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(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 massive B immersion C imitate D variety 02 A choked B worked C stored D divorced 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 accent B mistake C global D rusty 04 A bilingual B dialect C dominance D lemonade III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question 05 Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they needn’t depend on the middlemen for their sales A find B find about C find out D find out about 06 In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese king, queen and other royal family members A skill workers B skillfully C skilful artists D skilled artisans 07 Craft villages are becoming popular in Vietnam A tourism attractions B tourist attractions C tour attractiveness D physical attraction 08 The traditional craft has from generation to generation A passed down B passed C been passed down D been passed by 09 Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel A sculpture pieces B sculpture C sculptured picture D sculptor 10 Now, at the age of over 80, the artisans is leaving the craft to his descendants with the desire to this ancient craft A preserve B reserve C change D consider 11 For that artisans, making the painting is a career it supports the life of many generations of the family A so that B because C because of D although 12 The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their skill garment goods _ they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk A in order to B despite C because D so that 13 Weaving mát in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at night and operate up to early morning the government built a new market five years ago A when B until C after D as soon as IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the following questions 14 Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material ad social deprivation A of B million C with D deprivation 15 What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development? A buildings B being demolish C for D development 16 In terms of the GDP rankings, New York is the most secondwealthiest city in the world A terms B rankings C the most second D wealthiest city V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 17.Minh: “What clothing is appropriate for women but not for men?”Nam: “ _” A They are long dresses and skirts B Men are also changing their fashion styles C Many clothes now are uni-sex D Men should never wear women’s clothes 18.Phuc: “Which gender is better at team sports?” Lan: “ _” A Women are better at individual sports B Both men and women can sports C Physically, men are stronger than women D Certainly, men are better 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.How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages? A Focusing on B raising C creating D ignoring (2) 20.Many countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces A permit B force C make D prevent 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.To an American, success is the result of hard-work and self-reliance A devotion B industry C laziness D enthusiasm 22.Success has always meant the providing their families with a decent standard of living A high B good C acceptable D low 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 Since the world has become industrialized, there has been increase in the number of animal(23) _ that have become extinct or nearly extinct Bengal tigers,(24) _ were once found in large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number By the year 2025 their(25) _ in the world is estimated to be down to zero “The dangerous thing is that people don’t hunt them for money but mainly(26) _ they enjoy hunting them Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animal must be passed to save them Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways Reserves and national parks have been established Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks The use of products made them from(27) _ species has been stopped 23 A kinds B types C families D species 24 A whose B which C that D who 25 A population B amount C quantity D diversity 26 A for B therefore C because D so 27 A dangerous B danger C endangered D endanger IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them There are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined Most people will find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time It’s always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to much at the beginning – especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time Try a mixture of walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first Once you are happy doing that you can then start to increase the amount you gradually After a few months you should hope to be able to run at reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits In any case, training too hard is not very effective Research has shown that somebody who exercise for twice as long as or twice as hard as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit (Source: Solutions intermediate student’s book) 28 Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage? A Exercise B Gentle jogging C Keeping fit D Running shoes 29 What is true about the exercise bikes? A Exercise bikes not help you get fit B It is more costly than most other sports C Many people prefer it to gentle jogging D Most people don’t use it for very long 30 The word “determined” in the passage probably means _ (3) A confident B decisive C flexible D positive 31 According to the author, you should _ A go jogging around a park or on the beach B go to sports shop for high quality running shoes C keep warm at all the times when you are jogging D spend time and money on fashionable items 32 It is started in the passage that A you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes B you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging C you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days D you won’t necessarily be lot fitter by running twice as fast B WRITING (2.0 points) X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one 33 He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people What about………………………………………………………………… 34 They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect It……………………………………………………………………………… 35 It’s a pity I can’t get my visa extended I wish………………………………………………………………………… 36 “Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,” my teacher said My teacher told me…………………………………………………… XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets 37 There has been a slight drop in the number of people using public transport SLIGHTLY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 Revising for exams takes up all my time at the moment BUY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 There was an increased demand for travel, so the government decided to invest in building the very first metro system AS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 I don’t know much about historical events, so I can’t help her with her history homework IF ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… HẾT ANSWER KEYS (4) 01.D 09.B 17.A 25.A 02.B 10.A 18.B 26.C 03.B 11.B 19.A 27.C 04.A 12.D 20.A 28.B 05.D 13.B 21.C 29.D 06.D 14.C 22.D 30.B 07.B 15.B 23.D 31.B 08.C 16.C 24.B 32.D 33 What about visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people? 34 It is believed that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect 35 I wish I could get my visa extended 36 My teacher told me to follow his/her instructions if I wanted to pass that module 37 The number of people using public transport has dropped slightly 38 I am busy revising for exams at the moment 39 As there was an increased demand for travel, the government decided to invest in building the very first metro system 40 If I knew much about historical events, I could help her with her history homework (5)