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ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu 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 A fungus B rubbish C function D furious Question A contain B entertain C certain D campaign Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A preciseness B passenger C chaotic D withdrawal Question A sympathetic B unbelievable C advantageous D circumstance Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question Alberto has faith in his own ability to succeed in his new business enterprise A is in charge of B carries out C believes in D in favour of Question When smog does not disperse, inhabitants in the area, particularly the young, the elderly, and chronically ill, are warned to stay indoors and avoid physical stress A patients B residents C pedestrians D customers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question This kind of dress is becoming outmoded so you shouldn't dress it up at the party, A realistic B incompetent C fashionable D unattractive Question It was inevitable that there would be job losses A evident B avoidable C reliable D sure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question William Randolph Hearst built a chain of newspapers that included 25 dailies and 11 Sunday editions at their peak in 1937 A built B that C dailies D their Question 10 Admiral Grace Hopper created the computer language COBOL, which is used primary for scientific purposes A created B computer C primary D purposes Question 11 In some states, the law allows drivers to turn right at a red light, but in other states, the law does not leave them it A some B to turn C other D leave Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 In my opinion, it’s only common _ to wear a seat belt in a car A judgment B sense C intelligence D wit Question 13 You can leave your money with him He's totally _ ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu A trusting B trusty C trustful D trustworthy Question 14 He _ in trouble with the police now if he had listened to me in the first place A isn’t B won't be C wouldn't be D wouldn’t have been Question 15 _ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn’t want to answer his phone call A Having quarreled B Because having quarreled C Because of she quarreled D Had quarreled Question 16 I feel terrible; I didn't sleep _ last night A a jot B a wink C an inch D an eye Question 17 I can’t understand this song It doesn’t make any _ A meaning B effort C sense D realization Question 18 What if I _ you that there's a good chance I can get tickets for the concert? A were to tell B were telling C have told D would to tell Question 19 The manager requested that all staff _ present at the meeting A have been B be C are being D being Question 20 "Are you still taking your exams?" - "Yes, but by this time next week _ my last one!" A I'm finishing B I’ll finish C I’ll have finished D I’ll have been finishing Question 21 It seems that the thief took _ of the open window and got inside that way A occasion B opportunity C chance D advantage Question 22 The program _ a lot of disc space so there wasn’t much room for anything else A took up B backed up C set up D put up Question 23 Come _, children! Get your coats on or you'll be late for school A along B to C across D over Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 24 “I really like your hair.” - “ _” A Do you think so? Thank you B I'm glad you like it C Thank you I had it cut yesterday D All are correct Question 25 "Hi! Brian How have you been?" - " _" A Badly And how are you? B Oh, I’ve done a lot of things C Oh, pretty good And you? D I’ve been to Beijing recently 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 sentences Question 26 The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked A It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were re-checked ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu B Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed C The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked D When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts Question 27 But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family's business A Richard only took over the family's business because his father decided to retire early B Richard didn't take over the family's business because his father decided to retire C His father retired early, but he ran the family's business D Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family's business despite his retirement Question 28 This conference wouldn't have been possible without your organization A If you didn’t organize, this conference wouldn't have been possible B Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place C If it hadn't been for your organization, this conference wouldn’t have been possible D It’s possible that your organization made this conference impossible 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 Most scientists knowhim well Very few ordinary people have heard of him A He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public