Tổng hợp đề thi thử đại học khối A1, D môn tiếng anh năm 2013 (Phần 4)

PRACTICE TEST 3
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 1: A. compliment
B. essential
C. interview
D. processor
Question 2: A. temptation
B. property
C. government
D. beautiful
Question 3: A. arrange
B. summary
C. eliminate
D. relation
Question 4: A. altogether
B. capacity
C. eventually
D. particular
Question 5: A. ambitious
B. performance
C. appearance
D. telephone
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 6: Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get off it
B. get on it
C. get down with it
D. get down to it
Question 7: In most_______ developed countries, up to 50% of_______ population enters higher

education at some time in their lives.
A. the/ 
B. / 
C. the/ a
D.  /the
Question 8: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.
A. are finishing
B. have finished
C. will be finishing
D. will have finished
Question 9: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura. “_______ ”.
A. Well, that's very surprising
B. Yes, it's an absurd idea
C. There's no doubt about it
D. Of course not. You bet
Question 10: _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an
optical illusion.
A. That the Moon
B. The Moon which
C. When the Moon
D. The Moon
Question 11: Many political radicals ________ that women should not be discriminated on the basic
of their sex.
A. rightly claimed
B. publicly supported C. publicly said
D. openly criticized
Question 12: _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal
communication.
A.  /an

B. A/ the
C. the/
D. The/a
Question 13: What chemical is this? It's _______ a horrible smell.
A. giving over
B. giving off
C. giving down
D. giving up
Question 14: On hearing the news, she fainted and it was half an hour before she came_______ again.
A. over
B. forward
C. up
D. round
Question 15: We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. old lovely German glasses
D. lovely old German glasses
Question 16: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. if he shouldn't have gone
B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone
D. had he not gone
Question 17: The policeman_______ him to appear as a witness.
A. let
B. discouraged
C. made
D. compelled
Question 18: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. being told

B. telling
C. having
D. he was told
Question 19: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?
A. didn't I
B. didn't you
C. wasn't it
D. wasn't she

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Question 20: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______.
A. absent - minded
B. narrow- minded
C. open – minded
D. kind – hearted
Question 21: She listened so attentively that not a word_______.
A. did she miss
B. she missed
C. she didn't miss
D. she had missed
Question 22: The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. an exact
B. a thorough
C. a universal
D. a whole
Question 23: To solve this problem, it is advisable _______ .
A. that a drastic measure is adopted
B. a drastic measure to be adopted

C. that to adopt a drastic measure
D. that a drastic measure be adopted
Question 24: I have told you not to do it_______ .
A. hundreds of times
B. hundred times
C. a hundred times
D. many hundred times
Question 25: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great
B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind
D. Sounds like fun
Question 26: _______ air is essential to man, so is water to fish.
A. As
B. Just
C. Since
D. Like
Question 27: If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been
C. wouldn't be
D. won't be
Question 28: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead.
A. to be appearing
B. to appear
C. have been appearing
D. by appearing
Question 29: Jane. “It's going to rain”.
Mary. “_______”.
A. I hope not
B. I hope not so
C. I don't hope so

D. I don't hope either
Question 30: Staying in a hotel costs _______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. as much as twice
B. twice as much as
C. twice more than
D. twice as
Question 31: Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation
B. facing/ overpopulated
C. face/ overpopulated
D. facing/ overpopulating
Question 32: Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. to be taught
B. be taught
C. teach
D. to teach
Question 33: A good friend is _______ will stand by you when you are in trouble.
A. one who
B. a person that
C. people who
D. who
Question 34: _______, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Despite the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. As though the homework was difficult
D. Difficult as the homework was
Question 35: I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______.
A. I will not be invited
B. I'm not invited
C. I was not invited

D. I have not been invited
Question 36: Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she _______ I was coming.
A. may forget
B. must forget
C. must have forgotten D. can't have forgotten
Question 37: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Picasso.
A. worthy
B. valueless
C. priceless
D. worthless
Question 38: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ .
A. celebrates
B. celebrities
C. celebrated
D. celebrations
Question 39: One's fingerprints are _______ other person.
A. different from
B. different from any
C. differ from any
D. different from those of any

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Question 40: 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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
Question 41: Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know
A
B
C
exactly where the choices are located.
D
Question 42: It is the writing English that causes difficulties to foreigners.
A
B
C
D
Question 43: The diameter of the Sun is more than one hundred times greater than the Earth.
A
B
C
D
Question 44: His boss has asked him to respond this fax immediately.
A
B
C
D
Question 45: The reason he wants to take a leaving of absence is that he needs a complete rest.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in

meaning to the given one.
Question 46: 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.
Question 47: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.
A. He's too friendly to be trusted.
B. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.
C. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.
D. However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.
Question 48: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
B. You should persuade him to change his mind.
C. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
Question 49: “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 made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
Question 50: I wish you hadn't said that.
A. If only you didn't say that.
B. It would be nice if you hadn't said that.
C. I wish you not to say that.
D. I hope you will not say that.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each
sentence.
Question 51: We got on well when we shared a flat, __________.
A. although the difference in our age

B. in spite that fact that I was much older than her
C. despite her being much older than me
D. in spite of the different in our old
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Question 52: My English is progressing __________.
A. ends and odds
B. bounds and leaps
C. leaps and bounds
D. odds and ends
Question 53: Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International
Convention, __________.
A. the members applauded him
B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him
D. he gave a short acceptance speech
Question 54: Many of the current international problems we are now facing __________.
A. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
B. linguistic incompetence
C. are the result of misunderstandings
D. are because of not understanding themselves
Question 55: When you do something, you should __________.
A. get through to
B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons
D. go down well with
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 from 56 to 60.
Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices.

