TEST 11 (UPPER LEVEL)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other.
Câu 1. A. interaction B. initiative C. hospitality D. activity
Câu 2. A. invites B. comes C. arrives D. loves
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other.
Câu 3. A. cartoon B. answer C. open D. paper
Câu 4. A. certificate B. knowledgeable C. prosperity D. development
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 5. Unfortunately, many of the travel experiences we take part in ____ into consideration how it affects our
planet and the well-being of people.
A. does not take B. do not take C. is not taken D. are not taken
Câu 6. If he had not spent his youth not learning anything, he ____ himself for his lack of knowledge now.
A. will not blame B. would not blame
e C. would not have blamed D. would blame
Câu 7. Research suggested that people can ________ recall events that never happened.
A. vividly B. clearly C. obviously D. certainly
Câu 8. _____________, the driver couldn’t make out the road signs.
A. There is a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
B. There being a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
C. It was a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
D. It being a lot of freezing fog and icy patches
Câu 9. If you don't have anything __________ to say, it's better to say nothing.
A. construct B. construction C. constructive D. constructor
Câu 10. Let’s leave early, so we’ll be ahead of the rush of commuters. We can’t risk _______in heavy traffic
during rush hour.
A. holding up B. being held up C. to be held up D. to hold up
Câu 11. Global warming will result ________ crop failures and famines.
A. with B. from C. for D. in
Câu 12. There are both advantages and disadvantages of living in families with three or four generations, also
known as ____ families.
A. single-parent B. extended C. nuclear D. crowded
Câu 13. ______ I got to the dentist last week, I had to sit in the waiting room for over one hour.
A. When B. Once C. While D. Since
Câu 14. He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a (n) _____ of danger.
A. omen B. premonition C. foreboding D. prediction
Câu 15. When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was __________ myself in for.
A. laying B. putting C. letting D. bringing

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Câu 16. Friends will come and go in your life, but more important than ____ is your friends' acceptance of you
for who you are.
A. how long do your friendships last B. how long your friendships will last
C. how long your friendships last D. how long will your friendships last
Câu 17. _______ Spring festival season in Vietnam starts with the Lunar New Year and closes with the
celebration honoring the mythical founding fathers, ______ Hung Kings, on _____ tenth day of _______ third
lunar month.
A. The/the/the/the B. 0/0/the/the C. The/0/0/the D. The/the/0/0
Câu 18. I'm not suggesting ________ that she meant to cause any trouble.
A. for one minute B. for sure C. for sales D. for a laugh
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Câu 19. I took a course at the employment bureau to learn how to organize my résumé to best show off my
experience and qualifications.
A. enhance B. promote C. boast D. achieve
Câu 20. In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have shown their lack of respect for human
life.
A. had B. earned C. gained D. commanded
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Câu 21. On the whole, further education still plays an important role in the development of any country.
A. Generally B. Specifically C. Essentially D. Surprisingly
Câu 22. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that some schools may have to cut sport altogether.
A. possible B. impossible C. unlikely D. certain
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.
An A level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This exam is (1) ____ taken after two years of A level
study, following the O level/IGCSE exams. Students can take any number of A level exams; in the UK, most
college students take three or four A level exams for their final two years of study. The (2) ____ of A levels to
be taken will often depend on the qualifications that the university chosen requires. A level results can open doors
to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher educational institutions in the world, and to a wide range of
professional and vocational courses (3) _______ can help build skills for an exciting and rewarding career. In
many countries round the world, some schools follow the GCE syllabus to prepare their pupils for taking A level
exams. Students at these schools should enquire at their school about how they can register and sit (4) ____ the
exams. Students who do not attend a school that follows the GCE syllabus can still take A level exams and can
register as a private individual with the British Council.
In order to register for an A level exam one will need to complete an entry form which will become available
at the British Council offices. Forms usually become (5) ____ for January examinations in early August of the
preceding year. For May/June examinations, they are available in early December of the preceding year.

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Câu 23. A. normally B. popularly C. largely D. noticeably
Câu 24. A. sum B. number C. amount D. quantity
Câu 25. A. what B. that C. when D. who
Câu 26. A. at B. in C. for D. into
Câu 27. A. availability B. avail C. availably D. available
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Câu 28. According to the results of a survey which conducted by a USA magazine, there isn't really a generation
gap.
