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NGÀY 1
I. ĐỌC HIỂU
Martin Luther King, Jf., is well- known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous
speeches, among which is his moving “ I have a dream” speech. But fewer people know much about
King’s childhood. M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his
maternal grandfather. M.L.’s grandfather purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty
years before M.L was born. His grandfather allowed the house to be used as a meeting place for a
number of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks. M.L. grew up
in the atmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt
influenced by it.
M.L.’s childhood was not especially eventfully. His father was a minister and his mother was
a musician. He was the second of three children, and he attended all black schools in a black
neighborhood. The neighborhood was not poor, however. Auburn Avenue was an area of banks,
insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers, and other businesses and services.
Even in the face of Atlanta’s segregation, the district thrived. Dr. King never forgot the community
spirit he had known as a child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice that was a huge barrier keeping
black Atlantans from mingling with whites.
Question 1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The prejudice that existed in Atlanta. B. M.L.’s grandfather
C. Martin Luther King’s childhood. D. The neighborhood King grew up in
Question 2. When was M.L. born?
A. in 1909 B. in 1929 C. in 1949 D. 20 years after his parents had
met.
Question 3. What is Martin Luthur King well- known for?
A. His publications. B. His neighborhood. C. His childhood. D. His work in civil rights.
Question 4. According to the author, M.L. _______.
A. had a difficult childhood. B. was a good musician as a child
C. loved to listen to his grandfather speak. D. grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta.
Question 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Auburn was a commercial areas.
B. M.L.’s grandfather built their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909.
C. M. L. grew up in a rich, black neighborhood.
D. M.L.’s childhood was uneventful.

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Question 6. From the passage we can infer that:

A. M.L.’s father was a church member.
B. people gathered at M.L.’s to perform religious rituals.
C. M.L.’s father purchased their home on Auburn Avenue.
D. M.L. had a bitter childhood.
Question 7. M.L. was _______ by the atmosphere in which he grew up.
A. not affected at all B. doubted C. certainly influenced D. prejudiced

II. ĐỤC LỖ
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and fires
can change ecosystems. Some changes ____1___ ecosystems. If there is too little rainfall, plants will
not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals____2___feed on it may also die
or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees
to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the
seeds ____3___. Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building dams on rivers for
electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems ____4___ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and
cutting down forests destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments
to find better ways of ___5____ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for
ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people without causing harm to ecosystems.
Question 1. A harms B. harmful C. harmless D. harm
Question 2. A. who B. where C. that D. when
Question 3. A. out B. in C. go D. fly
Question 4. A. on B. around C. over D. under
Question 5. A. catching B. holding C. carrying D. taking

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NGÀY 2
I. ĐỌC HIỂU
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it
is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed
to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands
of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other
images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by
far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult
task. “They” did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting
materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the
Lascaux complex.
Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and
temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many
entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open
air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have
deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists
in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
(From:
https://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/prepare/standard_sample_questions/language_form_and_meaning)
Question 1: In line 12, the word “They” refers to ………………...
A. Walls B. Animals C. Materials D. Artists

Question 2: Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
A. It is home to rare animals. B. It is known for horse-racing events.

C. It has attracted many famous artists. D. It has a large number of caves.

Question 3: Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings B. Determining the Age of French Caves

C. Wild Animals in Art D. Exploring Caves Respectfully

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Question 4: Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?
A. It was completely dark inside. B. The caves were full of wild animals.

C. Many painting spaces were difficult to reach. D. Painting materials were hard to find.

Question 5: In line 3, the words pays heed to are closest in meaning to ………………...
A. watches B. discovers C. notices D. buys

Question 6: What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?
A. Another part was discovered. B. Visitors were prohibited from entering.

C. A new entrance was created. D. new lighting system was installed.

Question 7: According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the paintings
EXCEPT ………………...
A. water B. temperature changes C. air movement D. light

Question 8: According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?
A. Horses B. Bison C. Birds D. Wild cats

II. ĐỤC LỖ
Located in central Africa, Lake Victoria is a very unusual lake. __( 1 )__ of the largest lakes in the
world; it is also one of the youngest. Estimated to be about 15,000 years old, it is a relative baby
compared with Earth’s other very large lakes, __( 2 )__ more than two million years old. Yet judging
by the variety of life in it, Lake Victoria __( 3 )__ a much older body of water. Usually, lakes need a
much longer time __( 4 )__ by a diverse array of life-forms. It is common for new lakes to contain
only a small number of species. Lake Victoria, however, is packed with colorful fish, most notably,
cichlids. There are __( 5 )__ 500 different species of just this one type of fish.

