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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

ĐỀ SỐ 5
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Số câu hỏi: 50 câu - Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

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. vision B. equation C. decision D. competition
Question 2. A. appreciate B. efficient C. suspicious D. apprentice
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. majority B. ceremony C. astronomy D. investiture
Question 4. A. appliance B. ancestor C. ancestry D. absolute
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. At that time, I was at a _______ to know what to say.
A. blank B. pain C. loss D. crisis
Question 6. It never _______ my mind that she might lose.
A. passed B. filled C. crossed D. occurred
Question 7. If he _______ hard for the exam last month, he a first-year student now.
A. studied - would be B. had studied - would have been
C. studied - would have been D. had studied - would be
Question 8. He can always bank _______ his sister to give him useful advice.
A. of B. for C. at D. on
Question 9. She saw _______ of tiny, multi-coloured fish.
A. shoals B. flocks C. teams D. swamps
Question 10. We will have to _______ the decision until Tom gets back from his holiday.
A. confer B. defer C. refer D. infer
Question 11. I don’t think that TV viewers like that film, _______?
A. don’t I B. do I C. don’t they D. do they
Question 12. My mother decided to give up her job for the _______ of her children.
A. sake B. care C. advantage D. concern
Question 13. My grandmother’s savings were considerable as she had _______ some money every
week.
A. put by B. put in C. put apart D. put down
Question 14. When I went into dining room later, the _______ of the dinner were still on the table.
A. remains B. results C. remnants D. relics
Question 15. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for _______ 15 minutes.
A. other B. others C another D. the others
Question 16. You look rather _______. Are you worried about something?
A. occupant B. preoccupying C. occupied D. preoccupied
Question 17. He was _______ disappointed at the result of the exam.
A. bitterly B. strongly C. heavily D. seriously
Question 18. I can’t stand my cousin. She’s always blowing her own _______ and telling everyone
that she knows everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
Question 19. Lan’s illness made her _______ of concentration.
 A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
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 20. People who drive their cars so fast really get up my nose.
A. frighten me B. please me C. annoy me D. worry me
Question 21. She was like a cat on a hot tin roof before her driving test.
A. very nervous B. very busy C. very tired D. very relaxed
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 22. I don’t like my new neighbor. She is a cold fish.
A. displeased B. friendly C. unsympathetic D. enthusiastic
Question 23. Emissions from the factory are widely suspected of having a detrimental effect on
health.
A. considerable B. harmful C. enormous D. beneficial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 24. Customer: "Can I try this shirt on?"
Salesgirl: " _______."
A. No, the shop is closed in an hour. B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.
C. Yes, it is quite cheap. It costs fifty dollars. D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Question 25. David is in Ha Noi City and is asking for directions to the post office.
David: "Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?" - Passer-by:" _______ "
A. No way. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.
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 26 to 30.
A certain relationship cannot exist without communication. A healthy relationship does not
exist without effective communication. (26) _______ effective communication we create the
characteristics of healthy relationships, such as trust, openness, and intimacy. We need effective
communication to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and make decisions that contribute to the
strength of a relationship. While patterns of communication may vary according to our personal
style and family and cultural background, being able to (27) _______ our values, opinions, feelings,
and dreams is important in any meaningful relationship. Everything we know about ourselves and
others can only be processed through some form of communication. Effective communication is a
shared responsibility that involves both sending and receiving messages. Strategies for effective
communication involve verbal skills, active listening, and the ability to resolve problems or issues.
Communication in relationships is one of the most (28) _______ and strategic activities of
human beings. It often takes place at an emotional level as we disclose our likes and dislikes, our
opinions and suggestions, and our wants and needs. This intimate form of communication is best
done face to face when each person is able to use the full range of verbal and non- verbal nuances of
communication (29) _______ a message is delivered clearly and received without
misunderstandings. We traditionally establish our communication skills by observing and imitating
others around us. It is, therefore, important to (30) _______ students with many opportunities to
practise effective communication strategies.
Question 26. A. Because B. Through C. For D. If
Question 27. A. talk B. express C. impress D. declare
Question 28. A. expensive B. boring C. complex D. simple
Question 29. A. if B. that C. which D. so that
Question 30. A. provide B. maintain C. have D. give
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 31 to 35.
Saving energy means saving money and conserving our natural resources. Homeowners and
renters know this basic fact, but they often don’t know what kinds of adjustments they can make in
their homes and apartments that will result in savings.
For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy
audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency.
The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower
your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for and can locate a variety
of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation, construction
flaws, and uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is
to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of more than 50% on
your monthly lighting costs.
When it’s time to replace old appliances, it’s wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient
model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current
refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.
Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that might
be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if you’re building an addition or
replacing old windows.
Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The
results are significant and are well worth the effort.
Question 31. Which two main organizational schemes can be identified in this passage?
A. Hierarchical order and order by topic.
B. Order by topic and cause and effect.
C. Hierarchical order and chronological order.
D. Chronological order and compare and contrast.
Question 32. Which of the following ideas is NOT included in this passage?
A. You can reduce your $130 monthly lighting costs to $65 by using fluorescent bulbs instead of
incandescent.
B. Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.
C. Your local energy company will send an energy auditor at your request.
D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.
