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10 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI THPT MỚI NHẤT Đề số 1

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced

differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1:

A visits B speaks C speeds D dates Question 2:

A initiate B maintain C install D reunite

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3:

A deforestation B compulsory C iltellectual D philosopher Question 4:

A diverse B neglect C acquire D rival

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 5: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D

Question 6: Earthworms belong to the family of segmented worms whose body is dividing A B C into a series of segments

D

Question 7: Mostly medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry A B C D

Read the following sentences and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.

Question 8: I’m _ from am till midnight

A on duty B on work C in duty D for work Question 9: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t………….as usual

A ring off B get off C go off D take off

Question 10: The harder you try, _

A the most you achieve B you achieve the more C the more you achieve D the better achieve you have Question 11: Preparing for a job interview can be very _

A stress B stressful C stressed D stressing

Question 12: It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t _ the nearby shelter A break out B make out C take out D run out Question 13: My wife has her hair at the hairdresser’s every other month

A done B to C D doing

Question 14: I a more interesting film than the one I saw last night A have never seen B had never seen

C never saw D have never been seeing Question 15: Could you tell me _?

A what is the weather like today B what the weather is like today C what is the weather today D what the weather is today Question 16: Final year students attend lectures It’s optional

Question 17: The polar bear’s _ depends on its ability to catch fish

A survival B survive C surviving D Survivor

Question 18: _ advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job

A If he had B Unless he had been C If he had been D If he hadn’t been

Question 19: _ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment

A Biodiversity B Conservation C Globe D Individual

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20: Cindy met Mary at a birthday party

- Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!" - Mary: " " A Yes, all right B Thanks, Cindy I had it done yesterday C Never mention it D Thanks, but I'm afraid

Question 21: John has to go out but it is raining heavily

John: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a while, Peter?” Peter: “ ” A With pleasure B Ready C Welcome D Yes, I can

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime. A complain B exchange C explain D arrange Question 23: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 24: Training for the Olympics requires an enormous amount of work: athletes who want to compete must work extremely hard

A very large B small C unusual D very common

Question 25: I feel under the weather today I’m tired and I don’t want to anything.

A sick B happy C sad D healthy

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.

Question 26: I took Jim to the zoo so that he could see the puma A Because Jim saw the puma, I took him to the zoo B Although I took Jim to the zoo, he could see the puma C Taking Jim to the zoo, Jim could see the puma

D Jim was taken to the zoo in order to see the puma Question 27: After many years of hard work, he retired

A After he has worked hard for many years, he retired B After he had worked hard for many years, he retired C After he worked hard for many years, he retired D After he retired, he had worked hard for many years Question 28: The doctor advised Mr Pike to take up a new hobby

D The doctor said to Mr Pike, "You should stop your present hobby."

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: Bill said something at the meeting It offended all the workers A Whatever Bill said at the meeting offended all the workers

B What Bill said at the meeting offended all the workers C Bill said what at the meeting offended all the workers

D Bill said at the meeting something and offended all the workers

Question 30: These citizens are very poor Therefore, they rely mostly on wildlife products for their livelihood

A Because their living conditions poor, these people rely mostly on wildlife products for their livelihood

B Because they are poor living conditions, these people rely mostly on wildlife products for their livelihood

C Because their living conditions are poor, these people rely mostly on wildlife products for their livelihood

D Because their living conditions was poor, these people rely mostly on wildlife products for their livelihood

Read the following passage and mark the latter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35. Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (31)………… as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also give them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a license or certificate before he can practice laws or medicine Many fields such as computer operation (32)……… police work; require satisfactory completion of special training courses

Education is also important because it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable such as the skills needed (33)…… in a sport, paint a picture or play a musical instrument Such education becomes increasingly important as people gain more leisure time

Education also helps people adjust to change This has become (34)……… because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (35)……… the skills for adjusting to them

Question 31: A action B activities C jobs D works Question 32: A or B or else C otherwise D because of Question 33: A participate B take part in C to participate D to take part in Question 34: A critical B primary C necessary D major

Question 35: A to B for C in D with

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 from 36 to 42.

Lynette Long was once the principal of an elementary school She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached I was constantly telling them to put the keys inside shirts There were so many keys; it never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were house keys

She and her husband began talking to the children who had keys They learned of the effect working couples and single parents were having on their children Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety

The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding They may hide in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet The second is TV They often turn the volume up It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone

Question 36: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means ……… A a house with nothing inside B a house with no people inside C a house with too much space D a house with no furniture Question 37: One thing that the children in the passage share is that ………

A they all watch TV B they all wear jewelry

C they spend part of each day alone D they are from single- parent families

Question 38: The phrase “latchkey children” in the passage means children who ………… A look after themselves while their parents are not at home

B close doors with keys and watch TV by themselves C are locked inside houses with latches and keys D like to carry latches and keys with them everywhere

Question 39: The main problem of latchkey children is that they …… A watch too much television during the day

B are growing in numbers

C suffer a lot from being left alone

D are also found in middle- class families

Question 40: Why did a lot of kids have chains around their necks with keys attached? A Schools didn’t allow them to wear jewelry, so they wore keys instead B They would use the keys to enter their houses when they came home C They were fully grown and had become independent

D They had to use the keys to open school doors

Question 41: Lynette Long learned of latchkey children’s problems by……… A talking to them B visiting their homes

C interviewing their parents D delivering questionnaires

Question 42: What is the most common way for latchkey children to deal with fears? A Talking to the Longs B Hiding somewhere

C Lying under a TV D Having a shower

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 from 43 to 50.

Today the position is quite different Women now can vote and choose their own husbands In 1970, a law was passed to give them an equal share of property in the case of divorce, and in the same year the Equal Pay Act gave them the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal value

Despite these changes, there is no doubt that there are still great differences in status between men and women Many employers seem to ignore the Equal Pay Act It is also more difficult for a woman to get promotion than a man does

There is sex distinction in England although it has not been as serious as it was More and more women go out to work, earn more money, get high positions in the society, and live independently However, there are two great problems to solve The first problem is men's attitude They always think that women are lower in rank and are the weaker sex We not know exactly how long it will take them to change their mind And the other problem which is much more difficult is women's attitude They should be ready to struggle to change their fate

Question 43: At the beginning of the 19th century, British women .

A seemed to have almost no rights at all B had the right to choose their husbands C were better off than today D had the right to vote

Question 44: The word “They” in the first paragraph refers to A women’s marriages B women’s children

C British women D women’s rights

Question 45: The word “responsible” in the first paragraph can best be replaced with

A interesting B important C boring D

careful

Question 46: Which of the followings is TRUE about women’s position today?

A It is the same as in the past B It is quite different from the past

C It is worse than the past D It is a bit better than the past Question 47: The Equal Pay Act was passed in

A 1960 B 1970 C 1971

D 1962

Question 48 : The word “doubt” in the third paragraph can best be replaced with

A equality B evidence C mistake D

disbelief

Question 49: What, according to the reading passage, is men's attitude?

A They consider women to be equal to them B They consider women the stronger sex

C They always look up women D They consider women the weaker sex

Question 50: What should women to eliminate sex distinction? A They should suffer with pleasure

B They should struggle to change their fate. C They should change men’s mind.

D They should earn more money. Đề số 2

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:

1: A adventure B future C mature D figure

2: A young B plough C couple D cousin

Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others:

4:A difficulty B simplicity C discovery D commodity 5:A obligatory B geographical C international D undergraduate Choose the best answer among A, B, C, D to complete each sentence below:

6: _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world

A In spite of B Although C Despite D Because

7: Had I studied harder, I _better in the last exam

A would B.would have done C had done D wouldn’t have done 8: The larger the apartment, the the rent is

A expensive B more expensive C expensivelyD most expensive 9: Nam wanted to know what time _

A the movie began B the movie begins C does the movie begin D did the movie begin

10: On attaining maximum size, by drawing itself out and dividing into two daughter amoebas, each receiving identical nuclear materials

A the reproduction of the amoeba B the amoeba, which reproduces C reproducing the amoeba D the amoeba reproduces

11: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, made us very happy then

A which B that C it D of which

12: Lenses, , are used to correct imperfections in eyesight A are the forms of glasses and contact lenses

B in the form of glasses and contact lenses C glasses and contact lenses which form D glasses and contact lenses may be formed

13:Tim: “ ” – Jeycy: “Certainly”

A Welcome back! B What are you doing there?

C I’m sorry I am late D May I borrow a pencil , please? 14:Jane:“Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?” Tony:” ”

A Not at all I’ve finished my job B Yes, you can use it C Of course not I still need it now D Yes, It’s all right

15: Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the birthmark on his face

A normal B abnormal C abnormality D abnormally 16: That beautiful girl died of an morphine

A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose 17: He is the postman _ I got this letter

A from who B to whom C from whom D with whom

18: We usually go by train, even though the car _ is a lot quicker

A travel B journey C trip D voyage

19: I suggest the room ……… before Christmas

A be decorated B is decorated C were decorated D should decorate 20: Many species of plants and animals are in _ of extinction

A dangerous B endangered C danger D dangerously 21: The last person the room must turn off the lights

A to leave B who leave C that leave D all are correct

22: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _.”

A out of the blue C out of order B under the weather D under the impression

23: I know we had an arguement, but now I'd quite like to _

A look down B make up C fall out D bring up

24: Nowadays women _the same wages as men

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences.

25: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island

A fruits and vegetables B flowers and trees C plants and animals D mountains and forests

26: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now I will need time to think it over” A to sleep on it B to make it better C to make up for it D to think out of time Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences.

27: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”

A good behavior B behaving improprely C behaving nice D behaving cleverly

28: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released. A benevolent B innovative C naive D guilty

29: His creer advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the position of the company’s Chief Excutive

A.Progress B elevation C rise D decrease

Choose the option among A, B, C, D which needs correcting to make a complete sentence 30: I didn’t feel like to go to church this morning because it was raining hard

A B C D

31: Tom likes to gossip about other people, so he doesn’t like them to gossip about him. A B C D 32: Have a headache, an upset stomach, and a bad case of sunburn did not put me in a A B C D good mood for the evening

33: Genetic engineering is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of previously A B incurable diseases so that they get to its root causes and find cures

C D

34: The novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted for the insight, poetic style, and sensitive she

A B C

demonstrates in her works D

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D)) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Environmental Concerns

Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (35) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (36) _ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (37) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (38) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (39) _ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (40) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (41) _ increasingly heavy demands on it

But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer

35: A Although B Yet C Still D Despite

36: A continues B repeats C follows D carries

37: A individual B alone C very D solitary

38: A neither B sooner C rather D either

39: A utterly B completely C quite D.greatly

40:A result B reaction C development D product

41:A making B doing C having D taking

42: A living B real C natural D genuine

43: A maintain B stay C hold D keep

44: A remain B go C last D stand

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

Ocean water plays an indispensable role in supporting life The great ocean basins hold about 300 million cubic miles of water From this vast amount, about 80,000 cubic miles of water are sucked into the atmosphere each year by evaporation and returned by precipitation and drainage to the ocean More than 24,000 cubic miles of rain descend annually upon the continents This vast amount is required to replenish the lakes and streams, springs and water tables on which all flora and fauna are dependent Thus, the hydrosphere permits organic existence

The hydrosphere has strange characteristics because water has properties unlike those of any other liquid One anomaly is that water upon freezing expands by about percent, whereas most liquids contract on cooling For this reason, ice floats on water bodies instead of sinking to the bottom If the ice sank, the hydrosphere would soon be frozen solidly, except for a thin layer of surface melt water during the summer season Thus, all aquatic life would be destroyed and the interchange of warm and cold currents, which moderates climate, would be notably absent

Another outstanding charateristic of water is that water has a heat capacity which is the highest of all liquids and solids except ammonia This characterisitc enables the oceans to absorb and store vast quantities of heat, thereby often preventing climatic extremes In addition, water dissolves more substances than any other liquid It is this characteristic which helps make oceans a great storehouse for minerals which have been washed down from the continents In several areas of the world these minerals are being commercially exploited Solar evaporation of salt is widely practised, potash is extracted from the Dead Sea, and magnesium is produced from sea water along the American Gulf Coast

45: The author’s main purpose in this passage is to _.

A illustrate the importance of conserving water B describe the properties and uses of water

C compare water with other liquids D explain how water is used in commerce and industry

46: The phrase “this vast amount” in line of paragraph refers to A 80,000 million cubic miles of water B 24,000 cubic miles of rain

C 80,000 cubic miles of water D 300 million cubic miles of water 47: The word “replenish” in paragraph can best replaced by

A fill again B replace C evaporate D form

48: According to the passage, fish can survive in the oceans because

C they not need oxygen D ice floats 49: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characterisitic of water?

A Water can absorb heat B Water is good solvent.

C Water contracts on cooling D Water expands when it is frozen 50: The word “outstanding” in paragraph is closest in meaning to

A exceptionally goodB special C amusing D important 51: According the passage, the hydrosphere is NOT _

A the part of the earth covered by water B responsible for all forms of life C in danger of freezing over D a source of natural resources 52: The author’s tone in the passage can best be described as

A dispassionate B speculative C biased D dogmatic

53: The author organizes the passage by _.

A juxtaposition of true and untrue ideas B comparison and contrast C general statement followed by examples D hypothesis and proof

54: Which of the following statements would be the most likely to begin the paragraph immediately following the passage?

A Water has the ability to erode land

B Droughts and flooding are two types of disasters associated with water C Another remarkably property of ice is its strength

D Magnesium is widely used in metallurgical processes

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own"

In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock

businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead

55: What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world

B.The computer is especially lucrative for women today C Women are better at small business than men are D Women today are opening more business of their own 56:The word “excluded” is closest meaning to _

A not permitted in B often invited to

C decorators of D charged admission to

57: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT _

A.Women were required to stay at home with their families B Women lacked ability to work in business

C.Women faced discrimination in business D.Women were not trained in business 58: The word “that” refers to _

A a woman becomes chairman of the board B Women working hard

C Women achieving advanced degrees

D Women believing that business is a place for them

59: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s _ A were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management

B were still more interested in education than business opportunities C had fewer obstacles in business than they today

D were unable to work hard enough to success in business

60: The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in order to _ A Show the frugality of women in business

B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig

C Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business were limited D suggest that the company needed to expand

61: The expression “ keep tabs on” is closest meaning to _ A recognize the appearance of B keep records of C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of 62: The word “hurdles” can be best replaced by

A fences B obstacles C questions D small groups

63: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business operated by women are small because

A Women prefer a small intimate setting B Women can’t deal with money C Women are not able to borrow money easily D many women fail at large businesses

64: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A skeptical B optimistic C frustrated D negative

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it meams the same as the first one.

65. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.

` The boy apologised to the teacher for being late.

68. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi It can’t have been Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi. 69.The training course is too expensive; I can’t afford it

It was such an expensive course that I couldn’t afford it.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer True(T), False(F) or No information(NI)

One of the most important ways to help threatened plants and animals survive is to protect their habitats permanently in national parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas There they can live without too much interference from humans It is also important to protect habitats outside reserves such as on farms and along roadsides

You can visit a nearby national park or nature reserve Some national parks have special guided tours and walks for kids Talk to the rangers to find out whether there are any threatened species and how they are being protected You and your friends might be able to help the rangers in their conservation work

When you visit a national park, make sure you obey the wildlife code: follow fire regulations; leave your pets at home; leave flowers, birds' eggs, logs, bushes and rocks where you find them; put your rubbish in a bin or, better still, take it home

If you have friends who live on farms, encourage them to keep patches of bush as wildlife habitats and to leave old trees standing, especially those with hollows suitable for nesting animals

Some areas have groups which look after local lands and nature reserves They this by removing weeds and planting local native species in their place You could join one of these groups, or even start a new one with your parents and friends Ask your local parks authority or council for information

By removing rubbish and weeds and replanting with native plants you will allow the native bush to gradually regenerate This will also encourage native animals to return

1 _Plants and animals can live without too much interference from humans in national parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas

a True b False c No information

2 _Never visiting a national park is a good way of helping conserve wildlife

a True b False c No information

3 _Tourists cannot ask anything about threatened species when they are in a national park

a True b False c No information

4 _Farms are also ideal places for conserving species

a True b False c No information

5 _Native species will reproduce some day in the future

a True b False c No information

Đề số 3

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A critical B solution C perform D reaction Question 2: A alteration B observe C achievement D specific

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 3: What were some of the things that brought the Resolution?

A around B up C on D about

Question 5: John this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him He owes me a thank-you

A must have completed B may have completed C should have completed D could have completed Question 6: I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am awake

A broad B well C full D wide

Question 7: I suggest the room before Christmas

A should decorate B is decorated C were decorated D be decorated Question 8: It is time every student harder for the coming exam

A worked B should work C works D work

Question 9: Mr Simpkims is the big in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director

A bread B meat C cheese D apple

Question 10: She is so to her children that she has decided to quit her job to stay at home and look after Them

A persistent B kind C responsible D devoted

Question 11: The new sports complex will accommodate an Olympic-sized swimming pool and others including fitness center, and a spa, to name just a few

A supplies B facilities C categories D qualities Question 12: There a number of reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire

A are said being B are said to have been

C said to be D was said being

Question 13: It’s silly of him to spend a lot of money buying A a thick old wooden table B a thick wooden old table C an old wooden thick table D a wooden thick old table Question 14: It’s important to project a(n) image during the interview

A optimistic B cheerful C positive D upbeat

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.

Question 15: This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news A superficial B indifferent C casual D inadequate

Question 16: James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself

A speak with voice B keep silent C write his thoughts D communicate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17: A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Paris, The man: “You haven’t lived here long, have you?”

Alex: “ .”

A Yes, I have just moved here B No, only three months

C Yes, just a few days D No, I live here for a long time Question 18: Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse

Susan: “I have lost my purse.” Her friend: “ _.”

A It’s careless B Oh, what a pity

C That’s nothing D Oh, be careful

Question 19: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information about it

A there will be B held C will give D about

A Many of the B obtained C the most D paper-making

Question 21: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking

A is believed B in the near future C be used to doing D such as

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.

Question 22: Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden handle

A in the meantime B in one area C formerly D sometimes Question 23: Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness

A betrayed B emphasized C revealed D disfigured

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.

Question 24: A opponent B compose C podium D advocate Question 25: A competitor B illegal C epidemic D education

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.

Question 26:The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup. A The president congratulated the players on their winning the match

B When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the president

C The president would offered the players congratulations if they won the match D The president congratulated that the players had won the cup.

Question 27:A house in that district will cost at least $100,000. A If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district

B You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000 C You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000 D $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.

Question 28:To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00am. A They always leave for work at 6.00am

B They have to leave very early to catch a bus to work.

C Getting to work on time, for them, means leaving at 6.00am D Leaving at 6.00am, they have never been late for work.

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.

Question 29:The new restaurant looks good However, it seems to have few customers. A In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance B If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better

C The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better

D In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business. Question 30:No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation It greatly resembled the original.

A It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts

B It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily

C The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wan’t genuine

A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth order and aspects such as temperament and behavior, and some psychologists believe that birth order significantly affects the development of personality Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship between birth order and personality A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that he developed based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position that affected personality; instead, it was the similar responses in large numbers of families to children in specific birth order positions that had an effect For example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and not have to deal with siblings in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first socialization experiences with adults and therefore tend to find the process of peer socialization more difficult In contrast, later-born children have to deal with siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have stronger socialization skills

Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth order and personality These studies have tended to classify birth order types into four different categories: first-born, second-born and/or middle, last, and only child

Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar, positive and negative personality traits First-borns have consistently been linked with academic achievement in various studies; in one study, the number of National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was found to be equal to the number of second-and third-borns combined First-borns have been found to be more responsible and assertive than those born in other birth-order positions and tend to rise to positions of leadership more often than others; more first-borns have served in the U.S Congress and as U.S presidents than have those born in other birth-orderpositions However, studies have shown that first-borns tend to be more subject to stress and were considered problem children more often than later-borns

Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different tendencies from first-borns They tend to feel inferior to the older child or children because it is difficult for them to comprehend that their lower level of achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to succeed in areas other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel They tend to be more trusting, accepting, and focused on others than the more self-centered first-borns, and they tend to have a comparatively higher level of success in team sports than first-borns or only children, who more often excel in individual sports

The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family and thus often exhibits a strong sense of security Last-borns collectively achieve the highest degree of social success and demonstrate the highest levels of self-esteem of all the birth-order positions They often exhibit less competitiveness than older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive group games or in social organizations such as sororities and fraternities

Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns and some of the characteristics of last-borns Only children tend to exhibit the strong sense of security and self-esteem exhibited by last-borns while, like first-borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely than middle-or last-borns to achieve academic success However, only children tend to have the most problems establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation than other children

Question 31: The word “body” in paragraph could best be replaced by A amount B organization C corpse D skeleton Question 32: The word “key” in paragraph could best be replaced by

A secret B studied C significant D locked Question 33: The word “it” in paragraph refers to

A He had found that the responses by family members had little to with personality B He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality

C He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality D He was the only one to study birth order.

Question 35: Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in paragraph 3?

Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information A Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions

B Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders

C An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government positions

D In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders. Question 36: The word “accepting” in paragraph is closest in meaning to

A respectable B affectionate C admissible D tolerant Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true?

A Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports B First-borns tend to well in individual sports

C Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports D Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.

Question 38: The phrase “more achievement oriented” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to

A more skilled as leaders B more aware of surroundings C more directly involved

D more focused on accomplishments closest in meaning to

A more skilled as leaders B more aware of surroundings C more directly involved

D more focused on accomplishments

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

An important point to remember if you like spending time out in the open air is that the human head doesn’t work very well outdoors if it becomes too hot, cold or wet That’s why a hat is a good investment, whenever you are planning to go out and about Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will the (39) adequately in most conditions In cold climates, the problem is that the head is (40) heat all the time As much as fifty to sixty per cent of your body’s heat is lost through the head and neck, (41) on which scientist you believe Clearly this heat loss needs to be prevented, but it’s important to remember that hats don’t actually keep you warm, they simply stop heat escaping

Just as important is the need to protect your neck from the effects of bright sunlight, and the brim of your hat will this If you prefer a baseball cap, (42) buying one that has a drop down ‘tail’ at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt

And in wet weather (43) , hats are often more practical than pooling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not

Question 39: A role B duty C job D task

Question 41: A regarding B relating C depending D according Question 42: A advise B suggest C recommend D consider Question 43: A conditions B cases C occasions D positions

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

Certainly no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber All living creature, especially human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the little sea cucumber seems unusual What else can be said about a bizarre animal that, among other eccentricities, eats mud, feeds almost continuously day and night but can live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is considered supremely edible by gourmets? For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has subsisted on its diet of mud It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on the surface of mud flats Common in cool water on both Atlantic and Pacific shores, it has the ability to such up mud or sand and digest whatever nutrients are present

Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown to sand-color and nearly white One form even has vivid purple tentacle Usually the creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence their name-and because they are typically rock inhabitants, this shape, combine with flexibility, enables them to squeeze into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents

Although they have voracious appetites, eating day and night, sea cucumbers have the capacity to become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate-feeding sparingly or not at all for long periods, so that the marine organisms that provide their food have a chance to multiply If it were not for this faculty, they would devour all the food available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence

But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defends itself Its major enemies are fish and crabs, when attacked, it squirts all its internal organs into the water It also casts off attached structures such as tentacles The sea cucumber will eviscerate and regenerate itself if it is attached or even touched; it will the same if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted

Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Places where the sea cucumber can be found B The reason for the sea cucumber’s name C How to identify the sea cucumber D What makes the sea cucumber unusual

Question 45: The word “bizarre” is closest meaning to

A rare B simple C marine D odd

Question 46: The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses A the eating habits of sea cucumbers

B the food sources of sea cucumbers C the reproduction of sea cucumbers D threats to sea cucumbers’ existence

Question 47: According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important? A It makes them attractive to fish

B It helps them to protect themselves from danger C It helps them to digest their food

D It makes it easier for them to move through the mud. Question 48: The phrase “casts off” is closest in meaning to

A gets rid of B grows again C grabs D uses as a weapon Question 49: The words “this faculty” refers to the sea cucumber’s ability to

B squeeze into crevices

C devour all available food in a short time D suck up mud or sand

Question 50: What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber? A They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli

B They are almost useless

C They are similar to those of most sea creatures D They require group cooperation.

Đề số 4

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1 a.social b educate c country d electronic

2 a movement b Iose c who d.women

3 a labour b famous c honour d.our

4 a.technical b change c much d exchange

5 a prime b.service c society d childbearing I Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1 a recently b facial c tomorrow d confidence a communicate b impatient c interesting d apologize

3 a carpet b visit c summer d include a expression b example c friendliness d superior a nervous b body c verbal d polite

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

6 Thanks to labor-saving devices, women have more time to take part in _ activities

a society b social c socially d socialize

7 American women live more _ than women in Asian countries a dependent b independence c independent d independently

8 Getting good education and making money themselves have given women more _

a free b freely c freed d freedom

9 Women in employment earn around 75% of that earned by men

a doubted b reserved c paid d economic

10 In several regions of the world, the _ of men is 5%higher than that of women

a amount b number c account d status

11 _ industries or methods of making things involve a lot of workers

a Service b Joining c Social d Labor-intensive 12 In our area, women make up 60% of the unskilled _

a workforce b access c status d number

13 Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to many women a easily b freely c independently d certainly

14 Many women have been _ for their works and research

a illegal b agreed c dependent d famous

15 Many decades ago, medicine was _ for men only Women were not allowed to pursue a career in medicine

a exchanged b established c reserved d encouraged 16 The of women in the profession staff of our university has risen to 17.3%

a proportion b most c sum d total

a a b an c the d Ø

18 Women can use _ effective birth-control method to delay having children

a a b an c the d Ø

19 I had drunk a cup of coffee _ I went to work

a before b until c since d as soon as

20 Mary is going to look for a job _ she finishes high school

a once b since c till d whenever

21 Don't say anything _ you are asked

a after b no sooner c until d as long as

22 _ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours a When we will arrive b As we are going to arrive c By the time we arrive d By the time we will arrive 23 Peter _ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived

a would be waiting b has been waiting c had been waiting d was waiting

24 _ on the stairs than the phone rang

a Had no sooner I stepped b Had I stepped no sooner c No sooner I had stepped d No sooner had I stepped 25 It is so hot Let's go swimming to _ off

a cool b make c give d stay

26 My grandfather is quite deaf so you will have to _ up when you are telling him something

a catch b keep c take d speak

27 Don't wait _ for me I may be home -very late tonight

a of b on c at d up

28 Mary had a serious fever, missed school and fell _

a up b off c behind d after

29 When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant

a saw b waved c hit d watched

30 She decided to give up her job to stay at home and take care of her little son

a carry b quit c apply d continue

Đề số 5

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions.

Question A watch B match C catch D chemical

Question A amount B astound C mouthful D shoulder

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question A apply B visit C appear D attend Question A curriculum B kindergarten C contaminate D.conventional Question A suspicious B marvellous C physical D argument Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question My father is an engineer and he has to work _ a night shift once a week.

A in B on C under D at

Question I'll give you my answer if I _ you this Sunday afternoon.

A see B saw C will see D am seeing

A seeing B being seen C to see D to be seen Question Do you know the person next to you in the evening class?

A who sit B whom sits C sitting D whose sitting

Question 10 Tony Blair is believed _ for Liverpool last week.

A leaving B to leave C having left D to have left Question 11 In my _ to win a place at university, I am now under a lot of study pressure

A improvement B support C confidence D attempt Question 12 A: "Would you mind closing the door?"

B: " _ "

A Close it now! B Not at all! C True enough D Don’t mention it Question 13: She should _ in the garage when we came around, which would explain why she didn't hear the bell

A work B be working C have worked D have been working Question 14: The choir stood in four rows according to their heights.

A respected B respective C respectable D respectful Question 15: A: "How lovely your pets are!"

B: " _ "

A Thank you, it's nice of you to say so B Really? They are C Can you say that again D I love them, too

Question 16: My cousin obviously didn't _ much of an impression on you if you can't remember meeting her

A B make C create D build

Question 17: It was very difficult to _ what he was saying about the noise of the traffic

A pick up B make up C turn out D make out

Question 18: I was glad when he said that his car was .

A for my use B at my disposal C for me use D at my use Question 19: the exception the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning

A With/ to B With/ of C In/ of D By/ of

Question 20: He always takes full of the mistake by these competitors.

A.benefit B advantage C profit D advice Question 21:On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she again

A came up B came round C came over D came forward

Question 22: I called Jenna yesterday with a view her about the project. A of asking B to asking C in asking D for asking Question 23: No longer cut the grass I have just bought a lawn mower.

A I have to B I have to C I have to D have I to Question 24: We have our of course, but we are still quite satisfied with our life

A odds and ends B ups and downs C safe and sound D ins and outs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or phrase(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25 I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.

A cautious B upset C willing D capable

Question 26 I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

A succeeded B hosted C participated D performed Question 28.When people are angry ,they seldom act in a rational way.

A polite B friendly C reasonable D considerate Question 29 Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

A Being efficient B Being courteous C Being on time D Being cheerful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 30 Linh didn't know how to swim although she jumped into the swimming pool A B C D

Question 31 The shopkeeper warned the boy don't lean their bicycles against his windows A B C D

Question 32 He comes from a large family, all of them now live in Australia. A B C D

Question 33 What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and

A B C policemen who had been laid off from their jobs

D

Question 34 The residence of Greenville, Texas hold an annual Cotton Jubilee to remember the crop that

A B caused their city to prosper

C D

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.

It is relatively easy for computers to speak A computer that says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in the right places is (35) _ miracle of science ,but recognizing the words that make up normal , continuous human speech is another (36) _

Not until now have computer been programmed to (37) _ to a range of spoken commands.Until recently it was thought that computers would have tobe programmed to the accent and speech hahits of each user,and only then would be able to respond(38) _to their master’s or mistress’s voice.Now rapid progress is being made (39) systems programmed to adapt easily to each new speaker

The IBM Tangora system,under development at the end of 1980s was claimed to (40) a spoken vocabulary of 20,000 words with 95 percent accuracy The system includes a processor that can make informed guesses as to(41) is a likely sentence.That system has been programmed not only with grammatical rules,but also with an analyssis of a vast quantity of office correspondence.On the(42)

of this information ,the machine can calculate the probability of one particular word following another

Statistical probability is necessary for computers to interpret not only speech but also (43) data

Security systems can distinguish between faces they have been taught to recognize,but never has a computer

been able to match a human’s ability to make sense of a three-dimemsional scene(44) identifying all objects in it

(From ‘Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant Grammar’ by Milada Broukal)

Question 35: A no B not C nothing D none

Question 37: A talk B answer C communicate D react Question 38: A truly B completely C accurately D right Question 39: A with B for C within D as Question 40: A know B recognize C master D realize Question 41: A which B what C how D that Question 42: A foundation B principle C ground D basis Question 43: A visual B noticeable C seen D visible Question 44: A from B by C of D without 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 from 45 to 54.

My family consists of four people There’s my father whose name is Jan, my mother whose name is Marie, my brother, Peter and of course, me I have quite a large extended family as well but, only the four of us live together in our apartment in a block of flats My father is fifty-two years old He works as an accountant in an insurance company He is tall and slim, has got short brown and gray hair and blue eyes My father likes gardening very much as well as listening to music and reading books about political science His special hobbies are bird watching and travelling

Now I’ll describe my mother and my brother My mother is forty-seven and she works as a nurse in a hospital She is small, and slim, has short brown hair and green eyes She likes bird watching and travelling too, so whenever my parents are able to they go some place interesting for nature watching Since we have a cottage with a garden they both spend a lot of time there My brother is sixteen He is slim and has short brown hair and blue eyes He also attends high school He is interested in computers and sports like football and hockey He also spends a lot of time with his friends

I have only one grandmother left still living She is in pretty good health even at the age of seventy-eight so she still lives in her own flat I enjoy spending time with her when I can Both my grandfathers died from cancer because they were smokers, which was really a great tragedy because I didn’t get chance to know them My other grandmother died just a few years ago I also have a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins The cousin I’m closest to is my uncle’s daughter Pauline We have a lot in common because we are both eighteen and so we are good friends

My parents have assigned me certain duties around the house I don’t mind helping out because everyone in a family should contribute in some way I help with the washing up, the vacuuming and the shopping Of course I also have to help keep my room tidy as well My brother is responsible for the dusting and mopping He also has to clean his own room Even though my brother and I sometimes fight about who has to what job, we are still very close I am also very close to my parents and I can rely on them to help me My patents work together to keep our home well maintained and it seem they always have a project or another that they are working on They respect each other’s opinions and even if they disagree they can always come to a compromise I hope in the future that I have a family like ours

Question 45 What is the writer’s father?

A a cashier B an accountant C a receptionist D a writer Question 46 Which of the followings is NOT the hobby of the writer’s father? A listening to music B bird watching C painting D doing the gardening

Question 48 What does the writer’s mother look like? A She is slim and small B She is small and has grey hair C She has blue eyes D She has long brown hair Question 49. What does the writer’s brother do? A a computer programmer B a high school student

C a college student D a football player

Question 50 What happened to the writer’s grandfathers? A They died because they smoked too much B They got lung cancer a few

years ago,

C They had to leave their own flat D They had an accident and died Question 51 The word “tragedy” in the third paragraph mostly means A bad luck B sudden accident C sad event D boring result

Question 52 The word “assigned” in the fourth paragraph mostly means

A allowed B appointed C forced D

encouraged

Question 53 What does the writer to help her parents at home? A She does the dusting B She does the mopping

C She does the washing D She does the shopping Question 54 Which of the following statements is NOT true? A The writer’s mother likes travelling

B One of the writer’s grandmothers is living with her C The writer’s brother has to clean his own room

D The writer has a cousin whose age is the same as hers Đề số 6

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A linked B declared C finished D developed

Question 2: A heavy B head C weather D easy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A attract B decide C reject D beauty

Question 4: A delicate B promotion C volcanic D resources Question 5: A achievement B argument C confinement D involvement Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 6: My student practices English with her friends every day.

A speaking B to speak C spoke D speak

Question 7: Our project was successful its practicality.

A in terms of B with a view to C regardless D on behalf of Question 8: It has been raining I got up.

A when B since C until D as

Question 9: It is possible may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.

A to lose leaves B that the loss of leaves

C the leaves are lost D when leaves have lost

Question 10: _, we tried our best to complete it.

C Difficult as the homework was D As though the homework was difficult Question 11: - Anne: “ Make yourself at home” - John: “ ” A Thanks! Same to you B That’s very kind Thank you C Not at all Don’t mention it D Yes, Can I help you?

Question 12: You look exhausted You in the garden all day. A can’t have worked hard B must have worked hard

C should have worked hard D couldn’t have worked hard

Question 13: -Claire:” Mr Black How you do?"

- Pete :" _, my name's Pete How you do? "

A Pardon B Excuse me C By the way D By all means

Question14: _drivers usually drive very slowly.

A Learning B Practice C Learner D Student

Question 15: Peter was ejected after committing five personal _ in water sport game yesterday

A mistakes B faults C fouls D errors

Question 16: The strike was caused by the _ of two workers.

A dismiss B dismissing C dismissed D dismissal

Question 17: They always kept on good with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake

A will B friendship C terms D relations

Question 18: : Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most

A that influences farmers B farmers that is influences C why farmers influence it D it influences farmers Question 19: Learning English isn't so difficult once you _

A get on it B get off it C get down to it D get down with it Question 20: George wouldn't have met Mary _ to his brother's graduation party. A had he not gone B hadn't he gone C if he has not gone D if he shouldn't have gone

Question 21: We bought some _.

A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 22: Tom "I'm sorry I won't be able to come" - Mary “ _”.

A Great B Oh, that's annoying C Well, never mindD Sounds like fun

Question 23: My family consist five people: my parents, my two younger brothers and I

A on B of C over D up

Question 24: I sport to keep fit, not because I like it.

A train B practise C make D do

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the followings

Question 25: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate. A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down Question 26: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water

A imagination B bone C leash D image

Question 27: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.

A sometimes B always C hardly D never

Question 28: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

Question 29: We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.

A using gesture B using speech C using verbs D using facial expressions

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

Question 30: Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses tolisten

A B C D Question 31: The top of the mountain covered with snow during winter

A B C D

Question 32: What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems

A B C D

Question 33: Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America

A B C D

Question 34: It’s not that I don’t like her, but I object to be called that by her I am not her “buddy”, am I?

A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks 35 to 44

We are using up the world’s petroleum We use (35) _in our cars and to heat our building in winter.Farmers use petrochemicals to (36) _ the soil rich They use them to kill insects (37) _eat plants These chemicals go (38) rivers and lakes and kill the fish there Thousands of pollutants also go into the air and pollute it Winds carry this (39) _ air to other countries and other continents

Poor farmers use the same land over and (40) The land needs a rest so it will be better next year However, the farmers must have food this year Poor people cut down forests (41) _ firewood In some areas when the trees are gone, the land (42) _ desert Poor people can’t save the environment for the (43) _

This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world It is a problem for all-humans The people and the nations of the world must work together to (44) _ the world’s resources

Question 35: A it B them C that D those

Question 36: A work B change C make D let

Question 37: A what B who C whom D which

Question 38: A out B for C at D into

Question 39: A pollute B polluting C polluted D pollution

Question 40: A over B again C repeatedly D repeating

Question 41: A of B for C with D at

Question 42: A gets B changes C turns D becomes

Question 43: A future B time being C times D period

Question 44:A recycle B preserve C keep D reuse

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

We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach We use them to convey our most intimate secrets, yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet many of us don’t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services

Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generations phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them Research about users of mobile phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical communications tool to become the backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work

The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report says, who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity This is partly because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles, especially text messaging was seen as a way of overcoming shyness The impact of phones, however, has been local rather than global, supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a new broader community Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area

Among the most important benefits of using mobiles phones, the report claims, will be a vastly improved mobile

infrastructure, providing gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated location-based services for users The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and doctors’ text messages to remind patients of appointments There are many possibilities At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile navigation product was launched When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voiced, pictures and maps as they drive In future, these devices will also be able to plan around congestion and road works in real time Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of patients by doctors In Britain scientists are developing an asthma management solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack

Mobile phones can be used in education A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones to provide fast

internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and can have no access to online information ‘As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social potential of the vastly increase,’ the report argues

Question 45: What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones?

A We can’t live without them. B We are worried about using them so much

C We have contradictory feelings about them D We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life

Question 46: What does “them” in paragraph refer to?

A long-term effects B new mobile technologies C doubts D benefits

Question 47: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones? A Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones

D Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around

Question 48: Why teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones? A They use text messages more than any other group C They feel independent when they use them

B They are more inclined to be late than older people D They tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations

Question 49: Which of the following is NOT true?

A Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters. B Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people’s life.

C People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicating things that make them uncomfortable

D There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones.

Question 50: In what sense has the impact of phones been “local” in paragraph 3? A People tend to communicate with people they already know.

B Users generally phone people who live in the same neighborhood. C It depends on local dialects.

D The phone networks use different systems.

Question 51: How might mobile phones be used in the future?

A To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery B To show bus and train timetables

C To arrange deliveries D To cure diseases

Question 52: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because

A it can suggest the best way to get to a place B it provides directions orally

C it tells them which roads are congested D it shows them how to avoid road works

Question 53: What is the general attitude of the report described here? A Manufacturers need to produce better equipment.

B The government should take over the mobile phone networks. C There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome. D Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications.

Question 54: The word “pronounced” in paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A obvious B serious C voiced D overwhelmed

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

Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frames of an object, each slightly different than the preceding frame In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator

In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequence of pictures These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that define the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques for three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures

A camera can be used to film directly from the computer's display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used The computer computes the positions and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder Once this process is completed, it is repeated for the next frame When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded This approach can be very expensive and time consuming Often, computer-animation companies first motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images

Question 55: What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss? A The production process B The equipment needed

C The high cost D The role of the artist

Question 56: According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the

A first frame B middle frames C last frame D entire sequence of frames

Question 57: The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to .

A formulas B databases C numbers D objects

Question 58: According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to

A add color to the images B expose several frames at the same time C store individual images D create new frames

Question 59: According to the passage, the positions and colours of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by

A drawing several versions B enlarging one frame at a lime C analyzing the sequence from different angles D using computer calculations

Question 60: The word "captures" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to . A separates B registers C describes D numbers

1 B D D A B A A A B 10 C

Đề số 7

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1 a through b other c everything d thanks

2 a.facial b communicate c contact d carpet

3 a sometimes b gestures c interests d examples a included b wanted c decided d.noticed

5 a.allow b tomorrow c slowly d below

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group A eardrum B abound C decree D account

2 A anchor B disposal C adverb D welfare A solidity B supervisor C perversity D impudence A birthmark B anthem C guidance D immense A applicant B sulphuric C odourless D logical

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

6 A new satellite has just been launched into the earth's orbit to take some necessary photographs

a communicate b communication

c communicative d communicatively

7 It is of great to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview

a importance b important c importantly d unimportant Facial show one's feelings when he is communicating

a expressions b expresses c expressive d expressively

9 Expressing confidence is important to those who want to succeed in job interview

a a/ the b the/ Ø c a/ a d Ø/ a

10 nonverbal communication is different from culture to' culture

a a b an c the d Ø

11 Some people get married not simply because they are love

a for b with c in d on

12 Education is very necessary leading a good life

a on b in c for d with

13 She never looks anyone who she is talking She seems to be lack confidence

a at/ to/ of b for/ with/ in c up/ for/ with d on/ about/ for

14 He came to for what had happened because he had clearly been in the wrong

a apologize b compliment c promise d serve

15 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May

a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 16 John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of , of gratitude

a dislike b unreliability c trust d anger

17 Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures

a posture b mature c picture d body

18 Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling a translate b understand c read d comprehend 19 Later a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet

a an enormous breakfast b a formal conference c an informal party d a formal party

a and that if b and c and that d and added that 21 She told him _

a patient b to be patient c was patient d that being patient 22 Daniel asked me if I thought _

a it will rain today b it will rain that day c it would rain today d it would rain that day 23 Barbara asked me _ the homework that week

a that she must b if she has to c if she had to do d if did she have to 24 Robert wanted to know if I was leaving the _ Friday

a following b ago c previous d before

25 Jennifer asked me _ the week before a where had I gone b where I had gone

c where did I gone d I had gone where

26 I to the shops, but I anything because I my wallet a go/ cannot buy/ will lose b was going/ did not buy/ have lost c am going/ am not buying/ will lose d went/ could not buy/ had lost

27 I _ well recently I _ to see my doctor yesterday He said that I _ some rest

a not sleep/ went/ would need b have not slept/ went/ needed c did not sleep/go/ will need d had not slept/ went/ had needed 28 They _ him for weeks

a not see b did not see c have not seen will not have seen

29 Every day Mary _ on the computer, but today she _ a typewriter because there is no power

a types/ is using b is tying/ uses c has typed/ will use d types/ has used 30 She said that she hadn't visited the UK _

a before b then c now d ago

Error Identification.

31 Facial expression involves some of smallest body movements, but its A B (the small)

impact may be greater than any other body language C D

32.Smiles arid grimace can be very effective used in conversation, A B (effectively)

but more commonly, we not tend to think that nonverbal physical C D

response may be communicating

33 I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students A B (knowledgeable)

will prefer 100% of eye contact time. C D

34 Teachers often use eye contact in the classroom to decide who is A B C prepared to answer a question, or that didn't complete his homework D (who)

assignment

35.Beside words the human face is the primary source of information for A B C

D (expressing)

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

6 a through b other c everything d thanks

7 a.facial b communicate c contact d carpet

8 a sometimes b gestures c interests d examples a included b wanted c decided d.noticed

10.a.allow b tomorrow c slowly d below

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group A eardrum B abound C decree D account

7 A anchor B disposal C adverb D welfare A solidity B supervisor C perversity D impudence A birthmark B anthem C guidance D immense 10 A applicant B sulphuric C odourless D logical

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

36 A new satellite has just been launched into the earth's orbit to take some necessary photographs

a communicate b communication

c communicative d communicatively

37 It is of great to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview

a importance b important c importantly d unimportant 38 Facial show one's feelings when he is communicating

a expressions b expresses c expressive d expressively

39 Expressing confidence is important to those who want to succeed in job interview

a a/ the b the/ Ø c a/ a d Ø/ a

40 nonverbal communication is different from culture to' culture

a a b an c the d Ø

41 Some people get married not simply because they are love

a for b with c in d on

42 Education is very necessary leading a good life

a on b in c for d with

43 She never looks anyone who she is talking She seems to be lack confidence

a at/ to/ of b for/ with/ in c up/ for/ with d on/ about/ for

44 He came to for what had happened because he had clearly been in the wrong

a apologize b compliment c promise d serve

45 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May

a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 46 John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of , of gratitude

a dislike b unreliability c trust d anger

47 Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures

a posture b mature c picture d body

48 Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling a translate b understand c read d comprehend 49 Later a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet

a an enormous breakfast b a formal conference c an informal party d a formal party

a and that if b and c and that d and added that 51 She told him _

a patient b to be patient c was patient d that being patient 52 Daniel asked me if I thought _

a it will rain today b it will rain that day c it would rain today d it would rain that day 53 Barbara asked me _ the homework that week

a that she must b if she has to c if she had to do d if did she have to 54 Robert wanted to know if I was leaving the _ Friday

a following b ago c previous d before

55 Jennifer asked me _ the week before a where had I gone b where I had gone

c where did I gone d I had gone where

56 I to the shops, but I anything because I my wallet a go/ cannot buy/ will lose b was going/ did not buy/ have lost c am going/ am not buying/ will lose d went/ could not buy/ had lost

57 I _ well recently I _ to see my doctor yesterday He said that I _ some rest

a not sleep/ went/ would need b have not slept/ went/ needed c did not sleep/go/ will need d had not slept/ went/ had needed 58 They _ him for weeks

a not see b did not see c have not seen will not have seen

59 Every day Mary _ on the computer, but today she _ a typewriter because there is no power

a types/ is using b is tying/ uses c has typed/ will use d types/ has used 60 She said that she hadn't visited the UK _

a before b then c now d ago

Error Identification.

61 Facial expression involves some of smallest body movements, but its A B (the small)

impact may be greater than any other body language C D

62.Smiles arid grimace can be very effective used in conversation, A B (effectively)

but more commonly, we not tend to think that nonverbal physical C D

response may be communicating

63 I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students A B (knowledgeable)

will prefer 100% of eye contact time. C D

64 Teachers often use eye contact in the classroom to decide who is A B C prepared to answer a question, or that didn't complete his homework D (who)

assignment

65.Beside words the human face is the primary source of information for A B C

D (expressing)

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

11 a through b other c everything d thanks

12.a.facial b communicate c contact d carpet

13 a sometimes b gestures c interests d examples 14 a included b wanted c decided d.noticed

15.a.allow b tomorrow c slowly d below

Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group 11 A eardrum B abound C decree D account

12 A anchor B disposal C adverb D welfare 13 A solidity B supervisor C perversity D impudence 14 A birthmark B anthem C guidance D immense 15 A applicant B sulphuric C odourless D logical

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

66 A new satellite has just been launched into the earth's orbit to take some necessary photographs

a communicate b communication

c communicative d communicatively

67 It is of great to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview

a importance b important c importantly d unimportant 68 Facial show one's feelings when he is communicating

a expressions b expresses c expressive d expressively

69 Expressing confidence is important to those who want to succeed in job interview

a a/ the b the/ Ø c a/ a d Ø/ a

70 nonverbal communication is different from culture to' culture

a a b an c the d Ø

71 Some people get married not simply because they are love

a for b with c in d on

72 Education is very necessary leading a good life

a on b in c for d with

73 She never looks anyone who she is talking She seems to be lack confidence

a at/ to/ of b for/ with/ in c up/ for/ with d on/ about/ for

74 He came to for what had happened because he had clearly been in the wrong

a apologize b compliment c promise d serve

75 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May

a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 76 John looked up at Jane and tried a smile of love, of , of gratitude

a dislike b unreliability c trust d anger

77 Body language includes our , facial expressions, and gestures

a posture b mature c picture d body

78 Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling a translate b understand c read d comprehend 79 Later a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet

a an enormous breakfast b a formal conference c an informal party d a formal party

a and that if b and c and that d and added that 81 She told him _

a patient b to be patient c was patient d that being patient 82 Daniel asked me if I thought _

a it will rain today b it will rain that day c it would rain today d it would rain that day 83 Barbara asked me _ the homework that week

a that she must b if she has to c if she had to do d if did she have to 84 Robert wanted to know if I was leaving the _ Friday

a following b ago c previous d before

85 Jennifer asked me _ the week before a where had I gone b where I had gone

c where did I gone d I had gone where

86 I to the shops, but I anything because I my wallet a go/ cannot buy/ will lose b was going/ did not buy/ have lost c am going/ am not buying/ will lose d went/ could not buy/ had lost

87 I _ well recently I _ to see my doctor yesterday He said that I _ some rest

a not sleep/ went/ would need b have not slept/ went/ needed c did not sleep/go/ will need d had not slept/ went/ had needed 88 They _ him for weeks

a not see b did not see c have not seen will not have seen

89 Every day Mary _ on the computer, but today she _ a typewriter because there is no power

a types/ is using b is tying/ uses c has typed/ will use d types/ has used 90 She said that she hadn't visited the UK _

a before b then c now d ago

Error Identification.

91 Facial expression involves some of smallest body movements, but its A B (the small)

impact may be greater than any other body language C D

92.Smiles arid grimace can be very effective used in conversation, A B (effectively)

but more commonly, we not tend to think that nonverbal physical C D

response may be communicating

93 I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students A B (knowledgeable)

will prefer 100% of eye contact time. C D

94 Teachers often use eye contact in the classroom to decide who is A B C prepared to answer a question, or that didn't complete his homework D (who)

assignment

95.Beside words the human face is the primary source of information for A B C

D (expressing) Đề số 8

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.

1. a interfered b allowed c visited d played

2. a water b swimming c between d.rowing

3. a.lie b goalie c achieve d belief

4. a punch b.synchronized c March d touching

5. a.caps b meters c swimmers d lines

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

6. How many players are there in _ water polo team?

a a b an c the d x

7. _ swimming is considered to be _ good way of losing weight

a x/ a b The/ a c A/ the d The/ the

8. They are going to _ the pool to 1.8 meter

a deep b depth c deepen d deeply

9. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _ a penalty b penalize c penal d penalization 10.The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the _

a shoot b shooting c shooter d shot

11. _ defense, the players work to regain possession of the ball and prevent a goal

a About b Over c Without d On

12.Players can move the ball by throwing it _ a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them

a for b into c to d from

13.Shots usually succeed when the goalie is out _ position

a into b for c of d off

14.In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath the _

a net b crossbar c ball d goalie

15.A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a/ an _ who is touching or holding the ball

a audience b referee c goalie d opponent

16.If a defender _ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot

a commits b interferes c punches d touches

17.The more goals the players _, the more exciting the match became

a marked b made c scored d sprinted

18.After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each

a penalty b draw c score d goal

19.The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed

a advanced b sprinted c played d excluded

20.A goalie who aggressively fouls an attacker in position to score can be charged with a _ shot for the other team

a penalty b preventing c scoring d ranging

21. _ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars

a Rowing b Windsurfing c Swimming d Water polo

a because it is dangerous b because of it is dangerous c because its danger d due to it is dangerous 24.New Zealand _ 1,000 miles southeast of Australia

a lies about b is lain c is lying d is laid about 25.John _ across the lawn

a danced wildly b was wildly danced

c was dancing wild d was being danced wildly 26.John _ every summer

a plays softball and tennis b plays with softball and tennis c is played softball and tennis d is played with softball and tennis 27.The eagle _ higher and higher in the sky

a soar b soared c is soared d was soared 28.The ship _ during the night

a has remained the harbor b was remained the harbor c remained the harbor d remained in the harbor 29.The baby _

a was sleeping depth b was slept deeply c slept in depth d was sleeping deeply 30.They _ by the sea

a are staying at a hotel b are staying a hotel

c are being stayed a hotel d are being stayed at a hotel Error Identification.

31.Windsurfing, which is a water sport combining elements of surfing and A B

sailing first developed in the United States in 1968 and also called boardsailing C D

The windsurfer stands on a board that is propelled and steering by A B means of a sail attached to a mast that is articulated at the foot C D

32.Since 1984 the sport has included in the Olympic Games as part of the A B C D

yachting events

33.The sport was became very popular in Europe and by the late 70's A B

there was windsurfing fever in Europe with one in every three C

households having a sailboard D

34.The first world championship of windsurfing held in 1973 Windsurfing A B C

first became an Olympic sport in 1984 for men and 1992 for women D

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

with both hands A favorite trick of the players was to place the five-to-nine inch rubber ball inside their swimming suit and dive under the murky water, they would then appear again as close to the goal as possible The introduction of the rules by Scottish players changed the nature of water polo It became a game that emphasized swimming, speed and passing Scottish rules moved from a rugby variant to a soccer style of play Goals became a cage of 10x feet and a goal could be scored by being thrown Players could only be tackled when they "held" the ball and the ball could no longer be taken under water The small rubber ball was replaced by a leather soccer ball If the player came up too near the goal, he was promptly jumped on by the goalie, who was permitted to stand on the pool deck Games were often nothing more than gang fights in the water as players ignored the ball, preferring underwater wrestling matches that usually ended with one man floating to the surface unconscious Water polo was first played in the USA in 1888 The game featured the old rugby style of play which resembled American football in the water "American style" water polo became very popular and by the late 1890's was played in such venues as Madison Square Garden and Boston's Mechanics Hall, attracting 14,000 spectators to national championship games

35.According to the text, _

a the origins of water polo are written thoroughly in a lot of documents b water polo is an aquatic version of rugby

c water polo first appeared somewhere outside England d people have played water polo since the early 19th century 36.The present rules of water polo were invented _

a by Scottish players b by Indian players c the London Swimming Association d in 1870

37.In water polo, the players score a goal by _

a swimming b passing c catching d throwing 38.The present water polo ball is made of _

a rubber b leather c bone d wood

39.Water polo became popular in America in _ a the middle of the 19th century b in 1870

c in 1888 d by the late 1890's

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Rowing is a sport in which athletes race' against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, (41) _ on the type of race and the discipline The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades (42) _ they are pushed against the water The sport can be both recreational, focusing (43) _ learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role It is also one of (44) _ oldest Olympic sports In the United States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is sometimes referred to as crew

(45) _ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and uses the oars which are held in (46) _ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward, towards the bow It is a demanding sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical (47) _ and cardiovascular endurance

Since the action of rowing (48) _ fairly popular throughout the world, there are many different types of (49) _ These include endurance races, time trials, stake racing, bumps racing, and the side-by-side format used in the Olympic Games The many different formats are a result of the long (50) _ of the sport, its development in different regions of the world, and specific local requirements and restrictions

40.a depending b creating c interesting d carrying

41.a but b because c as d as soon as

43.a a b an c the d x

44.a Over b Of c During d While

45.a area b sight c part d place

46.a strong b strongly c strength d strengthen

47.a was become b has become c is become d is becoming

48.a competition b examination c test d round

49.a work b history c period d race

Đề số 9

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

Question1: A epidemic B illegal C education D competitor Question2: A compose B opponent C wholesale D colony Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A discuss B waving C airport D often

Question 4: A interview B difficulty C simplicity D beautiful Question 5: A obligatory B geographical C international D

undergraduate

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 English channel

Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (35) 1802 Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel ( nicknamed “ The Chunnel “ by the English ) was ( 36) _ opened

This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (37) It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (38) _ electrical system

The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours It is also (39) _ for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains They don’t need to book in (40) _ , as trains (41) _ every few minutes

However, while on the train , there isn’t much to and many (42) _ the Chunnel for this

(43) the ferries , there is no duty-free shopping , no videogame parlou or refreshment stand (44) can you look outside and enjoy the view As a result , many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead

Question 35: A from B.during C since D ago

Question 36: A officially B regularly C correctly D typically

Question 37: A perform B achieve C deal with D complete Question 38: A forward B advanced C higher D increased Question 39: A benefit B handy C advantage D spare

Question 40: A advance B time C ahead D future

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 from 45 to 54.

A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and not leave any curtains wide open The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house

But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure When you have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine Ask to see an identity card, for example

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help

Question45: A well-protected house _

A is less likely to be burgled B is regarded as a challenge by most criminals

C is a lot of bother to maintain D is very unlikely to be burgled Question46: According to the writer, we should

A avoid leaving our house empty B only go out when we have to C always keep the curtains closed

D give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.

Question47: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot A is predictable B is useful

C is imaginative D is where you always find a spare key Question 48: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?

A isolated B populous C dissatisfying D depressing Question49: What word best replaces “aforementioned” in paragraph 5?

A foreseen B predicted C foresaid D forethought Question50: Gaining entry to a house through a small window _

A is surprisingly difficult

B is not as difficult as people think.

D is tried only by very determined burglars

Question51: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms A cost a lot of money but are worth it. B are good value for money

C are luxury items D are absolutely essential items Question52: The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole _

A will prevent your home being burgled

B avoids you having to invite people into your home C is only necessary for elderly people

D gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.

Question 53: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?

A glance B gaze C search D examine

Question54: The best title for the text is _

A Increasing household crime B Protecting your home from intruders C What to if a burglar breaks into your home D Burglary statistics

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 from 55 to 64

Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often Question 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because

A they make them look more stylish. B they keep the users alert all the time C they cannot be replaced by regular phones

D they are indispensable in everyday communications

A cause some mental malfunction B change their users’ temperament C change their users’ social behaviours. D damage their users’ emotions Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _

A widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones. B information on the lethal effects of cell phones C the negative public use of cell phones

D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones

Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with

A the smallest units of the brain. B the mobility of the mind and the body C the resident memory D the arteries of the brain

Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often,

A had a problem with memory. B abandoned his family

C suffered serious loss of mental ability D could no longer think lucidly Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _

A certainly B obviously C privately D possibly

Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is

A their radiant light B their raiding power C their power of attraction D their invisible rays Question 63: According to the writer, people should

A keep off mobile phones regularly B never use mobile phones in all cases

C only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D only use mobile phones in urgent cases.

Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be A Technological Innovations and Their Price

B The Way Mobile Phones Work

C The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular D Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

WRITING

Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed before it

Question 65: “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher

The boy apologised Question 66: Would you mind not smoking in my house?

I’d rather Question 67:No other city in Vietnam is so large as Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City is Question 68: If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled But Question 69: The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week The pollution problems _

Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a person you admire most.

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I Phần trắc nghiệm:

Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án

1 B 23 C 45 A

2 D 24 B 46 D

3 A 25 A 47 A

4 C 26 C 48 A

5 A 27 C 49 C

6 B 28 B 50 B

7 C 29 C 51 A

8 A 30 B 52 D

9 A 31 B 53 D

10 A 32 D 54 B

11 D 33 B 55 A

12 C 34 A 56 D

13 B 35 C 57 A

14 B 36 A 58 A

15 A 37 D 59 A

16 B 38 B 60 A

17 C 39 B 61 D

18 A 40 A 62 D

19 B 41 D 63 D

20 D 42 A 64 A

21 A 43 C

22 A 44 A

Đề số 10

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.

Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people

While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings

A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication

C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Question 2: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to

A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions Question 3: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication

D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language

Question 4: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?

A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags Question 5: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?

A B C 9 D 11

Question 6: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly

C bob the head up and down D shake the head

from side to side

Question 7: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for

A spelling B ideas

C whole words D expressions

Question 8: People need to communicate in order to

A create language barriersB keep from reading with their fingertips

C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings Question 9: What is the best title for the passage?

A The Important of Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication

Question 10: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?

A A scientist B An airline pilot C A spy D A telegrapher Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 11: A appeal B clear C heat D deal

Question 12: A missed B walked C involved D jumped

Question 13: A players B rejects C always D confides

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 14: I will not be here next week I am going to be business in Mexico.

A about B in C at D on

Question 15: A number of wildlife reserves have been established endangered species can have a chance to survive and develop

A so that B in order to C therefore D so as to Question 16: Last month I went to visit the college I studied from 1985 to 1990.

A where B when C that D who

Question 17: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to smoking

Question 18: If you had taken your dad's advice, you such a silly mistake.

A would have avoid B avoid C would have avoided D have avoided

Question 19: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer She in Uganda for many years

A has been living B lives C is living D will live Question 20: Mrs Brown was the first owner dog won three prizes in the same show

A her B whom C who D whose

Question 21: The more you practise your English,

A the faster will you learn B the faster you will learn C you will learn faster D faster you will learn

Question 22: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home They want to independent lives

A see B take C give D lead

Question 23: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas love and marriage

A to B in C about D at

Question 24: Did you read book I lent you last week?

A an B a C the D Ø

Question 25: I'm so hungry Let’s go and get to eat.

A everywhere B anyone C something D nothing

Question 26: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan Your tune was lovely!’

Toan: ‘ .’

A You are welcome B Never mind

C I bought it near my house last week D You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible

Question 27: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country

A come B to have come C to come D coming Question 28: You won't know what to you listen carefully.

A or B if C and D unless

Question 29: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘ .’

A Yes, I can B No, thanks C Of course D Well done

Question 30: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I by a professional.’

A had designed it B have it designed C designed it D. had it designed Question 31: My brothers love my father in mending things around the house at weekends

A joining B joined C being joined D join

Question 32: The majority of Asian students reject the American that marriage is a partnership of equals

A attitude B look C view D thought

Question 33: We will leave for the airport he is ready.

A while B until C as soon as D during Question 34: If she a car, she would go out in the evening.

A had B has had C has D have

Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life

Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers

In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 35 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer

Question 36 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?

A oceanography B zoology C literature D history Question 37 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of

A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45

Question 38 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind

A was outdated B became more popular than her other books

C was praised by critics D sold many copies

Question 39 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?

A printed matter B talks with experts

C a research expedition D letters from scientists

Question 40 Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?

A highly technical B poetic C fascinating D well-researched

Question 41 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to

A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible Question 42 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily

A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry Question 43 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to

A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 44 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee ( lines 14-15)?

B To support Carson’s ideas.

C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment. D To validate the chemical industry’s claims.

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.

Question 45: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A B C D

Question 46: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of

A B C Communication

D

Question 47: Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my

chores

A B C D Question 48: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.

A B C D

Question 49: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 50: A eject B bamboo C defend D water

Question 51: A sociable B vacancy C opponent D habitat Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 52: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.

A honest B rich C famous D successful

Question 53: What you like doing in your spare time?

A free B enjoyable C busy D quiet

Question 54: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.

A all long day B day after day C the long day D all day long Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water Having clean drinking water is a basic human right But acid rain, (55) pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (56) poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world It (57) a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that not exist (58) else in the world But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (59) _ into the lake every day Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them

Most industries simply ignore the regulations The Mediterranean Sea (60) 1% of the world's water surface But it is the dumping (61) for 50% of all marine pollution Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (62) shore

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Question 55: A industry B industrial C industrialized D. industrious

Question 56: A on B of C to D in

Question 57: A encloses B contains C composes D consists Question 58: A anywhere B where C somewhere D.

everywhere

Question 59: A pour B burn C boil D stay

Question 60: A makes B occupies C holds D comprises

Question 61: A ground B land C soil D shore

Question 62: A on B off C away D of

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