Bộ 50 Đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 THPT môn Tiếng Anh bám sát cấu trúc đề thi minh họa tiếng anh lớp 10 của các Sở GDĐT trong nước. Bộ đề được biên soạn rất công phu bởi tác giả Bùi Văn Vinh. Mỗi đề thi có 4 trang.
Trang 1I 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.
1 A historical B system C landscape D business
2 A carved B impressed C embroidered D weaved
II 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.
3 A embroider B lantern C impress D desire
4 A workshop B remind C outskirts D village
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s _ a meal
A preparing B making C arranging D keeping
6 I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works _
7 I usually _ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business
A pick up B take care of C look for D take charge of
8 Ms Mai asked me how she could _ household chores equally in her family
9 In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the _ lifting
10 Her husband is very kind He always cares _ her and never puts on of thehousework _ her
A about-in B for-in C about-on D with-on
11 Mr Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _
A financial B financially C finances D financier
12 We take _ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers
13 _ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family
A Breadwinner B Homemaker C Servant D Houseman
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 Lam and his friends often goes to the cinema to enjoy the new films
Trang 2A No, I won’t B Neither do I C Yes, I like it D So do I
18 “I have taken part in the science club for 3 months.”
A So have I B So have me C I have so D So I have
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 We always split the housework equally – my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I
do the washing – up
20 Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children
A part B cooperate C separate D disagree
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences forchildren
A beginning of a marriage B the situation of not marrying
C single person D ending of a marriage
22 It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today
A a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B a state that things are of equal weight or force
C a state that things are of importance
D a situation that things change frequently in amount
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23) _ the telephone in 1876, it was arevolution in communication (24) _ the first time, people could talk to each otherover great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room Nowadays, though,
we (25) _ use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, (26) _ the Internet
or watching video clips rather than talking Over the last two decades a new (27) _
of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone
23 A invented B is invented C invented D was invented
25 A increase B increased C increasing D increasingly
26 A accessing B contacting C entering D searching
Trang 3Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctormight give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out byUtrecht University What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think weremember is wrong
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think You see, going
to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed weare more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment Therefore, we know what
is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor Always write down anyimportant information What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record yourconsultation This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to
absorb it If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a
family member Just ask them to accompany you to listen in This way you can be absolutelysure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most peopledo
(Source: Traveller 6)
28 According to the passage, the information doctors give us _
A is about 50% wrong B is only 80% correct
C is mostly forgotten D is usually not enough
29 The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to _.
30 The author says that when people consult a doctor, _
A they always believe that their situation is serious
B they are interested in knowing what they should do
C they only want to know what is wrong with them
D they usually have a family member with them
31 The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to _.
A digest B inhale C swallow D take in
32 The author suggests recording the consultant in order to _
A play it to your family members to get their opinions
B refer to it later to better understand your condition
C replay it to write down any important information
D use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 Their teacher is making them study hard
They
34 As I get older, I want to travel less
The older
Trang 435 I have never been to Liverpool in my life.
Never
36 My father speaks very little French
My father speaks hardly
XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
37 I will return to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer (COME)
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I 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.
1 A grate B staple C marinate D shallot
II 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.
3 A recipe B tablespoon C ingredient D benefit
4 A avocado B traditional C ingredient D significant
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 The museum has a superb collection of ancient _ from Nubia
A artefacts B leather C presence D beads
6 Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _ accessible to all
A love B patriotism C heritage D status
7 I have ten pictures and eight pieces _ sculpture on exhibition
A in order that B when C because D even though
10 _ we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we weredoing
A That B In order that C While D Although
11 The bus _ up passengers outside the airport
12 After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _ to their hotel for lunch
13 At the moment, my sister _ her homework, my brother _ games
A is making - is playing B is doing - is playing
C does - plays D makes - is playing
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interests in Ho Chi Minh City?
Trang 615 Many international tourists are interested on making woven baskets.
