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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Môn: TIẾNG ANH (KHỐI D, A1)
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

Họ, tên thí sinh:
SBD: ……………………………………………………….
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
1. They are planning on attending the convention next month, and so I am.
A B C D
2. Today was such beautiful day that I couldn’t bring myself to complete all my chores.
A B C D
3. Alzheimer made the first observers of the telltale signs of the disease that
A B
today bears his name.
C D
4. Surrounded by forested mountain slopes are the town of Telluride, a former gold
A B C
mining town 7,500 feet above sea level.
D
5. The English horn is an alto oboe with a pitch one-fifth lower than the soprano oboe.
A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks
THE EARTH GALLERIES
To many people, the word ‘geology’ conjures up rather dull image of lumps of rock in glass cases.
People tend to regard geology as an academic subject that you don’t need to know about (56)
__________you have to study it at school. If you visit te Earth Galleries at London’s Natural history
Museum, however, you’ll (57) __________ that this image couldn’t be further from the truth.
The aim of the exhibition is not to procedure future geologists, but rather to inspire interest in a
subject which is relevant to everyday life. The Earth Galleries turn the traditional idea of geological museum
(58) __________, literacy because you begin at the top. The central space in the museum is a glass-topped
atrium. As you enter, you (59) __________ up to the top of this by escalator. On the (60) __________, the
escalator passed through a massive revolving globe, measuring eleven metres (61) __________ diameter.
This represents a planet, not necessarily the Earth. (62) __________ at the top, you work your way down
through the six different exhibitions that (63) __________ the museum.
The individual exhibitions explain natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes as well as
looking at the Earth’s energy (64) __________ and where our most common building (65) __________ come
from. These exhibitions allow everyone to appreciate the fascination of geology.
6. A. despite B. unless C. owing D. whether
7. A. discover B. found C. catch D. convince
8. A. head to toe B. upside down C. back to front D. inside out
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9. A. drive B. ride C. run D. steer
10. A. trip B. route C. way D. path
11. A. on B. around C. across D. in
12. A. From B. Once C. Got D. Yet
13. A. bring together B. consist of C. make up D. show off
14. A. treasures B. talents C. resources D. reservations
15. A. ingredients B. materials C. contents D. substances

Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose primary stress is on a different position from that of the others in
each group below.
16. A. Terrific B. Pacific C. Arabic D. Mechanic
17. A. Benevolent B. Profitable C. Essential D. Equivalent
18. A. Evaporate B. Consulate C. Contemplate D. Coordinate
19. A. Compressor B. Transistor C. Equator D. Ancestor
20. A. Nutritious B. Contagious C. Contemptuous D. Numerous

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow



Line
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(25)
Jazz has been called “the art of expression set to music”, and “America’s great
contribution to music”. It has functioned as popular art and enjoyed periods of fairly
widespread public response, in the “jazz age” of the 1920s, in the “swing era” of the late
1930s and in the peak popularity of modern jazz in the late 1950s. The standard legend
about Jazz is that it originated around the end of the 19th century in New Orleans and
moved up the Mississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis, and finally to Chicago. It welded
together the elements of Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues. However, the
influences of what led to those early sounds goes back to tribal African drum beats and
European musical structures. Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber and cornet player, is
generally considered to have been the first real Jazz musician, around 1891.
What made Jazz significantly different from the other earlier forms of music was
the use of improvisation. Jazz displayed a break from traditional music where composers
wrote an entire piece of music on paper, leaving the musicians to break their backs
playing exactly what was written on the score. In a Jazz piece, however, the song is
simply a starting point, or sort of skeletal guide for the Jazz musicians to improvise
around. Actually, many of the early Jazz musicians were bad sight readers and some
couldn’t even read music at all. Generally speaking, these early musicians couldn’t make
very much money and were stuck working menial jobs to make a living. The second wave
of New Orleans Jazz musicians included such memorable players as Joe Oliver, Kid Ory,
and Jelly Roll Morton. These men formed small bands and took the music of earlier
musicians, improved its complexity, and gained greater success. This music is known as
“hot Jazz” due to the enormously fast speeds and rhythmic drive.
A young cornet player by the name of Louis Armstrong was discovered by Joe
Oliver in New Orleans. He soon grew up to become one of the greatest and most

successful musicians of all time, and later one of the biggest stars in the world. The impact
of Armstrong and other talented early Jazz musicians changed the way we look at music.
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21. The Passage answers which of the following questions?
A. Why did Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues lose popularity after about 1900?
B. What were the origins of Jazz and how did it differ from other forms of music?
C. What has been the greatest contribution of cornet players to music in the twentieth century?
D. Which early Jazz musicians most influenced the development of Blues music?
22. According to the passage, Jazz originated in
A. Chicago B. St. Louis C. along the Mississippi river D. New Orleans
23. Which of the following distinguished Jazz as a new form of musical expression?
A. the use of cornets B. “hot Jazz” C. improvisation D. New Orleans
24. The word “skeletal” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. framework B. musical C. basic D. essential
25. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. many early Jazz musicians had poor sight
B. there is no slow music in Jazz
C. many early Jazz musicians had little formal musical training
D. the cornet is the most common musical instrument used in Jazz
26. The word “menial” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
A. mens B. attractive C. degrading D. skilled
27. According to the passage, which of the following belonged to the second wave of New Orleans Jazz
musicians?
A. Louis Armstrong B. Buddy Bolden C. St. Louis D. Joe Oliver
28. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. the late 1930s was called the “swing era”
B. “hot Jazz” is rhythmic
C. Jazz has been said to be America’s greatest contribution to music
D. Joe Oliver is generally considered to be the first real Jazz musician

