presume Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.... Questio[r]
(1)CƠ SỞ ĐÀO TẠO ANH VĂN ĐÔNG HƯƠNG BÀI KIỂM TRA SỐ 27.7 LƠP A 40: CÂU HỎI THỜI GIAN mins HỌ TÊN: ……………………………………… MSHV …………… Ngày 27 tháng năm 2012 Mã đề 27.7 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is underlined pronounced differently from the rest Question 1: A remarked Question 2: A drought B naked B brought C learnedly C bought D worked D fought Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A disappear Question 4: A respectable Question 5: A environmental B arrangement B affectionate B conservatively C opponent C occasional C approximately D contractual D kindergarten D considerable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer or the underlined word or phrase closet to the meaning to each of the following questions Question 6: The orthodox (chính thống) language in New Zealand is English A main B native C official D tongue Question 7: "MD" (bác sĩ y khoa) is the abbreviation of _ A Medical Development B Doctor of Medicine C Medium Density D Management Director Question 8: -'- "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing." -“ _” A How a compliment! B That's all right C It's nice of you to say so D I like you said so Question 9: _are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people using the Internet A Traffic rules B Family rules C Codes of etiquettes D Codes of netiquettes (nghi thức mạng) Question 10: -" " - "Yes, of course." A You won't help me this time B You'd better give me one hand C I don't think I'll need your help D Could you give me a hand? Question 11: UNICEF _supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children all over the world A presents B assists C provides D offers Question 12: Is there anyone who _ the plan put forward by the committee? A differs B disagrees C objects D opposes Question 13: Some of the Vietnamese students in this class make a certain orthograph (chính tả, chiếu thẳng) when writing words A grammar B spelling (viết chính tả) C errors D skillful Question 14 "Excuse me Where is the office of OXFAM located?" A leading B head C central D summit Question 15: She neglected (sao nhãng) her study during the term, _she couldn't pass the exam A although B because C so that D so Question 16: The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, _they will try their best A but B although C despite D however Question 17: I am sending you my curriculum vitae (sơ yếu lí lịch) _you will have a chance to study it before our interview A so that B because C for D since (2) Question 18: Unfortunately, your letter arrived after the final date for application _, we cannot consider you for the post A As result B That is because C Consequently D To this Question 19: Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm A went out B went off C came about D rang off Question 20: - " You're already leaving? The ball is only starting." - " But it's very late, so _." A take care B have a good day C goodbye for now D it's great fun, thanks Question 21: Have a piece of chocolate,_ ? A you B will you C don't you D haven't you Question 22: He caught the ball in spite of the fog A because of B therefore C regardless of( k quan tâm) D however E despite of Question 23: If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12% _annually A interest B profit C money D income (lợi tức) Question 24: -" _" - "Yes I'd like to buy a computer." A Do you look for something? B Good morning Can I help you? C Excuse me Do you want to buy it? D Can you help me buy something? Question 25: In making remarks, he _to understatement A declined B intended C aligned D inclined Question 26: After her illness, Lam had to work hard to _ his classmates A catch sight of B keep pace with C get in touch with D make allowance for Question 27: Another word for quiet is A excited B adventure C pale D calm Question 28: _of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds A A large number B The large number C A great deal D A sum Question 29: _for farming purposes, soil must contain the minerals plants require A To be good B Being good C Be good D That's good Question 30: Please _your cigarette I am going to get choked A cut down B blowout C put aside D put out Question 31: The new laws have encouraged both domestic and foreign private _ A savings B paying C investment D economics Question 32: Since the reform, the country has undergone _changes A large B sizeable C substantial D favourable Question 33: _ “ Do you like your new job?" - "Yes, but my employer insisted that I _on time." A was B am C have been D be Question 34: Many companies know that attractive can persuade customers to buy their goods A packs B packets C package D packaging Question 35: I think the company should inform its customers _the improvements in their services A on B about C to D with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 36: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently D brutally Question 37: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A reveal B conserve C cover D presume Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions (3) Question 38: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national TV networks A Dedication B Compilation C CondensingD Dispersal Question 39: Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit A weeded B fertilized C harvested D trimmed Question 40: In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches A concerts B public libraries C gatherings D prayer services From the underlined parts (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct 41 The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are taught to all elementary A B C school students D 42 A large percent of Canadian export business is with the United States A B C D 43 The Dodge brothers began doing their own automobiles in 1914, and produced one of the first A B American automobiles with an all-steel body C D 44 Psychologists use standardized tests to help measure abilities, aptitudes, interesting, and A B C personality traits D 45 Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality A B C D Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space You've (46) heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down' People generally accept that if you are (47) pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill But is this really true (48) is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (49) whether they are true or not For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are (50) certain to say yes People without colds are more likely to say no So, how you (51) if it's the cold that is making them (52) run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress, you are more likely to catch a cold Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests They got volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete The questions measured the (53) of stress each volunteer was under The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold virus and left to see whether they developed a cold After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a (54) between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold They found that the higher the stress, the more likely the person was to catch a cold At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely to become ill, but now (55) the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further They may even find different ways of combating disease 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 A perhaps A under A and A show A nearly A tell A be B maybe B behind B or B express B mostly B speak B feel C possibly C at C but C state C almost C say C become D probably D above D so D prove D surely D suggest D get (4) 53 A amount 54 A combination 55 A that B number B joint B when C mass C link C because D heap D relation D as Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence 56 Children usually avoid swearing in front of adults, ………… A so in order not to annoy or shock them B so not to annoy or shock them C so as not to annoy or shock them D so not annoying or shocking them 57 Having been selected to represent the class at the school meeting, ………… A the members applauded him B a speech had to be given by him C he gave a short acceptance speech D the members congratulated him 58 The doctor insisted that his patient ………… A did not work too hard for three months B to take some vacation for three months C take it easy inside of three months D take it easy for three months 59 Everyone at some time has difficulty in sleeping but if you miss a couple of hours of sleep, …… A no harm is done by you B you no harm C no harm is done D you’ll no harm 60 …….was lowered to the seabed in a glass container to make observations is debated A Alexander the Great who B Alexander the Great C Whether Alexander the Great D What Alexander the Great Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce a second Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions The process begins when a representative of a company’s Artist and Repertoire (A &R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band The signing of this recording contract is a slow process A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music During this period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and Promotions department takes over This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band’s album Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album This loss of nice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group Câu 61 Which word can be best replaced for ‘release’? A distribute B pay for C overturn D itemize Câu 62.Which word can be best replaced for ‘takes over’? A takes charge B take pleasure C take advice D takes blame Câu 63 What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or a night club? A the Publicity Promotions B the band itself and current trends in popular music C the singers’ personal relationships D the signing of this recording contract Câu 64 According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by _ A the band’s manager B a band member C an A&R representative D the Publicity Promotions department Câu 65 The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT A having patience B making personal contacts with people in the company C understanding how a record company functions (5) D playing music that sounds like music of famous ban Câu 66 According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department ` A has the final decision in producing an album B handles the recording arrangements for the band D visits bars and night clubs C sends representatives to look for new talented bands Câu 67 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A the music industry is full of opportunities for young band B the A& R department has a large staff C most bands not fully understand how record companies operate D the cost of recording an album is very expensive Câu 68.The phrase ‘this period’ refers to…… A waiting for the signing of a recording contract B scouting for young, talented bands C waiting to represent the A & R department D preparing to have the second album Câu 69.Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to ‘handle’? A touch B control C manipulate D protect Câu 70.Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record B It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions C Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album D The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 71 In all probability, he is coming A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon 72 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car 73 She strikes me as a very effective teacher A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher 74 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all 75 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job 76 Mrs Jones told me that her neighbors were moving to Florida A Mrs Jones is planning to move to Florida with her neighbors B Mrs Jones and her neighbors live in Florida C I knew that Mrs Jones had moved to Florida because her neighbors told me D “My neighbors are moving to Florida,” said Mrs Jones 77 He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident A If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident B An accident happened, and it was caused by his very fast driving C He didn’t have an accident although he was driving very fast D He wasn’t driving fast enough to avoid an accident 78 There is not too much to choose between the two essays (6) A Both essays are great B One essay is just as bad as the other C One of the essays is optional D Either essay can be chosen 79 It is no use reading that book A You should read that book B That book has not been used C That book is not worth reading D I have used the book for a long time 80 She told us to help ourselves to the apples in the baskets ( giỏ mây) A She offered (đề nghị giúp đỡ) us some apples in return for our help B She wanted our help to pick the apples and put them in a basket C She let us have as many apples as we wanted D She wanted us to all the work ourselves (7)