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BỘ 20 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TÔT NGHIỆP THPT – MÔN TIẾNG ANH – NĂM HỌC 2021-2022 PRACTICE TEST - 2021 Mark the letter 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 Question A takes B develops C burns D laughs Question A chamber B ancient C danger D ancestor Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A schedule B reserve C wildlife Question A employment B atmosphere C company D beauty D customer Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Neither of the boys came to school yesterday, ? A didn’t they B they C did they D don’t they Question massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from medical problems A a B the C D an Question I believe that he was concerned all those matters which his wife metioned A upon B overC above D with Question It's time for us in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities, towns, municipalities and states A to invest B invest C investing D invested Question If I , I would express my feelings A were asked B would ask C had been asked D asked Question 10 We close friends for many years since we were in grade A are B are being C have been D had been Question 11 the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant social benefits to lifelong learning A Aside from B In addition C Moreover D Furthermore Question 12 I will send you some postcards, A until I will arrive at the destination B as soon as I arrive at the destination C when I arrived at the destination D after I had arrived at the destination Question 13 The Perfect Pet Parlor is a chain of stores a large selection of pet food and pet accessories at a reasonable price with excellent sales support A sell B sellsC sold D selling Question 14 Nobody wears clothes like that any more – they’re A fashion B unfashionable C fashionable D fashionably Question 15 There are other problems of city life which I don't propose to at the moment A go into B go around C go for D go up Question 16 I hope you the point of everything your mother and I for you A annoy B have C see D take Question 17 At first, I was eager to yoga in the morning, but later I got cold A mind B head C hands D feet Question 18 He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) of danger A omen B premonition C foreboding D prediction Question 19 Though she lost her job last month, she still wanted to save so she said that she had left it willingly A mouth B face C reputation D fame 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 Question 20 After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual A continues B resurfaces C delays D responds Question 21 While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South Florida, he came across a young snake A run up B run down C run into D run out 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 Question 22 He was once a benevolent man who gave a lot of his money to local charities A generous B selfish C innocent D bossy Question 23 It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether A possible B impossible C unlikely D certain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Thomas asked Jane about the flight announcement - Thomas: “Has an annoucement been made about the nine o’clock flight to Paris?” - Jane: “ .” A Not yet C I don’t think so B Yes, it is nine o’clock D Sorry, I don’t Question 25 Alice asks Mary’s opinion about driving to the countryside at weekend - Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?” - Mary: “ .” A That’s a good idea B Not at all C No, thanks D Never mind Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still (26) how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or mucus These droplets can fall on people in the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or picked up on the hands then (27) when someone touches their face, causing infection For flu, some hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person (28) sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer Viruses can also be spread through droplets landing on surfaces such as seats on buses or trains or desks in school (29) , whether this is a main transmission route depends on how long viruses survive on surfaces – this can vary from hours to months There is anecdotal evidence that the virus can be spread by people before they have symptoms Some (30) _ illnesses such as flu can be passed from one person to another before symptoms occur – but the extent to which this is happening with the new coronavirus is not well understood yet (Adapted from: https://medihome.com.vn) Question 26 A admitting B Presuming C assessing D accounting Question 27 A transferred B exchanged C transformed D emerged Question 28 A which B where C whoD when Question 29 A Moreover B However C Therefore D In fact Question 30 A every B one C another D other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question PLASTIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT Plastic is a material we use every day The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts of plants Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas We are using up these things so fast that the Earth’s supplies may run out Because of this, scientists are investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics Recycled waste materials can be used again to make new products This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new things such as bags and bottles Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones A lot of plastic objects can also be reused Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are empty Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or given away to charity shops (Adapted from: https://www.esolcourses.com) Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A The history of plastic and its usefulness B Materials that plastic is made of C Plastic: effects and solutions to the problem D The ways to reduce the harm of plastics on the environment Question 32 The phrase “get rid of” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A remove B create C make D keep Question 33 According to the passage, things made from plastic are bad for our environment because A they are a danger to marine life such as whales, turtles and so on B they are very convenient for people to use in different purposes C people reuse plastic objects before recycling them D plastics can exist for a long time without decomposing Question 34 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A Plastic objects are useful for people without negative impacts B Plastics and plastic objects can be thrown away to tidy the room C Plastics and plastic objects can be recycled or reused D Some kinds of plastics can be melted down, then released into the river Question 35 The word “They” in paragraph refers to A Plastics B Things C Rubbish dumps D People Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Times are tough The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm One family cannot mask their grief They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again Their normal life seems to have been completely lost In contrast, a second family is crying with joy All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe This family is just happy that everyone has survived This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation However, the second family certainly seems to be better off They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow And you will not suffer as much pain today Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track It may sound like a cliché While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks (Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) Question 36 Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations B Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person C Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful D There seems to have more pessimists than optimists Question 37 The word “grief” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A problem B sorrow C disappointment D damage Question 38 What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A tragic events B all of the people C the first family D the second family Question 39 It can be inferred from the third paragraph that A disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations B your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems are C optimists often suffer less terrible situations than pessimists D your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations Question 40 The word “scenario” in paragraph mostly means A trouble B background C circumstance D imagination Question 41 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations B Everyone will suffer some terrible experiences in their life C Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage it causes D To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations today Question 42 According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should when you have troubles? A Be optimistic and make out a plan C Control your emotions B Ask other people for help when necessary D Determine how serious the problem is Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43 The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent severe earthquake A of B have C due to D severe Question 44 Barbara likes to spend time with her son by participating in his activities, like flying kites, playing video games and she watches his favorite movies A likes to B by participating C like flying D she watches Question 45 The next step is deforestation, which involves growing forests in areas where there were none before A deforestation B growing C where D were Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted A This is the least delicious cake I’ve never tasted B I have never tasted any other cakes as delicious as this one C I have never tasted any other delicious cake D This is the first time I have tasted the delicious cake Question 47 “I’m sorry I didn’t the homework.” said the boy A The boy admitted not doing the homework B The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t the homework C The boy denied not doing the homework D The boy refused to the homework Question 48 It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain A One of the men must have died on the mountain B One of the men could have died on the mountain C One of the men should have died on the mountain D One of the men may have died on the mountain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 He was driving very fast because he didn't know the road was icy A If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn't drive so fast B He hadn't been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy C If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast D He wasn't driving very fast if he would know the road was icy Question 50 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all B Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well ĐÁP ÁN – TEST 1 C C 11 A 16 C 21 C 26 C 31 C 36 A 41 D 46 B D D 12 B 17 D 22 B 27 A 32 A 37 B 42 A 47 A B A 13 D 18 B 23 A 28 C 33 D 38 D 43 B 48 D A A 14 B 19 B 24 A 29 B 34 C 39 D 44 D 49 C C 10 C 15 A 20 A 25 A 30 D 35 A 40 C 45 A 50 D PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter 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 Question A.misses B hates C.teaches D.rises Question A nation B national C nationality D nationally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A dismiss B destroy C discount D district Question A solidarity B effectively C documentary D dedication Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question He'd hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _? A didn't he B had he C would he D hadn’t he Question The government is trying its best to narrow the gap between _ rich and _ poor A the / a B a / the C the / the D a / a Question The key _ inventive success often requires being in the right place at the right time A for B of C in D to Question Mrs Townsend was left _ all the arrangements for the outing by herself A to make B making C having made D to making Question Don’t forget to ring me up if _ any changes in the timetable A they are B it will be C there will be D there are Question 10 Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and _ in China for thousands of years A has been used B has using C has used D has been using Question 11 Students can only use technological devices to complete their work _ investment on notebooks and books A rather than B instead of C but for D in case Question 12 He joined the army _ from university A after he had graduated B while he was graduating C since he graduated D before he graduated Question 13 We should participate in Tree-Planting Campaigns _ our city greener, fresher A organizing to make B organized making C organized to make D which organize to make Question 14 An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his _ concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity A individual B individualistic C individualism D individualize Question 15 Jim’s _ flu again That’s the third time this year A put up with B gone down with C led up to D come up with Question 16 _ a cry whenever you have a feeling that you are in danger so that everyone could hear you and come to help immediately A Send B Give C Make D Lend Question 17 Jimmy always takes the _ by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now A bull B horse C cow D buffalo Question 18 Alex dreams of going on tour – he’s just waiting for his big _ to get his foot in the door of the music industry A deal B break C cake D cheese Question 19 His poor standard of play fully justifies his _ from the team for the next match A expulsion B dismissal C rejection D exclusion 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 Question 20 We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn't have got our task done in time A depreciate B are proud of C feel thankful for D request Question 21 Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature A coexist peacefully with C agree with B fall in love with D cooperate with 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 Question 22 The first year at university was probably the most challenging year of her life, which caused her plenty of troubles A tricky B tough C difficult D easy Question 23 We have to work against the clock so as to meet the deadline of the clients tomorrow A work in a haste B work slowly C work as fast as possible D work strenuously Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24 Claudia is being interviewed by the manager of the company she's applied for - Manager: “ _.” - Claudia: "I work hard and I enjoy working with other people." A Can you jobs on your own? B Would you describe yourself as ambitious? C What are some of your main strengths? D Why have you applied for this position? Question 25 Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “ _.” A Don’t mention it C I’d love it B That’s nice of you to say so D I couldn’t agree more Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important figures of the 17th century scientific revolution One of his greatest achievement was the (26) _ of the three laws of motion, which are still used today But he also had a very unusual personality Some people would say he was actually insane His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried The young Isaac hated his stepfather so much that he once (27) _ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and mother were still inside! Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge without being thrown into prison Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color When another scientist wrote a paper criticizing this theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage The scientist responsible for the criticism was a man called Robert Hooke He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the most respected scientists in the country (28) _, this made no difference to Isaac, (29) _ refused to speak to him for over a year The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone As soon as someone said something that he disagreed with, he would lose his temper For this reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) _ scientists It is unlikely that many of them complained (Source: https://www.biography.com/scientist/isaac-newton) Question 26 A discovery B research C findings D inventions Question 27 A shouted B frightened C threatened D warned Question 28 A Although B However C Despite D What is more Question 29 A who B that C which D whom Question 30 A others B the others C another D other Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question Social workers are often the first people met by a person in need of human services Social workers spend part of their day in an office setting or group residence and the rest of it going to people's homes Children welfare workers help children and teens in abusive situations They investigate and report instances of neglect or abuse and take action if necessary to place children in foster homes Medical social workers help patients and their families when diseases such as AIDS or Alzheimer's cause suffering They help a patient and his family to adjust to the new situation School social workers work within school systems to help children who have emotional problems These students are often put into special education classrooms simply because they can’t control their behaviors A school social worker works with the family of such a student to try to integrate him or her back into the general school population Industrial or occupational social workers work within a personnel department of a business to help employees cope with job pressures or personal problems that affect the quality of their work Gerontology social workers run support groups for the elderly They also advise the elderly and their family members on the subjects of long-term housing and health care A bachelor's degree, and often a master's degree, is the minimum requirement for a professional position in social work However, small agencies may accept some community college courses in psychology or sociology In such places, you may find a position available as a record keeper or an aide to one of the social workers on the staff Salaries usually start at $18,000 (Adapted from Basic IELTS reading by Zhang Juan) Question 31 What is the passage mainly about? A Different types of social workers B Roles of social workers in society C Responsibilities of a social worker D How to become a social worker Question 32 The phrase “adjust to” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A fix B arrange C adapt to D face up to Question 33 The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A children B special education classrooms C school social workers D these students Question 34 Which of the following social workers deal with children’s emotional troubles? A gerontology social workers B children welfare workers C school social workers D medical social workers Question 35 To become a professional social worker in big agencies, one needs at least _ A a community college course in sociology B a bachelor degree C a community college course in psychology D a master’s degree Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the question The Trump campaign ran on bringing jobs back to American shores, although mechanization has been the biggest reason for manufacturing jobs’ disappearance Similar losses have led to populist movements in several other countries But instead of a pro-job growth future, economists across the board predict further losses as AI, robotics, and other technologies continue to be ushered in What is up for debate is how quickly this is likely to occur Now, an expert at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania is ringing the alarm bells According to Art Bilger, venture capitalist and board member at the business school, all the developed nations on earth will see job loss rates of up to 47% within the next 25 years, according to a recent Oxford study “No government is prepared,” The Economist reports These include blue and white collar jobs So far, the loss has been restricted to the blue collar variety, particularly in manufacturing To combat “structural unemployment” and the terrible blow, it is bound to deal the American people, Bilger has formed a nonprofit called Working Nation, whose mission it is to warn the public and to help make plans to safeguard them from this worrisome trend Not only is the entire concept of employment about to change in a dramatic fashion, the trend is irreversible The venture capitalist called on corporations, academia, government, and nonprofits to cooperate in modernizing our workforce To be clear, mechanization has always cost us jobs The mechanical loom, for instance, put weavers out of business But it also created jobs Mechanics had to keep the machines going, machinists had to make parts for them, and workers had to attend to them, and so on A lot of times those in one profession could pivot to another At the beginning of the 20th century, for instance, automobiles were putting blacksmiths out of business Who needed horseshoes anymore? But they soon became mechanics And who was better suited? Not so with this new trend Unemployment today is significant in most developed nations and it’s only going to get worse By 2034, just a few decades, mid-level jobs will be by and large obsolete So far the benefits have only gone to the ultra-wealthy, the top 1% This coming technological revolution is set to wipe out what looks to be the entire middle class Not only will computers be able to perform tasks more cheaply than people, they’ll be more efficient too Accountants, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bureaucrats, and financial analysts beware: your jobs are not safe According to The Economist, computers will be able to analyze and compare reams of data to make financial decisions or medical ones There will be less of a chance of fraud or misdiagnosis, and the process will be more efficient Not only are these folks in trouble, such a trend is likely to freeze salaries for those who remain employed, while income gaps only increase in size You can imagine what this will to politics and social stability (Source: https://bigthink.com/) Question 36 Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A Many jobs will disappear in the future A networks B Americans C general people D close friends 39 The word “sustain” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A make something continue to exist B let someone suffer a lot C making something remain secure D support someone emotionally 40 The writer uses the phrase “On the other hand” in the last paragraph to A show something similar B give a different opinion C introduce a new idea D prove that something is wrong 41 What can be said about the mother and son in the passage? A There was not much communication between them B They came for therapy in the same car C They were quite close to each other D They preferred talking to each other on cell phones 42 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Modern people link to each other through telecommunications B Americans