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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
*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. Having enjoyed the scenery , the steamer next took us to Bird Isle, an island
A B C
whose history was hardly known until 1900.
D
Question 2. By the time babies are seven months old, their able to sit up without support.
A B C D
Question 3. In basic terms, all communication is a process of exchange information ,
A B
imparting thoughts and ideas , and attempting to make oneself understood by listeners or
readers. C D
Question 4. It is possible to have wealth but little income and having income but no
A B C D
wealth.
Question 5. The value of advertising that is intending to influence and persuade is often
A B C
questioned.
D
*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 6. Some one of the grotesques had made a deep impression on his mind and he
wanted to describe it.
A. association B. disbelief C. influence D. perception
Question 7. I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home
and dry.

A. have been successful B. have not got wet
C. have got no water D. have got home dry
Question 8. The girl trembled with fear when she saw the strangers coming at her.
A. shouted B. screamed C. stepped back D. shook
*Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that
is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 9. The band’s first album is due for release later this month.
A. late B. improper C. unexpected D. early
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Question 10.Now that the flood water has receded, people are slowly coming back home.
A. dominated B. approached C. inclined D. escalated
*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each of the following
questions.
Question 11. A. design B. resist C. desire D. consultant
Question 12. A. modal B. modern C. modest D. model
*Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the answer to each of the questions.
Continents and ocean basins represent the largest identifiable bodies on Earth. On the
solid portions of the planet, the second most prominent features are flat plains, elevated
plateaus, and large mountain ranges. In geography, the term “continent” refers to the surface
of continuous landmasses that together comprise about 29.2% of the planet’s surface. On the
other hand, another definition is prevalent in the general use of the term that deals with
extensive mainlands, such as Europe or Asia, that actually represent one very large landmass.
Although all continents are bounded by water bodies or high mountain ranges, isolated
mainlands, such as Greenland and India-Pakistan areas are called subcontinents. In some
circles, the distinction between continents and large islands lies almost exclusively in the size
of particular landmass.

The analysis of compression and tension in the earth’s crust has determined that continental
structures are composed of layers that underlie continental shelves. A great deal of
disagreement among geologists surrounds the issue of exactly how many layers underlie each
landmass because of their distinctive mineral and chemical composition. It is also quite
possible that the ocean floor rests on the top of unknown continents that have not yet been
explored. The continental crust is believed to have been formed by means of a chemical
reaction when lighter materials separated from heavier ones, thus settling at various levels
within the crust. Assisted by the measurements of the specifics within crust formations by
means of monitoring earthquakes, geologists can speculate that a chemical split occurred to
form the atmosphere, sea water, and the crust before it solidified many centuries ago.
Although each continent has its special features, all consist of various combinations of
components that include shields, mountain belts, intra-cratonic basins, margins, volcanic
plateaus, and block-vaulted belts. The basic differences among continents lie in the proportion
and the
composition of these features relative to the continent size. Climatic zones have a crucial
effect on the weathering and formation of the surface features, soil erosion, soil deposition,
land formation, vegetation, and human activities.
Mountain belts are elongated narrow zones that have a characteristic folded
sedimentary organization of layers. They are typically produced during substantial crustal
movements, which generate faulting and mountain building. When continental margins
collide, the rise of a marginal edge leads to the formation of large mountain ranges, as
explained by the plate tectonic theory. This process also accounts for the occurrence of
mountain belts in ocean basins and produces evidence for the ongoing continental plate
evolution.
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Question 13. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Continental drift and division B. Various definitions of the term “continent”
C. Continental structure and crust D. Scientific analyses of continental crusts

