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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO VĨNH PHÚC
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ĐỀ KSCL LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

MÔN TIẾNG ANH
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Section A (8 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Who talk more – men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However,
linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that
this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal – talk more – in private
situations, where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together. But, she
says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information
and gain status. Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls
often play with one “best friend”, their play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play
games in groups; their play usually involves more doing than talking. In school, girls are often
better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics.
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference.
Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents. They found
evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they do to their daughters. The
startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls. Specifically, when
parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is
also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons.
Câu 1: Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public
B. It’s stereotype that women talk more than men

C. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing
D. Women talk more than men
Câu 2: Which word is similar in meaning to “glue” in line 4 ?
A. means
B. sticky substance
C. game
D. rope
Câu 3: Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Parents do not talk much about sadness with their sons.
B. An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their
sons.
C. Study at Emory University can help to explain the differences between communication
styles of boys and girls
D. Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents.
Câu 4: Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word “verbal”?
A. connected with the use of spoken language B. deriving from verbs
C. using very loud noise
D. being very talkative
Câu 5: The word they in line 4 refers to
A. men and women
B. situations.
C. men
D. women
Câu 6: Which can be used as a synonym of the word “emotions” ?
A. thinking
B. anger
C. feelings
D. worries
Câu 7: Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph ?
A. Men are more sociable than women.

B. According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most
wrong and oversimplified
C. Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood.
D. Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others.
Câu 8: Which word could best replace “startling” ?
A. interesting
B. surprising
C. annoying
D. beginning
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Câu 9: Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph?
A. Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys do.
B. A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters.
C. Boys don’t like to be with their parents as much as girls do.
D. Parents don’t enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters.
Câu 10: Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?
A. Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys.
B. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters.
C. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.
D. Boys don’t like showing their emotions.
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.
Câu 11: A. obedience
B. embarrass
C. attitude
D. apparent
Câu 12: A. component
B. confiding

C. necessary
D. important
Câu 13: A. begin
B. addick
C. refer
D. regret
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word.
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Health experts suggest that ……[<1>]….... healthy and happy, it’s important to keep our
lives in balance. Chinese philosophy, which has spanned thousands of years, uses the principles
of yin and yang to explain the importance of balance in life. Explained simply, yang represents
the active elements of the universe, ……[<2>]….... the yin represents the passive elements. This
expresses the importance of balance in ……[<3>]….... of living. Today health experts agree that it’s
important to have a balanced life. For example, they’ve said it’s necessary to have a balance
between work and rest and to have a balanced exercise program. ……[<4>]…...., I’m sure you’d
agree that in our busy world, it’s not always easy to get and keep balance in our lives.
……[<5>]….... business or study deadlines, many people work to excess, leaving little time
at the end of their busy day to spend with family and friends. They eat fast - food and don’t get
enough rest or recreation and then suffer badly from the effects of stress. It’s sad that this
situation often happens when people believe that access to ……[<6>]….... is the answer to
happiness instead of understanding the importance of balanced living.
While ambition can be a good thing, ……[<7>]….... too much ambition can cause a person to
become ‘out of balance’. Of course it’s also unbalanced to spend too much time on entertainment
and pleasure activities, with little or no time ……[<8>]….... to work or education. Balance means
allocating enough time for all the important aspects of life, such as spending time with family and
friends, working or studying, as well as resting and relaxing.
Experts now tell us that having balance in our life is the answer, not only to health and
happiness, ……[<9>]….... to success. If you’re balanced, you’ll have more energy and you’ll reach
your ambitions in a more relaxed fashion; with less stress. So ……[<10>]….... is your life? Do you

need to allocate your time differently to have better balance in your life?
Câu 14: A. looking
B. to preserve
C. remain
D. to stay
Câu 15: A. whereas
B. in contrast
C. although
D. on the other hand
Câu 16: A. all areas
B. all angles
C. every field
D. all aspects
Câu 17: A. Simultaneously B. However
C. Consequently
D. On the contrary
Câu 18: A. Despite
B. Although
C. Because
D. Due to
Câu 19: A. have money
B. properties
C. wealth
D. rich
Câu 20: A. having
B. with
C. have
D. there is
Câu 21: A. giving
B. allocated

C. spent
D. used
Câu 22: A. but it is the answer B. also
C. and also
D. but also
Câu 23: A. how balanced
B. however balanced C. what balance D. how balancing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Câu 24:
Câu 25:

A. introduces
A. dough

B. leaves
B. county

C. practices
C. blouse

D. wishes
D. doubt
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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.
Câu 26: Not until I got on the taxi to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.

