ĐỀ SỐ 19

I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the
following questions.
1. A. synchronized B. punch C. March D. touching
2. A. wide B. fertile C. skin D. kind
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following
questions.
3. A. democracy B. committee C. proficiency D. television
4. A. energy B. primary C. facilities D. pleasure
III. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
5. People said that Henry was the last person left the burning house.
A B C D
6. Everyone should arrive early so that we can start the meeting at time.
A B c D
7. Mary studied very hard. Therefore, she passed the driving test easy.
A B C D
IV. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
8. It's a serious problem. I don't know how it__________.
A. can be solved B. solves
C. to solve D. can solve
9. In volleyball, Indonesia defeated Thailand in straight sets to take men's
gold__________
A. award B. medal
C. present D. reward
10. Governments__________laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. have made B. have enacted
C. have been done D. have been taken
11. In the past people believed that our natural__________could never be used up.
A. environment B. sources
C. resources D. forests
12. He performed very well in the interview. __________, he didn't get the job.
A. Since B. Therefore
C. But D. However
13. I remember__________her somewhere, but I don't remember her name.
A. to meet B. met
C. meeting D. meet
14. Jane doesn't speak English__________.
A. as good as Betty B. as well as Betty
C. better as Betty D. worse as
15. Let's do something to protect the environment, __________we?
A. must B. need
C. will D. shall
16. It is too hot. We should__________with a swim in the lake.
A. cool off B. turn up
C. catch up D. look out
V. 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.
17. - Mary: "This dictionary is for you. I hope you find it useful."
- Peter: "__________ "
A. Thanks. I'll do it. B. Thanks. It's very kind of you.
C. Yes, please. D. No problem!
18. -Tom: "Should we use solar energy to protect the environment?"
-Mary: "__________"
A. No, thanks B. You're welcome.
C. That's a good idea. D. Yes, I'll go.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The guests at the Japanese Embassy reception enjoyed it very much but refused to eat
the raw fish.
A. stale B. fresh C. rotten D. uncooked
20. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. demonstrations B. symptoms
C. hints D. effects
VII. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Later that evening, when I was almost asleep, the sound of a crowd brought me back
to full consciousness.
A. afraid B. tired C. awake D. aware
22. Your poster is very good. I think that you could enhance it by adding some more
color. That will tend to attract everyone's attention.
A. draw again B. throwaway C. make better D. make worse
VIII. 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.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular
Games or SEAP which was first (23) __________in Thailand in 1959. At the first time,
only six countries (24) __________in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-
President of the Thailand Olympic Committee, proposed that a regional sports (25)
__________would help promote cooperation, understanding and relations among
countries in the Southeast Asian region.
At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of
Indonesia and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26) __________in 1977,
the same year when SEAP Federation changed its (27) __________to Southeast Asian
Games Federation (SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games.
Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the
22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.

23. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made

24. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
25. A.even B. event C. show D. perform
26. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
27. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
IX. 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.
A recent investigation by scientist at the Geological Survey shows that strange animals
behavior might help predict future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a
ten kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and
flew about wildly; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably. Scientists believe that
animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the
mishap because they have certain instincts that humans don't possess.
In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a
devastating quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the
government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the earth toll at
a lower level

28. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior?

A. the ten- kilometer radius of the epicenter
B. environmental changes
C. future earthquakes
D. the number of people who will die
29. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?
A. Humans don't know where to look.
B. By running around the house, they can feel they vibration.
C. Animals are smarter than humans.
D. Animals have certain instincts that humans don't possess.
30. Which of the following is not true?
A. Some animals may be able to sense an approach earthquake.
B. By observing animals behavior scientists can predict earthquake.
C. All birds and dogs in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter went wild before the
earth quake.
D. The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and save many lives.
31. In this passage the word "evacuate" mostly means:
A. remove B. emaciate
C. destroy D. exile
32. If scientists can accurately predict earthquake, there will be__________.
A. fewer animals go crazy B. fewer people evacuate
C. a lower death rate D. fewer environmental changes
X. Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the rain coat with you.
=> In case…………………………………………………………
34. She had to do the washing up but she didn't.
=> She forgot…………………………………………………………
35. English is easy to learn.
=> It …………………………………………………………
36. Don't leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
=> If …………………………………………………………
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word in capital.
37. People say that he is a famous singer. (HE)
=> …………………………………………………………
38. The policeman does not run so fast as the thief. (THAN)
=> …………………………………………………………
39. I haven't seen this man here before. (FIRST)
=> …………………………………………………………
40. The novel is very interesting. (FIND)
=> …………………………………………………………