ĐỀ SỐ 1

PART A: PHONETICS
I. CHOOSE THE WORD WHOSE UNDERLINED PART IS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY
FROM THAT OF THE OTHERS
Question 1. A. cave B. have C. behave D. pave
- cave / keɪv / (n): hang, động
- have /həv/ (v): dùng, ăn
- behave /bɪ'heɪv/ (v): cư xử
- pave /peɪv/ (v): lát (đường, sàn,...)
Question 2. A. receipt B. recall C. recollect D. recover
- receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ (n): biên lai, biên nhận, công thức (nấu ăn,..)
- recall /rɪˈkɔːl/ (v); gọi về, triệu hồi, gợi lại
- recollect /ˌrekəˈlekt/ (v): nhớ lại, hồi tưởng lại
- recover /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ (v): phục hồi, bình phục
Question 3. A. card B. heard C. hearth D. heart
- card/kard/ (n): thẻ, quân bài
- heard/ha:d/ (v-pp): nghe
- hearth/hai0/ (n): nền lò sưởi
- heart/hait/ (n): trái tim
Question 4. A. abuse B. refuse C.fuss D. future
- abuse /əˈbjuːs/ (n,v): lạm dụng, lăng mạ
- refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ (v): từ chối
- fuss /fʌs/ (n): sự om sòm, sự ồn ào, sự nhặng xị
- future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ (n): tương lai
Question 5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
- adventure /ədˈventʃə(r)/ (n): chuyến phiêu lưu
- future /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ (n): tương lai
- mature /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ (adj): trưởng thành
- figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/ (n): hình dáng, con sổ

II. CHOOSE THE WORD WHOSE MAIN STRESSED SYLLABLE IS PLACED DIFFERENTLY
FROM THAT OF THE OTHERS.
Question 6. A. admirable B. accessible C. compatible D. respiratory
- admirable/'aedmarabl/ (adj): đáng khâm phục, đáng ngưỡng mộ
- accessible /ak'sesabl/ (adj): dễ tiếp cận, có thể tới gần được
- compatible/kam'paetabl/ (adj): thích hợp, tương hợp
- respiratory/re'spiratri/ (adj): (thuộc) hô hấp
Question 7. A. humane B. unite C. colleague D. canteen
Question 8. A. descent B. dissent C. discontent D. content (adj)
Question 9. A. eradicate B. kilometer C. characterize D. communism
Question 10.A. technical B. origin C. agriculture D. cathedral
PART B: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCES
Question 11. A number of oil tankers have been laid________recently.
A. on B. down C. up D. in
- lay on: cung cấp cái gì cho ai (đặc biệt thức ăn hoặc giải trí)
E.g: to lay on food and drink
- lay down: để xuống, đề ra, tuyên bố
E.g: She laid the book down on the table.
- lay up: mất khả năng hoạt động, ngừng hoạt động
- lay in: dự trữ, để dành
Question 12. The inscription on the tombstone had been worn________by the weather and could scarcely
be read.
A. away B. off C. out D. on
- wear away: làm mòn dần, mòn đi, cũ dần
Question 13.________second thoughts, I'd rather not go out tonight.
A. With B. In C. On D. Under
Question 14. The new hairdryer does not comply________British safety standard.
A. to B. with C. against D. on
- comply with: tuân theo (luật lệ, mệnh lệnh,...)
Question 15. Many books were not available to the public because of government ________
A. omission B. inhibition C. compensation D. censorship
- omission (n): sự bỏ đi, sự bỏ sót
- inhibition (n): sự ngăn chặn
- compensation (n): sự đền bù, sự bồi thường
- censorship (n): quyền kiểm duyệt, công tác kiểm duyệt (sách, báo, mạng,. )
Question 16. The woman accused of shoplifting was found not guilty and was________
A. excused B. liberated C. acquitted D. interned
- excuse (v): tha thứ, miễn cho
- liberate + sb (from sb/sth) (v): giải phóng, thả cho ai đó tự do (khỏi sự kiểm soát của ai/ cái gì)
- acquit + sb (v): tuyên bố ai đó trắng án, tha bổng cho ai đó
- intern (v): giam giữ
Question 17. He is a(n)________authority on the subject.
