Đề kiểm tra cuối học kì 2 Tiếng Anh 12 Sách Mới - Năm học 2022-2023 - Nguyễn Công Thành

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1. the brainchild of Jimmy Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these. In 2001, he had the idea for an Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone. Furthermore, that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time. But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a long time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online. To do this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which allows users to create or alter content on web page. The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles. If you find an article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it. This process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes. Question 36: Wikipedia is written by___. A. paid written B. millionaires C. normal people D. world experts Question 37: The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to ___. A. ordinary readers B. ordinary people C. encyclopedia experts D. every subject Question 38: The word “brainchild” in the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by___. A. child B. father C. born D. product Question 39: The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means ___. A. method B. idea C. writing D. time Question 40: The user of Wikipedia can do all of the followings EXCEPT ___. A. have access to information B. edit information C. modify information D. determinate the website TEST 6 Listen to the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 1 to 5. For many young people, sport is a popular part of school life and being in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. (1)___ someone is in a team, it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away (2)___ home, as many matches are played then. It can also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and then (3)___ on after the match for a meal or drink. Sometimes parents, friends or other friends will travel with the team to support their own side. When a team wins a match, it is the whole school which feels proud, (4)___ only the players. It can also mean that a school (5)___ well-known for being good at certain sports and pupils from that school may end up playing for national and international teams so that the school has some really famous names associated with it! Question 1: A. If B. So C. Then D. As Question 2: A. on B. at C. from D. for Question 3: A. leaving B. being C. staying D. spending Question 4: A. however B. not C. and D. but Question 5: A. does B. makes C. becomes D. comes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 6: The more expensive the hotel is, the best the service is. A B C D Question 7: When you will come here tomorrow, I will tell something about Tom. A B C D Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 20 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
2. Question 8: The World Health Organization was established in 7 April 1948. A B C D Question 9: The earlier we leave, the soon we will arrive. A B C D Question 10: Remember to take over your shoes when you are in a Japanese house. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 11: A. school B. chemist C. synchronized D. church Question 12: A. level B. medalC. development D. competitor Question 13: A. allow B. swallow C. slowly D. below Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 14 to 18. The scarcity of tigers and African elephants is more and more serious. They are endangered because poachers hunt them in order to sell tiger pelts and elephant ivory. At least 4,000 elephants are killed each year in order to meet the global demand for ivory, which is used to make carvings, jewelry and other products although it is illegal to sell ivory since 1989 anywhere. “Americans should be aware that there is still a problem with elephant poaching and loss to the illegal ivory trade,” Ginette Hemley, Fund’s vice president for species conservation, told the Washington Post in September. And so our message is “Don’t buy it, and don’t take that chance.” A Wildlife Fund report states that the United States seized 8,300 illegal ivory items between 1995 and 2002. Each week there are about 1,000 ivory auctions, the report said. As for tigers, their parts are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Tiger bones are used as a pain reliever in traditional medicine. Even tiger’s whiskers are sold because some people in Asia think they are a good-luck charm – like a rabbit’s foot in the United States. “Part of our job is education,” said Professor Dillon. “The other part is law enforcement. So we have more than one strategy.” Question 14: Hunters poach tigers for their ___. A. food B. carving C. jewelry D. pelts Question 15: According to the passage, which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. It is legal to sell ivory everywhere. B. Elephant ivory is used to made jewelry. C. Elephants are hunted for their ivory. D. There are about 4,000 elephants killed each year. Question 16: The word it in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. elephant ivory B. a tiger C. tiger pelts D. an elephant Question 17: The Chinese use parts of the tiger as ___. A. jewelry B. carving C. decoration D. medicine Question 18: According to Professor Dillon, ___ to solve the problem. A. it is education that can help B. nothing necessary can be done C. law enforcement, not education, can help D. we need both education and law enforcement Rewrite the following sentences as guided Question 19: It is becoming to find a job. (hard) => It is becoming to find a job.(Use double comparison ) Question 20: As I get older, I want to travel less. .(Use double comparison ) => The older . Question 21: Applicants must return this form.(Passive Voice ) => This . Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 21 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 22: If you finish your homework before school, ___. A. you will be scout by your parents B. you won’t be scouted by your parents C. you will be scouted by your parents D. you won’t scout by your parents Question 23: ___ to understand what the professor has explained. A. More and more difficult does it get B. It gets more and more difficult C. It is more difficult than D. It gets the more difficult 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. Question 24: A. rapidly B. possible C. medical D. opponent Question 25: A. arrive B. woman C. defend D. neglect Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 26: Remember to turn ___ the lights when you don’t use them. A. over B. off C. down D. up Question 27: Go ___ that report again before we submit it. A. over B. on C. in D. off Question 28: The French Quarter is___ famous and the oldest section of New Orleans. A. more B. the most C. the more D. most Question 29: A: “ Congratulations on your success!” B: “ ___ .” A. Not at all B. All right C. Thank you D. The same to you Question 30: Will it be necessary for us___ this accident to the police? A. report B. to reporting C. to report D. reporting Question 31: . It is considered women are suited for___ childbearing and homemaking rather than social activities. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø Question 32: The homeless people___story appeared in the paper last week have now found a place to live. A. who B. whom C. that D. whose Question 33: Mary is ___ her sister. A. most short B. shorter than C. more short D. the shortest of Question 34: We were still living there when our father___. A. had died B. dies C. died D. is dying Question 35: ___ up! The bus is coming. A. Wash B. Put C. Wake D. Hurry Question 36: From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable variety of inventions___. A. was produced B. were produced C. are produced D. produced Question 37: These flowers ___ in a warm sunny place. A. should be kept B. keep C. be kept D. should be keep Question 38: The___ you are, the more quickly you learn. A. more young B. youngest C. younger D. young Question 39: He said that he ___ his homework since 7 o’clock. A. had done B. has done C. was doing D. did Question 40: The bomb ___ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town. A. went off B. took off C. got over D. turned up TEST 7 Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The UN Millennium Development Goals (01) ___ specific targets to reduce poverty, including targets for increased gender (02) ___ in education, work, and representation. UN Women found that progress was uneven. Globally, more women are now in school and work. Yet girls are still (03) ___ likely than boys to be out of school (particularly at the secondary level). And although the number (04) ___ women in elected office has risen, they are still only 21.8 percent of parliamentarians. What’s more, women’s rights remain at risk in many areas not addressed in the millennium goals – from violence against women to sexual and reproductive rights. And women (05) ___ are already marginalized because of their race, caste, sexuality, income, or location see the fewest gains of all. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 22 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
4. 1. A. set B. help C. provide D. establish 2. A. equal B. equalication C. equality D. equability 3. A. much B. as C. by D. more 4. A. on B. of C. with D. at 5. A. whom B. who C. whose D. which 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. The 24th SEA Games was held from 6th to 15th December, 2007 in three provinces in Thailand, namely Nakhon Ratchsima, Bangkok, and Chon Buri. In fact, the 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by Singapore, but Singapore gave up the chance, as its new national sports stadium is under construction and will not be completed in time for the next SEA Games. Thailand was then asked by The SEA Games Federation to host this regional sport event in place of Singapore. The SEA Games takes place every two years, with 11 countries in Southeast Asia participating. Each member country, in alphabetical order, takes turn hosting this event. Let’s look at the number of sports and gold medals in The SEA Games in recent years. The 21st SEA Games, hosted by Malaysia in 2001, had 32 sports with 391 gold medals. There were 32 sports with 439 gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games, held in Vietnam in 2003. The 23rd SEA Games, in The Philippines in 2005, had 40 sports with 439 gold medals. The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had the highest number of sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games. So The SEA Games is regarded as the largest regional sporting event in the world in terms of number of sports and medals. 6. How long did The 24th SEA Games last? A. A week B. 8 days. C. 2 weeks D. 10 days. 7. The word “participating” is meaning to ___. A. joining B. hosting C. taking part in D. Both A and C 8. Which of the following is not stated in the passage? A. The 24th SEA Games was the largest regional sporting event in the world. B. The 24th SEA Games was the highest number of sports and gold medals in the history of the SEA Games. C. The 22nd SEA Games was held in Vietnam in 2003. D. The 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by East Timor. 9. How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games? A. 44 B. 485 C. 43 D. 42 10. How often does the SEA Games take place? Every ___. A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 3 years D. 5 years 11. Where was The 21st SEA Games celebrated? A. in Philippines B. in Vietnam C. in Malaysia D. in Singapore 12. The word “take places” is meaning to ___. A. receives B. joins in C. happens D. goes on 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. In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 23 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
5. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop. The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles. The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources. 13. What is the main topic of the passage? A. how to reduce garbage disposal B. what people often understand about the term 'recycle' C. what is involved in the recycling movement D. how to live sensitively to the environment. 14. Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A. Europe B. Asia C. Middle East D. South America 15. What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean? A. cautious B. logical C. friendly D. responding 16. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT ___. A. buy high-quality product B. buy simply-wrapped things C. reuse cups D. buy fewer hamburgers 17. Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products? A. Because people will soon throw them away. B. Because they have to be repaired many times. C. Because customers change their ideas all the time. D. Because they produce less energy. 18. What does it mean 'Customers can vote with their wallets'? A. they can choose the cheapest products B. they can cast a lot to praise a producer. C. they can ask people to choose products with less packaging D. they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them. 19. The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to___. A. meaning B. value C. belief D. reference 20. What best describes the process of reuse? A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again. B. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. C. The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected. D. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs corrections. 21. The more rich he is, the more miserable he gets. A. is B. gets C. more rich D. the more 22. Next month when there will have been a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher. A. when B. will have been C. higher D. a 23. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinction has increased. A. extinction B. industrialized C. animal species D. has 24. Defensive players is not allowed to interfere with the opponent’s movements unless the player is holding the ball. A. is not allowed B. with C. movements D. holding Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 24 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
6. Choose the best answer. 25. The weather is too hot for us to go out. A. The weather is so hot that we can’t go out. B. The weather is so hot us to go out. C. The weather is too hot that we can’t go out. D. The weather is such hot that we can’t go out. 26. More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago. A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays. B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays. C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays. D. We should consume as much petrol as possible. 27. Who took Mary to school? A. Mary was taken to school by who. B. Who was Mary taken to school by? C. By whom was Mary taken to school? D. All are correct 28. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. A. Never do until tomorrow what you can do today. B. Never let until tomorrow what you can do today. C. Never delay until tomorrow what you can do today. D. Never leave until tomorrow what you can do today. 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. 29. A. elegant B. develop C. enlarge D. excite 30. A. searches B. edges C. measures D. colleges Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 31. A. address B. include C. imply D. cover 32. A. evacuate B. environment C. communicate D unexpected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following changes. 33. “___?”- “No, that’s about it for now” A. Anything else B. Nothing to declare C. What’s on your mind D. When can we stop 34. “Do you like reading detective story?” – “___” A. What for? B. Of course, I do C. Why should I? D. No, don’t ask me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 35. I truly appreciate your help. Thanks to you, I got a well-paid job at a state-own organization. A. lot of money B. highly paid C. poorly paid D. permanent 36. The end of the movie, the homeless family was reunited after the civil war. A. separated B. get-together C. joined D. meet again Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 37. The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them. A. friendship B. respect C. sympathy D. hostility 38. Tom still went ahead with his ambitious plan despite the fact that it was a risky investment. A. unserious B. dangerous C. safe D. complex Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 39. Children are___ in watching cartoon films. A. interested B. keen C. fond D. concerned 40. The room ___once a day. A. should clean B. should be cleaning C. should be cleaned D. should have cleaned Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 25 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
7. 41. Boy, stop reading. ___ the book down and go to bed. A. Take B. Put C. Set D. Pick 42. What does WHO stand for? A. World Health Organization B. Word Health Organization C. World Healthy Organization D. World Health Organism 43. Children enjoy reading a ___because they don’t have to read much. A. thriller B. comic C. biography D. novel 44. The weather is getting ___. A. hottest B. more and more hot C. hotter and hotter D. hotter 45. 15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered ___ risk ___ extinction. A. at / of B. on / in C. for / with D. in / at 46. “___ was the first World Cup held?” – “In Uruguay”. A. When B. What C. Where D. Why 47. Bill, could you ___ my handbag while I am out? A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of 48. The 25th Sea Games will be held in Lao. It’s Lao’s first time as the ___ for the games. A. host B. competitor C. supporter D. participant 49. ___, the less she made herself understood. A. The English she more speaks B. The more she speaks English C. The English she speaks more D. she speaks the English more 50. Air pollution poses a ___ to both human health and our environment. A. jeopardy B. difficulty C. problem D. threat TEST 8 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. attacks B. repeats C. roofs D. trays Question 2: A. stomach B. watch C. changeD. church Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. appear B. destroy C. visit D. attempt Question 4: A. tomorrow B. construction C. relationD. pessimist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: The mother asked her little daughter studying harder for the final exam A B C D Question 6: Alice in Wonderland, first published in 1865, has being translated into thirty languages. A B C D Question 7: Are you sure Tereshkova was the first woman traveling in space ? 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 8: You have to study hard to___your classmates. A. keep pace withB. get in touch withC. catch sight ofD. look out for Question 9: There are many people___lives have been spoilt by that factory. A. whom B. who C. whose D. when Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 26 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
8. Question 10: He ___for that company since he arrived here. A. has been workedB. has workedC. had been workingD. was working Question 11: Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of___. A. enthusiasticB. enthusiasmC. enthusiasticallyD. enthusiast Question 12: Many plants and endangered species are now endangering of ___. A. expressionB. expulsionC. extinctionD. extension Question 13: The article analyzes the impact of the tax based___real estate prices and sales. A. inB. onC. atD. with Question 14: “I think Jane is at home”_ “No, she ___ be at home, for she phoned me from the airport just ten minutes ago.” A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. won’t Question 15: She is wearing a ___ dress. She is said to be the most beautiful girl in the party. A. short pink wedding B. pink wedding short C. wedding pink short D. pink short wedding Question 16: Mary will have finished all her work ___. A. as soon as her boss returnedB. until her boss will return C. by the time her boss returnsD. when her boss will return Question 17: Most ___ people in ___Vietnam are preparing for the Lunar New Year. A. the / Ø B. Ø / the C. Ø / Ø D. the / an Question 18: The more you talk about the matter, ___. A. the situation seems the worseB. the situation seems worse C. the worse seems the situationD. the worse the situation seems Question 19: Mary enjoys ___ to music when she has her free time. A. to listen B. listening C. listen D. being listened Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: - Lucy: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - Sue:___ A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings Question 21: Mike and Lane are neighbors. They are talking about Lane’s party. Mike: “Thank you for a lovely evening” Lane: “___” A. It depends on you B. Thank you very much indeed. C. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it D. You are welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946 A. set up B. found outC. run throughD. put away Question 23: Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them. A. destroy B. discover C. endanger D. drain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: "Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight." A. turn down B. slow down C. hurry up D. put forward Question 25: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours. A. uninterested B. unsureC. open D. slow Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 27 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
