Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ 2

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; 50 câu trắc nghiệm

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. food B. moon C. shoot D. flood
Question 2. A. champagne B. chorus C. scholar D. chemist

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. manner B. degree C. custom D. habit
Question 4. A. colourful B. interesting C. important C. dangerous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. The security officers continually denied the reporters ________ to the scene.
A. access B. accessing C. to access D. to accessing
Question 6. The regional economy _________ since the open door policy was implemented.
A. improves B. was improving C. is improving D. has improved
Question 7. Many buildings in the Gaza Strip _______ due to constant bombardment.
A. collapses B. were collapsed C. be collapsed D. collapsed
Question 8. He held the delicate teacup ________ for fear of breaking it.
A. careful B. carefulness C. care D. carefully
Question 9. _______ with rage, she grabbed the letter and stormed out of the room.
A. Depleted B. Consumed C. Digested D. Absorbed
Question 10. Hoa will change her hairstyle ________.
A. before Tet holiday approached B. after Tet holiday approached
C. as Tet holiday approaches D. while Tet holiday was approaching
Question 11. Red roses ________ on the grave withered under the scorching heat.
A. lain B. laying C. laid D. to lie
Question 12. Dr. Parker was late, but he still spared us some of his ______ time to answer
our questions.
A. valuable B. beneficial C. costly D. worthwhile
Question 13. It was very kind _______ Tony to give me a lift to the office.
A. at B. to C. of D. for
Question 14. The cheaper a restaurant is, ___________.
A. the most crowded it gets B. the more crowded it gets
C. the most it gets crowded D. the more it gets crowded
Question 15. The word ‘flex’ which means ‘show that you are proud of your achievement’
has ________ among Vietnamese young people.
A. taken over B. caught on C. stood for D. held on
Question 16. He was confident ______ he had prepared for the exam.
A. because B. because of C. even though D. in spite of
Question 17. The scenery was spectacular, ________?
A. isn’t it B. hadn’t it C. didn’t it D. wasn’t it
Question 18. Her wedding ceremony _______ place on a sunny day.
A. made B. held C. went D. took
Question 19. Many parents often tread a ______ line between being caring and being overprotective.
A. pure B. slight C. mild D. fine

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. The food wasn’t good, but in general that was a pleasurable trip.
A. terrible B. enjoyable C. normal D. expensive
Question 21. His face turned red with embarrassment when they called his name.
A. became B. stopped C. shared D. built

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. A lot of students waited for the final results to be announced with
baited breath.
A. with shortness of breath B. with a sharp intake of breath
C. in an anxious way D. in a calm manner
Question 23. It was the helpful and courteous sales person that helped me find the shoes.
A. serious B. polite C. creative D. rude
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 24. Tom is talking to Joey after class.
- Tom: “Would you like to join us for the party tonight?”
- Joey: “_________”
A. Not at all. B. Yes, I’d love to.
C. No, I will come. D. Yes, I’m afraid I can’t come.
Question 25. Phillips and Trang are talking about online shopping.
- Phillips: “I believe that online shopping is beneficial to our lives.”
- Trang: “_________. We can buy a variety of products from the comfort of our home.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. It’s worrying
C. I don’t share your opinion D. You must say that again

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 26. The extinction of a small species seems to be consequent, but it can have a ripple
A B C
effect on the food chain in the long run.
D
Question 27. The tailor made some changes to the shirt and sold them at a cheaper price.
A B C D

Question 28. Children can become bad-tempered, independent and privacy when they reach

A B C D

puberty.

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. The president fell ill. The meeting was cancelled.
A. Unless the president doesn’t fall ill, the meeting won’t be cancelled.
B. Supposing the president hadn’t fallen ill, the meeting wouldn’t have been cancelled.
C. If the president had fallen ill, the meeting would have been cancelled.
D. If the president didn’t fall ill, the meeting wouldn’t be cancelled.
Question 30. He will become obese if he continues eating too much fast food. He isn’t
aware of that much.
A. Not until he had become obese did he stop eating too much fast food.
B. Not only does he become obese but he also continues eating too much fast food.
C. Were he not to stop eating too much fast food, he wouldn’t become obese.
D. Little does he realise that he will become obese if he keeps eating too much fast food.

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 31. “Why did you go home late last night?” His father asked.
A. His father asked why he had gone home late the night before.
B. His father asked why had he gone home late the night before.
C. His father asked why he had gone home late last night.
D. His father asked why had he gone home late last night.
Question 32. Passengers aren’t permitted to bring pets on the train.
A. Passengers needn’t bring pets on the train.
B. Passengers mustn’t bring pets on the train.
C. Passengers don’t have to bring pets on the train.
D. Passengers shouldn’t bring pets on the train.
Question 33. This is my first visit to Nha Trang.
A. I have visited Nha Trang many times before.
B. The last time I visited Nha Trang was last year.
C. I haven’t visited Nha Trang for many years.
D. I have never visited Nha Trang before.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Nowadays, a growing number of travel companies are adding adventure holidays to their
list of getaways. The reason? More and more people are looking to do something a bit
different when they go on holiday. Today's traveller is increasingly likely to be (34)
______ with simply lying on a beach all day or visiting the usual tourist spots. Instead,
he/she is seeking a more unique experience. One that might involve travel to an isolated
or unexplored area for example, or one which offers activities (35) ______ provide an
adrenaline rush. In short, today's traveller wants a holiday where he/she can expect (36)
______ more excitement.
Trekking, mountaineering expeditions, bungee jumping, rock climbing, safaris,
conservation work, overland journeys, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are
just a few of the types of adventure holidays that are (37) ______ on. In fact, the
different types of adventure holiday are limited only by the imagination. (38) ________,
if you are the type of traveller who loves new experiences, enjoys challenges, and seeks
inspiration, why not consider an adventure trip for your next holiday?
Question 34. A. content B. cautious C. unsatisfied D. disqualified
Question 35. A. where B. that C. what D. whose
Question 36. A. a few B. many C. another D. a little
Question 37. A. growing B. fitting C. picking D. catching
Question 38. A. But B. Though C. So D. Or

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 39 to 43.
Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world today. He uses
mathematics to study space and the universe. He has written several famous books. He
wrote A Brief History of Time in 1988, and more than 10 million people have bought this
book. Other scientists have called Hawking the greatest scientist in the world.
Hawking has faced terrible problems in his life. When he was 21, he got a serious
disease called ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon he couldn't walk or speak. Now he
can move only his left hand. He uses a wheelchair with a motor to get around. He "talks"
by typing words into a computer. The computer pronounces the words for him.
But for Hawking, his work is more important than his problems. Now he is interested in
the beginning of the universe. He teaches at Cambridge University in England, and he
gives lectures at other universities. He has written many important scientific papers and
has won many prizes for his work. He has appeared in several movies and has been on
TV many times. He has traveled in countries around the world, and he has even traveled
in space! In 2007, he went up on a special zero- gravity plane.
(Adapted from World English)
Question 39. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Studying Programmes for Disabled Scientists
B. An Unknown Researcher
C. Amazing Achievements of a Scientist
D. A Man with a Skillful Hand
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, Stephen Hawking _________.
A. has been interested in space since childhood
B. is the author of some famous books
C. started to write books about the universe in 1988
D. has been recently keen on studying space
Question 41. The word terrible in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. awful B. clear C. typical D. light
Question 42. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. computer B. life C. hand D. ALS

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about Hawking according to the passage?

A. He only lectures at Cambridge University in England.

B. He moves around by using a wheelchair with a motor.
C. He cannot express his ideas to others by himself.
D. He travelled on a special zero- gravity plane.

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 44 to 50.
Is there a right way to bring up children? Some parents read guides to find an answer,
many just follow their instinct. Whatever they do, a doubt always remains: could I have
done a better job? A recent contribution to the subject is Amy Chua's controversial book
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which describes the approach to child-rearing of an
ambitious Chinese parent living in the west. According to Chua, western mothers are far
too soft on their children. She says they are always praising their children for every
effort they make, even if the result is coming last in a race or playing a piano piece badly.
These are the kind of parents who will give in to their children's demands to go out and
play rather than do their homework, if they protest loud enough.
The tiger mother method is very different and the key is total control. Tiger mothers
will accept nothing less than 'A' grades in every subject - failure to achieve these is just
proof that they have not worked hard enough. They will encourage not with praise and
reward, but by punishing and shaming. Chua told her own daughter that she would take
her doll's house to a charity shop if she failed to master a difficult piano piece. She even
rejected a homemade birthday card from her daughter Sophia because she had drawn it
in a hurry.
But that highlights another difference, says Chua, which is directness and honesty. A
tiger mother will not hesitate to tell their child that they are lazy, whereas western
parents are always telling their children not to worry, that they will do better next time,
even if they think they have been lazy. The constant nagging of the tiger mother, the
banning of TV and computer games seems harsh, but perhaps it works. Chua's children
have not rebelled, and they don't resent their strict upbringing. They regularly get the top
grades at school and are proficient at violin and piano - stereotypical symbols of success,
critics would say. By contrast, children with more freedom and more laid-back parents
will often lack self-discipline and will fail to push themselves to achieve more.
(Adapted from Life)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Tiger Mothers to Gain Prominence in the West
B. Strict Upbringing Does more Harm than Good
C. Cruel to Be Kind
D. Children Need Love and Affection
Question 45. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 2 as a way of bringing
up children adopted by Western mothers?
A. They spend a large amount of money for their children’s piano classes.
B. They don’t make their children do homework at all.
C. They are the first to accept their children’s offer.
D. They are not very strict with their children.
Question 46. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. demands B. mothers C. children D. parents

Question 47. The word master in paragraph 3 mostly means ________

A. learn B. experience C. enjoy D. face

Question 48. The word resent in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. become interested in B. feel angry about

C. feel excited about D. seem disappointed at
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Some parents depend on their way of thinking when they educate their children.
B. Amy Chua’s book causes a lot of angry public discussion in terms of strict upbringing.
C. The method to raise children suggested by Amy Chua is not new.
D. The tiger mother method involves pushing children to get better results.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The tiger mother approach inevitably puts invisible pressure on Amy Chua’s children.
B. Many people share a belief that success is linked to excellent academic performance.
C. There is absolutely no necessity for children to enjoy enough freedom.
D. Western children usually refuse to obey their parents’ instructions.