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ĐỀ SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A ploughed B coughed C laughed D photographed Question 2:A.bushes B offices C blades D.branches 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 primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A diverse B require C oblige D caring Question 4: A countryman B sacrifice C supportive D marvelous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5:Every fuel has their own particular temperature at which it begins to burn A.to burn B.Every fuel C.at which D.their own Question 6:As his car had beenbroken down, she gave him a lift to work A B C D Question 7: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been workinglike a teacher for a A B C D long time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: You should try to cooperate that organization every way A to – in B with – in C with – for D to – for Question 9:While in Europe on vacation, the twins roamed the countryside on their bikes A rounded B rocked C wandered D rustled Question 10: There was a long period without rain in this area last year so the harvest was poor A famine B flood C drought D epidemic Question 11: I have written her letters but she hasn‟t answered them A any ofB.some ofC.some D.any Question12:Nearly all of the reporters the press conference had questions A.attended/asked B attending/to ask C attending/asked D attended/to ask Question 13:Neither the nurses nor the doctor there when the patient died A.are B.is C.were D was Question 14:Can you keep calm for a moment? You _ noise in class! A are always making B are always made C.always make D.have always made Question15:Children! It‟s time you _ away those toys A.tidy B.should tidy C tidied D.to tidy Question 16: _ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would have helped with the project A.If it had been B.Hadn‟t it been C If it hadn‟t been D.had it been Question17:Doctor: “You take more than two of these pills at once Three might be fatal” A mustn‟t B.needn‟t C.don‟t D.mightn‟t Question18:“Could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes _ for at least 30 minutes A.boils B.were boiling C.are boiling D have been boiling Question19: The boy has a collection of _ A old valuable Australian stamps B valuable Australian old stamps C valuable old Australian stamps D old Australian valuable stamps Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: Ann: “ !” Sarah: “Thank you I‟m glad you like it.” A What a lovely hat you have! B.How lovely hat you are! C.How your hat is lovely! D.What lovely your hat is! Question 21: Tom: “ My first English test was not as good as I expected.” Sam: “ _.” A Good Heavens! B That‟s brilliant enough! C Never mind, better job next time D It‟s okay, don‟t worry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: You may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job A.turn down B note down C.pull down D.put down Question 23: Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost A.replaced completely B.renewed completely C.reduced completely D removed completely Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: Why, according to pessimists, will the security of the earth be threatened? A.scientists B optimists C.conservationists D.enthusiastists Question 25: She is carrying out a health project for the disadvantaged in inner cities and rural areas A urban B mountainous C suburban D coastal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: “Why didn‟t your girlfriend attend the party?” he said A He asked me why my girlfriend didn‟t attend the party B He asked me why didn‟t my girlfriend attend the party C He asked me why my girlfriend hadn‟t attended the party D He asked me why had my girlfriend not attended the party Question 27: “Are you waiting for your exam result?” she said A She asked me was I waiting for my exam result B She asked me if I was waiting for my exam result C She asked me whether was I waiting for my exam result D She asked me whether I was waiting for your exam result Question 28: Fighting back tears, Sarah ran back to her room A Sarah ran back to her room because of a fight B Sarah tried not to cry and ran back to her room C When someone had a fight, Sarah ran back to her room D Fighting made Sarah cry and run back back to her room Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn‟t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‟t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily Question 30: We didn‟t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in a cheap hotel A Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel B In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel C We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money D We didn‟t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend 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 from 31 to 35 (31) more and more countries become industrialized, there will be more and more competition for petroleum for cars, home heating, and industry While (32) _petroleum contributes greatly to acid rain, it is less polluting than coal Unfortunately, petroleum is more expensive than coal and the supply of petroleum will eventually (33) out Therefore, there will be more and more pressure to burn coal for energy Coal is a much dirtier energy source than petroleum Since we already know (34) _ destructive acid rain is, it is very important that we increase our efforts to find a non-polluting source of energy as quickly as possible (35) _ we can avoid further environmental damage Question 31: A Although B Even C.As D Also Question 32:A burning B flowing C blowing D releasing Question 33: A use B eat C run D make Question 34: A what B that C which D how Question 35:A so that B but C if D because Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to communicate with one another Smoke signals and tribal drums were some of the earliest forms of communication Letters, carried by birds or by humans on foot or on horseback, made it possible for people to communicate larger amounts of information between two places The telegram and telephone set the stage for more modem means of communication With the invention of the cellular phone, communication itself has become mobile For you, a cell phone is probably just a device that you and your friends use to keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, or send text messages The definition of a cell phone is more specific It is a hand-held wireless communication device that sends and receives signals by way of small special areas called cells Walkie-talkies, telephones and cell phones are duplexcommunication devices They make it possible for two people to talk to each other Cell phones and walkie-talkies are different from regular phones because they can be used in many different locations A walkie-talkie is sometimes called a half-duplex communication device because only one person can talk at a time A cell phone is a full-duplex device because it uses both frequencies at the same time A walkie-talkie has only one channel A cell phone has more than a thousand channels A walkie-talkie can transmit and receive signals across a distance of about a mile A cell phone can transmit and receive signals over hundreds of miles In 1973, an electronic company called Motorola hired Martin Cooper to work on wireless communication Motorola and Bell Laboratories (now AT&T) were in a race to invent the first portable communication device Martin Cooper won the race and became the inventor of the cell phone On April 3, 1973, Cooper made the first cell phone call to his opponent at AT&T while walking down the streets of New York City People on the sidewalks gazed at Cooper in amazement Cooper's phone was called A Motorola Dyna-Tac It weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds (as compared to today's cell phones that weigh as little as or ounces) After the invention of his cell phone, Cooper began thinking of ways to make the cell phone available to the general public After a decade, Motorola introduced the first cell phones for commercial use The early cell phone and its service were both expensive The cell phone itself cost about $ 3,500 In 1977, AT&T constructed a cell phone system and tried it out in Chicago with over 2,000 customers In 1981, a second cellular phone system was started in the Washington D.C and Baltimore area It took nearly 37 years for cell phones to become available for general public use Today, there are more than sixty million cell phone customers with cell phones producing over thirty billion dollars per year Question 36: What is the main idea of the passage? A.The increasing number of people using cell phone B.How Cooper competed with AT&T C.The history of a cell phone D.The difference between cell phones and telephones Question 37: What definition is true of a cell phone? A.A