ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2016

PHẦN I: READING TIẾT 1: I Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase In the western customs (1) _ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (2) _ bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often (3) _ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (4) _ hands The Chinese are (5) _ applauders You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (6) _ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors (7) _, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares (8) _ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors So, avoid (9) _ or any prolonged form of body contact Public displays of affection are very rare On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains In this case, (10) _ are neither offered or expected The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners a taking b shaking c grasping d hugging a small b bit c slight d light a exchanged b changed c transferred d converted a pair b couple c double d both a enthusiast b enthusiastic c enthusiasm d enthusiastically a contact b look c stare d watch a Moreover b Furthermore c However d Whatever a Generally b Successfully c Fortunately d Expectedly a touch b to touch c touched d touching 10 a Contacts b Apologies c Gestures d Saying goodbye II Read the text below and then answer the questions Perhaps the most striking quality of satiric literature is its freshness, its originality of perspective Satire rarely offers original ideas Instead, it presents the familiar in a new form Satirists not offer the world new philosophies What they is look at familiar conditions from a perspective that makes these conditions seem foolish, harmful, or affected Satire jars us out of complacence into a pleasantly shocked realization that many of the values we unquestioningly accept are false Don Quixote makes chivalry seem absurd; Brave New World ridicules the pretensions of science; A Modest Proposal dramatizes starvation by advocating cannibalism None of these ideas is original Chivalry was suspect before Cervantes, humanists objected to the claims of pure science before Aldus Huxley, and people were aware of famine before Swift It was not the originality of the idea that made these satires popular It was the manner of expression, the satiric method, that made them interesting and entertaining Satires are read because they are aesthetically satisfying works of art, not because they are morally wholesome or ethically instructive They are stimulating and refreshing because with common sense briskness they brush away illusions and secondhand opinions With spontaneous irreverence, satire rearranges perspectives, scrambles familiar objects into incongruous juxtaposition, and speaks in a personal idiom instead of abstract platitude Satire exists because there is need for it It has lived because readers appreciate a refreshing stimulus, an irreverent reminder that they live in a world of platitudinous thinking, cheap moralizing, and foolish philosophy Satire serves to prod people into an awareness of truth, though rarely to any action on behalf of truth Satire tends to remind people that much of what they see, hear, and read in popular media is sanctimonious, sentimental, and only partially true Life resembles in only a slight degree the popular image of it Soldiers rarely hold the ideals that movies attribute to them, nor ordinary citizens devote their lives to unselfish service of humanity Intelligent people know these things but tend to forget them when they not hear What does the passage mainly discuss? A Difficulties of writing satiric literature B Popular topics of satire C New philosophies emerging from satiric literature D Reasons for the popularity of satire The word "realization" is closest in meaning to _ A certainty B awarenessC surprise D confusion Why does the author mention Don Quixote, Brave New World, and A Modest Proposal? A They are famous examples of satiric literature B They present commonsense solutions to problems C They are appropriate for readers of all ages D They are books with similar stories The word "aesthetically" is closest in meaning to _ A artistically B exceptionally C realistically D dependably Which of the following can be found in satiric literature? A Newly emerging philosophies B Odd combinations of objects and ideas C Abstract discussion of morals and ethics D Wholesome characters who are unselfish According to the passage, there is a need for satire because people need to be _ A informed about new scientific developments B exposed to original philosophies when they are formulated C reminded that popular ideas are often inaccurate D told how they can be of service to their communities The word "refreshing" is closest in meaning to _ A popular B ridiculous C meaningful D unusual The word "they" refers to _ A people B media C ideals D movies The word "devote" is closest in meaning to _ A distinguish B feel affection C prefer D dedicate 10 The various purposes of satire include all of the following EXCEPT _ A introducing readers to unfamiliar situations B brushing away illusions C reminding readers of the truth D exposing false values TIẾT 2: I Choose the most suitable word for each space Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (1) _well have heard some or all of the (2) _ It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (3) _ I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (4) _ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (5) _ out tickets without falling over to someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (6) _, what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (7) _ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (8) _ up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (9) _ and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden One day, we'll get that (10) _ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why A might B can C will D should A below B rest C following D latter A deal B position C job D engagement A enjoyed B wished C hoped D felt A make A one A people A move A resources 10.A ambition 1-A 2-C B turn B case B must B turn B opportunities B station 3-A 4-D