Question 14. According to the passage, how do scientists define continents?
A. As masses of land without divisions B. As extensive bodies of land
C. As the largest identifiable features D. As surgical compositions and ranges
Question 15. In line 7, the word “bounded” is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. covered B. convened C. delimited D. dominated
Question 16. The author of the passage implies that the disagreement among scientists is
based on the fact that
A. each continent has several planes and shelves
B. continents have various underlying layers of crust
C. continents undergo compression and experience tension
D. continents have different chemical makeup
Question 17. The word “specifics” in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. specialities B. speculations C. exact details D. precise movements
Question 18. The author of the passage implies that ___________.
A. it is not known exactly how the continental crust was formed
B. geologists have neglected the exploration of the ocean floor
C. scientists have concentrated on monitoring earthquakes
D. the earth’s atmosphere split into water and solids
Question 19. According to the passage, what are the differences in the structure of
continents?
A. The proportional size of continents to one another
B. Ratios of major components and their comparative size
C. The distinctive features of their elements
D. Climatic zones and their effect on the surface features
Question 20. In the passage, the phrase “This process” refers to ___________.
A. continental collision B. mountain ranges
C. the rise of margins D. plate tectonic theory
Question 21. The author of the passage implies that ___________.
A. the process of mountain formation has not been accounted for
B. mountain ranges on the ocean floor lead to surface mountain building

C. faulting and continental margins are parts of plate edges
D. the process of continent formation has not been completed
Question 22. The word “evidence” in the last line is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. eventually B. confirmation C. exemplification D. challenge
*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 23. A. agency B. conference C. tsunami D. president
Question 24. A. apply B. promise C. remain D. pretend
Question 25. A. diamond B. diameter C. diagnose D. diagram
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*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 26. Her penknife came in very __________ when they were on their picnic.
A. useful B. practical C. convenient D. handy
Question 27. “Which is more important: luck or effort?” - “Luck is ________ effort.”
A. on the same importance B. of the same importance as
C. the same importance as D. as the same importance as
Question 28. We may win, we may lose – it’s just the ________ of the draw!
A. strike B. odds C. luck D. chance
Question 29. Do you think that the boy’s action was rather out of ________?
A. being B. role C. personality D. character
Question 30. We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out ________ .
A. the star came B. did the star come C. came the star D. be the star coming
Question 31. That’s not the way to solve the problem. You’re ________it the wrong way.
A. coming across B. going about C. taking over D. turning on
Question 32. Luckily, the rain ________ so we were able to play the match.
A. held off B. gave out C. got away D. watered down
Question 33. There was so much snow that our village was completely ________ and food had

to be brought in by helicopter.
A. gone out B. let up C. broken down D. cut off
Question 34. _______ gene in the human genome to be thoroughly understood, many human
diseases could be cured or prevented.
A. Each B. Since C. If each D. Were each
Question 35. My father is getting old and forgetful. ________, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Regardless B. Inasmuch as it is C. Consequently D. Be that as it may
Question 36. After a short holiday, he _______ himself once more to his studies.
A. exerted B. converted C. engaged D. applied
Question 37. Diamonds are often found in rock formations called pipes, ________ the throats of
extinct volcanoes.
A. they resemble B. there is a resemble to
C. in which they resemble D. which resemble
Question 38. Mohandas K. Gandhi, ________ Mahatma, lived a noble life of poverty to work
for independence.
A. called B. calling C. was called D. that was called
Question 39. In his lifetime he was one of the world’s richest men, and is believed ________ his
fortune by arms dealing.
A. to be making B. to have made C. to make D. to have been made
Question 40. By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, ________ retired.
A. he B. he has C. he’ll have D. he’ll be going to be
Question 41. The hotel _______ have received our booking as they had no reservation under
the name “Wright”.
A. might not B. can’t C. may not D. mustn’t
Question 42. Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.
A. in respect for B. with respect to C. as for D. as against
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Question 43. Simon _______ in me on the understanding that I wouldn’t tell anyone else.

A. confided B. intimated C. disclosed D. confessed
Question 44. ________ , he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
A. Consequently B. Finally C. Cautiously D. Miraculously
Question 45. Over the past several decades, radio telescopes ________ of the universe from the
one disclosed by ordinary telescopes.
A. have given scientists quite a different view
B. have quite a different view given scientists
C. quite a different view have given scientists
D. have they given scientists quite a different view
Question 46. Newspaper publishers in the United States have estimated ________ reads a
newspaper every day.
A. nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
B. it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population
C. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who
D. that nearly 80 percent of the adult population
Question 47. In her _______ , she was a famous player.
A. year B. age C. day D. hour
Question 48. There were large rooms with ________ in the house.
A. beautiful decorating walls B. beautiful walls decorating
C. beautifully decorated walls D. beautifully decorating walls
Question 49. - “How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered!” - “_________.”
A. It was nothing, really B. Don’t worry, I didn’t bother
C. Why not? I was happy D. It was a very good thing
Question 50. - “He’s not interested in Physics, is he?” - “_________”
A. No problem! B. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid.
C. Yes, he is not at all. D. I promise he isn’t.

*Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 51. We were surprised when Jack came back after only two days.

A. Jack was surprised to come back after only two days.
B. When Jack came back later than we had expected, we were surprised.
C. Coming back after only two days, we were surprised by Jack.
D. That Jack came back after only two days took us by surprise.
Question 52. Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed.
A. We haven’t confirmed our hotel booking.
B. There has been no confirmation of our hotel booking.
C. Our hotel booking needs no confirmation.
D. Our hotel booking is being confirmed.
Question 53. As she became more famous, it was more difficult for her to avoid paparazzi.
A. Being famous means avoiding paparazzi.
B. The more she became famous, the more it was difficult for her to avoid paparazzi.
C. It was more difficult for her to avoid paparazzi though she became more famous.
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D. The more famous she became, the more difficult it was for her to avoid paparazzi.
Question 54. Thieves stole all her priceless jewels.
A. She was stolen all her priceless jewels.
B. All her priceless jewels are stolen by thieves.
C. All her priceless jewels were robbed away from her.
D. She was robbed of all her priceless jewels.
Question 55 . I regret losing my temper at work this morning.
A. I wished I had lost my temper at work this morning.
B. I lost my temper at work this morning, which regrets.
C. I was wrong not to lose my temper at work this morning.
D. I am sorry that I lost my temper at work this morning.
Question 56. “Joe has a lot on his mind.” Mrs. Baker said.
A. Joe is worried about several things.
B. Joe can’t quite decide what to do.

C. Joe has refused to do something important.
D. Joe has a wonderful mind.
Question 57.Crops in low-lying areas have suffered serious damage as a result of flooding.
A. Flooding brought in serious damages to crops in low-lying areas.
B. Flooding has seriously damaged crops in low-lying areas.
C. Serious damage has been informed of in low-lying areas by flooding.
D. Flooding has caused damage crops in low-lying areas.
Question 58.She is in danger of losing her job because of her attitude.
A. She is at risk of losing her job according to her attitude.
B. It is dangerous for her to lose her job to her attitude.
C. Her attitude puts her job at risk.
D. Despite her attitude, she risks losing her job.
*Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the answer to each of the questions.
The stylistic innovation in paining known as Impressionism began in the 1870’s.
The Impressionists wanted to depict what they saw in nature, but they were inspired to
portray fragmentary moments by the increasingly fast pace of modern life. They
concentrated onthe play of light over objects, people, and nature, breaking up seemingly
solid surfaces, stressing vivid contrast between colors in sunlight and shade, and
depiction reflected light
in all of its possibilities. Unlike earlier artists, they did not want to observe the world
from indoors. They abandoned the studio, painting in the open air and recording
spontaneous Impressions of their subjects instead of making outside sketches and then
moving indoors to complete the work form memory.
Some of the Impressionists’ painting methods were affected by technological
advances. For example, the shift from the studio to the open air was made possible in
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part by the advent of cheap rail travel, which permitted easy and quick access to the

countryside or seashore, as well as by newly developed chemical dyes and oils that led to
collapsible paint tubes, which enabled artists to finish their paintings on the spot.
Impressionism acquired its name not from supporters but from angry art lovers who felt
threatened by the new painting. The term “Impressionism” was born in 1874,when a
group of artists who had been working together organized an exhibition of their
paintings in order to draw public attention to their work. Reaction from the public and
press was immediate, and derisive. Among the 165 paintings exhibited was one called
Impression: Sunrise, by Claude Monet(1840-1926), Viewed through hostile eyes,Monet’s
painting of a rising sun over a misty, watery scene seemed messy, slapdash, and an
affront to good taste. Borrowing Monet’s title, art critics extended the term
“Impressionism” to the entire exhibit. In response, Monet and his 29 fellow artists in the
exhibit adopted the same name as a badge of their unity, despite individual differences.
From then until 1886 Impressionism had all the zeal of a “church”, as the painter
Renoir put it. Monet was faithful to the Impressionist creed until his death, although
many of the others moved on to new styles.
Question 59. What aspect of painting in the nineteenth century does the passage mainly
discuss?
(A) The impact of some artists’ resistance to the fast pace of life
(B) The differences between two major styles of art
(C) A technological advance in the materials used by artists
(D) A group of artists with a new technique and approach to art
Question 60. The word “depict” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) reorganize (B) deform
(C) represent (D) justify
Question 61. According to the passage, which of the following was one of the distinguishing
characteristics of Impressionist painting?
(A) The emphasis on people rather than nature scenes
(B) The way the subjects were presented from multiple angles
(C) The focus on small solid objects
(D) The depiction of the effects of light and color

