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 36 to 40.. Many[r]
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1 Đề số 1
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
1 The disappearance of one or several species may result in the lost of biodiversity
2 This book needs to read carefully before you must make a report on it
3 I would like to recommend the book to anyone who like plants
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 4 to 5
4 The reduction and possible elimination of waste tires may become a reality
A fulfilment B eradication C formation D addition
5 Another benefit is the reduction of traffic noise, a serious issue in urban areas
A shortcoming B reward C merit D damage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 6 to 7
6 Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl
A recommendation B information C fiction D interest
7 Species that have already lost habitat because of deforestation were given higher priority in the plan because of their greater risk of extinction
A ecology B natural surroundings C nature D domain
Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part
8 A animal B benefit C endanger D extinction
9 A theme B smooth C through D author
Choose the word with the different stress pattern
10 A imagine B swallowing C difficult D interested
11 A current B toxic C remain D forest
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage
The film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the first of the· books
by J.K Rowling It is an excellent attempt at re-creating the magic of the books The dialogue is just (12) the original, with the actors often using the exact words as they were written The characters all look very (13) and they are dressed in the sort
of costumes you imagine when you read the book Only the soundtrack is truly (14) because, of course, there isn't any music in the book
The scene where the children are learning to (15) _their broomsticks has some amazing special effects which create a wonderful magical atmosphere It also required a number of clever stunts which (16) _have been quite dangerous When
Trang 2the film was released, it had record ticket sales at the box office
12 A alike B like C likely D as
13 A read B reality C realize D realistic
14 A original B origin C originate D originally
15 A blow B drive C ride D climb
16 A should B must C needn't D couldn't
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence
17 Endangered species are plant and animal species which are in danger of ………
A expression B expulsion C extension D extinction
18 Children enjoy reading a because they don’t have to read much
A thriller B comic C biography D novel
19 It is estimated about 5,000 species of plants and animals are …… each year
A eliminated B cut down C hunted D poached
20 Books provide us with a wonderful source of knowledge and…
A leisure B information C news D pleasure
21 Governments have ………… laws to protect wildlife from overhunting
A passed B done C given D discussed
22 She usually dips ……… a travel book
23 Gorillas are peaceful and mainly plant – eating ………
A creatures B figures C creators D members
24 …… sometimes describe books as “ hard – to – put – down” or “hard – to – pick – up – again”
A Sellers B Editors C Reviewers D Publishers
25 The Red List has been introduced to raise people’s awareness ……… conservation needs
26 We can’t read different ……… of books in the same way
A columns B kinds C series D brands
27 The room ……… once a day
A should clean B should be cleaning
C should be cleaned D should have cleaned
28 Keep quiet You ….talk so loudly in here Everybody is working
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
29 Tom: "Whose book is this?" - John: "……… "
Trang 3A It’s John’s sister B It’s John’s sister’s
C That John’s sister’s D John’s sister’s book
30 Two friends James and Susan are talking about Mary’s accident
James: "Mary had an accident last night Her leg was broken"
- Susan: "………."
A Poor her B Poor it C How terrific! D Oh! Very surprise!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions
Air pollution can affect our health in many ways with both short-term and long-term effects Different groups of individuals are affected by air pollution in different ways Some individuals are much more sensitive to pollutants than are others Young children and elderly people often suffer more from the effects of air pollution People with health problems such as asthma, heart and lung disease may also suffer more when the air is polluted The extent to which an individual is harmed by air pollution usually depends on the total exposure to the damaging chemicals
Examples of short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia Other symptoms can include headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions
Long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys Continual exposure to air pollution affects the lungs of growing children and may aggravate or complicate medical conditions in the elderly It is estimated that half a million people die prematurely every year in the United States as a result of smoking cigarettes
