INTIMACY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS

VOCABULARY

⚫ Intimacy = closeness= genuine intimacy = sincere

caring/attachment
⚫ The essence / nature of intimacy
⚫ To extend far beyond
⚫ The constraints of something
⚫ To establish/ To build close relationships/ deep connection /
meaningful bonds
⚫ To arise from
⚫ Mutual understanding
⚫ Emotional resonance
⚫ Being compatible
⚫ Merely
⚫ The passing of time
⚫ To guarantee
⚫ Innermost thoughts and feelings
⚫ Open up to each other emotionally
⚫ Determinant
⚫ To impede
⚫ Be presented with ample opportunities for

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Bai 1:
1. His efforts to find a solution didn't deserve such savage criticism.He shouldn't
2. If her father hadn't retired, she wouldn't have taken over his work. (STEPPED)But for...
3. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South pole.
It was the...
4. When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)
5. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)I...
6. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (PULLED)…………………..
6. I don't want to be disturbed at all this morning! (ACCOUNT)
On……………………………………..disturbed this morning.
7. He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company.
He is determined ……………………….. in the company. (mark)
8. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)
I…………………….…... to........................
9. Bad salary is usually the reason for the worker's threat to the strike.
The workers usually go.........................................................
10. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high.No matter how.....................................
11. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing.
Entry to this area.....................................................
12. Ms Betty is proud of her singing. Ms Betty prides............................................................
herself on Ving
13. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.Should ……………………………….. there be any ..
14. Thanks to the surgeons' quick acts, his eyesight was saved. (GOOD) If...
15. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. (SHOULDER)
The young man appeared...
16. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical. (TEETH)
The way...
17. It's bad you didn't try to do your share of the job. (WEIGHT) You should...
18. His mother's heart sank when she heard the news of his accident. (PIECES) On...
19. I felt as if she was trying to deceive us. (IN) I had the...
20. My brother, who is a professional estate agent, is more than willing to house-hunt for our parents. (ELEMENT)
A………………………………………………..
21. I can't understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR) It doesn't make...
22. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. (HAND)
It is advisory that...
23. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED) Much to...
24. I am sure that he missed the seven o'clock train. He can't...
25. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.Some people are...
26. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join in the activity.Exhausted...
27. I am not a solitary person, I'm sociable. Rather...
28. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medalThere...
29. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (leaf)You...
30. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)The success...
31. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company's dress code. (RESULT)-Failure to...
32.I really think my son is going to be a hugely successful businessman. (HOPES)->I have high...
32. His exam results will determine what choice he has for further education. (DEPENDENT)His choice...
33. I really don't like it when you cheated me yesterday. (RIDE)-->I'd rather you
34. Don't make a fuss over such trivial things. (MOUNTAIN)Don't...
35. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH)To...
36. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their screens. (GOES BY)
Hardly...
37. Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)Some parents have...
38. It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST)It is in...
39. I can't stand your stupid remarks any longer. (ENOUGH)I've had...
40. He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders. (NOTHING)
He...
41. She bears a strong resemblance to somebody else that I used to know. (REMINDS)She...
42. You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)The moment...
43. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him. (GRUDGE)
He has had...
44. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas. (LEASE)
That he has won...
45. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. (SUSPICION)
Johnson was detained... in the robbery.
46. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)His career...
47. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. (APT)Young……………………………... questions.
48Don't let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (GUNS)
Make sure she…………….. however hard they try to persuade her.
49. I couldn't stop thinking about the exam despite playing backgammon with Paul. (MIND)
Playing backgammon with Paul …………………………….. the exam.
50. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion (counted)
Her ....................................................................... when she applied for promotion
51. I don't mind staying in on Saturday night if I have good company. (AVERSE)
I'm…………………………………... night if I have good company.
52.I find grammar exercises extremely boring. (STIFF)Grammar exercises...
53. I know it's a great shame but we've cancelled the summer party.Unfortunately,...
54. None of the passengers were injured because of the driver's quick reaction.But...
55.Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty.What...
56.I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (CLEARED)Only when...
57.Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behavior for the better. (LEAF)Kevin has….. he got out of prison.
58. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it. (WHIM)
I……………………. and now I really regret it!
59. I left my last job because I didn't really agree with my manager's approach. (EYE)
I left my last job because I...................... with my manager.
60.I sincerely promise you that I'm telling the truth. (BOTTOM)I promise you...that I'm telling the truth.
61.A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. (AUTHORITY)
I...that the local newspaper is going to shut down.
62.Don't you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? (TREAT)
Don't you think you should... Edward?
63.I bet your friend could tell several stories about you. (GOOD) I bet your friend...
64.Although Mia was a bit off color, she decided to take the exam. (SET)Being under...
65.This knife sharpener is completely useless. (DEAD)This...
66.Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)Being her only niece, ……………………..
67.That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)His...
68.It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.It was not...
69.It was more of a Noun than a Noun = It was not so ………………………
70.She herself admitted to being rather selfish.=On...
71.You may not be considered qualified if you don't obey the game regulations.=Failure...
72.I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully.=Nothing short...
73.The man's life was one of great poverty.=Throughout...
74.Living environment enormously affects our personality development. (EFFECT)=Living ……………………
75.He was unable to solve the problem alone. (BE)=The problem …………….
76. He usually invents ridiculous stories like that. (MAKES)=He usually makes ……………………
77.The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (ONSET)……………….
78.My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=My friend talked...
79.I don't understand one word of his document.=I can't make head...
80.It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.=You should...
81.The best solution was thought of by Sally.=Sally came
82.Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.=Only when...
83. If there's no reason not to, I'll vote for Carol.=ALL THINGS ……………..
84. They were so worried that they didn't know how they would manage the task in time. (END)
They……………….., wondering how…………………...
85. I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. (DEFEAT)
I was loath………………………..some hope of success.
86. It is unwise to draw conclusions too quickly about people's motives. (JUMP)=It is unwise...
87. Surprisingly, a large number of people believe left-handed people are more intelligent. (WIDESPREAD)
Surprisingly,...
88. It is better to give vent to your feelings. (BOTTLE)=It is better...
89. It will be extremely difficult to get your work finished by the deadline. (UPHILL)=It will be...
90. The appeal of Shakespeare's plays has certainly lasted through centuries. (TEST)……………………
91. It would be sensible of you to do what he advises. (FOLLOW)………………………….
92. If you want my opinion, he's useless. (WORTH)=FOR ………………………..
93. He was exasperated with being criticized in public all the time. (TEETH)=He was fed...
94. The only explanation for him being so late is that his train was delayed.=HIS TRAIN ……………………
95. Could you possibly get here before lunch?=IS THERE ………………………
96. It doesn't matter what happens, we'll still go somewhere nice for your birthday.=COME ……………………
97. You just can't compare the quality of her work with his. =THERE'S NO …………………………
98. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.=IN ALL …………………………….
99* If we delay too long, we are likely to clinch the deal.=THE LONGER …………………………
100* The brochure gives hardly any useful information.=PRECIOUS ………………………………
Bai 2:
*You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.=REFUSAL ………………………….
*My boss doesn't allow us to eat at our desk. (LINE)=My boss ………………………………
* Somehow no one found out he had stolen the technical design from another company. (AWAY)
Somehow ………………… the technical design from another company.
*What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (APPETITE)
What he told me …………………… for the rest of the story.
* Don't eat so many sweets and won't have to visit the dentist so often. (SAVE)
Eating few …………………………. to visit the dentist so often.
*Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment. (CONSTANT)
Some people work ………………….. at work.
* Let's hope so-called mad cow disease doesn't break out again. (ANOTHER)=Let's hope ………… mad cow disease.
*There don't seem to be many talented athletes around at the moment. (SUFFERING)
We seem to be …………………… of talented athletes at the moment.
*Educationalists don't agree on the value of learning by computer. (EYE)
Educationalists don't …………….. of learning by computer.
*There is sometimes a discrepancy between out outgoings and our earnings. (TALLY)
What we spend doesn't …………………
*His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
His analysis of the situation ……………………...
*It was an extremely far-fetching proposal. (EXTREME)=What was being proposed was …………………….
*The actor suddenly couldn't remember what he was supposed to say. (DRIED)=The actor suddenly ………………….
*A house in that district will cost you at least $100.000.=YOU WON'T …………………..
*The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.=THERE HAVE ……………..
*It was more of an argument than a discussion.=IT WAS NOT …………………….
*Their chances of success are small.=IT IS ……………………….
* The committee members said they would remain loyal to the chairman. (PLEDGED)
The committee members ………………..
*Saying something is not the same as doing it. (WORLD)=There is ................something and doing it.
*The house was dirty because no one bothered to keep it clean. (TROUBLE)
The house was dirty because ………………………..
*In a nutshell, Joseph's not up to the job.=THE LONG ……………………, Joseph's not up to the job.
* I felt relaxed at Gita's house because her parents greeted me so warmly. (EASE)
Gita's parents …………………… of their greetings.
*Since we have encountered many problems, we should stop conducting this research. (HALT)
Since we ………………… this research.
*Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this.=IT'S REALLY ODD ………………………
*Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.=GARY PRIDES ……………………..
*The goods you want won't come in until next week.=The goods you want are …………………….
*None of us was expecting to have a test this morning. (BLUE)=The morning's test ……………
*You can't just decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. (SPUR)
Going on a safari isn't a decision you can make …………………….
*Something told me to say exactly what I thought, but I didn't. (SORELY)=I was …………… exactly what I thought.
*The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
The severity of the punishment ……………….. the seriousness of the crime.
*In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
In the area, Thailand is ………………. countries in football.
* Don't you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
Haven't ………………. in London as a child?
*Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society.
(RESISTANCE)
There is …………………….. to the idea that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society.
*That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
THERE IS ……………
*You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch bar.=THERE IS no limit ……………….
*You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.=CONTRARY TO ………………...
*It won't harm us to see what special offers are on at the moment.=WE might as …………...
*He could certainly make a decision on whether learning abroad is a good idea.=THERE IS EVERY ……………..
*Tom upset Fiona a bit when he said she behaved like her mother.
Tom ……………… when he said she behaved like her mother.
*After she married him, he revealed his true character and she saw him as he really was. (EYES)
After she married him, he revealed his true character and ………………….
*He made an embarrassing mistake when he described his girlfriend as "plump". (FOOT)
He PUT HIS FOOT …………………..
* After a six-week strike, the workers have started talks to solve the dispute with the management. (ENTERED)
After a six-week strike, ……………………..
* Although found guilty, Robson continued to insist that he was not. (PROTEST)
Although found guilty Robson continued to …………………….
* I knew that the whole project could never have succeeded right from the start. (DOOMED)
I knew that the whole project was …………….. right from the start.
*We were all surprised that the plan worked perfectly. (PLAIN)
TO OUR SURPRISED, ………………
*It's not a good thing you keep agreeing with people's ideas like that. (TIDE)
You shouldn't be ……….
*I hate it when my colleagues try to get involved in everything in my business. (FINGER)
I object to having my colleagues ………………. in my own business.
* Because of his lack of confidence right at the last minute, he backed out of the plan. (FEET)
If he hadn't had …………….. at the last minute, he wouldn't have backed out of the plan.
*Looking back, I think he was trying to deceive us. (LEG)
IN RETROSPECT, ………………...
*However intelligent he may seem, I don't think he can come up with a sudden solution. (RABBIT)
Intelligent as he may seem, I don't think he can …………….
*To tell the truth, market competitions sometime become very fierce. (RED)
