ĐỀ 21 (PTQG) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the rests 1 A thank B theoretical C though D thoughtless 2 A n[.]
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the rests.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
4 A representative B technological C characteristic D punctuality
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Those who do not exercise at all are more _ to falling ill.
Question 6: Email and instant messaging services have _ global communication.
A revolutionised B revolutionary C revolution D revolutionarily
Question 7: I _ my teeth when I _ dinner.
A was breaking/ had B broke/ was having C broke/ am having D break/ am having
Question 8: If people and businesses don’t go green, we will soon _ our natural resources.
A deplete B preserve C dispose D replenish
Question 9: Every household should be more careful in the way that they of waste.
A eliminate B throw C disposal D dispose
Question 10: I got a huge surprise last week My cousin from Australia arrived on my doorstep,
completely He was the last person in the world I expect to see
A in the red B red, white, and blue C out of blue D in a blue moon
Question 11: They eventually realize that reckless of the earth’s resources can lead only to eventual
global disaster
A exploit B exploitable C exploitation D exploitative
Question 12: If the weather _ so bad, we would have gone out.
A hadn’t been B had been C weren’t D isn’t
Question 13: The president _ tribute to all the people who had supported him.
Question 14: The higher you climb, you have to fall.
A the furthest B the further than C further than D the further
Question 15: My colleagues have promised to _ when I tell the manager about my ideas.
A cut me off B cut off me C back me up D back up me
Question 16: We are talking about the writer _latest book is one of the best-sellers this year.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 17: The fish are dead because of contaminants from the local chemical factory have got into the river.
A are dead B local C have got D because of
Question 18: The Oscars award ceremony is one of the famous ceremonies in the world, and is watched lively on
TV in over 200 countries
A The Oscars award B famous ceremonies C watched lively D in over 200 countries
Question 19: The tour of the palace included a visit to the old kitchen where they were baking bread and the huge
underground wine cellar which was containing thousands of bottles and felt like a prisoner
A was containing B were baking C felt D included
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Scientists warn about the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals if we don’t take
urgent action to save them
A absolute B imminent C formidable D improbable
Question 21: He said that his father had cut down on the number of print newspapers and magazines.
A reduced B increased C deleted D raised
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.
A developed B various C complex D basic
Question 23: On Saturday wearing uniforms is optional so I often choose T-shirt and shorts.
A compulsory B voluntary C uncomfortable D acceptable
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Question 24: - “ Thanks for inviting me to dinner.” - “ ”
A Don’t worry about it B Take it easy Cheer up C There is no need to say that D You are welcome.
Come in and make yourself at home
Question 25: - “Are you thinking of flying business class?” - “ ”
A No, I’m just on business B No, economy C No, I’d like an aisle seat D I’m flying there to attend a party
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest Sleep is necessary for good health During this time, the
body recovers from the (26) of the previous day The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to
prepare itself for the next day
There are four levels of sleep, each being a little (27) than the one before As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down After you (28) _ the fourth level, your
body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other
Although your mind slows down, you will dream from time to time Scientists who study sleep state that when
dreaming (29) , your eyeballs begin to move more quickly This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands
for Rapid Eye Movement
If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very slowly and deeply Other people believe
that drinking warm milk will make you (30) There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put
you to sleep!
Question 26: A actions B activities C acts D activeness
Question 27: A higher B shorter C deeper D lighter
Question 28: A reach B attain C arrive D achieve
Question 29: A exists B occurs C survives D appears
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.
For a time, the Hubble telescope was the brunt of jokes and subject to the wrath of those who believed the U.S.
government had spent too much money on space projects that served no valid purpose The Hubble was sent intoorbit with a satellite by the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1990 amid huge hype and expectation Yet after it was inposition, it simply did not work, because the primary mirror was misshapen It was not until 1993 that the crew ofthe Shuttle Endeavor arrived like roadside mechanics, opened the hatch that was installed for the purpose, andreplaced the defective mirror with a good one
Suddenly, all that had originally been expected came true The Hubble telescope was indeed the “window on the
universe,” as it had originally been dubbed When you look deep into space, you are actually looking back through
time, because even though light travels at 186,000 miles a second, it requires time to get from one place to another
In fact, it is said that in some cases, the Hubble telescope is looking back eleven billion years to see galaxies alreadyforming The distant galaxies are speeding away from Earth, some traveling at the speed of light
Hubble has viewed exploding stars such as the Eta Carinae, which clearly displayed clouds of gas and dust
billowing outward from its poles at 1.5 million miles an hour Prior to Hubble, it was visible from traditional
telescopes on earth, but its details were not ascertainable But now, the evidence of the explosion is obvious Thestar still burns five million times brighter than the sun and illuminates clouds from the inside
Hubble has also provided a close look at black holes, which are described as cosmic drains Gas and dust swirlaround the drain and are slowly sucked in by the incredible gravity It has also looked into an area that looked empty
to the naked eye and, within a region the size of a grain of sand, located layer upon layer of galaxies, with eachgalaxy consisting of billions of stars
The Hubble telescope was named after Edwin Hubble, a 1920s astronomer who developed a formula that expressesthe proportional relationship of distances between clusters of galaxies and the speeds at which they travel.Astronomers use stars known as Cepheid variables to measure distances in space These stars dim and brighten fromtime to time, and they are photographed over time and charted All the discoveries made by Hubble have allowedastronomers to learn more about the formation of early galaxies
Question 31: The author states that the Hubble was not always popular because
A it was more expensive than most space shuttles B many people believed space exploration was a waste of time.