17 “What do you think of your new laptop? – “ ”
A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late
C I love it D But please be careful with it
18 “Can I try your new camera?” – “ ”
A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late
C Sure I’d love to Sure D But please be careful with it
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine forthousands of years
A began B created C developed D introduced
20 There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated
A variety B inconsistency C difference D similarity
22 The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality
A insignificant B impressive C notable D famous
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HEALTH DETECTOR
Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny But
it could (23) _ millions of lives In many parts of the world, doctors and nurseswork with no (24) _ or clean water They have to send health tests to labs and waitweeks for results But this little piece of paper could change that It contains tiny holes thatare filled with chemicals These chemicals are able (25) _ health problems Aperson places a single drop of blood on the paper The chemicals in the paper change (26) _ the blood and indicate (27) _ or not the person has an illness
(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com)
24 A electric B electrical C electrician D electricity
25 A detect B detecting C to detect D to detecting
26 A although B because C due to D in spite of
27 A as if B either C neither D whether
Trang 7IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Lorna: I might retire early I don’t know I’m 55 and my husband retired last year Hespends most of his time in the garden I’d really like to be there with him though I am notquite fond of the tasks I’m definitely going to learn a new language I hate going abroad andspeaking English
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances toearn our living Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited aboutthat We want to have a big family and live in a big house Then, when I retire, my childrenand grandchildren will all be able to stay
Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring I love work and I don’t want to retire! Iknow I won’t have anything to do
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year I mightbuy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me longbefore I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible I have three sons and now I don’t even have
time to play with them They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality
time with me I can’t stand the thought
28 The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because
A her husband has already retired
B she likes doing gardening
C she hates travelling abroad
D she likes to learn English
29 Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A His baby is born the following year
B He wants his family to live in a big house
C He wants to retire soon
D He wants to earn more money
30 Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
31 Roger _
A has spent enough time with his family already
B will ask his boss for retirement next year
C has never been to Paris before
D doesn’t want to go to Paris
32 The word “mature” in the passage is closes: in meaning to .
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work
I am leaving now in
Trang 834 New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
New York City
35 Dina is like her mother’s side of the family
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I 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.
1 A museum B cultural C drum D sculpture
2 A tablecloth B authenticity C through D although
II 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.
3 A competition B generation C conical D authenticity
4 A family B typical C grandparents D embroider
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 Moderation doesn’t mean the foods you love
A to eliminate B eliminating C to prevent D preventing
6 Studies suggest only when you are most active and giving your digestivesystem a long break each day
A to eat B being eaten C eating D being eating
7 Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, them strong as you age
8 If you eat too quickly, you may not _ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied
9 Common eating habits than can lead to are: eating too last, eating when nothungry, eating while standing up, and skipping meals
A gain weight B weight gain C put on weight D be heavy
10 Keeping a for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits
A diary B personal C food dairy D report
11 You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not they areunhealthy
A recognize B realize C understand D tell
12 If children don’t play sports, they sleepy and tired
A would feel B will feel C would have felt D had felt
13 If you eat a lot of fruit, you health problems
A have B may have C had D will never have
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the past
500 years
Trang 1015 Some of the most excited architecture in Britain can be found in Manchester and the
A Men are better at certain jobs than women
B I agree It really depends on their physical strengths and preferences
C Women and men should cooperate with each other
D Men are often favoured in certain jobs
18 Lan: “Would you rather work for a male or female boss?”
Nam: “ _”
A I’ve been self- employed for five years
B I don’t like working under time pressure
C I prefer a male boss
D I can’t stand the women gossips
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments
A acupoints B diseases C points D treatments
20 Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer
A allergy B practice C therapy D treatment
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Men and women equally gain first class degrees
22 The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality
A fairness B inequality C evenness D equilibrium
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”,
“I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”
It can be difficult but (23) to replace these with positive thoughts such as:
‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’
Trang 11Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24) Try toimagine yourself (25) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed You turnover your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best
on the day
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26) grades youget There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause alot of stress and anxiety You might have (27) certain grades or put into ahigher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on
Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future.Lots of people go success in life without doing well in school exams
24 A positive B negative C tense D stressful
25 A to turn B turning C turn D turned
27 A been predict B predicted C be predicted D been predicted
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches.Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s mostbeautiful bays” club Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially forthose who love beach so much
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Cotown, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A andnear Hai Van Pass
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that thenature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshineand cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer It is
an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam It is the thirdbay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays inthe world
It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town This small and peacefultown will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach In addition, you willhave a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang
Co fishing village, Chan May scenery
Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractionssuch as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where thefamous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more
28 Lang Co beach is located _
A 10 kilometres away from Hue
B under Hai Van Pass
C between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula
D on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam
Trang 1229 The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _.