B Not only the scientists but also the general public know him as a big name C Although he is well-known to scientists, he is little known to the general public D Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists Question 30 The man is very old He can’t take such a long trip A The old man has refused to take such a long trip B The trip is not too long for the old man to take C The man in young enough to take such a long trip D The man is too old to take such a long trip 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 When it is finally here; the day of the big test, you should set your alarm early enough to allow plenty of time to get to the testing center You should also eat a good breakfast and (31) _ eating anything that’s really high in sugar, such as donuts A sugar high turns into a sugar low after an hour or so Cereal and toast, or anything with complex carbohydrates is a good choice You should eat only moderate amounts if you don't want to take a test feeling stuffed! Your body will channel its energy to your digestive system (32) _ your brain! Remember to pack a highenergy snack to take with you You may have a break sometime during the test when you can grab a quick snack Bananas are great They have a moderate amount of sugar and plenty of brain nutrients Most proctors won’t (33) ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu _ you to eat a snack while you’re testing, but a peppermint shouldn't pose a problem Peppermints are like smelling salts for your brain If you lose your concentration or suffer from a momentary mental block, a peppermint can get you back on track You should leave early enough so you have plenty of time to get to the test center Allow a few minutes for (34) _ traffic When you arrive, locate the restroom and use it Then find your seat and make sure it is comfortable If it isn’t, tell the proctor and ask to move to something more suitable Now relax and think positively! Before you know it, the test will be over, and you'll walk away knowing you've done as (35) _ as you can Question 31 A finish B keep C avoid D try Question 32 A instead of B for C to D and Question 33 A ask B let C allow D make Question 34 A light B late C unexpected D taking Question 35 A well B good C quickly D long 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 Few men have influenced the development of American English to the extent that Noah Webster did Born in West Hartford, Connecticut, in 1758, his name has become synonymous with American dictionaries Graduated from Yale in 1778, he was admitted to the bar in 1781 and thereafter began to practice law in Hartford Later, when he turned to teaching, he discovered how inadequate the available schoolbooks were for the children of a new and independent nation In response to the need for truly American textbooks, Webster published A Grammatical Institute of the English Language, a three-volume work that consisted of a speller, a grammar, and a reader The first volume, which was generally known as The American Spelling Book, was so popular that eventually it sold more than 80 million copies and provided him with a considerable income for the rest of his life While teaching, Webster began work on the Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, which was published in 1806 In 1807, Noah Webster began his greatest work, An American Dictionary of the English Language In preparing the manuscript, he devoted ten years to the study of English and its relationship to other languages, and seven more years to the writing itself Published in two volumes in 1828, An American Dictionary of the An American Dictionary of the English Language has become the recognized authority for usage in the United States Webster’s purpose in writing it was to demonstrate that the American language was developing distinct meanings, pronunciations and spellings from those of British English He is responsible for advancing simplified spelling forms, develop instead of the British form develope; theater and center instead of theatre and centre; color and honor instead of colour and honour Question 36 Which of the following would be the best for the passage? A Webster’s Work B Webster’s Dictionaries ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu C Webster’s School D Webster's Life Question 37 The word “inadequate” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by _ A unavailable B expensive C difficult D unsatisfactory Question 38 From which publication did Webster earn a lifetime income? A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language B An American Dictionary of the English Language C An American Dictionary of the English Language: Second Edition D The American Spelling Book Question 39 When was An American Dictionary of the English Language published? A 1817 B 1807 C 1828 D 1824 Question 40 According to the author, what was Webster's purpose in writing An American Dictionary of the English Language? A To respond to the need for new schoolbooks B To demonstrate the distinct development of the English language in