A. the results B. which conducted C. there isn't D. generation gap
Câu 29. The best way to get ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview
questions you will mostly likely be asked.
A. to get B. to take C. the most common D. mostly likely
Câu 30. Down did an apple fall when he was passing under the tree.
A. did an apple fall B. when C. was passing D. under
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.
New research shows that long-term changes in diseases in ocean species coincides with decades of widespread
environmental change. The paper, "Increases and decreases in marine disease reports in an era of global change,"
was published Oct. 9 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Understanding oceanic trends is important for evaluating today's threats to marine systems, and disease is an
important sentinel of change, according to senior author Drew Harvell, professor of marine biology at Cornell
University. "Disease increases and decreases can both be bad news," said lead author Allison Tracy, who studied
with Harvell. "The long-term changes in disease that we see here may result from anthropogenic pressure on
plants and animals in the ocean." The researchers examined marine infectious disease reports from 1970 to 2013,
which transcend short-term fluctuations and regional variation. They examined records of corals, urchins,
mammals, decapods, fish, mollusks, sharks, rays, seagrass and turtles.
For corals and urchins, reports of infectious disease increased over the 44-year period. In the Caribbean,
increasing coral disease reports correlated with warming events. It is widely known that coral bleaching increases
with warming, but Harvell said they have established a long-term connection between warming and coral disease.
"We've finally linked a coral killer like infectious disease to repeated warming bouts over four decades of
change," she said. "Our study shows that infectious disease reports are associated with warm temperature
anomalies in corals on a multi-decadal scale." These results improve understanding of how changing
environments alter species interactions, and they provide a solid baseline for health of marine life in the period
studied.
Câu 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Infectious disease in marine life linked to ocean warming.
B. Ocean pollution and diseases resulted from aquaculture.

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 C. Health threats from polluted coastal waters.
D. What to know about flesh-eating bacteria infections.
Câu 32. The word “coincides” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. agrees B. coexists C. differs D. concurs
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, what role does the marine disease play in the oceanic analysis?
A. It reflects the progress in the study of human immunology.
B. It deals with the task of monitoring vector-borne threats.
C. It serves as an indicator of the presence of oceanic changes.
D. It induces changes in fungal communities under the water.
Câu 34. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. reports B. researchers C. animals D. fluctuations
Câu 35. According to paragraph 3, what can be concluded from the Allison Tracy’s investigation?
A. Water sources might soon become poisonous to ocean life and the humans.
B. Rising global temperatures are spreading disease at an unprecedented level.
C. Oceans have absorbed more than 90% of the warming effects of climate change.
D. No level of conservation in the future will be enough to override the warming impacts.
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.
To quote CREST founder Dr. Martha Honey, we earnestly believe that ecotourism is “simply a better way to
travel.” Here’s a look at how this transformational approach to travel benefits conservation, increases cross-
cultural understanding, and ultimately turns travelers into environmental advocates:
To see how ecotourism benefits nature and wildlife, let’s look at endangered species such as African
Elephants. Ivory from Elephant tusks is worth $1500 a pound on the black market, which has led to a dramatic
increase in poaching. But Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead. When you consider the revenue
from wildlife photography tours, luxury safari camps, and other ecotourism offerings, a single Elephant is worth
$1.3 million over the course of its lifetime! Ecotourism offers a long-term alternative to exploitation, generating
sustainable revenue and ensuring better overall health of the ecosystem.
Nature reserves and national parks help prevent deforestation and pollution, while also protecting the habitat
of endemic species. The revenue that ecotourism provides can help replace profits from exploitative practices
such as mining or slash ‘n’ burn agriculture. It can also help ensure the long-term financial viability of the area.
Naturalist guides also help travelers understand the value of a pristine ecosystem, and teach them about the
importance of conservation. This ultimately help to create a more mindful and conscious legion of travelers.