hand-held wireless communication device B.A version of walkie-talkie C.The first product of two famous corporations D.Something we use just for playing games Question 38: What is wrong about a walkie-talkie? A.It has one channel B.It was first designed in 1973 C.It can be used within a distance of a mile D Only one person can talk at a time Question 39: The word "duplex" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A.quick B.modern C having two parts D.having defects Question 40: To whom did Cooper make his first cell phone call? A.A person on New York street B.The director of his company C A member of Bell Laboratories D.His assistant at Motorola Question 41: How heavy is the first cell phone compared to today's cell phones? A ten times as heavy as B.as heavy as C.much lighter D.2 pounds heavier Question 42: When did Motorola introduce the first cell phones for commercial use? A in 1981 B in 1983 C.in the same year when AT& T constructed a cell phone system D.in the early years when he first made a cell- phone call 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 43 to 50 The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually and the first woman to win this prize was Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner in 1905 In fact, her work inspired the creation of the Prize The first American woman to win this prize was Jane Addams, in 1925 However, Addams is best known as the founder of Hull House Jane Addams was born in 1860, into a wealthy family She was one of a small number of women in her generation to graduate from college Her commitment to improving the lives of those around her led her to work for social reform and world peace In the 1880s Jane Addams traveled to Europe While she was in London, she visited a 'settlement house' called Toynbee Hall Inspired by Toynbee Hall, Addams and her friend, Ellen Gates Starr, opened Hull House in a neighborhood of slums in Chicago in 1899 Hull House provided a day care center for children of working mothers, a community kitchen, and visiting nurses Addams and her staff gave classes in English literacy, art, and other subjects Hull House also became a meeting place for clubs and labor unions Most of the people who worked with Addams in Hull House were well educated, middle-class women Hull House gave them an opportunity to use their education and it provided a training ground for careers in social work Before World War I , Addams was probably the most beloved woman in America In a newspaper poll that asked, "Who among our contemporaries are of the most value to the community?" Jane Addams was rated second, after Thomas Edison When she opposed America's involvement in World War I, however, newspaper editors called her a traitor and a fool, but she never changed her mind Jane Addams was a strong champion of several other causes Until 1920, American women could not vote Addams joined in the movement for women's suffrage and was a vice president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association She was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was president of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Her reputation was gradually restored during the last years of her life She died of cancer in 1929 Question 43: With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned ? A The first award of the Nobel Peace Prize to an American woman B A woman's work for social reform and world peace C The early development of Social Work in America D Contributions of educated women to American society Question 44: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The work of Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner was an inspiration to Jane Addams B Jane Addams is most famous for her opening of Hull House C Those who lived near Hull House had very poor literacy skills D Jane Addams considered herself as a citizen of the world rather than of one particular country Question 45: The word "commitment" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A involvement B obligation C dedication D enthusiasm Question 46: Jane Addams was inspired to open Hull House because A it gave educated women an opportunity to use their education and develop careers in social work B she traveled to Europe in the 1880s C she visited Toynbee Hall D she was invited by a 'settlement house' in Chicago Question 47: The word "their" in paragraph two refers to A children of working mothers B middle - class women C visiting nurses D labor union members Question 48: The word 'contemporaries' in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A people of the same time B famous peple still alive C elected officials D people old enough to move Question 49: According to the passage, Jane Addams' reputation was damaged when she _ A allowed Hull House to become a meeting place for clubs and labor unions B joined in the movement for women's sufferage C became a founding member of the NAACP D opposed America's involvement in World War I Question 50: In paragraph three, the word "gradually" is closest in meaning to _ A in no time B step by step C minute by minute D time after time ĐỀ SỐ 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 A included B wanted C decided D noticed Question A perfume B persuade C return D purse 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 primary stress in each of the following questions Question A effort B survive C enlarge D disguise Question A reliable B conventional C insurance D intellectual Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: One of the most effective method of helping children learn new vocabulary words is to A B teach unfamiliar words used in a text prior to the reading experience C D Question 6: Vietnamese studentsmay encounter some problems whenstudying in abroad A B C D Question 7: Daisy is reading her essay because she has a test tomorrow She shouldbe studying A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 8: “ Hello My name‟s Richard” _ “ ” A Are you Richard? B Mine‟s John, hello C Yes, I know D Oh, ok thank you Question 9: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue: “ ” A Don‟t mention it B How dare you? C I‟m afraid so D Thank you Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10: Organizing some extra-curricula activities has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken in B taken up C taken over D taken after Question 11: Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 12: John failed to stop smoking though he had had a bad cough A successful B was able C could D succeed Question 13: This shouldn‟t be too taxing for you A comfortable B demanding C easy D relaxing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 14: We bought some _ A German lovely old glasses C German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 15: This is the third time James the volunteer program to the village A joins B joined C has joined D has been joining Question 16: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, A the more heat it retains B the heat it retains more C it retains the more heat D more heat it retains Question 17: He was so awkward, but luckily only one of the dinner _ broken A plate was B plates have been C plates was D plares is Question 18: We should participate in the movements _ the natural environment A organizing to conserve B organized conserving C which organize to conserve D organized to conserve Question 19: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed when she was away A cut down on B put up with C catch up on D take up with Question 20: The workers'claim for a ten percent pay rise has been under by the government A consideration B inquiry C regard D application Question 21: The _ dressed woman in the advertisement has a pose smile on her face A stylistic B stylishly C stylish D stylistically Question 22: I haven't got a passport, _ means I can't leave my country A which B that C this D it Question 23: The goverment should take to reduce the current high unemployment rate A step B measures C changes D solutions Question 24: Only because she had to support her family _ to leave school A that Alice decides B did Alice decide C does Alice decide D Alice decide Question 25: George won five medals at the competition His parents _ very proud of him A can‟t be B can‟t have C must have been D could have been 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 New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along) And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially – exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just „goofing off‟ st But here we are at the start of the 21 century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the truth The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect In „the old days‟, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer People left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were