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PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. Christmas B. Chemical C. Switch D. Character
Question 2: A. cooked B. lived C. laughed D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. achieve B. improve C. enter D. contain
Question 4: A. emotional B. quality C. equality D. controllable
Question 5: A. mathematics B. history C. literature D. physics
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question
Question 6: They bought some ________ on the way home.
A. French lovely new shoes C. French new lovely shoes
B. lovely new French shoes D. new lovely French shoes
Question 7: We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. have been walking B. are walking C. were walking D. had been walking
Question 8: Of the two candidates, Mr. Smith is very experienced and _____
A. the others are not B. another is not C. the other is not D. other is not
Question 9: There is only one student in the classroom ______ his lesson.
A. prepared B. to prepare C. preparation D. preparing
Question 10: ____ the bad weather, he could get to the airport in time.
A. Despite B. Though C. However D. Although
Question 11: ______ , the woman was visibly happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired as she was B. She was tired C. Despite tired D. Though was tired
Question 12: He is the player _____ last month.
A. whom was caught B. whose manager was caught
C. who is caught D. the manager of who was caught.
Question 13: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “____________ .”
A. Yes, I am so glad. B. No, thanks.
C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Question 14: His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________ there.
A. not stayed B. won’t stay C. not stay D. not go to stay
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Question 15: You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked
Question 16: ____ , 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
Question 17: He was completely___________ by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up
Question 18: In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to a
woman.
A. depends on B. replies on C. waits on D. congratulates on
Question 19: Not until a monkey is several years old_________ to exhibit signs of independence
from its mother.
A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins
Question 20: John was the youngest boy ___.
A. that was joined the club B. to be admitted to the club
C. admitted to the club D. to joining the club
Question 21: Ellen: "_________________?" - Tom : "He's tall and thin with blue eyes."
A. What does John look like B. Who does John look like
C. How is John doing D. What does John like
Question 22: 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
Question 23: They always kept on good ____ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
Question 24: No sooner ________ at the bus stop _______ the bus came.
A. he had arrived/when B. had he arrived / than
C. had he arrived/ when D. he had arrived / than
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases
A. colossal B. popular C. common D. scattered
Question 26: Don’t forget to drop me a line when you’re away
A. telephone me B. call me C. write to me D. send me a telegram
Question 27: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. explain B. exchange C. complain D. arrange
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
Question 29: Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play.
A. spend time B. be irresponsible for C. account for D. spend

