Pham Thu – Bien Hoa Gifted High School

ENGLISH EXAM FOLDER 27

Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. sneezed B. whirled C. remained D. packed
2. A. handle B. hero C. honour câm no3r D. heyday
3. A. frozen au B. evolve o C. remote au D. rope au
4. A. famine B. examine C. determine D. coalmine main
5. A. resources B. stages C. preserves D. focuses
Part 2: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.
1. A. aviation B. variety C. simplicity D. bacterium
2. A. universalize B. uncompromising C. unidentified D. anniversary
3. A. explorer B. elegant C. influence D. asteroid
4. A. assimilate B. existence C. generation D. inflexible
5. A. accomplish B. achievement C. agency D. allowance
Part 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. David learned to play ____ violin when he was at ____ university.
A. -/- B. the/- C. the/the D. -/the
2. Last year, Peter earned ____ his brother.
A. twice as much as B. twice as many as
C. twice more than D. twice as more as
3. She used to ____ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.
A. have B. win C. earn D. get
4. The new office block ____ well with its surroundings.
A. blends in : hài hòa với B. stands out : nổi bật C. shapes up phát triển D. sets off khởi
hành
5. Are your plans for this weekend still ____?
A. the same B. same C. like D. alike
6. ____ I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.
A. However B. Since + S V: bởi vì C. Due to + N/Ving: bởi vì D. Therefore
7. ____ you run quickly, you are likely to be late.
A. If B. Unless C. Since D. However
8. Ninety ____ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
9. I felt so much better, my doctor ____ me to take a holiday by the sea.
A. suggested B. advised C. accepted D. considered
10. E-mail is an effective form of communication ____ many busy businesses rely.
A. on which B. on that C. which D. that
11. The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked ____ on workers
A. cause B. effect C. impact D. consequence hậu quả
12. Car prices in the UK are high in ____ to other European countries.
A. reference B. relation C. affinity D. connection
13. More and more people ____ of food poisoning nowadays.
A. exist B. survive C. die D. starve
14. The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night ____.
A. loss of sight B. lack of vision C. invisibility D. blindness
15. His parents are worried since his behavior is increasingly ____ at home.
A. managed B. managerial C. unmanageable D. manageable
16. It’s almost midnight. She ____ here any moment now.
A. should be B. can be C. should have been D. can’t have been
17. Don’t use office telephone to make your personal calls, ____?
A. do you B. will you C. don’t you D. can you
18. Using the computer competently is an important ____ to help one get a good job.
A. reason B. aspect C. factor D. issue
19. George wants £1000 for his car, but I don’t think it’s ____ as much as that.
A. worth B. cost C. valued D. priced
20. “Did Jenny say anything about her sister?” – “No, she didn’t ____ her at all.”
A. remind B. remark C. refer D. mention
Part 4: Choose the best response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Man: I suppose your report isn’t ready yet.
Woman: _____
A. Don’t say so! I’ll make it clear, OK? B. Don’t worry! I’ll have finished it by tomorrow.
C. But do you know how much it costs? D. I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
2. Friend 1: So, are you coming along, after all?
Friend 2: _____
A. I’ll do it this evening, I promise. B. Yeah, I’ll have finished everything by then.
C. Well, I don’t know. What time will you leave? D. No, I’m sorry. I haven’t had time.
3. Eddie: Is Nigel still here?

