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MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút - Tổng số câu hỏi: 81
A. PHẦN THI TRẮC NGHIỆM
PHẦN 1: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ
Chọn 01 trong 04 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại. (1-5)
1. A. booth B. baboon C. smooth D. foot
2. A. banquet B. bouquet C. racquet D. croquet
3. A. biased B. amateur C. cartoon D. catalogue
4. A. pension B. impulse C. pursue D. assume
5. A. indicate B. schedule C. education D. adulation
PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 từ trong 04 từ đã cho có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với các từ còn lại. (6-10)
6. A. catastrophe B. envisage C. contemplate D. observe
7. A. ascend B. descend C. allege D. broadcast
8. A. euphemism B. economy C. arithmetic D. millennium
9. A. redundant B. reluctant C. microscopic D. acquaintance
10. A. abnormality B. metropolitan C. automatically D. miraculously
PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (11-13)
11. “Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week; you are really on the ball. I wish I could
be more organized.”
A. are employed B. react quickly and correctly
C. overdo your duty D. are a great person
12. It’s going to be Sherley’s birthday soon. Maybe we can pitch in and buy her something great.
A. make a joint effort B. make a compromise C. reach a conclusion soon D. split the difference
13. We were outraged to know that our boss had squandered thousands of dollars on first-class travel.
A. spent money quickly B. spent money carelessly C. spent money carefully D. spent money frugally
PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi. (14-16)
14. Cognizant of the fact that it was getting late, the lecturer cut short his lesson.
A. In spite of B. Due to C. Ignorant D. Regardless
15. When Jack was caught overspeeding, he tried to circumvent the law by offering the traffic warden a bribe.
A. violate B. observe C. reject D. decline
16. On arriving home after a rough day at work, she threw her bag unceremoniously on the floor.
A. hesitantly B. hastily C. harmonious D. tactfully
PHẦN 5: TÌM LỖI SAI
Chọn 01 trong 04 từ/cụm từ được gạch chân có chứa lỗi sai ở mỗi câu hỏi. (17-22)
17. The world press gets the wind of the story from a government official.
A. world press B. get the wind of C. government D. official
18. Since he could recall his childhood clearly, new experience disappeared from his mind after a few minutes.
A. since B. recall C. experience D. disappeared from
19. What she wasn’t prepared for, in her career, was the reaction of some of the male colleagues, especially the older ones, about
her as a female air-traffic controller.
A. What B. of C. the D. about
20. Neil Harbisson used to be colour-blinded, but a special device now means he can see colours through sound, although he still
usually paints in black and white.
A. colour-blinded B. now C. means D. through
21. Heidi Montag is probably more notified for the plastic surgery that she had carried out than for her TV career.
A. notified B. plastic surgery C. carried out D. TV career
22. Savants are those who have a developmental disabled like autism, but they have a skill which they can do incredibly well.
A. Savants B. disabled C. skill D. which
PHẦN 6: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi. (23-32)
23. He has received several scholarships __________
A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability. B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic.
C. because of his academic and artistic ability. D. as resulting of his ability in the art and in the academy.
24. We have decided to go out tonight and paint the town _________. Everyone wants to have a great time.
A. red B. blue C. black D. white
25. You have to read between the _________ of what is written in the diary to fully understand what she is trying to say.
A. pages B. paragraphs C. passages D. lines
26. Because this project is a ___________ order, I will need your assistance to finish it by the deadline.
A. tall B. high C. big D. great
27. Although she enjoys an occasional evening out, as a general rule she keeps ___________.
A. herself to her B. her to her C. herself to herself D. her to herself
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28. “The tap is dripping, the bath’s overflowing, the plumber’s on holiday; what a fine kettle of __________ this is!”
