that one eye, for instance the left, moves over the top of the head upwards, an old Picasso- like vision Incidentally, some species of 20 flatfish settle on the right side, others on the left, and others on either side

Question 71 The passage is mainly concerned with:

A symmetrical flatfish B bony flatfish C evolution of flatfish D different types of flatfish

Question 72 The phrase “ hugging the contours” in the line 1 means:

A swimming close to the seabed B hiding in the sand at the bottom of the sea

C Floating just below the surface D Lying still on the sea bottom

Question 73 In lines 2- 5, the author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that:

A become asymmetrical B appear to fly C have spread horizontally D resemble sharks

Question 74 It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish:

A have one eye each side of the head B have one eye underneath the head

C have two eyes on top of the head D have eyes that move around the head

Question 75 The word “conversely” in line 5 is closest in meaning to:

A Similarly B Alternatively C Inversely D Contrarily Question 76 According to the passage, fish such as plaice:

A have difficulties in swimming B live near the surface

C have poor eyesight D have distorted heads

Question 77 The word “ undulate” in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

Question 78 In line 10, the word “ this” refers to

A the migration of the ancestors B the practice of lying on one side

C the problem of the one eye looking downwards D the difficulty of the only one eye being useful

Question 79 According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is:

Question 80 It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is:

A often confusing B pretty normal C very difficult D full of danger

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* ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC * Môn thi : Tiếng Anh , khối MÃ A1- D 105

Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

Choose the word which has different stress pattern:

81 A primitive B particular C continuous D connected

82 A intensify B summary C philosophers D instruction

85 A sedentary B available C additional D majority

Choose the best option:

86 _ is a time that is supported to be free from worries

A Child B Childlike C Childish D Childhood

87 Within a couple of hours, a very important _ on the new tax policy will be made

A announce B announcement C announcer D announcing

88 One _ of public transport is its unreliability

A benefit B disadvantage C harm D drawback

89 _ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company

A In advance B In order C Until D Before

90 Let's have a _ of tennis after lunch if you're not tired, shall we?

91 He played a very important in politics until he was well over 80

92 The noise from the traffic outside stopped me from _ to sleep

A falling B starting C beginning D going

93 She _ down completely on hearing of her friend's death

94 Jack can speak two languages One is English _ is Vietnamese

A Other B The other C Another D Others

95 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _

96 "Is that a new coat?" "Yes, what _ it?”

A are you thinking of B do you think of C is your idea about D did you think about

97 How do you do?

A I'm very fine, thanks B Thanks to my mother C How do you do? D With my brother

98 The girl _ is my neighbor

A talks to the lady over there B is talking to the lady over there

C was talking to the lady over there D talking to the lady over there

99 with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call

A Having quarreled B Because having quarreled

C Because-of she quarreled D Had quarreled

100 My daughter often says that she won't get married until she _ 25 years old

A is B will be C will have been D has been

101 My father asked me _ of the film

A what did I think B what I think C what I thought D what I did thought

102 Everyone in both cars _ injured in the accident last night, ?

A were / weren't they B was / weren't they C was / wasn't he? D were / were they

103 The more he tried to explain, we got

A the much confused B the many confusing C the more confusing D the more confused

104 Not only _ us light, but it also gives us heat

A the sun gives B the sun has given C has the sun given D does the sun give

105 If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you sleepy now

A wouldn't have felt B wouldn't feel C wouldn't fell D wouldn't have fallen

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Within the last century the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (26) dramatically, largely (27) people burn vast amounts of fossil fuels - coal and petroleum and its derivatives Average global temperature also has increased - by about 0.6 Celsius degree within (28) past century

Atmospheric scientists (29) found that at least half of that temperature increase (30) attributed to human activity They predict that (31) dramatic action is taken, global temperature will continue (32) by 1 A to 5.8 Celsius degrees over the next century Although (33) increase may not seem like a great difference, during the last ice age the global temperature (34) only 2.2 Celsius degrees cooler than it (35) presently