For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing
reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over
telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant
site and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are
approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does
not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as
its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of
many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force
scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet
developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the
opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that
they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office
setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never
really get away from the office.
Question 56: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuters EXCEPT_____.
A. the different system of supervision
B. the lack of interaction with a group
C. the fact that the work space is in the home
D. the opportunities for advancement
Question 57: How many American workers are involved in telecommuting?
A. Fewer than estimated in USA Today
B. More than 8 million
C. Fewer than last year
D. More than predicted in Business Week
Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that the author is _______.
A. the manager of a group of telecommuters
B. a reporter
C. a statistician

D. a telecommuter
Question 59: The word "resistance" could best be replaced by_______.
A. participation
B. alteration
C. opposition
D. consideration
Question 60: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. A definition of telecommuting
B. The advantages of telecommuting
C. An overview of telecommuting
D. The failure of telecommuting
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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 following questions from 61 to 70.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs
also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk,
in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge
has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of
several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg
substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the
advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One
disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative
to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called 'designer' eggs. These eggs are produced by
hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite
of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular
eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol
in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies

to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol
levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant
of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol
derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the
body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of
eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help
reduce the blood cholesterol level.
Question 61: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.
B. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
C. to inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
D. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals
B. cholesterol
C. canola oil
D. vitamins
Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word 'somewhat'?
A. in fact
B. a little
C. a lot
D. indefinitely
Question 64: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. increasing price
B. dietary changes in hens
C. decreased production
D. concerns about cholesterol
Question 65: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the
suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 2/3

B. 3/4
C. 1/2
D. 1/3
Question 66: The word 'portrayed' could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied
B. destroyed
C. tested
D. described
Question 67: What is the meaning of 'back up'?
A. reverse
B. support
C. advance
D. block
Question 68: What is meant by the phrase 'mixed results'?
A. The results are a composite of things.
B. The results are inconclusive.
C. The results are mingled together.
D. The results are blended.
Question 69: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of following types
of eggs EXCEPT?
A. poached
B. fried
C. boiled
D. scrambled
Question 70: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. increasing egg intake but not fat intake
B. reducing egg intake but not fat intake
C. increasing egg intake and fat intake
D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake
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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 word for each of the blanks 71 to 80.
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an
employee? The schools teach a (71)____many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing
that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother
(72)____ it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This
means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and
to (73)____ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (74)____ understand what you are
driving at and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (75)____ itself. You must have something to say in
the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (76) ___ your ability to make other people
understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (77)___ teach. The foundations for
skill in expression have to be (78)____ early: an interest in and an ear (79)____ language; experience
in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal
expression. If you do not lay these foundations (80) ____ your school years, you may never have an
opportunity again.
Question 71: A. far
B. great
C. lots
D. large
Question 72: A. with learning B. learning
C. to learn
D. learn
Question 73: A. transfer
B. give out
C. present

D. interpret
Question 74: A. either
B. as well
C. both
D. not
Question 75: A. for
B. in
C. by
D. on
Question 76: A. much on
B. most on
C. on much
D. on most
Question 77: A. hardly
B. quite
C. really
D. truly
Question 78: A. lay
B. lied
C. laid
D. lain
Question 79: A. for
B. of
C. by
D. in
Question 80: A. for
B. of
C. during
D. when

1
2
3
4
5

B
A
B
A
D

21
22
23
24
25

A
B
D
A
C

41
42
43
44
45

A
A
D
C
B

61
62
63
64
65

C
B
B
D
A

6
7
8
9
10

D
D
D
C
A

26
27
28
29
30

A
C
D
A
B

46
47
48
49
50

B
C
A
D
B

66
67
68
69
70

D
B
B
D
D

11
12
13
14
15

B
A
B
D
D

31
32
33
34
35

B
A
A
D
C

51
52
53
54
55

C
C
D
C
C

71
72
73
74
75

B
C
C
C
A

16
17
18
19
20

D
D
A
B
B

36
37
38
39
40

C
C
B
D
A

56
57
58
59
60

A
B
B
C
C

76
77
78
79
80

A
C
C
A
C

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D
(Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút)

ĐỀ SỐ 11
I. Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba
từ còn lại trong mỗi câu
Câu 1: A. original
B. phenomenon
C. electronics
D. transmission
Câu 2: A. achievement
B. calculate
C. attitude
D. voluntary

Câu 3: A. dictation
B. communicate
C. occasion
D. reservation
Câu 4: A. attachment
B. education
C. engineer
D. disappear
Câu 5: A. patient
B. ashamed
C. trouble
D. alter
II. Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau
Câu 6: We live in a friendly community and everyone gets ___________ each other very well.
A. out of
B. down to
C. up to
D. on with
Câu 7: Our feeling for beauty is inspired by the harmonious arrangement of order and disorder ______ in
nature.
A. as occurs
B. it occur
C. occurred
D. as it occurs
Câu 8: I think you are ___________ your time looking for a job in this town. There’s not much to do here.
A. losing
B. spending
C. wasting
D. missing
Câu 9: Our parents don’t allow ___________ out after midnight.

A. going
B. us go
C. to go
D. us going
Câu 10: He seldom goes fishing, ___________?
A. doesn’t he
B. does he
C. isn’t he
D. is he
Câu 11: The student ___________ the highest score will be awarded a scholarship.
A. receiving
B. receives
C. who is receiving
D. who receive
Câu 12: According to some historians, if Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he __________ the rest of the
world.
A. had conquered
B. would have conquered C. would conquer
D. conquered
Câu 13: My car is quite ___________ .
A. economics
B. economic
C. economical
D. economy
Câu 14: “Hello! BBC1. ___________ can I help you?”
A. How
B. Where
C. Which
D. When
Câu 15: Have I ___________ to you how to use this new typewriter?