C issue C question C who C ease C riches C vocation 5-D 6-B 7-C D give D problem D may D end D money D promotion 8-B 9-D 10-D II Read the text below and then answer the questions According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation Toevacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage 1: What is the main topic of the passage? A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers’ survival D safety instructions in air travel Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions _ A in an emergency C if smoke is in the cabin D before take-off B before locating the exits 3: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _ A throughout the flight B during takeoff and landings C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible Question 33: According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff? A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest one D the ones with counted rows of seats between them Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A keep their heads low C don’t smoke in or near a plane B wear a safety belt D read airline safety statistics Question 35: Airline passengers are to all of the following EXCEPT A locate the nearest exist C fasten their seat belt before takeoff B ask questions about safety D carry personal belongings in an emergency Question 36: The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A evade B abscond C vacate D forestall Question 37: The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A lifted B extended C expanded D assembled Question 38: According to the passage, if there is smoke in the cabin, airline passengers should cover their face with the following EXCEPT A napkins B towels C handkerchiefs D clothing Question 39: What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A How to recover your luggage B Where to go to continue your trip C When to return to the aircraft D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft TIẾT 3: I 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 Sibling Memories My brother and I used to fight, a great deal as children We did a lot of things together, not always in complete (1) _ In fact , he actually (2) _ my arms on one occasion It meant that I missed the school exams for that year, so I suppose that really he did me a (3) _ Tony was two years older than me, so he was always first at doing things that I wanted to – to (4) _ in public, for example, at school I was full of (5) _ When, at 14, he got to play solo in a school concert at the City Hall I had to (6) _ 15 years before I could the same as a professional musician He definitely blazed a (7) _ for me It was obvious that Tony was always going to be successful in his choice of career When he had just left school and had (8) _ a job as a designer in Glasgow, he was soon in demand from other companies wanting to make him part of their team For him, music was just something that you did at school And his (9) _ were always in the visual arts – that was his main area of interest and obviously the right thing for him When our mother was running an Art Gallery for a time, Tony, still in his teens, used to organize all the publicity for her – he was incredibly (10) _ 1: A concert B unison C harmony D unity 2: A ripped B smashed C snapped D broke 3: A courtesy B privilege C favour D benefit 4: A perform B present C produce D practice 5: A anxiety B envy 6: 7: A postpone A path B delay B road C trail C guilt D contempt C suspend D way D wait 8: 9: A taken A feelings B changed B insights C resigned C senses D abandoned D instincts 10: A practical B workable C realistic D useful II 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 Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane Electricity, however, is the only zeroemission option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway today 1: The purpose of the passage is to A forecast the future use of electricity power C criticize the inefficient use of electric power B describe electric vehicles D discuss the possibilities for future transportation 2: According to the passage, which of the following sources of power is totally pollution-free at the moment? A electricity B steam C hydrogen D methanol 3: The word "foresee" in paragraph mostly means " _" A allow B anticipate C eliminate D evoke 4: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way to encourage the use of electric vehicles? A offering discounts on electric vehicles B building many public charging facilities C equipping parking lots with battery charging devices D reserving the most convenient parking at transportation centers for electric vehicles 5: According to the passage, which of the following need modifying to suit the use of electric vehicles? A gas stations B parking spots C electricity power D renting systems 6: The word “equipped” in paragraph mostly means " _" A forbade B hired C initiated D provided 7: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A a lot of infrastructure is now ready for electric vehicles B electric vehicles will never be able to replace traditional means of transport C there are at least three reasons for the present unpopularity of electric vehicles D compact batteries will be very expensive 8: The word "that" in paragraph refers to _ A planners C neighborhood vehicles B electric shuttle buses, trains, buses D transit centers 9: The word "their" in paragraph refers to _ A commuters B electric cars C light trucks D trips 10: The author of the passage could be _ A an automaker C an electric vehicles producer B an environmentalist D a transportation expert TIẾT 4: I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems Some changes _1 _ ecosystems If there is too _ rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that _3 _ it may also die or move away Some changes are good for ecosystems Some pine forests need _4 _ for the pine trees to reproduce The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds _5 _ Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems Building _6 _ on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems _ the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down destroy ecosystems Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of _ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people 10 _ causing harm to ecosystems A harms B harmful C harmless D harm A little B a little C few D a few A fed B feed C feed on D food A flame B fires C blaze D burning A out B in C go D fly A moats B ditches C bridges D dams A on B around C over D under A hills B jungles C forests D woods A catching B holding C carrying D taking 10 A avoid B without C not D no II 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 Who talk more – men or women? Most people believe that women talk more However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women , says that this is a stereotype According to Tannen, women are more verbal – talk more – in private situations, where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children Little girls often play with one “best friend”, their play includes a lot of conversation Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than talking In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they to their daughters The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details There is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph? A Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing B Women talk more than men C It’s stereotype that women talk more than men D Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public Which word is similar in meaning to “glue” in line ? A means B sticky substance C game D rope Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph? A Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents B Parents not talk much about sadness with their sons C Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of boys and girls D An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their sons Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word “verbal”? A connected with the use of spoken language B being very talkative C deriving from verbs D using very loud noise The word they in line refers to A situations B women C men and women D men Which can be used as a synonym of the word “feelings” ? A anger B emotions C thinking D worries Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph ? A Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood B Men are more sociable than women C According to Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and oversimplified D Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others Which word could best replace “startling”? A beginning B annoying C surprising D interesting Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph? A Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys B Boys don’t like to be with their parents as much as girls C Parents don’t enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters D A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters 10 Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage? A Parents use more language to talk with their daughters B Boys don’t like showing their emotions C Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons D Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys PHẦN II: WRITING TIẾT 1: Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 1: It was very kind of you to help us clean up, but it really wasn’t necessary You needn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………… :They failed to find out a solution to the problem They didn’t succeed ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3: The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees Each ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4: But for water, we couldn’t grow anything If there……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5: An up-to-date visa is necessary for Andorra You’ll……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Because they erected a barn, the cattle couldn’t get out into the wheat field In order Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy Although “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic”, the teacher said The teacher “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane Jane 10 I think it is more enjoyable to play a sport than to watch it on TV In my opinion, to play You needn’t have helped us clean up /do/ with the cleaning up They didn’t succeed in finding out a solution to the problem Each is given /presented with a gold watch by the company If there were no water, we couldn’t grow anything You’ll need an up-to-date visa for Andorra They erected a barn so that the cattle would get into the wheat field Although they were wealthy, they were not happy The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press 10 In my opinion, to play a sport is more enjoyable than to watch it on TV Part II Write a paragraph of 140 words on the following topic: Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language Do you agree or disagree with this statement? TIẾT 2: PART A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it 1: It's the first time I've been to a flower show → I haven’t 2: “ Be careful! Don’t that again,” he said → He warned 3: Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it → Despite _ 4: Without his help we would all have died → If it _ 5: The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer → Only after 6: Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong No sooner _ 7: If you go jogging every day, you will become healthy The more 8: He didn’t learn the lesson carefully last night, so he can’t the test well right now If he _ 9: They think the thief got into the house through the bathroom window The thief 10: “Don’t forget to call me when you arrive there”, Tony said to Margaret Tony reminded _ 1: I haven’t been to a flower shop before 2: He warned me not to that again ( He warned me against doing that again) 3: Despite the fact that the play received good notices, not many people went to see it 4: If it hadn’t been for his help, we would all have died 5: Only after a new pay offer did the workers call of the strike 6: No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong 7: The more you go jogging every day, the healthier you will become 8: If he had learnt the lesson carefully last night, he could the test right now 9: The thief is thought to have got into the house