C people were afraid of what might be found D it was defective for its first three years in space.
Question 32: The word brunt in the first sentence is closest in meaning to
A expense B unhappiness C subject D contentment
Question 33: The author implies that at the time the Hubble was initially deployed from the Earth _
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C there was considerable excitement about potential uses.
D all attention was focused on the space shuttle, not the Hubble.
Question 34: The author implies that the satellite that carries the Hubble was specifically designed so that
A maintenance could be done by traveling astronauts B the Hubble could move easily.
C the mirror could contract and expand D the known defective mirror could be replaced in space rather than on Earth
Question 35: The author compares the astronauts of the Endeavor to
A astronomers. B mechanics C politicians D scientists.
Question 36: The author states that Edward Hubble _
A developed the Hubble telescope
B developed a mathematical formula to measure speed and distances between galaxies.
C was the first person to use the Hubble telescope D was a politician who sponsored funding in Congress.
Question 37: According to the passage, a Cepheid variable is
A a mirror B a star C a Hubble calculations D the dimming and brightening of a star
Question 38: The word billowing in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A sitting B exploding C stopping D pouring
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C , or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
These days it is easy for most of us to get a hold of the latest books or magazines We can go to bookstores, orderthem through the Internet, or borrow them from the local libraries Now imagine having to walk miles and milesthrough a hot sandy desert just to borrow a book This is the reality for people living in the villages of the Carissaregion of Kenya in East Africa
In 1996, librarian Wycliffe Oluoch used to spend each day waiting for people to come to borrow some of the24,000 books in his library in Carissa The library had no shortage of books, but people weren’t coming to read
them It was too much effort to walk through the desert just to borrow books Oluoch racked his brain for ways to
entice people into the library After a lot of thought, he hit upon a great idea If people wouldn’t come to the library,then he would have to take the library to them Oluoch strapped boxes of books onto the backs of camels, andcreated the Mobile Camel Library
Starting with three camels in 1996, but more recently expanding the service to six camels, the Mobile CamelLibrary serves over one million people Twice a month, the camel library can be seen carrying books all around theCarissa region These hard-working animals need little water and can carry up to 500 pounds of books across thesands A librarian, a library assistant, a herdsman, and a lookout all travel with the camels The lookout helps protectthe books from thieves
The children of Carissa love the camel library and appreciate Oluoch’s effort Eleven-year-old MohamudMohamed reads his library books carefully and always returns them on time He knows the Carissa library punishes
people for losing books, just like any other library However, the punishment is very stiff compared to that of other
libraries If a village loses a book, the camel library stops visiting
(From Reading Challenge 2)
Question 39: What is the main idea of this reading?
A Camels can carry up to 500 pounds B Lookouts are necessary because of thieves.
C Wycliffe Oluoch is a smart man D A mobile camel library was invented.
Question 40: Which of the following do NOT travel with the Mobile Camel Library?
A People who borrow the books B People who work in the library
C People who take care of the camels D People who guard the books
Question 41: People did not visit the library in Carissa because _
A there were too few books B it was too difficult to walk there
C people didn’t like the camels D people in Carissa didn’t like reading
Question 42: According to the text, what will be the punishment for a reader if he loses a book?
A He will be charged a small fee B The library will not drop by the village.
C Other libraries will punish that reader D There will be no punishment.
Question 43: The word “stiff” is closest in meaning to _
Question 44: The phrase “racked his brain” probably means
A thought very hard B was disappointed C had a headache D was thoughtful
Question 45: Which of the following is TRUE?
A 24,000 books are not enough for people in Carissa to read B Oluoch earns a lot of money with his service.
C In 1996, there were three camels to help run the library
D In 1996, the library could serve only about one million people.
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Question 46: Some of the people can’t find a seat in the concert hall.
A There weren’t enough seats for all the people in the concert hall.
B There weren’t enough seats even for some people in the concert hall.
C There were enough seats for some people in the concert hall.
D There are some people without a seat in the concert hall.
Question 47: That car isn’t beyond my means.
A I am really interested in that car B That car is too expensive for me to buy.
C That car is cheap enough for me to buy D I really do not like that car.
Question 48: If we had missed the flight, we wouldn’t be on the beach now.
A We missed the flight and now we are not on the beach B We missed the flight but we are now on the beach.
C We were on the beach and now we don’t miss the flight.
D We didn’t miss the flight and we are on the beach now.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Beef contains vitamins Generally, fish contains almost the same vitamins as beef.
A The vitamins content of beef is generally considered to come from fish.
B The vitamins content of fish may be considered in general as similar to beef.
C Generally, beef and fish may be considered to be a combination of vitamin content.
D What vitamin fish contains may be considered in general to be made from beef.
Question 50: The man was shot in the bank robbery The doctors are operating on him.
A The man was whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery.
B The man whom the doctors are operating on him shot in the bank robbery.
C The man was shot in the bank robbery where the doctors are operating on him.
D The doctors are operating on the man who was shot in the bank robbery.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges from 1 to 2.
1.Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week.
Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down” Sunny: “ ”
A How terrific! B What it is now? C Poor Ted! D What a motor bike!
2.Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?”
Ensoleill: “ ”.
A It doesn’t matter B I like eating them all C Yes, I’d love two D Neither is fine They are good.
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 3 to 9.
Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds When this short amount of time elapses,
however, the numbers are erased from the memory How did the information get there in the first place? Informationthat makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area The brain has a filterwhich only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory.There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory The most accepted theory comesfrom George A Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately sevenchunks of information A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather thanjust a letter or number Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory bychunking, or classifying similar information together By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, andimprove the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage
When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in
"rote rehearsal" By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive Unfortunately,this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions As soon as a person stops rehearsingthe information, it has the tendency to disappear When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt toremember a phone number by repeating it aloud If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a personhas the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly Therefore, rote rehearsal is not
an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory A better way is to practice "elaborate
rehearsal" This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with
other pre-existing long term memories
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however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting The more cues a person is
given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved This is why multiple choice tests are often usedfor subjects that require a lot of memorization
3 According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
A They revert from the long term memory B They get chunked when they enter the brain.
C They enter via the nervous system D They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
4 The word “elapses” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A passes B appears C continues D wastes
Question 5: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT .
A maintenance area B long term memory C sensory storage area D STM
Question 6: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
A To give an example of a type of memory B To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell
C To prove that dogs have better memories than humans D To provide a type of interruption
Question 7: The word “This” in paragraph 3 most probably refers to .
A information B long-term memory C a better way D elaborate rehearsal
Question 8: The word “cues” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A hints B recognition C relaxation D fun
Question 9: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A A memory is kept alive through constant repetition B Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.
C The working memory is the same as the short term memory D Cues help people to recognize information.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 10 to 21.
Question 10: More tourists would come to this country if it a better climate.
Question 11: Children shouldn’t be allowed time computer games.
A waste - to play B to waste – playing C wasting – playing D to waste - to playing
Question 12: When I _ my suitcase back, I found that somebody _ to open it.
A had got - tried B got – tried C got - had tried D get - try
Question 13: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher She’s got little patience, _?
A hasn't she B does she C doesn't she D has she
Question 14: It turned out that we _ to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours
A mustn't have rushed B can't have rushed
C needn't have rushed D shouldn't have rushed
Question 15: Credit _ in this semester requires approximately three hours of classroom work.
Question 16: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the object, we came back to our _ section.
A respectful B respectively C respect D respective
Question 17: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the _of Paris.
Question 18: I could tell he was nervous because he was _ in his chair.
A harassing B fidgeting C fumbling D flustering
Question 19: “She seems _ for the job.” – “Yes Everyone thinks she’s perfectly suited for it.”
A ready-made B custom-made C tailor-made D home-made
Question 20: Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still on a _.
Question 21: I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots I keep _.
A falling over B falling back C falling off D falling out
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 from 22 to 23.
Question 22: I am tired of staying up late last night studying I am also worried about today’s test.
A I am not only tired of staying up late last night studying but also worried about today’s test.
B Tired from staying up late last night studying, today’s test also makes us worried.
C Not only am I tired of staying up late last night studying, but I am also worried about today’s test.
D Because I am worried about today’s test, I stayed up late last night studying.
Question 23: They are my two sisters They aren’t teachers like me.
A They are my two sisters both of whose are teachers like me.
B They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
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D They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
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 from 24 to 25.
24: Several chapters of Joan Steer’s book describe illegitimate gambling activities in California in the 1970s.
A lawful B unusual C prosperous D prohibited
Question 25: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o’clock
and take good care of their own business
A have a good voyage B organize things inefficiently C run faster than others D manage an inflexible system
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 from 26 to 27.
Question 26: A sought B drought C bought D fought
Question 27: A clothes B oranges C resources D reaches
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 from 28 to 29.
Question 29: A deficiency B variation C equality D intelligence
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 37.
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States was responsible for sweeping changes in attitudes toward thedecorative arts, then considered the minor or household arts Its focus on decorative arts helped to induce UnitedStates museums and private collectors to begin collecting furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles in thelate nineteenth and early twentieth centuries The fact that artisans, who were looked on as mechanics or skilledworkers in the eighteenth century, are frequently considered artists today is directly attributable to the Arts andCrafts Movement of the nineteenth century The importance now placed on attractive and harmonious homedecoration can also be traced to this period, when Victorian interior arrangements were revised to admit greater lightand more freely flowing spaces
The Arts and Crafts Movement reacts against mechanized processes that threatened handcrafts and resulted incheapened, monotonous merchandise Founded in the late nineteenth century by British social critics John Ruskin
and William Morris, the movement revered craft as a form of art In a rapidly industrializing society, most
Victorians agreed that art was an essential moral ingredient in the home environment, and in many middle- andworking-class homes craft was the only form of art Ruskin and his followers criticized not only the degradation ofartisans reduced to machine operators, but also the impending loss of daily contact with handcrafted objects,fashioned with pride, integrity, and attention to beauty
In the United States as well as in Great Britain, reformers extolled the virtues of handcrafted objects: simple,
straightforward design; solid materials of good quality; and sound, enduring construction techniques These criteriawere interpreted in a variety of styles, ranging from rational and geometric to romantic or naturalistic Whetherabstract, stylized, or realistically treated, the consistent theme in virtually all Arts and Crafts design is nature
The Arts and Crafts Movement was much more than a particular style; it was a philosophy of domestic life.
Proponents believed that if simple design, high-quality materials, and honest construction were realized in the homeand its appointments, then the occupants would enjoy moral and therapeutic effects For both artisan and consumer,the Arts and Crafts doctrine was seen as a magical force against the undesirable effects of industrialization
Question 30: The passage primarily focuses on nineteenth century arts and crafts in terms of which of the
following?