A. fish B. shrimp C. dolphin D. whale
29. Everyone ___________ a beeline for the designer clothes when the shop opened during the sale.
A. made B. ran C. took D. headed
30. We __________ look to Peter whenever there is a problem with our computer system.
A. variously B. variably C. invariably D. unvariedly
31. It wasn’t until after the manager’s death that the whole truth __________.
A. got in B. went off C. turned out D. came out
32. The flood was a terrible __________; hundreds of people died.
A. calamity B. accident C. event D. rebellion
PHẦN 7: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn. (33-40)
A school in Scotland has come up with an unusual way to improve its’ pupils’ health and well-being, (33) _______ at the same
time helping them to become better learners. The six-year-old children have started doing a type of massage that was developed in
Sweden. In the classes, each child chooses a partner and takes it in turns to receive a massage of their back, neck and shoulders. Not
only do the children find the activity fun, but this kind of massage also (34) _______ muscle tension.
To add interest to the activity, the teachers have linked it to a story about a small boy who wants to play in the snow, but first
must put on his glasses – the (35) ________ of the glasses is traced on the children’s shoulders. Then he helps his mum with the
baking – this involves kneading the shoulders, and finally he goes out for a walk and has to (36) _______ the snow off his coat on
his return. The story is told slowly, each movement being repeated three times.
When the massage classes started, the children used to chatter and (37) _______ about, but now they are quiet, their faces
pictures of (38) _______ concentration. And the activity (38) _______ them in other ways too; they are noticeably calmer and more
(40) _______ of each other in the playground as well as being more relaxed and keener to learn in the classroom.
(From: Advanced Expert)
33. A. whilst B. otherwise C. whereas D. sequences
34. A. supports B. comforts C. relieves D. softens
35. A. figure B. form C. profile D. shape
36. A. brush B. mop C. sweep D. dust
37. A. joke B. mess C. laugh D. kid
38. A. stressful B. heavy C. intense D. strong
39. A. promotes B. enhance C. favours D. benefits
40. A. friendly B. tolerant C. co-operative D. helpful
PHẦN 8: BÀI ĐỌC 1: Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (41-48)
In today’s world protecting the environment and sustainability are very important issues. Cities and councils throughout the
world are working hard to improve the current situation and sustainability will be an important factor in all town and city development
in the future. One city which has always had the environment as its top priority is the Brazilian city of Curitiba. It is in the south of
the country and is one of the most innovative cities in the world. It is so environmentally-friendly it is known as the ecological capital
of Brazil. It is such a successful example of sustainable development that it is visited by delegates from all over the world. The people
in Curitiba are very proud of their city and not only believe in a greener lifestyle but they really live it. Sustainable development is
evident in all aspects of city life.
Residents have planted 1.6 million trees and over 70% of all waste is recycled. Curitiba has the highest rate of paper and glass
recycling of anywhere in Brazil. Paper cycling in Curitiba saves over 1,000 trees a year. Like many cities in the world Curitiba also
faces many socio-economic problems but because it is such a unique and forward-thinking city the residents came up with a
revolutionary idea to help poor families and reduce waste at the same time. Each family sorts its rubbish and then it is weighed and
“sold” back to the city council in exchange for fruit and meat. This provides healthy food for those who can’t afford it and also
encourages recycling and helps keep the city clean and tidy. Rubbish which cannot be recycled is burnt to make electricity.
The city’s public transport is also one of the greenest in the world. The bus service is cheap and efficient and saves millions of
car journeys each year as you can use the buses to get anywhere in the city. There are over 70 kilometres of bus only routes through
the city. Roads have 4 lanes, 2 for cars and lorries and 2 for buses only. This means buses can run freely through the city without
getting stuck in traffic jams. As a result, millions of people use the bus everyday rather than their cars. There are also special bus
lines for students, the disabled and tourists. The best thing, though, is that the 1,200 buses which make up the network run on
biodiesel; that is fuel made from plants like soya. Reduced car traffic and low consumption of traditional fuels means that Curitiba
is one of the least polluted cities in Brazil. Curitiba was one of the first cities in the world to have completely car free areas in the
city center. Also their bus stops have been carefully designed so that they are level with the bus. They are tube shaped and have
ramps to provide easy access for everyone.