107 A because of B although C despite D because

110 A should be B is being C had been D can be

112 A be rising B to rise C to be risen D to be rising

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal (36) Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (37) unevenly Chronic water shortages (38) in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe The (39)

of most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and (40) environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (41) countries is (42) untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors;

About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (43) and 25 percent is used in industry Freshwater (44) therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (45) irrigation, reforms in agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide

116 A survive B survived C surviving D survival

117 A delivered B distributed C provided D given

119 A resources B springs C sources D starting

120 A increasing B growing C climbing D ascending

121 A growing B miserable C poverty D developing

122 A recharged B discharged C charged D discharging

123 A farming B planting C agriculture D growing

124 A reservation B conservation C preservation D retention

125 A ineffective B illogical C irrational D inefficient

Identify one mistake in the following sentences:

126 (A) Mined over 2,000 years (B) ago, copper is one of (C) the earliest (D) know metals

127 (A) The average adult (B) has got from two (C) to five (D) colds each year

128 Computers (A) have made (B) access to information (C) instantly available just (D) by push a few buttons

129 Some gorillas (A) beat their chests (B) as an (C) express of (D) high spirits

130 Because vitamins (A) contained (B) in a wide (C) variety of foods, people seldom (D) lack most

of them

Choose the best option:

131 Simon physics at all

A was hardly not interested in B was hardly interested in

C was hardly not interesting on D was not hardly interested in

132 If a student it is very unlikely that he will receive a good education

A behaves badly arid who is lazy, B who behaves badly and was lazy,

C who behaves badly and is lazy, D behaves badly and is lazy,

133 The audience, enjoyed the performance

A most of them were students, B most of whom were students,

C they were mostly students, D they themselves were students,

134 The tests in this book are arranged

A in order of difficult B in order of difficulty

C in orderly difficult D in the order of difficulty

135 The success of the play was due to

A the actors and how it was produced B the acting and the production

C the actors and its production D how they acted and the production

Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one:

136 It is a pity you didn't tell us about this

A I wish you have told us about this B I wish you would tell us about this

C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you would have told us about this

137 I've never gone to the car wash before

A This is the first time I have had my car washed B This is the first time I have washed my car

C Never have I washed my car before D Never has my car been washed

138 After he had finished the report, he submitted it to the director

A Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director

B Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director

C Having finished the report, he submitted to the director

D Having finished the report, he submitted it to the director

139 Jean could not help weeping when she heard the bad news

A Jean could not stop herself from weeping at the bad news

B Jean could not allow herself to weep at the bad news

C Jean could not help herself and so she wept at the bad news

D Jean could not help herself because she was weeping

140 The best solution was thought of by the monitor

A The monitor came up with the best solution

B The monitor was good with the best solution

C No one could solve the problem except the monitor

D The best solution was monitored by the thought

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900,

1964, etc.) Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception William H Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only

several weeks after his inauguration

Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated He was elected in 1860,

and his untimely death came just five years later James A Garfield, a former Union army general from

Ohio, was shot during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job While in

his second term of office (1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York During the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election

Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office Although it was never proved, many believe he was poisoned Franklin D Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940

and 1944), the only man to serve so long a term He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of

the illness in 1945

Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but did not succumb to the assassin's bullets He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events Will the candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

141 All of the following were election years EXCEPT

142 Which president served the shortest term in office?

143 Which of the following is true?

A All presidents elected in years ending in zero have died in office

B Only presidents from Ohio have died in office

C Franklin D Roosevelt completed four terms as president

D Four American presidents have been assassinated

144 How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?

145 The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as

C swearing-in ceremony D campaign

146 All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT

A John F Kennedy B Franklin D Roosevelt

C Abraham Lincoln D James A Garfield

147 The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to

A Garfield B Garfield's assassin C a Union army general D McKinley

148 The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A murdered B decorated C honored D sickened

149 In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to

A communicated about B developed C agree about D notified

150 How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he

foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of

dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to

people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity Originally there were five awards: literature,

physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony

Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for

the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000

Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes

No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11 Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes

151 The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to

A prevailed B postponed C prevented D predicted

152 The Nobel prize was established in order to _

A recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity B resolve political differences

C honor the inventor of dynamite D spend money

153 In which area have Americans received the most awards?

A Literature B Peace C Economics D Science

154 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A Awards vary in monetary value

B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention

C Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners

D A few individuals have won two awards

155 In how many fields are prizes bestowed?

156 It is implied that Nobel's profession was in

A economics B medicine C literature D science

157 In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to _

A economic B prestigious C trivial D valuable

158 How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?

A $30,000 B $125,000 C $155,000 D $9,000,000

159 What is the main idea of this passage?

A Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite

B Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity

C Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science

D Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity

160 The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

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

Question 1: Books in the home are the wonderful ………… of knowledge and pleasure

Question 2: I am very busy Don’t disturb me ……… it is urgent

Question 3: Fred stayed in bed too long and , ………., arrived late for school

A however B as a result C in addition D even though

Question 4: These goods are free ………… duty

Question 5: I suggest the room ……… before Christmas

A should decorate B be decorated C is decorated D were decorated Question 6: He insisted ………

A on staying with me B my staying C in his staying D that he would stay Question 7: You need to take your work ………if you want to succeed

A away B more seriously C more carefully D deliberately Question 8: ………, I like the Rolling Stones

A Needless to say B Don’t need to say C Needless saying D No need to say Question 9: He came to inspect the house ……….buying it

A in the event of B with a view to C with reference to D in case of Question 10: The basic factors ……… health and longevity include vigorous exercise, heredity and

diet

A enhance B enhanced C that enhance D which enhancing Question 11: Neither his parents nor his teacher ……….satisfied with his academic results

Question 12: The thought of taking such an exam had never for one moment ………my head

A entered B occurred C crossed D slipped Question 13: The house that we used to live in is in a very ……….state

A negligent B neglected C negligible D neglectful Question 14: Pay no ……… to what the people around you talk about you Believe in yourself

Question 15: He was disappointed by his result, but he is now ……… to having to retake the exam

A composed B submitted C subdued D reconciled Question 16: News items are ……… to a stringent process of selection

A reliant B subject C determined D dependent Question 17: If I had my credit card with me, I ……….the coat

A would buy B have to buy C would have bought D will buy Question 18: This hotel gives ……… treatment to people who stay in it regularly

A preference B preferential C preferable D preferred Question 19: When Dave and Paul eventually ………… , all the other guests were on the point of leaving

A showed off B turned up C turned in D came up Question 20: It’s hard to ………on less than a million a month

A make ends meet B make a fuss C make up your mind D make a mess Question 21: You will have to …… …… if you want to pass the entrance exams

A work miracles B take the trouble C keep your hand in D pull your socks up Question 22: She isn’t ………… well with the new manager

A going on B keeping on C taking on D getting on Question 23: The bicycle he lent me badly needed ………

A to clean B cleaning C clean D to be cleaning Question 24: He was broke, so he was forced to ……….his art treasures

A get rid of B burn C dispose of D give away Question 25: I want to take my dogs with me I need their ………

A company B relation C relationship D companion Question 26: “David seemed to be very angry.” _ “ ”

A He did B He was C He had D He seemed

Question 27: “ Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday and began to snore?”

“Unfortunately, yes is unbelievable! I am very embarrassed.”

A That I could do such a thing B I could do such a thing it

C That I could do such a thing it D I could do such a thing Question 28: “Good morning Can I help you? ” _ “ ”

A Yes, you can help me B Yes, can I have a bottle of cold tablets, please?

