Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The coronavirus is a kind of virus. Viruses are tiny germs that are so small that you can't see them. They are so (31)_______ that they can float through the air in tiny drops of water, and they can sit on your skin without you feeling them. If some of these germs get inside you, they can use your body to make more germs, and that can make you ill.
There are lots of different sorts (32)_______ coronaviruses and some of them infect people. If you have been infected with one of these coronaviruses, all you probably (33)_______ was a snotty nose or a cough.
But when this completely new coronavirus germ gets inside a human body, it causes (34)_______ illness called COVID-19. When people talk about "catching the coronavirus", they are talking about this illness. Because this coronavirus is new, scientists don't know everything about it yet. But they think that there are two main (35)_______ that people can catch it.
Câu 31.A. big B. heavy C. light D. small
Câu 32.A. for B. about C. of D. with
Câu 33.A. made B. caught C. had D. took
Câu 34.A. a B. 0 C. an D. the
Câu 35.A. behaviours B. habits C. ways D. roads
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.
Last week, I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the world, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of 20,000 over two years, grants are available. A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help.
“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people”, as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. “You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don’t like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn’t believe how much less I argued with my sister.”
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work.
Câu 36. What does the word "they" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. exams B. students C. difficulties D. rivers
Câu 37. What is the percentage of British students at Atlantic College?
A. 25% B. 75% C. 50% D. 20%
Câu 38. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. Describe the activities the students do in their free time.
B. Give an opinion about a particular student.
C. Describe his own experience of education.
D. Give an opinion about a special type of education.
Câu 39. Why does Barbara admire Atlantic College?
A. Students can receive government help.
B. The students come from many different social backgrounds and countries.
C. The college uses effective methods.
D. The college has tried to encourage international understanding among young people.
Câu 40. Which activity is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Taking care of people with learning difficulties.
B. Helping on the farm.
C. Going boating in rivers.
D. Checking for pollution in rivers.
giúp và chỉ chỗ có trong đoạn văn của b2 vs ạ, mình cảm ơn
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Do you feel depressed? Do you and your brothers or sisters seem to argue all the time and you don’t understand why? Does your brother or sister (19)_________you or is everything around you not what it should be?
Statistics show that there are times in every family (20)_________things just get out of control. It’s nobody’s fault, but it’s everybody’s responsibility. At times like that, Family Helpline can help. We care about families and we want to help you (21)_________your family work again. Our counsellors deal with people just like you all the time. We are not always (22)_________, but we do help many families to live together again in peace.
Our assistants help you to stop accusing each other of causing the problem. You all want to find a (23)_________, and sometimes talking to someone outside the family can make a difference. So if you need us, call 2222-3489. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Question 19.
A.encourage B.excite C.accuse D.annoy
Question 20.
A.which B.while C.where D.when
Question 21.
A.allow B.assist C.let D.make
Question 22.
A.logical B.valuable C.available D.successful
Question 23.
A.conclusion B.method C.solution D.result
Read the following passage and mark letters A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank.
E-learning is a form of learning, using electronic means, primarily e-mail and the Internet. The teacher’s role in online learning is mainly that of a facilitator. There is less direct teacher-to-student interaction than (1)______ found in the classroom. Learning is largely self-motivated, and the student bears more individual responsibility to manage time and complete tasks within the given time frame. (2)______, some students learn less effectively through this method and do not have the required self-discipline to learn via the Internet. Although E-learning provides a (3)______of advantages for users, significant disadvantages also exist for students. Additionally, the effectiveness of E-learning also fluctuates based on an individual’s learning style and behavior type. Further, their learning styles may differ and they may not be able to comprehend the given information without further explanation from a teacher. E-learning does not have a way of ensuring that the students are really learning the material. E-learning also does not accommodate the different learning styles of the students.
Câu 14: A. normally B. entirely C. heavily D. hardly
Câu 15: A. Therefore B. Consequently C. Moreover D. However
Câu 16: A. number B. majority C. couple D. bit
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Pronouncing a language is a skill. Every normal person is an expert in the skill of pronouncing his own language; but few people are even moderately proficient at pronouncing foreign languages. There are many reasons for this, some obvious, some perhaps not so obvious. But I suggest that the fundamental reason why people in general donot speak foreign languages very well is that they fail to grasp the true nature of the problem of learning to pronounce, and consequently never set about tackling it in the right way. Too many people fail to realize that pronouncing a foreign language is a skill – one that needs careful training of a special kind, and one that cannot be acquired by just leaving it to take care of itself. I think even teachers of languages, while recognizing the importance of a good accent, tend to neglect, in their practical teaching, the branch of study concerned with speaking the language. So the first point I want to make is that English pronunciation must be taught; the teacher should be prepared to devote some of the lesson time to this, and should get the student to feel that here is a matter worthy of receiving his close attention. So, there should be occasions when other aspects of English, such as grammar or spelling, are allowed for the moment to take second place.
Question 28. The writer argues that going about the problem of pronunciation in the wrong way is________.
A.a consequence of not grasping the problem correctly
B.not an obvious cause of speaking poorly
C.an obvious cause of not grasping the problem correctly.
D.a fundamental consequence of not speaking well
Question 29. The underlined word “aspects” in the passage probably means________.
A.sentences B.words C.pronunciation D.parts
Question 30. The best way of learning to speak a foreign language, he suggests, is by_________.
A.taking on systematic work
B.picking it up naturally as a child
C.not concentrating much on pronunciation
D.learning from a native speaker
Question 31. The underlined word “one” in the passage refers to_________.
A.special kind B.skill C.careful training D.itself
Question 32. What does the writer actually say about pronouncing foreign
languages?
A.No one is really an expert in the skill.
B.Only a few people are really proficient.
C.There are a lot of people who are moderately proficient.
D.There aren’t many people who are even fairly good.
[PASSAGE 1] READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D TO INDICATE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS.
Any list of the greatest thinkers in history contains the name of the brilliant German physicist Albert Einstein. His theories of relativity led to entirely new ways of thinking about time, space, matter, energy, and gravity. Einstein's work led to such scientific advances as the control of atomic energy, even television as a practical application of Einstein's work. In 1902, Einstein became an examiner in the Swiss patent office at Bern. In 1905, at age 26, he published the first of five major research papers. The first one provided a theory explaining Brownian movement, the zig¬zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension. The second paper laid the foundation for the photon, or quantum, theory of light. In it, he proposed that light is composed of separate packets of energy, called quanta or photons, that have some of the properties of particles and some of the properties of waves. A third paper contained the "special theory of relativity" which showed that time and motion are relative to the observer if the speed of light is constant and the natural laws are the same everywhere in the universe. The fourth paper was a mathematical addition to the special theory of relativity. Here Einstein presented his famous formula, E = m(cc), known as the energy-mass equivalence. In 1916, Einstein published his general theory of relativity. In it, he proposed that gravity is not a force, but a curve in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass. Einstein spoke out frequently against nationalism, the exalting of one nation above all others. He opposed war and violence and supported Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. When the Nazis came to power in 1933, they denounced his ideas. He then moved to the United States. In 1939, Einstein learned that two German chemists had split the uranium atom. Einstein wrote to President Franklin d. Roosevelt warning him that this scientific knowledge could lead to Germany developing an atomic bomb. He suggested the United States begin its own atomic bomb research.
Question 1: Einstein's primary work was in the area of
A. chemistry B. biology C. physics D. engineering
Question 2: Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of Einstein's discoveries?
A. Radio B. Automobiles C. Computers D. Television
Question 3: According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
A. the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
B. nationalism
C. atomic bomb research in the United States.
D. the defeat of the Nazis.
Question 4: In which country was Einstein born?
A. Switzerland B. United States C. Germany D. Israel
Question 5: What is the "Brownian movement"?
