ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ 1 – SỐ 4

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.

1. A. lapsed B. ceased C. missed D. eased

2. A. shear B. swear C. spear D. hear

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. product B. action C. attempt D. effort

4. A. determine B. compliment C. emphasize D. educate

Mark the letter A, B C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of

the following questions.

5. If we want to develop inner tranquillity, we have to stop ______ by every little thing.

A. bothering B. being bothered C. to be bothered D. to bother

6. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye contact ______ the interviewers.

A. for B. at C. with D. on

7. She was a ______ woman.

A. young, beautiful, thin, tall, Vietnamese B. beautiful, young, tall, thin, Vietnamese

C. young, beautiful, tall thin Vietnamese D. beautiful, tall, thin, young, Vietnamese

8. My sister is feeling unwell. That’s why she is eating like a _____ today.

A. tiger B. bird C. horse D. chicken

9. In general, ______, the higher your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.

A. the many people you interact with B. the more many people you interact with

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 C. the people you interact more with D. the more people you interact with

10. I’m not blaming you – we all _____ mistakes.

A. get B. earn C. take D. make

11. Nam is motivated to study _____ he knows that a good education can improve his life.

A. so that B. so C. therefore D. because

12. Tim’s encouraging words gave me ______ to undertake the task once again.

A. a point B. a job C. a letter D. an incentive

13. _____, she received a big applause.

A. Speaking has finished B. When the speaker finishes

C. After she finishes speaking D. Once finishing her lecture

14. In the past people believed that women’s _____ roles were as mothers and wives

A. naturally B. nature C. natural D. naturalizing

15. Many factories dispose of their waste by ______ it into rivers and the sea.

A. jumping B. flowing C. blowing D. pumping

16. Whenever a problem ______, we try to discuss frankly and find solutions as soon as

possible.

A. comes by B. comes over C. comes up D. comes in

17. It’s unlikely that he will win, ______?

A. won’t he B. is it C. will be D. isn’t it

18. Over 200 people attended the ceremony; many of ______ had known Steve as their

teacher.

A. that B. whom C. who D. which

19. If he didn’t have to work today, he _____ his children to the zoo.

A. has taken B. takes C. will take D. would take

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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.

20. My parents’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dream.

A. influence B. inspire C. reassure D. discourage

21. My sister said that the journey by sea was long and boring. However, I found it very

interesting.

A. excursion B. voyage C. route D. flight

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.

22. My neighbor is a reckless driver. He has been fined for speeding and has his license

suspended for 3 months.

A. cautions B. dangerous C. enormous D. famous

23. The Covid – 19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the economy of many countries.

A. been a slight loss B. put blame

C. had little impact D. exerted a small pressure

Mark the letter A, B C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes

each of the following exchanges.

24. George and Ben are talking about their hobbies.

- George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting”

- Ben: “_____”

A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Yes, you can do it.

C. Your opinion is exactly. D. What is opinion!

25. John is inviting Tom to have a get-together next week

- John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” – Tom: “______”

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 A. No, I won’t B. Yes, we would C. Yes, I’d love to D. No, I wouldn’t

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 from 25 to 29.

People born in different ages are different from each other in various aspects. The world is

_____(26) at a rapid pace add thus the difference between people born in different times is

inevitable. Generation gap is the term given to the difference between two generations. The

society changes at a constant pace and hence the lifestyle, ideologies, opinions, beliefs and

the overall behavior of people also ______(27) change with time. This change gives way to

newer ideas and beaks unreasonable stereotypes and this in turn has a positive _____(28) on

the society, ______(29), most of the times it becomes a cause of conflict between two

generations. The parent child relationship is often affected due to their generation gap. It has

been observed that the parents try to impose their values and ideologies on their kids while

the later want to explore the world on their own. Many relationships have sufferd due to

generation gap. Several parents and children have conflicts because of their difference of

opinions _____(30) they must understand is natural as there is a generation gap between

them.

26. A. changed B. changing C. changeable D. change

27. A. suffers B. undergoes C. overcomes D. continues

28. A. ban B. impact C. debate D. agreement

29. A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover

30. A. which B. who C. when D. why

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 30 to 34.

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One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking. Hackers are

people who illegally enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private

information, or spread viruses that can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker

get into a system to do these things?

Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software. These

protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like computer

police officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check to see if

the access is valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be shared

between the two systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited access to a

computer system.

In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is commonly considered passive hacking.

Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a hacking into systems, these

hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information. Known as active hackers, they are

the more dangerous of the two.

The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual passwords

are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services now use

“password-plus” systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a second

code that changes after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or devices

that show them the new code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password, they

won’t have the code. Or if the hacker somehow gets the code, they still don’t know the

password.

31. The word “They” in paragraph I refers to______.

A. Systems B. People C. Computers D. Hackers

32. What should be the main title of the passage?

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 A. Good Ways to Stop Hackers B. Famous Hackers

C. Hackers and Computer Security D. Funny Things Hackers Do

33. What do hackers do to get into a computer?

A. manipulating codes B. spreading viruses

C. changing security programs D. making a new password

34. Why are active hackers probably considered more dangerous than passive ones?

A. passive hackers have more intense personalities

B. active hackers are more skilled.

C. active hackers do damage

D. passive hackers are caught more easily.

35. The word “valid” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. acceptable B. free C. expensive D. easy

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 35 to 42.

It is estimated that by 2050 more than two thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, up

from about 54 percent today. While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are

well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings

risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and

the potential for devastating spread of diseace. These risks can only be further exacerbated

as this unprecedented transition from rural to urban areas continues.

How effectively these risks can be addressed will increasingly be determined by how well

cities are governed. The increased concentration of people, physical assets, infrastructure

and economic activities mean that the risks materializing at the city level will have far greater

potential to disrupt society than ever before.

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Urbanization is by no means bad by itself. It brings important benefits for economic, cultural

and societal development. Well managed cities are both efficient and effective, enabling

economies of scale and network effects while reducing the impact on climate of

transportation. As such, an urban model can make economic activity more environmentally-

friendly. Futher, the proximity and diversity of people can sparl innovation and create

employment as exchanging ideas breeds new ideas.

But these utopian concepts are threatened by some of the factors driving rapid urbanization.

For example, one of the main factors is rural-urban migration, driven by the prospect of

greater employment opportunities and the hope of a better life in cities. But rapidly increasing

population density can create severe problems, especially if planning efforts are not sufficient

to cope with influx of new inhabitants. The result may, in extreme cases, be widespread

poverty. Estimates suggest that 40% of the world’s urban expansion is taking place in slums,

exacerbating socio-economic disparities and creating unsanitary conditions that facilitate the

spread of disease.

The Global Risks 2015 Report looks at four areas that face particularly daunting challenges in

the face of rapid and unplanned urbanization: infrastructure, health, climate change, and

social instability. In each of these areas we find new risks that can best be managed or, in

some cases, transferred through the mechanism of insurance.

36. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well.

B. Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty.

C. 54% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050.

D. Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed.

37. The word “addressed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

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 A. aimed at B. dealt with C. agreed on D. added to

38. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities.

B. Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization.

C. Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities.

D. The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment.

39. According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization?

A. People may come up with new ideas for innovation.

B. It makes water supply system both efficient and effective

C. It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and societal development.

D. Weather and climate in the city will be much improved.

40. The word “word” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.

A. socio-economic disparities B. urban expansion

C. unsanitary conditions D. disease

41. The word “spark” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. need B. design C. start D. encourage

42. Which is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries

B. Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities

C. The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas

D. Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy

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.

43. I will tell you something interesting when I will have come back from the holiday.

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 A. will B. interesting C. come D. from

44. To avoid confusion, the two never wear the same clothes.

A. avoid B. two C. wear D. same

45. If a patient has a special medical condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, or allergy, it is

advisable that it carry some kind of identification in order to avoid being given improper

medication in an emergency.

A. has B. if C. kind D. medication

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.

46. I started working in this company when I came back from Japan.

A. I have been working in this company since I came back from Japan.

B. I haven’t come back Japan since I started working in this company.

C. When I worked in this company, I started coming back from Japan.

D. As soon as came back from Japan, I applied for this company.

47. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper but you didn’t.

A. You should have answered all the questions on the exam paper.

B. You didn’t have to answer all the questions on the exam paper as we had expected.

C. You didn’t answer all the questions on the exam paper and it was necessary.

D. Contrary to our expectation, you answered all the questions on the exam paper.

48. Julie to her neighbor: “Oh, it wasn’t me who started that ugly rumor about you.”

A. Julie admitted having started an ugly rumor about her neighbor.

B. Julie denied having started an ugly rumor about her neighbor.

C. Julie confessed to starting an ugly rumor about her neighbor.

D. Julie refused to start an ugly rumor about her neighbor.

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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.

49. My wife didn’t leave the car keys. I couldn’t pick her up at the station.

A. Now until I found the car keys that my wife had left, I could pick her up at the station.

B. Only when my wife left the car keys could I pick her up at the station.

C. Had my wife left the car keys, I could have collected her at the station.

D. Were my wife to leave the car keys, I could pick her up at the station.

50. After he had finished the report, he submitted it to the director.

A. Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director.

B. Having finished the report, he submitted to the director.

C. Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director.

D. Having finished the report, he submitted it to the director.

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