9. 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 26: I haven’t met old English teacher since I left school. A. I didn’t have a chance to meet my old English teacher because I left school. B. This is the last time I met my old English teacher at school. C. I last met my old English teacher when I left school. D. My old English teacher hasn’t met me since I have left school. Question 27: They think that the owner of the house has gone abroad. A. The owner of the house is thought to go abroad. B. The owner of the house is thought to have been going abroad. C. The owner of the house is thought to have been gone abroad. D. The owner of the house is thought to have gone abroad. Question 28: Without this treatment, the patient would have died. A. If it hadn’t been for this treatment, the patient would have died. B. Unless the patient hadn’t had this treatment, he would have died. C. Had not the patient had this treatment, he would have died. D. But for the patient had had this treatment, he would have died. 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. Question 29: If you need my advice, I'm against your buying that car. A. If it were me, I'll buy that car. B. If I were you, I wouldn't buy that car. C. If it were me, I hadn't bought that car. D. If I were you, I would buy that car. Question 30: She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it. A. Because she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it. B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it. C. Although she did her best, she could hardly pass the driving test. D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35. English is the __(31)__important language in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in all parts of the world. Indeed, English is very useful language. If we know English, we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to __(32)__people understand what we wish to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English everyday in all__(33)__ to teach people many useful things. The English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be learned in the English language. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries of the world become more__(34)__ with one another. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person __(35)__ knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English. Question 31: A. mostB. mostlyC. chieflyD. best Question 32: A. getB. letC. persuadeD. make Question 33: A. placesB. sites C. countriesD. scenes Question 34: A. friendB. friendlyC. friendshipD. friendliness Question 35: A. whatB. whomC. who D. whose Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40. If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 28 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
10. However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy. Question 36: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ___. A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s education Question 37: Michael Collins is fortunate in that ___. A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way. Question 38: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ___. A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in" C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about" Question 39: The word “They” in the second paragraph refers to ___. A. competitions B. concerts C. Michael’s parents D. Michael’s lessons Question 40: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ___. A. successful parents always have intelligent children B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education TEST 9 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. orchard B. orchestra C. orchid D. archive 2. A. solidarity B. stagnant C. vacancy D. technicality Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. undergraduate B. international C. geographical D. obligatory 4. A. vertical B. contractual C. domestic D. outstanding 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. 5. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking. A. irritates me B. steers me C. moves me D. frightens me 6. He was so engrossed in the book that he did not hear her footstep. A. lost B. bored C. absorbed D. tired Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 7. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement. A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable 8. The plant resembles grass in appearance. I couldn’t tell them apart. A. takes after B. distinguishes C. differs D. combines Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 9. All the candidates (A) for the scholarship (B) will be equally treated regarding (C) of their age, sex, or nationality (D). 10. It was suggested that Pedro studies (A) the material more (B) thoroughly before attempting (C) to pass (D) the exam. 11. High blood pressure results from (A) either an increased (B) output of blood from the heart and (C) an increased resistance to its flow (D) through tiny branches of the arteries. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 29 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 12. We’ve got another set to___ if this one doesn’t work. A. fall back on B. come out with C. set out D. go in for 13. She told me___. A. shut the door but don’t lock it. B. shut the door but not lock it. C. to shut the door but not lock it. D. to shut the door but not to lock it. 14. By the time you get back, I___ all my correspondence and then I___ you with yours. A. will have finished/ can help B. will finish/ can have helped C. will be finished/ have helped D. have finished/ have helped 15. The smaller the room is, ___ furniture it needs. A. the fewer B. the less C. fewer D. less 16. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respect they are as different as ___. A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there 17. .the exception . the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning. A. With / to B. With / of C. In / of D. By / of 18. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can . them . A. take/apart B. tell/away C. tell/apart D. take/on 19. ___the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment. A. Not until B. Just before C. Only D. No sooner 20. Mary walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she___ something she would regret later. A. might have said B. might say C. said D. will say 21. She went to the bookshop___. A. so that to buy some books. B. in order that buy some books. C. so as to buying some books. D. so as to buy some books. 22. Some film stars___ difficult to work with. A. are said be B. are said to be C. say to be D. said to be 23. He was completely___ by her tale of hardship. A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 24. - "Do you mind my smoking here?" - "___." A. Yes, please. B. No. Good idea. C. Yes. Better not. D. No, thanks. 25. John: “Are you sure that’s OK?” _ Linda: “ ___”. A. Of course it is B. No, I am not C. I don’t think so D. I haven’t thought about it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 26. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. A. I am not on favor of prohibiting smoking in bars. B. I am not in favor of prohibiting smoking in bars. C. I am not in favor with prohibiting smoking in bars. D. I am not in favor to prohibiting smoking in bars. 27. The weather was so terrible that we spent the whole day indoors. A. The weather was too terrible that we spent the whole day indoors. B. It was such terrible weather that we spent the whole day indoors. C. The weather was too terrible for us to spend the whole day indoors. D. The weather wasn’t terrible enough for us to spend the whole day indoors. 28. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home. A. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home. B. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected. C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport. D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 30 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 29. You are breaking up a bit. I will call you back. A. I can’t understand why you’re breaking up a bit, so I will call back. B. I will call back to know why you two are breaking up. C. I will call you back because I can’t hear you clearly. D. I will call back to say goodbye. 30. David drove so fast; it was very dangerous. A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous. B. David drove so fast and was very dangerous. C. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous. D. David drove so fast that was very dangerous. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 HOW TRANSPORTATION AFFECTS OUR LIFE? Without transportation, our modern society could not (31) ___. We would have no metal, no coal and no oil nor would we have any products made from these materials. (32)___ we would have to spend most of our time raising food and food would be (33) __ to the kinds that could grow in the climate and soil of our neighborhood. Transportation also affects our lives in other ways. Transportation can speed a doctor to the (34)___ of a sick person, even if the patients’ lives on an isolated farm. It can take police to the scene of a crime within a moment of being noticed. Transportation enables teams of athletes to compete in national and international sports contests. In time of (35) ___ transportation can rush aid to persons in areas stricken by floods, families and earthquakes. 31: A. establish B. exist C. take place D. happen 32: A. Even B. Besides C. Although D. However 33: A. connected B. focused C. limited D. related 34: A. way B. part C. body D. side 35: A. disasters B. accidents C. problems D. wars Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 40 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 36. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts 37. The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. insensitivity B. indirectness C. incompetence D. independence 38. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. organized B. combined C. taken D. set aside 39. What does the term “international boycott” in the third paragraph refer to? A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks. B. A global increase in animal survival C. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas 40. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. concerned B. forgiving C. indifferent D. surprised Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 31 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