A. that I realized
B. that I had left
C. at home
D. got on
Câu 27: Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating
electricity for the surrounding area.
A. irrigation
B. to control flooding C. generating
D. surrounding area
Câu 28: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole
A. did Mathew look
B. asked why
C. saw
D. embarassed
Câu 29: Married customs differ greatly from society to society.
A. Married
B. society
C. differ
D. greatly
Câu 30: It is the high time John understands how to behave properly towards the old men.
A. understands
B. high
C. towards
D. how to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker. The first is the
broad area of communication, which includes imparting information by use of language,
communicating with a group or an individual, and specialized communication through
performance. A person conveys thoughts and ideas through choice of words, by a tone of voice

that is pleasant or unpleasant, gentle or harsh, by the rhythm that is inherent within the
language itself, and by speech rhythms that are flowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and
finally, by the pitch and melody of the utterance. When speaking before a group, a person's tone
may indicate unsureness or fright, confidence or calm. At interpersonal levels, the tone may
reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen, or may belie them. Here the
speaker's tone can consciously or unconsciously reflect intuitive sympathy or antipathy, lack of
concern or interest, fatigue, anxiety, enthusiasm or excitement, all of which are usually
discernible by the acute listener. Public performance is a manner of communication that is highly
specialized with its own techniques for obtaining effects by voice and /or gesture. The
motivation derived from the text, and in the case of singing, the music, in combination with the
performer's skills, personality, and ability to create empathy will determine the success
of artistic, political, or pedagogic communication.
Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person's self-image, perception of others, and
emotional health. Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that is confident, pretentious,
shy, aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant, to name only a few personality traits. Also the sound
may give a clue to the facade or mask of that person, for example, a shy person hiding behind an
overconfident front. How a speaker perceives the listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy
in any given conversation can drastically alter the tone of presentation, by encouraging or
discouraging the speaker. Emotional health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds
of the happy, by constricted and harsh sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic qualities of
the depressed.
Câu 31: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The function of the voice in performance
B. The production of speech
C. The connection between voice and personality
D. Communication styles
Câu 32:
What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may
reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen" (lines 7-8)?
A. The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words.

B. A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication.
C. Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.
D. Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are.
Câu 33: The word "Here" in line 8 refers to _______.
A. ideas and feelings
B. the tone C. words chosen
D. interpersonal interactions
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Câu 34: The word "derived" in line 12 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. discussed
B. registered
C. prepared
D. obtained
Câu 35: Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in
line 13?
A. As examples of basic styles of communication
B. As examples of public performance
C. To introduce the idea of self-image
D. To contrast them to singing
Câu 36: According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice, may be an indication of a person's
_______.
A. personality
B. general physical health
C. ability to communicate
D. vocal quality
Câu 37: According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide _______.
A. strength
B. friendliness

C. shyness
D. hostility
Câu 38: The word "drastically" in line 19 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. severely
B. easily
C. exactly
D. frequently
Câu 39: The word "evidenced" in line 20 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. indicated
B. repeated
C. exaggerated
D. questioned
Câu 40: According to the passage, what does a constricted and harsh voice indicate?
A. Depression
B. Anger
C. Lethargy
D. Boredom
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Câu 41: Everyone in both cars _____ injured in the accident last night, ______?
A. was/weren't they
B. was/wasn't he?
C. were/were they
D. were/weren't they
Câu 42: Linda: "It's been a tough couple of months, but I think the worst is behind us now." Jill: "
_______. "
A. Good morning.
B. Good luck!
C. Good!
D. Goodness me!

Câu 43: “What a new nice style of hair you have it cut!” ~ “____.”
A. No, I think it’s suitable for me.
B. It’s from Italy
C. Thank you
D. Yes, please
Câu 44: Peter: “I’ve got to go, Betty. So long."
Betty: “So long, Peter. And _______.”
A. don’t hurry
B. don’t take
C. be careful
D. take care
Câu 45: It took the director two hours _______.
A. to explain us the new plan
B. explaining the new plan to us
C. to explain the new plan to us
D. explaining us the new plan
Câu 46: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to
B. about
C. at
D. in
Câu 47: Tuan, along with his friends, ___________ on a picnic in Pu Mat National Park at the end of
this month.
A. is going
B. will go
C. have to go
D. are going
Câu 48: The government has had new houses _______ in the rural areas.
A. build
B. to be built

C. building
D. built
Câu 49: If I had studied harder, I_________________better in the last exam.
A. wouldn’t have done B. would have done C. had done
D. would do
Câu 50: Please cut my hair …………….the style in this magazine.
A. the same long like B. the same long as
C. the same length as D. the same length like
Câu 51: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.
A. will be finishing
B. have finished
C. will have finished D. are finishing
Câu 52: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. the faster you will learn
B. the faster will you learn
C. you will learn faster
D. faster you will learn
Câu 53: Mark is nearsighted. He ___ glasses ever since he was ten years old
A. should have worn B. has had to wear
C. need wear
D. must wear
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Câu 54: _______ to China if you had the chance?
A. Do you go
B. Had you gone
C. You go
D. Would you go
Câu 55: The mirror was ______ broken.

