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Blacken the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Have you seen today’s paper? It … they’ve caught those million – pound

bank robbers

Question 2 Could you move your car? You ‘re… the way of the entrance!

A on B in C at D to

Question 3: Don’t … to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

Question 4:Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words

Which word does NOT?

Question 5: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean:

LOL ?

A I am crying B Laughing out loud C I’m going to be late D I love you lots

Question 6: “That was fantastic! Could I have a second … please? ”

A helping B course C plate D service

Question 7: By then I … my driving test I hope.

A pass B will be passed C will have passed D have passed

Question 8: … … is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

A Each climate B A climate C Climates D The climate

Question 9: Not only … more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to

withstand high winds

A soft maples are B they are soft maples C are soft maples D soft maples

Question 10: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ … Who to? ”

A Really? B Is he? C Never D All are correct

Question 11: - How do you say the following time? 2:57

A It’s nearly 3 o’clock B It’s just before 3 o’clock

C It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock D All are correct

Question 12: Which option is NOT correct? “………, I can’t hear myself think.”

A Turn it down B Turn the music down C Turn down the music D Turn down it

Question 13: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?

A Six times three B Six multiplied by three C Six add three D Six by three

Question 14: “When can you get it all done? ” - “………….”

A “How does next Monday sound? B Two hours ago

C I used to do it on Monday D How much time do I need?

Question 15: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come,

but I’m already going out that evening.”

A Offering to do something B Apologizing C Declining an invitation D Giving advice

Question 16: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“… ”

A I am afraid not B No, she seemed ill C Yes, she seemed sick D A and

B

Question 17: After so many years, it is great to see him……….his ambitions.

A get B realize C possess D deserve

Question 18: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

A every single day B every other day

C every second day D every two days

Question 19: “ I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “……….”

A My pleasure B That’s all right C You’re welcome D A & C are correct

Question 20: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.

A worth worrying about B worth talking about

C worth looking at D worth speaking about

Question 21: Which of these is the opposite of straight?

A beautiful B crooked C definite D self -

conscious

Question 22: - “…….” - “It’s not likely.”

A How important is it to attend university?

B Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?

C Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?

D Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?

Question 23: You …………us about the changes in the plans We need time to prepare

for everything

A should have told B must have told C can’t have told D might tell

Question 24: Occasionally dolphins……….to the surface of the water to take in the

oxygen

A need to raise B need to rise C raise D are

swimming

Question 25: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “……….”

A I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that

C No, I don’t D, yes, I do

Question 26: His father prefers……….

A that he attends a different university B that he attend a different

university

C he attends a different university D he attend a different university

Question 27: Not until……… himself seriously ill

A he had completed the task did he find B had he completed the task did he find

C had he completed the task he found D did he completed the task he had found

Question 28: Before eating,………….thoroughly with soap and clean water.

A your hands should be washed B you should wash your hands

C you need washing your hands D your hands need washed

Question 29: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.

A be quiet B be private C be lonely D be special

Question 30: Unfortunately, they………us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds.

A outbid B outweighed C overdid D underwrote

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31-40

The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receivinggrowing recognition In view of the general increase in this 31 _ , it is not surprising that

many people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adoptingtranslating as a full- or part-time 32 _ Some advice may usefully be given to suchwould -be translators.

The first difficulty the beginner will 33 _ is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust

a translator to anyone who has not already 34 _ a reputation for sound work The leastpublishers will 35 _ before commissioning a translator is a faily lengthy 36 _ of theapplicant’s work, even if unpublished Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin

is to select some book of the type which he or she feels competent and eager to translate,translate a 37 _ section of the book and then submit the book and the translation to asuitable publisher If he or she is extremely lucky, this may result in a commission totranslate the book More probably, however, publishers will 38 _ the book as such but ifthey are favorably 39 _ by the translation, they may very possibly commission someother books of a 40 _ nature which they already have in mind

Question 31: A field B category C group D class

Question 32: A work B employment C occupation D line

Question 33: A.encounter B involve C reveal D

introduce

Question 34: A formed B set C founded D

established

Question 35: A instruct B oblige C demand D direct

Question 36: A instance B case C specimen D model Question 37: A substantial B main C grand D.

Question 41: Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look at,

to smell, and to swim in Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be unsafe

to eat (D)

Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of many

individuals (D)

Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry;

documentary films present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or

historical nature (D)

Question 44:The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’ clock as usually,(B) but

the train to Ha Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20 minutes late

Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend on

(C) each individual’s point of view (D)

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 46: A appendix B excitement C nocturnal D excavate Question 47: A applicant B preference C courteous D appointment

Question 48: A extravagant B fundamental C distinctively D dilapidate

Question 49: A primitive B material C adjustment D precaution Question 50: A interviewer B concentrate C.comfortable D.technology

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women

in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept thenumber of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women accountfor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue risingthroughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small BusinessAdministration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, andthe 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of thefactors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business

and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from

most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970swomen believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the

board Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own"

