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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 1. He can hardly see at all without glasses.
A. He can't see everything without glasses
B. He is practically blind without glasses.
C. He can see even if he doesn't wear glasses
D. He can see without glasses if he tries hard.
Question 2. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.
A. I am not on favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.
B. I am not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.
C. I am not in favor with prohibiting smoking in bars.
D. I am not in favor to prohibiting smoking in bars.
Question 3. "You should have finished the report by now", John told his secretary.
A. John approached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
C. John said that his secretary had not finished the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 4. He seemed very reluctant to take my advice.
A. It seemed he was not ready to give me advice
B. It seemed he was not willing to take my advice.
C. He seemed quite willing to take my advice.
D. He seemed very anxious to take my advice.
Question 5. Smith's career as a television presenter began five years ago.
A. Smith has been a television presenter for five years.
B. Smith had been a television presenter for five years.
C. Smith has been a television presenter five years ago.
D. Smith used to be a television presenter five years ago.

Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.
Question 6. A. undergraduate B. international C. geographical D. obligatory
Question 7. A. application B. security C. certificate D. biology

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 8. Mrs. Alien was concerned (A) about (B) me having to drive (C) so far (D) every day.
Question 9. Ralph (A) wishes that he (B) went to the bank this morning (C) before he (D) went to work.
Question 10. (A) Reading several (B) books on that subject, Bill (C) considered himself an (D) expert.

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 11. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation
movement.
A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable
Question 12. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. an exploitation B. a prohibition C. an allowance D. a destruction

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.
It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail
to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires
an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The process begins when a representative of a
company's Artist and Repertoire (A &R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young,
talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a
contract with that band. The signing of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will spend a
long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music. During this period, it is
important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the
record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their
recordings. Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and
Promotions department takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market
the band's album. Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their
voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of nice often
contributes to the band's failure as a recording group.
Question 13. The phrase 'this period' refers to……..
A. waiting to represent the A & R department B. preparing to have the second album
C. scouting for young, talented bands D. waiting for the signing of a recording contract
Question 14. Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to 'handle'?
A. touch B. control C. protect D. manipulate
Question 15. It can be inferred from the passage that_______.
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young band.
B. the cost of recording an album is very expensive.
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate.
D. the A& R department has a large staff.
Question 16. What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or a
night club?
A. the Publicity Promotions
B. the band itself and current trends in popular music
C. the signing of this recording contract
D. the singers' personal relationships
Question 17. Which word can be best replaced for 'release'?
A. itemize B. pay for C. overturn D. distribute
Question 18. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. The main factors in a band's success are luck and patience.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company functions.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their
album.
D. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
Question 19. Which word can be best replaced for 'takes over'?
A. takes blame B. takes charge C. take pleasure D. take advice

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Taillevent's fame as a chef has endured since the 14th century.
A. diplomat B. soldier C. cook D. leader
Question 21. The spectacle being planned for the next Fourth of July party is quite awesome.
A. ordinary B. alarming C. funny D. prodigious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 22. I'm really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
A. done B. dealt C. fingered D. handled
Question 23. To take pride in what deserves boasting is one thing, and to take good care of it is quite
_________ .
A. another B. thing C. the others D. others
Question 24. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
A. odds B. strike C. luck D. chance
Question 25. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.
A. up B. down C. out D. over
 Question 26. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. were walking B. have been walking C. are walking D. had been walking
Question 27. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. Of the biggest one B. One of the biggest C. The biggest one D. There are the biggest
Question 28. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall.
A. decreased B. rose C. raised D. dropped
Question 29. It would be difficult for a man of his political affiliation, _______, to become a senator
from the south.
A. even with charm and so capable B. however charming and capable
C. though charming and capable is he D. charming and having capability
Question 30. I wonder _________ his job.
A. why he left B. why did he leave C. what he left D. why him not left
Question 31. The smaller the room is, _____ furniture it needs.
A. the fewer B. the less C. fewer D. less
Question 32. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.
A. Unused B. Unfamiliar C. Useless D. Unacquainted
Question 33. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? - I don't enjoy_________ at.
A. be laughed B. to be laughed C. being laughed D. laughing

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 34. A. interrupt B. muddle C. struggle D. bush
Question 35. A. wind B. find C. behind D. mind

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 36. - "I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?" - "____________ . I'm
not using it anyhow."
A. I don't care B. I don't know C. Yes, indeed D. Sure, go ahead
Question 37. - "Do you mind my smoking here?" - "______."
A. Yes, please. B. No. Good idea. C. Yes. Better not. D. No, thanks.