A it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers
B it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam
C they can enjoy various kinds of seafood
D they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve
30 All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT _
A cool, blue and clear sea as crystal
B its location on the “Central Heritage Road”
C the National Highway 1A next to it
D smooth white sand, and full of sunshine
31 We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _
A enjoys the harmony of nature and humans
B is very hot during summer
C is the most beautiful bay in the world
D is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club
32 Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _
A visiting the nearby fishing village
B enjoying seafood
C relaxing and joining in beach games
D sunbathing on many beautiful beaches
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary
The salary of a secretary is
34 He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with
He looked
35 I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight
I didn’t realize how late it was and I went
36 When did you start working on the project?
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I 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.
1 A versatile B slice C sprinkle D combine
2 A sprinkle B drain C tender D garnish
II 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.
3 A assure B pressure C figure D leisure
4 A concentration B favorable C adolescence D relaxation
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 David _ a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city
6 In Con Dao, there are green _ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses withred roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours
A lands B regions C wilderness D stretches
7 A _ is usually necessary when you travel overseas
A passport B driving licence C birth certificate D degree
8 Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _ two o’clock in _ afternoon
A Ø – the B the – the C a – a D the – an
9 They are going to spend their holiday _ rural France
A relaxing B exploring C reserving D searching
10 Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentallyfriendly _
11 Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu,which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds _ from the East Sea
A to come B to come in C coming D coming in
12 There was a long queue at the _ and customers were getting impatient
A stopover B take-off C departure longue D check-out
13 Excuse me, how much is a _ to New York?
A ticket return B returning ticket C return ticket D ticket returning
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began
to appreciate its beauty
D
Trang 1415 In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local
- “It was very sunny and hot We had a bit of a heat wave.”
A Did you enjoy your holiday? C What was the weather like there?
B How was the wave? D How was the beach?
18 - “Could you do me a favor, please?
- “ ”
A Let me help you C No, thanks I’m fine
B Sure What can I do for you? D Yes, go ahead!
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design
A avoided B inserted C erased D enlisted
20 In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework
A invited B encouraged C made D contributed
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities
22 People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world
A created B eradicated C phased out D wiped out
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today (23) _ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago.People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24) _ today there aresignificantly less people working in this sector of the economy These days, by comparison,people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields.Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25) _ agrarian, is transforming into an entirelydifferent country While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnameseeconomy, other enterprises are (26) _ an increasing amount of economic activity.However, along with the differences, similarities also exist The people of Vietnam haveretained many of the characteristics of their forefathers The Vietnamese people are as
Trang 15friendly today as they were in the past This is best exemplified in the way they welcomeforeigners (27) their unique country Moreover, the resilience and determination
of the people of Vietnam has not changed The Vietnamese work collectively and happilytowards the development of their country
23 A compares B differs C becomes D offers
24 A however B therefore C whereas D when
25 A traditionally B gradually C occasionally D presently
26 A grasping for B holding for C making up for D accounting for
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process A person had to
go to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends Fortunately, the Internet haschanged all that Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just searchonline It couldn’t be simpler
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are somany of them They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas The problemswith blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution.When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she istalking about
We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs The first is called Smitten Kitchen.This website is run by a family living in New York City It focuses on food that doesn’trequire many ingredients If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this isthe site for you It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories You will
be amazed at how many there are
Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin.This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants inBerlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs Wednesday Chef has greatpictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin The blog got its name because inthe past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays
There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good Goonline and check some of them out You might be surprised at how much they can help youimprove your cooking
28 How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
A The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays
B The writer only cooks on Wednesdays
C The writer was born on a Wednesday
D Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays
29 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?