In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics andclothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then

a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her

first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's

carriers-cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several brightcomputer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed andsold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million

of stock

Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do

They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the

banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Mostbusinesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there arelikely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead

Question 51:What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more

attractive to the business world

B.The computer is especially lucrative for women today

C Women are better at small business than men are

D Women today are opening more business of their own

Question 52:The word “excluded “ in line 8 is closest meaning to

A.Women were required to stay at home with their families

B Women lacked ability to work in business

C.Women faced discrimination in business

D.Women were not trained in business

Question 54: in line 10, “that” refers to

A a woman becomes chairman of the board

B Women working hard

C Women achieving advanced degrees

D Women believing that business is a place for them

Question 55:According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s

A Were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management

B.Were still more interested in education than business opportunities

C.had fewer obstacles in business than they do today

D were unable to work hard enough to success in business

Question 56: The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in the third paragraph in

order to

A Show the frugality of women in business

B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig

C Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business

were limited

D suggest that the company needed to expand

Question 57: The expression “ keep tabs on “ in line 16 is closest meaning to

A recognize the appearance of B keep records of

C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of

Question 58: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by

A fences B obstacles C questions D small groups

Question 59: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business

operated by women are small because

A Women prefer a small intimate setting

B Women can’t deal with money

C Women are not able to borrow money easily

D many women fail at large businesses

Question 60:The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is

A skeptical B optimistic C frustrated D negative

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 61: The staff couldn’t have worked any harder, but they could not even finish

half of the order all the week

A Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end ofthe

Question 62: You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there.

A It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there

B You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don’t need

C There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there

D You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary

Question 63: In Thailand, the further you go towards the border with Laos, the higher the

C Although there is malaria all over Thailand, the risk of catching it gets higher in Laos

D The danger of getting malaria in Thailand increases the closer you get to its border with Laos

Question 64: My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so would I

A My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily

B My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged her

C Both my sister and I would be very happy to take part in organizing the event

D I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event

Question 65: Some doubt remains as to the route Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to

Mexico

A Al var Nunez Cahaza de Vaca remained uncertain as to which route he should take to get to Mexico

B Some people doubt that Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca went to Mexico by road

C It is still not certain how Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca discovered Mexico

D Which way Alvar Nuner Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico is still not entirely clear

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 66: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now.

A I should not have cooked so much food

B I regrets cooking too much food now

C I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now

D I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake

Question 67: You need not have washed the sheets The hotel staff does the cleaning.

A It is good that you washed the sheets

B It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did

C It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it

D It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it

Question 68: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars.

A You look like an old soldier

B You are wearing many medals

C You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you

D You look as though you have been fighting

Question 69: The agreement ended six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday.

A The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday

B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months

C The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday

D The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation

Question 70: “ Cigarette?”, he asked “ No, thanks.” I said

A He asked for a cigarette ,and I immediately refused.

B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him

C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined

D He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

to

indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet They provide the

main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and

amylopectin Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's health

When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies

for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis This, however, results in a lack of necessary

protein, and further health difficulties may occur A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath

Question 7 1: What is the main idea of this passage?

A Carbohydrates are needed for good health

B Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins

C Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis

D Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet

Question 7 2: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?

A neglect B serve C dissolve D profess

Question 7 3: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the

following?

A probe B proceed C hail D extend

Question 74 : According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?

A Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis

B Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose

C Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet

D Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities

Question 75: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?

A prevent ketosis B cause gluconeogenesis

C provide energy for the body D flavor and sweeten food

Question 76: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line

6 ?

A outstanding B abundant C insufficient D unequal

Question 77: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ?

A using protein supplies for energy B converting carbohydrates to energy

C having a deficiency in carbohydrates D having an insufficient amount of protein

Question 78: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe

carbohydrates?

.A a protein supply B a necessity C a range of sugars D an energy source

Question 79 : Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

A sensitive B emotional C informative D regretful

Question 80: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?

A Cause and result B Comparison and contrast

C Specific to general D Definition and example

Question 2 Could you move your car? You ‘re… the way of the entrance!

A on B in C at D to

Question 3: Don’t … to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

Question 4:Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words

Which word does NOT?

Question 5: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean:

LOL ?

A I am crying B Laughing out loud C I’m going to be late D I love you lots

Question 6: “That was fantastic! Could I have a second … please? ”

A helping B course C plate D service

Question 7: By then I … my driving test I hope.

A pass B will be passed C will have passed D have passed

Question 8: … … is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

A Each climate B A climate C Climates D The climate

Question 9: Not only … more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less able to

withstand high winds

A soft maples are B they are soft maples C are soft maples D soft maples

Question 10: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ … Who to? ”

A Really? B Is he? C Never D All are correct

Question 11: - How do you say the following time? 2:57

A It’s nearly 3 o’clock B It’s just before 3 o’clock

C It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock D All are correct

Question 12: Which option is NOT correct? “………, I can’t hear myself think.”

A Turn it down B Turn the music down C Turn down the music D Turn down it

Question 13: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?

A Six times three B Six multiplied by three C Six add three D Six by three

Question 14: “When can you get it all done? ” - “………….”