AS A MATTER OF FACT, …………………..
* We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. (VICINITY)
The new models are supposed to be ………………….. ten thousand dollars.
*We are having problems because we didn't take out medical insurance. (COST)
We are ………………. because medical insurance wasn't taken out.
*The head master is well-known for his reliability and dedication. (REPUTED)=The head teacher is …………………
*My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (RECOLLECTION)
=My father …………….. of phoning me last night.
* When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.=SOME GESTURES ……………………...
* My decision to get and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.=THE MOMENT …………………..
*It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled.=NOBODY IS TO ………………….
*Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of unemployment.=URGENT ………………….
*You shouldn't talk to people who will not listen. (FALL)=You shouldn't ……………….
*I couldn't make Julie give a definite answer. (PIN)=I couldn't PIN …………..
*My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg.=My husband has …………….. since I broke my leg.
*James Hogg Ltd. is the only shop that supplies this product. (EXCLUSIVE)
James Hogg Ltd. is the ………………….
*I think that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. (STRIDE)=I'm under the impression that …………...
* Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.=THE OPERATION ……………………...
*When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. (HAIR)
When they broke the news, ……………………...………………
*The police didn't mention whether or not the suspects were armed. (OMITTED)
=The police …………… ot not the suspects were armed.
*It's not certain that Jones will get the job.=IT IS OPEN ……………. will get the job.
*The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (MADE)=The defense ……………. team's success.
*I was about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (VERGE)=I WAS ON ………… I heard the phone ring.
*My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=MY FRIEND ……….. the party in fancy dress.
* The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face.=YOU ………….. he ran past you.
* There's no way we can agree to this solution. (CONCERNED)=This solution is out of the question …………..
*When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)=I'm going to be a …………. grow up.
*I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She made me look foolish in front of all my friends. (MONKEY)
I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She ……….. front of all my friends.
*You'll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (SOCKS)
=You'll have to …………. if you want to pass the exams.
* It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. (PAID)=The full amount will …………….
* So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. (JUBILATION)
There was much …………….. lost the election.
* The staff hated Frank's new policies intensely and so went on strike. (HATRED)
So intense was …………….. that the staff went on strike.
*I feel it's wrong that this site is going to be redeveloped by the council. (EARMARKED)
I feel it's wrong that ……………. by the council.
* What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to.=THE SHEER …………….. the idea.
* The fund-raisers have not officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
NO official …………… to send to send the proceeds of the concert.
*Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy's parents.
THE ORPHANAGE ……………. an attempt to find the boy's parents.
*Experts say that the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977 caused the drop in the number of school leavers.
THE DROP ………………. said to have been caused by the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977.
*The ban on hunting was only imposed because the Minister insisted.=BUT FOR …………….
*We would have had a nice party if he hadn't behaved so badly.=IT WAS HIS ……………. having a nice party.
* We would like to have a copy of your new prospectus.=WOULD YOU …………….. of your new prospectus.
*Why should anybody be proud of the fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
WHY SHOULD …………….. fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
* Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life. (DOWN)
Travellers ……………. a more sedentary life.
*I know I don't make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)=I know I don't ………….. sometimes.
*I only called the police when I had tried everything else. (RESORT)=I only called ………………….
* The girl's behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
The Head teacher was …………… the girl's behavior.
*He threatened the officers with violence.=HE ……………...
*Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved.
THERE WAS ……………….., whatever the methods used to obtain the result.
* It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.
ENGLISH BECAME ……………… of its ability to incorporate loan words.
*To pass the time, I looked through some pictures.=I WHILED ………….. by looking through some pictures.
* The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. (HELD)
The manufacturing process …………….. problems.
*Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form.
(WITHOUT)
Eliza would never have got the job …………….. completing the application form.
* "My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what she says", Sue said. (WHICH)
Sue explained to me that it …………… it hard to follow what he said.
* The guide point out to us the magnificent carvings above the window. (DREW)
The guide …………… magnificent carvings above the window.
* We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft door have been penned. (REMAIN)
Passengers …………….. until the aircraft doors have been penned.
*Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.=AS …………….., you will pass your driving test.
*I left without saying goodbye as I didn't want to wake him up.
RATHER …………………., I left without saying goodbye.
Bai 3:
1A. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Mathew stood by the door. POSITIONED
Matthew ..............................as to be able to leave the room quickly.
1B. I haven't been told clearly what I'll have to do in my next project at work. REQUIRED.
It hasn't been made...........................me in my next project at work
1C. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident. SHORT
The fact that they survived the accident was......................, in my opinion.
1D I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
I ...............................................this problem from arising.
1E I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. JUSTIFIED
I don't think you ................................................fuss about the service.
1F Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood. CONTEND
Laura had a .....................................................during her childhood.
1G The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly. SUDDEN
All ................................................... from the audience.
2A David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. INSTRUMENTAL
David ..................................................................... of the proposal
2B If you hadn't changed the original agreement, everything would have been fine. STUCK
Had ....................................................agreed, everything would have been fine.
2C I think you should have more consideration for those who don't have lives as privileged as yours. SPARE
I think you should .................................................lives aren't as privileged as yours.
2D We decided to stay for longer becasue we were so thrilled by the place. PROLONG
We decided to .................................................. we by the place.
2E Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. MARVELLED
Competitors ................................................ which he conducted his business affairs.
2F I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
I was loath ............................. some hope of success.
2G After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
After a long hard journey, my spirits .......................................... of my home.
2H Your attitude to life woul dbe greatly improved by regular exercise. WONDERS
Regular exercise would ................................................at life.
3A If Tony hadn't interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I'm sure. SMOOTHLY
Without Tony's ..................................................yesterday, I'm sure.
3B I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
I ........................................................best we should proceed.
3C He didn't want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. POSSIBILITY
He didn't want to expose .................................................all his money.
3D The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert. DELUGED
The company ........................................... response to the advert.
3E The manager said that he had paid atention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action. NOTE
The manager said that he had ................................................. accordingly.
3F WE'll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we'll have no money left. MINIMUM
We'll have to keep ................................................................ ourselves with no money left.
3G His behaviour at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. CONDUCTED
The way ............................................ in the bad reputaiton he now has.
3 H Her work didn't meet the standards that were considered appropriate. CONFORM
Her work ......................................... acceptable standards.
4A The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was ...........................................................the film that it was banned in several parts of the world.
4B He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. STORE
Little ..........................................him when he walked into that room.
4C You shouldn't let trivial matters worry you so much. PREY
You shouldn't let trivial matters .............................................extent.
4D He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
His rise .........................................of his privacy.
4E I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful. FAVOUR
I .................................................which his business became successful.
4F I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me. BEST
The manager kept ................................an hour before he would see me.
4G I'll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn't arise here soon. NEAR
Unless an opportunity presents .....................................future, I'll have to consider working abroad.
4H I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to prevent.........................................in that way.
5. You should never leave this door unlocked under any circumstances. IS
Under .................... left unlocked.
6There is every certainty that Joel will have finished the report by Monday. bound
Joel .................... by Monday.
7. One day she's going to become a famous film star. matter
It's only .................... a famous film star
8. Because of the appalling weather conditions, some trains will be delayed. subject
Some trains .................... because of the appalling weather conditions.
9.I don't mind which make of car you choose. consequence
It .................... make of car you choose.
10. I asked Sally to write us a short letter to let us know that she's arrived safely. drop
I asked Sally .................... to let us know that she's arrived safely.
12. Alan felt that it was unforgivable that Jane hadn't replied to his intention. failure
Alan felt that .................... was unforgivable.
13. Marisa thought it would be possible for someone to turn the old vase into a plant pot. made
Marisa thought that .................... a plant pot.
14. When he was at most successful, the president had enormous influence. height……his
At ...................., the president had enormous influence.
15. Shula is one of the few students to use the library extensively. majority
Unlike .................... extensive use of the library.
16. John's comments on the new film were not well received. go
John's comments on the new film .................... well.
17. Nobody expected Lucy to resign. came
Lucy's .................... everyone.
18. Stefano decided to stay on at the hotel for two more weeks. extend
Stefano decided .................... two weeks.
19. I wonder what's happened to Hans; he's normally on time for an important meeting. unlike
I wonder what's happened to Hans; it's most .................... for an important meeting.
20. This letter clearly says that you are entitled to attend the meeting. right
This letter makes .................... attend the meeting.
21. It was never explained why George decided to leave. given
No .................... of George's decision to leave.
22. I was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ringing. verge
I was .................... the house when I heard the phone ring
23. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt the meeting. intention
I'm sorry, I .................... the meeting.
24. Nobody wants to buy second-hand computer equipment these days. call
There is .................... second-hand computer equipment these days.
25. Martina was very annoyed that her son had borrowed her new bike. great
To .................... borrowed her new bike.
26. The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. held
The manufacturing process .................... problems.
27. Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form.
without
Eliza would never have got the job .................... completing the application form.
28. 'My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what he says,' Sue said. which
Sue explained to me that it .................... it hard to follow what he said.
29. The guide pointed out to us the magnificent carvings above the windows. drew
The guide .................... the magnificent carvings above the windows.
30. Chess is a much more skilful game than backgammon. deal
Playing chess requires .................... playing backgammon.
31. I'd like to drop by and discuss the design of my new website, if that's alright. if
I wonder .................... and discuss the design of my new website?
32. The only thing I could do was sit and wait. anything
There .................... sit and wait.
33. The new cinema space will be built as long as the council agrees to our plans for extra car parking space. subject
The new cinema will be built .................... to our plans for extra car parking space.
34. There are very few opportunities for Time to play the saxophone these days. get
Very rarely .................... the saxophone these days.
35. We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft doors have been opened. remain
Passengers .................... until the aircraft doors have been opened.
 Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly
before marking the papers.
Thank you for your cooperation.
PRACTICE TEST NO. 4

I. PRONUNCIATION

Part 1: Questions 1-10 Write the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in
each of the following questions

1. A. disappearance B. Sympathetic C. capacity D. conversation

2. A. argument B. achievement C. Involvement D.
confinement
3. A. completion B. behaviour C. material D.
understand
4. A. opinion B. comfortable C. powerful D.
accurate
5. A. penalty B. habitat C. decision D.
Countryman
6. A. Atmosphere B. emission C. disposal D.
volcanic
7. A. economic B. considerate C. territorial D.
continental
8. A. commit B. recipe C. index D.
preview
9. A. economic B. considerate C. territorial D.
continental
10. A. commit B. recipe C. index D.
preview
Part 2: Questions 11-20 Write the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
the other three in each of the following questions

1. A. rained B. followed C. arrived D.

jumped
2. A. leather B. tea C. lead D. leave
3. A. autumn B. summer C. sunny D. much
4. A. considered B. stayed C. picked D.
received
5. A. prohibit B. co-exist C. frozen D. notify
6. A. rational B. devastate C. parade D.
danger
7. A. Valentine B. determine C. examine D.
heroine
8. A. muddy B. punctual C. studious D.
culture

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 9. A. element B. election C. event D.
eliminate
10. A. dreams B. thinks C. hours D.
gardens
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

1. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She’s a different person at home, _________.
A. though B. although C. as though D. even
though

2. I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.

A. wasn’t concerned B. wasn’t concerning C. didn’t concern D. didn’t concern to

3. The entire city was _________ electricity last night – it was chaotic.
A. no B. almost no C. hardly any D. without

4. Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.
A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell

5. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man.

A. searched B. pursued C. wanted D. hunted

6. Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.
A. live B. raw C. crude D. rude

7. _________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.

A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered

C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered

8. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. cloud B. tension C. steam D. sweat

9. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field
and possibly lead to a cure.
A. earth B. ground C. soil D. land

10. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him.
A. games B. jokes C. tricks D. fun

11. The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray.
A. lively B. live C. alive D. living

12. I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _________ me the whole truth
yesterday.

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 A. could have told B. told C. have told D. had told

13. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter.

A. effect B. force C. influence D. action

14. The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the
world.
A. was flourished B. having to flourish

C. to have flourished D. have flourished

15. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.
A. reflect B. bear C. give D. possess

16. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. what is needed B. for our needs C. the thing needed D. that is
needed

17. It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.

A. was posted B. posted C. be posted D. be post

18. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
Mary: _____ but I think it’s quite easy.

A. I couldn’t agree more B. I understand what you’re saying

C. You’re wrong D. I don’t see in that way

19. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life.
A. reflecting B. reflects C. is reflectingD. reflected

20. I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers.
A. a head B. a mind C. the heart D. the nerve

Exercise 2. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.
SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO

To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state
of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) _______ views, which
inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) _______ who first arrived
in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor
adventure of a (3. LIFE) _______ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has
everything you need.

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 November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) _______ and reliable,
featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) _______ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow
making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape.

The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams
into thrilling (6. REAL) _______. There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding
resorts on (7. PICTURE) _______ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US.
Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) _______ winter paradise. And the best part is
that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) _______ service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT)
_______ to delivering the highest quality amenities.