A There are many of them
B Everyone who writes them is an expert
C They are free
D They give a lot of different ideas
Trang 1630 Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?
A A family in New York B A woman in New York
C A family in Berlin D A woman in Berlin
31 What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
A It only gives recipes on Italian food
B It focuses on simple recipes
C It only offers a few recipes
D Most of the food on that blog is hard to make
32 Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?
A We don’t know who the writers are
B Most new blogs are terrible
C The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make
D They charge you some fees to get the recipes
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country
It took me a long time to get
34 My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day
My school isn’t
35 I would like my sister to improve her English speaking
I wish
36 Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet
Dried candied fruit
XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
37 That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it (WISH)
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I 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.
1 A treasure B pleasure C ensure D measure
2 A daughter B author C laundry D sausage
II 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.
3 A artefact B embroider C carpentry D conical
4 A complicated B experience C prosperity D traditional
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 The children were acting _ the story of the birth of Jesus
6 The manager told me to pass _ the message I had just read
7 Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _
A face B direct C indirect D face to face
8 Youngsters love to eat from street _ for the cheap price
9 Ben _ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t
A used travel B used to travel C used to traveling D is used to traveling
10 I wish I _ find the time to do more reading
11 When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _ their age again
12 Where _ before you moved here?
A did you use to live B did you used to live
C used you to live D do you use to live
13 I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _!
A How crazy B That’s right C Thanks a lot D How cool
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many
ups and downs
15 Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of
Trang 18the village’s craftsmen.
A I think it depends on individuals rather than gender
B Male like high position jobs more than females
C Females prefer to have a stable job
D Both males and females are responsible for childcare
18 Nam:” Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”
Lan: “ _”
A Shopping has always been my hobby
B More and more people are shopping online these days
C Both genders like shopping
D It depends on who keeps the money
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality
A cause B remove C add D allow
20 We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A failed to pay B was paid much money
C had a bad personality D paid in full
22 His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning
A legal B irregular C secret D elicited
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23) _Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square Jonker Walk isflanked on (24) _ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25) to the
17th century At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th
-16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26) theirbusiness here
Trang 19Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27) _ andsouvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur) On theweekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a verycrowded night market The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, justopposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge.
23 A history B historic C historical D historically
27 A cars B handicrafts C houses D rice
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET Plan to Cook at Home
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cookyour own at home Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grainswhich will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and moreprocessed grains
Eat Less
Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the rightthings Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry Or swap out meat andpoultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of yourmeals
Double Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health They are low in caloriesand high in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full Save cash by shopping forthose that are in season Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition
as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options
You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving Instead, find fun activities
you enjoy for free If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try yourbeginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed
Make Friends with Someone
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your socialnetwork Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other staymotivated One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programmetogether, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own
28 The advantage of cooking at home is
A to have food that is high in calories
B to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C to plan out your costly prepared meals
D to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
Trang 2029 In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following thingsEXCEPT .
A follow vegetarian diets for your meals
B eat less meat and poultry
C eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
D cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
30 All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that
A vegetables can keep you feeling full
B they help you lose weight effectively
C frozen vegetables are not good for your health
D you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
31 We can infer from the article that
A you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
32 The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to .
A become more interesting in something
B pay money for something
C peel something out
D take someone out of a shell
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 They often went to school by bike when they were young
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I 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.
II 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.