Curitiba has grown dramatically over the years. In 1950 300,000 people lived there, now the population is 1.8 million. However,
even from the beginning the needs of the city had to be balanced with the needs of the environment. Fortunately, this has had great
economic benefits for the economy. Income per capita is 60% higher than the national average. The architect who led the city’s
growth in the 1960s was so popular he later became the city’s mayor. One big challenge that the city has faced throughout its
development is flooding. The city has had to find ways to protect itself from flooding which as affected the city centre for many
years. Curitiba wanted to find a solution which worked with nature. The solution they came up with involved creating a number of
lakes in the city’s parks which could hold flood water. Also no buildings were allowed to be built in areas which had a risk of
flooding. One of the most beautiful buildings in the city is the university. It is called the free university of environment and was built

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using reclaimed eucalyptus poles. You can study a wide range of subjects there although of course it offers many different
environmental courses, including bio-architecture.
(From: First Practice Tests)
41. Why is Curitiba known as the ecological capital of Brazil?
A. It is a very modern and new city.
B. It has a lot of green spaces.
C. The people there do a lot to protect and conserve the environment.
D. It is visited by lots of foreigners interested in the environment.
42. What does the author mean in paragraph 2 with the phrase “the residents came up with a revolutionary idea”?
A. Their idea made a lot of people angry. B. Their idea was original and different.
C. Their idea caused a lot of political change. D. Their idea made a lot of money for the city.
43. Which of the following does not happen in Curitiba?
A. Families separate their household waste. B. Residents are given food as a reward for recycling their rubbish.
C. Residents help to keep the city clean and tidy. D. Recycled waste is used to produce electricity.
44. Why don’t many people in Curitiba use cars?
A. Because the public transport system is so efficient. B. Because there are too many traffic jams.
C. Because many roads in the city are for buses only. D. Because fuel is very expensive.
45. Why does Curitiba have less pollution than the other cities?
A. It covers a smaller area than other cities.
B. Cars use fuel which doesn’t cause pollution.
C. People don’t use cars much and buses use fuel which doesn’t cause much pollution.
D. There are only 1,200 buses in the city.
46. In the first paragraph, the word “evident” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. provable B. observable C. conceivable D. tangible
47. How did the city solve the problem of flooding?
A. by building fewer buildings. B. by making sure there were lots of lakes.
C. by creating more parks. D. They didn’t do anything but hoped nature would solve the problem itself.
48. What is special about the city’s university?
A. You can only study environmental courses there. B. It is the only university where you can study bio-architecture.
C. It is a very attractive building. D. You don’t have to pay to study there.
PHẦN 9: BÀI ĐỌC 2: Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 8 câu hỏi kèm theo. (49-56)
For the beginner, buying organic can seem daunting. Not so long ago the very word was associated with nut roasts and the kind
of shop where every other ingredient was tofu, and where asking for a Coca-Cola would elicit the same reaction as going into the
supermartket and demaning cocaine.
Mercifully, those days are gone. But the range of choice that has replaced that austere, vegan mentality is equally confusing.
Where do you begin?
“Buy locally,” says the chef and smallholder, Hugh Fearnley – Whitting stall, whose series, TV Dinners, proved he is willing to
eat just about anything – as long as it is GM-free.
The proliferation of farmers’ markets means even hardened city dwellers can buy fresh produce and be sure about its provenance.
You can find your nearest market online at www.farmersmarkets.net, while the Soil Association’s Organic Directory lists thousands
of organic shops. And where else could you learn about where your food has come from, chat with your friendly neighbourhood herb
farmer and find yourself stuffed full of delicious samples of cheese, beef and spicy cider while buying your groceries?
“It’s a bit of a Catch-22,” says Fearnly Whittingstall. “The customers need a wide range of poduce and the farmers need enough
customers to make it worth their while. The more people make the commiment, the better and more frequent these markets will
become.”
For the lazy, there’s an even easier option. The Organic Directory, which can be found online at www.soilassociation.org, lists
a staggering number of box delivery schemes that distribute seasonal produce from locations all over the country. They range from
the basic to the amazingly comprehensive.