Question 1: A. Not only is it one B. One is it only not

C. Is it one not only D. It not only one is

Question 2: A. are B. which can be C. they are D. which being

Question 3: A. views B. likes C. portrays D. resembles

Question 4: A. they are populated B. is populated

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C. to become populated D. becoming populated

Question 5: A. as many as B. as many C. many D. too many

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NGÀY 3
I. ĐỤC LỖ
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some
experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) _______ contact with someone who does. Is there
such a things as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (2) _______
influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example,
although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of upkeep can be considerable.
Everything must be (3) _______ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and
veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (4) _______ time on your pet, which involves shopping
for it, cleaning and feeling it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to
exercise and housetrain an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room
do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a confined space? Do you live near a busy
road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets such as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and
convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more (5) _______.
Question 1: A. near B. close C. narrow D. tight
Question 2: A. facets B. elements C. factors D. points
Question 3: A. considering B. held C. taken D. kept
Question 4: A. take B. waste C. occupy D. spend
Question 5: A. suited B. appropriate C. likely D. good

II. ĐỌC HIỂU

After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the
United States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard's MBA School has shown a substantial
increase in enrollment in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their
enrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to
continue.
There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first one is that
many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on
Wall Street, or in other financial districts of major American cities. Many of the entry-level management
jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well
as those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, "Is an MBA degree really what I need
to be best prepared for getting a good job?" The second major factor has been the cutting of American

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payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered. Business needs are changing, and MBA
schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
Question 1: What is the main focus of this passage?
A. jobs on Wall Street
B. types of graduate degrees
C. changes in enrollment for MBA school
D. how schools are changing to reflect the economy
Question 2: The phrase "two decades" in line 1 refers to a period of _______.
A. 10 years B. 20 years C. 50 years D. 100 years
Question 3: The word "prosperity" in line 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. success B. surplus C. nurturing D. education
Question 4: Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment?
A. Princeton B. Harvard C. Stanford D. Yale
Question 5: As used in paragraph 2, the word "seeking" could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. examining B. avoiding C. seizing D. pursuing
Question 6: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school
enrollments?
A. lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
B. low salary and foreign competition
C. fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs
D. declining population and economic prosperity
Question 7: Which of the following might be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. MBA schools' efforts to change
B. future economic predictions
C. a history of the recent economic changes
D. descriptions of non-MBA graduate programs

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NGÀY 4
I. ĐỌC HIỂU
The biological community changes again as one moves from the city to the suburbs. Around all cities is a
biome called the "suburban forest". The trees of this forest are species that are favored by man, and most of
them have been deliberately planted. Mammals such as rabbits, skunks, and opossums have moved in from
the surrounding countryside. Raccoons have become experts at opening garbage cans, and in some places
even deer wander suburban thoroughfares. Several species of squirrel get along nicely in suburbia, but
usually only one species is predominant in any given suburb -fox squirrels in one place, red squirrels in
another, gray squirrels in a third - for reasons that are little understood. The diversity of birds in the suburbs
is great, and in the South, lizards thrive in gardens and even houses. Of course, insects are always present.
There is an odd biological sameness in these suburban communities. True, the palms of Los Angeles are
missing from the suburbs of Boston, and there are species of insects in Miami not found in Seattle. But over
wide stretches of the United States, ecological conditions in suburban biomes vary much less than do those
of natural biome. And unlike the natural biomes, the urban and suburban communities exist in spite of, not
because of, the climate
Question 1. If there was a preceding paragraph to this passage it would most likely be concerned
with which of the following topics?
A. The migration from cities to suburbs.
B. The biological community in urban areas.
C. The mammals of the American countryside.
D. The history of American suburbs.
Question 2. The author implies that the mammals of the "suburban forest" differ from most species
of trees there in which of the following ways?
A. They were not deliberately introduced.
B. They are considered undesirable by humans.
C. They are represented by a greater number of species.
D. They have not fully adapted to suburban conditions.
Question 3. The word “thoroughfares” is closet in meaning to
A. neighborhoods B. lawns C. open spaces D. streets
Question 4. Which of the following conclusions about squirrels is supported by information in the
passage?
A. The competition among the three species is intense.
B. Fox squirrels are more common than grey or red squirrels.

