Đề số 8

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

Question 1. A. exploded      B. arrested                      C. developed                           D. dedicated

Question 2. A. typhoon        B. synchronize                C. cycling                                D. psychology

Choose the word that has the main stress position differently from that of the rest.

Question 3. A. provide         B. science                       C. agree                                   D. improve

Question 4. A. destruction    B. different                     C. national                               D. integrate

Choose the word or phrase A, B , C or D that best completes the sentences.

Question 5. John knows what he has to do,  ______ ?

A. will he                             B. does he                       C. hasn’t he                             D. doesn’t he

Question 6. Malaria is a disease which ______  by the anopheles.

A. is transmitted                   B. is transmitting             C. transmitted                          D. transmits

Question 7. Would you kindly inform me who is responsible ______  the travel arrangements?

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

Question 8. The more you talk about the matter,  ______ .

A.  the situation seems the worse                                B. the situation seems worse

C. the worse seems the situation                                 D. the worse the situation seems

Question 9. My uncle has just bought a ______  car.

A. blue modern American racing                                B. modern blue American racing

C. modern racing American blue                                D. modern blue racing American

Question 10. Henry ______  into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner.

A. was going                        B. has gone                     C. went                                    D. had gone

Question 11. The workshop will be cancelled ______ Mr. Brown has just had a traffic accident.

A. because                           B. but                              C. although                              D. thanks to

Question 12. ______ dinner, he will take the children out for a walk.

A. After he finished             B. As soon as he finishes   C. When he is finishing        D. Until he has finished

Question 13.  ______ on the top of the hill, we can see a castle in the distance         

A. Standing                                                                  B. Being stood

C. Having stood                                                          D. To stand

Question 14. Electronic devices are becoming increasingly common in  ______ environment.

A. educationally                   B. education                   C. educational                         D. educate

Question 15. You probably come ______  the problems of culture shocks when study abroad.

A. up to                                B. up against                   C. down with                           D. up with

Question 16. Lifelong learning can also help  ______  some of the weaknesses of the education system.

A. repair                               B. mend                          C. adjust                                  D. amend

Question 17. Teacher’s ______  would rise an average of $ 1000 under the proposal.

A. incomes                           B. wages                         C. salaries                                D. pensions

Question 18. My sister is feeling unwell. That’s why she is eating like a ______ today.

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

Question 19. It is the ______  of stupidity to go waking in the mountain in this weather.

A. height                              B. depth                          C. source                                 D. matter

Choose 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.

Question 20.They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the year because of the epidemic.

A.  take up                           B. delay                          C. go on                                   D. turn round

Question 21. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often travelled abroad.

A. secretly                            B. alone                          C. overseas                              D. widely

Choose 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.

Question 22. For eliminating pollution, one can switch to alternative and renewable energy sources like bio fuels instead of depending on non-renewable fossil fuels that only helps in polluting our planet.

A. substitute for the available                                         B. make no change at all      

 C. change for the better                                                 D. find a replacement for

Question 23. Scientists believe that it is possible for waves to reach the heights described when they come into contact with strong ocean currents.

A.  avoid                              B. meet                               C. enter                                 D. touch

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.

Question 24.Thomas: “Where should I wait for the bus?”-  Harry: “ ______ .”

A. I think it takes about half an hour                              B. There’s nothing to wait

C.  There’s a bus stop over there                                    D. I’m sorry I live far from here

Question 25. -“I think books should play an important part in young children’s life” - “ ______ ”

A. I couldn’t agree more.                                               B. No, I don’t think that.

C. Why should you think so?                                         D. That’s what you think.

Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each of the blanks.

Hotter weather leads to lower exam results, according to a new study from Harvard University, the University of California and Georgia State University._______(26), hot weather may reduce learning in both the short term and long term. Researchers reported that hot weather on test days and higher than average temperatures throughout the school year resulted in poorer grades. The study is the first major research into the effect of heat on students in the USA. Researchers analyzed how test scores from 10 million American students were_______ (27) on by the weather. Their findings showed that an average temperature increase of just 0.55ºC over one year resulted in a one per cent decrease in learning.

