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Đề số 01
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Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 1: The telephone rang several times and then stop before I could answer it.
A. times B. then C. stop D. could
Question 2: The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing.
A. why B. hadn’t he done C. but D. said nothing
Question 3: A dangerously situation was created by the bad roads.
A. dangerously B. was C. created D. bad roads.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 4: George wouldn't have met Mary________ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn’t he gone
C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
Question 5: Mary asked me whether I ________ the football match on TV the day before.
A. would watch. B. had watched C. have watched D. watch
Question 6: The Wildlife Fund helps to _______ endangered species.
A. reduce B. produce C. increase D. produce
Question 7: Is there ________ for everyone?
A. food and drink enough B. enough food and drink
C. enough of food and drink D. enough food and drink enough
Question 8: You should concentrate ________ what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to
answer all the questions the interviewer asks.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 9: I believe that judges should be independent _______ the government.
A. to B. from C. with D. of
Question 10: I have been looking _______ this book for months, and at last I have found it.
A. over B. up C. for D. at
Question 11: The computer has had an enormous _________ on the way we work.
A. alteration B. change C. impression D. influence

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Question 12: His letter is full of mistakes. He ________ the mistakes carefully before sending it.
A. must have checked B. should have checked
C. can have checked D. could have checked
Question 13: Books are a wonderful ________ of knowledge and pleasure.
A. way B. information C. source D. type
Question 14: Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.
A. danger B. border C. margin D. verge
Question 15: ______- is natural environment in which plant or animals live.
A. Ecology B. Habitat C. Extinction D. Biodiversity
Question 16: Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” . – Mary : “______________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh, Poor me
C. Never mind! D. You were absent-minded.
Question 17: Annie: "Have a nice weekend", - Riat “________”
A. You have B. You will C. You too D. You are too
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 18: A. interviewed B. performed C. finished D. delivered
Question 19: A. chemical B. approach C. achieve D. challenge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A. fell B. exploded C. called D. rang
Question 21: Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role.
A. bring up a child B. giving birth to a baby
C. having no child D. educating a child
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. guess C. complicated D. soak
Question 23: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to
study.
A. lost control of B. got in touch with C. put in charge of D. made room for.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (24) _____ between the human and the
machine. All, body parts will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human brain with the ability
to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able
to create a machine duplicate of ourselves so we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few
decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our (25) _____ and thoughts, to the new
body. Then we can choose to live for as long as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible
to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out (26) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside
within which ever duplicate we want, whenever we want.
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood stream and repair damage. Also, larger
robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (27) _____ a very small
cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a
video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to
help a doctor (28) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick.
Question 24: A. difference B. change C. variety D. appearance
Question 25: A. experience B. health C. actions D. memories
Question 26: A. what B. when C. how to do D. when
Question 27: A. swallow B. vomit C. chew D. drink
Question 28: A. notice B. observe C. watch D. diagnose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
It is commonly believed in the United States that school is where people go to get an education.
Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The distinction
between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling. Education knows no bounds. It
can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor. It
includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning.
The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to the people debating politics on the radio,
from a child to a distinguished scientist. Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often
produces surprises. A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known
of other religions. People are engaged in education from infancy on. Education, then, is a very broad,
inclusive term. It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that
should be an integral part of one's entire life.

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Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little
from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at approximately the same time,
take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take exams, and so on. The
slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of
government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of the subject being taught.
For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about
political problems in their communities or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with. There are
definite conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling.
Question 29: What does the author probably mean by using the expression “children interrupt their
education to go to school” (lines 2-3) ?
A. Going to several different schools is educationally beneficial.
B. School vacations interrupt the continuity of the school year.
C. Summer school makes the school year too long.
D. All of life is an education.
Question 30: The word “bounds” in line 5 is closest in meaning to
A. rules B. experience C. limits D. exceptions
Question 31: The word “ integral” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
A. equitable B. profitable C. pleasant D. essential
Question 32: The word “they” in line 17 refers to
A. slices of reality B. similar textbooks C. boundaries D. seats
Question 33: The phrase “For example,” line 19, introduces a sentence that gives examples of
A. similar textbooks B. the results of schooling
C. the workings of a government D. the boundaries of classroom subjects
Question 34: The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. Without formal education, people would remain ignorant.
B. Education systems need to be radically reformed
C. Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
D. Education involves many years of professional training.
Question 35: The passage is organized by
A. listing and discussing several educational problems
B. contrasting the meanings of two related words
C. narrating a story about excellent teachers
D. giving examples of different kinds of schools

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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 36: A. compete B. finish C. variety D. invent
Question 37: A. develop B. attractive C. advertise D. construction
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Orchids are unique in having the most highly developed of all blossoms, in which the usual male and female
reproductive organs are fused in a single structure called the column. The column is designed so that a single
pollination will fertilize hundreds of thousands, and in some cases millions, of seeds, so microscopic and light
they are easily carried by the breeze. Surrounding the column are three sepals and three petals, sometimes easily
recognizable as such, often distorted into gorgeous, weird, but always functional shapes. The most noticeable of
the petals is called the labellum, or lip. It is often dramatically marked as an unmistakable landing strip to attract
the specific insect the orchid has chosen as its pollinator.
To lure their pollinators from afar, orchids use appropriately intriguing shapes, colors, and scents. At least
50 different aromatic compounds have been analyzed in the orchid family, each blended to attract one, or at most
a few, species of insects or birds. Some orchids even change their scents to interest different insects at different
times.
Once the right insect has been attracted, some orchids present all sorts of one-way obstacle courses to
make sure it does not leave until pollen has been accurately placed or removed. By such ingenious adaptations to
specific pollinators, orchids have avoided the hazards of rampant crossbreeding in the wild, assuring the survival
of species as discrete identities. At the same time they have made themselves irresistible to collectors.
Question 38: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Birds B. Insects C. Flowers D. Perfume
Question 39: The orchid is unique because of
A. the habitat in which it lives B. the structure of its blossom
C. the variety of products that can be made from it D. the length of its life
Question 40: The word "fused" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
A. combined B. hidden C. fertilized D. produced
Question 41: How many orchid seeds are typically pollinated at one time?
A. 200 B. 2,000 C. 20,000 D. 200,000
Question 42: Which of the following is a kind of petal?
A. The column B. The sepal C. The stem D. The labellum
Question 43: The “labellum” (line 7) is most comparable to
A. a microscope B. an obstacle course C. an airport runway D. a racetrack

