TỔNG HỢP ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC - pagenumber Key 1

TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ MINH HỌA ĐH NĂM 2015
- reservoir (n) kho dự trữ, nguồn - prolific (adj) phong phú, nhiều
- impound (v) ngăn, nhốt, giam - vicinity (n) sự lân cận, sự tiếp
cận
- nomad (n) dân du cư
- soothe (v) vuốt ve, xoa dịu
- prehistoric (adj) tiền sử
- uninterruptedly (adv) không bị gián
- distribute (v) phân bố, phân loại
đoạn
- conversion (n) chuyển đổi
- postage stamp (n) tem bưu chính
- reverse osmosis thẩm thấu ngược
- walk of life tầng lớp, địa vị xã hội,
- REM sleep = rapid eye movement khía cạnh cuộc sống
sleep giấc ngủ chuyển động mắt nhanh
- caput (n) chương, tiết
- climatology (n) khí hậu học
- overflow (n, v) đầy tràn, nước lụt
- irrigate (v) rửa (vết thương),
- distillation (n) chưng cất
tưới, làm ướt
- sanitation (n) vệ sinh môi trường
- aqueduct (n) cống nước
- purification (n) sự làm sạch, sự tinh
- disintegrate (v) tan rã, phân hủy
chế
- disintegration (n) sự phân hủy
- by rights : đúng ra thì, công bằng mà
- emit (v) phát hành, phát ra nói
- sparse (adj) thưa thớt, rải rác - by all means = of course
- alternate (v) luân phiên, thay thế - by the way : nhân đây, tiện đây
- detriment (n) sự thiệt hại - by far = so much
- coincide (v) hợp nhau, trùng - result in dẫn đến (kết quả)
khớp
- result of kết quả của cái gì đó
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BÀI TẬP
___________ (n) kho dự trữ, nguồn ___________ (adj) phong phú, nhiều
___________ (v) ngăn, nhốt, giam ___________ (n) sự lân cận, sự tiếp
cận
___________ (n) dân du cư
___________ (v) vuốt ve, xoa dịu
___________ (adj) tiền sử
___________ (adv) không bị gián đoạn
___________ (v) phân bố, phân loại
___________ (n) tem bưu chính
___________ (n) chuyển đổi
___________ tầng lớp, địa vị xã hội,
___________ thẩm thấu ngược
khía cạnh cuộc sống
___________ giấc ngủ chuyển động
___________ (n) chương, tiết
mắt nhanh
___________ (n, v) đầy tràn, nước lụt
___________ (n) khí hậu học
___________ (n) chưng cất
___________ (v) rửa (vết thương),
tưới, làm ướt ___________ (n) vệ sinh môi trường
___________ (n) cống nước ___________ (n) sự làm sạch, sự tinh
chế
___________ (v) tan rã, phân hủy
___________: đúng ra thì, công bằng
___________ (n) sự phân hủy
mà nói
___________ (v) phát hành, phát ra
___________ = of course
___________ (adj) thưa thớt, rải rác
___________: nhân đây, tiện đây
___________ (v) luân phiên, thay thế
___________ = so much
___________ (n) sự thiệt hại
___________ dẫn đến (kết quả)
___________ (v) hợp nhau, trùng khớp
___________ kết quả của cái gì đó
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 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. drought B. fought C. brought D. bought
Question 2: A. builds B. destroys C. occurs D. prevents
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. include B. achieve C. replace D. comment
Question 4: A. comfortable B. attractive C. secretive D. necessary
Question 5: A. appearance B. telephone C. government D. leadership
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 6: By the time their babies arrive, the Johnsons hope _______ painting the nursery.
A. have finished B. finished C. to finish D. finish
Question 7: This is a picture of a _______ bus.
A. red bright London B. bright red London C. London bright red D. London red bright
Question 8: Young people have become increasingly committed ______ social activities.
A. of B. to C. in D. at
Question 9: He ______ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead.
A. must have gone B. needn’t have gone
C. shouldn’t have gone D. should have gone
Question 10: While everybody else in our class prefers working in groups, Mina likes working ______.
A. on herself B. on her own C. of her own D. in herself
Question 11: Marie Curie, ______, was awarded a Nobel Prize for her work.
A. was the scientist who discovered radium B. whose scientific discovery of radium
C. the scientist discovered radium D. the scientist who discovered radium
Question 12: ______ about gene-related diseases has increased is welcome news.
A. Scientific knowledge B. It was scientific knowledge
C. Though scientific knowledge D. That scientific knowledge
Question 13: ______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. No longer has D. Not until had
Question 14: _______, the young mother appeared visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired as she was B. She was tired C. As tired D. Despite tired
Question 15: John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local
passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the
following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.
Question 16: I knew they were talking about me ______ they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because B. so that C. despite D. therefore
Question 17: Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
- Lora: “_______”
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A. No, I don't think so. B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s. D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
Question 18: This is ______ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.
A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
Question 19: He ______ till the early hours of the next morning listening to pop music.
A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
Question 20: His answer was so confusing that it hardly made ______.
A. meaning B. interpretation C. intelligibility D. sense
Question 21: My father sometimes ______ the washing up after dinner.
A. washes B. takes C. makes D. does
Question 22: Waste paper can be used again after being ______.
A. produced B. recycled C. wasted D. preserved
Question 23: Since ______has been so poor, the class has been closed.
A. attendance B. attendant C. attending D. attendee
Question 24: He was too sure of himself to pay ______ to the warnings against the danger.
A. notice B. attention C. respect D. recognition
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst
floods of the 20th century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
Question 26: I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things
Question 27: Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without
being aware of its detriment to their school work.
A. harm B. advantage C. support D. benefit
Question 28: Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author. She has written a large number of books
these years, some of which are best-sellers.
A. reflective B. productive C. exhausted D. critical
Question 29: As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position.
A. powerful B. dreadful C. overflowing D. outgrowing
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 30: The collecting of postage stamps is a hobby that interest people of all ages and all
A B C
walks of life.
D
Question 31: Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the
A B C
changes to our climate which are taking place.
D
Question 32: Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the
A B
poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, that Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter.
C D
Question 33: It is thought that the unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called
A B
greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitting into the atmosphere by car engines and
C
factories.
D
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Question 34: The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have
A B
become extinct have increased.
C D
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.
Higher Education in the UK
Students who have successfully completed an A-level course may go to university to do (35)
______ three- or four-year course leading to a first degree such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of
Science (BSc), etc. They apply to several universities which then (36) ______ an offer of a place
specifying the minimum grades the student needs to obtain in the A level subjects studied. Higher
education is not (37) ______. In principle, students have to pay a contribution to the cost of teaching
(tuition fees) and have also to pay their living costs (maintenance). The government provides (38)
______ to help them pay for university education which have to be paid back from earnings once their
income reaches a certain (39) ______. In recent years government policy has been to (40)______ the
percentage of 18-year olds (41)______ go to university, which is now, at 40%, double the 1990
figure, but this growth has been at the (42) ______ of the amount of financial support given to
individual students.
Universities receive money (43) ______ the state for each student and are responsible for
employing staff and deciding which courses to offer. The head of a university, who is (44) ______ for
its management, is called a vice-chancellor.
Question 35: A. that B. a C. this D. the
Question 36: A. create B. do C. make D. get
Question 37: A. permitted B. allowed C. compulsory D. free
Question 38: A. loans B. hires C. shares D. rents
Question 39: A. grade B. level C. mark D. rank
Question 40: A. rise B. remain C. increase D. decrease
Question 41: A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
Question 42: A. fee B. suspense C. charge D. expense
Question 43: A. of B. from C. to D. in
Question 44: A. liable B. responsible C. answerable D. chargeable
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 45 to 54.
Early peoples had no need of engineering works to supply their water. Hunters and nomads
camped near natural sources of fresh water, and populations were so sparse that pollution of the water
supply was not a serious problem. After community life developed and agricultural villages became
urban centres, the problem of supplying water became important for inhabitants of a city, as well as for
irrigation of the farms surrounding the city. Irrigation works were known in prehistoric times, and before
2000 BC the rulers of Babylonia and Egypt constructed systems of dams and canals to impound the
flood waters of the Euphrates and Nile rivers, controlling floods and providing irrigation water
throughout the dry season. Such irrigation canals also supplied water for domestic purposes. The first
people to consider the sanitation of their water supply were the ancient Romans, who constructed a vast
system of aqueducts to bring the clean waters of the Apennine Mountains into the city and built basins
and filters along these mains to ensure the clarity of the water. The construction of such extensive
water-supply systems declined when the Roman Empire disintegrated, and for several centuries local
springs and wells formed the main source of domestic and industrial water.
The invention of the force pump in England in the middle of the 16th century greatly
extended the possibilities of development of water-supply systems. In London, the first pumping
waterworks was completed in 1562; it pumped river water to a reservoir about 37 m above the level
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of the River Thames and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes,
to buildings in the vicinity.
Increased per-capita demand has coincided with water shortages in many countries. South-
east England, for example, receives only 14 per cent of Britain's rainfall, has 30 per cent of its
population, and has experienced declining winter rainfall since the 1980s.
In recent years a great deal of interest has been shown in the conversion of seawater to fresh
water to provide drinking water for very dry areas, such as the Middle East. Several different
processes, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and direct-freeze evaporation, have
been developed for this purpose. Some of these processes have been used in large facilities in the
United States. Although these processes are successful, the cost of treating seawater is much higher
than that for treating fresh water.
From A. Briggs’ article on culture, Microsoft® Student 2008
Question 45: Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because ______.
A. their community life had already developed
B. natural sources of fresh water nearby were always available
C. there was almost no dry season in prehistoric times
D. they had good ways to irrigate their farms
Question 46: The word “impound” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. supply B. irrigate C. provide D. drain
Question 47: Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by ______.
A. the English people B. the ancient Romans C. the Egyptians D. the US people
Question 48: For several centuries after the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the main source of
water supply was from ______.
A. springs and wells B. systems of aqueducts
C. dams and canals D. water pipes
Question 49: The word “mains” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by “______”.
A. lands B. areas C. pipes D. rivers
Question 50: Which of the following is NOT true about London’s water supply in the middle of the
16th century?
A. Water was pumped from the River Thames. B. Water was stored in a reservoir.
C. Water ran from the reservoir to buildings. D. Water was conducted through canals.
Question 51: The word “vicinity” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the cities in South-east England B. the areas along the River Thames
C. the neighborhood around a reservoir D. the region where industry developed
Question 52: One of the causes of water shortages in South-east England is ______.
A. water pollution B. increased demand
C. water-supply system decline D. water evaporation
Question 53: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of conversing seawater to
freshwater?
A. Steaming and cooling. B. Water evaporation.
C. Dissolving chemicals. D. Purification method.
Question 54: In the passage, the author mainly discusses ______.
A. the development of water supply B. the results of water shortages
C. the water pumping systems D. the fresh water storage
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
Sleep is a natural process, and although a lot have been written about the subject, it is still
surrounded by mystery. It is used by some as an escape from the world, and regarded by others as
an irritating waste of time: some people get by on very little, others claim they cannot exist without
at least ten hours, but nobody can do without sleep completely.
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Our night’s sleep does not just consist of a steady phase of gradually deepening sleep. It
alternates between two stages: Non-dreaming or ordinary sleep, and REM (rapid eye movement) or
dreaming sleep. As soon as we fall asleep, we go straight into non-dreaming sleep for an hour or so,
then into REM sleep for about 15 minutes, then back into non-dreaming sleep. It alternates in this
way for the rest of the night, with non-dreaming sleep tending to last longer at the beginning of the
night. Non-dreaming sleep occupies three-quarters of our night’s sleep, about a quarter of it deep
and the rest fairly light.
It is widely believed that sleep repairs the body and makes good the damage caused by being
awake. However, its main function is to refresh the brain. Experts believe that probably only about
two-thirds of our sleep is necessary for repairing and refreshing the brain, with the most valuable
sleep coming in the first few hours of the non-dreaming period, the last few hours of sleep are not so
essential. The brain can manage quite well with reduced sleep as long as it is uninterrupted sleep.
The quality of sleep is important. A study conducted in the USA looked at short sleepers, who
slept for 5.5 hours on average, and long sleepers, who had 8.5 hours or more. It is discovered after a
variety of tests that the long sleepers were poor sleepers, had twice as much REM sleep as the short
sleepers, appeared to sleep longer to make up for poor sleep, and did not wake up in the morning
refreshed. Similarly, people who sleep deeply do not necessarily get a better quality of sleep than
shallow sleepers. Deep sleepers can feel tired the following day, so six hours of good sleep is worth
more than eight hours of troubled sleep.
From Awakening to Sleep – American Psychological Association
Question 55: It can be concluded from the first paragraph that ______.
A. people need equal time of sleep
B. sleep remains a puzzle
C. sleep is among the processes of the nature
D. everything about sleep has been brought to light
Question 56: The word “irritating” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. calming B. soothing C. annoying D. comforting
Question 57: All the following statements are true, EXCEPT for ______.
A. our night’s sleep occurs in a straight line of only two phases
B. all sleeps are similar in the alternatives of the two stages during the night
C. we spend only 25 percent of our night’s sleeping time dreaming
D. we often have no dreams right after we fall asleep
Question 58: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. our night’s sleep B. the ordinary sleep
C. the REM D. the night
Question 59: The word “occupies” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. accounts for B. takes care of C. works out D. goes up
Question 60: Unlike the common belief, sleep helps ______.
A. not to be awake C. us to fix the damage happening by day
B. us to repair our body D. our brain to rest and recover
Question 61: The study discussed in the reading passage suggests that ______.
A. the fewer hours we sleep, the more we dream
B. deep sleep means better sleep
C. the type of sleep is more important than its length
D. six hours of sleep is better than eight hours
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Question 62: Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?
A. The role of the sleep . B. Sleepless people’s problems.
C. Types of sleep. D. The circle of a sleep.
Question 63: It can be inferred from the reading passage that ______.
A. if we can sleep uninterruptedly, it is not necessary to sleep the whole night
B. REM makes good our brain
C. nearly 70 % of our sleep is invaluable
D. dream enables our body to refresh when we can sleep uninterruptedly
Question 64: This passage is the most likely taken from ______.
A. a doctor’s description B. a health magazine
C. an advertisement D. a fashion magazine
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Question 65: This is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read.
I have never ___________________________________________.
Question 66: I can’t cook as well as my mother can.
My mother ___________________________________________.
Question 67: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not ____________________________________________.
Question 68: You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should _______________________________________________.
Question 69: “I didn’t break the vase of flowers,” the boy said.
The boy denied ________________________________________.
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to do
after you finish your education.
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN-THANG ĐIỂM
ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm)
Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án

1 A 23 A 45 B
2 D 24 B 46 D
3 D 25 C 47 B
4 B 26 D 48 A
5 A 27 A 49 C
6 C 28 B 50 D
7 B 29 A 51 C
8 B 30 C 52 B
9 D 31 B 53 C
10 B 32 C 54 A
11 D 33 C 55 B
12 D 34 D 56 C
13 A 35 B 57 A
14 A 36 C 58 A
15 B 37 D 59 A
16 A 38 A 60 D
17 C 39 B 61 C
18 C 40 C 62 B
19 B 41 A 63 A
20 D 42 D 64 B
21 D 43 B
22 B 44 B
PHẦN VIẾT (2 điểm)
I (0,5 điểm)
Câu 65: I have never read such an interesting novel before.

Hoặc: I have never read a more interesting novel than this (one/ novel).
Câu 66: My mother can cook better than I can/ me.
Câu 67: It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
Câu 68: Should there be any difficulty, you can ring this number.
Hoặc: Should any difficulty arise, you can ring this number.
Câu 69: The boy denied having broken/ breaking the vase of flowers.
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II. (1,5 điểm)
Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa

1. Bố cục 0,40
o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
2. Phát triển ý 0,25
o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
3. Sử dụng ngôn từ 0,30
o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung
o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
4. Nội dung 0,30
o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định
5%
5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu, và chính tả: 0,25
o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả
Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một
lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)
Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi
o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. (Lỗi
ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài
viết.)
Tổng 1,50
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ MINH HỌA ĐH NĂM 2017 LẦN 1
- water vapour (n) hơi nước - regulation (n) quy định, điều lệ
- underprivileged (adj) nghèo, bị thiệt - occurrence (n) sự kiện, sự cố, sự
thòi xảy ra
- infectious disease (n) bệnh truyền - revitalize (v) mang lại sức sống
nhiễm
- brainy (adj) thông minh
- datum (n) dữ liệu
- cutting-edge (adj) hiện đại, phát triển
- landslide (n, v) lở đất vượt bật
- measles (n) bệnh sởi - under pressure chịu áp lực
- procedure (n) thủ tục - devote (to) (v) cống hiến
- devastate (v) tàn phá - hold up cản trở, trì trệ
- lethal (adj) gây chết người - few and far between khan hiếm
- plausible (adj) đúng, hợp lý - keep up with theo kịp, đuổi kịp
- adhere (to) (v) tuân thủ, làm theo
BÀI TẬP
_____________ (n) hơi nước _____________ (n) quy định, điều lệ
_____________ (adj) nghèo, bị thiệt _____________ (n) sự kiện, sự cố, sự
thòi xảy ra
_____________ (n) bệnh truyền nhiễm _____________ (v) mang lại sức sống
_____________ (n) dữ liệu _____________ (adj) thông minh
_____________ (n, v) lở đất _____________ (adj) hiện đại, phát
triển vượt bật
_____________ (n) bệnh sởi
_____________ chịu áp lực
_____________ (n) thủ tục
_____________ (v) cống hiến
_____________ (v) tàn phá
_____________ cản trở, trì trệ
_____________ (adj) gây chết người
_____________ khan hiếm
_____________ (adj) đúng, hợp lý
_____________ theo kịp, đuổi kip
_____________ (v) tuân thủ, làm theo
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
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. wanted B. stopped C. decided D. hated
Question 2: A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
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. offer B. canoe C. country D. standard
Question 4: A. pollution B. computer C. currency D. allowance
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: Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A B C D
Question 6: He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A B C D
Question 7: For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A B C D
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: I haven‘t met him again since we ______ school ten years ago.
A. have left B. leave C. left D. had left
Question 9: A recent survey has shown that ______ increasing number of men are willing to share the
housework with their wives.
A. a B. an C. the D. some
Question 10: The more demanding the job is, ______ I like it.
A. more B. most C. the more D. the most
Question 11: John wanted to know ______ in my family.
A. there were how many people B. how many people were there
C. were there how many people D. how many people there were
Question 12: Richard, my neighbor, _______ in World War II.
A. says to fight B. says to have fought C. is said to fight D. is said to have fought
Question 13: Students are ______ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
Question 14: Tom is getting ever keener on doing research on ______.
A. biology B. biological C. biologist D. biologically
Question 15: Many people and organizations have been making every possible effort in order to save ______
species.
A. endangered B. dangerous C. fearful D. threatening
Question 16: A number of young teachers nowadays ______ themselves to teaching disadvantaged children.
A. offer B. stick C. give D. devote
Question 17: Whistling or clapping hands to get someone‘s attention is considered ______ and even rude in
some circumstances.
A. suitable B. unnecessary C. appropriate D. impolite
Question 18: ―Sorry for being late. I was ______ in the traffic for more than an hour.‖
A. carried on B. held up C. put off D. taken after
Question 19: She was tired and couldn‘t keep ______ the group.
A. up with B. up against C. on to D. out of
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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 20: Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne‘s new blouse.
- Diana: ―That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.‖
- Anne: ―______‖
A. Never mind. B. Don‘t mention it. C. Thank you. D. You‘re welcome.
Question 21: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: ―Shall I help you with your suitcase?‖
- Mary: ―______‖
A. Not a chance. B. That‘s very kind of you.
C. I can‘t agree more. D. What a pity!
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: Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question B. violate C. disregard D. follow
Question 23: A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in
the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens B. active members C. poor inhabitants D. enthusiastic people
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 24: Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
Question 25: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
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: I‘m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Question 27: ―You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up,‖ she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Question 28: Without her teacher‘s advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher advised him and she didn‘t write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didn‘t advise her and she didn‘t write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didn‘t advise her, she wouldn‘t write such a good essay.
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: She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
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Question 30: We didn‘t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn‘t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
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.
WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that
cannot be changed, but actually (31)______ is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains
the reason (32)______ schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates from their
history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it (33)______. One way
to ‗make‘ yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (34)______ and sends
more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, which is
very bad for the memory.
The old saying that ―eating fish makes you brainy‖ may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the
fats (35)______ in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory.
Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good ‗brain food‘, too.
(Source: ―New Cutting Edge‖, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)
Question 31: A. there B. it C. that D. this
Question 32: A. why B. what C. how D. which
Question 33: A. hardly B. slightly C. consciously D. easily
Question 34: A. degree B. level C. rate D. grade
Question 35: A. made B. existed C. founded D. found
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
It used to be that people would drink coffee or tea in the morning to pick them up and get them going for
the day. Then cola drinks hit the market. With lots of caffeine and sugar, these beverages soon became the
pick-me-up of choice for many adults and teenagers. Now drink companies are putting out so-called "energy
drinks." These beverages have the specific aim of giving tired consumers more energy.
One example of a popular energy drink is Red Bull. The company that puts out this beverage has stated in
interviews that Red Bull is not a thirst quencher. Nor is it meant to be a fluid replacement drink for athletes.
Instead, the beverage is meant to revitalize a tired consumer's body and mind. In order to do this, the makers
of Red Bull, and other energy drinks, typically add vitamins and certain chemicals to their beverages. The added
chemicals are like chemicals that the body naturally produces for energy. The vitamins, chemicals, caffeine, and
sugar found in these beverages all seem like a sure bet to give a person energy.
Health professionals are not so sure, though. For one thing, there is not enough evidence to show that all of
the vitamins added to energy drinks actually raise a person's energy level. Another problem is that there are so
many things in the beverages. Nobody knows for sure how all of the ingredients in energy drinks work together.
Dr. Brent Bauer, one of the directors at the Mayo Clinic in the US, cautions people about believing all the
claims energy drinks make. He says, ―It is plausible if you put all these things together, you will get a good
result.‖ However, Dr. Bauer adds the mix of ingredients could also have a negative impact on the body. ―We
just don't know at this point,‖ he says.
(Source: ―Reading Challenge 2‖, Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 36: The beverages mentioned in the first paragraph aim to give consumers ______.
A. caffeine B. sugar C. more energy D. more choices
Question 37: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A. one example B. the company C. Red Bull C. thirst quencher

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Question 38: According to the passage, what makes it difficult for researchers to know if an energy drink
gives people energy?
A. Natural chemicals in a person‘s body B. The average age of the consumer
C. The number of beverage makers D. The mixture of various ingredients
Question 39: The word ―plausible‖ in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. impossible B. reasonable C. typical D. unlikely
Question 40: What has Dr. Bauer probably researched?
A. Countries where Red Bull is popular B. Energy drinks for teenage athletes
C. Habits of healthy and unhealthy adults D. Vitamins and chemicals in the body
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Bauer does not seem to believe the claims of energy drink makers.
B. Colas have been on the market longer than energy drinks.
C. It has been scientifically proved that energy drinks work.
D. The makers of Red Bull say that it can revitalize a person.
Question 42: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Caffeine is bad for people to drink. B. It is uncertain whether energy drinks are healthy.
C. Red Bull is the best energy drink. D. Teenagers should not choose energy drinks.
What is ‗extreme‘ weather? Why are people talking about it these days? ‗Extreme‘ weather is an unusual
weather event such as rainfall, a drought or a heat wave in the wrong place or at the wrong time. In theory,
they are very rare. But these days, our TV screens are constantly showing such extreme weather events. Take
just three news stories from 2010: 28 centimetres of rain fell on Rio de Janeiro in 24 hours, Nashville, USA, had
33 centimetres of rain in two days and there was record rainfall in Pakistan.
The effects of this kind of rainfall are dramatic and lethal. In Rio de Janeiro, landslides followed, burying
hundreds of people. In Pakistan, the floods affected 20 million people. Meanwhile, other parts of the world suffer
devastating droughts. Australia, Russia and East Africa have been hit in the last ten years. And then there are
unexpected heat waves, such as in 2003 in Europe. That summer, 35,000 deaths were said to be heat-related.
So, what is happening to our weather? Are these extreme events part of a natural cycle? Or are they caused by
human activity and its effects on the Earth‘s climate? Peter Miller says it‘s probably a mixture of both of these
things. On the one hand, the most important influences on weather events are natural cycles in the climate. Two
of the most famous weather cycles, El Niño and La Niña, originate in the Pacific Ocean. The heat from the warm
ocean rises high into the atmosphere and affects weather all around the world. On the other hand, the
temperature of the Earth‘s oceans is slowly but steadily going up. And this is a result of human activity. We are
producing greenhouse gases that trap heat in the Earth‘s atmosphere. This heat warms up the atmosphere, land
and oceans. Warmer oceans produce more water vapour – think of heating a pan of water in your kitchen. Turn
up the heat, it produces steam more quickly. Satellite data tells us that the water vapour in the atmosphere has
gone up by four percent in 25 years. This warm, wet air turns into the rain, storms, hurricanes and typhoons that
we are increasingly experiencing. Climate scientist, Michael Oppenheimer, says that we need to face the reality of
climate change. And we also need to act now to save lives and money in the future.
(Source: © 2015 National Geographic Learning.www.ngllife.com/wild-weather)
Question 43: It is stated in the passage that extreme weather is ______.
A. becoming more common B. not a natural occurrence
C. difficult for scientists to understand D. killing more people than ever before
Question 44: The word ―lethal‖ in the second paragraph probably means ______.
A. far-reaching B. long-lasting C. happening soon D. causing deaths
Question 45: What caused thousands of deaths in 2003?
A. a period of hot weather B. floods after a bad summer
C. a long spell of heavy rain D. large-scale landslides
Question 46: According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because ______.
A. we can never predict it B. it only affects crowded places
C. it‘s often very destructive D. its causes are completely unknown
Question 47: The word ―that‖ in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. Earth‘s oceans B. human activity C. greenhouse gases D. Earth‘s atmosphere

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Question 48: Extreme weather can be caused by ______.
A. satellites above the Earth B. water vapour in the atmosphere
C. very hot summers D. water pans in your kitchen
Question 49: Satellites are used to ______.
A. change the direction of severe storms
B. trap greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
C. measure changes in atmospheric water vapour
D. prevent climate from changing quickly
Question 50: Which statement is NOT supported by the information in the passage?
A. Extreme weather is substantially influenced by human activity.
B. Unusual weather events are part of natural cycles.
C. We can limit the bad effects of extreme weather.
D. Such extreme weather is hardly the consequence of human activity.
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ MINH HỌA ĐH 2017 LẦN 2
- supervisor (n) người giám sát - notorious (adj) rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
- incompetent (adj) kém, không đủ - diligent (adj) siêng năng, chăm
trình độ chỉ
- mainstream (n) xu hướng chủ đạo - studious (adj) chăm học
- science fiction (n) khoa học viễn - on the verge of extinction bên bờ vực
tưởng tuyệt chủng
- blubber (n) mỡ cá voi - lose one’s temper mất bình tĩnh
- flipper (n) bàn tay, chân chèo - join hands (with s.b) to do s.t chung
tay, cùng nhau làm gì
- propel (v) đẩy đi, đẩy tới
- try out thử dùng cái gì
- recipient (n) người nhận
- turn up được tìm thấy tình cờ sau
- ingenious (adj) khéo léo, mưu trí
một thời gian thất lạc
- hitchhiker (n) người đi nhờ xe
- come up with nghĩ ra, nảy ra
- duty-free miễn thuế
- be snowed under (with s.t) có quá
- shortcoming (n) khuyết điểm nhiều việc phải làm hơn khả năng có
thể
BÀI TẬP
____________ (n) người giám sát ____________ miễn thuế
____________ (adj) kém, không đủ ____________ (n) khuyết điểm
trình độ
____________ (adj) rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
____________ (n) xu hướng chủ đạo
____________ (adj) siêng năng, chăm
____________ (n) khoa học viễn tưởng chỉ
____________ (n) mỡ cá voi ____________ (adj) chăm học
____________ (n) bàn tay, chân chèo ____________ bên bờ vực tuyệt chủng
____________ (v) đẩy đi, đẩy tới ____________ mất bình tĩnh
____________ (n) người nhận ________________ chung tay, cùng
nhau làm gì
____________ (adj) khéo léo, mưu trí
____________ thử dùng cái gì
____________ (n) người đi nhờ xe
____________ được tìm thấy tình cờ __________________ có quá nhiều
sau một thời gian thất lạc việc phải làm hơn khả
______________ nghĩ ra, nảy ra
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Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ NGHIỆM Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 01
Họ, tên thí sinh: .......................................................................
Số báo danh: ............................................................................
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. finished B. developed C. defeated D. looked
Question 2: A. hesitate B. reserve C. physics D. basic
Question 3: A. bamboo B. forget C. deserve D. channel
Question 4: A. endanger B. furniture C. determine D. departure
Question 5: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A B C D
Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world.
A B C D
Question 7: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good
A B C
impression on the interviewer.
D
Question 8: For the last 20 years, we ______ significant changes in the world of science and technology.
A. witness B. have witnessed C. witnessed D. are witnessing
Question 9: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to ______ invention of labour-saving
devices.
A. the B. a C. an D. some
Question 10: Air pollution is getting ______ serious in big cities in the world.
A. more and more B. the more and the more
C. the most and the most D. most and most
Question 11: Ms Brown asked me ______ in my class.
A. there were how many students B. how many students there were
C. were there how many students D. how many students were there
Question 12: Her fiancé is said ______ from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated B. to have graduated
C. being graduated D. to be graduated
Question 13: Many rare and precious species are now ______ the verge of extinction.
A. in B. from C. on D. by
Question 14: They are always ______ of what their children do.
A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supportively
Question 15: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for ______ job opportunities to men.
A. equal B. various C. suitable D. legal
Question 16: The manager ______ his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept
Question 17: All nations should ______ hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join B. hold C. shake D. lend
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Question 18: Garvin is ______ a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. looking after B. putting on C. trying out D. turning up
Question 19: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes ______ interesting ideas.
A. out of B. down on C. up with D. in for
Question 20: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
- Susan: “Oops! I’m sorry, Denise.”
- Denise: “______”
A. You shouldn’t do that. B. It’s alright.
C. You are welcome. D. It’s nonsense.
Question 21: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “______”
A. I’d love it. B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I couldn’t agree more. D. Don’t mention it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. help B. allow C. make D. employ
Question 23: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. clever B. practical C. studious D. helpful
Question 24: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with B. free from C. relaxed about D. interested in
Question 25: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. big B. sudden C. gradual D. small
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: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 27: “Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?” said Jim.
A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
Question 28: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
C. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
D. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
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: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
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Question 30: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
D. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. (31) ______ homework today still
means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students
today are (32) ______ to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (33) ______ of books. In many cases, they got to
the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such
inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to
(34) ______ sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework
which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is
because online (35) ______ allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and
mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework!
(Adapted from “Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,” by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 31: A. But B. For C. While D. Because

Question 32: A. connecting B. linking C. searching D. looking
Question 33: A. select B. selective C. selectively D. selection
Question 34: A. do B. get C. make D. come
Question 35: A. materials B. systems C. structures D. sources
Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is
very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With
just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any
friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe
without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by
body fat that is called blubber.
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They
live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured
members; instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case
occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had
begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger
to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon
turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These
holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters.
(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading_comprehension)
Question 36: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world
B. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
C. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
D. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
Question 37: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their ______.
A. tail and blubber B. size and head C. tail and skin D. skin and head
Question 38: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its head B. On its back C. On its face D. On its tail

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Question 39: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales “are more
similar to humans” EXCEPT ______.
A. they do not desert the ill or injured members
B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
C. they live in family groups and travel in groups
D. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
Question 40: The word “tiny” in paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. very small B. very deep C. very fat D. very ugly
Question 41: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. guides B. holes C. the whales D. warmer waters
Question 42: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
B. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
C. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
D. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose
backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the
world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication
and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer -
perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available
on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan
room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system,
which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops
students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a
project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there
is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon,
and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out
information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief
operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be
better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the “real world” of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain
human skills," she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's
methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not
scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is ______.

A. a kind of school B. a type of accommodation
C. an innovation in technology D. a tool of virtual communication
Question 44: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. students at 42 B. projects C. resources D. software engineers
Question 45: The author mentions “to design a website or a computer game” in paragraph 2 to illustrate
______.
A. a job that a French software engineer always does
B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
C. a free resource available on the Internet
D. a help that students at 42 get for their work

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Question 46: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a certificate B. a degree C. a project D. a design
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
B. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
D. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
Question 48: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve ______.
A. the skills of giving feedback
B. the skills of searching for information
C. the skills of teamwork and debating
D. the skills of software programming
Question 49: The word “notorious” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______.
A. respectable B. incompetent C. infamous D. memorable
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies
C. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
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- penalize (v) xử phạt - felicity (n) sự may mắn, sự
diễn đạt thích hợp
- permissive (adj) dễ dãi, tùy ý
- crucial (adj) quan trọng
- undergraduate (n) đại học
- calamity (n) tai họa
- rector (n) hiệu trưởng
- immense (adj) bao la
- autonomy (n) quyền tự trị/ tự
quản - self-worth giá trị bản thân
- philosophy (n) triết học - socioeconomic (adj) kinh tế xã hội
- memoir (n) luận văn, hồi ký - decentralization (adj) phân quyền
- point of view (n) quan điểm - open-minded (adj) phóng khoáng, cởi
mở
- derive (v) bắt nguồn từ, lấy
được - like-minded (adj) cùng chí hướng,
cùng ý nghĩ
- receptive (adj) dễ tiếp thu
- light-hearted (adj) nhẹ lòng, nhẹ dạ
- estrange (v) ly gián, làm xa rời
- even-handed (adj) công bằng, vô tư
- amenity (n) tiện nghi, hòa nhã
- appointee (n) người được bổ
- daunt (v) đe dọa, làm nản
nhiệm
lòng
- affiliate (to, with) (v) nhập, liên kết
- jeopardize (v) nguy hại, gây
nguy hiểm - regrettable (adj) đáng tiếc
- discrepancy (n) sự khác biệt - emblem (n) biểu tượng
- uniformity (n) tính đồng nhất - applicable (adj) thích hợp, có thể
áp dụng
- drudgery (n) công việc vất vả
- expire (v) kết thúc, hết hiệu
- proximity (n) trạng thái gần (về
lực
không gian)
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BÀI TẬP
____________ (v) xử phạt ____________ (n) sự may mắn, sự diễn
đạt thích hợp
____________ (adj) dễ dãi, tùy ý
____________ (adj) quan trọng
____________ (n) đại học
____________ (n) tai họa
____________ (n) hiệu trưởng
____________ (adj) bao la
____________ (n) quyền tự trị/ tự quản
____________ giá trị bản thân
____________ (n) triết học
____________ (adj) kinh tế xã hội
____________ (n) luận văn, hồi ký
____________ (adj) phân quyền
____________ (n) quan điểm
____________ (adj) phóng khoáng, cởi
____________ (v) bắt nguồn từ, lấy
mở
được
____________ (adj) cùng chí hướng,
____________ (adj) dễ tiếp thu
cùng ý nghĩ
____________ (v) ly gián, làm xa rời
____________ (adj) nhẹ lòng, nhẹ dạ
____________ (n) tiện nghi, hòa nhã
____________ (adj) công bằng, vô tư
____________ (v) đe dọa, làm nản
____________ (n) người được bổ
lòng
nhiệm
____________ (v) nguy hại, gây nguy
____________ (v) nhập, liên kết
hiểm
____________ (adj) đáng tiếc
____________ (n) sự khác biệt
____________ (n) biểu tượng
____________ (n) tính đồng nhất
____________ (adj) thích hợp, có thể
____________ (n) công việc vất vả
áp dụng
____________ (n) trạng thái gần (về
____________ (v) kết thúc, hết hiệu
không gian)
lực
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ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ, tên thí sinh: ......................................................................... Mã đề thi 001

Số báo danh: .............................................................................
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 1. A. legal B. diverse C. polite D. complete
Question 2. A. interview B. compliment C. sacrifice D. represent
Question 3. A. mood B. flood C. spoon D. moon
Question 4. A. listens B. reviews C. protects D. enjoys
Question 5. If he were younger, he ______ a professional running competition now.
A. will join B. had joined C. would have joined D. would join
Question 6. The children ______ to bed before their parents came home from work.
A. were all going B. had all gone
C. had all been going D. have all gone
Question 7. Linda refused ______ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A. to participate B. participate C. participating D. to participating
Question 8. There has been little rain in this area for months, ______?
A. has it B. has there C. hasn’t it D. hasn’t there
Question 9. David was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A. must have had B. should have had
C. needn’t have had D. mightn’t have had
Question 10. The proposal ______ by the environmentalists to grow more trees has received
approval from the council.
A. which suggested B. be suggested C. suggested D. was suggested
Question 11. Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
______.
A. creative B. creativity C. create D. creatively
Question 12. Violent films may have a negative ______ on children.
A. opinion B. influence C. dependence D. decision
Question 13. A good leader should not be conservative, but rather ______ to new ideas.
A. receptive B. acceptable C. permissive D. applicable
Question 14. ______ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.
A. Light-hearted B. Like-minded C. Even-handed D. Open-minded
Question 15. The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has ______ it to memory.
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
Question 16. After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he
reached the final round of the tournament.
A. looked up B. gone on C. taken up D. turned on
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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 17. The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and
positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.
A. interesting B. memorable C. serious D. depressing
Question 18. Deforestation may seriously jeopardize the habitat of many species in the local area.
A. do harm to B. set fire to C. give rise to D. make way for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
Question 19. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes.
A. punished B. rewarded C. motivated D. discouraged
Question 20. After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury
the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends
C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 21. John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.
John: “______”
Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”
A. Do you often have time for a drink after class? B. Would you like to have a drink after class?
C. Do you often go out for a drink after class? D. Would you like tea or coffee after class?
Question 22. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.”
Daisy: “______”
A. It doesn’t matter at all. B. There’s no doubt about that.
C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. I am sorry to hear that.
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to
mental well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help
to (23) ______ our lives. The study concentrated (24) ______ the social environment, general
health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked how much
contact they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances.
Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (25) ______ to a far
greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even
after these friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socio-
economic status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships
with people to (26) ______ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health.
Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health,
such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently. (27) _______, our support networks, in times

