ĐỀ SỐ 02

PHẦN I: CÁCH PHÁT ÂM CỦA ÂM VỊ TRONG TỪ

Chọn 01 lựa chọn có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
01. A. psychopath B treacherous C. anarchist D. charisma
02. A. cleanse B. glean C. mean D. clean
03. A. apology B. classify C. testify D. verify
04. A. servile B. servant C. service D. sergeant
PHẦN 2: TRỌNG ÂM
Chọn 01 lựa chọn có cấu trúc trọng âm khác với những lựa chọn còn lại.
05. A. exaggerate B. commemorate C. extraordinary D. patriotism
06. A. astronomical B. explanatory C. immediately D. democracy
07. A. chastise B. sanguine C. plastic D. timber
08. A. modesty B. hibernate C. behemoth. D. frivolous
PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
Chọn 01 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
09. As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter.
A. allowed B. hired C. beseeched D. forced
10. Since the 1970s, all government’s efforts to curb inflation in Turkey have been unsuccessful.
A. resist B. control
C. sustain D. induce
11. The new policy only serves to accentuate the inadequacy of help for the homeless.
A. emphasized B. downplayed
C. discussed D. bragged
PHẦN 4: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
Chọn 01 lựa chọn trái nghĩa nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi.
12. The product does not live up to the extravagant claims of the advertisers.
A. impressive B. exaggerated
C. acceptable D. practical
13. This animal has a ferocious appearance and sometimes a combative nature.
A. brutal B. savage C. fierce D. docile
14. The slow rebuilding process meant that many refugees lived in dangerously dilapidated dwellings.
A. renovated B. regenerated
C. furnished D. neglected
PHẦN 5: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi.
15. The actor of the movie would have won the prize…………….his recent scandal.
A. it hadn’t been for B. hadn’t it been for
C. it had not been for D. had it not been for
16. The news caught her completely…………….guard - she didn’t know what to say.
A. to B. on C. off D. upon
17. The findings of the report read that by the year 2030 famine in the Third World countries will have
reached epidemic…………….
A. ratios B. proportions C. spreads D. ranges
18. Like many children of his age, he is prone to throwing a(n)…………….
A. outburst B. temper
C. mood D. tantrum
19. It was so embarrassing. We were in the middle of a crowded restaurant when they suddenly had a
…………….row over some trivial stuff.
A. blazing B. heating
C. stormy D. smouldering
PHẦN 6: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn.
FUTILE EXERCISE
Isn’t it typical? For years, my friends have been (20)………….me to take up some regular exercise.
Fortunately, I have been able to (21) ………….the evil hour when I had to make a decision. And what
happens when I am on the (22) ………….of relenting? They double-cross me. A little but often, that’s
what I signed up for. No cunning up mountains or playing squash at lunch-time. I spent £200 (23)
………….an exercise bike. Just 20 minutes of moderate (24) ………….three times a week. But no sooner
had I submitted (25) ………….the new regime than I became aware that something was amiss. “Twenty
minutes?” said a friend when I (26) ………….that I had taken ownership of my body. With a (27)
………….in his eye, he added, “I think you’ll find that the necessary time per session is now 30 minutes
minimum!”
(Adapted from CAE practice Test Plus)
20. A. wishing B. pleading
C. urging D. demanding
21. A. clear out B. break up
C. put off D. set down
22. A. spot B. point
C. edge D. moment
23. A. for B. on C. onto D. with
24. A. exertion B. labour C. employment D. toil
25. A. for B. with C. to D. upon
26. A. foretold B. announced
C. advertised D. published
27. A. beam B. slight
C. flash D. twinkle

PHẦN 7: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 08 câu hỏi kèm theo.
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A NATURAL DROUGHT
It is as if the declaration of drought were a latter-day raindance. The combination of dramatic flooding
in some parts of the country that are under drought restrictions caused one friend of mine to coin the term
for our current water status: ‘flought’. Pictures of Thames Water’s bus adverts juxtaposed with people in
the street huddling under brollies made newspaper front pages.
Yet, while the current situation is bizarre, the water companies do have a point. If the current storage
sites are running low of water after two years of well-below-average rainfall, then we need to start
preserving stocks. One month of heavy rain is welcome, but unless we have a particularly sodden summer
and, more importantly, a damp-and-dreary winter, supplies could start to look very sparse indeed. That is
particularly true in the south and east of England, which depend on underground aquifers to store a large
proportion of water supplies
The levels in these aquifers rely on winter rain to drip through the rocks above. Summer rain tends to
run off, evaporate or get absorbed by growing plants. A quick look back to February and the warnings
coming from Thames Water and others show how serious the problem had become before the deluge.
On Wednesday, responding to criticism of the drought declarations in the light of the recent rain, the
environment secretary, even raised the possibility of households being cut off from their own water
supplies and being forced to collect water from standpipes in the street - a sight that became common
during the long hot summer of 1976. But while it has been dry in the months up to April, does that really
mean that we hast to settle for developing-world standards of water supply?
Alarmist politicians aside, the problem here is not how much rain fails from the sky but how
effectively we capture and utilize that water. And on that topic, there has been a willingness in recent
years to invest in big infrastructure. So one of the silver linings on the lack-of-clouds for Londoners is the
opening of a desalination plant in 2010 to the east of the city that takes brackish water from the Thames
and turns it into drinking water. The plant was not cheap - £270 million - and the process of desalinating
water is obviously more expensive than maneuvering rainwater around. But it is still extremely useful at a
tune when supplies are running low.
(Adapted from www. spiked-online.com)
28. According to paragraph 2, what is the point of the water companies?
A. Water storage is low after the long drought.
B. Water reservoir sustenance is essential for the long drought.
C. Combination of severe flooding and drought is unusual.
D. One month of heavy rain should be expected.
29. The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to the fact that
A. Heavy rain is needed for abundant water supplies.
B. There is a need for water preservation.
 C. People in England rely on underground absorbent rocks.
D. Without moist seasons, there could be a shortage of water.
30. The word "deluge" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…………….
A. prolonged drought B. severe flood
C. heavy rain D. ferocious storm
31. Why does the author cast a question “does that really mean... water supply?.” in paragraph 3?
A. To doubt the rationale of the measures suggested by the environment secretary
B. To question the necessity of adopting developing world-standard water supply
C. To question the solutions discussed in the next paragraph
D. To emphasize the necessity of adopting developing world-standard water supply
32. The word “desalination” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to……………..
A. purification B. clarification
C. transparency D. augmentation
33. Which of the following solutions would the author be most likely to be in favour of to solve the root
of the current drought situation?
A. cutting off household water supplies
B. collecting water from standpipes in the street
C. investing in big infrastructure
D. using stored water effectively
34. In mentioning “...the silver linings on the lack-of-clouds for Londoners”, the author means that
A. A desalination plant solves Londoners’ serious water shortage.
B. Londoners usually experience cloudy sky and silver linings.
C. Londoners arc expecting more frequent lightning in the sky.
D. It is impractical to establish a money-saving desalination plant.
35. Which can be the best replacement for the title of the article?
A. Blaming The Weather
B. Dealing With Drought
C. Stop Wasting Water
D. Water Shortage - An End In Itself?
PHẦN 8: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
36. A: Please go over the test items again. No offense, but I think you are mistaken.
B:……………I know you mean well.
A. Don't worry B. None taken
C. You are offending me D. I am sorry
37. James: “Paulina poked fun at Jim’s new hairstyle in yesterday’s party.”
Tom: “……………”
A. Going to parties is great fun.
B. I was too busy to attend that party.
C. Why don’t you look at his new hairstyle?
D. It’s so typical of her to be rude in public.
38. Diana: “My parents didn’t have a penny to rub together, but we still had lots of fun then.”
Anna: “……………”
A. Sorry, but your family was too poor. B. I admire your family for that.
C. Yes, your parents looked so lovely. D. Thank you for that.
39. Waiter: “……………”
Man: “No, I’m full already.”
A. Would you like something for dessert? B. Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
C. Excuse me. Where is your seat? D. Have you booked in advance?
40. Thao: “Are you dissatisfied with my feedback? You look a bit upset.”
Ms Lan: “……………I enjoyed it.”
A. At all costs. B. Just in case.
C. Not in the least. D. You are welcome.
PHẦN 9: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI
Chọn 01 lựa chọn là trật tự đúng nhất của các lượt lời trong hội thoại đã cho.
41.
 a. If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile
dolls, it doesn’t really matter what I get.
b. Um, go down the chimney ...
c. A toy car and walkie-talkies.
d. Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?
e. Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?
f. Wow. Well, I’m excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house,
Micky?
A. d-c-c-a-f-b B. f-b-d-c-e-a C. d-a-c-f-c-b D. c-b-f-
d-c-a
42.
a. Well, wait. I get about five hours ... sometimes, three, but I do better with less sleep. And I don’t
want to sleep my life away.
b. Besides getting up early, you need at least eight hours of sleep, and going to bed at 3:00 in the
morning is a terrible way to live. How many hours do you even get?
c. You’ve got to be joking! No way. I turn off the alarm clock, and it takes a lot of strength and
endurance to get up at that unspeakable hour.
d. No, this is unbelievable. You need sleep, my dear. I've seen you fall asleep while driving. James, do
not fall asleep while I’m talking to you.
e. You should get up no later than 6:30. That gives you plenty of time for a 30-minute workout.
f. I’m not. I'm just resting my eyes.
A. b-a-d-f-e-c B. f-d-b-a-e-c C. e-c-b-a-d-f D. e-a-b-
c-d-f
43.
a. What about the rest of the year?
b. People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I’m going to buy some jeans and a few
casual shirts.
c. Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
d. What’s the weather like where you’re going?
e. Not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
f. Well, it’s really hot in the summer, so I’m going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few T-shirts.
A. d-f-a-b-c-e B. a-b-c-e-d-f C. d-b-a-f-c-e D. c-e-d-
f-a-b
44.
a. Okay. I'll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks.
b. Uh . . . I’m not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch.
Oh. and I really like foreign films, too.
c. Hey, Kathy. I’m thinking about renting a movie for tonight’s party, and I want to know what kind of
movies you like.
d. Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind?
e. Ah, I don’t really like action movies. Too much violence.
f. Well, what about action movies?
g. Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories?
A. c-d-f-g-b-a-e B. d-f-e-g-b-a-c C. g-b-a-c-d-f-e D. c-d-f-
e-g-b-a
45.
a. It’s time for Sunday brunch!
b. But Mom made her famous blueberry pancakes, and she used duck eggs for more nutrition and a
deeper flavor profile.
c. Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
d. Oh, come back when it’s time for Sunday dinner.
e. Why?
A. c-e-a-d-b B. a-d-b-c-e C. d-b-c-e-a D. c-a-e-
d-b
PHẦN 10: VIẾT LẠI CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
46. Though I had known about it we'll in advance, I pretended to be surprised at the news of his
promotion.
A. I acted surprised when he told me he was promoted, but I had known about it a long time before.
B. Despite only pretending to be surprised at the news of his promotion, I had actually been
completely unaware of it.
C. I was quite surprised when he told me he was promoted, though I could have found out about it
well before.
D. I knew about the birthday party a Hong time before, yet I wasn’t pretending when I acted surprised.
47. The firefighters didn’t arrive at the blazing house in time to save it from burning down.
A. When the firefighters arrived at the blazing house, the fire was burning fiercely.
B. The firefighters didn’t think that it was such a big fire, so they arrived there slowly.
C. When the firefighters arrived, the flames were so big that it took them a long time to put the fire
out.
D. The fire consumed the house completely, because the fire fighters were not quick enough in
arriving there.
48. The moment Susie knew Dan cheated on her, the first thing she did was quit her job at his company.
A. As soon as Susie realized that Dan cheated on her, she gave up her job at his company first.
B. Since Susie was not at all happy with her relationship, she was Slue that anything else would make
her happier.
C. Now that she has lost her job, the first thing Susie should do is to break up with Dan.
D. Susie resigned from her position because she knew Dan would cheat on her.
49. Incomparably more devastating for the country than the epidemic was the economic crisis.
A. The news report features the pain the country suffered, after the epidemic.
B. Even the epidemic was not as hard for the country to bear as the economic crisis.
C. Even more difficult for the country was seeing it destroyed by the epidemic.
D. The country was devastated after the epidemic, which was more damaging than the economic
crisis.
50. I have visited almost all of the countries in Europe, and Portugal is my favourite.
A. Portugal is the country that I have always wanted to see most in Europe.
B. Having visited practically every country in Europe, I enjoy Portugal the most.
C. I feel that Portugal is the most interesting country in Europe that I have visited.
D. I have visited many countries, but I have enjoyed few as much as the European country of Portugal.
PHẦN 11: KẾT HỢP CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với cặp câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. Theoretical concepts and frameworks can seem confusing with no one there to guide. Students should
find an expert willing to explain their differences.
A. Although theoretical concepts and frameworks can seem confusing with no one to guide, students
are forced to find an expert willing to explain their differences.
B. Since theoretical concepts and frameworks can seem confusing with no one there to guide, students
are supposed to find an expert willing to explain their differences.
C. For theoretical concepts and frameworks can seem confusing with no one there to guide, students
might find an expert willing to explain their differences.
D. Because theoretical concepts and frameworks can seem confusing with no one there to guide, so
young people are willing to find an expert willing to explain their differences.
52. Many North Korean people were completely separated from their families for over 40 years. They
can’t remember how each of the family members looks.
A. Completely separated from their families for over forty years, many North Korean people can't
remember how each of the family members looks.
B. If completely separated from their families for over forty years, many North Korean people will not
remember how each of the family members looks.
C. Although they were completely separated from their families for over forty years, many North
Korean people can't remember how each of the family members looks.
D. Completely separated from their families for over forty years but many North Korean people can’t
remember how each of the members looks.
53. The Asia Cup final match on Sunday is very popular. It was wise of him to buy the tickets in advance.
A. Since the Asia Cup final is a popular match on Sunday, he should have bought the tickets
beforehand.
 B. Although he bought the tickets for the Asia Cup filial in advance, he wasn’t wise to foresee the
match's popularity.
C. Such is the popularity of the Asia Cup final match on Sunday that he wisely bought the tickets
beforehand.
D. The Asia Cup final match on Sunday is so popular that he has enough wisdom to buy the tickets in
advance.
54. Highly automated vehicles will soon become part of everyday street fife. They can drive to the
destination with almost no human intervention.
A. Although highly automated vehicles are widely used, they can drive without human intervention.
B. Highly automated vehicles that drive to the destination with almost no human intervention will
soon become part of everyday street life.
C. With almost no human intervention, highly automated vehicles will soon become part of everyday
street life.
D. When vehicles are highly automated, humans do not have to intervene in their operation.
55. The guest on the Oprah show today has won an Oscar. He is the youngest actor that has won this
award so far.
A. The guest on the Oprah show today is the youngest actor to win an Oscar so far.
B. The actor who has won an Oscar so far is the youngest guest on the Oprah show today.
C. The youngest actor who has won an Oscar so far is the guest on the Oprah show today.
D. The youngest guest on our show is the actor winning an Oscar so far.
PHẦN 12: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Studies have shown that music can buoy your mood and fend off depression. It can also improve blood
flow in ways similar to statins, lower your levels of stress-related hormones like cortisol and ease pain.
Listening to music before an operation can even improve post-surgery outcomes. How can music do so much
good? Music seems to “selectively activate” neurochemical systems and brain structures (56)……., attention
and memory in ways that promote beneficial changes.
A 2016 study found that music-listening could boost mood and well-being and (57)…………..The study
compared the benefits of music to those of meditation-a practice in vogue for its mental-health perks. She
found that both practices were linked to significant improvements in mood and sleep quality. Both meditation
and music listening are (58)…………..
However, along with inducing stress, the wrong music can promote rumination or other unhelpful mental
states. One 2015 study from Finland found that (59) …………..- much the same way it can counteract these
feelings. Why? The rhythm and other characteristics of the songs we select can modulate our heart rates and
the activity of our brain’s neural networks. Tracks with a slow tempo, gradual chord progressions and drawn-
out notes tend to be calming, (60)…………..
(Adapted from www.time.com)
56. A. associated with positive mood, emotion regulation
B. activated nearly every region of brain we’ve mapped so far
C. be kept hidden in your emotional reservoir
D. shifted your mental or emotional state
57. A. discover parts of themselves they aren’t aware of
B. feel more complete or optimistic
C. improve stress-related measures in older adults
D. improve patient outcomes
58. A. helping the people feel like the therapists
B. cultivating an even deeper connection between music and health
C. guided imagery in music
D. potentially powerful tools for improving overall health
59. A. listening to sad music at a high amount, has a negative effect on your thinking or thought process
B. music can bolster negative emotions-like anger, aggression or sadness
C. music can create a feeling of cohesion or social connectedness.
D. syncing your workout to music can allow you to reach peak performance
60. A. while chaotic and up-tempo music tends to have the opposite effect
B. while blasting loud music can increase the likelihood of a collision and car accidents.
C. while modern pop music is created to become addicting and made for listeners to become hooked.
D. while bad music can in fact disrupt your focus in studying and working life.
PHẦN 13: TỰ LUẬN
Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
Many people believe that homework should not be given to students after class, while others think it can help
students learn belter. Give your opinion.