Read the passages and choose the best answer The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C.. T
Trang 1I Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest in each group.
1 A transition B traveller C unpleasant D supportive
2 A vocational B uncertainty C solidify D occupation
3 A preservation B restoration C orientation D miraculous
II Choose the best word from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
6 Management offered employees a two percent pay rise, but the union found this offer _
A unaccepted B accepted C unacceptable D acceptable
7 The public is highly suspicious of the oil industry whose profits have been increasing in spite of the energy _
8 It was the longest film I’ve ever seen: it _ three hours
9 We were so late, we _ had time to catch the train
10 Hoping that he would pass the course, he stayed up all night studying for final exam; unfortunately, he _ and missed the test
11 He asked if we would _ to share the room
12 I know you feel fed up, but don’t let one failure _ you It was your first interview, after all, there’ll be more
13 This hotel gives _ treatment to people who stay in it regularly
A preferable B preferential C preferred D preference
14 If you wish to learn a new language you must _ class regularly
15 These goods are free _ duty
16 Right at the beginning of their _ programme the Japanese realizes the importance of an iron and steel industry
17 It takes a great deal of _ for the class to make a trip abroad
18 The travel _ plans holidays for people
19 She was singing an old Spanish folksong, a favourite of _
20 There was a small room into _ we all crowded
21 - Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”
- Susan: “ _.”
A You’re welcome B I feel very bored
C I don’t agree, I’m afraid D That would be great
22 “John won’t come tomorrow.”
“Did he say he _ next week?”
23 - Laure: “What a lovely house you have!”
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Trang 2- Maria: “ _.”
C I think so D Of course not, it’s not costly
24 It is necessary that an employee _ his work on time
25 How long _ here by the end of next year?
26 My teacher can write a beautiful poem in _
A little than half an hour B a little than half an hour
C less than half an hour D least than half an hour
27 If I were you, I wouldn’t risk betting that money _ this house
28 Here _ from Rangoon
A is an interesting news B is an interesting item of news
C are interesting news D are some interesting news item
29 No sooner _ the news than she fainted
A she heard B had she heard C as she heard D she had heard
30 Be quiet! It’s rude to _ people when they are speaking
III 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 blank
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (31) understand Sometimes you (32) the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (33) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (34) remembering that every dictionary has its limitations Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (35) of contexts It
is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (36) an English-English dictionary
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (37) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, (38) , forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (39) a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (40) from the formation of the word
35 A multiple B variation C variety D diversity
IV Read the passages and choose the best answer
The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a
Trang 3meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a contest for the best design for the Presidential House James
Hoban, an architect born in 1reland, was the winner His bid for the construction of the mansion asked for
$200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount The work on the project began
during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the Capitol Hill
were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning However, the construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president before the building was habitable When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his wife Abigail moved in 1800, only six rooms had been completed
The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the paint gave the building its name The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817 The north portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and
electricity in 1891 In 1948, inspectors announced that the building was so dilapidated that it was beyond
repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than repair the existing dwelling
However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress appropriated $5.4 million dollars for repairs In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms and
appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors
The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space The living quarters contain
107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms The office in which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West Wing The White House stands on 16 acres of parklike land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens, and wood groves
41 The word ‘contest" is closest in meaning to
A hearing B tournament C competition D computation
42 What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners
B It did not adhere to the original estimate
C It was not included in the architectural design
D It was considered excessive for the presidential home
43 The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to
A high ground B several lots C hills D site
44 It can be inferred from the passage that
A George Washington often used the White House steps
B George Washington contributed to the White House design
C George Washington never lived in the White House
D The White House was excluded from the city planning
45 The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued
A up to 1800 B after 1800 C until 1814 D until 1792
46 The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to
A ornate B run-down C old-fashioned D obscure
47 What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century
B The building was modernized extensively during one decade
C Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century
D Each president added new features to the building's conveniences
48 The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to
A accumulated B authorized C accosted D increased
49 The word "launched" is closest in meaning to
Trang 4A began B praised C lavished D requested
50 The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT
A hallways B kitchen C medical offices D storage rooms
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 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 Technological advances in oceanography
C Direct observation of the ocean floor D Undersea vehicles
52 The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A nervous B confused C slow moving D very weak
53 Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A the pressure affected their speech organs B the vehicles they used have not been perfected
C they did not pronounce clearly D the water destroyed their speech organs
54 This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A the limitations of diving equipment B radios that divers use to communicate
C controlling currents and the weather D vehicles as well as divers
55 Undersea vehicles
A are too small for a man to fit inside B are very slow to respond
C have the same limitations that divers have D make direct observations of the ocean floor
56 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
57 How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
Trang 558 The word information is closest in meaning to
A data B articles C samples D photographs
59 Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A The temperature of the ocean's surface B Cloud formations over the ocean
C A model of the ocean's movements D The location of sea ice
60 The words those refers to
A ships B vehicles C problems D computers
V Decide which of the underlined part in each line is incorrect.
61 The rooms in almost Japanese houses are usually large
A B C D
62 Each of the four types of human tooth are suited for a specific purpose
A B C D
63 Most bacteria have strong cell walls much like that of the plants
A B C D
64 Despite most mushrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning
A B C D
65 Some plants and insects exhibit so high degree of interdependence that the elimination of one
A B
results in the elimination of the other
C D
66 The manner of election the president in the USA is written in the Constitution
A B C D
67 When they got there, the room was crowded with people and a MP was making a speech
A B C D
68 In spite of high unemployment, a few British people will accept jobs as living-in Servants
A B C D
69 Before hand calculators were common, maths students usually carried a slide-rule, it is a type
A B C
of calculating ruler
D
70 Most pubs have two drink rooms, called bars - the public and the saloon bar, which is more
A B C
comfortable and slightly more expensive
D
VI Choose the answer A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
71 They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy.
A Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they looked strong and healthy
B Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they look strong and healthy
C Even though they had been lost the mountains for three days, they didn’t look strong and healthy
D Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three day, they looked strong and unhealthy
72 I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes
A However long it may takes, I’ll find that man
B However long it may take, I’ll find that man
C However long its may take, I’ll find that man
D However long it may took, I’ll find that man
73 The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor
A We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators
B We have had the whole of the first floor finishing by the decorator
C We have had the whole of the first floor finish by the decorators
D We have had the whole of the first floor to finish the decorators
Trang 674 It was such a marvellous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it
A It’s too marvellous for we to miss an opportunity
B It’s too marvellous for us to miss opportunity
C It’s so marvellous for us to miss an opportunity
D It’s too marvellous for us to miss an opportunity
75 People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery
B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said
C He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery
D He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery
VI Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
76 did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A When he entered the store B After he had entered the store
C On entering the store D Only after entering the store
77 After seeing the movie Centennial, .
A the book made many people want to read it B the book was read by many people
C many people wanted to read the book D the reading of the book interested many people
78 Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that .”
A we could see hardly the road signs B we could see the road signs hardly
C hardly could we see the road signs D we could hardly see the road signs
79 It is important that .
A an exact record should be kept B an exact record to be kept
C to keep an exact record D keeping an exact record
80 Jill has received several scholarships
A not only because of his artistic but his academic ability
B for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
C because of his academic and artistic ability
D as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy
……The end……
Trang 7I Decide which of the underlined part in each line is incorrect.
1 In spite of high unemployment, a few British people will accept jobs as living-in Servants
A B C D
2 Some plants and insects exhibit so high degree of interdependence that the elimination of one
A B
results in the elimination of the other
C D
3 Each of the four types of human tooth are suited for a specific purpose
A B C D
4 Before hand calculators were common, maths students usually carried a slide-rule, it is a type
A B C
of calculating ruler
D
5 Despite most mushrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning
A B C D
6 The rooms in almost Japanese houses are usually large
A B C D
7 The manner of election the president in the USA is written in the Constitution
A B C D
8 When they got there, the room was crowded with people and a MP was making a speech
A B C D
9 Most pubs have two drink rooms, called bars - the public and the saloon bar, which is more
A B C
comfortable and slightly more expensive
D
10 Most bacteria have strong cell walls much like that of the plants
A B C D
II Read the passages and choose the best answer
The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a
meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a contest for the best design for the Presidential House James
Hoban, an architect born in 1reland, was the winner His bid for the construction of the mansion asked for
$200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount The work on the project began
during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the Capitol Hill
were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning However, the construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president before the building was habitable When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his wife Abigail moved in 1800, only six rooms had been completed
The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the paint gave the building its name The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817 The north portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and
electricity in 1891 In 1948, inspectors announced that the building was so dilapidated that it was beyond
repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than repair the existing dwelling
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Trang 8However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress appropriated $5.4 million dollars for repairs In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms and
appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors
The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space The living quarters contain
107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms The office in which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West Wing The White House stands on 16 acres of parklike land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens, and wood groves
11 It can be inferred from the passage that
A George Washington often used the White House steps
B George Washington contributed to the White House design
C George Washington never lived in the White House
D The White House was excluded from the city planning
12 The word "launched" is closest in meaning to
A began B praised C lavished D requested
13 The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to
A ornate B run-down C old-fashioned D obscure
14 What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century
B The building was modernized extensively during one decade
C Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century
D Each president added new features to the building's conveniences
15 What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners
B It did not adhere to the original estimate
C It was not included in the architectural design
D It was considered excessive for the presidential home
16 The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to
A high ground B several lots C hills D site
17 The word ‘contest" is closest in meaning to
A hearing B tournament C competition D computation
18 The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued
A up to 1800 B after 1800 C until 1814 D until 1792
19 The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to
A accumulated B authorized C accosted D increased
20 The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT
A hallways B kitchen C medical offices D storage rooms
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
Trang 9cruise 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 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
21 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
22 With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A Communication among drivers B Technological advances in oceanography
C Direct observation of the ocean floor D Undersea vehicles
23 Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A the pressure affected their speech organs B the vehicles they used have not been perfected
C they did not pronounce clearly D the water destroyed their speech organs
24 This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A the limitations of diving equipment B radios that divers use to communicate
C controlling currents and the weather D vehicles as well as divers
25 Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A The temperature of the ocean's surface B Cloud formations over the ocean
C A model of the ocean's movements D The location of sea ice
26 The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A nervous B confused C slow moving D very weak
27 Undersea vehicles
A are too small for a man to fit inside B are very slow to respond
C have the same limitations that divers have D make direct observations of the ocean floor
28 The words those refers to
A ships B vehicles C problems D computers
29 How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
30 The word information is closest in meaning to
A data B articles C samples D photographs
III Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
31 did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A When he entered the store B After he had entered the store
C On entering the store D Only after entering the store
32 After seeing the movie Centennial, .
A the book made many people want to read it B the book was read by many people
Trang 10C many people wanted to read the book D the reading of the book interested many people
33 Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that .”
A we could see hardly the road signs B we could see the road signs hardly
C hardly could we see the road signs D we could hardly see the road signs
34 It is important that .
A an exact record should be kept B an exact record to be kept
C to keep an exact record D keeping an exact record
35 Jill has received several scholarships
A not only because of his artistic but his academic ability
B for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
C because of his academic and artistic ability
D as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy
IV Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest in each group.
36 A transition B traveller C unpleasant D supportive
37 A vocational B uncertainty C solidify D occupation
38 A preservation B restoration C orientation D miraculous
V 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 blank
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (41) understand Sometimes you (42) the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (43) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (44) remembering that every dictionary has its limitations Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (45) of contexts It
is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (46) an English-English dictionary
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (47) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, (48) , forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (49) a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of clues (50) from the formation of the word
45 A multiple B variation C variety D diversity
VI Choose the answer A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
51 It was such a marvellous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it
A It’s too marvellous for we to miss an opportunity