A. told
B. explained
C. showed
D. answered
Câu 16: “I’m very tired” “___________”.
A. Me too
B. For me the same
C. I also
D. Also me
Câu 17: David: “ Thank you for the delicious meal” - Joan: “___________”
A. Never wonder
B. No problem
C. All right
D. I’m glad you enjoyed it
Câu 18: Today’s weather will be ___________ of yesterday.
A. continuity
B. continuous
C. continuation
D. continue
Câu 19: “How much do you earn, Joe?” - “I’d ___________”.
A. better not to say
B. rather not say
C. prefer not say
D. rather don’t say
Câu 20: It is very important for a firm or a company to ___________ changes in the market.
A. keep in touch with
B. keep pace with
C. keep pace of
D. keep track with
Câu 21: The ___________ of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.

A. sight
B. mirror
C. shadow
D. reflection
Câu 22: I can’t help you with your homework tonight; ___________ shopping.
A. I go
B. I’m going
C. I have gone
D. I’ll go
Câu 23: She spends a ___________ deal of her time gardening.
A. large
B. high
C. big
D. great
Câu 24: Your behaviour makes me ___________ .


A. anger
B. in anger
C. angrily
D. angry
Câu 25: Some people ___________sport to keep fit, not because they like it.
A. train
B. do
C. practice
D. make
Câu 26: I don’t think she can get her message ___________ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. over
B. out
C. around

D. across
Câu 27: ___________ the phone rang later that night did I remember the appointment.
A. Just before
B. Only
C. Not until
D. No sooner
Câu 28: It looked dark and heavy ___________ it was going to rain.
A. unless
B. as if
C. although
D. whereas
Câu 29: A ___________ of interest briefly crossed his face at the mention of her name.
A. hint
B. mark
C. flicker
D. trace
Câu 30: ___________ that it might be easier to prepare a better map of the moon than of the Earth.
A. The saying
B. It is said
C. They say
D. To say
Câu 31: The facilities of the old health centre ___________ .
A. are as good as or better than the new centre.
B. are as good or better than the new centre.
C. is as good or better than the new centre.
D. are as good as or better than those of the new
centre.
Câu 32: We are all dependent ___________ our cars and should be encouraged to leave them at home.
A. of
B. on

C. to
D. in
Câu 33: ___________ weather! We can’t go out for a walk now.
A. How a terrible
B. How terrible
C. What terrible
D. What a terrible
Câu 34: Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ___________ I was coming.
A. may forget
B. must have forgotten
C. must forget
D. can’t have forgotten
Câu 35: We should study hard ___________ our parents can be proud of us.
A. as that
B. in order to
C. in order that
D. so as to

III. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B,C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống, từ câu 36 đến câu
50
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many
scientists (36)_________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (37)_________ the world’s
temperatures and are convinced that, more than (38)_________ before, the Earth is at (39)_________ from the
forces of the wind, rain and sun. (40)_________ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events,
(41)_________ as hurricanes and droughts, even more (42)_________ and causing sea levels all around the
world to (43) _________.
Environmental groups are putting (44)_________ on governments to take action to reduce the
(45)_________ of carbon dioxide which is given (46)_________ by factories and power plants, thus attacking
the problem at its source. They are in (47)_________ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind

and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (48)_________.
Some scientists, (49)_________, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other
gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait (50)_________ hundred years to notice the results.
Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
Câu 36: A. put
B. have
C. take
D. give
Câu 37: A. in
B. by
C. to
D. at
Câu 38: A. yet
B. once
C. never
D. ever
Câu 39: A. risk
B. danger
C. threat
D. harm
Câu 40: A. Concerning
B. Depending
C. Regarding
D. According
Câu 41: A. such
B. just
C. well
D. even
Câu 42: A. severe
B. strict

C. strong
D. heavy
Câu 43: A. arise
B. raise
C. rise
D. lift
Câu 44: A. pressure
B. encouragement
C. force
D. persuasion


Câu 45:
Câu 46:
Câu 47:
Câu 48:
Câu 49:
Câu 50:

A. count
A. over
A. request
A. factories
A. however
A. over

B. deal
B. off
B. belief
B. stations

B. but
B. several

C. number
C. away
C. suggestion
C. generations
C. despite
C. various

D. amount
D. up
D. favour
D. houses
D. although
D. numerous

IV. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu sau, từ câu 51 đến câu 60
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology in college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired
by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine
biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources.
She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always
realized the limitations of her non-technical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silence Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds, and contaminate human food. At that time, spokesmen for the chemical industry

mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed.
However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
Câu 51: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. at college
B. at the US Fish and Wildlife Service
C. as a researcher
D. as a writer
Câu 52: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. Zoology
B. Literature
C. History
D. Oceanography
Câu 53: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 29
B. 26
C. 34
D. 45
Câu 54: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. became more popular than her other books
B. was outdated
C. was praised by critics
D. sold many copies
Câu 55: Which of the following was not mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea
Around Us
A. Printed matter
B. Talks with experts
C. Letters from scientists D. A research expedition
Câu 56: Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. Poetic
B. Fascinating

C. Highly technical
D. Well researched
Câu 57: The word reckless is closest in meaning to
A. irresponsible
B. unnecessary
C. continuous
D. limited
Câu 58: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. a discussion of hazards insects pose to the food supply
B. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
Câu 59: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed?
A. Offensive
B. Logical
C. Deceptive
D. Faulty
Câu 60: Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee?
A. To validate the chemical industry’s claims
B. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment
C. To support Carson’s ideas
D. To provide an example of government propaganda


V. Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ / cụm từ cần phải sửa trong các câu sau
Câu 61: I’m very glad that you’ve done lots of progress this semester.
A
B
C

D
Câu 62: Your homework must to be done before class.
A
B C
D
Câu 63: Although the increase in airfares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
A
B
C
D
Câu 64: The workers were made work really hard, but their wages were low.
A
B
C
D
Câu 65: Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant trees on
A
B
C
D
unproductive land, and rotating crops.
VI. Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây
Câu 66: This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
A. This quarrel is likely to result from a fight.
B. The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
C. This quarrel is somewhat like a fight.
D. This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.
Câu 67: He makes a better husband than father.
A. He tries to be a good husband than father.
B. His father is better than her

husband.
C. He is more successful as a husband than as a father.
D. Fathers are usually good
husbands.
Câu 68: But for their help, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
A. If they didn’t help us, we couldn’t survive the famine
B. If they hadn’t helped us, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
C. We survived the famine without their help.
D. If only they had helped us, we could have survived the famine.
Câu 69: The company turned down Bill’s offer.
A. The company offered Bill’s offer.
B. The company rejected Bill’s offer.
C. The company accepted Bill’s offer.
D. The company discussed Bill’s offer.
Câu 70: Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.
A. He still can’t lift that box because he’s not strong.
B. The box was too heavy for him to lift.
C. He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.
D. However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.
VII. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu, từ câu 71 đến 75
History books record that the first film with sound was The Jau Singer in 1927. But sound films, or
“talkies”, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in
1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small
band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theaters could buy sound-effects machines. Research into sound that
was reproduced at exactly the same time as the pictures – called “synchronized sound” – began soon after the
very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As
early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was
used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become
unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This
system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.

In the “sound-on-film” system, sounds were recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be
read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing
synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually
brought us “talking pictures”.


Câu 71: The passage is mainly about the
A. development of sound with movies
B. research into reproduction
C. disadvantages of synchronized sound
D. history of silent movies
Câu 72: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened
A. in 1927
B. as early as 1896
C. as early as 1922
D. before 1896
Câu 73: It can be inferred that _________
A. orchestras couldn’t synchronize sound with the pictures
B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures
D. most movie theaters had a pianist
Câu 74: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they
A. were too large for most movie theaters
B. got out of synchronization with the picture
C. were newly invented and still bad imperfections D. changed speeds when the needle jumped
Câu 75: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was
A. read by an optical sensor
B. made during the filming of the picture
C. inserted beside the image on the film
D. marked on the gramophone

VIII. Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu tốt nhất được tạo ra từ những từ cho sẵn
Câu 76: teacher / suggest / Tom / more / reading.
A. The teacher suggested Tom does some more reading.
B. The teacher suggested Tom doing some more reading.
C. Teacher suggested Tom do some more reading.
D. The teacher suggested Tom do some more reading.
Câu 77: big / problem / face / youth / unemploy.
A. One of the biggest problems faced by the youth of today is unemployment.
B. One big problem facing the youth today is unemployed.
C. Big problem faced by the youth today is unemployment.
D. One of the biggest problem facing the youth today is unemployment.
Câu 78: I / rather / you / not make / noise.
A. I’d rather you didn’t make so many noise.
B. I had rather you didn’t make so much noise.
C. I’d rather you not make so much noise.
D. I would rather you didn’t make so much noise.
Câu 79: I / used / swimming / every morning / I / be / child.
A. I got used to swimming every morning when I was child.
B. I used to go swimming every morning when I was a child.
C. I used to going swimming every morning when I was a child
D. I am used to swimming every morning when I am a child.
Câu 80: party/ be much / interest / than / I expect.
A. The party was much more interesting than I had expected.
B. The party was much more interesting than I expect.
C. The party was much more interested than I had expected.
D. The party was much interesting than I had expected.
-------------THE END------------

1C
17D

33C
49A
65D

2A
18C
34B
50B
66D

3D
19B
35C
51D
67C

4A
20B
36A
52A
68B

5B
21D
37A
53C
69B

6D
22B

38D
54D
70C

7D
23D
39A
55D
71A

8C
24D
40D
56C
72B

9A
25B
41A
57A
73C

10B
26D
42A
58C
74B

11A
27C

43C
59D
75C

12B
28B
44A
60C
76D

13C
29C
45D
61B
77A

14A
30B
46B
62B
78D

15B
31D
47D
63A
79B

16A
32B

48B
64B
80A



ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D
(Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút)
ĐỀ SỐ 10
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
1. Despite playing under strength, the village team _____ beat the rivals.
a. could
b. were able to
c. couldn’t
d. weren’t able to
2. I suggest Andrea ______ in touch with the organisers.
a. should get
b. to get
c. getting
d. gets
3. The traffic lights _____ green and I pulled away.
a. became
b. turned
c. got
d. went
4. ______ during the storm.
a. They were collapsed
b. The fence was collapsed
c. They collapsed the fence

d. The fence collapsed
5. The suspect confessed _______.
a. his crime
b. the police his crime c. his crime to the police
d. his crime the police
6. ______ thinks that Judith should be given the job.
a. Neither of us
b. The majority of my colleagues
c. Practically everyone
d. A number of people
7. We had ______ holiday in Spain.
a. a two week’s
b. two weeks
c. two-week
d. a two-week
8. The company owns _____ in the city centre.
a. a cars park
b. several car parks
c. a car park
d. several cars parks
9. The government has introduced _______.
a. a children’s clothes tax
b. a tax on children clothes
c. a children clothes tax
d. a tax on children’s clothes
10. I’ll be with you in _______.
a. one quarter of an hour
b. a quarter of an hour
c. a quarter of one hour d. a quarter of hour
11. _____ my friends knew I was getting married.

a. Not much of
b. not many of
c. Not much
d. Not many
12. ____ the children _____ awake.
a. None of…was
b. Not any of…were
c. No …. was
d. None of…were
13. The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the ______.
a. concerned people
b. responsible people
c. people that concerned
d . people concerned
14. I asked Francis to clean the car, and he did ______.
a. a well job
b. the job good
c. a good job
d. a job well
15. ______, they slept soundly.
a. Hot though was the night air
b. Hot though the night air was
c. Hot the night air as was
d. Hot although the night air was
16. John was the first person I saw _____ hospital.
a. by leaving
b. on leaving
c. in leaving
d. on to leave
17. He suddenly saw Sue ____ the room. He pushed his way ____ the crowd of people to get to her.