3 A acceptable B affordable C reliable D fashionable
4 A skyscraper B populous C financial D fabulous
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 He suggests _ that they should adopt a different way of bringing up their children
A parents B for parents C toward parents D to parents
6 If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _ the manufacturer directly
A contact B to contact C contacting D to contacting
7 It is _ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September
A believed B worth C rumored D wondered
8 It _ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century
A considered B was considered C has considered D considers
9 I suggest you _ Ha Long Bay It’s very picturesque
A to visit B visiting C visited D should visit
10 The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _ than that of Phong NhaCave
A spectacular B probable C geological D sight-seeing
11 During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of _ flock to the pagoda to prayfor happiness and prosperity in the coming year
A spectators B passengers C pilgrims D travellers
12 In the 17th century, the Viet people _ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y ThanhMau Tower
A put on B looked for C got into D took over
13 The police caught the thief _ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets
Trang 2216 It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
A Men sometimes ask strangers for directions as well
B Women are because their sense of space and directions is worse
C Both men and women can use GPS these days
D GPS is very useful to help car drivers
18 Mary: “Why are there generally so few women in top positions?”
Peter: “ _”
A Top positions are the highest in career ladder
B Top positions are hard to climb to
C I guess men tend to make better leaders
D Women also want to climb to top positions
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge
A eliminate B broaden C restrict D spoil
20 If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment andhealthcare
A deprived of B furnished with C equipped with D supplied with
22 We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls
A inequality B hatred C unbiased feeling D intolerance
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (23) _ inQuang Ninh Province, Vietnam The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles invarious shapes and sizes Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (24) _ Bai
Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of(25) _ are limestone The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of
775 islets The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation indifferent conditions and environments The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20million years (26) _ the impact of the tropical wet climate The geo-diversity of theenvironment in the area has created (27) _, including a tropical evergreen biosystem,
Trang 23oceanic and sea shore biosystem Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60endemic faunal species.
23 A situation B destination C direction D ground
24 A offers B includes C consists D covers
27 A biochemical B biodiversity C bioconversion D biodefense
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
TAKING A WORKING HOLIDAY
One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack offunds During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-timejobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel faraway For example, traveling to Australia from Vietnam can be quite expensive just for anairline ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach
For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, theyare in luck Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are well-known for offering them When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, heonly pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extracash for incidentals Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money
Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in abusy pub out in the countryside Some of the jobs require more experience that most peopleare unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm Thatshouldn’t discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if yousearch hard enough
There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand
If you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, itmight be just the ticket you were looking for
28 Where can people find working holidays advertised?
A On the Internet B In magazines
C On the radio D In travel guidebooks
29 What can seem out of reach for young people?
A Being able to get time off from school
B Being able to earn money
C Being able to find a part-time job
D Being able to travel
30 Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday?
A To show how fearful he is B To earn money
C To see the world D To visit a new place
31 Which students are in luck according to the passage?
A The ones who have airline tickets
B The ones who are on holiday
Trang 24C The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand
D The ones who want have part-time jobs
32 According to the passage, which statement is true?
A People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand
B A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday
C Some working holidays are not paid
D Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school
Jack was
34 You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport
Unless
35 “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said
Quang suggested that
36 People expect that he will join the company soon
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I 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.
II 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.
3 A access B wander C conduct D asset
4 A cosmopolitan B communication C multicultural D metropolitan
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 The controller of the body is the _ system Led by the brain and nerves, itallows us to move, talk and feel emotions
A Circulatory B digestive C nervous D respiratory
6 _ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy
A Circulatory B Digestive C Nervous D Respiratory
7 Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _ It supports our body andprotects our organs
A bones B muscles C nerves D vessels
8 The human _ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen andexpelling carbon dioxide
A circulatory B digestive C nervous D respiratory
9 I’ve been a night owl _ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12and 3 a.m
A finishing B getting C staying D waking
10 Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _ haft of their dinner plate
A make of B make out C make up D make up of
11 Yoga increases endurance, _ and flexibility
A blood B powerful C strength D strong
12 As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s _ of coronary heartdisease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent
A chance B luck C opportunity D risk
13 Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to _ needles accurately
A infuse B inject C insert D install
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in Head) of the following questions.
14 Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone
Trang 26A Women tend to live 5 years longer than men.
