ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Exercise Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 1.Nathalie seems very tough at work She’s a different person at home, _ A though B although C as though D even though 2.I kept out of the conversation because it _ me A wasn’t concerned B wasn’t concerning C didn’t concern D didn’t concern to 3.The entire city was _ electricity last night – it was chaotic A no B almost no C hardly any D without 4.Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _ twenty kilos A missed B lost C failed D fell 5.He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _ man A searched B pursued C wanted D hunted 6.Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _ materials A live B raw C crude D rude 7. _, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather A Leaving uncovered B Having left uncovered C Left uncovered D Been left uncovered 8.One way to let off _ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise A cloud B tension C steam D sweat 9.Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _ in the field and possibly lead to a cure A earth B ground C soil D land 10.After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _ on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun Exercise Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest A massage B carriage C voyage D dosage A apology B classify C testify D verify A beloved B naked C ploughed D played Exercise Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest 1.A obsolete B complete C compete D deplete 2.A consent B obstinacy C condolence D equality Exercise Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters Their has lasted a life time FRIEND Everyone has a number of but none has many true friends ACCQUAINT Cats are supposed to have nice LIVE lives The evening was spent playing and talking ENJOY The cost of must be paid by the buyer CARRY After his illness, he started worrying that he was WEIGH underweight He lives in an attractive part of Sydney RESIDE residential We must learn about keeping the environment POLLUTE He finds it difficult to accept … …from others CRITICISE criticism 10 The film is entertaining but full of historical ACCURATE inaccuracies Exercise Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form I think the play (perform)_ now It is imperative that the letter (send)_ _ at once 3,4,5 He suggests (call) a meeting and (let) the workers (decide) the matter themselves I (not send) ………… the parcel until I hear from you Jane is away on holiday so Linda (handle) her work It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair) Jim as well as I (be) always busy doing English homework 10 The old man ( sit) on the park bench looked at the jogging woman Exercise The passage below contains mistakes ( from to ) Recognise the mistakes and write their correct forms in your answer sheet (5 pts) Language is considered a significant means for communication in international relations People in modern world have no longer been bound to their own countries Moreover, in keeping informed with speedily scientific developments nowadays, they must widen their cooperative relations with those highly developing nations in other parts of the world Due to the fact that no one is able to communicate with any natives in the world, it is necessary for people to choose to learn a foreign language as a world-widely common means of communication That is why English has been chosen by almost people to be a foreign language to master More and more people use English and the number of those who learn English as a foreign language has been increased so rapidly that it is the highest nowadays Exercise Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space Write the answers on your answer sheet (10pts) INFLUENCES OF TELEVISION Television has changed the (1) of people in every industrialized country in the world In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting (2) have been made TV, although not essential, has become an integral part of most people’s lives It has become a baby- sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major (3) of culture, and a keeper of traditions (4) when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that TV is not a teacher but a sustainer The poor quality of programs does not elevate people (5) greater understanding, but rather maintains and encourages the status quo The primary reason for the lack of quality in American TV is related to both the history of TV development and the (6) of TV TV in American began with the radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with TV Therefore, the close relationship, which the advertisers had with radio programs improved, and (7) actually produced the programs Thus, coming from the capitalistic, profit oriented sector of American society, TV is primarily (8) reflecting and attracting society rather than innovating and experimenting with new ideas Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to so (9) that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging TV in America today remains, to a large extent, with the same organization and standards (10) it had thirty years ago The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the entire system A habit B hobby C lifestyle D interest A experiments B observations C surveys D interviews A transmitter B transporter C transistor D transformer A Yet B Nevertherless C Moreover D If A with B for C towards D into A economy B economics C economical D economist A much B a few C few D many A concerned with B related to C responsible for D keen on A expects B requires C thinks D suggests 10 A since B because C as D although Exercise Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Sailors have a special place in English history, and many are remembered as national (1) …………… If you visit London, you will probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square Here stands a large (2) …………… of Lord Nelson, an English sailor who was killed in a battle with the French navy at Trafalgar (3) …………… he was killed in this battle, the British navy proved stronger than the French, and so (4) …………… sure that the great French army of Napoleon Bonaparte could not invade England So still today the statue of Nelson, (5) …………… of England's greatest sailors, stands at the heart of London's most famous and popular square It is not surprising that the first Englishman (6) …………… visit Japan was also a sailor His name was Will Adams, and he was the pilot (navigator) of a Dutch trading ship which was shipwrecked on the coast of Japan (7) …………… the year 1598 Adams in fact remained in Japan for the (8) …………… of his life, and became a successful businessman He was employed by the Shogun Ieyasu as an adviser on shipbuilding and foreign affairs, and was known by the (9) …………… "Anjin-san" He was buried in Hemi, where his (10) …………… can still be seen today There is also a memorial to Will Adams in his home town of Gillingham, in England heroes2 statue3 Although4 made5 one6 to7 in8 rest9 title10 tomb Exercise Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question As viewed from space, Earth's distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million km (93 million miles) Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system Its rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which, coupled with the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars Most meteors burn up in the Earth's atmosphere before they can strike the surface The planet's active geological processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it was formed The Earth has a single natural satellite - the Moon Approximately how much of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen? A One-fourth B One-half C Three-fourths D All of it Which of the following helps to create Earth's magnetic fields? A Its blue waters B Its nitrogen atmosphere C Its molten metal core D The Moon What two factors help protect the Earth from radiation? A Magnetic field and atmosphere B Rapid spin and molten iron-nickel core C The Sun and the Moon D Blue waters and white clouds In the second sentence, "consisting" most nearly means A hardening B containing C withholding D shortening Why does the Earth show almost no signs of having been hit by numerous meteors in the past? A Humans have built over most of the craters B Most meteors fell into the ocean and not on land C Earth's magnetic field repeled most meteors D Earth's natural geologic activity has eliminated most traces The main idea of this passage is that A there are life-supporting characteristics on Earth B Earth is predominantly water C Earth has no common characteristics with other planets D Earth is the only planet with a moon The word "distinguishing" as it is used in this selection means A elevating in nature B devastating in nature C characteristics like all other planets D characteristics that set it apart from other planets It's probable that the next paragraph would discuss A people on planets B the solar system as a whole C the Earth's natural satellite - the Moon D rings around Saturn As used in this selection, the word "harbor" is synonymous with A support B surround C water D include 10 This selection leads one to believe that A Earth never gets hit by meteors B Earth always gets hit by meteors C Earth was hit by meteors in some past time period D Earth may be bombarded by meteors in the near future C2 C3 A4 B5 D6 A7 D8 C9 A10.C Exercise Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given These words must not be changed in any way I would like to be able to speak French (HAD) I wish _ speak French 2.It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking (HAVE) You _before you borrowed my book When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly (GIVEN) On given a warm welcome (by his family) _ There isn’t anywhere as nice as your own country, is there? -Nowhere Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin's poor I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter I regretted ever I’m sure someone has been following me Someone must have been following me The two paintings look identical to me I can no difference bt the two pic I have a good relationship with my neighbors ON My neighbors and I get on well together 10 The police left and then all the journalists arrived ALREADY The police all the journalists arrived Exercise 10 Write a paragraph (about 150 words) about an unforgettable memory in your school days ... remembered as national (1) …………… If you visit London, you will probably see a large square in Central London called Trafalgar Square Here stands a large (2) …………… of Lord Nelson, an English sailor... of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life Circling the Sun at an average distance of 14 9 million km (93 million miles)... few D many A concerned with B related to C responsible for D keen on A expects B requires C thinks D suggests 10 A since B because C as D although Exercise Read the text below and think of the