seem to have fewer and fewer close friends C The writer has never met some of his important friends D Users of SUV enjoy talking to each other on the cell phones Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 43 Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her A are B a very time-consuming C because those D are rarely the ones 44 I suggest that it ought to have an entertaining page with the lists of what’s on at local cinemas A entertaining B lists C local D cinemas 45 Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics A engineering B on C of D chemists 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 46 “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job”, she said to me A She said me to think carefully before applying for that job B She say me to think carefully before applying for that job C She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job 47 Jane can swim further than I can A I can’t swim as far as Jane B I can swim as far as Jane C Jane can’t swim as far as I can D Jane can swim as far as I can 48 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now A It mustn’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now B It couldn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now C It can’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now D It mightn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now 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 49 Joe has finished his first-aid course He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker A Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course B Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker C Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker D However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course 50 She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily ĐÁP ÁN TEST 19 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A hands B occasions C associates D others A pay B clay C essay D said Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A design B marry C caring D special A exciting B charity C convenient D surprising Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The conical leaf hat is made _ a special kind _bamboo and young and soft palm leaves A in/for B of/of C on/for D from/of should try to make good impression on interviewers A apply B Applicants C Applying D Applied The city is determined to rid itself of problems with drainage, waste, air and noise pollution _ to make Vietnam’s aged capital a clean and green city A so that B in order that C to order D so as If it rained heavily, the fields _ flooded now A will be B had been C would be D can be They search for the missing documents but they were never found A to and for B high and low C up and down D back to back 10 If one a killing, one must expect to suffer the consequences A creates B makes C commits D shows 11 After finishing the presentation, I suggested _ to the cinema A us to go B that we to go C going D we going 12 They for more than five miles but they did not stop to rest A were walking B have walk C had been walking D have been walking 13 The spirit of the Asian Games has been _ over a long period of time, and passed from one Games to the next spreading massages of unity, warmth and friendship A gone over B put off C looked for D built up 14 It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes _ American life A reflecting B reflects C is reflecting D reflected 15 They are not coming, ? A are they B aren’t they C they are D don’t they 16 I cannot remember if I saw that play on television or at the cinema A a B an C x D the 17 It is not easy to _ our beauty when we get older and older A maintain B develop C gain D collect 18 Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian writer whose book One Hundred Years of Solitude is among his most famous, the Nobel prize in 1982 A who won B having won C which won D won Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Every opponent must take a drug test before the race A friend B ally C partner D competitor 20 The movie was so funny that we couldn’t help laughing A chuckling B crying C weeping D moaning Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 My father is willing to contribute to household chores A agreeable B reluctant C ready D responsive 22 He is extremely smart He's head and shoulders above anyone else in the class A better than B inferior to C more clever than D superior to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 23- "What’s the matter? You don’t look very well." - " _." A I feel a little under the weather B I feel a little under the impression C I feel a little out of the blue D I feel a little out of order 24 - Kate: ! - Jackie: Thanks, I will write to you when I come to London A Have a nice trip B Better luck next time C Let’s go ahead D Have a go Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 Most people work to earn a living, and produce goods and services Goods are (25) agricultural (like wheat and milk) or manufactured (like cars and paper) Services are such things (26) education, medicine and commerce Some people provide products An example can be a man who produces goods such as rice Some provide services In a hotel, services can range from cleaning, washing to arranging tours within and outside the city where (27) Other people provide both goods and services For example, in the same garage, a man may buy a car or some service which helps him to maintain his car The work people is called economic activity All economic activities together make up the economic system of a town, a city, a country or the world Such an economic system is the sum (28) _ and what they want The work people undertake either provide what they need or provides the money with (29) they can buy essential commodities Of course, most people hope to earn enough money to buy commodities which are nonessential but which provide particular personal satisfaction, like toys for children, visits to cinema, computer games and books 25 A either B both C neither D only 26 A else B for C with D as 27 A are the guests staying B the guests are staying C are staying the guests D staying the guests are 28 A what people B of total what people C total of what people D of what people in total 29 A that B without which C the money D which 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 30 to 34 Most educational specialists believe that early childhood education should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence in those they have One of the approaches recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practiced by an Italian called Maria Montessori in the early 1900s However, Nancy McCormick Rambusch is the one credited for popularizing the method in the US, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate discovery and manipulation Through such exploration, children develop their senses and learn how to everyday tasks without adult assistance Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music and art 30 What is the main idea of this passage? A To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori B To explain the role of early education in children development C To descried the development of the Montessori method D To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values 31 According to the passage, who was the first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the US? A A prominent educational expert B An administrator in the Development of Education C Maria Montessori D Nancy McCormick Rambusch 32 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method? A Improvement of language ability B Knowledge of art and sciences C Capacity to perform adult tasks D Development of tactile senses 33 The author of this passage probably