Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.. Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting.[r]
(1)Đề luyện A MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points) I Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 01 A variety B bilingual C derivative D dialect 02 A passed B soaked C established D praised II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 03 A discover B addition C fantastic D habitat 04 A exercise B volunteer C calculate D interview III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question 05 He has to _ and work harder or he’ll fail the exam A pull his socks up B polish his head C empty his washing basket D stick his neck out 06 The manager is away on a business _ so I am in charge of the office now A trip B tour C voyage D visit 07 If you want to see historical places it is a good idea to go on a guided _ A voyage B visit C tour D cruise 08 If you pay a visit to Hue, you should once visit Lang Co beach where you can have the most relaxing time and admire the natural beauty of A views B panoramas C sights D landscapes 09 They met on board of a luxurious yacht during a _ in the Caribbean A tour B voyage C cruise D trip 10 After changing trains three times we arrived at our _ in the end A destination B departure C package D countries 11 _ domestic and foreign tourism will create demand for additional hotels and motels A increase B increased C increasing D increasingly 12 If you have any excess _ you must pay extra money A furniture B tool C luggage D facility 13 I’m looking for _ job Did Mary get _ job she applied for? A a/the B the/a C a/a D the/the IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the following questions 14 Tom used to going to a lot of parties when he was a student A used to going B a lot of parties C when D he was 15 He apologized with me for arriving late A apologized B with C for D late 16 As childs grow older, their bones become thicker and longer A childs B older C their D thicker and longer V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17 Ngoc Minh: “What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday?” Yoko: “ ” A Going away on holiday is getting more and more popular B Ecotourism brings a number of benefits to the local people C It is always expensive if people go to a place of tourist attractions D We may broaden our horizons and experience new culture 18 Dania: “Do you always like to go to the same place for your holiday?” Sam: “ ” A It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again B I don’t think so I always like to experience different places C Preference for certain places is still common among a number of tourists D Different places have different attractions VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Mozart was a child prodigy that he composed music at the age of four A dunce B brain C genius D intelligence (2) 20 We’re seeking for a talented musician to join our entertainment company A good B famous C great D gifted VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 Many people who volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others A lucky B blessed C unlucky D uncomfortable 22 Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about health or safety matters A open B private C secret D popular VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, 23) if you are over 40 This is why it is a very good idea to see your doctor (24) starting if you think you are not very fit Some people try to exercise or play sports too vigorously too soon, and (25) they cause themselves injuries which can take a long time to heal However, it is not only older people who should take care Doctors report many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles and pulled muscles, which can all be (26) if a little care is taken If you injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing you good (27) , you could yourself permanent damage 23 A as B even C only D especially 24 A after B before C until D while 25 A as a result B despite C in order that D otherwise 26 A doubled B avoided C increasing D landing 27 A as usual B by the way C in addition D on the contrary IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time However, with the good, also comes the bad Although, the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job This can make your job search frustrating Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustom to it There will always be crowds and always be people around Moreover, Traffic can be a nightmare in the big city It can get so bad that it can turn you in to an evil person If you hate driving in traffic, than the big city life is not for you Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body part A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles Most importantly, There is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town 28 What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean? A Your legs and arms have good value B Cost a small amount of money C You must work hard to earn money D Cost a lot of money 29 In the big city, people tend to when the traffic is getting heavy A go crazy B get enough time to relax C wait a big longer D slow down themselves 30 While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give _ A more competition for a single job B higher salary C growing economic crisis D greater chances of being unemployed 31 Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A pollution causes health problems C it costs a lot of money to live in the big city B cities are always crowded D crime is not a serious problem in big cities (3) 32 According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are _ A excellent educational system and recreational activities B excellent educational system and countless job opportunities C countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time D a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers B WRITING (2.0 points) X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one 33 It is necessary to finish the work today You need……………………………………………………… ………………… 34 Sally finally managed to get the job Sally finally succeeded…………………………………….………………… 35 This is the last time I go to this restaurant I certainly…………………………………………………………….…………… 36 " I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued You'd……………………………………………………………………………… XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets 37 I have never seen that play before …….……………………………………………………………………………… 38 They are watching my father's new car …….……………………………………………………………………………… 39 I am sorry, Hoa isn't coming with us …….……………………………………………………………………………… 40 It is such a heavy book that I can't lift it …….……………………………………………………………………………… HẾT _ (4) ANSWER KEYS 01 C 02 B 03 D 04 B 05 A 06 A 09 C 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 A 14 A 17 D 18 B 19 C 20 D 21 C 22 B 25 A 26 B 27 D 28 D 29 A 30 A 33 You need to finish the work today 34 Sally finally succeeded in getting the job 35 I certainly will never go to this restaurant 36 “You’d better take a holiday” the doctor said to him 37 It’s the first time I have ever seen that play 38 My father’s new car is being watched 39 I wish Hoa would come with us 40 The book is so heavy that I can’t lift it 07 C 15 B 23 D 31 D 08 D 16 A 24 B 32 C (5)