C No, you cannot D No, I don’t need your help

Question 29: “ Thank you for a lovely evening.” _ “ ”

A No problem B Thank you very much indeed

C It depends on you D You are welcome

Question 30: “ Are you going to see the match today?” _ “ ”

A Yes, I enjoyed it very much B Maybe I’ll be out

C I think so D Yes, I am going to stay in

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

Questions 31: A conserve B prefer C threaten D perform

Questions 32: A ambitious B character C substantial D romantic

Questions 33: A environment B disappointment C deficiency D investigate

Questions 34: A dominant B competent C excavate D competitor

Questions 35: A resistance B resolute C remedy D residence

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

Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes

sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk,

wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these

foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual

is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time,

usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to

develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so

many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may

have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The

most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges,

and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant

until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be

protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,

monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate,

aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas,

cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been

successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularly B6 and

niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially

colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green

peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has

written the book Why your Child is Hyperactive Other researchers have had mixed results

when testing whether the diet is effective

Question 36.The topic of this passage is ………

(A) reactions to foods (B) food and nutrition

(C) infants and allergies (D) a good diet

Question 37 According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to ………

(A) the vast number of different foods we eat

(B) lack of a proper treatment plan

(C) the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems

(D) the use of prepared formula to feed babies

Question 38 The word "symptoms" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ………

(A) indications (B) diet (C) diagnosis (D) prescriptions

Question 39 The phrase "set off" in line 13 is closest in meaning to …………

(A) relieved (B) identified (C) avoided (D) triggered

Question 40 What can be inferred about babies from this passage?

(A) They can eat almost anything

(B) They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants

(C) They gain little benefit from being breast fed

(D) They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early

Question 41 The word "hyperactive" in line 18 is closest in meaning to ………

(A) overly active (B) unusually low activity (C) excited (D) inquisitive

Question 42 The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to

allergies has to do with the infant's ………

(A) lack of teeth (B) poor metabolism

(C) underdeveloped intestinal tract (D) inability to swallow solid foods

Question 43 The word "these" in line 20 refers to ………

(A) food additives (B) food colorings

(C) unnutritious foods (D) foods high in salicylates

Question 44 Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?

(A) Eating more ripe bananas (B) Avoiding all Oriental foods

(C) Getting plenty of sodium nitrate (D) Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet

Question 45 According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT………

(A) verified by researchers as being consistently effective

(B) available in book form

(C) beneficial for hyperactive children

(D) designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additive

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

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Situated in the central mountains of Alaska, a peak named Denali rises 20,320 feet above

sea level It is the highest peak in North America and the center of Denali National Park One

of America's greatest wilderness areas, the park has had limited access to visitors, but in spite

of this tourism rose from under 6,000 visitors in 1950 to over 546,000 visitors in 1990 The

increasing popularity of this park is prompting serious discussions about the future use of

Denali as well as how to preserve wilderness areas in general One important issue of land use

arises when parts of National Parks are owned by individuals In Denali, though most of the

land in this vast tract of more than a million acres is owned by the National Park Service,

several thousand acres are still privately owned as mining tracts These mining tracts in Denali

were once abundant sources of gold, but they were sources of heavy metals such as arsenic

and lead that pollute drivers and streams Environmentalists were successful in getting the

government to require mining companies to submit statements showing the potential impact

of a mining project before they are allowed to begin mining Because of this requirement,

many individuals closed their mines and some sold their land to the National Park Service

Some land owners, however, are wondering if it is better to sell their land to the government

or keep it for possible future use Tourism in this previously remote area is bound to rise, as

more roads are built to provide easier access to the park This increase in the number of

visitors creates a demand for hotels and other real estate development The economic

implications of this are of interest to the land owners, but are dismaying to those interested in

preserving the wilderness

Question 46 What is the primary focus of this passage?

(A) controversies over land use in Denali

(B) miners selling their property in Denali

(C) Alaska building more roads to Denali

(D) limiting tourist access to Denali

Question 47 The word "prompting" in line 5 could best be replaced by which of the following?

(A) promising (B) sanctioning C) initiating (D) trapping

Question 48 The word "arises" in line 7 could be best replaced by

(A) surrenders (B) occurs (C) volunteers(D) prospers

Question 49 The word "tract" as used in line 8 refers to which of the following?

