Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.. London is the place where the historic past an[r]
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1: Wildlife all over the world is ……… danger A to B for C with D in
Question 2: The football team won partly because they had been well trained by their _
A teacher B coach C director D instructor
Question 3: She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company A at B through C up D on
Question 4: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B always make
C have always made D are always making
Question 5: The youths nowadays have many things to in their time A leisure B fun C entertainment D amusement
Question 6: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Question 7: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather
Question 8: She is very beautiful with smile
A fascinates B fascinating C Fascinated D fascinate
Question 9: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here
A main B big C large D great
(2)A repairing B repair C to repair D repaired Question 11: But for their help, he _
A has failed B would have failed C has not failed D wouldn’t have failed Question 12: This film is really sad I think _
A.I’ll cry B I cry C I’m going to cry D I’m crying Question 13: We expected her at nine but she finally _ at midnight A turned out B came off C turned up D came to
Question 14: If I could speak Spanish, I _ next year studying in Mexico A will spend B had spent
C would spend D would have spent
Question 15: Although the exam was difficult, the students passed it A most of B a lot C a few D none of
Question 16: _ I love you, I can’t let you whatever you like A Despite B Whether C Much as D Whatever
Question 17: Tom: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a day?” - Peter: “ _” A With pleasure B Ready C Welcome D Yes, I can
Question 18: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice as much as B twice more than
C twice as many as D twice as more as
Question 19: Little he know how much suffering he has caused A didn’t B should C won’t D does
Question 20: Hint: “I have passed all my examinations !” - Hoa: “ _” A My dear! B Best wishes! C Well done! D That’s very well!
Question 21: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he
(3)Question 23: Listening is the most difficult language for me to master A one B way C skill D job
Question 24: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A attempt B be busy C prepared D help
Question 25: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A that she B and she C she D when she had
Question 26: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man
A well-educated B well-educate C well-educational D well-education
Question 27: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A will have stopped B stopped C are stopping D will stop Question 28: Her behaviour wounded him in a way he did not really understand A make up B make over C make out D make off
Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
Question 29: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region
A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable
Question 30: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unqualified B ill-educated C unskilled D unimpaired
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Question 31: A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches Question 32: A debt B climbing C timber D lamb
(4)Question 35: A.dogged B.backed C.naked D.crooked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Question 36: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946
A set up B found out C run through D put away Question 37: I am concerned about my children
A angry B sad C happy D worried
Question 38: Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world
A difference B changes C conservation D variety
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 39: A introduce B committee C entertain D engineer
Question 40: A contaminate B necessity C population D profession
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children
(5)if he is unwilling
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy
Question 41: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to
A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education Question 42: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success
B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children
Question 43: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A.Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents
C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 44: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich
C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 45: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in"
C "completely unaware of" D "confused about"
Question 46: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he
A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them
Question 47: The word "They" in the passage refers to
(6)A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother
Question 49: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A " not wanting to something " B "eager to something"
C " getting ready to something" D " not objecting to doing anything "
Question 50: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that . A successful parents always have intelligent children
B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
London is the place where the historic past and the present come alive A blend of history, architecture and culture has created an amazingly and constantly developing city.Not surprisingly the capital has become a wonderful place for visitors and a great place to live with countless museums, galleries and entertainment places throughout the city Whatever you want to buy, you can surely find out in London
London has a population of 7.2 million people and it is one of Europe's most densely populated areas.Throughout history, a lot of immigrants and refugees have been arriving in London London has more women than men and its population is younger when compared to the rest of the country The capital is housing over 306,000 students in higher education
Question 51 Which sentence is true?
