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unchecked, there is a strong possibility they will wipe out a variety of species necessary for the functioning of the Everglades ecosystem.Source: * Master TOEFL Junior*, Hahn 2015 ĐỀ TH

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The issue with the Burmese pythons is their choice of meals They eat alligators and endangered birds, which creates a strain on an already (4) ecosystem Recently a 13-foot long Burmese python was found with a 5-foot alligator bursting from its stomach They python died trying to eat the alligator but a larger one would have easily won the struggle With over 30,000 Burmese pythons now living in the Everglades, a solution to stop this invasive species is necessary If the pythons are (5) unchecked, there is a strong possibility they will wipe out a variety of species necessary for the functioning of the Everglades ecosystem.

(Source: * Master TOEFL Junior*, Hahn (2015)

(ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 1 – THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH)

Exercise 2: 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 jits each of the numbered blanks.

MODERN SCIENCE

It seems entirely natural to us that there are teams of scientists in universities and (1) institutions around the world, attempting to discover the way the world works (2) , it hasn’t always been that way Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient

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Greeks, for example, believed that they could (3) the causes of natural events just by the power of thought.

During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas

by designing a relevant experiment and seeing what happened A lot of (4) _ was made in this way by individual scientists These men and women often worked alone, carrying out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (5) for their hard work At the start of the 20th century, thought, it became clearthat science was becoming more complicated and more expensive This individual scientist disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts Modem science was born

Question 3 A come out B work out C give out D solve out

Question 4 A development B evolution C movement D progress

Exercise 3: 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 Jits each of the numbered blanks.

CRITICISM

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you’ve made up your (1) _to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the (2) _criticism have a positive effect on your work If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, (3) , someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (4) _their suggestions very carefully There’re many movie stars who were once out of work There’re many famous novelists who made a complete trash of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to put off approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a (5) _ But things are more likely deal with well if you persevere

and stay positive

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Question 1 A mind B brain C thought D idea

Question 2 A constructive B hostile C general D constant

Question 5 A certain exception B level C definite range D certain extent

Exercise 4: 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

Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of person you

grow up to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (1) _ one; you may

be the youngest of three boys or the eldest girl with a younger brother and sister All the different combinations of relationships will have helped to make you the person you are (2) of years between your siblings and you also helps to shape your character

Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (3) also tell you about the type of friend or partner he needs For example, a boy with a younger sister would normally (4) _much better with a girl who has an older brother than with a girl who has a younger brother Similarly, if your girlfriend is the oldest in her family, she would probably be more than a little domineering

Fortunately for all of us, family psychology is not totally accurate There are always exceptions to the rule Most important of all, we should always judge people (5) _to who they are, not the relatives they have

Question 5: A relating B according C concerning average D regarding

Why is culture important and how does it answer the question “What is cultural identity? ’? Culture is

the underlying foundation of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around then It is the basis for any superstitions they may have It is the aversion to (1) _types of meat, or which

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days you can work on Culture gives us a (2) starting point when beginning to search for our roots Knowing (3) _a person comes from will help to define how they look at their familyobligations as well as how they celebrate important milestones in life As a person has given up their cultural identity, they no longer can identify themselves with the things that were (4) the most important things in their lives They lose direction As time (5) by and they continue to forget about their past and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced.

(Source: http://nobullying com/ cultural-identity)

Question 2: A definitive B definite C definition D definitively

Exercise 6: 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.

A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE

Roger Press, 40, has changed his career After spending five years (1) _a concert pianist, he has gone into business, recently setting up his own company

After leaving university I decided to (2) myself to a career in music I loved performing, but

it was hard work I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got reviews But after

a while I felt I had gone as far as I could Unless you’re one of the world’s top 20 pianists, it’s difficult to earn a good living and I wasn’t one of the greatest

When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I was But I felt free and (3) _I knew I was getting serious about life After getting a qualification in business administration I joined the recording company EMI and started their classical video division, producing programmes about famous artists A year ago I left EMI and formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (4) in multimedia programs

(5) _I run my own business, I’m in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements Although the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse It took physical, emotional and mental skills I prefer the pressures I live with now

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Question 3 A lastly B at last C at the end D lately

Question 4 A specializes B focuses C concentrates D dedicates

Question 5 A Although B For that C Now that D On account of

(ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 6– THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH)

Exercise 7: 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.