A. The zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension
B. The emission of electrons from solids when struck by light
C. The motion of photons in the light
D. The basis of the theory of relativity
Question 6: Einstein was a citizen of all of the following countries EXCEPT
A. Belgium B. Germany C. Switzerland D. United States
Question 7: It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
A. Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
B. Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
C. Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
D. Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
Question 8: According to Einstein's special theory of relativity
A. all properties of matter and energy can be explained in a single mathematical formula.
B. light is composed of separate packets of energy.
C. time and motion are relative to the observer.
D. some solids emit electrons when struck by light.
Question 9: In line 15, the word "exalting" most nearly means
A. elevation B. criticism C. support D. elimination
Question 10: According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
A. electrons B. photoelectrons C. quanta D. gamma rays
[PASSAGE 2] READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE LETTER A, B, C, OR D TO INDICATE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EACH OF THE QUESTIONS.
The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without a hitch. The score is determined by how well you read lines of letters of different sizes from 20 feet away. But being able to read the bottom line on the eye chart does not approximate perfection as far as other species are concerned. Most birds would consider us very visually handicapped. The hawk, for instance, has such sharp eyes that it can spot a dime on the sidewalk while perched on top of the Empire State Building. It can make fine visual distinctions because it is blessed with one million cones per square millimetre in its retina. And in water, humans are farsighted, while the kingfisher, swooping down to spearfish, can see well in both the air and water because it is endowed with two foveae - areas of the eye, consisting mostly of cones, that provide visual distinctions. One fovea permits the bird, while in the air, to scan the water below with one eye at a time. This is called monocular vision. Once it hits the water, the other fovea joins in, allowing the kingfisher to focus both eyes, like binoculars, on its prey at the same time. A frog's vision is distinguished by its ability to perceive things as a constant motion picture. Known as "bug detectors", a highly developed set of cells in a frog's eyes responds mainly to moving objects. So, it is said that a frog sitting in a field of dead bugs wouldn't see them as food and would starve.
The bee has a "compound" eye, which is used for navigation. It has 15,000 facets that divide what it sees into a pattern of dots or mosaic. With this kind of vision, the bee sees the sun only as a single dot, a constant point of reference. Thus, the eye is a superb navigational instrument that constantly measures the angle of its line of flight in relation to the sun. A bee's eye also gauges flight speed. And if that is not enough to leave our 20/20 "perfect vision" paling into insignificance, the bee is capable of seeing something we can't - ultraviolet light. Thus, what humans consider to be "perfect vision" is in fact rather limited when we look at other species. However, there is still much to be said for the human eye. Of all the mammals, only humans and some primates can enjoy the pleasures of colour vision.
Question 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. limits of the human eye B. perfect vision
C. different eyes for different uses D. eye variation among different species
Question 2: The word "criterion" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. standard B. need C. expectation D. rule
Question 3: The phrase "without a hitch" is closest in meaning to
A. unaided B. without glasses
C. with little hesitation D. easily
Question 4: According to the passage, why might birds and animals consider humans very visually handicapped?
A. humans can't see very well in either air or water
B. human eyes are not as well suited to our needs
C. the main outstanding feature of human eyes is colour vision
D. human eyes can't do what their eyes can do
Question 5: The word "that" in line 8 refers to
A. foveae B. areas of the eye C. cones D. visual distinctions
Question 6: According to the passage, "bug detectors" are useful for
A. navigation B. seeing moving objects
C. avoiding bugs when getting food D. avoiding starvation
Question 7: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true
A. kingfishers have monocular vision
B. bees see patterns of dots
C. hawks eyes consist mostly of cones that can allow it to scan with one eye at a time
D. humans are farsighted in water
Question 8: Where in the passage does the author discuss that eyes are useful for avoiding starvation?
A. lines1-3 B. lines 4-6 C. lines 12-14 D. lines 17-20
Question 9: The phrase "paling into insignificance" is closest in meaning to
A. fading away B. of less importance
C. without coloured light D. being reduced to little importance
Question 10: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. eyes have developed differently in each species
B. bees have the most complex eye
C. humans should not envy what they don't need
D. perfect vision is not perfect
Good luck to you all!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer shee correct answer for each of the questions from 36 to 40. Being fluent in more than one language has numerous advantages that extend beyond communication. Multilingualism offers cognitive, social, and professional benefits, making it a valuable skill in today's interconnected world. One of the cognitive benefits of multilingualism is improved memory and attention. Learning and switching between different languages exercises the brain, enhancing its ability to remember and process information. Multilingual individuals often display better problem-solving skills and increased mental flexibility. In terms of social benefits, being multilingual allows for better cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Language is closely tied to culture, and by speaking multiple languages, individuals gain insights into different cultural perspectives. This promotes tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Professionally, being multilingual opens up a world of opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, employers value individuals who can communicate effectively with international partners and clients. Multilingual employees are often sought after in industries such as tourism, diplomacy, and international business. Moreover, learning multiple languages can boost academic performance. Research has shown that multilingual students tend to have better problem-solving skills, enhanced creativity, and improved overall academic achievement. While learning multiple languages requires dedication and effort, the benefits are well worth it. It not only broadens one's horizons but also contributes to personal growth and understanding of the world. Question 36: Which could be the best title for the passage? A. How to Become Multilingual B. The Benefits of Multilingualism C. Multilingualism in the Globalized Job Market D. The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism Question 37: The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to A. advantage B. multilingualism C. language Question 38: What cognitive advantage does multilingualism offer? A. Improved physical fitness C. Enhanced memory and attention D. communication A. tourism and diplomacy C. technology and diplomacy B. Greater musical abilities D. Increased creativity and artistic skills Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that multilingual individuals are in high demand in the professional fields of B. international business and law D. education and healthcare Question 40: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Being multilingual does not bring people a lot of job opportunities. B. Multilingual individuals often show increased physical flexibility. C. Multilingualism fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy. D. It needs little effort and dedication to learn multiple languages. three
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5.A. efficiency B.celebration C.minority D.communicateQuestion 6. A.symbol B.equal C.comfort D.design
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently front that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. grated B. sprinkled C. peeled D. steamed
2. A. imperial B. checkout C. accent D. tender
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. varied B. fluent C. global D. erode
4. A. dominance B. flexible C. establish D. stimulate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Most people buy things like cameras and MP3-players online these day.
A. buy B. these day C. like D. and
6. If we would have a bigger flat, we could invite friends to come and stay.
A. would have B. to come C. flat D. could
7. We have to protect the wild animals to maintain ecological balance.
A. balance B. the C. have to D. to maintain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I wish I ________ how to use this DVD player. I really want to play some music right now.
A. would know B. know C. knew D. had known
9. They enjoyed the rides _________ the long queues.
A. but B. meanwhile C. in spite of D. although
10. The couple posted a Christmas present to their daughter, _________ lives in South Africa.
A. whom B. whose C. that D. who
11. Hundreds of people had their homes _________ by the hurricane.
A. destroy B. destroyed C. destroying D. to destroy
12. Don’t shout, __________? I can hear you perfectly well.
A. will you B. won’t you C. do you D. shall we
13. I _________ in the park and suddenly I _______ an old school friend I hadn’t seen for 30 years.
A. was sitting/was seeing B. was sitting/saw C. sat/was seeing D. sat/saw
14. They speak a southern __________ of French.
A. language B. accent C. speech D. dialect
15. When we were students, we _________ on very little money.
A. turned up B. got by C. got through D. came through
16. Neither Tom nor I _______ so we often eat out.
A. have cooked B. cooked C. cooks D. cook
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. “Do you mind me smoking here?” “………look at the sign. It says, “no smoking”.
A. No, I don’t. B. You’d better not. C. It doesn’t matter. D. Never mind.
18. “Isn’t it your first time eating sushi?” – “_____________”
A. No, it isn’t. B. No, it is. C. No problem. D. Yes, it isn’t.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Thanks for the invitation to the Taylor Swift concert—I am into pop music.
A. mind B. dislike C. hate D. fancy
20. The word “childish” is a derivative of “child.”
A. origin B. descendant C. source D. root
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. He only wears tailor-made suits so they fit him perfectly.
A. personalized B. ready-made C. customized D. made-to-measure
22. I can't wait to go on my vacation and laze around the beach for two weeks!
A. stay active B. relax C. be idle D. lounge about
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Healthy Eating
A healthy diet helps (23) _______ the way to a healthy heart and blood vessels, strong bones and muscles, a sharp mind, and so much more.
Confused about what constitutes a healthy diet? You aren't alone. Over the years, what seemed to be flip flops from medical research combined with the flood of diet books and diet plans based on little or no science have muddied the water. But a consensus has emerged about the basics, (24) _______ are really pretty simple.
An important take-home message is to focus (25) ______ the types of foods you eat and your overall dietary pattern, instead of on individual nutrients such as fat, dietary cholesterol, or specific vitamins. There (26) ______ no single nutrients or vitamins that can make you healthy. Instead, there is a short list of key food types that together can dramatically reduce your risk for heart disease.
Eat more of these foods: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish and seafood, vegetable oils, beans, nuts, and seeds.
Eat less of these foods: whole milk and other full-fat dairy foods, red meat, processed meats, (27) ______ refined and processed grains and sugars, and sugary drinks.
23. A. pave B. build C. make D. tile
24. A. which B. what C. who D. that
25. A. in B. on C. of D. at
26. A. were B. was C. are D. is
27. A. generally B. largely C. strongly D. highly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Forty-three percent of the world’s population can speak two languages fluently. Bilingualism presents obvious benefits, such as being able to communicate with many more people. However, does being bilingual actually make one smarter? Bilingual people have a stronger executive function which results in a heightened ability to switch between tasks, a more efficient monitoring system, and a heightened cognitive ability. Adults aren’t the only ones who experience these benefits; infants, children, and the elderly can benefit as well.
Bilingual people have a heightened ability to monitor their environment, which results in more efficient monitoring systems. People that speak more than one language often have to switch between languages. This means that they often have to suppress one language when talking in another language. This helps bilingual and polylingual people suppress irrelevant information.
Many people think that when children learn to speak two languages it damages their cognitive growth; this is simply not true. Although there is evidence that shows that sometimes one language can obstruct another language when a child is talking, there are benefits for bilingual children. This shows that although bilingual children might have trouble in their first years of speaking, the long-term benefits of bilingualism outweigh those troubles. A 2004 study showed that bilingual pre-schoolers were better able to solve mental puzzles and switch between tasks than their monolingual classmates.
Infants and the elderly can also benefit from bilingualism. A recent study revealed that the seven-month-old infants that had been exposed to more than one language were better able to switch between tasks. Bilingualism can also benefit the elderly. A study taken at the University of California in San Diego showed that the more fluent someone was in a second language, the more resistant they were to onset dementia and Alzheimer’s. This is likely because they have a stronger executive function, therefore they are better able to remember things.
Bilingual people have a unique way of viewing the world and their surroundings. Some languages can give insight into a specific culture. Also, bilingualism can give someone more creativity, which can result in someone “viewing” the world in a different way. A person that can speak more than one language is also better able to communicate with people that speak said language, so they are better able to understand that culture. This can make bilinguals and people who are polylingual more empathetic and better able to understand other people.
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Bilingual people view the world differently B. Being able to speak two languages prevents dementia
C. How bilingualism benefits children D. Benefits of being a bilingual person
29. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about bilingualism according to the passage?
A. Bilingual children might face difficulties in their first years of speaking.
B. Bilingual people have a stronger executive function.
C. Children’s cognitive growth is negatively affected when learning two languages at a time.
D. Those who speak two or more languages understand other people better.
30. Which of the following words can best replace the word ‘outweigh’ in line number 4 of the third paragraph?
A. pass B. fail C. win D. beat
31. What might NOT be the result of having a strong executive function?
A. a more efficient monitoring system B. a heightened ability to switch between tasks
C. a better hand-eye coordination D. a heightened cognitive ability
32. What does the word this in line number 3 of the second paragraph refer to?
A. Bilingual people having to switch between languages
B. Heightened ability to monitor the environment
C. Bilingual people trying not to speak the other language when using one language
D. One language obstructing the other
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 and grammatically correct.
33. “How long have you learned English?”, the teacher asked his students.
A. The teacher asked his students how long they had learned English.
B. The teacher asked his students how long they learned English.
C. The teacher asked his students how long they were learning English.
D. The teacher asked his students how long had they learned English.
34. “Let me help you with those packages”, said Sam to Milo. Trang 4/4
A. Sam offered Milo to help with the packages.
B. Sam offered to help Milo with the packages.
C. Sam suggested to helping Milo with the packages.
D. Sam suggested helping Milo with the packages.
35. “If I were you, I would save up and spend money wisely”, said Mrs. Hamilton to her son.
A. Mrs. Hamilton threatened her son to save up and spend money wisely.
B. Mrs. Hamilton told her son off for not saving up and spending money wisely.
C. Mrs. Hamilton advised her son to save up and spend money wisely.
D. Mrs. Hamilton ordered her son to save up and spend money wisely.
36. People said that the soccer player might not recover quickly from the injury.
A. The soccer player was said to recover quickly from the injury.
B. The soccer player is said to not recover quickly from the injury.
C. It is said that the soccer player might not recover quickly from the injury.
D. It was said that the soccer player might not recover quickly from the injury.
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.
37. It was a good book. I couldn’t put it down.
A. It was such good book that I couldn’t put it down.
B. The book was so good for me to put down.
C. It was such a good book that I can’t put it down.
D. It was so good a book that I couldn’t put it down.
38. She tried her best to make spring rolls. They didn’t come out as she had expected.
A. Despite of trying her best to make spring rolls, they didn’t come out as she had expected.
B. She tried her best to make spring rolls; therefore, they came out as she expected.
C. In spite of expecting the spring rolls to come out, she tried her best.
D. Despite trying her best to make spring rolls, they didn’t come out as she had expected.
39. The dictionary belongs to Nancy. I found it under the chair.
A. The dictionary found under the chair was mine.
B. I found the dictionary, that belongs to Nancy under the chair.
C. The dictionary which belongs to Nancy was found under the chair.
D. I found Nancy whose dictionary was under the chair.
40. He decided to go on a diet. He wanted to lose weight.
A. He decided to go on a diet so that he wanted to lose weight.
B. He decided to go on a diet in order to lose weight.
C. He decided to go on a diet, so he lost weight.
D. He decided to go on a diet for having lost weight.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. communicate
B. stimulate
C. concentrate
D. illiterate
2. A. weave
B. treatment
C. pleasant
D. tease
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. verbal
B. unique
C. solar
D. weightless
4. A. embroider
B. poisonous
C. emphasize
D. messenger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
5. Dew usually disappeared by seven o’clock in the morning when the sun comes up.
A. disappeared
B. by
C. in the
D. when
6. The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on television.
A. his
B. are
C. watching
D. returns
7. We solved the problem by using a computer rather than to do it all by hand.
A. solved
B. using
C. to do
D. by hand.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
8. I believe that it is to hold a door open for other people.
A. polite
B. politic
C. joyful
D. generous
9. They to see us more often if they had a car.
A. have come
B. came
C. will come
D. would come
10. – “Shall I put the books on the floor?”
– “No, I want to keep the .”
A. tidy room
B. room tidily
C. room is tidy
D. room tidy
11. My mother is in her use of gas when cooking.
A. economical
B. economizing
C. economized
D. economic
12. It is not very easy to study a foreign language by .....................
A. oneself
B. himself
C . itself
D. herself
13. We are looking for a kitchen hand cooking must be good.
A. which
B. whose
C. of which
D. that
14. – “Must you wear uniform to school every day?” – “No, we ...............”
A. mustn’t
B. needn’t
C. shouldn’t
D. can’t
15. We climbed to the top of the mountain, .......
A. where we had a picnic
B. where we had a picnic on it
C. that we wanted to have a picnic
D. on which we had a picnic there
16. “.............. lending me your correction pen for a moment?”
A. Can you
B. Would you mind
C. Could you please
D. Why aren’t you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. – “I’d like to book a flight to Melbourne, please.” -“.......
A. No, of course not.
B. Do you mind if I said no?
C. Yes, sir, single or return? D. You can’t. We’re busy.
18. – Tim: “Hey, Duong. I’d like you to meet my sister, Anna.”
– Duong: “..............
A. All right, Anna.
B. Pleased to meet you, Anna.
C. Yes, I’d like to meet Anna.
D. Long time no see Anna.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. It’s easy to confuse me for my brother; we are twins and we look the same.
A. mix up
B. choose out
C. pick down
D. take after
20. The notice should be put in the most visible place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. popular
B. often visited
C. easily seen
D. beautiful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.
A. too different to work together
B. having little in common
C. related in some way
D. getting on well
22. The earthquake in October 1989 in Loma Prieta caused extensive damage in the area.
A, widespread
B. narrow
C. long-lasting
D . complete
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Harvard University is the oldest university in the USA. The university started in 1636 and it got its name two years later after John Harvard’s death. All the library he had was given (23)............................the university. Since then, the university has grown and Harvard has become one of the most famous universities in the world. Now people all over the world (24) about Harvard. Many famous people have studied at Harvard, including the poet T.S Eliot, the president Barack Obama and the actress Natalie Portman. (25) Harvard students have won Nobel Prizes.
Education at Harvard has changed a lot over its history. Charles Eliot, president of Harvard from 1869 to 1909, made the biggest changes. For example, before Eliot was president, students didn’t (26) ..................... entrance exams. Today, thousands of students want to study at Harvard but only about 10% of them pass the entrance exams. Harvard is not all about education. Sport and culture are also very (27) ...................... Twenty-first-century students work hard and they also play hard.
23. A. with
B. for
C. to
D. from
24. A. know
B. get
C. see
D. realize
25. A. Much
B. A lot
C. Plenty
D. Many
26. A. take
B. make
C. write
D. go
27. A. decisive
B. important
C. vital
D. valuable
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
To accomplish a three-dimensional or 3D effect in a movie, two steps are necessary. First, the movie needs to be shot a special way. Then, the movie needs to be viewed in a special way. To shoot a 3D movie, it is necessary to use two cameras at the same time. This is different from a regular movie, which is shot with only one camera. The two cameras are placed next to each other. The placement of the cameras imitates how two eyes each see one scene from a different perspective. The same picture is shot by each of the cameras at the same time, but each of the cameras films the scene from a different angle because of the position of the cameras.
When you go to the theater to view a 3D, you must wear special glasses to get the three-dimensional effect. [40A] Both pieces of film are projected simultaneously; when the pieces of film are projected at the same time, the special glasses then force each of your two eyes to see the film in a different way. [40B] Your left eye sees the film shot with the left camera, and your right eye sees the film shot with the right camera. [40C] If you try to watch the movie without the special glasses, it will seem like you have double vision. [40D]
28. The best subject for this passage is .......
A. the way to create a 3D movie
B. problems involved in 3D movies
C. the use of cameras in 3D movies
D. where 3D movies can be seen
29. Look at the word “perspective” in paragraph 2. This word could be best replaced by
A. distance
B. position
C. angle
D. perfection
30. What is NOT stated about the cameras used to shoot a 3D movie?
A. There are two of them.
B. They are placed side-by-side.
C. They film at the same time.
D. They film from the same angle.
31. According to the passage, to see a three-dimensional film, you need a special
A. kind of movie theater
B. kind of spectacles
C. type of movie projector
D. method for processing film
32. The following sentence could be added to paragraph 3:
The movie will seem very unclear and fuzzy. Where would it best fit into the paragraph?
A. 40A
B. 40B
C. 40C
D. 40D
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Write meaningful sentences, using the words and phrases given below. 33. Wel be/ very/ tired/ last night/ because/ we/ play/ football/ afternoon//.
34. The stands/ being/ fill/by/ spectators/ when/ welcomell.
35. The match/ bel great/ fun/ if/ it/ not rain/ now/l.
36. That/be/ the play/ perform/ the stage/ by/ famous/ actors/ actresses/ last night/.
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
37. I am only interested in why he did it.
The only thing ......... .......... .......... ..........
38. The switch was too high for him to reach.
He wasn’t ......... .......... .......... ..........
39. She dances beautifully and sings sweetly, too.
She not only ......... .......... .......... ..........
40. Despite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
Although ......... .......... .......... ..........