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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 140 I 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
B How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
C How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds D The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
Câu Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak B Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
C Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
D Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
Câu According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They understand the rhythm B They can remember them easily
C They focus on the meaning of their parents' word D They enjoy the sound
Câu What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
(2)C Babies begin to understand words in songs
D Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
Câu Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1? A To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds B To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
C To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
D To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
Câu The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT…
A speaking more loudly than normal B using meaningless sounds C giving all words equal emphasis D speaking with shorter sentences Câu The word "They" in paragraph refers to …
A babies B mothers C investigators D words
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A discouraged B punished C rewarded D motivated
Câu Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A satisfactory B permanent C eternal D genuine
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 10 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 11 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
Câu 12 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
(3)which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu 13 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A amusing people all the time B political propaganda in wartime C spreading Western ideas D educating ordinary people Câu 14 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda C A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People D Cartoons as a Way of Educating People Câu 15 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A a propaganda campaign B a funny element
C a piece of art D an educational purpose
Câu 16 According to the passage, which of the following is true? A Western cartoons always have a serious purpose
B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing C Cartoons can serve various purposes
D Language barriers restricted cartoons
Câu 17 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to . A the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons B the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons C the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
D the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture Câu 18 The passage is intended to present .
A a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over D an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
Câu 19 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism C Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness D Originality, freshness, and astonishment Câu 20 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world B illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
C spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world D disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 21 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans C Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works D The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans
Câu 22 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars B The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
(4)D Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars Câu 23 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike
A Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
B Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party C Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
D Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 24 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors B Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
C It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly D Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect Câu 25 Put your coat on You will get cold
A It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold B Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
C You will not get cold unless you put your coat on D You not only put your coat on but also get cold
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 26 Linda refused _ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A to participating B participate C to participate D participating Câu 27 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has it B has there C hasn't it D hasn't there
Câu 28 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A had been mending B had mended C has been mending D has mended Câu 29 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A would have taken B took C will take D would take
Câu 30 She gave me a _box
A small square jewelry metal B small square metal jewelry C jewelry metal small square D jewelry small metal square Câu 31 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A at B on C in D for
Câu 32 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A a drive B a campaign C an action D a movement
Câu 33 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creative B creativity C creatively D create
Câu 34 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went out B went down C went under D went off
Câu 35 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B should have studied C must studied D could have studied Câu 36 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a bit slow B a little more slowly C a bit slowlier D a little slower Câu 37 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A he had arrived/ than B had he arrived/ when C had he arrived/ than D he had arrived/ when VIII.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
(5)IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 40 The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A interesting B memorable C depressing D serious
Câu 41 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A set fire to B make way for C give rise to D harm to
X Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (42) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (43) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (44) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (45) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (46) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 42 A great B lost C far D large
Câu 43 A transfer B give out C present D interpret
Câu 44 A on B in C for D by
Câu 45 A quite B really C truly D hardly
Câu 46 A of B when C for D by
XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 47 A policeman B postman C countryman D commander
Câu 48 A continued B happened C changed D tossed
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 49 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? - Mathew: " _''
A Yes, of course I can it B Yes, of course Are you cold? C No, not at all I 'll it now D Yes, I I can close it Câu 50 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: " _ You know, I live far from my school”
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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 174 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A memorable B interesting C depressing D serious
Câu Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A harm to B set fire to C make way for D give rise to
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? - Mathew: " _''
A Yes, of course Are you cold? B Yes, of course I can it C Yes, I I can close it D No, not at all I 'll it now Câu Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: " _ You know, I live far from my school
A My car broke down B It is a fine day C That's good D It's not the case
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A punished B discouraged C motivated D rewarded
Câu Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A eternal B satisfactory C genuine D permanent
IV 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
(7)Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu What does the passage mainly discuss?
A How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds B The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
C The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
D How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
Câu The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT
A speaking with shorter sentences B speaking more loudly than normal C using meaningless sounds D giving all words equal emphasis Câu Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds B To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
C To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
D To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
Câu 10 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
B Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
C Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
D The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
Câu 11 According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They can remember them easily B They understand the rhythm
C They focus on the meaning of their parents' word D They enjoy the sound
Câu 12 What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds B Babies begin to understand words in songs
C Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults D Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions Câu 13 The word "They" in paragraph refers to ….
A babies B mothers C words D investigators
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 14 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
Câu 15 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 16 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 17 Put your coat on You will get cold
(8)B You will not get cold unless you put your coat on C Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
D It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
Câu 18 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect B Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
C It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly D Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 19 A policeman B countryman C commander D postman
Câu 20 A continued B happened C tossed D changed
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu 21 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Western cartoons always have a serious purpose B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing C Language barriers restricted cartoons D Cartoons can serve various purposes
(9)Câu 23 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B Originality, freshness, and astonishment C Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness Câu 24 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture D the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
Câu 25 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A a propaganda campaign B a piece of art C a funny element D an educational purpose Câu 26 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world B spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world C illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
D bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world Câu 27 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A Cartoons as a Way of Educating People B Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons C A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People D An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda Câu 28 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A political propaganda in wartime B amusing people all the time C educating ordinary people D spreading Western ideas
IX.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 29 A summary B relation C interesting D musical Câu 30 A commercial B ingredient C ingenious D economic
X Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 31 She gave me a _ box
A small square metal jewelry B jewelry metal small square C jewelry small metal square D small square jewelry metal Câu 32 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B must studied C could have studied D should have studied Câu 33 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went down B went under C went off D went out
Câu 34 Linda refused _ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A participating B to participating C to participate D participate Câu 35 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a bit slow B a bit slowlier C a little more slowly D a little slower Câu 36 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A would take B took C would have taken D will take
Câu 37 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A create B creative C creativity D creatively
Câu 38 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A had he arrived/ when B had he arrived/ than C he had arrived/ when D he had arrived/ than Câu 39 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A an action B a movement C a campaign D a drive
Câu 40 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household
A in B on C for D at
Câu 41 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has it B hasn't there C has there D hasn't it
Câu 42 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
(10)XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 43 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans C The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
Câu 44 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars C The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area D Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars Câu 45 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike
A Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
B Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party C Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party D.Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
XII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (46) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (47) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (48) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (49) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (50) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 46 A lost B far C large D great
Câu 47 A give out B interpret C transfer D present
Câu 48 A in B for C on D by
Câu 49 A really B truly C quite D hardly
Câu 50 A by B of C for D when
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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 208 I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (1) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (2) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (3) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (4) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (5) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu A lost B large C great D far
Câu A interpret B transfer C give out D present
Câu A for B by C in D on
Câu A quite B hardly C really D truly
Câu A when B for C of D by
II.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu A musical B interesting C relation D summary
Câu A economic B commercial C ingredient D ingenious
III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
(12)Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East B the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons C the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons D the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture Câu The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A a funny element B a propaganda campaign
C an educational purpose D a piece of art Câu 10 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world B spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world C bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world D illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
Câu 11 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Originality, freshness, and astonishment B Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness C Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness Câu 12 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B Cartoons as a Way of Educating People C Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons D A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People Câu 13 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A educating ordinary people B political propaganda in wartime C amusing people all the time D spreading Western ideas
Câu 14 The passage is intended to present .