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 30: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the
A B C D
festivities.
Question 31: Hardly we had arrived when we had to leave the meeting room again.
A B C D
Question 32: Her family had great difficulty to get her transferred to another hospital.
A B C D
Question 33: She finds the work she has to do quite easily; boredom is her biggest problem.
A B C D
Question 34: I hadn’t understood his directions. However, I asked him to repeat what he’d said.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The tourist industry is (35)_____ to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people
traveled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (36) _____ to 400 million every year. (37)
_____ large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the
Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in
the Himalayas are reported to be covered (38) _____ old tins, tents, and food that have been (39)
_____ But at a time when we have (40) _____ freedom to travel than ever before, more and more
people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (41) _____causing problems by spoiling the
countryside. Now there is a new holiday (42) _____called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth".
It tells you (43) _____you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right
questions (44) _____ you go on holiday.
Question 35: A. regarded B. considered C. seen D. figured
Question 36: A. had risen B. rose C. has risen D. were rising
Question 37: A. The B. Those C. These D. Such
Question 38: A. by B. with C. under D. beneath
Question 39: A. disposed B. littered C. thrown away D. launched
Question 40: A. greater B. bigger C. larger D. better
Question 41: A. apart from B. instead of C. without D. hardly
Question 42: A. guidance B. guide C. direction D. instruction
Question 43: A. where B. what C. when D. how
Question 44: A. before B. when C. as soon as D. after
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The organization that today is known as the Bank of America did start out in America, but
under quite a different name. Italian American A.P. Giannini established this bank on October 17
1904, in a renovated saloon in San Francisco’s Italian community of North Beach under the name
Bank of Italy, with immigrants and first – time bank customers comprising the majority of his
first customers. During its development, Giannini’s bank survived major crises in the form of a
natural disaster and a major economic upheaval that not all other banks were able to overcome.
One major test for Giannini’s bank occurred on April 18,1906, when a massive earthquake
struck San Francisco, followed by a raging fire that destroyed much of the city. Giannini
obtained two wagons and teams of horses, filled the wagons with the bank’s reserves, mostly in
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the form of gold, covered the reserves with crates of oranges, and escaped from the chaos of the
city with his clients’ funds protected. In the aftermath of the disaster, Giannini’s bank was the
first to resume operations. Unable to install the bank in a proper office setting, Giannini opened
up shop on the Washington Street Wharf on a makeshift desk created from boards and barrels.
In the period following the 1906 fire, the Bank of Italy continued to prosper and expand. By
1918 there were twenty –four branches of the Bank of Italy, and by 1928 Giannini had acquired
numerous other banks, including a Bank of America located in New York City. In 1930 he
consolidated all the branches of the Bank of Italy, the Bank of America in New York City, and
another bank of America that had formed in California into the Bank of America National Trust
and Savings Association.
A second major crisis for the bank occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Although Giannini had already retired prior to the darkest days of Depression, he became
incensed when his successor began selling off banks during the bad economic times. Giannini
resumed leadership of the bank at the age of sixty-two. Under Giannini’s leadership, the bank
weathered the storm of the Depression and subsequently moved into a phase of overseas
development.
Question 45: According to the passage, Giannini Maria __________
A. worked in a bank in Italy
B. set up the Bank of America prior to setting up the Bank of Italy
C. opened the Bank of America in 1904
D. later changed the name of the Bank of Italy
Question 46: Where did Giannini open his first bank?
A. In what used to be a bar B. On Washington Street wharf
C. In New York City D. On a makeshift desk
Question 47: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the San
Francisco earthquake?
A It happened in 1906 B. It occurred in the aftermath of a fire
C. It caused problems for Giannini’s bank D. It was a tremendous earthquake
Question 48: The word “ raging” replaced by __________
A. feeble B. intense C. localized D. angered
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that Giannini used crates of oranges after the
earthquake
A. to hide the gold B. to provide nourishment for his customers
C. to protect the gold from the fire D. to fill up the wagons
Question 50: The word “chaos” is closest in meaning to __________
A. overdevelopment B. legal system C. total confusion D. extreme heat
Question 51: The word “consolidated” is closest in meaning to __________
A. sold B. hardened C. moved D. merged
Question 52: The expression “weathered the storm” could best be replaced by __________
A. blew its stack at B. found a cure for
C. survived the ordeal of D. rained on the parade of
Question 53: How is the information in the passage presented?
A. Classifications with examples B. In chronological order
C. A cause followed by an effect D. In order of importance

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Question 54: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses __________
A. bank failures during the Great Depression
B. the international development of the Bank of America
C. a third major crisis of the Bank of America
D. how Giannini spent his retirement
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
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 traveling 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 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people
because __________
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they keep the users alert all the time.
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
Question 56: The word "means" in the passage most closely means __________.
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “transmission” D. “method”
Question 57: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may __________.
A. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users’ temperament.
B. change their users’ social behaviours. D. damage their users’ emotions.
Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means __________.
A. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
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C. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
D. the negative public use of cell phones.
Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______.
A. the smallest units of the brain. C. the mobility of the mind and the body.
B. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.
Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, __________.
A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.
C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.
Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means __________.
A. “certainly” B. “obviously” C. “privately” D. “possibly”
Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is _____.
A. their radiant light. B. their raiding power.
C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
Question 63: According to the writer, people should __________.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
B. keep off mobile phones regularly.
C. never use mobile phones in all cases.
D. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be __________.
A. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”
B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”.
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”.
D. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”.

PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning
as the original sentence.
Question 65: Although the man was very tired, he tried to finish his last race.
 However ________________________________________________________________
Question 66: The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
 In ______________________________________________________________________
Question 67: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man_________________________________________________________________
Question 68: “I’m sorry, I didn’t call you this morning”, Tom said to Mary.
 Tom apologised___________________________________________________________
Question 69: If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
 But ____________________________________________________________________

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Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the city you are living.