A. accidental
B. by accident
C. accidentally
D. accident
Câu 56: To sail single-handed across the ocean takes both skill and _________.
A. determine
B. determining
C. determined
D. determination
Câu 57: It is imperative that he _____ the school regulations.
A. would obey
B. obey
C. will obey
D. obeys
Câu 58: It took years of research, but ____ they found the answer.
A. last
B. lastly
C. at the end
D. in the end
Câu 59: It is very difficult to…………the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. exchange
B. convert
C. transfer
D. convey
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 60: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. free
B. voluntary
C. pressure

D. mandatory
Câu 61: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity
organization.
A. amicable
B. hospitable
C. kind
D. mean
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.
Câu 62: I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in
B. get in touch
C. have connection
D. be related
Câu 63: In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. stressed
B. enlarged
C. progressed
D. ripened
Câu 64: The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. influenced
B. touched
C. annoyed
D. sad
Section B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. I've never gone to the car wash before.
This is .....................................................................................................................................................
2. Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.

I was ........................................................................................................................................................
3. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too ...................................................................................................................................
4 “Don’t forget to put your name on the top of the page” he said to her
He reminded .........................................................................................................................................
5. If you are not careful, you’ll cut yourself
Unless .....................................................................................................................................................
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of social network. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- Making friends easily
- Updating news
- Relaxing.

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Key
1. D
11. C
21. B
31. C
41. A
51. C
61. D

2. B
12. C
22. D
32. A

42. C
52. A
62. B

3. A
13. B
23. A
33. D
43. C
53. B
63. C

4. A
14. D
24. B
34. D
44. D
54. D
64. B

5. C
15. A
25. A
35. B
45. C
55. C

6. C
16. D
26. A

36. A
46. B
56. D

7. C
17. B
27. C
37. C
47. A
57. B

8. B
18. D
28. A
38. A
48. D
58. D

9. D
19. C
29. A
39. A
49. B
59. D

10. B
20. A
30. A
40. B
50. C

60. D

Section B
I. (0.5 điểm; 1 câu = 0.1)
1. This is the first time I have ever gone to the car wash
2. I was given a present on my last birthday by Jane.
3. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
4. He reminded her to put her name on the top of the page.
5. Unless you are careful, you will cut yourself.
II. Viết (1.5 điểm)

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SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC

ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 1 LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2015-2016

Đề thi có 05 trang

ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 1:
A. allegedly

B. accountancy
C. bewildered
D. concentrate
Câu 2:
A. certificate
B. compulsory
C. undergraduate
D. curriculum
Câu 3:
A. compliment
B. counterpart
C. determine
D. marvelous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 4:
A. comparison
B. division
C. conclusion
D. vision
Câu 5:
A. solution
B. pull
C. look
D. could
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 6: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman_______a full professor
at Princeton University.
A. to appoint

B. was appointed
C. to be appointed
D. who be appointed as
Câu 7: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it___________?
A. to be washed
B. washed
C. wash
D. to wash
Câu 8: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to________school at the age of 11.
A. middle
B. secondary
C. upper
D. elementary
Câu 9: They______the job by this time tomorrow.
A. will finish
B. will be finishing
C. will have finished
D. are finishing
Câu 10: Safety should take _________over all other matters in the workplace.
A. precede
B. precedent
C. preceding
D. precedence
Câu 11: She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _________ since?
A. Have you met her
B. Had you met her
C. Did you meet her
D. Were you met her
Câu 12: I am sorry I cannot hear what you________because everybody ______so loudly.
A. were saying/ has talked

B. said/ was talking
C. have just said/ is talking
D. are saying/ talk
Câu 13: Some sociologists believe that the_________family of parents and children is rapidly becoming
a thing of the past.
A. closed
B. joint
C. nuclear
D. extended
Câu 14: __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
A. Talk over it
B. Talk it over
C. Work it out
D. Look into it
Câu 15: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.
A. get through
B. wait on
C. turn up
D. walk out
Câu 16: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.


Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”
A. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t
B. Well, if only you didn’t.
C. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
D. Well, I’d rather not.
Câu 17: The visitors were complaining______in the rain.

