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ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Mark the option that best completes each of the following exchanges 1: ~ A: " " ~ B: "I'm going to see a band, Planet X Want to come?" A Are you free this weekend? B Which is your favourite band? C Why not coming over for some potluck? D What are you going to this weekend? 2: ~ A: Phu Quang’s staging a liveshow next Sunday Will you come? ~ B: " " A Great! Been looking forward to it a whole month B No He's gone away with another girl C My taste is not for classical music D Really? He is said to have divorced to Ngoc Anh, isn't he? Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 3: Getting a good job doesn't interest him A He is good at getting a good job B He is only interested in getting a good job C He isn't good at getting a good job D He isn't interested in getting a good job 4: Dad didn't intend to change his job A Dad had intention to change his job B Dad didn't have intention for change his job C Dad didn't have any intend to change his job D Dad didn't have intention of changing his job 5: It has been a long time since they met A They haven't met for a long time B They didn't meet a long time ago C They didn't meet for a long time D They haven't met since a long time Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group 6:A position B resource C preserve D conserve 7:A downpour B honour C vapour D odour Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 8: Whatever difficult he may encounter, he’ll try his best to overcome A difficult B encounter C his best D overcome 9: The boy whom I told to on the phone last night is very interested in Physics A whom B told to C on the phone D very interested 10: Both a term paper and a final exam is often required for a college class A for B is C and D required Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 11: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university A look up to B look on to C look in on D look up for 12: He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies A betrayed B concealed C disowned D declared Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 13: They are now staying at a flat which is about .from the safe sandy beach A five-minute walk B five-minutes walk C walk for about five minutes D five minutes walking 14: The hut was .into three connecting bedrooms; there was no corridor A divided B separated C split D cut up 15: The factory has a to choose young, qualified people for the job A privilege B tendency C trend D preference 16: Peter is sometimes unsuccessful because he's not .of other people's opinions A tolerate B tolerable C tolerance D tolerant 17: This poem shows the wonderful .of the poet A sensation B sense C sensitiveness D sensibility 18: My father doesn’t like any kind of change He’s very .in his ways A fixed B set C determined D established nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 19: His name was on the .of my tongue, but I just couldn't remember it A tip B edge C end D point 20: After Mary her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company A will finish B finishes C is finishing D will have finished 21: When I came to his house, I didn't see him He A may be out B might have been away C must be absent D can be away 22: My phone is out of order, which is a A trouble B harm C error D bother 23: Teenagers often have some physical changes during the from childhood to adult life A obstacle B way C transition D growth 24: There is always .traffic in the city centre in the rush hour A strong B big C heavy D full 25: The size and shape of a nail depends primarily on the function intended A which it is B for which it is C which it is for D for which is Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks All of us have to work to (26) a living ourselves and to help our family; however, we work not only for material life but also for many other things We are working to prove our ability We feel self-confident and proud because we are independent .(27) who works is regarded as a useful member of society We’re working; that means we’re (28) to our country Working helps us train our minds because we always try our best to the job The better we work, the more money we earn, and that (29) us to work harder Without working, a man’s life will be empty, purposeless and (30) and it’s easy for a jobless person to wrongs 26:A earn B find C seek D search 27:A No one B Anything C Everyone D Anyone 28:A contributing B relating C helping D donating 29:A encourages B lets C makes D persuades 30:A regardless B useless C senseless D meaningless Read the following passage and mark the the correct answer to each of the following questions FAST FOOD FACTS There are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants in the US Why is fast food so popular? Because it’s convenient, predictable, and fast Fast food has become a part of the busy American lifestyle But, nutrition experts point out, fast food is often high in calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol This does not mean fast food is bad But it does mean you should fit fast food into a balanced, healthy diet On the average, to maintain desirable weight, men need about 2,700 calories per day and women need about 2,000 calories per day It is not well understood why some people can eat much more than others and still maintain a desirable weight However, one thing is certain - to lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than you burn This means that you must either choose foods with fewer calories, or you must increase your physical activity, preferably both Most Americans get more than 40 percent of their daily calories from fat The American Heart Association recommends limiting fat to less than 50-80 grams per day Fast food meals can be high in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol Lately, fast-food chains have noticed that consumers are more health-conscious, and as a result, many chains are adding healthier choices to their menus 31: What are fast food meals high in? A Water, fat and calories B All are correct C Fat and cholesterol D Salt, fat and cholesterol 32: If you want to lose weight, what should you do? A Take in fewer calories than you spend B It is not important what you eat, providing you eat less C Eat food which contains less fat and consequently fewer calories D Eat food which contains more fat and more calories nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 33: Is it possible to eat well in a fast food restaurant? A Yes, but only if you choose low in fat and calories meals B Yes, but you shouldn't eat in a fast food restaurant everyday C Yes, if the menus have more choices D No, all fast food meals contain too much fat and cholesterol 34: Some people eat much more than others, but still don't put on weight, Why? A They need more calories than others B They not eat fast food meals C We don't really know it D They burn more calories than others 35: What does the word “This” refer to? A choosing foods with fewer calories B losing weight C taking in fewer calories than you burn D increasing your physical activity 36: Why is fast food so popular in the US? A Because it is good for your health and it is fast B Because American not like cooking C Because American people are very busy and fast food is ready to take D Because American way of life is on fashion 37: The word “maintain” is closest in meaning to A keep safe B keep form C keep intact D keep fit 38: What is the main theme of this passage? A how people should use fast food B possible hazards of fast food to health C why Americans get more fast food D when to use fast food for your health Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the following questions THE SCIENCE OF AVIATION Captain John Paul Stapp, already a medical doctor, began his scientific career in the 1940s studying the negative effects of high-altitude flight, issues absolutely critical to the future of aviation How could men survive these conditions? The problem of the bends, the deadly formation of bubbles in the bloodstream, proved the toughest, but after 65 hours in the air, Stapp found an answer If a pilot breathed pure oxygen for 30 minutes prior to take-off, symptoms could be avoided entirely This was an enormous breakthrough The sky now truly was the limit The discovery pushed Stapp to the forefront of the Aero Med Lab and he abandoned his plans to become a pediatrician, instead