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.
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York, has again undergone a restoration. While this
is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new
restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound that it has when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the
late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts
hall where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall
suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer
people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial
businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened in one corner of the building, for which the builders
replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the
acoustical quality of the hall when the markers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of
the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later covered with short curtains and a fake
ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate
developers unveiled plans to demolish Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site.
This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encouraged the city of New York
to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the
current restoration, builders tested each new material for its sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in
the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed
the coffee shop. Carnegie Hall has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never
looked more promising.
 Question 38. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in the third
paragraph?
A. announced B. located C. restricted D. overshadowed
Question 39. The word "extensive" in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. continuous B. thorough C. fabulous D. devoted
Question 40. The author uses the word "spurred" in the third paragraph to show that Stern_______.
A. probed the plans B. predicted the result C. was stimulated to act D. was told in advance
Question 41. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. A discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building.
B. A scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound.
C. A description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall.
D. A further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960.
Question 42. What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
A. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses
B. The walls were damaged in an earthquake.
C. The stage was renovated.
D. The acoustic dome was damaged
Question 43. This passage is mainly about_______.
A. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression
B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall
C. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
D. changes to Carnegie Hall
Question 44. What is the meaning of the word "detrimental" in the second paragraph?
A. dangerous B. extreme C. significant D. harmful
Question 45. How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
A. negative B. ambiguous C. guarded D. optimistic

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.
A person's home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears, the food he eats
and the friends with whom he spends his time. Depending on personality, most have in mind a(n) "
(46)_______ home". But in general, and especially for the students or new wage earners, there are
practical limitations of cash and location on achieving that idea.
Cash storage, in fact, often means that the only way to (47)_______ when you leave school is to
stay at home for a while until things improvefinancially. There are obvious (48)_______ of living at
home - personal laundry is usually (49)_______ done along with the family wash; meals are provided
and there will be a well-established circle of friends to call upon. And there is rarely the responsibility for
paying bills, rates, etc.
On the other hand, much depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may
love your family - but do you like them? Are you prepared to be (50)_______ when your parents ask
where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be how do you go about finding
somewhere else to live?
Question 46. A. satisfactory B. imaginary C. perfect D. ideal
Question 47. A. getting over B. getting along C. getting in D. getting back
Question 48. A. concerns B. advantages C. issues D. problems
Question 49. A. consequently B. still C. habitually D. always
Question 50. A. good-tempered B. hostile C. indifferent D. tolerant
 ĐỀ MẪU THEO CẤU TRÚC 2017 - KEY
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 1. He can hardly see at all without glasses.
A. He can't see everything without glasses B. He is practically blind without glasses.
C. He can see even if he doesn't wear glasses D. He can see without glasses if he tries hard.
Question 2. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.
A. I am not on favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.
B. I am not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars.
C. I am not in favor with prohibiting smoking in bars.
D. I am not in favor to prohibiting smoking in bars.
Question 3. "You should have finished the report by now", John told his secretary.
A. John approached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
C. John said that his secretary had not finished the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 4. He seemed very reluctant to take my advice.
A. It seemed he was not ready to give me advice B. It seemed he was not willing to take my
advice.
C. He seemed quite willing to take my advice. D. He seemed very anxious to take my advice.
Question 5. Smith's career as a television presenter began five years ago.
A. Smith has been a television presenter for five years.
B. Smith had been a television presenter for five years.
C. Smith has been a television presenter five years ago.
D. Smith used to be a television presenter five years ago.

Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.
Question 6. A. undergraduate B. international C. geographical D. obligatory
Question 7. A. application B. security C. certificate D. biology

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 8. Mrs. Alien was concerned (A) about (B) me having to drive (C) so far (D) every day.
Question 9. Ralph (A) wishes that he (B) went to the bank this morning (C) before he (D) went to work.
Question 10. (A) Reading several (B) books on that subject, Bill (C) considered himself an (D) expert.

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 11. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation
movement.
A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable
Question 12. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. an exploitation B. a prohibition C. an allowance D. a destruction

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.
It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail
to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires
an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The process begins when a representative of a
company's Artist and Repertoire (A &R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young,
talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a
contract with that band. The signing of this recording contract is a slow process. A company will spend a
long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music. During this period, it is
important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the
record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their
recordings. Once a band has signed the contract and, has finished recording an album, the Publicity and
Promotions department takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market
the band's album. Most bands fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their
voice in the important final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of nice often
contributes to the band's failure as a recording group.
Question 13. The phrase 'this period' refers to……..
A. waiting to represent the A & R department B. preparing to have the second album
C. scouting for young, talented bands D. waiting for the signing of a recording
contract
Question 14. Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to 'handle'?
A. touch B. control C. protect D. manipulate
Question 15. It can be inferred from the passage that_______.
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young band.
B. the cost of recording an album is very expensive.
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate.
D. the A& R department has a large staff.
Question 16. What will a recording company investigate once they have identified a band at a bar or a
night club?
A. the Publicity Promotions
B. the band itself and current trends in popular music
C. the signing of this recording contract
D. the singers' personal relationships
Question 17. Which word can be best replaced for 'release'?
A. itemize B. pay for C. overturn D. distribute
Question 18. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. The main factors in a band's success are luck and patience.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company
functions.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their
album.
D. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
Question 19. Which word can be best replaced for 'takes over'?
A. takes blame B. takes charge C. take pleasure D. take advice

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Taillevent's fame as a chef has endured since the 14th century.
A. diplomat B. soldier C. cook D. leader
Question 21. The spectacle being planned for the next Fourth of July party is quite awesome.
A. ordinary B. alarming C. funny D. prodigious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 22. I'm really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
A. done B. dealt C. fingered D. handled
Question 23. To take pride in what deserves boasting is one thing, and to take good care of it is quite
_________ .
A. another B. thing C. the others D. others
Question 24. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
A. odds B. strike C. luck D. chance
Question 25. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.
A. up B. down C. out D. over
Question 26. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. were walking B. have been walking C. are walking D. had been walking
Question 27. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
 A. Of the biggest one B. One of the biggest C. The biggest one D. There are the biggest
Question 28. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall.
A. decreased B. rose C. raised D. dropped
Question 29. It would be difficult for a man of his political affiliation, _______, to become a senator
from the south.
A. even with charm and so capable B. however charming and capable
C. though charming and capable is he D. charming and having capability
Question 30. I wonder _________ his job.
A. why he left B. why did he leave C. what he left D. why him not left
Question 31. The smaller the room is, _____ furniture it needs.
A. the fewer B. the less C. fewer D. less
Question 32. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.
A. Unused B. Unfamiliar C. Useless D. Unacquainted
Question 33. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? - I don't enjoy_________ at.
A. be laughed B. to be laughed C. being laughed D. laughing

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 34. A. interrupt B. muddle C. struggle D. bush
Question 35. A. wind B. find C. behind D. mind

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 36. - "I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?" - "____________ . I'm
not using it anyhow."
A. I don't care B. I don't know C. Yes, indeed D. Sure, go ahead
Question 37. - "Do you mind my smoking here?" - "______."
A. Yes, please. B. No. Good idea. C. Yes. Better not. D. No, thanks.

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.
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York, has again undergone a restoration. While this
is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new
restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound that it has when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the
late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts
hall where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall
suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer
people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial
businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened in one corner of the building, for which the builders
replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the
acoustical quality of the hall when the markers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of
the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later covered with short curtains and a fake
ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate
developers unveiled plans to demolish Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site.
This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encouraged the city of New York
to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the
current restoration, builders tested each new material for its sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in
the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed
the coffee shop. Carnegie Hall has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never
looked more promising.
Question 38. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in the third
paragraph?
A. announced B. located C. restricted D. overshadowed
 Question 39. The word "extensive" in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. continuous B. thorough C. fabulous D. devoted
Question 40. The author uses the word "spurred" in the third paragraph to show that Stern_______.
A. probed the plans B. predicted the result C. was stimulated to act D. was told in advance
Question 41. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. A discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building.
B. A scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound.
C. A description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall.
D. A further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960.
Question 42. What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
A. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses
B. The walls were damaged in an earthquake.
C. The stage was renovated.
D. The acoustic dome was damaged
Question 43. This passage is mainly about_______.
A. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression
B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall
C. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
D. changes to Carnegie Hall
Question 44. What is the meaning of the word "detrimental" in the second paragraph?
A. dangerous B. extreme C. significant D. harmful
Question 45. How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
A. negative B. ambiguous C. guarded D. optimistic

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.
A person's home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears, the food he eats
and the friends with whom he spends his time. Depending on personality, most have in mind a(n) "
(46)_______ home". But in general, and especially for the students or new wage earners, there are
practical limitations of cash and location on achieving that idea.
Cash storage, in fact, often means that the only way to (47)_______ when you leave school is to
stay at home for a while until things improvefinancially. There are obvious (48)_______ of living at
home - personal laundry is usually (49)_______ done along with the family wash; meals are provided
and there will be a well-established circle of friends to call upon. And there is rarely the responsibility for
paying bills, rates, etc.
On the other hand, much depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may
love your family - but do you like them? Are you prepared to be (50)_______ when your parents ask
where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be how do you go about finding
somewhere else to live?
Question 46. A. satisfactory B. imaginary C. perfect D. ideal
Question 47. A. getting over B. getting along C. getting in D. getting back
Question 48. A. concerns B. advantages C. issues D. problems
Question 49. A. consequently B. still C. habitually D. always
Question 50. A. good-tempered B. hostile C. indifferent D. tolerant