America C To promote spelling forms based upon British models D To influence the pronunciation of the English language Question 41 The word "it" in the third paragraph refers to _ A language B usage C authority D dictionary Question 42 The word "distinct" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A new B simple C different D exact 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 Fertilizer is any substance that can be added to the soil to provide chemical elements essential for plant nutrition so that the yield can be increased Natural substances such as animal droppings, ashes from wood fires and straw have been used as fertilizers in fields for thousands of years, and lime has been used since the Romans introduced it during the Empire It was not until the nineteenth century, however, that chemical fertilizers became widely accepted as normal agricultural practice Today, both natural and synthetic fertilizers are available in a variety of forms A complete fertilizer is usually marked with a formula consisting of three numbers, such as 4-82 or 6-6-4 which designate the percentage of content of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash in the order stated Synthetic fertilizers, produced by factories, are available in either solid or liquid form Solids, in the shape of chemical granules, are in demand because they are not only easy to store but also easy to apply Recently liquids have shown an increase in popularity, accounting for about 20 percent of the nitrogen fertilizers used throughout the world 10B Formerly, powders were also used, but they were found to be less convenient than either solids or liquids Fertilizers have no harmful effects on the soil, the crop, or the consumers as long as they are used according to recommendations based on the results of local research Occasionally, however, ĐỀ THI 23 60 phút 50 câu farmers may use more fertilizer than necessary, in which case the plants not need, and therefore not absorb, the total amount of fertilizer applied to the soil Furthermore, fertilizer that is not used in the production of a healthy plant is leached into the water table Too much fertilizer on grass can cause digestive disorders in cattle and in infants who drink cow’s milk Fertilizer must be used with great attention to responsible use or it can harm the environment Question 43 With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned? A Local research and harmful effects of fertilizer B Content, form, and effects of fertilizer C A formula for the production of fertilizer D Advantages and disadvantages of liquid fertilizer Question 44 The word "essential" in line could best be replaced by which of the following? A required B preferred C limited D anticipated Question 45 Which of the following has the smallest percentage content in the formula 4-8-2? A Acid B Phosphorus C Potash D Nitrogen Question 46 The word “designate” in paragraph could be replaced by _ A specify B modify C limit D increase Question 47 Which of the following statements about fertilizer is TRUE? A Powders are more popular than ever B Solids are difficult to store C Liquids are increasing in popularity D Chemical granules are difficult to apply Question 48 The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A solids B powders C liquids D fertilizer Question 49 The word "convenient" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A effective B plentiful C cheap to produce D easy to use Question 50: The word "harm" in paragraph could best be replaced by _ A damage B accelerate C leach D disturb TRẮC NGHIỆM TIẾNG ANH Đáp án ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI MẪU SỐ 23 Câu 1: Đáp án đúng: D A fungus /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ B rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ C function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ D furious /ˈfjʊəriəs/ Câu 2: Đáp án đúng: C A contain /kənˈteɪn/ B entertain /ˌentəˈteɪn/ C certain /ˈsɜːtn/ D campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ Câu 3: Đáp án đúng: C A preciseness /prɪˈsaɪsnəs / B passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒə(r)/ C chaotic /keɪˈɒtɪk/ D withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/ Câu 4: Đáp án đúng: A A sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ B unbelievable /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/ C advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ D circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ Câu 5: Đáp án C: has faith in = believes in: tin tưởng Các đáp án khác: A is in charge of: chịu trách nhiệm B carries out: tiến hành, thực D in favour of: ưa chuộng, thích thú, ưu tiên Câu 6: Đáp án B: inhabitants = residents: người dân, cư dân Các đáp án khác: A patients: bệnh nhân C pedestrians: khách hành D customers: khách hàng Câu 7: Đáp án đúng: C outmoded: lỗi mốt, khơng thời trang >< trái nghĩa fashionable: thời trang, mốt Các đáp án khác: A realistic: chân thực B incompetent: khơng có lực D unattractive: khơng hấp dẫn, khơng hút Câu 8: Đáp án đúng: B inevitable: không