Before the 1960’s, Singapore was essentially a trading nation Since (1) , it has developed a more (2) _economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation center Singapore has many banks, (3) _firms, and finance companies, as (4) as a stock exchange Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore

There is little unemployment in Singapore The country’s annual income per capita (per person) is one

of the highest in Asia

The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation time and sick leave, must be provided for workers by employers It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provides (5) _for retired workers

Question 3 A insurance B guarantee C underwritten D ensuring

(ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ7– THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH)

Exercise 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, II, C or I) on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

THANKS A MILLION

Percy Ross was bom in 1916 in Michigan His parents has come to the USA from Latvia and Russia and the family were poor But Percy soon showed a talent (1) _ business and made a (2) _in the fur trade and auction business Then disaster struck and he lost all his money But he soon made a fortune again - this time by manufacturing plastic bags In 1969, he sold his plastic bag company for millions of dollars

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Ross started giving away in 1977: he gave $50,000 to 50 Vietnamese refugees so that they could make a

new home in the USA (3) he held a Christmas party tor 1,050 poor children in the American

town of Minneapolis Ross bought a bike for every one of the 1,050 children at the party

After these first experiences of giving money away, Ross decided to do it on a (4) basis He started a newspaper column called “Thanks a Million”, and later a radio show, in order to (5) _his money It took years, but Ross finally succeeded in giving away his entire fortune

(Source: Solutions - Intermediate)

Question 5 A give away B take away C give in D take in

(ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ8– THẦY BÙI VĂN VINH)

Exercise 9: 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.

For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled, but safety has to be given first (1) All

kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (2) _they know how to swim All boats and rafts

should also carry (3) life jackets, whistles and lifebuoys While playing water sports, kids need to be accompanied by an adult, preferably an attentive lifeguard, who must know how to swim He

should also know what to do during times of emergency and the ABCs of giving first (4) Water sports should always be carried out when the climate is pleasant If the weather is

sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect the children from radiations

There are different kinds of water sports for children Let's start with a simple water sport (5) _boating, which is very much enjoyable In most of the kids and youths camps you'll find boating and canoeing If you want an adventurous water sport, then sailing has to be your first choice

(Adaptedfrom: https://www.ezilon.eom/articles/articles/8063/l/Water-Sports-for-Kids )

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Bacteria are the smallest known living things with a cellular structure These colorless, one-celled micro-organisms exist (1) organic matter is found: in soil, in water and in the air Since most of them have no chlorophyll, they cannot use light energy to synthesize their food, (2) _green plants do.They must get their food in other ways In this, bacteria resemble animals However, since they are enclosed in a cell wall, they can only (3) _dissolved food like plants do Although most bacteria do not contain chlorophyll, some of them can make their own organic food from simple inorganic (4) They do not, however, use light energy for this purpose Others get ready-made food from dead plants and animals Still others are parasites Parasites are (5) to enter other living

organisms and take food from them In doing so, they often cause diseases or the death of their hosts

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Question 4 A materials B foodstuffs C supplies D resources

Exercise 11: 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.

Years ago, in their private family role, women quite often dominate the male members of the household Women were quite (1) to their families However, the public role of women has changed (2) since the beginning of World War II During the war, men were away from home

to the battle As a (3) , women were in complete control of the home They found themselves doing double and sometimes triple duty They began to take over the work of their absent husbands and to work outside They accounted for 73% of the industrial labor force Women were forced by economic realities to work in the factories The

women who worked there were (4) low wages, lived in crowded and small dormitories (5) they found themselves a place as active members of society

Question 1: A fascinated B worried C dedicated D interested

Question 2: A unfortunately B Approximately C nearly D dramatically

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Question 3: A change B result C success D opportunity

Exercise 12: 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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks.

The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries American students do not stand up (1) their teachers enter the room Students are encouraged

to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher’s office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent Most teachers (2) students to enter class late or leave early if necessary (3) the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates

When students want to ask questions, they usually (4) a hand and wait to be called on When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) a test are cheating

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) and difficult to understand The graceful act of (2) , is the traditional greeting However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip Meanwhile, to show respect for their customs, it would flatter them

to offer a slight bow when being introduced Avoid hugging and kissing when greeting It is considered rude to stare Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (3) or even intimidating It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone or when addressing a group of people The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (4) the business card represents not only one's identity but also his status in life Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society;

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so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (5) the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.

Question 3: A politely B impoliteness C impolitely D impolite

Exercise 14: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each

of the blanks

Just as more English is being taught in primary schools worldwide, so there are a growing number of language schools in English-speaking countries that are (1) courses for younger learners In Britain most young learners' courses are (2) to 11-year-olds and upwards, with a few that cater for children as young as seven But what is a sensible age to start sending children abroad to study? (3) , even adult learners find the experience of travelling to a strange country and encountering people who speak an incomprehensible language challenging?A great deal depends on how

a child has been (4) up For example, if they have been exposed to new things and have already started to learn independence, then they are likely to prosper Further on, children who have previously travelled abroad with their parents are usually more prepared for a study (5) in an English-speaking country on their own than those who have not

Question 1: A granting B setting C offering D studying

Question 3: A At last B At the end C After all D Finally

Exercise 15: 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

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Education is more important today than ever before It helps people (1) the skills they need for such everyday (2) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must (3) certain educational requirements and obtain a (4) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses.

Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (5) the skills for adjusting to them

How men first learnt to (1) words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (2) invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (3) certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, whetherspoken or written in letters, are called words

Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (4) powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (5) men to tears We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar

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Question 1: A invent B create C make D discover

Deadly (adj.): nguy hiểm chết người, trí mạng  tính từ có thể dùng

miêu tả những con vật nguy hiểm

To die (v.): chết;

Death (n.): cái chết, sự chết

Although: mặc dù, nối 2 mệnh đề tương phản nhau;

On account of something = because of something: bởi vì cái gì;

When: khi, nói 2 mệnh đề có quan hệ về thời gian

Since: bởi vì = because, for  nối 2 mệnh đề quan hệ nhân - quả

Solid (adj.): chắc chắn, vững vàng;

Fragile (adj.): mong manh, dễ vỡ;

Balance (adj.): cân bằng, cân xứng;

Substantial (adj.): quan trọng, lớn lao

 Hệ sinh thái vốn đã mong manh, nay còn chịu áp lực do trăn ăn cá sấu

và những loài chim quý hiếm

To be left + adj: được bỏ lại như thế nào, được tự do thế nào.

 Nếu những con trăn không bị kiểm soát, có khả năng rất cao là chúng

sẽ phá hủy cả hệ sinh vật cần thiết cho hoạt động của hệ sinh thái Everglades

Exercise2:

University - Đai học, cũng là một loại tổ chức nên ta dùng “other” trước institutions để nói về những tổ chức kiểu tương tự như vậy

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Other + N số nhiều: những cái khác;

Another + N số ít: một cái khác;

Every + N số ít: mọi cái gì;

The whole of something: toàn bộ cái gì

It seems entirely natural to US that there are teams of scientists in universities and other institutions around the world

 Đối với ta dường như hoàn toàn tự nhiên rằng có nhiều nhóm các nhà khoa học ở các trường Đại học và các tổ chức khác trên khắp thế giới

It hasn’t always been that way: Không phải lúc nào cũng vậy

 Chọn However: Tuy nhiên

To come out: xuất hiện, lộ diện;

To work out: tìm ra, phát hiện ra;

To give out: đưa ra, phân phát;

To solve out = fix/ sort out: giải quyết

Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the causes

of natural events just by the power of thought.

 Mặc dù phương pháp khoa học giờ đã bốn hay năm trăm năm tuổi, ví

dụ những người Hi Lạp cổ đại, họ đã tin rằng họ có thể tìm ra được nguyên nhân của những hiện tượng tự nhiên chỉ bằng sức mạnh của suy nghĩ

Development (n.): sự phát triển;

Evolution (n.): sự tiến hóa, phát triển;

Movement (n.): sự di chuyển, biến động;

Progress (n.): sự phát triển, tiến triển

During the 17 th century, more and more people began to realize that they could test their scientific ideas by designing a relevant experiment and seeing what happened A lot of progress was made in this way by individual scientists.

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 Trong suốt thế kỉ 17, ngày càng nhiều người bắt đầu nhận ra rằng họ

có thể kiểm tra những ý tưởng khoa học của họ bằng việc thiết kế một thí nghiệm liên quan và quan sát những gì đã diễn ra Rất nhiều sự tiến bộ đâ diễn ra theo cách này bởi những cá nhân các nhà khoa học

Present (n.): món quà, hiện tại;

Gift (n.): món quà;

Reward (n.): phần thưởng;

Prize (n.): giải thưởng

These men and women often worked alone, carrying out research into many different areas of science, and they often received very little reward for their hard work.

 Những người đàn ông và phụ nữ này thường làm việc độc lập, tiến hành thí nghiệm ở nhiều lĩnh vực khoa học khác nhau, và họ thường nhận được rất ít phần thưởng cho những nghiên cứu vất vả của mình

 Nếu bạn đã quyết định hoàn thành một mục tiêu nào đó, như viết tiểu

thuyết chẳng hạn, đừng để những chỉ trích tiêu cực từ người khác ngăn bạn khỏi việc đạt được mục tiêu của mình

Constructive criticism: lời phê bình/ chỉ trích mang tính xây dựng.

Hostile (adj.): thù địch, không thân thiện;

General (adj.): chung chung, toàn thể;

Constant (adj.): liên tục, liên tiếp

don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work.

 đừng để những lời chỉ trích tiêu cực từ người khác ngăn bạn khỏi

việc đạt được mục tiêu của mình, và hãy để những lời phê bình mang tính

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xây dựng đem đến những ảnh hưởng tích cực cho công việc của bạn.

However: Tuy nhiên; Therefore: Do đó;

Hence: Vì vậy; Whatever: Bất cứ cái gì

If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so

 Nếu ai đó nói bạn đang hoàn toàn thiếu tài năng, hãy mặc kệ họ Đó là

những lời phê bình tiêu cực Tuy nhiên, nếu ai đó khuyên bạn nên xem lại công việc của mình và cho bạn lí do đúng đắn để làm như vậy,

To think of/ about something: nghĩ về cái gì;

To consider (doing) something: xem xét làm việc gì;

To look round: nhìn xung quanh;

To take something: lấy, nhận cái gì

If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should consider their suggestions very carefully

 Tuy nhiên, nếu ai đó khuyên bạn nên xem lại công việc của mình và cho bạn lí do đúng đắn để làm như vậy, bạn nên xem xét đề nghị của họ thật cẩn thận

To a certain extent: đến một múc độ nào đó;

Certain exception: ngoại lệ nào đó;

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