(A) trail (B) resort (C) frontier (D) expanse

Question 50 Which of the following is most similar to the word "abundant" in line 10?

(A) plentiful (B) sparse (C) hopeful (D) absolute

Question 51 According to the passage, which of the following are pollutants in the Denali area?

(A) gold (B) pesticides (C) human waste (D) arsenic

Question 52 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase "potential impact" in line 13?

(A) approximate cost (B) expected value (C) proposed size (D) possible effects

Question 53 The author infers that some mine owners might hesitate to sell their land to the Park

Service for which of the following reasons?

(A) There may be increasing demand for the ore in the mines

(B) They might want to move to the towns

(C) They might receive more money selling their land to developers

(D) They might want to build a house on their property

Question 54 What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

(A) to demonstrate the changes in Denali National Park

(B) to use Denali as an example of common park issues

(C) to introduce the wonders of the wilderness area of Denali

(D) to explain the problems occurring in Denali Park

Question 55 Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph in this

passage?

(A) conflict between land owners and environmentalists

(B) the role of the National Park Service in development

(C) tourist needs in Denali Park

(D) wildlife in the park

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

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Health experts suggest that (56) _ healthy and happy, it’s important to keep our lives in balance Chinese philosophy, which has spanned thousands of years, uses the principles of yin and yang to explain the importance of balance in life Explained simply, yang represents the active elements of the universe, (57) _ the yin represents the passive elements This expresses the importance of balance in (58) _

of living Today health experts agree that it’s important to have a balanced life For example, they’ve said it’s necessary to have a balance between work and rest and to have a balanced exercise program (59) _ , I’m sure you’d agree that in our busy world, it’s not always easy to get and keep balance in our lives

(60) _ business or study deadlines, many people work to excess, leaving little time at the end of their busy day to spend with family and friends They eat fast - food and don’t get enough rest or recreation and then suffer badly from the effects of stress It’s sad that this situation often happens when people believe that access to (61) _ is the answer to happiness instead of understanding the importance of balanced living While ambition can be a good thing, (62) _too much ambition can cause a person to become ‘out

of balance’ Of course it’s also unbalanced to spend too much time on entertainment and pleasure activities, with little or no time (63) _ to work or education Balance means allocating enough time for all the important aspects of life, such as spending time with family and friends, working or studying, as well as resting and relaxing

Experts now tell us that having balance in our life is the answer, not only to health and happiness, (64) _ to success If you’re balanced, you’ll have more energy and you’ll reach your ambitions in a more relaxed fashion; with less stress So … (65) _ is your life? Do you need to allocate your time differently to have better balance in your life?

Question 56 A remain B to stay C looking D to preserve

Question 57 A whereas B on the other hand C in contrast D although

Question 58 A all angles B every field C all areas D all aspects

Question 59 A Consequently B On the contrary C Simultaneously D However

Question 60 A Despite B Although C Due to D Because

Question 63 A spent B used C allocated D giving

Question 64 A also B but it is the answer C and also D but also

Question 65 A how balanced B what balance C however balanced D how balancing

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

Question 66: Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success

A Your chance of success affects your working hard

B Your chance of success depends on your working hard

C Working hard lessens your chance of success

D The harder you work, the more chances you have

Question 67: “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary

A John said that his secretary had not finished the report

B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report

C John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report

D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time

Question 68: The alarm went off just as they came out of the building

A Scarcely had they come out of the building when the alarm went off

B Hardly had they come out of the building than the alarm went off

C No sooner had they come out of the building when the alarm went off

D The alarm had gone off before they came out of the building

Question 69: Airlines routinely promise seats to 10 or 20 per cent more passengers than can be accommodated

because some people who confirm their reservations fail to keep them

A About 10 to 20 per cent of the passengers who book flights do not travel because there are no seats