feels that the Montessori method A has little long-lasting benefit for children B is an effective means for children education C will lose its popularity in the US D does not accomplish what it claims to achieve 34 The following paragraph most likely discusses A another educational approach beneficial to children B elements of science, music and art C additional practitioners of the Montessori method D details on the life of Maria Montessori 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 35 to 42 Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones But, alas, not to each other 35 What does the passage lead you to believe? A Technology plays a bigger role in American society B Americans are more socially isolated today C Americans don’t make good use of technology D Americans are more socially connected today 36 Which of the following has nothing to with the isolation among Americans? A Skin color B Gender C Education D Age 37 The writer himself A has a wide range of friends because of technology B has a wide range of friends because of technology C can only find true friendship through the Internet D can’t make true friends in actual life 38 The word “those” in paragraph refers to A networks B Americans C general people D close friends 39 The word “sustain” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A make something continue to exist B let someone suffer a lot C making something remain secure D support someone emotionally 40 The writer uses the phrase “On the other hand” in the last paragraph to A show something similar B give a different opinion C introduce a new idea D prove that something is wrong 41 What can be said about the mother and son in the passage? A There was not much communication between them B They came for therapy in the same car C They were quite close to each other D They preferred talking to each other on cell phones 42 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Modern people link to each other through telecommunications B Americans seem to have fewer and fewer close friends C The writer has never met some of his important friends D Users of SUV enjoy talking to each other on the cell phones Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 43 Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her A are B a very time-consuming C because those D are rarely the ones 44 I suggest that it ought to have an entertaining page with the lists of what’s on at local cinemas A entertaining B lists C local D cinemas 45 Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics A engineering B on C of D chemists 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 46 “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job”, she said to me A She said me to think carefully before applying for that job B She say me to think carefully before applying for that job C She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job 47 Jane can swim further than I can A I can’t swim as far as Jane B I can swim as far as Jane C Jane can’t swim as far as I can D Jane can swim as far as I can 48 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now A It mustn’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now B It couldn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now C It can’t have been Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now D It mightn’t be Mr Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now 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 49 Joe has finished his first-aid course He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker A Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course B Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker C Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker D However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn’t finished his first-aid course 50 She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily PRACTICE TEST 20 - 2021 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A frightened B stamped C walked D laughed A exactly B exert C exam D excellent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A penalty B wilderness C reunite D fascinating A daughter B decide C provide D enjoy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Increasing industrialization is challenging the province to _ every effort to control pollution A B create C make D give You’d better not argue with them, _ you’ll be fined A if B in case C unless D otherwise If we heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it _ A would boil B will be boiling C is boiling D boils I believe that his study there will be _ great benefit to his teaching career A on B to C in D of “What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong _?” A end B edge C foot D side 10 After a terrible argument with his boss, she handed in her A reservation B reputation C resignation D responsibility 11 In order for people to work together effectively, they need each other’s needs A to be sensitive to B is sensitive for C sensitivity D sensitive 12 He was late When he _ at the bus stop, the bus _ A arrived/ had already left B had arrived/ left C has arrived/ left D had arrived/ had left 13 I only have to keep on waling, _? A won’t I B mustn’t I C don’t I D haven’t I 14 How the police the rise in juvenile delinquency? A account for B explain about C make for D look at 15 There was an accident in this area yesterday A truck hit a tree and _ driver was injured A the B a C an D this 16 Elephants the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of other species to survive in those environments as well A obtain B remain C maintain D attain 17 unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score A Upon B Having C Being D Because 18 It is thought that traditional marriage are important basis of limiting divorce rates A records B responses C appearances D values Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species A complete B rational C understandable D valuable 20 Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth A direct B facial C available D instant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 We have to take on extra staff to deal with the increased workload A approach B employ C dismiss D meet 22 The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them A hostility B sympathy C friendship D respect Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 23 - Diana: “Do you like the advanced training course you are taking, Anne?” - Anne: “ ” A No, thanks B No, not everyone C By and large, yes D Not me, I’m still waiting 24 - “Hello Could I speak to the manager, please?” – “ _” A No, you can’t B Hello But could you? C Yes, speaking D I’m answering you now Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110 The worst prediction for the next century (25) the weather Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (26) There is better news regarding health Medical advances mean that people will live longer Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (27) of new technology Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains Futuristic organ transplants will be easier Finally, scientists think they are near to solving the mystery (28) to make people invisible Technological progress will give experts the chance to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (29) the market before the end of the century 25 A involves B concerns C relates D contacts 26 A lifts B rises C roars D raises 27 A because B approving C in spite D regardless 28 A necessary B accessible C available D essential 29 A at B on C in D to 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 30 to 34 LIVING A BALANCED LIFESTYLE When we talk about living a healthy life, there is a famous old saying, "You are what you eat" In fact, it is not just what