A “How does next Monday sound? B Two hours ago

C I used to do it on Monday D How much time do I need?

Question 15: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come,

but I’m already going out that evening.”

A Offering to do something B Apologizing C Declining an invitation D Giving advice

Question 16: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“… ”

A I am afraid not B No, she seemed ill C Yes, she seemed sick D A and

B

Question 17: After so many years, it is great to see him……….his ambitions.

A get B realize C possess D deserve

Question 18: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.

A every single day B every other day

C every second day D every two days

Question 19: “ I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “……….”

A My pleasure B That’s all right C You’re welcome D A & C are correct

Question 20: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.

A worth worrying about B worth talking about

C worth looking at D worth speaking about

Question 21: Which of these is the opposite of straight?

A beautiful B crooked C definite D self -

conscious

Question 22: - “…….” - “It’s not likely.”

A How important is it to attend university?

B Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?

C Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?

D Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?

Question 23: You …………us about the changes in the plans We need time to prepare

for everything

A should have told B must have told C can’t have told D might tell

Question 24: Occasionally dolphins……….to the surface of the water to take in the

oxygen

A need to raise B need to rise C raise D are

swimming

Question 25: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “……….”

A I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention B Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that

C No, I don’t D, yes, I do

Question 26: His father prefers……….

A that he attends a different university B that he attend a different

university

C he attends a different university D he attend a different university

Question 27: Not until……… himself seriously ill

A he had completed the task did he find B had he completed the task did he find

C had he completed the task he found D did he completed the task he had found

Question 28: Before eating,………….thoroughly with soap and clean water.

A your hands should be washed B you should wash your hands

C you need washing your hands D your hands need washed

Question 29: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.

A be quiet B be private C be lonely D be special

Question 30: Unfortunately, they………us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds.

A outbid B outweighed C overdid D underwrote

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31-40

The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receivinggrowing recognition In view of the general increase in this 31 _ , it is not surprising thatmany people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adoptingtranslating as a full- or part-time 32 _ Some advice may usefully be given to suchwould -be translators

The first difficulty the beginner will 33 _ is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust

a translator to anyone who has not already 34 _ a reputation for sound work The leastpublishers will 35 _ before commissioning a translator is a faily lengthy 36 _ of theapplicant’s work, even if unpublished Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin

is to select some book of the type which he or she feels competent and eager to translate,translate a 37 _ section of the book and then submit the book and the translation to asuitable publisher If he or she is extremely lucky, this may result in a commission totranslate the book More probably, however, publishers will 38 _ the book as such but ifthey are favorably 39 _ by the translation, they may very possibly commission someother books of a 40 _ nature which they already have in mind

Question 31: A field B category C group D class

Question 32: A work B employment C occupation D line

Question 33: A.encounter B involve C reveal D

introduce

Question 34: A formed B set C founded D

established

Question 35: A instruct B oblige C demand D direct

Question 36: A instance B case C specimen D model Question 37: A substantial B main C grand D plentiful Question 38: A exclude B reject C object D.disapprove

Question 39: A impressed B convinced C affected D taken Question 40: A common B same C similar D joint

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction in each of the following sentences.

Question 41: Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look at,

to smell, and to swim in Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be unsafe

to eat (D)

Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of many

individuals (D)

Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry;

documentary films present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or

historical nature (D)

Question 44:The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’ clock as usually,(B) but

the train to Ha Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20 minutes late

Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend on

(C) each individual’s point of view (D)

Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

Question 46: A appendix B excitement C nocturnal D excavate Question 47: A applicant B preference C courteous D appointment

Question 48: A extravagant B fundamental C distinctively D dilapidate Question 49: A primitive B material C adjustment D precaution Question 50: A interviewer B concentrate C.comfortable D.technology

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women

in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept thenumber of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women accountfor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue risingthroughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small BusinessAdministration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, andthe 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur" What are some of thefactors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business

and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from

most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970swomen believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the

board Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own"

In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics andclothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then

a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her

first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's

carriers-cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several brightcomputer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed andsold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million

of stock

Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do

They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the

banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Mostbusinesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there arelikely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead

Question 51:What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more

attractive to the business world

B.The computer is especially lucrative for women today

C Women are better at small business than men are

D Women today are opening more business of their own

Question 52:The word “excluded “ in line 8 is closest meaning to

A not permitted in

B often invited to

C decorators of

D charged admission to

Question 53: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT

A.Women were required to stay at home with their families

B Women lacked ability to work in business

C.Women faced discrimination in business

D.Women were not trained in business

Question 54: in line 10, “that” refers to

A a woman becomes chairman of the board

B Women working hard

C Women achieving advanced degrees

D Women believing that business is a place for them

Question 55:According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s

A Were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management

B.Were still more interested in education than business opportunities

C.had fewer obstacles in business than they do today

D were unable to work hard enough to success in business

Question 56: The author mentions the “ shoesbox under the bed” in the third paragraph in

order to

A Show the frugality of women in business

B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig

C Point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business

were limited

D suggest that the company needed to expand

Question 57: The expression “ keep tabs on “ in line 16 is closest meaning to

A recognize the appearance of B keep records of

C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of

Question 58: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by

A fences B obstacles C questions D small groups

Question 59: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business

operated by women are small because

A Women prefer a small intimate setting

B Women can’t deal with money

C Women are not able to borrow money easily

D many women fail at large businesses

Question 60:The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is

A skeptical B optimistic C frustrated D negative

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 61: The staff couldn’t have worked any harder, but they could not even finish

half of the order all the week

A Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end ofthe

worked as hard as they could.