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Maggie: _____
A. Yes, but hurry up; he’s just about to leave. B. I think he’ll come to the office late today.
C. Actually, I am the owner here. D. Well, I expect not. I’m just going out now.
4. Girl 1: You look gorgeous in that dress.
Girl 2: _____
A. Yes, it is going to be a great time! B. To be honest, I have no choice but tell you this.
C. Am I? Why didn’t tell me earlier? D. Really? I will buy it then.
5. Student 1: I’m sure I’ll pass the course this time.
Student 2: _____
A. OK, but get a move on or we’ll be late. B. I hope you do. You’ve worked really hard this term.
C. Try once more. You know how to do it, don’t you? D. So how will you deal with it?
Part 5: Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence.
1. It might be a good idea to butter up the boss before you ask for a rise.
A. talk freely to the boss B. become the boss’s memory
C. flatter the boss D. play a trick on the boss
2. The name rings a bell but I can’t remember who she is.
A. sounds familiar B. is really popular C. bears a resemblance D. is on the tip of my tongue
3. That persistent offender has spent most of his life behinds bars.
A. around the bars B. in prison C. by his room’s window D. in the street
4. Her mother is confined to a wheelchair, so she doesn’t go out very much.
A. runs a store selling B. sets limits to C. has a preference for D. is constricted to
Part 6: Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part of the sentence.
1. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by 8 o’clock and take good care of
their own business.
A. manage an inflexible system B. have a good voyage
C. run faster than others D. organize things inefficiently
2. What you are asking me to do is quite impossible.
A. feasible B. applicable C. sensible D. reasonable
3. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
4. She took a leave some days ago, for she was off colour.
A. rather disoriented B. slightly unwell C. in a quite high spirit D. quite well
Part 7: Identify the mistake in each of the following sentences.
1. The first night I spent in the castle was the most terrified night in my life.
A B C D
2. She said she couldn’t buy it, explained that she couldn’t afford it.
A B C D
3. I want everything in black or white before I sign anything.
A B C D
4. Not longer are contributions to the advancement of industry made primarily by individuals.
A B C D
5. As the old one, the new copier can perform its function in half the time.
A B C D
6. Society uses such human emotions as proud, guilt, shame, and fear to maintain itself.
A B C D
7. Newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane emphasized clearly and brief stories and the use of bold headlines.
A B C D
8. Eskimos were the first people to live, hunt and travelling in the Siberia tundra.
A B C D
9. Veterinary medicine is the branch of medical science where deals with the diseases of animals.
A B C D
10. Economists predict how much will the prices change and what trends the stock market should exhibit.
A B C D
Part 8: Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
While (1) ____ everyone accepts the goal of developing (2) ____ in the three “R’s” – reading, writing and
arithmetic – it often seems impossible to (3) ____ agreement on any goal beyond that. In the broadest (4) ____,
the conflict over educational goals can be (5) ____ as a conflict between conservatives and liberals, or, (6) ____
they are sometimes called, essentials and progressives.
The conservatives, or essentials, tend to identify a desirable education with the transmission of the cultural
heritage, a no-nonsense (7) ____ featuring the three R’s at the elementary - school level, and academic studies
or strong vocational or business courses in the secondary school. They put emphasis on the training of the mind
and cultivation of the intellect.
The liberals, or progressives, tend to be interested in the development of the all-round child, not merely in
training the child’s mind or in preparing the child for adult life in a remote future. They emphasize rich,
meaningful school living in the present, and they view subject matter as a resource (8) ____ total human
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development (9) ____ as a goal in itself. They do not downgrade content but believe it should be (10) ____ not
for their own sake but as a means of fostering thought and inquiry.
1. A. most B. mostly C. almost D. utmost
2. A. talents B. actions C. skills D. techniques
3. A. get B. accomplish C. take D. reach
4. A. terms B. words C. letters D. means
5. A. viewed B. thought C. counted D. named
6. A. but B. when C. although D. as
7. A. subject B. curriculum C. object D. program
8. A. at B. in C. of D. for
9. A. but for B. rather than C. instead D. better
10. A. inquired B. required C. acquired D. requested
Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the (1) ____ for a good
diet and (2) ____ exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feel that the body is longer able to (3) ____. Aches
and pains are (4) ____ normal. Instead of pushing the body to do (5) ____, activities become limited. Yet
examples after examples have shown us that older people can – and should – be (6) ____. Men and women in
their sixties have run in marathons, races of more than 26 miles. Some professional athletes stay (7) ____ into
their forties and fifties. For most people, simple activities, like walking and swimming are all that is needed to
stay in (8) ____. It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine. In the winter, (9) ____ push-ups, sit-
ups and other indoor activities. Of course, such exercises will be of little use (10) ____ you follow them with
soda and chips.
1. A. discipline B. ruling C. strictness D. regulation
2. A. regular B. useful C. much D. little
3. A. run B. malfunction C. operate D. perform
4. A. believed B. thought C. made D. considered
5. A. weaker B. more C. greater D. faster
6. A. eager B. active C. bold D. passive
7. A. passive B. competitive C. equal D. comparative
8. A. need B. form C. contact D. shape
9. A. make B. get C. work D. do
10. A. although B. unless C. if D. otherwise
Part 9: Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United
States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantial increase in
enrollments in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments. Since 1990,
the number of people receiving Master in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent
to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue.
There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree. The first one is that many
graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street or
in other financial districts of major American cities. Many of the entry-level management jobs are for students
graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees.
Students have asked the question, “ Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good
job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level
jobs being offered. Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
1. What is the main focus of this passage?
A. Jobs on Wall Street B. Types of graduate degrees
C. Changes in enrollment for MBA schools D. How schools are changing to reflect the economy
2. The phrase “two decades” in the first paragraph refers to a period of ____.
A. 10 years B. 20 years C. 50 years D. 100 years
3. The word “prosperity” could best be replaced by ____.
A. success B. surplus C. nurturing D. education
4. Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment?
A. Princeton B. Harvard C. Stanford D. A and B are correct
5. The phrase “trend of ” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. reluctance of B. drawback to
C. movement toward D. extraction from
6. As used in the second paragraph, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. examining B. avoiding C. seizing D. pursuing
7. Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A. A centre for international affairs B. A major financial centre
C. A shopping district D. A neighborhood in New York

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8. According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment?
A. Lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession B. Low salary and foreign competition
C. Fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs D. Declining population and economic prosperity
9. The first paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?
A. factors contributing to the decline in MBA students
B. A current trend affecting the nation’s business schools
C. The difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford
D. Two decades of hard times for business schools
10. As used in the second paragraph, the word “struggling” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. evolving B. plunging C. starting D. striving
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 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 issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In
one case, a travelling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn’t
remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his
mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor
blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need.
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.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ____.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ____.
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
3. The word “means” is CLOSEST in meaning to ____.
A. meanings B. expression C. methods D. transmission
4. The word “potentially” is CLOSEST in meaning to ____.
A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately
5. “Negative publicity” most likely means ____.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ____.
A. damage their users’ emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behavior
7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often ____.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ____.
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
9. According to the writer, people should ____.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never use mobile in all cases
10. The most suitable title for the passage could be ____.
A. The reasons why mobile phones are regular B. Technological innovation and their price
C. The way mobile phones work D. Mobile phones – a must of our time

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