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I. PHONETICS (5 points)
Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of
the other words
I. A. decided B. hatred C. warned D. sacred
2 A. legal B. petal C. pedal D. level
3. A. devise B. promise C. surprise D. realize
4. A. ghost B. hostage C. lost D. frosty
5. A. debate B. depute C. depress D. deputy

II. LEXICO - GRAMMAR

Part 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (10 points)
6. Does anyone know that jacket might be?
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
7. The cheetah runs 70 miles hour. It’s the fastest anima! in the world.
A. each B. per C. a D. one
8. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
9. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is
A. the another B. the other C. other D. another
10. I read in one paper that they are married.
A. getting B. got C. being D. having
11. There was hardly food left in the fridge.
A. more B. any C. no D. some
12. We spent the days on the beach.
A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last
13. not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal.
A. If he B. If not C. Unless he had D. Had he
14. Rarely to work on his own.
A. he is seen B. does he seen C. is he seen D. does he
15. "We're going to the seaside”.
- "Can ?”
A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come
Part 2. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box. Use
each one once only. (5 pts)
catch on go up let down take up settle down

16. Why do prices keep ?

17. This new game is really . Everyone is playing it.
18. It's time your brother and started a family.
19. When she retired, she gardening so she wouldn't get bored.
20. I'm sorry to you but I can't take you to the airport after all.
Part 3. Complete the following sentences w ith appropriate form of the word in block capitals. (5
pts)

21. ACT There is a saying in English: “ speak louder than words."

22. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a
QUALIFY medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.

23. NATION Do you have a costume in your country?

24. LAND The plane had to make a crash in a field.
25. TROULE Traveling in big cities is becoming more everyday.

Part 4. Put the verbs given in the brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms. (10 pts)
26. “You were late for your dental appointment.”
“I know. I (not/ stay) so long at the library.”
27. It is necessary that everyone (be) calm in times of danger.
28. If you want to see us. come to Tom's on Sunday. We (wait) for you there at midday.
29. It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush) to the seaside.
30. Those were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) old man.
31. Our little children enjoy (take) to the water park every Sunday.
32. I don't feel good. I (stay) home from work tomorrow.
33. It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair)
34. The city is now crowded with the people who (seek) employment.
35. The old man is said (leave) all his money to an old people's home when he died.
Part 5. In each of the following sentences, the 4 words or phrases are marked A, B, C or D.
Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it. (5 pts)
36. Almost American Indian cultures have been agricultural societies since 2000 BC.
A B C D
37. Would you like to contribute for our earthquake fund?
A B C D
38. The violence is a very great problem in the world.
A B C D
39. Now that the stress of examinations are over, we can go somew here for our holiday.
A B C D
40. Passengers are advised not to leave their luggage attended
A B C D

READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space.
(10 pts)
In the past people suffered (41) a disease called scurvy. Their gums bled, their skin became
rough, their wounds did not (42) and their muscles wasted away. The (43) of these
symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved meats and foods and could not get fresh
vegetables and fruits.
The best (44) of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, cantaloupes, strawberries.’ and
fresh vegetables. These fruits must be fresh because vitamin c is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure
(45) air. Although today more people (46) vitamin C pills than any other supplement,
some people still have scurvy. (47) some of the elderly, alcoholics, and the chronically ill.
Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (48) of colds and can help prevent cancer There is
also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, wound healing, helps prevent gum
(49)
disease, and helps protect us from pollutants such as cigarette smoke. Some recent research also shows
that vitamin c has a positive effect on some mental (50) and increases life span.
41. A. from B. with C. by D. at
42. A. close B. recover C. heal D. get well
43. A. reason B. cause C. origin D. signs
44. A. store B. resources C. provider D. sources
45. A. to B. towards C. in D. by
46. A. consume B. drink C. take D. have
47. A. containing B. including C. consisting D. like
48. A. severity B. seriousness C. gravity D. importance
49. A. hastens B. hurries up C. quickens D. speeds
50. A. chaos B. confusions C. disorders D. disturbances