31 The text is about _
A air pollution B the effect of air pollution
C those who are affected by air pollution D the respiratory diseases
32 Which sentence is true?
A Everybody is affected by air pollution in the same way
B All people are sensitive to pollutants
C Pollutants are not really harmful to people
D We are affected by air pollution individually
33 Which is caused by long- term effects of air pollution?
A sore eyes B bronchitis C headache D lung cancer
34 Which part of body is not affected by air pollution?
35 The writer
A suggested ways to prevent air pollution
B listed the effects of air pollution
C proposed solutions to air pollution
D advised us to prevent lung cancer
Choose the best sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one
Trang 436 It’s forbidden to smoke in this building
A You don’t have to smoke in this building
B You are allowed to smoke in this building
C You must not smoke in this building
D Smoking in this building is permitted
37 It's your duty to make a report on books tomorrow
A You should report on books tomorrow
B You will make a report on books tomorrow
C You are supposed make a report on books tomorrow
D You must make a report on books tomorrow
38 Some people think that computers can replace books entirely
A It is said that computers can replace books entirely
B Computers are thought to can replace books entirely
C Computers can replace books entirely like some people think
D Replacing books by computers is very necessary
39 Perhaps these are the keys
A These might be the keys B These won’t be the keys
C These must be the keys D These needn’t be the keys
40 Books are a cheap way to get information and entertainment
A Getting information and entertainment in books is a cheap way
B A cheap way to get information and entertainment is books
C Reading books helps you looking for information and entertainment
D Books can deliver information and entertainment you need cheap
2 Đề số 2
Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part
1 A height B weight C rhinoceros D livelihood
2 A digest B incredible C wilderness D unnoticed
Choose the word with the different stress pattern
3 A recommend B impressive C enjoyment D exciting
4 A agriculture B biologist C identify D diversity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
5 The reduction and possible elimination of waste tires may become a reality
A fulfilment B eradication C formation D addition
6 Another benefit is the reduction of traffic noise, a serious issue in urban areas
A shortcoming B reward C merit D damage
Trang 5Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 6 to 7
7 Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl
A recommendation B information C fiction D interest
8 Many suggest that the trade in tropical wood products is the primary source of deforestation
A petrifaction of forests B deformation of forests
C fossilization of forests D destruction of forests
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions
Global warming is the phenomenon that the average temperature of the earth raises continuously Its temperatures may rise by 1.4 to 5.8 degrees Celsius The greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide or methane are the cause of the global warming The greenhouse gases create a natural greenhouse effect
Human activities such as burning fuels, lumbering, and agriculture will release greenhouse gases Some of the non-human causes are volcanic emissions, solar activity, variations in the earth’s orbit
What are the effects of global warming? The rising temperature of the earth will cause the polar ice to melt As the ice melts, the water will cause the rising sea level and pattern of climate changes The extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornados, droughts, heat wave, and floods occur more frequently Other effects of global warming are lower agricultural productions, animal extinctions, or reduced summer stream flows
There are still many scientific uncertainties of causes and effects of global warming Some scientists argue that, “Even if there are no greenhouse gases, the events of rising sea and global warming would continue The carbon dioxide is known for its long average atmospheric lifetime”
9 Global warming _
A makes the earth cooler and cooler
B makes the temperature of the earth increase
C is not caused by carbon dioxide
D has no relation to the greenhouse gases
10 Possessive pronoun Its refers to _
A global warming B the earth C greenhouse gases D the temperature
11 According to the second paragraph, _
A human beings are the only cause of global warming
B volcanic emissions and solar activities are not responsible for greenhouse gases
C natural event is the only main source of greenhouse gases
D both human activities and natural events can cause greenhouse gases
12 Which is not the effect of global warming?
A The volcanic eruptions B The melting of the polar ice
C The rising of the sea level D The loss of agricultural productions
13 Which sentence is true?
Trang 6A Scientists know very well about causes and effects of global warming
B Scientists know nothing about causes and effects of global warming
C Scientists are not concerned about global warming
D There have been uncertainties of causes and effects of global warming
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence
14 The number of species around the globe threatened with is over 15,000
A expression B expulsion C extension D extinction
15 A book tells stories through pictures
A thriller B comic C biography D novel
16 It is estimated about 5,000 species of plants and animals are … each year
A eliminated B cut down C hunted D poached
17 Books provide us with a wonderful …… of knowledge and pleasure
A resource B base C source D foundation
18 Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife from …… trade
A legal B commercial C domestic D international
19 My father usually dips ……… a travel book
20 Gorillas are peaceful and mainly plant – eating ………
A creatures B figures C creators D members
21 ……… sometimes describe books as “ hard – to – put – down” or “hard – to – pick – up – again”
A Sellers B Editors C Reviewers D Publishers
22 The Red List is a … list of endangered and vulnerable animal species
23 The next meeting ………… in May
A will hold B will be held C will be holding D will have held
24 We can’t read different ……… of books in the same way
A columns B types C series D brands
25 The computer ……… reprogramming There is something wrong with the software
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
26 Species that loss habitat because of deforestation were given higher priority in the plan because of their greater risk of extinction
27 I would like recommend the book to anyone who likes plants
28 There are a number of measures that should take to protect endangered animals
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response
to complete each of the following exchanges
Trang 729 Tom: "Oh, no! I left my book at home Can I share yours?"