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C. Two species of squirrels seldom inhabit the same suburb.

D. The reasons why squirrels do well in the suburbs are unknown
Question 5. The word "thrive" is closest in meaning to
A. remain B. flourish C. reproduce D. survive
Question 6. The word "odd" is closest in meaning to
A. unusual B. appropriate C. unforgettable D. expected
Question 7. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph of the
passage?
A. Biological communities in East Coast suburbs differ greatly from those on the West Coast
B. The suburban forest occupies an increasingly large segment of the American landscape
C. Suburbs in the Unites States have remarkably similar biological communities
D. Natural biomes have been studied more than suburban biomes
Question 8. What does the author imply about the effect of climate in the suburban biome?
A. It is more noticeable than the effect of climate on the urban biome
B. It is not as important as it once was
C. It depends on the location of the biome
D. It is not as dramatic as the effect of climate on natural biomes

II. ĐỤC LỖ
Scientists say that (1) _______ the next thirty years we will not be able to tell the difference between the
real people and the virtual people- that is, people created by computer. These virtual humans are already in
films and computer games and engineers are setting up experiments to see if they can develop a (2) _______
feeling virtual people. And the prediction is that these virtual people will be better than us humans- because
they are basically a machine, they can (3) _______ data and remember it much better than we can. In
addition, they are starting to look much more like us. They are already used to (4) _______ research that may
be dangerous for humans, such as on equipment for the army. The “virtuals” are very good at following
procedures exactly so scientists can get reliable results. Engineers are carrying out further tests to find out
how to get the virtual beings to understand conversation. Now, we can only “talk” to them by typing. But if
you (5) _______ the internet, you will find more and more sites devoted to virtual humans- we are just at the
beginning of what they can do.
Question 1. A. within B. for C. about D. during
Question 2. A. speculating B. thoughtful C. thinking D. mindful
Question 3. A. gather B. accumulate C. amass D. collect

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Question 4. A. proceed B. conduct C. convey D. lead

Question 5. A. click B. ride C. seek D. surf

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NGÀY 5
I. ĐỤC LỖ
The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations for short are the
standard school-leaver qualifications taken by virtually all UK students in the May and June following their
16th birthday. If you come to a UK (1) _______ school before you (2) _______ the age of 16, you will
study towards GCSE examination up to 12 subjects. Some subjects are compulsory, including English and
mathematics, and you can select (3) _______ , such as music, drama, geography and history from a series
of options. GCSEs provide a good all-round education (4) _______ you can build (5) _______ at colleague
and eventually at university.

Question 1. A. dependence B. independence C. independent D. independently

Question 2. A. reach B. come C. approach D. go

Question 3. A. other B. each other C. another D. others

Question 4. A. what B. that C. where D. whose

Question 5. A. on B. at C. in D . for

II. ĐỌC HIỂU

These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is
important to wear the right thing.

Many British people don't think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When
they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can
put on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you
look clean and tidy.

But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear
dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in
some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.

In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their
clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in
the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and
women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.

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It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the US, because
everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same.
You'll feel more relaxed if you don't look too different from everyone else.

Question 1. Many British people wear freely when they _______ .

A. attend lectures B. attend meetings

C. spend their spare time D. work in offices

Question 2. Who doesn’t usually wear suits and ties?

A. lawyers B. doctors C. drivers D. businessmen

Question 3. If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend
wears

A. pretty clothes B. formal clothes C. dirty clothes D.informal clothes

Question 4. If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear

A. strange clothes C. your native clothes

B. as the people there do D. comfortable clothes

Question 5. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to _______ .

A. American people B. British people C. men D. women

Question 6. The word “elegant” is closest in meaning to _______ .

A. decent B. confident C. comfortable D. neat

Question 7. What do you think the passage is mainly about ?

A. Recent dressing habits in Great Britain and the United States.

B. The reason why informal clothing is popular in the UK and USA.

C. When we should wear in a formal way.

D. Where we should wear in a informal way.

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NGÀY 6

I. ĐỌC HIỂU

A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many
households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages
between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women
estimated their share to be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman
was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that
housework should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside
the home were satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work - if their husbands did
remainder. Research has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy
and anxious, and feel they are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but
for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, as a man's share
increases much less than the woman's. It is the inequality and loss of respect, not the actual number of hours,
which leads to anxiety and depression. The research describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling.
Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare.
Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional
duties. In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow
up. Distress for this group is caused by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
Question 1: According to the passage, a fair division of labour is that________
A. women do 14 hours of housework
B. men do more housework than women
C. women do more than 80 percent of the housework
D. women and men share the housework equally
Question 2: All activities mentioned in the passage are household chores EXCEPT_______
A. childcaring B. washing-up
C. shopping D. taking care of old-aged parents
Question 3: The word "remainder" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________
A. what is shared B. what is fulfilled C. what is done D. what is left
Question 4: The word "norm" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________
A. strange thing B. unequal thing C. changing thing D. usual thing

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Question 5: Although women think men should share the housework, those who don't have paid job
agree to share ____ of the chores.
A. 14 percent B. 37 percent C. 80 percent D. 70 percent
Question 6: It can be inferred from the passage that after getting married, ________
A. women do twice as much housework as men
B. women do less and less housework
C. men spend much less time doing housework than women.
D. men do more housework than women
Question 7: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to________
A. men B. labour C. jobs D. women

II. ĐỤC LỖ
The United States has many different types of families. While most American families are traditional, (1)
_____ a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed
by one parent, usually a woman. In a few families in the United States, there are no children. These childish
couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from the (2) _____ of
childbearing; or, perhaps they (3) _____ physically able to have children. Other families in the United States
have one adult (4) _____ a stepparent. A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying
a father or mother.
Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families. In the United States, people have the right
to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must
belong to. They respect each other’s (5) _____ regarding family groups. Families are very important to
Americans.
Question 1: A. consisting B. consisting of C. consist of D. including of
Question 2: A. respond B. responsibilities C. responsible D. responsibility
Question 3: A. couldn’t B. weren’t C. are not D. can’t
Question 4: A. whom B. which is C. who is D. is
Question 5: A. ideal B. choices C. feeling D. chance

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NGÀY 7
I. ĐỤC LỖ
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may be recognized as
the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family, traditional cultural patterns confer
leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more persons
may gradually (1) ______ as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger
groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
(2) ______ of the common belief that leaders are people with unusual personal ability, decades of
research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It
seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have (3) ______ common; rather,
virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of
that particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research
suggests that there are (4) ______ two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals.
Instrumental leadership emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group. Group members look
to instrumental leaders to “get things done”. Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership
(5) ______ emphasizes the collective well-being of a social group’s members.
Question 1: A. happen B. show C. emerge D. occur
Question 2: A. Whereas B. Although C. In spite D. Despite
Question 3: A. on B. in C. by D. at
Question 4: A. typically B. typified C. types D. typical
Question 5: A. which B. who C. what D. those

II. ĐỌC HIỂU

Under certain circumstances, the human body must cope with gases at greater-than-normal
atmospheric pressure. For example, gas pressures increase rapidly during a drive made with scuba
gear because the breathing equipment allows divers to stay underwater longer and dive deeper. The
pressure exerted on the human body increases by 1 atmosphere for every 10 meters of depth in
seawater, so that at 39 meters in seawater a diver is exposed to pressure of about 4 atmospheres. The
pressure of the gases being breathed must equal the external pressure applied to the body, otherwise
breathing is very difficult. Therefore all of the gases in the air breathed by a scuba diver at 40 meter
are present at five times their usual pressure. Nitrogen, which composes 80 percent of the air we
breathe, usually causes a balmy feeling of well-being at this pressure. At a depth of 5 atmospheres,