29. The word “its” in line 23 refers to
A. small bands B. earlier music C. men D. earlier musicians
30. The word “their” in line 15 refers to which of the following?
A. composers B. musicians C. pieces D. earlier forms
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
31. _____________you’ll be coming to the meeting next week since you prepared the documents?
A. Likely B. Predictably C. Presumably D. Surely
32. The floor was so rotten that it almost gave _____________ under his weight.
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A. way B. up C. back D. away
33. A: “I’m having some friends over for dinner this evening. Would you like to join us?
B: “_____________”
A. Thanks but I mustn’t. B. Come one. It’s your turn.
C. Can I take a rain check? D. As a matter of fact, I do.
34. A: Do you like that advanced course you are taking, John?”
B: “_____________”
A. No, thanks. B. By and large, yes.
C. Not me. I’m still waiting. D. No, not everyone.
35. William is an authority_____________medieval tapestries.
A. on B. with C. about D. in
36. The marathon runner _____________ for nearly one hour and a half when she _____________ to the
pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
37. I can't thank enough for your help. - “_____________”
A. I'd rather not. B. My pleasure. C. I don't mind. D. My goodness.
38. John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura. " _______"

A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea B. There’s no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that’s very surprising
39. If you had asked him, he _________ helped you to solve the problem.
A. will have B. ought to have C. should have D. would have
40. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ____________ very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
41. “Today’s my 20
th
birthday.” - “_________”
A. Take care! B. Many happy returns!
C. Have a good time! D. I don’t understand.
42. Luisa does a full-time job and _____________.
A. looks after also the house C. looks after the house too
B. looks after the house either D. also looks after the house
43. On the second level of the parking lot_____________
A. is empty B. are some empty stalls
C. some empty stalls are D. are empty
44. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the_____________that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundation
45. They attempted to _____________ the painting to its original condition.
A. restore B. renovate C. repair D. refurbish
46. Can you list the problems ____ poor and ____ countries?
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A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/overpopulating
47. I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the
decision.
A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty

48. I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll _____________up somewhere.
A. take B. look C. turn D. pull
49. To solve this problem, it is advisable__________
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted
50. The organs of taste are the _____________ that are mainly located on the tongue.
A. groups of cells are taste buds B. Taste buds are groups of cells
C. Taste buds, these are groups of cells D. Taste buds, groups of cells
51. On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. On reflection B. For this time only
C. After discussing with my wife D. For the second time
52. Geogre wouldn’t have met Mary ______ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. had he gone B. hadn’t he gone C. if he had not gone D. if he shouldn’t have gone
53. John has a monthly bank ___ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
54. He was sent to _________ prison for _________ six months for _________ shoplifting.
A. x/x/x B. the/x/x C. x/x/the D. a/x/a
55. What do you want to do this summer?
I think we should go somewhere ________ has plenty of sun and sand.
A. who B. where C. when D. that

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions
56. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
A. He surprised me by his lack of confidence.
B. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
C. That his lack of confidence surprised me.
D. That he lacked of confidence surprised me.
57. Frank doesn’t care if Jean leaves or stays.
A. Whatever Jean does is all right with Frank.

B. Frank wants Jean to stay.
C. Jean will stay, but Frank wants her to leave.
D. Jean wants to leave unless Frank stays.
58. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
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B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
59. "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes
60. Diana ran into her former teacher on the way to the stadium yesterday.
A. Diana caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
B. Diana’s car ran over her teacher on the way to the stadium.
C. Diana happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
D. Diana’s teacher got run over whole she was going to the stadium.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.
61. After seeing the movie “Pride and Prejudice”, .
A. many people wanted to read the book
B. the reading of the book interested many people
C. the book was read by many people
D. the book made many people want to read it
62. We got on well when we shared a flat,_______
A. in spite of the different in our old
B. although the difference in our age

C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her
D. despite her being much older than me
63. The instructions from air traffic control were not fully explicit, and .
A. so that the pilot made an error and crashed
B. as a result, the pilot made an error and crashed
C. therefore the pilot made it crash
D. resulting from the pilot crashing the plane
64. In bacteria and other organisms, .
A. it is the DNA that provides the genetic information
B. which is the DNA that provides the genes
C. the DNA providing the genetic information
D. the DNA that provides the genetic information
65. Recent evidence makes it possible for the investigators to conclude that .
A. some paintings by Rembrandt were faked
B. some paintings by Rembrandt must be faked
C. Rembrandt was attituded to some paintings
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D. some paintings by Rembrandt to be faked