through the bathroom window 10: Tony reminded Margaret to call him when she arrived there PART B: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your favorite movie TIẾT 3: PART A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it 1: Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2: Jim wore dark glasses in order that no one would recognize him Jim avoided …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3: That is the silliest question I have ever heard I have never …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4: He tried to escape but the villager stopped him The villager prevented ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5: I’d like you to carry this bag for me Do you mind …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6: We has spent nearly all our money so we couldn't afford to stay at a hotel Having ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7: It was a long time ago when I saw a movie I haven't ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8: He is interested in gardening He is interested in collecting stamps Not only ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9: Please not smoke in this area of the restaurant Customers are………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10: The bed has no mattress I sleep on this bed The bed…………………………………………………………………………………………………… PART B: In about 100-120 words, write a paragraph about your hobby TIẾT 4: PART A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it 1: Peter hasn’t seen his aunt for five years It’s Dad speaks English better than Mum Mum doesn’t 3: They spend two hours a day watching the news on TV It takes 4: They didn’t go on holiday because they didn’t have enough money Had 5: People believe 13 is an unlucky number 13 is Bad habits can harm to our health Bad habit……………………………………………………………………… All the pupils didn't go to school for a week owing to the serious flood The serious flood……………………………………………………………… Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself Unless Without this treatment, the patient would have died If 10."Don't forget to go to the supermarket after work," said Pete's wife Pete's wife reminded him……………………………………………………… Part B: In about 100 -120 words, write a paragraph about the subject (s) you like to study best at school TIẾT 5: PART A Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it Question 1: I often get up early in the morning I’m used _ Question 2: If only I had taken that job in the bank I regret Question 3: The train could not run because of the snow The snow prevented Question 4: The car is so old that he doesn’t want to drive it It is such _ Question 5: Robert and Catherine have been married for four years It’s four years The manager contributes generously, so I can continue my plan  But for …………………………………………………………………………… After he had finished the report, he submitted it to the director  Having ……………………………………………………………….………… He had a flu because he went out in the rain last night  If ……………………………………………………………………… ……… The last time she had a swim was ten years ago  She hasn’t ……………………………………………………… ……………… Many people believe that God created the world  God is …………………………………………………………………………… Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your hometown PHẦN III: GRAMMAR TIẾT 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Question 1: The smell of the sea his childhood A took him in (to allow sb to stay in your home) B took after C took him back to (to make sb remember sth) D took it for granted Question 2: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding He _ exhausted by the time he arrived A must have been B could be C ought to be D will have been Question 3: Not only _ the exam but she also got a scholarship A did she pass B she passed C she has passed D has she passed Question 4: " stupid, you will never get good marks by cheating." A Be not B Not be C Don't be D Won't be Question 5: I supposed, as _ we all, that the meeting would be cancelled A did B equally C would D just Question 6: "You _ put the car in the garage I'm going out in it later" A mustn't B haven't C needn't D can't Question 7: He had spent time writing an essay on his childhood A a few B a large number of C a great deal of D many Question 8: He'll probably want to know if you A will have been drinking B didn't drink C had drunk D have been drinking Question 9: The tin opener seemed for left-hand people A to be designed B being designed C to design D designing Question 10: Rarely have I visited _ Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia A as a beautiful city as B as beautiful a city as C as beautiful as the city D as a city as beautiful as Question 11: The writer has finished his new novel A most of B most C all most D almost Question 12: You should study hard to _ your classmates A catch sight of B feel like C get in touch with D keep pace with Question 13: _the film’s director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off of the 85 th Oscar’s Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone A What B That C Although D Due to Question 14: Would you mind me a favour and posting this letter for me? A making B doing C getting D giving Question 15: It is imperative that your facebook password confidential A need keeping B need to keep C needs to be kept D needed keeping Question 16: You should look up the meaning of the new word in the dictionary misuse it A so as to not B to C so as not to D so that Question 17: I would be very rich now working long ago A if I gave up B if I wouldn’t give up C were I to give up D had I not given up Question 18:The noise of the airplanes _from the airport over my house was unbearable at times A which taking off B taking off C which was taking off D to take off Question 19: Tony didn’t study hard for the test His answers from someone else A should have copied B must have been copied C can have copied D would have copied Question 20: in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang is noted for its cave and grotto systems A Listing B Having listed C To have listed D Having been listed TIẾT 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Question 1: In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions in the