survival II- Chọn phương án đúng A hoặc B, C, D để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau: 6.. III-- Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng A hoặc B, C, D cho mỗi chỗ trống từ câu 26 đến câu 35: If
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I- Chọn phương án ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại trong mỗi câu:
1 A compulsory B interviewer C receptionist D certificate
2 A system B consist C achieve D require
3 A algebra B disruptive C general D competence
4 A tutorial B majority C available D consequence
5 A terrorist B islander C illegal D survival
II- Chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau:
6 She has to pass all her exams or she would have no holiday
A instead B else C therefore D though
7 I remember the letter a few days before going on holiday
A to receive B to have received C receiving D received
8 “Would you mind dancing with me ?” – “ No”.
- He invited me to dance with him but
A I refused B I didn’t C I said I didn’t D I accepted
9 They hardly do anything nowadays, ?
A don’t they B aren’t they C isn’t it D do they
10 If you didn’t watched that late movie last night You sleepy now
A wouldn’t be B wouldn’t have been C might have not been D wouldn’t have been being
11 Some people are very They want to win at everything
A talented B successful C intelligent D competitive
12 I’d rather you to her why we can’t go to her birthday party
A to explain B will explain C explained D would explain
13 A dictionary helps you the meaning of words
A fetch B determine C look up to D look up
14 This is the where big, obvious non-verbal signal are appropriate
A place B instance C occasion D story
15 After running up the stairs I was quite breath
A out of B from C without D beyond
16 He sat quietly in his room to music
A listens B to listen C listened D listening
17 Let’s go to the of the discussion to save time
A point B centre C core D important
18 can come to the club You don’t need to be a member
A Everyone B Anyone C Each one D Someone
19 We have had the roof of our house
A to replace B replace C replaced D been replaced
20 Although he has a lot of money, he is
A happiness B happily C happy D unhappy
21 “ What a beautiful day!” - “ Yes, it is that I’d like to take a walk”
A such a nice weather B a such nice weather
C such nice weather D so nice weather
22 Neither I nor my sister the heat of summer
A like B likes C don’t like D doesn’t like
23 I didn’t meet him yesterday He on business
A must have gone B should go C must go D must have gone
24 That’s the worst film I since I have grown up
A see B saw C have seen D had seen
25 She bought these magazines have something to read on the trip
A for B so that C so as to D in order
Trang 2III Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ câu 26 đến câu 35:
If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl
It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society But there seems little (26)
it is here to say, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous benefits even environmental ones It not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (27)
-it’s the way society chooses to use and (28) them
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or
coal-Renewable natural resources We (29) well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later ,most of it
is thrown away A high (30) of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging, and this (31) about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (32) Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling industry is growing very fast
The plastic themselves are extremely energy- rich- they have a higher calorific (33)
than coal and one (34) of ‘recovery’ strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is
the (35) of waste plastic into a fuel
26 A evidence B concern C doubt D likelihood
27 A poison B disaster C disadvantage D evil
28 A dispose B store C endanger D abuse
29 A remove B import C consign D consume
30 A portion B amount C proportion D rate
31 A takes B makes C carries D constitutes
32 A refuse B goods C requirements D rubble
33 A degree B value C demand D effect
34 A measure B mechanism C method D medium
35 A conversion B melting C change D replacement
IV- Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 36 đến 45
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world The Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC Despite it’s antiquity, certain aspects of it’s construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh It is the largest single structure in the world The four sides of the Pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true North, South, East and West- an incredible engineering feat The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events- past present and future Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under
investigation Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial being of the ancient past
Was this superstructure made by ordinary being, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
36 What has the research of the base revealed?
A There are cracks in the foundation B Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body
C The lines represent important event D A superior race of people built it
37 Extraterrestrial beings are
A very strong wonders B astronomers in the ancient times
B research in Egyptology D living beings from other planets
38 What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A to allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B to permit the high priests to pray at night
C to enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for the journey after life
D to keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh
39 What is the best title for the passage ?
A Symbolism of the great Pyramid B Problem with the construction of the Great Pyramid
C Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza D Explorations of the Burial Chamber of Cheops
40 On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculation?
A Observation of the celestial bodies B Advanced technology
C Advanced tool of measurement D Knowledge of the earth’s surface
41 Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A As a solar observatory B As a religious temple
C As a tomb for the pharaoh D As an engineering feat
42 Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many Prophecies
B It was selected as a tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
C It was built by a super race
D It is very old
Trang 343 What do the interesting lines in the base symbolize?
A Architects’ plans for the hidden passage B Pathways of the great solar bodies
C Astrological computations D Date of the important events taking place throughout time
44 The word “feat” is closest in meaning to
A accomplishment B appendage C festivity D structure
45 The word “ affiliated” is closest in meaning to
A affiliated B precipitated C terminated D foretold
V- Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây
46 Jane suggested buying a computer
A Jane suggested them to buy a computer B Jane suggested that they will buy a computer
C “ Why don’t you buy a computer?” said Jane D Jane suggested to buy a computer
47 I regret not coming to see her off at the station
A If only I had come to see her off at the station B If only I came to see her off at the station
C If only I come to see her off at the station D If only I would come to see her off at the station
48 “Don’t forget to post my letter, will you,Sue?” Diana said
A Diana reminded Sue not to forget to post her letter B Diana reminded Sue about posting her letter
C Diana reminded Sue to remember to post her letter D Diana reminded Sue to post her letter
49 I know Mary better than anyone
A No one knows Mary who is better than me B No one knows Mary better than I do
C I don’t know anyone who is better than Mary D I know that Mary is better than anyone else
50 I’m grateful that you looked after my mother so well
A Thank you because you looked after my mother so well B Thank you about looking after my mother so well
C Thank you for looking after my mother so well D Thank you that you looked after my mother so well
51 how serious her operation is
A Little does Mary realize B Little Mary realizes C Does Mary realized little D Little Mary realized
52 : I told you
A Sam is the man about whom B Sam is the man about who C Sam who is the man about D Sam is who the man about
53 If it hadn’t been for his frequent absences, he
A wouldn’t been successful in the test B would be successful in the test
C would have managed to pass the test D would manage to pass the test
54 : about the strike, the Minister declined to comment
A On being asked B On asking C When asking D When he asked
55 Handicapped people find
A to go shopping in supper markets difficult B shopping in supper markets difficult
C shopping in supper markets is difficult D go shopping in supper markets is difficult
VI- Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 56 đến 65.
Franklin D Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, was from a healthy, wellknown family As a child, he attended private schools, had private tutors ,and traveled with his parents to Europe He attended Harvert University and afterward studied law At the age of 39 Roosevelt suddenly developed polio, a disease that left him without the full use of his legs for the rest of his life Even though the worst of his illness, however, he continued his life in politics In 1924, he appeared at the Democratic National Convention
to nominate Al Smith for President, and eight years after that he himself was nominated for the same office
Roosevelt was elected to presidency during the Great Depression of the 1300s, at a time when more than 5,000 banks had failed and thousands of people were out of work, Roosevelt took action First he declared a bank holiday that closed all the banks so no more could fail; then he reopened the bank little by little with government’s support Roosevelt believed in using the full power of
government to help what he called the “ forgotten people” and it was these workers, the wage earners, who felt the strongest affection toward Roosevelt There were others, however, who felt that Roosevelt’s policies were destroying the Amerivan system of
government, and they opposed him in the same intense way that others admired him
In 1940 the democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term No president in history had ever served three terms, but Roosevelt felt an obligation not to quit while the United States entry into World war II was looming in the future He accepted the nomination and went on to an easy victory
56 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A political aspects of Roosevelt’s life B problem during the Great Depression
C Roosevelt upbringing D criticisms’of Roosevelt actions
57 Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?
A Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression B Roosevelt voted for Al Smith
C Roosevelt had difficulty walking during his presidency D Roosevelt supported strong government powers
58 The phrase “ took action” in line 9 is used to illustrate the idea that Roosevelt
A performed admirably B exerted himself physically C responded immediately D got assistance
59 The phrase “ little by little” in line 11 means that Roosevelt
A opened the smaller banks first B opened the banks minimal services
C opened the banks a few at a time D opened the banks for a short time
60 The word “ full” in line 12 could be best replaced by which of the followings?
A packed B loaded C overflowing D complete
Trang 461 The word “ attention” as used in line 13 could be best replaced by which of the followings?
A fascination B fondness C lure D appeal
62 Where in the passage does the author discuss Roosevelt’s response to the Great Depression?
A lines 1- 4 B lines 5- 6 C lines 7- 8 D lines 9- 15
63 The word “ unprecedented” in line 16 could be best replaced by
A unimportant B unheard of C unjustified D unhampered
64 It can be inferred from the passage that the people who like Roosevelt best were
A poor people B bankers C rich people D average workers
65 In line 18, the author uses the word “ looming” to indicate a feeling of
A reservation B determination C regret D threat
VII- Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống:
The world’s rainforest represent a vast reservoir of knowledge and hold potential for the (66) of new medicines and foods There is
no doubt that large – scale deforestation ( 67 ) the climate intensifying droughts in the dry season and floods in the rainy season The result is fewer animal and plant ( 68) , soil erosion, a water supply which is ( 69) and poorer health for the local people
By (70) rainforest concern and sponsoring acres of threatened rainforest for the Choco – Andean Rainforest Corridor in Ecuador, you will be (71) one of the world’s most important ecological areas (72) these forests live an amazingly high (73)
of seriously endanged species of animals, birds and plants You will also be ( 74) to rescure the survival and culture of the Awa and Cayapas indigenous people, who still live in
(75) with their natural environment
66 A discovery B finding C reseach D seach
67 A distorts B alters C turns D differs
68 A races B species C sorts D brands
69 A unbelieving B unreasonable C unreliable D uncertain
70 A taking part B participating C entering D joining
71 A holding B protecting C maintaining D keeping
72 A Within B During C Under D Below
73 A number B amount C deal D sum
74 A aiding B contributing C assisting D helping
75 A relation B connection C harmony D agreemen
VIII- Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu sau:
76 Technology is define as the tools, skills and methods that are necessary to produce goods
A B C D
77 Since there were two possible ways to get to New York, we had to decide which one was good
A B C D
78 Many people who were opposed to use nuclear energy in any form demonstrated against the opening of the new clear power plan
A B C D
79 Each of the students were made to answer some questions about the subject
A B C D
80 Once learned, we can not easily forget a language
A B C D