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow
Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train
carrying oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had
to be abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the
skeletons he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived?
The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to
cross the “Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the
United States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when
cut and stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the

West that familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even
hopeless. Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle
to feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had
wonderfully convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known
as buffalo grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were
actually preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern
grasses, but had short, hard stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they
grew on the ground. When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the
winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant
the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the
melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing
in a barn cured the cultivated grasses.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War
C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States
67. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?
A. Most history book include the story of the train.
B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period.
C. The driver of the train invented the story.
D. The story of the train may not be completed factual.
68. The word “they” in line 5 refers to _____.
A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans
69. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?
A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s.
B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War.
D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s.

70. The word “barren” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous

71. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required
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72. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second
paragraph?
A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.
B. It had to be imported into the United States.
C. It would probably not grow in the western United States.
D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
73. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?
A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass
C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass
74. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems
C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather
75. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by
A. eating only small quantities of grass.
B. continually moving from one grazing area to another.
C. naturally fertilizing the soil.
D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground.

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.
76. The value of an old item increases with time.
A. an original B. an antique C. a facsimile D. a bonus
77. When he won the first prize, he realised that this was the highest attainment of his life.
A. accomplishment B. task C. shock D. surprise
78. According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. in the near future B. undoubtedly C. some day D. now

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question
79. Teacher shortages hinder new English training programmes carried out in Ho Chi Minh City.
A.obstruct B. facilitate C. impede D. prevent
80. TPOTY is one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, receiving entries from nearly 100
countries annually.
A. distinguished B. ordinary C. renowned D. famed

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Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………………… SBD:……………….



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Họ, tên thí sinh:
SBD: ……………………………………………………….
Mã đề thi
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Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose primary stress is on a different position from that of the others in
each group below.
1. A. Nutritious B. Contagious C. Contemptuous D. Numerous
2. A. Terrific B. Pacific C. Arabic D. Mechanic
3. A. Evaporate B. Consulate C. Contemplate D. Coordinate
4. A. Compressor B. Transistor C. Equator D. Ancestor
5. A. Benevolent B. Profitable C. Essential D. Equivalent

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

questions
6. A: “I’m having some friends over for dinner this evening. Would you like to join us?
B: “_____________”
A. Thanks but I mustn’t. B. Come one. It’s your turn.
C. Can I take a rain check? D. As a matter of fact, I do.
7. A: Do you like that advanced course you are taking, John?”
B: “_____________”
A. No, thanks. B. By and large, yes.
C. Not me. I’m still waiting. D. No, not everyone.
8. I can't thank enough for your help. - “_____________”
A. I'd rather not. B. My pleasure. C. I don't mind. D. My goodness.
9. John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura. " _______"
A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea B. There’s no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that’s very surprising
10. - “Today’s my 20
th
birthday.” - “_________”
A. Take care! B. Many happy returns! C. Have a good time! D. I don’t understand.
11. Luisa does a full-time job and _____________.
A. looks after also the house C. looks after the house too
B. looks after the house either D. also looks after the house
12. On the second level of the parking lot_____________
A. is empty B. are some empty stalls
C. some empty stalls are D. are empty
13. _____________you’ll be coming to the meeting next week since you prepared the documents?
A. Likely B. Predictably C. Presumably D. Surely
14. The floor was so rotten that it almost gave _____________ under his weight.
A. way B. up C. back D. away
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15. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ____________ very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
16. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the_____________that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundation
17. William is an authority_____________medieval tapestries.
A. on B. with C. about D. in
18. They attempted to _____________ the painting to its original condition.
A. restore B. renovate C. repair D. refurbish
19. The marathon runner _____________ for nearly one hour and a half when she _____________ to the
pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
20. I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision.
A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
21. I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll _____________up somewhere.
A. take B. look C. turn D. pull
22. The organs of taste are the _____________ that are mainly located on the tongue.
A. groups of cells are taste buds B. Taste buds are groups of cells
C. Taste buds, these are groups of cells D. Taste buds, groups of cells
23. He was sent to _________ prison for _________ six months for _________ shoplifting.
A. x/x/x B. the/x/x C. x/x/the D. a/x/a
24. If you had asked him, he _________ helped you to solve the problem.
A. will have B. ought to have C. should have D. would have
25. To solve this problem, it is advisable__________
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted
26. On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. On reflection B. For this time only

C. After discussing with my wife D. For the second time
27. Geogre wouldn’t have met Mary ______ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. had he gone B. hadn’t he gone
C. if he had not gone D. if he shouldn’t have gone
28. John has a monthly bank ___ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
29. Can you list the problems ____ poor and ____ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/overpopulating
30. What do you want to do this summer?
I think we should go somewhere ________ has plenty of sun and sand.
A. who B. where C. when D. that
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions that follow



Line
(5)




(10)

(15)




(20)





(25)
Jazz has been called “the art of expression set to music”, and “America’s great
contribution to music”. It has functioned as popular art and enjoyed periods of fairly
widespread public response, in the “jazz age” of the 1920s, in the “swing era” of the late
1930s and in the peak popularity of modern jazz in the late 1950s. The standard legend
about Jazz is that it originated around the end of the 19th century in New Orleans and
moved up the Mississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis, and finally to Chicago. It welded
together the elements of Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues. However, the
influences of what led to those early sounds goes back to tribal African drum beats and
European musical structures. Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber and cornet player, is
generally considered to have been the first real Jazz musician, around 1891.