A There are not any works of architecture in London B London is a constantly developing city
C No tourists visit London
D There are not many museums in London
(7)B not well-developed C.an amazing architecture D.a wonderful place
Question 53 London attracts visitors because of its
A blend of history B countless musuems and art galleries C entertainment places D all A, B, C
Question 54 The population of London is
A.seven million people B.over seven million people C.less than seven million people D.six million people Question 55 London is one of the most city in Europe A.historic B.surprising C.undeveloped D.populous Question 56 In London, there are
A no universities B more men than women C many students coming for higher education D.no immigrants
Question 57 The population of London is _when compared to the rest of the country A.older B.younger C smaller D bigger
Question 58. _of the population of London is female
A Half B Less than half C More than half D One third Question 59 306,000 is the number of in London A population B higher education students
C immigrants and refugees D workers Question 60 The main idea of the passage is A to introduce a new industrial city in Britain B to advertise a new city in Britain
C to advertise a new shopping centre in Britain D to introduce a historical city in Britain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
(8)A.asked why B did Mathew look C embarrassed D saw
Question 62: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A time B helped C unemployment D some
Question 63: We are going to study tonight until we will finish this chapter A are going B study C until D will finish
Question 64: Are those the best beautiful pictures you’ve got A those B best C beautiful D you’ve
Question 65: I had gone to see you if I’d known what you were ill A had gone B see you C known D ill
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks
Kevin teaches mathematics at a high school He enjoys his teaching very much , and he always feels very (36)……… and proud when he is standing on the teaching (37) ………Some of his ex-classmates have just offered him a chance to join them in a new company (38)……… computer software for businesses Everyone thinks that it will very well.Kevin will probably earn more money than he (39)………… at the high school
The new company is (40)……… , and the money may be very good in deed.However, Kevin can hardly quit his teaching job! He loves it
Question 66: A self-confident B embarrassed C shy D unhappy Question 67: A class B career C profession D platform Question 68: A to get B to produce C to prepare D to work Question 69: A B does C did D doing
Question 70: A excited B excitedly C excitement D exciting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the followingquestions
Question 71: She has done her assignment in the room since two o’clock A Her assignment in the room has been done since two o’clock
(9)C Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock by her D Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock
Question 72: We've run out of tea A There's not much more tea left B There's no tea left
C We have to run out to buy some tea D We didn’t have any tea
Question 73: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned
B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon
D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned
Question 74: It's nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother My father _ A saw his brother for nearly twenty years
B has seen his brother for nearly twenty years C didn't see his brother nearly twenty years ago D hasn't seen his-brother for nearly twenty years
Question 75: It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this A I wish you told us about this
B I wish you would tell us about this C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you have told us about this
Question 76: When I arrived, they were having dinner A When they started having their dinner, I arrived B I came in the middle of their dinner
C They ate their dinner as soon as I arrived D I came to their invitation to dinner
(10)B Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy C They were as wealthy as they were happy
D They were not happy as they were wealthy
Question 78: The prices of the services/ reasonable/ every pockets A The prices of the services which are reasonable for every pockets B As the prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets C The prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets D The prices of the services that are reasonable for every pockets Question 79: He failed to find the source of the Mississippi River A He didn't succeed for finding the source of the Mississippi River B He didn't succeed in finding the source of the Mississippi River C He didn't succeed on finding the source of the Mississippi River D He didn't succeed to find the source of the Mississippi River
Question 80: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back A As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone
B Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back C Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Question 1:A bushes B wishes C headaches D researches Question 2:A debt B timber C climbing D lamb
Question 3:A thorough B cough C enough D tough Question 4:A pleasure B measure C ensure D leisure Question5: A.dogged B.backed C.naked D.crooked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 6: A introduce B engineer C entertain D committee
Question 7: A contaminate B population C necessity D profession
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children
(12)for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy
Question 8: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A neglect their child’s education B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D push their child into trying too much Question 9: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success
B understand and help their children sensibly C themselves have been very successful D arrange private lessons for their children
Question 10: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A.Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents
C Educational psychologists D Their children
Question 11: Michael Collins is fortunate in that
A his father is a musician B his parents help him in a sensible way C his mother knows little about music D his parents are quite rich
Question 12: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in"
C "completely unaware of" D "confused about"
(13)A concerts B Michael’s parents C parents in general D violin lessons Question 15: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _
A Michael’s mother B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Winston’s father
Question 16: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A " getting ready to something" B "eager to something"
C " not wanting to something " D " not objecting to doing anything "
Question 17: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children
B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks
Kevin teaches mathematics at a high school He enjoys his teaching very much , and he always feels very (18)……… and proud when he is standing on the teaching (19) ………Some of his ex-classmates have just offered him a chance to join them in a new company (20)……… computer software for businesses Everyone thinks that it will very well.Kevin will probably earn more money than he (21)………… at the high school