B Women like a peaceful and quiet life
C Men want to live an active life
D Both men and women tend to live longer
18 Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”
Miss Diep: “ ”
A When women are retired, they want to enjoy life
B When men are retired, they still want to continue working
C The government is still discussing the retirement age
D I don’t think so Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June
A get married B say goodbye C get together D fall in love
20 In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-marriedcouple as a wedding present
A gift B donation C souvenir D contribution
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation
A put down B cut down C go down D hand down
22 Women’s salaries are becoming important to their household budgets
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (23) _ the tram system in the early1900s A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly becameone of the most popular means of transport There were five tram routes with Hoan KiemLake as a central station for residents to get (24) _ the city and to the suburban areas.However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the moremodern road system, the rail tracks were (25) _ removed and completely disappeared
in 1990
Trang 27These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in adramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads To meet the increasing traveldemands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting CatLinh and Ha Dong is (26) _ and it is expected to be completed by 2018 Each four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers Additionally, a new rail system including overeight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (27) _ links HanoiCentral Station to Nhon, also has being built recently The capacity of each skytrain in thisefficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
23 A discover B improve C operate D install
25 A occasionally B gradually C regularly D eventually
26 A pressed B launched C produced D announced
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Have you ever noticed advertisements which say “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks,
or your money back From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent Just send ”and so on? Of course, it never happens quite like that One’s mother language is easier tolearn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent And think how much practice thatgets! Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order toread the literature of the country
Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want Every year many millions ofpeople start learning one How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books andrecords of tapes; some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and network;others go to evening classes If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it will take along time, like learning a foreign language at school A few people try to learn the languagefast by studying for 6 or more hours a day It is clearly easier to learn the language in thecountry where it is spoken However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is notnecessary They need the language in order to do their work better For example, scientistsand doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language.Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work Machines and good bookswill help, but they cannot do the student’s work for him
28 According to some advertisements, you _
A have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
B needn’t pay your money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
C must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
D will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
29 Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to _
A read the literature of the country B read books and reports
C do their work better D go to foreign countries
30 The best way to learn a foreign language is _
A to go to the country where the language is spoken
Trang 28B to use machines and good books
C to go to evening classes
D to do as the advertisements tell you to
31 Learning a foreign language is a hard job _
A only for scientists and doctors B only for the students at school
C for those people at home D for most people
32 Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language
B Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken
C To learn one’s mother tongue also needs a lot of practice
D machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 Everybody had gone home when I came to the party
As soon as
34 This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation
It is
35 There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English
The number of people
36 Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week
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I 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.
1 A rusty B punctual C universal D subject
2 A office B official C accent D fluency
II 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.
3 A celery B marinate C versatile D mayonnaise
4 A cucumber B delicious C tomato D nutritious
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 The trip to the National Gallery has been until next Friday
A put off B looked into C turned up D found out
6 The street food in Hoi An is delicious and
A available B fabulous C affordable D fascinating
7 If the government don’t global Warning, more natural disasters will occur
A Achieve B promote C discourage D prevent
8 Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire
A got down B let down C turned down D pulled down
9 Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first
A far the busier B the more busier
C much more busy D much busier
10 Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was the worst rated by its residents forculture
11 Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad
A asthma B jet lag C confusion D recreation
12 Leave the ironing - I’ll do it later
A for the time being B from time to time
C in any time D in the nick of time
13 These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents
Trang 3015 There are lots of amused ways to volunteer in the arts such as teaching, designing and
17 “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”
“ _ I was heading this direction anyway.”
A You don’t need to B Yes, thanks
18 “ _?” “Everything is fine How about you?”
A How old are you? B How’s it going?
C What’s your life? D What’s the matter?
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 We should encourage women to join more social activities
A prevent B stimulate C permit D forbid
20 Working mothers contribute to household income
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability
A out of B far from C within D inside
22 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into acrowd of well-wishers
A uncommon B inadvisable C usual D normal
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
As I remember, (23) _ in the 50s and 60s, Hanoi was not as crowded as it istoday Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes thatwere around were (24) _ by rich people It was rare to see cars or jeeps
Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport An old tram station is nowhome to several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (25) _ but alsothe price For just five cents you could travel one-way to its terminus in the former Ha DongProvince, days off is now part of the expanded Hanoi
Trang 31I still remember on (26) _ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake tocatch the tram to Botanical Garden The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularlyheard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or shine Time, decadeshave passed, but there is still a clang (27) _ in my mind from my childhood.