What made Jazz significantly different from the other earlier forms of music was the
use of improvisation. Jazz displayed a break from traditional music where composers wrote
an entire piece of music on paper, leaving the musicians to break their backs playing
exactly what was written on the score. In a Jazz piece, however, the song is simply a
starting point, or sort of skeletal guide for the Jazz musicians to improvise around.

Actually, many of the early Jazz musicians were bad sight readers and some couldn’t even
read music at all. Generally speaking, these early musicians couldn’t make very much
money and were stuck working menial jobs to make a living. The second wave of New
Orleans Jazz musicians included such memorable players as Joe Oliver, Kid Ory, and Jelly
Roll Morton. These men formed small bands and took the music of earlier musicians,
improved its complexity, and gained greater success. This music is known as “hot Jazz”
due to the enormously fast speeds and rhythmic drive.

A young cornet player by the name of Louis Armstrong was discovered by Joe Oliver
in New Orleans. He soon grew up to become one of the greatest and most successful
musicians of all time, and later one of the biggest stars in the world. The impact of
Armstrong and other talented early Jazz musicians changed the way we look at music.
31. The Passage answers which of the following questions?
A. Why did Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues lose popularity after about 1900?
B. What were the origins of Jazz and how did it differ from other forms of music?
C. What has been the greatest contribution of cornet players to music in the twentieth century?
D. Which early Jazz musicians most influenced the development of Blues music?
32. According to the passage, Jazz originated in
A. Chicago B. St. Louis C. along the Mississippi river D. New Orleans
33. Which of the following distinguished Jazz as a new form of musical expression?
A. the use of cornets B. “hot Jazz” C. improvisation D. New Orleans
34. The word “skeletal” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. framework B. musical C. basic D. essential
35. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. many early Jazz musicians had poor sight
B. there is no slow music in Jazz
C. many early Jazz musicians had little formal musical training
D. the cornet is the most common musical instrument used in Jazz
36. The word “menial” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
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A. mens B. attractive C. degrading D. skilled
37. According to the passage, which of the following belonged to the second wave of New Orleans Jazz
musicians?
A. Louis Armstrong B. Buddy Bolden C. St. Louis D. Joe Oliver
38. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. the late 1930s was called the “swing era”
B. “hot Jazz” is rhythmic
C. Jazz has been said to be America’s greatest contribution to music
D. Joe Oliver is generally considered to be the first real Jazz musician
39. The word “its” in line 23 refers to
A. small bands B. earlier music C. men D. earlier musicians
40. The word “their” in line 15 refers to which of the following?
A.composers B. musicians C. pieces D. earlier forms

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
41. They are planning on attending the convention next month, and so I am.
A B C D
42. Today was such beautiful day that I couldn’t bring myself to complete all my chores.
A B C D
43. The English horn is an alto oboe with a pitch one-fifth lower than the soprano oboe.
A B C D
44. Alois Alzheimer made the first observers of the telltale signs of the disease that today bears his
A B C D
name
45. Surrounded by forested mountain slopes are the town of Telluride, a former gold
A B C
mining town 7,500 feet above sea level.
D
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 blanks
THE EARTH GALLERIES
To many people, the word ‘geology’ conjures up rather dull image of lumps of rock in glass cases.
People tend to regard geology as an academic subject that you don’t need to know about (56)
__________you have to study it at school. If you visit te Earth Galleries at London’s Natural history
Museum, however, you’ll (57) __________ that this image couldn’t be further from the truth.
The aim of the exhibition is not to procedure future geologists, but rather to inspire interest in a
subject which is relevant to everyday life. The Earth Galleries turn the traditional idea of geological museum
(58) __________, literacy because you begin at the top. The central space in the museum is a glass-topped
atrium. As you enter, you (59) __________ up to the top of this by escalator. On the (60) __________, the
escalator passed through a massive revolving globe, measuring eleven metres (61) __________ diameter.
This represents a planet, not necessarily the Earth. (62) __________ at the top, you work your way down
through the six different exhibitions that (63) __________ the museum.
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The individual exhibitions explain natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes as well as
looking at the Earth’s energy (64) __________ and where our most common building (65) __________ come
from. These exhibitions allow everyone to appreciate the fascination of geology.
46. A. despite B. owing C. unless D. whether
47. A. catch B. found C. discover D. convince
48. A. head to toe B. inside out C. back to front D. upside down
49. A. drive B. ride C. run D. steer
50. A. way B. route C. trip D. path
51. A. on B. around C. across D. in
52. A. From B. Once C. Got D. Yet
53. A. bring together B. consist of C. make up D. show off
54. A. resources B. talents C. treasures D. reservations
55. 65. A. ingredients B. substances C. contents D. materials

