1-3 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 4-13 Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
Trang 1(1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
(4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
4 Cut the cake into six pieces
5 The statue _a great impression on anyone that saw it
6 They took her to the International Hospital, is only a mile away
7 The sun was very bright, Mary put on her sunglasses
8 all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself
A Instead of B Because of C Although D Despite
9 If someone _the shop, smile and say, “May I help you?”
10 Remember to come at eight, ?
A aren’t you B shall we C will you D don’t you
11 Won’t worry! My mother will take care the baby
12 “Congratulations!” – “ _”
A Well, thank you B You are very kind to me
C You are welcome D Thanks I’m amazed that I won the first prize
13 “ ” “I’d really rather you didn’t.”
A Do you enjoy turning on the TV? C Is music program on the TV?
B Would you mind if I turn on the TV? D You didn’t like watching TV, did you? (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase n the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than (14) efore, the Earth is at (15) from the forces of the wind, rain, and sun According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (16) as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and (17) _sea levels all around the world to (18)
Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take actions to reduce the (19) _of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations
Some scientists, (20) _, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait (21) _hundred years to notice the result
Trang 217 A causing B letting C damaging D making
21 A numerous B over C several D various
(22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting:
22 Hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico have been caused considerable damage to coastal cities in Texas
23 John has so few news from his parents that he is worried
A B C D
24 If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A B C D
(25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
25 Don’t throw the appliance away with the normal wastes at the end of its life (house)
26 The more they got to know each other, the more their grew
(friend)
27 They are very happy because their study is getting on (satisfy)
28 She’s a very promising writer, one day she’ll be _ (fame)
(29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False
Write True or False in your answer sheet:
Have you been thinking about learning a new language? This is your opportunity to master a new language while studying abroad It has been proven that culture immersion is the fastest, most effective way to learn a new language You not only learn to speak a language fluently, but you also have the opportunity of learning about the culture of the language and creating connections with other people that have similar viewpoints and interests Learning a language may appear difficult when trying to learn by yourself or in a classroom at home However, learning a language abroad facilitates your ability to learn the language while making the experience fun, memorable and exciting Learning a foreign language abroad, you will develop a greater awareness and deeper understanding of other cultures and a more positive interaction with people from other nations You can explore career opportunities involving a
29 Learning a language abroad enables you to master a new language quickly
30 It’s very easy to learn a language by yourself
31 You can have a chance to have a good job involving a foreign language
32 The writer supports the idea that we should study a language abroad
(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them:
Trang 333 Recycle waste paper and you will save natural resources
If _
34 “I would go on a diet if I were you,” the doctor told Bob
The doctor advised _
35 Working in a large office is a new experience to me
I’m not used _
36 We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Brown in the near future
We look