When managed properly, ecotourism can offer locals alternative revenue streams. In wildlife-rich countries
such as Rwanda, former poachers are often employed as guides or trackers, capitalizing on their knowledge of
the animals and their habitat. In Costa Rica, unemployment has fallen to less than 10% since the country started
building its ecotourism infrastructure in the 1970s. Involving local communities in tourism management

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empowers them by ensuring that more revenue is reinvested locally. Ecotourism also offers indigenous peoples
an opportunity to remain on ancestral land, conserve it, and preserve traditional culture.
Sure, being a responsible traveler takes a greater level of commitment to being conscious and mindful of the
impact we have on the destinations we visit. But ecotourism also offers us incredible, transformative experiences,
allowing us to develop closer personal relationships to the nature, wildlife, and local people we encounter during
our adventures. Learning about ecotourism can permanently change your understanding of mankind’s role in our
planetary ecosystem. And once you’ve had that sort of travel experience, you’ll never want to travel the traditional
way again.
Câu 36. The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. The benefits of ecotourism. B. Making the most of ecotourism.
C. An introduction to ecotourism. D. Encourage conservation or adding to exploitation?
Câu 37. The word “revenue” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
A. reward B. benefit C. profit D. interest
Câu 38. According to paragraph 3, in what direction can ethical tourism help the society?
A. Green tourism maintains the balance between animals and human.
B. Ecotourism provides financial support for local communities.
C. Sustainable tourism yields substantial environmental benefits.
D. Ecotourism encourages open dialogue about deforestation.
Câu 39. The word “pristine” in paragraph 3 most likely means _______.
A. natural B. untouched C. beautiful D. dirty
Câu 40. The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
A. species B. relationships C. poachers D. locals
Câu 41. According to paragraph 5, why did the author claim that people will prefer ecotourism over normal one?
A. Because it is such an awakening and mind-expanding experience.
B. Because the author is a trend-setting writer who believes in his words’ influence.
C. Because anything with a green label on it is all the craze now.
D. Because the standard of ecotourism service is more satisfying than other types.
Câu 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Momentary profits are more recommended than long-term ones.
B. Indigenous inhabitants are forced to resettle to develop sites for tourism.
C. Income from ecotourism can partly be substituted for environmentally harmful industry.
D. People engage in green tourism only for their self-image.
Câu 43. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Ecotourism is seasonal in nature, therefore a vulnerable industry.
B. The current sustainable tourism service is just green washing.
C. Ecotourism is a win-win experience, both for the nature and the people.
D. Responsible travel is a unique opportunity for business.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning.
Câu 44. She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here."
A. She made a trip round her city with John.
B. She planned to show John round her city.
C. She promised to show John round her city.
D. She organized a trip round her city for John.
Câu 45. People say that Vietnamese students are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
A. Vietnamese students are said not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
B. Vietnamese students say they are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
C. People do not like Vietnamese students to be well-prepared for their future jobs
D. People, as well as Vietnamese students, are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
Câu 46. Unlike traditional learning, the e-learning is flexible for the students as well as for the teachers.
A. The e-learning is more flexible for the students and the teachers than traditional learning.
B. The students' e-learning is more flexible than the teachers' traditional learning.
C. The e-learning for the students is more flexible than traditional learning for the teachers.
D. The students use more flexible e-learning than traditional learning used by the teachers.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. - Nick: "What about stopping by a fishing village for lunch?”
- Linh: “_______________.’
A. It's isn't really worth seeing. B. Thanks, that's really useful.
C. That sounds fantastic! D. You've done a very good job.
Câu 48. - "Will you please show me how to operate the new machine? - “_____________________.”
A. Sure. It's a piece of cake. B. Is it like a piece of cake?
C. Of course it's no easy work. D. No, I won't.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
Câu 49. They were exhausted. They could hardly continue the journey
A. They were so exhausted that they could hardly continue the journey. B. They were hardly exhausted but
they could not continue the journey. C. Exhausted as they were, they tried to continue the journey.
D. They could continue the journey as they were hardly exhausted.
Câu 50. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us. She had already seen the movie.
A. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us, so she had already seen it.
B. Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema with us as she had already seen it.
C. As Karen had already seen the movie, Karen didn’t want to go to the cinema.
D. Karen had already seen the movie, then she didn’t want to go the cinema.