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to

each of the following questions
56. Diana ran into her former teacher on the way to the stadium yesterday.
A. Diana caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
B. Diana’s car ran over her teacher on the way to the stadium.
C. Diana happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
D. Diana’s teacher got run over whole she was going to the stadium.
57. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

58. "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes
59. Frank doesn’t care if Jean leaves or stays.
A. Whatever Jean does is all right with Frank.
B. Frank wants Jean to stay.
C. Jean will stay, but Frank wants her to leave.
D. Jean wants to leave unless Frank stays.
60. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
A. He surprised me by his lack of confidence.
B. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
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C. That his lack of confidence surprised me.
D. That he lacked of confidence surprised me.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.
61. We got on well when we shared a flat,_______
A. in spite of the different in our old
B. although the difference in our age
C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her
D. despite her being much older than me
62. After seeing the movie “Pride and Prejudice”, .
A. many people wanted to read the book
B. the reading of the book interested many people
C. the book was read by many people
D. the book made many people want to read it
63. The instructions from air traffic control were not fully explicit, and .
A. so that the pilot made an error and crashed
B. as a result, the pilot made an error and crashed
C. therefore the pilot made it crash
D. resulting from the pilot crashing the plane
64. Recent evidence makes it possible for the investigators to conclude that .
A. some paintings by Rembrandt were faked
B. some paintings by Rembrandt must be faked
C. Rembrandt was attituded to some paintings
D. some paintings by Rembrandt to be faked

65. In bacteria and other organisms, .
A. it is the DNA that provides the genetic information
B. which is the DNA that provides the genes
C. the DNA providing the genetic information
D. the DNA that provides the genetic information

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions that follow

Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train
carrying oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had
to be abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the
skeletons he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived?
The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to
cross the “Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the
United States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when
cut and stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the
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West that familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even
hopeless. Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle
to feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had
wonderfully convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known
as buffalo grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were
actually preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern
grasses, but had short, hard stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they
grew on the ground. When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the
winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant
the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the
melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing
in a barn cured the cultivated grasses.
66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A type of wild vegetation B. Western migration after Civil War
C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States
67. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?
A. Most history book include the story of the train.
B. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period.
C. The driver of the train invented the story.
D. The story of the train may not be completed factual.

68. The word “they” in line 5 refers to _____.
A. plains B. skeletons C. oxen D. Americans
69. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?
A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s.
B. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War.
D. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s.
70. The word “barren” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
A. lonely B. uncomfortable C. infertile D. dangerous
71. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
A. favored B. available C. ordinary D. required
72. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second
paragraph?
A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.
B. It had to be imported into the United States.
C. It would probably not grow in the western United States.
D. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
73. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?
A. Mesquite grass B. Bluejoint grass C. Buffalo grass D. Grama grass
74. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A. They contain little moisture B. They have tough stems
C. They can be grown indoors D. They are not affected by dry weather
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75. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by
A. eating only small quantities of grass.
B. continually moving from one grazing area to another.
C. naturally fertilizing the soil.
D. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground.

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.
76. When he won the first prize, he realised that this was the highest attainment of his life.
A. task B. accomplishment C. shock D. surprise
77. According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. in the near future B. undoubtedly C. some day D. now
78. The value of an old item increases with time.
A. an antique B. an original C. a facsimile D. a bonus

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question
79. Teacher shortages hinder new English training programmes carried out in Ho Chi Minh City.
A.obstruct B. impede C. facilitate D. prevent
80. TPOTY is one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, receiving entries from nearly 100
countries annually.
A. distinguished B. renowned C. ordinary D. famed

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Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose primary stress is on a different position from that of the others in
each group below.
1. A. Terrific B. Mechanic C. Arabic D. Pacific
2. A. Transistor B. Compressor C. Equator D. Ancestor
3. A. Nutritious B. Numerous C. Contemptuous D. Contagious
4. A. Consulate B. Evaporate C. Contemplate D. Coordinate
5. A. Profitable B. Benevolent C. Essential D. Equivalent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
6. The organs of taste are the _____________ that are mainly located on the tongue.
A. groups of cells are taste buds B. Taste buds are groups of cells
C. Taste buds, these are groups of cells D. Taste buds, groups of cells
7. He was sent to _________ prison for _________ six months for _________ shoplifting.
A. x/x/x B. the/x/x C. x/x/the D. a/x/a
8. I feel _________ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the
decision.
A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
9. A: “I’m having some friends over for dinner this evening. Would you like to join us?