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PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. Christmas B. Chemical C. Switch D. Character
Question 2: A. cooked B. lived C. laughed D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. achieve B. improve C. enter D. contain
Question 4: A. emotional B. quality C. equality D. controllable
Question 5: A. mathematics B. history C. literature D. physics
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question
Question 6: They bought some ________ on the way home.
A. French lovely new shoes C. French new lovely shoes
B. lovely new French shoes D. new lovely French shoes
Question 7: We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. have been walking B. are walking C. were walking D. had been walking
Question 8: Of the two candidates, Mr. Smith is very experienced and _____
A. the others are not B. another is not C. the other is not D. other is not
Question 9: There is only one student in the classroom ______ his lesson.
A. prepared B. to prepare C. preparation D. preparing
Question 10: ____ the bad weather, he could get to the airport in time.
A. Despite B. Though C. However D. Although
Question 11: ______ , the woman was visibly happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired as she was B. She was tired C. Despite tired D. Though was tired
Question 12: He is the player _____ last month.
A. whom was caught B. whose manager was caught
C. who is caught D. the manager of who was caught.
Question 13: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “____________ .”
A. Yes, I am so glad. B. No, thanks.
C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
Question 14: His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________ there.
A. not stayed B. won’t stay C. not stay D. not go to stay
Question 15: You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked
Question 16: ____ , 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
Question 17: He was completely___________ by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up

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Question 18: In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to a
woman.
A. depends on B. replies on C. waits on D. congratulates on
Question 19: Not until a monkey is several years old_________ to exhibit signs of independence
from its mother.
A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins
Question 20: John was the youngest boy ___.
A. that was joined the club B. to be admitted to the club
C. admitted to the club D. to joining the club
Question 21: Ellen: "_________________?" - Tom : "He's tall and thin with blue eyes."
A. What does John look like B. Who does John look like
C. How is John doing D. What does John like
Question 22: 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
Question 23: They always kept on good ____ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
Question 24: No sooner ________ at the bus stop _______ the bus came.
A. he had arrived/when B. had he arrived / than
C. had he arrived/ when D. he had arrived / than
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Hypertension is one of the most widespread and potential dangerous diseases
A. colossal B. popular C. common D. scattered
Question 26: Don’t forget to drop me a line when you’re away
A. telephone me B. call me C. write to me D. send me a telegram
Question 27: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. explain B. exchange C. complain D. arrange
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went
abroad to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
Question 29: Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play.
A. spend time B. be irresponsible for C. account for D. spend
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
Question 30: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the
A B C D
festivities.
Question 31: Hardly we had arrived when we had to leave the meeting room again.
A B C D
Question 32: Her family had great difficulty to get her transferred to another hospital.
A B C D
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Question 33: She finds the work she has to do quite easily; boredom is her biggest problem.
A B C D
Question 34: I hadn’t understood his directions. However, I asked him to repeat what he’d said.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The tourist industry is (35)_____ to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people
traveled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (36) _____ to 400 million every year. (37)
_____ large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the
Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in
the Himalayas are reported to be covered (38) _____ old tins, tents, and food that have been (39)
_____ But at a time when we have (40) _____ freedom to travel than ever before, more and more
people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (41) _____causing problems by spoiling the
countryside. Now there is a new holiday (42) _____called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth".
It tells you (43) _____you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right
questions (44) _____ you go on holiday.
Question 35: A. regarded B. considered C. seen D. figured
Question 36: A. had risen B. rose C. has risen D. were rising
Question 37: A. The B. Those C. These D. Such
Question 38: A. by B. with C. under D. beneath
Question 39: A. disposed B. littered C. thrown away D. launched
Question 40: A. greater B. bigger C. larger D. better
Question 41: A. apart from B. instead of C. without D. hardly
Question 42: A. guidance B. guide C. direction D. instruction
Question 43: A. where B. what C. when D. how
Question 44: A. before B. when C. as soon as D. after
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The organization that today is known as the Bank of America did start out in America, but
under quite a different name. Italian American A.P. Giannini established this bank on October 17
1904, in a renovated saloon (bar) in San Francisco’s Italian community of North Beach under the
name Bank of Italy, with immigrants and first – time bank customers comprising the majority of
his first customers. During its development, Giannini’s bank survived major crises in the form of
a natural disaster and a major economic upheaval that not all other banks were able to overcome.
One major test for Giannini’s bank occurred on April 18,1906, when a massive earthquake
struck San Francisco, followed by a raging fire that destroyed much of the city. Giannini
obtained two wagons and teams of horses, filled the wagons with the bank’s reserves, mostly in
the form of gold, covered the reserves with crates of oranges, and escaped from the chaos of the
city with his clients’ funds protected. In the aftermath of the disaster, Giannini’s bank was the
first to resume operations. Unable to install the bank in a proper office setting, Giannini opened
up shop on the Washington Street Wharf on a makeshift desk created from boards and barrels.
In the period following the 1906 fire, the Bank of Italy continued to prosper and expand. By
1918 there were twenty –four branches of the Bank of Italy, and by 1928 Giannini had acquired
numerous other banks, including a Bank of America located in New York City. In 1930 he
consolidated all the branches of the Bank of Italy, the Bank of America in New York City, and

