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(1)MINI TEST
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group.
1 A there B than C thought D though A watches B wishes C leaves D introduces Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the others in the group.
3 A confidence B contractual C impatient D attention A pressure B maintain C marriage D value Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
5 He apologized with me for arriving late
A B C D
6 Our form teacher told us not talk when the teachers were explaining the lesson
A B C D
7 Food and supplies are often carrying through deserts by camels
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8 New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and
A competition B competitor C competitive D competitiveness I would rather _ by train than _ to Da Nang
A go / fly B to go / fly C going / flying D to go / to fly 10 It’s a job, so you’ll get _ of it
A bored/ tired B boring /tiring C boring / tired D bored/ tiring 11 In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A link B connection C touch D contact
12 It is interesting to take a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing
A up B in C over D on
13 Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and her own talent
A discover B discovered C discovering D to discover
14 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B experience C attention D impression 15 George and Frankie are talking about their favourite films
-George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” -Frankie: “ _”
A Yes Congratulations! B There’s no doubt about it C What an opinion! D You shouldn’t have said that 16 Pob is asking Mike about his new job
-Pob : How are you getting on with your new job? -Mike :“ ”
A I’m really enjoying it B It offers good salary C I’m very well, thanks D I have to travel to work every day
Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
17 As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island A flowers and trees B plants and animals C mountains and forests D fruits and vegetables
18 It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year A have the right to refuse B are refused the right to
C are given the right to D have the obligation to
A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (19) is a lot that you can to improve your memory
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us This no doubt explains the reason (20) schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (21) One way to ‘make’ yourself more interested is to ask questions - the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (22) and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better Exercise also reduces stress, which is very bad for the memory
The old saying that “eating fish makes you brainy” may be true after all Scientists have discovered that the fats (23) in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon - as well as in olive oil - help to improve the memory Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good “brain food”, too
19 A there B it C that D this
20 A why B what C how D which
21 A hardly B slightly C consciously D easily
22 A degree B level C rate D grade
23 A made B existed C founded D found
(2)25 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially
A Privileged B Impoverished C Well-off D Wealthy ark A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
26 People believe that neither side wanted war
A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war C War is believed to be wanted by either side D It is believed that war broke out from both sides 27 “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said
A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean did not intend to steal the money C Jean admitted stealing the money D Jean denied having stolen the money 28 Martin missed his flight because he had not been informed of the change in flight schedule
A Not having been informed of the change in flight schedule, Martin missed his flight B Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in flight schedule C Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the change in flight schedule D Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the change in flight schedule
In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew when I started as a counselor and professor 25 years ago College has always been demanding both academically and socially But students now are less mature and often not ready for the responsibility of being in college
It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who protect their children from life’s obstacles Parents, who handle every difficulty and every other responsibility for their children from writing admission essays to picking college courses, certainly may contribute to their children’s lack of coping strategies But we can look even more broadly to the social trends of today
How many people you know who are on medication to prevent anxiety or depression? The number of students who arrive at college already medicated for unwanted emotions has increased dramatically in the past 10 years We, as a society, don’t want to “feel” anything unpleasant and we certainly don’t want our children to “suffer”
The resulting problem is that by not experiencing negative emotions, one does not learn the necessary skills to tolerate and negotiate adversity As a psychologist, I am well aware of the fact that some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety and can benefit from treatment, but I question the growing number of medicated adolescents today
Our world is more stressful in general because of the current economic and political realities, but I don’t believe that the college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years What I think is that many students are often not prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life
What does this mean for college faculty and staff? We are required to assist in the basic parenting of these students - the student who complains that her professor didn’t remind her of the due date for an assignment that was clearly listed on the syllabus and the student who cheats on an assignment in spite of careful instructions about plagiarism
As college professors, we have to explain what it means to be an independent college student before we can even begin to teach As parents and teachers we should expect young people to meet challenges To encourage them in this direction, we have to step back and let them fail and pick themselves up and move forward This approach needs to begin at an early age so that college can actually be a passage to independent adulthood
Q29: According to the writer, students todayare different from those she knew in that they are A not so academic B responsible for their work C too ready for college D not as mature
Question 30: The word “handle” in paragraph mostly means
A point at B deal with C lend a hand to D gain benefits from Q31: According to the writer, students’ difficulties to cope with college life are partly due to A the lack of financial support B the over-parenting from parents
C the absence of parents' protection D the lack of parental support
Question 32: The phrase "on medication" in paragraph is similar in meaning to A receiving medical treatment B suffering anxiety or depression
C doing medical research D studying medicine at college
Question 33: The word "intense" in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A needing much experience B not serious C not interesting D demanding big efforts Question 34: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A The college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years B Our world is more stressful because of the current economic and political situation C College faculty and staff are required to help in the parenting of problematic students D Our society certainly doesn't want our children to experience unpleasant things Question 35: The word "them" in the last paragraph refers to
A college professors B young people C teachers D parents
(3)Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time
Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him
Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red- haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy- tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle
But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death
It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63
30 What is the main idea of the passage?
A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time
C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player 31 It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle
A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life 32 According to the passage, Mantle could
A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit with the bat on either side of his body C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit the ball to score from a long distance 33 The word “this” in paragraph refers to
A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player 34. The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to
A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened
35 We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle
A forgot his father’s dream B suffered a lot of pain C led a happier life D played even better 36 Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body?