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Trang 1Bài 1: Thực hành kỹ năng Nghe
What does the woman mean? (01601)
a The man have offered his assistance earlier
b She didn’t realize the boxes were empty
c She doesn’t need the man’s help Câu trả lời đúng
d She wants the man to move the boxes
What are the people mainly discussing? (01607)
a Making an intramural basketball team Câu trả lời đúng
b How many people it takes to play a game
c The cost of registration to make a team
d The steps it takes to register an intramural sports team
What is the topic of the lecture? (01602)
a Present and past information
b Biological and psychological filters
c One model of speech and communication Câu trả lời đúng
d Adults and children
What is the talk mainly about? (01603)
a A famous memory
b A famous battle
c A famous historical person Câu trả lời đúng
d A famous country
What had the woman assumed about the man?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a He did not like his new apartment Câu trả lời không đúng
b He had changed apartment
c He was still in his old apartment
d He had moved from a house to an apartment Câu trả lời không đúng What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? (02616)
a Windy
b Sunny
c Snowy
d Rainy Câu trả lời đúng
What does the man mean?
a He’s feeling a little dirty
b It’s a good idea to be thirsty
c He’d like something to drink Câu trả lời đúng
d Stopping for thirty minutes is a good idea
What does the man mean? (01605)
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a He doesn’t remember exactly what he said
b He knew the woman would benefit from his advice Câu trả lời đúng
c He didn’t expect the woman to listen to him
d He told the woman to try to get more sleep
Trang 2How many more people are needed to from the team that the people are discussing? (01606)
a 10
b 4
c 2 Câu trả lời đúng
d 8
Twelfth Night is a famous (02613)
a comedy Câu trả lời đúng
b tragedy
c character
d genre
Where will they get something to eat? (02618)
a At a service station Câu trả lời đúng
b At a friend’s house
c At the airport
d At a café
What present will the girl receive? (02620)
a A new carpet Câu trả lời đúng
b Short stories
c A leather suitcase
d A holiday abroad
What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday? (02622)
a Her shampoo Câu trả lời đúng
b Her suitcase
c Her bag
d Her hairbrush
What time will the train to London leave? (02615)
a 4.30
b 4.50 Câu trả lời đúng
c 4.45
d 4.05
What does the woman’s house look like now? (02619)
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a There are fewer bedrooms
b There’s another bathroom
c There’s not a garage any more
d There are no trees or hedges Câu trả lời đúng
What will the man and woman do on Sunday?
a Watching DVDs
b Going to the beach Câu trả lời đúng
c Visiting her sister
d Reading newspapers
• Bài 2: Thực hành kỹ năng Đọc
In 1900, they started selling the beautiful objects they made Tourists who came to visit Navajo
Trang 3Pueblos bought them At first, only men worked with silver, but now women also participate.
The words “participate” is closest in meaning to
a celebrate the success
b buy beautiful objects
c work with silver Câu trả lời đúng
d decorate their places
In winter, it is important for birds to keep warm at night and conserve precious food reserves
The word “conserve” is closest in meaning to
a share
b retain Câu trả lời đúng
c watch
d locate
The first silver they used for making their own ornamental items, such as necklaces and bracelets, came from American silver dollars
The word “ornaments” is closest in meaning to
a dishes
b decorations Câu trả lời đúng
c coins
d tools
Gender selection – the choosing of a baby’s gender prior to birth – occurs in many parts of the world
In China and India, for example, a baby’s gender is considered to be of vital importance to the family Mothers in India eat cereals for breakfast so that they will have male babies
a NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời đúng
b TRUE
c FALSE
Conventional wisdom states that the father’s sperm is the main determination of the child’s gender, but recent research has begun to reveal a number of other possible determing factors
People used to think that the father was responsible for the sex of the baby
a TRUE Câu trả lời đúng
b FALSE
c NOT GIVEN
In the UK, male births are falling by 1 per 1,000 births per year This could be ascribed to the decline in the number of adults and adolescent girls eating breakfast on a regular basis
People in the United Kingdom often do not eat breakfast
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a NOT GIVEN
b FALSE
c TRUE Câu trả lời đúng
In one experiment, Elissa Cameron changed the blood sugar level of female mice prior to conception
by putting a chemical in the animals’ water
Elissa Cameron used both humans and mice in her research
a NOT GIVEN
b TRUE
c FALSE Câu trả lời đúng
Trang 4In 1905 he was sent to Paris as an apprentice to an art dealer, and in the years that followed he witnessed the birth of Cubism, discovered primitive art, and learned the techniques of woodcarving from a frame maker
The word “witnessed” is closest in meaning to
a validated
b observed Câu trả lời đúng
c influenced
d studied
If you would like to have a son, it might be a good idea to eat a breakfast that includes cereal On the other hand, if you would prefer to give birth to a daughter, then cut out breakfast and continue a weight reduction diet at least until after conception
Some people think that drinking tea has an effect on the sex of a baby
a FALSE
b TRUE
c NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời đúng
For centuries, the English Oak was the most commonly found tree in England’s forests Old English coins had pictures of its leaves on their sides Englishmen used oak wood to build boats, houses, churches, and wine barrels
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “commonly”?
a Rarely
b Recently
c Valuably
d Frequently Câu trả lời đúng
Seventy percent of the people in Australia live in cities near the coasts The middle of the country is nearly desserted
The word “desserted” is closest in meaning to
a empty Câu trả lời đúng
b dry
c dangerous
d old
The popularity of low-calorie diets for females of child-bearing age could also be a factor contributing
to the reduction in male births
High-calorie diets have been shown to increase the likelihood of female births
a NOT GIVEN
b FALSE Câu trả lời đúng
c TRUE
I got married when I was 26 and my husband 28 It was a whirlwind romance and although my friends and family said they were delighted, they were also clearly shocked at the speed of events Although marriage is usually part of a predictable progression within a relationship, for us to do something so ordinary seemed out-of-the-ordinary, partly because noen of our friends had plans to settle down but mostly because neither had we until we met each other
The writer was surprised at her own decision to marry in her twenties
a NOT GIVEN
b YES Câu trả lời đúng
c NO
Trang 5The plank’s form dictated the rigidly frontal view and the low relief Even its irregular shape must have appealed to Laurent as a break with a long-standing tradition that required a sculptor to work within a perfect rectangle or square
The phrase “a break with” is closest in meaning to
a a solution to
b a departure from Câu trả lời đúng
c a collapse of
d a destruction of
This demand for gender choice for parents has led scientists worldwide to investigate gender
selection prior to conception
New drugs have been developed that allow parents to choose the sex of their child
a FALSE
b TRUE
c NOT GIVEN Câu trả lời đúng
• Bài 3: Thực hành kỹ năng Viết
Sunny weather can always be depended on in southern countries
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence
a People should depend on sunny weather in southern countries
b People can always depend on sunny weather in southern countries Câu trả lời đúng
c Whether or not people live in southern contries depends on the sunny weather
d Sunny weather is more reliable than rainy one in sourthern countries
Tell me about your favourite day in your next letter hear from you soon
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a Write to me
b Hope to Câu trả lời đúng
c I look forward to
d Will
To , your advertisement was misleading and I’m most disappointed by the quality of the services provided
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a end
b sum up Câu trả lời đúng
c stop
d last
I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence
a Obsessive and agonising thoughts made me their prey Câu trả lời đúng
b As a prey, I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts
c I used to prey on obsessive and agonising thoughts
d Obsessive and agonising thoughts were prey to me
You do not have to pay for secondary education in Britain
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence
a You mustn’t pay for secondary education in Britain
Trang 6b Secondary education is free in Britain.Câu trả lời đúng
c It is unnecessary to go to secondary schools in Britain
d Your parents will pay for your secondary education in Britain
John was too ill to go to work
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence
a John was not good at going to work
b John was too tired of going work when he is ill
c John was not well enough to go to work Câu trả lời đúng
d It’s too weak for John to go to work
I to complain about the holiday I booked in ABC Citybreaks to Bramville
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a write
b will write
c am writing Câu trả lời đúng
d was writing
In it is a luxurious hotel, the price are reasonable
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a spite of the fact that Câu trả lời đúng
b spite of
c though
d despite the fact
Plant proteins tend to have few amino acids than proteins from animal sources
Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct
a plant
b animal sources
c tend
d few Câu trả lời đúng
John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the nation’s first group of people’s who were environmental activities
Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct
a founded
b who
c activities Câu trả lời đúng
d first group
That’s now I’d better go
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a it
b in the end
c anything else
d all for Câu trả lời đúng
It was the coldest winter they had ever had
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best paraphrases the given sentence
a They had never had a colder winter Câu trả lời đúng
Trang 7b They had never felt so cold in the winter.
c The winter there was much colder than here
d Winter is the coldest season they have
I look forward from you soon
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a hearing
b to hear
c heard
d to hearing Câu trả lời đúng
File miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky
Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct
a reaching
b its
c were Câu trả lời đúng
d the
Sorry I haven’t written to you _ I’ve been really busy recently with end-of-term exams Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a letter
a since then
b for ages
c although
d for ages, but Câu trả lời đúng
•Bài 4: Thực hành kỹ năng Nghe
What can be inferred when the professor says, ‘What?’? (04638)
a She thinks the student is telling a lie
b She believes the student is joking with her
c She did not hear what the student said
d She is surprised by what the student said Câu trả lời đúng
What does the man imply? (04640)
a He was unable to fall asleep
b He didn’t go because he was sleeping Câu trả lời đúng
c He never returned from class
d He didn’t miss the committee meeting
What does the woman imply about her boss?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a He is eager to leave his job Câu trả lời đúng
b He is retiring too soon
c He is unhappy at the thought of retiring Câu trả lời không đúng
d He couldn’t be unhappier about retiring Câu trả lời không đúng
What does the man imply about the books?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a They were inexpensive
b He’s going to give them away Câu trả lời không đúng
c He has to return them soon Câu trả lời không đúng
Trang 8d They were free.
What had the woman assumed? 04639
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a The man would do the dishes
b The plates did not need to be washed
c The dishes would not be done Câu trả lời đúng
d The man would not be ready to go
What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says, ‘I suppose.’? 04631
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a Surprise
b Doubt
c Disappointment
d Agreement
Why does the professor say this: ‘You might think of longevity as meaning living for a long time, but that is not enough?’? 03626
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a To prepare students for a different definition
b To illustrate the oposite of functional longevity
c To correct a possible misconception by students Câu trả lời đúng
d To remind students of a theory taught in a previous class
After a slight increase in 1998, profits have dropped back their 1997 level
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a between
b at
c to Câu trả lời đúng
d from
People have always exploited animals for food and clothing, whilst farmers have brought ever-increasing areas of land under cultivation Whether this process should continue is a question that requires careful
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a consideration Câu trả lời đúng
b review
c answer
d look
The alternative view that it is no longer enough merely to possess a standard university degree and practical work experience
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a tells Câu trả lời không đúng
b speaks Câu trả lời không đúng
c writes
Trang 9d argues
Shares in First National Bank last night stood at $4.80, an increase a third since the beginning
of the year
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a of Câu trả lời đúng
b to
c for
d in
For these reasons strongly that immunisation programmes should not be obligatory and that the individual should have the right to choose whether or not to participate
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a according to me
b personally speaking
c in my opinion
d I feel Câu trả lời đúng
What is the interviewer’s attitude when she says, ‘I suppose.’?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a Disappointment
b Surprise
c Agreement
d Doubt Câu trả lời đúng
Although the media frequently reports on things like the building of moon hotels and provides images
of a typical moon holiday resort, I doubt whether these are speculative
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a more
b so much Câu trả lời không đúng
c anything more than
d but
In this way they become familiar with music and, if well guided, go on to enjoy all kinds of music the rest of their lives
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a for Câu trả lời không đúng
b throughout
c along
d in Câu trả lời không đúng
In my view, there is much that can be done to the problem constructively
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a disappear
b address
Trang 10c have
d deal Câu trả lời không đúng
Children can be introduced to musical concepts like pitch and rhythm a number of activities: dancing, singing and playing instruments are all appropriate and enjoyable
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in an essay
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a through
b by Câu trả lời không đúng
c in
d with Câu trả lời không đúng
Why does the professor mention streams and rivers?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a They are where most evaporation occurs
b They are easily affected by rain and snow
c They are good places to test water
d They can carry water in part of the water cycle Câu trả lời đúng
Phản hồi
Đáp án đúng là: They can carry water in art of the water cycle
Vì: She is talking about the water cycle and with ocean they makes the water cycle
Why does the professor ask, ‘Have you ever taken a vacation?’
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a He wants ideas for his next vacation
b He wants her to think of a specific context Câu trả lời đúng
c He is trying to change the topic of conversation
d He is interested in her personal life
Phản hồi
Đáp án đúng là: He wants her to think of a specific context
Vì: He says let’s focus in on the context
There was a steady rise sales in January and the first half of February, then they fell to 1,000 units in mid March
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best complete the following sentence in a report
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a to
b from
c in Câu trả lời đúng
d of
What does professor Martin say about the student?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a He needs to understand the written questions better Câu trả lời không đúng
b Without the questions, he cannot write the answers Câu trả lời không đúng
c His writing must cerntainly be improved Câu trả lời đúng
d He needs to do a better job writing questions
What does the professor intend to explain?