off-duty once they were home That is no longer true In today‟s highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices As a result, employees feel the need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on everything they have to Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and email messages Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly their work online Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful – and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us From “Summit 1” by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher Question 26: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our lives easier A have brought us complete happiness B have fully met our expectations C have not interfered with our privacy D have turned out to us more harm than good Question 27: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys? A They make our life more stressful B They bring more leisure to our life C They are used even during vacations D They are being increasingly used Question 28: The word “inconceivable” in the passage is closest in meaning to” ” A unforgettable B unimaginable C predictable D foreseeable Question 29: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that A it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off B employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work C employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees D life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices Question 30: The word “They” in the fourth paragraph refers to A employers B employees C workers D tasks Question 31: This passage has probably been taken from A a science review B a political journal C an advertisement D a fashion magazine Question 32: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Expectations and Plain Reality B Benefits of Technology C Research on the Roles of Computers D Changes at the Workplace Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million pounds of sugar per year Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year If (33) end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year‟s consumption would stretch to the moon and back One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n) (34) of $762 million for airtime Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal (35) of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain more than 50% sugar Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals Oh, lovely - you now have vitamin-fortified sugar! Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how (36) sugar appears on the ingredient list Then check the “Nutrition facts” panel There are actually only a small handful of national commercially-branded cereals that are made (37) whole grains and are sugar-free From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo Question 33: A to lay Question 34: A charge Question 35: A Most Question 36: A tall Question 37: A by B laying B average B Mostly B large B from C lay C cost C Almost C high C at D laid D expense D Furthermost D many D in Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety Instead, critics of globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed The debate over globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing countries Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider market More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and benefit others On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage They say that the most developed nations – the United States, Germany, and Japan – succeeded not because of free trade but because of protectionism and subsidies They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neo-liberalism These critics think that government encouragement of “infant industries” – that is, industries that are just beginning to develop – enables a country to become internationally competitive Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles These bubbles are characterized by the rapid inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values When the economy cannot sustain such expectation, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment The question raised by nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards and undermining environmental regulations st One of the key problems of the 21 century will be determining to what extent markets should be regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale From “Globalization” by Tabb, William K., Microsoft ® Student 2009 [DVD] Question 38: It is stated in the passage that _ A the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself B the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries C suppoters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers D critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia Question 39: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that A consumers can benefit from cheaper products B there will be less competition among producers C taxes that are paid on goods will be increased D investment will be allocated only to rich countries Question 40: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “ _” A removed B solved C offered D distributed Question 41: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “ _” A makes sellers responsive to any changes B allows sellers to stand on their own feet C forces sellers to go bare-footed D prevents sellers from selling new products Question 42: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of A their neo-liberal policies B their help to developing countries C their prevention of bubbles D their protectionism and subsidies Question 43: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are A successful economies B young companies C development strategies D young industries Question 44: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed B The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization C Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies D Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety Question 45: The debate over globalization is about how A to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries B to spread ideas and strategies for globalization C to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community D to terminate globalization in its entirely 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 46: Sam speaks Chinese well and his Japanese is good, too A Sam is good at either Chinese or Japanese B Not only Chinese but also Japanese Sam is good at C Not only does Sam speak Chinese but also Japanese D Sam not only speaks Chinese well but also is good at Japanese Question 47: It’s a bad line Do you want me to give you a ring later? A Can I call you later? B I would like to give you a ring as a present C Would you like to become my wife? D Can I give the ring back to you later? Question 48: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test B Not having read the reference books, she couldn‟t finish the test C Although she didn‟t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test D Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: We’d better leave them a note It’s possible they’ll arrive later A If they arrive late, we‟d better leave them a note B We‟d better leave them a note as they possibly arrive later C They‟ll probably arrive later so that we‟d better leave them a note D We‟d better leave them a note in case they arrive later Question 50: Women still cover their heads in some countries They did so in the past A In the past, women cover their heads but they so today in some countries B Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did in the past C Women still cover their heads in some countries similar to what they did so in the past D Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did so in the past _THE END ĐỀ SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A missed B.laughed C stopped D closed Question 2:A.tooth B boot C smooth D look 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 primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A disappear B.arrangement C apponent D.contractual Question 4:A invention B delicateC.domestic D.bacteria Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: With the victory over Germany in the final match, Brazil became the first team wonthe trophy AB C five times D Question 6: : Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of A B C weather records D Question 7:All of his friends were surprisingat his success A BC 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 8:Whistling or clapping hands to get someone„s attention is considered and even rude in some circumstances A suitable B unnecessary C appropriate D impolite Question 9: No _ water polo player except _ goalie can hold the ball with both hands A a / the B the / Ø C the / a D Ø / the Question 10: The more expensive the car is, the _it is A Less buyers B more comfortable C more quickly D less economical Question 11: John was the youngest boy _ A that was joined the club B to be admitted to the club C admitted to the club D joining the club Question 12: The X-ray in 1895 A is said to have been discovered B is said to be discovered C said to have been discovered D said to discover Question 13: It is of great importance to create a good impression _ your interviewer A on B about C for D at Question 14: Swimming produces both _and physical benefits A psychology B psychological C psychologically D psychologist Question 15: There should be an international law against _ A reforestation B afforestation C forestry D deforestation Question 16: Conservationists that experiments on animals be stopped A recommended B banned C said D complained Question 17: It‟s nice I am now in London again This is the second time I there A have been B will be C.would be D was Question 18:At the end of this month, scientists at the institute will conduct their AIDS research, the results of will be published within months A which B whom C that D it Question 19: I can‟t up with your bad behavior any more A put B stand in for C sit out D stand up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20:– Max: “How lovely your pets are!” - Min: “ _” A Thank you, it's nice of you to say so B Really? They are C can you say that again D I love them, too Question 21:- “Oh, I‟m really sorry!” - “ ” A.It was a pleasure B That„s all right C.Thanks D.Yes, why? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them A on purpose B at ease C at stake D in advance Question 23:People of diverse backgrounds now go to different places for pleasure, business or education A distinctive B different C isolated D distant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24:1 We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A lively B frequented C accessible D revealed Question 25:3 There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble A adequate B unsatisfactory C abundant D dominant 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 26:When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high A The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is B The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime C The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher D The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate Question 27:But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business A Richard‟s father didn‟t want him to take over the family business despite his retirement B Richard didn‟t take over the family business because his father didn‟t retire C Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early D His father retire early, but he still ran the family business Question 28:No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back A Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately B As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone C She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back D Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: He didn’t take his father’s advice That’s why he is out of work A If he takes his father‟s advice, he will not be out of work B If he had taken his father‟s advice, he would not be out of work C If he had taken his father‟s advice, he would not have been out of work D If he took his father‟s advice, he would not be out of work Question 30: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam 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 from 31 to 35 THE HISTORY OF WRITING The development of writing (31) _ a huge difference to the world and might see it as the beginning of the media Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers have been discovered in China that date from around 4000 BC Hieroglyphics and other forms of "picture writing" developed in the (32) _ around Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), where the ancient Sumerian civilization was based, from around 3300 BC onwards However, the first true alphabet was used by the Phoenicians around 1050 BC Their alphabet had 22 letters and it is estimated that it lasted for 1000 years The first two signs were called "aleph" and "beth", which in Greek became "alpha" and "beta", which gave us the modern word "alphabet" The modern European alphabet is based on the Greek and (33) to other European countries under the Romans A number of changes took place as time passed The Romans added the letter G, and the letter J and V were (34) to people in Shakespeare's time If we (35) the history of punctuation, we also find some interesting facts Question 31 A did Question 32 A distance Question 33 A spread Question 34 A infamous Question 35 A look into B had B area B appeared B unpopular B bring on C made C length C was C unknown C make off D took D earth D occurred D hidden D hold up Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 in Austria He would become one of the most talented composers to ever live He started to write and play music before he was even eight years old As a three-year-old, Mozart already loved music He would listen to his father teach his older sister She was learning to play the piano Mozart looked up to his sister, and copied her playing ĐỀ SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A allowed B passed C argued D raised Question 2: A machine B watching C kitchen D matches 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 primary stress in each of the following questions D Question 3: A confidence B suitable C responsible secondary Question 4: A verbal B polite C common D social Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives A B C D Question 6: Chemistry has become one of the most important factor in the textile industry A B C D Question 7: Unless you don‟t study hard, you won‟t pass the GCSE examination 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 8: In the last hundred years, traveling _ much easier and more comfortable A becomes B has become C became D will become Question 9: Species become extinct or endangered for _ number of reasons, but _ primary cause is the destruction of habitat by human activities A a / the B Ø / a C the / a D Ø / Ø Question 10: This factory produced motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006 A as twice as many B twice as many as C twice as many D as twice many Question 11: Jason asked me _ me the book the day before A if who gave B if who has given C that who had given D who had given Question 12: The prisoner is thought _ by climbing over the wall A to escape B to escape C had escaped D to have escaped Question 13: Many modern medicines are derived _ plants and animals A on B from C for D in Question 14: The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _ volunteers A support B supporter C supportive D supportively Question 15: Someone who is _ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular A powerful B optimistic C stagnant D pessimistic Question 16: According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbors A relations B acquaintance C relationships D terms Question 17: Most of the computers in the laboratory are now A out of order B out of work C out of working D out of function Question 18: Leila the information she wanted in her reference books A took up B looked after C took out D looked up Question 19: I decided that I couldn‟t put their thoughtless behavior any longer A up with B up C off D through to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “ .” A You are telling a lie B I don‟t like your sayings C Thank you for your compliment D Thank you very much I am afraid Question 21: “Oh, I‟m really sorry!” - “ ” A Thanks B It was a pleasure C That‟s all right D Yes, why? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools A depended B required C divided D paid Question 23: That matter is so confidential that it must not be discussed outside the office A secret B important C interesting D alarming Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city A free B confident C occupied D reluctant Question 25: I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A exact B right C correct D unsuitable 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 26: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high A The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is B The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate C The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher D The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime Question 27: "It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom." said our manager A Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike B Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom C Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike D Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike Question 28: Mr Smith is very interested in our plan I spoke to him on the phone last night E Mr Smith is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night F Mr Smith, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night G Mr Smith, who I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan H Mr Smith, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: The student next to me kept chewing gum That bothered me a lot E The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot F The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot G The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot H The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot Question 30: You‟d better take the keys It‟s possible I‟ll come home late E You‟d better take the keys as I possibly come home late F I‟ll probably come home late so that you‟d better take the keys G If I come home late, you‟d better take the keys H You‟d better take the keys in case I come home late 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 from 31 to 35 In Italy, people and personal relationships are more important than time and schedules, which are flexible People may be late for an appointment, although they are more (31) in the north of the country than in the south To north Europeans their way of working may seem disorganized and (32) In meetings they don't feel they have to follow the agenda or speak only in turn They interrupt (33) a lot and often talk at the same time They are excellent communicators and are very expressive in their use of body language Appearance and good manners are important, so you should dress well and (34) polite, but you don't have to be formal Food is a very important part of life, and is very good, so remember to compliment them (35) their cuisine Question 31: Question 32: Question 33: Question 34: Question 35: A on time A inefficient A another one A A on B punctually B efficiency B each other B speak B at C punctual C efficiently C yourselves C be C for D in time D inefficiently D themselves D talk D with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 A massage is relaxing, and makes you feel great, but did you know that it's also good for you? That's what doctors are now saying Massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from medical problems Research has shown that people of all ages benefit from touch Premature infants who are held develop faster than those left alone, and healthy babies who get a lot of physical contact cry less and sleep better Researchers are not sure why this occurs but they have also found out that touch can slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and increase levels of serotonin, the brain chemical that is linked to well-being It also decreases levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and this in turn increases your resistance to illness Massage also speeds up healing Bone-marrow transplant patients who were given massages had better neurological function than those who weren't Furthermore, massage reduced pain by 37% in patients with chronic muscle aches Giving someone a massage may be as good as getting one A study conducted by the University of Miami found that mothers suffering from depression felt better after massaging their infants In that same study, elderly volunteers who massaged infants reported feeling less anxious and depressed It even works when you it yourself; 43% of headache sufferers reported getting relief after massaging their temples and neck and smokers who were taught self-massage while trying to quit felt less anxiety and smoked less Question 36: What has recently been said about getting a massage? A It relaxes you B It makes you feel good C It improves your physical condition D It requires a special technique Question 37: Babies born before their time A cry less and sleep better if they are massaged B grow faster if they are held C develop faster than healthy babies if they get a lot of physical contact D don't survive if they are not held Question 38: The author suggests that touch A increases levels of the stress hormone cortisol B makes your heart beat faster C increases the feeling of well-being D helps you deal with your feelings Question 39: Patients who get massages A don't experience muscle pain B avoid having surgery C make a quicker recovery D are not better off than those who not Question 40: According to the article A massage has no effect on smokers B massage relieves headaches by 43% C smokers who gave others massages felt less anxious and smoked less D massaging yourself is as effective as being massaged Question 41: What did the study conducted in Miami show? A Elderly volunteers who got massages felt less anxious B Mothers were depressed after massaging their babies C Babies who got massages felt better D Giving a massage is as beneficial as getting one Question 42: What is NOT true according to the article? A Mothers will suffer from depression if they don't massage their babies B People can learn to massage themselves C Massage is good for you regardless of whether you're giving or getting one D It helps smokers quit smoking 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 43 to 50 If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago, we would be very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United Kingdom The language most commonly used between people of different nationalities, and particularly the aristocracy, was French In fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture and education However, that is not the case nowadays English has replaced French as the international language of communication Today there are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak it as a first language There are many reasons why English has become the language of international communication Britain's colonization of many parts of the world had something to with it, but it is mainly due to America's rise to the position of major world power This helped spread popular American culture throughout the world bringing the language with it But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? Language specialists seem to be divided over this issue There are those who claim that it is important to have a language that the people in our increasingly globalized world have in common According to others, English is associated with a particular culture and therefore promotes that culture at the expense of others Linguists have suggested "Esperanto", an artificially put-together language, as a solution to international communication problems but without success So, English will continue being the world language until some other language, maybe Chinese, which is the most widely-spoken native language in the world, takes over as the world's international language instead of English Question 43: According to the passage, a century ago A educated people throughout Europe spoke English B foreign travelers to England spoke only French C French was much more popular than English D only the French aristocracy could speak English Question 44: What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English? A Britain's becoming an international power B The French losing many colonies C America's becoming powerful D The development of American culture Question 45: What is meant by "the language of diplomacy" (lines 4)? A The language used by ordinary people B The language used by the English and the French C The language used by the aristocracy D The language used by governments Question 46: What is true according to the passage? A The experts don't like Esperanto B Esperanto is difficult to learn C Esperanto is not a natural language D Esperanto is becoming more and more popular Question 47: The experts' opinion on the spread of English is A split B positive C negative D undecided Question 48: The author believes that A English is easier to learn than Chinese B English will probably be replaced as an international language C Chinese is going to be the next language of international communication D Chinese is growing in popularity among non-native speakers Question 49: These days A French is the language of diplomacy B more non-natives speak English than natives C more people speak French than English D French is a dying language Question 50: What would be a good title for this passage? A English; Past, Present and Future B English as an international Language C English language means English culture D English: a difficult language to learn THE END _ Key: 10 B A C B C C A B A C 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D B C B D A D A C 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 C B A C D A C D A D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 C A B C A C B C C D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 D A C C D C A B B B ĐỀ SỐ 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 in each of the following questions Question 