A an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons C an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
D a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
Câu 15 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Cartoons can serve various purposes B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing C Language barriers restricted cartoons D Western cartoons always have a serious purpose IV 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
(13)One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu 16 Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1? A To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
B To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
C To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds D To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
Câu 17 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
B Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
C The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak D Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
Câu 18 The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT …
A speaking more loudly than normal B using meaningless sounds C speaking with shorter sentences D giving all words equal emphasis Câu 19 The word "They" in paragraph refers to ……
A mothers B investigators C words D babies
Câu 20 What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds B Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
C Babies begin to understand words in songs
D Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions Câu 21 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds B The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
C The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
D How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
Câu 22 According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They enjoy the sound B They can remember them easily
C They understand the rhythm D They focus on the meaning of their parents' word V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 23 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
(14)A You will not get cold unless you put your coat on B It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold C You not only put your coat on but also get cold
D Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 25 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
Câu 26 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 27 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 28 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A a drive B a movement C an action D a campaign
Câu 29 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A would take B took C will take D would have taken
Câu 30 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has it B hasn't it C has there D hasn't there
Câu 31 She gave me a _ box
A small square metal jewelry B jewelry metal small square C small square jewelry metal D jewelry small metal square
Câu 32 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creative B creativity C creatively D create
Câu 33 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A in B for C on D at
Câu 34 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A has mended B had mended C had been mending D has been mending Câu 35 Linda refused _ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A to participating B participate C to participate D participating Câu 36 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a little more slowly B a little slower C a bit slowlier D a bit slow Câu 37 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went down B went out C went under D went off
Câu 38 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B must studied C could have studied D should have studied Câu 39 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A he had arrived/ than B had he arrived/ when C had he arrived/ than D he had arrived/ when VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 40 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? - Mathew: " _''
A Yes, I I can close it B Yes, of course Are you cold? C No, not at all I 'll it now D Yes, of course I can it Câu 41 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: " You know, I live far from my school
(15)IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 42 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars C The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area D Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars Câu 43 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans C The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works Câu 44 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.
A Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party B Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
C Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party D Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
X Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 45 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A punished B motivated C rewarded D discouraged
Câu 46 Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A satisfactory B genuine C eternal D permanent
XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 47 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A make way for B set fire to C give rise to D harm to
Câu 48 The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A interesting B memorable C depressing D serious
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 49 A postman B commander C policeman D countryman
Câu 50 A tossed B continued C happened D changed
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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 242 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
C Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars D The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area Câu Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works B The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans C The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans D The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans Câu “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.
A Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party B Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
C Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party D Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
II 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior
Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
(17)A mothers B investigators C words D babies Câu Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
A To give examples of typical toys that babies not like B To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
C To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds D To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
Câu Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
B The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak C Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
D Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
Câu What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
B How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
C The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
D How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
Câu What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds B Babies begin to understand words in songs
C Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions D Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
Câu According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They can remember them easily B They focus on the meaning of their parents' word C They understand the rhythm D They enjoy the sound
Câu 10 The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT ………
A giving all words equal emphasis B using meaningless sounds C speaking more loudly than normal D speaking with shorter sentences
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 11 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?'' .Tom: " You know, I live far from my school
A My car broke down B That's good C It's not the case D It is a fine day Câu 12 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?
- Mathew: " _''
A Yes, I I can close it B Yes, of course Are you cold? C Yes, of course I can it D No, not at all I 'll it now
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 13 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A motivated B punished C discouraged D rewarded
Câu 14 Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A eternal B genuine C satisfactory D permanent
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 15 A commander B postman C countryman D policeman
(18)VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 17 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A make way for B give rise to C set fire to D harm to
Câu 18 The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A depressing B serious C memorable D interesting
VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (19) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (20) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (21) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (22) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (23) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 19 A far B lost C great D large
Câu 20 A give out B transfer C present D interpret
Câu 21 A by B for C in D on
Câu 22 A really B truly C quite D hardly
Câu 23 A for B by C when D of
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 24 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B must studied C could have studied D should have studied Câu 25 She gave me a _box
A small square jewelry metal B jewelry small metal square C small square metal jewelry D jewelry metal small square Câu 26 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A had been mending B has been mending C has mended D had mended Câu 27 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A an action B a campaign C a drive D a movement
Câu 28 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A in B for C on D at
Câu 29 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A hasn't it B has there C hasn't there D has it
Câu 30 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a little slower B a bit slow C a little more slowly D a bit slowlier Câu 31 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A will take B would have taken C would take D took Câu 32 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went out B went off C went down D went under
(19)A had he arrived/ than B had he arrived/ when C he had arrived/ when D he had arrived/ than Câu 34 Linda refused _in the musical performance because she was sick.
A to participate B to participating C participate D participating
Câu 35 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A create B creative C creatively D creativity
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 36 Put your coat on You will get cold
A It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold B You not only put your coat on but also get cold
C You will not get cold unless you put your coat on D Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
Câu 37 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
B Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect C It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly D Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
X.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 38 A commercial B economic C ingenious D ingredient Câu 39 A musical B summary C interesting D relation
XI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
(20)Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words."