A. prominence B. expert C. eminent D. quality
Question 18. My car was so old that I could only sell it for________
A. rubbish B. scrap C. debris D. waste
Question 19. Not only________in the project, but he also wanted to become the leader.
A. did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved
C. was Jack involved D. Jack was involved
Question 20. I felt a bit________and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts B. on the mend C. over the worst D. under the fevers
- out of sorts ~ under the weather: ill/sick or upset: không được khỏe, thấy khó chịu, khó ở
E.g: Are you feeling all right? You look a bit out of sorts.
- on the mend: đang bình phục (sau một căn bệnh/ chấn thương); đang dần cải thiện, phục hồi (sau một
tình huống khó khăn)
E.g: My leg is definitely on the mend now.
- to be over the worst of sth: được dùng để nói rằng người nào đó đã vượt qua được một tình trạng tồi tệ
nhất nào đó.
Question 21. The school was closed fora month because of a serious________of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
- outcome: kết quả, thành quả
E.g: We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
- outburst: cơn (giận,...), sự bùng nổ (khi nói về cảm xúc như hạnh phúc, tức giận,. )
E.g: an outburst of anger
- outset: sự bắt đẩu
=> at/ from the outset (of sth)
E.g: You should have made that clear right at the outset.
- outbreak: sự bùng phát, sự bùng nổ (một điều gì đó tiêu cực thường là chiến tranh hoặc dịch bệnh)
E.g: the outbreak of war
Question 22. I don't think he's ever been there,________?
A. do I B. has he C. have I D. hasn't he
Question 23. They had a four-day holiday, then began work ________
A. on end B. out of bounds C. in proportions D. in earnest
Question 24. He is a tough politician - he knows how to________the storm.
A. run down B. keep up C. ride out D. push back
- run down: ngừng hoạt động, kiệt sức
- keep up: duy trì
- ride out: vượt qua điều gì đó khó khăn, không mấy dễ chịu
E.g: Do you think we can ride out the recession?
- push back: đẩy ngược, lùi thời gian so với dự định ban đầu
Question 25. On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks________all over the carpet.
A. plunged B. scattered C. settled D. tossed
- scatter (v): tung, gieo, rải, rắc
+ scatter sth on/over/around sth

II. FILL IN THE BLANK WITH A SUITABLE NOUN TO FORM THE IDIOMATIC
EXPRESSION.
Question 26. I'd like to take____ advantage____of this opportunity to explain the difficulty I've met.
Question 27. She decided to set___ fire _____to these letters because they weren't necessary.
Question 28. Don't have___ faith_____in what he says. He is a liar.
Question 29. For generations our people got____ victory____over many enemies and drove them away.
Question 30. He left home without taking___ leave _____of anybody.
III. GIVE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN PARENTHESES.
Question 31. The attack in the city center last night__ exemplified/exemplifies ______(example) the
kind of behavior amongst young people that many object to.
Question 32. This matter is very___ confidential_____(confidence). Don't discuss it outside the office.
Question 33. You shouldn't interrupt someone in___ mid-sentence _____(sentence).
Question34. I want to make sure all my____ dependants/ dependents____(depend) will be financially
secure if I'm incapacitated in any way.
Question 35. There was a heavy__ downpour______(pour) yesterday afternoon which completely ruined
the church Garden Party.
Question 36. There is a risk factor with all medication, but honestly the risk with this particular drug
is_____ negligible____ (neglect).
Question 37. A___ domineering _____ (dominate) friend is one who likes power.
Question 38. Suddenly without___ provocation_____(provoke), the dog sank its teeth into my leg.
Question 39. Street-fights are an everyday___ occurrence_____(occur) in this area of the city.