Exercise 3. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for
each blank.
1. The government’s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom
groups.
2. I was ________the impression that you like Indian food.
3. This is one of the exceptions ________the rule.
4. The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in
the explosion.
5. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the
dole.
6. Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.
7. I can’t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice.
8. All the police’s efforts to find him were ________vain.
9. The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track.
10. She’s gone and this time it’s ________good.

Exercise 4: There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them

Children who tell pop music does not interfere with their homework receive Line 1

support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds Line 2

requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at the same time Line 3

with your appreciation of either being damaged. Researchers have founded that Line 4

listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving. Line 5

Similarly, pop music should not interfere with children homework. The affect of Line 6

pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors, such as Line 7

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how happy they are to be doing it. These findings could be applied for the Line 8

design of places which people have to take in large amounts of information very Line 9

quickly. They could, for example, be relevantly to the layout of pilot cockpits Line 10

on aircraft. Line 11

III. READING COMPREHENSION

Exercise 1. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify
your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS

Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the
sun and the brightest object in the night sky. The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and
twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two
share both a similar size and bulk. What is not similar, however, is Venus’s atmosphere in
comparison to Earth’s atmosphere.

The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth.
Venus’s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth’s atmosphere although a thick
cloud cover makes the surface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar
mapping.

While the pressure and temperature of Venus’s upper atmosphere are comparable to those
of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace. Venus’s
atmosphere is very thick due to a composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small
amount of nitrogen. If man could survive the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees
Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90 times
that of Earth. Venus’s extremely high temperature is thanks to the greenhouse effect caused by
such a large amount of carbon dioxide. The greenhouse effect is a process by which the sun’s
infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere. Just like in a real greenhouse used
to grow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation and warms
Venus’s atmosphere. Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric temperature
than Mercury, even though Venus is twice the distance from the sun.

However, scientists postulate that Venus’s atmosphere was not always so hot. [A] Studies
show that large bodies of water were once on Venus’s surface but that eventually evaporation of

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all the water caused the runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet today. [B] Thus
Venus has become a critical study for today’s scientists, as human beings are only beginning to
struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect. [C] Our problems do not stem from
evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
due to industrial and automobile emissions. [D]

Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its

daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other. This
is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures
and the transfer of heat by Venus’s strong winds. Although winds on the surface of Venus move
slowly in comparison with Earth’s winds, Venus’s air is so dense that a slow-moving there can
move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet’s surface.

In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus’s
atmosphere. The Venera 3 probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact
caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback. In 1967,
Venera 4 successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of
which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon
dioxide. Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most of them
succumbed to the crushing air pressure.

Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the
passage.

1. According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star
because_____.
A. it is very bright B. it is close to the sun

C. it can be seen from evening till morning D. it is used to find the direction by sailors

2. The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. size B. bulk C. atmosphere D. density

3. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out
essential information.
A. Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus.

B. If a man could survive its surface pressure.

C. The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth.

D. Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans.

4. According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________.

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 A. the small amounts of nitrogen

B. the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide

C. growing plants

D. the high atmospheric temperatures

5. In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _________.

A. might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus

B. once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s

C. has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today

D. is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions

6. Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could
be added to the passage.
Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same.

Where would the sentence best fit?

7. The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. generation B. elimination C. evaporation D. desecration

Questions 8 to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE
answer choices that express important ideas in the passage. The introductory sentence for the
summary is provided bellowed.

Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future.

8. …………………………………………………

9. …………………………………………………

10. ………………………………………………

Answer Choices

A. Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and caused a rapid increase in
carbon dioxide.
B. Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is
denser and can even move large obstructions.
C. Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have
revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere.
D. If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with
the great surface pressure.

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 E. The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.
F. Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of
carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s.

Exercise 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA

Lying on a bed almost on the (1) ________ of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and
the (2) ________ of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) ________ expert hands. Only
two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) ________ the ocean.

Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) ________ an increasingly popular reality in

Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that
peaceful time and space for their body and mind.

In the last four years, at (6) ________ 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to
(7)________ this need. The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an
ideal spa setting. Picturesque environments (8) ________ with a series of rejuvenating treatments
bring the desired result. The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their
professional services as (9) ________ as for the decor of their large treatment rooms. Visitors
relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room. As all these take (10) ________
in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from other spas
where guests share rooms or changing areas.

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify
your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

WIND - The untamable weather machine

On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds
they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the
region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (1) _________ in just a few hours.

Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2) _________ of the power of the wind.
It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a
vital role in people’s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of winds there
would quite (3) __________ be no climate.

Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’,
and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4) __________ back centuries.
The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting
temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three people in its (5)

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__________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In California, many people (6)
__________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave desert. Lyall
Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar.

The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and
hurricanes, but for the (7) __________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air
around the planet. Plants take (8) __________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and
wide. Trees (9) __________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth. Spiders
have been caught (10) __________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.

1. A. made B. caused C. destroyed D. completed

2. A. reminders B. recollections C. mementos D. memorial

3. A. easily B. rightly C. surely D. simply

4. A. last B. originate C. pass D. date
5. A. line B. road C. path D. bypass
6. A. despair B. respect C. dread D. warn
7. A. most B. maximum C. majority D. general
8. A. benefit B. chance C. occasion D. advantage
9. A. need B. trust C. hope D. rely
10. A. traveling B. hitching C. borrowing D. making
IV. WRITING

Exercise 1. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words
given. These words must not be changed in any way.
1. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
I wish _______________________________________________ speak French.

2. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)

The rain was ___________________________________________________.

3. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)

You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book.

4. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE)

This record used ___________________________ mine when I was younger.

5. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)

It’s difficult for my sister _________________________________ every day.

6. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
The North Sea is _________________________________ the Mediterranean.

7. Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. (ON)
Christ _________________________________________ when he ate a pizza.

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 8. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (TALKED)
My father _________________________________ another foreign language.
9. Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use. (BRING)
Hard _________________________________________________________.

10. When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly. (GIVEN)
On___________________________________________________________.

Exercise 2. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic.

Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must
have knowledge of history in order to understand the present.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI MÔN tiếngAnh (Chuyên)
ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 1 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút Ngày thi: …../
(Đề thi này gồm có 06 trang)
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A. LISTENING (1 pt)
Part 1. You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists about a coach trip. For
each question put a tick in the correct box.
1. What is the change of plan?
A. They will visit two towns.
B. They will look round a university.
C. They will visit a wild life park.
2. Where will they stop for coffee?
A. near a waterfall B. by a lake C. on a mountain
3. The town of Brampton became well known because of its ___________.
A. shops B. university C. museum
4. What animals will they see in the wildlife park?
A. lions B. monkeys C. tigers
5. What time will they arrive back at the hotel?
A. 5.30 B. 6.45 C. 7.15
Part 2. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a competition. For each
question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
This month's competition
Prize: a computer and a (6) ………………………….. printer
Write a story
• length: fewer than (7) ………………………….. words
• subject: a short (8) ………………………….. story which takes place in the future
Write your name, address, telephone number and (9) ………………………….. at the end.
Story must arrive on or before (10) …………………………..
I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm)
PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the rest in each o f the following questions.
11. A. embarrassed B. blessed C. naked D. adopted
12. A. instead B. breakfast C. already D. breathe
Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress pattern is different from that o f
the rest in each of the following questions.
13. A. photographer B. destination C. participant D. professional
14. A. geographical B. biological C. agricultural D. environmental
15. A. campfire B. provide C. destroy D. conserve
PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)

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Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
16. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams.
- Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?”
- Anne: “___________”
A. I’m half ready. B. God save you.
C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it!
17. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home.
- Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”.
- Pete: “______”.
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not.
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t.
18. Mr Smith is having lunch in a restaurant.
- Mr. Smith: "Could you bring me some water?" - Waiter: "_________."
A. No, thanks. B. Of course you can.
C. I'm afraid not. D. Certainly, sir.
19. Mary and John are talking about John's new house.
- Mary: "What a lovely house you have" - John: "_________."
A. Thanks. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so.
C. No problem. D. Of course, thanks.
20. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home.
- Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”. - Pete: “______”.
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not.
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you didn’t.
PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
21. Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of
the human cell.
A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views C. spectacular sightings D. in-depth studies
22. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good B. is still in good condition
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
23. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at
general assemblies in schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services
Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
24. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat
25. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented

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PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following
sentences.
26. The doctor _______ the cut on my knee and said it had completely healed up.
A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into
27. The school was closed for a month because of serious _______ of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
28. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _______ your idea of letting children leave
school at the age of 14.
A. go along with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come up with
29. The climate of China is similar in many ways to _______.
A. which of the United States B. that of the United states
C. the United States D. this of the United States
30. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable
_______.
A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future
31. These old houses are going to be _______ soon.
A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out
32. The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money.
A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost
33. Whether you stay or leave is a matter of total _______to me.
A. disinterest B. importance C. indifference D. interest
34. I’m terribly sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _______.
A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention
35. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _______in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
36. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no _______for them.
A. request B. claim C. requirement D. demand
37. One wonders whether the current political _______ is right for such a move.
A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint
38. She _______ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.
A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against
39. The judge _______ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted
40. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.
A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed
41. She believes that all countries should _______ the death penalty as it is inhumane.
A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with
42. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no _________ the exercise.
A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing D. difficult finishing
43. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.
A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell

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44. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice as much as B. as much as twice C. twice more than D. twice as
45. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked for promotion.
A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitiveness D. repetitive
II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm)
PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
46. I hadn't been to the city for 20 years and it was almost …………………………..………... recognize
47. His boss told him off because he had behaved ……………………….……………... responsible
48. They all cheered ……………………….……………..as their team came out. enthusiasm
49. Jim is one of the most ……………………….……………..members of the committee. speak
50. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was ………………………….…. estimate
by the government. The real figures go up every minute.
51. We always have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive expect
……………………….……………...
52. ……………….……..energy sources such as wind and wave power are pollution-free. new
53. Barbara is very ……………………….………..about birds. She knows a lot about them. know
54. She is one of the greatest ……………………….……………..to appear in this theatre. perform
55. I’m sorry for my ……………………….……………..but I hate being kept waiting. patient
PART 2: ERROR CORRECTION (0.5 pts – 0.1/ each)
There are 05 errors in the following passage. Identify the errors, write the line number
and correct them. Write your answers in the numbered spaces below. Number (00.) is
done as an example.
Line Passage
1 The other day, when I was in London, I ran out an old friend of mine who had
2 been at university with me. Although we hadn’t seen each other since ages and had lost
3 touch, it was just like old times, and he told me all his news. He moved to London after
4 leaving university, and started to train as a accountant. He left after a few months
5 because he didn’t find it very interesting, and he didn’t feel like spending the rest of his
6 life in an office. His parents were very helpful – they didn’t try to make him carrying on
7 training as a chartered accountant, and said they would continue to support him though
8 the fact that he didn’t have a job to go to. He soon found work doing what he really
9 wanted – writing for a TV show. After the first series, the producer let him have his own
10 TV show even though he was relative young, and it turned out to be a great success.

Line Error Correction

00. out → into
56. →
57. →
58. →
59. →
60. →
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PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Supply each space with a suitable preposition or adverbial particle to complete each of the
following sentences.
61. Tom was absent four days at school last month because his grandmother passed ………………….
62. I’ll see you ………………… tomorrow, so I can drive you to the airport.
63. I am too young to settle …………………. I want to travel around the world before I get married.
64. I bought this skirt without trying it …………………. I hope it's OK.
65. Fortunately, Marie getting ………………… with her new co-workers.
66. I really need to go on a diet. I put ………………… weight over the holidays.
67. I just needed a bit of time to think it ………………… before I told him what I had decided.
68. I need to get a new passport. It runs ………………… next month.
69. When I went to the bank to ask for a loan, I had to fill ………………… hundreds of forms.
70. You have to face ………………… your problems rather than avoid them.
KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ
PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each)
Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank in the following
passage.
Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (71) _______ today. They have
about six hours' a week more free time than wives, but play a very little (72) _______ in
cooking, cleaning, washing, and ironing, according to the Social Trends Survey by the Central
(73) _______ Office.
Nearly three quarters of married women (74) _______ to do all or most of the housework,
and among married men the proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the
housework was only slightly lower. The survey (75) _______ that washing and ironing was the
least popular task among men, with only one per cent (76) _______ this duty, compared with 89
per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.Only 5 per cent of men (77) _______ the
evening meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per cent do household shopping,
and 17 per cent wash the evening dishes.
But when household gadgets break down, (78) _______ are carried out by 82 per cent of
husbands. The survey says that, despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are
substantially better (79) _______ than a decade ago. We're healthier, too - eating healthier foods
and smoking less.The (80) _______ Briton, not surprisingly, is more widely-traveled than a
decade ago. More people are going abroad for holidays, with Spain the favorite destination.
71. A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited
72. A. work B. role C. section D. part
73. A. Statistical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Numerical
74. A. emitted B. pronounced C. claimed D. uttered
75. A. pointed B. evolved C. planned D. showed
76. A. burdening B. forming C. performing D. formulating
77. A. prepare B. undertake C. process D. fit
78. A. fittings B. fixings C. amendments D. repairs

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79. A. on B. through C. over D. off
80. A. medium B. average C. popular D. normal
Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by
humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or
materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous
change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century,
air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled-a far cry from the
extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge
of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened.
In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and
nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentrations of these
pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in
biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to
move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds
dwarfs that resulting from human activities. However, human production usually occurs in a
localized area, such as a city.
In this localized region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the
natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious
chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than
the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual
concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact the numerical value
tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that
would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at
0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide,
however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches
about 15 ppm.
81. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an air pollutant
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of compounds added to the
atmosphere
82. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
83. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
84. The word "altered" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed

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85. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the
following reasons?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
86. According to the passage, which of the following is true about human generated air pollution in
localized regions?
A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region.
B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants.
C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions.
D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants.
87. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak
88. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only
useful if ________.
A. the other substances in the area are known
B. it is in a localized area
C. the naturally occurring level is also known
D. it can be calculated quickly
89. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
90. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
PART 2: WRITING (2 pts)
Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ each)
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged,
using the words given.
91. A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
 At the foot .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
92.While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
 Despite my ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. If I were you, I wouldn't take too many classes this semester. (shoes)
 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. (no)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her. (for)
 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
VII. WRITING (1 pt)
In about 100- 150 words, write a paragraph about the disadvantages of television
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