A. for waiting
B. me about waiting
C. about having to wait
D. that they have to wait
Câu 18: Any child has the right to an education________of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. despite
B. because
C. regardless
D. providing
Câu 19: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the
blank in the following exchange.
Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!”
Alex: “___________________”
A. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
B. It was fully booked.
C. Why not?
D. Yes, I should
Câu 20: Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life.
A. relatives
B. relationships
C. relation
D. relations
Câu 21: Mike asked Sarah how long______English so far.
A. she had been learning
B. she learned
C. she has been learning
D. had she learned
Câu 22: ______her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
A. Filling out
B. Bringing in

C. Turn in over
D. Fighting back
Câu 23: Mark first________ his wife three years ago when they_________at university.
A. met/ have studied
B. met/ were studying
C. has met/ studied
D. met/ had been studying
Câu 24: _________, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university.
A. On the whole
B. At the whole
C. In the general
D. In generally
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 25: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. protect
B. pollute
C. eliminate
D. destroy
Câu 26: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated
B. unskilled
C. unqualified
D. unimpaired
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 27: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. on account of
B. in consideration of C. under guarantee

D. regardless of
Câu 28: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. changed his decision
B. felt sorry for us
C. wanted to continue
D. refused to change his decision
Câu 29: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. worried
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.


Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech.
When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form
of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies
approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with
the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also
express human thoughts and feelings.
Câu 30: The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as______________

A. close one eye briefly
B. close two eyes briefly
C. bob the head up and down
D. shake the head from side to side
Câu 31: The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to__________
A. sign language motions
B. tourists
C. the deaf and the mute
D. thoughts and feelings
Câu 32: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
B. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
C. Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
Câu 33: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used
among blind people?
A. Signal flags
B. Picture signs
C. Body language
D. Braille
Câu 34: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Câu 35: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for_____________
A. spelling
B. ideas
C. whole words

D. expressions
Câu 36: People need to communicate in order to_____________.
A. create language barriers
B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact
D. express thoughts and feelings
Câu 37: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. A spy
C. An airline pilot
D. A telegrapher
Câu 38: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT______________
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
C. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
D. The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication.
Câu 39: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Many Forms of Communication
B. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. The Importance of Sign Language
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.


Câu 40: The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading.
A. The human
B. misleading
C. comparing
D. but such

Câu 41: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted
A. accused
B. to shoplift
C. not guilty
D. was acquitted
Câu 42: While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper
aeroplanes around the classroom.
A. on the
B. threw
C. around
D. was explaining
Câu 43: Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both
academic and athletic extracurricular activities.
A. Most
B. interested in
C. which can
D. both
Câu 44: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A. will have had
B. when
C. apply for
D. more experience
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Speech is one of the most important (45) ______ communicating. It consists of far more than just
making noises. To talk and also to (46)______ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we
have to use combinations of (47)______ that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very (48)______ . The basic (49)______ of English is not very
large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite(50)______. But the more idea you can

(51)______ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the (52)______ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (53)______
the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (54)______ whether
we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Câu 45: A. rules
B. reason
C. ways
D. tests
Câu 46: A. be talked
B. be examined
C. be understood
D. be spoken
Câu 47: A. sounds
B. languages
C. systems
D. talks
Câu 48: A. important
B. expensive
C. simple
D. easy
Câu 49: A. vocabulary
B. word
C. structure
D. grammar
Câu 50: A. perfect
B. well
C. good
D. fluent
Câu 51: A. grow
B. need

C. pass
D. express
Câu 52: A. most
B. main
C. certain
D. full
Câu 53: A. send
B. talk
C. say
D. pass
Câu 54: A. know
B. show
C. ask
D. understand
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half
of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and
variety. New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in
the literature of this half century.
As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had
evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late
1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest. No longer was it produced, at least in its
popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no
longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central


characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no
longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary
expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women.

In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt
Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each
state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world ... connecting an American
citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been
designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of
them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform. Just as America learned to play a role in this half
century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature
establish itself as a producer of major works.
Câu 55: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passage probably discussed_____
A. the limitations of American literature to this time
B. the fashions and values of 19th century America
C. he importance of tradition to writers
D. new developments in industrialization and population shifts
Câu 56: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to______________
A. diminished
B. changed
C. became famous
D. turned back
Câu 57: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to_________
A. old-fashioned
B. unusual
C. urban
D. well-known
Câu 58: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to ___________.
A. the present
B. the 1900s
C. the early 1800s
D. 1850-1900
Câu 59: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature
EXCEPT____________

A. It was not highly regarded internationally
B. It broke with many literary traditions of the past
C. It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings
D. It spoke to the issue of reform and change
Câu 60: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose?
A. To wind down his argument.
B. For variety in a lengthy paragraph.
C. To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature.
D. To emphasize the contrast he is making.
Câu 61: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman_____________
A. was disapproving of the new literature
B. disliked urban life
C. was an international diplomat
D. wrote Leaves of Grass
Câu 62: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?
A. Current events
B. International affairs C. American literature D. European history
Câu 63: The main idea of this passage is____________
A. that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
B. that most people were wary of the new literature
C. that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
D. that centers of culture shifted from East to West
Câu 64: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to______________
A. the manufacturing
B. American literature C. the population
D. the energy
WRITING


Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence

printed before it.
Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said.
My brother advised ……………………………………………………………..
Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plans ……………………………………………………………….
Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary.
Changes ………………………………………………………………..
Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week.
We …………………………………………………………………..
Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many people turned ………………………………………………………….
Part II. In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most.
The following prompts may be helpful to you:
+ Who is the person you admire most in your family?
+ What does he/she look like?
+ What are his/her personalities?
+ Why do you admire him/her most?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half
of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and
variety. New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in
the literature of this half century.
As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had
evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late
1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest. No longer was it produced, at least in its
popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no
longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central
characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no
longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary
expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women.
In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt
Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each
state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world ... connecting an American
citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been
designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of
them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform. Just as America learned to play a role in this half
century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature
establish itself as a producer of major works.
Câu 1: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to______________
A. changed
B. turned back
C. diminished

D. became famous
Câu 2: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature
EXCEPT____________
A. It was not highly regarded internationally
B. It broke with many literary traditions of the past
C. It spoke to the issue of reform and change
D. It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings
Câu 3: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to ___________.
A. the early 1800s
B. 1850-1900
C. the 1900s
D. the present
Câu 4: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to______________
A. the population
B. American literature C. the energy
D. the manufacturing
Câu 5: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passagfl probably
discussed_____________
A. new developments in industrialization and population shifts
B. he importance of tradition to writers
C. the limitations of American literature to this time


D. the fashions and values of 19th century America
Câu 6: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?
A. Current events
B. International affairs C. American literature D. European history
Câu 7: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to_________
A. unusual
B. old-fashioned

C. well-known
D. urban
Câu 8: The main idea of this passage is____________
A. that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
B. that most people were wary of the new literature
C. that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
D. that centers of culture shifted from East to West
Câu 9: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose?
A. To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature.
B. To emphasize the contrast he is making.
C. For variety in a lengthy paragraph.
D. To wind down his argument.
Câu 10: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman_____________
A. was disapproving of the new literature
B. disliked urban life
C. was an international diplomat
D. wrote Leaves of Grass
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 11: A. vision
B. conclusion
C. division
D. comparison
Câu 12: A. solution
B. could
C. pull
D. look
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Speech is one of the most important (13) ______ communicating. It consists of far more than just

making noises. To talk and also to (14) ______ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we
have to use combinations of (15) ______ that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very (16)______ . The basic (17) ______ of English is not very
large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (18)______. But the more idea you can
(19) ______ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the (20) ______ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (21)______
the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (22) ______ whether
we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Câu 13: A. rules
B. reason
C. ways
D. tests
Câu 14: A. be understood
B. be spoken
C. be examined
D. be talked
Câu 15: A. sounds
B. languages
C. systems
D. talks
Câu 16: A. easy
B. expensive
C. simple
D. important
Câu 17: A. grammar
B. structure
C. vocabulary
D. word
Câu 18: A. perfect

B. good
C. well
D. fluent
Câu 19: A. need
B. grow
C. express
D. pass
Câu 20: A. most
B. main
C. certain
D. full
Câu 21: A. talk
B. send
C. pass
D. say
Câu 22: A. know
B. show
C. ask
D. understand
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.


Câu 23: The visitors were complaining______in the rain.
A. for waiting
B. me about waiting
C. about having to wait
D. that they have to wait
Câu 24: Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life.
A. relatives

B. relationships
C. relation
D. relations
Câu 25: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the
blank in the following exchange.
Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!”
Alex: “___________________”
A. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
B. It was fully booked.
C. Yes, I should
D. Why not?
Câu 26: Safety should take _________over all other matters in the workplace.
A. precede
B. precedent
C. preceding
D. precedence
Câu 27: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.
A. get through
B. turn up
C. walk out
D. wait on
Câu 28: Some sociologists believe that the_________family of parents and children is rapidly becoming
a thing of the past.
A. extended
B. joint
C. nuclear
D. closed
Câu 29: __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
A. Talk over it
B. Talk it over