1: A danger B landscape C hand D nature Question 2: A explosion B exploration C expertise D expedition 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 acquaintance B unselfish C attractionD humorous Question 4: A managerial B determination C unbelievable D inability Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: If you _ less last night, you _ so bad today A had drunk – would not have felt B drank – would not feel C had drunk – would not feel D would have drunk – would not feel Question 6: Son, along with his friends, on a picnic in Cuc Phuong National Park at the end of this month A have to go B will goC are goingD is going Question 7: “ _ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.” A Did you watch B Are you watch C.Did you watch D Have you been watching Question 8: In the past six month, the company has already received twice in gross revenues as it earned in the entire preceding year A as much B more C as manyD as more Question 9: Information on events occurring in the theater the year is available through our website A into B throughout C on D as Question 10: _ for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the managers tomorrow A Invite B Invitations C Inviting D Invitation Question 11: The conference‟s keynote speaker addressed impacts of digital technology on the current music industry A variety B variably C variationD various Question 12: Due to subway system repairs, service on this line has been _ until next Tuesday A reserved B suspended C collectedD distributed Question 13: Former footballer Tito Grimaldi is a commentator and analyst for the Night Football Recap A currently B carefully C purposely D personally Question 14: Please _ and see us some time You‟re always welcome A come around B come about C come to D come away Question 15: “ _ for you, I‟d never have had the courage to enter the talent show.” B Except B ButC Had it not D Apart Question 16: I have seen that famous actor on television, but I have never seen him person A by B on C of D in Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 17: My mother is a live wire who is always as busy as a bee A a person who is lively and full of energy B a person who is good at repairing electric devices C a person who works leisurely all the time D a person who is busy working with wiring Question 18: After considering it, I decided I had been wrong A On refection B After discussing with my wife C.For this time only D For the second time Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 19: The expansion of public services has caused concern that the civil service branches are becoming autonomous powers A independent B advanced C superiorD powerful Question 20: All organisms must obtain nutrients from the environment in order to sustain themselves A isolate B harvestC acquire D digest Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: California has more land under irrigation than any another states A B C D>> other Question 22: In the 1920‟s cinema became an important art form and one of the ten A B C largest industry in the United States D>> industries Question 23: Ripe fruit is often stored in a place where contains much carbon dioxide A B C>> which so that the fruit will not decay too rapidly D 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 number blanks from 24 to 28 Beatrix Potter was a story writer whose books about animals have been translated into many languages and read by both children and adults (24) _ being an author, she was also regarded as a very successful farmer Born in London in 1866, Beatrix was cared for at home by various servants Every year she counted the days to her annual holiday in the countryside She would (25) to her London home small animals which she observed and drew As she grew up, she entertained other children with drawings and stories about these animals In 1901, she printed a book at her own (26) called “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” So many copies were sold that she bought a farm, where over the next eight years she wrote many other stories They are sold very well and readers liked their detailed color drawings With her growing, (27) , Beatrix started buying more farmland, animals and property After her marriage, at the age of 47, Beatrix stopped writing, saying that she had run out of (28) She became a farmer and spent the rest of her life working with her sheep and awarding prizes at sheep fairs Question 24: A Apart B Besides C Otherwise D Except Question 25: A get B keep C take D give Question 26: A earning B spending C expenseD charge Question 27: A pay B income C wages D receipt Question 28: A views B ideas C opinionsD beliefs 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 question from 29 to 35 Books which give instructions on how to things are very popular in the United States today Thousands of these How-to books are useful In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the words “How-to” One book may tell you how to earn money Another may tell you how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money away Many How-to books give advice on careers They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it If you fail, however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success” If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire” If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing” One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems If you want to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life” If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step in instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve How-to books helps people deal with modern life Question 29: What is the passage mainly about? A How-to books B How to make a millionaire C How to turn failure into success D How to succeed in love every minute Question 30: How-to books are the ones that _ A give instructions on how to things B offer you entertainment after a hard-working day C develop your imagination or creativity D preserve traditions and customs Question 31: There are How-to books that give you advice about money except B how to earn more moneyB how to invest money in business C.how to save or spend money D how to give money away Question 32: How-to books that give advice on careers not deal with A succeeding in job interviewsB choosing a career C.success in your careers D turning failure into success Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A advice B How-to books C.career D instruction Question 34: Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers? A “How to Turn Failure into Success” B “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life” C “How to Make a Millionaire” D “How to Live on Nothing” Question 35: The reasons why How-to books have become popular are all the following except A life has become so complex B people have far more free time to use C people tend to read more books D people have more problems to solve 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 question from 36 to 43 BLUE MOON “Blue moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in one month How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature‟s fault; the natural phases of the moon not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar Although still used today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago While the calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly Thus, occasionally the moon will go through its “full” phase twice before the month changes A “blue moon” is an uncommon event And its rare occurrence eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once in a blue moon” This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen Over time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that would never happen, to something that seldom happens Today, this phrase is used to indicate extremely rate events, the absurd, or things that never happen Question 36: What is the main purpose of this passage? A To explain the definition and the usage of “blue moon” B To inform readers of the difference between the Roman calendar and the lunar calendar C To support the importance of the lunar calendar D To illustrate the features of the moon Question 37: According to the passage, what does the term “blue moon” refer to? A A moon with the colour blue B Cold nights causing the moon appear blue C The second full moon in one month D Events that could never happen Question 38: The word “phase” in paragraph is closet in meaning to A Shape B positionC cycle D influence Question 39: Why doesn‟t our calendar match the lunar cycle exactly? A It has more days than it should B The lunar cycle is wrong C Our calendar was not designed by humans D Our calendar was designed by humans Question 40: Why did people use the expression “blue moon” to mean something that would never happen? A Because the moon will