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Question 44: The word "their" in line 12 refers to


A. orchids B. birds C. insects D. species
Question 45: The word "discrete" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. complicated B. separate C. inoffensive D. functional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 46: “If I were you, I would rather go by train than by bus.”
A. She said that if she had been me, she would have gone by train than by bus.
B. She advised me to go by train rather than by bus
C. She meant going by train was more interesting than going by bus.
D. Wherever she went, she always travelled by train.
Question 47: Much as I admire her achievements
A. I don't really like her even though I admire her achievements.
B. I don't really like her because I don't admire her achievements.
C. Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her.
D. I like her achievements, so I admire her.
Question 48: He can hardly understand this matter because he is too young.
A. This matter is too hard to understand.
B. Hardly can he understand this matter because he is too young.
C. The matter is difficult but he can understand it.
D. He is young but he can understand this matter.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behavior.
Question 50: Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.
B. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
C. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
D. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.

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Đề số 02
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Question 1: - Jenny. “Is it all right if I use your bike?” .
- Peter. “_________”
A. Sure, go ahead B. I accept it C. Oh, forget it D. I don’t care
Question 2: Jean: “It was very kind of you to help me out, John”.
John : _________
A. You can say that again. B. Thanks a million.
C. That was the least I could do. D. I’m glad you like it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
The classic Neanderthals, who lived between about 70,000 and 30,000 years ago, shared a number of special
characteristics. Like any biological population, Neanderthals also showed variation in the degree to which
those characteristics were expressed. Generally, they were powerfully built, short and stocky, with the lower
parts of their arms and legs short in relation to the upper parts, as in modern peoples who live in cold
environments. Neanderthal skulls were distinctive, housing brains even larger on average than those of
modern humans, a feature that may have had more to do with their large, heavy bodies than with superior
intelligence. Seen from behind, Neanderthal skulls look almost spherical, but from the side they are long and
flattened often with a bulging back.
The Neanderthal face, dominated by a projecting and full nose, differed clearly from the faces of
other hominids; the middle parts appear to be pulled forward (or the sides pulled back), resulting in a rather
streamlined face shape. This peculiarity may have been related to the greater importance (in cultural
activities as well as food processing) of the front teeth, which are large and part of a row of teeth that lies
well forward in the head; it may reflect a reduction in importance of certain jaw muscles operating at the
sides of the face; or it may reflect an adaptation to cold. Whether it results from any or all of these three
factors or from other, undiscovered causes, this midfacial projection is so characteristic that it unfailingly
identifies a Neanderthal to the trained eye. Neanderthal teeth are much more difficult to characterize: the
front teeth are large, with strong roots, but the back teeth may be relatively small. This feature may have
been an adaptation to cope with heavy tooth wear.

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Question 3: Which of the following explanations is not cited as a possible explanation of the Neanderthal’s
streamlined face shape?
A. The nose was set far back
B. Some jaw muscles had limited use
C. The front teeth were particularly important
D. The facial features were well adapted to the cold
Question 4: The paragraph following this passage most probably discusses
A. cave painting of prehistoric time B. flora and fauna of 70000 years ago
C. other features of the Neanderthal anatomy. D. difficulites in perserving fossils.
Question 5: Where in the passage does the author specifically stress the contrast between the Neanderthal
face and that of other biologically related population?
A. Lines 1-4 B. Line 18-20 C. Lines 7-9 D. Line 10-11
Question 6: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The effect of climate on human development
B. A comparison of various prehistoric populations
C. The eating habits of the Neanderthals
D. The physical characteristics of the Neanderthals
Question 7: The author describes the Neanderthals as being all of the following EXCEPT _________
A. short B. stocky C. strong D. swift
Question 8: In paragraph 2, the author uses the expression “heavy tooth wear” to imply that the
Neanderthals _________
A. used their teeth extensively B. regularly pulled our their teeth
C. used teeth for ornamentation D. had unusually heavy teeth
Question 9: Which of the following most likely accounts for the fact that the Neanderthal brain was larger
than that of the modern human?
A. The Neanderthal’s midfacial projection
B. The swelling behind the Neanderthal’s head
C. The relatively large size of the Neanderthal’s body.
D. The superior intelligence of the Neanderthal.
Question 10: The phrase “the trained eye” most likely refers to which of the following professionals?
A. A dentist B. An anthropologist C. A photographer D. An optometrist

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but also by
movements of the hands and body. It is, however, only (11)_____ the last few years that these aspects of
communication have been studied at all widely. This type of communication is known as body language or
non-verbal communication. People sometimes wonder (12)______you can learn how body language works.
It is of course possible to read books on the subject but you also need to without time observing people’s
movements. A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen
openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience and many other human emotions by
(13)_________ of movement.
If you turn down the sound on your television set and try to understand (14)______is happening simply by
watching the picture you will learn even more about communication spend words. By turning the sound
back up every five (15)_________ or so, it is possible to check how accurate your understanding is.
Question 11: A. during B. for C. with D. on
Question 12: A. what B. whether C. how D. that
Question 13: A. health B. by means of C. posture D. gesture
Question 14: A. that B. which C. what D. who
Question 15: A. months B. minutes C. hours D. years
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 16 to 22.
Homing pigeons are placed in a training program from about the time they are twenty-eight days of
age. They are taught to enter the loft through a trap and to exercise above and around the loft, and gradually
they are taken away for short distances in wicker baskets and released. They are then expected to find their
way home in the shortest possible time. In their training flights or in actual races, the birds are taken to
prearranged distant points and released to find their way back to their own lofts. Once the birds are liberated,
their owners, who are standing by at the home lofts, anxiously watch the sky for the return of their entries.
Since time is of the essence, the speed with which the birds can be induced to enter the loft trap may make
the difference between gaining a win or a second place.
The head of a homing pigeon is comparatively small, but its brain is one quarter larger than that of
the ordinary pigeon. The homing pigeon is very intelligent and will persevere to the point of stubbornness
some have been known to fly a hundred miles off course to avoid a storm.
Some homing pigeon experts claim that this bird is gifted with a form of built-in radar that helps it
find its own loft after hours of flight, for hidden under the head feathers are two very sensitive ears, while
the sharp, prominent eyes can see great distances in daytime.

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Why do homing pigeons fly home? They are not unique in this inherent skill: it is found in most
migratory birds, in bees, ants, toads, and even turtles, which have been known to travel hundreds of miles to
return to their homes. But in the animal world, the homing pigeon alone can be trusted with its freedom and
trained to carry out the missions that people demand.
Question 16: In paragraph 2, when the author states that the owners “anxiously watch the sky” there is the
implication that the owners_______________
A. do not trust the rules set down by the judges
B. do not know whether the race began on time
C. are sending rada signals to their pigeons
D. want their pigeon to win the race
Question 17: What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To protect homing pigeons against the threat of extinction
B. To encourage the owners of homing pigeons to set the birds free
C. To inform the reader about homing pigeons and their training
D. To convince the reader to buy a homing pigeon
Question 18: According to the passage, what happens to homing pigeons when they are about a month old?
A. They are kept in a trap
B. They get their wings clipped and marked
C. They enter their first race
D. They begin a training program
Question 19: In paragraph 4, the pronoun “it” refers to which of the following?
A. form B. bird C. radar D. loft
Question 20: Why does the author mention bees, ants, toads, and turtles in the last paragraph?
A. to describe some unusual kinds of pets
B. to interest the reader in learning about the animals
C. to compare their home-finding abilities with those of homing pigeons
D. to measure distances traveled by various animals
Question 21: The author mentions all of the following attributes that enable a homing pigeon to return home
EXCEPT_____________
A. air sacs B. sensitive ears C. good eyes D. instinct
Question 22: According to the passage, what is the difference between a homing pigeon and an ordinary
one?
A. the shape of the eyes B. the span of the swings
C. the texture of the feathers D. The size of the brain

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 23: The security policy should have been carried out, but it wasn’t. That’s the fault of the
management.
A. It’s not the fault of the management if the security policy has not been carried out.
B. that the security policy has not been carried out is the fault of the management
C. The fault of the management is that they have carried out the security policy.
D. The management has carried out the security policy, but it turned out to be a fault.
Question 24: You can do any job. The only condition is that you have the right qualifications for it.
A. If you can do any job, you’ll have the right qualifications for it.
B. Unless you have the right qualifications for it, you can do any job.
C. You can do any job providing you have the right qualifications for it.
D. Because of having the right qualifications for any job, you can do it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: She’s an introvert. She tends to think a lot and not to say a lot
A. a thinker B. a researcher C. a wrongdoer D. an extrovert
Question 26: He always makes snap decisions and never thinks about their consequences.
A. careless B. cautions C. intelligent D. immediate
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 27: Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old
A. not rarely B. a play C. since D. was seventeen years old
Question 28: Only after announcing the winner of the best picture in Oscar 2017 Warren Beatty realized
that he had read out the wrong film name.
A. announcing B. the
C. Warren Beatty realized D. raed
Question 29: As you use them , remember that this glossary is intended to be a guide and that nothing in it
is absolute
A. them B. intended to be C. in it D. absolute

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 30: We can't decide until we hear all the advantages and disadvantages of the matter.
A. It’s not until all the advantages and disadvantages of the matter are heard can we decide.
B. Before we can come to a decision, we’ll need to hear all the pros and cons of the matter.
C. We’ll know the advantages and disadvantages of the matter after we’ve made a decision
D. Unless we hear all the advantages and disadvantages, we can make a decision.
Question 31: His sudden outburst in the office was surprising because he’s never seemed to lose control.
A. That he’s never seemed to lose control led to his sudden outburst in the office.
B. He always seemed very self-controlled, so I was amazed by his sudden outburst in the office
C. His sudden outburst in the office showed that he’s never seemed to lose control.
D. I was so amazed by his sudden outburst in the office that I seemed to lose control.
Question 32: There won’t be any improvement in our schools because they keep interfering
A. As they won’t keep interfering, there won’t be any improvement in our schools.
B. Since there isn't any improvement, they keep interfering in our schools.
C. Only when they stop interfering will see any improvement in our schools.
D. Only when do they stop interfering there will be any improvement in our schools.
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 33: A. horse B. oases C. goose D. crisis
Question 34: A. ancient B. angle C. capable D. danger
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 35: The milk went ______because Tim forgot to put it back in the fridge.
A. off B. down C. under D. out
Question 36: Actors and pop stars are known for their extravagant spending habits and _________ end up
broke
A. them all B. many of whom C. many of them D. many of which
Question 37: The booklet is printed in big letters ______even the old and young to read with unaided eyes
A. with a view to B. in order for C. so that D. so as to
Question 38: Hurricanes ___________during this time of year.
A. almost never occur B. almost occur never C. never occur almost D. occur almost never

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Question 39: We’ve lost everything. Still, there’s no point in complaining. We’ll just have to try and make
___________
A. no bones about it B. a splash C. the best of a bad job D. a clean sweep
Question 40: We suggest that she ____ the 10.30 train immediately.
A. take B. has to take C. might take D. may take
Question 41: I’d like to eat more of this cake, but it’s very __________
A. fattening B. fatty C. fat D. fattened
Question 42: Do you realize __________you take after your mother?
A. how far B. how many C. how much D. what extent
Question 43: Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions of undocumented
immigrants who have not _____serious crimes in what could be a major policy shift.
A. committed B. took C. served D. done
Question 44: Can I help you, sir?” – “I’m looking for a ________table”
A. wooden round fashionable B. round wooden fashionable
C. wooden fashionable round D. fashionable round wooden
Question 45: We know everything about the newest member of our group; she was very _________
A. expensive B. secretive C. artistic D. reserved
Question 46: The_________of life forms on the earth makes zoology an interesting area of study.
A. size B. wealth C. diversity D. crowd
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 47: A. stability B. archaeology C. archaeology D. magnificent
Question 48: A. attend B. apply C. appear D. visit
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 49: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. frightens me B. moves me C. steers me D. irritates me
Question 50: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry
A. have not got wet B. have been successful
C. have got home dry D. have got to water

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Đề số 03
Đây là đề thi ĐẶC BIỆT SỐ 03 thuộc bộ 5 ĐỀ THI THỬ TẶNG TẾT MẬU TUẤT NĂM 2018 . Để nắm được hướng dẫn
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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 1: A. weighed B. toughed C. laughed D. coughed
Question 2: A. choir B. soil C. noise D. choice
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. canal B. limit C. mammal D. elbow
Question 4: A. informal B. supportive C. personnel D. apparent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 5: In studies (B) conducted on gazing behaviour, it (C) has been founded that listeners gaze at
speakers (D) more than speakers gaze at listeners.
A. In studies B. conducted on C. has been founded D. more than
Question 6: Kelly reacts (A) like (B) a true professional and (C) keeps smiling as if her music is the only
thing that matters (D) with her.
A. like B. a true professional C. keeps smiling D. with
Question 7: The village has 60 (A) historic buildings, (B) many of them were carefully (C) transported
from various locations to (D) help recreate the seaport as it used to be.
A. historic B. many of them C. transported from D. help recreate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8: Therapists are currently using mental imagery in the hope that in the
treatment of cancer.
A. it could use helpfully B. its proof to help
C. it might prove helpful D. its help to aid
Question 9: What you say is true, but you could have it more tactfully.
A. phrased B. talked C. observed D. remarked
Question 10: Researchers have discovered 2,000 types of new plants but also say are at risk.
A. many B. much C. the other D. variety

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Question 11: With only two days of____________negotiating time left, hope of progress was quickly
evaporating at the climate talks.
A. official B. office C. officially D. officious
Question 12: Generic medications are just as ______________, and much less expensive.
A. effective as brand-name products B. brand-name products effective
C. brand-name products as effective D. effectively brand-name products
Question 13: The report says that over five years up to 2013, the _____________of wild bees fell across
almost a quarter of the US as land was converted to grow corn for ethanol.
A. crowd B. diverse C. amount D. abundance
Question 14: The production of different kinds of artificial materials ____________ essential to the
conservation of our natural resources.
A. is B. have been C. are D. were
Question 15: For people to be able to survive in groups, individuals had to cooperate with each other, rather
than _________________.
A. act alone B. alone act C. act lonely D. lonely act
Question 16: I_____________dinner. Just as it was ready, Chris and Jane phoned to say that they couldn’t
come.
A. needn’t cook B. didn’t need to cook
C. needn’t have cooked D. didn’t need cooking
Question 17: I think you need to ______________your ideas more clearly so that the reader doesn’t get
confused.
A. dawn on B. set out C. get on with D. give in
Question 18: Susie and Fran _____________us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.
A. turned up B. dropped in on C. came across D. went through
Question 19: Elephants ____________ the ecosystems they live in, and make it possible for a lot of other
species to survive in those environments as well.
A. obtain B. remain C. maintain D. attain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Question 20: - Diana: “Do you like the advanced training course you are taking, Anne?” - Anne: “
______________”
A. No, thanks. B. No, not everyone.
C. By and large, yes. D. Not me, I’m still waiting.

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Question 21: - “Hello. Could I speak to the manager, please?” – “___________________”


A. No, you can’t. B. Hello. But could you?
C. Yes, speaking. D. I’m answering you now.
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 22: This special offer is exclusive to readers of this magazine.
A. presentable B. rewarding C. attractive D. limited
Question 23: The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensive catalogue of
the conservation status of species.
A. complete B. rational C. understandable D. valuable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: We have to take on extra staff to deal with the increased workload.
A. approach B. employ C. dismiss D. meet
Question 25: The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of
them.
A. hostility B. sympathy C. friendship D. respect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26: We were late for the show by the time we had found a taxi.
A. The taxi was late, so we missed the start of the show.
B. We found a taxi in order not to be late for the show.
C. We eventually found a taxi to go to the show, which had already begun.
D. It took a long time to find a taxi but the show began later then expected.
Question 27: “ You should take more care of your health or you may regret it,” the doctor said to her.
A. She might regret taking more care of her health, which was the doctor’s advice to her.
B. The doctor advised her to take more care of her health or she might regret it.
C. The doctor recommened her taking more care of her health so that she wouldn’t regret it.
D. It will be a good idea if she takes more care of her health, otherwise she might regret it.

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Question 28: Now people believe that lifelong learning is the key to success. Today’s labour market is
competitive and demanding.
A. Competitive and demanding people believe that lifelong learning is the key to success in today’s labour
market.
B. Lifelong learning is believed to be the key to success in today’s competitive and demanding labour market.
C. Today’s labour market is competitive and demanding because people believe that lifelong learning is the key
to success.
D. Believing that lifelong learning is the key to success, people now live in a competitive and demanding labour
market.
Question 29: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering of
the disadvantaged.
A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged.
B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity.
C. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering.
D. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money.
Question 30: You ask such a question because you didn’t pay enough attention.
A. Had it not been for your attention, you wouldn’t ask such a question.
B. Had it not been for your inattention, you wouldn’t ask such a question.
C. Had you paid enough attention, you wouldn’t have asked such a question.
D. Had you not paid enough attention, you wouldn’t ask such a question.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
A TECH TEEN
Randomkid.org is a website that gives children advice on how to raise funds for charity. This site was the
(31) __________of Talia Leman. Talia had been deeply affected by televised scenes of the destructions
caused by Hurricane Katrina when it (32) __________New Orleans. Talia, who was 10 years old at the time,
decided she had to do something to help. Her mother offered to give her (33) __________in setting up a
website intended to raised money for victims of the disaster. The response (34) __________the site was
incredible and after one year, over $10 million had been donated. Talia’s success made her realise she could
use the site to help other children raise money for similar worthy (35) __________or charities. She does not
brag about her achievements, but she believes that children shouldn’t be afraid to take on ambitious projects.
Question 31: A. brainchild B. brainstorm C. offspring D. inspiration
Question 32: A. knocked B. struck C. fought D. stroked
Question 33: A. a hand B. a head C. a leg D. an arm

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Question 34: A. of B. for C. to D. with


Question 35: A. causes B. reasons C. courses D. actions
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of
skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making
musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and
dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited.
As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had
an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe.
These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the
party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see
him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on.
Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces.
Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
Question 36: The text is mainly about __________.
A. a strange man
B. an unusual party
C. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
D. how roller skating began
Question 37: The word “astonished” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by__________.
A. amazed B. tired C. polite D. embarrassed
Question 38: Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to __________
A. arrive at the party sooner B. show his skill in walking on wheels
C. test his invention D. impress the party guests
Question 39: The word “ball” in paragraph 2 probably means .
A. party B. round object C. match D. game
Question 40: People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he__________.
A. was a gifted musician B. often gave others surprises
C. invented the roller skates D. was full of imagination

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Question 41: What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?
A. Merlin got himself into trouble.
B. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.
C. The roller skates needed further improvement.
D. The party guests took Merlin for a fool.
Question 42: The word “These” in paragraph 3 refers to__________.
A. wheels B. shoes C. roller skates D. different ways
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both
literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and
networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for
example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with,
and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the
Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less
education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well
educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends,
family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who
lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic
correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has
introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important
friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as
Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy center. As I
was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family
therapist. After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began
loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my
car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell
phones. But, alas, not to each other.

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Question 43: Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans?
A. Skin color B. Gender C. Education D. Age
Question 44: What can be said about the mother and son in the passage?
A. There was not much communication between them.
B. They came for therapy in the same car.
C. They were quite close to each other.
D. They preferred talking to each other on cell phones.
Question 45: The writer uses the phrase “On the other hand” in the last paragraph to .
A. show something similar B. give a different opinion
C. introduce a new idea D. prove that something is wrong
Question 46: The word “those” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. networks B. networks C. general people D. close friends
Question 47: What does the passage lead you to believe?
A. Technology plays a bigger role in American society.
B. Americans are more socially isolated today.
C. Americans don’t make good use of technology.
D. Americans are more socially connected today.
Question 48: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Modern people link to each other through telecommunications.
B. Americans seem to have fewer and fewer close friends.
C. The writer has never met some of his important friends.
D. Users of SUV enjoy talking to each other on the cell phones.
Question 49: The word “sustain” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. make something continue to exist B. let someone suffer a lot
C. making something remain secure D. support someone emotionally
Question 50: The writer himself __________ .
A. has a wide range of friends because of technology
B. has a wide range of friends because of technology
C. can only find true friendship through the Internet
D. can’t make true friends in actual life

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Đề số 04
Đây là đề thi ĐẶC BIỆT SỐ 04 thuộc bộ 5 ĐỀ THI THỬ TẶNG TẾT MẬU TUẤT NĂM 2018 . Để nắm được hướng dẫn
giải chi tiết cùng các lưu ý liên quan đến từng câu hỏi, Bạn nên làm đề thi trước khi xem hướng dẫn giải .

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. looked B. laughed C. decided D. experienced
Question 2: A. break B. increase C. speak D. cheat
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 3: A. permanent B. continue C. complete D. relationship
Question 4: A. endanger B. geometry C. opposite D. geography
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 5: A secretary told me an important file had left in the lunch room just the other day.
A. told B. had left C. just D. the other
Question 6: I didn’t feel like to go to church this morning because it was raining hard
A. didn't B. to go C. to church D. raining hard
Question 7: A cure for the common cold, causing by a virus, has not been found.
A. for B. causing C. a virus D. has not been found.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 8: _________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
Question 9: Had I studied harder, I_________________better in the last exam.
A. would do B. would have done C. had done D. wouldn’t have done
Question 10: The larger the apartment, the __________________ the rent is.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
Question 11: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, ________ made us very happy then.
A. which B. that C. it D. of which
Question 12: Many species of plants and animals are in___________ of extinction.
A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. dangerously

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Question 13: Would you mind ________ me a favor and posting this letter for me?
A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving
Question 14: It is imperative that your face book password ________ confidential.
A. need keeping B. need to keep C. needs to be kept D. needed keeping
Question 15: The last person ______ the room must turn off the lights.
A. to leave B. who leave C. That leave D. all are correct
Question 16: It ____ me only five minutes to get to school
A. cost B. took C. brought D. spent
Question 17: I will stand here and wait for you ______ you come back.
A. because B. thought C. so D. until
Question 18: Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. shall we B. will we C. don’t we D. won’t we
Question 19: I was doing my homework ______ the light went out.
A. after B. before C. while D. when
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges .
Question 20: Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind! D. You was absent – minded.
Question 21: -Lan: "Happy birthday! This is a small present for you." - Nga: “__________”
A. What a pity! B. How terrible!
C. Have a good time! D. How beautiful it is! Thanks.
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 22: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
Question 23: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow

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Question 25: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. Loss
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
Question 27: I spent a long time getting over the disappointment of losing the match.
A. It took me long to stop disappointing you.
B. Getting over the disappointment took me a long time than the match.
C. Losing the match disappointed me too much.
D. It took me long to forget the disappointment of losing the match.
Question 28: “If I were you, I would go to the doctor.” David said to Claudia.
A. David advised Claudia not to go to the doctor.
B. David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor.
C. David advised Claudia to go to the doctor.
D. David told Claudia to become a doctor.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
Question 30: The girl forgot to set the alarm clock. Therefore, she is in a hurry now.
A. The girl is not in a hurry now although she forgot to set the alarm clock.
B. The girl is not in a hurry now in spite of forgetting to set the alarm clock
C. The girl forgot to set the alarm clock because she is in a hurry now.
D. The girl is in a hurry now because she forgot to set the alarm clock.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B ,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks blanks.

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Organized football games began in 1863. In football, two (1)_____ of eleven players try to kick or
head the ball into the goal of the other team. The goal keeper, (2)_____tries to keep the ball out of the goal,
is the only player on the field who can touch the ball with his or her hands. The other players must use their
feet, heads and bodies to (3)_____ the ball. Every four years, football teams around the world (4)_____ for
the World Cup. The World Cup competition started in 1930. Brazil is the home of many great football
players, including the most famous player of all, Pele’. With his fast dazzling speed, Pele’ played for many
years in Brazil and then in New York. People in more than 140 countries (5)_____ the world play football. It
is definitely the world’s most popular sport.
Question 31: A. champions B. teams C. groups D. players
Question 32: A. that B. who C. whom D. which
Question 33: A. hit B. control C. drive D. watch
Question 34: A. complete B. fight C. play D. battle
Question 35: A. on B. all over C. through D. whole
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.
Becoming a teacher demands not only knowledge in an academic field but also a personal
commitment to lifelong learning, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with other people. To become one
of those noble educators in the USA, one has to satisfy several basic requirements.
First and foremost, it is a prerequisite to have bachelor's degree in education. In the event that a
candidate already has a bachelor's degree in another field, a teacher preparation program is needed. But that
is not all. Almost every school in the USA understands that real classroom teaching experience is a vital part
of a teacher's training. Before taking over a class, a person typically needs to complete a training program,
including working as a supervised student teacher.
People who want to become university teachers need master's degrees. Getting a master's degree is a
necessity, but if it is gained too early, there may be concerns that the candidate lacks the real-world
experience to go with it. In fact, very few schools want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience
and even if they are accepted, they are usually ill-paid. One wise solution to the issue is for future post
graduates to start working as teachers before going on to gain their master's degree.
Besides knowledge and experience, certain personal qualities are also required. A teacher should be
positive, prepared, focused, and most importantly, patient. Being a teacher involves being aware of the fact
that learning sometimes be hard work, even for the most motivated students. Also, teaching can at times be
tiring and frustrating, so teaching candidates have to practice being patient with themselves. In short, as in
other careers, teaching requires a combination of qualifications, experience, and personal qualities. Teaching
candidates meeting mandatory requirements are always in demand in the USA.

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Question 36: The text is mainly about ___________________.


A. the importance of teachers.
B. the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher in the USA.
C. the difference of teaching career.
D. the basic requirements of being a teacher in the USA.
Question 37: According to the text, future post graduates should start working as teachers _______
A. after gaining their master's degree.
B. before studying for their master's degree
C. during the time they are studying for their master's degree.
D. before studying for their bachelor's degree.
Question 38: The word “vital” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______
A. very useless B. very easy C. very important D. very interesting
Question 39: According to the text, teaching requires a combination of many things EXCEPT _______.
A. qualifications B. personal qualities C. experience D. appearance
Question 40: According to the text, the most important quality of a teacher is _______.
A. being patient B. being to work hard C. being prepared D. being a role model
Question 41: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.
A. postgraduates B. novices C. schools D. teachers
Question 42: According to the text, all of the following sentences are true EXCEPT _____.
A. Those who want to become university teachers need master's degrees.
B. A teachers needs to be aware of the fact that learning can sometimes be hard work.
C. A great number of schools in the USA want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience.
D. In the USA, before one takes over a class, a training program is typically necessary to be completed.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying,
smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh
milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas
Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail
Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became
more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880,
however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate.
Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.