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nitrogen causes symptoms resembling alcohol intoxication, known as nitrogen narcosis. Nitrogen
narcosis apparently results from a direct effect on the brain of the large amounts of nitrogen dissolved
in the blood. Deep dives are less dangerous if helium is substituted for nitrogen, because under these
pressures helium does not exert a similar narcotic effect.
As a scuba diver descends, the pressure of nitrogen on the lungs increases. Nitrogen then diffuses
from the lungs to the blood, and from the blood to body tissues. Nitrogen then diffuses from the lungs
to the blood, and from the blood to body tissues The reverse occurs when the diver surfaces, the
nitrogen pressure in the lungs falls and the nitrogen diffuses from the tissues into the blood, and from
the blood into the lungs. If the return to the surface is too rapid, nitrogen in the tissues and blood
cannot diffuse out rapidly enough and nitrogen bubbles are formed. They can cause severe pains,
particularly around the joints.
Another complication may result if the breath is held during ascent. During ascent from a depth of
10 meters, the volume of air in the lungs will double because the air pressure at the surface is only
half of what it was at 10 meters. This change in volume may cause the lungs to distend and even
rupture. This condition is called air embolism.
To avoid this event, a diver must ascend slowly, never at a rate exceeding the rise of the exhaled air
bubbles, and must exhale during ascent.
Question 1: The word “exert” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. cause B. permit C. change D. need
Question 2: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How to prepare for a deep dive
B. The effect of pressure on gases in the human body.
C. The equipment divers use
D. The symptoms of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream
Question 3: The word “they” in bold in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. tissues B. joints C. bubbles D. pains
Question 4: What happens to nitrogen in body tissues if a diver ascends too quickly?
A. It forms bubbles B. It is reabsorbed by the lungs
C. It goes directly to the brain D. It has a narcotic effect
Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following presents the greatest
danger to a diver?
A. Pressurized helium B. Nitrogen diffusion
C. An air embolism D. Nitrogen bubbles

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Question 6: The word “rupture” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. hurt B. shrink C. burst D. stop
Question 7: What should a diver do when ascending?
A. Relax completely B. Breathe helium C. Breathe faster D. Rise slowly

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NGÀY 8
I. ĐỌC HIỂU
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered
unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find
that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they
are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals
worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from
the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone
companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof
that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who
use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern
scanning equipment. In one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious
memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own
son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working
week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor
didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High- tech
machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies
agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones
less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only
when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies.
In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for
now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
Question 1: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
_____
A. they keep the users alert all the time.
B. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
C. they make them look more stylish.
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.

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Question 2: The word "means" in the passage most closely means _____
A. transmission B. method C. meanings D. expression
Question 3: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _____.
A. change their users' temperament B. damage their users' emotions.
C. change their users' social behaviours. D. cause some mental malfunction
Question 4: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _____.
A. the negative public use of cell phones.
B. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
C. information on the lethal effects of cell phones,
D. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
Question 5: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with _____
A. the mobility of the mind and the body. B. the arteries of the brain.
C. the smallest units of the brain. D. the resident memory.
Question 6: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _____
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability. B. abandoned his family.
C. could no longer think lucidly. D. had a problem with memory.
Question 7: The most suitable title for the passage could be _____
A. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
B. Technological Innovations and Their Price.
C. The Way Mobile Phones Work.
D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

II. ĐỤC LỖ
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors. Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be __(1) __. If
you are genuinely interested __(2) __ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also __(3) __ interest by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask
questions that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(4) __ close
attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful
comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(5) __ of the
interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.

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Question 1: A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiasm

Question 2: A. on B. for C. in D. with
Question 3: A. cover B. appear C. show D. conceal
Question 4: A. choose B. spend C. pay D. make
Question 5: A. finish B. final C. end D. close

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NGÀY 9
I. ĐỌC HIỂU
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant
language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after
having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion
of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended
even as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries,
English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade),
colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and
grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became
the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English.
Two-thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of
technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more
than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers,
constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
Question 1: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The expansion of English as an international language.
B. The use of English for science and technology.
C. The number of nonnative users of English.
D. The French influence on the English language.
Question 2: The word “emerged” means _______
A. frequented B. appeared C. engaged D. failed
Question 3: The word “elements” is most similar to _______
A. features B. curiosities C. declaration D. customs
Question 4: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. After 1600 B. Around 1350 C. in 1066 D. Before 1600
Question 5: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around
the world EXCEPT_______
A. missionaries B. the Norman invasion
C. colonization D. the slave trade
Question 6: The word “enclaves” is closest in meaning to _______
A. organizations B. regions C. communities D. countries