Question 62. Which of the following is a significant way in which Impressionists were
different from the artists that preceded them?
(A) They began by making sketches of their subjects
(B) They painted their subjects out-of-doors
(C) They preferred to paint from memory
(D) They used subjects drawn from modern life
Question 63. The word “advent” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
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(A) achievement (B) acceptance
(C) arrival (D) advantage
Question 64. The exhibition of paintings organized in 1874 resulted in all of the following
EXCEPT
(A) attracting attention from the public
(B) a negative reaction from the press
(C) an immediate demand for the paintings exhibited
(D) creating a name for a new style of painting
Question 65. The word “affront” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) insult (B) encouragement
(C) return (D) credit
Question 66. The rejection of the Impressionist exhibition by critics was caused by which of
the following?
(A) The small number of paintings on display
(B) Lack of interest in exhibitions by young artists
(C) The similarity between all the paintings exhibited
(D) Anger about seemingly poorly painted art
Question 67. The author mentions Renoir in line 25 to give an example of an artist who
(A) became as famous as Monet
(B) was consistently praised by art critics

(C) described the enthusiasm of the Impressionists for their work
(D) was in favor of a traditional style of painting
Question 68. The word “others” in line 27 refers to
(A) art critics (B) fellow artists
(C) individual differences (D) new styles
*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
A new threat to our health seems to have arisen in our midst, confusion and stress
caused by technology. All you need to do to (69)_________ this to yourself is to telephone a large
company ; a recorded voice will offer you a bewildering list of choices, and when you have
finished answering its questions, you will probably be (70)_________to several minutes of piped
music before you eventually make (71)_________ with a human being. But the stress you
undergo as a result is negligible compared to the impression the telegraph (72)_________ on
people 150 years ago. Until then, messages could only travel as fast as a messenger could
carry them. But now they could be sent great distances in seconds. Before long, submarine
cables were (73)_________ across the oceans, and thirty years later, the network reached
20,000 towns around the world. When the first transatlantic cable was completed in 1858, the
Queen and the President exchanged messages, preachers found (74)_________ for it in the
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Bible , and the New York jewelers, Tiffany’s , bought unused pieces of the cable and sold them
as souvenirs. But then, as now, everyone was not (75)_________of the technological advantages .
Information arrived so quickly, often (76)_________ what had previously been
transmitted , that businessmen had to work much harder to (77)_________ up with
developments. They arrived home tired and stressed. If we find difficulty with the Internet,
which is technological evolution, not revolution, our (78)_________ had afar harder task in
getting used to the invention in the first place.
Question 69. A. confirmed B. prove C. show D. test
Question 70. A. oppressed B. subdued C. subjected D. submitted

Question 71. A. collision B. connection C. communication D. contact
Question 72. A. did B. got C. made D. worked
Question 73. A. laid B. lain C. put D. set
Question 74. A. apology B. argument C. excuse D. justification
Question 75. A. believed B. convinced C. pleased D. satisfied
Question 76. A. contradicting B. differing C. disagreeing D. objecting
Question 77. A. keep B. maintain C. remain D. stay
Question 78. A. ancestors B. elders C. fathers D. forerunners
*Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct and natural combination of each
pair of sentences given.
Question 79. “Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again.”
A. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
B. He ordered me to make use of my time saying that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
C. He advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn’t get such an opportunity
again.
D. He let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
Question 80. The coffee was very strong. I couldn’t drink it.
A. It was such a strong coffee that I couldn’t drink it.
B. The coffee was too strong for me to drink.
C. It was coffee so strong that I couldn’t drink it.
D. So strong coffee it was that I couldn’t drink it.
Good Luck
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