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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM : TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 1:Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information
A B C
about it.
D
Question 2: It is of great importance that he speaks to the Dean before leaving for his location.
A B C D
Question 3: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
A B C D
Question 4:Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated. I’d love to go there.
A B C D
Question 5:There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
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
answer to each of the following questions
A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth order and aspects such as
temperament and behavior, and some psychologists believe that birth order significantly affects the
development of personality. Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship
between birth order and personality. A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that he developed
based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position that affected personality; instead, it was the
similar responses in large numbers of families to children in specific birth order positions that had an effect.
For example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and do not have to deal with siblings
in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first socialization experiences with adults and therefore tend

to find the process of peer socialization more difficult. In contrast, later-born children have to deal with
siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have stronger socialization skills.
Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth order and personality. These
studies have tended to classify birth order types into four different categories: first-born, second-born and/or
middle, last, and only child.
Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar, positive and negative
personality traits. First-borns have consistently been linked with academic achievement in various studies;
in one study, the number of National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was found to be equal to
the number of second-and third-borns combined. First-borns have been found to be more responsible and

assertive than those born in other birth-order positions and tend to rise to positions of leadership more often
than others; more first-borns have served in the U.S. Congress and as U.S. presidents than have those born
in other birth-order positions. However, studies have shown that first-borns tend to be more subject to stress
and were considered problem children more often than later-borns.
Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different tendencies from first-borns. They
tend to feel inferior to the older child or children because it is difficult for them to comprehend that their
lower level of achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to succeed in areas
other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel. They tend to be more trusting, accepting, and
focused on others than the more self-centered first-borns, and they tend to have a comparatively higher level
of success in team sports than do first-borns or only children, who more often excel in individual sports.
The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family and thus often exhibits a
strong sense of security. Last-borns collectively achieve the highest degree of social success and demonstrate
the highest levels of self-esteem of all the birth-order positions. They often exhibit less competitiveness than
older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive group games or in social
organizations such as sororities and fraternities.
Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns and some of the
characteristics of last-borns. Only children tend to exhibit the strong sense of security and self-esteem
exhibited by last-borns while, like first-borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely than
middle-or last-borns to achieve academic success. However, only children tend to have the most problems
establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation than other children.

Question 6:The word body in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. corpse B. amount C. organization D. skeleton
Question 7:The word key in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. locked B. secret C. studied D. significant
Question 8:The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. personality B. component C. research D. hypothesis
Question 9: What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
B. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
C. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
D. He was the only one to study birth order.
Question 10:The word traits in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. stresses B. marks C. characteristics D. fears
Question 11:Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information
A. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
B. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government
positions.
C. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions.

D. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.
Question 12:The word accepting in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. tolerant B. affectionate C. admissible D. respectable
Question 13: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
B. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
C. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
D. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
Question 14:The phrase more achievement oriented in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. more directly involved B. more focused on accomplishments

C. more skilled as leaders D. more aware of surroundings
Question 15:Which of the following would be most likely to have a successful career but few close
friendships?
A. A second-born B. A middle child C. A last-born D. An only child
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 16:It can be an amazing experience for those who have the___________ to leave their family and
friend and live in a new place.
A. courage B. courageous C. encourage D. encouragement
Question 17:“What was Derek’ s reaction to the accusation?”
“Well, he denied ___________ anywhere near the house at the time.”
A. of being B. being C. be D. to be
Question 18:Tuan, along with his friends,___________ on a picnic in Pu Mat National Park at the end of
this month.
A. have to go B. will go C. are going D. is going
Question 19:People are advised to ___________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down B. cut off C. cut in D. cut down on
Question 20: ___________ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
A. Although children B. For children to C. Children, when D. As children
Question 21: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.
A. Do you watch B. Are you watching
C. Did you watch D. Have you been watching
Question 22: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.

Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” –Sarah: “___________.”
A. That’s a great idea B. That’s acceptable
C. You are very welcome D. It’s kind of you to invite
Question 23:Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. do C. take D. make
Question 24: Mr. Simkins is the big ___________in the company as he has just been promoted to the

position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
Question 25: ___________to the South in the winter is a popular fact.
A. Where birds migrate B. Bird migratings C. When birds migrate D. That birds migrate
Question 26:The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of ___________.
A. responsibilities B. jobs C. works D. missions
Question 27: My teeth were a little yellow so I ___________ by the dentist.
A. had cleaned them B. I have them cleaned C. had them cleaned D. was cleaned
Question 28: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is “Goodbye Baby by the
Tunesmiths.
A. is chosen B. having chosen C. chosen D. was chosen
Question 29: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” – “___________.”
A. Yes, I haven’t. I am busy B. No, I haven’t any money
C. No, I have. I got some money D. No, I haven’t. I’m about to
Question 30:The flower girl wore a ___________ dress at the wedding ceremony last night.
A. silk, pretty, white B. white, pretty, silk C. pretty, white, silk D. pretty, silk, white
Question 31:If it ___________ a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee.
A. hadn’t been B. isn’t C. wasn’t D. weren’t
Question 32:Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. the least common D. very less common
Question 33:I shouldn’t___________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till four in the morning.
A. drink B. have drunk C. have drank D. drank
Question 34:Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ___________.
A. from the start to the stop B. from cover to cover
C. from the top to the end D. from page by page

Question 35: It took Ted a long time to get ___________ the breakup of his marriage.
A. over B. across C. along with D. through
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
In science, a theory is a reasonable explanation of observed events that are related. A theory often
involves an imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could be produced. A
good example of this is found in the kineticmolecular theory, in which gases are pictured as being made up
of many small particles that are in constant motion.
A useful theory, in addition to explaining past observation, helps to predict events that have not as yet
been observed. After a theory has been publicized, scientists design experiments to test the theory. If
observations confirm the scientists' predictions, the theory is supported. If observations do not confirm the
predictions, the scientists must search further. There may be a fault in the experiment, or the theory may
have to be revised or rejected.
Science involves imagination and creative thinking as well as collecting information and performing
experiments. Facts by themselves are not science. As the mathematician Jules Henri Poincare said: "Science
is built with facts just as a house is built with bricks, but a collection of facts cannot be called science any
more than a pile of bricks can be called a house."
Most scientists start an investigation by finding out what other scientists have learned about a particular
problem. After known facts have been gathered, the scientist comes to the part of the investigation that
requires considerable imagination. Possible solutions to the problem are formulated. These possible
solutions are called hypotheses. In a way, any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown. It extends the
scientist's thinking beyond the known facts. The scientist plans experiments, performs calculations, and
makes observations to test hypotheses. For without hypotheses, further investigation lacks purpose and
direction. When hypotheses are confirmed, they are incorporated into theories.
Question 36: Which of the following is the main subject of the passage?
A. The importance of models in scientific theories.
B. The sorts of facts that scientists find most interesting.
C. The ways that scientists perform different types of experiments.
D. The place of theory and hypothesis in scientific investigation.
Question 37:The word "related" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. Described B. Identified C. connected D. completed
Question 38:The word "this"in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. the kinetic molecular theory B. a good example

C. an observed event D. an imaginary model
Question 39:According to the second paragraph, a useful theory is one that helps scientists to_______.
A. observe events B. publicize new findings
C. make predictions D. find errors in past experiments
Question 40:The word "supported" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.

A. upheld B. finished C. adjusted D. investigated
Question 41:“Bricks” are mentioned in paragraph 3 to indicate how________.
A. science is more than a collection of facts
B. scientific experiments have led to improved technology
C. mathematicians approach science
D. building a house is like performing experiments
Question 42:In the fourth paragraph, the author implies that imagination is most important to scientists
when they________.
A. formulate possible solutions to a problem B. evaluate previous work on a problem
C. close an investigation D. gather known facts
Question 43:In paragraph 4, the author refers to a hypothesis as "a leap into the unknown” in order to
show that hypotheses________.
A. require effort to formulate B. can lead to dangerous results
C. go beyond available facts D. are sometimes ill-conceived
Question 44:In the last paragraph, what does the author imply is a major function of hypotheses ?
A. Linking together different theories.
B. Communicating a scientist's thoughts to others.
C. Providing direction for scientific research.
D. Sifting through known facts.
Question 45:Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Theories are simply imaginary models of past events.
B. A scientist's most difficult task is testing hypotheses.
C. A good scientist needs to be creative.
D. It is better to revise a hypothesis than to reject it.