A Their naturalistic themes B Their importance in museum collections.
C Their British origin D Their role in an industrialized society.
Question 31: According to the passage, before the nineteenth century, artisans were thought to be _.
A defenders of moral standards B creators of cheap merchandise
C skilled workers D talented artists
Question 32: It can be inferred from the passage that the Arts and Crafts Movement would have considered all of
the following to be artists EXCEPT _
A creators of textile designs B people who produce handmade glass objects
C operators of machines that automatically cut legs, for furniture
D metalworkers who create unique pieces of jewelry
Question 33: The word “revered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to…
A respected B described C dubbed D created
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, the handcrafted objects in the homes of middle and working-class families
usually were
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C regarded as being morally uplifting D thought to symbolize progress
Question 35: The word “extolled” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A exposed B praised C believed D accepted
Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred at the same time as the Arts and
Crafts Movement?
A The creation of brighter and more airy spaces inside homes
B The rejection of art that depicted nature in a realistic manner.
C A decline of interest in art museum collections D An increase in the buying of imported art objects.
Question 37: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A the Arts and Crafts design B nature C the Arts and Crafts Movement D a particular style
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 38 to 42.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (38) _very little work This is often not true Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (39) _
a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family These students are often highly motivated and workvery hard
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) _ this situation is changing InBritain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having theirexpenses paid for them Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses Now most can only get aloan (41) _ has to be paid back Since 1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amountwill increase up to a maximum of £3,000 In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans The fear of having large debtsplaces (42) _ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in thevacations
Question 38: A carrying B producing C making D doing
Question 42: A considerable B generous C magnificent D considerate
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 from 43 to 44.
Question 43: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children's needs until frustration explodes
into difficult or uncooperative behaviour
A stays under pressure B remains at an unchanged level
C suddenly becomes uncontrollable D slowly reaches the boiling point
Question 44: The giraffe is conspicuous in the grasslands because of its long neck.
A evident B noticeable C stunning D interesting
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 from 45 to 47.
Question 45: The plant leaf has vascular tissues just as the stem and the root does.
Question 46: When a pearl is cut in half and examined under a microscope, but its layers can be seen
A a microscope B be seen C but its D is cut
Question 47: The 1983 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Barbara McClintock for her experiments with
maize and her discoveries regardless the nature of DNA
A experiments with B regardless C discoveries D was awarded
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 from 48 to 50.
Question 48: A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
B Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
C A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
Question 49: After the members of the committee had had lunch, they discussed the problem.
A Having been served lunch, a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
B Having been served lunch, the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
C Having been served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem.
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Question 50: She had to buy a new battery for her mobile phone because the charge was unable to last for more
than two hours
A The new battery she bought for her mobile phone would not hold a charge for longer than two hours
B Because she charged her new mobile phone battery for only two hours, the charge did not last very long.
C She had to charge a new battery for her mobile phone because the old one lasted for a little over two hours.
D Her mobile phone couldn't hold a charge for more than two hours, so she had to buy a new battery.
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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.
1.A likes B tightens C heaps D coughs
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.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: If Lucy’s car down last night, she would be here right now.
A wouldn't have been B doesn’t break C hadn’t broken D didn't break
Question 6: He read the Old Man and The Sea, a novel _ by Ernest Hemingway.
A be written B was written C which wrote D written
Question 7: - I have caught a cold.
- You the windows open last night It was very cold outside
A shouldn’t leave B should leave C should have left D shouldn’t have left
Question 8: We all seem to have a different opinion, so let’s let Joey decide ?
Question 9: I’d like to this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.
Question 10: We bought some _ glasses
A German lovely old B old lovely German C German old lovely D lovely old German
Question 11: Paul Sgmuelson was the first American to won the Nobel Prize in .
Question 12: Henry _ into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner.
Question 13: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t _.
Question 14: The mass of the sun is about 750 times that of all the planets combined.
A greater B the greatest C as great as D greatly
Question 15: The information in this article is inaccurate.
Question 16: We all believe that a happy marriage should be mutual love.
A obliged to B concerned with C based on D confided in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 17: People in Korea gave books to schools in Indonesia, and Indonesians taught Koreans a traditional dance This exchange helped them learn about each other’s culture.
A the process of changing an amount of one currency B an arrangement for two people/parties to me
C trying many different things at the same time D giving and receiving things at the same time
Question 18: A wedding is a meaningful event.
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.
Question 19: In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A a destruction B an allowance C an exploitation D a prohibition
Question 20: Designers could move away from conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a
body’s physical attributes
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Question 21: - Mai: “You look great in this new dress, An!”
- An: “ _ ”
A Not at all B With pleasure C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it.
Question 22: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah: “ .”
A You are very welcome B It’s kind of you to invite C That’s a great idea D That’s acceptable
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 23 to 27
Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, orreference The word library comes (23) liber; the Latin word for "book" (24) , library collections havealmost always contained a variety of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not onlyprinted materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (25) audio visual and onlinedatabases In addition (26) maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature tele-communications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites
The central mission of a library (27) to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge andinformation In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down tosucceeding generations
From "Library (institution) " by Richard S Halsey et al.