never turn blue B Because we use the Roman calendar C Because it is rare two full moons to be in one month D Because the lunar cycle does not match our calendar Question 41: the word “absurd” in paragraph is closets in meaning to A Normal B ridiculous C interesting D frequent Question 42: According to the passage, which is the following is NOT true? A The meaning of the phrase “blue moon” changed over the year B The phrase “once in a blue moon” could refer to two people eating dinner together C The roman calendar was invented by Julius and Augustus Caesar D The roman calendar is still in use today Question 43: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The phrase “blue moon” refers to frequency of the events B The usage of “blue moon” has not changed C The roman calendar matches the natural phases of the moon D Two full moons often occur in one month Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 44 - Julie: “You look stunning in that dress, Anna How beautiful you are!” - Anna: “ ” A It‟s nice of you to say so B Thank you C Don‟t mention it D You‟re very kind Question 45 - Foreigner: “ ” - Hoa: “ Go straight It‟s on the corner of Holly and Rose Next to the library.” A Can you take me to the 3D Museum? B I know it‟s rude but where‟s the 3D Museum C Could you show me the way to the 3D Museum? D Can I get to the 3D Museum by car? Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 Although engineers must make use of technology and innovations, these alone are not enough to pass engineering information A Technology and innovation is essential for engineers; however, there is still more in order to transmit engineering information B Engineering professionals advise to benefit from technology and advances so that they can pass on their engineering information C Whatever technology or information engineers use, transformation of the engineering information they possess can never be passed through D Almost all engineers have been interested in technology and advances in their fields, but they are generally bad at expressing their engineering information Question 47 Unlike a high school education, a university education includes the application of knowledge A While in high schools students have the chance to apply their knowledge, in universities they don‟t B High school students lack the opportunity to apply their knowledge that university students have C High school education and university education are similar in that both include the application of knowledge D A university education is more useful than a high school education since it allows the students to apply knowledge Question 48 Had I realized what you intended to do, I would have backed you up A Even if I had realized what you wanted to do, I wouldn‟t have supported you B In order to back you up, it is essential that I know what you intend to C I didn‟t support you as I had no idea about what your plans were D No sooner did I back you up than I realized what you intended to Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 The team leader allowed members to make important decisions He fostered their spirit of commitment A Allowing members to make important decisions, the team leader fostered their spirit of commitment B On the behalf of the team, the leader made important decisions to foster their spirit of commitment C Although the team leader wanted to foster the spirit of commitment among members, he made important decisions on his own D All member could make important decisions, so that the spirit of commitment would be discouraged Question 50 Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman He also won the Nobel Prize for literature A Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize for literature so he was great politician and statesman B Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature C Winston Churchill was a great politician rather than a statesman although he won the Nobel Prize for literature D Winning the Nobel Prize for literature, Winston Churchill became a great politician and statesman ĐỀ SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A forget B chore C perform D supportive Question 2:A facial B economic C ocean D beneficial 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 primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A diversity B biography C curriculum D intervention Question 4: A discuss B attempt C reserve D secret Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: A number of large insurance companieshas their headquarters in the capital city A B C D Question 6: He can‟t hardly remember the accident because he was only a four-year-old boy when it A B C D occurred Question 7: My uncle is inNhaTrangon vacation, but I wish he is here so that he could help me repair A B C D my bicycle Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: Look! The yard is wet It …………… last night A had to rain B ought to rain C must have rained D should have rained Question 9: The more you study during the semester, ………… the week before exams A the less you have to study B you have to study the less C the least you have to study D the study less you have Question 10: My mother ……… strawberries for years but she has never had such a good crop before B is growing B has been growing C grew D had grown Question 11: A giant meteor crashing into the Earth is believed …………… the extinction of dinosaur B to have caused B to cause C having caused D causing Question 12: …………… he followed my advice, he would not be unemployed now B Were B Had C Should D Unless Question 13: In England schooling is compulsory _ all children from the age of to 16 A with B over C to D for Question 14: The equator is an ………… line that divides the earth into two B imaginary B imaginative C imagination D imaginable Question 15: Many restaurants not ……… their customers to bring pets into the premises B require B discourage C permit D insist Question 16: Tom had to …… three forms and pay a fine before they allowed him to take his car back B give out B turn up C fill out D put in Question 17: The principal has ………… an urgent meeting with the teachers B called for B picked out C turned on D made up Question 18: While on a tour, tourists are only given a ………… time at each place of attraction B confined B limited C particular D certain Question 19: The chairman didn‟t make any ………… upon the matter B opinion B comment C investment D evaluation Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: - Interviewer: “………………… ” - Interviewee: “Thank you” A Sit yourself, OK? B Be seated, please C Seat down, will you? D Please take a sit Question 21: - “Thanks for inviting me to dinner.” “………………………” A Don‟t worry about it B You‟re welcome Come in and make yourself at home C There‟s no need to say that D Take it easy Cheer up Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: His precise explanation of the report pleased the board of directors A timely B exact C prompt D ready Question 23: Bullying can hurt people in many different ways, emotionally and physically Therefore, all the students in my class keep away from the bully A notice B defend C annoy D avoid Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: Cholera is rare in less developed countries due to poor water and sanitation conditions It is estimated that 11 million cholera cases occur every year among children under years of age A common B ordinary C general D normal Question 25: We waited for our grandmother at the departure hall of the airport for hours as her flight was delayed A release B appearance C arrival D transfer 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 26: As soon as I arrived home, someone knocked at the door B I had to arrive home as someone knocked at the door B Had someone knocked at the door, I would have arrived home C No sooner had I arrived home than someone knocked at the door D I hardly knew someone knocked at the door as I just arrived home Question 27: Mr Kha remembered to take everything except his front door key B The only thing which Mr Kha forgot was his front door key B Mr Kha remembered to take everything including his front door key C The only thing that Mr Kha remembered was his front door key D Except his front door key, Mr Kha forgot everything Question 28: For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lots of fluids E The doctors recommend that you have cold soft drinks F Doctors would rather give advice about cold than about fluids G Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds H You were told to come in out of the cold and rest Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: The proposal seemed like a good idea The manager refused it E The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea F Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it G The manager didn‟t like to proposal because it didn‟t seem a good idea H The proposal didn‟t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn‟t accept it Question 30: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman He also won the Nobel Prize for literature E Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize for literature so he was a great politician and statesman F Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature G Winston Churchill was a great politician rather than a statesman although he won the Nobel Prize for literature H Winning the Nobel Prize for literature, Winston Churchill became a great politician and statesman 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 from 31 to 35 The Internet is a great place to look up information The same information may be found in libraries, but the Internet makes the information (31) ………… 24 hours a day Furthermore, information on the Internet may be more up-to-date, and some would never be found in a library The Internet is not a replacement for libraries, (32)………… it is an extremely valuable supplement When you are (33) …………… to the Internet, you are ready to start searching The basic step for finding what you are looking for in a fast and easy way is: Find a search engine A search engine is a useful (34)………… for looking up information on the Internet Basically, it is an Internet site that will the searching on the Internet for you There are many different search engines and web sites for you to use They are divided up (35) …………… several different categories for your convenience This will allow you to select a site that will be better for searching different topics Question 31: A capable B available C manageable D observable Question 32: A so B and C though D but Question 33: A facilitated B connected C attached D purchased Question 34: A room B machine C tool D pilot Question 35: A into B for C between D with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Alligators and crocodiles are both native to America, and they both belong to the group of animals called crocodilians They also look similar, and many people might even think they are the same animal There are several differences that can be used to tell them apart American alligators are much more common than American crocodiles Because they hate the cold, alligators live in the southeastern part of the country usually in freshwater lakes and swamps Their skin is dark with bright stripes and spots of yellow They eat almost anything they can catch, including fish, birds, and occasionally people! Until 1970, it was legal to hunt them, but too many were killed for their skins Now there are strict controls on hunting, and alligators are again numerous in many areas There are also strict controls on the hunting of deer and other animals American crocodiles are a bit different They are even more sensitive to cold, so they live only in the tropical climate of southern Florida Most crocodiles prefer the saltwater of coastal areas They are very shy, so people not often see them in the wild Their skin is grayish-green or brown, and their heads are longer and more triangleshaped than that of an alligator They eat only fish and other water animals Crocodiles are listed as an endangered species, so they are also protected by US law Question 36: What would be the best title for this passage? A Alligators and Crocodiles: American Brothers B Crocodilians: Similarities and Differences C The Animals of the Swamp D Hunting Crocodiles: Terror in the Swamp Question 37: What don‟t alligators eat? A water animals B fish C garbage D people Question 38: The word “them”in the passage refers to …………… A alligators B people C birds D crocodiles Question 39: Which of the following is true according to the passage? E Alligators and crocodiles look exactly the same F Alligators and crocodiles both prefer warm places G Alligators and crocodiles both often hurt people H Alligators and crocodiles are both protected Question 40: Which of the following sentences should NOT belong in the passage? E They look similar, and so many people might even think they are the same animal F Their skin is dark, with bright stripes and spots of yellow G There are also strict controls on the hunting of deer and other animals H They eat only fish and other water animals Question 41: Which of the following words best describes how the passage is written? A chronographic B storytelling C comparative D argumentative Question 42: The passage is most likely taken from …………… B an encyclopedia B an article C an advertisement D an autobiography Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctanswer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 One question that is being debated these days is whether or not genetic engineering is a good thing We hear this term “genetic engineering” with increasing frequency these days For those readers who may not be sure of its meaning, some definitions follow When we speak of genes, we are referring to chemical substances in the cells of all-living things that establish an organism‟s characteristics Genetic engineering is the changing of certain genes, usually to improve an organism in some way In recent years, for example, certain genes have been placed in tomato plants to make tomatoes taste better and keep them fresh in supermarket for a longer time Cows have been treated with a growth hormone that makes dairy cattle give more milk and reduces the amount of fat in the meat of beef cattle These sound like positive things, don‟t they? After all, many people say, the technology exists to improve our lives But there are plenty of people around who oppose genetic engineering Why? Two specific objections come to mind One is that the balance of nature might be upset Suppose, for example, that scientists are able to genetically engineer certain plants so that insects will not eat them This will protect the plants, but the insects will be deprived of a food supply- and other animals that depend on those insects for food will lose their food supply, too A second objection is a moral question Is it acceptable or right for us to change the makeup of living things? Supporters of genetic engineering say the benefits outweigh the dangers Look at all the improvements that can be made in plants raised for food, they say Because of genetic engineering, plants can be grown that produce more fruits and vegetables and resist disease In a word where more and more food will be needed in the future, this is a benefit The medical advances provided by genetic engineering, say the supporters, are even more impressive Consider cancer, for example If genetic engineering can provide a way to cure or prevent this disease, shouldn‟t it be used? And if genetic engineering can be used to kill the virus that causes AIDS, shouldn‟t it be permitted? Opponents of genetic engineering say it should be stopped, or at least limited Proponents of genetic engineering say it should be promoted and expanded The debate goes on Question 43: What is TRUE about genetic engineering, according to paragraph 1? B It increases people‟s age B It improves fat in the meat C It changes gene‟s parameters D It reduces the number of cells Question 44: Genetic engineering is said to be aimed at ……………… A changing genes of plants and animals B placing new genes into plants C establishing an organism‟s characteristics D improving an organism in some way Question 45: The word “One” in the passage refers to …………… A specific objection B mind C balance of nature D example Question 46: It is stated in paragraph that ………………… E scientists control the number of insects F ecosystems should be counter balanced G insects protect the plants from extinction H people should be concerned about wild animals Question 47: The word “outweigh”in the passage is closest in meaning to ………… A have the same value B be of greater importance C weigh heavier than D be less expensive Question 48: Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the supporters of genetic engineering? A It has more advantages than weak points B It will help to achieve record harvests C It can be controlled and stopped any moment D It will mean breakthrough in medicine Question 49: All of the following is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ………… A genetic engineering will save plants and insects from extinction B certain genes can make some vegetables more delicious C genetic engineering could help sick people D it‟s harmful to interfere in animal life Question 50: Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage? A Can genetic engineering be harmful to environment? B People can manage genetic engineering C Genetic engineering: Super foods D Genetic engineering: Forward or Backward? -THE END - ANSWER KEY A 11 A 21 B 31 B 41 C B 12 B 22 B 32 D 42 A D 13 D 23 D 33 B 43 C D 14 A 24 A 34 C 44 D C 15 C 25 C 35 A 45 A A 16 C 26 C 36 A 46 B C 17 A 27 A 37 C 47 B C 18 B 28 C 38 A 48 C A 19 B 29 A 39 D 49 A 10 B 20 B 30 B 40 C 50 D