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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (31)_______ it is bad or good.

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (32)_______ cheap one. For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they (33)______ no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (34)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents.

There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (35)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it.

A. comparatively

B. conceitedly

C. competitively

D. casually

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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (31)_______ it is bad or good.

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (32)_______ cheap one. For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they (33)______ no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (34)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents.

There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (35)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it.

A. somehow

B. whether 

C. why 

D. how

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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (31)_______ it is bad or good.

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (32)_______ cheap one. For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they (33)______ no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (34)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents.

There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (35)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it.

A. bring

B. take

C. make 

D. do

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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (31)_______ it is bad or good.

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (32)_______ cheap one. For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they (33)______ no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (34)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents.

There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (35)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it

A. too

B. and

C. or

D. nor

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. Fill in the appropriate word in question 34

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (31)_______ it is bad or good.

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (32)_______ cheap one. For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they (33)______ no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs.

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (34)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents.

There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (35)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it.

A. Yet

B. So

C. For

D. If only

1. I saw her walk in the park w_ _ _  her dog.

2. If I hadn’t stayed up late last night, I … tired now.

A. wouldn’t have been B. wouldn’t be C. shouldn’t have been D. couldn’t have been

3. Many people think there ... a lot of precious stones on Mars.

A. will be B. would be C. maybe D. might be

4. with your father,/ That woman/ is a singer./ over there,/ who is talking/  

5. been given out/ collected them./ Numerous/ but no one/ surveys have/  

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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  were invented in China about 5,000 years ago.

7. He doesn’t help me, possibly because I never ask him _ _ _  help.

8. It’s no use asking children to _ _ _ _  quiet. They are always noisy.

9. is the traditional/ to celebrate/ holiday of Vietnam/ the Lunar New Year./ Tet holiday/  

10. A shaman was a man or woman _ _ _  sang songs, danced and did magic spells to make people well.

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He fools around in class and doesn’t pay _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

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400 _ _ _ _ _ _ _  people speak English as their first language.

13. … at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone.

A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving

14. She repeated the instructions slowly in _ _ _ _ _  that he should understand.

15. ... saw Tom go out , did they?

A. Somebody B. Nobody C. Anybody D. Everybody

16. I hope that he _ _ _ _  get well soon.

17. Although he did not/ the vase./ that he broke/ we know/ admit it,/  

18. There is a comedy program on _ _ _ _ _ _ _  10:15 and 11:00.

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Something is _ _ _ _ _  with this calculator.

20. The actress, _ _ _ _ _  with her manager and some friends, is going to a party tonight.

21. the sofa even though I thought I’d lost/ turn up behind/ it for/ good./ My purse has just/  

22. behave like fools./ April 1st is the day/ to make them/ when people try to/ trick their friends,/  

23. Do you like your new job? - Yes, but my employer insisted that I … on time.

A. was B. am C. have been D. be

24. The natural program/ around Ba Be Lake./ shown on TV/ last night/ was about wildlife/  

25. The Statue of Liberty, standing on an island in the harbor, _ _ _ _ _ _  everyone who comes to New York by sea.

26. We haven’t got any match, _ _  I can’t light a fire.

27. with the hospitality/ tourists/ of Vietnamese people./ When visiting Vietnam,/ are very impressed/  

28. If they go to the mountains next week, they ... ski.

A. will be able to B. can C. would be able to D. must be able to

29. Let her have some drink, will _ _ _ ?

30. They made their living by ... fish in the ocean everyday.

A. to catch B. catch C. catching D. caught

31. Everyone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  to the football team’s success.

32. Don't be afraid to admit ____ your mistakes.

A. to B. about C. in D. for

33. Tom has m_ _ _  books than his father.

34. We use a _ _ _ _ _ _  to break up the soil and plant the seeds.

35. of danger./ is commonly/ The colour/ considered a sign/ red/  

36. the talent and dedication/ We admire/ losing something./ of the young athletes, but we also/ wonder if they’re/  

37. Why is Jane upset? - She’s disappointed because her son’s low test scores prevented … to the university.

A. him from admitting B. to admit him C. him to admit D. him from being admitted

38. a terrible/ was/ disaster./ of the volcano/ The eruption/  

39. Many people are interested ... the products that save energy.

A. on B. to C. in D. for

40. The potential of finding new sources of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  energy is great.

41. Turn that music down! It’s so loud, it’ll _ _ _ _ _ _  you.

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What have humans been fascinated by? - ....

A. Outer space B. Wider space C. Outdoor activities D. Magnificent places

43. Instead of ... a new car, she’ll have her old one ....

A. to buy/ repaired B. buying/ to repair C. buying/ be repaired D. buying/ repaired

44. Acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water un_ _ _ _ _ _ _ le.

45. _ _ _  of the smallest countries in the world is San Marino, a republic high in the mountains of Italy.

46. The subject of their photos is the _ _ _ _ _ w of being disabled.

47. She often/ was composed/ by Chopin./ plays the music/ that/  

48. The writer’s neighbors/ sometimes/ to come to tea./ ask him/ and his wife/  

49. _ _ _ _ _ _ _  of the cold weather, we couldn’t visit our grandmother.

50. Yoko told me about students ... have taken the entrance exam 13 times.

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

51. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question.

A. frown B. blown C. grown D. owner

52. Christine doesn’t ride a motorbike to work, and _______.

A. Maggie either B. Maggie doesn’t too C. either doesn’t Maggie D. neither does Maggie

53. The power of _ _ _ _  has been used for centuries to directly drive various machines to perform such tasks as grinding wheat or pumping water.

54. whose raincoat/ the man/ after the meeting./ I have to call/ I accidentally picked up/  

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They will go to see the movie “The Tale of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \".

56. The United Kingdom located in Western Europe is made up of England, Scotland, _ _ _ _ _  and Northern Ireland.

57. I will never forget ... him on a rainy day.

A. to meet B. meet C. meeting D. met

58. Television came into _ _ _  and became a competitor with the motion pictures.

59. I wouldn’t do that if I were you. - …

A. Wouldn’t you? Why? B. It’s your business. C. I see no reasons why you wouldn’t. D. Really? Why so?

60. parts of the/ Pollution/ world./ concern in other/ is a big/  

61. He is very big-hearted, … him widely unpopular.

A. make B. to make C. makes D. making

62. The ... we start, the sooner we will be back.

A. early B. earlier C. earliest D. more early

63. You can read a _ _ _ _ _ _ _  of a book, or just a few pages, and then stop.

64. Choose the word that has different stress pattern:

A. linguistics B. decorate C. battery D. dynamite

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What do they believe? - ....

A. That the new program will be critical to everyone B. That the new program will be familiar to everyone C. That the new program will be commercial one D. That the new program will be beneficial to everyone

66. I … the hot weather in the south.

A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to

67. I went to Hai Phong,/ Last month/ my uncle/ where/ is working./  

68. we understand/ we learn,/ the world./ The more/ the better/  

69. Tom and Mary never came to class late. _______.

A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we did

70. Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in the following question.

A. obsession B. grocery C. pagoda D. encourage

71. The little boy is helping the blind cross the str_ _ t.

72. The authorities were either unaware of the problem or turned a _ _ _ _ _  eye to it.

73. She began to p_ _ _  tennis three years ago.

74. We use money not only to meet the basic _ _ _ _ _  of life but also to pay for our own advancement.

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For your own _ _ _ _ _ _ , never ride in a car with a drunk driver.

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She explained to him how to solve the _ _ _ _ _ _ .

77. In 1971, two men said that they were ... by aliens and taken abroad a spacecraft.

A. caught B. captured C. kept D. killed

78. John is working in a factory. His job is ____ broken machines.

(1)................ teenagers around the world like television. Many listen to the radio. In a lot of countries, the most (2)................show on TV are series. They (3)....... ardinary (4) ..................... and how they live. Many teenagers like pop music. There are (5) ......... music programs on TV and one satellite TV (6) ........... only shows pop videos. In many countries, people (7) .............. watch satellite TV. Often in large cities, cable TV is (8) .............. with satellite and cable TV, it’s possibe to choose from a wide variety of programs

1. A. All b. Most c. Any d. Some

2. A. Popular b. Interested c. Make d. Execited

3. A. Perform b. Have c. Make d. Show

4. A. People b. Characters c. Artists d. Teenagers

5. A. Much b. Any c. Lot of d. Lots of

6. A. Station b. Set c. Video d. Shows

7. A. Must b. Can c. should d. Might

8. A. Full b. Use c. available d. popular