northern parts of the country A rose up B turned out C came up D broke out Question 2: - Do you like pop music or jazz? - I don’t like _of them I prefer classical music A any B both C either D neither Question 3: By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, _ were quite luxurious A which many B many of them C many of which D many that Question 4: Let’s something to protect the environment, _we? A needn’t B must C shall D will Question 5: _saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen A What the woman was B That the woman was C The woman was D What was the woman Question 6: If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop _lunch A for having B having had C having D to have Question 7: Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _ his selfishness A keep up with B come down with C put up with D catch up with Question 8: My parents lent me the money _, I couldn’t have afforded the trip A However B Therefore C Only if D Otherwise Question 9: It was Mr Harding _ the bill to yesterday A who sent my secretary B to whom my secretary sent C that my secretary sent D my secretary sent Question 10: It is essential that Alice _ Tom of the meeting tomorrow A remind B must remind C reminds D will remind Question 11: _ down to dinner than the telephone rang A No sooner had I sat B Scarcely I sat C Hardly had I sat D No sooner I sat Question12: The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop If only it _ warmer A was B were C has been D had been Question13: My supervisor is angry with me I didn’t all the work that I _ last week A must have done B can have done C may have done D should have done Question 14: _you, I’d think twice about that decision I could be a bad move A Were I B Should I be C If I am D If I had been Question 15: They are having their house _ by a construction company A to paint B being painted C painted D painting Question 16: Not only _ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again A she refused B did she refuse C she did refuse D when she refused Question 17: We should participate in the movement _ to conserve the natural environment A to organize B organizing C which organized D organized Question 18 There was a table in the kitchen A beautiful large round wooden B large beautiful round wooden C beautiful round large wooden D golden large beautiful round Question 19 It was _ that we spent the whole day at the beach A so nice a weather B such nice weather C such nice a weather D so a nice weather Question 20 Some teachers argue that students who using a calculator may forget how to mental calculation A are used to B are used C is D were used to TIẾT 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer Question The city _ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization A should have been B was C may have been D must have been Question Let’s go for a walk, _? A shan’t we B shall us C shall we D will we? Question Near the parked is a famous landmark the Unification Palace A whose named B called C is D is called Question Not until late 1960s on the moon A when Americans walked B when did Americans walked C Americans walked D did Americans walk Question She couldn't decide to dive jump into water A neither/ or B not only/ but also C both/ or D whether/ or Question I agree with most of what you said, but I can't your idea of letting children leave school at the age of 14 A go along with B put up with C keep up with D come up with Question he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed A That B What C If D Unless Question Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax A should abolished B is abolished C be abolished D should be abolished Question My wallet at the station while I for the train A will be stolen/ am waiting B had to steal/ would be waiting C must have been stolen/ was waiting D should have stolen/ had been waiting Question 10 Under the UK opportunity laws, an employee _against on the grounds of race, religion or gender A cannot be discriminated B hasn't been discriminating C didn't use to discriminate D should not discriminate Question 11 The new manager laid down very strict rules as soon as he had the position A taken over B come over C taken up D taken off Question 12 your help, I wouldn't have got the scholarship A Had not it been for B Unless I had C If I had had D But for Question 13 The more she practices, she becomes A the more confident B the most confident C the greater confidence D the more confidently Question 14 Modern skyscrapers have a steel skeleton of beams and columns a three-dimensional grid A and forming B that forms C forms D from which forming Question 15 Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for near the airport A those living B someone to live C they who live D people live Question 16: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver _ in the crash A were injured B are injured C was injured D have been injured Question 17: It was simple a question that everyone answered it correctly A so B such C very D too Question 18: My mother is _ a busy woman that she really needs a helper A so B very C such D with Question 19: He the plants If he had, they wouldn't have died A needn't have watered B can't have watered C shouldn't water D couldn't water Question 20: A few months ago I moved into a very small flat after for years with my parents A be living B being lived C having lived D have living PHẦN IV: VOCABULARY TIẾT 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part, Question 1: For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year A practical B critical C necessary D appropriate Question 2: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expect more C better D treat better Question 3: As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later A present for the event B scheduled for the event C arranged for the event D appointed for the event Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 4: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community A cooperate B put together C separate D connect Question 5: There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant Question 6: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A permanent B guess C complicated C soak Choose the best answer: Question 7: As I won’t be able to attend the meeting, I’d like you to sign A on my account B on my name C on my place D on my behalf Question We can say “ ………………” to say goodbye to somebody A Catch up with you later B Good morning C Hello How are you? D How’s everything at school? Question 9: Why don’t you make it bigger and more colourful in order to people’s attention ? A keep B hold C attract D raise Question 10: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them A take/apart B tell/away C tell/apart D take/on Question 11 The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went off B went on C went up D went over Question 12: He has been very interested in doing research on _ since he was at high school A biology B biological C biologist D biologically Question 13: You are old enough to take _ for what you have done A responsible B responsibility C responsibly D irresponsible Question 14:They had a candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage A romance B romantic C romantically D romanticize Question 15: ASEAN was founded on August, 1967 with five : Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines A members B competitors C leaders D statesmen Question 16: ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _ economic growth, social progress, and cultural development A account B include C accelerate D respect Question 17 Shy people often find it difficult to group discussions A take place in B take part in C get on with D get in touch with Question 18 “To give someone a ring” is to A call him up B marry him C admire him D pick him up Question 19 Her life was devoted the relief of suffering A for B in C on D to Question 20 Because of heavy rain, the game was for a few days A taken out B put off C set up D gotten away Question 21 Her job was so _that she decided to quit it A interesting B stressful C satisfactory D wonderful Question 22 Over the past two years the _ of living has risen considerably A rate B cost C price D fee Question 23 Books that give facts about real events, things, or people are called A biography B novel C romance D non-fiction Question 24 Tim, stop reading the book down and go to bed A Take B Put C Set D Pick TIẾT 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 11 to 12: Question 1: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C open D slow Question 2: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A happiness B worry and sadness C pain and sorrow D loss Question 3: My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy A excessive B limited C required D abundant Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 4: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger A urgent B unavoidable C important D necessary Question 5: Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A shine B record C categorize D diversify Question 6: S Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism A exhaustive B charitable C remarkable D widespread Choose the best answer: Question Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside A calls on B keeps off C takes in D goes up Question They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A take up B turn round C put off D with Question I not use those things any more You can _ them away A get B fall C throw D make Question 10 They were late for work because their car _ down A got B put C cut D broke Question 11: During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _ with only a few major setbacks A constant B constantly C constants D constancy Question 12: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen _ A expected B unexpected C expectedly D unexpectedly Question 13: A / an _ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A dangerous B endanger C endangered D endangerment Question 14: Read the book and you can find the information you need A care B careful C carefulness D carefully Question 15 The state school system in England has two _ of education: primary education and secondary education A levels B subjects C terms D semesters Question 16 The police are to the public for any information about the missing girl A attending B attracting C arguing D appealing Question 17 books are ones in which the stories are told or illustrated with pictures A Science B romantic C Thriller D Comic Question 18 The Asian Games is one of the most important in Asia A incidents B events C news D points Question 19 “Why don’t you sit down and ?” A make yourself at peace B make it your own home C make yourself at home D make yourself at rest Question 20 Before I left for my summer camp, my mother told me to take warm clothes with me it was cold A so that B despite C whereas D in case TIẾT 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 13 to 15: Question 1: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed Question 2: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest Question 3: After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader A requesting B trying C offering D deciding Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 11 to 12: Question 4: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C open D slow Question 5: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A happiness B worry and sadness C pain and sorrow D loss Question 6: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B large quantity C small quantity D sufficiency Choose the best answer: Question 7: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself A be quiet B be private C be lonely D be special Question 8: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world A worth worrying about B worth talking about C worth looking at D worth speaking about Question 9: How many _ took part in the 22nd SEA Games? A compete B competitors C competition D competitor nd Question 10: The second part of the program in the 22 SEA Games opening ceremony was named " _ for Peace" A Cooperate B Cooperation C Cooperative D Cooperatively Question 11: In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a _ A politics B political C politically D politician Question 12: Vietnam asked for _ to ASEAN in 1995 A admit B admission C admissive D admissible Question 13 We can not only through words but also through body- language A communicate B interpret C transfer D talk Question 14 We’d like to _ you on your winning the prize in the beauty contest last week A thank B welcome C congratulate D invite Question 15 Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _? A turn on B take off C go on D look after Question 16 The 25th Sea Games will be held in Laos It is Lao's first time as the for the games A host B competitor C supporter D participant Question 17 Both Ann and her sister look like her mother A take after B take place C take away D take on Question 18 I’ll be back in a minute, Jane I just want to try out my new tape recorder A resemble B test C arrive D buy Question 19 I can’t _ walking Can we stop and have a short rest? A go on B get on C go up D get up Question 20 You can look these new words in the dictionary if you don't know their meanings A up B after C for D out TIẾT 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 23 to 25 Question My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A feeling embarrassed B talking too much C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated Question During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D erupted violently Question We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 21 to 22 Question 4: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A attraction B consideration C ease D speculation Question Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A conserve B reveal C presume D cover Question 6: The story told by the teacher amused children in the class A astonished B frightened C jolted D saddened Choose the best answer: Question Never put off until tomorrow what you can today A B let C delay D leave Question My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother A looked afterB taken after C gone off D got over Question The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town A went on B went out C went off D went away Question 10 John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute A take part in B take over C take place D take care of Question 11 _ is increasing, which results from economic crisis a Employment b Unemployment c Employ d Unemployed Question12 _! I have heard of your success in the new project a Congratulate b Congratulating c Congratulation d Congratulations Question13 Johnny used to be one of the most _ athletes in my country a succeed b success c successful d successfully Question14 The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _ volunteers a support b supporter c supportive d supportively Question 15 Could you take care of our children while I go away? A look for B look like C look after D look at Question 16 What a beautiful girl! She certainly takes after her mother A likes B resembles C remembers D takes care of Question 17 You may jot down your qualifications and experience A mention B note down C type D find out Question 18 A large number of invitations have been sent A Much B A few C Many D A little Question 19 How long have you been in her employment? A employing her B working with her C making her unemployed D making her employed Question 20 You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions A look for B listen to C look into D pay attention to PHẦN V: PHONETICS AND SPEAKING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress Question 1: A permanent B continue C complete D relationship Question 2: A endanger B geometry C opposite D geography Question 3: A habitat B debate C behaviour D insider Question 4: A luxurious B conservative C necessary D dependant Question 5: A uncertain B arrogant C familiar D impatient Question 6: A graduation B beneficial C instrumental D temperature Question 7: A deliberate B exhibit C atmosphere D participant Question 8: A conferee B generosity C contribute D sociology Question 9: A advantageous B exchange C prediction D deliver Question 10: A specific B admirable C animate D realize Question 11: A environment B satisfy C imagine D attractive Question 12: A biology B ability C interactive D inaccurate Question 13: A specialize B anxious C anticipate D tendency Question 14: A eliminate B compulsory C technology D academic Question 15: A medicine B addition C endanger D survival Question 16 A reindeer B engineer C pioneer D referee Question 17 A dangerous B marvelous C conspicuous D numerous Question 18 A establish B illustrate C intimidate D inheritance Question 19 A expansion B conversion C precision D explosion Question 20 A eradicate B character C malaria D spectacular Question 21: A defeat B become C handsome D because Question 22: A previously B developing C behavior D believable Question 23: A optimum B interesting C enterprise D reliable Question 24: A lemon B physics C decay D decade Question 25: A vacancy B calculate C delicious D furniture Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others? 1.A endangered B threatened C recovered D advanced 2.A elephants B decades C poachers D actions 3.A southern B athlete C healthy D enthusiast 4.A chemical B character C technical D charming 5.A caps B posts C players D roofs 6.A spirit B describe C title D final 7.A honor B exhibit C hour D habitat 8.A forged B noticed C struggled D composed A interviewed B performed C finished D delivered 10 A misses B goes C leaves D potatoes 11 A adopted B appealed C dedicated D wounded 12 A grows B tends C roars D sweeps 13 A university B duty C early D apply 14 A indicate B average C application D grade 15 A chemical B approach C achieve D challenge 16 A bride B confide C determine D oblige 17 A humour B honest C honour D hour 18 A future B resume C enthusiasm D pressure 19 A character B chores C technical D psychology 20 A breath B threaten C great D healthy 21 A gather B there C ethnic D although ... suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (8) _ up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape... right now If he _ 9: They think the thief got into the house through the bathroom window The thief 10: “Don’t forget... arrived than things went wrong 7: The more you go jogging every day, the healthier you will become 8: If he had learnt the lesson carefully last night, he could the test right now 9: The thief is