deciding to dedicate his life to research The Lab's mandate, to study medical and safety issues in aviation, was a perfect match for his talents It was the premiere facility in the world for the new science of biomechanics Stapp was assigned the Lab's most important research project: human deceleration This was the study of the human body's ability to withstand G forces, the force of gravity, when bailing out of an aircraft In April 1947, Stapp travelled to Los Angeles to view the 'human decelerator', a rocket sled designed to run along a special track and then come to a halt with the aid of 45 sets of normal hydraulic brakes, which slowed it from 150 miles per hour to half of that speed in one fifth of a second When it did, G forces would be produced equivalent to those experienced in an airplane crash The sled was called the 'Gee Whiz' Built out of welded tubes, it was designed to withstand 100 Gs of force, way beyond the 18 Gs that accepted theory of the time thought survivable Early tests were conducted using a dummy, but Stapp soon insisted that conditions were right to use himself as a human guinea pig Exercising a modicum of caution on the first ride in December 1947, Stapp used only one rocket The Gee Whiz barely reached 90 miles an hour, and the deceleration was only about 10 Gs So Stapp began to increase the number of rockets, and by August 1948, he had completed 16 runs, surviving not just 18 Gs but a bonejarring 35 Gs Battered though he was by the tests, Stapp was reluctant to allow anyone else to ride the Gee Whiz He feared that if certain people, especially test pilots, were used, their hotheadedness might produce a disaster Volunteers made some runs, but whenever a new approach was developed, Stapp was his own one and only choice as test subject There was one obvious benefit: Stapp could write extremely accurate physiological and psychological reports concerning the effects of his experiments nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page Yet while the Gee Whiz allowed Stapp to answer the existing deceleration questions, new ones emerged What could be done to help pilots ejecting from supersonic aircraft to survive? Stapp set out to find the answer on a new sled called Sonic Wind No 1, which could travel at 750 miles per hour, and withstand an astonishing 150 Gs In January 1954, Stapp embarked on a series of runs leading to his 29 th and final ride, which took him to above the speed of sound, protected only by a helmet and visor And when the sled stopped, in a mere 1.4 seconds, Stapp was subjected to more Gs than anyone had ever willingly endured He wasn't just proving that people could survive a high-speed ejection, he was establishing the parameters of human survivability to G force: new biological boundaries were being set That successful run on 10 December 1954 provided Colonel Stapp with an opportunity he had longed for - to promote the cause of automobile safety Stapp had long realised that his research was just as applicable to cars as it was to airplanes At every opportunity, Stapp urged the car industry to examine his crash data, and to design their cars with safety in mind He lobbied hard for the installation of seat belts and improvements such as collapsing steering wheels 'I'm leading a crusade for the prevention of needless deaths,' he told Time magazine in 1955 Stapp's work in aeronautics and automobiles continued right up until his death in 1999 at age 89 He had received numerous awards and honours But the best was the knowledge that his work had helped to save many lives, not just in aviation, but on highways around the world 39: What does the writer mean when he says 'The sky now truly was the limit' (line 6)? A All previous restrictions on flight had been removed B Stapp had set an unbeatable scientific record C A new design was needed for high-altitude planes D Pilots could now be trained to fly at greater altitude 40: What assessment of Stapp's skills does the writer make in the first paragraph? A He was a better scientist than his contemporaries B He was ideally suited to employment at Aero Med Lab C He was able to solve scientific problems at great speed D He was able to prove a theory set out by others 41: Why did Stapp usually insist on doing test runs on Gee Whiz himself? A He thought it was unethical to recruit people for a dangerous task B He felt his powers of observation were superior to those of other people C He had little faith in the overall safety of the equipment D He was aware that some people were psychologically unsuited to the tests 42: What was the significance of the experiments on Sonic Wind No 1? A They proved that most people would survive high speeds B They gradually improved deceleration times C They broke all previous speed records D They set new limits to human potential 43: What was surprising about the construction of Gee Whiz? A It was not built of conventional materials B It was initially designed to function without a passenger C It could tolerate exceptionally high G forces D It incorporated a revolutionary new kind of brakes 34: In this text, the writer implies that Stapp's main motivation was A a desire to minimise loss of life B a spirit of adventure C a wish to be remembered after his death D a quest for expertise Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 45: Hurricane Katrina will go down in the record books as the costliest storm ever faced by insurers A decrease B be less violent C be remembered D be forgotten 46: We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system A repair the iron case B replace the hardware C find solution to D update with new softwares nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group 47:A perversity B supervisor C impudence D edible 48:A sulphuric B applicant C interview D logical Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 49: Donald heard the bad news He could not help weeping A Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news, B Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news C Donald could not help himself and so he wept D Donald could not help himself because he was weeping 50: He is always busy He has little time to relax A Busy as he is always, he has to relax little B Because he is always busy, he has little time to relax C Although he is always busy, he has little time to relax D However busy he always is, he has little time to relax ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 1:A under B pressure C hurry D rush 2:A joins B loves C cooks D spends Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 3: Neil Postman, an author of some great books, pointed out that reading teaches us to think in a logically connected way, and cultivating a sustained attention span A an author B pointed out C cultivating D teaches 4: The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all students A is B to achieve C and D major goals 5: An university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees A higher B which C an D including Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions 6: Mary will have finished all her work A as soon as her boss returned B until her boss will return C by the time her boss returns D when her boss will return 7: The picnic .because Peter has just had a traffic accident A will cancel B will be cancelling C will be cancelled D will have cancelled 8: He asked me the book I borrowed from the library A if I found B whether I found C if I had found D whether I have found 9: He spent a year in India and loves spicy food the food is … he likes it A The hotter - the more and more B The hotter - the more C The more and more hot - the more D The hottest - the most 10: Can you what it would be like to live without books? A imagine B describe C understand D advise 11: Parts of the country are suffering water after the unusually dry summer A hunger B supply C shortage D thirst 12: A computer is a(n) .storage device which manages large collections of data A electrical B electric C electronic D electricity 13: We had to .the noise from the building site next door for three months A put up with B look up to C stand up to D give up 14: John cannot .a decision to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car A earn B C make D work 15: With greatly increased workloads, everyone is .pressure now nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page A above B upon C out of D under 16: The Eiffel Tower .design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure A that B whose C whom D which 17: We have still got plenty of food A May I go to the supermarket? B You should have bought some more to eat C We must have bought some more food D You needn't have gone to the supermarket 18: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A work B works C should work D worked 19: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country A coming B came C to have come D come Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 20: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago A I have not been to the museum for a year B A year ago, I often went to the museum C My going to the museum lasted a year D At last I went to the museum after a year 21: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car A The man is believed to have been escaped in a stolen car B The man is believed to be escaped in a stolen car C The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car D The man is believed to escape in a stolen car 22: It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement A If you assisted us, we could not get achievement B But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement C Without your assistance, we could get achievement D Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions What holidays are people from other countries celebrating this season? This month, millions will observe special holidays But many people around the world will be celebrating holidays you might never have heard of during November and December In the Bahamas, Junkanoo is held on December 26 and January The Bahamas are islands that make up a nation in the Atlantic Ocean near Florida Junkanoo begins before the sun comes up That's when the Junkanoo parade starts Dancers in costumes take to the streets People along the parade route are invited to join in with the dancers Junkanoo grew popular during the 16 th and 17th centuries African slaves were given a special holiday after Christmas They were allowed to leave the fields and observe the holiday with their families They celebrated with African music, dance, and costumes After the slaves were freed, people in the Bahamas continued the Junkanoo tradition In Mexico, El Dia de Los Muertos ("Day of the Dead") isn't about ghosts It is about remembering relatives and life On the Day of the Dead, family members gather in cemeteries They decorate family members' graves with colourful flowers They tell stories about past relatives They also have a picnic with lots of great food On this holiday, death is not seen as something to fear Instead, it is seen as just another part of life "Our relatives wouldn't want us to cry," said Miguel, a Mexican boy "So we are happy instead " The Day of the Dead is held on the first or second of November In Thailand, Loy Krathong is held during the full moon in November Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia Before the festival, people make krathongs A krathong is a small boat made of a banana leaf Each krathong contains a flower, a candle, and three incense sticks Incense sticks produce a pleasant smell when burned During the festival, people light their candles and float their krathongs down rivers Loy Krathong also includes feasts and fireworks In several countries, the day after Christmas is a holiday In those countries, that day is called Boxing Day The holiday began in Britaia According to old stories, wealthy people gave boxes of gifts to servants on Boxing Day Other stories say that servants take boxes to work on the day after Christmas Their bosses placed coins in the boxes as special year-end gifts nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 23: Based on the information in this section, what can you infer about when Loy Rrathong takes place? A Loy Krathong probably takes place at noon B Loy Krathong probably takes place at night C Loy Krathong probably takes place in the middle of the afternoon D Loy Krathong probably takes place at dawn 24: The word "their" in paragraph refers to A wealthy people’s B servants’ C gifts’ D boxes’ 25: What does the text list and describe? A The text lists and describes famous people in the history of Mexico B The text lists and describes holidays around the world C The text lists and describes events that took place in Britain during the 16th century D The text lists and describes bodies of water in Thailand 26: The "cemeteries" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A somewhere people have picnic B houses where people celebrate their holidays C places where people grow flowers D areas of ground in which dead bodies are buried 27: What is the main idea of the text? A The Day of the Dead and Loy Krathong are holidays celebrated in November B Many people around the world celebrate different holidays C Boxing Day is a holiday that began in Britain D The Bahamas are islands that make up a nation in the Atlantic Ocean 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 28: We cut down many forests The Earth becomes hot A The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes B The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter C The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter D The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes 29: The agreement ended the six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday A The agreement which ends the six-month negotiation was signed yesterday B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.iopob C The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday D The agreement which was signed yesterday ended the six-month negotiation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 30: Mr Edwin is talking to a hotel clerk at Home Again Hotel ~ Hotel clerk: "Welcome to the Home Again Hotel, sir How may I help you?" ~ Mr Edwin: " " A Yes, I want to look for a room B I would like a non-smoking room with a double bed C No, thanks I had a reservation D Sorry I don’t want to stay there 31: A customer is talking to a shop assistant about the sweater he has chosen ~ Customer: "That's nice Could I try it on?" ~ Shop assistant: " " A Oh, sorry We don’t have this room B Yes, of course, but you must pay the bill first C Certainly, the changing rooms are over there D That’s right You should try it before buying 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 WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE Some people think of 'traditional' gender roles as being like a 1950s TV sitcom] Dad puts (32) his suit and goes to the office, while Mum, in her apron, stays at home and (33) housework But for most of human history, it has taken the efforts of both men and women, whether working in an office (34) in the fields, to look after the family And that's the situation to which we now seem to be returning nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page By 2050, women will make up 47% of the workforce in the United States, up from 30% in 1950 But some experts are predicting that, at (35) in the short term, the number of women in the workforce may actually overtake the number of men What's the reason? During the economic recession that began in 2008, many jobs disappeared from industries traditionally dominated by male workers, such as manufacturing Unless many more manual manufacturing jobs (36) , it maybe that women, who traditionally work in healthcare, education and other service industries, will take the lead in the labour market (Adapted from http://www.celebratehiltonhead.com) 32:A out B off C up D on 33:A takes B finishes C makes D does 34:A or B and C but D as 35:A last B least D all C first 36:A appear B happen C return D become Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 37:A depend B modern C derive D provide 38:A habitat B different C industry D introduce Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 39: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans A separated B divorced C single D married 40: My parents always disapproved of my smoking They even told me once it would stop me growing taller A objected to B supported C denied D refused 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 41: The 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion brought about considerable deletion of the northern hemisphere's ozone layer A was caused by B brought back C resulted in D was initiated by 42: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order A restricted B unless C as well as D instead of Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions Some people assume that medieval castles served as homes for the wealthy and powerful Although this is true, it is not the whole truth Castles were communities made up of the wealthy owners, nobles, religious leaders, merchants, and farmers The building itself was only a part of the castle Thick walls extended around the castle structure and the village that sat next to the castle Castles played an important role in feudalism The word "castle" comes from a Latin word that means fortress A castle helped a king or vassal defend the land where the castle stood It also served as a place to house the king or vassal’s army, weapons, and food A castle was also the center of local government Although they were frequently attacked, castles were the safest dwellings of the time A castle was typically built on the top of a hill to protect the community from invasions Soldiers on the walls kept a lookout for attacking armies Life inside the castle walls was difficult and crowded There was not much land to build on, so people built houses that were narrow and tall Many buildings were five or six stories Streets were also narrow and dirty People would throw their garbage and waste out into the streets Disease spread quickly At night the streets were dark and unsafe People would rarely go out after dark without their servants When they did, they carried torches or candles Fire was one of the greatest dangers for a medieval town Most houses were made of wood Only the wealthy had stone and houses One city in France burned to the ground six times between 1200 and 1255 CE! Despite the many risks, people lived in castle communities because of the protection that was offered them by the nobles who built the castle and provided military support Lords and ladies also benefited from the nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page townsfolk who provided food and goods The castle system was interdependent between the wealthy and the poor They both needed each other to survive and thrive 43: The first paragraph introduces the topic of castles by A comparing nobles to farmers B summarizing the threats faced by castle communities C defining the word "castle" D describing how dirty castles were 44: Buildings inside castle walls were namow and tall A because there was not much stone to build on B because of the narrow streets C since people are crowded D due to lack of land to build on 45: The main purpose of this passage is to A explain how castles were built B show that vassals were not very important to castle communities C convince people that life in the Middle Ages was safe and carefree D describe what life in and around a medieval castle was like 46: The word "dwellings" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A streets B groups of people C caves D places to live 47: It can be inferred from the passage that A people in castle communities are not well-protected B people in castle communities are difficult and crowded C people in castle communities are wealthy owners D people in castle communities come from Latin 48: According to the passage, why were castles built on hills? A for improving communication between communities B for protection against flooding C for travelers to see without any trouble D for protection against attacks 49: The word "they" in paragraph refers to A Farmers B weapons C castles D walls 50: Which of the following would probably NOT have been a threat to the safety of someone living in a castle community? A getting lost in the streets at night B a candle falling over and setting a house on fire C a month of above-average rainfall D soldiers from an enemy kingdom marching toward the castle nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 1:A nation B desert C harbour D cartoon 2:A postpone B teammate C answer D standstill Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 3: He studies so zealously that he graduated from college first in his class A eagerly B hard C passionately D lazily 4: Two small toy manufacturers consolidated to form a new business A merged B united C divided D combined 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 5: The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel A The movie is quite different from the original novel B The movie and the original novel differ in some ways C The movie and the original novel resemble in many ways D The movie is very similar to the original novel 6: At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement A The two sides had no time to reach an agreement B The two sides would never like to reach an agreement C If the two sides had had more time, they would have reached an agreement D The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement 7: The waiter said: "Would you mind moving to another table?" A The waiter advised me to move to another table B The waiter told me not to move to another table C The waiter insisted me to move to another table D The waiter asked me to move to another table Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD The Thames Barrier is a major part of the flood defense scheme for protecting London (8) rising water levels The defenses (9) include raised river embankments and additional flood gates at strategic points, including the Barking Barrier The unique structure that is the Barrier spans the 520-metre wide Woolwich reach and (10) of 10 separate movable gates, each pivoting and supported between concrete structures which house the operating machinery When raised, the four main gates (11) stands as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge Each (12) 3,700 tones During the first twelve years of operation the Barrier has been closed twenty nine times to protect London 8:A between B against C for D with 9:A too B also C still D and 10:A involves B consists C contains D includes 11:A each B which C none D every 12:A calculates B measures C costs D weighs nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 10 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 In the 1960s, the first human explorations of space began Today scientists often debate the future of manned space flight Should we aim for the moon again, or for Mars? It always comes down to concerns about the length and expense of such journeys Mars is a much more difficult challenge than the moon Mars is so far away that is world take about two years for a human crew to complete the round trip, including time spent to the planet’s surface On the other hand, we know the moon can be visited in a fraction of that time, as was proven by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 Distance poses other dilemmas A popular movie, Apollo 13, tells the exciting story of how NASA managed to rescue the astronauts of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission to the moon With the tremendous distance between Earth and Mars, emergency retrievals like this would be impossible The moon seems more feasible from this point of view As with most projects, the crux of the matter is economics In fact, NASA has estimated that a manned flight to Mars would cost five hundred billion dollars! Critics argue that Mars is too far and the moon is too useless to us to justify any manned space flights at all Nevertheless, should we choose to go ahead with space travel, it seems that returning to the moon is a much more likely proposition than Mars 13: The term "debate" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A question B imagine C argue D propose 14: The passage states that in a two-year period astronauts could A go to Mars and return B fly to Mars to begin exploring C only get halfway to Mars D travel to Mars and set up a base there 15: What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage? A To tell a story about an emergency retrieval in space B To convince governments to spend money on space exploration C To compare travel to Mars and the moon D To warn people about the dangers of explorations to Mars 16: What does the word "this" in paragraph refer to? A The rescue of Apollo 13 B A popular movie C NASA D The time is would take to get to Mars 17: Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A The most important issue, as is most ventures, is cost B Estimating costs is the essential dilemma for all NASA plans C As in most plans, expense in the most important project D The critical point in all enterprises is expensive spacecraft 18: According to the passage, how much would a manned space flight