25 A convenience B importance C comfort D condition
27 A somewhat B somewhere C somehow D someway
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a verynutritious part of a person’s regular diet Insects have a lot of protein, and they are ofteneasier to catch than prey animals Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestorssaw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them
In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found The differentinsects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assortedworms They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them
a perfect snack food If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch inyour mouth just like a corn chip!
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects Peopletend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we areabout to ear Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural Somepeople cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so Tomany of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them
If given the chance, though, be courageous Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long asyou can get over the “yuck” factor
28 Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?
A They are very easy to find close to the home
B They are more nutritious than most vegetables
C They come in all shapes and sizes
D They are easier to catch than other prey animals
29 Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food?
A Because they taste exactly like corn chips
B Because they don’t fill you up
C Because they have a crunchy texture
D Because they are not expensive
30 Which insects are not mentioned in the passage?
A water bugs B grasshoppers C beetles D crickets
31 Where are insects a regular part of the street food?
A France B Thailand C Britain D All of the above
Trang 3232 What advice is given in the passage?
A Be courageous B Eat very cautiously
C Try eating worms first D Always cook your insects
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 They had been on board before he arrived at the airport
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I 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.
1 A massive B immersion C imitate D variety
II 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.
3 A accent B mistake C global D rusty
4 A bilingual B dialect C dominance D lemonade
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they needn’tdepend on the middlemen for their sales
A find B find about C find out D find out about
6 In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes forthe Vietnamese king, queen and other royal family members
A skill workers B skilfully works C skillful artists D skilled artisans
7 Craft villages are becoming popular in Vietnam
A tourism attractions B tourist attractions
C tour attractiveness D physical attraction
8 The traditional craft has from generation to generation
A passed down B passed C been passed down D been passed by
9 Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel
A sculpture pieces B sculpture C Sculptured feature D sculptor
10 Now, at the age of over 80, the artisans is leaving the craft to his descendants with thedesire to this ancient craft
A preserve B reserve C change D consider
11 For that artisans, making the paintings is a career it supports the life of manygenerations of the family
A so that B because C because of D although
12 The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods they cansatisfy the varied demand for their silk
A in order to B despite C because D so that
13 Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up atnight and operate up to early morning the government built a new market fiveyears ago
Trang 34IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
14 Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and
A They are long dresses and skirts
B Men are also changing their fashion styles
C Many clothes now are uni-sex
D Men should never wear women’s clothes
18 Phuc: “Which gender is better at team sports?”
Lan: “ _”
A Women are better at individual sports
B Both men and women can do sports
C Physically, men are stronger than women
D Certainly, men are better
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages?
A focusing on B raising C creating D ignoring
20 Mary countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance
A devotion B industry C laziness D enthusiasm
22 Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number ofanimal (23) _ that have become extinct or nearly extinct Bengal tigers, (24) were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number
Trang 35By the year 2025 their (25) in the world is estimated to be down to zero Thedangerous thing is that people don’t hunt them for money but mainly (26) theyenjoy hunting them Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species arevery important to the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must bepassed to save them Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in manyways Reserves and national parks have been established Money provided by worldorganizations has been spent on maintaining the parks The use of products made from (27) species has been stopped.
