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(1)Unit – CITIES OF THE FUTURE - 11 Thí Điểm 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 centenarian B vegetarian C librarian D Canadian A eradicated B controlled C served D surprised A terrorist B people C resident D tenant A answer B corporation C dangerous D place A instead B ahead C clean D weather 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 A eternal B essential C immortal D practical A technology B psychology C reconstruction D apology A pessimistic B economic C technological D efficiently A terrorism B effect C methane D influence 10 A contribute B eternal C eradicated D influence Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions 11 We have gained a lot of technological developments in………… A technologies B telecommunications C achievements D techniques 12 Modern………….devices such as washing machines and dishwashers help women in doing housework a lot A time-consuming B labor-saving C labor-consuming D time-saving 13 Recent achievements in science show us the promise of ……… life in heaven A eternal B external C ethical D essential 14 We hope everyone will……… to the country’s economic development A give B contribute C conclude D solve 15 Announcements of deaths, victims and the injured in the war were entirely ……… A interested B unexpected C fascinated D amused 16 They are cautiously…………that the reforms will take place A optimist B optimistic C pessimistic D optimism 17 It seemed……… that we can live in the Moon A reasonable B terrible C incredible D horrible 18 Theories of how …………began are not very clear until now A university B universe C unity D union 19 There is a mood of ……… in the company about future job prospects A optimism B pessimism C optimist D pessimist 20 ………….revolves around the Sun A The planet that we live on B The universe that we see C The universe that we lost D The planet that we can’t eat 21 The firm closed down because there wasn’t enough demand ……… its product A to B at C about D for 22 We live in a small flat near…………center of the city A an B a C the D 23 When he was at Oliver’s flat yesterday, Martin asked if he ………….use the phone A can B may C could D must 24 If Mr Kennedy …………the information, he would put it in the report A has B would have C will have D had 25 Remember that feeling confident and ……….is an important part of giving a presentation A relaxing B relaxes C relaxed D relax 26 ………she has worked very hard during the past year, Ms Gomez has still failed to get a promotion A Although B Because C However D Despite 27 The person to ……….you submitted your request is no longer in charge of this section A whom B which C who D that 28 I’ll stay late tonight if we ……….by 5:00 A didn’t finish B hadn’t finished C don’t finish D won’t finish 29 This scientific theory………….to be false A has now been proved B was been now proved C had been now proved D is been now proved (2) 30 Our team worked………… hard on that project that we finished it two days before the deadline A too B so C such D a lot 31 It’s a long time ……………I visited Singapore A since B for C from D over 32 I can’t support you any longer; you ……… earn your own living from now on A had to B must C might D can 33 Jupiter’s moon can be easily seen through ………binoculars or a small telescope A either B if C whether D or 34 The factory uses the …………production methods A most modern B more modern C as modern D modern 35 When Laura was at college, she used ………a picture of Elvis Presley on her bedroom wall A to have B having C to having D have 36 “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” “ _” A “Yes, it’s a long way” B “ It isn’t very far“ C “I am sorry I don’t know” D “You can go there by bus” 37 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “ “ A There’ s no doubt about it B Certainly C Are you kidding me? D It’s nice of you to say so 38 “How much you earn, Joe?”- “ I’d ” A rather don’t say B better not to say C rather not say D prefer not say 39 Fortunately, the demonstration to be quite peaceful A turned into B turned out C turned off D turned up 40 _ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day A Unless B Although C Provided that D As soon as 41 John: “Could I just it right now?”Jane: “ ” A Yes, you could B Why not? Go ahead C Not for me D Yes, let’s 42 I’m really sleepy today I wish I Bob to the airport late last night A weren’t taking B hadn’t had to take C didn’t have to take D didn’t take 43 Alice didn’t expect _ to Bill’s party A asking B being asked C to ask D to be asked 44 It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A was injured B are injured C has been injured D were injured 45 My new glasses cost me _ the last pair I bought last month A more than three times B three times as much as C more three times than D as much three times as 46 they not have much experience, their applications have been approved A Because B So that C Although D As soon as 47 Young people _ smoke in public; it is not only bad for health but also illegal A needn’t B might not C mustn’t D oughtn’t 48 All people said that they would come to the annual meeting However, nobody…… at last A came up with B turned up C took over D get off 49 It was so foggy that the drivers couldn’t …….the traffic signs A make out B break out C keep out D take out 50 The police are said to be looking _ the matter A for B into C up D over 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 Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world Without a vehicle, divers often became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited Because undersea pressure affects their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible But today, most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite Particularly important for ocean study are data about (3) water temperature, currents, and weather Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean, Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean’s surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites By creating a model of the ocean’s movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the environment Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and more effectively Some of humankind’s most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology 51 With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A Communication among drivers B Direct observation of the ocean floor C Undersea vehicles D Technological advances in oceanography 52 The word “sluggish” is closest in meaning to A very weak B nervous C confused D slow moving 53 This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon A vehicles as well as divers B controlling currents and the weather C radios that divers use to communicate D the limitations of diving equipment 54 Divers have had problems in communicating