tránh khỏi >< trái nghĩa avoidable: tránh khỏi Các đáp án khác: A evident: rõ ràng, có chứng C reliable: đáng tin cậy D sure: chắn TRẮC NGHIỆM TIẾNG ANH Đáp án Câu 9: Đáp án đúng: D Biến đối "their" thành "his" để sở hữu cho William Randolph Hearst Câu 10: Đáp án đúng: C Biến đổi tính từ "primary” thành trạng từ “primarily” đế bố nghĩa cho động từ used Câu 11: Đáp án đúng: D Biến đổi "leave" thành "let" "To leave sb Ving" để mặc làm “To let sb V” cho phép làm Câu 12 Đáp án đúng: B common sense: phán đốn theo kinh nghiệm, lẽ thường tình Các đáp án khác: A judgement: đánh giá C intelligence: trí thơng minh D wit: dí dỏm Câu 13: Đáp án đúng: D trustworthy: đáng tin cậy, xứng đáng với tin cậy Các đáp án khác: A trusting giống đáp án C trustful: tỏ tin cậy, hay tin người B trusty: (từ cố/ nghĩa cố): đáng tin Câu 14: Đáp án đúng: C Kết điều kiện trộn lẫn Câu 15: Đáp án đúng: A Rút gọn mệnh đề lý có chủ ngữ với mệnh đề phân từ Having P2 Câu 16: Đáp án đúng: B I didn't sleep a wink: Tôi không chợp mắt Câu 17 Đáp án đúng: C Make sense: có nghĩa Câu 18 Đáp án A: Câu điều kiện loại Câu 19 Đáp án đúng: B Cấu trúc giả định với động từ "request" Câu 20 Đáp án đúng: C tương lai hồn thành có dấu hiệu nhận biết “by the time" Câu 21 Đáp án D Take advantage of sb/ sth: lợi dụng, tận dụng ai/ Câu 22 Đáp án đúng: A A Take up: bắt đầu (1 mơn thể thao/ sở thích), chiếm (thời gian/ khơng gian) B backed up: chép C set up: thành lập, thiết lập D put up: dựng (lều, trại) Câu 23 Đáp án đúng: A TRẮC NGHIỆM TIẾNG ANH Đáp án Come along: cố lên, nhanh lên Come to: tới đâu Come across sb/ sth: tình cờ gặp Come over: ghé qua chơi Câu 24 Đáp án đúng: D Câu cho sẵn lời khen: "Tơi thích tóc bạn" đáp lại lời khen lời cảm ơn nên đáp án Câu 25: Đáp án đúng: C Câu cho sẵn lời hỏi thăm: “Dạo bạn nào” câu trả lời "Ồ, việc tốt Còn bạn?” Câu 26 Đáp án đúng: C Câu cho sẵn dịch là: Những lỗi tài khoản không phát tận thông số kiểm tra lại Câu viết lại dùng "came to light": ánh sáng/sáng tỏ Câu 27: Đáp án đúng: A Câu cho sẵn: Điều kiện loại với "But for + N": khơng vì, khơng nhờ có Câu viết lại dùng: Tình khứ đơn Câu 28: Đáp án đúng: C Câu cho sẵn: Điều kiện loại với "Without + N": khơng vì, khơng nhờ có Câu viết lại dùng: Điều kiện loại với chủ ngữ giả "If it hadn't been for sth " Câu 29 Đáp án đúng: C Câu cho sẵn tạm dịch: Phần lớn nhà khoa học biết anh rõ Rất người thường nghe tên anh Kết hợp hai câu sử dụng liên từ kết nối "Although" không nhượng (dịch là: Mặc dù anh tiếng với nhà khoa học, anh đến với cơng chúng nói chung.) Câu 30: Đáp án đúng: D Câu cho sẵn: (Dịch: Người đàn ông già Anh chuyến dài vậy) Kết hợp hai câu sử dụng cấu trúc mà “To be too + adj + to V” Câu 31 Đáp án đúng: C avoid Câu 32: Đáp án đúng: A instead of: thay Câu 33: Đáp án đúng: C allow sb to V: cho phép làm Câu 34: Đáp án đúng: C unexpected traffic: tình giao thơng bất ngờ, mong đợi Câu 35: Đáp án đúng: A TRẮC NGHIỆM TIẾNG ANH Đáp án “well” bổ nghĩa cho động từ Câu 36 Đáp án đúng: B Là câu hỏi tổng qt đoạn nói từ điển Câu 37 Câu hỏi từ vựng Đáp án đúng: D "inadequate": không đủ theo ngữ cảnh từ điển Anh không hợp lý, không thỏa đáng với sách giáo khoa Mỹ nên đồng nghĩa unsatisfactory: không thỏa mãn, không đủ Câu 38 Câu hỏi thông tin thực Đáp án đúng: D Thông tin nằm câu: "The American Spelling Book, was so popular that eventually it sold more than 80 million copies and provided him with a considerable income for the rest of his life" Câu 39 Đáp án đúng: C Thông tin nằm câu: "Published in two volumes in 1828, An American Dictionary of the English Language has become to " Câu 40 Đáp án đúng: B Thông tin nằm câu: "Webster's purpose in writing it was to demonstrate that the American language was developing distinct meanings, pronunciations and spellings from those of BritishEnglish." Câu 41 Đáp án đúng: D dictionary Câu 42 Đáp án đúng: C different Đọc đoạn sau ta có thơng tin: “He is responsible for advancing simplified spelling forms, develop instead of the British form develope; theater and center instead of theatre and centre; color and honor instead of colour and honour" Câu 43 Câu hỏi tổng quát Đáp án đúng: B Câu 44 Câu hỏi từ vựng Đáp án đúng: A Required = “essential": cần thiết Câu 45 Câu hỏi thông tin thực Đáp án đúng: C Thông tin đoạn này: "A complete fertilizer is usually marked with a formula consisting of three numbers, such as 4-8-2 or 6-6-4, which designate the percentage of content of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash in the order stated." Câu 46 Câu hỏi từ vựng theo ngữ cảnh Đáp án đúng: A specify (v): làm rõ, làm sáng tỏ cụ thể = designate Câu 47 Đáp án đúng: C Liquids are increasing in popularity TRẮC NGHIỆM TIẾNG ANH Đáp án Thông tin nằm câu: "Recently, liquids have shown an increase in popularity, accounting for about 20 percent of the nitrogen fertilizers used throughout the world" Câu 48 Câu hỏi tham chiếu, quy chiếu Từ "they" đề cập đến "powders" Đáp án đúng: B Câu 49 Câu hỏi từ vự ng theo ngữ cảnh Đáp án dúng: D easy to use = convenient:thuận tiện, dễ sử dụng Câu 50 Câu hỏi từ vựng theo ngữ cảnh Đáp án đúng: A damage = harm: gây hại