Question 62: You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there.

A It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there

B You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don’t need

C There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there

D You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary

Question 63: In Thailand, the further you go towards the border with Laos, the higher the

C Although there is malaria all over Thailand, the risk of catching it gets higher in Laos

D The danger of getting malaria in Thailand increases the closer you get to its border with Laos

Question 64: My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so would I

A My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily

B My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged her

C Both my sister and I would be very happy to take part in organizing the event

D I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event

Question 65: Some doubt remains as to the route Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to

Mexico

A Al var Nunez Cahaza de Vaca remained uncertain as to which route he should take to get to Mexico

B Some people doubt that Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca went to Mexico by road

C It is still not certain how Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca discovered Mexico

D Which way Alvar Nuner Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico is still not entirely clear

Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 66: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now.

A I should not have cooked so much food

B I regrets cooking too much food now

C I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now

D I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake

Question 67: You need not have washed the sheets The hotel staff does the cleaning.

A It is good that you washed the sheets

B It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did

C It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it

D It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it

Question 68: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars.

A You look like an old soldier

B You are wearing many medals

C You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you

D You look as though you have been fighting

Question 69: The agreement ended six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday.

A The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.

B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months

C The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday

D The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation

Question 70: “ Cigarette?”, he asked “ No, thanks.” I said

A He asked for a cigarette ,and I immediately refused

B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him

C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined

E He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once

Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet

to

indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.

Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet They provide the

main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and

amylopectin Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day

A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's health

When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies

for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis This, however, results in a lack of necessary

protein, and further health difficulties may occur A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath

Question 7 1: What is the main idea of this passage?

A Carbohydrates are needed for good health

B Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins

C Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis

D Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet

Question 7 2: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?

A neglect B serve C dissolve D profess

Question 7 3: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the

following?

A probe B proceed C hail D extend

Question 74 : According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?

A Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis

B Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose

C Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet

D Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities

Question 75: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?

A prevent ketosis B cause gluconeogenesis

C provide energy for the body D flavor and sweeten food

Question 76: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line

6 ?

A outstanding B abundant C insufficient D unequal

Question 77: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ?

A using protein supplies for energy B converting carbohydrates to energy

C having a deficiency in carbohydrates D having an insufficient amount of protein

Question 78: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe

carbohydrates?

.A a protein supply B a necessity C a range of sugars D an energy source

Question 79 : Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

A sensitive B emotional C informative D regretful

Question 80: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?

A Cause and result B Comparison and contrast

C Specific to general D Definition and example

- THE END

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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12, LẦN 2-NĂM 2012

MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút)

Mã đề thi 134

Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A innocent B nevertheless C contents D supermarket

Question 2: A argument B enquiry C medicine D justify

Question 3: A convenience B mechanic C preference D official

Question 4: A recently B attitude C octopus D proposal

Question 5: A economy B advisory C peninsula D economics

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

Question 6: My friend has _ for a bargain.

A a sharp ear B a strong head C a keen eye D a keen ear

Question 7: The Southeast Asian Games _its origin to the Southeast Asian Peninsular

Games.

Question 8: It is not until December 25 _the exam results will be announced.

Question 9: that he felt that he didn’t have to revise any more.

A So confident in passing was that arrogant student

B Such confidence in passing did that arrogant student have

C So confident was that arrogant student of passing

D Such was the confidence of that arrogant student on passing

Question 10: The whole building collapsed, but fortunately there were no _

Question 11: A “I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.”

B “ ”

A Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come.

B I would love to come but I have prior commitments I’m sorry.

C I am sorry Can you come to my place?

D How about going to the cinema?

Question 12: Owing to the fog, his flight from Karachi was _

Question 13: He was given a medal in _of his service to the country.

A gratitude B recognition C knowledge D response

Question 14: She till the early hours listening to pop music.

A took me up B kept me up C caught me up D held me up

Question 15: I _happy to see him, but I didn’t have time.

A would have been B will be C would be D will have been

Question 16: A “Where is my bag?” B “ ”

A Here are you B There is it C Here you are D There it is

Question 17: I am reading this novel By the time you come back from work, I _

A shall finish B shall have finished C will finish D have finished Question 18: to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.

A Not to be speaking B Because of not speaking

Question 19: We hire our bicycle _

A by the hour B by hours C by an hour D for hours

Question 20: Please don’t yourself out A sandwich will do.

Question 21: A “If only I hadn’t said that to her”.

B “ _”

A Ah, well, that is life B Yes, you mustn’t have done like that

C No worry, that’s nothing D No, you’ve done a very good job

Question 22: A “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise”

B “ ”

A Well, that’s out of question B Your apology is accepted.

C I am grateful to that D That was very sweet of you.

Question 23: A “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?”

B “ ”.

A Because I knew you would make a fuss about it B I would love to Thank you.

C I found the job so demanding D Because I’m so bored with it.

Question 24: Stop fighting you two- shake hands and your peace with each other!

Question 25: Fire crews have been operating at full .

Question 26: It was suggested that they _the distance in very short time.

Question 27: I am writing with _to our telephone conversation yesterday.

A accordance B reference C similarity D speaking

Question 28: He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth

A came out B went out C came through D fell out

Question 29: Getting a good school _is what you need to do.

Question 30: My decision to leave university after a year is one I now _regret.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 31: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

Question 32: A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.

A able to read and write B able to join intramural sport

C inflexible D unable to pass an examination in reading and writing

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks

BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL?

Many people believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be

(33) if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have a (34) attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (35) books and other activities Nowadays, there is plenty good (36) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also encourage them to read

Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can (37) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad (38) as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group Too many television programs attract an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning more difficult However, (39) viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (40) on television, so children will pounce on books which (41) their favorite television characters , and videos can add a new (42) to a story known from a book.

Question 33: A unuseful B unproductive C useful D counter-productive Question 34: A cheerful B contented C relaxed D hopeful

Question 35: A bright B thrilling C energetic D stimulating

Question 36: A material B sense C produce D amusement

Question 37: A uphold B found C assist D reinforce

Question 38: A review B press C criticism D result

Question 39: A cautious B choice C discriminating D approved

Question 40: A serialized B revised C transferred D visualized

Question 41: A illustrate B extend C possess D feature

Question 42: A revival B dimension C option D existence

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 43: It was boiling yesterday We have a very humid and dry summer this year.

Question 44: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.

Question 45: He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

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 following questions

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in the small Tuscan town of Vinci, near Florence He was the son of a wealthy Florentine public official and a peasant woman In the mid- 1460s, the family settled in Florence, where Leonardo was given the best education that Florence could offer He rapidly advanced socially and intellectually He was handsome, persuasive in

conversation, and a fine musician and improviser About in 1466 he apprenticed as a studio boy to

Andrea Del Verrocchio In Verrocchio’s workshop, Leonardo was introduced to many activities, from the painting of altarpieces and panel pictures to the creation of large sculptural projects In 1472, he was entered in the painter’s guild of Florence, and in 1476, he was still mentioned as Verrocchio’s

assistant In Verrocchio’s Baptism of Christ, the kneeling angel at the left of the painting is by

Leonardo

In 1478, Leonardo became an independent master His first commission, to paint an altarpiece for the chapel of the Palazzo Vecchino, the Florentine town hall, was never executed His

first large painting, The Adoration of the Magi, left unfinished, was ordered in 1481 for the Monastery

of San Donato a Scopeto, Florence Other works ascribed to his youth are the so-called Benois

Madonna, the portrait Ginerva de’ Benci, and the unfinished Saint Jerome

In 1482, Leonardos career moved into high gear when he entered the service of the duke of

Milan, Ludovico Sforza, having written the duke an astonishing letter in which he stated that he could

build portable bridges; that he knew the techniques of constructing bombardments and of making

cannons; that he could build ships as well as armored vehicles, catapults, and other war machines;

and that he could execute sculpture in marble, bronze, and clay He served as a principal engineer

in the duke’s numerous military enterprises and was so active also as an architect In addition, he

assisted the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli in the celebrated work Divina Proportione.

Evidence indicates that Leonardo had apprentices and pupils in Milan, for whom he probably

wrote the various texts later compiled as Treatise on Painting The most important of his own paintings during the early Milan period was The Virgin of the Rocks, two versions of which exist; he worked on the compositions for a long time, as was his custom, seemingly unwilling to finish what he had begun.

From 1495 to 1496, Leonardo labored on his masterpiece, The Last Super, a mural in the

refectory of the Monastery of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, Milan Unfortunately, his experimental use of oil on dry plaster was technically unsound, and by 1500 its deterioration had begun Since 1726

attempts have been made, unsuccessfully, to restore it; a concerted restoration and conservation

program, making use of the latest technology, was begun in 1977 and is reversing some of the damage Although much of the original surface is gone, the majesty of the composition and the penetrating characterization of the figures give a fleeting vision of its vanished splendor

During his long stay in Milan, Leonardo also produced other paintings and drawings, most of which have been lost, theater designs, architectural drawings, and models for the dome of Milan Cathedral His largest commission was for a colossal bronze monument to Francesco Sforza, father

of Ludovico, in the courtyard of Castello Sforzesco In December 1499, however, the Sforza family was driven from Milan by French forces; Leonardo left the statue unfinished and he returned to Florence in 1500.

Question 46: What is NOT mentioned about the young Leonardo da Vinci?