Question 33. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. There are many things a homeowner or renter can do to save energy and money.
B. Hiring an energy auditor will save energy and money.
C. Homeowners and renters don’t know what they can do to save energy and money.
D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.
Question 34. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT do?
A. Check for construction flaws.
B. Look for problems with heat distribution.
C. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
D. Locate a variety of flaws that may result in energy inefficiency and fix them.
Question 35. According the passage, double-paned windows _______.
A. are energy efficient.
B. should only be used as replacement windows.
C. should only be used in new additions to homes.
D. will lower your heating costs by 50%.
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 36 to 42.
 Fungi, of which there are over 100,000 species, including yeasts and other single-celled
organisms as well as the common molds and mushrooms, were formerly classified as members of
the plant kingdom. However, in reality they are very different from plants and today they are placed
in a separate group altogether. The principal reason for this is that none of them possesses
chlorophyll, and since they cannot synthesize their own carbohydrates, they obtain their supplies
either from the breakdown of dead organic matter or from other living organisms. Furthermore the
walls of fungal cells are not made of cellulose, as those of plants are, but of another complex sugar
like polymer called chitin, the material from which the hard outer skeletons of shrimps, spiders, and
insects are made. The difference between the chemical composition of the cell walls of fungi and
those of plants is of enormous importance because it enables the tips of the growing hyphae, the
threadlike cells of the fungus, to secrete enzymes that break down the walls of plant cells without
having any effect on those of the fungus itself. It is these cellulose-destroying enzymes that enable
fungi to attack anything made from wood, wood pulp, cotton, flax, or other plant material.
The destructive power of fungi is impressive. They are a major cause of structural damage to
building timbers, a cause of disease in animals and humans, and one of the greatest causes of
agricultural losses. Entire crops can be wiped out by fungal attacks both before and after harvesting.
Some fungi can grow at +50°C, while others can grow at -5°C, so even food in cold storage may
not be completely safe from them. On the other hand, fungi bring about the decomposition of dead
organic matter, thus enriching the soil and returning carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. They also
enter into a number of mutually beneficial relationships with plants and other organisms. In
addition, fungi are the source of many of the most potent antibiotics used in clinical medicine,
including penicillin.
Question 36. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?
A. Differences between simple and complex fungi.
B. Functions of chlorophyll in plants.
C. Functions of sugar in the walls of fungal cells.
D. Differences between fungi and plants.
Question 37. The word "principal" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. true B. main C. logical D obvious
Question 38. According to the passage, how do fungi obtain carbohydrates?
A. The absorb carbohydrates from their own cell walls.
B. They synthesize chlorophyll to produce carbohydrates.
C. They produce carbohydrates by breaking down chitin.
D. They acquire carbohydrates from other organic matter, both living and dead.
Question 39. The passage mentions shrimps, spiders, and insects because their skeletons _______.
A. can be destroyed by fungi
B. have unusual chemical compositions
C. contain a material found in the walls of fungal cells
D. secrete the same enzymes as the walls of fungal cells do
Question 40. The word "those" in line 13 refers to _______.
A. tips B. hyphae C. enzymes D. walls
Question 41. The passage describes the negative effects of fungi on all the following EXCEPT
_______.
A. buildings B. animals C. food D. soil
Question 42. The passage mentions "penicillin" as an example of _______.
A. a medicine derived from plants
B. a beneficial use of fungi
C. a product of the relationship between plants and fungi
D. a type of fungi that grows at extreme temperatures.
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 43. Animals and human beings use (A) the energy (B) finding in food (C) to operate their
(D) body.
Question 44. The oxygen in (A) the air we (B) breathe has no (C) tasted, smell, (D) or color.
Question 45. Some psychologists believe that (A) those who are encouraged to be independent, (B)
responsible and competent in (C) childhood are (D) likely more than others to become motivated to
achieve success.
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. “True, stop playing with the knife, or else you will get a cut.” said the father.
A. The father asked True to play with the knife.
B. The father ordered True to get a cut.
C. The father warned True not to play with the knife.
D. The father accused True of getting a cut.
Question 47. I thought he was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that he was quite
useless.
A. Because I was expecting him to be incompetent, I was shocked to see him perform rather
well.
B. I was mistaken about his suitability for the position since he proved rather incompetent.
C. Contrary to my initial impression, he was not totally unsuitable for the position.
D. I was right in thinking that he was totally useless for the job.
Question 48. Susan finds it hard to get on well with her new neighbors.
A. Susan cannot live in harmony with her new neighbors.
B. Susan’s new neighbors are so hard on her.
C. It is impossible for Susan to fall out with her new neighbors.
D. Because of her new neighbors, Susan cannot get on well with everyone.
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. Calling Mary is pointless. Her phone runs out.
A. It is useless calling Mary because her phone runs out.
B. It’s no use to call Mary because her phone runs out.
C. You need to call Mary because her phone runs out.
D. It’s worth calling Mary because her phone runs out.
Question 50. His living conditions were difficult. However, he studied very well.
A. Although he lived in difficult conditions, but he studied very well.
B. He studied very well thanks to the fact that he lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as his living conditions, he studied very well.
D. He studied very well despite his difficult living conditions.