Question 40. I really believe that it would be a major mistake to_____ decriminalize ___(crime) any
drugs that are currently illegal.
IV. MATCH THE VERB IN BOX A WITH THE WORD(S) IN BOX B TO FORM A PHRASAL
VERB, AND THEN FILL IT IN EACH BLANKTO COMPLETETHE SENTENCE. BE SURETO
USE THE CORRECT VERB TENSE AND FORM.
put, apprise, go, crease, stem, fall, pull, from, over, away, off, on, of, up, back on,
A B
center, brood, carry through, in for

Question 41. The problem___ stems/ stemmed from _____the government's lack of action.
Question 42. The argument is___ centered on_____whether or not to lower the age limit.
Question 43. Don't waste time____ brooding over____your past failures.
Question 44. I'm afraid there is no milk left; we have to___ fall back on _____dried milk for our tea.
Question 45. Tom got__ carried away ______by the music and wouldn't stop singing.
Question 46. I'm going to stay at university and try to___ put off_____getting a job for a few years.
Question 47. Her husband has been___ apprised of_____the good news about his son.
Question 48. She swims so wel! that she really should____ go in for____the competition.
Question 49. I almost___ creased up _____when I heard Tim was going to be playing Romeo in the
school play.
Question 50. He is in a critical condition in hospital, so we're all praying he'll___ pull through_____
PART C: READING
I. READTHE FOLLOWING PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND THEN CHOOSETHE BEST
OPTION TO FIT EACH SPACE.
Keeping your distance
Personal space is a term that refers (51)________________the distance we like to keep between
ourselves and other people. When (52)________we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to
feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (53)________common
response is to move (54)________Some interesting (55)________have been done in libraries. If strangers
come too close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning
their back on the intruder. Living in cities has (56)________people develop new skills for dealing with
situations (57)________they are very close to strangers. (58)________people on crowded trains try not to
look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use
newspapers (59)________a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one,
they stare into the distance, (60)________sure they are not looking into anyone's eyes.
Question 51: A. about B. from C. to D. for
Question 52: A. nobody B. anyone C. someone D. people
Question 53: A. more B. most C. best D. first
Question 54: A. away B. up C. on D. in
Question 55: A. studies B. questionnaires C. research D. survey
Question 56: A. caused B. allowed C. made D. done
Question 57: A. that B. where C. how D. which
Question 58: A. Almost B. The most C. Most D. Most of
Question 59: A. alike B. like C. as D. such as
Question 60: A. making B. made C. make D. be
II. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND THEN CHOOSE THE BEST
ANSWER TO EACH QUESTION.
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture, such
as language, dress,food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the
iceberg of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither
cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being
impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through
listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly - these are all aspects of culture that we learn and
use without being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ
from those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise when
we are unable to recognize others' behavioural differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to
misinterpret other people's behaviour, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without
realizing that we are experiencing cultural ratherthan individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal
system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume
that we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed
similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to
recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.
Question 61: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.
B. To describe cultural diversity.
C. To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.
D. To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs.
Question 62: The word "rituals" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________
A. assumptions B. formalities C. aspects D. cultures
Question 63: The phrase "the tip of the iceberg" in paragraph 1 means that________.
A. most aspects of culture cannot be seen
B. we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
C. other cultures seem cold to us
D. visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions
Question 64: Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?
A. How people express interest in what others are saying
B. How late is considered impolite
C. What topics to avoid in conversation
D. What food to eat in a courthouse
Question 65: The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. invisible cultural assumptions
B. people from a different culture
C. topics that should be avoided in conversation
D. people who speak a different language
Question 66: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when________.
A. one culture is more invisible than another culture
B. people compete with those from other cultures
C. some people recognize more cultural differences than others
D. people think cultural differences are personal
Question 67: The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces________.
A. reinforce invisible cultural differences
B. are aware of cultural differences
C. share a common culture
D. teach their employees about cultural differences
Question 68: Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?
