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(1)§Ò thi m«n tiÕng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề: 121 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 1: A battery B character C endanger D formalize Question 2: A incidental B occasional C prosperity D surrounding Question 3: A dominant B literature C unfamiliar D ministry Question 4: A preparation B ecology C understand D speciality Question 5: A speakerphone B millionaire C speculate D photograph Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: He always enjoys A he does whatever B he does C whatever he does D of his doing Question 7: The problem is A haven’t arrived the textbooks B that the textbooks haven’t arrived yet C haven’t the textbooks arrived yet D that the textbooks that haven’t arrived yet Question 8: We have rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed for an hour A shouldn’t B couldn’t C might not D needn’t Question 9: more susceptible to certain diseases than adults are A Children B Children who are C Children are D Children being Question 10: In most cases, the current balance available in a checking or savings account A on the telephone can verify B in verification by telephone C being verified by telephone D can be verified by telephone Question 11: According to recent studies, winter season when the most traffic accidents occur A being B is C is when D is the Question 12: Skiing is a popular American sport, quite expensive A however it is B even though it is C despite its D it is Question 13: William is a hardworking person; A while he likes to have a good time B nevertheless, he likes to have a good time C that he also likes to have a good time D but also likes to have a good time Question 14: day were just a little bit longer, I would have time to finish my work A Each B Since each C If each D Were each Question 15: Maple syrup is light in colour and free of impurities is the most expensive kind A and B which C it D about which Question 16: a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth A Because B He is C As D That he is Question 17: The town of Cody, Wyoming, is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, A he was a wild West cowboy and entertainer B a wild West cowboy and entertainer C to be a wild West cowboy and entertainer D was a wild West cowboy and entertainer Question 18: The machine has an fault A electric B electronic C electrical D electricity Question 19: Scientists still know little about variations the moon’s gravitational field or about its surface composition A into B in C at D during Question 20: Temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit are common in the American Southwest A they climb B which climbs C that they climb D climbing Question 21: With its antlers the feet of a duck, the North American moose is easy to identify A web-like B webbed like C like a web D the webs like Question 22: Please accept our congratulations! A finest B warmest C dearest D deepest Question 23: It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s (2) A inheritance B heritage C possessions D legacy Question 24: It a lot of patience to be a nurse A uses B spends C takes D costs Question 25: What he told me was a of lies A pack B load C mob D flock Question 26: I hope this headache will soon A go out B come away C pass out D wear off Question 27: His difficulty in understanding Mathematics a childhood illness A came from B resulted in C brought down D resulted from Question 28: Susan: “I need to go to the doctor.” Robert: “ ” A Not completely B What for? C What if? D Let’s not Question 29: Alan: “Is there any bread left? Helen: “ ” A Not at all B Why not? C No, none at all D Yes, please Question 30: Tom: “Keep working until you finish the report, will you?” Boris: “ ” A Hang on a minute B Make yourself at home C Hang it all You can’t expect me to work overnight D It’s great! Question 31: every chance you have to speak English A Give way to B Make full use of C Take account of D Keep track of 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 32: This book will be invaluable to all students of history A priceless B valuable C worthless D helpful Question 33: To impress the recruiter, you should dress properly and be punctual for the interview A on time B late C in time D hurried 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 Question 34: In many countries people who are jobless get unemployment benefit A pension B dole C fee D scholarship Question 35: Mercury is the sun’s swiftest planet A hottest B smallest C slowest D fastest Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 45 Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (36) of the sun But they have now established that there is a daily rhythm to a (37) range of biological functions – including temperature, digestion and mental (38) - which are regulated internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and (39) for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature start to rise around dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us (40) for sleep Some people’s body clocks (41) poorer time than others’, which can greatly disturb their lives and even (42) their health Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can all be (43) or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks Equally severe problems can result from difficulties of (44) to different time zones and working by nigh instead of by day Shift workers are known to run a higher-than-average (45) of having a number of health problems and the disruption of normal body rhythm is one possible explanation for this Question 36: A descending B diving C plunging D setting Question 37: A wide B various C far D grand Question 38: A operation B activity C process D occupation (3) Question 39: A dispose Question 40: A round Question 41: A keep Question 42: A risk Question 43: A put Question 44: A altering Question 45: A risk B scheme B up B hold B spoil B formed B adjusting B danger C steady C down C support C injure C caused C fitting C threat D prepare D in D preserve D threaten D made D suiting D hazard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 To understand the forces behind thunder and lightning, one must recall basic information about electricity, that things can become