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of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies
for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
(Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)
Question 23. A. prolong B. lengthen C. stretch D. expand
Question 24. A. in B. with C. on D. at
Question 25. A. expectation B. insurance C. expectancy D. assurance
Question 26. A. who B. whom C. what D. that
Question 27. A. Otherwise B. For example C. Moreover D. However
We get great pleasure from reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater delight he will
find in reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy or science are very
difficult and that if philosophers and scientists read these subjects, it is not for pleasure. But this is
not true. The mathematician finds the same pleasure in his mathematics as the school boy in an
adventure story. For both, it is a play of the imagination, a mental recreation and exercise.
The pleasure derived from this activity is common to all kinds of reading. But different
types of books give us different types of pleasure. First in order of popularity is novel-reading.
Novels contain pictures of imaginary people in imaginary situations, and give us an opportunity of
escaping into a new world very much like our world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live
a new life, and the experience of this new life gives us a thrill of pleasure.
Next in order of popularity are travel books, biographies and memoirs. These tell us tales of
places we have not seen and of great men in whom we are interested. Some of these books are as
wonderful as novels, and they have an added value that they are true. Such books give us
knowledge, and we also find immense pleasure in knowing details of lands we have not seen and of
great men we have only heard of.
Reading is one of the greatest enjoyments of life. To book-lovers, nothing is more
fascinating than a favorite book. And, the ordinary educated man who is interested and absorbed in
his daily occupation wants to occasionally escape from his drudgery into the wonderland of books
for recreation and refreshment.
(Source: http://www.importantindia.com)
Question 28. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different types of books B. Different kinds of reading
C. Reading as an exercise for the brain D. Reading as a pleasurable activity
Question 29. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Ordinary people may think that philosophy and science are difficult.
B. Reading about mathematics is mentally entertaining for a mathematician.
C. Philosophers and scientists do not read for pleasure.
D. A more advanced person takes greater pleasure in reading.
Question 30. The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differed B. established C. bought D. obtained
Question 31. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a new life B. our world C. an opportunity D. a thrill of pleasure

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Question 32. The word “immense” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. great B. limited C. personal D. controlled
Question 33. According to the passage, travel books, biographies and memoirs ______.
A. are wonderful novels B. tell stories of well-known places
C. are less popular than novels D. are more valuable than novels
Question 34. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to book-
lovers?
A. A daily occupation B. An ordinary educated man
C. The wonderland D. A favorite book
The system of higher education had its origin in Europe in the Middle Ages, when the first
universities were established. In modern times, the nature of higher education around the world, to
some extent, has been determined by the models of influential countries such as France and
Germany.
Both France and Germany have systems of higher education that are basically administered
by state agencies. Entrance requirements for students are also similar in both countries. In France,
an examination called the baccalauréat is given at the end of secondary education. Higher
education in France is free and open to all students who have passed this baccalauréat. Success in
this examination allows students to continue their higher education for another three or four years
until they have attained the first university degree called a licence in France.
Basic differences, however, distinguish these two countries’ systems. French educational
districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national
government who is also in charge of universities in each district. The uniformity in curriculum
throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself. Hence, many students
prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them.
Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as
grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools
are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving
competitive examinations to candidates. The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all
branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing
than the ordinary licence.
In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under
the direction of rectors elected from within. Students in Germany change universities according to
their interests and the strengths of each university. In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two,
three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the
majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others. This high
degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and
individuality unknown in France.
France and Germany have greatly influenced higher education systems around the world.
The French, either through colonial influence or the work of missionaries, introduced many aspects
of their system in other countries. The German were the first to stress the importance of universities
as research facilities, and they also created a sense of them as emblems of a national mind.
(Source: https://britannicalearn.com)
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A. The nature of education around the world in modern times
B. Systems of higher education in France and Germany
C. The origin of higher education system in Europe
D. The influence of France and Germany on educational systems of other countries
Question 36. The word “uniformity” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. proximity B. discrepancy C. similarity D. uniqueness
Question 37. The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. schools B. universities C. examinations D. branches
Question 38. Which of the following about grandes écoles in France is NOT stated in paragraph 3?
A. Most of them have no connection with universities.
B. They have a reputation for advanced professional and technical training.
C. Their degrees are better recognized than those provided by universities.
D. They offer better accommodations and facilities than universities.
Question 39. According to the passage, a regional university rector in Germany is elected by
______.
A. the staff of the university B. the national government officials
C. the regional government officials D. the staff of other universities
Question 40. According to paragraph 4, what makes it possible for students in Germany to attend
different universities during their undergraduate studies?
A. The university staff have become far more mobile and occupied.
B. The university’s training programs offer greater flexibility and freedom of choice.
C. University tuition fees are kept at an affordable level for all students.
D. Entry requirements to universities in Germany are made less demanding.
Question 41. The word “emblems” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. representatives B. directions C. structures D. delegates
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Studying in France and Germany is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities.
B. It normally takes longer to complete a university course in France than in Germany.
C. Universities in Germany can govern themselves more effectively than those in France.
D. The level of decentralization of higher education is greater in Germany than in France.
Question 43. Every member of the class were invited to the party by the form teacher.
A B C D
rd
Question 44. Historically, it was the 3 Asian Games in Japan that tennis, volleyball, table tennis
A B C
and hockey were added.
D
Question 45. Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to
A B C
some regrettable misunderstandings.
D

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Question 46. Harry no longer smokes a lot.
A. Harry now smokes a lot. B. Harry used to smoke a lot.
C. Harry didn’t use to smoke a lot. D. Harry rarely smoked a lot.
Question 47. “I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.
A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
Question 48. People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing
number of private cars.
A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars.
B. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the
downtown area.
C. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area.
D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of
private cars.
Question 49. The young girl has great experience of nursing. She has worked as a hospital
volunteer for years.
A. Before she worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of
nursing.
B. Much as she has worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience
of nursing.
C. Having worked as a hospital volunteer for years, the young girl has great experience of
nursing.
D. With great experience of nursing, the young girl has worked as a hospital volunteer for years.
Question 50. Peter told us about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told us that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed us about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told us about his leaving the school.
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- tutorial (adj) hướng dẫn - ponder (on) (v) suy ngẫm
- retention (n) giữ lại, duy trì - abolish (v) bãi bỏ
- associate professor (n) phó giáo sư - unprecedented (adj) chưa từng có
- administrator (n) người quản lý - glimpse (at) (n, v) nhìn thoáng
qua
- iconic (adj) mang tính biểu
tượng - browse (v) đọc/ xem lướt qua
- prescription (n) mệnh lệnh, sự sai - relieve (v) giải tỏa, làm nhẹ
khiến bớt
- Chancellor (n) Thủ tướng - inevitable (adj) chắc chắn xảy ra
- encyclopedia (n) bách khoa toàn thư - unsettle (v) làm lung lay, làm
lộn xộn
- linguistic (adj) ngôn ngữ
- savour (v) thưởng thức
- electrify (v) kích thích, nhiễm
điện - unequalled (adj) không ai bằng
- astronomy (n) thiên văn học - deter (v) răn đe
- selectively (adv) có chọn lọc - once in a while đôi khi
- intensively (adv) chuyên sâu - adolescent (adj, n) đnag tuổi trẻ,
thanh niên
- deteriorate (v) làm hỏng, làm
mất giá trị - congestion (n) sự tắc nghẽn
- unfounded (adj) vô căn cứ - attentively (adv) chăm chú
- overwhelm (v) choáng ngợp, áp - commendable (adj) đáng khen ngợi
đảo
- competence (n) năng lực
- discourage (from) (v) can ngăn, làm
- splendour (adj) huy hoàng, lộng
nản lòng
lẫy
- substitute (v) thay thế
- glamour (adj) hào nhoáng,
- vibrant (adj) ngân vang, sôi quyến rũ
động
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BÀI TẬP
____________ (adj) hướng dẫn ____________ (v) suy ngẫm
____________ (n) giữ lại, duy trì ____________ (v) bãi bỏ
____________ (n) phó giáo sư ____________ (adj) chưa từng có
____________ (n) người quản lý ____________ (n, v) nhìn thoáng qua
____________ (adj) mang tính biểu ____________ (v) đọc/ xem lướt qua
tượng
____________ (v) giải tỏa, làm nhẹ bớt
____________ (n) mệnh lệnh, sự sai
____________ (adj) chắc chắn xảy ra
khiến
____________ (v) làm lung lay, làm
____________ (n) Thủ tướng
lộn xộn
____________ (n) bách khoa toàn thư
____________ (v) thưởng thức
____________ (adj) ngôn ngữ
____________ (adj) không ai bằng
____________ (v) kích thích, nhiễm
____________ (v) răn đe
điện
____________ đôi khi
____________ (n) thiên văn học
____________ (adj, n) đnag tuổi trẻ,
____________ (adv) có chọn lọc
thanh niên
____________ (adv) chuyên sâu
____________ (n) sự tắc nghẽn
____________ (v) làm hỏng, làm mất
____________ (adv) chăm chú
giá trị
____________ (adj) đáng khen ngợi
____________ (adj) vô căn cứ
____________ (n) năng lực
____________ (v) choáng ngợp, áp đảo
____________ (adj) huy hoàng, lộng
____________ (v) can ngăn, làm nản
lẫy
lòng
____________ (adj) hào nhoáng, quyến
____________ (v) thay thế
rũ
____________ (adj) ngân vang, sôi
động
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ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Họ, tên thí sinh: ..................................................................... Mã đề thi 001

Số báo danh: ..........................................................................
Question 1: A. washed B. formed C. turned D. boiled
Question 2: A. house B. mouth C. could D. found
Question 3: A. inform B. explore C. prevent D. cancel
Question 4: A. attitude B. manager C. invention D. company
Question 5: My parents hope to travel around ______ world next summer.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 6: If you watch this film, you ______ about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. learned B. were learning C. will learn D. would learn
Question 7: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he ______ along the street.
A. was walking B. would walk C. walked D. had walked
Question 8: Solar energy is not widely used ______ it is friendly to the environment.
A. since B. although C. in spite of D. because of
Question 9: The sign warns people ______ the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. about B. from C. with D. to
Question 10: ______, they were surprised to find their favourite band playing there.
A. On arrival at the party B. To have attended the party
C. They had arrived at the party D. Just attended the party
Question 11: Once ______ in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. are produced B. having produced C. produced D. producing
Question 12: Jane would never forget ______ first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to be awarded B. being awarded C. to have awarded D. having awarded
Question 13: You should turn off the lights before going out to save ______.
A. electricity B. electrify C. electric D. electrically
Question 14: ______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Gaining B. Receiving C. Improving D. Raising
Question 15: Drinking too much alcohol is said to ______ harm to our health.
A. make B. do C. lead D. take
Question 16: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a ______ of
completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. qualification
Question 17: The ______ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great
concern to the government.
A. redundantly B. intensively C. marginally D. excessively
Question 18: Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to ______.
A. possibility B. mistake C. opportunity D. chance
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Question 19: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in
astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
Question 20: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-
day excursion with her classmates.
A. permit B. persuade C. offer D. support
Question 21: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at
peak hours.
A. prohibits B. protects C. encourages D. limits
Question 22: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend
to access information online.
A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
Question 23: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
- Jack: ''Would you like to come to my party this weekend?''
- Mary: ''______.''
A. Yes, I'd love to B. No, don't worry C. You're welcome D. I'm afraid so
Question 24: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.''
- Mitchell: ''______. Art helps develop creativity.''
A. I quite agree B. You must be kidding
C. I'm of the opposite opinion D. I don't think that's a good idea
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 25 to 29.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time
online than ever before. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by
population (The Economist, 2010). It is (25) ______ not surprising that so many psychologists,
sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our
society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their
offline friends to online friends (26) ______ are unable to provide the same deep connection and
emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these criticisms are generally (27) ______.
Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a
networking profile than those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life
Project (2009) found that people are not (28) ______ offline friends with online companions but
are using them to support their offline relationships. The study also found that social networks
allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world, so we
share knowledge with people from a wide (29) ______ of backgrounds.
(Adapted from ''Skillful Reading & Writing 4''by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 25: A. while B. however C. despite D. therefore

Question 26: A. what B. who C. which D. whom
Question 27: A. uninvolved B. unequalled C. unsettled D. unfounded
Question 28: A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting
Question 29: A. vary B. variety C. various D. variously

the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's
oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham
Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss
Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and best-
selling books, the most famous being the film ''Notting Hill'' starring Hugh Grant and Julia
Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing,
jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors
may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from throughout
England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings that
date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few good bargains.
It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and
escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to
savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a
cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello
Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage'' - Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Question 30: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The film ''Notting Hill'' B. The city of London
C. Portobello Market D. European cuisine
Question 31: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the
following EXCEPT ______.
A. films B. documentaries C. books D. songs
Question 32: The word ''they'' in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. prices B. bargains C. buyers and sellers D. weekends
Question 33: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because ______.
A. they can meet all sorts of people from England
B. all the antiques are sold at the same price
C. there are a large number of antique shops there
D. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
Question 34: The word ''savour'' in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
A. see B. prepare C. enjoy D. make
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students
to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming
illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has
come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming
a ''lost art'' among the current generation of students. She added, ''It's increasingly hard for our
examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their
college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two university
administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its
examination practices.''
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is
inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming

years. ''We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary,
part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant,
beautiful handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a
prescription,'' he said. ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great
intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to
preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures.''
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting
expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand. She said, ''It's vital that
people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a higher rate of
comprehension and information retention.'' There is also concern that schools could follow
Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of
Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in
universities could prompt ''downward curriculum pressure'' on primary and secondary schools to
follow suit.
(Adapted from http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
Question 35: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
B. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
C. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
D. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of
______.
A. offering academic tutorials B. organising handwritten exams
C. relying heavily on technology D. training students in legible handwriting
Question 37: The word ''Those'' in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. examiners B. students C. scripts D. administrators
Question 38: The word "deteriorates'' in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. remains unchanged B. becomes more important
C. improves gradually D. gets worse and worse
Question 39: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that ______.
A. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
Question 40: The word ''scrapping'' in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. reconsidering B. eliminating C. introducing D. discouraging
Question 41: As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can ______.
A. enhance the ability to remember information
B. guarantee desirable academic performance
C. facilitate the process of information exchange
D. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
Question 42: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an
unprecedented example for other schools to follow.
B. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the
current generation of students at Cambridge University.
C. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than
learning to write by hand beautifully.
D. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding
handwritten exams.

Question 43: My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.
A B C D
Question 44: Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet.
A B C D
Question 45: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
A B C D
Question 46: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
Question 47: ''What are you going to do after school, Anne?'' Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
Question 48: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally might not have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
Question 49: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
B. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer.
C. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
D. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
Question 50: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility
towards his parents.
B. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility
C. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility
D. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a
father himself.
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ MINH HỌA ĐH NĂM 2020 LẦN 1
- ecotourism (n) du lịch sinh thái - publicise (v) công khai
- indigenous (adj) bản địa - familiarise (v) phổ biến, làm cho
quen
- revolution (n) cuộc cách mạng,
vòng, tua - outreach (v) vượt xa
- molecule (n) phân tử - prestigious (adj) uy tín
- windmill (n) cối xay gió - historian (n) nhà sử học
- reassess (n) đánh giá lại, định - eligible (adj) thích hợp, đủ
mức lại điều kiện
- underscore (v) nhấn mạnh - confirmation (n) sự xác nhận
- recite (v) kể lại, thuật lại - abundance (n) sự phong phú,
sự thừa thải
- transparent (adj) rõ ràng, trong
suốt - legacy (n) tài sản
- insight (n) sự hiểu thấu, cái - untidiness (n) sự lộn xộn
nhìn sâu sắc
- prospective (adj) tương lai
- engage (in, with) (v) tiến hành, hứa
- general knowledge kiến thức chung
hẹn
- hurdle (v) vượt qua
- elaborate (adj) kỹ lưỡng, tỉ mỉ
- inconsiderable (adj) không đáng kể
- stroke (n) cú đánh
- untouched (adj) vô tình, không
- contrary (adj, n) ngược lại
động đến
- peculiar (adj) riêng biệt, đặc
- defend (v) phòng thủ
biệt
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BÀI TẬP
_____________ (n) du lịch sinh thái _____________ (v) công khai
_____________ (adj) bản địa _____________ (v) phổ biến, làm cho
quen
_____________ (n) cuộc cách mạng,
vòng, tua _____________ (v) vượt xa
_____________ (n) phân tử _____________ (adj) uy tín
_____________ (n) cối xay gió _____________ (n) nhà sử học
_____________ (n) đánh giá lại, định _____________ (adj) thích hợp, đủ
mức lại điều kiện
_____________ (v) nhấn mạnh _____________ (n) sự xác nhận
_____________ (v) kể lại, thuật lại _____________ (n) sự phong phú, sự
thừa thải
_____________ (adj) rõ ràng, trong
suốt _____________ (n) tài sản
_____________ (n) sự hiểu thấu, cái _____________ (n) sự lộn xộn
nhìn sâu sắc
_____________ (adj) tương lai
_____________ (v) tiến hành, hứa hẹn
_____________ kiến thức chung
_____________ (adj) kỹ lưỡng, tỉ mỉ
_____________ (v) vượt qua
_____________ (n) cú đánh
_____________ (adj) không đáng kể
_____________ (adj, n) ngược lại
_____________ (adj) vô tình, không
_____________ (adj) riêng biệt, đặc động đến
biệt
_____________ (v) phòng thủ
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- leveller (n) người chủ trương bình - inconsiderate (adj) thiếu chu đáo
đẳng
- reassurance (n) cam đoan một lần nữa
- intentional (adj) có ý định trước
- take on bắt đầu làm gì
- progressive (adj) tiến bộ, tiến tới, tăng
- put off trì hoãn
dần lên
- make suggestions đưa ra đề nghị
- bungalow (n) nhà gỗ một tầng
- get on like a house on fire thích nhau
- appall (adj) kinh hãi
và trở thành bạn bè một cách nhanh
- begrudge (adj) ghen tị; miễn cưỡng chóng
làm gì đó
- reluctant (adj) bất đắc dĩ, không tự
- innovative (adj) có tính đổi mới nguyện
- controversial (adj) gây tranh luận - ignorant (adj) ngu dốt, không biết
- inattentive (adj) thiếu chú ý, lơ là - alert (to) (adj) tỉnh táo, cảnh giác
BÀI TẬP
____________ (n) người chủ trương ____________ (adj) thiếu chu đáo
bình đẳng
____________ (n) cam đoan một lần
____________ (adj) có ý định trước nữa
____________ (adj) tiến bộ, tiến tới, ____________ bắt đầu làm gì
tăng dần lên
____________ trì hoãn
____________ (n) nhà gỗ một tầng
____________ đưa ra đề nghị
____________ (adj) kinh hãi
____________ thích nhau và trở thành
____________ (adj) ghen tị; miễn bạn bè một cách nhanh chóng
cưỡng làm gì đó
____________ (adj) bất đắc dĩ, không
____________ (adj) có tính đổi mới tự nguyện
____________ (adj) gây tranh luận ____________ (adj) ngu dốt, không
biết
____________ (adj) thiếu chú ý, lơ là
____________ (adj) tỉnh táo, cảnh giác
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Bai thi: NGO~I NGU; Mon thi: TIENG ANH
Thai gian lam bai: 60 phut, kh6ng kd thai gian phat di
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
Question 1: A . book~ B. dream~ C. fall~ D. build~
Question 2: A. climb B. mind C. pick D . line
three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. correct B. final C. heavy D . normal
Question 4: A . attractive B. average C. classical D . regular
Question 5: The boy is really funny, _ _ _ ?
A. isn' t he B. was he C. doesn' t he D. did he
Question 6: You shouldn' t sit in _ _ _ sun for too long.
A. a B. an C. the D. 0 (no article)
Question 7: There were lots of black clouds the sky just before the storm.
A. above B. at C. in D. on
Question 8: One effective way to lose weight is to avoid _ _ _ between meals.
A . to eat B. eating C . eat D. eaten
Question 9: If my father _ _ _ here now, he would help me fix my bicycle.
A. were B. is C . will be D. would be
Question 10: I have made a lot of new friends since my family _ _ _ here.
A . move B. moved C . will move D . was moving
Question 11: It' s really important to have a true friendship . it makes your life more meaningful.
A. although B. in spite of C . because D . because of
Question 12: I will come and see you _ __
A . when I was finishing my homework B. as soon as I have finished my homework
C. until I finished my homework D. after I had finished my homework
Question 13: My lifelong dream is to live in a house _ _ _ by a big garden full of flowers and trees.
A. is surrounding B. surrounding C . is surrounded D . surrounded
Question 14: A _ _ _ party was prepared to welcome the honoured guests.
A. special B. specialise C. specially D . specialisation
Question 15: Jack _ _ _ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.
A. took on B. took off C. put on D. put off
Question 16: Janice _ _ _ some useful suggestions for the class extra-curricular activities.
A. caused B. thought C. made D. caught
Question 17: Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a _ _ _ m
teaching.
A. career B. task C. duty D. work
Question 18: A reduction in the amount of paperwork has been proposed in an attempt to ease the _ __
on busy teachers.
A. emphasis B. density C. power D . pressure
Question 19: Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) _ _ _ on fire .
A . block B. house C . apartment D . bungalow
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
Question 20: The fire brigade responded to the scene instantly upon receiving the emergency call.
A. suddenly B. immediately C. early D. steadily
Question 21: He is a naughty boy who likes teasing and playing tricks on his classmates.
A. mischievous B. guilty C. anxious D. adventurous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
Question 22: The students felt more confident to enter the competition thanks to the encouraging
words from their teacher.
A. negative B. impressive C. progressive D. passive
Question 23: Lisa is now in two minds whether or not to take a gap year after leaving high school.
A. reluctant B. ignorant C. decisive D. intentional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges. .
{ -~.
.
Question 24: Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.

,~'-..!-
- Ben: "Can I have the menu, please?"
- Waiter: " _ _ _"
A. But I don't like it.
C. Here you are, sir.
B. No, I'll think it over.
D . Enjoy your meal.
'
Question 25: Laura and Mitchell are talking about online learning.
- Laura: "Online learning seems the best solution now."
- Mitchell:"___ . It helps students keep learning while schools are closed."
A. I quite agree B. You must be kidding
C. I'm not so sure D. I don't think that's a good idea
correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones.
Neither will they be (26) ___ ofthe harmful effect that many people predicted text language would
have on young people's language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of
a good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging
people to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (27) ___ are alone in
dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact;
texting can signal your unavailability to (28) ___ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses
and headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on
public transport is thought to be rude and (29) ___ by many people in the UK. (30) ___ , a
significant minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval
from their fellow passengers.
(Adapted from "A dvanced Expert" by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)
Question 26: A. anxious B. alert C. aware D. forgetful

Question 27: A. which B. when C. where D.who
Question 28: A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 29: A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
Question 30: A . Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
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Our lives are full of cardboard. The packaging of certain things we buy, from food products to
electrical goods, is made of cardboard. In the UK, over 8 million tons of the stuff is produced every
year just for packaging. It makes the things we buy more expensive, too. On average, 16% of the
money we spend on a product is for the packaging. And where does the packaging usually end up? In
the bin, of course, but hopefully that's the recycling bin not the rubbish bin!
Recycling cardboard is much more efficient than producing it in the first place. It takes 24%
less energy and produces 50% less sulphur dioxide to recycle it. Recycled cardboard has some
remarkable uses, too. Obviously, it ends up as packaging again, but it is also used as a building material.
It isn't as expensive as traditional materials and it is often more accessible. Some innovative and
environmentally friendly designers are actually using it to make furniture and buildings.
One such person is Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who designed wonderful emergency
shelters made of cardboard tubes. The first people to use these were the survivors of the appalling
earthquake in Kobe, Japan, in 1995. Since then, they have been used in other places around the world
after terrible natural disasters. Perhaps Ban's most outstanding design is his cardboard cathedral in
Christchurch, New Zealand. His modem, eco-friendly cathedral for up to 700 people is a temporary
replacement for the ancient cathedral that was damaged in the earthquake in February 2011 .
(Adapted from "Achievers Bl" by Helen Halliwell)
Question 31: Which could be the best title of the passage?

A. Cardboard - A Traditional Building Material
B. The Future of Packaging in the UK
C. Japanese Modem Architecture
D. A Building Material for the Future
Question 32: The phrase "the stuff' in paragraph 1 refers to _ __
A. food products B. cardboard C. packaging D. electrical goods
Question 33: The word "innovative" in paragraph 2 mostly means _ __
A. using new ways of doing something B. travelling around the world
C. being friendly to the environment D. becoming interested in mending something
Question 34: According to the passage, recycled cardboard can be used for _ __
A. packaging B. creating energy
C. producing sulphur dioxide D . making rubbish bins
Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about cardboard buildings as stated in the passage?
A. They were constructed in Japan and New Zealand only.
B. They can serve as permanent homes for people.
C. They are shelters for people after natural disasters.
D. They can house just a small number of people.
What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has
become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except
for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing
schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across
the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of
coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted.
Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for
spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels,
lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and
jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children.
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The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost
all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers.
But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their
parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses.
But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British
children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils
share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably
live in bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to
support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food.
We must do our best over the corning months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking
forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the
government should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not
lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up.
(Adapted from www. theguardian. com)
Question 36: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A . Life without School: Not a Level Playing Field
B. Homeschooling: You' ve Missed the Boat
C. Life at School: No Pain No Gain
D. In Praise Of Homeschooling
Question 37: The word "deemed" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to - - -
A. considered B. persuaded C. affected D. chosen
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first?
A. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary
B. Because most students haven't been well-prepared for the coming exams
C. Because parents hope to have more time with their children
D. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk
Question 39: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _ __
A . teenagers B. experiences C. carers D. stresses
Question 40: The word "invariably" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _ __
A. certainly B. changeably C. doubtfully D. variously
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling?
A. Families' wealth B. Teenagers' separation from peers
C. Teachers' expertise D. Parents' working experience
Question 42: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
A . British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19.
B. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable.
C. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources.
D . Modem parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring.
Question 43: Tom and Jerry are one of my son's favourite cartoons.
A B C D
Question 44: Doing regular exercise can keep you in shape, improve your health, and reducing stress.
A B C D
Question 45: TikTok, ~ very entertained application, has become popular with the young recently .
A B C D
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
Question 46: Jane is less sociable than her sister.
A. Jane's sister is not as sociable as she is. B. Jane's sister is less sociable than she is.
C. Jane is more sociable than her sister. D. Jane is not as sociable as her sister.
Question 47: "I went out with my friends last night," Tim said.
A. Tim said that I would go out with his friends last night.
B. Tim said that he went out with my friends the previous night.
C. Tim said that he had gone out with his friends the previous night.
D. Tim said that I had gone out with his friends last night.
Question 48: Perhaps we will be late for the meeting.
A. We must get to the meeting on time. B. We should get to the meeting on time.
C. We needn't get to the meeting on time. D. We may not get to the meeting on time.
Question 49: You can use my car. Make sure you bring it back by 7 p.m.
A. You can use my car unless you bring it back by 7 p.m.
B. You can't use my car if you bring it back by 7 p.m.
C. You can't use my car in case you forget to bring it back by 7 p.m.
D. You can use my car provided you bring it back by 7 p.m.
Question 50: The #Trashtag Challenge has had a great influence on people around the world. They
have started to clean up their nearby polluted areas.
A. So influential is the #Trashtag Challenge that people around the world have started to clean
up their nearby polluted areas.
B. Only if the #Trashtag Challenge greatly influenced people around the world would they start
cleaning up their nearby polluted areas.
C. Not until people around the world had started cleaning up their nearby polluted areas did
the #Trashtag Challenge greatly influence them.
D. But for the great influence of the #Trashtag Challenge, people around the world would have
started cleaning their nearby polluted areas.
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- seminar (n) hội thảo, chuyên đề - adequate (adj) đầy đủ, xứng
nghiên cứu đáng
- tertiary (adj, n) thứ ba, đại học - ultimately (adv) cuối cùng
- justice (n) sự công bằng - hostile (adj, n) chống đối, thù
địch
- conflict (n) sự xung đột
- agreeableness (n) đễ chịu
- trial (n) thử nghiệm
- call-off (v) hủy bỏ
- harmony (n) hòa hợp, cân đối
- therapist (n) nhà trị liệu
- randomize (v) ngẫu nhiên
- razor (n) dao cạo
- chimpanzee (n) tinh tinh
- downhill (n) dốc xuống
- tusk (n) ngà (voi), răng
- exceptionally (adv) đặc biệt, khác
- orientation (n) sự định hướng
thường
- microscope (n) kính hiển vi
- aggression (n) hiếu chiến, sự
- inconclusive (adj) bỏ lửng, không công kích
thuyết phục
- aviation (n) hàng không
- marital (adj) (thuộc) hôn nhân
- basement (n) nền móng, tầng
- discord (n, v) bất hòa, xích hầm
mích
- surge (n, v) sóng, dâng trào
- adverse (adj) ngược, bất lợi
- neatly (adv) gọn gàng
- anticipate (v) thúc đẩy, dự đoán
- take a heavy toll on gây thiệt hại
- reluctant (adj) miễn cưỡng, nghiêm trọng
lưỡng lự
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BÀI TẬP
______________(n) hội thảo, chuyên ______________ (adj) đầy đủ, xứng

đề nghiên cứu đáng
______________ (adj, n) thứ ba, đại ______________ (adv) cuối cùng
học
______________ (adj, n) chống đối,
______________(n) sự công bằng thù địch
______________ (n) sự xung đột ______________ (n) đễ chịu
______________ (n) thử nghiệm ______________ (v) hủy bỏ
______________ (n) hòa hợp, cân đối ______________ (n) nhà trị liệu
______________ (v) ngẫu nhiên ______________ (n) dao cạo
______________ (n) tinh tinh ______________ (n) dốc xuống
______________ (n) ngà (voi), răng ______________ (adv) đặc biệt, khác
thường
______________ (n) sự định hướng
______________ (n) hiếu chiến, sự
______________ (n) kính hiển vi
công kích
______________ (adj) bỏ lửng, không
______________ (n) hàng không
thuyết phục
______________ (n) nền móng, tầng
______________ (adj) (thuộc) hôn
hầm
nhân
______________ (n, v) sóng, dâng
______________ (n, v) bất hòa, xích
trào
mích
______________ (adv) gọn gàng
______________ (adj) ngược, bất lợi
______________ gây thiệt hại nghiêm
______________ (v) thúc đẩy, dự đoán
trọng
______________ (adj) miễn cưỡng,
lưỡng lự
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ THI ĐH 2014
- territory (n) lãnh thổ - continental shelf (n) thềm lục địa
- territorial (adj) (thuộc về) - component (n) thành phần
lãnh thổ
- muddle (n, v) lúng túng,
- community (n) cộng đồng lộn xộn
- deprivation (n) sự tước đoạt - prune (v) tỉa bớt, cắt
bớt
- sleep deprivation (n) thiếu ngủ
- symptom (n) triệu chứng
- mechanization (n) cơ giới hóa
- impair (v) làm suy
- underweight (n) thiếu cân
yếu
- alumnus (n) sinh viên
- analytical (adj) phân tích
- insomnia (n) chứng mất ngủ
- expose (v) phơi bày, lộ
- squad (n) đội hình ra
- judgment (n) sự đánh giá, - specify (v) chỉ rõ, ghi
sự phán xét rõ
- formative (adj) hình thành, - illustration (n) sự minh
sáng tạo họa
- fictional (adj) hư cấu, - internally (adv) bên trong,
hoang đường nội bộ
- catastrophic (adj) thảm họa - ironic (adj) mỉa mai,
châm biếm
- cylinder (n) hình trụ
- entity (n) đối tượng,
- element (n) thành phần,
thực thể
yếu tố
- inflexible (adj) không linh
- operation (n) hoạt động,
hoạt
vận hành
- tension (n) sức ép,
- behavioural (adj) (thuộc) hành
căng thẳng
vi
- denounce (v) tố cáo,
- greenhouse effect (n) hiệu ứng nhà
vạch trần
kính
- occupant (n) hành
- apricot (n) quả mơ
khách, kẻ chiếm đóng, người ở
- alkaline (n) kiềm
- distinctive (adj) đặc biệt
- boiling point (n) nhiệt độ bay
hơi
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- diverse (adj) phong - puncture (n, v) lỗ thủng,
phú, linh tinh thủng
- utility (n) tiện ích - keep track (v) theo dõi
- violation (n) sự vi - deprive (v) tước
phạm đoạt, lấy đi
- commit (v) cam kết - defeat (v) đánh bại
- chamber (n) phòng, - horizontal (adj) ngang,
viện, buồng nằm ngang
- prospect (for) (n, v) tiềm năng, - cordially (adv) chân
tìm kiếm thành
- permanent (n) dài hạn - elegance (adj) thanh lịch,
tao nhã
- dehydration (n) mất nước
- transaction (n) giao dịch,
- accreditation (n) công
sự giải quyết
nhận
- temptation (n) sự cám
- oil rig (n) dàn
giỗ, sự xúi giục
khoan dầu
- get rid of (v) thoát khỏi
- flake (n) vảy
- neglect (v) bỏ mặc,
- mince (v) băm, cắt
thờ ơ
nhỏ
- former champion (n) cựu vô
- escalation (n) sự leo
địch
thang
- sovereignty (n) chủ quyền
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BÀI TẬP
________________ (n) lãnh thổ ________________ (n) thềm lục địa
________________ (adj) (thuộc về) ________________ (n) thành phần

lãnh thổ ________________ (n, v) lúng túng,
________________ (n) cộng đồng lộn xộn
________________ (n) sự tước đoạt ________________ (v) tỉa bớt, cắt bớt
________________ (n) thiếu ngủ ________________ (n) triệu chứng
________________ (n) cơ giới hóa ________________ (v) làm suy yếu
________________ (n) thiếu cân ________________ (adj) phân tích
________________ (n) sinh viên ________________ (v) phơi bày, lộ ra
________________ (n) chứng mất ngủ ________________ (v) chỉ rõ, ghi rõ
________________ (n) đội hình ________________ (n) sự minh họa
________________ (n) sự đánh giá, sự ________________ (adv) bên trong,

phán xét nội bộ
________________ (adj) hình thành, ________________ (adj) mỉa mai,

sáng tạo châm biếm
________________ (adj) hư cấu, ________________ (n) đối tượng, thực

hoang đường thể
________________ (adj) thảm họa ________________ (adj) không linh

hoạt
________________ (n) hình trụ
________________ (n) sức ép, căng
________________ (n) thành phần, thẳng
yếu tố
________________ (v) tố cáo, vạch
________________ (n) hoạt động, vận trần
hành
________________ (n) hành khách, kẻ
________________ (adj) (thuộc) hành chiếm đóng, người ở
vi
________________ (adj) đặc biệt
________________ (n) hiệu ứng nhà
kính ________________ (adj) phong phú,
linh tinh
________________ (n) quả mơ
________________ (n) tiện ích
________________ (n) kiềm
________________ (n) sự vi phạm
________________ (n) nhiệt độ bay
hơi ________________ (v) cam kết
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________________ (n) phòng, viện, ________________ (v) đánh bại
buồng
________________ (adj) ngang, nằm
________________ (n, v) tiềm năng, ngang
tìm kiếm
________________ (adv) chân thành
________________ (n) dài hạn
________________ (adj) thanh lịch,
________________ (n) mất nước tao nhã
________________ (n) công nhận ________________ (n) giao dịch, sự
giải quyết
________________ (n) dàn khoan dầu
________________ (n) sự cám giỗ, sự
________________ (n) vảy
xúi giục
________________ (v) băm, cắt nhỏ
________________ (v) thoát khỏi
________________ (n) sự leo thang
________________ (v) bỏ mặc, thờ ơ
________________ (n, v) lỗ thủng,
________________ (n) cựu vô địch
thủng
________________ (n) chủ quyền
________________ (v) theo dõi
________________ (v) tước đoạt, lấy
đi
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ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each
of the following questions.
Question 1: “Send this urgent document immediately!” the officer told the soldier.
A. The officer ordered the soldier to deliver the urgent document instantly.
B. The officer advised the soldier to send the urgent document right away.
C. The officer requested that the soldier rush out due to the document‟s urgency.
D. The officer recommended the soldier leave right away because of the urgent
document.
Question 2: The president placed his car at my disposal as a bonus for my good work.
A. To get rid of the car, the president decided to sell it to me, his good worker, at a
bonus price.
B. I was willing to drive the president‟s car as a compliment for my good performance
at work.
C. In order to praise me as a good worker, the president took me home in his own car.
D. To show his appreciation for my good work, the president allowed me to use his
car whenever I liked.
Question 3: “Why don't you join us for our next class reunion?” Mary said to me.
A. Mary strongly urged me to join them for the next class reunion.
B. Mary advised me not to join them for the next class reunion.
C. Mary cordially invited me to join them for the next class reunion.
D. Mary insisted on my joining them for the next class reunion.
Question 4: “Believe me. It‟s no use reading that book,” Janet told her boyfriend.
A. Janet suggested to her boyfriend that reading the book was useful.
B. Janet managed to persuade her boyfriend that reading the book was worthwhile.
C. Janet tried to convince her boyfriend that the book was not worth reading.
D. Janet opposed her boyfriend‟s idea that reading the book was not useful.
Question 5: The early failure of the Spanish squad in the 2014 World Cup deeply
disappointed their fans.
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A. Living up to their fans‟ expectation, the Spanish squad left the 2014 World Cup so
early.
B. The Spanish squad was terribly disappointed that their fans had to leave the 2014
World Cup so early.
C. That their squad left the 2014 World Cup so early was very disappointing for the
Spanish sportsmen.
D. To the disappointment of their fans, the Spanish squad had to leave the 2014 World
Cup too early.
II. 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
Question 6: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at
their desks by eight o'clock and take good care of their own business.
A. organize things inefficiently B. have a good voyage
C. manage an inflexible system D. run faster than others
Question 7: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at
school.
A. looks for B. approves of C. puts off D. attends to
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 8 to 17.
Postsecondary institutions and private schools are corporations under U.S. law. They
are approved to operate as non-profit, for-profit, or public corporations (8)______
education and training. Increasingly, state authorities are requiring approved
educational providers to apply (9)______ and receive accreditation as a condition of
final and continued approval.
As corporate entities, U.S. institutions are internally self-governing and are
(10)______ to make property, facilities, equipment, and utilities transactions; make
their own personnel decisions; decide whom to admit to study and to graduate;
(11)______ their own funds from outside sources; enter into contracts and compete for
grants; and do most of the other things that corporations do. Institutions compete
(12)______ one another for students, research funding, faculty, and other benefits.
Public institutions may compete within the same state or territory for budget
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appropriations. It is the corporate nature of institutions and the competition within the
system that (13)_____ Americans to refer to the concept of the educational or
academic marketplace – an important distinctive element of the way U.S. education is
organized.
Some institutions are governed (14)______ under multi-campus arrangements. These
include most local public schools (governed by school districts) and many state
community college and university systems. Whether single- or multi-campus,
institutional corporations (15)______ by boards of citizens, both alumni and non-
alumni, who are ultimately responsible for all operations. They appoint senior
(16)______, such as principals, headmasters, presidents, and deans; and approve the
actions taken (17)______ their name.
From A Diverse Educational System: Structure, standards, and challenges. InfoUSA (CD version)
Question 8: A. provided B. provision C. provide D. providing