But a word of warning: seasonal food may be fresher, tastier and a huge relief for the environment (peas don’t need to be air-
freighted from Zimbabwe, for example), but you can’t give Mother Nature a shopping list. With most schemes, you get what you’re
given. It’s an inspiring challenge for adventurous cooks, but several kilos of lovely, seasonal carrots won’t be much use if your dinner
party was depending on the ingredients for an apricot soufflé.
Even for those of us who are wedded to the supermarket, healthy organic food doesn’t have to be just a good intention. Some
supermarkets keep their organic products together in a dedicated section, while others store organic versions of their products
alongside non-organic stock.
You will also notice that much organic produce in supermarkets comes pre-packaged. This is to avoid any confusion with non-
organic produce and the packaging is recycled wherever possible. Where produce is sold loose, proof of certification must be
available, by law, to consumers.
(From: First Practice test Extra)
49. How would people have felt if you’d asked for Coca Cola in an organic shop?
A. surprised B. shocked C. amused D. furious

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50. It’s hard to eat organically now because
A. you need to be good at gardening. B. most people know little about organic food.
C. there’s not much choice available D. there are so many decisions to make.
51. What does the writer say about farmers’ markets?
A. They’re only available in country areas. B. They are very friendly places to do your shopping.
C. There is a good one on the World Wide Web. D. There are far more of them than there used to be.
52. How does Hugh say that more customers at farmers’ markets will improve the situation?
A. There will be more variety of produce. B. Prices of goods will be lower.
C. There will be more markets. D. The quality of the produce will be better.
53. What is the easier option which the article refers to?
A. having organic food delivered. B. reading about organic farming.
C. only buying organic versions of basic foods. D. ordering organic food online.
54. What problem with eating seasonally does the writer mention?
A. It can be dull to be always eating the same things in one season.
B. You may not be able to get everything you need for a specific recipe.
C. You have to be expert at cooking to produce interesting meals.
D. You will not be able to get such a variety of tastes.
55. What does the writer say about supermarkets and organic food?
A. Supermarkets are increasingly stocking organic food. B. It is not always easy to know which food is organic.
C. Different shops display their organic food in different ways.D. Some supermarkets intend to go over to totally organic food.
56. Why does the writer say that organic food is usually pre-packaged?
A. so it is better protected B. so that it complies with the laws on organic food.
C. so that the green logo can be given prominence. D. so it is kept separate from other produce.
PHẦN 10: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống. (57-61)
57. Harry: “Will you please spare me a few minutes right now?”
Kate: “_________”
A. No, I don’t. Because I have no time. B. Yes, but you should know that you’re so irritating.
C. I am afraid not. But I’ll be free this evening. D. Yes, how about this evening?
58. William: “Would you like me to do it?”
Megan: “_________”
A. Yes, I’ll be happy to do it. B. It’s all right as it is.
C. Yes, please. That would be a great help. D. Please but there’s no need.
59. William: Can you tell me the price of this stamp?
Margaret: ________________
A. Sure, they are twenty cents each. B. Not many people use stamps these days.
C. I love stamp collecting. D. Sorry, this is the last stamp we have.
60. Mark: Could you take a picture for me?
Wallis: ________________
A. I’m sorry, I don’t have a camera. B. Certainly. One, two, three!
C. Oh, photography is not my favourite. D. I don’t think you look good in this photo.
61. Sally: “Thank you very much for your lift.”
James: “________.”
A. You can share the fare then. B. I see.
C. Delighted I was able to help. D. Thank you.

PHẦN 11: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho. (62-66)
62.
a. I’ve got to finish raking up all these leaves, and I don’t think I can finish it today.
b. I’d love to, but I don’t think I can do it today.
c. Wow! The Story is playing at the movie theater.
d. Oh, let’s go see it! I hear it’s a great movie.
e. Why not? It’s the weekend.
f. I don’t know what to say…
A. a-f-e-d-c-b B. c-d-b-e-a-f C. a-f-e-b-c-d D. f-e-a-c-b-d
63.
a. Yeah. So I need a ride, and I think you’d enjoy meeting her.
b. Oh, is she the one who plays the guitar?
c. Sure, but why do you need to go?
d. I want to meet my friend, Sarah. She’s coming into town.
e. Jason, can you give me a ride to the train station?
A. e-a-c-b-d B. e-c-d-b-a C. a-c-d-e-b D. e-a-d-b-c
64.
a. What a beautiful old chair! How much is it?

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b. I’m asking for one hundred dollars for it.
c. Great. Let me help you load it in your truck.
d. Would you take seventy dollars for it?
e. Well, it’s worth at least two hundred. How about eighty-five dollars?
f. OK, it’s a deal!
A. a-b-d-e-f-c B. b-e-c-f-d-a C. e-f-a-d-b-c D. b-c-e-d-a-b
65.
a. I’ll try to be there closer to three.
b. I bought invitations and balloons for the baby shower.
c. I have a soccer game at one. I’m not sure I’ll be finished by then.
d. You can come any time after two.
e. Great! It’s on Sunday, right? What time?
f. We’re going to start at two.
A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. b-d-c-a-f-e C. e-f-d-c-a-b D. e-d-c-f-a-b
66.
a. All of my grades are high enough, except in math.
b. It’s time for you to start applying to colleges.
c. Yes, I’d really like to go to college in the US.
d. Work hard on it this year and go from there.
e. Really? I hope your grades are high enough.
f. Yeah, that’s good advice.
A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e

PHẦN 12: VIẾT LẠI CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (67-71)
67. The door-to-door sales representative was just pretending to be honest and was actually a swindler.
A. The seemingly honest door-to-door sales representative exuded an air of insincerity.
B. The door-to-door sales representative was actually making a mountain out of a molehill with his off-color impression.
C. It turned out that the swindle door-to-door sales representatives was trying to make a monkey out of naïve people.
D. It turned out that the door-to-door sales representative was sailing under false colors and was actually a swindler.
68. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company’s dress code.
A. If you cannot see the way people at this dress while they are at work you will be given the sack.
B. Failure to dress in that way that is prescribed may led to your being made redundant.
C. Unless you abide by the company’s dress code, you will be made redundant.
D. Failure to conform to the company’s dress code may result in your dismissal.
69. The admission board usually need specific qualifications to let someone onto the nursing course, but they said they would
treat Sarana differently because of her practical experience.
A. Although Sarana had hands-on experience, she was treated exceptionally badly as the admission board needed particular
qualifications to get on the nursing course
B. Qualifications of certain kinds are often required for admission to nursing course, but they agreed to make an exception in
Sarana’s case because of their hands-on experience.
C. Sarana was the only applicant who was qualified for the nursing course and treated exceptionally although she didn’t have
any first-hand experience as required by the admission board.
D. With her practical experience, Sarana was accepted to join the nursing course with no exception because she had no
qualifications.
70. Stephan thought that nobody had done much to prepare for Alex’s farewell party.
A. Stephan had an expression of careless arrangements for the party to welcome Alex.
B. Nobody was thought to tell Stephan to be well-prepared for Alex’s farewell party.
C. Stephan criticized everybody for not paying attention to prepare for Alex’s farewell party.
D. Stephan was under the impression that little had been done in preparation for Alex’s farewell party.
71. Those running the conference check that all the guest speakers have arrived before they are due to give their lectures.
A. Some people run about looking for the guest speakers at a conference just before they are due to give their speeches.
B. Prior to the start of the conference, the people responsible for it check which guest speakers are due to lecture.
C. Those conference participants attending the lecturers must check with those in charge to find out when the guest speakers
are due at the lectures.
D. Before their scheduled lecture time, the people in charge of the conference confirm that no guest speaker is absent.

PHẦN 13: KẾT HỢP CÂU

Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi. (72-76)
72. He traded some silver cutleries at a flea market. He came across them in his basement.
A. The basement had the silver cutleries that he came across and traded at a flea market.
B. He came across some silver cutleries in his basement and sold them at a flea market.
C. He sold some silver cutleries at a flea market that he came across in his basement.
D. The silver cutleries which he traded at the flea market he came across them in his basement.

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73. Professor Brown finished answering some questions about the situation in Korea for the TV news. He returned to his office
and got some notes ready for his speech.
A. Before Professor Brown went back to his office to prepare for his speech, he had answered some questions on the situation
in Korea on the TV news.
B. Because he had to explain the situation in Korea on the news on TV, Professor Brown went back to his office to get his
notes sorted out.
C. Professor Brown had some notes that he was to use for his speech, and he used them in the interview he had with the TV
news over the situation in Korea.
D. Professor Brown went back to his office to compose the speech that he was to give on the situation in Korea for the TV
news.
74. The inventor was ahead of his time. He had come up with something that no one had thought was useful then.
A. His counterparts were not able to use any of his inventions at the time as they went after his time.
B. No one at his age could think that any of his inventions would be useful as he came up with new things.
C. People at his time was at a loss to comprehend what the inventor conjured up.
D. He had conceived several items which couldn’t have been used by people around him at the time.
75. To be honest with you, it was a very boring party. Yet, I did like the delicious refreshments that were being served by the host.
A. Boring though the party might be, I was allured by the mouth-watering snacks served by the host.
B. Delicious refreshments was on offer as a compensation for the boredom I had to suffer at that party.
C. I was honestly fed up with the party until I saw a refreshing meal being served by the host.
D. The host made a go of their party exciting despite the mouth-watering refreshments they offered.
76. I was in a hurry because I didn’t know the date of the show had been changed. And I wanted to be there at least half an hour
before the start.
A. I mistook the date of the show for another and therefore failed to show up there half an hour before the commencement of
it.
B. Due to my desire to be on time for the show, I forgot that the starting date had been adjusted, and ended up being there half
an hour early.
C. I was let out of the new scheduled date of the meeting, and therefore, just arrived in the nick of time for it.
D. Being kept in the dark about the adjustment to the date of the show, I was pressed for time to arrive there half an hour
before it commenced.
PHẦN 14: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN
Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng trong bài luận.
Youth today is a mixture of good and bad characters as always
In recent years, there has been concern that youth attitudes have changed as living standards have risen and that young people
have become less empathetic. But is this true?
It is certainly the case that (77) __________. They believe that everything they do is important and are intolerant when they are
criticised.
(78) __________, they are sometimes known as the ‘Me-generation’ as opposed to the ‘We-generation’: egotistic and lacking
self-discipline. It is perhaps no coincidence that this attitude reflects the behaviour of media celebrities that many young people seem
obsessed by. When they mix, they only mix with people like themselves, a situation encouraged by the advent of online social
networking.
On the other hand, in some countries younger people are volunteering for charity work in greater numbers than ever before, and
are more concerned about social inequalities than their parents. (79) __________ , they also have a far higher tolerance of other
people’s beliefs than ever before, opposing discrimination against minorities and believing strongly in equal rights.
In other words, the picture is contradictory. It is my firm belief that young people are probably much the same as they have
always been. The social conditions of the country they live in are bound to have an effect but in general (80) __________.
77.
A. being self-centered and requiring more personal attention are getting on in the West
B. many of the young generation in Western countries undervalue what the previous generations have done for them
C. many young people in the West seem to be more self-centred and in need of more personal attention than ever
D. Western young generations now lead a more austere, indulgent life than their parents
78.
A. The thing is, B. Consequently, C. Moreover, D. What is more,
79.
A. Moreover B. Yet C. Although D. So that
80.
A. young people are becoming more and more unreliable
B. young people are good by nature, but they may be accidentally worsened by surround people
C. young people are still a mixture of good and bad, of selfishness and selflessness.
D. young people have failed to follow the traditions which they got from their ancestors.
B. PHẦN THI TỰ LUẬN:
81. Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Some people think that tests are an important part of education while others are campaigning to reduce the number of tests in
schools. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
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