The research is in a paper called "Heat and Learning" and was published last month by the USA's National Bureau of Economic Research. _______ (28) of the more alarming conclusions contained in the study is _______ (29) global warming may have negative effects on learning and the income-earning potential of students around the world. The researchers predicted that if global temperatures continued to rise, the average American student could lose $25,000 in income over their _______ (30) because of lower exam results.

(Adapted from https://www.breakingnewsenglish.com)

Question 26. A. Therefore                  B. Even though            C. Moreover                D. For instance

Question 27. A. effected                     B. resulted                   C. led                           D. impacted

Question 28. A. One                           B. Some                       C. Another                   D. A number

Question 29. A. which                        B. what                        C. when                       D. that

Question 30. A. lifetime                      B. lifelong                    C. lifeless                    D. lifelessness

Read the text below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Jupiter can be observed in the night sky without a telescope for much of the year. If you don't often gaze at the largest planet in our solar system when the Sun goes down, you should try to do so next week: That's the best time to see Jupiter in 2019.

On Monday, June 10, the planet will reach its brightest state of the year when viewed from Earth. It will appear above the horizon around twilight and remain clearly visible in the sky for the rest of the night. The celestial treat is the result of something called opposition. This happens when the Earth falls directly between the Sun and Jupiter, creating optimal conditions for the gas giant to shine brightly in the night sky.

Jupiter is also exceptionally close to us this time of year. On Wednesday, June 12, it will be just 398 million miles away—the shortest distance between Jupiter and Earth we'll see in all of 2019. These ideal conditions will also make Jupiter's satellites more visible than they normally are. Though the planet itself can be seen with the naked eye, a small telescope or binoculars could enable you to spot one of Jupiter's four largest moons: Ganymede, Europa, Callisto, or Io.

And guess what? Jupiter's opposition isn't the only sky-gazing event to look forward to as the months get warmer: On July 2, 2019, the first total solar eclipse in two years will occur.

                                                        (Adapted from mentalfloss.com)

Question 31.What is the main concern of the passage?

A. The astronomical phenomenon “opposition”         B. The largest moons of Jupiter.

C. The distance between Jupiter and Earth                 D. An upcoming astronomical event.

Question 32.All of the following will happen during Jupiter’s opposition EXCEPT_______.

A. Jupiter, Earth and the Sun will form a straight line.                       

 B. Jupiter’s moons will be visible only to the naked eye.

C. Jupiter’s distance from Earth will be significantly shortened.

 D. Jupiter will appear very bright in the sky during nighttime.

Question 33.The word “exceptionally” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. especially                        B. completely                     C. mainly                              D. absolutely

Question 34.According to the passage, Jupiter’s opposition__________.

A. will make Jupiter shine more brightly until twilight  

B. will happen after the next total solar eclipse              

C. will only occur when the months get warmer.           

D. will allow people to observe Jupiter more clearly

Question 35.The word “This” in the second paragraph refers to_________.

A. horizon                           B. opposition                   C. twilight                                D. celestial treat

Read the text below and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

 A generation gap in the workplace can make workers both young and old feel inferior, as well as hamper productivity and teamwork. Differences between generations can be seen in work ethics, habits and communication styles. Younger workers might fear not being taken seriously by their older colleagues, while older workers might fear that their experience is not valued but replaced by workers with knowledge of more current technology. However, members of each generation can close the gap between them if they're willing to meet one another halfway.

       Older workers can show respect to the younger set by asking for their opinions and recognizing their contributions to the workplace as valid, or complimenting them on a job well done. Younger workers can show their elders respect by asking for advice on how to manage a situation with work, based on the older worker's many years of experience. It's important for both entry- and senior-level workers to see each other as equals, regardless of the type of position in which they work. No one wants to feel inferior or irrelevant just because of their age. Rather, a generation gap at work can be a learning opportunity.

        Workers can also put themselves in their colleagues' shoes to determine what might be bothering them about their generational age difference. If a person is much older than another, perhaps it is bitterness about fewer job opportunities, or fear that a younger worker might seem more relevant and edge him out of his job. If workers open their minds to understand where co-workers are coming from, it can help ease any tension between them and appreciate each other's work contributions.

       If age seems to be a problem for someone at the workplace, it can be helpful to do the very opposite of what a co-worker might expect from someone of a different age set due to stereotypes. For example, if a worker is considerably younger such as right out of college, she can share researched information to indicate that she knows what she's doing, or show curiosity instead of upset to indicate emotional maturity if the person makes a disparaging remark about her youth. Older workers can maintain an enthusiastic attitude about work instead of showing boredom or bitterness from past experiences.

      Workers can, moreover, directly address the concern of age differences at work with the colleague at odds with them by asking the person for constructive advice on how to handle the issue. For example, older workers who are unfamiliar with new software that younger colleagues understand might acknowledge to them that they did the same tasks differently in years past but show interest in learning the program to keep up with modern technology. Learning to speak their technological language can make them feel more connected. Likewise, a younger worker can admit to being green on the work scene, but eager to gain experience by learning from senior colleagues.

Question 36. What is the purpose of the writer in the passage?

A. To describe the status of generation gap in the workplace.

B. To suggest the solutions to bridge the generation gap between the older and younger workers.

C. To determine which generation will have more influence on the workplace.

D. To show the differences between the older and younger at their work.

Question 37. Each generation should respect the other generation at work to ___________.

A. affirm their ability or personal experience they contribute to work.                       

B. express the recognition to the other’s position in the workplace.

C. make the other feel that they are necessary or useful in the workplace.

D. treat the other equally at work.

Question 38. According to the passage, the following are measures to overcome the generation gap EXCEPT_________.

A. keeping an open mind                                             B. doing the opposite

C. requesting feedback                                                D. appreciating the opportunities

Question 39. The word “stereotypes” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.

A. achievements                  B. failures                       C. prejudices                           D. jealousness

Question 40. The word “him” in paragraph 3 refers to________.

A. an older worker               B. a younger worker       C. a colleague                         D. a person

Question 41. The word “acknowledge” is closest in meaning to________.

A. recognize                         B. distinguish                  C. enhance                              D. acquire

Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that________.

A. The younger and older workers should meet one another on the way to reduce generation gap in the workplace.

B. The main principle to bridge the generation gap is to balance the experience and technology.

C. Positive attitude will help to decrease the conflicts between the older and younger.

D. The competitive environment in the workplace might make the generation gap wider.

Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

Question 43. We are going to pay a visit to our hometown when we will finish our exams.

A. are going to                     B. when                              C. will finish                         D. a visit

Question 44. Each of the students in the accounting class has to type their own research paper this semester.

A.  in the                              B. their                               C. has to                                D. own

Question 45. The announcement pinned on the board reads as follows: “Attention! The standards  for the upcoming talent competition have been sent to all competitors by e-mail.”

A. read                                 B. have                               C.  follow                              D. standards

Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.

Question 46. I’d never seen them so happy before.

A. It was the first time I had seen them in such high spirits.   

 B. They looked much more cheerful than ever.

C. They have never been so happy, have they?

 D. When I saw them, they looked exceedingly happy.

Question 47. She probably buys this house next week.

A. She may buy this house next week.

B. She doesn’t have to buy this house next week.

C. She should buy this house next week.

D. She must buy this house next week.

Question 48. “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.

A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.

B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.

C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.

D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.

Choose the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.

Question 49. They didn’t have breakfast. That’s why they are hungry now.

A. If they had had breakfast, they wouldn’t have been hungry now.

B. If they had breakfast, they would have been hungry now.

C. If they had had breakfast, they wouldn’t be hungry now.

D. If they had breakfast, they wouldn’t be hungry now.

Question 50.The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.

A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.

B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.

C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.

D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.

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