to Mars cost? A Several hundred billion dollars B Around one hundred billion dollars C Just over five billion dollars D About a billion dollars 19: The world "estimated" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A predicted B studied C bought D multiplied 20: Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can be inferred about space exploration? A Mars exploration would be more useful than moon exploration, B Moon exploration would be more expensive than Mars exploration C NASA has outlined a budget to send a manned mission to Mars nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 11 D NASA has not estimated the cost of a manned flight to the moon 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 21: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my thirty-year old sister A very young B thirty-year old C Even though D older than 22: Ms Magazine, which began in 1973, has long been considered one of the leading publication of the feminist movement A which B feminist movement C has long been considered D leading publication 23: They believe in protecting endangered animals, and they protect them from controversial ways A and B endangered C believe in D from Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 24:A devise B promise C surprise D realise 25:A advanced B achieved C replied D required 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 26: I owed Bill a favour I agreed to help him A Although I owed Bill a favour, I agreed to help him B I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money C If I hadn’t owed Bill a favour, I would have agreed to help him D It was only because I owed Bill a favour that I agreed to help him 27: Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun Cats in the wild like doing so A Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and so cats in the wild B Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun the sun and so cats in the wild C Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and cats in the wild so too D Domestic cats enjoy playing and sitting in the sun and so cats in the wild 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 When ice skating, it is very important to have good equipment and use it properly When choosing a pair of skates, look for high quality skating shoes with sharp steel blades Choosing the right size stakes is also important The leather shoes, which are called boots, should reach up to about the middle of your calf Make sure that your skate boots fit snugly First, put on two pairs of cotton or lightweight wool socks Then, step into your skates Your heels should not be able to slide up and down in the boots If your boots not fit properly, they will not support your feet, and the skates won’t respond correctly when you move your muscles It will look like your ankles are weak and will cause you severe discomfort Each boot is attached a metal blade by crews at two different places The blade of skate is a narrow piece of steel that is strong enough to support the weight of your body The bottom of the blade, which touches the ice, is hollowed out, leaving two very thin edges Stakes have guards, pieces of wood or rubber that fit over blades to protect these edges You should use these guards when wearing your skates off the ice, and when you are not using your skates 28: According to the passage, why it is important that your skate boots fit snugly? A So your ankles will hurt more B So your feet will stay warm C So your heels will slide up and down D So your skates will respond to your muscle movement 29: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "equipment" in paragraph 1? A Electrical devices B Necessary things C Clothing D Health nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 12 30: What does "it" in paragraph refer to? A Buying good skates B Recording to your muscles C Wearing skates that don’t fit D Wearing skates that fit snugly 31: Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can be inferred about skate blades? A Blades can be damaged if worn on cement B You should never wear your skates when you are not on ice C Blades are made of steel and very difficult to damage D Skate blades are dull 32: What is the main purpose of paragraph 3? A To inform skaters about a possible danger B To instruct skaters on blade maintenance C To promote a particular kind of ice skate D To explain how boots should fit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 33: We for this opportunity for more than three years A have been waiting B were waiting C waited D are waiting 34: Snow and rain of nature A is phenomenon B are phenomenon C are phenomena D is phenomena 35: I can never follow everything he has tried to say He A pulls my leg B speaks the same language C gets on like a house on fire D talks a mile a minute 36: You can try your best to impress the interviewer, in the end it’s often just a question of luck A then B but C however D so 37: Martin tried three new jackets, fitted him A neither of which B none of them C neither of them D none of which 38: If you want to get away from the noisy city life, you can take a small boat to on one of the islands A the deserted beach B a deserted beach C the beach deserted D deserted beach 39: The government is aiming 50% reduction in unemployment A to B on C for D at 40: Don’t start smoking till the others their meal A had finished B will finish C finished D have finished 41: The job offer was too good for Jenifer to turn A out B off C down D away 42: The country faces .high unemployment, especially among its youth and a need for more flexibility in the workplace A persist B persistingly C persistence D persistent 43: There to have been lots of plants and animals in this area in the past A is said B are said C were said D was said 44: The government devalued the currency to try to revive the economy A dynamic B stagnant C developed D stable 45: We forget our passport when we travel abroad A mustn't B couldn’t C needn’t D don’t have to 46: He said he then, but he would get to the party by nine A will go B is going C was going D had gone 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 47: Susan shared her sorrow with her friend about her losing purse ~ Susan: "I have lost my purse." ~ Her friends: " " A Oh, what a pity! B Oh, be careful C That’s nothing D It’s careless nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 13 48: A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Paris ~ The man: "You haven’t lived here long, have you?" ~ Alex: " " A Yes, just a few days B No, I live here for a long time C Yes, I have just moved here D No, only three months 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 49: The most irritating people are those who ask really stupid questions while their friends video our reactions A humorous B annoying C exciting D cheerful 50: A person who suffers from stage fright is easily intimidated by a large audience A encouraged B improved C applauded D frightened nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 14 ĐỀ THI THỬ 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 1:A impartial B plentiful C initiative D tertiary 2:A influenced B hatched C stopped D dedicated 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 Although speech is generally accepted as the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using words In every known culture, signals, signs, symbols, and gestiưes are commonly utilized as instruments of communication There is a great deal of agreement among communication scientists as to what each of these methods is and how each differs from the others For instance, the basic function of any signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes that can be applied in a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication through these dots and dashes - short and long intervals as the circuit is broken - is very great Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain agreed upon meaning: that is, they convey information in and of themselves Two examples are the hexagonal red sign that conveys the meaning of stop, and the red and white swirled pole outside a shop that communicates the meaning of barber Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s culture perceptions In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval In other cultures, if done in unison, applauding can be a symbol of the audience’s discontent with the performance Gestures such as weaving and handshaking also