Question 24: A Despite B Instead C However D Therefore
Question 25: A or else B only if C as well D but also
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 28 to 34
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming Scientists havealready observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birdshatching earlier in the spring Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patternsdue to warmer temperatures
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate towards the poles and up mountainsides towards higherelevations Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grew too warm In manyplaces, however, human development will prevent these shifts Species that find cities or farmland blocking their
way north or south may become extinct Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and
mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible For example, polarbears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult Some scientists have estimated that 20 to
50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming The rate ofwarming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals Some species and even entireecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming Warmer ocean
temperatures can cause coral to “bleach", a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral Scientistsestimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coralreefs around the world Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity
of ocean waters This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems
From “Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H Schneider
Question 28: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to
A become lighter B lose color C bloom earlier D die instantly
Question 29: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by
A the extinction of species in coastal areas B the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
C the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth D the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
Question 30: The word "fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means
A very large B easily damaged C rather strong D pretty hard
Question 31: The pronoun “those" in paragraph 2 refers to
Question 32: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius
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A half of the earth's surface would be flooded B 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
C the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters D water supply would decrease by 50 percent
Question 33: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles B Effects of global warming on animals and plants
C Global warming and possible solutions D Global warming and species migration
Question 34: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer
temperatures,
A they move to tropical forests B they will certainly need water
C they can begin to develop, D they may be endangered
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
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh The important feature of all these cartoons is the jokeand the element of surprise which is contained Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based onclose observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years In wartime, for example,they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharpcomments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters In this way, the modern cartoon hasbecome a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have alsoattempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write Such cartoons about the lives andsayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literatepeople throughout China Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented inthe form of cartoons The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in avery attractive way
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not depend chiefly on
telling jokes Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons This is not their primary aim In
addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading thetraditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge They offer a very attractiveand useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live.Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach peoplewho live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with theChinese culture
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and notvice versa By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are nowhaving success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries The vast increase in the popularity of thesecartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.”
Question 35: The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from their .
Question 36: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons?
A The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
B The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China.
C The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
D Jokes and other kinds of humor in political and social matters.
Question 37: Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness B Humor, unexpectedness, and criticism.
C Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness D Originality, freshness, and astonishment.
Question 38: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons B Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
C AVery Powerful Force in Influencing People D An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
Question 39: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of .
A political propaganda in wartime B spreading Western ideas
C educating ordinary people D amusing people all the time
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A Language barriers restricted cartoons B Cartoons will replace other forms of writing.
C Western cartoons always have a serious purpose D Cartoons can serve various purposes.
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A a propaganda campaign B a piece of art C an educational purpose D a funny element
Question 42: The passage is intended to present .
A a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over B an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons D a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese
Question 46: I'm like my mum, whereas my brother looks like my dad.
A I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes in my dad B I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes after my dad.
C I'm like my mum, whereas my brother takes over my dad D I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes to my dad.
Question 47: The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A I have not seen her for three years B I have often seen her for the last three years.
C About three years ago, I used to meet her D I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
Question 48: She has always had a good relationship with the children.
A She has always got on well with the children.
B She has got a lot of children and relatives who she always gets along with.
C The children have had her as their friends and relatives D She hardly gets along well with the children.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each of sentences in the following questions
Question 49: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it.
A No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test
B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it
C Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily
Question 50: We cut down many forests The Earth becomes hot.
A The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes
B The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter
D The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 1 to 3.
Câu 1: She wishes we didn't send her the candy yesterday because she's on a diet
Câu 2: I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive.
Câu 3: You needn’t give me any more advices because, from now on, I can cope with it on my own.
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 from 4 to 5.
Câu 4: A environment B biology C geography D scientific
Câu 5: A occasional B kindergarten C affectionate D respectable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from others from 6 to 7.
Câu 6: A educate B stranger C ancient D transfer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respond to complete each of the following exchanges from 8 to 9.
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Nam: “ ”
A Really? I am so excited B That was OK at first C That's great How does it work?D Oh, I see No problem Câu 9: Dick: “You should not leave the light on when you are away.”
Jane: “ _”
A Try me! B That's a good idea C OK, let's do it D You are right.
Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 10 to 14
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ……10… your education or your work,try reading more books Pick up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well – searchedmaterials that can help you grow
We should ……11… our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV Some people havecommented that this is inconsistent “Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?”That is an interesting point of view worth further exploration Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand thanthe demand for watching TV There are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is anintegral part of many jobs The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication You canwrite something down and, in no time, it can be ……12… to many different people Not only that, we can ……13… vast amount of information through reading in a very short time A good reader can acquire moreinformation in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day You are able to gain a lot
of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good ……14… skills It will save you massive amount
of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information
Câu 11: A discuss B suggest C encourage D define
Câu 12: A submitted B communicated C sent D handed
Câu 14: A apprehension B enjoyment C comprehension D entertainment
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 from 15 to 17.
Câu 15: The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected.
A The concert was thought to be good B We thought the concert would be much better.
C We expected the concert to be worse D The concert was as good as we had thought.
Câu 16: She broke down the moment she heard the news.
A She was broken for a moment when she heard the news B On hearing the news, she broke down.
C She broke her leg when hearing the news D When she heard the news, she was sick.
Câu 17: Please don’t ask her to the party.
A I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party B You ask her to the party, don’t you?
C I’d rather not ask her to the party D Please don’t ask her about the party.
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 from 18 to 19.
Câu 18: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
Câu 19: The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological
effects of using drugs
A refined B extensive C prevalent D tentative
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 20 to 31.
Câu 20: My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
Câu 21: Unemployment is on the rise again, which means that good jobs are .
