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1. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
Paper is named for papyrus, a reedlike plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing
material more than 5,000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2,000
years ago.
A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibres, not unlike a piece of material. The
fibres used in paper, however, are plant fibres, and there are millions of them in one
sheet. In addition to the plant fibre, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes
can make the paper different colours; resins may add weight and texture
Where do these fibres come from? The majority of paper is made from the plant fibre
that comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their places.
Paper may be also made from things like old rags, or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper
that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process
saves forests, energy and reduces air and water pollution.
1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by _______
A. the Chinese

B. The Egyptians

C. ancient cultures D. foresters

2. What is the main ingredient m most paper?
A. resin

B. cardboard

C. plant fibre

D. papyrus

3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fibre used in paper is
_______.

A. rags

B. trees

C. fabric

D. wastepaper

4. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT
_______.
A. reduce the need for link

B. save forests

C. save energy

D reduce air pollution

5. The primary purpose of the passage is to _______.
A. refuse the theory that Egyptians were the inventors of paper
B. advocate the use of recycling
C. give a historical perspective to the uses of paper
D. explain how paper is made, and from where it came


2. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
PLANET EARTH
The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old. It is difficult for us to think about such an
enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us. We can, however, simplify
the idea to make it more understandable. We can compare the planet Earth to a person of

forty-six years of age.
Nothing is known about the first seven years of this person’s life. Very little
information exists about the middle period either. It was only at the age of forty-two that
the Earth began to flower.
Dinosaurs and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago, when the planet of
forty-five. Mammals only arrived eight months ago. In the middle of last week, man-like
apes became ape-like men and began to communicate with each other. Last weekend, the
Ice Age covered the Earth.
Modern man has only been around for four hours. During the last hour man
discovered agriculture. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of large cities began just
sixty seconds ago.
During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth. In one
minute, he has increased his numbers to terrible proportions, and has caused the death of
hundreds of species of animals. He has robbed and destroyed the planet in his search for
fuels. Now he stands, like a violent, spoilt child, delighted at the speed of his rise to
power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in
the solar system.
1. The passage tells us that _______
A. a great deal is known about how the Earth was created
B. life on Earth began relatively recently
C. more is known about the first part of the Earth’s life than the middle part
D. scientists are well-informed about the middle part of the Earth’s life
2. We are informed by the author that _______.
A. the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period


B. mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time
C. there were more than forty-five kinds of great reptiles
D. ape-like men appeared before the last Ice Age
3. The author is mainly interested in _______.

A. the time when man first evolved from apes
B. what has happened since the Industrial Revolution
C. the effects of farming
D. the period before the last Ice Age
4. It would appear that the main danger ahead is that _______.
A. man will destroy everything on Earth
B. man will use up all the fuels
C. there will be a population explosion
D. more species of animal may die out
5. The author’s general view of man seems to be that _______.
A. he has no right to be so destructive
B. he has been the most successful animal
C. he will be able to control the environment
D. he has learned a lot from past mistakes
3. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
GOOD NEIGHBOURS
The “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme all started a few years ago in the quiet village
of Millington after a number of burglaries in the village and the surrounding area. The
residents of the village came up with the idea that they themselves could keep an eye on
their neighbours’ property while they were away on holiday. Since then, and with the
support of the government and police, more than 50,000 “Neighbourhood Watch”
schemes have been set up all over the country.
The object of each “Watch” group is to reduce the opportunities that criminals have in
any particular street or area. Each resident who is a member of the scheme agrees to call
the police whenever they see something suspicious. Everything is done calmly’ and


discreetly - it is the police who actually check out each report and investigate what is
happening. Residents who are part of the “Watch” are not supposed to act as police or put
themselves in any danger.