communicate certain culture messages Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they also have a major disadvantage in communication They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt As a result, means of communication intended to be used across long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon 3: The word "It" in paragraph refers to A function B environment C signal D way 4: What does the author say about speech? A It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors B It is necessary for communication to occur C It is the only true form of communication D It is the most advanced form of communication 5: Applauding was cited as an example of A a sign B a signal C a gesture D a symbol 6: It can be concluded from this passage that A symbols are very easy to define and interpret B signals, signs, symbols, and guestures are forms of communication C only some cultures have signals, signs, and symbols D waving and handshaking are not related to culture 7: The word "intricate" in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A historical B uncertain C complicated D inefficient 8: Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented? A People wanted new forms of entertainment B People believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete C People wanted to communicate across long distance D People were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals 9: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Signs and Signals B Speech C Communication D Gestures 10: It can be inferred from the passage that signals, signs, symbols, and gestures nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 15 A cannot be used in long distance communication B lead communication to a halt C are means of communication intended to be used across long distances and extended periods D are always usefile in communication 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 11: The man opened the window He wanted to get some fresh air into the room A The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in to the room B The man opened the window; therefore, he can get some fresh air into the room C The man opened the window, so he wanted to get some fresh air into the room D The man opened the window in order for getting some fresh air into the room 12: My brother can't find a job He is very well-qualified A My brother can't find a job despite he is very well-qualified B My brother can't find a job, but he is very well-qualified C My brother can't find a job in spite of he is very well-qualified D My brother can't find a job even though he is very well-qualified 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 13: Rabbits and hares look much like and are often mistaken for each other A mistaken for B look C like D each other 14: Fossils of plant that have been extinct for fifty million years have been found in large deposits of amber near the Baltic Sea A near B been extinct C plant D fifty million years 15: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A collect B scientific C results D consists of 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 16: Frank and Linda are talking about teaching ~ Frank: "Teaching is the best part of my whole day " ~ Linda: " " A I don’t agree with you because I don’t like it B You are telling a lie C You're a lucky man to have a job you love D It’s nice of you to say so 17: Tom is asking for his mother’s permission to watch his favourite TV show ~ Tom: "Mom Can I turn on the TV to watch my favourite show?" ~ Mom: " , but after you finish your homework." A Yes, of course B No way C Shut up D You can’t Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 18: My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy A required B excessive C abundant D limited 19: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A worry and sadness B loss C happiness D pain and sorrow 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 20: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A exploded suddenly B fell down unexpectedly C went off accidentallyD erupted violently 21: Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them A at ease B on purpose C at stake D in advance nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 16 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 Comic Relief is a charitable organisation based in London It was set (22) by comedians in 1985 in response to the famine in Ethiopia, and uses comedy to get serious messages across Over the years thousands of celebrities have helped to raise over £600 million to date Every two years, usually on a Friday in March, Comic Relief organizes a nationwide fund-raising event (23) 'Red Nose Day' On Red Nose Day everyone in the country is encouraged to put on a red nose and something silly to raise money for charity Every contribution is important, whether it is standing in the street (24) money from passers-by, or taking part in a sponsored event like not talking for a(n) (25) day The event is televised in the evening, when the combination of comedy and hard-hitting documentaries persuades (26) to make donations on their credit cards over the phone or via the Internet - to those less fortunate than themselves 22:A out B off C on D up 23:A known B named C described D called 24:A earning B asking C gathering D collecting 25:A complete B all C total D whole 26:A spectators B observers C audience D viewers 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 27: You didn't listen to my advice in the first place, so you are in the mess now A Unless you listened to my advice in the first place, you weren't in the mess now B If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in the mess now C You wouldn’t be in the mess now if you listened to my advice in the first place D If you could listen to my advice in the first place, you aren't in the mess now 28: "Shall I turn on the heater for you?" Lane said to his grandpa A Lane wanted to turn on the heater for his grandpa B Lane offered to turn on the heater for his grandpa C Lane promised to turn on the heater for his grandpa D Lane asked his grandpa to turn on the heater for him Question 29: It was wrong of you not to call the fire brigade at once A The fire brigade was called at the wrong time B You should have called the fire brigade at once C You didn't call the fire brigade because it was wrong D Calling the fire brigade must be done at once Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 30: You will have to .your holiday if you are too ill to travel A call off B put aside C cut down D back out 31: She has just bought A an old interesting painting French B an interesting old French painting C a French old interesting painting D a French interesting old painting 32: .in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang is noted for its cave and grotto systems A Having been listed B Having listed C Listing D To have listed 33: Sales of the Chinese toys dropped sharply when the TV news reported that high levels of toxic lead had been found in painted toys A down B off C out D away 34: The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop If only it .warmer A were B.was C has been D had been 35: His performance in King Lear was most A impression B impressed C impressive D impressing 36: People have used coal and oil to electricity for a long time nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 17 A cultivate B raise C generate D breed 37: She won the award for her whole life to looking after the poor A spending B using C devoting D paying 38: He the plants If he had, they wouldn't have died A can't have watered B couldn't water C shouldn't water D needn't have watered 39: Let’s something to protect the environment, .we? A needn’t B will C shall D must 40: Not until late 1960s on the moon A when Americans walked B did Americans walk C when did Americans walk D that Americans walked 41: Would you mind me a favour and posting this letter for me? A getting B making C giving D doing 42: It turned out that we rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours A needn’t have B mustn’t C hadn’t D should have 43: With the help of German experts, the factory produced cars in 2016 as the year before A as twice as many B as twice many C as many as twice D twice as many 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 44:A attract B victim C install D reject 45:A qualify B advertise C interview D recommend 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 