13. TEST 10 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor 2. A. naked B. crooked C. sentenced D. wicked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. convenience B. mechanic C. preference D. official 4. A. emphatic B. tedious C. dynamic D. delicious 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. 5. We sat down across from each other and I looked deep into his majestic eyes. He glanced at me. I went beetroot red. I looked away, hoping that he would not notice. A. burned B. became pale C. felt uneasy D. flushed 6. Some 12th – grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress. A. comforting B. intriguing C. intimidating D. long-lasting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 7. Since the newly discovered artifact is in poor condition, only its replica is displayed in the museum. A. original B. copy B. imitation D. model 8. 2008 is a memorable year for people around the world because of the global financial recession that hit practically every sector of world economy. A. depression B. crisis C. prosperity D. downturn Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 9. The 6 - year - old (A) boy resembles to (B) his mother somewhat (C) more than his older brother does (D). 10. High blood pressure results from (A) either an increased (B) output of blood from the heart and (C) an increased resistance to its flow (D) through tiny branches of the arteries. 11. Mrs. Alien was concerned about me having to drive so far every day. A. about B. me having C. so far D. everyday Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 12. I'm really not satisfied with the way you have the situation. A. done B. dealt C. fingered D. handled 13. We may win, we may lose- It is just the of the draw. A. odds B. strike C. luck D. chance 14. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned . and went back to sleep. A. up B. down C. out D. over 15. When finding a new house, parents should ___ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment. A. take into account B. take actions C. put pressure D. put up with 16. You must drive slower in built up areas. The ___ you drive in the city, the ___ it is that you will have an accident. A. faster – probable B. quicker - probably C. faster - more probably D. quicker - more probable 17. The film didn’t really our expectation, unfortunately. A. put in for B. come up to C. fall short of D. meet with 18. Look! The yard is wet. It___ last night. A. must rain B. couldn't have rained C. must have rained D. should have rained 19. There was a terrible storm on the night we first stayed at the campsite but we were alright with our tent and were dry as a ___. A. bone B. cover C. coat D. sheet 20. English is thought ___ in the world. A. the most popular language B. to be the most popular language. C. is the most popular language . D. to play the most popular language . 21. It is becoming ___ to find a job. A. harder and hard B. harder and harder C. hard and hardly D more harder and harder. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 32 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
14. 22. Yesterday, I had to cram all day for my French final. ___ , I did not get to sleep until after midnight. A. But B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. However 23. Many gases, including the nitrogen and oxygen in the air, ___ colour and odour. A. they do not have B. have no C. which have no D. not having Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 24: Tom: “This medicine tastes horrible!” Mary : “___, it will cure your cough”. A. Be that as it may. B. Come what may C. How much horrible is it D. Whatever it tastes 25. Laura has just bought a new camera. Mary: “Can I try your new camera?” - Laura: “___” A. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now. B. Sure. But please be careful with it. C. Sure. I’d love to. D. I’m sorry. I’m home late. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 26. Would you mind not smoking in here? A. Could you stop to smoke in here? B. Would you please stop to smoke in here? C. I would rather you didn’t smoke in here. D. I want you not to stop smoking in here 27. He can hardly see at all without glasses. A. He can't see everything without glasses B. He is practically blind without glasses. C. He can see even if he doesn't wear glasses D. He can see without glasses if he tries hard. 28. He seemed very reluctant to take my advice. A. It seemed he was not ready to give me advice B. It seemed he was not willing to take my advice. C. He seemed quite willing to take my advice. D. He seemed very anxious to take my advice. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 29. She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well. A. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration. B. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected. C. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text. D. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration. 30. All the students are trying their best to learn. They hope to get good mark in the coming exam. A. All the students are trying their best to learn so as to getting good mark in the coming exam B. Because all the students are trying their best to learn, they will get good mark in the coming exam C. All the students are trying their best to learn in order to get good mark in the coming exam D. Although all the students are trying their best to learn, they can’t get good mark in the coming exam Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 HOW TRANSPORTATION AFFECTS OUR LIFE? Without transportation, our modern society could not (31) ___. We would have no metal, no coal and no oil nor would we have any products made from these materials. (32)___ we would have to spend most of our time raising food and food would be (33) __ to the kinds that could grow in the climate and soil of our neighborhood. Transportation also affects our lives in other ways. Transportation can speed a doctor to the (34)___ of a sick person, even if the patients’ lives on an isolated farm. It can take police to the scene of a crime within a moment of being noticed. Transportation enables teams of athletes to compete in national and international sports contests. In time of (35) ___ transportation can rush aid to persons in areas stricken by floods, families and earthquakes. 31: A. establish B. exist C. take place D. happen 32: A. Even B. Besides C. Although D. However 33: A. connected B. focused C. limited D. related 34: A. way B. part C. body D. side 35: A. disasters B. accidents C. problems D. wars Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 33 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
15. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 40 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 36. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts 37. The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. insensitivity B. indirectness C. incompetence D. independence 38. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. organized B. combined C. taken D. set aside 39. What does the term “international boycott” in the third paragraph refer to? A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks. B. A global increase in animal survival C. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas 40. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. concerned B. forgiving C. indifferent D. surprised TEST 11 Circling the letter A, B, C or D to choose the best answer. 1. Vietnam won 3 gold at the 15th Asian Games. A. degrees B. medals C. awards D. boards 2 I first met my girlfriend. A. It was in London that B. It was in London where C. It was London that D. It was London which 3. John was the last man the top of the mountain. A. reaching B. to reach C. reach D. reached 4. How many people participated in the global Internet vote ? A. applied for B. filled in C. looked for D. took part in 5. You haven’t finished your writing, ? A. do you B. did you C. have you D. had you Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions Forty - two years ago, two Americans landed on the moon, taking the human race to another planet for the first time.On July 16, 1969 Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins climed into Apollo 11.The unit’s Saturn V rocket, equipped with the most powerful engines ever built,blasted them into space. Their trajectory took them around the Earth and toward the moon when a third-stage rocket fired.Two modules-the Eagle ,for landing, and the Columbia, a command and service center- entered the moon’s orbit on July 19. Neil Armstrong ,Buzz Aldrin, piloting the Eagle landing module, stepped down on the moon on July 20,1969.The third US astronaut ,Michael Collins ,was in the orbiting command module overhead. “That’s one small step for a man,one giant leap for mankind”, said Armstrong.The words were seared into the memories of the 600 million people- about 1/5 of our planet’s population at that time-who watched the broadcast transmitted from the lunar surface.And for a time it seemed the impossible was just the beginning. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 34 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