A far and away B far from it C as far as they go D few and far between
Câu 22: IPhone 7 is the latest in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
Câu 23: The press puts _on the police forces who were unable to cope with the crowd of savage hooligans.
24: I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to energy in the home.
Câu 25: My brother at the road when he _ into a hole.
A wasn't looking - was falling B didn't look - has fallen C wasn't looking – fell D won't look - fall
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A there flew over the hill B it flew over the hill C over the hill flew D flew over the hill
Câu 27: The map of top ten most densely _ countries in the world includes Monaco, Singapore, Bahrain,
Malta and Bangladesh
A populated B populating C population D popular
Câu 28: I this letter around for days without looking at it.
A carry B must carry C have been carrying D am carrying
Câu 29: The doctor recommended that she a specialist about the problem.
A be seen B seeing C should be seen D should see
Câu 30: In Africa, people's interference in the rhino's _ leads to habitat loss.
Câu 31: Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and _.
A reputation B loyalty C dedication D indifference
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate that best combine this pair of sentences in the following questions from 32 to 33.
Câu 32: Sam was all ready to leave the office The phone rang.
A Sam was on the point of leaving the office when the phone rang.
B Sam was bound to leave the office when the phone rang.
C Sam was about to leave the office then the phone rang.
D Sam was leaving the office as soon as the phone rang.
Câu 33: She keeps disagreeing with her boss She’s likely to lose her job.
A When she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she may get sacked from her job.
B Although she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she’s in danger of being fired from her job.
C She may have lost her job if she keeps disagreeing with her boss.
D If she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she’s in danger of getting dismissed from her job.
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 34 to 40
Martin Luther King, Jr., is well known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous speeches, among them ishis moving “I Have A Dream” speech But fewer people know much about King’s childhood M.L., as he wascalled, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his maternal grandfather M.L.’s grandfather, the Reverend A.D.Williams, purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L was born The ReverendWilliams, an eloquent speaker, played an important role in the community since so many people’s lives centeredaround the church He allowed his church and his home to be used as a meeting place for a number oforganizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks M.L grew up in thisatmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt influenced by it M.L.’s childhood was not especially eventful His father was a minister and his mother was a musician Hewas the second of three children, and he attended all-black schools in a black neighborhood The neighborhoodwas not poor, however Auburn Avenue was the main artery through a prosperous neighborhood that had
come to symbolize achievement for Atlanta’s black people It was an area of banks, insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers, and other black-owner, black-operated businesses, and services Even
in the face of Atlanta’s segregation, the district thrived Dr King never forgot the community spirit he had known
as a child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice that was a seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept blackAtlanta from mingling with whites
Câu 34: What is this passage mainly about?
A the prejudice that existed in Atlanta B Martin Luther King’s grandfather
C Martin Luther King’s childhood D the neighborhood King grew up in
Câu 35: The word “gathering” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by .
Câu 36: According to the author, King was influenced by .
A community spirit B black lawyers C his mother D his speeches
Câu 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _.
A achievement B segregation C neighborhood D services
Câu 38: According to the author, blacks in King’s neighborhood were involved in all the following businesses and
services EXCEPT
Câu 39: The word “tailors” in paragraph 2 describes people who are associated with which of the following
trades?
A flower arranging B shoe making C garment making D book binding
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A had a difficult childhood B was a good musician as a child.
C loved to listen to his grandfather speak D grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta.
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 the following question from 41 to 42.
Câu 41: I’d love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.
A am busy B have free time C have a bad cold D am on the move
Câu 42: The best hope of' avoiding down-market tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the
networks to clean up their act
A expensive B famous C poor quality D uncreative
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 43 to 50
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such
quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely Air pollution requires a very flexible
definition that permits continuous change When the first air pollution laws were established in England in thefourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from theextensive list of harmful substances known today As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects
of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened In the future, even water vapor might beconsidered an air pollutant under certain conditions
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found
in nature As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions;
they became components in biogeochemical cycles These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the
compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city In such a region, human output may
be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles The result is an increasedconcentration of noxious chemicals in the air The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greaterthan the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities The actual concentrationneed not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know howmuch of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area For example, sulfur
dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level.
Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about
15 ppm
Câu 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere B What constitutes an air pollutant?
C The economic impact of air pollution D How much harm air pollutants can cause.
Câu 44: The word “adversely” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _.
A quickly B considerably C admittedly D negatively
Câu 45: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions .
A can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants B can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C will damage areas outside of the localized regions D will react harmfully with natural pollutants
Câu 46: The word “These” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A the components in biogeochemical cycles B the compounds moved to the water or soil
C the pollutants from the developing Earth D the various chemical reactions
Câu 47: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that .
A a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities B the definition of air pollution will continue to change
C most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled D water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
Câu 48: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful
if _
A the other substances in the area are known B it is in a localized area
C the natural level is also known D it can be calculated quickly
Câu 49: The word “detectable” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _.
A measurable B special C separable D beneficial
Câu 50: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air
pollution?
A They function as part of a purification process B They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants D They have existed since the Earth developed.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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
Question 4. A diversity B academic C effectiveness D communicate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5. I feel very tired I in the garden for the last two hours
A have been working B worked C had worked D had been working
Question 6. On the battle field _
A did the tanks lie B lay the tanks C the tanks lay D lied the tanks
Question 7. Thanks to the weather conditions, Vietnam owns plentiful kinds of fruits and vegetables
Question 8. In order to others‟ attention, we can use either verbal or non-veral form of communication
Question 9. If you want a house in London, you have to pay the _ for it
Question 10. David was deported on account of his expired visa He _ it renewed
A must have had B should have had C needn‟t have had D mightn‟t have had
Question 11. The man next to me kept talking during the film, really annoyed me
A having sat/that B sitting/which C to sit/what D sitting/who
Question 12. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their _
A creative B creativity C create D creatively
Question 13. I‟ve applied for the job I saw in the newspaper last month
A advertised B advertising C be advertised D being advertised
Question 14. the two sisters, Mary is
A Of/ the prettier B Between/ the prettiest C Of/ prettier D Between/ the prettier
Question 15. The doctor insisted that his patient _
A he did not work too hard for three months B take it easy for three months
C takes it easy for three months D could take some vacations for three months
Question 16. I was _ the impression that I had paid you the work you did _ me
A on for for B under for for C under on for D under for with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 17. Bill: Do you have a minute, please? Ben: _
A Well, it is not as good as I think B Sorry I left my watch home
C That‟s just fantastic D Yes, but you should be brief.
Question 18. “I am very much obliged to you for helping my family” -“ _ ”
A My pleasure B That’s all right C You‟re welcome D A and C are correct
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
Question 19. He invited 20 people to his birthday party, some of whom are his formal classmates
Question 22. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved
Question 23. People of diverse background now go to different places for pleasure, business or education
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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
Question 24. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly
A uneducated B knowledgeable C ignorant D rude
Question 25. A lot of people think that Angelina Jolie is really hot
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
ARE YOU A HEARTBROKEN TEENAGER?
If you’ve been let down by a boyfriend or a girlfriend, you’re probably hurting It’s not stupid or childish to feel like this Your boyfriend or girlfriend has told you they don’t want to go out with you anymore You feel rejected, alone,unwanted and miserable You had thought that this relationship would last forever and now it’s over Let’s be honest–it’s a terrible feeling Maybe the worst feeling you’ve ever felt Perhaps you feel that life’s not worth living andyou’ll never get over it You probably feel that no-one has ever left this way before
It may sound impossible now, but you’ll get over it It just takes time And you’re not alone – almost everyone goesthrough this at some point in their life It’s an important part of growing up and actually makes us stronger Whatyou mustn’t do is think that you’ve failed Remember: relationships aren’t like exams
If a friend came between you and your boyfriend or girlfriend and helped cause the relationship to end, you’ll be
dealing with feelings of betrayal as well If your parents or friends disapproved of your relationship, you might also
feel humiliated and embarrassed about discussing how you feel These feelings are normal, but it does help to talk.Try talking to your parents and friends – they may be more sympathetic than you think Ask your parents about theirfirst relationships The chances are they went through similar experiences
Don’t do anything impulsive It might seem a good idea to go out and get a tattoo or your nose pierced, but you’ll
probably regret it in a few days That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself: how about buying some new
clothes or getting a new hairstyle? Is there a film you’ve been wanting to see at the cinema for ages? Not surewhether to go to that party you’d been invited to? Go! And if you’re worried that your ex-boyfriend or girlfriendmight be there, let them see you can have a good time without them That’ll make you feel a lot better!
Sometimes couples who split up get back together and sometimes they don’t Don’t sit around waiting for your ex tocall to say they’ve made a big mistake and you should start going out with each other again The chances are thatwon’t happen, but it’s actually more likely to come about if you just get on with your life rather than sit at homewaiting for the phone to ring It may sound corny, but there are plenty more fish in the sea You will – in time – find
someone new But don’t be tempted to rush into another relationship This is called going out with someone on the rebound This kind of relationship rarely works, as you’re not together for the right reasons Give it a little time
before you start your next relationship
Here’s one other thing to remember You’ve just experienced one of the most traumatic things that peopleexperience From now on, things can only get better Each day, you’ll feel slightly less unhappy In a week, it will
be bearable In a month, you’ll be able to laugh about it In a year, it will all seem ancient history You’ve got a lot
of life ahead of you – look to the future and go out and enjoy yourself!
Question 26. According to the writer, heartbroken teenagers often feel that they _
A have wasted their time being in the relationship B do not understand why the relationship came to an end
C are the only person who has experienced this situation D should have been more honest about their feelings
Question 27. What does the writer say about a relationship ending?
A It helps us develop emotionally B It helps us understand that we can all fail
C It forces us to stop being childish D It reminds us that relationships are not like tests
Question 28. A heartbroken teenager might have “feelings of betrayal” when _
A their parents didn‟t want the relationship to succeed B they don‟t feel able to talk about their feelings
C their partner was responsible for the relationship ending D Someone they trusted got involved in the relationship
Question 29. What does the word “That” refer to _
A regretting the impulsive behaviour B the advice not to do anything impulsive
C the idea of doing something impulsive D treating yourself to something you want
Question 30. How about heartbroken teenagers react if they see their former partner at a party?
A They should be concerned about their former partner B They should show they are better off now
C They should see what their former partner is doing D They should make it clear that they can survive on
their own
Question 31. A relationship “on the rebound” is one _
A in which you fall in love very quickly B which is never successful
C in which both partners have just finished a relationship D which starts too soon after a previous relationship
Question 32. What point is the writer making in the final paragraph?