The new company is (22)……… , and the money may be very good in deed.However, Kevin can hardly quit his teaching job! He loves it
Question 18: A embarrassed B self-confident C shy D unhappy Question 19: A class B career C platform D profession Question 20: A to get B to work C to prepare D to produce Question 21: A Does B C did D doing
Question 22: A excited B excitedly C excitement D exciting
(14)Question 23: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole A did Mathew look B.asked why C embarrassed D saw
Question 24: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A time B helped C some D unemployment
Question 25: We are going to study tonight until we will finish this chapter A are going B will finish C until D study
Question 26: Are those the best beautiful pictures you’ve got A those B beautiful C best D you’ve
Question 27: I had gone to see you if I’d known what you were ill A had gone B see you C known D ill
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
London is the place where the historic past and the present come alive A blend of history, architecture and culture has created an amazingly and constantly developing city.Not surprisingly the capital has become a wonderful place for visitors and a great place to live with countless museums, galleries and entertainment places throughout the city Whatever you want to buy, you can surely find out in London
London has a population of 7.2 million people and it is one of Europe's most densely populated areas.Throughout history, a lot of immigrants and refugees have been arriving in London London has more women than men and its population is younger when compared to the rest of the country The capital is housing over 306,000 students in higher education
Question 28 Which sentence is true? A London is a constantly developing city
B There are not any works of architecture in London C No tourists visit London
D There are not many museums in London
Question 29 To many visitors, London is _
(15)C.an amazing architecture D not well-developed Question 30 London attracts visitors because of its A blend of history B countless musuems and art galleries C entertainment places D all A, B, C
Question 31 The population of London is
A.seven million people B.less than seven million people C.over seven million people D.six million people
Question 32 London is one of the most city in Europe A.historic B.surprising C.undeveloped D.populous Question 33 In London, there are
A no universities B many students coming for higher education C more men than women D.no immigrants
Question 34 The population of London is _when compared to the rest of the country
A.younger B.older C smaller D bigger Question 35. _of the population of London is female
A.Half B.Less than half C.More than half D.One third Question 36 306,000 is the number of in London A higher education students B population
C immigrants and refugees D workers Question 37 The main idea of the passage is A to introduce a new industrial city in Britain B to advertise a new city in Britain
C to introduce a historical city in Britain
D to advertise a new shopping centre in Britain
Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
(16)A stay unchanged B Fluctuate C restrain D remain unstable
Question 39: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unqualified B ill-educated C unimpaired D unskilled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Question 40: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946
A put away B found out C run through D set up Question 41: I am concerned about my children
A angry B worried C happy D sad
Question 42: Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world
A difference B changes C variety D conservation
Mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 43: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he
Question 44: We lived in that _ on the corner A old house brick small B small old brick house C house brick small old D brick small old house
Question 45: Listening is the most difficult language for me to master A one B way C skill D job
Question 46: But for their help, he _ A has failed B would have failed C has not failed D wouldn’t have failed Question 47: This film is really sad I think _
A.I’ll cry B I cry C I’m going to cry D I’m crying
(17)Question 49: If I could speak Spanish, I _ next year studying in Mexico A will spend B had spent C would spend D would have spent Question 50: Although the exam was difficult, the students passed it A most of B a lot C a few D none of
Question 51: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s
Question 52: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather
Question 53: She is very beautiful with smile
A fascinates B fascinating C fascinated D fascinate
Question 54: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here
A main B big C large D great
Question 55: I will have your car _ by the end of the day A repairing B repair C to repair D repaired Question 56: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A attempt B be busy C prepared D help
Question 57: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A that she B and she C she D when she had
Question 58: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man
A well-educated B well-educate C well-educational D well-education
Question 59: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant
A will have stopped B stopped C are stopping D will stop
(18)Question 61: Wildlife all over the world is ……… danger A to B for C with D in
Question 62: The football team won partly because they had been well trained by their A teacher B coach C director D instructor
Question 63: She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company A at B through C up D on
Question 64: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B always make
C have always made D are always making
Question 65: The youths nowadays have many things to in their time A leisure B fun C entertainment D amusement
Question 66: _ I love you, I can’t let you whatever you like A Despite B Whether C Much as D Whatever
Question 67: Tom: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a day?” - Peter: “ _” A With pleasure B Ready C Welcome D Yes, I can
Question 68: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice as much as B twice more than
C twice as many as D twice as more as
Question 69: Little he know how much suffering he has caused A didn’t B should C won’t D does
Question 70: Hint: “I have passed all my examinations !” - Hoa: “ _” A My dear! B Best wishes! C Well done! D That’s very well!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the followingquestions
Question 71: When I arrived, they were having dinner A I came in the middle of their dinner
B When they started having their dinner, I arrived C They ate their dinner as soon as I arrived
(19)Question 72: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy A Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy
B They were as wealthy as they were happy C They were not happy as they were wealthy
D Although they were wealthy, they were not happy
Question 73: The prices of the services/ reasonable/ every pockets A The prices of the services which are reasonable for every pockets B The prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets
C As the prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets D The prices of the services that are reasonable for every pockets Question 74: He failed to find the source of the Mississippi River A He didn't succeed for finding the source of the Mississippi River B He didn't succeed in finding the source of the Mississippi River C He didn't succeed on finding the source of the Mississippi River D He didn't succeed to find the source of the Mississippi River
Question 75: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back A Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
B As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone C Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately
D She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back Question 76: She has done her assignment in the room since two o’clock A Her assignment in the room has been done since two o’clock
B Her assignment has been done in the room by she since two o’clock C Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock by her D Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock
(20)D We didn’t have any tea
Question 78: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned
B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon
D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned
Question 79: It's nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother My father A saw his brother for nearly twenty years
B hasn't seen his-brother for nearly twenty years C has seen his brother for nearly twenty years D didn't see his brother nearly twenty years ago
Question 80: It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this A I wish you told us about this
B I wish you would tell us about this C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you have told us about this
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MÔN: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Mã đề: 567
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the followingquestions
Question 1: She has done her assignment in the room since two o’clock A Her assignment in the room has been done since two o’clock
B Her assignment has been done in the room by she since two o’clock C Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock by her D Her assignment has been done in the room since two o’clock
Question 2: We've run out of tea A There's not much more tea left B We have to run out to buy some tea C There's no tea left
D We didn’t have any tea
Question 3: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned
B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon
D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned
Question 4: It's nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother My father _ A saw his brother for nearly twenty years
(22)A I wish you told us about this B I wish you would tell us about this C I wish you had told us about this D I wish you have told us about this
Question 6: When I arrived, they were having dinner A I came in the middle of their dinner
B When they started having their dinner, I arrived C They ate their dinner as soon as I arrived
D I came to their invitation to dinner
Question 7: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy A Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy
B They were as wealthy as they were happy C They were not happy as they were wealthy
D Although they were wealthy, they were not happy
Question 8: The prices of the services/ reasonable/ every pockets A The prices of the services which are reasonable for every pockets B The prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets
C As the prices of the services are reasonable for every pockets D The prices of the services that are reasonable for every pockets Question 9: He failed to find the source of the Mississippi River A He didn't succeed for finding the source of the Mississippi River B He didn't succeed in finding the source of the Mississippi River C He didn't succeed on finding the source of the Mississippi River D He didn't succeed to find the source of the Mississippi River
Question 10: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back A Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
B As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone C Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately
(23)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy
Question 11: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much
B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education
Question 12: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success
(24)D arrange private lessons for their children
Question 13: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A.Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents
C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 14: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich
C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 15: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in"
C "completely unaware of" D "confused about"
Question 16: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he A has won a lot of piano competitions
B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician
D is afraid to disappoint them
Question 17: The word "They" in the passage refers to
A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael’s parents Question 18: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _
A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother
Question 19: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A " not wanting to something " B "eager to something"
C " getting ready to something" D " not objecting to doing anything "
Question 20: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children
B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education
(25)needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 21: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole A.asked why B did Mathew look C embarrassed D saw
Question 22: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A time B helped C unemployment D some
Question 23: We are going to study tonight until we will finish this chapter A are going B study C until D will finish
Question 24: Are those the best beautiful pictures you’ve got A those B best C beautiful D you’ve
Question 25: I had gone to see you if I’d known what you were ill A had gone B see you C known D ill
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
London is the place where the historic past and the present come alive A blend of history, architecture and culture has created an amazingly and constantly developing city.Not surprisingly the capital has become a wonderful place for visitors and a great place to live with countless museums, galleries and entertainment places throughout the city Whatever you want to buy, you can surely find out in London
London has a population of 7.2 million people and it is one of Europe's most densely populated areas.Throughout history, a lot of immigrants and refugees have been arriving in London London has more women than men and its population is younger when compared to the rest of the country The capital is housing over 306,000 students in higher education
Question 26 Which sentence is true?