A He was physically attractive B He was a talented speaker

C He was well-connected D He was gifted in many fields of art.

Question 47: The word “apprenticed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

Question 48: What can be inferred about Andrea Del Verrocchio?

Question 49: How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he became an independent master?

Question 50: The pronoun “he” in paragraph 3 refers to _

A Leonardo da Vinci B The duke C Sforza D Milan

Question 51: What is NOT mentioned as a work by a young Leonardo da Vinci?

A The Adoration of the Magi B Ginerva de’ Benci

Question 52: The word “catapults” in paragraph 3 is probably _

Question 53: Which of the following sentences best paraphrases the information in the passage?

“He worked on the compositions for a long time, as was his custom, seemingly unwilling to finish what he had begun.”

A Leonardo felt the need to work on his works for as long a time as was needed to achieve

perfection.

B For some reasons, Leonardo da Vinci took an extraordinarily long time to finish many creations.

C Leonardo kept working until everything seemed perfect.

D Leonardo would start many projects at the same time, but they would never finish together.

Question 54: The word “concerted” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _

A musical B artistic C organized D painful

Question 55: What is NOT mentioned as a creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s while he was in Milan?

A theatre designs B architectural drawings

C models of bronze horses D models for church domes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 56: All Vietnamese special schools are funded by money from government and/or

A B C charity organizations

D

Question 57: Establishing in 1984 for students who wanted to study art and music subjects,

LaGuardia

A B was the first public school of its kind.

C D

Question 58: Everyone needs special care and attention so that he or she will grow up into a

A B C D responsible human being

Question 59: Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others

were A B C D singing songs

Question 60: The streets are crowded with a population who has no interest in learning.

A Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might be able to make a career out of music.

B Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might have been able to make a career out of

Question 62: The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends

on the way by which we use these inventions.

A Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the

purpose of any invention is to make our lives better.

B We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.

C The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better This depends

on the way by which we use these inventions.

D Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better.

Question 63: California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848.

A Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.

B Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there.

C Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.

D When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.

Question 64: The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations.

A Fewer people understand him that he expects.

B Not as many people understand him as he expects.

C More people understand him than he expects.

D He expects that more people understand him.

Question 65: Fred had only himself to blame for losing his driving license for repeated speeding.

A It’s a pity for Fred to lose his driving license for repeated speeding.

B It serves Fred right that he lost his driving license for repeated speeding.

C Fred’s loss of his driving license was not his fault at all.

D I feel regrets for Fred’s losing his driving license

Question 66: It is unlikely that the results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow

morning.

A Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the results of the elections.

B Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the results of the elections.

C The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning.

D We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning.

Question 67: Tom went on and on apologizing for it, which was quite unnecessary.

A Tom can’t have apologized I quite understand.

B Tom shouldn’t have apologized I quite understand.

C Tom wouldn’t have apologized I quite understand.

D Tom needn’t have apologized I quite understand.

Question 68: You must make allowances for his inexperience.

A He was not allowed to go because of his inexperience.

B Although he was inexperienced, we must let him in.

C You shouldn’t pay attention to his inexperience.

D You should take his inexperience into account.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best-built from the prompts given.

Question 69: He/ problems/not/concentrate/office work

A He has so much problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.

B He has such many problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.

C He has too many problems so that he cannot concentrate on his office work.

D He has such a lot of problems that he cannot concentrate on his office work.

Question 70: All/ people/earth/know/without/ ozone layer, not only/ human beings/ but

also/all/plants and animals/ expose/ dangerous rays/sun

A All of people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all

plants and animals are exposed by dangerous rays from the sun.

B All people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all

plants and animals would be exposed to dangerous rays from the sun.

C All of people on earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all

plants and animals would expose to dangerous rays of the sun.

D All people on the earth know that without the ozone layer, not only human beings but also all

plants and animals would expose to dangerous rays of the sun.

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 following questions

It is said that George Washington was one of the first to realize how important the building of canals would be to the nation’s development In fact, before he became the President, he headed the first company in the United States to build a canal, which was to connect the Ohio and Potomac

rivers It was never completed, but it showed the nation the feasibility of canals As the country

expanded westward, settlers in western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio needed a means to ship goods Canals linking natural waterways seemed to supply an effective method.

In 1791, engineers commissioned by the state of New York investigated the possibility of a canal between Albany on the Hudson River and Buffalo on Lake Eric to link the Great Lakes area with the Atlantic seacoast It would avoid the mountains that served as a barrier to canals from the Delaware and Potomac rivers.

The first attempt to dig the canal, to be called the Eric Canal, was made by private companies but only a comparatively small portion was built before the project was halted for lack of funds The cost of the prospect was an estimated $5 million, an enormous amount for those days.