people eat, but their whole lifestyle, which is important The best way to stay healthy is to live a balanced lifestyle Are you living a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally? Physical Balance The human body needs physical exercise at least once a day In today's world, many working people spend most of their day sitting at a desk To add more exercise to your daily life, try to stop what you are doing about once an hour and stretch or take a short walk After work, take a brisk walk or go to the gym Your body will thank you for it For good health, nutritionists say we should eat at least four servings of raw food a day By eating many colorful fruits and vegetables, you can be sure you are getting the correct nutrients Have a red apple with your breakfast, a green salad at lunch, some carrots for your afternoon snack, and grapes for dessert instead of cake or cookies Of course, for a healthy balance, your body also needs other foods Mental Balance Mentally balanced people are usually emotionally balanced They are generally happy with the things they have They not need to have more and more things A mentally balanced person also feels good about who they are They don't worry about the past, and generally have good relationships with the people around them That doesn't mean that mentally healthy people never have negative feelings, but they don't let these types of feelings control them or their behavior It's normal for people to feel their emotions, life always has its challenges and tragedies But mentally healthy people face those challenges and resolve them quickly instead of allowing them to take control of their lives By taking a little time each day to eat well, exercise, and clear your mind, anyone can live a more balanced and healthier lifestyle 30 According to the article, people need to exercise _ A once a day B in the evenings after work C for one hour at a time D once an hour 31 The following statements are recommended as ways to get physical exercise EXCEPT _ A going to a gym B playing sports C taking a walk D stretching 32 According to the article, to have a balanced lifestyle, people need to A let their feelings control their behavior B work less and exercise more C eat cookies and cake only once a week D take care of both their physical and mental health 33 Which statement is true, according to the article? A Mentally healthy people also face challenges and tragedies B A healthy, balanced lifestyle is difficult for most people C Fruits and vegetables should only be eaten raw D People should exercise at least four times a day 34 The author wrote this article mostly to _ A show that mental health is more important than physical health B tell people which foods are and are not healthy C tell people about the key parts of a balanced lifestyle D make sure everyone gets enough exercise in their lives 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 35 to 42 Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace not help you make more genuine close friends, according to a survey by researchers who studied how the websites are changing the nature of friendship networks Although social networking on the internet helps people to collect hundreds or even thousands of acquaintances, the researchers believe that face to face contact is nearly always necessary to form truly close friendships "Although the numbers of friends people have on these sites can be massive, the actual number of close friends is approximately the same in the face to face real world," said Will Reader at Sheffield Hallam University Social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo and MySpace have taken off rapidly in recent years Facebook was launched initially in 2004 for Harvard University members but has since expanded to over 34m users worldwide MySpace, which was set up in 2003, has over 200m users and was bought by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation in 2005 for $580m Previous research has suggested that a person's conventional friendship group consists of around 150 people, with five very close friends but larger numbers of people who we keep in touch with less regularly This figure is so consistent that scientists have suggested it is determined by the cognitive constraints of keeping up with large numbers of people But Dr Reader and his team have found that social networking sites allow people to stretch this figure The team asked over 200 people to fill in questionnaires about their online networking, asking for example how many online friends they had, how many of these were close friends and how many they had met face to face The team found that although the sites allowed contact with hundreds of acquaintances, as with conventional friendship networks, people tend to have around close friends Also, 90% of contacts that the subjects regarded as close friends were people they had met face to face "People see face to face contact as being absolutely imperative in forming close friendships," added Dr Reader He told the British Association Festival of Science in York that social networking sites allow people to broaden their list of nodding acquaintances because staying in touch online is easy "What social network sites can is decrease the cost of maintaining and forming these social networks because we can post information to multiple people," he said But to develop a real friendship we need to see that the other person is trustworthy "We invest time and effort in them in the hope that sometime they will help us out It is a kind of reciprocal relationship," said Dr Reader, "What we need is to be absolutely sure that a person is really going to invest in us, is really going to be there for us when we need them It's very easy to be deceptive on the internet." 35 Which of the following could best describe the main idea of the passage? A Social networking sites help modern people to expand their friend list B Can we make real friends online? C Meeting their friends face-to-face is the best way to make close friends D Social netwoking sites play important role in making true friends 36 The following are true about online friendship, EXCEPT _ A The number of online friends you can make on Facebook is more than that on MySpace B The number of friends we have in the real world is nearly as many as that on social networking sites C With the help of social netwoking sites, people can have myriad acquaintances D Although the number of online friends is rather massive, each person only has some close friends 37 The word “constraints” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A availability B motivation C inhibition D stimulation 38 What does the word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A close friends B onlone friends C Social netwoking sites D 200 people 39 According to the passage, Dr Reader and his team have found that _ A People tend to make as many online friends as they can B Nine out of ten people considered as close friends as those having face-to-face contacts C People only want to keep the conventional number of online friends D Many people agree to make close friends online because it is easy to keep touch with them 40 The word “deceptive” in the last sentence could best be replaced by _ A deceitful B faithful C indistinct D definite 41 What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A Mutual trust is the major quality that a friendship should have B A friend in need is a friend indeed C Give-and-take is really necessary in friendship D Money is absolutely important in friendship 42 Which of the following most accurately reflects the author’s opinion of making a close online friend? A positive B supportive C neutral D skeptical Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 43 The book offers a