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Trang 1Đề Thi Thử Đại Học: 2010-2011 June 18 th
Full name: _ Thời gian: 90 phút
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something
a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based
on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment,
the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence
Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One
professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
+ Marry an intelligent person
+ Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents
+ Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard
+ Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician
1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A different twins generally have different levels of ability
B ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D ability depends both on intelligence and environment
2: Scientists chose twins for their study because
A they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A They practice playing their instruments for many years
B They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow
A only their interests in computer games B their own interests
C only their interests in musical instruments D their parents’ interests
Trang 25: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid .
A letting them play their own way B starting their education at an early age
C pushing their children too hard
D permitting them to follow their own interests
6: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in
order to become a genius,
A you need to have good health and good nourishment
B you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean .
A “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
D “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
9: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires
A parental support and encouragement B an expensive education
C wealthy and loving parents D good musical instruments
10: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to
A other people B other scientists C other geniuses D other children
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost
entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of theworld’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an
effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend
on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect
the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products
made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed
11: What is the main topic of the passage?
A Endangered species B Problems with industrialization
C The Bengal tiger D International boycotts
12: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A Concerned scientists B Enterprising researchers
C Illegal hunters D Trained hunters
Trang 313: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A incompetence
B indirectnessC insensitivity D independence
14: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A A comparison and a contrast B A problem and a solution
C A statement and an illustration D Specific and general information
15: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A Killing animals for personal satisfaction B Interest in material gain
C Bengal tiger D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
16: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A Lines 5-7 B Lines 8-10 C Lines 11-17 D Lines 1-3
17: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A set aside B combined C taken D organized
18: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A make a payment on B raise C lower D make an investment toward
19: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A A global increase in animal survival
B A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
D Buying and selling of animal products overseas
20: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A indifferent B forgiving C concerned D surprised
Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
21: did Arthur realize that there was danger
A When he entered the store B After he had entered the store
C On entering the store D Only after entering the store
22: After seeing the movie Centennial,
A the book made many people want to read it
B the book was read by many people C many people wanted to read the book
D the reading of the book interested many people
23: Many of the current international problems that we are now facing
A are the results of misunderstandings
B lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
C are because of not understanding themselves D linguistic incompetences
24: Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that .”
A we could see hardly the road signs B we could see the road signs hardly
C hardly could we see the road signs D we could hardly see the road signs
25: George didn’t do well in the class because
A he was a badly student B he studied bad
C he failed to study properly D he was not good studywise
Read the passage and choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps:
No More Classes
The use of computers has meant students can study language programs (26) … their own speed when and for how long they want - and no need to worry about the teacher having a favourite or doing (27) … another boring lesson What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (28) … on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need offthe shelf and (29) conversations with other computerized students
They might (30) … choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the
restaurant At the push of a button they would be transported to (31) … realistic settings where they
Trang 4could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (32) … to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England.
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons But would it ever (33) … the classroom? Hopefully not (34) … the need to relate to real people talking about real issuesand generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to (35) … at least a little of their time with real people
26 A at B for C with D in
27 A still B for C yet D already
28 A place B put C set D get
29 A take B do C catch D hold
30 A although B preferably C instead D contrary
31 A so B such C like D alike
32 A role B duty C obligation D need
33 A replace B restore C succeed D recover
34 A definitely B mainly C totally D surely
35 A spend B make C have D do
Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences:
36: She’d rather watch television, ?
A wouldn’t she B didn’t she C hadn’t she D doesn’t she
37: If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly
A do me a favour B take my fingers C stand by me D pick me up
38: There has been a sharp _ in the number of burglaries in this area recently
39: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly
A no money B some money C little money D any money
40: General _ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy
41: Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week
A twice as much as B as much twice as C twice more than D as much as twice
42: had the curtain been raised than the light went out
A Only when B Scarcely C Hardly D No sooner
43: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “ .”
A I don’t B I’m, too C Neither do I D So am I
44: The change in timetable will many students having to catch an earlier bus
45: Man’s use of colours _ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies A had dated B dating C dated D.dates
46: They were fortune from the fire before the building collapsed
A to rescue B to have rescued C to have been rescued D rescuing
47: Jim _ care of himself He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then
A used to take B is used to take C is used to taking D used to be taken
48: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach
A won’t be existing B doesn’t exist C isn’t going to exist D isn’t existing
49: These days women are not expected to stay at home their mothers did in the past
50: Due to the storm, the flight to New York was for some hours
A cancelled B delayed C stopped D given up
51: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them
A tell – away B take – on C tell – apart D take – apart
Trang 552: A: “When is Mr Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think He here for a long time He will probably retire either next year or the year afterthat.” A had been working B is working C has been working D worked
53: They have made no at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy
54: She is not a teenager any more She looks quite now
A grown-up B overgrown C outgrown D grown through
55: of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels
A He remembered B Remembering C It was the memories D Memories
56: Jenifer is in asking for bigger salary She has worked really hard
A unreasonable B reason C reasonable D reasonably
57: John has been looking for his car, is light blue
A whose its colour B the colour of which C of which colour D which colour
58: We would contact your nearest relative any accident occurring
A in place of B in spite of C on account of D in the event of
59: Let’s begin our discussion now, ?
A will we B don’t we C won’t we D shall we
60: _ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident
A Alike many finds B Many alike finds C It was like many finds D Like many finds
61: Don’t try too hard Don’t off more than you can
A eat - swallow B eat - chew C bite - swallow D bite - chew
62: you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do
A Provided B As much as C As well as D As far as
63: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school
A was admitted B had been admitted
C had admitted D would be able to enter
64: Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ Carol: “Oh! .”
A I don’t hope B I don’t hope so C It’s hopeless D I hope not
65: having a well-paid job, she never has any money
A Let alone B Despite C For D Even though
Pick out the word which has different stress from the others:
66: A miraculous B diversity C platoon D occupation
67: A delivery B ornamental C climatic D environment
68: A ancestor B tragedy C geology D accurate
69: A interview B satellite C similar D contestant
70: A magnificent B photography C proverbial D advantageous
Circle one option A, B, C, or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences:
71: The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers
B The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers
C The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers
D The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money
72: It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A Without his wife’s help , he couldn’t have finished his book
B If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book
C If only he had been able to finish his book
D But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book
73: “Sorry, Madam Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A He apologized for not looking after the garden
Trang 6B He not promised to look after the garden.
C He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden
D He asked if looking after the garden was his duty
74: The book costs $15, 50 but I have only $14, 50.
A I have more than enough money to pay for the book
B The book costs a little more than I have with me
C I have just enough money to pay for the book
D I need a few more dollars to pay for the book
75: She couldn’t find the classroom until after the class had begun.
A She went to the wrong class B She missed the class
C She was late for class because she had got lost
D She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time
Circle the word or word phrase which needs correcting:
76: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm
77: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom
78: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits
79: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population
80: The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors
………The end………
ANSWER KEYS
Đề Thi Thử Đại Học: 2010-2011 June 18th
Full name: _ Thời gian: 90 phút
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something
a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based
on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment,
the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence
Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One
professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining
Trang 7People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
+ Marry an intelligent person
+ Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents
+ Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard
+ Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician
1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A different twins generally have different levels of ability
B ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D ability depends both on intelligence and environment
2: Scientists chose twins for their study because
A they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A They practice playing their instruments for many years
B They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow
A only their interests in computer games B their own interests
C only their interests in musical instruments D their parents’ interests
5: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid
A letting them play their own way B starting their education at an early age
C pushing their children too hard
D permitting them to follow their own interests
6: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in
order to become a genius,
A you need to have good health and good nourishment
B you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean .
A “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
D “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
9: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires
A parental support and encouragement B an expensive education
C wealthy and loving parents D good musical instruments
10: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to .
A other people B other scientists C other geniuses D other children
Trang 8Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost
entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of theworld’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an
effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend
on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect
the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products
made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed
11: What is the main topic of the passage?
A Endangered species B Problems with industrialization
C The Bengal tiger D International boycotts
12: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A Concerned scientists B Enterprising researchers
C Illegal hunters D Trained hunters
13: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A incompetence
B indirectnessC insensitivity D independence
14: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A A comparison and a contrast B A problem and a solution
C A statement and an illustration D Specific and general information
15: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A Killing animals for personal satisfaction B Interest in material gain
C Bengal tiger D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
16: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A Lines 5-7 B Lines 8-10 C Lines 11-17 D Lines 1-3
17: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A set aside B combined C taken D organized
18: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A make a payment on B raise C lower D make an investment toward
19: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A A global increase in animal survival
B A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
D Buying and selling of animal products overseas
20: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A indifferent B forgiving C concerned D surprised
Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
21: did Arthur realize that there was danger
A When he entered the store B After he had entered the store
C On entering the store D Only after entering the store
Trang 922: After seeing the movie Centennial, .
A the book made many people want to read it
B the book was read by many people C many people wanted to read the book
D the reading of the book interested many people
23: Many of the current international problems that we are now facing
A are the results of misunderstandings
B lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
C are because of not understanding themselves D linguistic incompetences
24: Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that .”
A we could see hardly the road signs B we could see the road signs hardly
C hardly could we see the road signs D we could hardly see the road signs
25: George didn’t do well in the class because
A he was a badly student B he studied bad
C he failed to study properly D he was not good studywise
Read the passage and choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps:
No More Classes
The use of computers has meant students can study language programs (26) … their own speed when and for how long they want - and no need to worry about the teacher having a favourite or doing (27) … another boring lesson What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (28) … on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need offthe shelf and (29) conversations with other computerized students
They might (30) … choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the
restaurant At the push of a button they would be transported to (31) … realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (32) … to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons But would it ever (33) … the classroom? Hopefully not (34) … the need to relate to real people talking about real issuesand generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to (35) … at least a little of their time with real people
26 A at B for C with D in
27 A still B for C yet D already
28 A place B put C set D get
29 A take B do C catch D hold
30 A although B preferably C instead D contrary
31 A so B such C like D alike
32 A role B duty C obligation D need
33 A replace B restore C succeed D recover
34 A definitely B mainly C totally D surely
35 A spend B make C have D do
Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences:
36: She’d rather watch television, ?
A wouldn’t she B didn’t she C hadn’t she D doesn’t she
37: If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly
A do me a favour B take my fingers C stand by me D pick me up
38: There has been a sharp _ in the number of burglaries in this area recently
A.increase B surge C result D advance
39: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly
A no money B some money C little money D any money
Trang 1040: General _ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.
41: Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week
A twice as much as B as much twice as C twice more than D as much as twice
42: had the curtain been raised than the light went out
A Only when B Scarcely C Hardly D No sooner
43: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “ .”
A I don’t B I’m, too C Neither do I D So am I
44: The change in timetable will many students having to catch an earlier bus
A.mean B lead C result D cause
45: Man’s use of colours _ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies A had dated B dating C dated D.dates
46: They were fortune from the fire before the building collapsed
A to rescue B to have rescued C to have been rescued D rescuing
47: Jim _ care of himself He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then
A used to take B is used to take C is used to taking D used to be taken
48: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach
A won’t be existing B doesn’t exist C isn’t going to exist D isn’t existing
49: These days women are not expected to stay at home their mothers did in the past
A such as B like C as if D as
50: Due to the storm, the flight to New York was for some hours
A cancelled B delayed C stopped D given up
51: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them
A tell – away B take – on C tell – apart D take – apart
52: A: “When is Mr Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think He here for a long time He will probably retire either next year or the year afterthat.” A had been working B is working C has been working D worked
53: They have made no at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy
54: She is not a teenager any more She looks quite now
A grown-up B overgrown C outgrown D grown through
55: of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels
A He remembered B Remembering C It was the memories D Memories
56: Jenifer is in asking for bigger salary She has worked really hard
A unreasonable B reason C reasonable D reasonably
57: John has been looking for his car, is light blue
A whose its colour B the colour of which C of which colour D which colour
58: We would contact your nearest relative any accident occurring
A in place of B in spite of C on account of D in the event of
59: Let’s begin our discussion now, ?
A will we B don’t we C won’t we D shall we
60: _ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident
A Alike many finds B Many alike finds C It was like many finds D Like many finds
61: Don’t try too hard Don’t off more than you can
A eat - swallow B eat - chew C bite - swallow D bite - chew
62: you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do
A Provided B As much as C As well as D As far as
63: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school
A was admitted B had been admitted
Trang 11C had admitted D would be able to enter
64: Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ Carol: “Oh! .”
A I don’t hope B I don’t hope so C It’s hopeless D I hope not
65: having a well-paid job, she never has any money
A Let alone B Despite C For D Even though
Pick out the word which has different stress from the others:
66: A miraculous B diversity C platoon D occupation
67: A delivery B ornamental C climatic D environment
68: A ancestor B tragedy C geology D accurate
69: A interview B satellite C similar D contestant
70: A magnificent B photography C proverbial D advantageous
Circle one option A, B, C, or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences:
71: The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers
B The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers
C The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers
D The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money
72: It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A Without his wife’s help , he couldn’t have finished his book
B If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book
C If only he had been able to finish his book
D But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book
73: “Sorry, Madam Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A He apologized for not looking after the garden
B He not promised to look after the garden
C He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden
D He asked if looking after the garden was his duty
74: The book costs $15, 50 but I have only $14, 50.
A I have more than enough money to pay for the book
B The book costs a little more than I have with me
C I have just enough money to pay for the book
D I need a few more dollars to pay for the book
75: She couldn’t find the classroom until after the class had begun.
A She went to the wrong class B She missed the class
C She was late for class because she had got lost
D She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time
Circle the word or word phrase which needs correcting:
76: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm
77: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom
78: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits
79: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population
80: The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors
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Questions 1 - 5:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct sentence which is built from the words and phrases given:
1 No one / know / answer / teacher / question
(A)No one knows the answer of the teacher’s question
(B)No one knows how to answer of teacher’s question
(C)No one knows the answer to the teacher’s question
(D)No one knows to answer the teacher’s question
2 patient / he / be / have / intention / wait / three / hours
(A) He was so patient to have intention of waiting for three hours
(B) Patient as he was, he had no intention of waiting for three hours
(C) So patient was he that he had intention for waiting for three hours
(D) So patient he was to have no intention to wait for three hours
3 I / get / refund / change / another / sweater
(A) I would like to get the refund if you can change me another sweater
(B) I would like to get the refund or you can change me another sweater
(C) I would like to get the refund; consequently, you can change me another sweater
(D) Unless I would like to get the refund or you can change me another sweater
4 Henry / suggested / Anna / the doctor
(A) Henry suggested Anna to go to the doctor
(B) Henry suggested to Anna that she goes to the doctor
(C) Henry suggested to Anna that she go to the doctor
(D) Henry suggested Anna that she should go to the doctor
5 do / cooking / she / look / after / garden
(A) As soon as she did the cooking, she looks after the garden
(B ) Apart from to do the cooking, she looked after the garden
(C) In addition to do the cooking, she also looked after the garden
(D)Besides doing the cooking, she looks after the garden
Questions 6 – 35
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
6 This is his fifth day on the tour He ……… four countries
(A) already visited (B) visited (C) has already visited (D) is visiting
7 “I think the teacher should give us more exercises – “ ”
(A) That’s rubbish (B) Yes, let’s
(C) Ok (D) That’s just what I was thinking
8 There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, ……… , has been delayed
(A) otherwise (B) or (C) therefore (D) so
9 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “ ”
Trang 13(A) Yes, I am so glad (B) No, thanks
(C) Sorry, the seat is taken (D) Yes, yes You can sit here
10 ……… , he would have been able to pass the exam
(A) Studying more (B) If he were studying to a greater degree(C) If he studied more (D) Had he studied more
11 The manager was very pleased with her last business trip, which had been a ………success.(A) full (B) complete (C) whole (D) high
12 The man you saw yesterday …… ….Mr Brown, because he went to London on business last week
(A) can’t have been(B) mustn’t be (C) can’t be (D) mustn’t have been
13 “Why don’t you go to the zoo?” – “ ”
(A) That’s a good idea (B) Because we don’t have enough money.(C) I couldn’t agree more (D) Yes, I’d love to
14 She went………… a bad cold just before Christmas
(A) through (B) over (C) in for (D) down with
15 In every country , there are …….… between different regions, especially between the North and the South, which result in unfriendliness, even hatred
(A) quarrels (B) conflicts (C) differences (D) disputes
16.The house that we used to live in is in a very ………… state
(A) negligent (B) neglected (C) negligible (D) neglectful
17 ………… the bad weather, he could get to the airport in time
(A) Despite (B) Though (C) However (D) Although
18 One of the great …… to the students when they go on a mountain walk is that they learn
a lot about wild flowers
(A) supports (B) returns (C) benefits (D) profits
19 Imagination ……….facts
(A) outlays (B) outruns (C) outplays (D) outlives
20 “ Were there many people waiting in line at the stadium?” – “ Yes, I saw .”(A) quite many (B) quite much (C) quite a few (D) quite some
21 He is decorating the house with a view ………… it
(A) to selling (B) to be sold (C) for selling (D) to sell
22 I tried to talk her ………… joining our trip, but she refused
23 The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away
(A) made up (B) made use of C) made fun of (D) made allowance for
24 “Must we do it now?” – “No, you ”
(A) won’t (B) needn’t (C) can’t (D) mustn’t
25.The fact is , doctor, I just cannot ……… this dreadful cough
(A) get down to (B) get rid of (C) get out of (D) get round to
26 The Home – Loan Company ………….the right to cancel this agreement
(A) serves (B) conserves (C) reserves (D) deserves
27 After Joe’s mother died, he was ………up by his grandmother
28 It …… me as strange that my front door was open when I got home
(A) occurred (B) seemed (C) struck (D) appeared
29.The music aroused an ……… feeling of homesickness in him
(A) intentional (B) intense (C) intended (D) intensive
30 …… regards sport and leisure activities, our two countries appear to have little in common
31 Jane is plain, but her sister is very ………