23 A kinds B types C families D species
25 A population B amount C quantity D diversity
26 A for B therefore C because D so
27 A dangerous B danger C endangered D endanger
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercisebike Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them
They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined Most people
will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park
As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most othersports You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park
or on the beach The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm inthe winter and cool in the summer There is one piece of equipment, however, that you willhave to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes Remember that you are notlooking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from
injury They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time It’s
always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop
As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the
beginning – especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time Try a mixture ofwalking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first Once you are happy
doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually After a few months
you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or fourtimes a week It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do If you do,you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it If it makes you feel uncomfortable,you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits In any case, training toohard is not very effective Research has shown that somebody who exercise for twice as long
or twice as hard as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit
(Source: Solutions intermediate students’ book)
28 Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A Exercise bikes B Gentle jogging C Keeping fit D Running shoes
29 What is true about the exercise bikes?
A Exercise bikes do not help you get fit
B It is more costly than most other sports
C Many people prefer it to gentle jogging
Trang 36D Most people don’t use it for very long.
30 The word “determined” in the passage probably means .
A confident B decisive C flexible D positive
31 According to the author, you should
A go jogging around a park or on the beach
B go to sports shop for high quality running shoes
C keep warm at all times when you are jogging
D spend time and money on fashionable items
32 It is stated in the passage that
A you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes
B you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging
C you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days
D you won’t necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast
IX Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people
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I 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.
1 A lighthouse B heritage C hotel D hour
2 A conducts B returns C wanders D wonders
II 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.
3 A unequal B enrolment C encourage D minimum
4 A physically B equality C remarkably D discriminate
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5 Such _ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in SouthernVietnamese food than in Northern and Central Vietnam
A dishes B courses C ingredients D menus
6 Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _ for main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors
A staple B basic C foundation D necessity
7 Some of famous _ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, friedrice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings
A foods B dishes C stapes D ingredients
8 Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, asblack pepper is often used rather than chillies
A strong B flavour C spicy D exciting
9 Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a bighotpot _ there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats
10 A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes,which creates the unique _ in the regional cuisine
A feature B part C description D list
11 One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims
to _ the freshness of food
12 If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _ snacks like fresh carrots
A would have B had C had had D might have
13 If my mother goes home late this evening, my father _
A will cook B would cook C had cooked D has cooked
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14 Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five minutes
A You will be tired B Stay stuck there
C Stay calm Everything will be alright D No, thanks
18 “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “ ”
A Well done! B Thank you! C Never mind! D Let’s go!
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19 Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
A increase B prevent C reduce D spoil
20 Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A choices B decisions C judgments D votes
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21 It’s incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days
A beyond belief B believable C implausible D unbelievable
22 She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music
A success B feat C failure D accomplishment
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream of living in a foreign country It can be an amazing experience forthose (23) _ are willing to settle down in a new place (24) _, there’s onepotential problem you should be aware of: culture shock Culture shock is the feeling we -get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure(25) _ to deal with it Societies are (26) _ in many different ways.Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get
on with local people who might not approve of things you do and might object to things yousay You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal inyour own For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (27) _ a large fine just
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24 A Therefore B However C Although D Moreover
26 A organize B organizing C organization D organized
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs.Nowadays, it can take months and months Many rock groups begin by recording only oneinstrument, for example, the voice Then they record other instruments- electric piano,synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on
Next, they might use a computer to add special effects Finally, they ‘mix’ all theinstruments until they get the sound that they want This means that a CD or cassette willalways sound very different from a live concert
Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future
of music A computer can analyse a singer’s voice Then if you give the computer the lyrics
and music of a song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice This means that a singer only
needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s ownvoice Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died
Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product,the same as soap powder When a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first
try to develop the band’s ‘profile’ They will try to create an ‘image’ for the band that they
think will attract young people Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they willoften tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should singand play
In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because theysay that the big companies are too commercial
28 Today, to record songs, it takes
A longer than it used to do
B shorter than it used to do
C only one or two days
D the same amount of time as the 1960s
29 Today’s record procedure results in
A different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs
B the mixture between CDs and live concert
C some special effects on songs
D differences invoices and instruments played
30 Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme?
A It is predicted to change the music future
B It can imitate singers’ voice
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D The singer does not necessarily present to really sing
31 Record companies don’t always
A suggest the outfits of the band
B tell the band what to say
C give the band freedom to do things
D decide the songs the band will play
32 The word “that” in the passage refers to .
A soap powder B an image C the band D a company
X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33 It’s exciting for me to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month