ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT SỐ 15

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PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)
Section 1: Questions 1- 10
Question 1-5
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
JOB HUNTING
Company’s Name Job details Reference number Contact

Example POWER ● Work in a Jane 2 …………...

(manufacturing company) 1……….. section SW35FT

COTTON ● Good pay

(grocery company) ● Work in 3……… Go to office
office in a
4…………. 5 ………...
● chance of
promotion

Question 6 -10
Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Notes on Jobs
• Local jobs can be found in the 6 ________________
• Buy the 7 _________________ to get one free magazine (Job Plus)
• Feel stress and spend a lot of time looking for jobs
• Advisable to go to an 8 ______________ instead of the recruitment seminar • Bring a student card (10%
discount)
• Referee:
- former boss (once had a job)
- one of the 9 __________________ (if not)
• Intend to take the art course
• Fill out a 10 ________________ form at the end of the course.

Section 3
Questions 11 - 20
Question 11 - 16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Willows Studies
11. What field is Willows currently focused on?
A. specializing in one product B. making a variety of products C. adding a lot of retail outlets
12. How did the students feel about the software?
A. The professor contacted the company.
B. An article was read in a newspaper
C. A student works part-time during the vacations.
13. How did the student feel about the software?
A. It’s not easy to predict. B. It’s slow for drawing designs C. It had a good interface.
14. How did the students find out about the effects of the software on the company?
A. They went to the IT department. B. They talked with the manager. C. They inspected the accounts.
15. The reason why the students have a face-to-face interview alone is that
A. they could prepare for exams. B. there will be less disturbance. C. it's less realistic.
16. How did the two students perform in the exam?
A. very disappointing B. significantly good C. above the average
Question 17 – 18: Choose TWO letters, A-E.
17 & 18. In which TWO ways will the new system affect the company?
A. gain more profit
B. employ more new staff
C. increase sales
D. reduce production time
E. cut labour costs

Questions 19 and 20: Choose TWO letters.

19 & 20. Which TWO effects will the new system have on new clients?
A. getting more involved in the design
B. obtaining more contacts
C. linking at home to do online work
D. wasting less time
E. decreasing labour costs

PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
Question 1. A. approach B. involve C. expose D. realize
Question 2. A. courageous B. permanent C. committee D. potential
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
Question 3. John was late for a meeting with Jane. He’s now apologizing to Jane for the incident.
John: “I’m so sorry I was late." - Jane: “_______”
A. Little wonder you do! B. Forget about it!
C. Don’t sweat over it! D. No offense intended!
Question 4. Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.
Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!” - Brian: “_______”
A. No problem B. Don’t worry about it!
C. Everything’s alright. Thank you. D. I really appreciate you saying that.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
Question 5. _______ are a form of carbon has been known since the late 18th century.
A. Diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Because diamonds D. That diamonds
Question 6. _______who submitted a resume, Mr. Bon has the most impressive cover letter.
A. All of the people B. Of all the people C. Of people all D. All the people
Question 7. _______, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Having left uncovered B. Leaving uncovered
C. Been left uncovered D. Left uncovered
Question 8. I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have _______ at it.
A. a trial B. a look C. a taste D. a go
Question 9. John was praised for his bravery, _______his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
A. though B. whereas C. however D. therefore
Question 10. _______I’m concerned, it’s quite all right for you to leave early.
A. As long as B. As far as C. As well as D. As much as
Question 11. Covid-19 is ______ that scientists are doing research to find a cure.
A. a so serious disease B. so a serious diseases
C. so serious a disease D. a such serious disease
Question 12. _______trying to make him change his mind.
A. It’s no point B. It’s no hope C. It’s useless D. It's no use
Question 13. These patriots believe that they should make every attempt to preserve the _______traditions of their
home country.
A. old-fashioned B. long-winded C. well-mannered D. deep-rooted
Question 14. You shouldn't have criticized him in front of the class. It was extremely _______of you.
A. sensible B. insensitive C. insensible D. sensitive
Question 15. There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday _______.
 A. by no means B. by all means C. in particular D. in general
Question 16. Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _______.
A. ingredients B. factors C. substances D. elements
Question 17. My decision to drop out of university after a year is the one I now _______ regret.
A. keenly B. painfully C. heavily D. harshly
Question 18. I can’t _______this noise any longer. I’m going to write a letter of complaint about this problem.
A. put up with B. take away from C. get back to D. make out of
Question 19. Sidebar can keep information and tools _______ available for you to use.
A. solely B. warmly C. readily D. shortly
Question 20. Scientists have found a way by which they can convert all blood types into O- type blood _______?
A. can they B. has it C. haven’t they D. have they
Question 21. He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was _______ of his elders and listened to
them.
A. respectful B. respective C. respectable D. respected
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 22. A. wood B. tool C. moon D. proof
Question 23. A. sacred B. wretched C. naked D. played

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
Question 24. Denise has been burning the midnight oil trying to finish this report, so I reckon she is exhausted now.
A. making every attempt possible B. exercising regularly to keep fit
C. staying up working late at night D. having lots of food late at night
Question 25. TV commercials that sell household products have often been accused of reinforcing
stereotypes of societal roles.
A. strengthening B. modifying C. contrasting D. exposing
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 26. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said
the government official to the reporter.
A. already official B. beside the point C. not popular D. not recorded
Question 27. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. publicly said B. openly criticized C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
Question 28. Once you have finished an article and identified its main ideas, it may not be necessary to reread it again.
A. Once B. identified C. be necessary D. again
Question 29. An ambitious person is committed to improve his or her status at work.
A. is B. improve C. status D. at work
Question 30. Generally, Europe and Asia are regarded as being distinct continents, but they are simply vast geography
divisions of the larger land mass known as Eurasia.
A. Generally B. are regarded C. vast geography D. known as

PART C. READING (6.0 points)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered blanks
Heritage is traditional (1) _______, customs, and culture. We sue the world "heritage" in many different ways. People
talk about their family's heritage, their city's heritage, and their country's heritage.
Here are some examples of heritage. During Chinese New Year, people in Taiwan give red envelopes. That is part of
Taiwanese (2) _______. Every year in the American city New Orleans, there is a huge party called Mardi Gras. That is
a part of New Orleans' heritage. Heritages can also be more (3) _______ and personal. If your family has a big dinner
every Sunday night, that's part of your family's heritage.
Today, heritage is changing. The Internet connects people around the world. In many ways, this is a good thing, (4)
_______ we can learn about the heritage of other countries, and we can show our own heritage to the world. However,
some people worry that traditional heritage is (5) _______. Think about it. In many ways, countries are becoming more
and more (6) _______. In just about every country around the world, you can find MacDonald's, Nike shoes, Starbucks
coffee, and American films. Some people think it is a good thing. However, almost everyone wants to protect (7)
_______ traditional heritage, and sometimes this is harD. for example, when a new MacDonald's opens in your town, a
traditional restaurant might have to close.
This is why heritage (8) _______ is so important. Heritage protection is a simple idea. It means (9) _______ your
country's or your city's heritage alive. People do this in many ways. The biggest part of heritage protection is probably
preserving old buildings. (10) _______ other examples of heritage protection are making sure your children speak your
traditional language, and teaching your heritage to children
The world is changing very fast. This change brings a lot of good things. But as the world is changing, it is important to
remember the heritage of our parents and our grandparents.
(Source: Adapted from https://tracnghiemtienganh.vn)

Question 1. A. diversities B. celebrations C. beliefs D. bases

Question 2. A. cause B. heritage C. origin D. celebration
Question 3. A. private B. own C. common D. public
Question 4. A. so B. therefore C. although D. because
Question 5. A. disappearing B. accepting C. requesting D. putting
Question 6. A. lively B. live C. alike D. living
Question 7. A. our B. its C. whose D. their
Question 8. A. instruction B. protection C. position D. management
Question 9. A. rejecting B. taking C. keeping D. turning
Question 10. A. a little B. a few C. many D. some

Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers. (2.0 points)
For 150 years scientists have tried to determine the solar constant, the amount of solar energy that reaches the
Earth. Yet, even in the most cloud-free regions of the planet, the solar constant cannot be measured precisely. Gas
molecules and dust particles in the atmosphere absorb and scatter sunlight and prevent some wavelengths of the light
from ever reaching the ground.
With the advent of satellites, however, scientists have finally been able to measure the Sun's output without being
impeded by the Earth's atmosphere. Solar Max, a satellite from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA), has been measuring the Sun's output since February 1980. Although a malfunction in the satellite's control
system limited its observation for a few years, the satellite was repaired in orbit by astronauts from the space shuttle in
1984. Max's observations indicate that the solar constant is not really constant after all.
The satellite's instruments have detected frequent, small variations in the Sun's energy output, generally
amounting to no more than 0.05 percent of the Sun's mean energy output and lasting from a few weeks. Scientists believe
these fluctuations coincide with the appearance and disappearance of large groups of sunspots on the Sun's disk. Sunspots
are relatively dark regions on the
Sun's surface that have strong magnetic fields and a temperature about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the
rest of the Sun's surface. Particularly large fluctuations in the solar constant have coincided with sightings of large
sunspot group. In 1980, for example, Solar Max's instrument, registered a 0.3percent drop in the solar energy reaching
the Earth. At that time a sunspot group covered about 0.6 percent of the solar disk, an area 20 times larger than the
Earth's surface.
Long-term variations in the solar constant are more difficult to determine. Although Solar Max's data have
indicated a slow and steady decline in the Sun's output, some scientists have thought that the satellite's aging detectors
might have become less sensitive over the years, thus falsely indicating a drop in the solar constant. This possibility
was dismissed, however, by comparing Solar Max's observations with data from a similar instrument operating on
NASA's Nimbus 7 weather satellite since 1978.
Question 11: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The launching of a weather satellite
B. The components of the Earth's atmosphere
C. The measurement of variations in the solar constant
D. The interaction of sunlight and air pollution
Question 12: Why does the author mention "gas" and "dust" in paragraph 1?
A. They magnify the solar constant
 B. They are found varying concentrations
C. Scientific equipment is ruined by gas and dust
D. They interfere with accurate measurement of the solar constant
Question 13: Why is it not possible to measure the solar constant accurately without a satellite?
A. The Earth is too far from the Sun
B. Some areas on Earth receive more solar energy than others
C. There is no enough sunlight during the day
D. The Earth's atmosphere interferes with the sunlight
Question 14: The word "scatter" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. disperse B. capture C. transform D. hit
Question 15: The word "its" in the second paragraph refers to the _______.
A. malfunction's B. atmosphere's C. satellite's D. orbit's
Question 16: The word "detected" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. estimated B. disregarded C. registered D. predicted
Question 17: According to the passage, scientists believe variations in the solar constant are related to _______.
A. sunspot activity B. unusual weather patterns
C. increased level of dust D. fluctuations in the Earth's temperature
Question 18: Why did scientists think that Solar Max might be giving unreliable information?
A. Solar Max did not work for the first few years.
B. The space shuttle could not fix Solar Max's instruments
C. Solar Max's instruments were getting old
D. Nimbus 7 interfered with Solar Max's detectors
Question 19: The phrase "This possibility" in the last paragraph refers to the likelihood that the _______.
A. solar constant has declined B. Nimbus 7 satelIite is older than Solar Max
C. solar constant cannot be measured D. instruments are providing inaccurate data
Question 20: The attempt to describe the solar constant can best be described as _______.
A. an ongoing research effort
B. an issue that has been resolved
C. a question that can never be answered
D. historically interesting, but irrelevant to contemporary concerns
Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each for the question.
Where one stage of child development has been left out, or not sufficiently experienced, the child may have to go
back and capture the experience of it. A good home makes this possible -for example, by providing the opportunity for
the child to play with a clockwork car or toy railway train up to any age if he still needs to do so. This principle, in fact,
underlies all psychological treatment of children in difficulties with their development, and is the basic of work in child
clinics.
The beginnings of discipline are in the nursery. Even the youngest baby is taught by gradual stages to wait for
food, to sleep and wake at regular intervals and so on. If the child feels the world around him is a warm and friendly
one, he slowly accepts its rhythm and accustoms himself to conforming to its demands. Learning to wait for things,
particularly for food, is a very important element in upbringing, and is achieved successfully only if too great demands
are not made before the child can understand them. Every parent watches eagerly the child's acquisition of each new
skill: the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is often tempting to
hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of anxiety in
the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be
encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is
left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural zest for life and his desire to find out new
things for himself.
Learning together is a fruitful source of relationship between children and parents. By playing together, parents
learn more about their children and children learn more from their parents. Toys and games which both parents and
children can share are an important means of achieving this cooperation. Building-block toys, jigsaw puzzles and
crosswords are good examples.
Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness or indulgence towards their children. Some may be especially
strict in money matters; others are severe over times of coming home at night, punctuality for meals or personal
cleanliness. In general, the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much
as the child's own happiness and well-being.
With regard to the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental
teaching. To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality. Also, parents should realize that
"Example is better than precept". If they are hypocritical and do not practice what they preach, their children may grow
confused and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been, to
some extent, deceived. A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents' ethics and their morals can be
a dangerous disillusion.
Question 21: The principle underlying all treatment of developmental difficulties in children _______.
A. is in the provision of clockwork toys and trains
B. is to send them to clinics
C. is to capture them before they are sufficiently experienced
D. offers recapture of earlier experiences
Question 22: Learning to wait for things is successfully taught_______.
A. in spite of excessive demands being made
B. only if excessive demands are avoided
C. because excessive demands are not advisable
D. is achieved successfully by all children
Question 23: The encouragement of children to achieve new skills_______.
A. should be focused on only at school B. can never be taken too far
C. will always assist their development D. should be balanced and moderate
Question 24: Parental controls and discipline _______.
A. serve a dual purpose B. are designed to promote the child's happiness
C. reflect only the values of the community D. should be avoided as far as possible
Question 25: The practice of the rule "Example is better than precept" _______.
A. only works when the children grow old enough to think for themselves
B. would help avoid the necessity for ethics and morals
C. will free a child from disillusion when he grows up
D. is too difficult for all parents to exercise
Question 26: In the 1st paragraph, the author lays some emphasis on the role of the ____ in helping the child in
trouble.
A. psychiatrists B. community C. family D. nursery
Question 27: The phrase 'conforming to' in the 2nd paragraph means _______.
A. adapting to B. accepting C. agreeing with D. following
Question 28: Hypocrisy on the part of the parents may_______.
A. result in their children's wrong behavior B. make their children lose faith in them
C. disqualify their teachings altogether D. impair their children's mind
Question 29: The word “zest” in the 2 paragraph can be best replaced by _______.
nd

A. appetite B. excitement C. enthusiasm D. enjoyment

Question 30: The word “imposed” in the 4 paragraph can be best replaced by _______.
th

A. expected B. introduced C. made D. constrained

PART D. WRITING (4.0 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.0 point)
0. She has learnt English for three years.
-> She started learning English three years ago.
Question 1. I didn’t stop worrying about the wild animals until we were safe inside camp.
→It was only when we reached .............................................................................................................................
Question 2. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
→Sad .....................................................................................................................................................................
Question 3. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
→On.......................................................................................................................................................................
Question 4. I only realised what I had missed when they told me about it later.
→Only when..........................................................................................................................................................
Question 5. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
→Much..................................................................................................................................................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between TWO and SEVEN words for each space, including the word given.
(1.0 point)
(0). I never have enough money. SHORT
 I am always short of money.
Question 6. My father is not feeling well these days. (WEATHER)
→My father is feeling.......................................................................................these days.
Question 7. I hope the committee will consider this new information when they meet next week. (ACCOUNT)
→ I hope this new information.................................................................... when the committee meet next week.
Question 8. The more experienced members of the expedition were made responsible for finding food. (CHARGE)
→ The more experienced members of the expedition..................................................................... finding food.
Question 9. The agent said he no longer thought that Sam Bowker would ever appear in a Hollywood film. (HOPE)
→ The agent said he............................................................................................... appearing in a Hollywood film.
Question 10. My father said that the portrait did not look like him. (RESEMBLANCE)
→ My father said that the portrait.............................................................................................. him.
III. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.0 point)
1. Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket. (credited)
→ Tsiolkovsky................................................................................................................................................................
2. I daren’t turn on the TV because the baby might wake up. (fear)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Some people will do anything to lose weight. (lengths)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
4. The two theories appear to be completely different. (common)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Several members of the committee said they were worried about the chairman’s proposals. (concern)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
6. The river Volta overflowed last year. (burst)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
7. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (granted)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
8. The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. (gradual)
→.....................................................................................................................................................................................
IV. Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree
and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write an essay of about 250 words to express your opinion on the following topic.
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