ĐỀ SỐ 09

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions

1. A. exhilarated B. examine C. executive D. execution

2. A. biased B. amateur C. cartoon D. catalogue

3. A. pension B. impulse C. pursue D. assume

4. A. indicate B. schedule C. education D. adulation

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

5. A. catastrophe B. envisage C. contemplate D. observe

6. A. ascend B. descend C. allege D. broadcast

7. A. conscientious B. illegible C. contradict D. equidistant

8. A. condolence B. fortune C. paradigm D. opulent

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.

9. You must be scrupulous when it comes to preparing his meals as he is allergic to a lot of ingredients.

A. meticulous B. conscientious C. spontaneous D. collaborative

10. We were outraged to know that our boss had squandered thousands of dollars on first-class travel.

A. spent money quickly B. spent money carelessly C. spent money carefully D. spent money frugally

11. She was an amiable co-worker, on time, always smiling, and ready to help.

A. extravagant B. vivid C. zealous D. agreeable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.

12. Few young teachers in the school have received greater adulation than did Mr. Thompson after he won that prize.

A. contempt B. reverence C. admiration D. consolation

13. Cognizant of the fact that it was getting late, the lecturer cut short his lesson.

A. In spite of B. Due to C. Ignorant D. Regardless

14. When Jack was caught over speeding, he tried to circumvent the law by offering the traffic warden a bribe.

A. violate B. observe C. reject D. decline

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

15. The snobbish woman turned up her_______ at the food that was offered to her at the buffet.

A. mouth B. nose C. eye D. back

16. The robbers took to his_______when he saw the policemen coming after him.
A. legs B. feet C. thighs D. heels

17. Because this project is a_______order, I will need your assistance to finish it by the deadline.

A. tall B. high C. big D. great

18. Although she enjoys an occasional evening out, as a general rule she keeps_______.

A. herself to her B. her to her C. herself to herself D. her to herself 

19. “The tap is dripping, the baths overflowing, the plumbers on holiday; what a fine kettle of _______ this is!”

A. fish B. shrimp C. dolphin D. whale

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

Clarỉdge’s has taken luxury to a new (20) _______by offering its guests more than 30 varieties of water - with prices
stretching to as much as £50 a litre. The opulent hotel, in the heart of London, has (21) _______ an extensive menu with
water from countries as far flung as Norway; Patagonia, New Zealand and Hawaii. In addition, (22) _______are given
advice on which water is best suited to what occasion.

Fine artesian water from Japan is said to be “a perfect companion” to sushi, sashimi and caviar, while Waiwera Mineral
Water from the Waiwera Thermal Resort in New Zealand has a low mineral (23) _______which goes well with grilled and
fried meat. For those suffering from exhaustion or trying to get over jet lag, OGO spring water from Tilburg in the
Netherlands contains 35 times more oxygen than regular water to (24) _______ the drinker. The most expensive on the
menu is 420 Volcanic, spring water from Tai Tapu in New Zealand, which can be bought for £21 for 42 cl - the equivalent
of £50 per litre. Its “smooth sensation on the palate” comes from its journey from the source at the bottom of an extinct
volcano through 200 metres of volcanic rock.

Fiuggi from Italy has long been admired since Michelangelo wrote about its (25) _______effects in 1554 and it is said to
be very popular with the Vatican. Included on the list is 10 Thousand BC, water that comes from the melted ice of the Hat
Mountain Glacier and is more than 10,000 years old, which costs £15 for 75cl. Even more (26) _______is Mahalo Deep
Sea Water, from Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, which is £21 for 75cl. Originally a fresh water iceberg, the water melted
thousands of years ago and sank to the bottom of the ocean floor because of its different temperature and salinity. It is now
(27) _______to the surface through a 3,000 ft pipeline. But among all the grandeur there is one option which is free of
charge - a glass of “old fashioned London tap water”.

20. A. height B. peak C. summit D. rate

21. A. revised B. devised C. comprised D. advised

22. A. agents B. conveyors C. surveyors D. purveyors

23. A. content B. essence C. significance D. measure

24. A. clean B. revitalise C. encourage D. calm

25. A. renewable B. replaceable C. restorative D. incentive

26. A. priceless B. invaluable C. valueless D. pricey

27. A. dragged B. hauled C. pulled D. pumped

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

In todays world protecting the environment and sustainability are very important issues. Cities and councils throughout the
world are working hard to improve the current situation and sustainability will be an important factor in all town and city
development in the future. One city which has always had the environment as its top priority is the Brazilian city of
Curitiba. It is in the south of the country and is one of the most innovative cities in the world. It is so environmentally-
friendly it is known as the ecological capital of Brazil. It is such a successful example of sustainable development that it is
visited by delegates from all over the world. The people in Curitiba are very proud of their city and not only believe in a
greener lifestyle but they really live it. Sustainable development is evident in all aspects of city life.