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 Romans introduced it during the Empire It was not until the nineteenth century, however, that chemical fertilizer became widely accepted as normal agricultural practice Today, both nature 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 4-8-2 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 as increase in popularity, accounting for 20 percent of the nitrogen fertilizer used throughout the world 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 customer as long as they are used according to recommendations based on the result of local research Occasionally, however, 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 The surplus of fertilizer thus can damage not only the crop but also the animals or human beings that eat the crop Furthermore, fertilizer that is not used in the production of a healthy plant is leached into the water table Accumulations of chemical fertilizer in the water supply accelerate the growth of algae and, consequently, may disturb the natural cycle of life, contributing to the death of fish 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 46: With which of the following topics in the passage primarily concerned? A Advantages and disadvantages of liquid fertilizer B Content, form, and effects of fertilizer C Local research and harmfill effects of fertilizer D A formula for the production of fertilizer 47: The word "they" in the paragraph refers to A Liquids B Powders C Fertilizers D Solids 48: What is the percentage of nitrogen in a 5-8-7 formula fertilizer? nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 18 A percent B percent C percent D percent 49: Which of the following statements about fertilizer is true? A Chemical granules are difficult to apply B Solids are difficult to store C Powders are more popular than ever D Liquids are increasing in popularity 50: According to the passage, what happens when too much fertilizer is used? A Animals and humans may become ill B Crops have no harmful effects C Algae in the water supplies begin to die D Local research teams provide recommendation nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 19 ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Mark the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 1: Phil and Jack are talking about an informal game of basketball ~ Phil: "Why don’t we go shoot some hoops now since the soccer game isn’t on?" ~ Jack: " Let’s go." A No, I don’t like it B Oh, sorry I have a lot of homework to C Because I’m busy D Excellent idea 2: Frank and Linda are talking about going to the movie ~ Frank: "I was wondering if you’d like to go to a movie tonight." ~ Linda: " What’s playing?" A It’s nice of you to say so B Sure, I’d love to C No, thanks, D Sorry, I’m busy tomorrow Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions People have been inventing things for years Paper was invented about 2,000 years ago The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago What would life be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made life easier AIRPLANE The Wright brothers invented the first airplane in December 1903 That makes 2003 the 100th anniversary! Before the airplane was invented, most people travelled by cars, boats, and trains Today, airplanes help people travel faster How airplanes help you? TELEPHONE Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876 Before the telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in person Today, the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another How telephones help you? AUTOMOBILE The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in 1891 Before people had cars, they couldn't travel easily They walked or rode horses for short trips They took trains or boats for long trips Today, cars are one of the main ways people travel How cars help you? COMPUTER People worked for years to make the first computer It was built in 1946 The first computer was called ENIAC Today, computers are an important part of many people's lives People use computers as tools to write, get information, and much more How computers help you? 3: It can be inferred from the passage that A Karl Benz didn’t like to walk or ride horses for short trips B Alexander Graham Bell wrote many letters in his lifetime C someone had the idea to invent the computer in the 1930s or early 1940s D the Wright Brothers spent a long time trying to invent the airplane 4: Which of the following are two inventions in the passage that were invented before 1900? A the airplane and the automobile B the telephone and the game of basketball C bubblegum and Velcro D the car and the computer 5: Before 1903, which of the following would be means of transport EXCEPT A trains B planes C cars D boats 6: The primary purpose of this passage is to describe A some inventions that have made a big difference B some ways that computers help make our lives easier C the reasons that Karl Benz invented the gas-powered car D the invention of the airplane in December 1903 7: The word "anniversary" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A an event B an interesting idea C a celebrated date D a statement of fact 8: What all the inventions described in this text have in common? A All these inventions made people’s lives easier nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 20 B All these inventions changed how people travel C All these inventions were invented in the twentieth century D All these inventions were invented by Americans 9: The word "kept in touch" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A lost touch with B gave a hand with C communicated D introduced 10: The word "they" in paragraph refers to A horses B boats C cars D travelers Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 11: It is over twenty years since I last got in touch with them A We can’t help keeping getting in touch with them for over 20 years B We used to get in touch with them for over 20 years C We have been getting in touch with them for over 20 years D We haven’t gotten in touch with them for over 20 years 12: I was late because I didn’t catch the last ferry A If I had caught the last ferry, I wouldn’t have been late B If I caught the last ferry, I wouldn’t be late C If I were you, I would be on time D If I had missed the last ferry, I wouldn’t have been late 13: I regretted not having applied for the interesting job A I apologized for having applied for the interesting job B I wish I could apply for the interesting job C I must have applied for the interesting job D I should have applied for the interesting job Liên hệ gmail để nhận 100 đề có đáp án chi tiết Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions THE GIANT PANDA Deep in a forest, a black-and-white bear sits peacefully It chews the green leaves of a plant The bear is alone, but there are others not too far away Later, it might amble over to find them They may play together This is the giant panda in nature The giant panda is a bear native to China It is unusual for a bear to be found only in one place For over a hundred years, scientists thought that giant pandas might belong to the raccoon family Then research in the 1980s showed that giant pandas are bears after all These bears are black and white, with black patches of fur around their eyes Giant pandas live in bamboo forests, high in the mountains in the western part of China This is their habitat Here they eat bamboo Bamboo is a grass that can grow 100 feet high It has hollow green stalks Giant pandas peel off the leaves and stems to eat Their paws are well adapted to this task They have a special thumb that helps them grasp the bamboo Giant pandas spend about 10-15 hours a day eating this plant Giant pandas are an endangered species Based on a survey completed in the mid-1980s, researchers determined there were only 1,000 giant pandas left in the wild This was the lowest number ever recorded One reason the population of giant pandas had declined is that they had less bamboo to eat A lot of the bamboo forests where giant pandas lived had been wiped out by logging Logging is the practice of cutting down trees for lumber Loggers had cut down the forests for fire wood, and the cleared land was used for farming In 1998, the Chinese government banned logging in the giant panda habitats in order to protect giant pandas However, there are still some threats to giant pandas, and giant pandas are killed each year China has