C. Work it out
D. Look into it
Câu 30: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman_______a full professor
at Princeton University.
A. to appoint
B. was appointed
C. to be appointed
D. who be appointed as
Câu 31: They______the job by this time tomorrow.
A. will be finishing
B. will finish
C. are finishing
D. will have finished
Câu 32: Mark first________ his wife three years ago when they_________at university.
A. met/ have studied
B. met/ were studying
C. has met/ studied
D. met/ had been studying
Câu 33: Mike asked Sarah how long______English so far.
A. she had been learning
B. she learned
C. she has been learning
D. had she learned
Câu 34: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to________school at the age of 11.
A. secondary
B. elementary
C. upper
D. middle
Câu 35: Any child has the right to an education________of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. regardless

B. providing
C. despite
D. because
Câu 36: _________, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university.
A. On the whole
B. At the whole
C. In the general
D. In generally
Câu 37: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it___________?
A. to be washed
B. wash
C. washed
D. to wash
Câu 38: ______her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
A. Filling out
B. Bringing in
C. Turn in over
D. Fighting back
Câu 39: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”
A. Well, if only you didn’t.
B. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t
D. Well, I’d rather not.
Câu 40: She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _________since?
A. Have you met her
B. Were you met her
C. Had you met her

D. Did you meet her


Câu 41: I am sorry I cannot hear what you________because everybody ______so loudly.
A. were saying/ has talked
B. said/ was talking
C. have just said/ is talking
D. are saying/ talk
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 42: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. eliminate
B. protect
C. pollute
D. destroy
Câu 43: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unqualified
B. ill-educated
C. unskilled
D. unimpaired
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 44: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. under guarantee
B. in consideration of C. regardless of
D. on account of
Câu 45: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us

C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision
Câu 46: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. worried
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech.
When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form
of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies
approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with
the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
Câu 47: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used
among blind people?
A. Signal flags
B. Picture signs
C. Body language
D. Braille
Câu 48: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
B. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
C. Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
Câu 49: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT
for_____________
A. spelling
B. whole words
C. ideas
D. expressions
Câu 50: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code?


A. A scientist
B. A spy
C. An airline pilot
D. A telegrapher
Câu 51: The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as______________
A. bob the head up and down
B. close one eye briefly
C. shake the head from side to side
D. close two eyes briefly
Câu 52: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 11
D. 9
Câu 53: People need to communicate in order to_____________.
A. keep from reading with their fingertips
B. be picturesque and exact

C. create language barriers
D. express thoughts and feelings
Câu 54: The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to___________
A. thoughts and feelings
B. tourists
C. sign language motions
D. the deaf and the mute
Câu 55: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT______________
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
C. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
D. The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication.
Câu 56: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Many Forms of Communication
B. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. The Importance of Sign Language
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Câu 57: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted
A. accused
B. to shoplift
C. not guilty
D. was acquitted
Câu 58: Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both
academic and athletic extracurricular activities.
A. which can
B. Most
C. both
D. interested in

Câu 59: While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper
aeroplanes around the classroom.
A. around
B. threw
C. on the
D. was explaining
Câu 60: The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading.
A. misleading
B. The human
C. but such
D. comparing
Câu 61: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A. when
B. will have had
C. apply for
D. more experience
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 62: A. certificate
B. compulsory
C. undergraduate
D. curriculum
Câu 63: A. accountancy
B. concentrate
C. allegedly
D. bewildered
Câu 64: A. marvelous
B. counterpart
C. compliment
D. determine

WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said.
My brother advised ……………………………………………………………..
Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plans ……………………………………………………………….
Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary.
Changes ………………………………………………………………..


Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week.
We …………………………………………………………………..
Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many people turned ………………………………………………………….
Part II. In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most.
The following prompts may be helpful to you:
+ Who is the person you admire most in your family?
+ What does he/she look like?
+ What are his/her personalities?
+ Why do you admire him/her most?
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Mã đề thi 361

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech.
When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form
of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies
approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with
the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
Câu 1: The word "wink" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as______________
A. bob the head up and down
B. close one eye briefly
C. shake the head from side to side
D. close two eyes briefly
Câu 2: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT

for_____________
A. whole words
B. ideas
C. spelling
D. expressions
Câu 3: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly be the most commonly used
among blind people?
A. Signal flags
B. Picture signs
C. Body language
D. Braille
Câu 4: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
B. Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
C. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
D. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
Câu 5: People need to communicate in order to_____________.
A. keep from reading with their fingertips
B. be picturesque and exact
C. create language barriers
D. express thoughts and feelings
Câu 6: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT______________
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B. The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication.
C. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
D. Verbalization is the most common form of communication.
Câu 7: The word "these" in the first paragraph refers to___________
A. thoughts and feelings
B. tourists
C. sign language motions

D. the deaf and the mute
Câu 8: What is the best title for the passage?


A. The Many Forms of Communication
B. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings
D. The Importance of Sign Language
Câu 9: What would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist
B. A telegrapher
C. A spy
D. An airline pilot
Câu 10: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 11
D. 9
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 11: A. bewildered
B. allegedly
C. accountancy
D. concentrate
Câu 12: A. certificate
B. undergraduate
C. curriculum
D. compulsory
Câu 13: A. determine
B. marvelous

C. compliment
D. counterpart
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 14: A. solution
B. could
C. pull
D. look
Câu 15: A. division
B. comparison
C. conclusion
D. vision
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 16: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. destroy
B. protect
C. eliminate
D. pollute
Câu 17: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unimpaired
B. unskilled
C. unqualified
D. ill-educated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 18: I am concerned about my children.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy

D. worried
Câu 19: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. on account of
B. in consideration of C. under guarantee
D. regardless of
Câu 20: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. refused to change his decision
C. felt sorry for us
D. changed his decision
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Câu 21: Most college-age students today are interested in finding universities in which can pursue both
academic and athletic extracurricular activities.
A. which can
B. Most
C. both
D. interested in
Câu 22: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A. will have had
B. apply for
C. more experience
D. when
Câu 23: The woman accused to shoplift was found not guilty and was acquitted
A. accused
B. not guilty
C. was acquitted
D. to shoplift
Câu 24: The human brain is often comparing to a computer, but such an analogy can be misleading.

A. misleading
B. The human
C. but such
D. comparing
Câu 25: While the teacher was explaining the some on the blackboard, the children threw paper
aeroplanes around the classroom.
A. threw
B. around
C. was explaining
D. on the


Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Speech is one of the most important (26) ______ communicating. It consists of far more than just
making noises. To talk and also to (27) ______ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we
have to use combinations of (28)______ that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very (29) ______. The basic (30) ______ of English is not very
large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (31) ______. But the more idea you can
(32) ______ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the (33) ______ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (34)______
the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (35) ______ whether
we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Câu 26: A. reason
B. tests
C. ways
D. rules
Câu 27: A. be understood
B. be spoken

C. be examined
D. be talked
Câu 28: A. talks
B. sounds
C. languages
D. systems
Câu 29: A. easy
B. simple
C. important
D. expensive
Câu 30: A. structure
B. vocabulary
C. grammar
D. word
Câu 31: A. perfect
B. good
C. well
D. fluent
Câu 32: A. need
B. grow
C. express
D. pass
Câu 33: A. certain
B. main
C. full
D. most
Câu 34: A. talk
B. send
C. pass
D. say

Câu 35: A. ask
B. know
C. understand
D. show
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 36: Some sociologists believe that the_________family of parents and children is rapidly becoming
a thing of the past.
A. extended
B. joint
C. nuclear
D. closed
Câu 37: They______the job by this time tomorrow.
A. are finishing
B. will have finished
C. will finish
D. will be finishing
Câu 38: Safety should take _________over all other matters in the workplace.
A. precede
B. precedent
C. preceding
D. precedence
Câu 39: __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
A. Talk it over
B. Work it out
C. Talk over it
D. Look into it
Câu 40: The visitors were complaining______in the rain.
A. me about waiting
B. for waiting

C. about having to wait
D. that they have to wait
Câu 41: Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life.
A. relations
B. relation
C. relationships
D. relatives
Câu 42: ______her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
A. Filling out
B. Turn in over
C. Bringing in
D. Fighting back
Câu 43: In Britain, most pupils transfer from primary to________school at the age of 11.
A. secondary
B. elementary
C. upper
D. middle
Câu 44: Mark first________ his wife three years ago when they_________at university.
A. met/ have studied
B. met/ were studying
C. has met/ studied
D. met/ had been studying
Câu 45: She said she met you once at the Parade last week. _________since?


A. Did you meet her
B. Had you met her
C. Have you met her
D. Were you met her
Câu 46: I am sorry I cannot hear what you________because everybody ______so loudly.

A. were saying/ has talked
B. said/ was talking
C. have just said/ is talking
D. are saying/ talk
Câu 47: Any child has the right to an education________of sex, creed, race, or nationality.
A. regardless
B. providing
C. despite
D. because
Câu 48: _________, these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university.
A. On the whole
B. At the whole
C. In the general
D. In generally
Câu 49: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman_______a full professor
at Princeton University.
A. to appoint
B. to be appointed
C. who be appointed as D. was appointed
Câu 50: We arranged to meet at the station, but she didn’t___________.
A. turn up
B. wait on
C. walk out
D. get through
Câu 51: Paul is asking Joe for permission to play the guitar in the room. Choose the most suitable
response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
B. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t

C. Well, if only you didn’t.
D. Well, I’d rather not.
Câu 52: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it___________?
A. to wash
B. washed
C. to be washed
D. wash
Câu 53: Joanne is criticizing Alex for taking a late flight. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the
blank in the following exchange.
Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!”
Alex: “___________________”
A. It was fully booked.
B. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
C. Why not?
D. Yes, I should
Câu 54: Mike asked Sarah how long______English so far.
A. she has been learning
B. had she learned
C. she learned
D. she had been learning
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the last half
of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature of great abundance and
variety. New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new authors, new audiences all emerged in
the literature of this half century.
As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had
evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in the late
1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest. No longer was it produced, at least in its
popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from New England and the Old South; no

longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically correct, middle-class young people the only central
characters in its narratives; no longer were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no
longer, indeed, were fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary
expression; no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women.
In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition Walt
Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own major work, each
state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the world ... connecting an American


citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time, these years saw the emergence of what has been
designated "the literature of argument," powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of
them impelled by the spirit of exposure and reform. Just as America learned to play a role in this half
century as an autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature
establish itself as a producer of major works.
Câu 55: The main idea of this passage is____________
A. that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
B. that most people were wary of the new literature
C. that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
D. that centers of culture shifted from East to West
Câu 56: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that the previous passage probably
discussed_____________
A. new developments in industrialization and population shifts
B. he importance of tradition to writers
C. the limitations of American literature to this time
D. the fashions and values of 19th century America
Câu 57: The word “it” in the second paragraph refers to______________
A. the population
B. the manufacturing
C. the energy
D. American literature

Câu 58: The phrase “these years” in the third paragraph refers to ___________.
A. the 1900s
B. the present
C. 1850-1900
D. the early 1800s
Câu 59: This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?
A. Current events
B. International affairs C. American literature D. European history
Câu 60: All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the ne J literature
EXCEPT____________
A. It broke with many literary traditions of the past
B. It spoke to the issue of reform and change
C. It was not highly regarded internationally
D. It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings
Câu 61: The word “exotic" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to_________
A. well-known
B. old-fashioned
C. unusual
D. urban
Câu 62: It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman_____________
A. was disapproving of the new literature
B. disliked urban life
C. wrote Leaves of Grass
D. was an international diplomat
Câu 63: The word “evolved” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to______________
A. turned back
B. became famous
C. diminished
D. changed
Câu 64: The author uses the word “indeed” in the second paragraph for what purpose?

A. To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature.
B. To emphasize the contrast he is making.
C. For variety in a lengthy paragraph.
D. To wind down his argument.
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WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: “I should say nothing about it if I were you” my brother said.
My brother advised ……………………………………………………………..
Question 66: The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
Plans ……………………………………………………………….
Question 67: Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary.
Changes ………………………………………………………………..


Question 68: They are going to rebuild our kitchen next week.
We …………………………………………………………………..
Question 69: The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many people turned ………………………………………………………….
Part II. In about 150 words, write a paragraph about the person in your family who you admire most.
The following prompts may be helpful to you:
+ Who is the person you admire most in your family?
+ What does he/she look like?
+ What are his/her personalities?
+ Why do you admire him/her most?
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 1: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. unimpaired
B. unskilled
C. unqualified
D. ill-educated
Câu 2: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. destroy
B. eliminate
C. pollute
D. protect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 3:
A. pull

B. look
C. solution
D. could
Câu 4:
A. comparison
B. vision
C. conclusion
D. division
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 5: I am concerned about my children.
A. worried
B. happy
C. sad
D. angry
Câu 6: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue
B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision
D. changed his decision
Câu 7: Every woman who had enough criteria can join the beauty contest irrespective of their
background.
A. on account of
B. in consideration of C. under guarantee
D. regardless of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 8: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman_______a full professor
at Princeton University.
A. to be appointed

B. to appoint
C. was appointed
D. who be appointed as
Câu 9: Mark first________ his wife three years ago when they_________at university.
A. met/ were studying
B. met/ had been studying
C. has met/ studied
D. met/ have studied
Câu 10: __________with your friends and give me your answer tomorrow.
A. Look into it
B. Work it out
C. Talk over it
D. Talk it over
Câu 11: Mike asked Sarah how long______English so far.
A. she has been learning
B. had she learned
C. she learned
D. she had been learning
Câu 12: I am sorry I cannot hear what you________because everybody ______so loudly.
A. were saying/ has talked
B. said/ was talking
C. have just said/ is talking
D. are saying/ talk
Câu 13: The visitors were complaining______in the rain.
A. me about waiting
B. about having to wait
C. for waiting
D. that they have to wait