When a new Neighbourhood Watch scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people
notice is the large, brightly coloured “Neighbourhood Watch” sign. This is a great
deterrent to most burglars and vandals, because very few of them will take a chance of
breaking into someone’s house if they know that there is a high risk of being seen by
neighbours keeping a look-out. Burglars also know that people who are part of
“Neighbourhood Watch” schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their doors
and windows:
There’s another benefit too. In the time since the “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme
came into existence, there is growing evidence of a new community spirit. It is bringing
people together as never before, and encouraging people to care for each other. New
friendships are being made, and contact is often established with old people living on
their own, who are often the most frightened and the most at risk.
1. The “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme in Millington was started _______
A. because the police could not protect people
B. before any others in the country
C. after 50,000 burglaries in the area
D. because some residents wanted to go away for a holiday
2. When members of a “Watch” group see suspicious individuals, they _______
A. try and frighten them away
B. try and arrest them
C. contact the police
D. call the other members of the “Watch” group
3. When a new “Watch” scheme starts in an area _______.
A. people fit new locks to their doors and windows
B. the police send fewer officers to the area
C. burglars are less likely to break into houses


D. residents put signs on their doors
4. One other benefit of “Watch” schemes is that _______.

A. people get to know each other better
B. members of the “Watch” look after old people
C. different kinds of people are attracted to live in the area
D. old people are no longer frightened to crime
5. In general, the author seems to think that _______.
A. the police should do more to protect people
B. “Watch” schemes are not very useful in reducing,crime
C. the “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes have been successful
D. it is hard to have any privacy in a “Neighbourhood Watch” area
4. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
Smallpox was the first widespread disease to be eliminated by human intervention. In
May 1966, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations, was
authorized to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eliminate
the disease in one decade. At the time, the disease posed a serious threat to people in
more than thirty nations. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed,
few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated, but eleven years after the initial
organization of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field.
The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations but also to isolate patients
with active smallpox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain
of human transmission. Rewards for reporting smallpox assisted in motivating the public
to aid health workers. One by one, each smallpox victim was sought out, removed from
contact, with others, and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had
lived was vaccinated.
By April of 1978, WHO officials announced that they had isolated the last known
case of the disease, but health workers continued to search for new cases for two
additional years to be completely sure. In May 1980, a formal statement was made to the
global community. Today, smallpox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine


vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The World Health Organization

B. The Eradication of Smallpox

C. Smallpox Vaccinations

D. Infectious Diseases

2. What was the goal of the campaign against smallpox?
A. To decrease the spread of smallpox worldwide.
B. To eliminate smallpox worldwide in ten years.
C. To provide mass vaccinations against smallpox worldwide. .
D. To initiate worldwide projects for smallpox, malaria, and yellow fever at the same
time.
3. According to the passage, what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of
smallpox?
A. Vaccinations of entire village
B. Treatment of individual victims
C. Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations
D. Extensive reporting of outbreaks
4. How was the public motivated to help the health workers?
A. By educating them.
B. By rewarding them for reporting cases.
C. By isolating them from others.
D. By giving them vaccinations.
5. When was the formal announcement made that smallpox had been eradicated?
A. In 1996.

B. In 1976.

C. In 1978.

D. In 1980.

5. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
“The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,” says Margaret
Porter, a violinist and music teacher. “It’s the time when you are learning about the
world.” Margaret, who lives in London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although
she has made lots of exceptions for keen five-year-olds. When she started teaching the
violin in 1972, her first class consisted other children’s five-year-old school friends. . .


Margaret’s pupils have group lessons: Each group has about a dozen pupils and each
lesson lasts an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a
week with hen ^Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents
take an active interest in the lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn-to play by ear. They do not even try to read:
music until they have been playing for Several years, and for a long time there is a big
difference between their playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is
not supposed to produce great violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform
particularly well should leave and study the violin using more traditional methods.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. To explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin.
B. To describe a different way of learning the violin.
C. To give advice on how to find a music teacher.
D. To explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils.
2. Why should someone read the text?
A. To discover how Margaret learnt the violin.
B. To learn why it is important to read music.