more people than any country in the world, and these people need food, clothing, and homes People still illegally log in the giant panda habitats In addition, sometimes giant pandas get killed by getting caught in traps that people set to hunt other animals, such as deer and takins Conservationists and the Chinese government have tried to eliminate the threats to giant pandas Thanks to their efforts, the giant panda population overall has been increasing In 2004, the giant panda population reached 1,600, and it continues to grow Many people are working hard to strengthen the protection of giant panda habitats, learn more about the bears, and end the remaining threats Thus, the future looks hopeful for giant pandas nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 21 14: The word "this" in paragraph refers to A habitat B stem C panda D bamboo 15: What is the purpose of the first paragraph in this passage? A to introduce the reader to giant pandas by describing one B to prove to the reader that giant pandas are in danger of dying out C to argue that giant pandas actually belong to the raccoon family D to explain why bamboo is so inportant to giant pandas 16: According to the passage, what helps pandas eat bamboo? A a tail that can wrap around the stalks B a special thumb C sharp teeth D long arms and legs 17: In the mid-1980s, researchers determined there were only 1,000 giant pandas left in the wild In 2004, the giant panda population reached 1,600 Based on the text, what is one thing that may have caused this increase? A the Chinese government’s ban on logging B increase in the population of China C increased logging in the bamboo forests of western China D decrease in the population of China 18: The main purpose of this passage is to A show that giant pandas and black bears are closely related B list the reasons that giant pandas have become an endangered species C describe giant pandas and the dangers facing them D convince people that they should take action to protect giant pandas 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 19: Since her parents’ death, she has been brought up by her uncle A been in touch with B cried for C lived with D died for 20: They couldn’t continue the big project because of lack of workers A property B limitation C series D plenty Mark the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 21: Workers are always advised to be cautious when entering and leaving the place due to a recent fire A ambitious B unfriendly C careless D factual 22: The Congress respected Jefferson because although he was stern, he was fair A counted on B looked forward to C looked down on D objected to Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions 23: Mary didn’t mention about her progress report at work, but I’m sure she is A to be concerned B being concerned C to concern D concerning 24: Bill took not only a French class a Japanese class A but too B and C but also D too 25: We are having our wedding invitations in London A printed B to print C printing D print 26: It was not until my sister came home from London A did I learn the truth about her job B that I knew the truth about her job C then I knew the truth about her job D had I learnt the truth about her job 27: She made a big about not having a window seat on the plane A fuss B complaint C interest D excitement 28: ~ Are you coming tonight? ~ I’d love to, but I’m afraid I then A will be teaching B will have taught C am teaching D will teach 29: As there were too many participants at the seminar, the main speaker them into four smaller groups for discussion A divided B enrolled C submitted D provided 30: Mr Lee retired, he had worked as a marketing consultant for the Biotech company A Until B By the time C Since D Although nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 22 31: No sooner his retirement than he wasn’t received approval from the board of directors A John had announced B did John announce C John announced D had John announced 32: This head of the section has moved another company so I take his position A of B up C in D on 33: If parents don’t very well, their children will be unhappy A get away B get off C get on D get over 34: China is one of the most populated areas in the world A wastefully B perfectly C completely D densely 35: Her first novel has been acclaimed as a masterpiece A national B internationally C international D nation 36: In Vietnam, learn English to facilitate their work A less and less people B as many people C as few people D more and more people Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Victoria Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls on the planet It is (37) along the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, two countries in southern Africa There, the Zambezi River takes a plunge, forming the giant "sheet" of falling water Victoria Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in the world And no wonder - it’s about one mile wide and 360 feet high! This amazing sheet of falling water can be heard from miles away The spray and mist from the waterfall can be seen from many miles away, too In fact, local tribes first called the waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya." That means "the smoke that thunders." But the falls received another name in 1855 That year, a Scottish explorer (38) the waterfall His name was David Livingstone He named it Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria, who was ruling Great Britain at the time The mist (39) by the falls also supports the surrounding environment Around the waterfall is a rainforestlike ecosystem Many species of trees, plants, and animals thrive there If you travel there, you may (40) a glimpse of the many different raptor species nearby, like falcons and black eagles You may even spot elephants in the national parks on both sides of the river! Today, the site is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World Hundreds of thousands of people make the trip to Victoria Falls each year They hope to see the spectacular "smoke that thunders" (41) person 37:A located B put C built D placed 38:A came across B ran out C made out D saw off 39:A causing B caused C which caused D to cause 40:A catch B bring C take D put 41:A of B with C in D on Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 42: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a long time A like B has been working C for D will be 43: The package containing books and records were delivered last week A were B delivered C containing D books and records 44: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for the surrounding area A to control flooding B irrigation C generating D surrounding Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 45:A involved B organized C prepared D impressed 46:A source B account C plough D surround Mark the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 47: He was very powerful Nervertheless, he failed to anything to save his son’s life A In order to save his son’s life, he had great power to anything he could nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 23 B Powerful as he might be, he couldn’t anything to save his son’s life C He failed to anything to save his son’s life in spite of the fact that he had no power D The failure in saving his son’s life was due to his being very powerful 48: My father is living with me My younger sister is living with me too A Either my father or my sister is living with me B I live with my father and my younger sister is, too C Not only my father but also my younger sister is living with me D Neither my father nor my younger sister is living with me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 49:A individual B biology C certificate D apartment 50:A forest B liquid C conserve D risky nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 24 ... bought D multiplied 20: Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can be inferred about space exploration? A Mars exploration would be more useful than moon exploration, B Moon exploration... a small boat to on one of the islands A the deserted beach B a deserted beach C the beach deserted D deserted beach 39: The government is aiming 50 % reduction in unemployment A to B on C for... nguyenthingocnhuhuyen@gmail.com Page 23: Based on the information in this section, what can you infer about when Loy Rrathong takes place? A Loy Krathong probably takes place at noon B Loy Krathong probably takes place