underwater because A they did not pronounce clearly B the water destroyed their speech organs C the pressure affected their speech organs D the vehicles they used have not been perfected 55 The word “cruise” could best be replaced by A travel at a constant speed B function without problems C stay in communication D remain still 56 Undersea vehicles A have the same limitations that divers have B are too small for a man to fit inside C make direct observations of the ocean floor D are very slow to respond 57 The word “information” is closest in meaning to A samples B photographs C data D articles 58 How is a radio-quipped buoy operated? A by operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform B by operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore C by operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater D By operators outside the vehicle on ship 59 Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs? A The location of sea ice B Cloud formations over the ocean C The temperature of the ocean’s surface D A model of the ocean’s movements 60 The words “those” refers to A vehicles B problems C ships D computers Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories Since the 1950s, Britain's (1) industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this (2) has led to a decline in the number of (3) .in many factories Goods are bought and used much more than ever before but a lot of these goods are imported By the beginning of the 20th century, other industrial countries like the USA were (4) .with Britain's exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper (5) since the 1970s Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (6) .as "light industries" These ones use electricity and are not (7) .on raw materials such as coal so they are "footloose", i.e they can be located anywhere They produce such things as washing machines or spare (8) Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid (9) in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (10) .consumer goods 61 A manufacturing B big C large D running 62 A replacement B change C exchange D automation 63 A employers B employees C labors D servers 64 A working B familiar C competing D fed up 65 A things B products C produce D imports 66 A considered B regarded C known D worked 67 A dependent B reliable C dependable D command (4) 68 A details B parts C sections D gadgets 69 A growth B increase C expansion D extension 70 A everyday B home C household D expensive 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 71 We (A) suggest putting your (B) most urgent request (C) in the top of the list (D) for tomorrow’s meeting 72 All (A) employee are required (B) to wear their (C) identification budges (D) while at work 73 (A) Every new account (B) were examined for (C) missing or incorrect (D) information 74 The (A) nutritionist told him to avoid (B) to eat lots of carbohydrates, focus (C) on having more protein-rich foods and green vegetables and remember (D) to drink at least eight glasses of water a day 75 (A) If a client refuses (B) to sign the agreement, no services (C) will be providing when the delivery date goes into effect 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 76 We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time A slow down B turn down C put down D lie down 77 She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization A mean B amicable C kind D hospitable 78 Her thoughtless comments made him very angry A honest B kind C pleasant D thoughtful 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 79 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B comfortable C free D relaxed 80 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words given 1.”Would you like to go to the movies this evening, Jill?” said Bob Bob invited 2.”Why don’t you book a package holiday, Peter?” said Frank Frank advised 3.”It was nice of you to help me Thank you very much.” Tom said to you Tom thanked 4.”Let’s drink something on this occasion.” he told me He suggested 5.”You copied your friend’s paper, Jack” the teacher said The teacher accused 6.”Kathy, you should change your habit of getting up late,” said Peter Peter advised The teacher said to us, “Stop talking if you don’t want to copy punishing texts.” The teacher asked He told Mary,” I will marry you And I will love you forever.” He promised 9.”I have wanted to study overseas,” Jimmy said to me Jimmy has dreamed 10.”Tom, you can’t smoke cigarettes,” his father said Tom’s father prevented 11.We couldn’t move fast because of the fog The fog prevented 12.“It was nice of you to invite me to lunch,” Bob said to John Bob thanked 13 “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday,” said Dave to Julia Dave apologized 14.Helen said she’d go to the party with me Helen agreed 15.I really expect to hear from you soon I really look 16.When I phoned, there was no reply (5) No one 17.All of you know the answer, don’t you? Everybody ? 18.“Get out of my way,” he told the boy He ordered 19.“Don’t miss your train, Martin,” said his mother Martin’s mother reminded 20.Jane didn’t make a shopping list, and she forgot to buy some sugar If Jane 21 “It was really kind of you to help me.” Mary said to you Mary thanked me 22 “I’ll drive you to the airport.” John said to Linda John insisted 23 “You have passed the final exams Congratulations!” Jim said to you Jim congratulated me 24 “It was nice of you to invite me to the dinner Thank you”, Miss White said to Peter Miss White thanked “Don’t play with the matches!” I said to Jack I warned “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier”, Margaret said to you Margaret apologized “I have always wanted to be a pilot”, Paul said to you Paul has always dreamed of “You didn’t what I said”, the mother said to her son The mother accused 29 ‘Why don’t you take the rest for the day off?’ said my assistant …………………………………………………………………………… 30 Let’s go to the cinema,’ said Ann Yes, let’s,’ I said …………………………………………………………………………… 31 Mary told Jack “ If I were you, I would explain that problem to my mother” ………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 “If you lose your job, we might get into trouble”, she said to her husband ………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 “I will pay you a visit if I am free” She said to me ………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 “If I were King you would be Queen”, he said to his wife ………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 “Will you be happy if I ask you to marry me?”, He asked Jane ………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 ‘If I catch the plan, I’ll be home by five,’ he said ………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 “If I were you, I’d stop smoking.” She said to her brother ………………………………………………………………………………………… (6)