There was some on-again-off-again federal funding, but this time the War of 1812 put an end to

construction In 1817, DeWitt Clinton was elected Governor of New York and persuaded the state to finance and build the canal It was completed in 1825, costing $2 million more than expected

The canal rapidly lived up to its sponsors’ faith, quickly paying for itself through tolls It was

far more economical than any other form of transportation at the time It permitted trade between the Great Lake region and the East coast, robbing the Mississippi River of much of its traffic It allowed New York to supplant Boston, Philadelphia, and other eastern cities as the chief center of both domestic and foreign commerce Cities sprang up along the canal It also contributed in a number of ways to the North’s victory over the South in the Civil War.

An expansion of the canal was planned in 1849 Increased traffic would undoubtedly have

warranted its construction had it not been for the railroads.

Question 71: Why does the author most likely mention George Washington in the first paragraph?

A He was President at the time the Eric Canal was built.

B He commissioned engineers to study the possibility of building the Eric Canal.

C He successfully opened the first canal in the United States.

D He was involved in pioneering efforts to build canals.

Question 72: The word “feasibility” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

A possibility B capability C difficulty D profitability

Question 73: According to the passage, the Eric Canal connected the _

A Delaware and Potomac Rivers B Hudson River and Lake Eric

C Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson River D Potomac and Ohio Rivers

Question 74: The phrase “on-again-off-again” in paragraph 3 could be replaced by which of the

following with the least change in the meaning?

A ineffectual B unsolicited C intermittent D gradual

Question 75: The completion of the Eric Canal was financed by _

A private company B DeWitt Clinton C the federal government D New York

Question 76: The actual cost of building the Eric Canal was _

A $5 million B less than had been expected C $7 million D more than could be

repaid

Question 77: The word “tolls” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

Question 78: Which of the following is NOT given as an effect of the building of the Eric Canal in

paragraph 4?

A It took water traffic away from the Mississippi River.

B It established Boston and Philadelphia as the most important centers of trade.

C It helped determine the outcome of the Civil War.

D It allowed the East coast to trade with the Great Lake Sea.

Question 79: What can be inferred about railroads in 1849 from the information in the last

paragraph?

A They were being planned but had not been built.

B They were seriously underdeveloped.

C They had begun to compete with the Eric Canal for traffic.

D They were weakened by the expansion of the canal.

Question 80: The word “warranted” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÃI

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 4

NĂM HỌC 2011 – 2012 MÔN ANH VĂN

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Câu 1: A innovate B interfere C sacrifice D penalize

Câu 2: A preferential B communicate C eliminate D accompany

Câu 3: A community B businessman C development D environment

Câu 5: A ability B variety C temperature D original

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

Câu 6: I wish Tom worked as hard as Mary

Câu 7: _ you’ve asked me why I went there, I’ll tell you.

Câu 8: over the exam results ,she rushed home to tell her family the good news

Câu 9: Did she get the better of you in the argument ?

C gain an advantage over D try to be better than

Câu 10: “ Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” - “ ”

C Ok, see you D Yes , I enjoyed talking to you,too.

Câu 11: What if I you that there’s a good chance I can get tickets for the concert ?

A were telling B were to tell C have told D would to tell

Câu 12: Why don’t you _ a go ? It’s not difficult !

Câu 13: The book would have been perfect the ending.

A it had not been for B had it not been for C hadn’t it been for D it hadn’t been for Câu 14: Jack chess before so I showed him what to do.

A wasn’t playing B hadn’tbeenplaying C didn’t play D hadn’tplayed

Câu 15: Part of New York City is situated on _ LongIsland

Câu 16: As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to _ the time you’ve lost

A do up for B make up to C make up for D do up to

Câu 17: Are there any household chores for men are better _ than women ?

A that/suit B whose/suited C which/suited D which/suit

Câu 18: We bought some _

A old lovely German glasses B lovely old German glasses

C German old lovely glasses D German lovely old glasses

Câu 19: Tom “ I’m sorry I won’t be able to come” - Mary “ ”

Câu 20: He says he will pay ; I don’t think he will, _

Câu 21: That was a bit of a for the books : I never expected him to show up

A turn – out B turn - away C turn – in D turn – up

Câu 22: Can you please tell me some information _ to the job ?

A relating B that relate C that are relating D that indicates

Câu 23: I “ Chicken Soup for the Soul” but I haven’t finished it yet.

A am reading B was reading C have been reading D read

Câu 24: Our firm a lot of business with overseas custumers

Câu 25: She tried to set _ a few minutes each day for her exercises

Câu 26: The _ at the football macth cheered the team on

A audience B onlookers C congregation D spectators

Câu 27: You shouldn’t live your means

Câu 28: What if our habitat

A destroying B was destroyed C were destroyed D to be destroyed

Câu 29: There’re several means of mass communication The newspaper is one, the television is

Câu 30: Between you and me, so don’t tell anyone , I’m sure he’ll lose the election.