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space (10 points)
At sixteen Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war. He wandered aimlessly
from (51) country to another (52) finally setting down in Australia, where he trained
(53) an electronics engineer. He established his own business but it called for so much work
that marriage was out of the (54) .
His retirement suddenly (55) him realize (56) lonely he was and lie decided to (57)
up a hobby. With his interest in electronics, amateur radio seemed a natural choice. He
installed his own equipment and obtained a licence and his call sign, which is the set of letters and
numbers used to announce oneself when making radio contact with other radio amateurs all over the
world.
Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far-off places. One in particular was a man in California with
whom he had much in common. One night the man in California (58) to mention the village
in Europe he had come from. Suddenly, Henry realised that this man was in fact his younger brother.
Peter. At first, the two brothers were at a (59) for words but then little by little they filled in
the details of their past lives and not (60) afterwards Henry Vincent flew to California to be
reunited with his brother.
Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D). (5 points)
May 7, 1840. was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth
century: Peter lllich Tchaikovsky. The son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a
child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of
productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of
Madame von Meek, a woman he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about $1,000 a year.
Madame von Meek later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance,
when she herself was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meek’s
patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the
music for the ballets of "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty". Tchaikovsky's music, well known for
its rich melody and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic
music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky
died on November 6, 1893. ostensibly of cholera, although there are now some scholars who argue that
he committed suicide.
61. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The life and music of Tchaikovsky.
B. Development of Tchaikovsky 's music for ballets.
C. Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame von Meek.
D. The cause of Tchaikovsky's death.
62. Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence?
She had commissioned some works from him and had so admired his music that she agreed to support
him.
A. In line 2 after the word "Tchaikovsky"
B. In line 7 after the word "year"
C. In line 9 after the word "difficulties"
D. In line 14 after the word "dance"
63. In lines 5, the phrase "enjoyed the patronage of" probably means:
A. liked the company of B. was mentally attached to
C. solicited the advice of D. was financially dependent upon
64. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meek EXCEPT:
A. She had economic troubles.
B. She was generous.
C. She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky.
D. She enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music.
65. According to the passage. "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" are:
A. dances B. songs C. operas D. plays
IV. WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences Sn such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
66. I am only interested in why he did it.
→ The only thing
67. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
→ There has been
68. I can't understand how this new computer works.
→ This new computer works
69. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle's will.
→ Her uncle didn't
70. I only recognized him when he came into light.
→ Not until
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given. (5 points)
71. People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times, (said)
→ He the best tennis player of his times.
72. They left early because they didn't want to get caught in the traffic, (avoid)
→ They left early in order in the traffic.
73. Why didn't they tell me about these changes earlier? (should)
→I about these changes earlier.
74. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (traditionally)
→ He wasn't he?
75. I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me. (thankful)
→ I’d like to say am for everything you have done for me.
Part 3. Composition (10 points)
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for poor,
developing countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations. Describe some of the problems
that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution. You should write at least 200
words.
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ĐỀ SỐ 4
I. PHONETICS
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A
5. D
II. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
Part 1.
6. C 7. B 8. A 9. D
10. A 11.B 12. C 13. D
14. C 15. A
Part 2.
16. going up 17. catching on
18. settled down 19. took up
20. let you down
Part 3.
21. actions 22. disqualified 23. National 24. landing
25. troublesome
Part 4.
26. shouldn't have stayed
28. shall/ will be waiting
39. had ever heard
32. am staying/am going to stay
34. are seeking
Part 5.
36. A. Almost → Most
37. C. for → to
38. A. The violence → Violence
39. C. are → is
40. D. attended → unattended
III. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1.
41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D
45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A
49. D
Part 2.
51.one 52. before
53. as 54. question
55. made 56. how
57. take 58. happened/chanced
59. loss 60. Long
Part 3
61. A 62. B 63. D 64. D
65. A
IV. WRITING
Part 1:
66. The only thing I am interested in is why he did it.
67. There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year.
68. This new computer works in the way I can't understand.
69. Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.
70. Not until he came into light did I recognize him.
Part 2.
71. is said to have been
72. to avoid getting/being caught
73. should have been told
74. was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally.
75. how thankful I
Part 3.
The mark given to part 3 is hosed on the following scheme:
- Content: (50% of the total mark);
- Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark);
- Language: (20% of the total mark);
- Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark).