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ĐỀ SỐ 01

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.

1. A. social B. cloning C. online D. emotion

2. A. study B. upgrade C. capture D. chunk

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 stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. heritage B. cultivate C. safari D. holiday

4. A. complete B. promise C. design D. expect

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

5. The roof __________ under the weight of snow.

A. was collapsed B. collapsed C. has been collapsed D. will be collapse

6. It's a good idea to __________ your files onto a memory stick.

A. ran off B. back away C. set aside D. back up

7. Airline passengers no longer have to turn off all __________ devices while on the plane.

A. electric B. electronic C. electrical D. electrician

8. I __________ that I'd meet him the following week.

A. said him B. told to him C. told that D. said to him

9. He is used to __________ up early in the morning.

A. get B. getting C. have gotten D. got

Read the following notice/ brochure and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

Coming Soon: The Best of PBQ Radio

During the week of April 21-27, PBQ Radio will be hosting (10) ________ best-of-the-decade

program. The most popular tunes by recording artists from the past decade will be played all day

long. Both well-known and lesser-known recording artists will be featured. We plan to showcase

each artist’s top works.

In addition to featuring the best music of the decade, we would like to highlight our region’s

businesses. Advertising time is available for purchase. Let our listeners know that your business

is one of the best in the community! You can request a shout-out for your company (11) ________

a program host, or our (12) ________ marketing team can write and record a 30-second

advertisement.

Visit www.pbqradio.com/advertise for details and pricing.

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10. A. the B. a C. an D. x
11. A. from B. for C. in D. about
12. A. professor B. professionally C. professional D. profession

Modern Salon Academy
www.modernsalonacademy.ca

(13) ________ more than twenty years ago, Modern Salon Academy is Toronto’s most recognized
beauty school. The school offers (14) ________ training, small class sizes, and individualized
instruction from leading industry professionals in the following programs.
 Cosmetology I: Gain foundational knowledge or haircutting and styling.
 Cosmetology II: Learn techniques in haircutting, styling, and colouring.
 Skin Care: Learn techniques in providing advanced skin-care treatments.
 Leadership: Study salon management, business operations, and compliance.
Modern Salon Academy is a winner of the International Cosmetology Society’s prestigious Award
of Excellence. It is no surprise, (15) ________, that over 95 percent of our graduates have gone on to
successful careers in both the beauty and fashion industries.

13. A. Establish B. Being established C. Establishing D. Established
14. A. hands-on B. hands-free C. hands-in D. hands-over
15. A. however B. therefore C. then D. when

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions
Question 16:
a. Furthermore, educated girls can give back to their communities. They can help improve
educational and medical facilities, raise money for charities for the poor.
b. Second, educated girls can become better mothers. They know how to take care of their children
and how to help them succeed at school.
c. In conclusion, education allows girls to make better choices, become better mothers, and give
back to their communities.
d. Education is essential to everyone and girls must have the same right to education as boys
because of several benefits of girls' education.
e. First of all, education can help girls make better choices. Girls who stay at school longer can learn
more. With good job skills they can earn better salaries.

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A. d – e – b – a - c B. d – a – c – e – b

C. b – a – e – c – d D. d – c – e – a - b

Question 17:

a. All in all, men should be aware of the benefits of looking after the children in order to make their

children have enough love and attention.

b. Best regards,

c. Additionally, when men contribute to sharing child-rearing, the burden is less and their wives

become happy to have more time for relaxing.

d. Firstly, when men stay home, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their

relationship.

e. Dear Lucy, I hope you are well! I’ve been thinking about why it is crucial for men to stay home

and take care of their children.

f. Secondly, the men who decide to raise their children at home can play good role models. Taught

by their fathers, the children learn a lot of family values.

A. f - a – c - d – b – e B. e – d – f – c – a - b

C. e – f – b – d – c – a D. b – d – e – c – f - a

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numberedd blanks from 18 to 23.

When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you
do not fully understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you
guess. (18) ________.

If you are the sort of person who tends to turn the dictionary frequently, it is worth
remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation
and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after (19) ________. It is also
important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your
native language and vice versa. (20) ________, it is usually far safer to consult an English-English
dictionary.

In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. Even if you are allowed to use
on, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are,
therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.

When (21) ________ come across unknown words in an exam text, it its very easy to panic.
However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will overcome a
number of possible problems and (22) ________ far more of the text than you at first thought likely.

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Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual

clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making use of (23) ________.

18.

A. The strategy you adopt depending very much upon the degree of accuracy you require and the

time at your disposal.

B. The strategy adopted depending very much upon the degree of accuracy you require and the

time at your disposal.

C. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the degree of accuracy you require and the

time at your disposal.

D. The adopted strategy ‘s dependence very much upon the degree of accuracy you require and

the time at your disposal.

19. A. to meet it in a variety of contexts B. to have met it in a variety of contexts

C. meeting it in a variety of contexts D. meeting in variety contexts of it

20. A. Using a dictionary B. If you must use a dictionary

C. To use a dictionary D. Having used a dictionary

21. A. you B. yours C. everyone D. someone

22. A. to help yourself to understand B. to help yourself understand

C. help yourself understand D. help yourself to understand

23. A. clues derived from the formation of the word.

B. the formation of the word derived from clues

C. the word of the formation deriveed from clues

D. clues derived from the word of the formation

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to
pursue. In this world of diversity, (24) ______ such a choice is not easy for both children and
parents. In the old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many
diverse learning areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional
careers like doctor, engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher,etc. to think about. Most higher learning
usually led to a financially successful life. (25) ______, the cost of education was not so high.
Today’s world is entirely different from the things (26) ______ have just been described. The job
market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new (27) ______. Meanwhile, most
teenagers have difficulty in identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well- organized

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career talks and student counseling workshop to guide and help teenagers (28) ______ what course

to take. Furthermore, psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys,

interviews and computer software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of

the students.

24. A. taking B. making C. giving D. having

25. A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. Therefore

26. A. when B. that C. where D. what

27. A. competitively B. competition C. compete D. competitive

28. A. employ B. study C. decide D. apply

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

Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological
advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life
changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of
culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture pass
through before they adjust to life in their new environment.

Culture shock begins with the “honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we
first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the
second stage “rejection stage” can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy
habits (smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin
infections or rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and
helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people
choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture

speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the “adjustment stage”.
This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. You are becoming
stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at
ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most
problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong
enough to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don’t know about,
is called “reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture
and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away.
Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!

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29. Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1?

A. Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic stages.

B. People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities.

C. Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility.

D. These major life changes are the causes of culture shock.

30. It is stated that the “honeymoon stage” ________.

A. is involved in developing healthy habits

B. is exciting with the new sights, sounds, language and foods

C. is the initial period of culture shock

D. got its name because everything is new and exciting for the newcormer

31. In paragraph 1, the word “novelties” probably means ________.

A. things which are new or unusual B. things which are difficult to deal with

C. things which have to do with novels D. things which are very young or recent in age

32. In paragraph 2, the word “host” probably means ________.

A. the dominant country B. the largest country

C. the newcomer’s native country D. the receiving country

33. Which of the following is NOT true according the passage?

A. At forth stage, newcomers have overcome all problems in the new culture.

B. Immigrants may suffer from “reverse culture shock” when going back to native culture.

C. New arrivals in the second stage, “reject” the new culture by returning to their country or

blinding even more with other people from their culture.

D. The “rejection stage” is the most difficult stage in the process of cultural adjustment.

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 West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all

these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very
funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually
has a serious purpose.

Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years.
In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays
cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a
variety of social matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in
influencing people in Europe and the United States.

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Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings

in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write.

Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in

bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and

Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons

themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.

In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they

do not depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chines

cartoons. This is not their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious political and social

matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as

widely as possible among the people.

Today, howerver, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge.

They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of

the particular country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the

old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain,

France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.

Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the

West to the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in

Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between

the East and the West.

Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the

popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture

is worth a thousand words.”

34. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?

A. Originality, freshness, and astonishment.

B. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism.

C. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness.

D. Seriousness, propagande, and attractiveness.

35. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of _________.

A. educating ordinary people B. spreading Western ideas

C. political propaganda in wartime D. amusing people all the time

36. The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from

their _________.