III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Câu 31: There is a rumor that the army is about taking power though this has been denied by the

government sources

Câu 32: After writing it , the essay must be duplicated by the student himself and handed into the

department secretary before the end of the month

Câu 33: It was obvious that he was thorough interested in the subject

Câu 34: None two butterflier have exactly the same design on their wings

Câu 35: The purpose of traveller’s checks is to protect travellers from theft and accidential lost of

money

IV Choose the best phrases or clauses A ,B ,C,or D to complete each of the sentences below

Câu 36: _ did Jane accept the job

A Only because it was interesting work B The work was interesting

C Only because it was interested work D Because it was interesting work

Câu 37: The truck _ crashed into the back of a bus scattering glass everywhere

A it was loading with empty bottles B loaded with empty bottles

C which loading with empty bottles D loading with empty bottles

Câu 38: Harry would certainly have attended the proceedings _

A if he didn’t get a flat tyre B had he not had a flat tyre

C had the tyre not flattened itself D if the flat tyre didn’t happen

Câu 39: _ of tissues is known as histology

A That is scientific studying B Studying scientific

C The scientific study D To study scientifically

Câu 40: Mango trees, _ , grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 90 feet.

A which densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers

B whose densely covered glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers

C which are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers

D when are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers

V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Câu 41: “ I am in a bit of hurry , but I’ll ring you tomorrow” he said

A He said that he was very hurried , but that he would ring me the next day

B He said he was a bit pressed for time , but that he would ring me the next day.

C He said that he was in a bit of hurry and rang me the following day.

D He said that he would ring me the next day as then he could

Câu 42: It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job

A Jane is being interviewed for the job

B It is not certain that Jane will get the job

C The question is whether Jane will get the job or not

D If Jane could answer the question , she would get the job

Câu 43: The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.

A He grew older and more and more forgetful

B He became moe forgetful and older.

C He grew older when he became more forgetful.

D As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful

Câu 44: Julie and Anne had not met each other before he party.

A The party was the place where Julie and Anne could not meet each other.

B The party prevented Julie and Anne from meeting each other.

C Julie and Anne got acquainted when they were at the party.

D Julie and Anne used to meet each other for the party.

Câu 45: It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.

A If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.

B But for you assistance, we could not have, got achievement.

C Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.

D Without your assistance, we could get achievement

VI 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 46 to 56

A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake ,one

of the world’s largest and deepest , lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice Now known as

Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica Thelake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this blockof ice because its waters are warmed bygeothermal heat from the earth’s core The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from

the frigid temperatures on the surface

The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research teamwas conducting an aerialsurvey of the area Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body ofwater of indeterminate size.It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite madescientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake ; the satellite –borne radar detected an extremelyflat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake

The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the

scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have

survived for thousands upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and

elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organism in more exposed areas The downside of the

discovery,however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climateand in the problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated samples from the lake without actuallyexposing the lake to contamination Scientists are looking for possible way to accomplish this

Câu 46: The word “hidden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A unexploitable B untouched C undicovered D undrinkable

Câu 47: What is true of Lake Vostok ?

A It is beneath a thick slab of ice B It is heated by the sun

C It is a saltwater lake D It is completely frozen.

Câu 48: Which of the following is closest in meaning to “frigid” in paragraph 1 ?

A easily broken B quite harsh C lukewarm D extremely cold

Câu 49: All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it

A could not determine the lake’s exact size B made use of radio waves

C was conducted by air D was controlled by a satellite

Câu 50: It can be inffered from the passage that the ice would not be flat if

A there were no lake underneath B Antarctica were not so cold

C radio waves were not used D the lake were not so big

Câu 51: The word “microbes” in paragrahp 3 could be best replaced by which of the following ?

A Rays of light B Pieces of dust C Tiny bubbles D Tiny organisms

Câu 52: Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it

A may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light B has already been contaminated

C can be studied using radio waves D may contain uncontaminated microbes

Câu 53: The word “ downside” in paragrahp 3 is closest in meaning to _

A buried section B bottom level C underside D negative aspect

Câu 54: The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of _

A further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica

B problems with satellite – borne radar equipment

C the harsh climate of Antarctica

D ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it

Câu 55: The purpose of the passage is to _

A present an unexpected aspect of Antarctica’s geography

B provided satellite data concerning Antarctica

C explain how Lake Vostok was discovered

D discuss future plans for Lake Vostok

VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 56 to 65

About 50 or so kinds modern plastic are made from oil,gas,or coal-non-renewable natural

resources We (56) well over three million tones of the stuff in Japan each year and,sooner orlater, most of it is thrown away A high (57)) of our animal consumption is in the (58)

of packaging and this (59) about seven percent by weight,of our domestic(60) Almost all of it can be recycled , but very little of it is ,though the plastic recycling (61) isgrowing fast

The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific(62) thancoal and one (63) of “recovery” strongly(64) by plastic manufactures is the(65) of wast plastic into a fuel

Câu 65: A melting B change C conversion D replacement

VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 66: You ought to send two hours as a minimum in the fresh air every day

Câu 67: He seems to make the same mistake over and over again

Câu 68: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.

A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish

Câu 69: Our junior employees are being groomed for more senior roles.

Câu 70: There’s a shuttle bus to the nearby airport hotel

A bus that travels overnight B bus with air – conditioners

C bus which looks like a shuttle D bus travels regularly between two places