B: “_____________”
A. Thanks but I mustn’t. B. Come one. It’s your turn.
C. Can I take a rain check? D. As a matter of fact, I do.
10. I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll _____________up somewhere.
A. take B. look C. turn D. pull
11. A: Do you like that advanced course you are taking, John?”
B: “_____________”
A. No, thanks. B. By and large, yes.
C. Not me. I’m still waiting. D. No, not everyone.
12. I can't thank enough for your help. - “_____________”
A. I'd rather not. B. My pleasure. C. I don't mind. D. My goodness.
13. John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura. " _______"
A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea B. There’s no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that’s very surprising

14. “Today’s my 20
th
birthday.” - “_________”
A. Take care! B. Many happy returns!
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C. Have a good time! D. I don’t understand.
15. To solve this problem, it is advisable__________
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted
16. Luisa does a full-time job and _____________.
A. looks after also the house C. looks after the house too
B. looks after the house either D. also looks after the house
17. On the second level of the parking lot_____________

A. is empty B. are some empty stalls
C. some empty stalls are D. are empty
18. _____________you’ll be coming to the meeting next week since you prepared the documents?
A. Likely B. Predictably C. Presumably D. Surely
19. The floor was so rotten that it almost gave _____________ under his weight.
A. way B. up C. back D. away
20. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ____________ very stupid
questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
21. What do you want to do this summer?
+ I think we should go somewhere ________ has plenty of sun and sand.
A. who B. where C. when D. that
22. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the_____________that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundation
23. William is an authority_____________medieval tapestries.
A. on B. with C. about D. in
24. On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. On reflection B. For this time only
C. After discussing with my wife D. For the second time
25. They attempted to _____________ the painting to its original condition.
A. restore B. renovate C. repair D. refurbish
26. The marathon runner _____________ for nearly one hour and a half when she _____________ to the
pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
27. If you had asked him, he _________ helped you to solve the problem.
A. will have B. ought to have C. should have D. would have
28. Geogre wouldn’t have met Mary ______ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. had he gone B. hadn’t he gone
C. if he had not gone D. if he shouldn’t have gone

29. John has a monthly bank ___ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
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A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
30. Can you list the problems ____ poor and ____ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated D. facing/overpopulating
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.
31. In bacteria and other organisms, .
A. it is the DNA that provides the genetic information
B. which is the DNA that provides the genes
C. the DNA providing the genetic information
D. the DNA that provides the genetic information
32. We got on well when we shared a flat,_______
A. in spite of the different in our old
B. although the difference in our age
C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her
D. despite her being much older than me
33. Recent evidence makes it possible for the investigators to conclude that .
A. some paintings by Rembrandt were faked
B. some paintings by Rembrandt must be faked
C. Rembrandt was attituded to some paintings
D. some paintings by Rembrandt to be faked
34. The instructions from air traffic control were not fully explicit, and .
A. so that the pilot made an error and crashed
B. as a result, the pilot made an error and crashed
C. therefore the pilot made it crash
D. resulting from the pilot crashing the plane
35. After seeing the movie “Pride and Prejudice”, .
A. many people wanted to read the book

B. the reading of the book interested many people
C. the book was read by many people
D. the book made many people want to read it

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow



Line
(5)



Jazz has been called “the art of expression set to music”, and “America’s great
contribution to music”. It has functioned as popular art and enjoyed periods of fairly
widespread public response, in the “jazz age” of the 1920s, in the “swing era” of the late
1930s and in the peak popularity of modern jazz in the late 1950s. The standard legend
about Jazz is that it originated around the end of the 19th century in New Orleans and
moved up the Mississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis, and finally to Chicago. It welded
together the elements of Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues. However, the
influences of what led to those early sounds goes back to tribal African drum beats and
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(15)




(20)





(25)
European musical structures. Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber and cornet player, is
generally considered to have been the first real Jazz musician, around 1891.

What made Jazz significantly different from the other earlier forms of music was the
use of improvisation. Jazz displayed a break from traditional music where composers wrote
an entire piece of music on paper, leaving the musicians to break their backs playing
exactly what was written on the score. In a Jazz piece, however, the song is simply a
starting point, or sort of skeletal guide for the Jazz musicians to improvise around.
Actually, many of the early Jazz musicians were bad sight readers and some couldn’t even
read music at all. Generally speaking, these early musicians couldn’t make very much
money and were stuck working menial jobs to make a living. The second wave of New
Orleans Jazz musicians included such memorable players as Joe Oliver, Kid Ory, and Jelly
Roll Morton. These men formed small bands and took the music of earlier musicians,
improved its complexity, and gained greater success. This music is known as “hot Jazz”
due to the enormously fast speeds and rhythmic drive.

A young cornet player by the name of Louis Armstrong was discovered by Joe Oliver

in New Orleans. He soon grew up to become one of the greatest and most successful
musicians of all time, and later one of the biggest stars in the world. The impact of
Armstrong and other talented early Jazz musicians changed the way we look at music.

36. The Passage answers which of the following questions?
A. Why did Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues lose popularity after about 1900?
B. What were the origins of Jazz and how did it differ from other forms of music?
C. What has been the greatest contribution of cornet players to music in the twentieth century?
D. Which early Jazz musicians most influenced the development of Blues music?
37. According to the passage, Jazz originated in
A. Chicago B. St. Louis C. along the Mississippi river D. New Orleans
38. Which of the following distinguished Jazz as a new form of musical expression?
A. the use of cornets B. “hot Jazz” C. improvisation D. New Orleans
39. The word “skeletal” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. framework B. musical C. basic D. essential
40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. many early Jazz musicians had poor sight
B. there is no slow music in Jazz
C. many early Jazz musicians had little formal musical training
D. the cornet is the most common musical instrument used in Jazz
41. The word “menial” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
A. mens B. attractive C. degrading D. skilled
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42. According to the passage, which of the following belonged to the second wave of New Orleans Jazz
musicians?
A. Louis Armstrong B. Buddy Bolden C. St. Louis D. Joe Oliver
43. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. the late 1930s was called the “swing era”
B. “hot Jazz” is rhythmic

C. Jazz has been said to be America’s greatest contribution to music
D. Joe Oliver is generally considered to be the first real Jazz musician
44. The word “its” in line 23 refers to
A. small bands B. earlier music C. men D. earlier musicians
45. The word “their” in line 15 refers to which of the following?
A.composers B. musicians C. pieces D. earlier forms
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
46. They are planning on attending the convention next month, and so I am.
A B C D
47. Today was such beautiful day that I couldn’t bring myself to complete all my chores
A B C D
48. The English horn is an alto oboe with a pitch one-fifth lower than the soprano oboe.
A B C D.
49. Alois Alzheimer made the first observers of the telltale signs of the disease that
A B
today bears his name.
C D
50. . Surrounded by forested mountain slopes are the town of Telluride, a former gold
A B C
mining town 7,500 feet above sea level.
D

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 blanks
THE EARTH GALLERIES
To many people, the word ‘geology’ conjures up rather dull image of lumps of rock in glass cases.
People tend to regard geology as an academic subject that you don’t need to know about (56)
__________you have to study it at school. If you visit te Earth Galleries at London’s Natural history
Museum, however, you’ll (57) __________ that this image couldn’t be further from the truth.
The aim of the exhibition is not to procedure future geologists, but rather to inspire interest in a

subject which is relevant to everyday life. The Earth Galleries turn the traditional idea of geological museum
(58) __________, literacy because you begin at the top. The central space in the museum is a glass-topped
atrium. As you enter, you (59) __________ up to the top of this by escalator. On the (60) __________, the
escalator passed through a massive revolving globe, measuring eleven metres (61) __________ diameter.
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This represents a planet, not necessarily the Earth. (62) __________ at the top, you work your way down
through the six different exhibitions that (63) __________ the museum.
The individual exhibitions explain natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes as well as
looking at the Earth’s energy (64) __________ and where our most common building (65) __________ come
from. These exhibitions allow everyone to appreciate the fascination of geology.
51. A. despite B. owing C. unless D. whether
52. A. catch B. found C. discover D. convince
53. A. head to toe B. inside out C. back to front D. upside down
54. A. drive B. ride C. run D. steer
55. A. way B. route C. trip D. path
56. A. on B. around C. across D. in
57. A. From B. Once C. Got D. Yet
58. A. bring together B. consist of C. make up D. show off
59. A. resources B. talents C. treasures D. reservations
60. A. ingredients B. substances C. contents D. materials

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions
61. "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.
A. The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes
62. Diana ran into her former teacher on the way to the stadium yesterday.

A. Diana caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
B. Diana’s car ran over her teacher on the way to the stadium.
C. Diana’s teacher got run over whole she was going to the stadium.
D. Diana happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
63. Frank doesn’t care if Jean leaves or stays.
A. Jean will stay, but Frank wants her to leave.
B. Frank wants Jean to stay.
C. Whatever Jean does is all right with Frank.
D. Jean wants to leave unless Frank stays.
64. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
65. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
A. He surprised me by his lack of confidence.
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B. That he lacked of confidence surprised me.
C. That his lack of confidence surprised me.
D. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow
Legend has it that sometime toward the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) a government train
carrying oxen traveling through the northern plains of eastern Wyoming was caught in a snowstorm and had
to be abandoned. The driver returned the next spring to see what had become of his cargo. Instead of the
skeletons he had expected to find, he saw his oxen, living, fat, and healthy. How had they survived?
The answer lay in a resource that unknowing Americans lands trampled underfoot in their haste to
cross the “Great American Desert” to reach lands that sometimes proved barren. In the eastern parts of the
United States, the preferred grass for forage was a cultivated plant. It grew well with enough rain, then when

cut and stored it would cure and become nourishing hay for winter feed. But in the dry grazing lands of the
West that familiar bluejoint grass was often killed by drought. To raise cattle out there seemed risky or even
hopeless. Who could imagine a fairy-tale grass that required no rain and somehow made it possible for cattle
to feed themselves all winter? But the surprising western wild grasses did just that. They had
wonderfully convenient features that made them superior to the cultivated eastern grasses. Variously known
as buffalo grass, grama grass, or mesquite grass, not only were they immune to drought; but they were
actually preserved by the lack of summer and autumn rains. They were not juicy like the cultivated eastern
grasses, but had short, hard stems. And they did not need to be cured in a barn, but dried right where they
grew on the ground. When they dried in this way, they remained naturally sweet and nourishing through the
winter. Cattle left outdoors to fend for themselves thrived on this hay. And the cattle themselves helped plant
the fresh grass year after year for they trampled the natural seeds firmly into the soil to be watered by the
melting snows of winter and the occasional rains of spring. The dry summer air cured them much as storing
in a barn cured the cultivated grasses.

66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Western migration after Civil War B. A type of wild vegetation
C. The raising of cattle D. The climate of the Western United States
67. What can be inferred by the phrase “Legend has it” in line 1?
A. The story of the train is similar to other ones from that time period.
B. Most history book include the story of the train.
C. The driver of the train invented the story.
D. The story of the train may not be completed factual.
68. The word “they” in line 5 refers to _____.
A. plains B. oxen C. skeletons D. Americans
69. What can be inferred about the “Great American Desert” mentioned in line 7?
A. Many had settled there by the 1860’s.
B. It was not discovered until the late 1800’s.
C. It was a popular place to raise cattle before the Civil War.
D. It was not originally assumed to be a fertile area.
70. The word “barren” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.

A. uncomfortable B. infertile C lonely D. dangerous
71. The word “preferred” in line 8 is closed in meaning to _____.
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A. required B. available C. ordinary D. favored
72. Which of the following can be inferred about the cultivated grass mentioned in the second
paragraph?
A. Cattle raised in the Western United States refused to eat it.
B. It had to be imported into the United States.
C. It was difficult for cattle to digest.
D. It would probably not grow in the western United States.
73. Which of the following was NOT one of the names given to the western grasses?
A. Mesquite grass B. Grama grass C. Buffalo grass D. Bluejoint grass
74. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of western grasses?
A. They have tough stems B. They are not affected by dry weather
C. They can be grown indoors D. They contain little moisture
75. According to the passage, the cattle help promote the growth of the wild grass by
A. stepping on and pressing the seeds into the ground
B. eating only small quantities of grass.
C. naturally fertilizing the soil.
D. continually moving from one grazing area to another.
.
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.
76. According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. in the near future B. undoubtedly C. some day D. now
77. When he won the first prize, he realised that this was the highest attainment of his life.
A. task B. accomplishment C. shock D. surprise
78. The value of an old item increases with time.
A. an antique B. an original C. a facsimile D. a bonus

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question
79. Teacher shortages hinder new English training programmes carried out in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. prevent B. impede C. obstruct D. facilitate
80. TPOTY is one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, receiving entries from nearly 100
countries annually.
A. famed B. renowned C. distinguished D. ordinary
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question
1. Teacher shortages hinder new English training programmes carried out in Ho Chi Minh City.
A.obstruct B. impede C. prevent D. facilitate
2. TPOTY is one of the world's most prestigious photography awards, receiving entries from nearly 100
countries annually.
A. ordinary B. renowned C. distinguished D. famed
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.

3. When he won the first prize, he realised that this was the highest attainment of his life.
A. task B. shock C. accomplishment D. surprise
4. According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. now B. undoubtedly C. some day D. in the near future
5. The value of an old item increases with time.
A. an antique B. an original C. a facsimile D. a bonus
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow



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Jazz has been called “the art of expression set to music”, and “America’s great
contribution to music”. It has functioned as popular art and enjoyed periods of fairly
widespread public response, in the “jazz age” of the 1920s, in the “swing era” of the late
1930s and in the peak popularity of modern jazz in the late 1950s. The standard legend
about Jazz is that it originated around the end of the 19th century in New Orleans and
moved up the Mississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis, and finally to Chicago. It welded
together the elements of Ragtime, marching band music, and the Blues. However, the
influences of what led to those early sounds goes back to tribal African drum beats and
European musical structures. Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber and cornet player, is
generally considered to have been the first real Jazz musician, around 1891.

What made Jazz significantly different from the other earlier forms of music was the
use of improvisation. Jazz displayed a break from traditional music where composers wrote
an entire piece of music on paper, leaving the musicians to break their backs playing
exactly what was written on the score. In a Jazz piece, however, the song is simply a
starting point, or sort of skeletal guide for the Jazz musicians to improvise around.
Actually, many of the early Jazz musicians were bad sight readers and some couldn’t even
read music at all. Generally speaking, these early musicians couldn’t make very much
money and were stuck working menial jobs to make a living. The second wave of New
Orleans Jazz musicians included such memorable players as Joe Oliver, Kid Ory, and Jelly
Roll Morton. These men formed small bands and took the music of earlier musicians,
improved its complexity, and gained greater success. This music is known as “hot Jazz”
due to the enormously fast speeds and rhythmic drive.