A. purposes B. nationalities C. values D. styles

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37. The passage is intended to present _________.
A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
D. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
38. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People
B. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People

C. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
D. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda
39. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at _________.
A. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings
B. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
C. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
D. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
40. The word “imbalance” in paragraph 6 refers to _________.
A. The mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
C. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture

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1 – C 2 – C 3 – C 4 - B ĐÁP ÁN 7 – B 8 – D 9 – B 10 – B
11 – A 12 – C 13 – D 14 – A 17 – B 18 - C 19 – C 20 - B
21 – A 22 – D 23 – A 24 – B 5–B 6–D 27 – B 28 – C 29 – A 30 – C
31 – A 32 – D 33 – A 34 - B 15 – C 16 – A 37 – A 38 – C 39 – C 40 - C
25 – A 26 – B
35 - A 36 – A

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ĐỀ SỐ 02

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.

1. A. doubt B. debt C. bomber D. tablet

2. A. postage B. listen C. fasten D. castle

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 stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. conserve B. litter C. exotic D. recycle

4. A. environment B. deforest C. rainforest D. container

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

5. The man got out of the car, __________ round to the back and opened the boot.

A. walking B. walked C. walks D. walk

6. Hoi An was first named Faifo, __________?

A. isn’t it B. was it C. is it D. wasn’t it

7. She admitted __________ the money.

A. stolen B. be stealing C. have stolen D. having stolen

8. As your doctor, I urge you to cut ___________ fatty foods if you don't want to have heart trouble.

A. down B. down on C. off D. off with

9. I am sure the second accident wouldn’t have happened, if the notice had taken adequate

__________ measures.

A. safety B. safely C. safer D. safeness

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer

sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

Halls will come to Life with Music

Albert Hall and Royal Hall have disclosed their schedules for the upcoming season, with
everything (10) ________ classical music to stand up comedy acts and lots in between.
The Smiths are set to make their debut at 100-year-old Albert Hall on Jan 25, 2007. The venerable
venue will (11) ________ host Bruce Thornton on January 17, Ron Ghanem on January 3, Terry
Lightfoot on January 9, and fold superstar Judith Bachman on February 12, 13 and 14.
At Royal Hall, in its classical series, American soprano Rosemary, Canadian Voigt, Soprano
Lonathon Pierre, Canadian baritone Mel Finley, and Polish contralto Ceorge Podles (12) ________
on the bill.

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10. A. over B. at C. up D. from
11. A. besides B. also C. of D. either
12. A. is B. was C. are D. were

Movies in the Park

This fall Glenwood Springs Park will host a weekly Movies in the Park night for residents of
Glenwood Springs. In cooperation with various local business sponsors including Paxton, Inc, and
GS-Mall, family-friendly movies (13) ________ every Friday night at the center of the park. Tickets
are not (14) ________ for these events because they are free to the public.
Running from September through November, Movies in the Park promises a wonderful line-up of
fun and touching movies for the whole family. You are encouraged (15) ________ blankets and
chairs as well as picnic snacks. Movie starting times depend on sunset times, so it is advised to
come early to secure your spot beforehand. Please visit our Website at
www.glenwoodsprings.org/movies to see a schedule of upcoming films and a list of our local
sponsors.

13. A. will show B. will be shown C. was shown D. is shown
14. A. necessary B. unavailable C. various D. valuable
15. A. bring B. brought C. bringing D. to bring

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions
Question 16:
a. Firstly, it is more convenient for Vietnam to promote its culture and learn about other countries.
b. Secondly, this has created more educational opportunities for both Vietnamese and foreign
students.
c. Viet Nam has gained three main benefits since it joined different international organisations.
d. Finally, joining these organizations has also helped Vietnam increase local and international
tourism.
e. For example, various cultural exchanges help visitors know more about our country, and
Vietnamese people have a better chance of experiencing different cultures.
f. Because Vietnam has become one of the most popular destinations, many foreign tourists are
attracted by its scenic beauty.

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A. c – f – b – e – c – d B. c – a – e – b – d – f
C. c – a – b – e – f – d D. c – a – b – f – e – d

Question 17:

a. Second, the quality in education has also improved. Now Viet Nam has a lot of education

programmes which are as good as regional and international ones.

b. Finally, various career choices are also open to teenagers these days.

c. This gives teenagers opportunities to get access to advanced knowledge or exchange education

programmes in other countries.

d. They may choose to work for global, local or private companies, depending on their abilities

and preferences.

e. First, they get better health care now. UNICEF, for example, has a lot of programmes to make

sure all children get vaccinated to avoid some diseases.

f. Young Vietnamese people have gained three main benefits of Viet Nam becoming a member of

different international organisations.

A. f – c – b – e – c – d B. f – e – c – a – d –b

C. f – a – b – e – c – d D. f – e – a – c – b – d

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numberedd blanks from 18 to 23.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for
a peaceful, prosperous and (18) _________.

(19) _________. Unfortunately, at the current time, 1 in 5 women and girls between the
ages of 15-49 have reported experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within
a 12-month period and 49 countries currently have no laws (20) _________. This type of violence
doesn’t just harm individual women and girls, it also undermines (21) _________ and hinders their
active involvement in society. Progress is occurring regarding harmful practices such as child
marriage and FGM (Female Genital Mutilation), (22) _________, but there is still much work to be
done to complete eliminate such practices.

Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and
(23) _________ will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large.
Implementing new legal frameworks regarding female equality in the workplace and the
eradication of harmful practices targeted at women is crucial to ending the gender-based
discrimination prevalent in many countries around the world.

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18. A. sustainability world B. unsustainable world

C. for sustainable world D. sustainable world

19. A. While women and girls represent half of the world’s population.

B. Because women and girls represent half of the world’s population

C. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population

D. Which women and girls represent half of the world’s population

20. A. protecting women from domestic violence

B. that protecting women from domestic violence

C. which protecting women from domestic violence

D. having protected women from domestic violence

21. A. they overall quality of life B. our overall quality of life

C. its overall quality of life D. their overall quality of life

22. A. has declined by 30% in the past decade

B. that has declined by 30% in the past decade

C. which has declined by 30% in the past decade

D. what has declined by 30% in the past decade

23. A. to represent in political and economic decision-making processes

B. representation in political and economic decision-making processes

C. that represent in political and economic decision-making processes

D. who represent in political and economic decision-making processes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

Carefully conducted (24) ________ that have followed the children of working mothers
have not been able to show any long- term problems, compared with children (25) ________
mothers stayed at home. My personal view is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish.
Whether we like it or not, there are a number of the mothers who just have to work. There are those
who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to
see it lost. Then there are many who must work out of pure economic necessity. Many mothers are
not cut out to be full-time parents. After (26) ________ months at home a much loved infant, they
feed trapped and isolated.

There are a number of options when it comes to choosing childcare. These range from
child minders and nannies though to Granny or the kind of lady across the street. In reality, (27)
________, many parents do not have not any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be

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prepared! No matter how good the childcare maybe, some children are going to protect wildly if

they are left. This is a perfectly normal stage of child development. Babies separate in the first six

months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members. Make sure

that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to have your child settle in.

All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to their

mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time

you spend with them, it’s the (28) ________ that matters.

24. A. researchers B. interviews C. studies D. questionnaires

25. A. whose B. whom C. who D. which

26. A. little B. few C. a few D. much

27. A. therefore B. in addition C. hence D. however

28. A. manner B. attitude C. behavior D. quality

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 today's competitive world, what responsible parent would not want to give their

children the best possible start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as

young as ten months old, to become familiar with computers. They seem to think that if their

children grow up with computers, they will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future.

No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent. The truth may

even be the opposite. Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers,

especially for the very young, may negatively affect normal brain development. Children gain

valuable experience of the world from their interaction with physical objects. Ten-month-old babies

may benefit more from bumping their heads or putting various objects in their mouths than they

will from staring at eye-catching cartoons. A four-year-old child can improve hand-eye coordination

and understand cause and effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by moving a cursor

around a computer screen. So, as educational psychologists suggest, instead of government funding

going to more and more computer classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art

programs.It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers

from an early age. Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse". Now is the time when they should

be out there learning to ride a bike. There will be time later on for them to start banging away at

keyboards.

29. What would be an appropriate title for this passage?

A. Let kids be kids B. Computers in schools

C. Never too early to start D. More computers mean brighter future

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30. Children who spend a lot of time on their computers _______.

A. will suffer from brain damage

B. tend to have more accidents than those who do not

C. do not necessarily make more progress than those do not

D. tend to like music and art more than those who do not

31. The pronoun "they" in paragraph 2 refer to _______.

A. heads B. objects C. mouths D. babies

32. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Parents should not put off buying a computer for their children.

B. It is better for children to take computer lessons than art lessons.

C. There is no evidence that children who use computers are cleverer than those who do not.

D. Computers seriously harm children's eyesight.

33. The word "ludicrous" paragraph 3 mostly means _______.

A. ironic B. sensible C. humorous D. ridiculous

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

Most parents want their sons and daughters to have equal chances of success when they
grow up. Today, equality of the sexes is largely mandated by public policy and law. However, old-
fashioned ideas and a lot of prejudice are still part of our culture and present challenging questions
for parents.

Gender stereotypes are rigid ideas about how boys and girls should behave. We all know
what these stereotypes are: A "feminine" girls should be insecure, accommodating and a little
illogical in her thinking. A "masculine" boy should be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and
competitive. How are children exposed to these stereotypes? According to the researchers David
and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, D.C., boys and girls are often treated
differently in the classroom. They found out that when boys speak, teachers usually offer
constructive comments, when girls speech, teachers tend to focus on the behavior. It's more
important how the girls act rather than what they say.

The emphasis on differences begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. For
example, few people would give pink baby's clothes to a boy or a blue blanket to a girl. Later, many
of us give girls dolls and miniature kitchenware, while boys receive action figures and construction
sets. There's nothing wrong with that. The problem arises when certain activities are deemed
appropriate for one sex but not the other. According to Heather J. Nicholson, Ph.D., director of the

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National Resource Center for Girls, Inc., this kind of practice prevents boys and girls from acquiring
important skills for their future lives.

"The fact is," says Nicholson, "that society functions as a kind of sorting machine regarding

gender. In a recent survey, fifty-eight percent of eighth-grade girls but only six percent of boys
earned money caring for younger children. On the other hand, twenty-seven percent of boys but
only three percent of girls earned money doing lawn work". If we are serious about educating a
generation to be good workers and parents, we need to eliminate such stereotypes as those
mentioned previously.

Gender stereotypes inevitably are passed to our children. However, by becoming aware
of the messages our children receive, we can help them develop ways to overcome these incorrect
ideas. To counteract these ideas, parents can look for ways to challenge and support their children,
and to encourage confidence in ways that go beyond what society's fixed ideas about differences of
sext are.
34. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Deep-seated stereotypes about genders and their effects.
B. Different prejudice about how girls and boys should behave and be treated.
C. The role of culture in the behavior of different genders.
D. The influence of education and society on gender stereotypes.
35. According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of
Washington, D.C found that_____.
A. schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom.
B. teachers often concentrate on boys' behavior and girls' manners.
C. boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior.
D. girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional,
aggressive, and competitive.

36. What does the word "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. The differences between boys and girls begin at birth and continue throughout childhood.

B. People often give pink clothes to a boy and a blue blanket to a girl.

C. Many people give girls dolls and miniature kitchen and boys receive action figures and

construction sets when they were born.

D. People give different genders of children distinct kinds of presents or clothes.

37. The word "deemed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___.

A. celebrated B. supposed C. designed D. established

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38. According to the passage, which of the following is UNTRUE about gender stereotypes?

A. Male and female children are expected to behave the same as what adults think they should.

B. The distinctions in treatment to boys and girls commence when they were given birth.

C. Its beneficial for children to practice fundamental skills if they are treated unequally quite early.

D. Children are differently treated not only at homes but also at schools.

39. The result of a recent survey showed that the number of girls at the age of eight paid for

babysitting was .

A. 58% B. 27% C. 6% D. 3%

40. The word "counteract" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ________.

A. promote B. frustrate C. encourage D. inspire

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1 – C 2 – A 3 – B 4 - C ĐÁP ÁN 7 – D 8 – B 9 – A 10 – D
11 – B 12 – C 13 – B 14 – A 17 – D 18 - D 19 – C 20 - A
21 – D 22 – C 23 – B 24 – C 5–B 6–D 27 – D 28 – D 29 – A 30 – C
31 – A 32 – D 33 – A 34 - a 15 – D 16 – B 37 – B 38 – C 39 – A 40 - B
25 – A 26 – C
35 - C 36 – D

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ĐỀ SỐ 03

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.

1. A. camcorder B. camera C. radio D. ceramic

2. A. copper B. golden C. profile D. headphone

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 stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. earbud B. rubber C. leather D. attach

4. A. microphone B. develop C. vehicle D. company

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Henry __________ into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner.

A. was going B. went C. has gone D. did go

6. Why did she avoid __________ you?

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

7. Let’s go to the party, __________?

A. will we B. shall we C. don’t we D. do we

8. Would you please pick __________ that book from off the floor?

A. off B. up C. on D. back

9. My new car is more __________ than my last one. I get nearly 1000 kms to 5 litres of petrol.

A. economize B. economical C. economy D. economic

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