A. Strange behaviour from someone speaking a foreign language
B. Learning about our own culture in school
C. Strange behaviour from someone speaking our language
D. Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors
Question 69: The word "exotic" in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by________.
A. formal B. expensive C. foreign D. informal
Questton 70: The following sentence can be added to paragraph 2 of the passage.
Rather, we see them as rude or uncooperative, and we may apply labels to them, such as "passive
aggressive."
Where would it best fit in the paragraph? Choose A, B, C or D
A....... Invisible elements of culture are important to us. B.….. For example, how long we can be late
before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention
through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful or ugly- these are all aspects of culture that we
learn and use without being aware of it. C. ….. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural
assumptions differfrom those we have learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as
cultural in origin. D......
PART D: WRITING
I. REWRITE THE SENTENCE, USING THE WORD IN THE BRACKET SO THAT THE
SECOND SENTENCE HAS EXACTLYTHE SAME MEANING.
Question 71. If there is an accident phone the emergency services. (OF)
→ Phone the emergency services________an accident.
Question 72. I couldn't have bought that motorbike unless my father had agreed to pay the monthly
repayments. (BUT)
→________agreeing to pay the monthly repayments, I could never have bought that motorbike.
Question 73. I have a lot of respect for her writing style although I do not agree with the opinions she
expresses. (MUCH)
→ Much________her writing style, I do not agree with heropinions.
Question 74. Even though her B grade in English wasn't quite as high as she had expected, it was still a
good result. (IF)
→ Her grade B in English,________, was still a good result.
Question 75. Purchases may be refunded within seven days. (MIND)
→ Should________your purchase you have up to seven days to bring it back for a refund.
Question 76. Providing that you make up the time later in the week you can take Monday off.
(CONDITION)
→ You can have the day off on Monday________make up the time later in the week.
Question 77. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. (LIGHT)
→ The mistake in the accounts only________the figures were re-checked.
Question 78. I had no problems at all during my trip to New York. (PLAN)
→ Everything________during my trip to New York.
Question 79. The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. (CRUCIAL)
→ Careful________of the reforms.
Question 80. They think that Henry's brother stole the money. (SUSPECTED)
→ Henry's brother________money.
ĐÁP ÁN Câu 61-> 80
Question 61
Mục đích chính của đoạn văn này là gì?
A. Để chỉ ra nhiều nền văn hóa được học một cách có ý thức.
B. Để mô tả sự đa dạng văn hóa
C. Để giải thích tầm quan trọng của những khía cạnh không nhìn thấy được của văn hóa
D. Để giải thích tại sao lại xảy ra sự xung đột giao thoa văn hóa
=> Đáp án C (vì A, B và D chỉ nêu lên một phần trong bài văn trên)
Question 62
+ ritual: /ˈrɪtʃuəl/: nghi lễ, lễ nghi
E. g: religious rituals
+ assumption: /əˈsʌmpʃn/ : sự giả bộ, giả định
+ formality: /fɔːˈmæləti/: nghi lễ
+ aspect: /ˈæspekt/: khía cạnh, mặt
+ culture: /ˈkʌltʃə(r)/ nền văn hóa
=> Đáp án B
Question 63
Cụm từ "phần nổi của tảng băng chìm" trong đoạn 1 có nghĩa là....
A. hầu hết các khía cạnh của văn hóa là không thể nhìn thấy được
B. chúng ta thường chỉ tập trung vào hình thức cao nhất của văn hóa
C. những nền văn hóa khác có vẻ khá lạnh nhạt với chúng ta
D. những khía cạnh văn hóa nhìn thấy được thường được học qua những viện hàn lâm.
"Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and
learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg of culture."
=> Đáp án A
Question 64
Trong những điều dưới đây, điểu nào không được đưa ra là một ví dụ của văn hóa chìm (không thấy
được)?
A. cách con người thể hiện niềm thích thú với những gì người khác nói
B. muộn bao nhiêu thì được xem là bất lịch sự
C. cần tránh chủ đề nào khi nói chuyện
D. cần ăn món gì ở courthouse
Theo dòng thứ nhất và hai của đoạn thứ hai, ta có:
"For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a
conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behaviour, what we consider beautiful
or ugly - these are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it."
=> Đáp án D
Question 65
"When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned
implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behaviour as cultural in origin."
Chú ý, với động từ "differ from" (khác biệt với) thì hai từ được đem ra so sánh sẽ giống với nhau về một
số tính chất.
=> Đáp án A
Question 66
Ta có thể suy ra được từ đoạn 3 rằng hậu quả xung đột xảy ra khi....
A. một nền văn hóa không thể thấy được hơn nền văn hóa khác
B. người ta cạnh tranh với người từ nền văn hóa khác
C. vài người thừa nhận những sự khác nhau vể văn hóa hơn những người khác
D. người ta nghĩ sự khác biệt về văn hóa lại là thuộc về cá nhân
Vì "Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others' behavioural differences as cultural rather
than personal."
(Xung đột có thể xảy ra khi chúng ta không thể thừa nhận những sự khác biệt về hành vi của người khác
như văn hóa hơn là cá nhân.)
=> Đáp án D
Question 67
Tác giả đã ngụ ý rằng những viện như trường học hay công sở....
A. tăng cường/ củng cố những sự khác nhau về văn hóa vô hình
B. cần ý thức về sự khác biệt văn hóa
C. có chung nền văn hóa
D. dạy nhân viên về sự khác biệt văn hóa
"Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal
system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences."
=> Đáp án A
Question 68
Trong những điều dưới đây, điều nào sẽ có khả năng dẫn đến việc hiểu nhầm nhất?
A. Hành vi lạ từ một người nói tiếng nước ngoài
B. Học về văn hóa của chính chúng ta trong trường học
C. Hành vi lạ thường từ người nói ngôn ngữ của chúng ta
D. Món ăn lạ được nấu bởi du khách nước ngoài
"Yet when such a man is dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other
obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual
misunderstanding may arise."
=> Đáp án C
Question 69
+ exotic (adj): ở nước ngoài, kì cục, kì lạ Đồng nghĩa với từ "foreign": ở nước ngoài
- formal (adj): trang trọng
- expensive (adj): đắt
- informal (adj): không trang trọng, không theo nghi thức
=> Đáp án C
Question 70
Giải nghĩa câu thêm vào: Hơn nữa, chúng ta sẽ nhìn nhận họ là thô lỗ hoặc không có tính hợp tác, chúng
ta sẽ gắn những cái mác cho họ, như "nông nổi, bồng bột".
Khi lắp vào ta thấy chỉ đáp án D là hợp lý.
=> Đáp án D
Question 71 in case of
- in case of + N: if something happens: phòng khi, trong trường hợp
Question 72 But for my father
- but for + N ~ without + N: nếu không có
Question 73 Much as I respect / Much though I respect
- Much as/ Much though + S + V: mặc dù ...nhưng ...
Question 74 if a little lower than expected
Dịch nghĩa: Điểm B môn tiếng Anh của cô ấy dù có thấp hơn một chút so với mong đợi, thì vẫn là một
kết quả tốt.
Question 75 you change your mind about
- change one's mind: change a decision or an opinion: thay đổi quyết định
E. g: Nothing will make me change my mind.
Question 76 on condition that you/ on condition you
- on condition (that): miễn là
Question 77 came to light when/ after/ once
- come to light: become known to people: lộ ra, ra ánh sáng
E.g: New evidence has recently come to light.
Question 78 went according to plan
- go according to plan: đi theo kế hoạch
E.g: Let's hope everything will go according to plan.
Question 79 planning is crucial to/ for the success/ plans are crucial to/ for the success
- to be crucial to/ for sth: quan trọng đối với/ cho cái gì
E.g: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of our company.
Question 80 is suspected of having stolen/ is suspected of stealing
- suspect sb of doing sth: nghi ngờ, hoài nghi ai đó làm gì