16. 6 What were the name of two Americans landed on the moon for the first time? 7. When was Apollo 11,The unit’s Saturn V rocket, launched into space? 8. Did Michael Collins step down on the moon? 9. How many people watched the broadcast transmitted from the lunar surface? Read the passage and choose the best option A,B,C, or D to complete the passage. Hobbies are activities in which someone (10) strictly for amusement.They help one to maintain a mental and emotional balance.Hobby can cost almost nothing.Music is the most popular.For example, many people all over the world play pianos simply for (11) and fun in their free time,and they don’t play professionally. Sports provide other (12) hobbies.Cycling, running,tennis,table tennis,and countless other sports are (13) .by millions of people during their leisure time. 10.A. play B. knows C. participates D. enjoys 11.A. training B. educating C. earning D. relaxing 12.A. normal B. strange C. favourite D. various 13.A. enjoyed B. participated C. played D. competed Listening1: Listening carefully and complete the blanks. Cuc Phuong, the first national park in Vietnam, was officially opened in 1960. it is located (14) km south west of Hanoi spanning Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces. The 200 square kilometre park attracts .(15) and scientists alike. In 2002, nearly 100,000 visitors made their way to Cuc Phuong. Many come to see the work being done to protect endangered species. According to scientists, there are about (16) different species of flora and 450 species of fauna. Cuc Phuong National Park has many caves. Quen Voi, also part of the park, is where Nguyen Hue’s army was stationed before it made its surprise attack on Thang Long and defeated the Quing invaders in the spring of .(17). Cuc Phuong is also home to the Muong ethnic minority, who live mainly on bee keeping and farming. Listening2: Listening carefully and decide whether the statements are True(T) or False (F) Statements True(T) False(F) 18. Cuc Phuong, which was officially opened in 1960, is the first national park in Vietnam. 19. In 2012, nearly 100,000 visitors made their way to Cuc Phuong. 20. There are many different species of flora and fauna in Cuc Phuong national park. Rewrite the following sentences. 21.Mr John collected these foreign stamps. (cleft sentences) 22. Neil Armstrong is the first person who set foot on the moon. (reducing relative clause) . 23. She is the woman . I told you about her. (relative clause with preposition) . 24.The book is about a girl. She runs away from home. (relative clause) . Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one. 25. I live in a house that was built in 1980. A.I live in a house was built in 1980. B. I live in a house built in 1980. C.I live in a house building in 1980 D.I live in a house build in 1980. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 35 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
17. 26. The secretary didn’t know where the meeting is. A. It is the secretary that didn’t know where the meeting is. B. It was the secretary which didn’t know where the meeting is. C. It was the secretary who didn’t know where the meeting is. D. It was the secretary whom didn’t know where the meeting is. 27. Did Nam refuse to go to the cinema with you? A. Nam refused to go to the cinema with you, did He? B. Nam refused to go to the cinema with you, does He? C. Nam refused to go to the cinema with you, doesn’t He? D. Nam refused to go to the cinema with you, didn’t He? 28.The man wasn’t friendly. I spoke to him yesterday. A. The man to whom I speak yesterday wasn’t friendly. B. The man whom I spoke yesterday wasn’t friendly. C. The man to whom I spoke yesterday wasn’t friendly. D. The man to who I spoke yesterday wasn’t friendly. Choose a word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 29.A. albums B. tanks C. shops D. plants 30. A. . admired B. looked C. missed D. hoped 31. A. popular B. music C. public D. solitude 32.A. highly B. happen C. inhabit D.exhibition TEST 12 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY from that of the others: A. soldier B. individual C. adopt D. danger 2. Choose the word whose underlined part is PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY from that of the others: A. livelihood B. wood C. book D. food 3. Choose the word whose STRESS pattern is DIFFERENT from that of the others: A. disaster B. devote C. appall D. colleague 4. Choose the word whose STRESS pattern is DIFFERENT from that of the others: A. initiative B. discriminate C. biography D. expedition Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct: 5. Unless you know the meaning of a word, you can look for it in a dictionary. A B C D 6. A number of many wildlife habitat reserves have been established so that a wide range of A B C endangered species can have a chance to survive and develop. D 7. Bella had better to change her study habits if she wants to be admitted to a good college. A B C D 8. Some people think that as more and more people have television in their homes, less and less A B C people will buy books to read. D 9. At least 4,000 elephants are killed each year in order that meet the global demand for elephant A B ivory, which is used to make carvings, jewelry and other products. C D 10. Tony: "Might I have some more bread ?" - Carol: "Please , ___." A. you might! B. be yourself! C. help yourself! D. Don't mention it! Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 36 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
18. 11. Is there ___ university in this town? A. no article B. a C. an D. the 12. Clara: "___ " - Phil: " Don't mention it. I was going this way anyway." A. Thank you very much for the lift. B. Will you please get me some snack? C. Oh, excuse me, I didn't see you standing there. D. Shall we go to the library now? 13. Linda: "Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colours." - Aunt: "___" A. How many colours? B. Congratulations! C. That's right. D. Sorry to hear that. 14. I ___ you my address when I ___ somewhere to live next week. A. will give/ have found B. gave/ find C. was giving/ had found D. give/ found 15. The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve human ___. A. protection B. sufferings C. recognition D. enjoyment 16. The police have ___ to anyone with information to come forward and talk to them. A. appealed B. supported C. contributed D. appalled 17. Poachers should be kept away from national parks for the ___ of rare animals. A. protector B. protection C. protectively D. protective 18. Books about philosophy are not my taste, so I find it hard ___. A. to pick them up again B. to put them down C. to swallow D. to chew them 19. It was difficult to explain the problem ___ beginners. A. to B. with C. for D. about 20. To save energy, we should remember to ___ the lights before going out. A. turn on B. turn off C. turn up D. turn down 21. Sorry I'm late - I was held up at work. A. arrived B. delayed C. tried D. kept 22. Accidents like this ___ all the time. A. cause B. bring about C. happen D. grow up 23. The domestic Red Cross will send help and support to___ there are disasters. A. wherever B. whatever C. in which D. whenever 24. The painting ___ last week was very expensive. A. which was bought B. that I bought it C. I was bought D. which is bought 25. You ___ take anything out of the shop without paying for it. A. needn't B. mustn't C. might D. must 26. When you jog every morning, your health will be better. A. The more jog you do, the healthier you will be. B. The more you jog, the more health you will be. C. The more you jog, the healthier you will be. D. The more you jog, the better health you will be. 27. It was not until he failed the final examination ___. A. that he realised how important the revision was B. when he realises how important the revision is C. that he realises how important the revision is D. when he realised how important the revision was Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 37 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
19. 28. It gets ___ when the winter is coming. A. the coldest and coldest B. colder and colder C. more and more cold D. cold and cold 29. Many games records at 22nd SEAGAMES were close to___ levels. A. national B. international C. internationally D. nationally Indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. 30. In some most Asian countries women are undervalued and they never have the same legal position as men. A. basis B. limit C. status D. formality Read the passage and then decide which word best fits each space The 23rd Southeast Asian ___ (31)___ (also known as the 2005 SEAGAMES) was a biennial multi- sport event held in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005. The games were participated by 11 countries ___ (32)___ in Southeast Asia. The first gold ___ (33) ___ of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25th when the Water Polo team came out unbeaten in the round-robin tournament, with the Philippines team taking the ___ (34) ___ one and the Malaysian team taking the bronze. The games were also considered both a spectacular event and a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation __ (35)___ the incoming Asian Games and Olympic Games. 31 A. Points B. Events C. Marks D. Games 32 A. locate B. located C. to locate D. locating 33 A. medal B. prize C. award D. present 34 A. wood B. silver C. metal D. diamond 35 A. about B. for C. to D. with Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its full name is United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Almost all countries in the world - and nearly all UN members - belong to UNESCO.-Nations that belong to UNESCO provide most of the agency's funds. UNESCO was founded in 1946 and has headquarters in Paris. UNESCO seeks to increase respect for justice, law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms for all people. The agency carries out programs to promote these aims only at the request of its members. Many of the agency's decisions can be carried out in a particular country only if the government of the nation agrees. UNESCO stresses the development and quality of education, the sharing of cultures, and the increase and peaceful use of scientific knowledge. The organization encourages artists, scientists, students, and teachers to travel, study, and work in other countries. It focuses on the use of the social sciences to help solve such problems as discrimination and violence. UNESCO stimulates scientific research on such issues as energy use and environmental protection. It works with other UN agencies to help developing countries. 36. The letters UN in the acronym UNESCO stand for ___. A. United Nations B. United Nation B. Union Nations D. Union Nation 37. Most of the UNESCO's finance comes from ___. A. the UN members B. the Cultural Organizations B. the contribution of its member countries D. other UN agencies 38. The word " justice" has a close meaning to ___. A. same rights B. equality C. fairness D. balance Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 38 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
20. 39. UNESCO promotes the use of scientific knowledge ___. A. instead of sharing cultures B. to serve peaceful purposes C. to help solve the problems of discrimination D. to solve violence 40. UNESCO focuses on the fields of ___. A. education, science and children's care B. education, society and culture C. education, science and culture D. economy, science and culture PART 2: WRITING (2marks) Write a paragraph about your family. You should write at least 80 words. TEST 13 A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (6ms) 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. If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children. However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometres twice a week for violin lessons. Michael's mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael's friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy. (1)___ 1. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A. Unrealistic parents.B. Educational psychologists. C. Their children.D. Successful musicians. 2. Michael Collins is fortunate in that___ . A. his parents help him in a sensible way.B. his father is a musician. C. his mother knows little about music.D. his parents are quite rich. 3. All of the following people are musicians EXCEPT___ . A. Winston's mother.B. Winston's father.C. Michael's mother.D. Michael's father. 4. The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means___ . A. "extremely interested in". B. "surprised at". C. "completely unaware of". D. "confused about". 5. Winston's parents push their son so much and he___ . A. has won a lot of piano competitions.B. cannot learn much music from them. C. has become a good musician.D. is afraid to disappoint them. 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. 6. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country. A. permanentB. complicated C. guessD. Soak 7. He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week. A. understandingB. disobedientC. obedient D. fresh Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 39 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
21. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 8. Seldom cactus plants are found outside of North America . A B C D 9. She is not really friendly. She does not get on well ___ her classmates. A. fromB. forC. withD. to 10. Jack: " I've got to go, Sarah. So long. " So long, Jack. And ___ " A. don't hurryB. take careC. don't take itD. be careful 11. You go on ahead and then I'll catch ___ you. A. on toB. up withC. along withD. forward to 12. We___ make the same mistake again. A. mustn'tB. may notC. needn'tD. can't 13. It was ___ that we had gone for a walk. A. such a nice weatherB. such a beautiful weather C. so nice a weatherD. so beautiful a night 14. Vietnam has a lot of ___ players who won many gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games. A. outstandingB. outlyingC. outstretchingD. outgoing 15. I can't remember the name of the boy ___ last Monday. A. whom I metB. that I met herC. who I met herD. which I met 16. Could you please show me how getting to the airport from here? A B C D 17. Frankly speaking, your daughter does with not take___ you at all. A. alongB. afterC. upD. over 18. Nowadays, women have gained significant legal___. A. responsibilitiesB. wrongsC. rightsD. works 19. The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is the largest than any other lakes in the world. A B C D 20. Is her health getting ___ and ___ ? A. more / moreB. good / goodC. worse / worseD. bad / bad 21. I would like to thank my supervisor, ___ I would never have finished my work. A. with whomB. with his helpC. with himD. without whom 22. I knew they were talking about me ___ they stopped when I entered the room. A. so that B. because C. despite D. therefore 23. If I had enough money, I ___ abroad to improve my English. A. would have goneB. will goC. should have to goD. would go 24. A: Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift. - B: ___ . A. Thank youB. You are welcomeC. Have a good dayD. Cheers 25. They told their parents that they___ their best to do the test. A. are trying B. try C. will try D. would try 26. He tried to___ to everyone to support him. A. advise B. make C. persuade D. appeal 27. If you had taken my advice, we ___ our way. A. will not lose B. would not lost C. will not have lost D. would not have lost 28. The score in the game or competition is shown on___. A. score drawB. scoreboardC. scorecardD. score line Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 29. A. comment B. achieve C. include D. replace 30. A. vulnerable B. generationC. conservation D. disappearance Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35: Wild animals and wild places where they live are (31)___ threatened almost everywhere. One species has become (32)___ in each year of this century, but many hundreds are now (33)___. Lack of preservation would Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 40 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
22. lead to the rapid advance of the process of (34)___ Already many kinds of wild animals have been so reduced in number that their role in the ecosystem is forgotten. But even more important, perhaps, the individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are in danger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially the tropical forests are being cut down to (35)___ man's need of timber and paper. 31. A. hardB. seriouslyC. bad D. hardly 32. A. extinctionB. existenceC. extinct D. exist 33. A. dangerB. dangerousC. endangered D. endanger 34. A. preservationB. existenceC. extinction D. preserve 35. A. satisfyB. getC. look D. reduce Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 36. A. removedB. washedC. missed D. hoped 37. A. bitsB. pagesC. types D. subjects 38. A. scoreboardB. scienceC. scanner D. schedule Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 39. Both Ann and her sister resembles her mother. A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take only 40. Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers. A. dedicated B. shocked C. excited D. interested B. WRITING: (4ms) I. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (1m) : 1. After he (fill) . the basket, he went to the checkout. 2. I (work ) . for the bank for 3 years. 3. I’m still looking for a job but I hope ( find ) something soon. 4. You must promise .( not / be ) late again. 5. My mother can’t stand . ( stay ) at home without doing anything. II. Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets. (WORD FORM ) (1m) 1. Going to university has made her more (confide) 2. Is military service . in your country? (compulsion) 3. France is . for its wine. (fame) 4. The traffic here is very for children. (danger) 5. Many children live in the slums. (advantage) III. Rewrite these sentences as required (2ms): 1. My uncle has built many new houses for 4 years.  Many new houses 2. I know the man. His son broke your windows.  I know 3. He didn’t work hard, so he failed the exam.  If he 4. He waited long, he became much impatient.  The Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 41 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
23. TEST 14 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. titles B. follows C. readers D. snacks Question 2. A. fairy B. dairy C. stairs D. daily Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. disastrous B. religious C. prosperous D. delicious Question 4. A. neglect B. product C. lifestyle D. contest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5. The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking. A B C D Question 6. Rice, which it still forms the staple diet of much of the world’s population, grows best in hot, wet lands. A B C D Question 7. The neck of a classical guitar is wider than those of a steel-string guitar. 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 8. . was flat was believed by most people in the fifteenth century. A. The earthB. That the earthC. As the earthD. Whether the earth Question 9. The car ___ by Karen. The keys are still on the table. A. can't have been taken B.must have taken C. must have been taken D. can't have taken Question 10. Bill asked Tom ___. A. where is he going B. where he is going C. where was he going D. where he was going Question 11. The escaped prisoner is believed ___ on an island. A. being livedB. to be livingC. have livedD. that living Question 12. ___ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner’s incomes. A. Analyze B. Analyzable C. Analysts D. Analysis Question 13. Would you mind ___ me a favour and posting this letter for me? A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving Question 14.___ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests. A. Forests B. Dis-forestation C. Anti-forestation D. Deforestation Question 15. Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, ___ against 23 other dogs to win the 18th annual Courtland Dog Show. A. formed B. repeated C. followed D. competed Question 16. I accidentally ___ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. caught sight ofB. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with Question 17. Swimming is a beneficial exercise, ___ aerobic activity and uses a number of muscle groups. A. not only because it provides B. because it both provides C. as a result of providing D. for provision Question 18: " you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant." A. No matter howB. Even thoughC. As ifD. In addition to Question 19. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by far B. by rights C. by all means D. by the way Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20. Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” Gina: “ ” A. There’s no approval B. The number is busy C. Yes, I’ve known him for years D. No, the line is busy Question 21. Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Jane: “ You look great in that red skirt, Lora!” - Lora: ___” A. No, I don’t think soB. Oh, you don’t like it, do you? C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s D. Thanks, my mum bought it. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 42 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
24. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22. Furniture Design and Manufacture were originally the work of individuals, but by the 18th century, many furniture makers had teams of craftsmen to help them carry out their plans. A. implement B. create C. obey D. transport Question 23. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. A. as well asB. instead ofC. restrictedD. unless Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 24. We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain. A. earlier than a particular moment B . as long as expected C. later than expected D. early enough to do something Question 25. A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives. A. foolish B. silly C. stupid D. prudent 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 26. Somebody repaired her bicycle last week. A. She had to repair her bicycle last week.C. She had her bicycle repair last week. B. She had her bicycle to repair last week. D. She had her bicycle repaired last week. Question 27. Thanks to his support, I was able to finish the project. A. If there weren’t his support, I wasn’t able to finish the project. B. Had it not been for his support, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project. C. Unless he had helped me, I would have been able to finish the project. D. If it were not for his support, I wouldn’t be able to finish the project. Question 28. It is possible that she didn’t hear what I said. A. She may not have heard what I said.C. She must not have heard what I said. B. She might not hear what I said.D. She may not hear what I said. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Question 29. “We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.” means___. A. We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future B. We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future C. We preserve natural resources in order to we can use them in the future D. We preserve natural resources for fear that we can use them in the future Question 30. It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it. A. It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it. B. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame. C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it. D. It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35. To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (31)___joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (32) ___with. There are all sorts of things that can (33)___about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (34)___to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (35)___understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 43 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
25. Question 31. A. have B. share C. give D. spend Question 32. A. up B. through C. on D. in Question 33. A. provide B. bring C. cause D. result Question 34. A. such B. too C. enough D. so Question 35. A. whose B. whom C. which D. who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today. As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems. Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses. Question 36. What does this passage mainly discuss? A. Cures from plants. B. Prehistoric man. C. Early plants and animals. D. The beginning of natural history. Question 37. The word “this” refers to___. A. providing food for man B. man’s domestication of plants and animals C. the earliest condition of prehistoric man D. man’s ability to live on a small plot of land Question 38. The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to___. A. produced flowers B. learned C. flourished D. changed Question 39. An herbalist is which of the following? A. A dreamer. B. Someone who uses plants in medicine. C. A farmer. D. An early historian. Question 40. The phrase “in this respect” refers to___. A. the development of the field of natural history B. the origin of knowledge of nature C. the development of human culture D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine Question 41. The word “extract” is closest in meaning to___. A. flavor B. design C. ailment D. substance Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine. B. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant. C. Early herbalists were unimaginative. D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ. 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 following questions. Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length. There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete three degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time. In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 44 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
26. material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early. Question 43. How many terms are there in a quarter system? A. 1 regular term and four summer term. B. 3 regular terms and one summer term. C. 2 regular terms and two summer term. D. 4 regular terms and one summer term. Question 44. A semester system ___. A. not very popular in the United States B. has eleven-week sessions C. has two major sessions a year. D. gives students the chance study year round. Question 45. The word “them" in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. courses B. faculty C. students D. weeks Question 46. The word “instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. established B. attempted C. considered D. recommended Question 47. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term? A. At the beginning of any quarter. B. Summer semester only. C. September. D. At the beginning of the academic year. Question 48. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Universities in the United States. B. The Academic Year C. The Semester System. D. The Quarter System. Question 49. When is the academic year? A. September to June. B. September to August. C. August to June. D. June to August. Question 50. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester? A. They are long enough to cover the material B. They allow students to graduate early C. They last eleven weeks. D. They provide more options for admission. TEST 15 I. Listening: (2pts) Listen to the paragraph and fill in the blanks with only ONE missing word. The United Nations (the UN) was established in (1)___ in San Francisco, California. People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization. The United Nations has four main (2)___ and purposes: to work together for international peace and to solve international problems; to develop friendly relations among (3)___; to work together for human (4)___ for everyone of all races, religions, (5)___ and of both sexes and to build a centre where nations can work together for these goals. Today almost every country in the world is a (6)___ of the UN. Each country has signed an agreement that says: All members are equal, all members promise to solve (7)___ problems in a peaceful way, no member will use force against another member, all members will (8)___ the UN in its actions and the UN will not try to solve problems within countries except to enforce international peace. II. Writing: (2pts) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences which is closest in meaning to the given one. Question 9. You should keep the flowers in a warm sunny place. A. The flowers should keep in a warm sunny place. B. The flowers should be kept in a warm sunny place. C. The flowers in a warm sunny place should be kept. D. The flowers in a warm sunny place should keep. Question 10. No one in the team can play better than John. A. John plays well but the others play better. B. Everyone in the team, but John, plays well. C. John as well as other players of the team plays very well. D. John is the best player of the team. Question 11. If you practise harder you will have better results. A. The harder you practise, the better results you will have. B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have. C. The harder you practise, the best results you will have. D. The hardest you practise, the most results you will have. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 12. It’s becoming hard and harder to find a job. A B C D Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 45 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
27. Question 13. Could you take care in my handbag while I am going to the toilet ? A B C D Question 14. Read the book careful and you can find the information you need. A B C D Question 15. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to trying out my new tape recorder. A B C D Question 16. Nobody is happy than Miss Snow is. A B C D III. Grammar and vocabulary: (2.5pts) Mark the correct option A, B, C or D to fill each of the following blanks. Question 17. Tom: “I think married women should not go to work.” Cindy: “___ It’s too boring to be housewives all their lives”. A. I don’t agree B. I can’t agree with you more C. That’s right D. Perhaps, I’m not sure Question 18. The bomb ___with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town. A. went on B. went off C. went over D. went down Question 19. The problem seems to be ___. A. most serious B. more serious than C. more and serious D. more serious Question 20. Don’t you believe in ___ between men and women? A. equality B. equal C. equalize D. equalizer Question 21. Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job today.” Peter: “___.” A. Thank you. B. See you C. Good luck D. The same to you Question 22. Keep quiet. You ___ talk so loudly in here. Everybody is working. A. might B. must C. may D. mustn’t Question 23. ___ up! The bus is coming. A. Wash B. Put C. Hurry D. Wake Question 24. Your bill ___ before you leave the hotel. A. should pay B. should be paid C. will pay D. must be paying Question 25. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic. A. take up B. turn round C. do with D. put off Question 26. Books are still a cheap way to get ___ and entertainment. A. inform B. informative C. information D. informatively IV. Reading: (2.5pts) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 27 to 31 We are all slowly destroying the Earth. The seas and rivers are (27) dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to (28) in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa cannot (29) . enough to eat. Wild animals are (30) disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive. We must act now before it is too (31) . to do anything about it. Join us now to save the earth. This is too important to ignore. Save the Earth. Question 27: A. so B. too C. very D. extremely Question 28: A. live B. smoke C. breathe D. leave Question 29: A. plow B. erode C. enrich D. grow Question 30: A. quicker B. quick C. slower D. quickly Question 31: A. later B. latest C. late D. lately Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 36 It’s always thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man- dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was housework. In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women. Men considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many parents did not even want to have female children. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 46 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
28. Thanks to the women’s liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men can and women can do one thing that no men can; they produce children. Question 32: Years ago, women’s place was ___. A. in the kitchen B. at school C. in the Congress D. in society Question 33: In a man- dominated society, ___. A. most parents liked girl babies. B. most parents did not want to have daughters. C. all parents expected to have daughters. D. most parents did not like sons. Question 34: In a man- dominated society, men regarded women as their ___. A. property B. housework C. great love D. queen Question 35: Nowadays women have proved that they are ___ men. A. more important than B. more intelligent than C. stronger than D. equal to Question 36: In a man- dominated society, ___. A. were respected by men. B. women had no right. C. women were the first class. D. women got a good education. V. Pronunciation: (1pt) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 37. A. Christmas B. chemistry C. character D. chocolate Question 38. A. seat B. meat C. heat D. great Question 39. A. chairs B. grapes C. hats D. roofs Question 40. A. wanted B. established C. liked D. poached TEST 16 SECTION A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. finishes B. dances C. arrives D. changes Question 2: A. mechanizeB. championC. characterD. chemical Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. differentlyB. hunger C. famine D. equality Question 4: A. kangarooB. involvement C. biologistD. accelerate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: ___the lights when you are not using them. A. Put on B. Look up C. Turn off D. Wash up Question 6: The government should ___new laws to conserve wildlife in this area. A. enact B. maintain C. give D. publish Question 7: We were made___ hard when we were at school. A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study Question 8: After having walked for two hours, the old man walked ___to the top of the mountain. A. slowlier and slowlier B. more slowly and more C. more slowly than D. more and more slowly Question 9: I often mistake Tom for his elder brother because Tom takes ___him. A. over B. off C. after D. up Question 10: Bob was absent ; he ___sick again. A. must beB. must be beingC. mustn’t have beenD. must have been Question 11: The athletes have to put a lot of effort in this ___as the SEA Games are coming. A. intensive programB. Short plan C. extensive programD. short-timed schedule Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 47 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
29. Question 12: When they let us go in, we ___ outside the exam room for over half an hour. A. had been standing B. Have been standing C. have stoodD. are standing Question 13: If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard ___. A. to pick it upB. to put it down C. to read itD. to enjoy it Question 14: Geography is a very interesting subject. ___, very few people study it thoroughly. A. And B. However C. Moreover D. So Question 15: Worldwide commercial ___of animals for food and other products has seriously reduced the number of rare species. A. killing B. exploration C. breeding D. exploitation Question 16: The strongest ___in Southeast Asia’s men’s football is Thailand. A. rivalB. hostC. coachD. supporter Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 17: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. A. openly criticizedB. publicly said C. publicly supportedD. Strongly condemned Question 18: There is overwhelming evidence that smoking damages your health. A. overpoweringB. ordinaryC. unimportantD. minor Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: She smoked and drank, neglected the children, and left the clothes untended. A. hesitateB. caredC. defendD. eject Question 20: She went to live in Australia and I lost contact with her. A. lose touch withB. communicate with C. ring upD. get in touch with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 21: A more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. A B C D Question 22: The national curriculum is set by the government and must follow in all state school. A B C D Question 23: The purpose of UNICEF is help provide a better life for children and their mothers. A B C D Question 24: When you will come to my home town next week, you will see how much it has changed. A B C D 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 numbers blanks. Wild animals play an important part in the (25) ___of nature and supply us with many important products. Birds and other small animals help (26) ___insects. Wild animals provide food and hobby too. Furthermore, they (27)___ our surroundings more interesting. Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely. Others including the whooping cranes, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out. Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from (28) ___ too plentiful. For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground squirrels and mice may cause great damage to crops if they are too abundant predators help hold down the population of their prey. Question 25: A. world B. balance C. activity D. appearance Question 26: A. control B. delete C. develop D. remove Question 27: A. do B. let C. make D. change Question 28: A. developing B. reaching C. becoming D. changing Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 48 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi
30. 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. WOMEN In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s population live, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women. Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent. It does mean it is difficult for them to change their lives. They produce more than half of the food. In Africa eighty percent of all agricultural work is done by women. There are many programs to help poor countries develop their agriculture. However, for years, these programs provided money and training for men. In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4. 45 a. m, she gets up, washes and eats. It takes her a half hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3. 00 p. m. She collects firewood and gets home at 4. 00. She spends the next hour and a haft preparing food to cook. Then she collects water for another hour. From 6. 30 to 8. 30 she cooks. After dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes and her children. She goes to bed at 9. 30 p. m. International organizations and programs run by developed nations are starting to help women, as well as men, improve their agricultural production. Governments have already passed some laws affecting women because of the UNO Decade for Women. The UNO report will affect the changes now happening in the family and society. Question 29: By whom (what) was the Decade for Women organized? A. by the United Nations Organization. B. by developing countries. C. by the World Health Organization. D. by many African countries. Question 30: Why do people say women produce more than half of the food in Africa? A. because 60 percent of women are illiterate. B. because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women. C. most women are not intelligent. D. all are correct. Question 31: A typical African woman spends ___ collecting firewood every day. A. 3 hourB. 2 hoursC. 1 hoursD. 4 hours Question 32: Which of these statements is NOT TRUE ? A. Women’s roles in the family and society are changing nowadays. B. It is difficult for women to change their lives because of their illiteracy. C. In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international programs. D. Because they are illiterate women are not intelligent. SECTION B (2,0 points) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point) Question 1: Cycling last summer, I fell and hurt my knee. => While I Question 2: If you study hard, you will succeed a lot. => The harder II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the importance of conservation to our lives. The following prompts might be helpful to you. - Preventing endangered species from extinction. - Recycling wastes in order to conserve natural resources. - Maintaining the biodiversity. Khổ Luyện Thành Tài 49 Miệt Mài Thành Giỏi