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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.
Câu 1:
A. naked B. learned C. beloved D. studied
Câu 2:
A. ought B. fought C. plough D. bought
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.
Câu 3:
A. resource B. sensible C. treatment D. vapour
Câu 4:
A. perversity B. supervisor C. miraculous D. conventional
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.
Câu 5: Woman were denied the right to own property and participate in public life.
A. Woman B. the right C. and D. in public life
Câu 6: Mined over 2,000 years ago, copper is one of the earliest know metals.
A. Mined B. ago C. the D. know
Câu 7: The average adult has got from two to five colds each year.
A. The B. has got C. to D. colds
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Câu 8: By the year 2060, many people currently employed _________ the job.
A. have lost B. will be losing C. will have lost D. are losing
Câu 9: ______ Giraffe is the tallest of all ________ animals.
A. A/ no article B. No article / the C. The/ no article D. A/ the
Câu 10: ________ companies have announced economic losses recently.
A. A large number of B. A several of C. A great deal of D. Plenty of the
Câu 11: “How come Chipu didn’t audition for the show?” – “I guess she ________ the notice”
A. didn’t have to see B. needn’t have seen
C. might not have seen D. shouldn’t have seen
Câu 12: Judie Foster _______ to be awarded the title “The Best Actress”
A. was worth B. was worthy C. was served D. deserved
Câu 13: If ____________, the Xmas tree would look more impressive.
A. being done carefully B. it were to be carefully done
C. done carefully D. it is carefully done
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Câu 14: Little _________ how important the responsibility was.
A. he realized B. he realizes C. did he realize D. will he realize
Câu 15: ____________ returns.
A. terrible B. what a long time C. so long D. many happy
Câu 16: We received thousands of letters, ________ asked for an omnibus of the drama.
A. half of them B. half of whom C. half of which D. half of that
Câu 17: Peter makes a good ________ from his freelance work.
A. profession B. job C. living D. earnings
Câu 18: Marrying into such a rich family had always been _______ his wildest dreams.
A. under B. above C. over D. beyond
Câu 19: Old Mr Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will ________ .
A. pull through B. pull up C. pull back D. pull down
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 20: Mr Tan: “Why did you ride your bike today?”
Anna: “__________________”
A. I am so busy
B. Don’t mention it
C. It’s more economical than driving my car
D. Don’t worry
Câu 21: Bara: “There is a big event in our school at weekend”
Harry: “_______________”
A. I’m looking forward it B. I couldn’t agree with you more
C. How much? D. It’s terrible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Câu 22: The cultural life of New Orleans is a synthesis of contributions by both black and white.
A. product B. demonstration C. reflection D. combination
Câu 23: Marry is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
A. exaggerating B. extravagant C. squandering D. overextending
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.
Câu 24: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary
measures.
A. damaging B. severe C. physical D. beneficial
Câu 25: The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted.
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A. conscientious B. justified C. inadvertent D. inevitable
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.
Câu 26: You must have boiled the potatoes too long.
A. The potatoes were not boiled long enough.
B. It was not long before the potatoes were boiled.
C. It was not necessary to boil the potatoes too long.
D. You had to boil the potatoes too long
Câu 27: The secret to success is hard work.
A. One must work hard to keep secrets.
B. Working hard ensures success.
C. One cannot succeed if he has secrets
D. If you keep your work secret, you will succeed
Câu 28: Hardly are appeals allowed against the council’s decision.
A. The council always allows appeals against its decisions.
B. It’s too hard for the council to allow appeals against its decisions.
C. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
D. Allowing appeals against its decisions is not good
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:
Câu 29: Bill, not his roommate, wrote that paper.
A. Bill wrote the paper without help from his roommate.
B. Bill’s roommate wrote the paper.
C. Neither Bill nor his roommate wrote the paper.
D. Bill wrote the paper with his roommate.
Câu 30: Henry should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead.
A. Henry did not do his homework last night because he was busy fixing the television set
B. Henry watched TV last night instead of doing his homework.
C. Henry did not watch TV last night because he had to do his homework.
D. Henry did his homework while watching TV.
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 1 to 5.
I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I
little suspected that by the end of the trip I'd have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a
(1)_____ port for acyclist's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed.
A cycle track leads out of town an down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only
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appointment I had to (2)_____ was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to
use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various
parts of the countryside.
In my (3)_____, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and
this trip was no exception. On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who
turned (4)_____ to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while
we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had arranged for me to
visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me (5)_____,
and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday
Câu 31: (1)
A. capable B. ready C. favourable D. convenient
Câu 32: (2)
A. do B. support C. keep D. maintain
Câu 33: (3)
A. experience B. knowledge C. observation D. information
Câu 34: (4)
A. up B. out C. in D. over
Câu 35: (5)
A. doing B. making C. being D. going
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 1 to 7.
The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: it bare
mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the
most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When Britain people
think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagined cows or
sheep in greenfield enclosed by hedges or stone walls and field of wheat and barley. Most farmland
is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.
Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free
time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go
to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work
on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they
believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.
The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices,
and the use of chemical harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The
green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new
roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up
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camps to prevent, or at least delay the building work.
America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially
in the West in States like Montana and Wyoming, where few people living. In the New England
states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farm surrounded by hills
and green areas. In Ohio, Indianan, Illinoisan and other Midwestern states, field of corns or wheat
reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.
Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people
who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going
shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the
main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in
the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move
to a town or city as soon as they can
Câu 36: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain ______
A. none of the areas face the sea
B. most beautiful areas are not well preserved
C. only a few farms are publicly owned
D. it is difficult to travel from one farm to another.
Câu 37: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?
A. Riding a bicycle B. Going swimming C. Picking fruit D. Going for a walk
Câu 38: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to______?
A. Those who dream of living in the country
B. Those who go to fruit farm in summer
C. Those who go to country for a picnic
D. Those who commute to work in towns
Câu 39: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain?
A. The green belt around cities B. Protest against building work.
C. Modern farming practices D. Plants and wildlife
Câu 40: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______
A. are limited B. are endless C. are varied D. are horizontal
Câu 41: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in country because______
A. Life there may be easier for them.
B. Hospitals, schools, shops are conveniently located there.
C. Their children enjoyed country life.
D. They enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there.
Câu 42: Which of the following in NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Towns in some Midwestern states in US are separated by long distances.
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B. The majority of American people live in cities and towns.
C. Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside
D. Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation.
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 1 to 8.
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the
changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our
planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.
These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred
gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be
the result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming
alarmingly rapid.
The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts,
this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last
10,000 years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could
give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of
droughts. These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse
gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern
industrial processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but
also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming
up of the planet.
Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on
the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of
these summits, the most important took place in Kyotoin Japanin 1997. There it was agreed that the
most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were
given targets for this reduction of emissions.
It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb
greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too
drastic deforestation.
Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate
changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering
Câu 43: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from
the modern ones?
A. They occurred naturally over a long period of time
B. They were partly intended.
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C. They were wholly the result of human activity.
D. They were fully monitored by humans.
Câu 44: The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. disapprovingly B. disappointingly C. surprisingly D. worryingly
Câu 45: According to the passage, agriculture could ____.
A. make the global warming more serious
B. be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
C. give rise to many ecological disasters
D. be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
Câu 46: Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they _______.
A. are emitted by car engines B. trap heat from the sun
C. do not add to atmosphere pollution D. are unusual gases
Câu 47: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for
global warming are __________.
A. countries with the warmest climate B. developing countries
C. developed countries D. the most industrialized countries
Câu 48: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
B. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
D. Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.
Câu 49: The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. hard B. severe C. widespread D. obvious
Câu 50: What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?
A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Neutral D. Positive