fascinated sight of the lives of the rich and famous A fascinated B of C the D and 44 A number of large insurance companies has their headquarters in the capital city A A number B has C their headquarters D capital city 45 Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area A to control flooding B irrigation C generating D surrounding area 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 46 “Don’t bite your nails anymore,” said Mrs Francesca to her son A Mrs Francesca told her son stop biting his nails B Mrs Francesca told her son to stop bite his nails C Mrs Francesca told her son to stop biting his nails D Mrs Francesca told her son to stop to bite his nails 47 Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground A We can grow roses in such poor ground B Such poor ground is not possible to grow roses C It is impossible to grow roses in such poor ground D It is impossibly that we grow roses in such poor ground 48 The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen A The living room is bigger than the kitchen B The kitchen is not bigger than the living room C The kitchen is smaller than the living room D The kitchen is bigger than the living room 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 49 Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café She now regrets it A Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café B If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café C Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café D Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café 50 The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis, he did not offer any solutions A Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions B Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions C The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis D The Prime Minister didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions ĐÁP ÁN – TEST 20 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A frightened B stamped C walked D laughed A exactly B exert C exam D excellent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A penalty B wilderness C reunite D fascinating A daughter B decide C provide D enjoy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 17 Increasing industrialization is challenging the province to _ every effort to control pollution B B create C make D give 18 You’d better not argue with them, _ you’ll be fined B if B in case C unless D otherwise 19 If we heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it _ B would boil B will be boiling C is boiling D boils 20 I believe that his study there will be _ great benefit to his teaching career B on B to C in D of 21 “What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong _?” B end B edge C foot D side 22 After a terrible argument with his boss, she handed in her B reservation B reputation C resignation D responsibility 23 In order for people to work together effectively, they need each other’s needs B to be sensitive to B is sensitive for C sensitivity D sensitive 24 He was late When he _ at the bus stop, the bus _ B arrived/ had already left B had arrived/ left C has arrived/ left D had arrived/ had left 25 I only have to keep on waling, _? B won’t I B mustn’t I C don’t I D haven’t I 26 How the police the rise in juvenile delinquency? B account for B explain about C make for D look at 27 There was an accident in this area yesterday A truck hit a tree and _ driver was injured B the B a C an D this 28 Elephants the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of other species to survive in those environments as well A obtain B remain C maintain D attain 17 unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score A Upon B Having C Being D Because 18 It is thought that traditional marriage are important basis of limiting divorce rates A records B responses C appearances D values Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of the conservation status of species A complete B rational C understandable D valuable 20 Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth A direct B facial C available D instant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 We have to take on extra staff to deal with the increased workload A approach B employ C dismiss D meet 22 The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them A hostility B sympathy C friendship D respect Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 23 - Diana: “Do you like the advanced training course you are taking, Anne?” - Anne: “ ” A No, thanks B No, not everyone C By and large, yes D Not me, I’m still waiting 24 - “Hello Could I speak to the manager, please?” – “ _” A No, you can’t B Hello But could you? C Yes, speaking D I’m answering you now Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29 LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110 The worst prediction for the next century (25) the weather Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (26) There is better news regarding health Medical advances mean that people will live longer Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (27) of new technology Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains Futuristic organ transplants will be easier Finally, scientists think they are near to solving the mystery (28) to make people invisible Technological progress will give experts the chance to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (29) the market before the end of the century 25 A involves B concerns C relates D contacts 26 A lifts B rises C roars D raises 27 A because B approving C in spite D regardless 28 A necessary B accessible C available D essential 29 A at B on C in D to 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 30 to 34 LIVING A BALANCED LIFESTYLE When we talk about living a healthy life, there is a famous old saying, "You are what you eat" In fact, it is not just what people eat, but their whole lifestyle, which is important The best way to stay healthy is to live a balanced lifestyle Are you living a balanced lifestyle both physically and mentally? Physical Balance The human body needs physical exercise at least once a day In today's world, many working people spend most of their day sitting at a desk To add more exercise to your daily life, try to stop what you are doing about once an hour and stretch or take a short walk After work, take a brisk walk or go to the gym Your body will thank you for it For good health, nutritionists say we should eat at least four servings of raw food a day By eating many colorful fruits and vegetables, you can be sure you are getting the correct nutrients Have a red apple with your breakfast, a green salad at lunch, some carrots for your afternoon snack, and grapes for dessert instead of cake or cookies Of course, for a healthy balance, your body also needs other foods Mental Balance Mentally balanced people are usually emotionally balanced They are generally happy with the things they have They not need to have more and more things A mentally balanced person also feels good about who they are They don't worry about the past, and generally have good relationships with the people around them That doesn't mean that mentally healthy people never have negative feelings, but they don't let these types of feelings control them or their behavior It's normal for people to feel their emotions, life always has its challenges and tragedies But mentally healthy people face those challenges and resolve them quickly instead of allowing them to take control of their lives By taking a little time each day to eat well, exercise, and clear your mind, anyone can live a more balanced and healthier lifestyle 30 According to the article, people need to exercise _ A once a day B in the evenings after work C for one hour at a time D once an hour 31 The following statements are recommended as ways to get physical exercise EXCEPT _ A going to a gym B playing sports C taking a walk D stretching 32 According to the article, to have a balanced lifestyle, people need to A let their feelings control their behavior B work less and exercise more C eat cookies and cake only once a week D take care of both their physical and mental health 33 Which statement is true, according to the article? A Mentally healthy people also face challenges and tragedies B A healthy, balanced lifestyle is difficult for most people C Fruits and vegetables should only be eaten raw D People should exercise at least four times a day 34 The author wrote this article mostly to _ A show that mental health is more important than physical health B tell people which foods are and are not healthy C tell people about the key parts of a balanced lifestyle D make sure everyone gets enough exercise in their lives 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 35 to 42 Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace not help you make more genuine close friends, according to a survey by researchers who studied how the websites are changing the nature of friendship networks Although social networking on the internet helps people to collect hundreds or even thousands of acquaintances, the researchers believe that face to face contact is nearly always necessary to form truly close friendships "Although the numbers of friends people have on these sites can be massive, the actual number of close friends is approximately the same in the face to face real world," said Will Reader at Sheffield Hallam University Social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo and MySpace have taken off rapidly in recent years Facebook was launched initially in 2004 for Harvard University members but has since expanded to over 34m users worldwide MySpace, which was set up in 2003, has over 200m users and was bought by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation in 2005 for $580m Previous research has suggested that a person's conventional friendship group consists of around 150 people, with five very close friends but larger numbers of people who we keep in touch with less regularly This figure is so consistent that scientists have suggested it is determined by the cognitive constraints of keeping up with large numbers of people But Dr Reader and his team have found that social networking sites allow people to stretch this figure The team asked over 200 people to fill in questionnaires about their online networking, asking for example how many online friends they had, how many of these were close friends and how many they had met face to face The team found that although the sites allowed contact with hundreds of acquaintances, as with conventional friendship networks, people tend to have around close friends Also, 90% of contacts that the subjects regarded as close friends were people they had met face to face "People see face to face contact as being absolutely imperative in forming close friendships," added Dr Reader He told the British Association Festival of Science in York that social networking sites allow people to broaden their list of nodding acquaintances because staying in touch online is easy "What social network sites can is decrease the cost of maintaining and forming these social networks because we can post information to multiple people," he said But to develop a real friendship we need to see that the other person is trustworthy "We invest time and effort in them in the hope that sometime they will help us out It is a kind of reciprocal relationship," said Dr Reader, "What we need is to be absolutely sure that a person is really going to invest in us, is really going to be there for us when we need them It's very easy to be deceptive on the internet." 35 Which of the following could best describe the main idea of the passage? A Social networking sites help modern people to expand their friend list B Can we make real friends online? C Meeting their friends face-to-face is the best way to make close friends D Social netwoking sites play important role in making true friends 36 The following are true about online friendship, EXCEPT _ A The number of online friends you can make on Facebook is more than that on MySpace B The number of friends we have in the real world is nearly as many as that on social networking sites C With the help of social netwoking sites, people can have myriad acquaintances D Although the number of online friends is rather massive, each person only has some close friends 37 The word “constraints” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A availability B motivation C inhibition D stimulation 38 What does the word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A close friends B onlone friends C Social netwoking sites D 200 people 39 According to the passage, Dr Reader and his team have found that _ A People tend to make as many online friends as they can B Nine out of ten people considered as close friends as those having face-to-face contacts C People only want to keep the conventional number of online friends D Many people agree to make close friends online because it is easy to keep touch with them 40 The word “deceptive” in the last sentence could best be replaced by _ A deceitful B faithful C indistinct D definite 41 What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A Mutual trust is the major quality that a friendship should have B A friend in need is a friend indeed C Give-and-take is really necessary in friendship D Money is absolutely important in friendship 42 Which of the following most accurately reflects the author’s opinion of making a close online friend? A positive B supportive C neutral D skeptical Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 43 The book offers a fascinated sight of the lives of the rich and famous A fascinated B of C the D and 44 A number of large insurance companies has their headquarters in the capital city A A number B has C their headquarters D capital city 45 Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area A to control flooding B irrigation C generating D surrounding area 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 46 “Don’t bite your nails anymore,” said Mrs Francesca to her son A Mrs Francesca told her son stop biting his nails B Mrs Francesca told her son to stop bite his nails C Mrs Francesca told her son to stop biting his nails D Mrs Francesca told her son to stop to bite his nails 47 Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground A We can grow roses in such poor ground B Such poor ground is not possible to grow roses C It is impossible to grow roses in such poor ground D It is impossibly that we grow roses in such poor ground 48 The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen A The living room is bigger than the kitchen B The kitchen is not bigger than the living room C The kitchen is smaller than the living room D The kitchen is bigger than the living room 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 49 Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café She now regrets it A Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café B If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café C Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café D Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café 50 The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis, he did not offer any solutions A Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions B Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions C The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis D The Prime Minister didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions