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Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks

Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guaranteed The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (1) isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking

As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (2) _ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work (3) _, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (4) _ a higher education Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (5) _ to be valuable to their organization A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards It benefits the hiring company as well

Question 1: A responsibilities B activities C opportunities D possibilities

Question 3 A Otherwise B Moreover C Therefore D However

Question 4 A permitted B refused C applied D received

Question 5 A employment B employer C employee D unemployed

Mark A, B, C or D the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in Question 6: A opposite B technology C.economic D.appropriate

Mark A, B, C or D that differs from the other three stress in each of the following questions

Question 8: A prepare B divide C attract D differ

Question 9: A assistance B appearance C position D confidence

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate correct answer to each of the following questions

Q10: Environmental is a big problem in large cities nowadays pollution / dust / dirty / research

Q11: _ you like what I want to do or not, you won’t make me change my mind Because / Whatever / If / When

Q12: The more you study, A the more knowledgeyou gain B the more knowledge do you gain

C you are themore knowledge D you will gain more knowledge

Q13: Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his country in

six months A others B the other C other D another

Question 14: He’d prefer chicken soup rather than _ milk

A to have – drink B had – drank C having – having D have – drink

Question 15: Never before such a severe flood in this mountainous area

A do I see B I have seen C I had seen D have I seen

Question 16: You’re very fat You should go on a(n) _ A jogging B exercise C diet D swimming Q17: The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable his financial

situation A regardless of B owing to C in terms of D with reference to

Question 18:He has got a bulldog quality He always insists _ solving each problem completely

Q19: The course was so difficult that I didn’t any progress at all do /make /produce / create

Q20: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology

Question 21: _ the table Mr.Robert called the family for support

A Being laid B Having laid C Have laid D Having lying

Mark A, B, C or D the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) the questions

Q22: Remember not to show your nervousness during a job interview

A confidence B anxiety C challenge D creativeness

Q23: Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of

cities A transposition B maintenance C variation D movement

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Q24:– Dylan: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” - Steward: “ ”

A That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake?

B Well, you should try the local museum That’s quite close to here

C To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores

D Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there

Q25: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase? -Mary: “ _”

A That’s very kind of you B What a pity! C I can’t agree more D Not a chance

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each … Q26: When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate

A looking up to B catching sight of C pointing at D coming nearer to

Q27: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too

much time on it? A connect to the Internet all day B update new status

C use social network daily D get latest information

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Q28: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter

their eating habits

Q29: The number of students attending universities to study economics have increased steadily in the last few years

Q30: A number of large insurance companies has their headquarters in the capital city

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the questions Question 31 Mr George is a famous author Mr George is also an influential speaker A Mr George is

neither a famous author nor an influential speaker B Mr George likes writing famous books and making

speeches C Mr George is a famous author, and he is also an influential speaker

D Mr George writes famous books, but he doesn’t know much about speeches

Question 32: He behaved in a very strange way That surprised me a lot A What almost surprised me was

the strange way he behaved B His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me the most C I was

almost surprised by his strange behavior D He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much

Mark the letter A, B, C or D the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 33 “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan

A Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number B Paul apologized to Susan for giving the wrong number

C Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number D Paul accused Susan of giving him the wrong number

Question 34: He started studying physics five years ago

A He has not studied physics for five years B He has studied physics for five years

C It was five years ago did he start studying physics D It is five years since he has studied physics

Question 35 Without my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition

A If it hadn’t been for my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition

B If my tutor hadn’t advised me, I would have participated in the competition

C Had my teacher not advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition

D If my teacher didn’t advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition

Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Have you ever entered a tropical rainforest? It’s a special, dark place completely different from anywhere else A rainforest is a place where the trees grow very tall Millions of kinds of animals, insects, and

plants live in the rainforest It is hot and humid in a rainforest It rains a lot in the rainforest, but sometimes

you don't know it's raining The trees grow so closely together that rain doesn't always reach the ground

Rainforests make up only a small part of the Earth's surface, about six percent They are found in tropical parts of the world The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon in South America The Amazon covers 1.2 billion acres, or almost five million square kilometers The second largest rainforest is in Western Africa There are also rainforests in Central America, Southeast Asia, Northeastern Australia, and the Pacific Islands

Rainforests provide us with many things In fact, the Amazon Rainforest is called the "lungs of our planet" because it produces twenty percent of the world's oxygen One fifth of the world's fresh water is also found in the Amazon Rainforest Furthermore, one half of the world's species of animals, plants, and insects live in the Earth's rainforests Eighty percent of the food we eat first grew in the rainforest For example, pineapples, bananas, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, coffee, and sugar all came from rainforests

Twenty-five percent of the drugs we take when we are sick are made of plants that grow only in rainforests Some of these drugs are even used to fight and cure cancer With all the good things we get from rainforests, it's surprising to find that we are destroying our rainforests In fact, 1.5 acres, or 6,000 square meters, of rainforest disappear every second The forests are being cut down to make fields for cows, to

harvest the plants, and to clear land for farms Along with losing countless valuable species, the destruction

of rainforests creates many problems worldwide Destruction of rainforests results in more pollution, less rain, and less oxygen for the world

Q36: What is the passage mainly about? A Where rainforest are located B Kinds of forests

C Facts about rainforests D How much oxygen rainforests make

Question 37: According to the passage, rainforests provide human all of the following EXCEPT?

A Oxygen B Drugs used to fight and cure cancer C Fresh water D Lung problems

Question 38: Why is Amazon Rainforest called “Lungs of the planet”?

A It provides much of our air B It uses much of the world’s oxygen

C It helps us breathe D It helps circulation

Question 39: Where would you find the largest rainforest in the world?

A Western Africa B Southeast Asia C in South America D Northeastern Australia

Q40: The word “humid” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to cool / moist / dehydrated / dry

Q41: The word “harvest” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to destroy / reduce / create / gather

Question 42: What is the most likely reason why the author is surprised that we are destroying rainforest?

A It will be too difficult to grow food without them B They are necessary for the fight against cancer

C It will be too expensive to replant them D They are necessary for the health of our planet

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree or diploma course could find a good career quite easily Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other

to recruit graduates However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs

Most careers organizations highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of securing a

suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available vacancies and presenting them well to prospective employers

Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities One area of assessment should be

of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area Graduates should also consider their own personal values and attitudes, or the relative importance to themselves of such matters as money, security, leadership and caring for others An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative or scientific skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful thought

The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future To do this, graduates can study job vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for information

or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession After studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers

Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career Job application forms and letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors Where

additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth,withexamplesifpossible.Theyshouldtrytobalancetheirownabilitieswiththeemployer'sneeds,explain why

they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities

When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they can about the prospective employer Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also obviously important Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about This is much better than pretending to understand a question and giving an unsuitable answer There will always be good career opportunities for people with

ability, skills and determination; the secret to securing a good job is to be one of them

Question 43: In paragraph 1, 'those days are gone, even in Hong Kong', suggests that

A in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere

B it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries

C nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career

D even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates

Question 44: In the paragraph 2, “them” refers to

A abilities B three stages C careers organizations D available vacancies

Question 45: According to paragraph 4, graduates should

A ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job

B find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want

C get information about a number of careers before making comparisons

D find a good position and then compare it with other careers

Question 46: In paragraph 5, 'in more depth' could best be replaced by

A more honestly B more carefully C using more word D in greater detail

Question 47: The word “prospective” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A future B generous C reasonable D ambitious

Question 48: In paragraph 6, the writer seems to suggest that

A it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand

B interviewees should ask a question if they can't think of an answer

C it is not a good idea for interviewees to be completely honest in their answers

D pretending to understand a question is better than giving an unsuitable answer

Question 49: Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the paragraph 7?

A Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career

B The secret of a successful interview is that interviewers have to possess skills, determination or ability

C Graduates should develop at least one of these areas to find a suitable career

D People with the right qualities should always be able to find a good career

Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A Businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates

B Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in HongKong

C Job seekers should consider as many as possible of the factors involved

D Graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career

Question 2 A words B reviewers C describes D types

Mark A, B, C, or D the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress… Question 3 A consider B volunteer C entertain D comprehend

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Q6 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you

A be related to B be interested in C pay all attention to D express interest to

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Question7 The whole audience objected to their foul play during the football match

Question 8 The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer

Circle A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions

Question 36 The book that you see laying on the table belongs to the teacher

Question 37 Because of refraction, the water in a tank ever looks as deep as it actually is

Question 37 In the early days of jet development, jet engines used great numbers of fuel

Q39 The principles used in air-conditioning are basically the same as those used by the human body to cool himself Question 40 Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all the surface water must be treated

Question 9 The ………… A the domestic marketer has B the domestic marketer does

C those of the domestic marketer D that which has the domestic marketer

Question 10 I am wrong, _? A aren't I B are I C are not I D am I

Question 11 - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _?”

Question 12 The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle

Question 13 Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “ _”

A Oh, I don’t know B Thank you I’m glad you like it

Question 14 - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot Undersea life is _.”

A fascinating B fascinate C fascinates D fascinated

Q15 " _ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message." Will / May / Should / Would

Question 16 She had to pass all her exams, or _ she would not have a holiday

Question 17 The meeting has been brought _ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation

Question 18 If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _ harder

Question 19 My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A seriously B deeply C fatally D critically

Question 20.The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _ best in its climate and soil

A what grows B it grows C does it grow D what does it grow

Q21 She made a list of what to do forget anything in order to / so as not to / so that / not to

Q22 A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _.” don’t / didn’t / won’t / can’t

Q23 The grape is the , juicy fruit of a woody vine

A skin which is smooth B skinned is smooth C smooth-skinned D smooth skin

Q24 The _ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait

Q25: , we couldn’t have continued with the project

A If you hadn’t contributed positively B Even if you didn’t like to contribute

C Provided your contribution wouldn’t come D Unless we had your contribution

Question 26: The more you talk about the situation,

A it seems worse B the worse does it seem

C the worse it seems D it seems the worse

Question 27: Those boys took a long ladder

A in order to get the ball from the roof B so they will get the ball from the roof

C so that the ball from the roof can be gotten D and then get the ball from the roof

Question 28: She regretted to tell him that

A she was leaving the tickets at home B she had left the tickets at home

C the tickets at home would be left D she would have left the tickets at home

Question 29: Alexander Fleming, , received the Nobel Prize in 1945

A that discovered penicillin B who discovered penicillin

C which discovered penicillin D he discovered penicillin

Question 30: The doctor advised Robert to lose weight

A to take more exercise so that he could B to take more exercise if he wanted

C that he takes more exercise D that he should take more exercise in order that

II Circle, B, C, or D the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each … Q31 Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors A classify B communicate with C describe D recognize

Question 32 The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship

A picked up B provided food for C saved the life of D looked for

Question 33 The two bombs exploded simultaneously

A accidentally B all of the sudden C violently D at the same time

Question 34 You must apply yourself to your work more

A improve B carried out C did quickly D cocentrate on

Q35 They have modern notions about raising children opinions /rules / standards / plans

III Circle A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions

Q36 The book that you see laying on the table belongs to the teacher

Q37 Because of refraction, the water in a tank ever looks as deep as it actually is

Q38 In the early days of jet development, jet engines used great numbers of fuel

Q39 The principles used in air-conditioning are basically the same as those used by the human body to cool himself Q40 Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all the surface water must be treated

Read the following passage and answer the questions from 1 to 10

Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own

use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of

ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today

As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their

knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ

would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart- shaped leaf might be prescribed for a

person suffering from heart problems

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present

knowledge of drugs and their uses

Câu 40: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Prehistoric man B The beginning of natural history

C Cures from plants D Early plants and animals

Câu 41: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of

A lack of wild animals and plants B early mans power as a hunter

C need for more readily available food D the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic

Câu 42: The word "this" refers to

A the earliest condition of prehistoric man B man's domestication of plants and animals

C providing food for man D man's ability to live on a small plot of land

C43: The word "blossomed" is closest in meaning to produced flowers /flourished /learned/ changed

Câu 44: An herbalist is which of the following?

A A dreamer B A farmer C An early historian D Someone who uses plants in medicine

Câu 45: The phrase "in this respect" refers to

A the development of the field of natural history B the use of plants for drugs and medicine

C the origin of knowledge of nature D the development of human culture

Câu 46: The word "extract" is closest in meaning to A ailment B substance C flavour D design

Câu 47: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Early herbalists were unimaginative

B There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant

C The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ

D The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine

Câu 48: The word "rudiments" is closest in meaning to …… history / beginnings /proofs / requirements

Câu 49: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of

A biology B zoology C astrology D anatomy Câu 50:WRITING: Finish each sentences that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 1 How much do you pay for this computer? How much does ?

2 The last time Janetheard from his family was in June Janet hasn’t ………

3 How long have you been living in the new house? When ………

4 This is my third visit to Norwich City I have ………

5 Jack wants to drive to work, but he doesn’t have a car I’ve ever read ………

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Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each …

2 A community B eventually C educator D curriculum

3 A futurologist B clarification C cordiality D generational

4 A personnel B discipline C enterprise D interview

5 A ministerial B economics C originate D misbehavior

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

6 In the United States, it is considered rude to stare, regardless of who is looking at who

7 Applicants are required to take the National Entrance Examination before admitted to higher education institutions

8 Women’s role in society has greatly been overlooked in the last few decades

9 It is poaching for rhinos’ horns that have decreased their populations

10 It is stated by many researchers that students who have practiced fast reading even for only an hour a week, have been shown average improvements of over 50% over a term of ten weeks’ duration

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

11 In its pure state antimony has no important uses, but with other substances, it is an extremely

useful metal A it is combined physically and chemically B combined when physically or chemically

C when combined physically or chemically D the physically and chemical combination

12 _, but he’s also mine A Not only is he your friend B Not only he is your friend

C He only is not your friend D Not is he only your friend

13 Laura will wash the clothes,

A ironing the shirt, preparing the meal, and dusting the furniture

B iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture

C iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dusting the furniture

D to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture

14 , Noam Chomsky continues to create new theories about language and language learning

A Regarded as the world’s foremost linguistic theorist B Regarding as the world’s foremost linguistic theorist

C Regarded the world’s foremost linguistic theorist D to be regarded as the world’s foremost linguistic theorist

15 Robert’s doctor insists that _ A he has rested for a few days B he rest for a few days

C he must rest for a few days D he will rest for a few days

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

16 As she didn’t understand his question, she merely gave him a _ look

17 A: “You left your phone at home when you went out.” – B: “ ”

A Good heavens, so I did B Good idea, so I did C Good heavens, I did it D Good luck, so I did

18 Some fish can survive only in salt water, species can live only in fresh water

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A whereas other B if others C even if another D but others

19 A: “I’d like to get some more information on this vacation package.” –B: “ ”

A Here’s a more detailed brochure B The information you asked for was unavailable

20 Nobody _ him winning the award, so it came as a big surprise

21 He traveled for 20 years and then he decided to return home

A far from it B far and wide C farther and farther D far and away

22 You can’t get a soda from that machine There’s sign on it that says “ _”

A Out of job B Out of order C Out of hand D Out of mind

23 All of the students _ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks

24 “Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with institutions for high

quality linguistic teaching.” Another word for “hospitable” is

A noticeable B friendly C natural D affectionate

25 “Human trafficking is not to be confused with illegal immigration or people smuggling as migrants

consent to be smuggled and the source of profits is the smuggling fee and not the subsequent exploitation

of the victim.” Another word for “exploitation” is misuse / offense / adoption/ abuse

26 It’s difficult to _ luxuries when you’re used to having them

A cut down into B cut off on C cut down at D cut down on

27 It’s knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Throne quarrel violently several times a week

28 Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually _ to its original splendor

29 A: “Thank for a lovely evening” -B: “ _”

A It depends on you B thank you very much indeed C You are welcome D No problem

30 It’s no waiting for a bus; they don’t run on public holiday good / worth / point / reason

31 Scarcely _ the expense of the new equipment _ a problem

A was /considered B should / consider C should / be considered D did / consider

32 “She still has an awful lot to learn.” Another word for “an awful lot” is _

A a large amount B a terrible thing C a great desire D a great pleasure

33 “2/5” is pronounced _ A two over fives B second fifths C two fifths D two five

34 If you know my exam results, please tell me Don’t keep me

A understand suspense B under suspension C in suspension D in suspense

35 It’s time the authorities _ people safety helmets whenever they ride their motorbikes

A had/wear B have / worn C have / wear D had / to wear

36 The of economic sacrifice rests on the workers of the plant

37 She is wearing a ring

A nice gold expensive B nice expensive gold C gold nice expensive D expensive nice gold

38 The plane I intended to catch crashed and every one was killed If I _ that plane, I would be deed now

39 He said he was _ debt and asked me a loan _ $50

A in/for/of B in/for/with C on/for/of D on/by/of

40 Advertises often claim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _

41 Could you keep on my dog while I’m away? an ear / a nose / an eye / a hand

42 exposure to sunlight is one of the most common causes of skin cancer

A Extrovert B Excessive C Exclusive D Inclusive

43 A: “Morning, Binh! _! B: “Good morning, teacher I’m sorry I’m I promise it won’t happen again.”

A What’s wrong with you B You are not feeling well C How are you today D Late again

44 The little girl created (a)n _ guest and served her tea imaginative / false /fake / imaginary

45 No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence exert / recourse / resort / resolve

Read and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55

Estuaries (Cửa sông)

1 Fresh water from land enters the ocean through rivers, streams, and groundwater flowing through valleys These valleys that channel fresh water from land to salty ocean, which range from extremely narrow

stream-cut channels to remarkably broad lagoons behind long barrier island, are called estuaries

2 A number of types of estuaries are commercially vital Many commercially important estuaries are the

mouths of major rivers The powerful flow of water in major rivers maintains channels that are deep enough for navigation by ocean-bound vessels, and the rivers themselves provide transportation of goods

to points farther inland In addition, estuaries formed as a result of tectonic or glacial activity are sometimes sufficiently deep to provide ports for oceangoing vessels The types of estuaries those are not viable as ports-of-call for ocean commerce are those that are not wide enough, not deep enough, and not powerful enough to prevent the buildup of sediment

3 Estuary systems, which vary to reflect the geology of the coasts where they are found, can be broadly

categorized as one of different types One type of estuary system is the type that is found in flooded coastal plains, the broad land areas that extend out to the continental shelves, on the Atlantic coasts of

North and South America, Europe, and Africa, for example The other category of estuary system encompasses the mountainous coasts, with their rugged topography, such as those found along the Pacific coasts of North and South America

4 Today, much of the eastern coast of the United States in a flooded coastal plain During the last ice age, much of what is today the submerged continental shelf was exposed as an extended part of the continent

Intricate river systems composed of main rivers and their tributaries cut valleys across the plains to the

edge of the shelf, where they released the fresh water that they carried into the ocean Then, as the ice melted at the end of the ice age, rising waters extended inland over the lower areas, creating today’s broad downed river valleys On today’s flooded coastal plains, the water is comparatively shallow and huge

amounts of sand and sediment are deposits These conditions foster the growth of extensive long and

narrow offshore deposits, many of which are exposed above the water as sandspits or barrier islands These deposits are constantly being reshaped, sometimes extremely slowly and sometimes quite rapidly,

by the forces of water and win It is common along flooded coastal plains for drowned river valleys to empty into lagoons that have been vigorous biological activity in as much as they are shallow, which causes them to heat up quickly and they are fed by a constant inflow of nutrient-rich sediments

5 Unlike the flooded coastal plains, the mountainous coasts have a more rugged and irregular topography

with deeper coastal waters There is less sand and sediment, and external systems of barrier islands are not

as pervasive as they are on flooded coastal plains because the mountainous topography blocks the flow of

sediments to the coast and because the deeper ocean water inhibits the growth of barrier islands, and without the protection of barrier beaches, mountainous coasts are more exposed to direct attack by the erosive forces of waves Different geological processes contribute to the rugged topography along mountain coasts The tectonic activity that creates the mountains along a mountainous coast can cause large blocks of the Earth’s crust to fall below sea level; San Francisco Bay in California and Strait of Juan

de Fuca in Washington State in the north formed in this way In the northern latitudes, coastal fjords were

created as glaciers cut impressive u-shaped valleys through mountains and now carry fresh water from the land to the ocean

46 The phrase “commercially vital” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _

A by-products of business B important to trade C the essence of professionality D understandable luckily

47 The word “foster” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to adopt B relate C deter D encourage

48 It is implied in the passage that fjords _

A were formed in the same way as the San Francisco Bay B are a type of mountainous estuary system

C have as much sediment as flooded coastal plains D are found throughout the world

49 Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the sentence in italics in paragraph 4?

A Biological activity contributes to the formation of lagoons by heating them up and providing a source of food

B A lot of life exists in lagoons for two reasons: the low water level and the steady source of new residue

C Lagoons become more and more shallow as they heat up and flow into the ocean

D The flow of sediments into lagoons causes biological activity, which in turn causes the lagoons to heat up

50 According to the passage, drowned river valleys _

A are land areas with rivers cutting through B are covered with shallow water

C are covered with deep water D are covered with ice

51 The phrase “This way” in paragraph 5 refers to

A glaciers cutting valleys through mountains B large blocks of crust sinking as a result of tectonic activity

C the sea level rising along the mountainous coast D geological processes contributing to rugged topography

52 The passage indicates that all of the following are estuaries with commercial potential as ports of call EXCEPT _ A estuaries formed from tectonic activity B estuaries formed by glaciers

B estuaries at the mouths of powerful rivers D estuaries on flooded coastal plains

53 The author begins paragraph 5 with the phrase “Unlike the flooded coastal plains” in order to

A indicate that the discussion is moving from one type of estuary system to the other

B clarify the ideas of flooded coastal plains that were previously presented

C show that flooded coastal plains and mountainous coasts have some similarities despite their differences

D indicate that a thorough discussion of flooded coastal plains follows

54 The word “Intricate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A delicate B complex C attractive D individual

55 The phrase “not as pervasive as” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

A more covered than B as simple as C less common than D not as limited as

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 56 to 65

A new VR (virtual reality) headset for the home user will be in the shops soon The makers (56) that it will change the way computer games are played Unlike the heavy VR headsets that people have been using

in arcades for the last few years, the new sets look more like a pair of sunglasses than a fireman’s helmet A spokesman for company said “A lot of people had (57) with the old headsets They are (58) heavy that if you more them continuously for more than an hour or so, they could cause quite a lot of (59) _ Our new headsets are very comfortable, and will be perfect for games, as well as in education.” Some scientists, however, are (60) _ about the effects of VR Child, psychologist Brenda Smith explained “There have (61) _ been several cases of violence among young children where computer games were to (62) _ With VR, we will soon have children who are not (63) to playing with other people Spending your life in a constant battle with aliens and monsters is not really a (64) _ environment for someone young We recommend that a child should experience actual reality, not virtual

reality, and it would be a great (65) _ for parents to bring sort of technology into the home

Read mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 66 to 75

Prehistoric Astronomers

Prehistoric people most certainly took note of the recurring patterns of movements in the sky such celestial bodies as the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars, and they most certainly noted that events in their world, such as seasonal fluctuations in weather, which in turn had an effect on the lives of the plants and

animals in their world, were often correlated with the movements of the celestial bodies Because it was

important for prehistoric people to have knowledge, for example, of when it was the best time to plant crops

or when game herds would be migrating, early farmers and hunters took a great interest in the movements of celestial bodies An understanding of the relationship between the movements of celestial bodies and

recurring patterns of events on Earth was of paramount importance in many cultures; thus, many cultures in

widely separated areas of the world developed methods for monitoring astronomical events

The field archeo-astronomy, which combines knowledge and expertise from the field of archeology and astronomy, is dedicated to the study of the astronomical knowledge of prehistoric cultures Archeo-astronomers who have been studying prehistoric cultures in North America have discovered various devices that made it possible for prehistoric people to study and record astronomical events An alignment of stones in Wyoming that is known as the Bighorn Medicine Wheel, the remnants of a circular-shaped structure created with wooden posts at Cahoki in lllinois, and specially designed windows in structures of the Southwest that allowed the rays of the Sun to hit designated marks on inside walls are all believed to be constructions that

serve the function of monitoring and measuring astronomical events

One particular construction, which is located in the Chaco Canyon area of the state of New Mexico, has been the subject of considerable attention and discussion among archeologists and astronomers This construction, which is at least 700 years old, consists of large slabs of rock located on top of the flat surface of a high butte that seem to form an observatory of sorts What makes it appear to experts to be an observatory is that the

slabs of rock are positioned so that shafts of sunlight fall between them and hit spiral markings carved into

the side of a cliff As the sun changes positions with the progression of the seasons, the shaft of light fall in different places on the markings in the cliff wall Using this system, it must have been possible for early inhabitants of the area to predict upcoming seasonal changes and the events based on them

One question that has been the focus of considerable discussion is whether the stones were actually placed in their current location by early inhabitants of the region or whether the forces of nature created the arrangement While some scientists argue that the stones could not have fallen in the current arrangement by

mere happenstance and must have been purposefully positioned, others find it harder to believe that the huge

stones could have been moved and easier to believe that the marks on the cliff wall were placed to reflect the positions where the slabs had fallen naturally Whether or not the slabs and markings on the cliff wall represents a remarkably sophisticated method of following astronomical events

66 The word “paramount” in paragraph 1 could be best be replaced by _

A supreme B dependable C computed D tall

67 The word “happenstance” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _

68 What is stated in paragraph 3 about the construction in Chaco Canyon?

A It was created from a single piece of stone B It was built before the fourteenth century

C It prevents sunlight from entering the area D It is located in a canyon

69 The word “serve” in paragraph 2 could be best be replaced by _

70 Which of the following would an archeo-astronomer be most likely to study?

A Plans to send a spacecraft to Mars B Tools used by a prehistoric tribe to prepare food

C Potential remnants of an early civilization’s lunar calendar

D Geographic formations on the Moon

71 The word “correlated” in paragraph 1 could be best be replaced by _

A in disagreement B in touch C in spirit D in coordination

72 The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _ markings / experts / shafts / slabs

73 Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the sentence in italics in paragraph 4?

A One issue is whether the stones were positioned by nature or by people

B There is much discussion about how often early inhabitants moved the stones

C Early inhabitants often discussed where the stones should be placed

D The current location of the stones was chosen because it provides the most natural setting

74 The author mentions “An alignment of stones in Wyoming, a circular-shaped structure at Cahoki, and specially designed windows in structures of the Southwest” in paragraph 2 in order to _

A provide support for the idea that North American cultures built creative structures

B provide evidence the certain astronomical events have not changed over time

C provide examples of ways that prehistoric people monitored occurrences in the sky

D provide proof that archeo-astronomers have been studying prehistoric cultures

75 It is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 that prehistoric people were interested in

A the evolution of various plants C the movements of the star

C changes in the weather D migration patterns of certain animals

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the best way of building the sentence from the words and phrases given

76 He / rather spend / holidays / a farm / seaside

A He’d rather spend on his holidays on a farm than at the seaside

B He’d rather spend on his holidays on the farm than at the seaside

C He’d rather spend on his holidays on a farm at the seaside

D He would rather to spend on his holidays on a farm than at the seaside

77 He / better / not go / school / because / he / not feeling well

A He’d better not go to school because he is not feeling well

B He’d better to not go to school because he was not feeling well

C He’d better not go to school because he was not feeling well

D He’d better not to go to school because he is not feeling well

78 I / grateful / kindness / me / visit/ your factory/ earlier this month

A I am grateful to kindness to me on my visit your factory earlier this month

B I am grateful for your kindness to me on my visit your factory earlier this month

C I am grateful for your kindness to me about my visit your factory earlier this month

D I am grateful to your kindness to me to visit your factory earlier this month

79 These people / can’t help / laugh / when / see someone / slip / banana skin

A These people can’t help to laugh when seeing someone slip a banana skin

B These people can’t help to laugh when they seeing someone slip a banana skin

C These people can’t help laughing when they see someone slip a banana skin

D These people can’t help laughing when they see someone slip/slipping a banana skin

80 fact / her son / out / danger / bring / her / some relief

A The fact that her son is out of danger which brought her some relief

B The fact that her son was out of danger which brought her some relief

C The fact that her son is out of danger which has brought her some relief

D The fact that her son is out of danger brought her some relief

jn Đề thi thử vòng 2 – Trần Phú 4

Mark A, B, C or D that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the questions

1 A protection B cosmetics C investment D luxury

2 A assassinate B ambiguous C prescription D accuracy

3 A financial B romantic C reduction D popular

4 A approximate B counteraction C accommodate D courageously

5 A economy B presentation C successfully D accompany

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction

1 A globe presents a picture of the Earth with practically not distortions

2 I work in a call centre,) it means I’m constantly on the phone

3 Drowsiness is one symptom of hypothermia, the extreme lost of body heat

4 The medicine of prehistoric people consisted of a mixture of scientific practices, superstition, and religious believes

5 Natural bridges of stone are formed the action of water or wind-driven sand

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in…

5 This kind of dress is becoming outmoded so you shouldn’t dress it up at the party

A realistic B incompetent C fashionable D unattractive

6 She had a cosy little apartment in Boston dirty / uncomfortable / warm / lazy

Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

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Celphone: 0977001198

7 “He is said to be a wise leader.” “Oh, no, he is but a wise leader.”

8 Now you From New Work to London in a matter of hours

9 Student: I think the past simple is for a time in the past and the present perfect is when you don’t know when it was A definite B obvious C absolute D clear

10 She’s not really interested in her job and just waits for the end of the day to come She’s just a clock-

11 This castle has been here since the 16th century and hasn’t really changed – it has stood the test of

12 We must put them of the information as soon as possible

A with possession B with a possession C possession D in the possession

13 A: children always watch too much TV B: Absolutely!

A As a matter of fact B In my conclusion C In my opinion D As you see

14 The documents have been _ of Mrs Le in the charge / at charge /in charge /on the charge

15 They’re trying very hard to finish in time and they’re working the clock through/ against / on /up

16 We are sending samples _ of gaining comments of hope / in hope / for hope / at hopes

17 Ah there you _! I wondered where you were A are B be C were D have been

18 His speech was hard to understand because he kept jumping from one topic to

19 In the last hundred years, travelling much easier and more comfortable

20 He calm A rests B stays C stands D relaxes

21 A: Personally, I think a happy marriage should be based on love B: _!

A Good idea B I definitely agree C So do I D Oh I don’t know

22 A: I’m not sure about this soup It takes like something’s missing B: _ It tastes fine to me

A You’re right B I couldn’t agree more C I don’t think so D Oh I don’t know

23 “I haven’t got anything for you?” A Never mind B Nothing! C It isn’t the matter D Not problem

24 He silly things like this Take no notice now

A always did B will always do C is always doing D had always done

25 was established immediately, not far away from the front

A The headquarter B Headquarters C One headquarters D A headquarters

26 We knew we shouldn’t have trusted them because they suddenly left and walked on us

27 There was last night A big snow B a big snow C the snow D the big snow

28 It was in the small house _ was built stones by his father he spent his childhood

A which-which B that-which C that-where D which-that

29 A: It seems to me that spring is the most beautiful time of year B: _ It really is lovely!

A You’re exactly right! B I couldn’t agree less C you could be right D you’re dead wrong

Mark the letter A, B, C or D sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 31 to 40

George Orwell did not expect to be a successful writer In fact, he (31) much of his life anticipating failure In an essay about his schooldays, he wrote that until he was about thirty he always planned his life with the (32) _ that any major undertaking was bound to fail He wanted success and worked hard to (33) _ it but he was never quite able to give up the notion that his efforts would always come up short At the age of 46, (34) before he died, he confided in his private notebook that a deep sense of inadequacy had haunted him throughout his career He stated that there had been literally not one day

in which he did not feel that he was being lazy, that he was (35) with his current job and that his rate

of working was miserably small Even in the first months after the tremendous success of “Animal Farm” he

was quick to (36) _ his achievement, declaring that his next book was bound to be failure

Of course, no conscientious author is ever completely (37) _ with their work, but Orwell’s doubts were so (38) that he often appeared more comfortable admitting defeat than acknowledging success 1n 1940, after the publication of his eighth book, he (39) to an admiring letter from another writer by going out of his way to show the man why he was not (40) _ of his praise “It makes

me laugh,” he wrote, “to see you referring to me as “famous” and “successful” I wonder if you appreciate how little my books sell!”

31 A expectation B reliance C forecast D trust

33 A virtually B recently C presently D shortly

37 A persistent B convinced C attached D lengthy

39 A worthy B acceptable C just D capable

Mark A, B, C, or D the best way of building the sentence from the words and phrases given

40 I haven’t seen either James or his sister for a very long time now

A I’ve met both James and his sister before, but it was a long time ago

B I know I’ve met James, but I don’t think I’ve met his sister before

C Neither James nor his sister has been seen by anyone for ages

D It has been an awful long time since I saw either James or his sister

41 You’ll have no hope no hope of growing crops here unless you find a way to irrigate this land

A You’ll have to try growing crops elsewhere if you prove unable to irrigate this land

B Even if you find a method of watering this land, there is no hope that any crops will grow on it

C Without discovering how to water this land, there is no chance that you can grow crops here

D Because there is no way you can irrigate this land, you had better give up trying to grow crops on it

42 We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money

A Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed

B If we couldn’t have managed, we could have had my father’s money

C If we could manage, my father’s money would be there

D We could have managed with my father’s money

43 Calling him is pointless because his phone is out of order

A It’s worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order

B There no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order

C It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order

D It’s useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order

44 She strikes me as a very effective teacher

A She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students

B I make an effective impression on her teacher

C As a teacher, she always strikes me D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher

45 What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night

A The politician fell deaf when he was speaking last night

B No one listened to what the politician was saying last night

C What the politician was saying deafened the listeners last night

D No one listened to what the politician was saying last night because they had deaf ears

46 Fiona goes to the theatre once in a blue moon

A Fiona goes to the theatre only once a month B Fiona goes to the theatre when the blue moon is on

C Fiona goes to the theatre D Fiona goes to the theatre when the moon is full

47 As we were heading out of the door of the café’, we bumped into our plumber, who we still owned money to

A Not wanting to the plumber to whom we still owned a debt, we quickly headed out the door of the café when we saw him

B When we met our plumber in the café as we were about to leave, we realized that we hadn’t yet paid him all the money we owned him

C Our plumber, when we ran into him as he was entering the café that we were leaving, didn’t bring up our debt to him

D Our plumber, whom we hadn’t paid back yet, was the person we encountered by chance at the moment we were exciting the café

48 Buying new clothes is something that I almost never make the effort to

A Almost all my clothes are old since I never buy any new ones

B I hardly ever bother purchasing new clothes

C It’s such a bother to buy new clothes that I never do it

D Not having bought any new clothes doesn’t bother me

49 I hardly knew the people I was going to visit

A The people I was going to visit were completely stranger

B I knew people I was going to visit only slightly

C I knew people I was going to visit very well

D I was not sure whether I knew people or not

-The end -

I - Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

1 A altogether B carefully C entertainment D information

2 A imaginary B unification C preliminary D preparatory

5 A aborigine B geographical C undergraduate D parallelism

Choose the best answer for each the following sentences

6 Many people in remote areas are not clear about the use of the Internet ………., they are isolated

7 Sorry that I can’t join the picnic; I’m busy …… …, I don’t have any money after buying all these stuffs

8 Although many suggest that the trade in tropical wood products is the primary source of deforestation, the root causes of tropical deforestation are poverty and overpopulation

A petrifaction of forests B destruction of forests C deformation of forests D fossilization of forests

9 New maps show that the Earth is rapidly running out of fertile land and that food production will soon be able to keep up with the world’s burgeoning population sterile / reproductive / fecund / profitable

10 In previous studies, groups of mice all received nerve cells derived from a single mouse

11 The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the …………who used to flock the libraries every evening

A gradual reduction of readers B gradual readers reduction

C gradual readers of reduction D reduction gradual readers

12 At this stage in the story it……… that my uncle was a man blessed with a vivid imagination

A must be pointing out B must point out C must to be pointed out D must be pointed out

13 Congratulations I just saw your car…………in the evening paper It will surely make you a fortune

A advertisements B advertising C advertised D advertise

14 You shouldn’t look ………… at everyone else up your nose / down your nose / up to / down on

15 Which of the following words ends in a consonant sound? A employ B actually C flower D inflate

16 Anne’s win in the beauty contest has gone………

A up her ears B to her head C up and down D far and high

17 They have considered all the fifty applications, ………seems suitable for the position

A none of them B none of whom C none of these D none of which

18 With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is ….above the other applicants

A head and hair B head and ears C head and hands D head and shoulders

19 “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “……… ”

A Well I’m not sure when B Good, I hope so

C Sure What’s the problem? D Sorry, I haven’t got it here

20 “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“……….”

A Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk B All right You will be OK

C Sorry, I have no idea D I’m afraid you will have to do it

21 He was………to explain why he hadn’t finished the work at first / at random /at least / at a loss

22 Sport today has become……… and is no longer enjoyable

A too much competitive B far too competitive C more too competitive D competitive

23 Winter’s almost here and it’s time……… against the flu

A you protect B you protect yourselves C to protect yourselves D you protected

24 After the match, the crowds……….the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes

A filled over from B dashed to C ran out D poured out of

25 Poor management brought the company to ………of collapse the edge / the foot / the ring / the brink

26 The purpose of the United Nations, broadly speaking, is to maintain peace and security and …….for human rights A encouraging respect B to encourage respect

C encouragement of respect D encouragement respect

27 Although many people mistake me for my sister, we are not … like / similar to / the same / alike

28 We …… any remodeling until we get the permits oughtn’t do / can’t do / might not do / wouldn’t do

29 “Sorry I’m late” - “………” A You are welcome B No, I don’t mind

30 I……… here since I arrived in the country ten years ago

A have been living B had been living C am living D live

31 I’ll never forget……the King of pop music for the first time A to meet B meeting C meet D met

32 ……… have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized A It is that computers B That computers C Computers that D That it’s computers

33 I didn’t know exactly how old he was, but he ………about thirty the first time we met

A should be B should have been C must be D must have been

34 “I hope I haven’t hurt his feelings!” -“No, don’t worry He’s so….that he probably thought you were talking about someone else A absent-minded B kind-hearted C thick-skinned D open-minded

35 Not much happened yet, ……….? A did it B didn’t it C did they D didn’t they

Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B ,C or D) to each of the questions

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct

What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction

Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting animals must be enabled to ensure their survival-and the survival of our planet

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in

an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on

world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the

animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made

from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed

36 What is the main topic of the passage?

A The Bengal tiger B International boycotts

C Endangered species D Problems with industrialization

37 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 2?

A dangerous B serious C gripping D distressing

38 Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 2?

39 The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following?

A illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C concerned scientists D trained hunters

40 The word “callousness” in paragraph 2 refers to in the passage

A indirectness B independence C incompetence D insensitivity

41 What does the word “this” in the paragraph 2 refer to in the passage?

A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain

C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population

42 Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in paragraph 3?

A set aside B combined C organized D taken off

43 The word “defray” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A lower B raise C make a payment on D make an investment toward

44 What does the term “international boycott” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A A buying and selling of animal products overseas B a refusal to buy animal products worldwide

C a global increase in animal survival D defraying the cost of maintaining national parks

45 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? forgiving /concerned / vindictive/ surprised

Read the text and choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space

Book reviews on-line

Although the act of writing a book is by necessity a (46)………process, it’s often after publication that the sense of isolation is strongest Many writers (47) ………critical feedback, but have little (48)

……… to the average reader’s opinion While it may be true that good reviews in newspapers and magazines can be gratifying, they’re of little help in establishing what ordinary people think of your work So, well done to those websites (49) ………….anyone with access to the Internet can post an opinion about any book (50)………this, these customer reviews are not without risk

Most writers can (51)……… some glowing praise from family or friends but these reviews are easy

to recognize since they tend to be sent in anonymously On the other hand, visits to these websites can also result in great anxiety It might well be the (52) ……….that you receive an unkind review and there is no kind editor to shield you You can expect most reviewers to be brief but there are (53)……… write long, strangely formal essays, usually containing references to classical literature, presumably in (54)……….to impress others with their literary knowledge If you are a (55)………author, I suggest you think twice before you go off searching for reviews on-line rather than in the safer, traditional places

50 A Said B Having said C To have said D Had said

55 A sensible B reasonable C offensive D sensitive

Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect and needs to be changed

56 Until Hollywood invented him, Leonardo DiCaprio was practically unknown

57 To his surprise, the engine started by the very first try

58 Many of the mammals that dwell in the desert are active only at night as the intense heat of a desert day can be fatal to warm-blood animals

59 My dream house is one that would surround by trees and would have a gorgeous lake

60 The stairs that leading to the top floor of the building are blocked now

Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given

61 Before the 1900s, people didn’t have technology like phones and computers

A People didn’t use to have technology like phones and computers in the early 19th century

B It was not until the 1900s that people could enjoy technology like phones and computers

C It was until the 1900s that people had technology like phones and computers

D Only after the 1900s people had technology like phones and computers

62 Unless pandas are given a special diet, they will die

A Pandas need a special diet, without which they will die

B If we hadn’t given pandas a special diet, they would die

C Provided that pandas are given a special diet, they will die

D We need to give pandas a special diet so that they will die

63 Nothing prevents him from working to help endangered animals

A Nothing gets in the way of his working to help endangered animals

B He finds it impossible to work to help endangered animals

C He is prevented from working to help endangered animals

D Helping endangered animals stops him from working

64 His brother doesn’t like rock music, he doesn’t either

A Either he or his brother likes rock music B None of them like rock music

C Like his brother, he doesn’t like rock music D Neither he nor his brother dislikes rock music

65 He’s laughably supposed to be a good mechanic

A It’s amusing that he is said to be a good mechanic B It’s said that he is happy to become a good mechanic

C He is amused to become a good mechanic D It’s ridiculous that people say he’s a good mechanic

Choose the phrase or clause (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence

66 ………, she would have been furious

A If the decision were taken before she arrived B Were the decision to be taken before she arrived

C Had the decision taken before she arrived D If the decision had been taken before she arrived

67 When an earthquake happens under the sea,………

A they can be very dangerous B it can make giant waves, or tsunamis

C they can cause a lot of damage D the waves destroy trees and buildings

68 I certainly thought he would do a good job ………

A In fact, he did it badly B However, he failed miserably

C Therefore, he managed to do it well D Similarly, he did it quite well

69 ………, is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter

A That causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics

B What causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics

C Causing seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics

D To cause seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics

70 Henry Ford revolutionized production management ………

A broken down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line

B by breaking down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line

C he broke down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line

D by auto assembly breaking down into small steps on a moving line

Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions

Poles Apart

Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States The name Antarctica was coined to mean “opposite to the Arctic” It is just that in many ways Antarctica is a high, ice-

covered landmass In the Arctic, the landmasses are grouped around the ice-covered Arctic Ocean

Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different Antarctica is the coldest area in the world On the average, it is about 30 degrees colder than the Arctic At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperatures run well below zero Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes rise about freezing in the summer (December to March) In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing

At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below -100 degrees Fahrenheit Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960 It is the world’s record low temperature

Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants In the Arctic, there are many plants In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found Penguins populate Antarctic coastlines but do not exist in the Arctic The land animals of the Arctic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings These animals are unknown in the Antarctic Old rock layers show that this “oppositeness” between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history

Ice is the great feature of Antarctica More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area Great rivers of ice, called glaciers, push down the mountains Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice The icecap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet At one spot, scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock underneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet If this great volume of ice were to melt, the volume of the world oceans would increase, and sea level would rise Extreme atmospheric changes would have to take place for this to happen

71 The coldest area in the world is………

A the Arctic B Antarctica C Siberia D the North Pole

72 The world’s record low temperature was recorded in ………

73 How much of the world’s ice is located in Antarctica?

A 15 percent B 55 percent C 85 percent D 4.5 percent

74 Compared to the United States, Antarctica is………

A the same size B twice the size C four times the size D half the size

75 Some areas of Antarctica are…… A ice free B very humid C quite mild D very warm

76 One type of animal found in Arctic is the …… A Fox B wolf C opossum D penguin

77 The author develops his point through… … A comparison and contrast B theories and proof

C characters and actions D definitions and examples

78 The author implies that if Antarctica’s ice melted ………

A coastal areas of the world would be flooded B ocean currents would shift direction

C climate would change drastically everywhere D there would be more oceans

79 The name Antarctica, meaning “opposite to the Arctic,” was based on………

A insufficient exploration B inaccurate information

C adequate knowledge D traditional beliefs

80 It may be concluded that………

A life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole B the Arctic is a solid land mass

C penguins could not live at the North Pole D there are no animals on the two poles

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Mark A, B, C, or D that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each …

Mark A, B, C, or D whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each …

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 5: We've had problems with our new computer that we had to send it back to the shop

Question 6: Dawn's thinking of setting a social club for local disabled people A out B in C up D off

Question 7: Mr Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, picking up more than three- quarters of the

vote with of more than 67 percent A an outcome B a turnup C a turnout D an output

Question 8: His work new ground in the treatment of cancer It is now giving many cancer victims hope of

Question 9: We like policies A American recent economic B recent American economic

C recent economic American D economic recent American

Question 10: She worked here for a while then _ afternoon she just quit and left A an B one C the D Ø Question 11: DNA tests accepted in court eases A are known B were used C have been D will have

Q12: The disavantaged should be cared for by _ the wealth / wealth / the wealthy /wealthier

Question 13: Why not _ the meeting until Thursday morning?

A postpone B postponing C you postpone D do you postpone

Q14: You're 18! You to be able to look after yourself by now are advisable / expect / suppose / will have

Question 15: I was very sad when the vet said he'd have to Gertie, our lapdog

A put down B feel up to C pull through D wear off

Q16: It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway caused poor and slippery road surface,

leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed, unable to respond safely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of Q17: When posed with a complicated mathematical equation, some students seek the assistance of a teacher

Question 18: At the advent of his speech, he told a joke but the audience failed to laugh

Mark A, B, C, or D the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of …

Q19: He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner party

A disclosed B concealed C misled D influenced

Q20: Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt; he

was later identified as a high school teacher A unsophisticatedly B decently C gaudily D gracefully

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Question 21: Sue is phoning Mr Black but his secretary tells her that he is on vacation

Ann: May I leave a message for Mr Black, please? - Secretary: _

A I'm afraid he is not here B He is taking a message now

C Yes, I'll make sure he gets it D No, you can't tell him

Question 22: Peter and Mary are friends They have just finished lunch in a restaurant

Mary: The food is great I'll get the bill Peter:

A Yes, speak to you soon B No, this is on me C It's nothing D Don't mention it

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

WILLIAM THE HERO!

Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she fell downstairs William quickly rang for an ambulance when he discovered his mother had broken her leg In spite of being frightened, he (23) the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him

He also telephoned his father at work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (24) While waiting for these people to come, William looked after his 18-month-old sister When ambulance man Steve Lyn went

to the house, he was amazed: 'It's great that a young boy of six knew the right number to dial, and was able to give us the correct information (25) of William's quick thinking, we were able to (26) there immediately." Mrs Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (27) to both William and the ambulance service

Question 27: A agreeable B happy C grateful D approving

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

A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are perfected For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent light bulb before he finally succeeded History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying, yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded Yet some inventions have come about not through hard work but simply by accident In most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something, the inventor was attempting to create something else For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items He mixed some chemicals together Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture By the time his experiment was complete, he had a new invention It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration though Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and pans Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia He was attempting to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches While he was not successful in that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca - Cola, the world - famous carbonated soft drink

Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, in this manner He discovered some mold growing in

a dish with some bacteria He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold When he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved millions of lives over the past few decades Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an experiment with

microwaves He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened Soon afterward, he built a device that could utilize microwaves to heat food: the microwave oven

Question 28: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A History's Most Important Inventions B Accidental Inventions and Discoveries

C How to Become a Great Inventor D You Don't Always Get What You Want

Q29: In paragraph 1, the word arduous is closest in meaning to _ A detailed B tough C specific D constant Q30: In paragraph 2, the word endeavor is closest in meaning to _ A research B dream C request D attempt Question 31: What does the author say about Teflon?

A People first used it as a refrigeration device B It was created many years before Coca-Cola

C The man who made it was a pharmacist D It is used for kitchenware nowadays

Question 32: Who was John Pemberton?

A The person who made Teflon B The creator of Coca-Cola

C The man who discovered penicillin D The inventor of the microwave

Question 33: The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of

A one of the most famous inventors in history B a person who made an accidental scientific discovery

C someone who became a millionaire from his invention

D a man who dedicated his life to medical science

Question 34: What does the author imply about penicillin?

A Doctors seldom use it nowadays B Some people are not affected by it

C It is an invaluable medical supply D Mold combines with bacteria to make it

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42

How is the news different from entertainment? Most people would answer that news is real but entertainment

is fiction However, if we think more carefully about the news, it becomes clear that the news is not always real The news does not show us all the events of the day, but stories from a small number of chosen events The creation of news stories is subject to specific constraints, much like the creation of works of fiction There are many constraints, but three of the most important ones are: commercialism, story formulas, and sources Newspapers, radio, and TV stations are businesses, all of which are rivals for audiences and advertising revenue The amount of time that the average TV station spends on news broadcasts has grown steadily over the last fifty years - largely because news is relatively cheap to produce, yet sells plenty of advertising Some

news broadcasts are themselves becoming advertisements For example, during one week in 1996 when the American CBS network was airing a movie about the sinking of the Titanic, CBS news ran nine stories about that event (which had happened 84 years before) The ABC network is owned by Disney Studios, and frequently runs news stories about Mickey Mouse Furthermore, the profit motive drives news organizations

to pay more attention to stories likely to generate a large audience, and to shy away from stories that may be important but dull This pressure to be entertaining has produced shorter, simpler stories: more focus on celebrities than people of substance, more focus on gossip than on news, and more focus on dramatic events than on nuanced issues

As busy people under relentless pressure to produce, journalists cannot spend days agonizing over the best way to present stories Instead, they depend upon certain story formulas, which they can reuse again and again One example is known as the inverted pyramid In this formula, the journalist puts the most important information at the beginning of the story, than adds the next most important, and so on The inverted pyramid originates from the age of the telegraph, the idea being that if the line went dead halfway through the story, the journalist would know that the most crucial information had at least been relayed Modern journalists still value the formula for a similar reason Their editors will cut stories if they are too long Another formula involves reducing a complicated story into a simple conflict The best example is "horse race" election coverage Thorough explication of the issues and the candidates' views is forbiddingly complex Journalists therefore concentrate more on who is winning in the opinion polls, and whether the underdog can catch up in the numbers than on politicians' campaign goals

Sources are another constraint on what journalists cover and how they cover it The dominant sources for news are public information officers in businesses and government offices The majority of such officers try

to establish themselves as experts who are qualified to feed information to journalists How do journalists know who is an expert? In general, they don't

They use sources not on the basis of actual expertise, but on the appearance of expertise and the willingness to share it All the major news organizations use some of the same sources (many of them anonymous), so the same types of stories always receive attention Over time, the journalists may even become close friends with their sources, and they stop searching for alternative points of view The result tends to be narrow, homogenized coverage of the same kind

Question 35: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author of the passage thinks

A that watching or reading the news is extremely boring B that most news stories are false

C that most people don't realize how different news is from reality

D that most people don't pay enough attention to the news

Question 36: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true?

A One effect of commercialism is news stories with more complex content

B The ABC network owns Disney Studios

C Some news broadcasts are shown without advertisements

D More time is devoted to news on TV now than 50 years ago

Question 37: Why does the author mention Mickey Mouse in paragraph 2?

A To indicate that ABC shows entertaining news stories

B To give an example of news stories that are also advertisements

C To contrast ABC's style with that of CBS D To give an example of news content that is not serious

Question 38: According to paragraph 3, an advantage of the inverted pyramid formula for journalists is that

A if a story is cut by the editor, only the less crucial information will be lost

B it makes a story more likely to be cut by the editor

C it makes a story more likely to attract the attention of the audience

D it makes a story simpler and easier to understand

Q39: The word relayed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _ chosen / known / gathered / sent

Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following tends to lead to homogenized coverage?

A Journalists' use of experts as sources B Journalists' becoming friends with their sources

C Journalists' search for alternative points of view D Journalists' using government officials as sources

Q41: The word them in paragraph 4 refers to _ A journalists B organizations C experts D sources

Question 42: Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentences

"Thorough explication of the issues than on politicians' campaign goals " in the passage?

A Journalists focus on poll numbers instead of campaign issues because it is easier

B Journalists are more interested in issues and candidates' views, but viewers are more interested in who is winning

C During an election campaign, journalists mainly concentrate on "horse race" coverage

D Candidates' views and how they are explained by journalists can have a big effect on poll numbers

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the questions

Question 43: Her weigh has increased remarkably since she began receiving treatment

Q44: Upon reaching the destination, a number of personnel is expected to change their reservations and

A It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away

B You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away

C Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane she's out

D Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away

Question 47: He smokes too much; perhaps that's why he can't get rid of his cough

A If he didn't smoke so much, he may get rid of his cough

B If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough

C If he smoked so much, he couldn't get rid of his cough

D If he does not smoke, he may not have his cough

Q48: "Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend

A My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide

B My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide

C In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English

D In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide

Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best made up from the prompts Question 49: Darwin/ who/ be/ famous/ English/ scientist/ develop/theory/ evolution/

A Darwin who is a famous English scientist developed a theory of evolution

B Darwin who was the famous English scientist develops the theory for evolution

C Darwin, who is a famous English scientist, has developed a theory on evolution

D Darwin, who was a famous English scientist, developed the theory of evolution

Question 50: They/ not answer/phone/ this morning, so/ must/ out/

A They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must have been out

B They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must be out

C They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must have gone out

D They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must go out

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Mark A, B, C, or D indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently or main stress… Question 1: A culture B justice C brush D campus

Question 2: A maintains B laughs C drops D imports

Question 3: A curriculum B biography C admirable D compulsory

Question 4: A struggle B comfort C anxious D confide

Question 5: A applicant B character C inflation D maximum

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D the correct answer to each of the following Questions

Q6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables…… organically

Q7: Most teenagers enjoy the Internet for information and entertainment surfed / surf / to surf / surfing

Q8: Without your help, I……… the technical problem with my computer the other day

A wouldn’t solve B couldn’t have solved C could solve D can’t solve

Q9: This part of the country is famous… its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine of / for / about / with

Q10: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to the household chores.

Q11: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder We such a terrible thunderstorm

A would never see B had never seen C never D have never seen

Q12: they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat However / Because / Despite / Although Q13: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ? isn’t it / does it /doesn’t it / is it

Q14: Two close friends tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday Select the most suitable

response to complete the exchange - Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” ~ Kyle: “ ”

A The more the merrier B Let’s do it then C That’s right D It’s my honour

Question 15: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is

A quite well established by the age of five B well established quite by the age of five

C by the age of five it is quite well established D by the age of five and quite well established

Q16: All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the finishing line

Question 17: The table in the living room should be moved to the new TV set

A get rid of B make room for C pave the way for D take hold of

Q18: The university administrations are introducing new measures to that the enrolment process runs

smoothly A improve B maintain C ensure D facilitate

Q19: The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great

significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership delivered / gave / offered / paid

Question 20: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in interior design

A with a view to B in terms of C with reference to D in order to

Q21: The government has brought a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental deterioration.

Q22: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there Select the most

suitable response to complete the exchange - Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.” ~ Customer: “ ”

A What do you have? B Can I pay by credit card? C You’re welcome D Don’t mention it

Question 23: Candidates are requested to the form to the admission officer by July 25th

Question 24: The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was

A respectful B respecting C respectable D respective

Mark A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

25: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became

26: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease

27: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is perhaps the most important of all sciences

28: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days reaching their destination

29: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression, and speeding up recovery from illnesses

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of … Q30: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in

language teaching A reduce the differences B minimise the limitations

C construct a bridge D increase the understanding Q31: Not until the demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare.

A rejected B sacked C reviewed D deleted

Question 32: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea A obtaining B releasing C dismissing D producing

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Questions from 32 to 42

Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating

storms 200 to 2,000 kilometres wide with winds that blow at speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour (kph) Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean

Sea, typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in Indian Ocean They occur in both the northern and southern hemispheres Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of people

Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celcius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) slightly north or south of the earth’s equator Warm, humid air full of water vapour moves upward The earth’s

rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate around its centre (called the eye) At a certain height, the

water vapour condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat The heat draws more air and water vapour upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapour rise and liquid water falls If the cycle speeds up until winds

reach 118 kilometres per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone

More deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge This is a rise in sea level, sometime seven metres or more, caused by the storm pushing against the ocean’s surface Storm surge was to blame for the flooding of New Orleans in 2005 The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed sea water nearly four metres deep some 40 kilometres inland, resulting in many deaths

It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately The goal is to know when and where the next tropical cyclone will form “And we can’t really do that yet,” says David Nolan, a weather researcher from the University of Miami The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with computer assistance In fact, long-term forecasts are poor, small differences in the combination of weather

factors lead to very different storms More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a

storm is on the way

Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds blowing at speeds of

A more than 100 kph B less than 100 kph C at least 200 kph D no less than 200 kph

Question 34: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to

A sweet-sounding names B wind speeds C tropical cyclones D weather professionals

Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in

A the Arctic Ocean B the Atlantic Ocean C the Pacific Ocean D the Indian Ocean

Q36: The word “humid” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A moist B thick C dry D thin Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?

A Wind speed reaches 118 kph B Warm, humid air moves upward

C Water vapour condenses D Liquid water falls

Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is……

A inland flooding B a tropical cyclone C a rise in sea level D pushing sea water

Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?

A It pushed seawater 4 kilometres inland B It took a very high death toll

C It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005 D It occurred in Myanmar in 2005

Question 40: The word “evacuate” in paragraph 4 mostly means

A take preventive measures B call for relief supplies

C make accurate predictions D move to safer places

Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance

B Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names

C The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast

D The centre of a growing storm is known as its eye

Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?

A Tropical Cyclones B Storm Surges C Cyclone formation D Cyclone Forecasting Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks…

THE DANGERS OF DIETING

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (43) overweight people is at a new high As people frantically search for a solution (44) this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered Many people see fad diet (45) harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diet usually (46) the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health

Although permanent weight loss is the (47) , few are able to achieve it Experts estimate that 95 percent

of dieters return to starting weight, or even (48) weight While reckless use of fad diets can bring some (42) results, long-term results are very rare

(50) , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets (51) being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes They advise eating only one type of food,

or they prohibit other types of foods entirely This results in a situation (52) a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy

Adapted from “Active Skills For Reading: Book 3” by Neil J Anderson

Question 49: A initial B initiating C initiative D initiate

Question 50: A Nonetheless B Additionally C Consequently D Furthermore

Question 51: A In spite of B In addition to C Rather than D More than

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of… Question 53: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends

A something that everybody dreams of B something that everybody looks for

C something that nobody can afford D something that nobody wants

Q54: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater A useless B fundamental C harmless D damaging

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Questions from 55 to 64

The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily equate

to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area,’’ says Jason Niebler, who directs the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College “It means we are providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core urban landscape.’’

Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying

capacities, surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance The hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food production This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food products that originate from petroleum intensive large scale farms

That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices across diverse landscape types from urban centers to surrounding rural environs “It’s small scale agriculture with an urban focus,’’ Niebler says “Any urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.”

SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years ATE’s goal is to support projects that

strengthen the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the nation’s prosperity and

security The support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities,

secondary school, business and industry, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce initiatives

The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and research, and technological innovation The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities

“We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is - how it functions both locally and globally,” Niebler says “These

courses are challenging, robust and inspirational One of the really wonderful things about them is that we

offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local partner organizations They can do a research project, or a service learning option The ideal would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.”

Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler

A provides food for Seattle’s population B studies at Seattle Community College

C directs the SAgE Initiative D preserves the core urban landscape

Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture

A aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions

B is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas

C concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas

D focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region

Question 57: The word “concentric” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A going in different directions B having the same centre

C coming from different places D having the same size

Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s new land planning?

A Dependence on distance food products B Increased food production in large scale farms

C Employment opportunities for local residents D Modernised farming practices in rural environs

Question 59: The phrase “in partnership with” in paragraph 4 probably means

A together with B instead of C in place of D in addition to

Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the

following EXCEPT A agricultural ecology B urban system development

C integration of food and forests D career opportunities Question 61: In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are…….?

A robust but unpromising B challenging and costly C hard but encouraging D functional but impractical

Q62: The word “them” in paragraph 6 refers to……… principles / courses / students / opportunities

Question 63: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nation’s major industries

B The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture

C Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices

D The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature

Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage?

A Provocative B Supportive C Satirical D Skeptical

SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer sheet

Question 1: He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice

Had she not

Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing Ms Betty prides

II In 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim Write the paragraph

on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you:

- Keeping fit - Relaxing - Surviving / Saving people’s lives

ĐỀ SỐ 8 8

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that …

Question 2 A challenge B snatch C brochure D chocolate

Mark A, B, C, or D the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each…

Question 4 A description B counselor C inspector D amendment

Question 5 A psychiatry B inexpensive C patriotic D scientific

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Q6 By tomorrow, the car _ by me will have been bought / will be bought / was being bought / was bought

Question 7 “ _” is used to express disagreement

A I couldn’t disagree with you anymore B That’s not a good idea

C That’s the way I see it D That’s what I’m not thinking of

Q8 The meeting has been put _ to Friday as so many people have got the flu up / in / out / back

Question 9 The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader than _

A the domestic marketer has B the domestic marketer does

C those of the domestic marketer D that which has the domestic marketer

Question 10 I am wrong, _? A aren't I B are I C are not I D am I Q11 - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _?” A with B at C to D about

Q12 The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle excuse / apologize / forgive / confess

Question 13 Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “ _”

A Oh, I don’t know B Thank you I’m glad you like it C You’re welcome D I agree with you Question 14 - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot Undersea life is _.”

A fascinating B fascinate C fascinates D fascinated

Question 15 " _ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message."

Question 16 She had to pass all her exams, or _ she would not have a holiday

Question 17 The meeting has been brought _ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation

Question 18 If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _ harder

Question 19 My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A seriously B deeply C fatally D critically

Question 20.The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _ best in its climate and soil

A what grows B it grows C does it grow D what does it grow

Question 21 She made a list of what to do forget anything

Question 22 A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _.” A don’t B didn’t C won’t D can’t Question 23 The grape is the _, juicy fruit of a woody vine

A skin which is smooth B skinned is smooth C smooth-skinned D smooth skin

Q 24 The _ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait

Question 25: , we couldn’t have continued with the project

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A If you hadn’t contributed positively B Even if you didn’t like to contribute

C Provided your contribution wouldn’t come D Unless we had your contribution

Question 26: The more you talk about the situation,

A it seems worse B the worse does it seem C the worse it seems D it seems the worse

Question 27: Those boys took a long ladder

A in order to get the ball from the roof B so they will get the ball from the roof

C so that the ball from the roof can be gotten D and then get the ball from the roof

Question 28: She regretted to tell him that

A she was leaving the tickets at home B she had left the tickets at home

C the tickets at home would be left D she would have left the tickets at home

Question 29: Alexander Fleming, , received the Nobel Prize in 1945

A that discovered penicillin B who discovered penicillin

C which discovered penicillin D he discovered penicillin

Question 30: The doctor advised Robert to lose weight

A to take more exercise so that he could B to take more exercise if he wanted

C that he takes more exercise D that he should take more exercise in order that

II Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined Question 31 Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors classify / communicate with / describe / recognize

Q32 The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship picked up /provided food for/ saved the life of / looked for

Q33 The two bombs exploded simultaneously accidentally B all of the sudden C violently

Q34 You must apply yourself to your work more improve / carried out / did quickly / concentrate on

Q35 They have modern notions about raising children opinions / rules / standards / plans

III Circle A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following … Question 36 The book that you see laying on the table belongs to the teacher

Question 37 Because of refraction, the water in a tank ever looks as deep as it actually is

Question 37 In the early days of jet development, jet engines used great numbers of fuel

Question 39 The principles used in air-conditioning are basically the same as those used by the human body

to cool himself

Question 40 Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all the surface water must be treated

Read the following passage and answer the questions from 1 to 10

Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train carrying

oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had to be abandoned The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo Instead of the skeletons

he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy How had they survived?

The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to cross

the “Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren In the eastern parts of the

United States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant It grew well with enough rain, then when cut and stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed But in the dry grazing lands of the West that familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even hopeless Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle

to feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that They had wonderfully convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses Variously known as buffalo grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were actually preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern grasses, but had short, hard stems And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they grew on the ground When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the winter Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay And the cattle themselves helped plant the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring The dry summer air cured them much as storing in a barn cured the cultivated grasses

1 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A A type of wild vegetation B Western migration after Civil War

C The raising of cattle D The climate of the Western United States

2 What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?

A Most history book include the story of the train

B The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period

C The driver of the train invented the story D The story of the train may not be completed factual

3 The word “they” in line 4 refers to _ A plains B skeletons C oxen D Americans

4 What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?

A Many had settled there by the 1860’s B It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area

C It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War D It was not discovered until the late 1800’s

5 The word “barren” in line 7 is closed in meaning to _

A lonely B uncomfortable C infertile D dangerous

6 The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _ favored / available / ordinary/ required

7 Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second paragraph?

A Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it

B It had to be imported into the United States

C It would probably not grow in the western United States D It was difficult for cattle to digest

8 Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?

A Mesquite grass B Bluejoint grass C Buffalo grass D Grama grass

9 Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?

A They contain little moisture B They have tough stems

C They can be grown indoors D They are not affected by dry weather

10 According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by _

A eating only small quantities of grass B continually moving from one grazing area to another

C naturally fertilizing the soil D stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground

I Read the passage and circle the most suitable answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each gap (2.0 points)

Most Americans eat three meals (50) the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm On Sundays "brunch" is a (51) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (52) Dinner is the main meal

(53) _ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (54) in a bowl, a glass

of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine Another common breakfast meal

is scrambled eggs or (55) _ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage) People who are on (56) eat just a cup of yogurt Lunch and dinner are more (57) When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils How do you (58) the difference between a salad fork,

a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (59) But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last

Question 51 A addition B connection C combination D attachment

Question 54 A each other B together C one another D others

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

The word “Olympic” comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were always held The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C., and the Games took place every four years after that date until A.D.394

In 1875, a French scholar and educator, Pierre de Coubertin, proposed that the Games should be revived

as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 Like the ancient Games, the athletes were men only Women began to take part

in the Games in 1900 Since that time, the Games have been held every four years as in the ancient Greece The Games, however, did not take place in 1916, 1940 and 1944 because of the two World Wars

Only amateur athletes are admitted to the Games, and these words appear at every Olympic opening: “The most important thing is not to win but to take part.”

60 At the first modern Olympic Games, the athletes were

A women only C men only B both men and women D most men and a few women

61 Who can take part in the Olympic Games?

A Amateur athletes only C All athlethes B Professional athletes only D All are correct

62 The last ancient Olympic Games were held in

63 When were women allowed to take part in the Games for the first time ?

64 Which of the following is NOT true ?

A The town Olympia was the place where the first Games were held

B Pierre de Coubertin suggested reviving the Olympic Games

C The modern Olympic Games have been held every four years in Athens

D The purpose of The Olympic Games is to encourage not only sport but also world peace

WRITING: PART I: Finish each sentences that it means the same as the sentence printed before it

61 His jealousy increases with his love for her The more

62 She became interested in wildlife conservation, so she joined Greenpeace But for

63 They said that the explosion had been caused by mine The explosion

64 We’d prefer you not to smoke We’d rather

65 Most students ignored what the teacher was saying Few……… Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting

1 Monica has rarely gone out alone when she was 12 years of age

2 When I met John last year, he has already graduated from university for a year

3 The old car that Michael bought has had three owners, but it was still in good condition (had had)

4 Mr Smith returned home quite late last night and found that someone had broken in and stole many valuable things

5 My next door neighbor is having a party The people are making so much noise since 7 pm that I can’t get into sleep

6 My friend’s favorite film is “Titanic” He says he saw it twice but doesn’t feel bored with it

7 It was him who suggested that I should look for a job as soon as possible

8 My friend, John has a lot of books, most of them are on science and technology

9 The girl comes from a rich family can’t seem to get accustomed to eating in the canteen

10 Why don’t we stay at home for a change? I suggest renting a video and see it at home

11 He is considering to buy another house because his family is larger now

12 We cannot clean up all the polluted seas and rivers Nor we can stop the disappearance of plants and animals

13 Hardly had he entered the office when he realized that he forgot his wallet

14 It was not until he was 30 did he get married, had a job and lived independently of his parents

15 There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with it of another

16 Neither of his parents were satisfied with his results when he was at high school

17 Do you think two hours are too long to wait for someone?

18 There is less oxygen available in the atmosphere of Jupiter than it is on the Earth

19 We don’t know the reason why neither of the guests we invited to our dinner couldn’t come

20 Each of the cars in the showroom has been quickly sold to their new owner recently

21 If one is invited out to a dinner, it is perfectly proper to go either with or not a gift

22 In the 1960s, hardly someone was concerned about the pollution of air, water, and land

23 Unemployment is a serious problem in the area There are a few jobs for the young there

24 Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky

25 Around 75 percents of the earth’s surface is covered with water

ĐỀ SỐ 9 9 Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from…

Mark A, B, C, or D the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress…

Question 5 A synchronize B vulnerable C endanger D separate

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Question 6 The number of insect species is greater than that off all other animal species

Question 7 Human beings are constantly contaminating natural habitats of the wildlife

A polluting B promoting C destroying D protecting

Q8 There are many tours to record them all as a result I will list one that must appeal more to adventurous

travelers A ready for danger B willing to take risks C satisfied with risks D reluctant to be endangered

Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined … Question 9 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially

Q10 She had a cozy little apartment in Boston uncomfortable / dirty /lazy / warn

Circle A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part needing correction in the following questions

Question 11 Maria needs retype the report before she hands it in to the managing director

Question 12 Most country music songs are deeply personal and deal with themes of lovely and separation Question 13 It took her five years to complete the novel which it made her famous worldwide

Question 14 Bathe in mineral water has long been believed to have beneficial effects

Question 15 Many rare animals are in danger of extinction because illegal hunting and trading

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 16 – Aston: “ _” - Blanc: “Yes, of course”

A I don’t think I’ll need your help B You’d better give me one hand

C Could you give me a hand D You won’t help me this time

Question 17 _, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more

A In order pass this test B To pass this test

C So that to pass this test D For being passed this test

Question 18 The power failure resulted in many of the underground trains _ for up one hour

A being delayed B to delay C delaying D to be delayed

Question 19 When you a book, you read it bits here and there

Question 20.Floria, _ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year

A known as B is known as C that is known as D is

Question 21 – An: “This dish is really nice!”

- Ba: “ It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken lives.”

A It’s my pleasure B Sure, I’ll be glad to C I’m glad you like it D I guess you’re right Question 22 She looked very when I told her the good news

Q23 I think you have never been to Italy, ? do I / don’t I / haven’t you / have you

Q24 As a famous person many children admire, it is important for her to act responsible

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A when B whose C whom D which

Q25: When she died, she gave all her money to a charity for cats away /off /out /on

Question 26: If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the _ for it

A teeth B nose C back of head D arm

Question 27: My cousin had emotional problems as a teenage because he _ up properly

A didn’t bring B hadn’t been brought C isn’t bringing D hasn’t brought

Question 28: _ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen

A the woman B that the woman was C What that the woman was D What was the woman

Question 29: I don’t want much sugar in my coffee Just , please a little / little / a few / few

Q30: He told her not to eat it, _ that there was a risk of food poison to explain / explaining /he explained /explained

Q31 - Daisy: “I like the painting you bought Did it cost much?” Rose: “No, the artist sold it to me for _, please

A anything next B next to nothing C next to anything D close to nothing

Q32 - Charles: “Who has brothers and sisters?” - Ben: “Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.”

Q33 The passengers had to wait because the plane off one hour late took / turned / cut / made

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to complete the following questions

Q34 They have two children A neither of whom are living with them B both of whom are living with them

C none of whom are living with them D all of whom are living with them

Q35 Edison went on to make new discoveries A opinions B rules C standards D plans

Question 36 The more challenging the job is, _

A The more intersting he finds B He finds it more intersting

C The more he finds intersting D The more intersting it is to him

Question 37 _ becoming extinct is great concern to zoologists

A that giant pandas are B are giant pandas C giant pandas are D giant panda's

Read the following passage and answer the questions from 1 to 10

Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own

use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of

ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today

As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their

knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ

would cure ailments of that organ Thus, an extract made from a heart- shaped leaf might be prescribed for a

person suffering from heart problems

Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present

knowledge of drugs and their uses

Câu 38: What does this passage mainly discuss?

A Prehistoric man B The beginning of natural history

C Cures from plants D Early plants and animals

Câu 39: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of

A lack of wild animals and plants B early mans power as a hunter

C need for more readily available food D the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic

Câu 40: The word "this" refers to

A the earliest condition of prehistoric man B man's domestication of plants and animals

C providing food for man D man's ability to live on a small plot of land

Câu 41: The word "blossomed" is closest in meaning to

A produced flowers B flourished C learned D changed

Câu 42: An herbalist is which of the following?

A A dreamer B A farmer C An early historian D Someone who uses plants in medicine

Câu 43: The phrase "in this respect" refers to

A the development of the field of natural history B the use of plants for drugs and medicine

C the origin of knowledge of nature D the development of human culture

Câu 44: The word "extract" is closest in meaning to A ailment B substance C flavour D design Câu 45: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Early herbalists were unimaginative

B There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant

C The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ

D The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine

Câu 46: The word "rudiments" is closest in meaning to history /beginnings / proofs / requirements

Câu 47: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of

A biology B zoology C astrology D anatomy

I Read the passage and circle the most suitable answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each gap

When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (48) understand Sometimes you (49) the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (50) 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 (51) 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 (52) 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 (53) an English-English dictionary

In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (54) you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, (55) , 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 (56) 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 (67) from the formation of the word

Question 48 A wholly B fully C totally D completely

Question 49 A inspect B control C check D examine

Question 50 A extent B level C degree D range

Question 51 A worth B essential C valuable D vital

Question 52 A multiple B variation C variety D diversity

Question 53 A survey B consult C refer D inquire

Question 54 A In case B Provided C Although D Even if

Question 55 A therefore B so C however D so that

Question 56 A go over B overcome C get over D surpass

Question 57 A coming B extracted C derived D originated

VI Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage

In today's world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, and the number of species at risk increases every year Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers, and some species of crocodile

Endangered plants include some species of cactus Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species protected are by law Even when animals are legally protected, illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horn continues Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or sold as pets For example, the little blue macaw, parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in

such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild In addition to this, many species’

habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it, or when they introduce domestic and

non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at

risk of extinction

Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late It is worth making an effort-by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves

Question 58 The word “it” refers to _

A An Endangered plant B the little blue macaw C a bird collection D An endangered animals

Question 59 Endangered animals _

A will definitely die out soon B are an important part of the world’s wildlife

C cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves D have a bad effect on others

Question 60 According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals _

A is not associated with endangered species B is only dangerous in tropical forests

C is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed D may threaten the habitats of some species

Question 61 The word “die out” can be best replaced by _

A be threatened B reproduce C vanish forever D reappear

Question 62 The word “prey” can be best replaced by _ A harm B victim C control D feed

Question 63 The tone of the author of this passage can be described as

Question 64 The author uses the blue macaw as an example of _

A birds captured for the pet trade B a species that has completely died out

C a species of birds killed by hunters D birds captured for zoos

Rewrite the sentences

60 Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guity What _

61 What we had to do first was decide where to meet The first thing

62 There are lots of facilities where we go camping The place _

63 I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating Only when _

64 The phone rang again as soon as I put it down Hardly _

65 The Watsons moved to London and very soon after they decided to get divorced No sooner _

67 I was told about the website by Charlie It _

68 Buying a plane ticket at the last minute isn’t often possible Rarely _

69 They didn’t ask me anything about my plans for the summer Not

70 There is no situation in which we will allow the management to lower wages Under _

71 Mr Holton only operated because he knew the rumour was malignant Mr Holton wouldn't _

72 Immediately after their arrival, things went wrong No sooner _

72 He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film He was too

74 Hearing that an earthquake had occurred was a great shock to us.We were _

75 The decorators have finished our first floor.We have

76 Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.She has _

77 That is the best meal I have ever eaten I have never

78 Home computers used to be much more expensive.Home computers aren’t

79 It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.I shouldn’t _

80 She knows a lot more about it than I do.I don't know

81 Let's go abroad for our holiday this year Why _

82 During dinner, the phone rang While I _

83 Your hair needs cutting It's time you

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Chuyên Phan B ội Châu Mã 132

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each

The future of the daily newspaper is in danger With changes in people’s reading habits and financial concerns, it seems that more and more of us are turning (1)…………from the traditional daily newspaper as a means of getting our information and going online or to TV news for the headlines and main stories instead Does this mean that newspaper will (2)…………become a thing of the past?

Many experts believe that newspapers will survive in some form in the future (3)………the convenience of the internet, their main rival The main reason for thinking this is that a large percentage of the population is (4)……35 and has a strong newspaper reading habit For many of these people, reading newspapers is not simply a way of getting the information about (5)………events but part of a traditional routine For them, catching up with the main stories electronically from news websites or TV news broadcast will never be a real substitute for turning the pages of a paper on the train or at the table

However the main competition for newspapers (6)…………from their own online version Access to these is currently free of charge but for how much longer? Many newspaper corporations are (7)……that the only way forward for all newspapers is to charge customers to read the online versions Apparently, surveys (8)……that as many as 48%of British and American consumers are prepared to pay for this service, although they are not prepared to pay very (9)…………! Would you be willing to pay for online access to news websites or should it continue to be free for everyone? Can you (10)…………a world without newspapers?

Question 1: A out B over C away D forward

Question 2: A shortly B next C lately D early

Question 3: A although B however C despite D but

Question 4: A over B more C after D further

Question 5: A modern B current C late D ultimate

Question 6: A gets B goes C gives D comes

Question 7: A accepted B insisted C convinced D chosen

Question 8: A tell B show C allow D describe

Question 9: A lot B much C largely D enough

Question 10:A imagine B predict C believe D fancy

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs or stress pattern from…

Question 11: A appalled B dedicated C designed D injured

Question 12: A competitor B medal C level D development

Question 13: A economics B occupation C sentimental D traditional

Question 14: A discussion B character C expensive D assistant

Question 15: A secure B vacant C oblige D equip

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Q16: Vietnam’s renowned rocker Tran Lap, …… died of cancer on 17 March 2016 , will be honored with a

posthumous medal for his contribution to the country’s music industry that / who /whom / whose

Q17: If you…….…… away, I’ll send for the police at once don’t go / not go / didn’t go / hadn’t

Q18: ……… her doctor warned her, Carol has continued to smoke nearly three packs of cigarettes a day

despite /despite of / in spite / even though

Q19: She passed me on the street without speaking She …… me

A mustn’t see B can’t see C mustn’t have seen D can’t have seen

Q20: The city Parks Department is putting in several miles of new trails because so many people have said that they enjoy………on them A walking B being walked C to walk D to be walked

Q21: My new glasses cost me … the last pair that I bought last month

A more than three times B more three times than C three times as much as D as much three times as

Q22: This young tree could not have been damaged by accident I believe it was done

A in fact B on purpose C by appointment D by plan

Q23: The stage designed was out of this ………… but unfortunately the acting was not so impressive

Q24: _ “Good, thanks Listen, I am having a birthday party next Friday Do you want to come?” “………….”

A Sure, I'd love to! B Yes, why not C Yes, thank you What time? D That’s alright!

Question 25: While Charlie Puth …….the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang

A had been watering B watering C watered D was watering

Question 26: ……….to the Senate than he began to face some of the realities of being a U.S

senator: the heavy work load; maintaining two households, being away from his family

A No sooner had Obama been elected B No sooner Obama had been elected

C No sooner had Obama elected D No sooner Obama had elected

Question 27: Jane has bought ……… sleeping bag

A an ugly small old black plastic B an ugly old small plastic

C a small ugly black old plastic D a black ugly plastic

Q28: We are in an unbalanced situation when women …… over 75% of our staff

A contract B cover C consist D comprise

Q29: In “Descendants of the Sun” , soldier Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong-Ki) falls in love with surgeon Kang Mo

Yeon (Song Hye-Kyo) in Uruk, which is an ……… country at war

Imaginative / imagining / imaginary / imaginable

Q30: “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “……… ”

A I’d love to come What time? B It’s my pleasure

C Do you have time for some gossip? D I don’t know what time that person comes

Q31: Beware of the people who appear to be enthusiastic … your success of /with / about / on

Q32: Many elderly people have to live on the money they …… when they were working

A laid up B put back C set up D put aside

Q33: It was with a … heart that she said goodbye to all her classmates solemn / heavy /dismal / grim

Q34: There are other hobbies that I indulge……… for a while A in B on C at D of

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 44

Bird migration is one of the most interesting yet least understood natural phenomena Every fall birds

from northern latitudes fly in groups to the warmer southern latitudes and then return north in the spring Scientists agree on the main reasons for migration: to follow the food supply and to avoid harsh climate conditions For example, insects disappear during the cold months, prompting insect-dependent birds to fly south to warm areas where insects breed No similar consensus has emerged, however, about how birds are able to navigate Despite many recent experiments, bird experts still do not know how birds arrive at the same destinations every year and then find their way back home in the spring

Some have suggested that birds find their way by following landmarks, such as rivers and mountain

ranges Experiments have confirmed that some species do follow such topographic features But that method cannot explain how some birds travel at night Other studies show that some nocturnal birds navigate by the stars But that explanation cannot explain daytime migration or travel when the skies are cloudy

The most popular explanation currently is that birds are guided by Earth’s magnetic poles The mechanism by which that works has not yet been proved One theory points to the fact that some birds’ contain magnetite, a naturally occurring magnetic compound consisting of iron oxide Magnetite has been

found in many animals, including birds With magnets embedded in their brains, birds would be able to sense

the magnetic fields of the North and South Poles

A recent experiment with homing pigeons provided some evidence that magnetite does play a crucial

role in migration Homing pigeons are known to have the ability to return to their homes after being taken

hundreds of miles away Researchers found that they could train homing pigeons to recognize changes in a magnetic field When a surrounding magnetic field was normal, the birds would gather at one end of a cage

But when the field’s polarity was altered, they hoped to the other end, suggesting that they were directing and

responding to changes in the magnetic field

Another theory has been offered to explain this sensitivity to magnetic poles, a theory that draws upon quantum mechanics, which is the study of how particles move inside an atom It relies on the fact that

electrons come in pairs that orbits the nucleus of an atom The two electrons spin in opposite directions, creating two magnets that neutralize each other But when molecules split and react with other molecules to form compounds, the electrons pairs may no longer spin in opposite directions Instead, they may repel each other, as when two north ends of magnets are pressed together The electrons struggle to change direction in

order to achieve a stable state in which the two electrons again neutralize each other, giving off no magnetic field

Question 35: The word “phenomena” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A events B trends C discoveries D theories

Q36: According to paragraph 1, insects influence bird migration in which of the following ways?

A insects generate a magnetic field that birds can detect

B Insects provide a food supply that exists only in warm climates

C Birds follow the paths taken by flying insects

D birds know when to migrate by a sudden increase in insect population

Q37: The word “some” in the passage refers to insects / recent experiments / bird experts / birds

Q38: According to paragraph 3, birds can detect the magnetic fields of the North and South poles because

A they sense the motion of electron pairs B they can locate the poles by following landmarks

C they ingest metal particles that are attracted by the poles

D they have magnetite in their brains

Q39: The word “embedded” in the passage is closest in meaning to implanted / attached / attracted / activated

Q 40: The author discusses “homing pigeons” in paragraph 4 in order to

A provide an example of how humans can train birds

B describe an experiment showing the importance of magnetite

C show that homing pigeons return home by following landmarks

D report homing pigeons’ behavior inside a cage

Q 41: According to the passage, all of the following are theories about how birds navigate EXCEPT:

A They follow landmarks like rivers and mountains B They are guided by their position relative to the stars

C They feel vibrations in nerve endings in their brains D They respond to changes in light

Q 42: According to paragraph 4, the pigeons moved to the opposite end of a cage because

A The magnetic field was normal B The magnetic field was stronger at one end

C The magnetic field changed its polarity D The magnetic field was removed

Q43: The word “altered” in the passage is closest in meaning to reversed/ cancelled/ strengthened/ detected

Q44: Which of the following can be inferred about an electron pair in two north ends of magnets?

A The two electrons spin in opposite directions B One electron will move to the south end

C One electron will be captured by the nucleus D The two electrons spin in the same direction

Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in

Q 45: The number of people killed in last week's attacks in Paris have risen to 130

Q46: Drug addiction has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions from school or college

Q47: Prediction of earthquakes remains inexactly, but general predictions can be made after monitoring magnetic changes Q48: Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration funds from the government Q49: Believed that Jack had got home safely, we felt relieved

Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

Q50 : Vietnamese authorities on Thursday said tests found a considerable amount of beef sold in Hanoi was

actually pork and buffalo meat A significant B indispensable C insubstantial D excessive

Q 51: Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable

A Interest in B Similarity to C Nearnesss to D Usefulness for

Q 52: Since the research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many

people have cut down A ceased smoking B become frightened

C decreased the number of cigarettes D gotten sick

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning

Q53: It is very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best modest / big-headed / proud / reserved

Q54: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest hungry / poor /rich/ full

Mark A, B, C, or D to correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 44