Câu 40 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world B spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world C disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world D illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
Câu 41 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons D the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
Câu 42 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A spreading Western ideas B political propaganda in wartime C amusing people all the time D educating ordinary people Câu 43 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A a funny element B a piece of art C a propaganda campaignD an educational purpose Câu 44 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Western cartoons always have a serious purpose B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing C Cartoons can serve various purposes
D Language barriers restricted cartoons
Câu 45 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness C Originality, freshness, and astonishment D Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism Câu 46 The passage is intended to present .
A a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
Câu 47 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People C Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons D Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 48 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
Câu 49 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 50 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 276 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A give rise to B harm to C set fire to D make way for
Câu The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A memorable B serious C interesting D depressing
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors B Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect C Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors D It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly Câu Put your coat on You will get cold
A It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold B You not only put your coat on but also get cold
C You will not get cold unless you put your coat on D Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B must studied C should have studied D could have studied Câu Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A has mended B has been mending C had been mending D had mended Câu Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A a drive B an action C a campaign D a movement
Câu No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A had he arrived/ when B he had arrived/ when C he had arrived/ than D had he arrived/ than Câu Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A in B at C on D for
Câu 10 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creativity B creative C create D creatively
Câu 11 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a bit slowlier B a little more slowly C a little slower D a bit slow Câu 12 She gave me a _box
A jewelry small metal square B small square jewelry metal C jewelry metal small square D small square metal jewelry Câu 13 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went out B went under C went off D went down
Câu 14 Linda refused _ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A to participating B to participate C participate D participating Câu 15 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has there B has it C hasn't there D hasn't it
(22)A would take B would have taken C will take D took
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu 17 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Cartoons can serve various purposes B Language barriers restricted cartoons
C Cartoons will replace other forms of writing D Western cartoons always have a serious purpose Câu 18 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons B the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons C the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture D the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
Câu 19 The passage is intended to present .
A a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
Câu 20 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism C Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness D Originality, freshness, and astonishment Câu 21 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A a funny element B a piece of art C an educational purpose D a propaganda campaign Câu 22 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world B illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
(23)D disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world Câu 23 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda C Cartoons as a Way of Educating People D A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People Câu 24 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A spreading Western ideas B amusing people all the time C political propaganda in wartime D educating ordinary people
V 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu 25 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak B Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
C Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
D Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways Câu 26 The word "They" in paragraph refers to ……
A mothers B investigators C words D babies
Câu 27 The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT………
A using meaningless sounds B speaking with shorter sentences C giving all words equal emphasis D speaking more loudly than normal Câu 28 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
B How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
C The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
D The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language Câu 29 Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1?
(24)C To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
D To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
Câu 30 According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They can remember them easily B They understand the rhythm
C They enjoy the sound D They focus on the meaning of their parents' word Câu 31 What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions B Babies begin to understand words in songs
C Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds D Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 32 Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A genuine B eternal C permanent D satisfactory
Câu 33 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A motivated B rewarded C punished D discouraged
VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (34) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (35) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (36) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (37) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (38) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 34 A large B far C lost D great
Câu 35 A present B give out C interpret D transfer
Câu 36 A by B in C for D on
Câu 37 A really B hardly C quite D truly
Câu 38 A for B by C of D when
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 39 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? - Mathew: " _''
A Yes, of course Are you cold? B No, not at all I 'll it now C Yes, of course I can it D Yes, I I can close it Câu 40 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?''
Tom: " You know, I live far from my school
A My car broke down B It is a fine day C It's not the case D That's good
(25)Câu 41 A interesting B relation C summary D musical Câu 42 A economic B ingredient C ingenious D commercial
X Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 43 A policeman B countryman C postman D commander
Câu 44 A continued B tossed C happened D changed
XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 45 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 46 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
Câu 47 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 48 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike A Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party B Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party C Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
D Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
Câu 49 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
C Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars D The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
Câu 50 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works B The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans
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Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 310 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors B Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
C It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly D Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect Câu Put your coat on You will get cold
A You not only put your coat on but also get cold B You will not get cold unless you put your coat on C Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
D It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A eternal B permanent C satisfactory D genuine
Câu In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A discouraged B punished C rewarded D motivated
III 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
(27)A Babies begin to understand words in songs
B Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds C Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
D Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions Câu The word "They" in paragraph refers to …………
A investigators B words C mothers D babies
Câu Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1? A To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
B To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
C To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds D To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds
Câu The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT ……
A using meaningless sounds B speaking with shorter sentences C giving all words equal emphasis D speaking more loudly than normal
Câu According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They understand the rhythm B They enjoy the sound
C They focus on the meaning of their parents' word D They can remember them easily
Câu 10 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
B Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
C Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
D The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak Câu 11 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language B The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
C How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
D How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 12 A commander B postman C policeman D countryman
Câu 13 A happened B continued C tossed D changed
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 14 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?'' Tom: " You know, I live far from my school
A That's good B It's not the case C My car broke down D It is a fine day Câu 15 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?
- Mathew: " _''
A No, not at all I 'll it now B Yes, of course I can it C Yes, I I can close it D Yes, of course Are you cold?
VI 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
(28)Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu 16 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Originality, freshness, and astonishment B Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness C Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism D Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness Câu 17 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world B illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
C bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world D spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world Câu 18 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A educating ordinary people B political propaganda in wartime C spreading Western ideas D amusing people all the time Câu 19 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A an educational purpose B a propaganda campaign C a piece of art D a funny element Câu 20 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture D the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
Câu 21 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Cartoons can serve various purposes B Western cartoons always have a serious purpose C Language barriers restricted cartoons D Cartoons will replace other forms of writing Câu 22 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People C An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda D Cartoons as a Way of Educating People Câu 23 The passage is intended to present .
A a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over B a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons C an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
(29)VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (24) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (25) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (26) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (27) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (28) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 24 A great B lost C far D large
Câu 25 A interpret B transfer C present D give out
Câu 26 A for B on C in D by
Câu 27 A hardly B truly C quite D really
Câu 28 A when B by C for D of
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 29
A Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party B Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
C Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
D Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party.
Câu 30 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
C The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
D Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars Câu 31 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 32 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
Câu 33 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
(30)X Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 35 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has there B has it C hasn't it D hasn't there
Câu 36 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A should have studied B must studied C must have studied D could have studied Câu 37 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A had he arrived/ than B had he arrived/ when C he had arrived/ than D he had arrived/ when Câu 38 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A at B for C in D on
Câu 39 She gave me a _box
A small square metal jewelry B jewelry small metal square C jewelry metal small square D small square jewelry metal
Câu 40 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creative B creativity C create D creatively
Câu 41 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a bit slow B a bit slowlier C a little slower D a little more slowly Câu 42 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A has mended B had been mending C has been mending D had mended Câu 43 Linda refused _ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A participate B to participating C to participate D participating Câu 44 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A would have taken B would take C took D will take
Câu 45 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went off B went under C went down D went out
Câu 46 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A an action B a campaign C a movement D a drive
XI.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 47 A commercial B ingenious C ingredient D economic Câu 48 A musical B summary C interesting D relation
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 49 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A set fire to B make way for C harm to D give rise to
Câu 50 The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A serious B memorable C depressing D interesting
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Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 344 I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words."
Câu Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness B Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism C Originality, freshness, and astonishment D Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness Câu According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Language barriers restricted cartoons B Cartoons can serve various purposes
C Cartoons will replace other forms of writing D Western cartoons always have a serious purpose Câu The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons B the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons C the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
D the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture Câu Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A spreading Western ideas B amusing people all the time C educating ordinary people D political propaganda in wartime Câu The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
(32)C a piece of art D a funny element Câu Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons C Cartoons as a Way of Educating People D A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People Câu The passage is intended to present .
A a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over B an opinion about how cartoons entertain people C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons Câu In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
B disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world C spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world D bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A memorable B serious C depressing D interesting
Câu 10 Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A harm to B give rise to C make way for D set fire to
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 11 A postman B countryman C commander D policeman
Câu 12 A happened B continued C changed D tossed
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 13 People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
C The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
D The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area Câu 14 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans
A Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works B The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans D The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans Câu 15 “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.
A Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party. B Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
C Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
D Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party.
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 16 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?'' Tom: " _ You know, I live far from my school
(33)Câu 17 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window? - Mathew: " _''
A Yes, of course Are you cold? B No, not at all I 'll it now C Yes, of course I can it D Yes, I I can close it
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 18 Put your coat on You will get cold
A You not only put your coat on but also get cold B Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
C It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold D You will not get cold unless you put your coat on
Câu 19 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors
B Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors C It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly D Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 20 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a little more slowly B a bit slowlier C a little slower D a bit slow Câu 21 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A would take B will take C took D would have taken
Câu 22 Linda refused in the musical performance because she was sick.
A participating B to participating C to participate D participate
Câu 23 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creativity B create C creative D creatively
Câu 24 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A had he arrived/ than B he had arrived/ when C he had arrived/ than D had he arrived/ when Câu 25 There has been little rain in this area for months, ?
A hasn't there B hasn't it C has it D has there
Câu 26 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A a campaign B an action C a drive D a movement
Câu 27 She gave me a box
A small square jewelry metal B jewelry small metal square C jewelry metal small square D small square metal jewelry Câu 28 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went off B went out C went under D went down
Câu 29 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A at B on C in D for
Câu 30 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B must studied C should have studied D could have studied Câu 31 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A had mended B had been mending C has mended D has been mending
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 32 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D Câu 33 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
(34)some regrettable misunderstandings D
IX.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 35 A summary B musical C interesting D relation Câu 36 A ingredient B ingenious C economic D commercial
X Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (37) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (38) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (39) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (40) _ teach The foundations for skill in expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear (41) _ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu 37 A great B far C lost D large
Câu 38 A transfer B give out C present D interpret
Câu 39 A for B by C in D on
Câu 40 A hardly B truly C quite D really
Câu 41 A by B when C for D of
XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 42 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A motivated B discouraged C rewarded D punished
Câu 43 Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A eternal B genuine C satisfactory D permanent
XII 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
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around them Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli They will stop crying when they hear a person talking, but not if they hear a b e ll or the sound of a r a t tle At first, the sounds that an infant notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
(35)facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu 44 The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT ……
A giving all words equal emphasis B speaking more loudly than normal C using meaningless sounds D speaking with shorter sentences Câu 45 The word "They" in paragraph refers to ………
A words B investigators C babies D mothers
Câu 46 What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds B Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions
C Babies begin to understand words in songs
D Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
Câu 47 Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph 1? A To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds B To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
C To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds D To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
Câu 48 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language B How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds
C How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
D The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
Câu 49 According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They enjoy the sound B They understand the rhythm
C They can remember them easily D They focus on the meaning of their parents' word Câu 50 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2?
A The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak
B Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
C Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language D Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
(36)-SỞ GD-ĐT HÀ NAM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA HỌC KÌ II - Năm học 2017 - 2018 Trường THPT A Kim Bảng Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian: 60 phút
Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Phòng thi: Mã đề: Mã đề: 378 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike. A Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party
B Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party
C Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party D Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party
Câu People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars
A Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars
B Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars C The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area
D The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area
Câu Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans B The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works
II.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu A ingenious B commercial C ingredient D economic
Câu A interesting B musical C summary D relation
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area A harm to B make way for C set fire to D give rise to
Câu The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment
A depressing B memorable C interesting D serious
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (8) _ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother to learn it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (9) _ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will both understand what you are driving at and be persuaded
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (10) _ itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people understand your work as they on the quality of the work itself
(37)organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression If you not lay these foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again
Câu A great B large C lost D far
Câu A transfer B interpret C present D give out
Câu 10 A on B by C in D for
Câu 11 A truly B really C hardly D quite
Câu 12 A by B of C for D when
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 13 In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes
A rewarded B discouraged C punished D motivated
Câu 14 Henry has found a temporary job in factory
A eternal B permanent C satisfactory D genuine
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 15 Anna: '' - Why didn't you show up for class this morning?'' Tom: " _ You know, I live far from my school
A It is a fine day B My car broke down C It's not the case D That's good Câu 16 - John : '' Would you mind closing the window?
- Mathew: " _''
A Yes, of course Are you cold? B Yes, I I can close it C Yes, of course I can it D No, not at all I 'll it now
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 17 The speed of sound varies according to air temperature, altitude, and another factors. A B C D
Câu 18 Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings D
Câu 19 It was not un t il the end of p re his t o r ic times that the first wheeled vehicles a pp e a ri n g A B C D
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 20 A commander B countryman C postman D policeman
Câu 21 A continued B changed C happened D tossed
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
(38)semi-literate people throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they not depend chiefly on telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius's famous saying "One picture is worth a thousand words." Câu 22 The pronoun "this" in paragraph mostly refers to .
A an educational purpose B a propaganda campaign
C a piece of art D a funny element
Câu 23 The passage is intended to present .
A a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons B an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over D an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
Câu 24 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda B A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People C Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons D Cartoons as a Way of Educating People Câu 25 Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Originality, freshness, and astonishment B Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness C Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness D Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism Câu 26 Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A educating ordinary people B political propaganda in wartime C amusing people all the time D spreading Western ideas
Câu 27 According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Language barriers restricted cartoons B Western cartoons always have a serious purpose C Cartoons can serve various purposes D Cartoons will replace other forms of writing Câu 28 In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at .
A illustrating the truth of Chinese great men's famous sayings
B spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world C bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world D disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world Câu 29 The word "imbalance" in paragraph refers to .
A the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons B the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture D the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
X 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
(39)only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of utterances By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections Very soon, these differences in adult stress and intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior Long before they develop actual language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of adult speech
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed certain sounds into baby talk Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are only a few months old, th e y exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words T h e y also exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds In other words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that are necessary if they are to acquire aural language
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding For babies, language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults
Câu 30 Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 2? A Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language
B Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language
C The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak D Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways
Câu 31 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
B The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
C How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development
D How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds Câu 32 The word "They" in paragraph refers to …………
A babies B words C investigators D mothers
Câu 33 Why does the author mention a bell and a rattle in paragraph ? A To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds B To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry
C To give examples of typical toys that babies not like
D To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds
Câu 34 The passage mentions all of the followings as the ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies EXCEPT …………
A using meaningless sounds B speaking with shorter sentences C speaking more loudly than normal D giving all words equal emphasis
Câu 35 What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language?
A Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds B Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults
C Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions D Babies begin to understand words in songs
Câu 36 According to the author, why babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them?
A They enjoy the sound
B They can remember them easily
(40)XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 37 Our local council is conducting _ to reduce the amount of litter in our streets
A a drive B a campaign C a movement D an action
Câu 38 Mai takes responsibility _ running the household.
A at B for C in D on
Câu 39 Matthew's hands were covered in oil because he his bike
A had been mending B had mended C has mended D has been mending Câu 40 Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
A creatively B creativity C creative D create
Câu 41 Could you speak _ so I can understand what you mean?
A a little more slowly B a little slower C a bit slow D a bit slowlier Câu 42 There has been little rain in this area for months, _?
A has there B hasn't it C has it D hasn't there
Câu 43 She gave me a _box
A small square jewelry metal B jewelry small metal square C small square metal jewelry D jewelry metal small square Câu 44 The teacher at this school _ with flu one after the other.
A went under B went out C went off D went down
Câu 45 No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came
A he had arrived/ than B he had arrived/ when C had he arrived/ when D had he arrived/ than Câu 46 Jeanette did very badly on the exam She _ harder
A must have studied B should have studied C must studied D could have studied Câu 47 Linda refused _in the musical performance because she was sick.
A participate B participating C to participate D to participating Câu 48 I used my calculator; otherwise it _ longer.
A took B would have taken C would take D will take
XII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Câu 49 Put your coat on You will get cold
A You will not get cold unless you put your coat on B You not only put your coat on but also get cold
C It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold D Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
Câu 50 We thought the figures were correct However, we have now discovered some errors A Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect B Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors C Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors