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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CẦN THƠ
KHOA KHOA KHỌC XÃ HỘI & NHÂN VĂN BỘ MÔN NGOẠI NGỮ
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Tài liệu hướng dẫn ôn thi
ANH VĂN B1 (dành cho học viên cao học)
BAN BIÊN SOẠN
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MỤC LỤC
ĐỌC HIỂU
Phần 1: Trắc nghiệm ngữ pháp từ vựng Phần 2: Đọc biểu bảng Phần 3: Đọc đoạn văn trả lời câu hỏi Phần 4: Đọc điền khuyết
VIẾT
Phần 1: Chuyển đổi câu (theo gợi ý) Phần 2: Viết thư
NGHE
Phần 1: Nghe xác nhận thông tin /sai Phần 2: Nghe điền khuyết
NÓI
(3)ĐỌC HIỂU
Phần 1: Trắc nghiệm ngữ pháp từ vựng
Phần 2: Đọc biểu bảng
Phần 3: Đọc đoạn văn trả lời câu hỏi
(4)PHẦN 1: TRẮC NGHIỆM NGỮ PHÁP VÀ TỪ VỰNG I GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence Circle the answer (A, B, C, or D) for your choice.
1 Vinaexpo an international exhibition for wine and spirits business
A is B are C be D being
2 Carla from an old Italian family of winemakers in Cosenza and she knows a lot about marketing wine
A come B comes C is coming D has come
3 On busy Mahatma Gandhi road, hundreds of small shops everything from gold to hot food (correct)
A selling B are selling C are sold D sell Today they a meeting with an olive oil supplier in Seville
A are B are having C having D have Are you free on Wednesday?
Well, I to Paris at 1:00 for an afternoon meeting
A flies B flying C am fly D am flying When your new restaurant?
A you open B you open C are you open D are you going to open
7 Tony goes to Lifestyle fitness club four a week
A time B a time C timing D times Doctors all say the same thing: look after your heart and regular
A exercises B exercise C an exercise D the exercise My office is large and crowed, so is a problem
A a noise B noises C the noise D noise 10 This is a good year for a lot of small like Lifestyle
A businesses B business C a business D the businesses 11 Fares on the no-frills airlines are usually on the traditional airlines
A lower than B more lower than C more low than D lower 12 Best Flight’s website is Skyline’s
A as good B as good so C as good as D as good than 13 In 2003, we said goodbye to passenger airliner in the world: Concorde
A the beautifullest B the most beautiful C the more beautiful D the beautiful than 14 Barbara Jones in the school office as a secretary
A work B working C workes D works
15 Everyday, she answers the phone, types letters, and other secretarial jobs too
A does B C dos D doing
16 There two other secretaries in my college
A is B have C are D has
17 My best friend at my college
(5)18 She a small school near her home
A goes B come to C studies D goes to
19 Jane Azar chemistry at a high school in Florida Students never feel bored in her class
A teaches B teach C should teach D can teach 20 Ann would like to make some new friends I think she some clubs so she can
meet people who have similar interests
A should joins B joins C should join D join
21 Ellen is having a lot of troubles in her chemistry class She’s failed the last two tests I think Ellen a tutor to help in her study
A should not have B should have C to have D has 22 “Hello This is Mary Swans I speak to the landlady?”
A Should B Will C May D Do
23 She not stay in dormitories since she cannot stand crowded places
A should B is C prefers D could
24 “Will John come?” – “He ; I am not sure.”
A should B will C can D may
25 James along well with his roommates
A usually don’t get C usually doesn’t get B don’t usually get D doesn’t usually get
26 Janet is late today I think she should a bus instead of walking to school A take B takes C be taken D to take 27 Karen in extra-curricular activities
A isn’t often participating C often doesn’t participate B doesn’t often participate D often isn’t participating 28 I a project on pollution for the S.E.P right now
A builds B am build C build D am building 29 What are you doing after class? I my drama club
A go B going to C am going to (correct) D am going 30 There a lot of live music shows on VTV3 lately
A has been B have been C were D will be 31 My cousin five gold medals in Wushu since 1990
A has been winning B has won C won D has winned 32 After traveling around Europe and Africa for 12 months, Suiti to Indonesia at
the end of 2008
A returning B returned C has returned D returns
33 Uyen and Ha enjoy their jobs as TV presenters for Can Tho television station Both of them there for years
A have worked C worked B have been working D have been worked
34 The local authorities are trying to raise public awareness about how to reduce environmental pollution
(6)35 I advise my family members to use plastics bags when they go shopping
A more B less C fewer D than
36 To help protect the environment, farmers should use fertilizers when farming
A more B less C fewer D than
37 If there are greenhouse gases released into the air, the ozone layer will not be as damaged
A more B less C fewer D littler
38 There is some milk in the fridge There isn’t _ bread left
A some B any C no D no much
39 Overpopulation may lead to space for living
A more B less (correct) C fewer D than 40 The better the public transportation service is, the people use it
A more B less C fewer D better 41 What your favorite food as a child? – Oh, I loved all kinds of food
A was B were C is D did
42 Last night, Tony television because he had a lot of lessons to study A didn’t watched B didn’t watch C watched D watches 43 Can I talk to Mary? – I’m afraid you can’t, sir She a bath
A has B is haveC having D is having 44 Look! Two butterflies near the window
A is flying B fly C are flying D flew
45 There are sugar and apples on the table A some/any B some/someC any/any D any/some 46 ‘Where’s the nearest post office?’
A ‘Turn left and then right’C ‘It’s about two kilometers’ B ‘It’s open at nine o’clock’ D ‘It’s very far’
47 ‘What’s your new address?’ A ‘It’s very old.’ C ‘Go straight on.’
B ‘Flat 42B, 225 Nathan Road, Kowloon.’ D ‘It’s yellow.’ 48 ‘How we get there?’
A ‘Flat 42B, 225 Nathan Road.’C ‘Yes, you do.’
B ‘Turn right just after the Bank of China.’ D ‘You can walk there.’ 49 ‘How far is it from here?’
A ‘No, it isn’t.’ C ‘It’s long.’ B ‘Two kilometers, at least.’ D ‘It’s not long.’
50 ‘I’ll think I’ll go by bus Where’s the nearest bus stop?’ A ’At ten past nine.’ C ‘It’s five minutes by bus.’
B ‘Cross the road and turn left.’D ‘No, it isn’t.’ 51 ‘What time is there a bus?’
A ‘Twice a day.’ B ‘An hour.’C ‘At Seven thirty.’ (added) D ‘It’s far.’ 52 ‘How often the buses run?’
A ‘Three times.’ B ‘Every hour.’ C ‘It’s over there.’ D ‘At seven’ 53 How you go to school?
(7)54 How much does it cost?
A At five o’clock B By bicycleC Go straight on D One dollar 55 Football is to play than jogging
A more tiring B as tiring as C the most tiring D tiring 56 Among the good students in my school, he is
A brighter B as bright as C more brighter D the brightest 57 This book is $5 That book is also $5 So this book is that book
A as cheap as B not as cheap as C cheaper than D the cheapest 58 I didn’t buy books, but I bought small dictionary
A some/ a B any/ a C some/ some D any/ the 59 Among the bad students in my school, he is ,
A badder B as bad as C worse D the worst 60 This book is $20 That dictionary is $25 So the dictionary is the book
A as expensive as (correct) C not as expensive as B more expensive
than D the most expensive
II VOCABULARY
Choose the word that has the closest meaning to the underlined words/phrases Circle the answer (A, B, C, or D) for your choice.
61 James likes French cuisine, and specializes in French and Italian wine
A food B goods C culture D fashion 62 She lives in London but commutes regularly to Paris
A communicates B goes C lives D works 63 There are giant rainforest trees in the biomes
A small B big C huge D old
64 After eight days at sea, Andrew Veal began to have panic attacks
A heart B pain C fear D fun
65 Debra works every hour to check for supertankers
A very big tanks B very big cars C very big ships D very big planes 66 Cultural awareness is vital for success in the global market
A important B unnecessary C normal D dangerous 67 Could you please reserve ten single rooms for Friday 18?
A keep B return C serve again D clean again 68 Unfortunately , I will not be able to attend the seminar in Prague on 19 September
A Luckily B Unluckily (correct) C Hopefully D Unnecessarily 69 This email is to get in touch again after a long time
A receive B touch C contact D send 70 I apologized for the delay in reply
A checked B was sorry C was happy D sent 71 Carlo Petrini was horrified when McDonald’s opened its first fast food outlet in Italy
A hopeful B frightened C terrific D interested 72 Carlo Petrini was horrified when McDonald’s opened its first fast food outlet in Italy
(8)73 Only cities with a maximum of 50,000 inhabitants can join
A habits B residents C vehicles D pollutants 74 Members of Slow Food meet regularly to enjoy long slow meals
A frequently B again C particularly D not often 75 Slow Food is about improving the quality of our lives
A making better B making worse C not proving D not increasing 76 They promise to reduce traffic and noise in the city
A increase B decrease C again D raise 77 He’s pleased about the long list of towns in Italy and abroad which want to join the Slow
Cities Movement
A on a boat B locally C in foreign
countries D in the community
78 They ban car alarms and neon-lit advertisements
A buy B bring C not allow D not stop 79 On a plane, people can put their luggage in their
A check-in desk B trolley C overhead locker D label 80 There were plans to demolish the old hotel and station
A polish B decrease C destroy D build 81 The French government decided to convert the building into a museum of art
A contain B change C keep D exhibit 82 The price of oil increased in 1981
A went up B went down C leveled off D remained stable 83 Fairtrade guarantees a better deal for Third World producers
A promises B controls C gives money to D predicts 84 Fairtrade guarantees a better deal for Third World producers
A rich countries B poor countries C developed
countries D advanced countries
85 Four and a half million farmers in 36 countries benefit from Fairtrade
A get advantages B get disadvantages C have drawbacks D have problems 86 In general, global trade has helped people in developed countries most
A rich B poor C old D new
87 Since 1988, Fairtrade has expanded in 17 countries
A become bigger B become smaller C exported D imported 88 In the last decade the wages of workers on many banana plantations have decreased
A trees B farms C forests D greenhouses 89 In the last decade the wages of workers on many banana plantations have decreased
A went up B went down C rose D improved 90 Keymed was one of the first companies in UK to set up a high-quality crèche
A cream B cake C nursery D heath care 91 Punctuality is very important in work
A Being on time B Taking some time off C Being late D Being at the wrong time
92 Colleagues usually prefer to use family names in work
(9)93 A lot of communication is non-verbal during a business meeting
A not using verbs B using verbs C not using words D using words 94 It’s important not to interrupt another speaker
A interview B introduce C stop D continue 95 His business grew rapidly in the early years
A quickly B slowly C carefully D steadily 96 Consumers buy more goods on credits
A Sellers B Buyers C Shop owners D Shop assistants 97 In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China
A time of 10 years B time of 20 years C time of 30 years D time of 90 years 98 In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China
A small B huge C unimportant D safe 99 Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production in China
A the US government B the Chinese government C the condition D the situation
100 Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production in China
A a half B one-third C one-fourth (correct) D one-tenth 101 Consumer goods are everywhere, and millions of Chinese can now afford them
A buy B sell C borrow D lend
102 As industrialization continues, the worry is that the impact on the environment may also be huge
A attack B destruction C influence D agreement 103 Forests are essential to life
A unimportant B necessary C expensive D rich 104 Global warming will destroy most important wildlife habitats
A animals in the house B animals in the farms C animals in nature D crazy animals 105 Global warming will destroy most important wildlife habitats
A habits B residents C life D living places 106 It seems incredible that we have to live on less than 1% of the world’s water
A believable B unbelievable C possible D impossible 107 Half of the US population live in coastal areas
A near a mountain B near a lake C near a river D near a sea 108 We have a responsibility to leave for future generations a planet that is healthy and habitable
by all species
A able to have good habits B able to have good health C able to
make money D able to live in
109 Since 1950, the world’s population has almost tripled
A increased two times B increased three times C decreased two times D decreased three times 110 Nowadays, infectious diseases no longer kill millions of children and adults
A easy to expand B easy to treat C easy to cure D easy to study 111 Big cities try to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transport
(10)112 Cork has been used in ancient time
A modern B traditional C old D new 113 Cork is an excellent material for heat insulation
A increasing temperature B decreasing temperature C avoiding temperature change D making temperature change 114 The cork is not removed from the oak until it is 25 years old
A moved again B given C taken D changed 115 Some wine producers have had the same vineyards for hundreds of years
A playgrounds B place to plant grapesC techniques to make wine D wine festivals
116 If we cannot reduce global warming, our planet won’t survive
A live B change C become better D service 117 Rubber is heated with chemicals to make it stronger
A mixed B put in a stove C healed D taken from a tree 118 About 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year
A sold B drunk C borrowed D exported 119 Don’t worry! The dog is and won’t bite you
A harmful B harmless C harmed D harm 120 We can buy duty-free goods in some airports
(11)PHẦN 2: ĐỌC BIỂU BẢNG
Look at the text in each question (1-5) What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct
explanation – A, B, C or D
(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)PHẦN 3: ĐỌC ĐOẠN VĂN VÀ TRẢ LỜI CÂU HỎI READING PASSAGE 1
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
BRUSSELS
Brussels is Belgium’s capital city and its administrative, financial, and cultural center It has two official languages, French and Dutch, and a population of almost a million inhabitants It is also the ‘capital of the EU’, as the European Parliament is there The headquarters of NATO are in Brussels and many multinational companies have their European head offices in the city
Manufacturing and service industries are important to its economy The main manufacturing industries are metal, electrical, pharmaceutical, and chemical, and the main service industries banking, financial services, and tourism
Brussels has a modern and efficient metro, bus, and tram network It has Eurostar train connections to Paris and London, and an international airport The historic center is Grand Palace, one of the Europe’s most beautiful city squares In December a traditional Christmas Market is held there North of Grand Palace are elegant 19th-century shopping arcades and Butcher’s Street, a lively area
called ‘the stomach of Brussels’ because it is full of restaurants Brussels also have many attractive cafés and bars It is one of the best places in Europe to eat and drink, and is known as ‘the beer capital of the world’
It has an impressive cathedral and offers all cultural attractions of a European city – museums, theater, music, dance, opera, and international films There are sports and leisure facilities in the city center, and golf courses, and woods outside where you can enjoy walking, cycling, and jogging, and boating or ice-skating on the lake, depending on the season
1 Why is Brussels called ‘the capital of the EU’? A Because the headquarters of NATO are there B Because the European Parliament is there
C Because many multinational companies are there D Because it is a cultural center
2 What are the official languages in Brussels? A French and German
B English and French C French and Dutch D French and Spanish What is Grand Palace?
A a shop B a bar C a restaurant D a historic center What can you find in Butcher’s Street?
A restaurants B cafés C bars D shops Which of the following is TRUE about manufacturing industries in Brussels?
A sports, banking, pharmaceutical, and chemical
B metal, electrical, pharmaceutical, and chemical (correct)
(29)READING PASSAGE 2
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
The Ageing Future
Since 1950, the world’s population has almost tripled All of us are living longer than any generation in human history
In the year 2000 there were 100,000 people around the planet who were 100 years old or more Yet, when they were born, before aero planes and antibiotics and atom bombs, before cars and computers, there were very few centenarians anywhere in the world Now millions of people will live into their 70s, 80s, and 90s and centenarians will no longer be rare
Advances in medicine and public sanitation mean that infectious diseases no longer kill millions of children and adults as they did in the past Healthier food and better health care have made stronger, fitter bodies Average life expectancy has gone up by 25 years and more in many parts of the world At the same time the contraceptive pills has had a huge impact on world population levels since the 1970s Women are having fewer babies and more people are living longer, so the balance between the number of young and old people in the population is changing dramatically According to the OECD, over the next 25 years the number of pensioners will rise by 70 million, while the working-age population will rise by only million
But this is good news rather than bad To be old is not to be ill Studies have shown that healthy food and regular physical exercise keep mind and body young, and that it’s never too late to start getting fit or learning new things At 72 the remarkable Helen Klein successfully completed the first Eco-Challenge, a 480-kilometer desert adventure race with swimming, canoeing, white-water rafting, running, horse-riding, and rock climbing
1 What has happened to the world’s population since 1950? A it has increased about times
B it has decreased dramatically C it has increased about times D it has decreased a little
2 Why fewer people die from infectious diseases today than in the past? A Because of the contraceptive pills
B Because of advances in medicine and public sanitation C Because of cars and computers
D Because of regular physical exercise
3 According to OECD what will happen in the next 25 years? A the working-age population will decrease by million B the working-age population will rise by 12 million C the number of pensioners will increase by 70 million D the number of pensioners will decrease by 75 million The word ‘centenarians’ in the passage is closet in meaning to
A people who die very young
B people who die because of infectious diseases C people who live in their 70s – 90s
(30)5 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A Helen Klein completed the first Eco-Challenge when she was 72 B Women are having fewer babies and more people are living longer C There will be more and more centenarians
D Average life expectancy has decreased by 25 years READING PASSAGE 3
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production and China has a free-market economy In recent years its economy has been growing faster than any other major country and is now the second largest economy in the world
More and more foreign companies have been investing in China, attracted by its market of 1.3 billion people and its very competitive low-cost labor force In 2001 China received $47 billion in foreign investment, four times the whole of Africa, and in 2002 more than half of China’s exports were from foreign firms
China’s major cities, too, have changed dramatically Huge new office blocks, hotels, and shopping malls have appeared where before there were traditional Chinese houses and markets In Beijing and other big cities, many areas of great cultural and historical interest have disappeared, but most Chinese are in favor of modernization and very happy with their 21st-century cities of glass and steel
Since 2002, when there were only sixteen million cars in China, car sales have been rising rapidly and the world’s top ten global car makers have set up joint ventures with Chinese car manufacturers
But, as in every industrialized country, rapid industrial development has brought many problems, especially pollution As industrialization continues and huge numbers of people enjoy western standards of living for the first time, the worry is that the impact on the environment may also be huge
1 According to the passage, all of the following are true about China’s economy today, EXCEPT A its economy has been growing fast
B it is 2nd largest economy in the world
C it is a free-market economy
D all industrial production is under the controls of the state How much did foreign companies invest in China in 2001?
A 47 billion dollars
B the same amount of money as in Africa C 1.3 billion dollars
D the same amount of money of China’s export How many cars were there in China in 2002?
(31)4 Which of the following has been built more in China for the past decades? A cultural and historic centers
B offices, shopping malls, hotels
C traditional markets, shopping malls, hotels D traditional markets, cultural and historic centers
5 What does the writer think is the most serious problem for China? A industrial development
B environmental pollution C car sales development
D disappearance of traditional markets READING PASSAGE 4
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Going It Alone
On October 2001 Debra and Andrew Veal left Tenerife to row across the Atlantic Ocean One hundred and thirteen days later, on 26 January 2002, after a journey of 4,768 kilometers, Debra arrived in Barbados – alone The Veals trained for the race for four years but after eight days at sea her husband, a top rower with fifteen years’ experience, began to have panic attacks and couldn’t sleep at night Six days later a safety yacht arrived to take Andrew home and 27-year-old Debra made the difficult decision to continue the journey alone
She started rowing at 5.30 every morning and rested for short periods in the day During the night she woke every hour to check for supertankers She survived hurricanes, sharks, and loneliness One night a wave six meter high turned her boat over and damaged her navigation light She repaired it in the dark, with no torch
Debra talked to her husband every day by satellite phone, often in tears at the terrible conditions In the first six weeks the telephone bill was $4,000! After arriving in Barbados she said, ‘I can’t think, I’m too excited,’ then added, ‘I’m looking forward to proper meals instead of birds and fish, and sleeping in bed that doesn’t move around.’ Later on she wrote a book about her journey called
Rowing It Alone
1 During the journey, Debra couldn’t (deleted) woke every hour at night because of
A supertankers B sharks C hurricanes D navigation lights How many days did Debra spend to row across the Atlantic?
A 331 B 131 C 130 D 113
3 Which of the following is NOT the problem for Debra?
A hurricanes B supertankers C darkness D loneliness According to the passage which of the following is NOT true about Debra’s journey?
A She started the journey on October 2001 B the navigation light was once under repair C She often talked to her husband on the phone D her husband went with her for the whole journey The word ‘it’ in paragraph refers to
(32)READING PASSAGE 5
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Edgar and Blanca grow coffee and vegetables in Costa Rica When they got married, 32 years ago, they had no land They worked long hours for other people and earned very little, but after sixteen years they had enough money to buy some land They decided to grow coffee They borrowed the money they needed and Edgar joined the local cooperative But three years later, just when his crop was ready, the price of coffee fell to its lowest point ever For most coffee producers this was a disaster, but Edgar was one of the very lucky ones because his cooperative sells most of its coffee to the Fairtrade market in Europe Fairtrade’s price covered the cost of production and this saved the cooperative producers from disaster
Fairtrade has helped millions of people in the Third World It has given them hope for the future For example producers have improved their lives and the quality of their crops Communities have used the social premium to make wells to get clean water, and to build schools and hospitals The story of Edgar and Blanca, who grow coffee and vegetables in Costa Rica, is typical After many years of hard work they have built a bigger house and their children have received an education ‘All I have ever done is work, work, work,’ says Edgar ‘I had no choice, but now many children can choose what they want to do.’
1 What is true about Edgar and Blanca?
A They have no land to grow crops B They raise coffee and vegetables C They didn’t take part in the cooperative D They had a lot of money for their crops How have the communities used the premium?
A to build house and hospital B to raise more crops
C to lend to the producers D to improve the quality of crops The word ‘this’ in paragraph refers to
A The crop was ready B Edgar was very lucky
C Edgar joined the local cooperative D The price of coffee fell to its lowest point All of the following is true about Fairtrade, EXCEPT
A Fairtrade helps millions of poor people B Fairtrade’s price covered the cost of production C Fairtrade has its market in Europe D Fairtrade doesn’t give any help to coffee
producers
5 The word ‘typical’ in paragraph is closet in meaning to
A rare B not popular C usual D strange READING PASSAGE 6
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
‘The best age to start learning the violin is between and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a violinist and music teacher ‘It’s the time when you are learning about the world.’ Margaret, who lives in London, prefers to take pupils at three or four, although she has made lots of exceptions for keen five-year-olds When she started teaching violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her children’s five-year-old school friends
(33)From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear They not even try to read music until they have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their playing and reading of music Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study the violin using more traditional methods
1 What is the writer trying to in the text?
A explain why Margaret like teaching the violin B describe a different way of learning the violin C give advice on how to find a music teacher D explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils Why should someone read the text?
A to discover how Margaret learnt the violin B to learn why it is important to read music C to find out about Margaret’s teaching method D to learn why children should play the violin What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A They ought to find another teacher
B They will become great violinists using her method C They could try harder
D They take several years to learn to read music Margaret’s first pupils were
A her children B three-and four-year-olds C her own friends D her children’s friends
5 Which of the following would Margaret include in an advertisement for her classes? A.Learn to play the violin with your children – lessons a week
B Watch your children learn to play the violin
C Group violin lessons for children – no more than per group D We’ll look after your children while you learn the violin READING PASSAGE 7
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
The rate at which the deforestation of the world is proceeding is alarming In 1950 approximately 25 percent of the Earth’s land surface had been covered with forests, less than twenty-five years later the amount of forest land was reduced to 20 percent This decrease from 25 percent to 20 percent from 1950 to 1973 represents as astounding 20 million square kilometers of forests Predictions are that an additional 20 million square kilometers of forest land will be lost by 2020 The majority of deforestation is occurring in tropical forests in developing countries, fueled by the developing countries’ need for increased agricultural land and the desire on the part of developed countries to import wood and wood products More than 90 percent of the plywood used in the United States, for example, is imported from developing countries with tropical rain forests By the mid-1980s, solutions to this expanding problem were being sought, in the form of attempts to establish an international regulatory organization to oversee the use of tropical forests
(34)A cite statistics about an improvement on the Earth land surface B explain where deforestation is occurring
C make the reader aware of a worsening world problem D blame developing countries for deforestation
2 How much of the earth’s land surface was covered by forests in 1950? A more than 25 percent B less than 25 percent C 25 percent D 20 percent
3 It can be inferred from20 million square kilometers of forest land the passage says(added) that A 20 million square kilometers of forest land have been reduced so far
B 20 million square kilometers of forest land will be reduced in 2020
C 40 million square kilometers of forest land will have been reduced by 2020 D 20 million square kilometers of forest land will have been reduced by 2020 What is the main cause of deforestation?
A Some countries are developed
B Developed countries want to export wood and wood products C Developing countries are tropical rain forests
D There is the need for increased agricultural land and desire to import wood and wood products
5 What source of information is the passage from?
A Geology B Geography (correct) C Geometry D Marine biology READING PASSAGE 8
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Rainforests circle the globe for twenty degrees of latitude on both sides of the equator In that relatively narrow band of the planet, more than half of all the species of plants and animals in the world make their home Several hundred different varieties of trees may grow in a single acre, and just one of those trees may be the habitat for more than ten thousand kinds of spiders, ants, and other insects More species of amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles live in rainforests than anywhere else on earth
Unfortunately, half of the world’s rainforests have already been destroyed, and at the current rate, another 25 per cent will be lost in four years’ time Scientists estimate that as many as fifty million acres are destroyed annually In other words, every sixty seconds, one hundred acres of rainforest is being cleared By the time you finish reading this passage, two hundred acres will have been destroyed! When this happens, constant rains erode the former forest floor, the thin layer of soil no longer supports plant life, and the ecology of the region is altered forever Thousands of species of plants and animals are condemned to extinction and, since we aren’t able to predict the ramifications of this loss to a delicate global ecology, we don’t know what we may be doing to the future of the human species as well
1 The author of this passage believes that A the rainforest will survive
B preserving the rainforest is important to the global ecology C he can predict the future of global ecology
D the extinction of species is a natural process
2 According to the passage, more than half of all the species of plants and animals A live in twenty rainforests
(35)D live in areas where the rainforest has been cleared
3 The word “relatively” in line is closest in meaning to _
A temporarily B typically C comparatively (correct) D extremely The word “this” in line 13 refers to _
A the destruction of the acres B the reading of the passage C the erosion of the forest floor D the constant rains
5 What will NOT happen if the rainforest continues to be cleared? A The land will be eroded by the rains
B The rainforest will grow, but at a much slower rate C The future of the human species may be changed
D Many species of plants and animals that depend on the rainforest will become extinct PASSAGE 9
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be hanging 30 meters above the ground and enjoying it Now I looked down at the river far below me, and realized why people love rock-climbing
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening The accommodation wasn't wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda We had come from various places and none of us knew the area
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime Matt and I went to the caves first Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last—covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we'd done
1 What is the writer trying to in the text?
A advertise the Activity Center B describe some people she met C explain how to certain outdoor sports D say how she spent some free time What can the reader learn from the text?
A when to depend on other people at the Centre B how to apply for a place at the Centre
C what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre D which time of year is best to attend the Centre
3 How you think the writer might describe her weekend?
A interesting B relaxed C frightening D unpleasant What we learn about the group?
(36)activities
C Some of them already knew each other D They came from the same city Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
A ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Accommodation and meals provided Make up your own timetable - choose from a variety of activities (horse-riding, fishing, hill-walking, sailing, and mountain-biking)
B ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Enjoy the luxury of our accommodation Each room has its own bathroom Work with a group, or have individual teaching
C ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Accommodation provided Work with a group - we show you a range of activities that you didn't realize you could do!
D ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside You can spend the day doing outdoor activities and we will find you accommodation with a local family
READING PASSAGE 10
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
We'd ever had No, we weren't staying in an expensive hotel, but a youth hostel! I know what you're thinking: we must've gone mad But we haven't - I just wish we'd discovered youth hostels years ago Now that I'm back at university again luxury hotels are a thing of the past, and I was complaining about this one day to a friend who said that she and her family never stayed anywhere but hostels I had no idea that hostels could be anything from a cottage to a castle I mean where else you get to stay in a castle! In fact there are four different grades - simple, standard, superior and special so you pay an overnight charge according to the kind of hostel you stay at
You can't stay more than three nights at a time but that didn't bother us because we wanted a touring holiday Basically you look after yourself although most hostels breakfast and some of them offer an evening meal if you arrive early enough There are a few rules like having to be in by 11 p.m in the evening and out by 10 a.m in the morning but otherwise you're free to what you want Now I really believe that the best thing about this whole holiday was meeting so many different and interesting people I used to think hostels were only for the young and noisy, but not any more You can't imagine what a variety there was! Anyway, what are you all doing next year? This text is from
A a diary B a letter C a magazine D a poster What is the writer trying to do?
A to give directions B to offer instructions C to make complaints D to give information Staying in a hostel was a good because
A there was no room in the hotels B the writer prefers cottages and castles C there were a lot of interesting guests D the writer wanted a touring holiday What did the writer enjoy most about her vacation?
A people B touring C accommodation D variety
(37)A I cook for my family all the year round, and although I enjoy doing it, I really don't want to have to provide any meals when I'm on holiday, especially as I plan to go out and enjoy myself dancing the night away!
B I've worked hard for many years and now that I've got a bit of free time I plan on seeing as many different places as possible If I can save on the cost of accommodation, I'll have more to spend on train or bus fares
C We want an opportunity to meet different sorts of people and get to know them, so we thought we'd spend a couple of weeks relaxing in one place - our jobs mean moving about so much that it would be nice not to carry a suitcase for a fortnight!
D I'm a student and I don't have a lot of money to spare I don't like getting cold and wet though, so if the weather isn't good, I'll just make myself a pot of coffee and stay in all day reading an exciting book
READING PASSAGE 11
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you're not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it's a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it's important to start slowly and build up gently) Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren't used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask his/her advice
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don't worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest
1 This piece of writing is for
A children B doctors C anyone D sportsmen and sportswomen
2 What is the writer's purpose?
A to persuade B to worry C to warn D to amuse People with back problems might going cycling because
A it is a good general form of exercise B weight is taken off the feet C you can't damage muscles quickly D you get a little out of breath What is the disadvantage of sudden exercise?
A It's bad for people with painful feet or backs
B You need to it along with jogging and swimming C Muscles that aren't used to working could be hurt D You could begin to lose your breath
5 Which of the following notices has the same ideas as the writer?
(38)B A BIKE RIDE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY: Cycling: one of the safest forms of exercise there is A daily bike ride will help improve your breathing (especially if you smoke) and gently exercise your muscles Hurry along to your local bike shop now and find out all you need to know
C ARE YOU ALWAYS TIRED? What you need is a bicycle! Go cycling regularly and you'll soon be able to feel that extra energy It may be difficult at first but keep it up and you'll get stronger and healthier too If you have any medical problems, check with your doctor first
D CYCLING FOR PLEASURE: An excellent form of exercise, cycling allows you to see the country and, improve your health at the same time Why not join your local cycle touring club today?
READING PASSAGE 12
Read the passage and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Atlantic College
Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales Unusually, it gives young people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams The students, who are aged between 16 to 18 and come from all over the world, spend the morning studying In the afternoon they go out and a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries As few can afford the fees of $20,000 over two years, grants are available A quarter of the students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help
‘I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people’, as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said ‘You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don’t like During the summer holidays my mother couldn’t believe how much less I argued with my sister.’
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students with excellent education, using methods which really seem to work
1 What is the writer trying to in the text? A give an opinion about a particular student
B give an opinion about a special type of education C describe the activities the students in their free time D describe his own experience of education
2 What can a reader find out from this text?
A how to become a student at Atlantic College B what kind of program Atlantic College offers C what the British education system is like D how to get along better with other people What is the writer’s opinion of Atlantic College?
(39)4 Since being at Atlantic College, Barbara
A has learnt a lot about other countries B has become more confident than her sister C has found it easier to get on with other people D has preferred her new friends to her family
5 Which advertisement uses correct information about Atlantic College?
A Study at Atlantic College Course for 16-18 year olds Lesson all morning, sport in the afternoon
B Study at Atlantic College Courses for 16-18 year olds Morning lessons and afternoon activities Help with fees available
C Study at Atlantic College Classes on international topics Many free places available Students of all ages welcome
D Study at Atlantic College Learn English in a beautiful place Lots of weekend activities Help with fees available
PHẦN 4: ĐỌC VÀ ĐIỀN KHUYẾT
Choose the best answers to complete the following passages Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) for your choice.
PASSAGE 1
Bill Gates is a very important person in the computer industry He has been (1) _ officer of Microsoft Corporation for years He is also the richest person in the United States How did he it?
He learned a lot from his parents While Bill was going to school, his father went to college, got a (2) _, and became a successful lawyer From this, Bill learned that you have to work hard if you want something His mother was a very busy teacher, but she also (3) _going to parties From this, he learned (4) _: If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to make a timetable
When Bill was young, he spent a lot of time alone While most of his friends were playing, Bill read all of the (5) _Book Encyclopedia and finished it when he was years old
Bill’s childhood was not all work, however He used to play a lot of sports – swimming, (6) _and tennis He was very serious about sports He loved winning and he hated (7) _When Bill got older, he spent more and more time working and playing – on a computer Before he was 20, Bill (8) _ the world’s first computer language for the personal computer Once when he was thinking about the future, he realized something important He thought that every (9) _was going to have a computer, and every computer would need software – his software He said, “I’m going to earn my first million dollars on (10) _by the time I am 25.” And he did!
1 A main manager B chief director C chief executive D major executive A degree B certificate C bachelor D diploma
3 A fancied B enjoyed C adored D preferred A something more B further more C anything else D something else A World B Worldwide C Worldly D World’s A water-skiing B skiing in water C water-ski D water skis A losing B defeating C failing D throwing A made B developed C turned out D manufactured A home B house C household D housing
(40)PASSAGE 2
Major David Simons went up alone in a balloon until he was 100,000 feet above our earth with 90 percent of the earth’s atmosphere below him Had his plastic balloon (1) _he would have fallen about 19 miles Had a valve stuck so that he could not let gas out of the balloon he could not have (2) _to earth
At the (3)……… of his climb, Major Simons could see all of Lake Michigan, the curve of the earth’s (4)……… and several thunderstorms raging below him He watched the sun set in clear glory and the stars shine before it was dark
Awakening from sleep, the major saw the sudden, brief brilliant green flash of the sunshine It was high (5) _, he thought, to return to earth as he floated down, he saw that he was settling into thunderstorms He threw out some ballast and the balloon (6) _again Later, seeing a big hole in the clouds, he let gas (7) _the balloon and started down (8) _more But heat from the sun caused the balloon to (9) _ (10) _at last it began a steady descent Nearly forty-three hours are after he had started up, Major Simons landed in a South Dakota field A burst B explode C break D crack
2 A destroyed B returned C reached D gone A top B height C tip D length A land B circle C roundness D surface A minute B time C second D hour A climbed B raised C flew D aroused A in B for C out of D onto A much B a time C even D once
9 A go B rise C fly D float
10 A after B toward C until D since PASSAGE 3
An accident between a car and a horse-drawn carriage turned on a green light in the mind of one witness to it Why not, thought Garrett A Morgan, design a signal that would (1)……… the movement of road traffic? As a result, in February 1927 Morgan produced the world’s first automatic electric traffic signal
His invention (2) _of a pole with two arms that turned round to indicate when traffic should move The words “stop” and “go” were on different sides of the arms, which automatically turned and (3) _the right line of traffic when necessary
Morgan, who had been (4) _about road safety because of the increasing number of cars coming on to the roads at the (5) _, sold his invention to the General Electric Company for $40,000
Morgan was born in Kentucky in 1877 and (6) _an elementary education In 1905 he began a job (7) _sewing machines and in 1907 he opened his own shop for this He (8) _on to start a company selling hair treatments and later he invented the “safety hood”, which (9) _firemen from gas and smoke and won a prize at a 1914 exhibition
(41)1 A direct B train C master D rule A composed B combined C constructed D consisted A aimed B opposed C viewed D faced A tense B restless C excited D concerned A while B period C time D age A received B attained C gathered D took A remedying B mending C revising D correcting A took B went C kept D got A covered B prevented C saved D protected 10 A respected B honored C approved D valued PASSAGE 4
In 2003, we said goodbye to the fastest, the famous and the most beautiful passenger (1) _in the world: Concorde For both air France and British Airways, it was (2) _to the most exciting plane they had and the (3) _advertisement for their airlines
Scientists developed the earliest plans for Concorde (4) _the 1950s It was the most important international air (5) _of its time It was also one of the most difficult Commercial flights only started in 1979
(6) _, Concorde could only carry 128 passengers, so the (7) _per passengers were the highest in the world The airfares were the most expensive in the world Only the richest customers could (8) _The situation could not continue
Concorde’s last (9)…… flight was on October 24, 2003 For many of us, it was one of the saddest days in (10) _history
1 A airline B airliner C airway D airport A hello B end C goodbye D start A best B good C better D well
4 A at B on C in D into
5 A planning B period C project D research A Fortunate B Fortunately C Unfortunately D Unfortunately A payment B expenses C money D costs
8 A buy B pay C purchase D own
9 A commerce B commencing C commercial D commercially 10 A flying B fly C flight D flights
PASSAGE 5
On busy Mahatma Gandhi Road, hundreds of small shops (1) _everything from gold to hot food Business takes place from morning until night (2) _seems like a normal Indian city street, (3) _all the roofs have satellite dishes Mahatma Gandhi Road, in the clean, green city of Bangalore, is the centre of India’s new (4) _industry
Indian software engineers are very good, and they speak (5) _English Large organizations like IBM and Siemens want their (6) _
(42)(9) _send the data at the end of their day The Indian section deals with the problem and then returns the (10 _– before next morning in Germany!
1 A sell B buy C produce D make A There B They C It D That
3 A and B but C so D then
4 A hardware B technology C electronics D software A well B good C better D best A works B jobs C skills D studies A employs B employ C employed D employing A line B system C structure D model A them B theirs C their D they 10 A factors B numbers C data D problems PASSAGE
Carla and Jason (1)……… a very successful winemaking business Carla comes (2)…… an old Italian family of (3)…… in Cosenza and she knows a lot about marketing wine Jason is from the Barossa Valley, a (4)…… wine region in southeast Australia He has (5)…… years of winemaking experience with some of the Valley’s great New World wines
Today, Carla (6)…… Jason manage their own big estate in the Puglia region of southern Italy There, they (7)…… their fine San Marco wine form the (8)…… primitive grape Thanks to Carla’s hard work, wine (9)… all over the world know the San Marco name Jason says, “I help with new ideas on wine production, and Carla (10)…… the customers to buy our product”
1 A run B come C run into D come across
2 A into B from C to D at
3 A wine-making B wine-makes C wine-makers D wine-maker A fame B more famous C famed D famous A much B many C more D less
6 A but B then C and D both
7 A production B produce C product D produces A tradition B traditions C traditional D traditionally A producers B farmers C experts D workers 10 A persuading B persuades C persuaded D persuades PASSAGE 7
First, I would (1)…… to welcome you all to Electrolux, and give you a brief (2)…… to the company before we begin our tour As you know, Electrolux is a Swedish (3)…… with its head office here in Stockholm Now I expect when you hear the name “Electrolux” you (4)…… think of a refrigerator – or a fridge as we usually call it – or maybe a vacuum cleaner, and in fact, these were the company’s first two (5)……
(43)1 A rather B love C like D better A conversation B introduction C lecture D course A company B office C shop D supermarket A seldom B hardly C probably D fairly A production B products C produce D productive A it B its C there D it’s
7 A well-known B better-known C best-known D good-known
8 A at B with C into D from
9 A manager B producer C customer D seller 10 A employing B employs C employ D employed PASSAGE 8
Now looking at the (1)…… between the groups, you can understand there are often problems when they (2)…… business together because they have a different idea of what is “normal.” Let me give you (3)…… examples People in Linear-active and Reactive cultures think punctuality is normal So they think a southern European (4)…… arrives ten minutes late is rude But in Multi-active cultures it is normal to be punctual
Another example is that an American asks a Japanese a question The Japanese does not reply, (5)…… the American asks another question The Japanese is surprised In a Reactive culture like Japan’s, long pause in a (6)…… are normal In the other two cultures, long pauses are uncomfortable, so someone speaks to end the silence To work together without problems, people need to understand their differences If they not, they may get a bad impression of the other (7) ………
Another difference is eye contact For example, a southern European talking to a Japanese does not understand (8)…… the Japanese does not look at him, but at the window behind him The Japanese is uncomfortable (9)……… the southern European looks at him directly The reason? In Multi-active cultures there is a lot of eye contact In Linear-active culture less, and in Reactive cultures very little eye (10)…… at all
1 A differ B difference C differences D different A make B C making D doing A few B a few C a little D little A whom B who C whose D what
5 A but B yet C so D and
6 A discussion B conversation C argument D presentation A custom B conversation C culture D contact A when B why C while D where A because of B because C in case of D in case 10 A contact B contract C concept D continue PASSAGE 9
(44)Recently, with some (9)…… training, a group of women (10)…… Bangladesh has built a successful company making hand-made products
1 A ask B request C help D demand A others B another C other D the other A worked B thought C contributed D assisted A courses B jobs C programs D businesses A illness B pain C poverty D food A drinking B clean C fresh D bottled A health B healthy C healthier D healthiest A fact B deed C case D addition A jobs B skills C careers D techniques
10 A at B on C in D to
PASSAGE 10
You not need a visa for a visit to find (1)…… in Japan You can go there as a tourist When you get a job, you need a work visa (2)…… you can start work You cannot get this in Japan But it isn’t necessary to return home to apply for a work (3)…… You just need to take a short flight to Korea, Japan’s nearest neighbor You can get a work visa there
When you go on (4)…… trip to Japan, it is a good idea to take some English-Japanese business cards These are important, and it is (5)…… not a good idea to leave them at your hotel when you go to a meeting
It is very possible that your Japanese colleagues will not agree to a business deal on your first trip (6)…… will want to get to know you first It is very possible that they will invite you out to eat or drink (7)…… them in the evening Do not try to (8)…… your Japanese colleagues complete a business deal before they are ready They need time to talk to everyone in the company
It is possible that a Japanese colleague (9)…… invite you to his home, but this does not often happen It is possible that he will not invite you to meet his family even after twenty or thirty years! Do not worry about this It is normal for the Japanese to (10)…… their family and working lives separate
1 A travel B work C tour D study A before B after C during D until A passport B visa C permit D permission
4 A travel B business C vacation D holiday (added) A certain B certainty C certainly D uncertainly
6 A These B They C There D Those A with B about C to D during A B make C doing D making A will B would C should D shall 10 A keeping B keep C kept D keeps PASSAGE 11
Fresh Bouquets is a small company, but in the last few years it has become a big (1)…… story Entrepreneurs Graham Hodson and Shaun Caulfield (2)…… the company in 1991 Since then, they have developed a very good (3)…… for last-minute gifts of flowers In the last four years, they have increased (4)…… by over 100% per year, from $40,000 to $6,4 million
At first, Fresh Bouquets grew its own supplies of flowers at its base in south-east England Soon, the company needed to import (5)…… from other countries, such as Turkey and Kenya
(45)to reach the company’s 4,500 customers – mainly petrol stations and supermarkets – in top condition (8)……, several years ago, the company decided to spend $500,000 a year on information technology for its (9)…… system It has continued to invest this amount each year since then
However, all the hard work and investment have produced great result At the beginning of this year, Fresh Bouquets has appeared at number 27 (10)…… the list of Britain’s 100 fastest-growing companies
1 A successful B succeed C success D successfully A founded B found C founder D find
3 A shop B market C supermarket D store A selling B seller C sales D sell A vegetables B foods C fruits D flowers A work B problem C change D job A thousands B one thousand C a thousand D thousand A But B However C So D Or else A distribute B distribution C distributed D distributing
10 A on B at C in D off
PASSAGE 12
The island of Murano is the glass-making (1)…… of Venice Skilled craftsmen have been making (2)…… there since the thirteenth century The Gabino family has had a family-run business on Murano for about 300 years The business has (3)……… many different glass products in (4)…… long history For the past 50 years, it has been producing glass beads, the famous “perles di Venezia” (Venetian pearls) Making the beads is a very (5)…… job Aldo Gabino has been learning the art of bead-making (6)…… five years He has designed a number of fine pieces of (7)…… during the time He has shown these at several important (8)…… in Venice For the past few weeks, Aldo (9)…… been working on a collection of jewellery based on traditional (10) …… He hopes these will be ready for famous Venice Carnival in February
1 A place B capital C city D town A glass B grass C plastics D crafts A developing B developed C development D develop A it’s B its C itself D it A skilled B skillful C skills D skill A since B for C in D during A gold B chain C jewellery D silver A exhibitions B shops C markets D museums
9 A had B has C have D was
(46)VIẾT
(47)PHẦN 1: CHUYỂN ĐỔI CÂU (THEO GỢI Ý)
Rewrite the following sentences Use NO MORE THAN THREE words
1 It is important to wear a suit to the conference
……… to the conference is important It is necessary for you to dress well at work
You……… well at work
3 Following your agenda and not interrupting another speaker is important
It is……… your agenda and not to interrupt another speaker You should not make jokes as you in the U.K when you first meet people
It is ………to make jokes as you in the U.K in your first meeting with people
5 There is a possibility that the audience will ask a lot of questions
The audience……….a lot of questions Food is a very important part of our life
Food ……… for our life You should prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions
It is……… to prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions It is possible that people will be late for an appointment
People……… late for an appointment It is not obligatory for you to get a visa for a visit to find work in Japan
You ………get a visa for a visit to find work in Japan 10 Because of global trade, people in poor developing countries have become poorer
Global trade ……….poor people in developing countries poorer 11 From 1988 onward, Fairtrade has expanded into many other countries
Fairtrade has expanded into many other countries……… 12 There was a slight increase in the rate of inflation last month
The rate of inflation………last month 13 There was a rise of 5% in exports last year
Exports……… 5% last year
14 Production costs have decreased steadily over the last six months
There has been……… in production costs over the last six months 15 Why don’t we cut down the advertising and marketing costs?
I suggest……….the advertising and marketing costs 16 In Japan it is a bad idea to blow your nose in public
(48)16 In New Zealand, it is obligatory to be 20 to drink alcohol
In New Zealand, you……… to drink alcohol 17 Since 2003 exports have risen by 8%
There has been……… 8% in exports since 2003 18 Working conditions have improved dramatically in the past ten years
There has been……….in working conditions in the past ten years 19 Last year saw a 10 percent rise in the sale of consumer goods
Last year the sales of consumer goods………10 percent 20 James makes two business trips to New York a year
James travels to New York on business ………
21 If we don’t improve our use of water, the number of people who don’t have clean water will double
Unless we………our use of water, the number of people who don’t have 22 If we nothing to stop global warming, we will see big changes in the future
Unless we ………to stop global warming, we will see big changes in the future 23 You should apply for the job in that company
If ………, I would apply for the job in that company 24 I did not come to the meeting on time because of a traffic jam
If there………a traffic jam, I would have come to the meeting on time 25 I can’t speak English well, so the company does not increase my salary
If I could speak English well, the company……… my salary 26 The company has made Cognac bottles since 1920
Cognac bottles………by the company since 1920
27 Bottles have been imported by wine producers in France for over seventy years (delete “the”)
Wine producers in France……… for over seventy years 28 They will hold a press conference at Hotel Adlon in Berlin
A press conference……….at Hotel Adlon in Berlin 29 The oak improved the quality of the ‘brandywine’
The quality of the ‘brandywine’………the oak 30 People choose the oak for the aroma and color that it gives
(49)31 Peter works in an office near a river
The office _ located by a river 32 Kristina glass has been produced in the Czech Republic for 150 years
People Kristina glass in the Czech Republic for 150 years 33 There has been a sharp fall in UK sales
UK sales
34 Working conditions have improved dramatically in UK There _ a dramatic improvement in UK 35 James has been away from his office for six months
It is since James was last in his office 36 He started doing his business a week ago
He has been doing his business _
37 The businessmen liked to talk about the prices of stock shares
The businessmen enjoyed the prices of stocks shares 38 They are interviewing a famous wine producer
A famous wine producer by them 39 He drives more carefully than his brother does
His brother does not drive _ him 40 Learning to make Chinese tea is not easy
It is not easy to _ Chinese tea (added)
41 I not water these plants, so they will die Unless I , they will die
42 I not have that company phone numbers, so I cannot call my friend If I had that company phone numbers, I _ my friend 43 Would you please give me a hand?
Would you mind _hand? (added)
44 They will build a factory in this area
A factory in this area by them
45 Julia has been working for this company for six years
Julia started working for this company _ (added)
46 I physical training because I want to keep fit I physical training in _ fit
47 Amanda finally managed to get a job
Amanda finally succeeded job 48 They said he was a doctor
(50)49 He has to pay the bills before the fifth of the month
The bills have _ before the fifth of the month
PHẦN 2: VIẾT THƯ
1 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about the reasons you study English
Your letter should include:
- its importance to your study
- its importance to your job
- its importance to your overseas travel
2 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about your company (or a company you want to work for in the future)
Your letter should include:
- your duties or responsibilities
- your colleagues,
- your interest about the job
3 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about a memorable trip you have had
Your letter should include:
- places you visited
- the activities you did
- what you liked about the trip
4 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about the plan you made for his visit in your city.
Your letter should include:
- the places of interest
- the activities
- the reasons for your plan
5 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about some advice so that s/he can keep fit and be healthy
Your letter should include:
- what sport s/he should
- what kind of meal s/he should have
- how s/he may balance work and relaxation
6 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about your favorite means of transport and tell him/her why you like this means of transport
Your letter should include:
(51)- why you like it
7 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about your ideal job
Your letter should include: - what job you like - where you want to work - the salary and bonus - the services available - company culture
8 Write a letter to your foreign friend who is going to visit Vietnam for the first time and give him/her some advice
Your letter should include:
- common topics for conversation - clothing
- body language - social behaviors
9 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about your important changes in your life in the last years
Your letter should include: - education
- social relationship - financial status
- appearance (or family)
10 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about the environmental problems in your neighborhood.
Your letter should include:
- what the environmental problems are ( air, water, noise, land) - what has caused these environmental problems
- what should be done to help improve these situations
11 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about which city in Vietnam you really want lo live in the future.
Your letter should include: - which city it is
- what there will be in it
- Why you really want to live in it
12 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about a happy memory in your childhood
(52)NGHE
(53)PHẦN 1: NGHE VÀ XÁC NHẬN THÔNG TIN ĐÚNG / SAI
1 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).
_ More than 1.2 billion people speak English as a second or foreign language _ Eighty percent of the people who use Internet speak English
_ About 80% of the population of the European Unions speaks English
_ The people in the European Unions who don’t speak English as a first language think it’s the most important language to learn
_ At present, the number of people in the world who are learning English is over billions
2 Listen to an extract from a talk and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false
_ Electrolux is a Swedish company with its head office in Stockholm
_ Electrolux started as a company in 1921 when it produced the world’s first washing machine
_ In 1924, it produced its first refrigerator
_ Now, Electrolux owns many well-known consumer brands
_ Today, Electrolux employs 81,791 people and sells its products in more than 150 countries
3 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).
_ Mark calls Jan to gives information about the seminar in Prague next week _ The coffee break will last 15 minutes
_ There are two sessions in the afternoon _ Mark’s presentation is from 4:30 to 6:30
_ They will meet at the hotel bar for a drink after 7:00
4 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F)
_ No-frills airlines can offer cheap fares because they have much lower costs than the traditional airlines
_ No-frills airlines sell directly to customers by telephone or by internet _ No-frills airlines still have flight attendants and they also serve light meals _ No-frills airlines use some kinds of aircraft to have short turnaround time _ People who fly with no-frills airlines travel the short distance to the city center
5 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F)
_ The first country to have Fairtrade was Netherland, in 1988 _ Hungary is the first country in western Europe to have Fairtrade
_ With Fairtrade, producers in the Third World can use the social premium to build wells, schools, and health centers
_ The sale of Fairtrade products went up by 60% in the UK in 2001 _ The Fairtrade products usually cost the same price as other products
6 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F)
_ The man has a meeting in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday _ He would like to fly to Paris from Scotland
_ He will stay in Paris for three nights
(54)7 Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).
_ There are three flights from Edinburgh to Paris on Sunday
_ All the flights from Edinburgh to Paris have a transfer at Heathrow airport _ The 16:00 flight will arrive in Paris at 20:50
_ British Airways has flights from Bordeaux to London everyday _ It takes only half an hour to fly from Bordeaux to London
PHẦN 2: NGHE VÀ ĐIỀN KHUYẾT
1 Listen to three conversations and fill in the summary with the suitable information (One blank is
for ONE word)
1 José Manuel is from Portugal He’s an operation _ in Unilever’s Food
Division He uses English every day for2 _ and phone calls because it is the _ language He also speaks English in all international _
2 Genevieve works for a TV production company in Paris She needs English because she has a lot of foreign _ in her office She also makes lots of phone calls in English
to contact people in different _ to arrange meetings She thinks her English
is _ because it’s getting easier
3 Kensuke is a Sales Manager for Electrolux in _ He travels a lot in Japan for
meetings and to visit his most important _ to negotiate sales He also travels
to Sweden two or three 10 _ a year
2 Listen to the conversation and fill in the summary (One blank for ONE word)
No-frills airlines can offer cheap because they have much lower costs
than the airlines First, they sell tickets directly to customers, either or by phone Second, they don’t use ; passengers just
get reference numbers Third, they don’t serve on the flight Next, they
don’t have many Besides, they use only one type of Moreover, their time is only thirty minutes Finally,
they use small 10 outside the city center
3 Listen to the conversation and fill in the summary (One blank for ONE word)
Meridiana Hotel has a and a cocktail bar on the top floor, and there’s
another bar in the floor The hotel also has its own car park, a room and a It also has a center
which provides fax, , and photocopying service All guest rooms have
computer and fax points, and multi-line phones and TV All the rooms in
the hotel are -9 and have a mini-bar The hotel offers
24-hour room 10
4 Listen to the short talk and fill in the missing words (One blank for ONE word)
We sold units in January and sales remained until
March where there was an of ten percent and sales went up to 110 They
continued to steadily in the next two months and reached a of 145 units in June In July and August they fell , to
(55)leveled off at this figure in and November, and in December we saw an 10 to 135
5 Listen to the conversation and fill in the missing words from the summary (One blank for ONE word)
People are living much today because we have got better health , and we know more about what we to stay healthy
50 years from now, there’ll be more people living to be 100 because life
is increasing with each generation
It’s a good thing that so many older people are and more active today –
but we won’t all be wonderful healthy and active at Most of us will need
more help and care and the cost of providing this will
Beside that, there’s the cost of paying In the developed countries, there’ll 10 old people than children in 50 years’ time
6 Listen to a report and fill in the missing words (One blank for ONE word)
A British company reports that its have increased by 200% since it
introduced a new of being nice to its staff When they arrive at work
every morning, staff get a from the boss is played in
the office and no one works on their Every two weeks there are activities where everyone gets together The new policy has been
welcomed by the They think a hug from the boss is an excellent way to the day and say everyone is more and friendly, and
their company has become a 10 place to work 7 Listen to the talk and fill in the missing numbers.
Every hour nearly babies are born The world’s population increases by , and the world spends over million dollars on
weapons In a lifetime of 65 years the average person watches television for 12 years, and sleeps for almost 22 years
Your hear beats approximately times in a minute In that same 60 seconds
you breathe in about 18 times and you blink times You lose between 50
and 100 hairs and more than a liter of sweat daily
In one hour the world drinks Coca-Colas McDonald’s hamburger shops
serve customers People buy enough BIC ballpoint pens to draw a line
round the equator times
In one year people in Britain drink 73 billion cups of tea Per head they eat 65 loaves of bread and eggs Each person drinks 216 pints of milk, 50 bottles of wine
and 10 pints of beer But Britain is one twentieth in the league of alcohol
(56)NÓI
Phần 1: Giới thiệu thân
Phần 2: Trình bày chủ đề
(57) Part 1: Exchanging personal information (1-2 minutes) Each candidate introduces himself/herself or is asked to present basic personal information which is followed by several questions from the examiners
Part 2: The individual talk (3-4 minutes) Each candidate selects one topic from the given topic collection for which he/she has to present in minutes
1 What is an ideal job? Talk about the benefits you have in such a job. 2 What are some advantages and disadvantages of traveling?
3 Describe a memorable trip you have had recently.
4 What benefits people get from doing exercise and playing sports? 5 What should people to keep fit and stay healthy?
6 What is your typical day? Describe your plan for the coming week
7 What you think of the traffic in your area / city? Talk about your favorite means of transport and why you like it.
8 What are some good things and bad things about the area / city you are living in?
9. Describe a happy memory in your life.
10 Give some advice on what a foreign visitor should and should not while traveling in Vietnam.
11.Talk about your important changes in your life in the last few years.
(58)- Total marks: 20/100 - Guidelines for marking:
Parts Total
marks
Specific guidelines
Part 1 5
0-1 - Show no or little sign of language use, almost unable to present any information
1-3 - Be able to present very basic personal information with frequent mistakes in pronunciation and grammar which affect the message conveyed
- Be able to understand extra questions from the examiners though have problems in responding or in a very slow manner
3-5 - Be able to give a clear and informative introduction to
himself/herself with some minor problems in pronunciation and grammar which not affect the message conveyed
- Be able to understand extra questions from the examiners and handle the answer in a smooth and logical way
Part 2 10
0- - Show no ability to generate ideas and insufficient vocabulary to get the message across
2-5 - Be able to present some ideas but incomplete with many mistakes which can strongly affect the message
- Show the ability to use basic vocabulary for the topic to present ideas with limited ability in using grammar and inaccurate pronunciation
5-8 - Be able to present ideas at most times though sometimes make certain mistakes in grammar and pronunciation which somehow affect the message conveyed
- Be able to use vocabulary though at times have problems in word choice which can lead to some inappropriacy
- Show the effort using connectors to organize ideas though inapproriate sometimes
8-10 - Be perfectly able to present ideas in a confident way which makes the presentation informative, understandable and well-organized with very few mistakes which affect the intended message - Be able to use vocabulary in an appropriate way to express the intended meanings
- Be able to use connectors effectively to make the presentation logical and easy to follow
- Be able to use a variety of sentence structures from basic to rather complex ones to express ideas when appropriate
Part 3 5
0-1 - Show no ability to understand questions and efforts to express ideas
1-3 - Be able to understand most questions and give appropriate answers although mistakes can be made often and ideas are not extended to a convincing level
3-5 - Be able to understand all questions and give appropriate answers with few mistakes The message and ideas are
delivered clearly and understandably, showing no problems in expressing personal ideas and the ability to use special
(59)SAMPLE TEST Môn: Anh văn (SĐH) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
Họ tên thí sinh: ………. Số báo danh: ………
Đề thi có phần: Trắc nghiệm Tự luận NỘI DUNG ĐỀ
PHẦN 1: TRẮC NGHIỆM
Chọn phương án (A, B, C, D) để hồn thành câu sau Khoanh trịn ký tự A, B, C, hay D tương ứng.
1 James ……….along well with his roommates
A usually don’t get C usually doesn’t get B don’t usually get D doesn’t usually get Karen ……….in extra-curricular activities
A isn’t often participating C often doesn’t participate B doesn’t often participate D often isn’t participating What are you doing after class? I ……….my drama club
A go B going to C am going to D am going In 2003, we said goodbye to passenger airliner in the world: Concorde
A the beautifullest B the most beautiful C the more beautiful D the beautiful than
5 After traveling around Europe and Africa for 12 months, Suiti ………to Indonesia at the end of 2008
A returning B returned C has returned D returns Debra works every hour to check for supertankers
A very big tanks B very big cars C very big ships D very big planes I apologized for the delay in reply
A checked B was sorry C was happy D sent Four and a half million farmers in 36 countries benefit from Fairtrade
A get advantages B get disadvantages C have drawbacks D have problems In general, global trade has helped people in developed countries most
A rich B poor C old D new
10 Since 1988, Fairtrade has expanded in 17 countries
(60)(61)Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A, B, C, D) cho câu.
A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it Now I looked down at the river far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening The accommodation wasn't wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda We had come from various places and none of us knew the area
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime Matt and I went to the caves first Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last—covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we'd done
16 What is the writer trying to in the text?
A advertise the Activity Center B describe some people she met C explain how to certain outdoor sports D say how she spent some free time 17 What can the reader learn from the text?
A when to depend on other people at the Centre B how to apply for a place at the Centre
C what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre D which time of year is best to attend the Centre
18 How you think the writer might describe her weekend?
A interesting B relaxed C frightening D unpleasant 19 What we learn about the group?
A Some of them had been there before
B The had already chosen their preferred activities C Some of them already knew each other
(62)20 Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
A ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Accommodation and meals provided Make up your own timetable - choose from a variety of activities (horse-riding, fishing, hill-walking, sailing, moutain-biking)
B ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Enjoy the luxury of our accommodation Each room has its own bathroom Work with a group, or have individual teaching
C ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside Accommodation provided Work with a group - we show you a range of activities that you didn't realise you could do!
D ACTIVITY CENTRE: Set in beautiful countryside You can spend the day doing outdoor activities and we will find you accommodation with a local family
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A, B, C, D) cho câu.
First, I would (21)…… to welcome you all to Electrolux, and give you a brief (22)…… to the company before we begin our tour As you know, Electrolux is a Swedish (23)…… with its head office here in Stockholm Now I expect when you hear the name “Electrolux” you (24)…… think of a refrigerator – or a fridge as we usually call it – or maybe a vacuum cleaner, and in fact, these were the company’s first two (25)……
Electrolux started as a company in 1921 when (26)…… produced the world’s first vacuum cleaner Four years later, in1925, it produced its first refrigerator, and these are still two of its (27) …… products However, today the company is very different (28)…… what it was in 1921 What you perhaps not know is that it now owns many well-known (29)…… brands, including AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaise, Flymo, and Husqvarna and Partner, and this makes it the world’s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning, and outdoor use Today it (30)…… 81,971 people and sells its products in more than 150 countries Its worldwide turnover in 2002 was 14,552 million euros
21 A rather B love C like D better 22 A conversation B introduction C lecture D course 23 A company B office C shop D supermarket 24 A seldom B hardly C probably D fairly 25 A production B products C produce D productive 26 A it B its C there D it’s
27 A well-known B better-known C best-known D good-known 28 A at B with C into D from
(63)PHẦN 2: TỰ LUẬN
Hãy viết lại câu sử dụng không từ.
1 There is a possibility that the audience will ask a lot of questions The audience……….a lot of questions It is not obligatory for you to get a visa for a visit to find work in Japan
You ………get a visa for a visit to find work in Japan There was a rise of 5% in exports last year
Exports……… 5% last year He drives more carefully than his brother does
His brother does not drive _ him Learning to make Chinese tea is not easy
It is not easy to _ Chinese tea
Viết thư
Thí sinh chọn 01 02 chủ đề sau viết 01 thư vào mẫu sau.
1 Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about the environmental problems in your neighborhood.
Your letter should include:
- what the environmental problems are ( air, water, noise, land) - what has caused these environmental problems
- what should be done to help improve these situations
Write a letter (about 120 words) to your friend/colleague/ parents/relatives about the reasons you study English
Your letter should include:
- its importance to your study
- its importance to your job
- its importance to your overseas travel
Dear Nam,
(64)-Regards,
Lam
(65)PHẦN NGHE:
Phần 1:Nghe xác nhận thông tin / sai.
Listen to the conversation and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F)
_ The first country to have Fairtrade was Netherland, in 1988 _ Hungary is the first country in western Europe to have Fairtrade
_ With Fairtrade, producers in the Third World can use the social premium to build wells, schools, and health centers
_ The sale of Fairtrade products went up by 60% in the UK in 2001 _ The Fairtrade products usually cost the same price as other products
Phần 2: Nghe điền khuyết.
Listen to the conversation and fill in the summary (One blank for ONE word)
No-frills airlines can offer cheap because they have much lower costs
than the airlines First, they sell tickets directly to customers, either or by phone Second, they don’t use ; passengers just
get reference numbers Third, they don’t serve on the flight Next, they
don’t have Besides, they use only one type of Moreover, their time is only thirty minutes Finally,
they use small 10 outside the city center
(66)BAN BIÊN SOẠN Đỗ Văn Xê