Question 9: A. with B. on C. to D. for
Question 10: A. able B. capable C. probable D. possible
Question 11: A. call B. lend C. raise D. rise
Question 12: A. for B. with C. at D. to
Question 13: A. causes B. makes C. prevents D. lets
Question 14: A. collect B. collectively C. collective D. collection
Question 15: A. controlled B. are controlling C. are controlled D. being controlled
Question 16: A. leaders B. assistants C. judges D. trainees
Question 17: A. in B. on C. above D. at
IV. 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 18: All of the students in this course will be assessed according to their
A A B
attendance, performance, and they work hard.
C C D
Question 19: As seeing from the mountain top, the area looks like a picturesque
A B C
harbour town
D
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Question 20: Most of the students are queuing in lines waiting to enter the classroom.
A B C D
Question 21: Women in many parts of the world have had lower status than men,
A
which the extent of the gap between genders varies across cultures and times.
B C D
Question 22: Since January this year, Joe has suffered two injuries, one to his ankle
A B C
and the other in New York.
D
V. 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 23 to 32.
We live in a world of tired, sleep deprived people. In his book Counting Sheep, Paul
Martin - a behavioural biologist - describes a society which is just too busy to sleep
and which does not give sleeping the importance it deserves.
Modern society has invented reasons not to sleep. We are now a 24/7 society where
shops and services must be available all hours. We spend longer hours at work than
we used to, and more time getting to work. Mobile phones and email allow us to stay
in touch round the clock and late-night TV and the Internet tempt us away from our
beds. When we need more time for work or pleasure, the easy solution is to sleep less.
The average adult sleeps only 6.2 hours a night during the week, whereas research
shows that most people need eight or even eight and a half hours' sleep to feel at their
best. Nowadays, many people have got used to sleeping less than they need and they
live in an almost permanent state of 'sleep debt'.
Until the invention of the electric light in 1879 our daily cycle of sleep used to depend
on the hours of daylight. People would get up with the sun and go to bed at nightfall.
But nowadays our hours of sleep are mainly determined by our working hours (or our
social life) and most people are woken up artificially by an alarm clock. During the
day caffeine, the world's most popular drug, helps to keep us awake. 75% of the
world's population habitually consume caffeine, which up to a point masks the
symptoms of sleep deprivation.
What does a chronic lack of sleep do to us? As well as making us irritable and
unhappy as humans, it also reduces our motivation and ability to work. This has
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serious implications for society in general. Doctors, for example, are often chronically
sleep deprived, especially when they are on 'night call', and may get less than three
hours' sleep. Lack of sleep can seriously impair their mood, judgment, and ability to
take decisions. Tired engineers, in the early hours of the morning, made a series of
mistakes with catastrophic results. On our roads and motorways lack of sleep kills
thousands of people every year. Tests show that a tired driver can be just as dangerous
as a drunken driver. However, driving when drunk is against the law but driving when
exhausted isn't. As Paul Martin says, it is very ironic that we admire people who
function on very little sleep instead of criticizing them for being irresponsible. Our
world would be a much safer, happier place if everyone, whatever their job, slept eight
hours a night.
New English File Upper-intermediate by Clive Oxenden and Christina Latham-Koenig, OUP
Question 23: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE
about Paul Martin?
A. He gives an interesting account of a sleepless society.
B. He is a scientist who is chronically deprived of sleep.
C. He shows his concern for sleep deprivation in modern society.
D. He describes the modern world as a place without insomnia.
Question 24: The phrase “round the clock” in the second paragraph is similar in
meaning to ______.
A. having a round clock B. all day and night
C. surrounded with clocks D. during the daytime
Question 25: The writer mentions the Internet in the passage as ______.
A. an easy solution to sleep deprivation
B. a temptation that prevents us from sleeping
C. a factor that is not related to sleep deprivation
D. an ineffective means of communication
Question 26: According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is
NOT TRUE?
A. The sun obviously determined our daily routines.
B. The electric light was invented in the 19th century.
C. The electric light has changed our daily cycle of sleep.
D. Our social life has no influence on our hours of sleep.
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Question 27: The word “which” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. the world's population B. masking the symptoms
C. caffeine consumption D. reaching a point
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the last paragraph?
A. Sleep deprivation has negative effects on both individuals and society.
B. Doctors „on night call‟ do not need more than three hours of sleep a day.
C. Thousands of people are killed every day by drunken drivers.
D. Our motivation decreases with the bigger number of hours we sleep.
Question 29: The word “catastrophic” in the last paragraph probably means ______.
A. likely to become worthless B. becoming more noticeable
C. causing serious damage or loss D. bound to bring satisfaction
Question 30: Which of the following would the writer of the passage approve of?
A. Both drunken drivers and sleep-deprived people should be criticized.
B. We certainly can function well even when we hardly sleep.
C. There is no point in criticizing irresponsible people in our society.
D. Our world would be a much safer place without drinkers.
Question 31: All of the following are mentioned as those whose performance is
affected by „sleep debt‟ EXCEPT ______.
A. engineers B. drivers C. biologists D. doctors
Question 32: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Sleep Deprivation: Causes and Effects B. Accident Prevention: Urgent!
C. A Society of Sleepless People D. A Well-known Biologist
VI. 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
Question 33: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children‟s
needs until frustration explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. remains at an unchanged level B. suddenly becomes uncontrollable
C. slowly reaches the boiling point D. stays under pressure
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Question 34: “A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their
strong criticism of China‟s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality B. easing the tension
C. worsening the situation D. improving the condition
Question 35: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to
spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. enjoying the care of parents B. being together with friends
C. being separated from peers D. forming a new business company
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 36: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by ______ rocking
chair.
A. a beautiful old European wooden B. an old beautiful wooden European
C. a wooden old beautiful European D. an old wooden European beautiful
Question 37: Carbon dioxide ______ as one of the main contributors to the
greenhouse effect.
A. has been identified B. had identified C. had been identified D. has identified
Question 38: In my opinion, ______ new technology who will finally decide which
ideas take off.
A. that the development of B. it is the user of
C. that the user of D. it is the development of
Question 39: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend,
offered to help. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?”
Jane: “______”
A. Not a chance. B. I don‟t believe it.
C. Well done! D. That‟s very kind of you.
Question 40: Minh, a student from Hai Phong, is going to take the college entrance
exam in Hanoi next week. His father is seeing him off at the railway station. Select the
most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Dad: “Good luck with the exam, Minh!”
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Minh: “______, Dad.”
A. Never mind B. Thank you C. I wish so D. By no means
Question 41: He applied for a teaching ______ at Bales University with great
confidence.
A. employment B. post C. work D. career
Question 42: “My secretary will book you an afternoon flight and have you ______ at
the airport.”
A. picking up B. to pick up C. picked up D. pick up
Question 43: The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair ______
her back.
A. running over B. fallen against C. flowed down D. streaming down
Question 44: “Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes ______ for at least thirty
minutes.”
A. were boiling B. boiled C. are boiling D. have been boiling
Question 45: While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I ______ this
photograph of my
parents' wedding.
A. made up B. came across C. took after D. turned down
Question 46: In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time,
introducing Fernando Gago in midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was
Messi‟s magic that ______ the difference.
A. did B. gave C. took D. made
Question 47: The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930's and 1940's,
but it is still an important ______ of entertainment.
A. prospect B. origin C. status D. source
Question 48: ______ my mother‟s encouragement, I wouldn‟t have made such a
daring decision.
A. In spite B. Providing C. Until D. But for
Question 49: We‟ve already bought the house but won‟t ______ it until May, when
the present occupants have moved out.
A. keep track of B. gain recognition of C. take possession of D. catch sight of
Question 50: In no circumstances ______ on campus.
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A. should smoking be allowed B. should allow smoking
C. we should allow smoking D. smoking should be allowed
Question 51: The bank has more than 100 branches, ______ in a major urban area.
A. the location of which B. and are located C. each located D. each locating
Question 52: They got lost in the forest, and ______ made matters worse was that
night began to fall.
A. it B. which C. what D. that
Question 53: Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking ______ accepting
opinions without questioning them.
A. in addition B. because of C. instead of D. for instance
Question 54: ______, she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Despite her good health B. Although in poor health
C. Although she is in good health D. No matter how poor her health
Question 55: We need to talk more about ______ for the summer vacation before
July.
A. where to go B. when to use C. why to choose D. how to make
Question 56: The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide ______ of flowers and fruit
trees have added elegance to this place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. number B. amount C. variety D. species
Question 57: “Take a spare tyre ______ you have a puncture on the way to the
beach.”
A. in case B. unless C. so that D. if
Question 58: Phuong Thao is a student in Ms Lan‟s writing class. She is asking for
Ms Lan‟s comments on her last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the
blank.
Phuong Thao: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”
Ms Lan: “______. I enjoyed it.”
A. Just in case B. You are welcome C. Not in the least D. At all costs
Question 59: Jessica looks very tired. She ______ have stayed up late to finish her
assignment last night.
A. should B. must C. would D. will
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Question 60: China‟s placement of its oil rig in Vietnam‟s East Sea EEZ has been
denounced by ASEAN and Western politicians and professionals as the violation of
Vietnam‟s ______ waters.
A. territorial B. fresh C. farmed D. inland
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of
Question 61: She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well.
A. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected.
B. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration.
C. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration.
D. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text.
Question 62: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have
heard of him.
A. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
B. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
C. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.
D. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
Question 63: Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the
inter-school table tennis championship.
A. Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not
hold the title of champion.
B. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game
of inter-school table tennis championship.
C. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title
of inter-school table tennis champion.
D. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table
tennis championship.
Question 64: She looked through the hotel advertisements. She stopped only when
taking a fancy to one piece.
A. She took so great a fancy to the hotel advertisements that she could not stop
reading them.
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B. She stopped looking through the hotel advertisements only when she had found
another piece.
C. She stopped reading the hotel advertisements only when one of them caught her
fancy.
D. She found the hotel advertisements so interesting that she could hardly turn away
from them.
Question 65: I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books. I don't get
muddled up.
A. I would get muddled up if I did not separate homework from schoolwork.
B. I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books so that I don't get muddled
up.
C. I do not get muddled up due to the separation between homework and schoolwork.
D. Having two separate books at home and at work helps me avoid getting muddled
up.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

Centuries ago, man discovered that removing moisture from food helped to preserve
it, and that the easiest way to do this was to expose the food to sun and wind. In this
way the North American Indians produced pemmican (dried meat ground into powder
and made into cakes), the Scandinavians made stockfish and the Arabs dried dates and
apricots.
All foods contain water - cabbage and other leaf vegetables contain as much as 93%
water, potatoes and other root vegetables 80%, lean meat 75% and fish anything from
80% to 60% depending on how fatty it is. If this water is removed, the activity of the
bacteria which cause food to go bad is checked.
Fruit is sun-dried in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries,
and also in California, South Africa and Australia. The methods used vary, but in
general the fruit is spread out on trays in drying yards in the hot sun. In order to
prevent darkening, pears, peaches and apricots are exposed to the fumes of burning
sulphur before drying. Plums for making prunes, and certain varieties of grapes for
making raisins and currants, are dipped in an alkaline solution in order to crack the
skins of the fruit slightly and remove their wax coating, so increasing the rate of
drying.
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Nowadays most foods are dried mechanically; the conventional method of such
dehydration is to put food in chambers through which hot air is blown at temperatures
of about 110°C at entry to about 45°C at exit. This is the usual method for drying such
things as vegetables, minced meat, and fish.
Liquids such as milk, coffee, tea, soups and eggs may be dried by pouring them over a
heated horizontal steel cylinder or by spraying them into a chamber through which a
current of hot air passes. In the first case, the dried material is scraped off the roller as
a thin film which is then broken up into small, though still relatively coarse flakes. In
the second process it falls to the bottom of the chamber as a fine powder. Where
recognizable pieces of meat and vegetables are required, as in soup, the ingredients
are dried separately and then mixed.
Dried foods take up less room and weigh less than the same food packed in cans or
frozen, and they do not need to be stored in special conditions. For these reasons they
are invaluable to climbers, explorers and soldiers in battle, who have little storage
space. They are also popular with housewives because it takes so little time to cook
them.
From Practical Faster Reading by Gerald Mosback and Vivien Mosback. CUP
Question 66: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Different methods of drying foods. B. Advantages of dried foods.
C. Mechanization of drying foods. D. Water: the main component of food.
Question 67: The phrase “do this” in the first paragraph mostly means ______.
A. remove moisture from foods B. produce pemmican
C. expose foods to sun and wind D. moisten foods
Question 68: The word “checked” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
______.
A. examined carefully B. put a tick
C. motivated to develop D. reduced considerably
Question 69: In the process of drying certain kinds of fruits, sulphur fumes help
______.
A. maintain their color B. remove their wax coating
C. crack their skin D. kill off bacteria
Question 70: Nowadays the common method for drying vegetables and minced meat
is ______.
A. dipping them in an alkaline solution
B. putting them in chambers and blowing hot air through
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C. pouring them over a heated horizontal steel cylinder
D. spreading them out on trays in drying yards
Question 71: What does the word “which” in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. Vegetables B. Foods C. Things D. Chambers
Question 72: The final product of the process of drying liquids that uses the first
method will be ______.
A. recognizable pieces B. dried soup C. fine powder D. small flakes
Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. People in India began to use drying methods centuries ago.
B. Fruit is usually dried by being laid out on trays in the sun.
C. Liquids are not dried in the same way as fruits and vegetables.
D. Dried foods have several advantages over canned or frozen foods.
Question 74: According to the passage, dried foods are most useful for ______.
A. people who are on the move B. soldiers who are not in battle
C. explorers who are underweight D. housewives who have little storage space
Question 75: This passage is mainly ______.
A. argumentative B. analytical C. informative D. fictional
X. 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 76: A. edition B. advantage C. enrichment D. sovereignty
Question 77: A. economic B. continental C. considerate D. territorial
Question 78: A. commit B. preview C. index D. open
Question 79: A. fertilize B. illustrate C. interact D. specify
Question 80: A. habitat B. wilderness C. candidate D. attendance
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ĐÁP ÁN
1 A 17 A 33 B 49 C 65 B
2 D 18 D 34 C 50 A 66 A
3 C 19 A 35 B 51 C 67 A
4 C 20 C 36 A 52 C 68 D
5 D 21 B 37 A 53 C 69 A
6 A 22 D 38 B 54 B 70 B
7 D 23 C 39 D 55 A 71 D
8 D 24 B 40 B 56 C 72 D
9 D 25 B 41 B 57 A 73 A
10 A 26 D 42 C 58 C 74 A
11 C 27 C 43 D 59 B 75 C
12 B 28 A 44 D 60 A 76 D
13 A 29 C 45 B 61 B 77 C
14 B 30 A 46 D 62 B 78 A
15 C 31 C 47 D 63 D 79 C
16 A 32 A 48 D 64 C 80 D
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ ĐH NĂM 2015
- productivity (n) năng suất - labor-intensive (adj) thâm dụng
lao động
- standard of living (n) tiêu chuẩn
sống - reunion (n) sự hợp nhất,
sự sum họp
- headmaster (n) hiệu trưởng
- dwindle (v) nhỏ lại, co lại
- subsistence (n) sự sống
- recreational (adj) giải trí
- metaphysics (n) lý thuyết suông
- catch up with (v) bắt kịp với
- metropolitan (n) đô thị
- hygienic (adj) hợp vệ sinh
- legislation (n) pháp luật
- sack (v) đánh bại, sa thải
- science fiction (n) khoa học
viễn tưởng - unproductive (adj) không hiệu quả
- magnitude (n) độ lớn, tầm - elevation (n) độ cao, sự
quan trọng nâng lên
- density (n) mật độ, - large-scale (adj) rất lớn
dày đặc, đông đúc
- involve (v) liên quan
- ecosystem (n) hệ sinh
- manual (adj) làm bằng tay
thái
- enhance (v) nâng cao, làm
- bleach (n) chất tẩy trắng
tăng
- infertile (adj) cằn cỗi
- laborer (n) người lao động
- extinction (n) sự tuyệt
- absorption (n) hấp thụ
chủng
- defective (adj) bị lỗi, có
- migrate (v) di cư
thiếu sót
- molecule (n) phân tử
- get over (v) vượt qua
- respiratory (adj) hô hấp
- pessimist (n) người bi quan
- syndrome (n) hội chứng
- optimist (n) người lạc
- spectrum (n) quang quan
phổ, hình ảnh
- adjust (v) điều chỉnh
- coral reef (n) rạn san hô
- fragile (adj) dễ vỡ,
- acidification (n) axit hóa mỏng manh
- hobbyist (n) người - contemporary (adj) đồng thời
yêu thích
- sufficient (adj) đủ
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BÀI TẬP
___________________ (n) năng suất ___________________ (n) sự hợp
nhất, sự sum họp
________________ (n) tiêu chuẩn sống
_________________ (v) nhỏ lại, co lại
________________ (n) hiệu trưởng
___________________ (adj) giải trí
___________________ (n) sự sống
___________________ (v) bắt kịp với
_______________ (n) lý thuyết suông
_________________ (adj) hợp vệ sinh
___________________ (n) đô thị
_______________ (v) đánh bại, sa thải
___________________ (n) pháp luật
___________________ (adj) không
___________________ (n) khoa học hiệu quả
viễn tưởng
___________________ (n) độ cao, sự
___________________ (n) độ lớn, tầm nâng lên
quan trọng
___________________ (adj) rất lớn
___________________ (n) mật độ,
dày đặc, đông đúc ___________________ (v) liên quan
__________________ (n) hệ sinh thái ________________ (adj) làm bằng tay
_________________(n) chất tẩy trắng ___________________ (v) nâng cao,

làm tăng
___________________ (adj) cằn cỗi
________________ (n) người lao động
________________ (n) sự tuyệt chủng
___________________ (n) hấp thụ
___________________ (v) di cư
___________________ (adj) bị lỗi, có
___________________ (n) phân tử thiếu sót
___________________ (adj) hô hấp ___________________ (v) vượt qua
___________________ (n) hội chứng _________________ (n) người bi quan
___________________ (n) quang phổ, _________________(n) người lạc quan
hình ảnh
___________________ (v) điều chỉnh
___________________ (n) rạn san hô
___________________ (adj) dễ vỡ,
___________________ (n) axit hóa mỏng manh
________________ (n) người yêu thích ___________________ (adj) đồng thời
___________________ (adj) thâm ___________________ (adj) đủ
dụng lao động
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SECTION A (8 points)
I. 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. deal B. teach C. break D. clean
Question 2: A. supported B. approached C. noticed D. finished
II. 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
Question 3: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
Question 4: A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 5: A. advantageous B. oceanic C. compulsory D. influential
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: The receptionist, ______ answered the phone, told me that the director
was out.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. that
Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result,
young children ______ do homework any more.
A. needn’t B. oughtn’t C. couldn’t D. haven’t
Question 8: ______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a
new one, they insisted on getting a refund.
A. Despite B. Although C. And D. But
Question 9: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ______ in our school
next semester.
A. will build B. will be built C. are being built D. will be building
Question 10: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through
close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid ______ to
crowded places.
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A. to go B. having gone C. gone D. going
Question 11: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they ______ their
student cards.
A. produced B. hadn’t produced C. didn’t produce D. don’t produce
Question 12: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made ______
accident.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
Question 13: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say
that they are in favour ______ science fiction.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
Question 14: A molecule of water is ______ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom
of oxygen.
A. composed B. created C. included D. consisted
Question 15: Jane really loves the ______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a
birthday present.
A. nice brown wooden B. brown wooden nice
C. nice wooden brown D. wooden brown nice
Question 16: Global warming will result ______ crop failures and famine.
A. of B. to C. in D. from
Question 17: John has finally found a new job after being ______ for three months.
A. out of order B. out of mind C. out of work D. out of reach
Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games
women’s 200m butterfly that none of her rivals could ______ her.
A. catch up with B. look up to C. come up to D. put up with
Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced
______ cars in 2014 as the year before.
A. twice many as B. as twice many C. as many twice D. twice as many
Question 20: It is ______ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
A. familiar B. typical C. ordinary D. common
Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons
are purely ______.
A. imaginary B. imagining C. imaginative D. imaginable
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Question 22: ______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no
class due to a sudden power cut.
A. We had arrived hardly B. We have hardly arrived
C. Hardly we had arrived D. Hardly had we arrived
Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane’s
upcoming high-school reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”
Lane: “______”
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent.
C. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. D. No. You’re in no mood for the event.
Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their
study group will meet. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
Tom: “______”
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. The library would be best.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. Studying in a group is great fun.

Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary
talents. She prepared a feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-
watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health
B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge
D. having to do with food and cooking
Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got
drenched all over.
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
Question 27: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
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A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

questions.
Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is
A B
technically different from a single-family home.
C D
Question 29: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to
A B C
the recent severe earthquake.
D
Question 30: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding
A B C
of their age, sex, or nationality.
D
Question 31: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has
A B
imposed stricter laws to prevent it.
C D
Question 32: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the
A B C
station in a hurry.
D
VI. 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 33 to 42.
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Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to
people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (33)______ liber, the
Latin word for “book”. (34)______, library collections have almost always contained
a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not
only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines,
(35)______ audio-visual and online databases. In addition (36)______ maintaining
collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature
telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
The central mission of a library (37)______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide
access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a
valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (38)______ generations.
Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and
future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats,
libraries ensure (39)______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (40)______ or to
obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to
supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (41)______ in locating
sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials
use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of
all cultural institutions, the library (42) ______ information and services that are
essential to learning and progress.
From "Library (institution)" by Richard S. Halsey et al.
Question 33: A. from B. in C. to D. out

Question 34: A. Despite B. However C. Therefore D. Instead
Question 35: A. only if B. as well C. or else D. but also
Question 36: A. on B. to C. in D. from
Question 37: A. are B. is C. have D. has
Question 38: A. succeeding B. succeed C. successful D. success
Question 39: A. what B. which C. who D. that
Question 40: A. profits B. attractions C. interests D. appeals
Question 41: A. abilities B. skills C. talents D. capacities
Question 42: A. relates B. applies C. supplies D. digests
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VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
Question 43: “Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. activist B. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist
Question 44: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global
warming. Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and
animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring.
Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns
due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up
mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges,
seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human
development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking
their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems,
such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because
migration to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine
mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere
farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some
scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to
extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not
just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and
even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust
quickly enough and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by
global warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state
which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1
Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of
coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters
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the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses
ocean ecosystems.
From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
Question 45: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause
flowers to ______.
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter D. lose color
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals
tend to move ______.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Question 47: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. species B. ecosystems C. habitats D. areas
Question 48: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the frozen water in the Arctic B. the violent Arctic Ocean
C. the melting ice in the Arctic D. the cold ice in the Arctic
Question 49: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or
3 Celsius degrees, ______.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Question 50: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly
to warmer temperatures, ______.
A. they may be endangered B. they can begin to develop
C. they will certainly need water D. they move to tropical forests
Question 51: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.
A. very large B. easily damaged C. rather strong D. pretty hard
Question 52: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates
______.
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A. the water absorption of coral reefs B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds D. the slow death of coral reefs
Question 53: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.
A. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
D. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
Question 54: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants
C. Global warming and possible solutions
D. Global warming and species migration

Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few
resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from
high population density, or from low amounts of resources, or from both. Excessively
high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain number of
people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how
much food and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live
primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering,
even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because these
labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.
In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western
Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These
countries produce large quantities of food through mechanized farming, which
depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery.
This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people
in metropolitan areas.
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and
agricultural productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest
population densities, with 1,147 persons per sq km. A large majority of the people of
Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which contributes to the
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country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western
Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well.
These countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries,
however, and therefore have high standards of living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have
population densities of less than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries
practice manual subsistence farming; these countries also have infertile land, and lack
the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a consequence, these
nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density
and high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children
are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming.
Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large
families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no
support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their
families small have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries
tend to have high rates of population growth.
From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett
Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?

A. Overpopulation B. Population density C. Simple farming D. Poverty
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Available resources B. Skilled labor C. Farming methods D. Land area
Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ____.
A. people B. densities C. resources D. countries
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of
food because ______.
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there are small numbers of laborers
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there is no shortage of skilled labor
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on
______.
A. its population density only
B. both population density and agricultural productivity
C. population density in metropolitan areas
D. its high agricultural productivity
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Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. escape from B. look into C. give up D. participate in
Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.
A. disused B. impossible C. unproductive D. inaccessible
Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
B. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
C. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.
D. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many
developing countries?
A. High-tech facilities B. Economic resources
C. Sufficient financial support D. High birth rates
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty
C. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem D. Poverty in Developing Countries
SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless _____________________________________________________.
Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me.
He invited __________________________________________________.
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the
old one.
This new teaching method ____________________________________.
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway
through it.
Not until __________________________________________________.
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Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s
permission.
You should not _____________________________________________.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books.
Write your paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- Widening knowledge
- Improving language
- Relaxing
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ĐÁP ÁN
1 C 17 C 33 A 49 D
2 A 18 A 34 B 50 A
3 D 19 D 35 D 51 B
4 D 20 B 36 B 52 D
5 C 21 A 37 B 53 A
6 C 22 D 38 A 54 B
7 A 23 C 39 D 55 A
8 B 24 B 40 C 56 A
9 B 25 D 41 B 57 A
10 D 26 C 42 C 58 A
11 D 27 C 43 C 59 B
12 D 28 D 44 C 60 D
13 C 29 B 45 B 61 C
14 A 30 C 46 D 62 A
15 A 31 B 47 A 63 D
16 C 32 A 48 C 64 B
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SECTION 2
1. Unless John changes his working style, he will be sacked soon.
2. He invited me (to come) to his 18th birthday party.
3. This new teaching method is believed to be more effective than the old one.
4. Not until he was halfway through the task did he relize how difficult it was.
OR Not until he was halfway through it did he relize how difficult the task was.
5. You should not have left the class without asking for your teacher’s
permission.
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- curriculum (n) chương trình dạy - preventive (adj) ngăn ngừa
- government agency (n) cơ quan chính - equator (n) đường xích đạo
phủ
- hemisphere (n) bán cầu
- integration (n) hội nhập
- fad (n) thích thú, ham mê
- workforce (n) lực lượng lao động
- sage (adj, n) khôn ngoan,
- metropolitan (n) đô thị chính chắn; hiền nhân
- functional (adj) chức năng - initiate (v) khởi xướng, bắt đầu
- ethic (adj) đạo đức - initiative (adj) sáng kiến
- comprehensive (adj) toàn diện, - detrimental (adj) bất lợi, thiệt hại
thông minh
- originate (v) bắt nguồn
- inflation (n) lạm phát
- provocative (adj) kích thích, trêu
- interior (adj, n) nội địa, trong nước chọc
- welfare (n) phúc lợi - robust (adj) ngay thẳng,
mạnh mẽ
- moderate (v, adj) làm dịu, giảm
nhẹ; vừa phải - residential (adj) khu dân cư
- justice (n) sự công bằng - satirical (adj) châm biếm
- administration (n) chính quyền, - reliance (n) sự tin cậy
quản trị
- spectator (n) khán giả (ngồi
- equate (v) đánh đồng, làm ngoài trời)
cân bằng
- audience (n) khán giả (trong
- concentric (adj) đồng tâm hội trường)
- bilateral (adj) song phương - viewer (n) người xem
truyền hình
- rotation (n) vòng xoay, sự
luân phiên - applaud (v) vỗ tay, tán
thưởng
- cyclone (n) lốc xoáy
- pave the way for s.b/ s.t mở đường
- condense (v) cô đọng, làm
đặc lại - enrolment (n) ghi danh, đăng ký
- vapor (n) hơi - single-minded (adj) ngay thẳng,
chuyên tâm
- evacuate (v) sơ tán, thải ra
- inspirational (adj) đầy cảm hứng
- watershed (n) đầu nguồn
- impractical (adj) không thực tế
- dietary (adj, n) ăn kiêng
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- take hold of s.b/ s.t (v) nắm lấy, giữ - call for s.b tới và đón ai đó đi
lấy đâu
- deterioration (n) giảm giá trị - call for s.t đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
- skeptical (adj) hoài nghi - excessive (adj) quá mức, thừa
- confide s.t (to s.b) (v) tâm sự - discharge (v) trả hết, lấy ra
khỏi, đuổi ra
- respectful (adj) tôn trọng
- organically (adv) hữu cơ
- respective (adj) tương ứng,
BÀI TẬP
______________ (n) chương trình dạy ______________ (n) chính quyền,
quản trị
______________ (n) cơ quan chính
phủ ______________ (v) đánh đồng, làm
cân bằng
______________ (n) hội nhập
______________ (adj) đồng tâm
______________ (n) lực lượng lao
động ______________ (adj) song phương
______________ (n) đô thị ______________ (n) vòng xoay, sự
luân phiên
______________ (adj) chức năng
______________ (n) lốc xoáy
______________ (adj) đạo đức
______________ (v) cô đọng, làm đặc
______________ (adj) toàn diện, thông lại
minh
______________ (n) hơi
______________ (n) lạm phát
______________ (v) sơ tán, thải ra
______________ (adj, n) nội địa, trong
nước ______________ (n) đầu nguồn
______________ (n) phúc lợi ______________ (adj, n) ăn kiêng
______________ (v, adj) làm dịu, giảm ______________ (adj) ngăn ngừa
nhẹ; vừa phải
______________ (n) đường xích đạo
______________ (n) sự công bằng
______________ (n) bán cầu
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______________ (n) thích thú, ham mê ______________ (v) vỗ tay, tán thưởng
______________ (adj, n) khôn ngoan, ______________ mở đường
chính chắn; hiền nhân
______________ (n) ghi danh, đăng ký
______________ (v) khởi xướng, bắt
______________ (adj) ngay thẳng,
đầu
chuyên tâm
______________ (adj) sáng kiến
______________ (adj) đầy cảm hứng
______________ (adj) bất lợi, thiệt hại
______________ (adj) không thực tế
______________ (v) bắt nguồn
______________ (v) nắm lấy, giữ lấy
______________ (adj) kích thích, trêu
______________ (n) giảm giá trị
chọc
______________ (adj) hoài nghi
______________ (adj) ngay thẳng,
mạnh mẽ ______________ (v) tâm sự
______________ (adj) khu dân cư ______________ (adj) tôn trọng
______________ (adj) châm biếm, trào ______________ (adj) tương ứng,
phúng
______________tới và đón ai đó đi đâu
______________ (n) sự tin cậy
______________đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
______________ (n) khán giả (ngồi
ngoài trời) ______________ (adj) quá mức, thừa
______________ (n) khán giả (trong ______________ (v) trả hết, lấy ra
hội trường) khỏi, đuổi ra
______________ (n) người xem ______________ (adv) hữu cơ

truyền hình
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SECTION A. (8 points)
I. Mark the fetter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest in each of the follow ing Questions.
Question 1: A. culture B. justice C. brush D. campus
Question 2: A. maintains B. laughs C. drops D. imports
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in
each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. curriculum B. biography C. admirable D. compulsory
Question 4: A. struggle B. comfort C. anxious D. confide
Question 5: A. applicant B. character C. inflation D. maximum
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned
to vegetables______organically.
A. that grow B. are grown C. grown D. which grows
Question 7: Most teenagers enjoy______the Internet for information and
entertainment.
A. surfed B. surf C. to surf D. surfing
Question 8: Without your help, I______the technical problem with my computer the
other day.
A. wouldn't solve B. couldn't have solved C. could solve D. can't solve
Question 9: This part of the country is famous______its beautiful landscapes and fine
cuisine.
A. of B. for C. about D. with
Question 10: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife
to______the household chores.
A. do B. make C. take D. run
Question 11: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We......such a terrible
thunderstorm.
A. would never see B. had never seen C. never D. have never seen
Question 12: ______they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in
fat.
A. However B. Because C. Despite D. Although
Question 13: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ______?
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A. isn't it B. does it C. doesn't it D. is it
Question 14: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle's upcoming
birthday. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Tom: "Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?"
- Kyle: "______"
A. The more the merrier. B. Let's do it then.
C. That's right. D. It's my honour.
Question 15: Most pschychlogists agree that the basic structure of an individual's
personality is______.
A. quite well established by the age of five
B. well established quite by the age of five
C. by the age of five it is quite well established
D. by the age of five and quite well established
Question 16: All the ______ in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon
when he crossed the finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. spectators
Question 17: The table in the living room should be moved to ______ the new TV
set.
A. get rid of B. make room for C. pave the way for D. take hold of
Question 18: The university administrations are introducing new measures to ______
that the enrolment process runs smoothly.
A. improve B. maintain C. ensure D. facilitate
Question 19: The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in
May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. gave C. offered D. paid
Question 20: She took a course in fine arts ______ starting her own business in
interior design.
A. with a view to B. in terms of C. with reference to D. in order to
Question 21: The Government has brought ______ a new law in an effort to prevent
further environmental deterioration.
A. about B. up C. in D. on
Question 22: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his
meal there. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”
- Customer: “______”
A. What do you have? B. Can I pay by credit card?
C. You’re welcome. D. Don’t mention it.
Question 23: Candidates are requested to ______ the form to the admissions officer
by July 25th.
A. pass over B. fill out C. show up D. hand in
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Question 24: The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of
the fire was ______.
A. respectful B. respecting C. respectable D. respective

questions.
Question 25: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently
A A B C D
they became.
Question 26: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil
A A B C
fuels continues to decrease.
D D
Question 27: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is
A A B C
perhaps the most important of all sciences.
D D
Question 28: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days
A A B C
reaching their destination.
D D
Question 29: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases
A A B
depression and speeding up recovery from illnesses.
C C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

Question 30: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and
practice, particularly in language teaching.
A. reduce the differences B. minimise the limitations
C. construct a bridge D. increase the understanding
Question 31: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers
decide to go on strike for more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Question 32: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop
factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. obtaining B. releasing C. dismissing D. producing
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VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are
huge rotating storms 200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of
more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph). Weather professionals know them as
tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea, typhoons in the
Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. They occur in both the northern and
southern hemispheres. Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of
thousands of people.
Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees
Fahrenheit) slightly north or south of the earth’s equator. Warm, humid air full of
water vapor moves upward. The earth’s rotation causes the growing storm to start to
rotate around its center (called the eye). At a certain height, the water vapor
condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat. The heat draws more air and water
vapor upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls. If the
cycle speeds up until winds reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a
tropical cyclone.
Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge. This is a rise in sea level,
sometimes seven meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the ocean’s
surface. Storm surge was to blame for the flooding of New Orleans in 2005. The
storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater nearly four
meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths.
It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately. The goal is to know
when and where the next tropical cyclone will form. “And we can’t really do that yet,”
says David Nolan, a weather researcher from the University of Miami. The direction
and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with computer
assistance. In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination
of weather factors lead to very different storms. More accurate forecasting could help
people decide to evacuate when a storm is on the way.
Adapted from “Reading Explorer 2” by Paul Maclntyre
Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds
blowing at speeds of ______.
A. more than 100 kph B. less than 100 kph
C. at least 200 kph D. no less than 200 kph
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A. sweet-sounding names B. wind speeds
C. tropical cyclones D. weather professionals
Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in ____.
A. the Arctic Ocean B. the Atlantic Ocean
C. the Pacific Ocean D. the Indian Ocean
Question 36: The word “humid” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. moist B. thick C. dry D. thin
Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?
A. Wind speed reaches 118 kph. B. Warm, humid air moves upward.
C. Water vapor condenses. D. Liquid water falls.
Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is ______.
A. inland flooding B. a tropical cyclone
C. a rise in sea level D. pushing seawater
Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?
A. It pushed seawater 4 kilometers inland. B. It took a very high death toll.
C. It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005. D. It occurred in Myanmar in 2005.
Question 40: The word “evacuate” in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
A. take preventive measures B . call for relief supplies
C. make accurate predictions D. move to safer places
Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the
passage?
A. Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance.
B. Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names.
C. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast.
D. The center of a growing storm is known as its eye.
Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Tropical Cyclones B. Storm Surges
C. Cyclone Formation D. Cyclone Forecasting
VII. 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 43 to 52.
THE DANGERS OF DIETING

Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front
of computers than ever before, the (43)______ of overweight people is at a new high.
As people frantically search for a solution (44)______ this problem, they often try
some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets (45)______
harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not
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only don’t fad diets usually (46)______ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for
your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the (47)______, few are able to achieve it. Experts
estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (48)______
weight. While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (49)______ results, long-
term results are very rare.
(50)______, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits
often turn to fad diets. (51)______ being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary
changes. They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of
foods entirely. This results in a situation (52)______ a person’s body doesn’t get all
the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Adapted from “Active Skills for Reading: Book 3” by Neil J. Anderson
Question 43: A. number B. range C. amount D. sum

Question 44: A. with B. of C. on D. to
Question 45: A. through B. by C. as D. like
Question 46: A. take B. bring C. play D. do
Question 47: A. goal B. profit C. benefit D. case
Question 48: A. put B lose C. reduce D. gain
Question 49: A. initial B. initiating C. initiative D. initiate
Question 50: A. Nonetheless B. Additionally C. Consequently D. Furthermore
Question 51: A. In spite of B. In addition to C. Rather than D. More than
Question 52: A. which B. where C. what D. why
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

Question 53: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his
friends.
A. something that everybody dreams of B. something that everybody looks for
C. something that nobody can afford D. something that nobody wants
Question 54: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a
detrimental effect on the local groundwater.
A. useless B. fundamental C. harmless D. damaging
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The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or

community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding
neighborhoods. But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound
region, it means a great deal more. “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily equate to
production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area,” says Jason Niebler, who
directs the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central
Community College. “It means we are providing for growing population food needs
from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core urban landscape.”
Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at
varying capacities, surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that
become increasingly more rural with distance. The hope is that such land use
planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically
sound sustainable food production. This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease
reliance on distant food products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale
farms.
That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based
community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices
across diverse landscape types from urban centers to surrounding rural environs. “It’s
small scale agriculture with an urban focus,” Niebler says. “Any urban population,
large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect
the environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.”
SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological

Education (ATE) Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two
years. ATE’s goal is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who
work in industries regarded as vital to the nation’s prosperity and security. The
support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with
universities, secondary schools, businesses and industries, as well as government
agencies, which design and implement model workforce initiatives.
The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural
issues related to sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through
student and community education and research, and technological innovation. The
curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food
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systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and
technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities.
“We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles

of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is – how it functions both locally
and globally,” Niebler says. “These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational.
One of the really wonderful things about them is that we offer service learning
opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local
partner organizations. They can do a research project, or a service learning option. The
ideal would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an
urban agriculture setting.”
Adapted from “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture” by Marlene Cimons
Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler ______.

A. provides food for Seattle’s population
B. studies at Seattle Central Community College
C. directs the SAgE Initiative
D. preserves the core urban landscape
Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban
agriculture ______.
A. aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions
B. is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas
C. concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas
D. focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region
Question 57: The word “concentric” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. going in different directions B. having the same center
C. coming from different places D. having the same size
Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s
new land use planning?
A. Dependence on distant food products
B. Increased food production in large scale farms
C. Employment opportunities for local residents
D. Modernized farming practices in rural environs
Question 59: The phrase “in partnership with” in paragraph 4 probably means
______.
A. together with B. instead of C. in place of D. in addition to
Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers
courses covering the following EXCEPT ______.
A. agricultural ecology B. urban system development
C. integration of food and forests D. career opportunities
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Question 61: In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are
______.
A. robust but unpromising B. challenging and costly
C. hard but encouraging D. functional but impractical
A. principles B. courses C. students D. opportunities
A. ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nation’s major industries.
B. The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture.
C. Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices.
D. The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature.
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage?
A. Provocative B. Supportive C. Satirical D. Skeptical
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means

the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers in
complete sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 1: He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice.

He now wishes _______________________________________________________.
Question 2: “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework,” Peter said to the teacher.
Peter apologised______________________________________________________.
Question 3: I’m sure that he didn’t attend the Conference on Wildlife Protection
yesterday.
He can’t ____________________________________________________________.
Question 4: She didn’t pass the exam because of her serious illness.
Had she not _________________________________________________________.
Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing.

Ms Betty prides ______________________________________________________.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing
how to swim. Write your paragraph on your answer sheet.

- Keeping fit
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- Relaxing
- Surviving/Saving people’s lives
_________THE END_________
ĐÁP ÁN
SECTION 1
1 D 17 B 33 A
2 A 18 C 34 C
3 C 19 D 35 C
4 D 20 A 36 A
5 C 21 C 37 B
6 C 22 B 38 C
7 D 23 D 39 B
8 B 24 C 40 D
9 B 25 D 41 A
10 A 26 B 42 A
11 D 27 B 43 A
12 D 28 D 44 D
13 D 29 C 45 C
14 A 30 A 46 D
15 A 31 A 47 A
16 D 32 B 48 D
SECTION 2
I. (0,5 điểm: 0,1 điểm/câu)
1. He now wishes (that) he had/he'd taken the doctor's advice.
2. Peter apologised/apologized (to the/his teacher) for not doing the/his
homework.
OR Peter apologised/apologized (to the/his teacher) for not having done the/his
homework.
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3. He can't have attended the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday.
4. Had she not been seriously ill, she would/could/might have passed the exam.
OR Had she not been seriously ill, she would not/wouldn't/could not/couldn't/might
not/mightn't have failed (in) the exam.
5. Ms Betty prides herself on her singing.
OR Ms Betty prides herself on her being a good singer.
OR Ms Betty prides herself on her ability to sing.
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ ĐH 2017
- pollutant (n) chất ô nhiễm - deceive (v) lừa dối, làm
thất vọng
- property (n) tài sản, của cải
- obscure (adj, v) mờ mịt, làm
- property right (n) quyền sở hữu
tối
- predator (n) động vật ăn
- inevitable (adj) chắc chắn
thịt
xảy ra
- food chain (n) chuỗi thức ăn
- moral (adj, n) đạo đức
- decimate (v) tàn sát, tiêu
- interrelate (v) tương quan,
hao nhiều
liên quan
- inconsequential (adj) không đáng
- outgo (v) vượt lên trước
kể
- imperil (v) làm nguy hiểm
- livelihood (n) kế sinh nhai
- purposeful (adj) có mục đích
- priority (n) ưu tiên
- waterproof (adj) không thấm
- ponder (over/ on) (v) suy nghĩ, cân
nước
nhắc
- etiquette (n) nghi thức, phép
- beverage (n) đồ uống
xã giao
- incompatible (with) (adj) không hợp
- mischievous (adj) có hại, tinh
nhau, không tương thích
nghịch
- obstacle (n) trở ngại
- deliberate (adj) có tính toán, cố
- ripple (n, v) gợn sóng ý
- perish (v) chết, tàn lụi - deputy (n) phó, người ủy
quyền
- requisite (adj, n) cần thiết,
điều kiện cần - take (s.b) for a ride : cho ai đi nhờ;
lừa đảo
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BÀI TẬP
_______________ (n) chất ô nhiễm _______________ (adj, v) mờ mịt, làm
tối
_______________ (n) tài sản, của cải
_______________ (adj) chắc chắn xảy
_______________ (n) quyền sở hữu
ra
_______________ (n) động vật ăn thịt
_______________ (adj, n) đạo đức
_______________ (n) chuỗi thức ăn
_______________ (v) tương quan, liên
_______________ (v) tàn sát, tiêu hao quan
nhiều
_______________ (v) vượt lên trước
_______________ (adj) không đáng kể
_______________ (v) làm nguy hiểm
_______________ (n) kế sinh nhai
_______________ (adj) có mục đích
_______________ (n) ưu tiên
_______________ (adj) không thấm
_______________ (v) suy nghĩ, cân nước
nhắc
_______________ (n) nghi thức, phép
_______________ (n) đồ uống xã giao
_______________ (adj) không hợp _______________ (adj) có hại, tinh
nhau, không tương thích nghịch
_______________ (n) trở ngại _______________ (adj) có tính toán,
cố ý
_______________ (n, v) gợn sóng
_______________ (n) phó, người ủy
_______________ (v) chết, tàn lụi
quyền
_______________ (adj, n) cần thiết,
__________________ cho ai đi nhờ;
điều kiện cần
lừa đảo
_______________ (v) lừa dối, làm thất
vọng
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I. 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
Question 1. A. teacher B. lesson C. action D. police
Question 2. A. importance B. happiness C. employment D. relation
II. 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
Question 3. A. date B. face C. page D. map
Question 4. A. played B. planned C. cooked D. lived
III. 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 5. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published."
Andrew: "______"
A. It's my pleasure. B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time! D. It's very kind of you
Question 6. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?"
Teacher: "______. And you?"
A. I'm going home B. I'm leaving now
C. I'm thirty years old D. Fine, thank you
IV. 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
Question 7. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going
out with friends.
A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy
Question 8. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a
ride by a close friend.
A. driven way B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
V. 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.
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Question 9. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
A. hard B. easy C. interesting D. simple
Question 10. A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public
awareness of healthy living.
A. experience B. understanding C. confidence D. assistance
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
Question 11. It is not always easy to make a good ______ at the last minute.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
Question 12. Mr Brown has kindly agreed to spare us some of his ______ time to
answer our questions.
A. valuable B. worthy C. costly D. beneficial
Question 13. More and more investors are pouring ______ money into food and
beverage start-ups.
A. an B. the C. Ø D. a
Question 14. A survey was ______ to study the effects of smoking on young adults.
A. commented B. filled C. conducted D. carried
Question 15. The better the weather is, ______.
A. the most crowded the beaches get B. the most the beaches get crowded
C. the more crowded the beaches get D. the more the beaches get crowded
Question 16. The book ______ you gave me is very interesting.
A. when B. which C. who D. where
Question 17. The ______ of the Internet has played an important part in the
development of communication.
A. research B. occurrence C. invention D. display
Question 18. When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will
______ that position.
A.standfor B. take over C. catch on D. hold on
Question 19. I ______ my old school teacher last week.
A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited
Question 20. Paul has just sold his ______ car and intends to buy a new one.
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A. black old Japanese B. Japanese old black
C. old black Japanese D. old Japanese black
Question 21. You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules.
A. mightn't B. mustn't C. oughtn't D. needn't
Question 22. A university degree is considered to be a ______ for entry into most
professions.
A. demand B. requisite C. claim D. request
VII. 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 23 to 27.
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book
on etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in
many different social (23)______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern
society, it is not simply to know the proper rules for behavior in your own country. It
is necessary for people (24)______ work or travel abroad to understand the rules of
etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (25)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a

gift. In Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little
ceremony. When a gift is offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his
or her thanks. (26)______, in some Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear
confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand
that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or she
finally accepts it. In addition, to (27)______ respect for the receiver, it is common in
several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
Question 23. A. positions B. conditions C. situations D. locations

Question 24. A. who B. which C. where D. whose
Question 25. A. differences B. different C. differently D. differ
Question 26. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
Question 27. A. show B. get C. feel D. take
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VIII. 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 28 to 34.
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out.
In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a
house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the
magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as
Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth
onto the roofs of houses.
Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition
says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs
are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture
and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth
will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly,
parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a
dog.
The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many
children in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in
exchange for a tooth. The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the
story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a
child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed. In the wee hours,
while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves something else
under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the United States,
however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per
tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
Question 28. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Traditions concerning children's lost teeth B. Presents for young children's lost
teeth
C. Animals eating children's lost teeth D. Customs concerning children's new teeth
Question 29. The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'
Question 30. According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be
taken away by a mouse?
A. In Mexico and Spain B. In Mongolia C. In Japan and Vietnam D. In Korea
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Question 31. According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost
tooth to a dog because ______.
A. they know that dogs are very responsible animals
B. they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong
C. they think dogs like eating children's teeth
D. they hope that their child will get some gifts for his or her tooth
Question 32. The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. countries B. families C. beginnings D. stories
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the
tradition of tooth giving in the West?
A. Children give money to the Tooth Fairy.
B. Children put their lost teeth under their pillows.
C. Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy.
D. Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy.
Question 34. The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably refers to the period
of time______.
A. early in the evening B. soon after midnight
C. late in the morning D. long before bedtime
IX. 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 35 to 42.
Earth is richly supplied with different types of living organisms which co-exist
in their environments, forming complex, interrelated communities. Living organisms
depend on one another for nutrients, shelter, and other benefits. The extinction of one
species can set off a chain reaction that affects many other species, particularly if the
loss occurs near the bottom of the food chain. For example, the extinction of a
particular insect or plant might seem inconsequential. However, there may be fish or
small animals that depend on that resource for foodstuffs. The loss can threaten the
survival of these creatures and larger predators that prey upon them. Extinction can
have a ripple effect that spreads throughout nature.
In addition to its biological consequences, extinction poses a moral dilemma for

humans, the only species capable of saving the others. The presence of humans on the
planet has affected all other life forms, particularly plants and animals. Human
lifestyles have proven to be incompatible with the survival of some other species.
Purposeful efforts have been made to eliminate animals that prey on people, livestock,
crops, or pose any threat to human livelihoods. Some wild animals have been
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decimated by human desire for meat, hides, fur, or other body parts with commercial
value. Likewise, demand for land, water, and other natural resources has left many
wild plants and animals with little to no suitable habitat. Humans have also affected
nature by introducing non-native species to local areas and producing pollutants
having a negative impact on the environment. The combination of these human-
related effects and natural obstacles such as disease or low birthrates has proven to be
too much for some species to overcome. They have no chance of survival without
human help.
As a result, societies have difficult choices to make about the amount of effort
and money they are willing to spend to save imperiled species. Will people accept
limits on their property rights, recreational activities, and means of livelihood to save
a plant or an animal? Should saving such popular species as whales and dolphins take
priority over saving obscure, annoying, or fearful species? Is it the responsibility of
humans to save every kind of life form from disappearing, or is extinction an
inevitable part of nature, in which the strong survive and the weak perish? These are
some difficult questions that people face as they ponder the fate of other species living
on this planet
(Source:http://www.ea.com)
A. The importance of living organisms B. Causes of animal extinction
C. Humans and endangered species D. Measures to protect endangered species
Question 36. The word "inconsequential" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
______.
A. unimportant B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrecognizable
Question 37. Which of the following can result from the loss of one species in a food
chain?
A. There might be a lack of food resources for some other species.
B. Animals will shift to another food chain in the community.
C. Larger predators will look for other types of prey.
D. The connections among the creatures in the food chain become
closer.
Question 38. The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. natural obstacles B. low birthrates
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C. some species D. human related-effects
Question 39. In paragraph 2, non-native species are mentioned as __.
A. an achievement of human beings
B. a harmful factor to the environment
C. a kind of useful plants
D. a kind of harmless animals
Question 40. The word "perish" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disappear B. complete C. remain D. develop
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following statements
is NOT true?
A. Some animals and plants cannot survive without human help.
B. No other species can threaten the survival of humans on Earth.
C. The existence of humans is at the expense of some other species.
D. Humans have difficult choices to make about saving endangered species.
A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.
B. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.
C. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species
remains.
D. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.
X. 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 43. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.

A. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I have met my grandparents for five years.
D. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 44. We survived that accident because we were wearing our seat belts.
A. But for our seat belts, we would have survived that accident.
B. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, we wouldn't have survived that accident.
C. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
D. If we weren't wearing our seat belts, we couldn't have survived that accident.
Question 45. "No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
B. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
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C. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
XI. 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 46. Animals like frogs have waterproof skin that prevents it from drying out
A B C
quickly in air, sun, or wind.
D
Question 47. My brother usually ask me for help when he has difficulty with his
A B C
homework
D
Question 48. Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with
A B C
discipline problems at school.
D
XII. 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. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
Question 50. My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good
care of us.
A. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care
of us.
B. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of
us.
C. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of
us.
D. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
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ĐÁP ÁN
1.D 11.B 21.B 31.B 41.B
2.B 12.A 22.B 32.C 42.C
3.D 13.C 23.C 33.A 43.B
4.C 14.C 24.A 34.B 44.B
5.B 15.C 25.A 35.C 45.A
6.D 16.B 26.C 36.A 46.C
7.D 17.C 27.A 37.A 47.A
8.D 18.B 28.A 38.C 48.A
9.A 19.A 29.C 39.B 49.B
10.B 20.C 30.A 40.A 50.A
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TỪ VỰNG ĐỀ ĐH 2018
- overcharge (n, v) quá tải - regain (v) lấy lại, chuộc lại
- supplementary (adj) bổ sung - presumably (adv) có lẽ
- comprehension (n) sự lĩnh hội, bao - combine (v) kết hợp
quát
- ridicule (v) chế giễu
- revenue (n) doanh thu
- convert (v) đổi
- budget (n) ngân sách
- tackle (v) giải quyết
- workshop (n) xưởng
- be on cloud nine hạnh phúc, thoả
- misinterpret (v) hiểu sai mãn
- ignite (v) kích thích, bốc - thought-provoking kích thích tư duy
cháy
- misbehave (v) cư xử không
- prohibitive (adj) cấm đúng
- surmount (v) bao phủ, vượt - inflatable (adj) thổi phồng
qua
- child abuse ngược đãi trẻ em
- deter (v) ngăn chặn, làm
- misunderstand (v) hiểu nhầm
nản lòng
- prestigious (adj) uy tín
- drastic (adj) mạnh mẽ, quyết
liệt - intimacy (n) sự thân mật, sự
thân quen
- inspect (v) kiểm tra, xem xét
kỹ - reluctance (n) miễn cưỡng
- provoke (v) khiêu khích, - stricken (v) đánh, đập, đâm
chọc tức vào
- confer (with) (v) phong, ban; bàn - momentary (adj) tạm thời
bạc, hỏi ý kiến
- insulation (n) sự cô lập, sự
- lapse (n, v) khoảng, quãng, cách ly
sai sót; trôi đi
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BÀI TẬP
_______________ (n, v) quá tải _______________ (v) lấy lại, chuộc lại
_______________ (adj) bổ sung _______________ (adv) có lẽ
_______________ (n) sự lĩnh hội, bao _______________ (v) kết hợp
quát
_______________ (v) chế giễu
_______________ (n) doanh thu
_______________ (v) đổi
_______________ (n) ngân sách
_______________ (v) giải quyết
_______________ (n) xưởng
_______________hạnh phúc, thoả mãn
_______________ (v) hiểu sai
_______________kích thích tư duy
_______________ (v) kích thích, bốc
_______________ (v) cư xử không
cháy
đúng
_______________ (adj) cấm
_______________ (adj) thổi phồng
_______________ (v) bao phủ, vượt
_______________ngược đãi trẻ em
qua
_______________ (v) hiểu nhầm
_______________ (v) ngăn chặn, làm
nản lòng _______________ (adj) uy tín
_______________ (adj) mạnh mẽ, _______________ (n) sự thân mật, sự
quyết liệt thân quen
_______________ (v) kiểm tra, xem _______________ (n) miễn cưỡng
xét kỹ
_______________ (v) đánh, đập, đâm
_______________ (v) khiêu khích, vào
chọc tức
_______________ (adj) tạm thời
_______________ (v) phong, ban; bàn
_______________ (n) sự cô lập, sự
bạc, hỏi ý kiến
cách ly
_______________ (n, v) khoảng,
quãng, sai sót; trôi đi
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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
Question 1:A. dream B. wear C. treat D. mean
Question 2:A. attacks B. medals C. concerns D. fingers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
Question 3:A. behave B. relax C. enter D. allow
Question 4:A. disaster B. origin C. charity D. agency
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 5: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious
universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked
B. obviously delighted
C. incredibly optimistic
D. desperately sad
Question 6: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the
victims in the disaster-stricken areas.
A. uncertainty
B. willingness
C. awareness
D. reluctance
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy
snowstorm.
A. cancelled B. continued C. changed D. delayed
Question 8: The chairman's thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among
the ignited participants in the workshop.
A. Triggered B. arose C. defined D. hosted

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that best completes each of the following exchanges.
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Question 9: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."
- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."
A. Oh, that's a problem

B. I can't agree with you more
C. Not at all
D. You can make it
Question 10: Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
-Jane:"______"
- Mike: "It's my pleasure."
A. It's too heavy.

B. It's not my duty.
C. Thanks a lot, indeed.
D. Welcome back.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
Question 11: Only after he ______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise
how much he loved it.
A. has left
B. had left
C. was leaving
D. would leave
Question 12: You must not ______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not
be able to cook the dish properly.
A. quit
B. skip
C. leave
D. hide
Question 13: If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.
A. have shown
B. showed
C. will show
D. would show
Question 14: I've been waiting for hours. You ______ to tell me you would come late.
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A. oughtn't to have phoned
B. must have phoned
C. should have phoned
D. needn't have phoned
Question 15: The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to ______
environmental consequences.
A. far-reaching
B. far-gone
C. far-off
D. far-flung
Question 16: He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
A. buy
B. to buy
C. to buying
D. buying
Question 17: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that
good education will enable them to ______ in the future.
A. turn up
B. get on
C. get out
D. turn away
Question 18: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low
incomes from owning a house there.
A. forbidding
B. competitive
C. prohibitive
D. inflatable
Question 19: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?
A. hasn't he
B. does he
C. has he
D. doesn't he
Question 20: Susan has achieved great ______ in her career thanks to her hard work.
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A. success
B. succeed
C. successful
D. successfully
Question 21: After a momentary ______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain
his focus and completed the test.
A. lapse
B. fault
C. failure
D. error
Question 22: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______ child
abuse.
A. involved
B. to involve
C. involving
D. are involving
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 23 to 27.
When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several
considerations, among which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs
of hosting the Olympics can (23)______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is
commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In addition to the direct costs of
hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes' village, security,
etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (24)______ lesser-known sports.
Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after
the Games have ended.
While costs are the (25)______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to
consider. For one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket
sales, tourist spending, corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los
Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they
hosted. (26)______, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and
country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an
opportunity to invest in projects (27)______ improve the city's quality of life, such as
new transportation systems.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 23:A. outnumber B. exceed C. overcharge D.surmount
Question 24:A. on B. at C. in D. for
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Question 25:A. instrumental B. primary C. influential D. supplementary
Question 26:A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. However
Question 27:A. which B. who C. what D. whom
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the
various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It
is important to note, however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for
example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or
teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the opposite is true. Looking
directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is
distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in
South America. Two North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a
distance of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation
will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet
apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there
is intimacy between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave
an arm – or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However,
this does not mean that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the
same meanings. Very often we find that the same gestures can communicate different
meanings, depending on the country. An example of a gesture that could
be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making a
mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule. intimacy misinterpreted it.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough
to learn the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if
you want to communicate successfully.
(Adapted from "Reading Academic English" by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and
Sarah Feingold)
A. The significance of non-verbal signals in America

B. Misunderstandings in communication
C. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures
D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Question 29: According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an
American child is expected to ______.
A. stand close to the person

B. look directly at the person
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C. raise his/her eyebrows
D. point a finger at the person
Question 30: The word "intimacy" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. enjoyment
B. closeness
C. strength
D. agreement
Question 31: The word "misinterpreted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
______.
A. misbehaved
B. misunderstood
C. mispronounced
D. misspelled
Question 32: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. an example
B. making a mistake
C. the country
D. sticking out the tongue
Question 33: As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with
people from another culture, it is advisable for a person ______.
A. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture

B. to travel to as many countries as possible
C. to use the body language of the people from that culture
D. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
Question 34: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. posture
B. gesture
C. distance
D. eye movement
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce
environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early
years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the
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environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the
movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new
technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in
dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements
of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy.
First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun.
Once installed, they provide energy at no they cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is
possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing
low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling,
builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter
and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the
most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the
design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant
workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact.
75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has
been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other
buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been
developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban,
Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been
completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional
ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with
solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include
houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall
insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all
goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods
across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals,
companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they
environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and
also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda
Jeffries)
Question 35: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings

B. Successful green building projects all over the world
C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
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D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders
were initially considered unrealistic presumably because ______.
A. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were
not recognised then
C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of
conventional buildings
Question 37: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. rays of the sun

B. recycled materials
C. green builders
D. solar panels
Question 38: The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays

B. devices that monitor changes in temperature
C. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
Question 39: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of
Cambridge and the project in Vauban, Germany?
A. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use
considerably.
B. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on
construction costs.
C. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.
D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems.
Question 40: The phrase "under way" in paragraph 6 mostly means ______.
A. being notified
B. being certified
C. being inspected
D. being launched
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of
green buildings?
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A. Improving living conditions
B. Proving more economical eventually
C. Being friendly to the environment
D. Increasing work productivity
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following statements about
green buildings is TRUE?
A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.

B. They are more economical and produce no pollution.
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries.
D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.
that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question 43: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher
to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Question 44: They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall
improvement in the quality of the country's education.
A. Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of

the country's education
B. The quality of the country's education is expected to be the consequence of
recent changes.
C. It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the
quality of the country's education.
D. It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in
the quality of the country's education.
Question 45: She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.
A. She wasn't late for the bus.

B. She didn't arrive late for the bus.
C. She arrived too early for the bus.
D. She was too late to catch the bus
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined
Question 46: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of
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A B
smartphones on schoolchildren's behaviour and their academic performance.
C D
Question 47: Most workers seems to be happy with their new working conditions.
A B C D
Question 48: It is the night of 5 November that people in Britain light bonfires and
A B
have fireworks as a national tradition.
C D
Question 49: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the
competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done
really well in the competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do
well in the competition.
C. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really
well in the competition
D. Had it not been for his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have
done so well in the competition.
Question 50: Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a
rescue worker.
A. Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished

his first-aid course.
B. Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue
worker.
C. However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid
course.
D. Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue
worker.
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ĐÁP ÁN
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.C
11.B 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.A 16.B 17.B 18.D 19.B 20.A
21.A 22.C 23.B 24.D 25.B 26.A 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.B
31B. 32.D 33.D 34.A 35.C 36.B 37.D 38.D 39.A 40.D
41.D 42.A 43.A 44.A 45.D 46.A 47.A 48.A 49.D 50.D
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- accessory (n, adj) phụ kiện, - aroma (n) mùi thơm,
thêm vào hương vị
- literacy (n) tình độ học vấn - restriction (n) sự hạn chế
- comprehension (n) sự hiểu, sự bao - straightforward (adj) thẳng thắn
hàm
- intermediate (adj) trung gian
- comprehensive (adj) toàn diện
- cultivate (v) nuôi dưỡng,
- parliament (n) nghị viện, quốc cày cấy
hội
- menace (n, v) đe dọa
- liberty (n) tự do
- superb (adj) tuyệt vời,
- dropout (v) bỏ học tráng lệ
- activate (v) kích hoạt - superior (adj, n) cao cấp,
cấp trên
- manipulate (v) vận dụng
- concretely (adv) cụ thể
- reminisce (v) hồi tưởng, nhớ
lại - vividly (adv) sống động
- recount (v) kể lại - deceptive (adj) dối trá, lừa
đảo
- instill (v) nhỏ giọt, làm
cho thấm nhuần - enrichment (n) làm giàu
- utensil (n) đồ dùng, dụng - mislead (v) lừa dối, đánh
cụ (chủ yếu trong gia đình) lạc hướng
- expel (v) trục xuất, đuổi - menace (v) đe dọa
- overlap (v) chồng lên, lấn - faint (adj) mờ nhạt, yếu ớt
lên
- vague (adj) mơ hồ
- evoke (v) gợi lên
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BÀI TẬP
______________ (n, adj) phụ kiện, ______________ (n) mùi thơm, hương
thêm vào vị
______________ (n) tình độ học vấn ______________ (n) sự hạn chế
______________ (n) sự hiểu, sự bao ______________ (adj) thẳng thắn
hàm
______________ (adj) trung gian
______________ (adj) toàn diện
______________ (v) nuôi dưỡng, cày
______________ (n) nghị viện, quốc cấy
hội
______________ (n, v) đe dọa
______________ (n) tự do
______________ (adj) tuyệt vời, tráng
______________ (v) bỏ học lệ
______________ (v) kích hoạt ______________ (adj, n) cao cấp, cấp
trên
______________ (v) vận dụng
______________ (adv) cụ thể
______________ (v) hồi tưởng, nhớ lại
______________ (adv) sống động
______________ (v) kể lại
______________ (adj) dối trá, lừa đảo
______________ (v) nhỏ giọt, làm cho
thấm nhuần ______________ (n) làm giàu
______________ (n) đồ dùng, dụng cụ ______________ (v) lừa dối, đánh lạc
(chủ yếu trong gia đình) hướng
______________ (v) trục xuất, đuổi ______________ (v) đe dọa
______________ (v) chồng lên, lấn lên ______________ (adj) mờ nhạt, yếu ớt
______________ (v) gợi lên ______________ (adj) mơ hồ
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Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
Question 1:A. terrific B. general C. chemical D. beautiful
Question 2:A. repeat B. collect C. provide D. listen
Question 3: A. discussed B. cancelled C. performed D. followed
Question 4: A. speak B.learn C. teach D. leave
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
Question 5: My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children ____ he is very
busy.
A. moreover
B. because of
C. although
D. despite
Question 6: A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterised
by the connections of all mobile ____.
A. utensils
B. accessories
C. devices
D. vehicles
Question 7: The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always ____
memories of his childhood home.
A. reminisced
B. evoked
C. instilled
D. incited
Question 8: Once ____ with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more
confident to start the new course.
A. provided
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B. providing
C. having provided
D. are provided
Question 9: I‟m sorry. I didn‟t mean to ____ your feelings when I said such a thing.
A. break
B. destroy
C. hurt
D. injure
Question 10: The film was so intriguing that the audience were all ____ to the screen
until the end.
A. hooked
B. glued
C. stuck
D. attached
Question 11: The children are highly excited ____ the coming summer holiday.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. about
Question 12: Laura came to ____ me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
A. thankfulness
B. thankfully
C. thank
D. thankful
Question 13: Schoolchildren shouldn‟t make fun of those who are intellectually ____
to them.
A. essential
B. responsible
C. familiar
D. inferior
Question 14: If you follow my directions, you ____ her house easily.
A. would have found

B. will find
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C. would find
D. found
Question 15: Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition
____.
A. without being required to walk several miles

B. so as not to require walking several miles
C. so that it would require walking several miles
D. as it may require walking several miles
Question 16: John is ____ most hard-working student I've ever known.
A. the
B. Ø
C. a
D. an
Question 17: Joseph would never forget ____ by his boss through no fault of his own.
A. criticising
B. being criticised
C. to be criticised
D. to criticise
Question 18: Linda took great photos of butterflies while she ____ in the forest.
A. had hiked
B. is hiking
C. hiked
D. was hiking
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of thefollowing
questions.
Question 19: My kids only have a faint memory of our hometown as they have lived
away from it for a long time.
A. poor
B. quick
C. vague
D. clear
Question 20: For a fruitful discussion, the chairman should make sure that every
member is at liberty to voice their opinions.
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A. getting satisfaction
B. having no freedom
C. having no restriction
D. getting approval
questions.
Question 21: Many experts support the view that children should start learning
English as early as possible.
A. reason
B. opinion
C. problem
D. reaction
Question 22: The young singer‟s career took off after her latest album topped the
charts.
A. went unnoticed
B. became successful
C. ended in failure
D. remained unchanged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that
best completes each of thefollowing exchanges.
Question 23: A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?”
- Mary: “ ____”
A. You‟re welcome.
B. Me too.
C. What a shame!
D. Yes, please.
Question 24: Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
- Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
- Peter: " ____. It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. I don‟t understand what you mean.

B. I don‟t think so.
C. You must be kidding.
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D. I absolutely agree with you.
Effects of Television on Childhood Literacy
Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children‟s time. From when they
start in preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in
any other (25) ____ except sleeping. (26) ____ , this is not necessarily a bad thing.
The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the
comprehension processes activated while reading and the processes (27) ____ take
place during a period of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case
that children who learn comprehension skills from television viewing before they are
ready to read are (28) ____ with some very important tools when they later learn to
read. It has been noted that children are frequently better at recalling televised stories
they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the fact that it is
a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than written and
spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (29) ____ some of the skills and
knowledge needed for later reading.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 25: A. activity B. active C. actively D. activate
Question 26: A. For example B. Because C. Due to D. However
Question 27: A. that B. who C. where D. when
Question 28: A. obsessed B. occupied C. covered D.equipped
Question 29: A. cultivate B. manipulate C. allocate D. regulate
Read the 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 30 to
34.
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. Edinburgh is
situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city
centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic
views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an
exciting mix of traditional and modern.
The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly
worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whiskey and tartans to the
tourists. Edinburgh's most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to
the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can
see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old
Scottish pub.
During your visit, you should certainly take the time to see other parts of the
city. Princes Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a
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superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches.
Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city, which is full of cafés, bars and
restaurants.
Edinburgh‟s nightlife is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning.
You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to
a „ceilidh‟ (a traditional Scottish dance).
The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the
Edinburgh Festival, the world‟s biggest arts festival held every summer. With
concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For
winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience
that you will never forget.
(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-Intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
Question 30: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Future of Edinburgh

B. A Destination Guide to Edinburgh
C. Famous Cities in Scotland
D. A Description of Scotland
Question 31: The word “mix” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. action
B. mood
C. combination
D. mess
Question 32: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ____.
A. the city
B. the castle
C. a visit
D. the area
Question 33: According to paragraph 4, what is a „ceilidh‟?
A. It is the name of a Scottish pub.

B. It is the first Scottish cinema.
C. It is a traditional Scottish dance.
D. It is a kind of Scottish music.
Question 34: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about the Edinburgh
Festival?
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A. It is a famous event.
B. It offers arts performances.
C. It attracts thousands of visitors.
D. It takes place in winter.
The first impressions are rather menacing. Visitors must sign in and show
identification before being allowed into the building. Such tight security gives one the
feeling of entering a prison or some other dangerous place. But what a deceptive first
impression! Manhattan Comprehensive Night High School may be the friendliest,
most caring institution in all of New York City. A school of last resort for many of its
students, it is their best chance to turn their lives around, and make friends in the
process. Manhattan Comp, as it is called, is the first full-time night high school in
America.
High school is compulsory until the age of sixteen in America, but many students drop
out, either before or after they reach sixteen, and before receiving their high school
diplomas. Until now, night education programmes for dropouts only provided the
basics and then awarded an equivalency certificate. But now, Manhattan Comp offers
the total high school experience, complete with a „lunch‟ break, physical education
and clubs. The students receive an academic diploma, which they say is more helpful
in getting a job than an equivalency certificate. More than sixty percent of Manhattan
Comp‟s students go on to college.
Most of the school‟s 450 students have either been expelled from or dropped out of
other high schools. Some have been in two or three schools before this one. What
seems to make this school work for these hard-to-place students is the staff and, most
importantly, the principal. All students call him Howard. As he walks through the
building, he greets students by name, asks about their families or jobs and jokes with
them about the lack of variety in the school cafeteria.
Most students at Manhattan Comp are between eighteen and twenty-two years old.
You must be at least seventeen to enroll. The classes run from 5 to 11 p.m., Mondays
through Thursdays, with all day enrichment programmes on Sundays which explore
topics like playwriting, art and video production. School terms are ten weeks long,
which gives students the opportunity to take time off for family matters or jobs. Most
students already have some academic credits from previous schools. So instead of the
normal four years in high school, they spend between six months and two years
at Manhattan Comp.
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Excellence” by Dannula Gryca et al.)
A. A Day in the Life of a Manhattan Comp Student

B. The Success Story of a Typical American School
C. Night Schools: A Passing Fad
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D. Manhattan Comp: One of a Kind
Question 36: The word "deceptive” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. lasting
B. subjective
C. misleading
D. unwelcoming
Question 37: What do Manhattan Comp students say about their academic diploma?
A. It demonstrates their superior academic competence.

B. It reflects a more thorough schooling experience.
C. It improves their chances of getting employed.
D. It ensures their admission to well-known colleges.
Question 38: The phrase "expelled from” in paragraph 3 mostly means ____.
A. forced to leave
B. qualified to graduate
C. asked to stay
D. invited to attend
Question 39: The word “they" in paragraph 4 refers to ____
A. students
B. years
C. schools
D. credits
Question 40: How long does it generally take students to complete the education at
Manhattan Comp?
A. Two years and a half

B. Four years
C. Ten weeks
D. From six months to two years
Question 41: Which statement is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The schooling experience at Manhattan Comp is likely to change the students‟

lives for the better.
B. All of the students at Manhattan Comp are seventeen or above.
C. Many students at Manhattan Comp have never had any formal schooling
before.
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D. Visitors to Manhattan Comp are required to go through certain security
procedures.
Question 42: What can be inferred about Manhattan Comp from the passage?
A. Its students are required to work part-time while pursuing their studies there.
B. It has recently been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
C. It plays down the importance of extra-curricular activities.
D. Its principal is well-liked among the students for his amiability.
Question 43: With his important contributions, Albert Einstein considered one of the
A B C
greatest physicists of all time.
D
Question 44: Our grandfather, who had an excellent memory when young, has
A B
become very forgettable in recent years due to his old age.
C D
Question 45: Jack cycles usually to work to avoid traffic jams at rush hour.
A B C D
Question 46: “What have you done to my laptop, Jane?" asked Tom.
A. Tom asked Jane what she had done to his laptop.

B. Tom asked Jane what had she done to his laptop.
C. Tom asked Jane what has she done to his laptop.
D. Tom asked Jane what she has done to his laptop.
Question 47: Many teenagers like facebooking more than doing sport.
A. Many teenagers like doing sport as much as facebooking.

B. Many teenagers like doing sport more than facebooking.
C. Many teenagers don‟t like doing sport as much as facebooking.
D. Many teenagers don't like facebooking as much as doing sport.
Question 48: I'm certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the
event.
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A. Joe needn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B. Joe mightn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Question 49: He badly suffered cyberbullying himself. He realised the true dangers of
social media only then.
A. Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself did he realise the true
dangers of social media.
B. Only when he had realised the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer
cyberbullying himself.
C. But for his terrible suffering of cyberbullying, he wouldn‟t realise the true
dangers of social media.
D. Such was his suffering of cyberbullying that he didn‟t realise the true dangers
of social media.
Question 50: Mike didn't follow his parents‟ advice on choosing his career. He regrets
it now.
A. If Mike followed his parents‟ advice on choosing his career, he would regret it.
B. Mike regrets having followed his parents‟ advice on choosing his career.
C. If only Mike followed his parents‟ advice on choosing his career.
D. Mike wishes he had followed his parents‟ advice on choosing his career.
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ĐÁP ÁN
1.A 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.B
11.D 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.D 20.B
21.B 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.A 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.A 30.A
31.C 32.C 33.A 34.A 35.D 36.C 37.C 38.A 39.A 40.D
41.C 42.D 43.C 44.C 45.A 46.A 47.C 48.D 49.A 50.D
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- rural area (n) khu vực nông thôn - pioneer (n) người tiên phong
- security (n) bảo vệ - conform (to) (v) tuân thủ, làm theo
- thematic (adj) (thuộc) chủ đề, - disclose (v) tiết lộ, vạch trần
chuyên đề
- approximately (adv) xấp xỉ
- rehearse (v) kể lại, diễn tập
- eccentric (adj) kỳ dị
- rhyme (n, v) vần, làm thơ
- gear (n) cơ cấu, thiết bị
- convection (n) đối lưu
- disposal (n) thải bỏ
- hands-on thực hành
- rat race cuộc truy đuổi vô
- antenna (n) ăng ten tận
- inflammable (adj) dễ cháy, dễ bị - let the cat out of the bag tiết lộ sự
kích động thật
- receptive (adj) dễ tiếp thu - prohibitively (adv) nghiêm cấm
- vacuum (n) chân không, máy - enclose (v) bao gồm
hút bụi
- creditable (adj) đáng tin cậy
- subsidize (v) trợ cấp
- nightmare (n) cơn ác mộng
- detriment (n) bất lợi
- conceal (v) che giấu
- feasible (adj) tiện lợi, khả thi
- proposal (n) đề nghị
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BÀI TẬP
__________(n) khu vực nông thôn _____________ (adj) tiện lợi, khả thi
_____________ (n) bảo vệ _____________ (n) người tiên phong
_____________(adj) (thuộc) chủ đề, _____________ (v) tuân thủ, làm theo
chuyên đề _____________ (v) tiết lộ, vạch trần
_____________ (v) kể lại, diễn tập _____________ (adv) xấp xỉ
_____________ (n, v) vần, làm thơ _____________ (adj) kỳ dị
_____________ (n) đối lưu _____________ (n) cơ cấu, thiết bị
_____________thực hành _____________ (n) thải bỏ
_____________ (n) ăng ten _____________cuộc truy đuổi vô tận
_____________ (adj) dễ cháy, dễ bị _____________tiết lộ sự thật
kích động
_____________ (adv) nghiêm cấm
_____________ (adj) dễ tiếp thu
_____________ (v) bao gồm
_____________ (n) chân không, máy
hút bụi _____________ (adj) đáng tin cậy
_____________ (v) trợ cấp _____________ (n) cơn ác mộng
_____________ (n) bất lợi _____________ (v) che giấu

_____________ (n) đề nghị
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Question 1: A. fold B. score C. close D. phone
Question 2: A. warms B. reads C. starts D. rings
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
Question 3: A. ambition B. balcony C. furniture D. customer
Question 4: A. hobby B. luggage C. market D machine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

Question 5: It's necessary to listen to opinions that are _____ from ours.
A difference B differently C. differ D. different
Question 6: Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now
they have _____ it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got on
Question 7: You often walk to school, _____?
A. won't you B. didn't you C. haven't you D. don't you
Question 8: A fashionista herself, Helena is _____ about her clothes, especially when
making her appearance in public.
A. receptive B creditable C. particular D. feasible
Question 9: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct _____ climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 10: The city has changed a lot since I last _____ it.
A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D visit
Question 11: I can't give chapter and _____, but to the best of my knowledge, it's a
line from “Romeo and Juliet".
A. rhyme B. scene C. verse D. note
Question 12: Fathers can _____ a good example to their children by helping with the
household chores.
A. set B. hold C raise D. follow
Question 13: The football team has waited _____ the championship for 30 years.
A about B. up C. for D. to
Question 14: If I _____ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather
A. am B. had been C were D. will be
Question 15: My mother is often _____ first person to get up in the family.
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A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an
Question 16: The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products _____ from
reasonably priced shampoos to rather expensive dyes.
A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are ranging
Question 17: My daughter sometimes practises _____ English with her friends after
school.
A. to speaking B. to speak C speak D. speaking
Question 18: You may not see how important your family is _____.
A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were living far from home
C. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home
Question 19: Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a
high school _____.
A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé
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 20: Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.
- Gini: "That wasn't an interesting book."
- Adrian:"_____. I couldn't go further than chapter 2.”
A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much information
C. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating
Question 21: Dave is talking to Hannah after their school's English speaking contest.
- Dave: "Congratulations! You've given a great performance."
- Hannah: “_____”
A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Me neither.
C. I'm sorry to hear that. D. No, don't worry.

OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
Question 22: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's
proposal, but annoyingly Jim let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the plan
C. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan
Question 23: The internal structure of the ancient palace is complicated like that of a
maze.
A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow
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questions.
Question 24: The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made
his holiday complete.
A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect
Question 25: The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for
this position.
A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce
TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers' lives nowadays are
dominated by technology. However, the information (26) _____ was gathered in a
recent study of Australian teenagers' use of and attitudes towards technology suggests
that this view doesn't reflect the reality of their everyday existence. The research by
academics from the University of Canberra in Australia found that, while most
teenagers had ready access to home computers, mobile phones and (27) _____
electronic devices, they generally spent more time on traditional (28) _____ such as
talking to family and friends, doing homework, and enjoying hobbies and sports than
on using technology. Accessing social media and playing computer games ranked as
low as ninth and tenth respectively among the ten most common after-school
activities.
can be doing Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She
admits to being very (29) _____ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps
(30) _____ if she needs to unwind after a hard day at school, she tends to "hang out
with my friends, listen to music or chat with my mum and dad".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and
Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another
Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents
Question 29: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D. conformed
Question 30: A. nor B. till C. like D. but
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More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school
and starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between
graduating from university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out
before joining the rat race. Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The
idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily
subsidize their travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of
employment while travelling For example, they may work on local farms or in local
hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local
people and acquire some understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A
number may decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which
they hope to make their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of
students are now choosing to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in
various parts of the world. The projects provide hands-on experience of a very varied
nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit greatly from
encountering new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range
of people. Perhaps most importantly, gap-year students have to learn to stand on their
own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca
Mok)
Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Working for Life B. Taking Time Out
C. Studying Overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word “subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _
A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to _
A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A The number of students taking a gap year between high school and university is
falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get
experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of
students' taking a gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
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C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.
“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with
noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives "off-grid” – unconnected to the
power grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world
rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his
own waste disposal - and he prefers it that way. "There are times when the grid blacks
out," he says. “I really like the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are
now approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a
figure that Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade.
For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency means guilt-free energy
consumption and peace of mind. “It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy
that is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in a
rural area in Wales. "And if something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves.” Now
even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all of their own power
needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind
or hydropower. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a
nearby river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive!
There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the
cheapest way to get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved
that it can be done, and without giving up a 21st century lifestyle: “I have got five
personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave, a
convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it," says Perez. “There is an external
beam antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite dish for an Internet connection.
I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I have too much
electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming
for.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)
A. No Water, No Life! B. Living without Electricity
C. A Day in the Life of an 'Off-gridder’ D. Unplugging from the Grid
Question 37: The phrase "blacks out" in paragraph 1 mostly means ___.
A. serves many purposes B. has no functions
C. fails to work D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to ___.
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A. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
B. provide energy for people in his neighborhood
C. save a lot of money with his own company
D. stay independent of certain public utilities
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means ____.
A. an impractical hope B. a promising vision
C. a real nightmare D. a terrible situation
Question 40: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. being a pioneer B. being off-grid
C. giving up a 21st century lifestyle D. getting the energy
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.
C. 'Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. The number of off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10
years.
Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Many off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
B. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
C. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
D. Most people living in temperate regions are against the idea of living off-grid.

Question 43: Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the
environment.
A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products
convenient.
B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the
environment.
C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the
environment.
D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the
environment.
Question 44: There were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
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Question 45: Peter is more successful than his sister.
A. Peter is as successful as his sister.
B. Peter's sister is more successful than he is.
C. Peter is less successful than his sister.
D. Peter's sister is not as successful as he is.
Question 46: “I'm going on a picnic tomorrow," he said.
A. He said that he was going on a picnic the following day.
B. He said that I was going on a picnic tomorrow.
C. He said that he was going on a picnic tomorrow.
D. He said that I am going on a picnic the following day.
Question 47: It is compulsory for all the students to hand in their assignments on
time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.

Question 48: Protective gear for firefighters is supposed to be made of inflammable
A B
materials so as to eliminate the risk of fire.
C D
Question 49: It always take parents a lot of time and patience to bring up their
A B C D
children.
Question 50: The company is looking for a candidate who is honest, hard-working,
A B C
and responsibility.
D
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ĐÁP ÁN
1B 2C 3A 4D 5D 6B 7D 8C 9A 10A
11C 12A 13C 14C 15B 16A 17D 18C 19A 20C
21A 22B 23A 24D 25B 26B 27C 28B 29B 30D
31B 32B 33C 34C 35A 36D 37C 38D 39A 40B
41D 42C 43B 44B 45D 46A 47A 48B 49A 50D
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 137
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. sovereignty B. advantage C. enrichment D. edition
Question 2: A. considerate B. continental C. territorial D. economic
Question 3: A. index B. commit C. preview D. open
Question 4: A. specify B. illustrate C. interact D. fertilize
Question 5: A. habitat B. attendance C. candidate D. wilderness
Question 6: The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide ______ of flowers and fruit trees have added elegance
to this place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. variety B. amount C. species D. number
Question 7: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by ______ rocking chair.
A. an old wooden European beautiful B. a beautiful old European wooden
C. an old beautiful wooden European D. a wooden old beautiful European
Question 8: ______ my mother’s encouragement, I wouldn’t have made such a daring decision.
A. Until B. In spite C. But for D. Providing
Question 9: The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930's and 1940's, but it is still an
important ______ of entertainment.
A. status B. source C. origin D. prospect
Question 10: They got lost in the forest, and ______ made matters worse was that night began to fall.
A. that B. what C. which D. it
Question 11: Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking ______ accepting opinions without
questioning them.
A. in addition B. for instance C. instead of D. because of
Question 12: The bank has more than 100 branches, ______ in a major urban area.
A. the location of which B. each locating C. each located D. and are located
Question 13: In my opinion, ______ new technology who will finally decide which ideas take off.
A. it is the development of B. that the development of
C. it is the user of D. that the user of
Question 14: “My secretary will book you an afternoon flight and have you ______ at the airport.”
A. picked up B. picking up C. pick up D. to pick up
Question 15: In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time, introducing Fernando Gago in
midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was Messi’s magic that ______ the difference.
A. made B. gave C. did D. took
Question 16: We’ve already bought the house but won’t ______ it until May, when the present occupants
have moved out.
A. take possession of B. catch sight of C. keep track of D. gain recognition of
Question 17: Jessica looks very tired. She ______ have stayed up late to finish her assignment last night.
A. would B. should C. will D. must
Question 18: ______, she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Although in poor health B. Although she is in good health
C. Despite her good health D. No matter how poor her health
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Question 19: Phuong Thao is a student in Ms Lan’s writing class. She is asking for Ms Lan’s comments on her
last essay. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Phuong Thao: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”
Ms Lan: “______. I enjoyed it.”
A. Not in the least B. Just in case C. At all costs D. You are welcome
Question 20: Carbon dioxide ______ as one of the main contributors to the greenhouse effect.
A. had identified B. has been identified C. has identified D. had been identified
Question 21: The young lady sat still in the afternoon breeze, with her hair ______ her back.
A. running over B. streaming down C. flowed down D. fallen against
Question 22: China’s placement of its oil rig in Vietnam’s East Sea EEZ has been denounced by ASEAN and
Western politicians and professionals as the violation of Vietnam’s ______ waters.
A. farmed B. fresh C. inland D. territorial
Question 23: Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to help. Select the
most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?”
Jane: “______”
A. That’s very kind of you. B. Not a chance.
C. I don’t believe it. D. Well done!
Question 24: We need to talk more about ______ for the summer vacation before July.
A. why to choose B. how to make C. where to go D. when to use
Question 25: In no circumstances ______ on campus.
A. should smoking be allowed B. should allow smoking
C. smoking should be allowed D. we should allow smoking
Question 26: While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I ______ this photograph of my
parents' wedding.
A. took after B. made up C. turned down D. came across
Question 27: “Take a spare tyre ______ you have a puncture on the way to the beach.”
A. in case B. if C. so that D. unless
Question 28: Minh, a student from Hai Phong, is going to take the college entrance exam in Hanoi next week.
His father is seeing him off at the railway station. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Dad: “Good luck with the exam, Minh!”
Minh: “______, Dad.”
A. By no means B. I wish so C. Thank you D. Never mind
Question 29: He applied for a teaching ______ at Bales University with great confidence.
A. employment B. post C. work D. career
Question 30: “Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes ______ for at least thirty minutes.”
A. boiled B. were boiling C. are boiling D. have been boiling
Question 31: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. looks for C. attends to D. approves of
Question 32: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight
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
Question 33: Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative
years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated from peers B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends D. enjoying the care of parents
Question 34: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children’s needs until frustration
explodes into difficult or uncooperative behavior.
A. slowly reaches the boiling point B. remains at an unchanged level
C. suddenly becomes uncontrollable D. stays under pressure

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Question 35: “A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s
escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension D. improving the condition
Question 36: All of the students in this course will be assessed according to their attendance, performance,
A B C
and they work hard.
D
Question 37: Most of the students are queuing in lines waiting to enter the classroom.
A B C D
Question 38: Since January this year, Joe has suffered two injuries, one to his ankle and the other in New York.
A B C D
Question 39: Women in many parts of the world have had lower status than men, which the extent
A B
of the gap between genders varies across cultures and times.
C D
Question 40: As seeing from the mountain top, the area looks like a picturesque harbour town.
A B C D
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 50.
Postsecondary institutions and private schools are corporations under U.S. law. They are approved to
operate as non-profit, for-profit, or public corporations (41)______ education and training. Increasingly, state
authorities are requiring approved educational providers to apply (42)______ and receive accreditation as a
condition of final and continued approval.
As corporate entities, U.S. institutions are internally self-governing and are (43)______ to make property,
facilities, equipment, and utilities transactions; make their own personnel decisions; decide whom to admit to
study and to graduate; (44)______ their own funds from outside sources; enter into contracts and compete for
grants; and do most of the other things that corporations do. Institutions compete (45)______ one another for
students, research funding, faculty, and other benefits. Public institutions may compete within the same state
or territory for budget appropriations. It is the corporate nature of institutions and the competition within the
system that (46)_____ Americans to refer to the concept of the educational or academic marketplace - an
important distinctive element of the way U.S. education is organized.
Some institutions are governed (47)______ under multi-campus arrangements. These include most local
public schools (governed by school districts) and many state community college and university systems.
Whether single- or multi-campus, institutional corporations (48)______ by boards of citizens, both alumni and
non-alumni, who are ultimately responsible for all operations. They appoint senior (49)______, such as
principals, headmasters, presidents, and deans; and approve the actions taken (50)______ their name.
From A Diverse Educational System: Structure, standards, and challenges. InfoUSA (CD version)
Question 41: A. provided B. provision C. provide D. providing
Question 42: A. with B. to C. for D. on
Question 43: A. capable B. able C. probable D. possible
Question 44: A. rise B. raise C. call D. lend
Question 45: A. with B. to C. for D. at
Question 46: A. lets B. causes C. prevents D. makes
Question 47: A. collection B. collective C. collect D. collectively
Question 48: A. controlled B. are controlling C. are controlled D. being controlled
Question 49: A. trainees B. judges C. assistants D. leaders
Question 50: A. on B. in C. above D. at
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 51: “Believe me. It’s no use reading that book,” Janet told her boyfriend.
A. Janet tried to convince her boyfriend that the book was not worth reading.
B. Janet opposed her boyfriend’s idea that reading the book was not useful.
C. Janet managed to persuade her boyfriend that reading the book was worthwhile.
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Question 52: The president placed his car at my disposal as a bonus for my good work.
A. In order to praise me as a good worker, the president took me home in his own car.
B. To get rid of the car, the president decided to sell it to me, his good worker, at a bonus price.
C. I was willing to drive the president’s car as a compliment for my good performance at work.
D. To show his appreciation for my good work, the president allowed me to use his car whenever I liked.
Question 53: “Send this urgent document immediately!” the officer told the soldier.
A. The officer advised the soldier to send the urgent document right away.
B. The officer ordered the soldier to deliver the urgent document instantly.
C. The officer requested that the soldier rush out due to the document’s urgency.
D. The officer recommended the soldier leave right away because of the urgent document.
Question 54: The early failure of the Spanish squad in the 2014 World Cup deeply disappointed their fans.
A. That their squad left the 2014 World Cup so early was very disappointing for the Spanish sportsmen.
B. To the disappointment of their fans, the Spanish squad had to leave the 2014 World Cup too early.
C. Living up to their fans’ expectation, the Spanish squad left the 2014 World Cup so early.
D. The Spanish squad was terribly disappointed that their fans had to leave the 2014 World Cup so early.
Question 55: “Why don't you join us for our next class reunion?” Mary said to me.
A. Mary insisted on my joining them for the next class reunion.
B. Mary cordially invited me to join them for the next class reunion.
C. Mary strongly urged me to join them for the next class reunion.
D. Mary advised me not to join them for the next class reunion.
Centuries ago, man discovered that removing moisture from food helped to preserve it, and that the easiest
way to do this was to expose the food to sun and wind. In this way the North American Indians produced
pemmican (dried meat ground into powder and made into cakes), the Scandinavians made stockfish and the
Arabs dried dates and apricots.
All foods contain water - cabbage and other leaf vegetables contain as much as 93% water, potatoes and
other root vegetables 80%, lean meat 75% and fish anything from 80% to 60% depending on how fatty it is. If
this water is removed, the activity of the bacteria which cause food to go bad is checked.
Fruit is sun-dried in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries, and also in California,
South Africa and Australia. The methods used vary, but in general the fruit is spread out on trays in drying
yards in the hot sun. In order to prevent darkening, pears, peaches and apricots are exposed to the fumes of
burning sulphur before drying. Plums for making prunes, and certain varieties of grapes for making raisins and
currants, are dipped in an alkaline solution in order to crack the skins of the fruit slightly and remove their wax
coating, so increasing the rate of drying.
Nowadays most foods are dried mechanically; the conventional method of such dehydration is to put food in
chambers through which hot air is blown at temperatures of about 110°C at entry to about 45°C at exit. This is
the usual method for drying such things as vegetables, minced meat, and fish.
Liquids such as milk, coffee, tea, soups and eggs may be dried by pouring them over a heated horizontal
steel cylinder or by spraying them into a chamber through which a current of hot air passes. In the first case,
the dried material is scraped off the roller as a thin film which is then broken up into small, though still relatively
coarse flakes. In the second process it falls to the bottom of the chamber as a fine powder. Where recognizable
pieces of meat and vegetables are required, as in soup, the ingredients are dried separately and then mixed.
Dried foods take up less room and weigh less than the same food packed in cans or frozen, and they do not
need to be stored in special conditions. For these reasons they are invaluable to climbers, explorers and soldiers
in battle, who have little storage space. They are also popular with housewives because it takes so little time to
cook them.
From Practical Faster Reading by Gerald Mosback and Vivien Mosback. CUP
Question 56: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Advantages of dried foods. B. Water: the main component of food.
C. Mechanization of drying foods. D. Different methods of drying foods.
Question 57: The phrase “do this” in the first paragraph mostly means ______.
A. expose foods to sun and wind B. remove moisture from foods
C. produce pemmican D. moisten foods
Question 58: The word “checked” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. reduced considerably B. put a tick C. examined carefully D. motivated to develop
Question 59: In the process of drying certain kinds of fruits, sulphur fumes help ______.
A. remove their wax coating B. kill off bacteria
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Question 60: Nowadays the common method for drying vegetables and minced meat is ______.
A. spreading them out on trays in drying yards
B. dipping them in an alkaline solution
C. putting them in chambers and blowing hot air through
D. pouring them over a heated horizontal steel cylinder
Question 61: What does the word “which” in the fourth paragraph refer to?
A. Vegetables B. Foods C. Things D. Chambers
Question 62: The final product of the process of drying liquids that uses the first method will be ______.
A. small flakes B. fine powder C. dried soup D. recognizable pieces
A. Liquids are not dried in the same way as fruits and vegetables.
B. Dried foods have several advantages over canned or frozen foods.
C. Fruit is usually dried by being laid out on trays in the sun.
D. People in India began to use drying methods centuries ago.
Question 64: According to the passage, dried foods are most useful for ______.
A. explorers who are underweight B. soldiers who are not in battle
C. people who are on the move D. housewives who have little storage space
Question 65: This passage is mainly ______.
A. argumentative B. analytical C. informative D. fictional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the
pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 66: I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books. I don't get muddled up.
A. I do not get muddled up due to the separation between homework and schoolwork.
B. I would get muddled up if I did not separate homework from schoolwork.
C. I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books so that I don't get muddled up.
D. Having two separate books at home and at work helps me avoid getting muddled up.
Question 67: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.
A. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.
B. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
C. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
D. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
Question 68: She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well.
A. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text.
B. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected.
C. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration.
D. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration.
Question 69: Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis
championship.
A. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table
tennis championship.
B. Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of
champion.
C. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship.
D. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table
tennis champion.
Question 70: She looked through the hotel advertisements. She stopped only when taking a fancy to one piece.
A. She stopped looking through the hotel advertisements only when she had found another piece.
B. She took so great a fancy to the hotel advertisements that she could not stop reading them.
C. She stopped reading the hotel advertisements only when one of them caught her fancy.
D. She found the hotel advertisements so interesting that she could hardly turn away from them.
We live in a world of tired, sleep deprived people. In his book Counting Sheep, Paul Martin - a behavioural
biologist - describes a society which is just too busy to sleep and which does not give sleeping the importance it
deserves.
Modern society has invented reasons not to sleep. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services
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Mobile phones and email allow us to stay in touch round the clock and late-night TV and the Internet tempt
us away from our beds. When we need more time for work or pleasure, the easy solution is to sleep less. The
average adult sleeps only 6.2 hours a night during the week, whereas research shows that most people need
eight or even eight and a half hours' sleep to feel at their best. Nowadays, many people have got used to
sleeping less than they need and they live in an almost permanent state of 'sleep debt'.
Until the invention of the electric light in 1879 our daily cycle of sleep used to depend on the hours of
daylight. People would get up with the sun and go to bed at nightfall. But nowadays our hours of sleep are
mainly determined by our working hours (or our social life) and most people are woken up artificially by an
alarm clock. During the day caffeine, the world's most popular drug, helps to keep us awake. 75% of the
world's population habitually consume caffeine, which up to a point masks the symptoms of sleep deprivation.
What does a chronic lack of sleep do to us? As well as making us irritable and unhappy as humans, it also
reduces our motivation and ability to work. This has serious implications for society in general. Doctors, for
example, are often chronically sleep deprived, especially when they are on 'night call', and may get less than
three hours' sleep. Lack of sleep can seriously impair their mood, judgment, and ability to take decisions. Tired
engineers, in the early hours of the morning, made a series of mistakes with catastrophic results. On our
roads and motorways lack of sleep kills thousands of people every year. Tests show that a tired driver can be
just as dangerous as a drunken driver. However, driving when drunk is against the law but driving when
exhausted isn't. As Paul Martin says, it is very ironic that we admire people who function on very little sleep
instead of criticizing them for being irresponsible. Our world would be a much safer, happier place if everyone,
whatever their job, slept eight hours a night.
New English File Upper-intermediate by Clive Oxenden and Christina Latham-Koenig, OUP
Question 71: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about Paul Martin?
A. He shows his concern for sleep deprivation in modern society.
B. He describes the modern world as a place without insomnia.
C. He is a scientist who is chronically deprived of sleep.
D. He gives an interesting account of a sleepless society.
Question 72: The phrase “round the clock” in the second paragraph is similar in meaning to ______.
A. surrounded with clocks B. having a round clock
C. during the daytime D. all day and night
Question 73: The writer mentions the Internet in the passage as ______.
A. an easy solution to sleep deprivation B. a temptation that prevents us from sleeping
C. a factor that is not related to sleep deprivation D. an ineffective means of communication
Question 74: According to the third paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. The electric light was invented in the 19th century.
B. The sun obviously determined our daily routines.
C. The electric light has changed our daily cycle of sleep.
D. Our social life has no influence on our hours of sleep.
Question 75: The word “which” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. the world's population B. caffeine consumption
C. reaching a point D. masking the symptoms
Question 76: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the last paragraph?
A. Sleep deprivation has negative effects on both individuals and society.
B. Doctors ‘on night call’ do not need more than three hours of sleep a day.
C. Thousands of people are killed every day by drunken drivers.
D. Our motivation decreases with the bigger number of hours we sleep.
Question 77: The word “catastrophic” in the last paragraph probably means ______.
A. likely to become worthless B. becoming more noticeable
C. bound to bring satisfaction D. causing serious damage or loss
Question 78: Which of the following would the writer of the passage approve of?
A. Both drunken drivers and sleep-deprived people should be criticized.
B. There is no point in criticizing irresponsible people in our society.
C. We certainly can function well even when we hardly sleep.
D. Our world would be a much safer place without drinkers.
Question 79: All of the following are mentioned as those whose performance is affected by ‘sleep debt’
EXCEPT ______.
A. drivers B. doctors C. engineers D. biologists
A. A Well-known Biologist B. Sleep Deprivation: Causes and Effects
C. Accident Prevention: Urgent! D. A Society of Sleepless People
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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề có 6 trang)
Mã đề thi 285
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:............................................................................
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Question 1: The theory of relativity ______ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.
A. was developed B. is developed C. develops D. developed
Question 2: ______ a few more minutes, we could have finished the task.
A. Unless we had B. If we had had C. If we have D. If we had
Question 3: Communities in remote areas are extremely _____ to famine if crops fail.
A. defenseless B. helpless C. disappointed D. vulnerable
Question 4: The girl was used ______ birthday presents from her brothers.
A. to receive B. to receiving C. to being received D. to be receiving
Question 5: I could hear voices but I couldn’t ______ what they were saying.
A. turn up B. bring about C. make out D. try out
Question 6: ______ was the tea that we couldn’t drink it.
A. No longer B. So strong C. Hardly ever D. How strong
Question 7: Do you remember ______ to help us when we were in difficulty?
A. once offering B. to offer C. being offered D. you offer
Question 8: We could have caught the last train, but we ______ five minutes late.
A. were B. have been C. would be D. are
Question 9: ______ always gives me real pleasure.
A. I arrange flowers B. The flowers are arranged
C. While arranging flowers D. Arranging flowers
Question 10: In our team, no person ______ John could finish this tough task in such a short time.
A. other than B. including C. outside D. rather than
Question 11: Tom hasn't completed the work yet and Maria hasn't ______.
A. also B. either C. neither D. too
Question 12: Kay: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”
John: “______”
A. Wouldn’t you? Why? B. Would you, really?
C. I’d rather you didn’t. D. It’s out of the question.
Question 13: In my apartment there are two rooms, ______ is used as the living-room.
A. the large one B. the largest one
C. the largest of which D. the larger of which
Question 14: We received a call from the teacher ______ charge of our course.
A. to B. in C. at D. on
Question 15: The superstar, accompanied by the other members of the band, ______ to visit our school next
week.
A. has had B. are C. is going D. are going
Question 16: We hoped ______ they would come and give us new lectures.
A. when B. that C. which D. what
Question 17: Mrs. Chau has managed the department ______ that she’ll be promoted next month.
A. too successful B. so successfully C. very successful D. too successfully
Question 18: ______ he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
A. Despite B. Although C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless
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Question 19: Sammy had worked in England for a year ______ moving to Scotland.
A. until B. once C. while D. before
Question 20: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!”
Sue: “______”
A. Don’t mention it. B. How dare you? C. I’m afraid so. D. Thank you.
Question 21: Applications _____ in after 30th April will not be considered.
A. sent B. that is sent C. which sent D. send
Question 22: Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful. Thanks."
Tony: “________”
A. Lucky you! B. Great idea! C. The same to you! D. I’m glad you like it.
Question 23: “It’s about time you ______ your homework, Mary.”
A. must do B. did C. do D. will do
Question 24: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, ______.
A. the more heat it retains B. the heat it retains more
C. it retains the more heat D. more heat it retains
Question 25: Be sure not to rely too ______ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language.
A. numerously B. heavily C. severely D. abundantly
A radio telescope is a radio receiver that "sees" radio waves. Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a
radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by
celestial objects. Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and
wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules.
The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937. He was an American who graduated with a
degree in engineering. He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his
own radio telescope in his backyard. Reber's first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer
space, but in 1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space.
A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more. The
significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point,
allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible. A larger dish means that more signals can be
received and focalized.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a seventy-six-
meter telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then. The largest current radio telescope in
the world is the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters. It has provided valuable feedback of the
sun's radio wavelengths and atmosphere. The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter
telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio.
The largest array of telescopes is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India.
Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe. One of the most
important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the
unmanned space missions in outer space. Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like
the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore. Without radio wave technology, scientists would
not know much of what inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it. Radio waves are our eyes and
ears in outer space.
By Timothy Hall, Arthur H. Milch and Denise McCormach. How to Master skills for the TOEFL iBT
Question 26: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of ______.
A. shapes and sizes of celestial objects B. normal light of celestial objects
C. creatures that inhabit celestial objects D. radio waves sent out by celestial objects
Question 27: According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that ______.
A. he was an inventor B. he was an engineer
C. he was an astronomer D. he was an amateur radio operator
Question 28: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until ______.
A. he first built one in his backyard B. he experimented on the third one
C. he picked up signals from outer space D. he graduated from an engineering school
Question 29: The verb “pick up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. select B. send C. receive D. lift
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Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescopes.
B. A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results.
C. The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter.
D. The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant.
Question 31: The word “current” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. moving B. water movement C. electricity flow D. existing
A. scientists B. radio waves C. places D. eyes and ears
Question 33: Radio waves are scientists’ eyes and ears in outer space because ______.
A. they can help them understand more about the universe
B. they can recognize who dominates the universe
C. they allow them to travel to such dangerous places as Mars
D. they help to track only manned space missions in space
Question 34: The focus of discussion in the passage is ______.
A. radio telescopes B. atoms and molecules
C. radio waves D. radio operators
Question 35: Originally, this passage was probably published in ______.
A. a business journal B. a scientific journal
C. a fashion magazine D. a book on environment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 36: They arrived too late to get good seats.
A. They had to stand for the whole show.
B. Although they were late, they found some good seats.
C. They got good seats some time after they arrived.
D. As they got there too late, there were no good seats left.
Question 37: John said, “You’d better not lend them any money, Daisy.”
A. John asked Daisy if she had lent them any money.
B. John commanded Daisy not to lend them any money.
C. John advised Daisy not to lend them any money.
D. John ordered Daisy not to lend them any money.
Question 38: I had two job offers upon graduation, neither of which was appropriate for my qualifications.
A. Both of the job offers I had prior to my graduation were appropriate for my qualifications.
B. I was offered two jobs soon after my graduation, both of which were suitable for my qualifications.
C. The two jobs offered to me after my graduation didn’t suit my qualifications.
D. Though I wasn't qualified enough, two jobs were offered to me upon graduation.
Question 39: This village is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow.
A. Heavy snow makes it impossible to reach the village in winter.
B. We have no difficulty reaching this village in winter because of heavy snow.
C. Nobody likes to come to this village in winter because of heavy snow.
D. We cannot gain permission to this village in winter because of heavy snow.
Question 40: "Get out of my car or I'll call the police!" Jane shouted to the strange man.
A. Jane politely told the man she would call the police if he didn’t leave her car.
B. Jane plainly said that she would call the police.
C. Jane threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her car.
D. Jane informed the strange man that she would call the police.
Question 41: When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car.
A. During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic.
B. It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day.
C. The traffic is always so heavy that you’d better walk to work; it’s quicker.
D. There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive.
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Question 42: It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me.
A. As soon as I left home, I found out what a family could do without.
B. I left home and didn’t realize how meaningful my family was.
C. Not until I left home did I realize how much my family meant to me.
D. Before I left home, I realized how much my family meant to me.
Question 43: I forgot to lock the door before leaving.
A. I didn’t remember whether I locked the door before leaving.
B. I remembered that I left the door locked before going out.
C. I locked the door before leaving, but I forgot about it.
D. I left without remembering to lock the door.
Question 44: It’s difficult for me to understand what he implies.
A. I find it difficult to understand what he really means.
B. To understand what he really means is difficult to find.
C. Understanding what he implies is found difficult.
D. What he implies is not very difficult to understand.
Question 45: There is no question of changing my mind about resigning.
A. Nobody knows about my decision on resigning.
B. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning.
C. They asked me no question about resigning.
D. I should have changed my mind about resigning.
Question 46: Our astronauts chosen for fly spacecraft were selected from military test pilots.
A B C D
Question 47: After our discussion, we decided to take a later flight and so that we could spend more time with
A B C D
the clients.
Question 48: These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us.
A B C D
Question 49: As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time.
A B C D
Question 50: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
A B C D
Question 51: Now many people who shop at a health food store instead of a local supermarket are much more
likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage.
A. full of preservatives B. harmful to health
C. convenient to prepare D. beneficial to health
Question 52: Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous
tourists managed to reach the top.
A. causing a lot of risks B. bringing excitement
C. resulting in depression D. costing a lot of money
Question 53: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were
shortlisted for the interview.
A. class B. hand C. small number D. small amount
Question 54: Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables
together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern.
A. able to hear B. physically abnormal C. obedient to parents D. hard of hearing
Question 55: Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the
human cell.
A. far-sighted views B. spectacular sightings
C. deep understanding D. in-depth studies
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three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 56: A. observant B. decisive C. popular D. impatient
Question 57: A. reliable B. conventional C. preservative D. intellectual
Question 58: A. customer B. energy C. computer D. property
Question 59: A. struggle B. survive C. enlarge D. occur
Question 60: A. technology B. environment C. predominance D. superstition
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the
energy to get out of bed (61)_______ for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are
in danger of getting so (62)________ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at
(63)________. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (64)________ teenagers require
nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (65)_________ anything between two
and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
This (66)_________ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to
concentrate at school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time
and poor concentration is well (67)_________. Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a
night can have profound effects (68)________ how children perform the next day. A good night's sleep is also
crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (69)________ they release a hormone that is essential
for their 'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It's true that
they can, to some (70)________, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are
dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.
By Tim Falla and Paul A. Davies. Solutions Advanced. OUP
Question 61: A. behind time B. about time C. in time D. at time
Question 62: A. few B. less C. much D. little
Question 63: A. jeopardy B. threat C. risk D. danger
Question 64: A. or B. because C. whereas D. so
Question 65: A. puts B. gets C. brings D. makes
Question 66: A. raises B. rises C. results D. comes
Question 67: A. organized B. arranged C. established D. acquired
Question 68: A. in B. on C. to D. at
Question 69: A. at which B. which C. where D. that
Question 70: A. rate B. extent C. level D. point
The ability to conduct electricity is one of the key properties of a metal. Other solid materials such as silicon
can conduct electricity but only effectively at certain temperatures. Also, some substances such as salt (sodium
chloride) can conduct when molten or when dissolved in water. The ability of metals to conduct electricity is
due to how their atoms bond together. In order to bond together the metal atoms lose at least one of their
outermost electrons. This leaves the metal atoms with a positive charge and they are now strictly ions. The
lost electrons are free to move in what is known as a sea of electrons. Since the electrons are negatively
charged they attract the ions and this is what keeps the structure together.
An electric current is a flow of charge and since the electrons in the sea of electrons are free to move they
can be made to flow in one direction when a source of electrical energy such as a battery is connected to the
metal. Hence we have an electric current flowing through the wire, and this is what makes metals such good
conductors of electricity. The only other common solid conducting material that pencil users are likely to
encounter is graphite (what the ‘lead’ of a pencil is made from). Graphite is a form of carbon and again the
carbon atoms bond in such a way that there is a sea of electrons that can be made to flow as an electric
current. Likewise, if we have an ionic substance like salt we can make the electrically charged ions flow to
create a current but only when those ions are free to move, either when the substance is a liquid or dissolved in
water. In its solid state an ionic substance like salt cannot conduct electricity as its charged ions cannot flow.
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Electrical insulators are substances that cannot conduct electricity well either, because they contain no
charged particles or any charged particles they might contain do not flow easily. Water itself is a poor
conductor of electricity as it does not contain a significant amount of fully charged particles (the ends of a water
molecule are partly charged but overall the molecule is neutral). However, most water we encounter does
contain dissolved charged particles, so it will be more conductive than pure water. Many of the problems that
occur when touching electrical devices with wet hands result from the ever-present salt that is left on our skin
through perspiration and it dissolves in the water to make it more conductive.
By Helena Gillespie and Rob Gillespie. Science for Primary School Teachers. OUP
Question 71: Electrical conductivity is ______.

A. one of the most important properties of metals
B. one of the key properties of most solid materials
C. impossible for any substance when it is dissolved in water
D. completely impossible for silicon
Question 72: According to the passage, a metal can conduct electricity due to ______.
A. the absence of free electrons
B. its atoms with a positive charge
C. the way its atoms bond together
D. the loss of one electron in the core of its atoms
Question 73: The word “outermost” in paragraph 1 mostly means ______.
A. the lightest B. nearest to the inside
C. furthest from the inside D. the heaviest
Question 74: The atoms of a metal can bond together because ______.
A. the lost electrons cannot move freely in the sea of electrons
B. electrons can flow in a single direction
C. they lose all of their electrons
D. negatively charged electrons attract positive ions
Question 75: Salt in its solid state is not able to conduct electricity because ______.
A. it has free electrons B. its charged ions can flow easily
C. it cannot create any charged ions D. its charged ions are not free to move
A. charged ions B. electric currents
C. charged particles D. electrical insulators
Question 77: Water is a poor conductor because it contains ______.
A. no positive or negative electric charge
B. only a small amount of fully charged particles
C. only a positive electric charge
D. only a negative electric charge
Question 78: We can have problems when touching electrical devices with wet hands because ______.
A. the water itself is a good conductor of electricity
B. the water dissolves the salt on our skin and becomes more conductive
C. the water contains too many neutral molecules
D. the water containing no charged particles makes it more conductive
A. Pure water is much more conductive than most water we encounter every day.
B. Graphite is a common solid substance that can conduct electricity.
C. Salt can conduct electricity when it is molten or dissolved.
D. Some materials are more conductive than others.
A. Electrical Energy B. Electrical Devices
C. Electrical Insulators D. Electrical Conductivity
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ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề thi 194
Họ và tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:................................................................................
Question 1: A. deal B. teach C. break D. clean
Question 2: A. supported B. approached C. noticed D. finished
Question 3: A. recipe B. candidate C. instrument D. commitment
Question 4: A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 5: A. advantageous B. oceanic C. compulsory D. influential
Question 6: The receptionist, ______ answered the phone, told me that the director was out.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. that
Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children ______
do homework any more.
A. needn’t B. oughtn’t C. couldn’t D. haven’t
Question 8: ______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted
on getting a refund.
A. Despite B. Although C. And D. But
Question 9: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ______ in our school next semester.
A. will build B. will be built C. are being built D. will be building
Question 10: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick
people, not through the air, many people still avoid ______ to crowded places.
A. to go B. having gone C. gone D. going
Question 11: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they ______ their student cards.
A. produced B. hadn’t produced C. didn’t produce D. don’t produce
Question 12: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made ______ accident.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
Question 13: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
______ science fiction.
A. in B. for C. of D. with
Question 14: A molecule of water is ______ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
A. composed B. created C. included D. consisted
Question 15: Jane really loves the ______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. nice brown wooden B. brown wooden nice C. nice wooden brown D. wooden brown nice
Question 16: Global warming will result ______ crop failures and famine.
A. of B. to C. in D. from
Question 17: John has finally found a new job after being ______ for three months.
A. out of order B. out of mind C. out of work D. out of reach
Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games women’s 200m butterfly that
none of her rivals could ______ her.
A. catch up with B. look up to C. come up to D. put up with

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Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced ______ cars in 2014 as the
year before.
A. twice many as B. as twice many C. as many twice D. twice as many
Question 20: It is ______ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
A. familiar B. typical C. ordinary D. common
Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely ______.
A. imaginary B. imagining C. imaginative D. imaginable
Question 22: ______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden
power cut.
A. We had arrived hardly B. We have hardly arrived
C. Hardly we had arrived D. Hardly had we arrived
Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school
reunion. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”
Lane: “______”
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent.
C. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. D. No. You’re in no mood for the event.
Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
Tom: “______”
A. We are too busy on weekdays. B. The library would be best.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. Studying in a group is great fun.
Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a
feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge D. having to do with food and cooking
Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. very tired B. refreshed C. completely wet D. cleansed
Question 27: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss
Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different
A B C
from a single-family home.
D
Question 29: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent
A B C
severe earthquake.
D
Question 30: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex,
A B C
or nationality.
D
Question 31: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws
A B C
to prevent it.
D
Question 32: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry.
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Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading,
study, or reference. The word library comes (33)______ liber, the Latin word for “book”. (34)______, library
collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections
that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (35)______
audio-visual and online databases. In addition (36)______ maintaining collections within library buildings,
modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at
remote sites.
The central mission of a library (37)______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to
knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be
passed down to (38)______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the
past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries
ensure (39)______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (40)______ or to obtain recreational
materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom
experiences, to learn (41)______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study
habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of
all cultural institutions, the library (42) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and
progress.
From "Library (institution)" by Richard S. Halsey et al.
Question 33: A. from B. in C. to D. out
Question 34: A. Despite B. However C. Therefore D. Instead
Question 35: A. only if B. as well C. or else D. but also
Question 36: A. on B. to C. in D. from
Question 37: A. are B. is C. have D. has
Question 38: A. succeeding B. succeed C. successful D. success
Question 39: A. what B. which C. who D. that
Question 40: A. profits B. attractions C. interests D. appeals
Question 41: A. abilities B. skills C. talents D. capacities
Question 42: A. relates B. applies C. supplies D. digests
Question 43: “Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!”
A. activist B. feminist C. optimist D. hobbyist
Question 44: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists
have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and
birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration
patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher
elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In
many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland
blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those
found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not
possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling
sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated
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warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some
species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough
and may disappear.
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer
ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral.
Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and
death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and
increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
Question 45: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to ______.
A. die instantly B. bloom earlier C. become lighter D. lose color
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
B. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations
Question 47: The pronoun “those” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. species B. ecosystems C. habitats D. areas
Question 48: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the frozen water in the Arctic B. the violent Arctic Ocean
C. the melting ice in the Arctic D. the cold ice in the Arctic
Question 49: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees,
______.
A. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters
C. water supply would decrease by 50 percent
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Question 50: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer
temperatures, ______.
A. they may be endangered B. they can begin to develop
C. they will certainly need water D. they move to tropical forests
Question 51: The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.
A. very large B. easily damaged C. rather strong D. pretty hard
Question 52: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates ______.
A. the water absorption of coral reefs B. the quick growth of marine mammals
C. the blooming phase of sea weeds D. the slow death of coral reefs
Question 53: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by ______.
A. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean
B. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters
C. the extinction of species in coastal areas
D. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth
A. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles
B. Effects of global warming on animals and plants
C. Global warming and possible solutions
D. Global warming and species migration
Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little
space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of
resources, or from both. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain
number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food
and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple
farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers
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In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe,
overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities
of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and
agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people
in metropolitan areas.
A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural
productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons
per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which
contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe,
such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice
mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of
living.
At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less
than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these
countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a
consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and
high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many
poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies
commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide
little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small
have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population
growth.
From "Poverty" by Thomas J. Corbett
Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?
A. Overpopulation B. Population density C. Simple farming D. Poverty
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Available resources B. Skilled labor C. Farming methods D. Land area
Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of ______.
A. people B. densities C. resources D. countries
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because ______.
A. there is lack of mechanization B. there are small numbers of laborers
C. there is an abundance of resources D. there is no shortage of skilled labor
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ______.
A. its population density only
B. both population density and agricultural productivity
C. population density in metropolitan areas
D. its high agricultural productivity
Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. escape from B. look into C. give up D. participate in
Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.
A. disused B. impossible C. unproductive D. inaccessible
A. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied.
B. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology.
C. There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation.
D. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities.
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?
A. High-tech facilities B. Economic resources
C. Sufficient financial support D. High birth rates
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. High Birth Rate and its Consequences B. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty
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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless _____________________________________________________.
Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me.
He invited __________________________________________________.
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one.
This new teaching method ____________________________________.
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it.
Not until __________________________________________________.
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s permission.
You should not _____________________________________________.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.

- Widening knowledge
- Improving language
- Relaxing
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Mã đề thi 168
Họ và tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:................................................................................
Question 1: A. laughs B. drops C. maintains D. imports
Question 2: A. justice B. campus C. culture D. brush
Question 3: A. inflation B. maximum C. applicant D. character
Question 4: A. compulsory B. biography C. curriculum D. admirable
Question 5: A. struggle B. anxious C. confide D. comfort
Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables ______
organically.
A. that grown B. grown C. which grows D. are grown
Question 7: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We ______ such a terrible thunderstorm.
A. would never see B. had never seen C. have never seen D. never see
Question 8: Most teenagers enjoy ______ the Internet for information and entertainment.
A. surfing B. surf C. surfed D. to surf
Question 9: ______ they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
Question 10: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ______?
A. isn’t it B. doesn’t it C. is it D. does it
Question 11: Without your help, I ______ the technical problem with my computer the other day.
A. wouldn’t solve B. couldn’t have solved C. could solve D. can’t solve
Question 12: This part of the country is famous ______ its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine.
A. about B. with C. of D. for
Question 13: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to ______ the
household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
Question 14: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is ______.
A. by the age of five it is quite well established B. quite well established by the age of five
C. well established quite by the age of five D. by the age of five and quite well established
Question 15: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there. Select the
most suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”
- Customer: “______”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Can I pay by credit card?
C. What do you have? D. You’re welcome.
Question 16: The Government has brought ______ a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental
deterioration.
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Question 17: She took a course in fine arts ______ starting her own business in interior design.
A. with a view to B. in terms of C. in order to D. with reference to
Question 18: All the ______ in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the
finishing line.
A. watchers B. audience C. viewers D. spectators
Question 19: The table in the living room should be moved to ______ the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of
Question 20: The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of
great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 21: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday. Select the most
suitable response to complete the exchange.
- Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?”
- Kyle: “______”
A. It’s my honour. B. Let’s do it then.
C. The more the merrier. D. That’s right.
Question 22: Candidates are requested to ______ the form to the admissions officer by July 25th.
A. fill out B. show up C. pass over D. hand in
Question 23: The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was ______.
A. respecting B. respective C. respectful D. respectable
Question 24: The university administrations are introducing new measures to ______ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. maintain B. improve C. facilitate D. ensure
Question 25: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for
more welfare.
A. rejected B. sacked C. reviewed D. deleted
Question 26: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging
toxic chemicals into the sea.
A. releasing B. producing C. obtaining D. dismissing
Question 27: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding B. reduce the differences
C. minimise the limitations D. construct a bridge
Question 28: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became.
A B C D
Question 29: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days reaching their destination.
A B C D
Question 30: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and
A B
speeding up recovery from illnesses.
C D
Question 31: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A B C D
Question 32: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is perhaps the most important
A B C
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D

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Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms
200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph).
Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea,
typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. They occur in both the northern and
southern hemispheres. Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) slightly
north or south of the earth’s equator. Warm, humid air full of water vapor moves upward. The earth’s
rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate around its center (called the eye). At a certain height, the
water vapor condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat. The heat draws more air and water vapor
upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls. If the cycle speeds up until winds
reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone.
Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge. This is a rise in sea level, sometimes seven
meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the ocean’s surface. Storm surge was to blame for the
flooding of New Orleans in 2005. The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater
nearly four meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths.
It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately. The goal is to know when and where the
next tropical cyclone will form. “And we can’t really do that yet,” says David Nolan, a weather researcher from
the University of Miami. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with
computer assistance. In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination of weather
factors lead to very different storms. More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a
storm is on the way.
Adapted from “Reading Explorer 2” by Paul Maclntyre
Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds blowing at speeds of ______.
A. more than 100 kph B. at least 200 kph
C. less than 100 kph D. no less than 200 kph
A. sweet-sounding names B. wind speeds
C. tropical cyclones D. weather professionals
Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in ______.
A. the Indian Ocean B. the Arctic Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Pacific Ocean
Question 36: The word “humid” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. moist B. dry C. thin D. thick
Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation?
A. Liquid water falls. B. Warm, humid air moves upward.
C. Water vapor condenses. D. Wind speed reaches 118 kph.
Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is ______.
A. a rise in sea level B. pushing seawater C. a tropical cyclone D. inland flooding
Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis?
A. It took a very high death toll. B. It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005.
C. It occurred in Myanmar in 2005. D. It pushed seawater 4 kilometers inland.
Question 40: The word “evacuate” in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
A. move to safer places B. make accurate predictions
C. take preventive measures D. call for relief supplies
Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The center of a growing storm is known as its eye.
B. The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast.
C. Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names.
D. Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance.
Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Cyclone Forecasting B. Tropical Cyclones
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Question 43: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the
local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. damaging D. fundamental
Question 44: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends.
A. something that everybody looks for B. something that everybody dreams of
C. something that nobody wants D. something that nobody can afford
THE DANGERS OF DIETING
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than
ever before, the (45)______ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically search for a solution
(46)______ this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered. Many people see fad diets
(47)______ harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them. Unfortunately, not only don’t
fad diets usually (48)______ the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health.
Although permanent weight loss is the (49)______, few are able to achieve it. Experts estimate that 95
percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (50)______ weight. While the reckless use of fad
diets can bring some (51)______ results, long-term results are very rare.
(52)______, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad
diets. (53)______ being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes. They advise eating only one type
of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (54)______ a person’s body
doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Adapted from “Active Skills for Reading: Book 3” by Neil J. Anderson
Question 45: A. number B. range C. amount D. sum

Question 46: A. on B. of C. to D. with
Question 47: A. by B. like C. through D. as
Question 48: A. bring B. do C. take D. play
Question 49: A. case B. profit C. benefit D. goal
Question 50: A. lose B. gain C. put D. reduce
Question 51: A. initial B. initiative C. initiating D. initiate
Question 52: A. Additionally B. Furthermore C. Nonetheless D. Consequently
Question 53: A. More than B. In spite of C. Rather than D. In addition to
Question 54: A. what B. which C. why D. where
The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens
scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods. But in the Seattle area, and within
and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more. “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily
equate to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area,” says Jason Niebler, who directs the
Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College. “It means we are
providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core
urban landscape.”
Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying capacities,
surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance. The
hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically
sound sustainable food production. This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food
products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms.
That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based community college
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centers to surrounding rural environs. “It’s small scale agriculture with an urban focus,” Niebler says. “Any
urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the
environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.”
SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program,
which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years. ATE’s goal is to support projects that strengthen
the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the nation’s prosperity and security. The
support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools,
businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce
initiatives.
The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to
sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and
research, and technological innovation. The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural
ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and
technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities.
“We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable
agriculture and what a food system is – how it functions both locally and globally,” Niebler says. “These
courses are challenging, robust and inspirational. One of the really wonderful things about them is that we
offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local
partner organizations. They can do a research project, or a service learning option. The ideal would be to
prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.”
Adapted from “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture” by Marlene Cimons
Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler ______.

A. preserves the core urban landscape B. provides food for Seattle’s population
C. studies at Seattle Central Community College D. directs the SAgE Initiative
Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture ______.
A. focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region
B. aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions
C. is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas
D. concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas
Question 57: The word “concentric” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. coming from different places B. having the same size
C. going in different directions D. having the same center
Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s new land use planning?
A. Dependence on distant food products
B. Increased food production in large scale farms
C. Employment opportunities for local residents
D. Modernized farming practices in rural environs
Question 59: The phrase “in partnership with” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.
A. together with B. in addition to C. in place of D. instead of
Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the
following EXCEPT ______.
A. agricultural ecology B. career opportunities
C. urban system development D. integration of food and forests
Question 61: In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are ______.
A. functional but impractical B. robust but unpromising
C. challenging and costly D. hard but encouraging
A. courses B. opportunities C. principles D. students
A. The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature.
B. The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture.
C. ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nation’s major industries.
D. Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices.
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage?
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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 1: He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice.
He now wishes ___________________________________________________________.
Question 2: “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework,” Peter said to the teacher.
Peter apologised __________________________________________________________.
Question 3: I’m sure that he didn’t attend the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday.
He can’t _________________________________________________________________.
Question 4: She didn’t pass the exam because of her serious illness.
Had she not ______________________________________________________________.
Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing.
Ms Betty prides ___________________________________________________________.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim. Write
your paragraph on your answer sheet.

- Keeping fit
- Relaxing
- Surviving/Saving people’s lives
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Question 1. A. teacher B. lesson C. action D. police
Question 2. A. importance B. happiness C. employment D. relation
Question 3. A. date B. face C. page D. map
Question 4. A. played B. planned C. cooked D. lived
Question 5. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published."
Andrew: "______"
A. It's my pleasure. B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time! D. It's very kind of you.
Question 6. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?"
Teacher: "______. And you?"
A. I'm going home B. I'm leaving now C. I'm thirty years old D. Fine, thank you
Question 7. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A. mischievous B. outgoing C. caring D. shy
Question 8. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
Question 9. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
A. hard B. easy C. interesting D. simple
Question 10. A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
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Question 11. It is not always easy to make a good ______ at the last minute.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
Question 12. Mr Brown has kindly agreed to spare us some of his ______ time to answer our questions.
A. valuable B. worthy C. costly D. beneficial
Question 13. More and more investors are pouring ______ money into food and beverage start-ups.
A. an B. the C. Ø D. a
Question 14. A survey was ______ to study the effects of smoking on young adults.
A. commented B. filled C. conducted D. carried
Question 15. The better the weather is, ______.
A. the most crowded the beaches get B. the most the beaches get crowded
C. the more crowded the beaches get D. the more the beaches get crowded
Question 16. The book ______ you gave me is very interesting.
A. when B. which C. who D. where
Question 17. The ______ of the Internet has played an important part in the development of
communication.
A. research B. occurrence C. invention D. display
Question 18. When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will ______ that position.
A. stand for B. take over C. catch on D. hold on
Question 19. I ______ my old school teacher last week.
A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited
Question 20. Paul has just sold his ______ car and intends to buy a new one.
A. black old Japanese B. Japanese old black C. old black Japanese D. old Japanese black
Question 21. You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules.
A. mightn't B. mustn't C. oughtn't D. needn't
Question 22. A university degree is considered to be a ______ for entry into most professions.
A. demand B. requisite C. claim D. request
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on
etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social
(23)______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the
proper rules for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (24)______ work or travel
abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (25)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In
Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is
offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (26)______, in some
Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both
the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times
before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (27)______ respect for the receiver, it is common
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Question 23. A. positions B. conditions C. situations D. locations
Question 24. A. who B. which C. where D. whose
Question 25. A. differences B. different C. differently D. differ
Question 26. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
Question 27. A. show B. get C. feel D. take
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea,
for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to
tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for
the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of
throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses.
Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a
mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for
taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian
angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth
is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece
of meat and feed it to a dog.
The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children
in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth.
The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England
or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow
before going to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth
and leaves something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the
United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per
tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!

A. Traditions concerning children's lost teeth B. Presents for young children's lost teeth
C. Animals eating children's lost teeth D. Customs concerning children's new teeth
A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'
Question 30. According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
A. In Mexico and Spain B. In Mongolia
C. In Japan and Vietnam D. In Korea
Question 31. According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog
because ______.
A. they know that dogs are very responsible animals
B. they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong
C. they think dogs like eating children's teeth
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Question 32. The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. countries B. families C. beginnings D. stories
Question 33. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of
tooth giving in the West?
A. Children give money to the Tooth Fairy.
B. Children put their lost teeth under their pillows.
C. Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy.
D. Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy.
Question 34. The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably refers to the period of time
______.
A. early in the evening B. soon after midnight
C. late in the morning D. long before bedtime
Earth is richly supplied with different types of living organisms which co-exist in their
environments, forming complex, interrelated communities. Living organisms depend on one another
for nutrients, shelter, and other benefits. The extinction of one species can set off a chain reaction
that affects many other species, particularly if the loss occurs near the bottom of the food chain. For
example, the extinction of a particular insect or plant might seem inconsequential. However, there
may be fish or small animals that depend on that resource for foodstuffs. The loss can threaten the
survival of these creatures and larger predators that prey upon them. Extinction can have a ripple
effect that spreads throughout nature.
In addition to its biological consequences, extinction poses a moral dilemma for humans, the
only species capable of saving the others. The presence of humans on the planet has affected all
other life forms, particularly plants and animals. Human lifestyles have proven to be incompatible
with the survival of some other species. Purposeful efforts have been made to eliminate animals that
prey on people, livestock, crops, or pose any threat to human livelihoods. Some wild animals have
been decimated by human desire for meat, hides, fur, or other body parts with commercial value.
Likewise, demand for land, water, and other natural resources has left many wild plants and animals
with little to no suitable habitat. Humans have also affected nature by introducing non-native species
to local areas and producing pollutants having a negative impact on the environment. The
combination of these human-related effects and natural obstacles such as disease or low birthrates
has proven to be too much for some species to overcome. They have no chance of survival without
human help.
As a result, societies have difficult choices to make about the amount of effort and money they
are willing to spend to save imperiled species. Will people accept limits on their property rights,
recreational activities, and means of livelihood to save a plant or an animal? Should saving such
popular species as whales and dolphins take priority over saving obscure, annoying, or fearful
species? Is it the responsibility of humans to save every kind of life form from disappearing, or is
extinction an inevitable part of nature, in which the strong survive and the weak perish? These are
some difficult questions that people face as they ponder the fate of other species living on this planet.
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A. The importance of living organisms B. Causes of animal extinction
C. Humans and endangered species D. Measures to protect endangered species
Question 36. The word "inconsequential" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. unimportant B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrecognizable
Question 37. Which of the following can result from the loss of one species in a food chain?
A. There might be a lack of food resources for some other species.
B. Animals will shift to another food chain in the community.
C. Larger predators will look for other types of prey.
D. The connections among the creatures in the food chain become closer.
A. natural obstacles B. low birthrates
C. some species D. human-related effects
Question 39. In paragraph 2, non-native species are mentioned as ______.
A. an achievement of human beings B. a harmful factor to the environment
C. a kind of useful plants D. a kind of harmless animals
Question 40. The word "perish" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disappear B. complete C. remain D. develop
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Some animals and plants cannot survive without human help.
B. No other species can threaten the survival of humans on Earth.
C. The existence of humans is at the expense of some other species.
D. Humans have difficult choices to make about saving endangered species.
A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.
B. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.
C. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains.
D. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.
Question 43. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I have met my grandparents for five years.
D. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 44. We survived that accident because we were wearing our seat belts.
A. But for our seat belts, we would have survived that accident.
B. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, we wouldn't have survived that accident.
C. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
D. If we weren't wearing our seat belts, we couldn't have survived that accident.
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Question 45. "No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
B. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
C. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
Question 46. Animals like frogs have waterproof skin that prevents it from drying out quickly
A B C
in air, sun, or wind.
D
Question 47. My brother usually ask me for help when he has difficulty with his homework.
A B C D
Question 48. Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with discipline problems
A B C
at school.
D
Question 49. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
Question 50. My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.
A. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.
B. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
C. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.
D. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
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Question 1. I'm not sure, but Tony ______ probably get that demanding job.
A. must B. need C. ought D. might
Question 2. They were among the first companies to exploit the ______ of the Internet.
A. potential B. prospect C. possibility D. ability
Question 3. Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______ in her study.
A. standard B. development C. contribution D. progress
Question 4. I ______ all of my homework last night.
A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. finished
Question 5. The people ______ live in this village are very friendly.
A. who B. where C. which D. when
Question 6. Jim didn't break the vase on ______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.
A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose
Question 7. Domestic appliances like washing machines and dishwashers have made ______ life
much easier.
A. the B. a C. Ø D. an
Question 8. Travelling to ______ countries in the world enables me to learn many interesting things.
A. differ B. difference C. differently D. different
Question 9. Peter is disappointed at not getting the job, but he will ______ it soon.
A. take on B. get over C. go through D. come over
Question 10. I am not used to the cold weather here, so I need to have a heating system ______.
A. installed B. serviced C. developed D. repaired
Question 11. The only thing he bought on his trip to Italy was a ______ watch.
A. nice Italian new B. nice new Italian C. new Italian nice D. new nice Italian
Question 12. The more you practise speaking English, ______.
A. the more fluently you can speak it B. the more fluent you can speak it
C. the more you can speak it fluent D. the more you can speak it fluently
Question 13. Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking for it for months."
Daniel: "______."
A. You can say that again B. Thank you for looking for it
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Question 14. David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
David: "Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?"
Mr Deakin: "______. And you?"
A. I'm busy now B. I'm fine. Thank you
C. I'm going home D. I'm having a class now
Question 15. A. possible B. cultural C. confident D. supportive
Question 16. A. office B. nature C. result D. farmer
Question 17. A. dressed B. dropped C. matched D. joined
Question 18. A. walk B. call C. take D. talk
Question 19. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their
parents and teachers.
A. nervousness B. emotion C. stress D. relaxation
Question 20. Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can't eat a lot B. hates parties C. talks too much D. can keep secrets
Question 21. The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed B. generated C. created D. increased
Question 22. Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A. exciting B. informative C. attractive D. boring
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue.
In this world of diversity, (23)______ such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the
old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning
areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor,
engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a
financially successful life. (24)______, the cost of education was not so high.
Today's world is entirely different from the things (25)______ have just been described. The job
market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (26)______. Meanwhile, most
teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career
talks and student counseling workshops to guide and help teenagers (27)______ what course to take.
Furthermore, psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and
computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.
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Question 23. A. making B. taking C. giving D. having
Question 24. A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. Therefore
Question 25. A. when B. that C. what D. where
Question 26. A. competition B. competitively C. competitive D. compete
Question 27. A. apply B. study C. decide D. employ
Children all around the world love to read comic books. Maybe they like to read the kind of
comic books that come out once a month, like Spiderman or Batman, or maybe they like manga-
style comic books. That means that publishers who make comic books need to keep in touch with
the things young people like to do. One thing that many young people today are interested in is
technology, so of course kids want to read digital comic books on electronic devices.
Let's take Japanese manga as an example. There are lots of people around the world who enjoy
reading manga. However, in the past, it was difficult to find translated versions of manga in comic
bookstores. But that did not stop manga fans. Some fans who could translate Japanese into their own
language started translating manga themselves. Then they scanned the pages of manga books and
uploaded the scanned pages to the Internet with their translation. This practice has become so
popular. People in the comic book industry made up a name for it. By combining the words scan
and translation, they call it "scanlation", and it is a big problem today. The people who do scanlation
usually share their manga for free, so readers do not buy manga books. Writers, artists, and
publishers all end up losing money because of scanlation. Another problem is piracy in the comic
book industry. Illegal copies of old and brand new comics alike have been hurting comic book sales.
Despite the progress made in converting comics to digital formats, hardcopy comic books are
still by far the most popular format among fans. In the meantime, comic book publishers and stores
will just have to keep an eye on their buyers' habits. As the popularity of digital books for e-readers
and tablets grows, the popularity of digital comic books will grow as well.

A. The need for digital comic books
B. Children's most favourite type of books
C. Problems in the book industry
D. The manga industry in Japan
Question 29. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. children B. comic books C. publishers D. things
Question 30. According to paragraph 1, Spiderman is the name of ______.
A. a TV programme B. a comic book C. an electronic device D. a child
Question 31. According to paragraph 2, the practice of "scanlation" mostly involves ______.
A. selling translated manga books
B. scanning and translating manga books
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Question 32. According to the passage, in the past, some manga fans who knew Japanese
translated manga because ______.
A. it was enjoyable to translate Japanese books
B. they wanted to make a name for themselves
C. it was difficult to buy translated manga books
D. they wanted to read manga for free
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, who could benefit from scanlation?
A. Readers B. Publishers C. Writers D. Artists
Question 34. The word "piracy" in paragraph 2 probably means the act of ______.
A. controlling the production of a book B. hurting the sale of illegal comic books
C. copying and using a book illegally D. advertising a book without permission
The oceans are so vast and deep that until fairly recently, it was widely assumed that no matter
how much trash and chemicals humans dumped into them, the effects would be negligible.
Proponents of dumping in the oceans even had a catchphrase: "The solution to pollution is dilution."
Today, we need look no further than the New Jersey-size dead zone that forms each summer
in the Mississippi River Delta, or the thousand-mile-wide swath of decomposing plastic in the
northern Pacific Ocean to see that this "dilution" policy has helped place a once flourishing ocean
ecosystem on the brink of collapse.
There is evidence that the oceans have suffered at the hands of mankind for millennia. But recent
studies show that degradation, particularly of shoreline areas, has accelerated dramatically in the past
three centuries as industrial discharge and run-off from farms and coastal cities have increased.
Pollution is the introduction of harmful contaminants that are outside the norm for a given
ecosystem. Common man-made pollutants reaching the oceans include pesticides, herbicides,
chemical fertilizers, detergents, oil, sewage, plastics, and other solids. Many of these pollutants
collect at the ocean's depths, where they are consumed by small marine organisms and introduced
into the global food chain.
Many ocean pollutants are released into the environment far upstream from coastlines.
Nitrogen-rich fertilizers applied by farmers inland, for example, end up in local streams, rivers, and
groundwater and are eventually deposited in estuaries, bays, and deltas. These excess nutrients can
spawn massive blooms of algae that rob the water of oxygen, leaving areas where little or no marine
life can exist.
Solid wastes like bags, foam, and other items dumped into the oceans from land or by ships at
sea are frequently consumed, with often fatal effects, by marine mammals, fish, and birds that
mistake them for food. Discarded fishing nets drift for many years, ensnaring fish and mammals. In
certain regions, ocean currents corral trillions of decomposing plastic items and other trash into
gigantic, swirling garbage patches. One in the North Pacific, known as the Pacific Trash Vortex, is
estimated to be the size of Texas.
Pollution is not always physical. In large bodies of water, sound waves can carry undiminished for
miles. The increased presence of loud or persistent sounds from ships, sonar devices, oil rigs, and even
from natural sources like earthquakes can disrupt the migration, communication, and reproduction
patterns of many marine animals, particularly aquatic mammals like whales and dolphins.
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A. Marine pollution and its many forms
B. Noise and its disruptive effects on marine life
C. Various kinds of harmful pollutants
D. The end of the "dilution" era
Question 36. The word "negligible" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. serious B. insignificant C. unpredictable D. positive
Question 37. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that the "dilution" policy is related to ______.
A. dealing with the problems of water pollution
B. helping the ecosystem of the oceans flourish
C. neglecting the effects of dumping trash into the oceans
D. treating harmful materials in the oceans properly
Question 38. The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. ocean's depths B. man-made pollutants
C. marine organisms D. the oceans
Question 39. The word "spawn" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ______.
A. appear B. prevent C. produce D. limit
Question 40. According to the passage, nitrogen-rich fertilizers ______.
A. are created by massive blooms of algae
B. cause a shortage of oxygen in the ocean water
C. do not relate to the disappearance of marine life
D. cannot be found inland
Question 41. Which of the following statements is NOT supported in the passage?
A. Many pollutants deposited in the oceans finally become part of the global food chain.
B. It is apparent that the oceans have been polluted for a long time.
C. Industrial wastes and agricultural run-off are blamed for the degradation of the oceans.
D. The oceans in the past were more contaminated than they are now.
Question 42. Whales and dolphins are mentioned in the final paragraph as an example of marine
creatures that ______.
A. can communicate with each other via sound waves
B. can survive earthquakes because of their large bodies
C. suffer from loud or persistent sounds at sea
D. are forced to migrate because of water pollution
Question 43. All the judges paid the dancer compliments on their excellent performance in the
A B C D
competition.
Question 44. The policeman warned the tourists not walking alone in empty streets at night.
A B C D
Question 45. My mother always get up early to prepare breakfast for everyone in the family.
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Question 46. He last visited London three years ago.
A. He has been in London for three years. B. He hasn't visited London for three years.
C. He didn't visit London three years ago. D. He was in London for three years.
Question 47. They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.
A. If it snowed heavily, they would be late for the meeting.
B. Had it not snowed heavily, they would have been late for the meeting.
C. But for the heavy snow, they wouldn't have been late for the meeting.
D. If it didn't snow heavily, they wouldn't be late for the meeting.
Question 48. "We will not leave until we see the manager," said the customers.
A. The customers promised to leave before they saw the manager.
B. The customers refused to leave until they saw the manager.
C. The customers agreed to leave before they saw the manager.
D. The customers decided to leave because they did not see the manager.
Question 49. The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect
endangered species.
A. Whether the government have established some wildlife reserves or not, endangered species
are still protected.
B. Endangered species can't be protected although the government have established some wildlife
reserves.
C. The government have established some wildlife reserves so that endangered species can be
protected.
D. If the government established some wildlife reserves, they would be able to protect endangered
species.
Question 50. My sister is good at cooking. My brother is bad at it.
A. My sister is good at cooking, or my brother is bad at it.
B. My sister is good at cooking, for my brother is bad at it.
C. My sister is good at cooking, but my brother is bad at it.
D. My sister is good at cooking, so my brother is bad at it.
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Question 1. Lan ______ learning English a few years ago.
A. starts B. will start C. started D. is starting
Question 2. We moved to the countryside because we wanted to be close to ______ nature.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø
Question 3. The water ______ in the area has resulted in poor crop production.
A. absence B. shortage C. lack D. deficiency
Question 4. In Vietnam, children begin their primary ______ at the age of six.
A. educational B. educationally C. educate D. education
Question 5. Could you ______ me a hand with the washing-up, Kent?
A. join B. shake C. give D. hold
Question 6. All students ______ hand in their assignments by Friday at the latest.
A. ought B. might C. must D. may
Question 7. I met a ______ girl at my friend's birthday party last Sunday.
A. pretty American tall B. tall pretty American C. tall American pretty D. pretty tall American
Question 8. The company management decided to ______ more workers to meet the production schedule.
A. take on B. make out C. take over D. make up
Question 9. I will phone Vivian to ______ her to buy some sugar; otherwise, she will forget.
A. remind B. encourage C. allow D. advise
Question 10. We were ______ by the spectacular scenery of the countryside.
A. overwhelmed B. bewildered C. preoccupied D. overjoyed
Question 11. The boy ______ sits in front of me in the class studies very hard.
A. who B. where C. which D. when
Question 12. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, ______.
A. the most frequent natural disasters are B. the most frequently natural disasters occur
C. the more frequent are natural disasters D. the more frequently natural disasters occur
Question 13. Mary and John are meeting at the cinema.
Mary: "Hi, John. How are you?"
John: "______. And you?"
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Question 14. Mrs Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
Mike: "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?"
Mrs Smith: "______. The sign says 'No feeding the animals'."
A. Of course you can B. I don't think it works
C. I'm sure about that D. I'm afraid not
Question 15. I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications
and wide experience.
A. be successful B. be satisfied C. be unsuccessful D. be unsatisfied
Question 16. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public.
A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset
Question 17. Tim and Tom look similar although they are not brothers.
A. different B. alike C. familiar D. strange
Question 18. There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.
A. simple B. difficult C. important D. interesting
Question 19. A. difficult B. popular C. effective D. national
Question 20. A. answer B. reply C. singer D. future
Question 21. A. find B. think C. drive D. mind
Question 22. A. missed B. talked C. watched D. cleaned
Question 23. "Why don't we go camping at the weekend?" he said.
A. He denied going camping at the weekend.
B. He suggested going camping at the weekend.
C. He objected to going camping at the weekend.
D. He apologized for going camping at the weekend.
Question 24. He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
A. Had it not been for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
B. If his parents hadn't supported him, he wouldn't have been successful in his career.
C. But for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
D. Without his parents' support, he would have been successful in his career.
Question 25. I haven't visited my hometown for a few years.
A. I have been in my hometown for a few years.
B. I last visited my hometown a few years ago.
C. I didn't visit my hometown a few years ago.
D. I was in my hometown for a few years.
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Question 26. She always try to finish her homework before going to bed.
A B C D
Question 27. Children learn primarily by directly experiencing the world around it.
A B C D
Question 28. A number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established in order to saving
A B C
endangered species from extinction.
D
Question 29. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies. Her classmates appreciate her.
A. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, but they appreciate her.
B. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, for they appreciate her.
C. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, so they appreciate her.
D. Mai usually helps her classmates with their studies, or they appreciate her.
Question 30. We cannot completely avoid stress in our lives. We need to find ways to cope with it.
A. As long as we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
B. After we can completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
C. Since we cannot completely avoid stress in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
D. Because stress can completely be avoided in our lives, we need to find ways to cope with it.
Graphic novels, as the name suggests, are books written and illustrated in the style of a comic
book. Adults may feel that graphic novels do not help children become good readers. They believe
that this type of reading material somehow prevents "real" reading. (31)______, many quality
graphic novels are now being seen as a method of storytelling on the same level as novels, films or
audiobooks. Many librarians and teachers are now accepting graphic novels as proper literature for
children as they (32)______ young people and motivate them to read. This has been especially true
with children who are not (33)______ to read, especially boys.
Language learners are also motivated by graphic novels because the pictures provide clues to
the meaning of the words. Therefore, they will (34)______ new vocabulary more quickly. Many
teachers have reported great success when they used graphic novels with their students, especially
in the areas of English, social studies and art. The idea that graphic novels are too simple to be
regarded as serious reading is no longer valid. Reading them can, undoubtedly, help students develop
the skills (35)______ are necessary to read more challenging works.
(Source: Complete IELTS by Rawdon Wyatt)
Question 31. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. In addition

Question 32. A. attract B. attractively C. attraction D. attractive
Question 33. A. active B. willing C. careful D. able
Question 34. A. learn B. take C. know D. accept
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Most weddings in Japan start with a religious ceremony in which usually only family members
attend. Afterwards, a banquet is customarily held to which many people, including friends and
colleagues, are invited. To celebrate the happy occasion, guests give the bride and groom goshuugi
– gift money in special envelopes. Goshuugi from friends is usually 20,000 yen or 30,000 yen.
A typical Japanese wedding party starts when the bride and groom enter the banquet hall
together, and take their seats on a slightly raised platform facing their guests. Invited guests are
seated closer to the bride and groom, with family and relatives seated further in back. The bride's
and groom's bosses usually give congratulatory speeches then their friends sing in celebration. Other
wedding highlights include a candle ceremony where the couple holds a candle while greeting their
guests at each table, and the cutting of the wedding cake. Afterwards, the bride and groom thank
their parents with a speech, then leave to end the party.
In the past, dishes that supposedly brought good fortune, such as prawns and sea breams, were
served in abundance. So much of the food was ordered that guests ended up taking the surplus home.
Today, the majority of the weddings serve just enough for everyone. Additionally, before leaving,
guests would traditionally receive souvenir gifts called hikidemono.
Many wedding ceremonies take place at wedding halls or hotels. Rough estimates show that
it costs about 3 million yen to host a wedding party for 80 guests. During Japan's economic bubble,
overseas weddings and flamboyant receptions with special effects, such as smoke machines and
having the bride and groom fly in on gondolas, were very popular. But these days, couples choose
to tie the knot in various ways, from not having any ceremony to having a modest affair, or still
going all out.
(Source: http://www.hiraganatimes.com)
Question 36. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Dishes served at Japan's wedding parties in the past
B. Wedding ceremonies in Japan's economic bubble
C. Popular wedding gifts in Japan
D. Wedding ceremonies in Japan
Question 37. According to the passage, goshuugi is ______.
A. an important guest B. a happy occasion C. a type of food D. a kind of gift
A. the couple's B. the parents' C. the relatives' D. the friends'
Question 39. According to paragraph 2, which of the following do the bride and groom do at their
wedding party?
A. They deliver a speech to thank their parents.
B. They sit on a platform at the back of the stage.
C. They hold a candle and sing in celebration.
D. They give a speech to thank their bosses.
Question 40. The word "fortune" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. excitement B. luck C. money D. benefit
Question 41. How were the wedding dishes in the past different from those of today?
A. They were more delicious. B. They were less delicious.
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Question 42. The phrase "tie the knot" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______.
A. get engaged B. get married
C. fasten the rope D. loosen the tie
Humans are bringing about another global-scale change in the atmosphere: the increase in
what are called greenhouse gases. Like glass in a greenhouse, these gases admit the Sun's light but
tend to reflect back downward the heat that is radiated from the ground below, trapping heat in the
Earth's atmosphere. This process is known as the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide is the most
significant of these gases – there is 25 percent more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than
there was a century ago, the result of our burning coal and fuels derived from oil. Methane, nitrous
oxide, and CFCs are greenhouse gases as well.
Scientists predict that increases in these gases in the atmosphere will make the Earth a warmer
place. They expect a global rise in average temperature somewhere between 1.0 and 3.5 degrees
Celsius in the next century. Average temperatures have in fact been rising and the years from 1987
to 1997 were the warmest years on record. Some scientists are reluctant to say that global warming
has actually begun because climate naturally varies from year to year and decade to decade, and it
takes many years of records to be sure of a fundamental change. There is little disagreement, though,
that global warming is looming.
Global warming will have different effects in different regions. A warmed world is expected
to have more extreme weather, with more rain during wet periods, longer droughts, and more
powerful storms. Although the effects of future climate changes are unknown, some predict that
exaggerated weather conditions may translate into better agricultural yields in areas such as the
western United States, where temperature and rainfall are expected to increase, while dramatic
decreases in rainfall may lead to severe droughts and plunging agricultural yields in parts of Africa,
for example.
Warmer temperatures are expected to partially melt the polar ice caps, leading to a projected
sea level rise of 50 centimeters by the year 2050. A sea level rise of this magnitude would flood
coastal cities, force people to abandon low-lying islands, and completely inundate coastal wetlands.
Diseases like malaria, which at present are primarily found in the tropics, may become more
common in the regions of the globe between the tropics and the polar regions, called the temperate
zones. For many of the world's plant species, and for animal species that are not easily able to shift
their territories as their habitat grows warmer, climate change may bring extinction.
(Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation)
Question 43. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Global Warming: Problems and Solutions
B. Global Warming: Advantages and Disadvantages
C. Global Warming: Future Reactions
D. Global Warming: Possible Causes and Effects
Question 44. According to paragraph 1, which of the following factors causes an increase in
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C. Carbon dioxide D. Solar radiation
A. scientists B. temperatures C. gases D. increases
Question 46. The word "looming" in paragraph 2 probably means ______.
A. fading B. showing C. ending D. appearing
Question 47. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Few scientists agree that global warming is looming.
B. Global climate naturally changes over time.
C. Changes in climate are not easy to be documented.
D. Some scientists are not sure that global warming has begun.
Question 48. The word "plunging" in paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. improving B. increasing C. preventing D. decreasing
Question 49. What may be the benefit of exaggerated weather conditions for the western United States?
A. Minimal natural disasters B. Higher agricultural production
C. Decrease in rainfall during wet periods D. Favourable weather conditions
Question 50. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
A. Sarcastic B. Informative C. Ironic D. Argumentative
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Question 1. Anna and Ms White are meeting in a bookshop.
Anna: "Good morning, Ms White. How are you?"
Ms White: "Hi, Anna. ______. And you?"
A. I'm fine, thanks B. I'm forty years old
C. I'm not working today D. I'm looking for a book
Question 2. Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Andrew: "Can I have the bill, please?"
Waiter: "______."
A. You are very kind B. Just a minute, please
C. My pleasure D. You're exactly right
Question 3. They are going to declare details of the plan to the public later this week.
A. announce B. infer C. remind D. notice
Question 4. It rained so hard that the roads were quickly covered in water.
A. heavily B. lightly C. softly D. badly
Question 5. If you are at a loose end tomorrow, why don't we spend the day sunbathing and
relaxing on the beach?
A. having a lot to do B. having nothing to do
C. having nothing to lose D. having a lot to gain
Question 6. The twin girls are so identical that I can't distinguish one from the other.
A. similar B. alike C. different D. changeable
Question 7. A. washed B. passed C. worked D. opened
Question 8. A. hate B. face C. make D. dance
Question 9. A. medical B. essential C. dangerous D. regular
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Question 11. The dog ______ my father gave me is very lovely.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
Question 12. There has been growing public concern about the use of chemicals in food ______
recently.
A. preservation B. protection C. reservation D. conservation
Question 13. Peter bought a ______ car as a present for his wife two weeks ago.
A. new German red B. red German new C. red new German D. new red German
Question 14. You ______ pass the exam in order to graduate from high school.
A. must B. can C. may D. might
Question 15. During a job interview, candidates are advised to ______ on the interviewer's
questions and make an effort to answer them properly.
A. emphasize B. decide C. concentrate D. rely
Question 16. The higher the cost of living is, ______.
A. the life of the immigrants becomes the harder
B. the hardest the life of the immigrants becomes
C. the harder does the life of the immigrants become
D. the harder the life of the immigrants becomes
Question 17. Harmful environmental factors can ______ the development of certain diseases.
A. generate B. accelerate C. produce D. monitor
Question 18. Last week, we ______ an interesting film about the animal world.
A. see B. saw C. are seeing D. will see
Question 19. The pace of ______ life is much slower in the country than in the city.
A. an B. a C. Ø D. the
Question 20. The success of the company in such a ______ market is remarkable.
A. compete B. competitively C. competitive D. competition
Question 21. A lot of research in medical science has been ______ to improve human health.
A. made up B. carried out C. taken up D. given off
Question 22. It is important for students to ______ full use of university facilities.
A. take B. do C. find D. make
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking
someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (23)______ to look directly
at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a
(24)______ of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact.
It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (25)______,
stand close together and look intensely into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives
people a better sense of what their counterparts want.
Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people (26)______ travel or
work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware
of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (27)______ to consider your own body language
before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients,
and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.
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Question 23. A. encouraged B. forbidden C. assisted D. opposed
Question 24. A. sound B. sense C. taste D. touch
Question 25. A. in contrast B. moreover C. therefore D. in addition
Question 26. A. which B. where C. who D. whose
Question 27. A. usefully B. use C. usefulness D. useful
When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal
preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's
name. In some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.
In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their
child's name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children
are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names
first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some
people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as
a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the
child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen
to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain
elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character
meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's
name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day
has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a
girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or "explorer."
Children with these names are seen as travelers.
No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the name
is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a child's
culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
Question 28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The choice of name for a child in Asia
B. The history of child naming around the world
C. The practice of child naming in Europe
D. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
Question 29. According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected
by ______.
A. ancestors B. parents C. relatives D. grandparents
Question 30. The word "means" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
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Question 31. What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming
a child?
A. A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
B. The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.
C. A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.
D. The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.
Question 32. Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is
NOT true according to the passage?
A. The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.
B. Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.
C. Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.
D. No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.
Question 33. The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. preference B. culture C. name D. tradition
Question 34. The word "treasured" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ignored B. developed C. valued D. revealed
Tropical rainforests are being destroyed and badly degraded at an unsustainable rate. Some
scientists estimate that in the early 1990s tropical forests were being destroyed at a rate of
approximately 28 hectares a minute, or about 14 million hectares each year – an area about the size
of the state of Wisconsin. This figure marked a decrease since the 1980s, when approximately 16
million hectares were destroyed each year, largely due to a reported decline of deforestation in the
Amazon River Basin in the early 1990s. However, satellite images indicate that rates may have
rebounded in the late 1990s as burning in the Amazon increased again. Over the past three decades
alone, about 5 million square kilometers – or 20 percent of the world's tropical forests – have been
cleared. During this time, deforestation in tropical Asia reached almost 30 percent. High rates of
deforestation are inevitably followed by alarming rates of plant and animal extinction because many
rainforest species cannot survive outside their pristine rainforest habitat. Some scientists estimate
that dozens of rainforest species are becoming extinct every day.
Causes of deforestation vary from location to location, but certain patterns tend to be consistent
across all forests. Logging companies in search of valuable rainforest hardwoods, or, less often, oil
companies in search of petroleum, are often the first to enter a remote area of rainforest. Some logged
forests, if left alone, can regenerate in a few decades. But typically, they are not left alone – the
roads built by logging companies often provide access for landless farmers to enter a new area, as
well as a means to transport agricultural crops to market. For every 1 kilometer of new roads built
through a forested area, 4 to 24 square kilometers are deforested and colonized.
Once the loggers leave the land, a typical cycle of destruction ensues. When the landless
farmers arrive, they clear the land for planting. Poor rainforest soils produce a low crop yield,
especially after a couple of years. At that point, the farmers often sell their lands to cattle ranchers
or large plantation owners. After nutrients have been exhausted and soils compacted by cattle, lands
are then abandoned and often laid to waste. Rainforest does not readily regenerate on these lands
without human intervention. Meanwhile, the colonist farmers and cattle ranchers move to a new
piece of land made accessible by logging roads, where the cycle of deforestation begins again.
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A. The size of tropical rainforest loss
B. Causes and effects of rainforest destruction
C. The rate of rainforest destruction in the Amazon
D. Typical patterns of extinction of rainforest species
Question 36. According to paragraph 1, which of the following about the rate of rainforest
destruction is TRUE?
A. It was greater in the early 1990s than in the 1980s.
B. It was the same in the early 1990s as in the 1980s.
C. It was greater in the 1980s than in the early 1990s.
D. It kept increasing from the 1980s to the 1990s.
Question 37. The word "rebounded" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. remained unchanged B. fallen again C. risen again D. gone up and down
Question 38. Which of the following can result from the loss of tropical rainforests?
A. The decrease in wasted lands
B. The disappearance of many rainforest species
C. The disappearance of landless farmers
D. The increase in the rainforest habitat
Question 39. According to the passage, what is the most common cause of deforestation in different
regions?
A. The search for oil B. The search for valuable woods
C. The search for rare animals D. The search for new farm lands
Question 40. The word "regenerate" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. recover B. renew C. repeat D. refine
Question 41. The phrase "these lands" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. lands for raising cattle B. lands sold and colonized
C. lands abandoned and wasted D. lands for planting
Question 42. What can be inferred about rainforests from the passage?
A. Rainforest destruction can be reduced with the help of cattle ranchers.
B. The cycle of rainforest destruction will come to an end.
C. Human beings are the main contributor to deforestation in tropical regions.
D. Most tropical rainforests have been sold to plantation owners.
Question 43. Working as a doctor would give me a chance taking care of people's health.
A B C D
Question 44. Jane help her mother to do the housework when she has free time.
A B C D
Question 45. Many living organisms depend largely on the environment for the satisfaction of its
A B C D
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Question 46. They cancelled all the sporting events because of the heavy rain.
A. Without the heavy rain, they wouldn't cancel all the sporting events.
B. If it hadn't rained heavily, they would have cancelled all the sporting events.
C. If it didn't rain heavily, they wouldn't cancel all the sporting events.
D. Had it not rained heavily, they wouldn't have cancelled all the sporting events.
Question 47. I haven't heard from Susan for several months.
A. I last heard from Susan several months ago.
B. Susan didn't hear from me several months ago.
C. Susan heard from me several months ago.
D. I didn't hear from Susan several months ago.
Question 48. "I didn't give John the money," said Mary.
A. Mary denied giving John the money.
B. Mary admitted giving John the money.
C. Mary suggested giving John the money.
D. Mary remembered giving John the money.
Question 49. Many Vietnamese women are successful in their careers. They are excellent
homemakers.
A. Many Vietnamese women are successful in their careers, and they are excellent homemakers.
B. Many Vietnamese women are successful in their careers, for they are excellent homemakers.
C. Many Vietnamese women are successful in their careers, so they are excellent homemakers.
D. Many Vietnamese women are successful in their careers, or they are excellent homemakers.
Question 50. Nam had all the necessary qualifications. They didn't offer him the job.
A. Despite having all the necessary qualifications, Nam was not offered the job.
B. They didn't offer Nam the job as he had all the necessary qualifications.
C. Nam had all the necessary qualifications, so they didn't offer him the job.
D. If Nam had had all the necessary qualifications, he would have been offered the job.
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of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.
- Silas: "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"
- Salah: "______. We can't afford such a big event."
A. You can say that again B. I can't agree with you more
C. Yes, you're right D. No, I don't think so
Question 2: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
- Laura: "______"
- Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!"
A. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow. B. I've passed the exam with an A.
C. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. D. I didn't do well in the exam.
Question 3: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important
discoveries in different fields.
A. accessible B. confusing C. effective D. advanced
Question 4: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.
A. classifying B. distributing C. adopting D. inventing
Question 5: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of
getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B. spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D. put on tighter belts
Question 6: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created
favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking B. varying C. decreasing D. rising
Question 7: A. delays B. begins C. attracts D. believes
Question 8: A. head B. bean C. meal D. team
Question 9: A. sympathy B. poverty C. equipment D. character
Question 10: A. intend B. install C. follow D. decide
Question 11: It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his
working hard during the term.
A. comes B. gets C. stands D. lays
Question 12: Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
A. to going B. going C. go D. to go
Question 13: The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those
receiving conventional medicine.
A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated
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Question 14: Only after she ______ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
A. would recover B. has recovered C. had recovered D. was recovering
Question 15: Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among
university graduates.
A. pose B. admit C. address D. create
Question 16: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.
A. mightn't have finished B. should have finished
C. needn't have finished D. must have finished
Question 17: The presenter started his speech with a few ______ jokes to build rapport with the
audience.
A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted
Question 18: It is advisable that the apprentice should be ______ to learn the ins and outs of the new job.
A. permissive B. noticeable C. acceptable D. observant
Question 19: Mary rarely uses social networks, ______?
A. isn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. is she
Question 20: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.
A. impress B. impressively C. impression D. impressive
Question 21: If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
A. would help B. helps C. will help D. has helped
Question 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ______ by failures.
A. left out B. put off C. switched off D. turned on
Question 23: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase
A B
in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency.
C D
Question 24: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have
A B C
their talents and efforts recognised.
D
Question 25: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers.
A B C D
Question 26: I find it useful to join the sports club.
A. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. B. It is useful for me to join the sports club.
C. I used to join the sports club. D. I never like joining the sports club.
Question 27: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.
A. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
B. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
C. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.
Question 28: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her. B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
Question 29: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her.
A. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.
B. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.
C. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family
meant to her.
D. Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family meant to her.
Question 30: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before
getting a job.
A. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
B. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher education.
C. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
D. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher education.
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been
noticed that the difference (31)______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon
occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open
green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain
heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to
thunderstorms (32)______ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (33)______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has (34)______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One
outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one
is a vertical freestanding garden and is (35)______ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar
panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
(Adapted from "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman)
Question 31: A. on B. with C. in D. out

Question 32: A. when B. which C. what D. where
Question 33: A. or B. for C. and D. but
Question 34: A. pledged B. committed C. confessed D. required
Question 35: A. home B. house C. land D. place
A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the
purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an
interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want
from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate
your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional
care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is
your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the
specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should
demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company.
The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest.
It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It
should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid
discussing your reasons for leaving your last job.
Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable."
However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this
reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want
to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.
(Adapted from "Select Readings - Intermediate" by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)
A. Advice on how to find a good job
B. Things to avoid during a job interview
C. Tips for writing an effective letter of application
D. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ______.
A. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview
B. get further information about the company
C. advertise a product to attract more customers
D. present what he/she wants from the job
A. the letter of application B. an opportunity
C. your work D. the résumé
Question 39: The word "explicitly" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. clearly B. shortly C. slightly D. quickly
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application?
A. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.
B. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.
C. It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style.
D. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé.
Question 41: The word "broach" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. avoid B. investigate C. introduce D. understand
Question 42: According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to ______.
A. accept any salary offered B. negotiate working conditions
C. mention their expected salary range D. talk about the company's budget
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of
other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has
hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public
adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and
encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming
about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he
falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps
that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively
affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets
has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after
surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a
handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school
for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie
Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for
three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons.
Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about
mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him,"
says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional
love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris
Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a
positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a
bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry
remains as popular as ever.
(Adapted from "Ready for Advanced" by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern)

Question 43: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Question 44: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 45: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.
A. difficult to control B. reluctant to explore
C. inclined to disagree D. impossible to understand
Question 46: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?
A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Better recovery from illness
C. A greater desire to influence others D. Long-term changes in conduct
Question 47: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. a school dog B. a craze
C. a Mulberry staff member D. a primary school
Question 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka
at the Mulberry Bush?
A. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 49: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?
A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
B. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
C. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Question 50: Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
B. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
C. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit
their students.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message
across to young people.
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Question 1: Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
- Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
- James: "______. We had sweet memories together then."
A. I'm afraid so B. Absolutely C. That's nonsense D. I doubt it
Question 2: John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.
- John: "______"
- Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."
A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car!
C. Your car is new, isn't it? D. My car is very expensive.
Question 3: A. apartment B. benefit C. argument D. vacancy
Question 4: A. explain B. involve C. borrow D. discuss
Question 5: A. great B. cheap C. clean D. mean
Question 6: A. improves B. destroys C. suggests D. reminds
Question 7: The research findings were reliable since modern technology was used to increase the
precision of the sampling procedure.
A. exactness B. inaccuracy C. insecurity D. flexibility
Question 8: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just
before the check-in counter closed.
A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition
C. at the very last moment D. with much time to spare
Question 9: There is an increase in the prevalence of electronic books as more people are turning to
digitalised reading materials.
A. scarcity B. deficiency C. popularity D. intensity
Question 10: Heavily contaminated with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is not
suitable for daily use.
A. polluted B. pure C. cleaned D. deadly
Question 11: If he didn't have to work today, he ______ his children to the zoo.
A. will take B. takes C. would take D. has taken
Question 12: Only after the bus ______ for a few miles did Jane realise she was on the wrong route.
A. was running B. had run C. has run D. runs

Question 13: Many people head for the countryside where the flat ______ of fields helps them escape
from the hectic city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse
Question 14: It is believed that travelling is a good way to expand our ______ of the world.
A. knowledgeable B. knowledgeably C. knowledge D. know
Question 15: Maria decided ______ her education after a gap year.
A. to continue B. to continuing C. continue D. continuing
Question 16: We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to
______ salt into the wound.
A. spread B. rub C. apply D. put
Question 17: Despacito, ______ over four billion times on YouTube, is one of the most favourite
songs among teenagers worldwide.
A. is viewed B. which viewed C. viewing D. viewed
Question 18: The school drama club is ______ a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to take
place next month.
A. turning up B. making off C. putting on D. bringing down
Question 19: The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received ______ support
from the school administrators.
A. light-hearted B. warm-hearted C. big-hearted D. whole-hearted
Question 20: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will ______ success
in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
Question 21: Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He ______ his lessons very carefully.
A. would have revised B. needn't have revised C. can't have revised D. must have revised
Question 22: Sue rarely misses a chance to do voluntary work, ______?
A. doesn't she B. does she C. is she D. isn't she
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work
helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously,
thus teaching people how to (23)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people
into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to
impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (24)______ they do have
many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and
enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (25)______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately
themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is
(26)______.
Employers will generally look favorably on people (27)______ have shown an ability to work as
part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be
desirable qualities in any employee.
(Adapted from "IELTS Testbuilder 2" by Sam McCarter)
Question 23: A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 24: A. but B. so C. or D. for
Question 25: A. under B. of C. on D. out
Question 26: A. impassable B. unattainable C. undetectable D. immeasurable
Question 27: A. which B. what C. whose D. who
There are many African tribes but, for many people, the Masai are the most well-known. They
are famous for their bright red clothing and their ceremonies with lots of music and dancing.
Probably, one of the most colorful ceremonies is the festival of "Eunoto," when the teenage boys of
the Masai become men.
Eunoto lasts for many days and Masai people travel across the region to get to a special place near
the border between Kenya and Tanzania. The teenage boys who travel with them are called "warriors."
This is a traditional name from the past when young men fought with other tribes.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the teenagers paint their bodies while their mothers start to build
a place called the "Osingira," a sacred room in the middle of the celebrations. Later, the senior elders
from different tribes will sit inside this place and, at different times, the boys go inside to meet them.
Later in the day, the boys run around the Osingira, going faster and faster each time.
The teenagers also have to alter their appearance at Eunoto. Masai boys' hair is very long before
the ritual but they have to cut it off. In Masai culture, hair is an important symbol. For example, when a
baby grows into an infant, the mother cuts the child's hair and gives the child a name. At a Masai
wedding, the hair of the bride is also cut off as she becomes a woman. And so, at Eunoto, the teenage
boy's mother cuts his hair off at sunrise.
On the final day, the teenagers meet the senior elders one more time. They get this advice: "Now
you are men, use your heads and knowledge." Then, people start to travel back to their homes and
lands. The teenagers are no longer warriors. They are adult men and now they will get married and
have children. Later in life, they will be the leaders of their communities.
(Adapted from "Life" by John Hughes, Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett)
A. The ceremony that marks the beginning of Masai boys' adulthood
B. The journey by Masai teenage boys to the festival of Eunoto
C. The importance of Eunoto in African people's lives
D. The reasons for the Masai's popularity over other African tribes
Question 29: The word "warriors" in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. dancers B. fighters C. musicians D. travellers
Question 30: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. different tribes B. their mothers C. the boys D. the senior elders
Question 31: According to paragraph 3, the Osingira is built by ______.
A. the Masai senior elders B. Masai teenagers
C. the Masai teenage boys' mothers D. Masai men
Question 32: The word "alter" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differ B. change C. maintain D. distinguish
Question 33: According to the passage, what do the teenage boys do at Eunoto?
A. Painting their bodies B. Receiving new names
C. Changing their clothes D. Fighting with other tribes
A. The Masai teenage boys are given advice from senior elders before attending Eunoto.
B. The Masai teenage boys will become adults and get married after attending Eunoto.
C. Eunoto lasts for a day across the region between Kenya and Tanzania.
D. Eunoto is the ceremony for both Masai teenage boys and girls.
In this modern world where closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere and
smartphones in every pocket, the routine filming of everyday life is becoming pervasive. A number of
countries are rolling out body cams for police officers; other public-facing agencies such as schools,
councils and hospitals are also experimenting with cameras for their employees. Private citizens are
getting in on the act too: cyclists increasingly wear headcams as a deterrent to aggressive drivers. As
camera technology gets smaller and cheaper, it isn't hard to envisage a future where we're all filming
everything all the time, in every direction.
Would that be a good thing? There are some obvious potential upsides. If people know they are on
camera, especially when at work or using public services, they are surely less likely to misbehave. The
available evidence suggests that it discourages behaviours such as vandalism. Another upside is that it
would be harder to get away with crimes or to evade blame for accidents.
But a world on camera could have subtle negative effects. The deluge of data we pour into the
hands of Google, Facebook and others has already proved a mixed blessing. Those companies would
no doubt be willing to upload and curate our body-cam data for free, but at what cost to privacy and
freedom of choice?
Body-cam data could also create a legal minefield. Disputes over the veracity and interpretation of
police footage have already surfaced. Eventually, events not caught on camera could be treated as if they
didn't happen. Alternatively, footage could be faked or doctored to dodge blame or incriminate others.
Of course, there's always the argument that if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing
to fear. But most people have done something embarrassing, or even illegal, that they regret and would
prefer they hadn't been caught on film. People already censor their social media feeds – or avoid doing
anything incriminating in public – for fear of damaging their reputation. Would ubiquitous body cams
have a further chilling effect on our freedom?
The always-on-camera world could even threaten some of the attributes that make us human. We
are natural gossips and backbiters, and while those might not be desirable behaviours, they oil the
wheels of our social interactions. Once people assume they are being filmed, they are likely to clam up.
The argument in relation to body-cam ownership is a bit like that for guns: once you go past a
critical threshold, almost everyone will feel they need one as an insurance policy. We are nowhere near
that point yet – but we should think hard about whether we really want to say "lights, body cam, action."
(Adapted from https://www.newscientist.com)
A. The current public obsession with modern technology
B. The ubiquity of cameras and ensuing problems
C. Legal disputes fuelled by body-cam data
D. Data overload experienced by social network users
Question 36: The word "envisage" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. embrace B. fantasise C. reject D. visualise
Question 37: As mentioned in paragraph 2, misbehaviour can be discouraged if potential offenders ______.
A. are aware of being filmed at the time B. know that they may be subjected to criticism
C. realise that they may be publicly punished D. are employed in the public sector
Question 38: The phrase "a mixed blessing" in paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. something that is neither good nor bad
B. something that produces unexpected results
C. something that has both advantages and disadvantages
D. something either negative or positive in nature
Question 39: What does the author imply in paragraph 3?
A. Body-cam ownership could eventually give rise to information overload, which, in turn, raises
public concern.
B. Social networks provide their users with greater freedom of choice while depriving them of their
privacy and anonymity.
C. Companies like Facebook may have their own intentions behind their willingness to take care of
their users' body-cam data.
D. Google and similar enterprises tend to refrain from harvesting their customers' data for
illicit purposes.
Question 40: It is stated in paragraph 4 that unrecorded events ______.
A. may go unnoticed or be ignored completely
B. could be manipulated to charge innocent people
C. should be kept open to interpretation
D. could provoke legal disputes among media companies
Question 41: According to paragraph 5, why do social media users already act more carefully online?
A. Because they regret doing something illegal.
B. Because they disapprove of uncensored social media feeds.
C. Because they want to avoid being recognised in public.
D. Because they wish to protect their image.
A. wheels B. social interactions
C. desirable behaviours D. people
Question 43: Laura practised playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her performance.
A. Hardly had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot when she could improve her performance.
B. Had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better.
C. However much Laura practised playing the instrument, she could hardly perform any better.
D. As soon as Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better.
Question 44: Lucy paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her savings to
the children there.
A. Lucy had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the children when she paid a visit to the
local orphanage.
B. It was only when Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the children that she paid a visit to the
local orphanage.
C. Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the
children there.
D. Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy decided to donate part of her savings to the children there.
Question 45: My friend has stopped eating fast food.
A. My friend sometimes eats fast food. B. My friend doesn't like eating fast food.
C. My friend no longer eats fast food. D. My friend has never eaten fast food.
Question 46: "You should take better care of your health," said Tom's mother.
A. Tom's mother promised to take better care of his health.
B. Tom's mother ordered him to take better care of his health.
C. Tom's mother required him to take better care of his health.
D. Tom's mother advised him to take better care of his health.
Question 47: They report that soil pollution has seriously threatened the livelihood of many local farmers.
A. The livelihood of many local farmers was reported to be seriously endangered by soil pollution.
B. It is reported that the livelihood of many local farmers has led to serious soil pollution.
C. Soil pollution is reported to have posed a serious threat to the livelihood of many local farmers.
D. It has been reported that soil pollution has actually put many local farmers' lives at risk.
Question 48: The keynote speaker started with some complementary remarks about the organisers
A B C
of the conference, and then proceeded with her speech.
D
Question 49: It was the year 2003 that Vietnam hosted the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)
A B
for the first time.
C D
Question 50: My classmates is going on a trip to Cuc Phuong National Park this weekend.
A B C D
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Question 1: A. dream B. wear C. treat D. mean
Question 2: A. attacks B. medals C. concerns D. fingers
Question 3: A. behave B. relax C. enter D. allow
Question 4: A. disaster B. origin C. charity D. agency
Question 5: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the
country; she must be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked B. obviously delighted C. incredibly optimistic D. desperately sad
Question 6: People nationwide have acted without hesitation to provide aids for the victims in the
disaster-stricken areas.
A. uncertainty B. willingness C. awareness D. reluctance
Question 7: The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
A. cancelled B. continued C. changed D. delayed
Question 8: The chairman's thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the
participants in the workshop.
A. triggered B. arose C. defined D. hosted
Question 9: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."
- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."
A. Oh, that's a problem B. I can't agree with you more
C. Not at all D. You can make it
Question 10: Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
- Jane: "______"
- Mike: "It's my pleasure."
A. It's too heavy. B. It's not my duty. C. Thanks a lot, indeed. D. Welcome back.
Question 11: Only after he ______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he
loved it.
A. has left B. had left C. was leaving D. would leave
Question 12: You must not ______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook
the dish properly.
A. quit B. skip C. leave D. hide
Question 13: If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.
A. have shown B. showed C. will show D. would show
Question 14: I've been waiting for hours. You ______ to tell me you would come late.
A. oughtn't to have phoned B. must have phoned
C. should have phoned D. needn't have phoned
Question 15: The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to ______ environmental
consequences.
A. far-reaching B. far-gone C. far-off D. far-flung
Question 16: He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
A. buy B. to buy C. to buying D. buying
Question 17: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education
will enable them to ______ in the future.
A. turn up B. get on C. get out D. turn away
Question 18: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from
owning a house there.
A. forbidding B. competitive C. prohibitive D. inflatable
Question 19: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?
A. hasn't he B. does he C. has he D. doesn't he
Question 20: Susan has achieved great ______ in her career thanks to her hard work.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
Question 21: After a momentary ______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and
completed the test.
A. lapse B. fault C. failure D. error
Question 22: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______ child abuse.
A. involved B. to involve C. involving D. are involving
When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among
which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics can
(23)______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In
addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes'
village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (24)______ lesser-known sports.
Once constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended.
While costs are the (25)______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For
one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending,
corporate sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988)
actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (26)______, hosting the Olympic Games
confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The
Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (27)______ improve the city's quality of life,
such as new transportation systems.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 23: A. outnumber B. exceed C. overcharge D. surmount
Question 24: A. on B. at C. in D. for
Question 25: A. instrumental B. primary C. influential D. supplementary
Question 26: A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. However
Question 27: A. which B. who C. what D. whom
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms
of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note,
however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the
USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other
cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is
considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In
North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North
Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas
South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand
closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy
between them.
Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or
move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that
people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that
the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a
gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making
a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the
language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate
successfully.
(Adapted from "Reading Academic English" by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

A. The significance of non-verbal signals in America
B. Misunderstandings in communication
C. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures
D. Non-verbal communication across cultures
Question 29: According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an American
child is expected to ______.
A. stand close to the person B. look directly at the person
C. raise his/her eyebrows D. point a finger at the person
Question 30: The word "intimacy" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. enjoyment B. closeness C. strength D. agreement
Question 31: The word "misinterpreted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. misbehaved B. misunderstood C. mispronounced D. misspelled
A. an example B. making a mistake C. the country D. sticking out the tongue
Question 33: As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from
another culture, it is advisable for a person ______.
A. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture
B. to travel to as many countries as possible
C. to use the body language of the people from that culture
D. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
Question 34: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. posture B. gesture C. distance D. eye movement
The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction,
is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority,
and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now,
however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps.
Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One
way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is
possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no
cost and with no pollution.
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut
electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To
reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so

that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most
environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had
to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to
lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled
materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared
with other buildings of the same size.
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed
according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was
once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30
percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting
systems, are also equipped with solar panels.
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400
families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase,
entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy
these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.
Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and
governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green
buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.
(Adapted from "Advanced Reading Power" by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)
A. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
B. Successful green building projects all over the world
C. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
D. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
Question 36: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially
considered unrealistic presumably because ______.
A. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century
B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then
C. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time
D. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings
A. rays of the sun B. recycled materials C. green builders D. solar panels
Question 38: The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays
B. devices that monitor changes in temperature
C. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
D. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
Question 39: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and
the project in Vauban, Germany?
A. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably.
B. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs.
C. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.
D. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems.
Question 40: The phrase "under way" in paragraph 6 mostly means ______.
A. being notified B. being certified C. being inspected D. being launched
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green
buildings?
A. Improving living conditions B. Proving more economical eventually
C. Being friendly to the environment D. Increasing work productivity
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?
A. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.
B. They are more economical and produce no pollution.
C. They have only been built in technologically developed countries.
D. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.
Question 43: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Question 44: They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality
of the country's education.
A. Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the country's
education.
B. The quality of the country's education is expected to be the consequence of recent changes.
C. It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the quality of the
country's education.
D. It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality of the
country's education.
Question 45: She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.
A. She wasn't late for the bus. B. She didn't arrive late for the bus.
C. She arrived too early for the bus. D. She was too late to catch the bus.
Question 46: They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smartphones on
A B
schoolchildren's behaviour and their academic performance.
C D
Question 47: Most workers seems to be happy with their new working conditions.
A B C D
Question 48: It is the night of 5th November that people in Britain light bonfires and have
A B
fireworks as a national tradition.
C D
Question 49: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the
competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do well in the
competition.
C. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really well in the
competition.
D. Had it not been for his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have done so well in the
competition.
Question 50: Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
A. Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.
B. Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
C. However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.
D. Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.
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Question 1: Although she had been told quite sternly to ______ herself together, she simply couldn't
stop the tears from flowing.
A. bring B. pull C. force D. push
Question 2: In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher's permission is clearly a
copyright ______.
A. interference B. interpretation C. infringement D. infliction
Question 3: ______ to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's
psychological development.
A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
Question 4: The coastal city is ______ extra buses during the summer because of a considerable
increase in the number of tourists.
A. making up B. turning out C. putting on D. taking off
Question 5: Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their ______ skills.
A. social B. society C. socially D. socialise
Question 6: If our teacher were here now, he ______ us with this difficult exercise.
A. has helped B. helps C. will help D. would help
Question 7: The children ______ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other
health problems.
A. are obsessed B. obsessing C. obsessed D. who obsessed
Question 8: The boy denied ______ the cake even though there was some cream left on his chin.
A. to eat B. eat C. to eating D. eating
Question 9: Her parents rarely let her stay out late, ______?
A. do they B. don't they C. does she D. doesn't she
Question 10: Only after the teacher ______ the procedure clearly were the students allowed to go
ahead with the experiment.
A. would explain B. had explained C. was explaining D. has explained
Question 11: These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for children in ______ regions.
A. far-reaching B. far-flung C. far-fetched D. far-sighted
Question 12: They were at the stadium with us last night, so they ______ at the theatre then.
A. needn't have been B. should have been C. might have been D. can't have been
Question 13: Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: "______"
- Janet: "Yes, please."
A. Do you mind if I sit here? B. Can you pass me the salt, please?
C. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it? D. Would you like a cup of coffee?
Question 14: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
- Jenny: "I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life."
- Jimmy: "______. There are successful people without a degree."
A. That's life B. That's all right
C. I don't quite agree D. I can't agree more

Question 15: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging
question and gave an unsatisfactory answer.
A. had a fever B. stayed confident C. got nervous D. became aggressive
Question 16: Winning the first prize in the National Math Competition was the highest achievement he
got when he was at school.
A. failure B. success C. comprehension D. completion
Question 17: It is high time more intensive campaigns were initiated to protect endangered species all
over the world.
A. rebuilt B. adapted C. improved D. introduced
Question 18: The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound advice from
their coach.
A. tentative B. sensitive C. audible D. sensible
Question 19: A. meat B. threat C. beat D. seat
Question 20: A. wonders B. problems C. mountains D. moments
Question 21: A. president B. opponent C. assistant D. companion
Question 22: A. obtain B. perform C. affect D. happen
Question 23: He fulfilled his dream of travelling the world. He decided to get a job and settle down.
A. If he had fulfilled his dream of travelling the world, he would have decided to get a job and settle down.
B. Having fulfilled his dream of travelling the world, he decided to get a job and settle down.
C. Although he had fulfilled his dream of travelling the world, he decided not to get a job and settle down.
D. As he decided to get a job and settle down, he didn't fulfil his dream of travelling the world.
Question 24: She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don't know about her great performance at the festival.
B. Hardly had we known about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the festival.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, now we still don't know she has
artistic talent.
D. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn't know about her artistic talent now.
Question 25: My close friends spends most of their free time helping the homeless people in the community.
A B C D
Question 26: It was the year 2014 that Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was made a
A B C
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
D
Question 27: Drawing on her own experience in psychology, the writer successfully portrayed
A B
a volatile character with dramatic alternatives of mood.
C D
Question 28: "I'm sorry I haven't finished the assignment," Fiona said.
A. Fiona denied having finished the assignment. B. Fiona regretted having finished the assignment.
C. Fiona refused to finish the assignment. D. Fiona apologised for not finishing the assignment.
Question 29: Many people think that the new regulations will encourage people to use less energy.
A. Lower consumption of energy is thought to lead to the introduction of the new regulations.
B. The new regulations are thought to encourage lower consumption of energy.
C. It is thought that the new regulations will encourage people to consume more energy.
D. It was thought that lower consumption of energy was stimulated by the new regulations.
Question 30: It usually takes her an hour to drive to work.
A. She usually spends an hour driving to work. B. She used to drive to work in an hour.
C. She doesn't usually drive to work in an hour. D. She never spends an hour driving to work.
Taking piano lessons and solving math puzzles on a computer significantly improve specific math
skills of elementary schoolchildren, according to a new study. The results, (31)______ were published
in the journal Neurological Research, are the latest in a series that links musical training to the
development of higher brain functions.
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after (32)______ a
pilot study with 102 students. Children that were given four months of piano training as well as time
playing (33)______ newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction
tests than other children.
Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain's "hard wiring" for spatial-temporal reasoning, or
the ability to visualise and transform objects in space and time, says Professor Gordon Shaw, who led
the study. At the same time, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles
that boost their ability to (34)______ shapes in their mind.
The findings are significant (35)______ a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a prerequisite
to math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more
advanced math that is critical to high-tech fields.
(Adapted from "Eye on Editing 2" by Joyce S. Cain)
Question 31: A. whose B. which C. that D. who
Question 32: A. conducting B. carrying C. composing D. concerning
Question 33: A. for B. of C. at D. with
Question 34: A. manipulate B. accumulate C. stimulate D. accommodate
Question 35: A. before B. because C. although D. unless
When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based entirely on
how they look. And of course, we too are being judged on our appearance. Undoubtedly, it's what's
inside that's important but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals and so get a negative reaction,
simply by wearing inappropriate clothing.
When selecting your clothes each day, it is therefore important to think about who you're likely to
meet, where you are going to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform.
Clearly, on a practical level, some outfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity and this
will dictate your choice to an extent. However, there's no need to abandon your individual taste
completely. After all, if you dress to please somebody else's idea of what looks good, you may end up
feeling uncomfortable and not quite yourself.
Some colours bring your natural colouring to life and others can give you a washed-out
appearance. Try out new ones by all means, but remember that dressing in bright colours when you
really like subtle neutral tones or vice versa will make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. You
know deep down where your own taste boundaries lie. It may be fun to cross these sometimes, but do
take care not to go too far all at once.
Reappraising your image isn't selfish because everyone who comes into contact with you will
benefit. You'll look better and you'll feel a better person all round. And if in doubt, you only need to
read Professor Albert Mehrabian's book Silent Messages, which showed that the impact we make on
each other depends 55 percent on how we look and behave, 38 percent on how we speak, and only
seven percent on what we actually say.
(Adapted from "Expert First" by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)

Question 36: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Making Your Image Work for You
B. Choosing Appropriate Business Suits
C. Making Judgements about People's Appearance
D. Creating a Professional Image
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, people can get a negative reaction from others by ______.
A. wearing inappropriate clothes B. expressing too strong emotions
C. sending out right signals D. talking about other people's behaviours
Question 38: The word "outfits" in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. types of gestures B. sets of equipment
C. sets of clothes D. types of signals
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a factor to be considered
when choosing clothes?
A. Places you spend time in B. Kinds of tasks you perform
C. Other people's views on beauty D. People you meet
Question 40: The word "others" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. taste boundaries B. colours C. means D. neutral tones
Question 41: The word "Reappraising" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. reconsidering B. reapplying C. reminding D. recalling
Question 42: According to Professor Albert Mehrabian, the impact we make on each other
depends mainly on ______.
A. how we look and behave B. what we read
C. what we actually say D. how we speak
While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating,
having tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it's highly likely that children will be aware
of well-known cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The
danger of all this is that it could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should
win at all costs. Good behaviour and fair play aren't the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as
if cheating and bad behaviour are reasonable ways of getting what you want. This message is further
bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it
seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or because of their bad behaviour.
What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss
attitudes and behaviour with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player
swearing at the referee, they can get the child's opinion on that behaviour and discuss whether a player's
skill is more important than their behaviour. Ask what the child thinks the player's contribution to the
team is. Point out that no player can win a team game on their own, so it's important for members to
work well together.
Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behaviour from
players, think it's amusing or even consider it's a good thing? What about the officials? If they let
players get away with a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what
effect it has on the game. Look too at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing
with good grace or scowl and show a bad attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to
winning and losing and to remind children that both are part of sport.
However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should
make sure they accentuate the positives too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation
that well-behaved players have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media.
They can focus on the contribution made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they
are in the team. In the interviews after a game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople
don't gloat when they win or sulk when they lose. And parents can stress how well these people
conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they do for others when not playing. In
other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role models, rather than the antics
of the badly behaved but often more publicised players.
(Adapted from "New English File - Advanced" by Will Maddox)

A. Different attitudes toward bad behaviour in sport B. Moral lessons for children from watching sports
C. The importance of team spirit in sport D. The influence of model sportspeople on children
Question 44: The word "bolstered" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. inspired B. reinforced C. represented D. energised
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, misconduct exhibited by players may lead children to think
that ______.
A. it brings about undesirable results B. it is an acceptable way to win the game
C. it is necessary in almost any game D. it is disadvantageous to all concerned
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, what should parents teach their children through watching sports?
A. Cheating is frowned upon by the majority of players.
B. A player's performance is of greater value than his behaviour.
C. Collaboration is fundamental to any team's success.
D. A team with badly-behaved players will not win a game.
Question 47: The word "accentuate" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.
A. embolden B. actualise C. highlight D. consolidate
Question 48: The word "They" in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. teammates B. spectators C. parents D. children
Question 49: Which of the following about sport is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Misconduct from sportspeople may go unpunished despite the presence of officials.
B. Many sportspeople help others so as to project good images of themselves.
C. A well-behaved player enjoys a good reputation among his teammates, spectators and the media.
D. Reactions of coaches and managers when their teams lose a game may be of educational value.
A. Well-mannered players sometimes display strong emotions after winning or losing a game.
B. The media tend to turn the spotlight more on sportspeople's wrongdoings than on their good deeds.
C. The well-behaved players in a game invariably display desirable conducts when not playing.
D. Players with good attitudes make a greater contribution to their teams' budgets than others.
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Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………..
Mã đề thi 401
Số báo danh: …………………………..
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 1: A. expensive B. successful C. important D.musical
Question 2: A. practise B. include C. arrive D. accept
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 3: A. clouds B costs C. pains D. farms
Question 4: A. lake B. game C. shape D flat
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 5: Tickets for such events will be typically cheap unless you want seats in the VIP areas.
A. rarely B. normally C. directly D. carefully
Question 6: Peter was very sick until he took the marvelous medicine that Doctor Staples prescribed.
A wonderful B. secret C. attractive D. terrible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
Question 7: Despite numerous hard pushes, he couldn't make the window open.
A. gentle B. strong C. firm D. plain
Question 8: When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.
A. got emotional B. became furious C. remained calm D. felt anxious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet lo indicate the corrected answer to each other following
questions.
Question 9: It's no good _____ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.
A. making B. holding C. doing D. getting
Question 10: Health experts strongly advise patients with hypertension to avoid _____ food amounts of fat.
A. contained B containing C. contains D. is contained
Question 11: The graphics of this book are attractive, but its _____ is not original at all.
A content B. chapter C. character D. page
Question 12: If I _____ you, I would spend more time with the children.
A. would be B. were C. will be D. am
Question 13: Bill's mother won't let him go out with his friends _____.
A. when he finished his homework B. after he had finished his homework
C. once he finished his homework D until he has finished his homework
Question 14: Peter is an ambitious man who will never _____ till he gets what he wants.
A. turn down B. give up C. put on D. take back
Question 15: I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff for their _____ support, without which our
company couldn't have overcome the crisis.
A. unbending B. unfailing C. unmoving D. unfeeling
Question 16: Most women expect _____ more help with the housework from their husbands.
A. to getting B. get C. getting D. to get
Question 17: Having your private life scrutinised closely by the public is regarded as part and _____ of being a
celebrity.
A. package B. post C. packet D. parcel
Question 18: He is often _____ last person to leave the office.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø ( no article)
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Question 19: One _____ method for keeping our mind active is doing cross
A. popularity B. popularize C. popularly D popular
Question 20: Mary feels confident about the competition _____ she has been well-prepared for it.
A. because of B. because C. although D. despite
Question 21: Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _____ her study methods.
A. will change B. changed D. would change C. was changing
Question 22: You like the food here, _____?
A won't you B. didn't you C. don't you D. haven't you
Question 23: The whole world is waiting _____ a vaccine against Covid-19.
A. by B. for C. to D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option the best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 24: Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.
- Jenny: "Why don't you come over and see the new film with me?"
- Kathy: “_____”
A Great! I'd love to. B. Oh, I'm afraid so.
C. You're welcome. D. Wow! I didn't realise that.
Question 25: Helen and Sarah are talking about their school's field trip.
- Helen: "This is the best field trip we've ever had."
- Sarah: "_____” . Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest."
A. I don't think that's a good idea B. I totally disagree
C You're right D Never mind
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct
INTERNSHIPS
In many countries going through difficult economic times, job openings for new graduates can be few and far
between. In this competitive environment, relevant work experience can help job seekers stand out from the
crowd, and (26) _____ organisations now offer temporary placements, called internships. The problem with
numerous internships, (27) _____, is that they are unpaid, and this often puts young people off applying for
them.
Employers and interns sometimes come to mutually beneficial arrangements, however. Dinesh Pathan, applying
for an internship with an IT company, negotiated a deal in which he would be given travel (28) _____ only for
two weeks, and then, as long as he could show his marketing work was adding value, he would be paid a wage.
The arrangement worked well: Dinesh had a(n) (29) _____ to work hard, and he ended up feeling "not so much
an intern as a temporary staffer". HR consultant Denise Baker says similar arrangements are common. What is
more, "if interns do well, employers would often rather make them full employees than recruit people (30) _____
they don't know".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. much B. every C. another D many
Question 27: A. instead B. therefore C. moreover D. however
Question 28: A. companions B. restrictions C expenses D. destinations
Question 29: A. profit B. incentive C. persuasion D. promotion
Question 30: A who B. when C. where D. which
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.
Staying in hotels and resorts has been a traditional part of travel since the beginning of mass tourism. But
nowadays, many tourists want a more intimate experience. For this reason, they are choosing to 'go native'. This
often means staying in the kinds of places that local people inhabit. In big cities, you can try staying with the
friend of a friend. You may end up sleeping on the couch or the floor, but the advantages outweigh the
discomfort. The biggest plus is that you'll be staying with a local and seeing the city from a local perspective.
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Another option is house-swapping. Several websites allow you to connect with people who want to trade
living situations. It's usual to exchange emails about favourite places in the city before the swap, meaning you
can have a truly local experience. But of course, you can only do this if you don't mind having strangers staying
in your house.
For the more adventurous, staying in a native structure in an African village or a hut on the water in Vietnam
or Thailand can be real thrill. These might not even include plumbing or electricity, and that is part of the
charm. The experience of dealing with oil lamps and carrying water really gives you a sense of how the people
live..
No matter how unadventurous you feel, you might want to consider crossing hotels off your list. Getting to
know the local way of life is the most valuable part of travel. And what better way is there to do this than staying
where the local people actually live?
(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
A. New holiday accommodation trends B. Adventurous holiday activities
C. World heritage sites D. Main tourist attractions in Asia
Question 32: The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to _____
A. resorts B. hotels C. local people D. tourists
Question 33: What is the biggest advantage of tourists' going native?
A It enables them to experience the local lifestyle.
B. It offers them opportunities to make new friends.
C. It is more comfortable than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. It is cheaper than staying in other kinds of accommodation.
Question 34: The word "charm" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____
A. price B. attraction C. safety D. danger
Question 35: Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A. There are several websites used for house-swapping purposes.
B. Tourists to Thailand prefer staying in a native structure to staying in a hut.
C. Staying with local people is more popular than staying in hotels and resorts.
D. Dealing with oil lamps is the most thrilling experience for tourists to Vietnam.
One day, a middle-aged man asked a taxi to take him to see Chelsea play Arsenal at football. He told the driver
"Stamford Bridge", the name of Chelsea's stadium, but he was delivered instead to the village of Stamford
Bridge in Yorkshire. Of course, he missed the match.
What had happened? With the Sat-Nav system in place, the driver in this story felt he did not need to know
where he was going. He confidently outsourced the job of knowing this information to the Sat-Nav. Using an
Internet search engine takes a broadband user less than a second. And with smartphones at hand, people will be
online almost all of the time.
The same could be true of university education. Today, the average student seems not to value general
knowledge. If asked a factual question, they will usually click on a search engine without a second thought.
Actually knowing the fact and committing it to memory does not seem to be an issue, it's the case with which we
can look it up.
However, general knowledge has never been something that you acquire formally. Instead, we pick it up from all
sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realising. The question remains, then: is the
Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she
referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth. It goes like this: Thoth offers writing as a gift to the king of
Egypt, declaring it an "elixir of memory and wisdom." But the king is horrified, and tells him: "This invention
will induce forgetfulness in the souls of those who have learned it, because they will not need to exercise their
memories, being able to rely on what is written."
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Who wants to be a millionaire finalist David Swift, responding to the same question, recognises that there was a
problem of young people saying: "I don't need to know that", but he is far more excited about the educational
potential of the Internet. "There is so much more information out there, giving people opportunities to boost their
general knowledge."
After all, the Internet might just help us to forget more and more. But meanwhile, the continuing popularity
popularity of quizzes and game-shows shows us that general knowledge is strong enough to remain.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Deff and Ben Gok)
A. The Age of the Robot? B. Novel Applications of the Sat Nav System
C. New Perspectives on Tertiary Education D. The End of General Knowledge?
Question 37: Why did the middle aged man miss the football match?
A. Because the Sat-Nav in his car was out of order
B. Because the taxi driver was over-dependent on technology
C. Because he did not remember the directions to the stadium
D. Because the search engine in the taxi failed to work
Question 38: The word " outsourced” in paragraph 2 mostly means
A. exchanged B. lessigned C. submitted D. imposed
Question 39: The word "that" in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
B. general B. knowledge C. the Internet D. the question
Question 40: The word "induce" in paragraph 4 mostly means _____.
A. ease B. limit C. promote D. cause
A. Young people do not seem to bother themselves with memorising factual information.
B. General knowledge tends to have been mainly acquired through formal schooling.
C. The majority of undergraduates are reluctant to look for answers to factual questions online.
D. On being offered the gift of writing, the king of Egypt was hopeful about its potential.
A. Many universities worldwide have switched to virtual platforms for learning and teaching
B. Moira Jones is not positive about the potential of the Internet in general knowledge acquisition.
C. When it comes to IQ tests, the ability to recall factual information is of little importance.
D. David Swift believes that informal acquisition of knowledge has been overrated these days.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer te indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 43: John's classmates like him since he is friendly, honest, and kindness.
A B C D
Question 44: Richard enjoy taking part in social activities during his summer holiday.
A B C D
Question 45: Public speaking is quite a frightening experience for many people as it can produce a
A B
status of mind similar to panic.
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
Question 46: She is more responsible than her brother.
A. She is less responsible than her brother.
B. Her brother is more responsible than she is.
C. She is as responsible as her brother.
D. Her brother isn't as responsible as she is.
Question 47: It is compulsory for the students in this school to wear uniform.
A The students in this school must wear uniform
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B. The students in this school can't wear uniform
C. The students in this school may wear uniform.
D. The students in this school needn't wear uniform.
Question 48: "I'm going back to work next week," said Harry.
A. Harry said that he was going back to work the following week.
B. Harry said that I am going back to work next week.
C. Harry said that I was going back to work the following week.
D. Harry said that he was going back to work next week.
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: Online distribution of pirated publications is illegal. Many Internet users still commit the offence.
A. Such is the offence of many Internet users that online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.
B. As long as many Internet users commit the offence, online distribution of pirated publications is illegal.
C. Were online distribution of pirated publications illegal, many Internet users wouldn't commit the offence.
D. Illegal though online distribution of pirated publications is, many Internet users still commit the offence.
Question 50: He lacked commitment to the job. He wasn't considered for promotion.
A. But for his lack of commitment to the job, he would have been considered for promotion.
B. Suppose that he lacked commitment to the job, he wouldn't be considered for promotion.
C. If it had not been for his lack of commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
D. Without his commitment to the job, he would be considered for promotion.
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Số báo danh: …………………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
Question 1: My mother is often _____ last person to go to bed in my family.
A. a B. Ø (no article) C. the D. an
Question 2: The air quality in this area has improved a lot since that factory _____.
A. was closing B. would close C. closed D. will close
Question 3: The striker had already celebrated the goal, but the _____ decided that he had been offside.
A. examiner B. judge C. referee D. inspector
Question 4: An accomplished chef himself, Ronald is _____ about his use of ingredients and spices, especially
when preparing feasts.
A. creditable B. receptive C. feasible D. particular
Question 5: I'm planning _____ my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. take C. to take D. to taking
Question 6: My aunt excitedly _____ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday present.
A. took B. passed C. paid D. caught
Question 7: Hoi An is famous _____ its ancient architecture.
A. to B. up C. with D. for
Question 8: You will not know who your true friend is _____.
A. after you had had trouble and needed help . B. when you were having trouble and needing help
C. until you have trouble and need help D. as soon as you had trouble and needed help
Question 9: Mrs Carter feels happy _____ her daughter has made good progress in her studies recently.
A. despite B. because C. although D. because of
Question 10: I can't give chapter and _____, but to the best of my knowledge, it's a line from a sonnet by
William Shakespeare.
A. verse B. rhyme C. note D. scene
Question 11: The data _____ from the survey allowed the researchers to gain insights into young people's
attitudes to marriage.
A. obtains B. obtaining C. is obtained D. obtained
Question 12: The job gives you lots of chances to travel abroad; it's certainly a very _____ offer.
A. attract B. attractively C attractive D. attraction
Question 13: If I _____ you, I wouldn't stay up this late.
A. am B. will be C were D. would be
Question 14: The Covid-19 pandemic reminds us to respect doctors and nurses, who _____ others in our society.
A. go on B. call back C. pick up D. care for
Question 15: You often play sports, _____?
A. didn't you B. haven't you C. don't you D. won't you
Question 16: A. promise B. destroy C. support D . believe
Question 17: A. habitat B. capital C. calendar D. attraction
Question 18: A. mails B. wraps C. paints D. packs
Question 19: A. push B.cut C. hunt D. run
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
Question 20: Having to work to a deadline can be a stressful experience for students.
A. painful B. practical C. relaxing D. tense
Question 21: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Peter's proposal, but annoyingly
James let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. disclosed the plan B. concealed the plan C. revised the plan D. abandoned the plan
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
Question 22: The author mostly writes novels, and he has also published some books of poetry.
A. rarely B. mainly C. partly D. only
Question 23: I invited John to my wedding but he declined, saying that he would be busy.
A. confirmed B. refused C. criticised D. accepted
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: Joe and Linda are planning a night out.
- Joe: “Let's go out for dinner tonight."
- Linda: “_____”.
A. That's a good idea. B. Good luck!
C. Don't worry D. You're welcome.
Question 25: David and Tim are talking about films.
- David: "In my opinion, action films are really exciting."
- Tim:“_____ They always give me thrills."
A. That's wrong. B. I couldn't agree more.
C. What nonsense! D. You shouldn't say that.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 26: The team's spirits were really low after the first loss, but their morality was improved remarkably
A B C
by the next three consecutive victories.
D
Question 27: In some areas, solar energy is used to light, heat, and cooling houses and buildings.
A B C D
Question 28: My house look more beautiful in spring when the front garden is full of flowers.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
Question 29: It is compulsory for all the students to obey the class rules.
A. All the students must obey the class rules.
B. All the students may obey the class rules.
C. All the students needn't obey the class rules.
D. All the students can't obey the class rules.
Question 30: "I'm going to participate in a volunteer program this summer," said Martha.
A. Martha said that she was going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
B. Martha said that I was going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
C. Martha said that I am going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
D. Martha said that she is going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
Question 31: Mary is more intelligent than her brother.
A. Mary's brother is more intelligent than she is.
B. Mary is less intelligent than her brother.
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C. Mary isn't as intelligent as her brother.
D. Mary's brother isn't as intelligent as she is.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
Question 32: The Internet connection was not stable. The teacher couldn't conduct the online lesson successfully
A. Suppose that the Internet connection hadn't been stable, the teacher could conduct the online lesson
successfully.
B. Without the stable Internet connection, the teacher could conduct the online lesson successfully.
C. If the Internet connection had been unstable, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson successfully.
D. But for the unstable Internet connection, the teacher could have conducted the online lesson successfully.
Question 33: Body shaming is hurtful. Many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
A. Such is many people's enjoyment in making fun of others' appearance that body shaming is less
hurtful.
B Hurtful though body shaming is, many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
C. Body shaming is hurtful in order that many people enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
D. Were body shaming hurtful, many people wouldn't enjoy making fun of others' appearance.
YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY
Presenting yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer is what job applications are all about.
(34) _____ when you put together a compelling CV, write your concise covering letter and check your Linkedin
profile, you might also want to 'Google' yourself and see what comes up, because increasingly that's what
employers are doing. Your online identity, in (35) _____ your Facebook profile, could in fact be considered the
ultimate CV- a personal, honest and spontaneous description of how you see yourself and how those (36) _____
know you see you.
That's not to say that a potential employer is necessarily going to disapprove of your silly behaviors on a night
out with friends, indeed, they might be looking for an extrovert character. But it does mean they will be
examining your real interests and motivations and mining (37) _____ sites for clues to your true character. So if
you say in your CV that you're a motivated, loyal team player and then criticize your employer to friends on
Facebook, that's probably not going to go (38) _____ Try Googling yourself and then ask: "Would you hire
you?"
(Adapted from Keynote by Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson and Lewis Lansford)
Question 34: A. Till B. or C. Nor D. So
Question 35: A. particular B. short C. all D. general
Question 36: A. what B who C. which D. where
Question 37: A. every B. each C. much D. such
Question 38: A. unchanged B. unjustified C. unnoticed D. unattended
Most of us have taken a selfie at one time or another, be it a photo of ourselves in a beautiful place, during a
performance by our favourite band, or on a memorable night out with friends. But today, more and more people
are putting their lives at risk in an attempt to get the most shocking pictures to share on social media. In several
cases, this action has had disastrous consequences.
Take, for example, the Spaniard who was killed by a bull while he was taking a selfie during the annual bull run
in a village near his hometown, or the Singaporean tourist who died when he fell from cliffs on the coast of Bali.
Such incidents have led to the death toll from selfie-related incidents reaching double figures for the first time in
2015, overtaking the number of victims of shark attacks.
Despite the risks, social media is full of pictures featuring near misses that could have been fatal under other
circumstances. Under the caption 'Most dangerous selfie ever', a woman posing at a stadium can be seen
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narrowly avoiding being hit in the head by a baseball approaching her. Yet the photo has received thousands of
'likes', and the comments below it suggest that this behaviour is something to be admired.
In response to the increasing threat posed by the selfie, the authorities have started to take action. The Russian
Interior Ministry, for instance, has launched a public education campaign advising selfie-takers against balancing
on dangerous surfaces or posing with their pets, among other things. But if instructions like this are really
necessary, then perhaps it is about time we asked ourselves which is more important, a 'like' or a life?
(Adapted from Solutions - Third Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
A. Posing with Animals B. Dying for a Selfie
C. A Ban on Selfie-taking D. Positive Trends in Photography
Question 40: According to paragraph 1, selfie-takers try to get shocking pictures mainly to ___.
A. upset other people B. share them with others
C. have lovely memories with friends D. show off their beautiful lives
Question 41: The word "overtaking" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___.
A. dealing with B. becoming greater than
C. competing with D. becoming better than
Question 42: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ____
A. the photo B. the head C. a baseball D. a stadium
A. Taking a selfie with pets is considered the most dangerous.
B. Pictures of near misses are popular on social media.
C. Action has been taken to warn selfie-takers against dangerous situations.
D. There was an increase in the number of selfie-related deaths in 2015.
One day, a middle-aged man asked a taxi to take him to see Chelsea play Arsenal at football. He told the driver
"Stamford Bridge", the name of Chelsea's stadium, but he was delivered instead to the village of Stamford
Bridge in Yorkshire. Of course, he missed the match.
What had happened? With the Sat-Nay system in place, the driver in this story felt he did not need to know
where he was going. He confidently outsourced the job of knowing this information to the Sat-Nav. Using an
Internet search engine takes a broadband user less than a second. And with smartphones at hand, people will be
online almost all of the time.
The same could be true of university education. Today, the average student seems not to value general
knowledge. If asked a factual question, they will usually click on a search engine without a second thought.
Actually knowing the fact and committing it to memory does not seem to be an issue, it's the ease with which we
can look it up.
However, general knowledge has never been something that you acquire formally. Instead, we pick it up from all
sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realising. The question remains, then: is the
Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she
referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth. It goes like this: Thoth offers writing as a gift to the king of
Egypt, declaring it an "elixir of memory and wisdom." But the king is horrified, and tells him: "This invention
will induce forgetfulness in the souls of those who have learned it, because they will not need to exercise their
memories, being able to rely on what is written."
Who wants to be a millionaire finalist David Swift, responding to the same question, recognises that there was a
problem of young people saying: "I don't need to know that", but he is far more excited about the educational
potential of the Internet. "There is so much more information out there, giving people opportunities to boost their
general knowledge."
After all, the Internet might just help us to forget more and more. But meanwhile, the continuing popularity of
quizzes and game-shows shows us that general knowledge is strong enough to remain.
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A. The Age of the Robot? B. Novel Applications of the Sat-Nav System
C. The End of General Knowledge? D. New Perspectives on Tertiary Education
Question 45: Why did the middle-aged man miss the football match?
A. Because the search engine in the taxi failed to work
B. Because the taxi driver was over-dependent on technology
C. Because he did not remember the directions to the stadium
D. Because the Sat-Nav in his car was out of order
Question 46: The word "outsourced" in paragraph 2 mostly means____
A. exchanged B. submitted C. imposed D. assigned
Question 47: The word "that" in paragraph 4 refers to ___
A. the Internet B. the question C. the story D. general knowledge
Question 48: The word "induce" in paragraph 4 mostly means ____
A. limit B. ease C. promote D. cause
A Young people do not seem to bother themselves with memorising factual information.
B. The majority of undergraduates are reluctant to look for answers to factual questions online.
C. General knowledge tends to have been mainly acquired through formal schooling.
D. On being offered the gift of writing, the king of Egypt was hopeful about its potential.
A. Many universities worldwide have switched to virtual platforms for learning and teaching.
B. Moira Jones is not positive about the potential of the Internet in general knowledge acquisition
C. When it comes to IQ tests, the ability to recall factual information is of little importance.
D. David Swift believes that informal acquisition of knowledge has been overrated these days.
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Số báo danh: …………………………..
Question 1: A. lick B. bride C. prize D. slice
Question 2: A. brings B. trains C. talks D. clears
Question 3: A. consider B. discover C. imagine D. decorate
Question 4: A. beauty B. success C. album D. question
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
Question 5: When I suggested he was mistaken, Mark got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room
A. felt anxious B. got emotional C. became furious D . remained calm
Question 6: With so many bruises over the body, it is obvious that the child has had a bad fall.
A. unfair B. unclear C. known D. correct
Mark the letter A, B, C. or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
Question 7: The new movie was a big hit as tickets for most of the showings were sold out.
A. beat B. failure C. success D. threat
Question 8: Being a wise politician, Mr. Brown tends to reserve his judgements till he knows all the facts.
A. benefits B. bookings C. appearances D. decisions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option the best completes the following
exchanges.
Question 9: Pat and Sam are talking about doing exercise.
- Pat: "I don't think we should exercise late at night."
- Sam: “_____. This increases our heartbeats and makes it harder to sleep."
A. You can do it again B. I disagree with you
C. You're right D. It's not true
Question 10: Anna is talking to Mark after their school's talent contest.
- Anna: "So, you are the winner. Congratulations!"
- Mark: “_____”
A. You're welcome. B. No problem.
C. Not at all. D. Thank you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 11: You often drive to work, _____ ?
A. don't you B. didn't you C. won't you D. haven't you
Question 12: Having your private life splashed across the front pages of newspapers and glossy magazines is part
and _____ of being a celebrity.
A. package B. parcel C. packet D. post
Question 13: Sometimes it can be really _____ to go hiking alone in the forest.
A. dangerously B. danger C. endanger D. dangerous
Question 14: Instead of reading stories from books, Michelle's father usually _____ stories to lull her to sleep
A. turns off B. makes up C. takes after D. gets on
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Question 15: Mary has been financially independent since she _____ to work.
A. went out B. will go out C. was going out D. would go out
Question 16: Many animal species are under threat of extinction _____ widespread deforestation.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
Question 17: Mr. Smith is often _____ first person to come to the office in the morning.
A. the B. an C. a D. ∅ (no article)
Question 18: Experts agree that too hard workouts may _____ more harm than good.
A. do B. set C. hold D. make
Question 19: Tom doesn't mind _____ his father mend things around the house.
A. help B. helping C.to help D. to helping
Question 20: If I _____ you, I would take the doctor's advice.
A. were B. are C. had been D. will be
Question 21: Dubai is famous _____ its exciting nightlife.
A. to B. with C. on D. for
Question 22: The director extended his gratitude to all the staff for their _____ support, without which the
company couldn't have overcome its difficult time.
A. unmoving B. unbending C. unfailing D. unfeeling
Question 23: Even little things like turning off the lights when not in use can make a difference to the amount of
electricity _____.
A. is consuming B. consuming C. consumed D. is consumed
Question 24: Thousands of _____ packed into the stadium to support their team in the final match.
A. viewers B. audiences C. witnesses D. spectators
Question 25: He won't understand what the responsibilities of a father are _____
A. until he has his first child B. after he had had his first child
C. as soon as he had his first child D. once he had his first child
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Social networking sites are now estimated to have over 700 million users worldwide. As users can create their
own profiles, you might expect them to portray themselves in the best possible light. When putting up a profile,
it would be (26) _____ for them to present flattering images, choose sophisticated and discerning interests, and
carefully express their thoughts to appear more intelligent than in real life. (27) _____, according to a recent
study conducted on 250 Facebook users, this is not the case. Far from being idealised versions of themselves,
most users' profiles (28) _____ closely to what they are really like and show their true personalities including
their both psychological weaknesses and natural physical flaws.
It's not entirely clear why online profiles depict users' personalities so accurately. It could be that users want to
portray themselves as they really are, or that people attempt to present an ideal image of themselves but fail to do
so. One thing seems clear: social networking sites can in no way be considered a false online world (29) _____ is
idealised and removed from reality; rather, they are simply (30) _____ way in which people choose to interact
with each other.
(Adapted from English Child by Adria Dedrand Ben Goldstein)
Question 26: A. controversial B. exceptional C. believable D. reasonable
Question 27: A. Besides B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. However
Question 28: A. conform B. comply C. abide D. follow
Question 29: A. that B. who C. where D. when
Question 30: A. other B. another C. few D. many
For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on 'field trips’ to cultural institutions and
historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, educators arrange
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them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilised
young people who appreciate the arts and culture.
However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips is
changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organised for school groups. A survey carried out by
a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they asked had decided to cancel trips planned
for the next academic year.
So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because there are
increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited
money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as a luxury. A large
number of school heads also consider days spent away from school a waste of time, believing that the only
worthwhile use of students' time is spent preparing for exams in the classroom.
But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a negative
development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the development of students into well-
educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field
trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children's learning experiences are lost.
(Adapted from Bow Bower by Helen Chilion, Sheila Digita, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)
A. Positive changes in American schools B. Valuable academic learning experiences
C. New trends in educational development D. Field trips for schoolchildren
Question 32: According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children can _____
A. practise some outdoor activities B. enjoy their time at school
C. learn to value the arts and culture D. develop economically useful skills only
Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. school administrators B. the schools
C. field trips D. school groups
Question 34: The phrase "a luxury" in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which is _____
A difficult and important B. new and common
C. expensive but not essential D. cheap but comfortable
A. The number of field trips organised for school groups is growing
B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students' cultural learning.
C. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.
D. Schools no longer have to pay for their students' field trips.
"I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with noticeable glee.
He can afford to be smug. He lives "off-grid" - unconnected to the power grid and the water, gas and sewerage
supplies that most people in the world rely on. He generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals
with his own waste disposal - and he prefers it that way. "There are times when the grid blacks out," he says. "I
really like the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that Perez says has been
increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people who live off-grid, self-sufficiency
means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind. "It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that
is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. "And if
something goes wrong, we can fix it ourselves." Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if
not all of their own power needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind or hydro power.
But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby river or stream, that might prove
prohibitively expensive!
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There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to get the
energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done, and without giving up a 21-
century lifestyle: "I have got five personal computers, two laser scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave, a
convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name it," says Perez "There is an external beam antenna on the roof for
the phone and a satellite dish for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five
days. I have too much electricity." Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth aiming for.
A. Unplugging from the Grid B. No Water, No Life!
C. A Day in the Life of an 'Off-gridder' D. Living without Electricity
Question 37: The phrase "blacks out" in paragraph 1 mostly means _____.
A. serves many purposes B. fails to work
C. has no functions D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1. Richard Perez has managed to _____.
A. provide energy for people in his neighborhood B. save a lot of money with his own company
C. stay independent of certain public utilities D. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means _____.
A. a terrible situation B. an impractical hope C. a promising vision D. a real nightmare
A. being a pioneer B. giving up a 21st century lifestyle
C. being off-grid D. getting the energy
A. The number of 'off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity
C. ‘Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
A. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
B. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
C. Many ‘off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
Question 43: Tom is more ambitious than his elder sister.
A. Tom is as ambitious as his elder sister.
B. Tom's elder sister is more ambitious than he is.
C. Tom's elder sister is not as ambitious as he is.
D. Tom is less ambitious than his elder sister.
Question 44: It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.
A. All the students needn't finish their class work before going home.
B. All the students must finish their class work before going home.
C. All the students may finish their class work before going home.
D. All the students can't finish their class work before going home.
Question 45: "I'm going to have a job interview tomorrow," said Paul.
A. Paul said that I am going to have a job interview tomorrow.
B. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day.
C. Paul said that I was going to have a job interview the following day.
D. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview tomorrow.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 46: My mother always give me a big hug before I go to school in the morning.
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A B C D
Question 47: Reading books, listening to music, and play sports are among the most popular leisure activities.
A B C D
Question 48: One necessary preventive measure to be taken is that the public should be on the outlook for
A B C D
symptoms of the disease.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
Question 49: Some mobile applications are very tempting. They may expose users to identity theft.
A. So tempting are some mobile applications that they limit users' exposure to identity theft.
B. Tempting though some mobile applications are, they may expose users to identity theft.
C. It is the temptation of identity theft that exposes users to some mobile applications.
D. Not only is identity theft tempting, it also exposes users to some mobile applications.
Question 50: The English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19. This was thanks to the efforts of
the Vietnamese medical staff.
A. If the English patient had made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would
have made efforts.
B. But for the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't have made a miraculous
recovery from Covid-19.
C. Without the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't make a miraculous recovery
from Covid-19.
D. Suppose that the English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff
would make efforts.
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Mã đề thi 404
Số báo danh: …………………………..
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. fold B. score C. close D. phone
Question 2: A. warms B. reads C. starts D. rings
Question 3: A. ambition B. balcony C. furniture D. customer
Question 4: A. hobby B. luggage C. market D machine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
Question 5: It's necessary to listen to opinions that are _____ from ours.
A difference B differently C. differ D. different
Question 6: Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have
_____ it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got on
Question 7: You often walk to school, _____?
A. won't you B. didn't you C. haven't you D. don't you
Question 8: A fashionista herself, Helena is _____ about her clothes, especially when making
her appearance in public.
A. receptive B creditable C. particular D. feasible
Question 9: Polar bears are in danger of going extinct _____ climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
Question 10: The city has changed a lot since I last _____ it.
A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D visit
Question 11: I can't give chapter and _____, but to the best of my knowledge, it's a line from
“Romeo and Juliet".
A. rhyme B. scene C. verse D. note
Question 12: Fathers can _____ a good example to their children by helping with the
household chores.
A. set B. hold C raise D. follow
Question 13: The football team has waited _____ the championship for 30 years.
A about B. up C. for D. to
Question 14: If I _____ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather
A. am B. had been C were D. will be
Question 15: My mother is often _____ first person to get up in the family.
A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an
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Question 16: The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products _____ from reasonably
priced shampoos to rather expensive dyes.
A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are ranging
Question 17: My daughter sometimes practises _____ English with her friends after school.
A. to speaking B. to speak C speak D. speaking
Question 18: You may not see how important your family is _____.
A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were living far from home
C. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home
Question 19: Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a high
school _____.
A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
Question 20: Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.
- Gini: "That wasn't an interesting book."
- Adrian:"_____. I couldn't go further than chapter 2.”
A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much information
C. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating
Question 21: Dave is talking to Hannah after their school's English speaking contest.
- Dave: "Congratulations! You've given a great performance."
- Hannah: “_____”
A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Me neither.
C. I'm sorry to hear that. D. No, don't worry.
Question 22: Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's proposal,
but annoyingly Jim let the cat out of the bag at the last minute.
A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the plan
C. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan
Question 23: The internal structure of the ancient palace is complicated like that of a maze.
A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Question 24: The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his
holiday complete.
A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect
Question 25: The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this
position.
A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce
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the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers' lives nowadays are
dominated by technology. However, the information (26) _____ was gathered in a recent
study of Australian teenagers' use of and attitudes towards technology suggests that this view
doesn't reflect the reality of their everyday existence. The research by academics from the
University of Canberra in Australia found that, while most teenagers had ready access to
home computers, mobile phones and (27) _____ electronic devices, they generally spent
more time on traditional (28) _____ such as talking to family and friends, doing homework,
and enjoying hobbies and sports than on using technology. Accessing social media and
playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively among the ten most
common after-school activities.
can be doing Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to
being very (29) _____ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps (30) _____ if she
needs to unwind after a hard day at school, she tends to "hang out with my friends, listen to
music or chat with my mum and dad".
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 26: A. when B. which C where D. who
Question 27: A. one B. every C. other D. another
Question 28: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents
Question 29: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D conformed
Question 30: A. nor B. till C. like D. but
More and more young people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and
starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from
university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race.
Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many
foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their
travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while
travelling For example, they may work on local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not
only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some
understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may
decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make
their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing
to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The
projects provide hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build
roads or dams.
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The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit greatly from encountering
new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide range of people. Perhaps
most importantly, gap-year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Mok)
A. Working for Life B. Taking Time Out
C. Studying Overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word “subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _
A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to _
A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students
A The number of students taking a gap year between high school and university is falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of
students' taking a gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.
“I have not paid a single electricity bill since the year 1970," says Richard Perez with
noticeable glee. He can afford to be smug. He lives "off-grid” – unconnected to the power
grid and the water, gas and sewerage supplies that most people in the world rely on. He
generates his own electricity, sources his own water and deals with his own waste disposal -
and he prefers it that way. "There are times when the grid blacks out," he says. “I really like
the security of having my own electricity company."
Perez is not alone. Once the preserve of mavericks, hippies and survivalists, there are now
approximately 200,000 off-grid households in the United States of America, a figure that
Perez says has been increasing by a third every year for the past decade. For all of the people
who live off-grid, self-sufficiency means guilt-free energy consumption and peace of mind.
“It feels brilliant to make use of clean, free energy that is not from fossil fuels," says Suzanne
Galant, a writer who lives off-grid in a rural area in Wales. "And if something goes wrong, we
can fix it ourselves.” Now even urbanites are seeing the appeal of generating some if not all of
their own power needs. So is energy freedom an eco pipe-dream or the ultimate good life?
Well, there is only one way to find out: begin to explore the possibilities of solar, wind or
hydropower. But unless you live on a sunny, south-facing hillside with access to a nearby
river or stream, that might prove prohibitively expensive!
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There is no doubt that being off-grid has its problems, and it is not always the cheapest way to
get the energy you need. Even so, pioneers like Perez have proved that it can be done, and
without giving up a 21st century lifestyle: “I have got five personal computers, two laser
scanners, two fridge-freezers, a microwave, a convection oven, vacuum cleaners - you name
it," says Perez. “There is an external beam antenna on the roof for the phone and a satellite
dish for an Internet connection. I have got 70 kWh in batteries that could last me five days. I
have too much electricity.” Too much electricity and no more bills. That has got to be worth
aiming for.
A. No Water, No Life! B. Living without Electricity
C. A Day in the Life of an 'Off-gridder’ D. Unplugging from the Grid
Question 37: The phrase "blacks out" in paragraph 1 mostly means ___.
A. serves many purposes B. has no functions
C. fails to work D. is able to run
Question 38: According to paragraph 1, Richard Perez has managed to ___.
A. pay off his electricity bills since 1970
B. provide energy for people in his neighborhood
C. save a lot of money with his own company
D. stay independent of certain public utilities
Question 39: The word "pipe-dream" in paragraph 2 mostly means ____.
A. an impractical hope B. a promising vision
C. a real nightmare D. a terrible situation
A. being a pioneer B. being off-grid
C. giving up a 21st century lifestyle D. getting the energy
A. People opting for off-grid living used to be considered quite eccentric.
B. Some city dwellers have shown an interest in producing their own electricity.
C. 'Off-gridders' enjoy not doing harm to the environment.
D. The number of off-gridders' in the US is said to have risen by 33% over the past 10 years.
A. Many off-gridders' have made a fortune selling their own electricity.
B. Adopting an off-grid lifestyle is only suitable for low-income people.
C. Leading a 21st century lifestyle means consuming a great deal of electricity.
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 43: Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the
environment.
A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products convenient.
B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the environment.
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C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the
environment.
D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the
environment.
Question 44: There were unexpected twists in the movie. It was so fascinating.
A. If there had been unexpected twists in the movie, it would have been so fascinating.
B. But for the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't have been so fascinating.
C. Without the unexpected twists in the movie, it wouldn't be so fascinating.
D. Suppose that there were unexpected twists in the movie, it would be so fascinating.
Question 45: Peter is more successful than his sister.
A. Peter is as successful as his sister.
B. Peter's sister is more successful than he is.
C. Peter is less successful than his sister.
D. Peter's sister is not as successful as he is.
Question 46: “I'm going on a picnic tomorrow," he said.
A. He said that he was going on a picnic the following day.
B. He said that I was going on a picnic tomorrow.
C. He said that he was going on a picnic tomorrow.
D. He said that I am going on a picnic the following day.
Question 47: It is compulsory for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.
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 48: Protective gear for firefighters is supposed to be made of inflammable materials
A B
so as to eliminate the risk of fire.
C D
Question 49: It always take parents a lot of time and patience to bring up their children.
A B C D
Question 50: The company is looking for a candidate who is honest, hard-working, and
A B C
responsibility.
D
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I have never ___________________________________________.

Question 66: I can’t cook as well as my mother can.

It was not ____________________________________________.

The boy denied ________________________________________.

PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm)

Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án

PHẦN VIẾT (2 điểm)

Câu 65: I have never read such an interesting novel before.

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Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is ______.

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______________(n) hội thảo, chuyên ______________ (adj) đầy đủ, xứng

________________ (adj) (thuộc về) ________________ (n) thành phần

________________ (n) thiếu ngủ ________________ (n) triệu chứng

________________ (n) cơ giới hóa ________________ (v) làm suy yếu

________________ (n) thiếu cân ________________ (adj) phân tích

________________ (n) sinh viên ________________ (v) phơi bày, lộ ra

________________ (n) đội hình ________________ (n) sự minh họa

________________ (n) sự đánh giá, sự ________________ (adv) bên trong,

________________ (adj) hình thành, ________________ (adj) mỉa mai,

________________ (adj) hư cấu, ________________ (n) đối tượng, thực

________________ (adj) thảm họa ________________ (adj) không linh

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

Question 8: A. provided B. provision C. provide D. providing

V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

(n) hội thảo, chuyên (adj) đầy đủ, xứng

(adj) (thuộc về) (n) thành phần

(n) thiếu ngủ (n) triệu chứng

(n) cơ giới hóa (v) làm suy yếu

(n) thiếu cân (adj) phân tích

(n) sinh viên (v) phơi bày, lộ ra

(n) đội hình (n) sự minh họa

(n) sự đánh giá, sự (adv) bên trong,

(adj) hình thành, (adj) mỉa mai,

(adj) hư cấu, (n) đối tượng, thực

(adj) thảm họa (adj) không linh

__ (n) hệ sinh thái (adj) làm bằng tay

_(n) chất tẩy trắng ___ (v) nâng cao,

(n) người xem (adv) hữu cơ