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ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following
questions.
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Question 1: A.
amaze
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B. offer
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C. release
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D. believe
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Question 2: A.
socialise
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B. memory
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C. tradition
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D. animal
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Question 3: A.
biology
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B. ability
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C. interactive
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D. inaccurate
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Question 4: A.
actor
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B. career
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C. rubbish
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D. cocktail
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Question 5: A.
similar
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B. attractive
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C. chemical
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D. calculate
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 6: Not
until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present.
A B
C D
Question 7: A
novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events
A B C
are usually imaginary.
D
Question 8: A lot of people stop smoking because
they are afraid their health will be affected and early death.
A B C
D Question 9: He has
hardly never given a more
impressive performance than this.
A B C D
Question 10: The student must have her assessment form fill in
by the examiner during the oral exam.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: They live on a busy road. a lot of noise from traffic.
A. There must be B. It must
be C.
It must have been D. There must have
Question 12: He died lung cancer last month, leaving his wife
in great shock.
A. by B.
for C.
in D.
of
Question 13: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the
fan?” Maria: “ .”
A. Not for me B. Not at all C. Never mind D. Not enough
Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching,
there a dramatic decline
in the number of elephants over the last decade.
A. was B.
is C.
has been D. had been
Question 15: He came
a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview.
A. out of B.
off C.
over D.
in for
Question 16: He is a very intelligent boy; , he sometimes
gets bad marks.
A. otherwise B.
thus C.
so D.
however
Question 17: She
started the course two months ago but
dropped after only a month.
A. in B.
out C.
off D.
back
Question 18: Tom:
“Can I have another cup of tea?”
Christy: “ .”
A. Be yourself B. Do it yourself C. Help yourself D. Allow yourself
Question 19: that Columbus
discovered America.
A. There was in 1492 B. That was in 1492 C. In 1492 D.
It was in 1492
Question 20: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a
approach to teaching.
A. multilateral B. multilingual C. multiple-choice D. multimedia
Question 21: I work last week, but I changed my mind.
A. have started B. was going to start C. had started D.
would start
Question 22: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project.
A. collected B.
collect C.
to collect D.
having collected
Question 23: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours.
A. flying B. bright C.
true D.
red
Question 24: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives attention.
A. alone B.
separate C. individual D.
only
Question 25: Geometry is a branch
of mathematics the properties of lines, curves,
shapes, and surfaces.
A. that concerning with B.
concerned with
C. that concerned with D.
that it is concerned with
Question 26: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ .”
A. No, thanks. I can manage B. I haven’t got a clue
C. That’s all for now D.
That’s fine by me
Question 27: I can’t
find my dictionary at the moment.
I hope it will up soon.
A. turn B.
clear C.
come D.
look
Question 28: The children made a funny story
and wrote it on the card.
A. off B.
for C.
out D.
up
Question 29: make a good impression on her.
A. Only by doing so can I B.
Only by so doing I can
C. Only by doing so I can D.
Only so doing can I
Question 30: People don’t like the way he shows off, ?
A. does he B.
do they C. don’t they D.
doesn’t he
Question 31: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with .
A. others B.
another C.
the other D.
other
Question 32: The language
centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and
.
A. advance B.
advancement C. advancing D.
advanced
Question 33: No matter
how angry he was, he would never to violence.
A. resort B.
resist C.
refuse D. resolve
Question 34: I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi
Minh City next month.
A. will have
been staying B.
will have stayed
C. stay
D. will be staying
Question 35: The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans.
A. components B. materials C.
ingredients D. supplements
Mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 36: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking
contrast.
A. minor comparison B.
interesting
resemblance
C. significant difference D.
complete coincidence
Question 37: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. openly criticised B.
publicly said
C. publicly
supported D.
strongly condemned
Question 38: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art B.
a down-to-earth work of
art
C. an excellent work of art D.
a large work of art
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 39: The consequences of the typhoon
were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary
measures.
A. damaging B.
beneficial C.
severe D.
physical
Question 40: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted
its trade relations with
other countries.
A. boosted B.
expanded C.
restricted D. balanced
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.
Question 41: No matter
how hard Fred tried to lose weight,
he did not succeed.
A. However
hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight.
B. Fred
tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded.
C. It was
hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded.
D. It did
not matter whether Fred could lose weight.
Question 42: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.
A. It took
Fiona an hour to type the report.
B. It is
an hour since Fiona started typing
the report.
C. Fiona
finished the report an hour ago.
D. Fiona
will finish typing
the report in an hour.
Question 43: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.
A. That
forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion.
B. Soil
erosion contributes to forests being
cut down carelessly.
C. That
forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.
D. Soil
erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly.
Question 44: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer.
A. The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager.
B. The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager.
C. The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager.
D. The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving.
Question 45: Walking on the grass in the park is not
permitted.
A. You can
walk on the grass in the park if you want to.
B. People
like walking on the grass in the park.
C. We must not walk on the grass in the park.
D. We do not have to walk on the grass in the
park.
Question 46: She did not study hard enough to win the
scholarship.
A. Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder.
B. She
studied hard but she could not win the scholarship.
C. It was
very hard for her to win the scholarship.
D. She
could have won the scholarship if
she had studied harder.
Question
47: To my surprise,
the stranger knew my name.
A. What surprised me most was the stranger’s name.
B. I was
surprised that the stranger knew my name. C. My name was the only thing the stranger knew.
D. It surprised the stranger that I knew his
name.
Question
48: The situation was so
embarrassing that she did not know
what to do.
A. It was such an embarrassing situation; however,
she did not know what to do.
B. So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to do.
C. She did not know what to do, though it was
not an embarrassing situation.
D. So embarrassing was the situation that she did
not know what to do.
Question
49: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer.
A. Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival.
B. Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it.
C. Janet quickly made an apology and the employer
accepted it.
D. Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late.
Question
50: She prefers going to
the library to staying at home.
A. She would rather go to the library than stay at home.
B. She likes nothing better than going
to the library.
C. She does not like either going to the library or staying at home.
D. She stays at home instead of going to the library.
Read the following
passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks from 51 to 60.
In addition to the challenge
to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel
problems. They must (51) with an influx of immigrant children,
many of whom speak
little or no English. They must respond to demands (52) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children.
Schools must make sure that
students develop (53) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional
students, such as teenage
mothers.
Schools are (54) these problems in ways that reflect
the diversity of the US educational
system.
They
are
hiring
or
training
large
numbers of teachers of English
(55)
a second
language and, in some communities, setting
up bilingual schools. They are opening (56) the
traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace
material
from
African,
Asian,
and
other
cultures.
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (57) 40 percent of American students who
do not go on to higher education. In the
(58)
of a recent report by the Commission
on
Achieving Necessary Skills,
“A strong back, the willingness
to work, and a high school diploma were
once all that was necessary
to (59) a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed
mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge
to work are the new keys
(60)
the future of our young people, the success of our business,
and the economic well-being of the nation.”
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(Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version)
Read
the following passage
on architecture by Lawrence B. Anderson,
and mark the letter A, B, C,
or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from
61 to 70. Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting
products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures
that are culturally significant. Architecture is to building as literature
is to the printed word. Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically
about architecture,
and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him
in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three
conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically,
one would say today that architecture must satisfy its
intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning. But the best
buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use. They then survive not only as
beautiful objects, but as documents
of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of
the society that produced them. These achievements are never wholly the work
of individuals. Architecture is a social art.
Architectural form
is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied,
but building technology
is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative. Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered
brick obsolete. Although design and
construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on
preindustrial traditions inherited
from millennia during which most structures
were lived in by the people who erected them. The technical
demands on building remain
the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin. This is
no trivial assignment even with the
best modern technology.
The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes
of buildings. Large areas of the world were once forested,
and their inhabitants developed carpentry. Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material.
Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building. Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure. Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with
stone sculpture. The use of stone has declined,
however, because a number of other materials are more amenable
to industrial use and assembly.
Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain
mixtures into walls or forming them into
bricks to be dried in the sun. Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a
range of bricks and tiles with greater durability.
(Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 Encyclopedia
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DVD Version)
Question 61: According
to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer
to the designs and structures that have .
A. cultural
significance B.
technical importance
C. social
importance D.
religious significance
Question 62: Which of the following
is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to
the passage?
A. Economy B.
Utility C.
Strength D.
Beauty
Question 63: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as
.
A. monuments
to ancient time heroes B. museums and exhibition galleries
C. witnesses
to their historical times D.
witnesses to major
ancient wars
Question 64: The author uses the phrase “social art”
in the first paragraph
to emphasise that architecture is an
.
A. art that belongs to a society B.
achievement of many
people
C. art that is very much
socialised D.
achievement of many
sociologists
Question 65: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology .
A. has experienced complete changes for generations
B. includes the experience gained from
generation to generation
C. is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications
D. is based on modern technologies rather than traditions
Question 66: The word “obsolete” in paragraph 2
mostly means .
A. out of date B.
out of hand C. out of order D. out of place
Question 67: Which of the following factors
must be taken into account in both ancient and modern
architecture according to the information in paragraph 2?
A. Fundamental
technical demands on building B. Basic safety rules in the building
industry
C. Basic needs
and the availability
of materials D. Sophisticated building technologies
Question 68: According
to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they .
A. are inflammable and endurable B.
give warmth and comfort to their owners
C. make structures look more attractive D. are non-flammable and last long
Question 69: According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because
.
A. stone architecture is essential to the number
of stone sculptures
B. it has become relatively scarce and
more difficult to exploit
C. it has less influence on the shapes of
buildings and sculptures
D. there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use
Question 70: The word “their” in the last
paragraph refers to .
A. regions B.
timber and stone C. mixtures D.
walls and bricks
Read the following passage on transport,
and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions from 71 to 80.
Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport
but most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work,
doing the shopping, and visiting friends.
People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult
to find anywhere to park
a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but
to rely on their cars.
In the
US large cities have good
public transportation systems. The El
railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans
prefer to use their cars. Families often have two
cars and, outside major
cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices,
shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own
cars.
Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities.
Most places are linked by motorways
or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their
own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long- distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially
that undertaken for business reasons, may
be by air. There are regular flights
between regional airports, as well
as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though
heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is
by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies,
Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail
services for passengers. Private railway companies such as
Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.
The main problems associated
with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion
and pollution. It is predicted that the
number of cars on British roads will increase by
a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The
British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their
cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that
public transport is simply not good enough.
Americans too have resisted government
requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap
in the US and outside
the major cities public
transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
Question 71: In Britain and the US most people travel
by .
A. sea B.
rail C.
road D.
air
Question 72: According
to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to .
A. cheap tickets B. air pollution C. long distances D. heavy traffic
Question 73: It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good in
.
A. some states B. all cities C.
large states D. large cities
Question 74: Which of the
following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Few college students in the US have their
own cars.
B. Families
in the US often have more than one car.
C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside
large cities.
D. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.
Question 75: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph
4 is closest in meaning to
.
A. at the latest time and nearest
place B.
at an appropriate time and place
C. at an early time and nearby place D.
at the fastest time and nearest place
Question 76: Which of
the following is true
about transport in Britain?
A. Long-distance travel in Britain is only by
road.
B. There are no regular flights between
regional airports.
C. Trains are usually cheaper than
long-distance coach services.
D. Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train.
Question 77: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can
choose from mode(s) of transport.
A. four B.
two C.
one D.
three
Question 78: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the
US
are .
A. speeding and bad roads B.
accidents and pollution
C. traffic jams and pollution D.
drink-driving and traffic jams
Question 79: According to the passage, people in
Britain refuse public transport
because .
A. they like to share rides with
neighbours B.
they think it is not good
enough
C. they see no reason to use their cars less D.
petrol is relatively cheap in Britain
Question 80: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by .
A. the government B. major cities C.
Americans D.
neighbours
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