GAPFILL 1

Since the invention of the Internet, the world has become a different place. People are sending
messages, apparently up to 60 billion a day, and it usually takes only seconds to deliver them.
(1) ________ are we now forgetting how to communicate face-to-face? Without a doubt there
are (2) ________ challenges, but there are also examples of when the Internet has changed
someone's life for the better. Look at Tara Taylor's case, a mother (3) ________ lives in the USA:
when she uploaded a photo of her daughter to Facebook, a facefriend (4) ________ a problem
with one of the child's eyes, so Tara took her to the doctor. It turned out that the girl had a
rare disease, but her sight was saved! The story of communication is, in many (5) ________, the
story of the human race: we have always shared knowledge and built relationships, whatever
means of communication we use.
(Adapted from High Note)
Question 1: A. Since B. Although C. For D. But
Question 2: A. much B. every C. another D. some
Question 3: A. which B. whose C. when D. who
Question 4: A. developed B. spotted C. created D. avoided
Question 5: A. routes B. ways C. roads D. paths

GAPFILL 2
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Two-
way (1) __________ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and (2)
__________ , and an agreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message. In
speech, the coding system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person
speaks at a time may seem too obvious to mention. In fact, the signals (3) __________ in
conversation and meetings are often (4) __________ . For example, lowering the pitch of the voice
may mean the end of a sentence, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt,
catching the chairman’s eye may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a
clenched fist may indicate anger. When (5) __________ visual signals are not possible, more formal
signals may be needed.
Question 1. A. exchange B. interchange C. communication D. correspondence
Question 2. A. announcer B. receiver C. messenger D. transmitter
Question 3. A. being used B. are used C. using D. that people use
Question 4. A. informal B. non-verbal C. verbal D. formal
Question 5. A. their B. these C. this D. that

GAPFILL 3
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ____________to your
education or your work, try reading more books. Pick (2) ________ some of the interestingly
informative books and search for well-researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some
people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get
information than television?" That is an interesting point of view worth further (3) ________.
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Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no
jobs (4) ___________ require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many
jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write
something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that,
but we can also (5) __________vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A
good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV
can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast
reader with good comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be
able to assimilate vast quantities of information.
Question 1: A. gain B. gather C. collect D. contribute
Question 2: A. on B. up C. over D. out
Question 3: A. explore B. exploration C. explorer D. explorative
Question 4: A. that B. who C. when D. whom
Question 5: A. digest B. inhale C. breathe D. eat

GAPFILL 4
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts,
storms and fires can change ecosystems. Some changes (1) ________ecosystems. If there is too (2)
_________rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that
feed on it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests
need fires for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a
forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds
(3) ________. Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building (4) ______________on rivers
for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and
cutting down forests destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to
find better ways of (5) _________fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They
are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people without causing harm to
ecosystems.
Question 1: A. harms B. harmful C. harmless D. harm
Question 2: A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
Question 3: A. out B. in C. go D. fly
Question 4: A. moats B. ditches C. bridges D. dams
Question 5: A. catching B. holding C. carrying D. taking
GAPFILL 5
CRITICISM
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This
(1) _________ many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the
greater risk (2) ________ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is often
difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars be increasing
charges for parking and brining in tougher fines for anyone who (3) ______the law. In addition,
drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This
system, also known as ‘road pricing’, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a
special electronic card (4) _________to windscreen of the car.
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Another way of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city,
and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the center. Drivers and their passengers then
use a special bus service for the final stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important (5) _________is to provide good public transport. However, to get
people to give up the comfort their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient
and comfortable, with fares charged at an acceptable level.
Question 1: A. causes B. results C. leads D. invents
Question 2: A. of B. for C. about D. by
Question 3: A. crosses B. refuses C. breaks D. cracks
Question 4: A. fixed B. joined C. built D. placed
Question 5: A. thought B. thing C. work D. event
GAPFILL 6
NEIGHBOURS INFLUENCE BUYING DECISIONS
However, objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us do not judge a product solely on its
merits, considering quality, value, and style before making a decision.
(1) __________, we are easily influenced by the people around US.
There is nothing wrong with this. It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than
(2) ____on only our own opinions. But it does make life hard for companies. They have long
understood that groups of friends and relatives tend to buy the same products but understanding
the reasons has been tricky. It is because they are so similar with (3) _____to how much money they
make and what television ads they watch that they independently arrive at the same decision? Or do
they copy one another, perhaps (4) ________ envy or perhaps because they have shared information
about the products?
Research in Finland recently found overwhelming evidence that neighbors have a big influence on
buying decisions. When one of a person’s ten nearest neighbors bought a car, the chances (5)
__________ that person would buy a car of the same brand during the next week and a half rose by 86
per cent. The researchers argued that it was not just a matter of envy. Used cars seemed to attract
neighbors even more than new cars. This suggested that people were not trying to keep up with their
neighbors, they were keen to learn from them.
Since used cars are less reliable, a recommendation of one can strongly influence a buying
decision.
Question 1: A. What’s more B. Instead C. Unlike D. In place
Question 2: A. basing B. trusting C. supposing D. relying
Question 3: A. connection B. regard C. relation D. concern
Question 4: A. for B.as to C. out of D. about
Question 5: A. who B. whose C. that D. when
GAPFILL 7
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 (1) _________ to look directly at people
when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (2) ________
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, (3) __________, 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 (4) _________ travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other
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culture's body language. People tend to be unaware of the
messages they are sending to others. So, it is (5) __________ 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.
Question 1. A. encouraged B. assisted C. forbidden D. opposed
Question 2. A. sense B. taste C. sound D. touch
Question 3. A. therefore B. in addition C. in contrast D. moreover
Question 4. A. who B. where C. which D. whose
Question 5. A. usefulness B. useful C. useless D. used

GAPFILL 8
Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were (1) ____________as
members of the upper classes. On the other hand, tattooing was banned in Europe by the early
Christians, (2) ________ thought that it was a sinful thing to do. It was not (3) ____________ the late
18th century, when Captain Cook saw South Sea Islander decorating their bodies with tattoos that
attitudes began to change. Sailors came back from these islands with pictures of Christ on their
backs and from then on, tattooing gained (4) ____________popularity. A survey by the French army
in 1881 showed that among the 387 men questioned there were 1,333 designs.
Nowadays, not everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people thing that getting one is silly
because tattoos are more or less permanent. There is also some (5) ____________about catching a
blood disease from unsterilized needles. Even for those who do want a tattoo, the process of
getting one is not painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is worth the pain.
Question 1. A. supposed B. realized C. held D. regarded
Question 2. A. who B. that C. they D. whose
Question 3. A. by far B. since C. because D. until
Question 4. A. at B. on C. in D. of
Question 5. A. danger B. trouble C. concern D. threat
GAPFILL 9
Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows
respect as does a (1)_____________ bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people who do not
extend their hand are greeted with a slight bow. Women are more likely to bow the head than to
shake hands. Vietnamese names begin with the family name and are (2) _____________ by a given
name. People address one another by their given names, but add a title that indicate their
perceived relationship to the other person. These titles are family related rather than professional.
Among colleagues, for example, the younger of the two might combine the given name with the
title of “Anh” (Older Brother). A/n (3)__________ greeting combined with the given name and title is
―Xin chao (Hello). Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In
formal meetings, business cards are sometimes exchanged on greeting.
Vietnamese have a strong (4) __________ of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show
their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it is (5) __________ to visit someone
without having been invited. Gifts are not required, but are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea
may be appropriate gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or
elderly parents.
Question 1. A. Light B. Slight C. lightly D. Lighted
Question 2. A. continued B. chased C. followed D. forwarded
Question 3. A. easy B. basic C. fundamental D. elementary
Question 4. A. sense B. sensation C. sensitivity D. sensibility
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Question 5. A. inactive B. inaccurate C. inappropriate D. inexac.

GAPFILL 10
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and
influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this tech nological innovation has (1)
__________ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the
types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (2) ________ are always worrying about their
children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume
that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context,
the advantages are clear. (3) ________ we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been
used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (4) ________ evidence that texting has
affected literacy skills.
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too.
What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their
boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile
phones once we've left the office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one.
Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements
at short (5) ________. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency
situations.
Question 1: A. done B. played C. made D. brought
Question 2: A. which B. whom C. who D. what
Question 3: A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. So that
Question 4: A. indisputable B. arguable C. doubtless D. unhesitating
Question 5: A. time B. warming C. term D. notice

The well-being of America's rural people and places depends upon many things - the availability
of good-paying jobs; (1) ____________ to critical services such as education, health care, and
communication; strong communities; and a healthy natural environment. And, (2)
____________urban America is equally dependent upon these things, the challenges to well-being
look very different in rural areas than in urban areas. Small-scale, low-density settlement (3)
____________ make it more costly for communities and businesses to provide critical services.
Declining jobs and income in the natural resource-based industries (4) ____________ many rural
areas depend on force workers in those industries to find new ways to make a living. Low-skill,
low-wage rural manufacturing industries must find new ways to challenge the increasing number
of foreign competitors. Distance and remoteness impede many rural areas from being connected
to the urban centers of economic activity. Finally, changes in the availability and use of natural
resources located in rural areas affect the people who earn a living from those resources and
those who (5) ____________ other benefits from them.
Question 1: A. challenge B. key C. access D. advantage
Question 2: A. because B. while C. when D. since
Question 3: A. styles B. tools C. means D. patterns
Question 4: A. who B. what C. that D. whom
Question 5: A. involve B. evolve C. bring D. derive

GAPFILL 12
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has
been noticed that the difference (1) _________ temperature is usually greater at night and the
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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 (2) ______ 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 (3) _________ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has (4) ________ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for en tries 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 verti cal freestanding garden and is (5)________ 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.
Question 1: A. with B. in C. on D. out
Question 2: A. where B. which C. what D. when
Question 3: A. but B. for C. or D. and
Question 4: A. committed B. pledged C. confessed D. required
Question 5: A. land B. house C. place D. home

GAPFILL 13
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 (1) ____________ 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, (2) ____________ they
do have many skills that can help others. An any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm
can be harnessed for the benefit (3) ____________ their fellow human beings, and ultimately
themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved
is (4) ____________
Employers will generally look favorably on people (5) ____________ 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.
Question 1: A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 2: A. but B. so C. or D. for
Question 3: A. under B. of C. on D. out
Question 4: A. impassable B. unattainable C. undetectable D. immeasurable
Question 5: A. which B. what C. whose D. who

GAPFILL 14 (bị trùng với bài 13)

Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations,
often simultaneously, thus teaching people how to (1) ____________ 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, (2) ____________ they do have
many skills that can help others. An any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm
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can be harnessed for the benefit (3) ____________ their fellow human beings, and ultimately
themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved
is (4) ____________
Employers will generally look favorably on people (5) ____________ 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.
Question 1: A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 2: A. but B. so C. or D. for
Question 3: A. under B. of C. on D. out
Question 4: A. impassable B. unattainable C. undetectable D. immeasurable
Question 5: A. which B. what C. whose D. who

GAPFILL 15
Around 200 million people are employed in tourism worldwide, making it the largest industry in
the modern global economy. It is estimated that three-quarters of a billion people go on holiday
each year, and industry planners expect this figure to double (1) __________ 2020. Some of the
biggest beneficiaries are less developed countries, where it is often their main source of income.
(2) __________, along with the economic benefits, this mass movement of people has resulted in
environment. People often forget the damage caused by carbon emissions from aircraft, (3)
__________ contribute directly to global warming.
Deforestation has cleared land in order to build hotels, airports and roads, and this has destroyed
wildlife. In some areas, water shortages are now common because of the need to fill swimming
pools and water golf courses for tourists. By pushing up prices for goods and services, tourism
can also be harmful to people living in tourist destinations. In response to these (4) __________,
some travel operators now offer environment-friendly holidays.
Many of these aim to reduce the negative effects of tourism by (5) __________ only hotels that
have invested equipment to recycle waste and use energy and water efficiently. Increasingly,
tourists are also being reminded to show respect for customs of the people whose countries they
are going to visit, and to support local businesses, such as restaurants and shops which depend
on tourism for their main income.
Question 1: A. before B. until C. by D. in
Question 2: A. However B. Therefore C. Yet D. In
Question 3: A. what B. which C. whatever D. that
Question 4: A. concerns B. priorities C. scenarios D. issues
Question 5: A. voting B. promoting C. empowering D. permitting

GAPFILL 16
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying
themselves and (1) _____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at
college or university, sometimes (2) _____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after
a family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (3) _____ this situation
is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students
can no longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant
towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (4) _____ has to be paid back. Since
1999 they have paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a
maximum of £3,000. In the US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
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Many get a financial aid package which may include grants,
scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (5) _____ pressure on students and
many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
Question 1: A. carrying B. producing C. making D. doing
Question 2: A. with B. for C. at D. on
Question 3: A. and B. or C. so D. but
Question 4: A. what B. whether C. which D. whether
Question 5: A. large B. generous C. considerate D. considerable

GAPFILL 17
THE GENERATION GAP
People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It
is something which is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and
results (1)______ complaints on both side. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that
young people are (2)______ and disobedient and in addition tend to be irresponsible when
spending because they don’t appreciate the (3)______ of money.
Adolescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don’t understand them. What has gone
wrong? One explanation lies in (4) ______society has changed. In the past, children would typically
continue the way of life of their parents. In today’s world, parents are very (5) ______ for their children
because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that the children often don’t
agree with their parents’ plans. Teenagers also reach maturity at an earlier age than they used to and
want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.
Adapted form Mastering Use of English
Question 1: A. in B. on C. to D. of
Question 2: A. disrespectful B. disrespected C. disrespectable D. disrespecting
Question 3: A. worth B. value C. cost D. amount
Question 4: A. what B. how C. why D. that
Question 5: A. ambitious B. required C. expectant D. demanding

GAPFILL 18
Drone racing is an exciting new sport, that has become popular faster than (1)______ other
sport before it. Pilots steer small and lightweight, but high-powered drones along courses with
obstacles. They fly through gates and around flags at speeds of over a hundred miles an hour.
They control the drones using VR-like headgear. Every drone has a camera (2)______ to it so that
spectators can also view flights either on a big screen or with special headgear.
The races take place either outdoors - in big stadiums, or indoors in old warehouses and
sports arenas. (3)______ are short because the battery time of drones is limited. (4)______ drone
racing started only a few years ago there are already international competitions that take place
all over the world. In professional leagues, drone pilots compete for thousands of dollars. In
March, the World Drone Prix was staged in Dubai. A 16-year old British teenager not only one the
race but also received a prize money of 250 000 dollars. Television and other media have become
aware of drone racing. ESPN, an Amercian sports channel, will be broadcasting international
drone races starting this August. Races are also recorded and uploaded to YouTube and other
video platforms (5)______ they can be viewed over and over again.
Question 1: A. no B. none C. neither D. not
Question 2: A. linked B. attached C. taken D. connected
Question 3: A. Competitors B. Competitions C. Compete D. Competitiveness
Question 4: A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. Because
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Question 5: A. where B. that C. if D. as

GAPFILL 19
Culture Clash
In Africa a famous food company tried to sell its baby food by advertising it with the
picture of a baby on the label. They did not know that this particular country used
labels only to (1)_________ a picture of the food inside. When Pepsico used the slogan
"Come alive with Pepsi' in Taiwan, they had no idea that it would be translated into
Chinese as 'Pepsi (2) ________ your ancestors back from the dead’.
Misunderstandings such as these about language or about culture are sometimes
comical but can also cause genuine hurt or anger. Business styles (3) ________
widely in different countries and what is normal in one culture can be completely
unacceptable in another. Socialising in different countries can be tricky. In Arabic
countries, for example, people do not discuss business (4)
_________ meals. Giving gifts is another potential problem: in the UK most people
take presents to a dinner party, but in many countries this is not polite because it (5)
_________ you think the host is poor.
Question 1. A. express B. display C. record D. show
Question 2. A. leads B. returns C. brings D. takes
Question 3. A. exchange B. vary C. differentiate D. disagree
Question 4. A. over B. in C. through D. about
Question 5. A. recommends B. indicates C. suggests D. proposes

GAPFILL 20
THE LIFE OF COUNTRY VET
Don Strange, who works as a vet in northern England, leads a busy life. As well as
having to treat pets which are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (1)
_______ kinds await him. He has lost (2) _______ of the number of times he has been
called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer with sick sheep or cows. Recently,
a television company chose Don as the subject of a documentary program it was
making about the life of a country vet. The program showed the difficult situations
Don faces every day such as helping a cow
to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog (3) _______ needs an
injection. Not all of Don’s patients are domestic animals, (4) _______, and in the
program people saw him helping an owl which had a damaged wing. It also
showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the damage a new
road might do to their (5) _______ environment.
Question 1: A. various B. variety C. variation D. varied
Question 2: A. count B. score C. memory D. patience
Question 3: A. whose B. which C. of which D. who
Question 4: A. yet B. however C. although D. therefore
Question 5: A. nearby B. area C. local D. close