either positively or negatively charged with electricity and that two things with opposite charges will attract each other As the opposite charges become stronger, the attraction becomes greater, eventually the attraction becomes strong enough to result in a discharge that makes the two things electrically neutral again Lightning resutls when one cloud full of moisture develops an opposite charge in relation to another cloud The pressure continues to build until there is enough pressure to break down the air separating the two clouds A discharge occurs to neutralize the opposite charges in the two clouds, and this discharge is what we see as lightning As this discharge of lightning is occurring, the lightning follows the “path of least resistance”; it therefore does not follow a straight line but zigzags in order to find the easiest route Thunder occurs during the discharge of electricity As the discharge occurs, the air in the vicinity expands and contracts rapidly; the rushing air currents collide, causing the sound that we hear as thunder Light travels much faster than sound (the speed of light is 186,284 miles per second, while the speed of sound is 1,100 feet per second), so we see the light first and then hear the sound later Of course, the farther away the thunder and lightning are, the greater the lapsed time between the two In fact, the amount of lapsed time between the two can be used to determine how far away the thunder and lightning are Question 46: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Basic information about electricity B The causes of thunder and lightning C How lightning occurs D Why thunder and lightning not seem to occur together Question 47: Which of the following is NOT true about electricity charges? A Something can have either a positive charge or a negative charge B If one thing is positive and the other is negative, they will attract each other C If two things have strong negative charges, they will attract each other strongly D If the attraction between two things gets very strong, a discharge can occur Question 48: The word “moisture” is closest in meaning to A wetness B electricity C gas D positive charge Question 49: The phrase “in relation to” can be best replaced by A owing to B with reference to C irrespective of D as regards Question 50: The passage states that lightning occurs when opposite charges develop in two A drops of moisture B air currents C paths D clouds Question 51: The “path of least resistance” is what type of path? A The easiest B The strongest C The brightest D The most electrically charged Question 52: The word “zigzags” indicates that something A curves B moves directly C proceeds with sharp turns D shines Question 53: The word “contracts” is closest in meaning to A becomes larger B associates C speeds up D reduces Question 54: Which of the following is implied in the passage? A The speed of sound is faster than the speed of light B If you see and hear something at the same time, it is far away C Humans can travel faster than the speed of light (4) D Something that is very close will be seen and heard at roughly the same time Question 55: The paragraph following the passge most probably discusses A why lightning is not straight B the speed of light versus the speed of sound C further characteristics of electricity D figuring out how far away thunder and lightning are Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to this viewpoint While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being conducted concerning the appetite and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical factors Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insight into how to deal with weight problems For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating Further investigations with both humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people When deprived of the variety and intensity of tastes, obese people are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfil this need Blood samples taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite This did not happen with average-weight people In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates Eating carbohydrates raises the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program However, it has been found that mild exercise, such as using stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue over periods of time and which also increase appetite Question 56: What is the main purpose of the passage? A To discuss the health problems caused by being overweight B To recommend a weight-loss program for the obese C To help overweight people overcome their eating problem D To present research into factors causing obesity Question 57: The author mentions people’s eating habits during times of stress to show that A overweight people are tense B thin people don’t eat when under stress C a large percentage of peole deal with stress by eating D 56 percent of the population isn’t overweight Question 58: The word “crave” is closest in meaning to A devour B absorb C season D desire Question 59: The passage supports which of the following conclusions? A Thin people don’t enjoy food B A variety of foods and strong flavors satisfies heavy people C Overweight people have an abnormal sense of taste D Deprivation of food makes people fat Question 60: According to the passage, A insulin increases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of food B insulin can be used to lessen the appetite C insulin causes a chemical reaction when food is seen D insulin levels don’t change in average-weight people who see food Question 61: The word “this” refers to A a reaction to a chemical B an increase in appetite C a revealing blood sample D an increase in blood insulin Question 62: The word “subsides” is closest in meaning to (5) A declines B multiplies C conquers D suppresses Question 63: The word “strenuous” is closest in meaning to A strengthening B complicated C defeating D vigorous Question 64: The author suggests that it might be good for people wanting to lose weight to all of the following EXCEPT A jog miles daily and look at pictures of food B walk up stairs and chew on carrot sticks C eat plenty of chewy carbohydrates D avoid stressful situations Question 65: Which