a. across…through
b. over…through
c. across…across
d. over…along
18. She tried to _______.
a. talk me the plan out of
b. talk out of me the plan
c. talk me out of the plan
d. talk out me of the plan.
19. _____ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50.
a. So successful her business was,
b. So successful was her business,
c. Her business was successful
d. So was her successful business,
20. I’m _____ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently.
a. at
b. in
c. on
d. by
21. From an early age, Wolfgang had a(n) ____ for music.
a. interest
b. passion
c. involvement
d. tendency
22. Financial help from his parents ______ James to complete his studies.
a. granted
b. provided
c. eased
d. enabled
23. I don’t take ____ to being disobeyed. That’s a warning!

a. well
b. kindly
c. gently
d. nicely
24. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____ for me?
1


a. increase
b. enlargement
c. extension
d. expansion
25. I’m becoming increasingly _____ . Last week, I locked myself out of the house twice.
a. oblivious
b. mindless
c. absent
d. forgetful
II. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
26. a. south
b. southern
c. scout
d. drought
27. a. dome
b. comb
c. home
d. tomb
III. Pick out the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others.
28. a. literature b. preventive
c. measurement d. temperature
29. a. example

b. continue
c. sensible
d. contestant
30. a. constant
b. magnetic
c. sensitive
d. atmosphere
IV. Choose the best answer.
31. Would you like some more tea? - _______________________
a. No, thank.
b. Yes , thanks.
c. Yes, please.
d. No, please.
32.Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _____________________
a. I hope not.
b. I don’t hope so
c. I hope not so.
d. I hope it wouldn’t.
33. -Remember to return the newspaper to my father. - _______________________
a. I will
b. Why not
c. I won’t
d. Of course.
34.Will you have time to help us? - ______________________ I’m very busy at the moment.
a. I’m afraid not
b. I think so.
c. I don’t expect so.
d. I hope not.
35. “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” – Yes, _______________ “
a. you would

b. you must
c. certainly
d. you do
V. Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences, then choose the best answer for each.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the earth.
In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an annual eclipse, the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving
a bright ring of light around the Moon; in a total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon.
It seems rather improbable that a celestial body size of the Moon could completely block out the tremendously immense
Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens. Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size
than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sun because of their relative distances from Earth. A total eclipse can last up
to 7 minutes, during which time the Moon’s shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about 6 kilometers per second.
36. This passage mainly _________.
a. describes how long an eclipse will last.
B. gives facts about the Moon.
c. explains how the Sun is able to obscure the Moon.
D. informs the reader about solar eclipses.
37. In which type of eclipse is the Sun obscured in its entirety?
a. A partial eclipse
b. An annual eclipse
c. A total eclipse
d. A celestial eclipse
38. The word ring in line 3 could be best replaced by ______.
a. piece of gold b. circle
c. jewel
d. bell
39. A celestial body in line 5 is most probably one that is found ______.
a. somewhere in the sky
b. within the Moon’s shadow
c. on the surface of the Sun
d. inside Earth’s atmosphere

40. What is the meaning of block out in line 5?
a. Square
b. Cover
c. Evaporate
d. Shrink
41. According to the passage, how can the Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse?
a. The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon’s smaller size.
b. The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon’s great distance from the Earth.
c. Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon.
d. The moon hides the Sun because of the Moon’s considerable size.
42. The word relative in line 8 could best be replaced by ________.
a. familial
b. infinite
c. comparative
d. paternal
43. The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse?
a. The Moon hides from the Sun.
b. The Moon is obscured by the Sun.
c. The Moon begins moving at a speed of 6 kilometers per second. d.The Moon’s shadow crosses Earth
44. The word rate in line 9 is closest in meaning to ______.
a. form
b. speed
c. distance
d. rotation
45. Where is the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse?
a. Lines 1- 2
b. Lines 2- 4
c. Lines 5-6
d. Lines 8-9
2

VI. Read the text below and choose the word that best fits the space.
EXAM ADVICE
In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work with a partner. You have to do a (46) ____ task which usually (
47)_____ about 3 minutes. One possible task is “ problem (48) ____”, which means you have to look at some (49) ____
information and then (50) ____ the problem with your partner. You maybe show photos, drawings, diagrams, maps,
plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (51)_____ that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you
know exactly what to do by (52)_____ asking the examiner to (53)____ the instructions or make them clearer.
While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very (54)_____ and you should ask your partner questions
and make (55)_____ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties the examiner may decide
to step in and ( 56) _____ . Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the (57)_____ to give you a fair
mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (58) _____ with your partner, which includes taking
(59)_____ in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “ agree to (60) _____”.
46. a. single
b. lonely
c. unique
d. once
47. a. exists
b. lasts
c. stays
d. maintains
48. a. solving
b. working
c. making
d. finding
49. a. optical
b. obvious
c. noticeable
d. visual

50. a. argue
b. discuss
c. talk
d. have
51. a. essential
b. needed
c. helpful
d. successful
52. a. formally
b. officially
c. politely
d. sincerely
53. a. insist
b. copy
c. tell
d. repeat
54. a. little
b. much
c. few
d. many
55. a. ideas
b. statements
c. speeches
d. suggestions
56. a. complain
b. help
c. suggest
d. fail
57. a. judge
b. referee

c. assessor
d. observer
58. a. competing
b. struggling
c. opposing
d. co-operating
59. a. changes
b. sides
c. turns
d. sentences
60. a. contrast
b. disagree
c. argue
d. object
VII. Find the underlined part that needs correcting.
61. The first (A) national park in world (B), Yellowstone National Park, was (C)established in (D)1872.
62. Animation is a technique (A) for creativity (B) the illusion of life(C) in inanimate things.(D)
63. Scientists at universities (A) are often more involved (B) in theoretical research than(C) in practically(D) research .
64. Benjamin Franklin’s ability (A) to learn from observation and experience contributed greatly(B) to him(C) success
in(D) public life.
65. The surface of the(A) tongue covered(B) with tiny(C) taste buds(D).
VIII. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to the questions below.
Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little vegetation and little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true.
Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs, and most deserts
have a permanent source of water. Although deserts do not receive a high amount of rainfall – to be classified as a desert,
an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year – there are many plants that thrive on only small
amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life.
Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival. Some plants, such as cactus,
are able to store large amounts of water to last until the next rainfall. Other plants, such as the mesquite, have
extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the desert’s arid surface.