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Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets.
Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more
produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and
to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and
western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of
the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of
producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two
thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became afixture in most
homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that
were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families
could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied
fare.
Question 43: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage. B. Commercial production of ice.
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century. D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet.
Question 44: The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to ________ .
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
Question 45: During the 1860’s, canned food products were _________ .
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
Question 46: The word” them” in line 12 refers to _________ .
A. refrigerator cars B. growers C. perishables D. distances
Question 47: The word” fixture” in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________ .
A. commonplace object B. substance
C. luxury item D. mechanical device
Question 48: The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _________ .
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
Question 49: The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to _________ .
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. therefore
Question 50: Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. conservation
Question 2: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite – through local or national
TV networks.
A. Dedication B. Compilation C. Condensing D. Dispersal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 3: They proposed making secondary education compulsory up to the age of 18.
A. unnecessary B. supportive C. unimportant D. optional
Question 4: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. pessimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: I didn’t know __________my answer was right or wrong.
A. as if B. whether C. unless D. that
Question 6: It was __________that we went camping in the mountain last weekend.
A. such nice weather B. so nice a weather C. too nice weather D. nice weather so
Question 7: After the fire, the government pledged to implement a program of ___________all over the
devastated national park.
A. reforestation B. rebuilding C. replenishment D. reconstruction
Question 8: Trilobites, a group of spineless animals, flourished in the oceans for several hundred million
years____________some 200 million years ago.
A. that were extinct B. and their extinction
C. became of their extinction D. until they became extinct
Question 9: A little farther down the street_________
A. is the inn I used to stay at B. there is an inn where I used to stay in
C. the inn is the place where I used to stay D. is there an inn in which I used to stay

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Question 10: The students are expected to stick___________ their school’s regulation.
A. in B. at C. to D. by
Question 11: _________ programmers known as hackers often try to break into large computer systems.
A. mischief B. misbehaviour C. mischievous D. misunderstanding
Question 12: When he realized the police had spotted him, the man ________the exit as quickly as possible.
A. made off B. made for C. made out D. made up
Question 13: By the time you come here tomorrow, the work _____________
A. will have been finishing B. will be finishing
C. will have been finished D. will be finished
Question 14: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people_________into it.
A. stuck B. packed C. pashed D. stuffed
Question 15: We are ________ a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.
A. conducting B. researching C. corresponding D. investigating
Question 16: He was given a medal in ____________ of his service to the country.
A. gratitude B. recognition C. knowledge D. response
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 18: A. suggestion B. solution C. information D. education
Question 19: A. involved B. maintained C. laughed D. formed
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 20: A. industry B. sacrifice C. ancestor D. determine
Question 21: A. available B. kindergarten C. attractiveness D. contractual
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: He is the only member of the game who’s identity has remained a secret
A. the only B. of C. who's D. has remained
Question 22: The teacher found a great deal of mistakes in his students’ writing.
A. the B. a great deal C. in D. students'
Question 23: The male lion is known for its long, thick mane, a feature that distinguishes from the female of
the species
A. known B. its long C. distinguishes D. female

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each
of the following exchanges.
Question 24: -Peter. “Can I get you something to drink?”
-Sarah. “_________”
A. Thank you. You’re welcome B. Yes, why not?
C. Yes, you can, of course D. I’d love some Coke, thanks
Question 25: Sam: “What a lovely house you have!”
Daisy: _________
A. Yes, I think so. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course. It’s not costly D. Never mind
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 26: John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn’t be here yesterday because he was ill.
B. Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
Question 27: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was in imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not the experts.
B. It was obvious that only a person with a great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts
could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 28: “I will pay back the money, Linda”, said Helen.
A. Helen apologized to Linda for borrowing her money. B. Helen offered to pay Linda the money back.
C. Helen suggested paying back Linda’s money. D. Helen promised to pay back Linda’s money.
Question 29: Nobody has cleaned the room for two months.
A. The room for two months hasn’t been cleaned.
B. The room has been cleaned by nobody for two months.
C. The room hasn’t been cleaned for two months.
D. The room hasn’t been cleaned by somebody for two months.

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Question 30: The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad; it depends on the
way by which we use these inventions.
A. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any
invention is to make our lives better.
B. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.
C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better. This depends on the way by
which we use these inventions
D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Fungi are a group of organisms that, despite being plants, have no leaves or flowers. In fact, fungi do
not even share the green colour that most other plants display. Scientists estimate that there are over 1.5
million different species of fungi in the world. Though, to date, only 100.000 have been identified, leaving
many more that have not been found. One interesting feature of fungi is that they often interact with oilier
organisms in order to survive. These relationships are at times beneficial to both organisms. Other times, the
fungus benefits without causing harm to the other organism.
Many types of fungus have beneficial relationships with plants. Initially many gardeners would be
concerned to know that their plants were colonised by a fungus. This is because some fungi can cause plants
to die. In fact, the Irish potato famine was caused by a fungus that killed entire crops of potatoes. However,
many plants actually depend on certain types of fungi to help it stay healthy. Fungi are important to plants
because they help plants absorb more minerals from the soil than they could on their own. The reason for
this has to do with how fungi obtain food. Unlike green plants, fungi cannot make their own food. They must
absorb their food. When the fungi absorb minerals from the soil, they draw the nutrients closer to the roots
of the plants, so the plant is able to use them as well. The fungus also benefits from this relationship. Using
the minerals from the soil, as well as sunlight, the plants is able to produce sugars and other nutrients. Then
the fungus absorbs the nutrients from plant roots and uses them to survive.
Not all relationships are beneficial for both organisms: in some interactions, only the fungus benefits. Still,
for some fungus species, contact with other organisms is essential. And though the fungi do not provide any
benefits for the other organism, they do not harm it either. One example of this is a species called Pilobolus.
This fungus relies on other animals to help it reproduce. The Pilobolus grows in animal dung. When it
becomes mature, it shoots its spores away from the dung pile. The spores land in the grass where cows
graze. The spores are consumed by the animal but do not grow while inside the stomach. They travel
through the body of the animal until they are passed and deposited in another area, where they continue to
grow.

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Question 31: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that___________


A. Many species of fungi have yet to be discovered
B. Fungi do harm to the organism they interact with
C. Fungi can have green or dull brown colors
D. There are 100,000 species of fungi left no identity
Question 32: The word "absorb" in the passage 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. consume B. get in C. deprive D. take in
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is not true about fungus growing on or near
plants?
A. It can help maintain in the plant’s health B. It neither benefits nor harms the plant.
C. It is sometimes dangerous for plants. D. It grows near the roots of the plant.
Question 34: The word "them" in the passage 2 refers to_________.
A. minerals B. plant roots C. fungi D. nutrients
Question 35: The author discusses cows and horses in paragraph 3 in order to_________
A. illustrate how fungus can be harmful B. explain how a type of fungus reproduces
C. give examples of animals that eat fungu D. show that fungus can be found anywhere
Question 36: According to the passage 3, Pilobolus fungus___________
A. doesn’t benefit from its relationship with animals
B. needs other organisms in order to reproduce
C. matures inside the stomachs of cows and horses
D. causes horses and cows to become ill
Question 37: The word "graze" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A. eat B. live C. view D. grow
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
OBESITY
Health experts have warned that the currently soaring obesity levels in European children may create
health problems of epidemic proportions within the next three decades. Over the past ten years, obesity in
six-year olds (38)_________the number of obese fifteen-year olds has trebled. If present trends continue, by
2030 between 60 and 70 percent of Europeans will be overweight and 44 to 50 per cent will be obese. The
rise in weight-related diabetes, high blood pressure, heart (39)_________ and some forms of cancer will
place intolerable strains on health services (40)__________ steps are taken to address the problem. The
explosion in child obesity can be put (41)_________to the increasingly inactive lifestyles of modern
children. Many parents, worried lest their children, should come to harm from traffic or strangers,

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discourage them from playing outdoors and instead provide ever more opportunities for sedentary
entertainment in the home. Nor should be the influence of the food industry be underestimated; it spends one
thousand times more on advertising fast food and convenience food in Europe and America (42)__________
the total budget for promoting health in the same two regions
Question 38: A. has doubled B. double C. doubles D. doubled
Question 39: A. sickness B. disease C. illness D. rhythm
Question 40: A. if B. whether C. providing D. unless
Question 41: A. up B. out C. down D. back
Question 42: A. to B. than C. beside D. as
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from.
Traditional methods of teaching no longer suffice in this technological world. Currently there are more than
100,000 computers in schoolrooms in the United States. Students mediocre and bright alike, from the first
stage through high school not only are not intimidated by my computers, but have become avid participants
in the computer epoch.
Kids operating computer implement their curriculum with great versatility. A music student can
program musical notes so that the computer will play Beethoven or the Beatles. For a biology class, the
computer can produce a picture of the intricate envisage human biology in a profound way. A nuclear
reactor is no longer an enigma to students who can see its workings in minute detail on a computer. In
Wisconsi, the Chippewa Indians are studying their ancient and almost forgotten language with the aid of a
computer. More commonly, the computer is used for drilling math and language concepts so that youngsters
may learn at their own speed without trying the patience of their human teachers. The simplest computers
aid the handicapped, who learn more rapidly from the computer than from humans. Once irksome, remedial
drills and exercises now on computer are conducive to learning because the machine responds to correct
answers with praise and to incorrect answers with frowns and even an occasional tear.
Adolescents have become so exhilarated by computers that they have developed their own jargon,
easily understood by their peers but leaving their disconcerted parents in the dark. They have shown so much
fervor for computer that they have formed computer clubs, beguile their leisure hours in computer stores,
and even attend computer camps. A Boy Scout can get a computer merit badge. One ingenious young
student devised a computer game for Atari will earn him $100,000 in royalties This is definitely the
computer age. Manufacturers of computers are presently getting tax write – offs for donating equipment to
colleges and universities and are pushing for legislation to obtain further deductions for contributions to
elementary and high school. Furthermore, the price of computer for home or office is being sold for less than
$100. At that price every class in the country will soon have computer kids.

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Question 43: The expression “traditional methods of teaching” is the first sentence refers to ______
A. technological methods of teaching
B. teachers who punish students for not learning
C. teachers, textbooks and class drills
D. teaching the three Rs i.e readung, wrting and arithmetic
Question 44: In order to operate a computer, a student does not have to be _______
A. in grade school B. versatile C. especially bright D. musical
Question 45: Today’s students with the aid of computer__________
A. try to confuse their parents B. have more trouble learning
C. can understand more complex concepts D. build nuclear reactors
Question 46: When the author says parents are “left in the dark”, he means that they ____________
A. didn’t pay the electrical bill B. don’t understand
C. Have deficient eyesight D. go out at night
Question 47: Computers are used most for ______________
A. Boy Scout merit badges B. scientific subjects
C. language instruction D. drills and exercises
Question 48: According to the passage, one exceedingly clever student has_______________
A. overcome a handicap B. learned an Idian language
C. invented a video game D. played music on a computer
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that _____________
A. computers are difficult to operate
B. students today have to be smarter than their parents
C. computer make learning today easier than it was in the past
D. anyone who can operate a computer is an genius
Question 50: The price of a computer is now _____________
A. within the range of most schools’ budget B. too high for most schools
C. higher than ever before D. preventing school from buying computers

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