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Question 7: The word “proliferated” is closest in meaning to_______

A. disbanded B. prospered C. organized D. expanded
Question 8: Which of the following is not mentioned as the field where English is the main language?
A. drama B. media C. advertising D. air control
Question 9: The word “constituting” is closest in meaning to_______
A. doing in B. looking over C. making up D. setting down
Question 10: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are
there in the world today?
A. 350 million B. a quarter million C. 700 million D. half a million

II. ĐỤC LỖ
Someone once has said that there are three kinds of people who are interested in sport: People who
(1)_______ part, people who watch, and people who watch (2)_______ television. It’s very easy to
make fun of stay-at-home sports fans but on the other hand, television does enable us to enjoy all
kinds of (3)_______ events. We can watch a racing car overtake another, see a cyclist cross the
finishing line, or enjoy the goals of our favorite football (4)_______ The first time I watched a tennis
match was on television, and I found it unexpectedly interesting. It’s not always easy to travel long
distance to football grounds and television is a good solution. Of course, you can (5)_______ used to
sitting indoors all the time, and this is dangerous. We should all try to keep fit, and have other interests
and pastimes
Question 1: A. have B. make C. take D. get
Question 2: A. with B. on C. by D. from
Question 3: A. future B. the C. athlete D. sports
Question 4: A. group B. band C. class D. team
Question 5: A. or B. is C. which D. get

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NGÀY 10
I. ĐỤC LỖ
Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (1)_______ and received
nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wiener following have stated that only 7% of message is
sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (2)_______.
Humans use nonverbal communication because:
1. Words have limitations: There are (3)_______ areas where nonverbal communication is more
(4)_______ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are
expressed nonverbally.
2. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner feelings while verbal
messages deal basically with outside world.
3. Nonverbal message are likely to be more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be
controlled as easily as spoken words.
4. Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits what can be
said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts.
5. A separate communication channel is necessary to (5)_______ send complex messages: A speaker
can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal signals.
Question 1. A. thrown B. mailed C. posted D. sent
Question 2. A. postures B. expressions C. thought D. gestures
Question 3. A. numerous B. sum C. amount D. great deal
Question 4. A. effectiveness B. effect C. effectively D. effective
Question 5. A. get B. make C. have D. help

II. ĐỌC HIỂU

Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he
cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card. Instead, he has been told to wait another
two years, until he is 18.
The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his
age is finding a job. David's firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market
each month.
But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money.
Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus payments
and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards.

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He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver. His
company has to pay £150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day
because David cannot drive.
David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school
with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. "I got the job because the people who
run the firm knew I had already written some programs," he said.
"I suppose £35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic. I hope it will come to more than
that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother £20 a
week. But most his spare time is spent working.
"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said. "But 1 had been studying
it in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time. 1 knew what 1 wanted to do and never
considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway."
David added: "I would like to earn a million and 1 suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never
know when the market might disappear."
Question 1. Why is David different from other young people at his age?
A. He earns an extremely high salary. B. He lives at home with his parents.
C. He does not go out much. D. He is not unemployed.
Question 2. David's greatest problem is _______
A. learning to drive. B. spending his salary.
C. inventing computer games. D. making the banks treat him as an adult.
Question 3. He was employed by the company because _______
A. he works very hard. B. he had written some computer programs.
C. he had worked in a computer shop. D. he had learnt to use computers at school.
Question 4. He left school after taking O-levels because _______
A. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing.
B. he did not enjoy school.
C. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him.
D. he wanted to earn a lot of money.
Question 5. Why does David think he might retire early?
A. He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire.
B. You have to be young to write computer programs.
C. He thinks his firm might go bankrupt.
D. He thinks computer games might not always sell so well.

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Question 6. The word " pessimistic " in the reading passage probably means_______
A. easy B. negative C. optimistic D. positive
Question 7. The word " releases " in the reading passage can be replaced by_______
A. imports B. holds C. discharges D. dissolves

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