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(1)Đề luyện 12 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 treasure B pleasure C ensure D measure 02 A daughter B author C laundry D sausage 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 artefact B embroider C carpentry D conical 04 A complicated B experience C prosperity D traditional III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question 05 The children were acting _ the story of the birth of Jesus A out B.on C down D at 06 The manager told me to pass _ the message I had just read A in B to C on D for 07 Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain to her _ A face B direct C indirect D face to face 08 Youngsters love to eat from street _ for the cheap price A vans B vendors C trucks D business 09 Ben _ a lot of in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t A used travel B used to travel C used to traveling D is used to traveling 10 I wish I _ find the time to more reading A may B will C could D can 11 When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _ their age again A was B am C would be D could be 12 Where _ before you moved here? A did you use to live B did you used to live C used you to live D you use to live 13 I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _ ! A How crazy B That’s right C Thanks a lot D How cool IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the following questions 14.My sister had worked in the bank for five years before she had been sent to Da Nang A had worked B for C years D had been 15.The children were frightening by the thunder and lightning A The B frightening C the thunder D lightning 16 We shouldn’t build cable car system of Son DoongCave A We B build C of D Cave V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17.Nam: “Which gender, you think workers harder: male or female?”Lan: “ _” A I think it depends on individuals rather than gender B Male like high position jobs more than females C Females prefer to have a stable job D Both males and females are responsible for childcare 18 Nam: “Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”Lan: “ .” A Shopping has always been my hobby C It depends on who keeps the money B More and more people are shopping online these days Both genders like shopping 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 Our government has done a lot to eliminategender inequality A cause B remove C add D allow 20 We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school A approve B deny C refuse D debate (2) 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 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court A failed to pay B was paid much money C had a bad personality D paid in full 22 His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning A legal B irregular C secret D elicited 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 Jalan Hang Jebat, or Jonker Walk is it commonly known, is a street in (23) _ Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square Jonker Walk is flanked on (24) _ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25) _ to the 17th century At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendents of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26) _ their business here Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27) _ and souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur) On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off for traffic and turns in a very crowded night market The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge 23 A history B historic C historical D historically 24 A both B each C every D very 25 A in B back C on D for 26 A lived B made C did D put 27 A cars B handicrafts C houses D rice IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET Plan to Cook at home Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home Plan out our meals with high – fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains Eat less Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins likes beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals Double Up on Vegetables Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all- around health They are low in calories and high in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full Save cash by shopping for those that are in season Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness Get Creative with your exercise options You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed Make friends with someone One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other say motivated One study found that when friends participated in a group weight – loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own 28 The advantage of cooking at home is _ A to have food that is high in calories B to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains C to plan out your costly prepared meals D to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper 29 In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should all the following things EXCEPT _ (3) A follow vegetarian diets for your meals B eat less meat and poultry C eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggsD cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals 30 All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that _ A vegetables can keep you feeling full B they help you lose weight effectively C frozen vegetables are not good for your health D you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season 31 We can infer from the article that _ A you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym B a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight C you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them 32 The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to _ A become more interesting in something B pay money for something C peel something out D take someone out of a shell B WRITING (2.0 points) X.Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one 33 They often went to school by bike when they were young They used 34 She has taught her children to play the piano for years She started 35 It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom I wish 36 Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation? She suggests XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets 37.Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend IF 38 They’re not sure how they should operate the new system TO 39 It took me hours to read the first chapter of the book SPENT 40 Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis AS HẾT (4) ANSWER KEYS 01.C 09.B 17.A 25.B 02.D 10.C 18.D 26.C 03.B 11.A 19.B 27.B 04.A 12.A 20.A 28.D 05.A 13.D 21.D 29.A 06.C 14.D 22.A 30.C 07.D 15.B 23.C 31.B 08.B 16.C 24.A 32.D 33 They used to go to school by bike when they were young 34 She started teaching her children to play piano years ago 35 I wish I could cook as well as my mom 36 She suggests using Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation 37 If you don’t finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friend 38 They’re not sure how to operate the new system 39 I spent hours reading the first chapter of the book 40 Tennis is not as dangerous as snowboarding (5)