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C We forget unpleasant experiences quickly D Time will heal the pain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Every time you go online, you leave a trail This is just like a real footprint It shows where you‟ve been, how longyou stayed and (33) you‟ve been doing there Every time you register for an online service, send anemail, download a video or upload a photo, the information can be accessed and your digital footprint can be (34) This shouldn‟t necessarily be (35) but it is advisable to be aware of your digital footprint and
to be cautious and sensible
Think about the future: All kinds of people are interested in your digital footprint It‟s now quite common forcolleges, universities and employers to check out the online profiles of possible candidates as part of theirapplication process There are cases of people having missed out on jobs and places in college because their digitalfootprint didn‟t impress the recruiters (36) , remember, keep safe, don‟t put too much personalinformation online and always think carefully (37) posting something Ask yourself, “Would I be happyfor absolutely everyone to see this?”
Question 34. A revealed B developed C concealed D performed
Question 36. A Consequently B Additionally C Finally D However
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each
of the following questions
Question 38. Had he not left the tap open while the water was cut off, we wouldn't have come home to a floodedapartment
A If we hadn't come home in time, the whole flat would have been covered in water, as he had left the tap open
when the water was off
B Our flat was flooded when we arrived even though he had remembered to close the tap while the water was cut
off
C If he had remembered to turn off the tap, the whole building wouldn't have been flooded
D Because he didn't turn the tap off while the water was off, we came home to find our flat covered in water
Question 39. My father says that you should treat people how you wish to be treated yourself
A If you had listened to my father, you would always treat others with the consideration you expect from them
towards yourself
B My father always instructs me to consider how people want to be treated and behave accordingly
C I have always behaved towards people as I wish to be treated myself, because this is what my father taught me
D . It's my father's belief that you ought to behave towards other people the way you want them to behave towards you
Question 40. “Come on You should give it a try,” my father said to me
A My father insisted on our giving it a try B My father warned me against giving it a try
C My father suggested our giving it a try D My father encouraged me to give it a try
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 41. He tried many times He never succeeded in kicking the ball in to the goal
A However hard he tried, he didn‟t succeed in scoring for his team
B Although he tried many times, he ever succeeded in his football team
C No matter how many times he tried, he didn‟t ever succeed in scoring
D Hard as he tried, he has never been successful in footbal career
Question 42. The government knows the extent of the problem The government needs to take action soon
A The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon
B The government knows the extent of the problem or else it needs to take action soon
C The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon
D Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Do you think education is better now than it was in your grandparents' time? Many older people in the UK believethe opposite “Schools were better in our day,” they complain “There isn't enough discipline these days Kids don'twork as hard as we did, either The syllabus isn't as challenging, so clever students aren't being stretched enough.They need to study things in greater depth Exams are much, much easier now as well.”
Were schools better years ago? Some British teenagers travelled back in time to a 1950s boarding school They got abig surprise! The first shock came when the teenagers met their new teachers Dressed in traditional black gowns,
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in classes, mucking about in the playground or playing truant – was in big trouble! Punishments included writing'lines' or staying after class to do detention The naughtiest kids were expelled
Things were just as bad after class At meal times the students had to endure a diet of plain, no-nonsense, healthy
food Homework was obligatory and it took ages! Copying essays off the Internet wasn't an option, as personal
computers didn't exist in the 1950s!
At the end of 'term' everyone sat 1950s-style exams The old exams were much longer than their twenty-first centuryequivalents and involved learning huge amounts of facts by heart History papers were all dates and battles Mathspapers were trickier, too; calculators weren't around in the 1950s, so the students had to memorise multiplicationtables and master long division Our candidates found this really difficult
The exam results surprised a lot of people Students predicted to do well in their real-life, twenty-first century examsoften got low grades in the 1950s exams Does this prove modern exams are too easy? Do twenty-first century kidsrely too much on modern technology, like calculators and computers?
The TV series of That 'll teach 'em! focused on a 1960s vocational school UK school-kids study a range of
academic subjects these days But in the 1960s, children judged to be less ‘able' went to vocational schools These
helped them learn job skills Boys studied subjects like metalwork, woodwork or gardening In some classes, theyeven learned how to milk goats! The girls' timetables included secretarial skills They also learned to cook, clean andsew - probably not much fun for most girls
Question 43. What criticism is sometimes made about modern education in the first paragraph?
A Teachers aren't strict enough B The syllabus is out of date
C There's too much stress on exams D The teaching methods are not good enough
Question 44. The word "authoritarian” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A inexperienced B impolite C unreasonable D strict
Question 45. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the food the students ate at school?
A It wasn't cooked properly B It wasn't delicious
C It wasn't nutritious D There wasn't much of it
Question 46. The word "obligatory” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A compulsory B difficult C long D complicated
Question 47. According to the passage, how did exams in the 1950s differ from those in the twenty-first century?
A They covered more subjects B It took students less time to do them
C There was more to remember D They were less difficult
Question 48. What was surprising about the students' results after taking the 1950s-style exams?
A All the students found the exams difficult B Students didn't do as well as expected
C Students who were predicted to fail did rather well D Students did better than twenty-first century exams
Question 49. The word “these” in the last paragraph refers to
A school-kids B subjects C series D vocational schools
Question 50. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A Vocational schools provided poorer children with equipment
B Vocational schools took children who were good at studying
C Vocational schools prepared students for employment
D Vocational schools were a complete waste of time.
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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
1 A laughs B machines C parents D photographs
2 A arrived B mended C invited D planted
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
3 A attitude B attention C determine D atomic
4 A chemistry B satisfy C buffalo D tobacco
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 5: The founding of the Radium Institute in 1914 made her dream coming true