Residents have planted 1.6 million trees and over 70% of all waste is recycled. Curitiba has the highest rate of paper and
glass recycling of anywhere in Brazil. Paper cycling in Curitiba saves over 1,000 trees a year. Like many cities in the
world Curitiba also faces many socio-economic problems but because it is such a unique and forward-thinking city the
residents came up with a revolutionary idea to help poor families and reduce waste at the same time. Each family sorts its
rubbish and then it is weighed and “sold” back to the city council in exchange for fruit and meat. This provides healthy
food for those who can’t afford it and also encourages recycling and helps keep the city clean and tidy. Rubbish which
cannot be recycled is burnt to make electricity.

The city’s public transport is also one of the greenest in the world. The bus service is cheap and efficient and saves
millions of car journeys each year as you can use the buses to get anywhere in the city. There are over 70 kilometres of
bus only routes through the city. Roads have 4 lanes, 2 for cars and lorries and 2 for buses only. This means buses can run
freely through the city without getting stuck in traffic jams. As a result, millions of people use the bus everyday rather
than their cars. There are also special bus lines for students, the disabled and tourists. The best thing, though, is that the
1,200 buses which make up the network run on biodiesel; that is fuel made from plants like soya. Reduced car traffic and
low consumption of traditional fuels means that Curitiba is one of the least polluted cities in Brazil. Curitiba was one of
the first cities in the world to have completely car free areas in the city center. Also their bus stops have been carefully
designed so that they are level with the bus. They are tube shaped and have ramps to provide easy access for everyone.

Curitiba has grown dramatically over the years. In 1950 300,000 people lived there, now the population is 1.8 million.
However, even from the beginning the needs of the city had to be balanced with the needs of the environment.
Fortunately, this has had great economic benefits for the economy. Income per capita is 60% higher than the national
average. The architect who led the city’s growth in the 1960s was so popular he later became the city’s mayor. One big
challenge that the city has faced throughout its development is flooding. The city has had to find ways to protect itself
from flooding which as affected the city centre for many years. Curitiba wanted to find a solution which worked with
nature. The solution they came up with involved creating a number of lakes in the city’s parks which could hold flood
water. Also no buildings were allowed to be built in areas which had a risk of flooding. One of the most beautiful
buildings in the city is the university. It is called the free university of environment and was built using reclaimed
eucalyptus poles. You can study a wide range of subjects there although of course it offers many different environmental
courses, including bio-architecture.

(From: First Practice Tests)

28. Why is Curitiba known as the ecological capital of Brazil?

A. It is a very modern and new city.

B. It has a lot of green spaces.

C. The people there do a lot to protect and conserve the environment.

D. It is visited by lots of foreigners interested in the environment.

29. What does the author mean in paragraph 2 with the phrase “the residents came up with a revolutionary idea”?

A. Their idea made a lot of people angry. C. Their idea caused a lot of political change.

B. Their idea was original and different. D. Their idea made a lot of money for the city.

30. Which of the following does not happen in Curitiba?

 A. Families separate their household waste.

B. Residents are given food as a reward for recycling their rubbish,

C. Residents help to keep the city clean and tidy.

D. Recycled waste is used to produce electricity.

31. Why don’t many people in Curitiba use cars?

A. Because the public transport system is so efficient.

B. Because there are too many traffic jams.

C. Because many roads in the city are for buses only.

D. Because fuel is very expensive.

32. Why does Curitiba have less pollution than the other cities?

A. It covers a smaller area than other cities.

B. Cars use fuel which doesn’t cause pollution.

C. People don’t use cars much and buses use fuel which doesn’t cause much pollution.

D. There are only 1,200 buses in the city.

33. In the first paragraph, the word “evident” is closest in meaning to

A. provable B. observable C. conceivable D. tangible

34. How did the city solve the problem of flooding?

A. by building fewer buildings.

B. by making sure there were lots of lakes,

C. by creating more parks.

D. They didn’t do anything but hoped nature would solve the problem itself.

35. What is special about the city’s university?

A. You can only study environmental courses there.

B. It is the only university where you can study bio-architecture,

C. It is a very attractive building.

D. You don’t have to pay to study there. 

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

36. Mick: “Do you want to go sky-diving with US?”

Martin: “_______. I’m afraid of height.”

A. That sounds intriguing.

B. Of course, I do. I like skiing a lot.

C. I’m afraid I can’t.

D. I hate the sky.

37. Elise: “You won the prize, didn’t you?”

Andrew: “_______”

A. Yes, I’m over the moon. B. Yes, he did. C. No, I win. D. Do I know you?

38. Hannah: “Do you support the proposal to build a new airport?”

Katherine: “ _______”

A. No, not really.

B. No, I like it.

C. No, I don’t think you’re right.

D. Yes, I’m against it.

39. Peter: “What does this thing do?”

Peter’s mother: “_______”

A. I think it’s a waste of money. B. It sure does. C. It peels potatoes. D. I can use it well.

40. Customer: “I have a look at that pullover, please.”

Shop assistant: “_______”

A. It’s much cheaper.

B. Which one? This one?

C. Sorry, it is out of stock.

D. Can I help you?

Rearrange the sentences in correct order:

41. a. That sounds really great.

b. I love Neighborhood Club! I’ve made so many friends.

c. What exactly do you do?

d. We usually do things to help others around town.

e. That’s nice. But I’ll bet it takes up your free time on the weekends.

f. That’s true, but I don’t mind at all. It’s really fun.

g. It feels good to help people, I’m happy to do it.

A. b-e-f-c-d-a-g B. b-d-c-a-g-f-e C. e-f-g-d-c-a-b D. e-g-d-c-f-a-b

42. a. All of my grades are high enough, except in math.

b. It’s time for you to start applying to colleges.

c. Yes, I’d really like to go to college in the US.

 d. Work hard on it this year and go from there.

e. Really? I hope your grades are high enough.

f. Yeah, that’s good advice.

A. b-c-e-a-d-f B. b-c-d-f-a-e C. b-c-a-e-f-d D. b-c-a-f-d-e

43. a. Oh, OK. What can I do to help?

b. I’m in such a hurry! I’m afraid I’ll be late!

c. Do you mind letting the dog out and feeding him?

d. What do you mean? Your class doesn’t start until eight.

e. I know, but I have to drop a report off at James’s house.

A. e-a-b-c-d B. d-c-d-e-a C. b-d-e-a-c D. a-e-f-c-d-b

44. a. I’ve been playing this video game for hours.

b. Maybe, but I just got to this really fun part.

c. Isn’t it time to have a short break?

d. I guess you’re right. I have a test early tomorrow morning.

e. You can always save your place and try again tomorrow. It’s already 8 o’clock.

A. c-a-b-e-d B. a-c-b-e-d C. a-c-e-d-b D. a-c-b-d-e

45. a. No, but he has light gray hair.

b. Hi, I’m looking for Mr. Wilson.

c. There are too many people here. Which one is he? Is he the one wearing a black suit?

d. I still don’t see him. Does he have a mustache or beard?

e. He’s right over there talking to some people.

f. No, Mr. Wilson is wearing a light-colored suit.

A. b-e-f-c-d-a B. c-f-b-a-d-e C. b-a-e-c-f-d D. b-e-c-f-d-a 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

46. The record attendance at the exhibition proves that people are still interested in the visual arts.

A. The record attendance at the exhibition was so interesting that people are still into visual arts.

B. So many people attended the visual art exhibition and therefore the record of attendance was persuasive.

C. The attendance was recorded at the exhibition in order that the visual arts can become interesting.

D. The fact that the exhibition was so well attended goes to show that people are still hooked on the visual arts.

47. I didn’t know what to expect at the first rehearsal as I hadn’t read the script.

A. This was the first rehearsal that I attended without having read the scripts.

B. The first rehearsal was expected to be complete but it wasn’t like what I expected.
 C. I didn’t know that in the first rehearsal I was expected to read the scripts.

D. Not having read the script I was at a complete loss regarding what to expect at the first rehearsal.

48. Something needs to be done to make consumers feel confident about our services again.

A. Action must be taken to restore consumers’ confidence in our services.

B. We are really confident about our services, but the customers required us to take action.

C. Some inadequacy was made about taking action to make customers feel confident about the services.

D. The confidence in our services needs to be taken with some action from the customers. 

49. My attitude towards Ginny changed when I accidentally found out about her miserable childhood.

A. Ginny’s miserable early life couldn’t do anything with my attitude towards her.

B. Ginny had a miserable childhood helped me to make up my own mind about her.

C. Ginny suffered a miserable childhood, which led to her thoughtless attitudes towards other people.

D. I saw Ginny in a new light after it became clear to me how much suffering she had experienced during her
childhood.

50. Security poses a problem for the museum when the painting is exhibited.

A. The museum was required to tighten the security while the painting is exhibited.

B. The museum has difficulty ensuring that the painting is secure when they exhibit it.

C. The guards have kept the museum under the surveillance because the painting is exhibited there.

D. A security problem emerges at the museum when the painting is exhibited there.

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.

51. The inspector closed the food shop down. It can’t open until it can comply with health and safety regulations.

A. It is not until the food shop succeed in adhering to the health and safety regulations can it open.

B. Not until the food shop can find ways to get round the health and safety regulations can it open.

C. It is only when the food shop manages to conform to the health and safety regulations that it can open.

D. Only when the food shop violates the health and safety regulations can it open.

52. We are very regretful. We have to inform you that your application has been turned down.

A. We are very much regret to inform you that we don’t have any vacancy which is suitable for you.

B. Much to our regret we are obliged to inform you that your application has been declined.

C. We can’t accept your application for the position which is really regretful.

D. It’s our fault when we didn’t accept your application and you don’t have to be regretful.

53. Some people believe fairy tales are merely children’s stories. Some people believe fairy tales carry important
psychological truths for adults.
 A. While some believe they carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy tales are
merely childrens stories.

B. Some people believe fairy tales are merely childrens stories, whereupon some believe they carry important
psychological truths for adults.

C. Because some believe fairy tales carry important psychological truths for adults, some people believe fairy tales
are merely childrens stories.

D. Some people believe fairy tales are merely childrens stories, yet some believe they carry important psychological
truths for adults.

54. It might be difficult. However, they intend to work hard to make the company a success.

A. It won’t be easy but they are intent on making a go of the company.

B. Despite of all the obstacles on their way, they managed to work hard and make the company a success.

C. Due to those problems that might arise, they decided to back out the company and get back to their previous
positions.

D. They intended to work hard and make the company a success, but so many obstacles prevented them.

55. The Clinton viewed two properties. Neither of them suited their needs.

A. After their viewing, the Clinton’s needs were not met by either of the two properties.

B. The Clinton took the two estates into their consideration but they can’t decide which one suits them.

C. Both of the two estates viewed met their demands, so the Clinton couldn’t decide between the two of them.

D. The Clinton didn’t feel that either of the two properties they viewed suited their needs.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the following questions:

How to keep our identity safe

(56) _______, It can be done through the internet, by stealing our credit card, or by getting information from documents
we throw away or leave lying around. It is clear that to defeat this crime we must be vigilant and be extra cautious about
what we do with personal information. This essay will focus on two ways in which we may help to keep our identity safe.

Many people feel that young people are particularly vulnerable when it comes to identity theft (57) _______. They should
be educated by parents and colleges to sign the cards when they arrive and shred any written record of Personal
Identification Numbers (PINs). (58) _______be told to keep their cards within reach at all times, particularly when they
are in public places like a college or an entertainment venue.

Another way in which we make life easy for fraudsters is by being too easily taken in when we get an email claiming to be
from our bank, asking us to update our password or verify our account details. (59) _______ .

Overall, in my view, (60) _______. People need to remember that identity fraud is big business and is carried out by
professional criminals who are always looking for ways of staying one step ahead of any security measures.

56. A. Personal identity is the concept you develop about yourself that evolves over the course of your life

B. A growing phenomenon over recent years has been the way in which our personal identity has been threatened by
criminals

C. Each citizen must have an identity card which is controlled by the authority of the place where they live in
 D. There are many kinds of identity threats in our modern society where social networks and high-tech banking are
popular

57. A. because they tend to be more careless with debit and credit cards

B. for the reason that are dependent too much on debit and credit cards

C. in spite of their being irresponsible with debit and credit cards

D. as they can do anything without having all types of cards at hand

58. A. They should also

B. They should, however,

C. But they should

D. They never should

59. A. They even ask you to send in your current passport

B. All banks should be banned to do this

C. Genuine banks never send such emails

D. This type of banking is really annoying

60. A. young people should ask their parents for help if they are not confident with their bank account

B. it is plastic cards which represent the biggest threat, particularly for the young, simply because they are so easy to
lose

C. nowadays, more and more people are using online cards instead of plastic cards as before

D. no one should use plastic cards for their big financial transaction