of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily? A An evening walk B Cross-country skiing C A long swim D 10-mile bicycle rides Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 66: Small animals can survival the desert heat by finding shade during the daytime A B C D Question 67: It is well-known fact that camels can go for extended periods without water A B C D Question 68: The Federal Trade Commission, establishing in 1914, steadily increased the extent and A B nature of its regulation of the advertising industry C D Question 69: He caught sights of them through the window when passing their house A B C D Question 70: Ms magazine, which began in 1972, has long been considered one of the led publications A B C of the feminist movement D 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 Question 71: “If you would sign on the back of the cheque,” the clerk said to me A The clerk told me to sign on the back of the cheque B The clerk said that I would have to sign on the back of the cheque C The clerk advised me to sign on the back of the cheque D The clerk asked me to sign on the back of the cheque Question 72: “Come along now, someone must know the answer,” said the teacher A The teacher refused to tell the answer to us B The teacher told us not to speak out the answer C The teacher encouraged us to speak out the answer D The teacher asked us to explain the question Question 73: People supposed that she had hundreds of lovers A It is supposed that she had hundreds of lovers B She was supposed to have had hundreds of lovers C That she had hundreds of lovers was undeniable D It is common knowledge that she had hundreds of lovers Question 74: Thanks to Jim, this company keeps order in its operations A Were it not for Jim, this company would be in a mess B This company has good workers, apart from Jim C If Jim lost his job, he wouldn’t be able to keep orders for the company D Jim is the only person to work well in the company Question 75: The first national park in the world, Ye How Stone National Park, was established in 1872 (6) A Ye How Stone National Park was established in the world’s national park in 1872 B The first national park in the world was established in the Ye How Stone National Park in 1872 C It was in 1872 that Ye How Stone National Park was established as the first national park in the world D 1872 was the year when the first national park was established in Ye How Stone National Park Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 76: You didn’t apologize to him for your impoliteness That was wrong A You were impolite to him, which was wrong of you B It was wrong of you to be impolite to him C You should have apologized to him for your impoliteness D You are making a mistake apologizing to him Question 77: “Gone with the wind” is a famous novel It has been read by many generations A Many generations have read “Gone with the wind” for different reasons B “Gone with the wind”, a famous novel, has been read by many generations C “Gone with the wind” is a novel read by many generations D The famous novel, “Gone with the wind”, is widely read now Question 78: Halong Bay is in Vietnam You can see it nowhere in the world A You can come and see Halong Bay in Vietnam B Halong Bay is the only sight in Vietnam C Vietnam has Halong Bay, a famous sight D Only in Vietnam can you see Halong Bay Question 79: Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking They still have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world A Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking, which makes them live longer B Smoking and drinking help many Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world C Many Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world, for they are smoking and drinking D Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking; however, they have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world Question 80: He behaved so violently This surprised all of us A His behaviour made all of us surprised B What surprised us all was his so violent behaviour C We were all surprised by the way he behaved D Happening to be there, we were all taken by surprise by his behaviour The end (7) §¸p ¸n m«n tiÕng Anh Mỗi câu đúng đợc 1.0 điểm Tổng điểm là 80.0 Điểm bài là 80: = 10; làm tròn đến số thứ sau dấu phẩy Mã đề 121 C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n ¸n C 11 D 21 B 31 B 41 A 12 B 22 B 32 C 42 C 13 B 23 B 33 B 43 B 14 C 24 C 34 B 44 B 15 B 25 A 35 D 45 C 16 C 26 D 36 D 46 B 17 B 27 C 37 A 47 D 18 C 28 B 38 B 48 C 19 B 29 C 39 D 49 10 D 20 D 30 C 40 C 50 Mã đề 122 C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n ¸n C 11 C 21 D 31 B 41 B 12 B 22 D 32 C 42 D 13 C 23 B 33 B 43 C 14 B 24 C 34 B 44 D 15 D 25 C 35 D 45 D 16 B 26 B 36 A 46 B 17 B 27 C 37 A 47 B 18 B 28 A 38 A 48 C 19 C 29 C 39 A 49 10 B 20 A 30 B 40 C 50 Mã đề 123 C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n ¸n C 11 A 21 B 31 B 41 B 12 A 22 B 32 B 42 B 13 A 23 C 33 C 43 D 14 C 24 B 34 A 44 C 15 C 25 C 35 D 45 A 16 B 26 B 36 D 46 C 17 D 27 C 37 B 47 B 18 C 28 B 38 C 48 B 19 D 29 D 39 C 49 10 A 20 D 30 B 40 B 50 Mã đề 124 C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n ¸n D 11 C 21 C 31 A 41 C 12 B 22 D 32 A 42 B 13 D 23 B 33 A 43 A 14 D 24 D 34 C 44 C 15 B 25 D 35 B 45 C 16 C 26 A 36 C 46 A 17 B 27 D 37 A 47 C 18 B 28 A 38 B 48 B 19 D 29 A 39 D 49 10 B 20 D 30 A 40 A 50 §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n A 51 A 61 D 71 D 52 C 62 A 72 C 53 D 63 D 73 B 54 D 64 A 74 A 55 D 65 A 75 B 56 D 66 A 76 C 57 C 67 A 77 A 58 D 68 A 78 B 59 B 69 A 79 D 60 D 70 C 80 §¸p ¸n D C B A C C B D D B §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n B 51 D 61 D 71 C 52 A 62 C 72 A 53 B 63 D 73 B 54 D 64 B 74 D 55 C 65 D 75 A 56 A 66 D 76 C 57 D 67 A 77 D 58 C 68 D 78 D 59 B 69 A 79 D 60 A 70 A 80 §¸p ¸n C B D D B D C B A C §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n C 51 D 61 B 71 B 52 C 62 C 72 D 53 D 63 A 73 D 54 B 64 B 74 B 55 D 65 D 75 D 56 D 66 A 76 C 57 A 67 C 77 B 58 D 68 D 78 A 59 A 69 D 79 C 60 A 70 D 80 §¸p ¸n D A B D C A D C B A §¸p C©u §¸p C©u §¸p C©u ¸n ¸n ¸n C 51 D 61 B 71 D 52 C 62 B 72 D 53 B 63 C 73 D 54 A 64 B 74 D 55 C 65 C 75 A 56 B 66 B 76 B 57 D 67 C 77 D 58 C 68 B 78 C 59 D 69 D 79 A 60 D 70 B 80 §¸p ¸n B B C A D D B C C B (8)