Read 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 following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (46) ________ fulfilling lives.
However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (47)
________ of stress than others, but most of us will (48) ________ at some time in our lives. It is, (49)
________ , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem

we have, so that we can (50) ________ it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.
The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive
advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (51) ________ to our health, they actually increase stress (52)
________ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a
cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (53) ________. It helps you
think more clearly, (54) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which
irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one
of the best ways to make yourself feel (55) ________ better.
Question 46: A. guide B. lead C. carry D. spend
Question 47: A. levels B. proportion C. an amount D. limit
Question 48: A. undergo B. suffer C. tolerate D. torture
Question 49: A. nevertheless B. so C. however D. therefore
Question 50: A. make B. solve C. do D. cope
Question 51: A. negative B. destructive C. harmful D. bad
Question 52: A. more B. rather C. other D. better
Question 53: A. goods B. convenience C. advantage D. benefits
Question 54: A. too B. either C. yet D. likewise
Question 55: A. consider B. considerate C. considerable D. considerably
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 56: A. Pacific B. Admirable C. Balance D. Atlantic
Question 57: A. Missed B. Aged C. Laughed D. Stopped

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 58: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. enthusiasm B. attraction C. moved D. interest
Question 59: English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of
French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. appeared C. developed D. vanished
Question 60: People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods
to welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favorite B. important C. customary D. national
Question 61:The preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of mummification.
The ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.
A. carried B. achieved C. reproduced D. performed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you 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 62: A. Twenty B. Hundred C. Thirteen D. Fifty
Question 63: A. Infer B. Answer C. Refer D. Deter
Question 64: A. Exception B. Linguistics C. Paragraph D. Specific
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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM : TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)

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
A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth order and aspects such as
temperament and behavior, and some psychologists believe that birth order significantly affects the
development of personality. Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship
between birth order and personality. A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that he developed
based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position that affected personality; instead, it was the
similar responses in large numbers of families to children in specific birth order positions that had an effect.
For example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and do not have to deal with siblings
in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first socialization experiences with adults and therefore tend
to find the process of peer socialization more difficult. In contrast, later-born children have to deal with
siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have stronger socialization skills.
Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth order and personality. These
studies have tended to classify birth order types into four different categories: first-born, second-born and/or
middle, last, and only child.
Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar, positive and negative
personality traits. First-borns have consistently been linked with academic achievement in various studies;
in one study, the number of National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was found to be equal to
the number of second-and third-borns combined. First-borns have been found to be more responsible and
assertive than those born in other birth-order positions and tend to rise to positions of leadership more often
than others; more first-borns have served in the U.S. Congress and as U.S. presidents than have those born
in other birth-order positions. However, studies have shown that first-borns tend to be more subject to stress
and were considered problem children more often than later-borns.
Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different tendencies from first-borns. They
tend to feel inferior to the older child or children because it is difficult for them to comprehend that their
lower level of achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to succeed in areas
other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel. They tend to be more trusting, accepting, and
focused on others than the more self-centered first-borns, and they tend to have a comparatively higher level
of success in team sports than do first-borns or only children, who more often excel in individual sports.
The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family and thus often exhibits a

strong sense of security. Last-borns collectively achieve the highest degree of social success and demonstrate
the highest levels of self-esteem of all the birth-order positions. They often exhibit less competitiveness than
older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive group games or in social
organizations such as sororities and fraternities.
Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns and some of the
characteristics of last-borns. Only children tend to exhibit the strong sense of security and self-esteem
exhibited by last-borns while, like first-borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely than
middle-or last-borns to achieve academic success. However, only children tend to have the most problems
establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation than other children.

Question 1: The word body in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. corpse B. amount C. organization D. skeleton
Question 2: The word key in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. locked B. secret C. studied D. significant
Question 3: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. personality B. component C. research D. hypothesis
Question 4: What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
B. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
C. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
D. He was the only one to study birth order.
Question 5: The word traits in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. stresses B. marks C. characteristics D. fears
Question 6: Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information
A. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
B. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government
positions.
C. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions.
D. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.

Question 7: The word accepting in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. tolerant B. affectionate C. admissible D. respectable
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
B. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
C. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
D. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
Question 9: The phrase more achievement oriented in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. more directly involved B. more aware of surroundings
C. more skilled as leaders D. more focused on accomplishments
Question 10: Which of the following would be most likely to have a successful career but few close
friendships?

A. A second-born B. A middle child C. A last-born D. An only child
Read 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 following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (11) ________ fulfilling lives.
However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (12)
________ of stress than others, but most of us will (13) ________ at some time in our lives. It is, (14)
________ , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem
we have, so that we can (15) ________ it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.
The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive
advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (16) ________ to our health, they actually increase stress (17)
________ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a
cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (18) ________. It helps you
think more clearly, (19) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which
irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one
of the best ways to make yourself feel (20) ________ better.
Question 11: A. guide B. spend C. lead D. carry

Question 12: A. proportion B. limit C. an amount D. levels
Question 13: A. torture B. tolerate C. suffer D. undergo
Question 14: A. nevertheless B. so C. therefore D. however
Question 15: A. cope B. do C. make D. solve
Question 16: A. negative B. destructive C. harmful D. bad
Question 17: A. more B. rather C. other D. better
Question 18: A. goods B. convenience C. benefits D. advantage
Question 19: A. yet B. either C. likewise D. too
Question 20: A. considerably B. considerable C. considerate D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you 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 21: A. infer B. answer C. deter D. refer
Question 22: A. exception B. linguistics C. paragraph D. specific
Question 23: A. thirteen B. fifty C. twenty D. hundred
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 24: The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of ___________.
A. responsibilities B. jobs C. works D. missions
Question 25: If it ___________ a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee.
A. hadn’t been B. isn’t C. wasn’t D. weren’t

Question 26: Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others.
A. very less common B. much less common
C. the least common D. less common enough
Question 27: I shouldn’t ___________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till four in the
morning.
A. drink B. have drunk C. have drank D. drank
Question 28: ___________to the South in the winter is a popular fact.
A. Bird migratings B. Where birds migrate C. That birds migrate D. When birds migrate
Question 29: ___________ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.

A. For children to B. Although children C. Children, when D. As children
Question 30: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.
A. Have you been watching B. Did you watch
C. Are you watching D. Do you watch
Question 31: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is “Goodbye Baby”
by the Tunesmiths.
A. is chosen B. having chosen C. chosen D. was chosen
Question 32: “What was Derek’ s reaction to the accusation?”
“Well, he denied ___________ anywhere near the house at the time.”
A. being B. of being C. be D. to be
Question 33: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the ___________ to leave their family
and friend and live in a new place.
A. courage B. encourage C. courageous D. encouragement
Question 34: My teeth were a little yellow so I ___________ by the dentist.
A. had cleaned them B. I have them cleaned C. had them cleaned D. was cleaned
Question 35: Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. make C. take D. do
Question 36: Tuan, along with his friends, ___________ on a picnic in Pu Mat National Park at the end of
this month.
A. will go B. have to go C. is going D. are going
Question 37: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” – “___________.”
A. No, I have. I got some money B. No, I haven’t. I’m about to

C. Yes, I haven’t. I am busy D. No, I haven’t any money
Question 38: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” – Sarah: “___________.”
A. That’s a great idea B. You are very welcome
C. It’s kind of you to invite D. That’s acceptable
Question 39: Mr. Simkins is the big ___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.

A. cheese B. bread C. meat D. apple
Question 40: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ___________.
A. from the start to the stop B. from cover to cover
C. from the top to the end D. from page by page
Question 41: It took Ted a long time to get ___________ the breakup of his marriage.
A. over B. across C. along with D. through
Question 42: People are advised to ___________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down on B. cut down C. cut off D. cut in
Question 43: The flower girl wore a ___________ dress at the wedding ceremony last night.
A. silk, pretty, white B. white, pretty, silk C. pretty, white, silk D. pretty, silk, white
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 44: A. Missed B. Aged C. Laughed D. Stopped
Question 45: A. Balance B. Pacific C. Admirable D. Atlantic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 46: There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A B C D
Question 47: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
A B C D
Question 48: It is of great importance that he speaks to the Dean before leaving for his location.
A B C D
Question 49: Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated. I’d love to go there.
A B C D

Question 50: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information
A B C
about it.
D
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
In science, a theory is a reasonable explanation of observed events that are related. A theory often
involves an imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could be produced. A
good example of this is found in the kinetic molecular theory, in which gases are pictured as being made up
of many small particles that are in constant motion.
A useful theory, in addition to explaining past observation, helps to predict events that have not as
yet been observed. After a theory has been publicized, scientists design experiments to test the theory. If
observations confirm the scientists' predictions, the theory is supported. If observations do not confirm the
predictions, the scientists must search further. There may be a fault in the experiment, or the theory may
have to be revised or rejected.
Science involves imagination and creative thinking as well as collecting information and
performing experiments. Facts by themselves are not science. As the mathematician Jules Henri Poincare
said: "Science is built with facts just as a house is built with bricks, but a collection of facts cannot be called
science any more than a pile of bricks can be called a house."
Most scientists start an investigation by finding out what other scientists have learned about a
particular problem. After known facts have been gathered, the scientist comes to the part of the investigation
that requires considerable imagination. Possible solutions to the problem are formulated. These possible
solutions are called hypotheses. In a way, any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown. It extends the
scientist's thinking beyond the known facts. The scientist plans experiments, performs calculations, and
makes observations to test hypotheses. For without hypotheses, further investigation lacks purpose and
direction. When hypotheses are confirmed, they are incorporated into theories.
Question 51: Which of the following is the main subject of the passage?
A. The sorts of facts that scientists find most interesting.
B. The ways that scientists perform different types of experiments.
C. The place of theory and hypothesis in scientific investigation.
D. The importance of models in scientific theories.
Question 52: The word "related" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. Described B. connected C. completed D. Identified
Question 53: The word "this" in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. a good example B. an observed event

C. the kinetic molecular theory D. an imaginary model
Question 54: According to the second paragraph, a useful theory is one that helps scientists to_______.
A. publicize new findings B. observe events
C. find errors in past experiments D. make predictions

Question 55: The word "supported" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. adjusted B. upheld C. investigated D. finished
Question 56: “Bricks” are mentioned in paragraph 3 to indicate how________.
A. scientific experiments have led to improved technology
B. mathematicians approach science
C. building a house is like performing experiments
D. science is more than a collection of facts
Question 57: In the fourth paragraph, the author implies that imagination is most important to scientists
when they________.
A. close an investigation B. formulate possible solutions to a problem
C. evaluate previous work on a problem D. gather known facts
Question 58: In paragraph 4, the author refers to a hypothesis as "a leap into the unknown” in order to
show that hypotheses________.
A. can lead to dangerous results B. go beyond available facts
C. are sometimes ill-conceived D. require effort to formulate
Question 59: In the last paragraph, what does the author imply is a major function of hypotheses ?
A. Linking together different theories.
B. Communicating a scientist's thoughts to others.
C. Sifting through known facts.
D. Providing direction for scientific research.
Question 60: Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. It is better to revise a hypothesis than to reject it.
B. Theories are simply imaginary models of past events.
C. A scientist's most difficult task is testing hypotheses.
D. A good scientist needs to be creative.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 61: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. enthusiasm B. attraction C. moved D. interest
Question 62: English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements
of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. appeared C. developed D. vanished
Question 63: People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional

foods to welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favorite B. important C. customary D. national
Question 64: The preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of mummification.
The ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.
A. carried B. achieved C. reproduced D. performed
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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM : TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods
to welcome Tet holiday now.
A. national B. favorite C. customary D. important
Question 2: The preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of mummification.

The ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.
A. carried B. achieved C. reproduced D. performed
Question 3: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. attraction B. interest C. moved D. enthusiasm
Question 4: English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of
French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. vanished C. developed D. appeared
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 5: A. Missed B. Aged C. Laughed D. Stopped
Question 6: A. Balance B. Pacific C. Admirable D. Atlantic

Read 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 following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (7) ________ fulfilling lives.
However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (8)
________ of stress than others, but most of us will (9) ________ at some time in our lives. It is, (10)
________ , a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem
we have, so that we can (11) ________ it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress.
The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive
advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (12) ________ to our health, they actually increase stress (13)
________ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a
cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (14) ________. It helps you
think more clearly, (15) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which
irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one
of the best ways to make yourself feel (16) ________ better.
Question 7: A. spend B. lead C. carry D. guide
Question 8: A. an amount B. limit C. proportion D. levels
Question 9: A. tolerate B. undergo C. suffer D. torture

Question 10: A. however B. therefore C. nevertheless D. so
Question 11: A. make B. do C. solve D. cope
Question 12: A. harmful B. negative C. bad D. destructive
Question 13: A. more B. other C. rather D. better
Question 14: A. convenience B. benefits C. goods D. advantage
Question 15: A. either B. yet C. too D. likewise
Question 16: A. considerate B. considerable C. considerably D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you 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 17: A. linguistics B. exception C. specific D. paragraph
Question 18: A. infer B. answer C. refer D. deter
Question 19: A. thirteen B. fifty C. twenty D. hundred
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 20: Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. very less common D. the least common
Question 21: Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.

A. have B. take C. make D. do
Question 22: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ___________.
A. from page by page B. from cover to cover
C. from the start to the stop D. from the top to the end
Question 23: “What was Derek’ s reaction to the accusation?”
“Well, he denied ___________ anywhere near the house at the time.”
A. be B. of being C. to be D. being
Question 24: My teeth were a little yellow so I ___________ by the dentist.
A. was cleaned B. had cleaned them C. I have them cleaned D. had them cleaned
Question 25: Mr. Simkins is the big ___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.

A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
Question 26: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.
A. Are you watching B. Do you watch
C. Did you watch D. Have you been watching
Question 27: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” – “___________.”
A. No, I haven’t any money B. Yes, I haven’t. I am busy
C. No, I haven’t. I’m about to D. No, I have. I got some money
Question 28: ___________ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
A. As children B. For children to C. Children, when D. Although children
Question 29: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is “Goodbye Baby”
by the Tunesmiths.
A. chosen B. having chosen C. is chosen D. was chosen
Question 30: It took Ted a long time to get ___________ the breakup of his marriage.
A. over B. along with C. through D. across
Question 31: People are advised to ___________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down on B. cut down C. cut off D. cut in
Question 32: The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of ___________.
A. responsibilities B. works C. jobs D. missions
Question 33: If it ___________ a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee.

A. wasn’t B. hadn’t been C. isn’t D. weren’t
Question 34: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the ___________ to leave their family
and friend and live in a new place.
A. encouragement B. courageous C. courage D. encourage
Question 35: ___________to the South in the winter is a popular fact.
A. When birds migrate B. That birds migrate C. Where birds migrate D. Bird migratings
Question 36: I shouldn’t ___________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till four in the
morning.
A. have drunk B. have drank C. drank D. drink
Question 37: The flower girl wore a ___________ dress at the wedding ceremony last night.

A. silk, pretty, white B. white, pretty, silk C. pretty, white, silk D. pretty, silk, white
Question 38: Tuan, along with his friends, ___________ on a picnic in Pu Mat National Park at the end of
this month.
A. are going B. will go C. have to go D. is going
Question 39: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” – Sarah: “___________.”
A. You are very welcome B. That’s a great idea
C. That’s acceptable D. It’s kind of you to invite
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
In science, a theory is a reasonable explanation of observed events that are related. A theory often
involves an imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could be produced. A
good example of this is found in the kinetic molecular theory, in which gases are pictured as being made up
of many small particles that are in constant motion.
A useful theory, in addition to explaining past observation, helps to predict events that have not as
yet been observed. After a theory has been publicized, scientists design experiments to test the theory. If
observations confirm the scientists' predictions, the theory is supported. If observations do not confirm the
predictions, the scientists must search further. There may be a fault in the experiment, or the theory may
have to be revised or rejected.
Science involves imagination and creative thinking as well as collecting information and
performing experiments. Facts by themselves are not science. As the mathematician Jules Henri Poincare
said: "Science is built with facts just as a house is built with bricks, but a collection of facts cannot be called
science any more than a pile of bricks can be called a house."
Most scientists start an investigation by finding out what other scientists have learned about a
particular problem. After known facts have been gathered, the scientist comes to the part of the investigation
that requires considerable imagination. Possible solutions to the problem are formulated. These possible
solutions are called hypotheses. In a way, any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown. It extends the
scientist's thinking beyond the known facts. The scientist plans experiments, performs calculations, and
makes observations to test hypotheses. For without hypotheses, further investigation lacks purpose and
direction. When hypotheses are confirmed, they are incorporated into theories.

Question 40: Which of the following is the main subject of the passage?
A. The sorts of facts that scientists find most interesting.
B. The ways that scientists perform different types of experiments.
C. The place of theory and hypothesis in scientific investigation.
D. The importance of models in scientific theories.
Question 41: The word "related" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. Described B. connected C. completed D. Identified
Question 42: The word "this" in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. a good example B. an observed event
C. the kinetic molecular theory D. an imaginary model
Question 43: According to the second paragraph, a useful theory is one that helps scientists to_______.
A. publicize new findings B. observe events
C. find errors in past experiments D. make predictions
Question 44: The word "supported" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. adjusted B. upheld C. investigated D. finished
Question 45: “Bricks” are mentioned in paragraph 3 to indicate how________.
A. scientific experiments have led to improved technology
B. mathematicians approach science
C. building a house is like performing experiments
D. science is more than a collection of facts
Question 46: In the fourth paragraph, the author implies that imagination is most important to scientists
when they________.
A. close an investigation B. formulate possible solutions to a problem
C. evaluate previous work on a problem D. gather known facts
Question 47: In paragraph 4, the author refers to a hypothesis as "a leap into the unknown” in order to
show that hypotheses________.
A. can lead to dangerous results B. go beyond available facts
C. are sometimes ill-conceived D. require effort to formulate
Question 48: In the last paragraph, what does the author imply is a major function of hypotheses ?

A. Providing direction for scientific research.
B. Communicating a scientist's thoughts to others.
C. Sifting through known facts.

D. Linking together different theories.
Question 49: Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. It is better to revise a hypothesis than to reject it.
B. Theories are simply imaginary models of past events.
C. A scientist's most difficult task is testing hypotheses.
D. A good scientist needs to be creative.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 50: There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A B C D
Question 51: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
A B C D
Question 52: It is of great importance that he speaks to the Dean before leaving for his location.
A B C D
Question 53: Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated. I’d love to go there.
A B C D
Question 54: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information
A B C
about it.
D
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
A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth order and aspects such as
temperament and behavior, and some psychologists believe that birth order significantly affects the
development of personality. Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship
between birth order and personality. A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that he developed

based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position that affected personality; instead, it was the
similar responses in large numbers of families to children in specific birth order positions that had an effect.
For example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and do not have to deal with siblings
in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first socialization experiences with adults and therefore tend
to find the process of peer socialization more difficult. In contrast, later-born children have to deal with
siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have stronger socialization skills.
Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth order and personality. These
studies have tended to classify birth order types into four different categories: first-born, second-born and/or
middle, last, and only child.
Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar, positive and negative
personality traits. First-borns have consistently been linked with academic achievement in various studies;
in one study, the number of National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was found to be equal to

the number of second-and third-borns combined. First-borns have been found to be more responsible and
assertive than those born in other birth-order positions and tend to rise to positions of leadership more often
than others; more first-borns have served in the U.S. Congress and as U.S. presidents than have those born
in other birth-order positions. However, studies have shown that first-borns tend to be more subject to stress
and were considered problem children more often than later-borns.
Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different tendencies from first-borns. They
tend to feel inferior to the older child or children because it is difficult for them to comprehend that their
lower level of achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to succeed in areas
other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel. They tend to be more trusting, accepting, and
focused on others than the more self-centered first-borns, and they tend to have a comparatively higher level
of success in team sports than do first-borns or only children, who more often excel in individual sports.
The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family and thus often exhibits a
strong sense of security. Last-borns collectively achieve the highest degree of social success and demonstrate
the highest levels of self-esteem of all the birth-order positions. They often exhibit less competitiveness than
older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive group games or in social
organizations such as sororities and fraternities.
Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns and some of the

characteristics of last-borns. Only children tend to exhibit the strong sense of security and self-esteem
exhibited by last-borns while, like first-borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely than
middle-or last-borns to achieve academic success. However, only children tend to have the most problems
establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation than other children.
Question 55: The word body in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. skeleton B. amount C. corpse D. organization
Question 56: The word key in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. locked B. significant C. studied D. secret
Question 57: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. hypothesis B. personality C. research D. component
Question 58: What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
B. He was the only one to study birth order.
C. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
D. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
Question 59: The word traits in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. marks B. fears C. characteristics D. stresses
Question 60: Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information
A. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government
positions.
B. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions.

C. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.
D. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
Question 61: The word accepting in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. admissible B. respectable C. tolerant D. affectionate
Question 62: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
B. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.

C. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
D. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
Question 63: The phrase more achievement oriented in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to
________.
A. more focused on accomplishments B. more directly involved
C. more aware of surroundings D. more skilled as leaders
Question 64: Which of the following would be most likely to have a successful career but few close
friendships?
A. An only child B. A middle child C. A second-born D. A last-born
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I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM : TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you 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 1: A. Deter B. Answer C. Refer D. Infer
Question 2: A. Thirteen B. Fifty C. Twenty D. Hundred
Question 3: A. Linguistics B. Specific C. Paragraph D. Exception

Read 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 following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (4) ________ fulfilling lives.
However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (5)

________ of stress than others, but most of us will (6) ________ at some time in our lives. It is, (7)
________, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we
have, so that we can (8) ________ it more effectively, is one of the first step towards reducing stress. The
second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice.
Not only are smoking and drinking (9) ________ to our health, they actually increase stress (10) ________
than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have
a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (11) ________. It helps you think more clearly,
(12) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact,
unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to
make yourself feel (13) ________ better.
Question 4: A. spend B. lead C. carry D. guide
Question 5: A. an amount B. limit C. proportion D. levels
Question 6: A. tolerate B. undergo C. suffer D. torture
Question 7: A. however B. therefore C. nevertheless D. so
Question 8: A. make B. do C. solve D. cope
Question 9: A. harmful B. negative C. bad D. destructive
Question 10: A. more B. other C. rather D. better
Question 11: A. convenience B. benefits C. goods D. advantage
Question 12: A. either B. yet C. too D. likewise
Question 13: A. considerate B. considerable C. considerably D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 14: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
A B C D
Question 15: There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A B C D
Question 16: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information
A B C
about it.
D

Question 17: It is of great importance that he speaks to the Dean before leaving for his location.

A B C D
Question 18: Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated. I’d love to go there.
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 19: Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. very less common D. the least common
Question 20: Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. take C. make D. do
Question 21: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ___________.
A. from page by page B. from cover to cover
C. from the start to the stop D. from the top to the end
Question 22: “What was Derek’ s reaction to the accusation?”
“Well, he denied ___________ anywhere near the house at the time.”
A. be B. of being C. to be D. being
Question 23: My teeth were a little yellow so I ___________ by the dentist.
A. was cleaned B. had cleaned them C. I have them cleaned D. had them cleaned
Question 24: Mr. Simkins is the big ___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. cheese C. meat D. apple
Question 25: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.
A. Are you watching B. Do you watch
C. Did you watch D. Have you been watching
Question 26: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” – “___________.”
A. No, I haven’t any money B. Yes, I haven’t. I am busy
C. No, I haven’t. I’m about to D. No, I have. I got some money
Question 27: ___________ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.

A. As children B. For children to C. Children, when D. Although children
Question 28: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is “Goodbye Baby”
by the Tunesmiths.
A. chosen B. having chosen C. is chosen D. was chosen