- John: "……… "
A Yes, I do, too B No, thanks
C Yes, sure D No way, I just bought another book
30 .James: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
- Susan: "………."
A There’s no doubt about it B Of course not You bet
C Well that’s very surprising D Yes, it’s an absurd idea
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage
The film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the first of the· books
by J.K Rowling It is an excellent attempt at re-creating the magic of the books The dialogue is just (31) _the original, with the actors often using the exact words as they were written The characters all look very (32) and they are dressed in the sort of costumes you imagine when you read the book Only the soundtrack is truly (33) because, of course, there isn't any music in the book
The scene where the children are learning to (34) _their broomsticks has some amazing special effects which create a wonderful magical atmosphere It also required a number of clever stunts which (35) _have been quite dangerous When the film was released, it had record ticket sales at the box office
31 A like B alike C likely D as
32 A read B reality C realistic D realize
33 A origin B original C originate D originally
34 A blow B drive C climb D ride
35 A should B needn't C must D couldn't
Choose the best sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one
36 I think it’s wrong for you to work so hard
A You don’t have to work so hard B You will work so hard
C You shouldn’t work so hard D You might work so hard
37 It's your duty to make a report on books tomorrow
A You should report on books tomorrow
B You must make a report on books tomorrow
C You are supposed make a report on books tomorrow
D You will make a report on books tomorrow
38 Some people think that computers can replace books entirely
A Replacing books by computers is very necessary
B Computers are thought to can replace books entirely
C Computers can replace books entirely like some people think
D It is said that computers can replace books entirely
Trang 839 Perhaps these are the keys
A These might be the keys B These won’t be the keys
C These must be the keys D These needn’t be the keys
40 We should do something to encourage children to read better
A To encourage children to read better, we have to do something to them
B Something should be done to encourage children to read better
C We will encourage children to read more books better by doing something
D Encouraging children to read better should be done by everybody
3 Đề số 3
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1: A species B crises C advantages D chokes
Question 2: A rhythm B myth C smooth D thus
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A product B fatal C decline D adult
Question 4: A reunite B wizardry C ivory D captivate
Question 5: A mantelpiece B continent C recently D urbanely
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 6: The increase population, and rapid economic growth in recent years, have put a
large and increasing stress on the water resources and environment in Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
A increase B rapid economic C have put D increasing stress on
Question 7: Areas had been set aside for wildlife before, but these were chiefly sanctuaries
which the killing of wildlife was controlled or banned altogether
A had been B these C chiefly D which
Question 8: The natural world is in the midst of a mass extinction as wild places are destroyed
by conversion to farmland, mining and pollute, and animals are hunted in huge numbers
A in the midst of B as C to D pollute
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions
Question 9: Without the conveniences of TV and the Internet, our daily life _
colorless and boring
A is B will be C would be D would have been
Question 10: She gave him a _ look when he criticised her daughter
A snowy B sunny C sandy D stony
Question 11: If you don't know any good stores to buy noodles, I can one near here
A speculate B promote C recommend D supervise
Trang 9Question 12: Some of the older villagers prefer to _ tobacco rather than to smoke it
A taste B chew C bite D digest
Question 13: Parents usually do not allow their children to stay out too late they are
sure of their safety
A because B unless C if D so that
Question 14: It is estimated by many scientists that 50 active volcanoes exist along the Pacific Ring of Fire
A approriately B customarily C approximately D conclusively
Question 15: The world's tallest animal is at of extinction after suffering a devastating decline in numbers, with nearly 40% of giraffes lost in the last 30 years
A risk B threat C danger D loss
Question 16: She had just enough time to _ the report before the meeting
A dip into B go into C turn round D get through
Question 17: The workbooks be brought to the class unless I tell you to bring them
A must B need C mustn't D needn't
Question 18: Our chemistry professor is believed Einstein when he was a student
A that he met B that he had met C to meet D to have met
Question 19: Governments shoud international laws against terrorism
A bring about B bring up C bring back D bring in
Question 20: Whenever he picks up a book, he reads bits here and there or in other words, he
A digests B tastes C chews D swallows
Question 21: Have you got any books on business methods or any similar ?
A content B author C subject D matter
Question 22: The Red List has been introduced to _ people's awareness of
conservation needs
A rise B gain C raise D enhance
Question 23: people pay attention to what and how they eat, they become to
their own senses and the world around them
A The more the more attuned B The more the more attunedly
C The more the attuner D The less the attuned
Question 24: Species diversity has provided humans so many essential things
A for B with C to D about
Question 25: For a long time the image most people had of a gorilla included chest pounding, roaring, charging, and big, _ teeth
A bared B naked C wisdom D gap
Question 26: People who live in or near endangered animals’ habitats have poor living
conditions and rely
on wildlife products for their livelihood
Trang 10A most B mostly C almost D the most
Question 27: Only when disasters strike _ understand how much damage we have done,
and what the consequences might be
A will we B would we C that we will D that we would
Question 28: You her in her office last Friday; she’s been out of town for two weeks
A needn’t have seen B must have seen
C might have seen D can’t have seen
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response
to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 29: Jane and Brian plan to travel They are reading a travel guide book
- Jane: “Should we go to London or Paris?”
- Brian: “ ”
A I’m afraid I am still none the wiser after you say
B You just give me short shrift and continue discussing
C Let’s sleep on it and make our decision tomorrow
D You can’t take down the details of where we will go, can you?
Question 30: John suggests possible measures that should be taken to solve the problems
about their environment
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
A Yes, it’s an absurd idea B There is no doubt about it
C Well, that’s very surprising D Of course not You bet
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions
Question 31: Scientists warn about the impending extinction of many species of plants and
animals if we
don’t take urgent action to save them
A imminent B absolute C improbable D formidable
Question 32: Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potentially dangerous diseases
A colossal B popular C common D scattered
Question 33: Although Langston Hughes is better known for his poetry, he also wrote a
two-volume autobiography
A book about someone else’s life B book about his own life
C book about many people’s lives D book about the life of animals
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 34: With your immense support, Susan has been able to come out of her shell as
well as respond better towards different subjects
A become truly wealthy B feel less confident
Trang 11C be less sociable D maintain her beauty
Question 35: She left because the boss was very unpleasant and abusive towards her
A offensive B courteous C rude D unfair
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 36 to
40
Many countries around the world are now facing the crisis of water shortages These countries are confronted with the (36) : how to balance human needs with the requirements of
natural systems The United Nations recently outlined the extent of the problem, (37)
that 2.7 billion people would face severe water shortages by 2025 if consumption continues at
current rates Today, an (38) 1.2 billion people drink unclean water, and about 2.5
billion lack proper toilets or waste disposal systems More than five million people die each year (39) diseases related to unclean water All over the globe, humans are pumping water out of the ground (40) than it can be replenished In this difficult situation, water
conservationists are working to find solutions to the water crisis
Question 36: A dilemma B decision C proposal D distribution
Question 37: A saying B said C which said D to say
Question 38: A estimating B estimation C estimate D estimated
Question 39: A off B in C from D at
Question 40: A deeper B longer C slower D faster
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 41 to 45
A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people, and it is surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for
particular kind of books A recent report, which examined in detail the reading habits of school children showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls have clear views about what
primary-they want to read Girls, in general, read more, and far more girls than boys preferred reading
stories Boys were showing a taste for the more instant appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers
Apparently girls read more in general, but more fiction in particular You could say that there are more opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their early teens, and by their late teens they have probably moved on to the adult women’s
magazines Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies: motorcycles, heavy
transport and to on
Adult reading tastes are also the subject of research Again the number of women who read for pleasure is considerably higher than the number of men It seems that the majority of women
still want love stories There has also been some analysis of what men actually read
Apparently only 38 percent of men read anything, but 50 percent of what they read is fiction in
the form of action-packed stories of space or gunmen
Question 41: The recent research into children’s reading has shown that they _
A begin to read very fast at an early age
B examine in detail what they read at school
C can read clearly in primary school
D form their reading tastes by the time they are seven