66. What is the main topic of the passage?
a. Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plants.
b. There is little rainfall in the desert.
c. Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water.
d. Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life.
67. The passage implies that ____________.
a. the typical conception of a desert is incorrect.
b. all deserts are dry, flat areas.
c. most people are well informed about deserts.
d. the lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation.
68. The passage describes the geography of deserts as ________.
a. flat
b. sandy
c. varied
d. void of vegetation.
69. The word source in line 3 means ________.
3


a. supply
b. storage space
c. need
d. lack
70. According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert?
a. The type of plants
b. The geographical formations
c. The amount of precipitation
d. The source of water
XI. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one in italics.
71. You’re not to blame for what happened.

a. You’re not accused of what happened.
b. What happened is not your fault.
c. You’re responsible for what happened.
d. We blame you for what happened.
72. He can hardly see at all without glasses.
a. He can see without glasses.
b. He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses.
c. He can’t see everything without glasses.
d. He is practically blind without glasses.
73. The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected.
a. The concert wasn’t so good as we had seen. B. We expected the concert to be worse.
c. We thought the concert would be much better. D. The concert was thought to be as good.
74. Please don’t ask her to the party.
a. I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party. B. I’d rather not ask her to the party.
c. Please don’t ask her about the party.
D. You ask her to the party, don’t you?
75. She broke down the moment she heard the news.
a. She was broken for a moment when she heard the news.
B. She broke her leg when hearing the news.
c. On hearing the news, she broke down.
D. When she heard the news, she was sick.
76. Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.
a. The box was too heavy for him to lift.
b. He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.
c. He still can’t lift that box because he’s not as strong.
d. However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.
77. I wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.
a. If only we went somewhere else for the holiday.
b. It’s a pity we didn’t go there for the holiday.
c. If we had gone for the holiday, I would have gone somewhere else.

d. I regret not having gone somewhere else for the holiday.
78. You should have had your eyes tested a long time ago.
a. You haven’t had your eyes tested though it’s necessary.
b. Your eyes should be tested a long time ago.
c. You had your eyes tested a long time ago.
d. It’s a long time ago since you had your eyes tested.
79. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
a. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
b. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
c. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
d. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
80. Rarely has a 15-year-old earned so much money.
a. 15-year-old rarely earns money.
b. A 15-year-old rarely earns lots of money.
c. A 15-year-old has seldom earned that much money.
d. A 15-year-old has never earned that much money.

KEY TO PRACTICE TEST 18
1B
2A
3B(D) 4B
5A(C)

6A(C)

7D

8B(C)

4

D

10B

11B

12A(D
)

13D

14C

15B

16B


17A
33D
49D
65B

18C 19B
34A 35C
50B 51A
66D 67A

20A

36D
52C
68C

21B
37C
53D
69A

22D
23B 24B
38B
39A 40B
54A
55D 56B
70C 71B 72D 73C

5

25D
41A
57C
74A

26B
42C
58D
75B

27C

43D
59C
76B

28B
44B
60B
77D

29C 30B 31C
45D 46A 47B
61B 62B 63D
7 79D 80C
8
A

32A
48A
64C


ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D
(Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút)
ĐỀ SỐ 9
I. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. event
B. prevent
C. percent
2. A. sword

B. whole
C. answer
3. A. river
B. rival
C. native
4. A. broad
B. load
C. road
5. A. measure
B. pleasure
C. ensure

D. agent
D. sweet
D. driven
D. boat
D. leisure

II. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest.
6. A. benefit
B. industry
C. inherit
7. A. contrary
B. graduate
C. document
8. A. emphasize
B. contribute
C. maintenance
9. A. comprehend
B. entertain

C. develop
10. A. image
B. predict
C. envy

D. architect
D. attendance
D. heritage
D. introduce
D. cover

III. Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
11. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them______________.
A. as a rule
B. as usual
C. out of habit
D. for granted
12. It’s very kind of you to give me something on my birthday, but you ________ bought such an expensive
present like this.
A. didn’t need
B. needn’t
C. needn’t have D. haven’t needed
13. _____________________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. As the small stars
B. The stars as small
C. Despite of the small stars
D. Small as the stars
14. After running up the stairs, I was ________ breath.
A. without
B. out of

C. no
D. away from
15. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ______.
A. tongue
B. brain
C. mind
D. memory
16. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.
A. Useless
B. Unused
C. Unfamiliar
D. Unacquainted
17. If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _____________ a house of his own now.
A. can buy
B. will buy
C. could buy
D. could have bought
18. He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _________ a villa in Dalat.
A. infer
B. refer
C. mention
D. imply
19. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
A. put up with
B. keep pace with C. made way for
D. came up with
20. The volcano which had been _____ for years suddenly exploded.
A. passive
B. idle
C. immobile

D. inactive
21. Although he was completely ________, he produced the most beautiful table.
A. unable
B. incapable
C. uneducated
D. untrained
22. We can put you ___ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live.
A. on
B. out
C. up
D. off
23. Andrew is known for always saying _________ comes to his mind.
A. anything
B. something
C. everything
D. whatever
24. It’s hard to _________ well with him. He’s got such a difficult character.
A. get over
B. get on
C. get into
D. get in
25. If that old vase is a _______ one, it will cost a lot of money.
A. sincere
B. genuine
C. truthful
D. realistic
26. Hard work can often bring _________ success.
A. into
B. in
C. about

D. up
27. He _____ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard.
A. came into
B. came up
C. came across
D. came round
28. He manages to visit his parents _________________ Saturday.
A. another every
B. every other
C. every the other
D. other every
29. _______, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather.
A. Being survive
B. To survive
C. When surviving
D. Surviving


30. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ______
A. occupation
B. occupational
C. occupied
D. preoccupied
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of
the blanks from 31 to 40.
Health is something we tend to (31) ___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly (32) ____ of it.
But illness can come, even (33) _____ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases
attack children in particular, and people know very little (34) ______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that
many children died. About a century ago, (35) _________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything
changed. The (36) _____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the

world became (37) ______ safer for children. The result is that (38) _________ a hundred years ago, the average man
lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (39) ______ to live for 75 years. And what do we
expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (40) ______. Some people will be able to avoid
medical problems that are unavoidable today.
31. A. forget
B. ignore
C. give up
D. throw away
32. A. awake
B. keen
C. aware
D. concerned
33. A. if
B. so
C. when
D. while
34. A. how
B. what
C. which
D. when
35. A. therefore
B. however
C. although
D. moreover
36. A. reason
B. origin
C. source
D. cause
37. A. more
B. much

C. very
D. quite
38. A. where
B. when
C. why
D. whereas
39. A. desire
B. hope
C. want
D. expect
40. A. speed up
B. advance
C. accelerate
D. run
V. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 41 to 50.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees
whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of
no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial
the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are
approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as
significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why
hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers.
These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too
difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s
responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity.
Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same
consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space

in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
41. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ?
A. The advantages of telecommuting.
B. A definition of telecommuting.
C. An overview of telecommuting.
D. The failure of telecommuting.
42. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ?
A. More than predicted in Business Week.
B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. D. Fewer than last year.
43. The phrase “of no consequence” means
A. of no use
B. of no good
C. unimportant
D. irrelevant
44. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
A. the opportunities for advancement. B. the different system of supervision.
C. the lack of interaction with a group.
D. The work place is in the home.
45. The word “ executives “ in line 10 refers to
A. telecommuters
B. managers
C. employees
D. most people
46. The word “ them” in line 11 refers to
A. systems
B. telecommuters
C. executives
D. responsibilities
47. The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees

A. need regular interaction with their families.


B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
48. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is
A. a telecommuter
B. the manager
C. a statistician
D. a reporter
49. The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by
A. opposite
B. willing
C. hesitate
D. typical
50. When Business Week published “ The Portable Executive “, it implied that
A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.
B. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.
C. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.
D. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
51. I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A. None of the two books I read was interesting
B. Either of the books I read weren’t interesting.
C. Neither of the books I read was interesting. D. The two books I read wasn’t interesting.
52. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.
B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.

C. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.
D. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.
53. These new machines have put an end to queuing,
A. These new machines have a special function in putting an end to queuing.
B. Putting an end to queuing depends on these machines.
C. People have to queue before these machines.
D. Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue.
54. 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.
55. As he gets older, he wants to travel less.
A. As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older.
B. The less he wants to travel, the older he gets.
C. The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel.
D. The older he gets, the less he wants to travel.
56. She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months.
B. A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him.
C. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
D. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
57. Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A. Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament
B. Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament.
C. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament.
D. To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament.
58. We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want
B. The items you want are out of our shop.

C. The items you want have been out of stock..
D. For the items you want, we must run out.
59. If only I had taken that job in the bank
A. I regret not taking that job in the bank
B. I regret not take that job in the bank
C. I wish I took that job in the bank
D. I don’t taken that job in the bank


60. I didn’t mean to offend you.
A. Offending you was meaningless to me.
C. It was meaningless of me to offend you.

B. I had no intention of offending you.
D. What I offended you was meaningless.

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs

correction.

61. She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down. (want)
A
B
C
D
62. Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must drink fluids, such as juice or water
A
B
C
to prevent the loss of water in his / her body.

D
63. Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated. (Like)
A
B
C
D
64. We felt asleep at the meeting because the speaker had such a monotonous voice. (sleepy)
A B
C
D
65. One-cent coins issued in the United States in 1982 was 96 percent zinc. (were)
A
B
C
D
VIII. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 61 to 70.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as
an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly
explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to
unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice
of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing
your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most
appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more
suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you.
Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank
them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are
diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the

office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions.
Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law
education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country.
If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance
sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional
training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative
associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that
many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants
must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to
consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new
opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
66. The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to ____
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
67. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to
A. questions
B. answers
C. features
D. jobs
68. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
A. discovering
B. considering
C. measuring
D. disposing
69. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want
to live in a big city ?
A. plumbing

B. law
C. retail sales
D. advertising
70. The word “evoke” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. agree on
B. bring to mind
C. be related to
D. differ from
71. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to


A. occupation B. the traveling life
C. a flight attendant
D. commission
72. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
73. In paragraph 5, the author suggests that
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
74. Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4 ?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
75. According to the passage, which of the following is true ?

A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
IX. Mark the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
76. Having been asked to speak at the conference, ________________________.
A. some notes were prepared for Dr. Clark
B. some notes were prepared by Dr. Clark
C. Dr. Clark prepared some notes.
D. audiences were pleased to hear Dr. Clark.
77. The scientist did the experiment ____________ alone
A. on his own
B. by him
C. by himself
D. by his
78. Total color blindness, _________ , is the result of a defect in the retina.
A. is a rare condition
B. which is a condition rare
C. a rare condition
D. that is a rare condition
79. ____ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the
United States.
A. Founding
B. Founded
C. To found
D. Having founded
80. It took the director two hours _____________________________________.
A. explaining us the new plan
B. to explain us the new plan
C. explaining the new plan to us

D. to explain the new plan to us

THE END

KEYS
I. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. event
B. prevent
C. percent
D. agent
2. A. sword
B. whole
C. answer
D. sweet
3. A. river
B. rival
C. native
D. driven
4. A. broad
B. load
C. road
D. boat
5. A. measure
B. pleasure
C. ensure
D. leisure


II. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest.
6. A. benefit

B. industry
C. inherit
D. architect
7. A. contrary
B. graduate
C. document
D. attendance
8. A. emphasize
B. contribute
C. maintenance D. heritage
9. A. comprehend
B. entertain
C. develop
D. introduce
10. A. image
B. predict
C. envy
D. cover
III. Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
11. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them______________.
A. as a rule
B. as usual
C. out of habit
D. for granted
12. It’s very kind of you to give me something on my birthday, but you ________ bought such an expensive
present like this.
A. didn’t need
B. needn’t
C. needn’t have
D. haven’t needed

13. _____________________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. As the small stars
B. The stars as small
C. Despite of the small stars
D. Small as the stars
14. After running up the stairs, I was ________ breath.
A. without
B. out of
C. no
D. away from
15. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ______.
A. tongue
B. brain
C. mind
D. memory
16. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.
A. Useless
B. Unused
C. Unfamiliar
D. Unacquainted
17. If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _____________ a house of his own now.
A. can buy
B. will buy
C. could buy
D. could have bought
18. He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _________ a villa in Dalat.
A. infer
B. refer
C. mention
D. imply

19. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
A. put up with
B. keep pace with C. made way for
D. came up with
20. The volcano which had been _____ for years suddenly exploded.
A. passive
B. idle
C. immobile
D. inactive
21. Although he was completely ________, he produced the most beautiful table.
A. unable
B. incapable
C. uneducated
D. untrained
22. We can put you ___ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live.
A. on
B. out
C. up
D. off
23. Andrew is known for always saying _________ comes to his mind.
A. anything
B. something
C. everything
D. whatever
24. It’s hard to _________ well with him. He’s got such a difficult character.
A. get over
B. get on
C. get into
D. get in
25. If that old vase is a _______ one, it will cost a lot of money.

A. sincere
B. genuine
C. truthful
D. realistic
26. Hard work can often bring _________ success.
A. into
B. in
C. about
D. up
27. He _____ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard.
A. came into
B. came up
C. came across
D. came round
28. He manages to visit his parents _________________ Saturday.
A. another every
B. every other
C. every the other
D. other every
29. _______, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather.
A. Being survive
B. To survive
C. When surviving
D. Surviving
30. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ______
A. occupation
B. occupational
C. occupied
D. preoccupied
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of

the blanks from 31 to 40.
Health is something we tend to (31) ___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly (32) ____ of it.
But illness can come, even (33) _____ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases
attack children in particular, and people know very little (34) ______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that
many children died. About a century ago, (35) _________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything
changed. The (36) _____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the
world became (37) ______ safer for children. The result is that (38) _________ a hundred years ago, the average man


lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (39) ______ to live for 75 years. And what do we
expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (40) ______. Some people will be able to avoid
medical problems that are unavoidable today.
31. A. forget
B. ignore
C. give up
D. throw away
32. A. awake
B. keen
C. aware
D. concerned
33. A. if
B. so
C. when
D. while
34. A. how
B. what
C. which
D. when
35. A. therefore
B. however

C. although
D. moreover
36. A. reason
B. origin
C. source
D. cause
37. A. more
B. much
C. very
D. quite
38. A. where
B. when
C. why
D. whereas
39. A. desire
B. hope
C. want
D. expect
40. A. speed up
B. advance
C. accelerate
D. run
V. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 41 to 50.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees
whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of
no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial
the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are
approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as
significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why

hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers.
These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too
difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s
responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity.
Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same
consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space
in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.
41. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ?
A. The advantages of telecommuting.
B. A definition of telecommuting.
C. An overview of telecommuting.
D. The failure of telecommuting.

42. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ?
A. More than predicted in Business Week.
B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. D. Fewer than last year.
43. The phrase “of no consequence” means
A. of no use
B. of no good
C. unimportant
D. irrelevant
44. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
A. the opportunities for advancement. B. the different system of supervision.
C. the lack of interaction with a group.
D. The work place is in the home.
45. The word “ executives “ in line 10 refers to
A. telecommuters

B. managers
C. employees
D. most people
46. The word “ them” in line 11 refers to
A. systems
B. telecommuters
C. executives
D. responsibilities
47. The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees
A. need regular interaction with their families.
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
48. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is
A. a telecommuter
B. the manager
C. a statistician
D. a reporter
49. The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by
A. opposite
B. willing
C. hesitate
D. typical
50. When Business Week published “ The Portable Executive “, it implied that
A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective.


B. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting.
C. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic.
D. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work.

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
51. I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A. None of the two books I read was interesting
B. Either of the books I read weren’t interesting.
C. Neither of the books I read was interesting. D. The two books I read wasn’t interesting.
52. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.
B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.
C. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.
D. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.
53. These new machines have put an end to queuing,
A. These new machines have a special function in putting an end to queuing.
B. Putting an end to queuing depends on these machines.
C. People have to queue before these machines.
D. Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue.
54. 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.
55. As he gets older, he wants to travel less.
A. As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older.
B. The less he wants to travel, the older he gets.
C. The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel.
D. The older he gets, the less he wants to travel.

56. She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months.
B. A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him.

C. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
D. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
57. Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A. Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament
B. Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament.
C. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament.
D. To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament.
58. We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want
B. The items you want are out of our shop.
C. The items you want have been out of stock..
D. For the items you want, we must run out.
59. If only I had taken that job in the bank
A. I regret not taking that job in the bank
B. I regret not take that job in the bank
C. I wish I took that job in the bank
D. I don’t taken that job in the bank
60. I didn’t mean to offend you.
A. Offending you was meaningless to me.
B. I had no intention of offending you.
C. It was meaningless of me to offend you.
D. What I offended you was meaningless.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs

correction.

61. She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down. (want)
A
B
C

D