A There are not any works of architecture in London B London is a constantly developing city
C No tourists visit London
D There are not many museums in London
(26)A.the most populous city in the world B not well-developed C.an amazing architecture D.a wonderful place
Question 28 London attracts visitors because of its A blend of history B countless musuems and art galleries C entertainment places D all A, B, C
Question 29 The population of London is
A.seven million people B.over seven million people C.less than seven million people D.six million people Question 30 London is one of the most city in Europe A.historic B.surprising C.undeveloped D.populous Question 31 In London, there are
A no universities B more men than women C many students coming for higher education D.no immigrants
Question 32 The population of London is _when compared to the rest of the country
A.older B.younger C smaller D bigger Question 33. _of the population of London is female
A.Half B.Less than half C.More than half D.One third Question 34 306,000 is the number of in London
A population B higher education students C immigrants and refugees D workers
Question 35 The main idea of the passage is A to introduce a new industrial city in Britain B to advertise a new city in Britain
C to advertise a new shopping centre in Britain D to introduce a historical city in Britain
Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
(27)within the same region
A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable
Question 37: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unqualified B ill-educated C Unskilled D unimpaired
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Question 38: A bushes B wishes C researches D headaches Question 39: A debt B climbing C timber D lamb
Question 40: A enough B cough C thorough D tough Question 41: A pleasure B measure C leisure D ensure Question 42 A.dogged B.backed C.naked D.crooked
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks
Kevin teaches mathematics at a high school He enjoys his teaching very much , and he always feels very (43)……… and proud when he is standing on the teaching (44) ………Some of his ex-classmates have just offered him a chance to join them in a new company (45)……… computer software for businesses Everyone thinks that it will very well.Kevin will probably earn more money than he (46)………… at the high school
The new company is (47)……… , and the money may be very good in deed.However, Kevin can hardly quit his teaching job! He loves it
Question 43: A self-confident B embarrassed C shy D unhappy Question 44: A class B career C profession D platform Question 45: A to get B to produce C to prepare D to work Question 46: A B does C did D doing
Question 47: A excited B excitedly C excitement D exciting
(28)Question 48: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946
A set up B found out C run through D put away Question 49: I am concerned about my children
A angry B worried C happy D sad
Question 50: Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world
A difference B changes C conservation D variety
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 51: A introduce B committee C entertain D engineer
Question 52: A contaminate B necessity C population D profession
Mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 53: Wildlife all over the world is ……… danger A to B for C with D in
Question 54: The football team won partly because they had been well trained by their A teacher B coach C director D instructor
Question55: She didn’t get _ well with her boss, so she left the company A at B through C up D on
Question 56: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here
A main B big C large D great
Question 57: I will have your car _ by the end of the day A repairing B repair C to repair D repaired Question 58: But for their help, he _
(29)A.I’ll cry B I cry C I’m going to cry D I’m crying Question 60: We expected her at nine but she finally _ at midnight A turned out B came off C turned up D came to
Question 61: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B always make
C have always made D are always making
Question 62: The youths nowadays have many things to in their time A leisure B fun C entertainment D amusement
Question 63: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s
Question 64: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather
Question 65: She is very beautiful with smile A fascinates B fascinating C fascinated D fascinate
Question 66: If I could speak Spanish, I _ next year studying in Mexico A will spend B had spent C would spend D would have spent Question 67: Although the exam was difficult, the students passed it A most of B a lot C a few D none of
Question 68: _ I love you, I can’t let you whatever you like A Despite B Whether C Much as D Whatever
Question 69: Tom: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a day?” - Peter: “ _” A With pleasure B Ready C Welcome D Yes, I can
Question 70: Last year she earned _ her brother A twice more than B twice as much as
C twice as many as D twice as more as
Question 71: Little he know how much suffering he has caused A didn’t B should C won’t D does
(30)Question 73: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking A attempt B help C Prepared D be busy
Question 74: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor
A that she B and she C she D when she had
Question 75: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man A well-educated B well-educate C well-educational D well-education
Question 76: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant
A will have stopped B stopped C are stopping D will stop
Question 77: Her behaviour wounded him in a way he did not really understand A make up B make over C make out D make off
Question 78: Hint: “I have passed all my examinations !” - Hoa: “ _” A My dear! B Best wishes! C Well done! D That’s very well!
Question 79: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A had he B didn’t he C would he D hadn’t he