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another bank of America that had formed in California into the Bank of America National Trust
and Savings Association.
A second major crisis for the bank occurred during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Although Giannini had already retired prior to the darkest days of Depression, he became
incensed when his successor began selling off banks during the bad economic times. Giannini
resumed leadership of the bank at the age of sixty-two. Under Giannini’s leadership, the bank
weathered the storm of the Depression and subsequently moved into a phase of overseas
development.
Question 45: According to the passage, Giannini Maria __________
A. worked in a bank in Italy
B. set up the Bank of America prior to setting up the Bank of Italy
C. opened the Bank of America in 1904
D. later changed the name of the Bank of Italy
Question 46: Where did Giannini open his first bank?
A. In what used to be a bar B. On Washington Street wharf – cầu tàu
C. In New York City D. On a makeshift desk
Question 47: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the San
Francisco earthquake?
A It happened in 1906 B. It occurred in the aftermath of a fire
C. It caused problems for Giannini’s bank D. It was a tremendous earthquake
Question 48: The word “ raging” replaced by __________
A. feeble B. intense- dữ dội C. localized D. angered
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that Giannini used crates of oranges after the
earthquake
A. to hide the gold B. to provide nourishment for his customers
C. to protect the gold from the fire D. to fill up the wagons
Question 50: The word “chaos” is closest in meaning to __________
A. overdevelopment B. legal system C. total confusion D. extreme heat
Question 51: The word “consolidated” is closest in meaning to __________
A. sold B. hardened C. moved D. merged
Question 52: The expression “weathered the storm” could best be replaced by __________
A. blew its stack at B. found a cure for
C. survived the ordeal – thử thách of D. rained on the parade of
Question 53: How is the information in the passage presented?
A. Classifications with examples B. In chronological order
C. A cause followed by an effect D. In order of importance
Question 54: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses __________
A. bank failures during the Great Depression
B. the international development of the Bank of America
C. a third major crisis of the Bank of America
D. how Giannini spent his retirement
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.

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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 traveling 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 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people
because __________
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they keep the users alert all the time.
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
Question 56: The word "means" in the passage most closely means __________
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “transmission” D. “method”
Question 57: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may __________
A. cause some mental malfunction-sự cố C. change their users’ temperament.
B. change their users’ social behaviours. D. damage their users’ emotions.
Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means __________
A. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
C. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
D. the negative public use of cell phones.
Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______
A. the smallest units of the brain. C. the mobility of the mind and the body.
B. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.
Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, __________
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A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.

C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.
Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means __________
A. “certainly” B. “obviously” C. “privately” D. “possibly”
Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is _____
A. their radiant light. B. their raiding power.
C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
Question 63: According to the writer, people should __________
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
B. keep off mobile phones regularly.
C. never use mobile phones in all cases.
D. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be __________
A. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”
B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”.
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”.
D. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”.

PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning
as the original sentence.
Question 65: Although the man was very tired, he tried to finish his last race.
 However tired the man was, he tried to finish his last race.
Question 66: The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
 In no way can the bus driver be blamed for the accident.
Question 67: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
Question 68: “I’m sorry, I didn’t call you this morning”, Tom said to Mary.
 Tom apologized to Mary for not calling her that morning.
Question 69: If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
 But for Mike’s interest, the trip would have been cancelled.
Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the city you are living.

I was born in Buon Ma Thuot city and I have lived here for 18 years. Buon Ma
Thuot is the capital city of Dak Lak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Its
population is approximately 400,000. The city is located right at the heart of the central
highland of Vietnam, 1300 km from Ha Noi, 500 km from Da Nang, and 350 km from Ho
Chi Minh City. Buon Ma Thuot is the biggest city in Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen).
Buon Ma Thuot is famous for many types of fruits, vegetables and especially coffee. Buon
Ma Thuot coffee has been the best coffee in Vietnam for a long time and most Vietnamese
people love drinking it. Tourists coming to Buon Ma Thuot can visit the spectacular

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waterfalls: Dray Sap, Dray Anour, Gia Long, etc. They can totally enjoy the trips to the
villages of the E-de and M’nong ethnic groups to see the Gong Festival or ride the
elephant in the forests as well as take part in the coffee festival every other year.
Moreover, they can enjoy special local food. Besides, people here are very friendly and the
weather is really nice. We are very proud of our beautiful city.

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