B The people who confirm their reservations do not have seats because the airlines promise them to more passengers than they can serve

C About 10 to 20 per cent of the people who want to fly can be accommodated because of extra seats

D The airlines reserve seats at 110 to 120 per cent of capacity because of people who make reservations but don’t show up

Question 70: Louise is stuck on her new friend

A Louise’s new friend sticks to her

B Louise’s new friend just doesn’t let her go

C Louise really likes her new friend

D Louise can’t escape from her new friend

Question 71: Drinking and driving is wrong because when you drink and drive, you also put other people in

danger

A When you drink and drive, you put other people in danger

B Driving when you are drunk puts other people in danger as well, which is wrong

C If you put other people at risk when you drink and drive , it is wrong

D It is wrong of you to put other people in danger by drinking and driving

Question 72: There is not much to choose between the two essays

A Either essay can be chosen

B One of the essays is optional

C Both essays are great

D One essay is just as bad as the other

Question 73: I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behavior

A I lost contact with Harold , so I couldn’t understand his behavior

B I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible

C I understand Harold’s behavior completely

D I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behavior

Question 74: Thanks to my uncle’s support, I was able to finish the project

A If there weren’t my uncle’s support, I wasn’t able to finish the project

B Had it not been for my uncle’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project

C Unless my uncle had helped me, I would have been able to finish the project

D If it were not for my uncle’s support, I wouldn’t be able to finish the project

Question 75: Before the 1900s, people didn’t have technology like phones and computers

A People did not use to have technology like phones and computers in the early 19th century

B Only after the 1900s people had technology like phones and computers

C It was not until the 1900s that people could enjoy technology like phones and computers

D It was until the 1900s that people had technology like phones and computers

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

Questions 76: Marta being chosen as the most outstanding student on her campus made her parents

dune, over the top , and down the other side

C D Questions 79: The water temperature in a spring depends on that of the soil through where the water

A B C flows

D Questions 80: The British labor movement developed as a means of improve working conditions

A B C D through group efforts

GOOD LUCK

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CHƯƠNG TRÌNH CƠ BẢN VÀ NÂNG CAO

Question 1: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ?

A wasn't she B didn't you C didn't I D wasn't it

Question 2: Jane “It's going to rain” Mary “ _”

A I hope not so B I don't hope either C I don't hope so D I hope not

Question 3: We delayed our departure _ the weather condition

A in front of B on behalf of C ahead of D on account of Question 4: Nobody can fool me I’m never _ in

A taken B taking C given D giving

Question 5: Hardly _ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems

A had he been appointed B was he being appointed

C did he appoint D was he appointing

Question 6: Anne: "Make yourself at home" John: " _"

A Not at all Don't mention it B Yes, Can I help you?

C That's very kind Thank you D Thanks! Same to you

Question 7 : You can’t take a day off now because there’s no one to you

A take up B go in for C make up D stand in for Question 8: Human carelessness has been damaging marine life

A accused of B prevented C said to D warned against Question 9: “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“ ”

A well, you did, so it’s no use crying over split milk B All right You will be OK

C Sorry, I have no idea D I’m afraid you will have to do

it

Question 10: " Would you like another coffee?" - " "

A I'd love one B Willingly C Very kind of your part D It's a pleasure Question 11: Helen is seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes

A allergic to B tired of C keen on D preferable to Question 12: If too many species _ out, it will upset the ecosystem

Question 13 : Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the of her children

Question 14 : On _ he had won, he jumped for joy

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

Question 15: By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, he _ retired

A will being B has C will D will have

Question 16: _one day by a passing car, the dog never walked properly again

A Having injured B Injuring C Injured D To be injured Question 17: _ his advice, I would never have got the job

A Except B But for C Apart from D As for Question 18: Fortunately, the demonstration to be quite peaceful

A turned into B turned out C turned off D turned up

Question 19: He hurried he wouldn't be late for class

A since B as if C unless D so that

Question 20: “ How much do you earn, Joe?” “ I’d “