ĐÊ THI THU ĐH-CĐ LẦN 2

I. Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest in each group.
1. A. transition B. traveller C. unpleasant D. supportive
2. A. vocational B. uncertainty C. solidify D. occupation
3. A. preservation B. restoration C. orientation D. miraculous
4. A. undergrowth B. reduction C. disposal D. intensive
5. A. geologist B. material C. temperate D. courageous
II. Choose the best word from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
6. Management offered employees a two percent pay rise, but the union found this offer _____.
A. unaccepted B. accepted C. unacceptable D. acceptable
7. The public is highly suspicious of the oil industry whose profits have been increasing in spite of the
energy _____.
A. crisis B. short C. deficient D. insufficient
8. It was the longest film I’ve ever seen: it _____ three hours.
A. stayed B. lasted C. finished D. completed
9. We were so late, we _____ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
10. Hoping that he would pass the course, he stayed up all night studying for final exam; unfortunately, he
_____ and missed the test.
A. slept B. slept over C. overslept D. slept through
11. He asked if we would _____ to share the room.
A. accept B. consider C. approve D. agree
12. I know you feel fed up, but don’t let one failure _____ you. It was your first interview, after all,
there’ll be more.
A. discourage B. courage C. encourage D. miscourage
13. This hotel gives _____ treatment to people who stay in it regularly.
A. preferable B. preferential C. preferred D. preference
14. If you wish to learn a new language you must _____ class regularly.
A. follow B. present C. attend D. assist
15. These goods are free _____ duty.
A. from B. with C. in D. of
16. Right at the beginning of their _____ programme the Japanese realizes the importance of an iron and

steel industry.
A. modern B. moderning C. modernizing D. modernization
17. It takes a great deal of _____ for the class to make a trip abroad.
A. work B. organization C. expense D. business
18. The travel _____ plans holidays for people.
A. accountance B. applicant C. astronaut D. agency
19. She was singing an old Spanish folksong, a favourite of _____.
A. her B. hers C. herself D. her own
20. There was a small room into _____ we all crowded.
A. which B. where C. that D. it
21. - Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”
- Susan: “_______.”
A. You’re welcome B. I feel very bored
C. I don’t agree, I’m afraid D. That would be great
22. “John won’t come tomorrow.”
“Did he say he _____ next week?”
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Đề chính thức
A. will come B. would come C. is coming D. had come
23. - Laure: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Maria: “_______.”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so D. Of course not, it’s not costly
24. It is necessary that an employee _____ his work on time.

A. finishes B. finishs C. can finish D. finish
25. How long _____ here by the end of next year?
A. will you work B. you will have worked
C. are you working D. will you have been working
26. My teacher can write a beautiful poem in _____.
A. little than half an hour B. a little than half an hour
C. less than half an hour D. least than half an hour
27. If I were you, I wouldn’t risk betting that money _____ this house.
A. for B. on C. to D. in
28. Here _____ from Rangoon.
A. is an interesting news B. is an interesting item of news
C. are interesting news D. are some interesting news item
29. No sooner _____ the news than she fainted.
A. she heard B. had she heard C. as she heard D. she had heard
30. Be quiet! It’s rude to _____ people when they are speaking.
A. interrupt B. interfere C. prevent D. introduce
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blank
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not
(31)______ understand. Sometimes you (32)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you
guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (33)______ of accuracy you require and the
time at your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (34)______
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 meeting it in a (35)______ of contexts. It
is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your
native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (36)______ an
English-English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (37)______ you are allowed to use one, it is very
time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (38)______ , forced to

guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you
develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (39)______ a number of possible
problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely.
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 clues (40)______ from the formation of the word.
31. A. wholly B. fully C. totally D. completely
32. A. inspect B. control C. check D. examine
33. A. extent B. level C. degree D. range
34. A. worth B. essential C. valuable D. vital
35. A. multiple B. variation C. variety D. diversity
36. A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire
37. A. In case B. Provided C. Although D. Even if
38. A. therefore B. so C. however D. so that
39. A. go over B. overcome C. get over D. surpass
40. A. coming B. extracted C. derived D. originated
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IV. Read the passages and choose the best answer
The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a
meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a contest for the best design for the Presidential House. James
Hoban, an architect born in 1reland, was the winner. His bid for the construction of the mansion asked for
$200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount The work on the project began
during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the Capitol Hill
were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning. However, the
construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president
before the building was habitable. When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his
wife Abigail moved in 1800, only six rooms had been completed.
The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the
paint gave the building its name. The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban

reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817. The north
portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and
electricity in 1891. In 1948, inspectors announced that the building was so dilapidated that it was beyond
repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than repair the existing dwelling.
However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress appropriated $5.4
million dollars for repairs. In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms and
appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors.
The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space. The living quarters contain
107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths. The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large
solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms. The office in
which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West
Wing. The White House stands on 16 acres of parklike land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens,
and wood groves.
41. The word ‘contest" is closest in meaning to
A. hearing B. tournament C. competition D. computation
42. What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A. It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners.
B. It did not adhere to the original estimate.
C. It was not included in the architectural design.
D. It was considered excessive for the presidential home.
43. The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to
A. high ground B. several lots C. hills D. site
44. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. George Washington often used the White House steps
B. George Washington contributed to the White House design
C. George Washington never lived in the White House
D. The White House was excluded from the city planning
45. The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued
A. up to 1800 B. after 1800 C. until 1814 D. until 1792
46. The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to

A. ornate B. run-down C. old-fashioned D. obscure
47. What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A. Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century.
B. The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
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C. Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
D. Each president added new features to the building's conveniences.
48. The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to
A. accumulated B. authorized C. accosted D. increased
49. The word "launched" is closest in meaning to
A. began B. praised C. lavished D. requested
50. The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT
A. hallways B. kitchen C. medical offices D. storage rooms
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in
satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving
equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often
became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects
their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today,
most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life
and make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take
from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can
be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of
sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and
cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote
control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly
important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs
can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from
satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to
study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to
collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's

movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the
environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on
research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more
quickly and more effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning
energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
51. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Communication among drivers B. Technological advances in oceanography
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor D. Undersea vehicles
52. The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A. nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. very weak
53. Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A. the pressure affected their speech organs B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected
C. they did not pronounce clearly D. the water destroyed their speech organs
54. This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A. the limitations of diving equipment B. radios that divers use to communicate
C. controlling currents and the weather D. vehicles as well as divers
55. Undersea vehicles
A. are too small for a man to fit inside B. are very slow to respond
C. have the same limitations that divers have D. make direct observations of the ocean floor
56. The word "cruise" could best be replaced by
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A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems
C. stay in communication D. remain still
57. How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
58. The word information is closest in meaning to

A. data B. articles C. samples D. photographs
59. Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean's surface B. Cloud formations over the ocean
C. A model of the ocean's movements D. The location of sea ice
60. The words those refers to
A. ships B. vehicles C. problems D. computers
V. Decide which of the underlined part in each line is incorrect.
61. The rooms in almost Japanese houses are usually large.
A B C D
62. Each of the four types of human tooth are suited for a specific purpose.
A B C D
63. Most bacteria have strong cell walls much like that of the plants
A B C D
64. Despite most mushrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning.
A B C D
65. Some plants and insects exhibit so high degree of interdependence that the elimination of one
A B
results in the elimination of the other.
C D
66. The manner of election the president in the USA is written in the Constitution.
A B C D
67. When they got there, the room was crowded with people and a MP was making a speech.
A B C D
68. In spite of high unemployment, a few British people will accept jobs as living-in Servants.
A B C D
69. Before hand calculators were common, maths students usually carried a slide-rule, it is a type
A B C
of calculating ruler.
D
70. Most pubs have two drink rooms, called bars - the public and the saloon bar, which is more

A B C
comfortable and slightly more expensive.
D
VI. Choose the answer A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
71. They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy.
A. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they looked strong and healthy.
B. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they look strong and healthy.
C. Even though they had been lost the mountains for three days, they didn’t look strong and healthy.
D. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three day, they looked strong and unhealthy.
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72. I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
A. However long it may takes, I’ll find that man.
B. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
C. However long its may take, I’ll find that man.
D. However long it may took, I’ll find that man.
73. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
A. We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators.
B. We have had the whole of the first floor finishing by the decorator.
C. We have had the whole of the first floor finish by the decorators.
D. We have had the whole of the first floor to finish the decorators.
74. It was such a marvellous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
A. It’s too marvellous for we to miss an opportunity.
B. It’s too marvellous for us to miss opportunity.
C. It’s so marvellous for us to miss an opportunity.
D. It’s too marvellous for us to miss an opportunity.
75. People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.
C. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.

VI. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the
following sentences:
76. ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. When he entered the store B. After he had entered the store
C. On entering the store D. Only after entering the store
77. After seeing the movie Centennial, ______.
A. the book made many people want to read it B. the book was read by many people
C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested many people
78. Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.”
A. we could see hardly the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly
C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
79. It is important that ________.
A. an exact record should be kept B. an exact record to be kept
C. to keep an exact record D. keeping an exact record
80. Jill has received several scholarships ________ .
A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability
B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
C. because of his academic and artistic ability
D. as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy
……The end……
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I. Decide which of the underlined part in each line is incorrect.
1. In spite of high unemployment, a few British people will accept jobs as living-in Servants.
A B C D
2. Some plants and insects exhibit so high degree of interdependence that the elimination of one
A B
results in the elimination of the other.
C D
3. Each of the four types of human tooth are suited for a specific purpose.

A B C D
4. Before hand calculators were common, maths students usually carried a slide-rule, it is a type
A B C
of calculating ruler.
D
5. Despite most mushrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning.
A B C D
6. The rooms in almost Japanese houses are usually large.
A B C D
7. The manner of election the president in the USA is written in the Constitution.
A B C D
8. When they got there, the room was crowded with people and a MP was making a speech.
A B C D
9. Most pubs have two drink rooms, called bars - the public and the saloon bar, which is more
A B C
comfortable and slightly more expensive.
D
10. Most bacteria have strong cell walls much like that of the plants
A B C D
II. Read the passages and choose the best answer
The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600
Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a
meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a contest for the best design for the Presidential House. James
Hoban, an architect born in 1reland, was the winner. His bid for the construction of the mansion asked for
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(Đề thi gồm 6 trang, 80 câu trắc nghiệm)
Đề chính thức
$200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount The work on the project began
during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the Capitol Hill
were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning. However, the
construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president
before the building was habitable. When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his
wife Abigail moved in 1800, only six rooms had been completed.
The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the
paint gave the building its name. The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban
reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817. The north
portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and
electricity in 1891. In 1948, inspectors announced that the building was so dilapidated that it was beyond
repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than repair the existing dwelling.
However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress appropriated $5.4
million dollars for repairs. In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms and
appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors.
The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space. The living quarters contain
107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths. The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large
solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms. The office in
which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West
Wing. The White House stands on 16 acres of parklike land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens,
and wood groves.
11. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. George Washington often used the White House steps
B. George Washington contributed to the White House design
C. George Washington never lived in the White House
D. The White House was excluded from the city planning
12. The word "launched" is closest in meaning to
A. began B. praised C. lavished D. requested

13. The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to
A. ornate B. run-down C. old-fashioned D. obscure
14. What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?
A. Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century.
B. The building was modernized extensively during one decade.
C. Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century.
D. Each president added new features to the building's conveniences.
15. What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?
A. It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners.
B. It did not adhere to the original estimate.
C. It was not included in the architectural design.
D. It was considered excessive for the presidential home.
16. The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to
A. high ground B. several lots C. hills D. site
17. The word ‘contest" is closest in meaning to
A. hearing B. tournament C. competition D. computation
18. The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued
A. up to 1800 B. after 1800 C. until 1814 D. until 1792
19. The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to
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A. accumulated B. authorized C. accosted D. increased
20. The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT
A. hallways B. kitchen C. medical offices D. storage rooms
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in
satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving
equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often
became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects
their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today,
most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life
and make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take

from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can
be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of
sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and
cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote
control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly
important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs
can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from
satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to
study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to
collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's
movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the
environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on
research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more
quickly and more effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning
energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
21. The word "cruise" could best be replaced by
A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems
C. stay in communication D. remain still
22. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Communication among drivers B. Technological advances in oceanography
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor D. Undersea vehicles
23. Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A. the pressure affected their speech organs B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected
C. they did not pronounce clearly D. the water destroyed their speech organs
24. This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A. the limitations of diving equipment B. radios that divers use to communicate
C. controlling currents and the weather D. vehicles as well as divers
25. Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean's surface B. Cloud formations over the ocean

C. A model of the ocean's movements D. The location of sea ice
26. The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A. nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. very weak
27. Undersea vehicles
A. are too small for a man to fit inside B. are very slow to respond
C. have the same limitations that divers have D. make direct observations of the ocean floor
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28. The words those refers to
A. ships B. vehicles C. problems D. computers
29. How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
30. The word information is closest in meaning to
A. data B. articles C. samples D. photographs
III. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the
following sentences:
31. ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. When he entered the store B. After he had entered the store
C. On entering the store D. Only after entering the store
32. After seeing the movie Centennial, ______.
A. the book made many people want to read it B. the book was read by many people
C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested many people
33. Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.”
A. we could see hardly the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly
C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
34. It is important that ________.
A. an exact record should be kept B. an exact record to be kept

C. to keep an exact record D. keeping an exact record
35. Jill has received several scholarships ________ .
A. not only because of his artistic but his academic ability
B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
C. because of his academic and artistic ability
D. as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy
IV. Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the rest in each group.
36. A. transition B. traveller C. unpleasant D. supportive
37. A. vocational B. uncertainty C. solidify D. occupation
38. A. preservation B. restoration C. orientation D. miraculous
39. A. undergrowth B. reduction C. disposal D. intensive
40. A. geologist B. material C. temperate D. courageous
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blank
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not
(41)______ understand. Sometimes you (42)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you
guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (43)______ of accuracy you require and the
time at your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (44)______
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 meeting it in a (45)______ of contexts. It
is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your
native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (46)______ an
English-English dictionary.
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In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (47)______ you are allowed to use one, it is very
time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (48)______ , forced to
guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you
develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (49)______ a number of possible

problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely.
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 clues (50)______ from the formation of the word.
41. A. wholly B. fully C. totally D. completely
42. A. inspect B. control C. check D. examine
43. A. extent B. level C. degree D. range
44. A. worth B. essential C. valuable D. vital
45. A. multiple B. variation C. variety D. diversity
46. A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire
47. A. In case B. Provided C. Although D. Even if
48. A. therefore B. so C. however D. so that
49. A. go over B. overcome C. get over D. surpass
50. A. coming B. extracted C. derived D. originated
VI. Choose the answer A, B, C or D which is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
51. It was such a marvellous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
A. It’s too marvellous for we to miss an opportunity.
B. It’s too marvellous for us to miss opportunity.
C. It’s so marvellous for us to miss an opportunity.
D. It’s too marvellous for us to miss an opportunity.
52. I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
A. However long it may takes, I’ll find that man.
B. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
C. However long its may take, I’ll find that man.
D. However long it may took, I’ll find that man.
53. People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.
C. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
54. They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy.

A. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they looked strong and healthy.
B. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three days, they look strong and healthy.
C. Even though they had been lost the mountains for three days, they didn’t look strong and healthy.
D. Even though they had been lost in the mountains for three day, they looked strong and unhealthy.
55. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
A. We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators.
B. We have had the whole of the first floor finishing by the decorator.
C. We have had the whole of the first floor finish by the decorators.
D. We have had the whole of the first floor to finish the decorators.
VII. Choose the best word from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
56. These goods are free _____ duty.
A. from B. with C. in D. of
57. It was the longest film I’ve ever seen: it _____ three hours.
A. stayed B. lasted C. finished D. completed
58. It takes a great deal of _____ for the class to make a trip abroad.
A. work B. organization C. expense D. business
59. The travel _____ plans holidays for people.
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A. accountance B. applicant C. astronaut D. agency
60. We were so late, we _____ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
61. If I were you, I wouldn’t risk betting that money _____ this house.
A. for B. on C. to D. in
62. Here _____ from Rangoon.
A. is an interesting news B. is an interesting item of news
C. are interesting news D. are some interesting news item
63. Hoping that he would pass the course, he stayed up all night studying for final exam; unfortunately, he
_____ and missed the test.
A. slept B. slept over C. overslept D. slept through
64. He asked if we would _____ to share the room.

A. accept B. consider C. approve D. agree
65. Management offered employees a two percent pay rise, but the union found this offer _____.
A. unaccepted B. accepted C. unacceptable D. acceptable
66. The public is highly suspicious of the oil industry whose profits have been increasing in spite of the
energy _____.
A. crisis B. short C. deficient D. insufficient
67. I know you feel fed up, but don’t let one failure _____ you. It was your first interview, after all,
there’ll be more.
A. discourage B. courage C. encourage D. miscourage
68. This hotel gives _____ treatment to people who stay in it regularly.
A. preferable B. preferential C. preferred D. preference
A. modern B. moderning C. modernizing D. modernization
69. She was singing an old Spanish folksong, a favourite of _____.
A. her B. hers C. herself D. her own
70. There was a small room into _____ we all crowded.
A. which B. where C. that D. it
71. If you wish to learn a new language you must _____ class regularly.
A. follow B. present C. attend D. assist
72. Right at the beginning of their _____ programme the Japanese realizes the importance of an iron and
steel industry.
73. - Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”
- Susan: “_______.”
A. You’re welcome B. I feel very bored
C. I don’t agree, I’m afraid D. That would be great
74. It is necessary that an employee _____ his work on time.
A. finishes B. finishs C. can finish D. finish
75. How long _____ here by the end of next year?
A. will you work B. you will have worked
C. are you working D. will you have been working
76. - Laure: “What a lovely house you have!”

- Maria: “_______.”
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so D. Of course not, it’s not costly
77. Be quiet! It’s rude to _____ people when they are speaking.
A. interrupt B. interfere C. prevent D. introduce
78. “John won’t come tomorrow.”
“Did he say he _____ next week?”
A. will come B. would come C. is coming D. had come
79. My teacher can write a beautiful poem in _____.
A. little than half an hour B. a little than half an hour
C. less than half an hour D. least than half an hour
80. No sooner _____ the news than she fainted.
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A. she heard B. had she heard C. as she heard D. she had heard
……The end……
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