C. To find out about Margaret’s teaching method.
D. To learn why children should play the violin.
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A. They ought to find another teacher.
B. They will become great violinists using her .method.
C. They could try harder.
D. They take several years to learn to read’ music.
4. Who were Margaret’s first pupils?
A. Her children. B. Three and four-year-olds.
C. Her own friends.

D. Her children’s friends.

5. Which of the following would Margaret include in an advertisement for her classes?
A. Learn to play the violin with your children - 2 lessons a week


B. Watch your children learn to play the violin.
C. Group violin lessons for children - no more than 5 per group.
D. We’ll look after your children while you learn the violin.
6. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
It is 2 a.m. You took too long over dinner, the coast is still a couple of hundred
kilometres away and it is essential to get that early ferry. And your car radiator pipe has
split. At times like that, the documents making up your insurance kit lying in the front of
your car seem useless. The nearest phone was passed three kilometres back, and it would
be reasonable to expect some delay in getting breakdown assistance when you have
finally phoned through.
If, on the other hand, you’ve got a spare in the car, five minutes’ work should see you
on your way again. The majority of breakdowns do involve minor and easily changed
parts. A few basic tools and the right mix of spares are well worth the space they take up.

But to sort out which ones are most likely to be needed, and to buy them, can be
expensive.
That is why the motoring organizations have come up with rental kits. For about 50
pence a day (slightly more to non-members) they will supply a boxed range of spares for
a given car. On returning the kit the motorist pays for any that are used, plus a small fee
for repacking. Deposits are about USD 20.
It is much better, however, to reduce the risk of breakdowns by seeing that your car is
properly serviced before setting out. Particularly when driving at high speed over long
distances in hot weather.
Finally, it makes sense to purchase a safety triangle and an emergency plastic
windscreen before leaving. Make sure all your fellow travellers know where your
documents are; give one a spare set of keys - and slip into the back of your wallet a large
banknote for the emergencies where a credit card won’t do.
1. While on a motoring holiday abroad you might find yourself in difficulties because
_______.
A. you have brought the wrong documents with you


B. your ferry has just left without you
C. the nearest phone is out of order
D. a repair to your car might take some time
2. In order to avoid disaster it would be wise _______.
A. to spend five minutes checking the car before you leave
B. to carry some emergency spares with you
C. to buy a cheap set of spares before leaving
D. to prevent all breakdowns happening
3. Motoring organizations, however, are now offering motorists _______.
A. a discount for becoming members’
B. a box which fits neatly into most cars
C. a selection of parts which may be needed

D. a chance to rent a car cheaply
4. Nevertheless, motorists themselves can try to prevent problems arising by _______
A. driving short distances in hot weather
B. having their car insured for USD 20
C. driving slowly at all times
D. making sure their car is in good working order
5. Another sensible piece of advice for motorists is to _______.
A. use a plastic windscreen
B. give their travelling companions all their documents
C. carry extra money for emergencies
D. keep a spare set of keys
7. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
Some people have complained about this year’s collection, New Writing 3, although I
cannot understand why. Surely 500 pages of original writing of this quality, for £6.99, is
pretty amazing?
Fiction-both parts of novels and complete short stories-makes up most of the book.
There are some enjoyable pieces by famous writers, such as Candia McWilliam and Rose


Tremain. It’s a strange fact that the less well- known people seem to have written mainly
about food. Take my advice about Jane Harris’s Those Nails - this piece should definitely
not be read just after meals, it contains some very unpleasant scenes which could turn
your stomach!
There is fine work from nineteen poets, including R.S. Thomas and John Burnside
There are pieces from novels-in-progress by Jim Crace and Jane Rogers. Finally, there is
a little non-fiction, which includes a very funny article by Alan Rusbridger on certain
newspapers, and an extraordinary piece about herself from Ursula Owen. This is an
exceptional collection and I for one can’t wait to see what next years choice will include.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give her opinions about a new book

B. give some information about new writers
C. give some advice to new writers
D. give her opinion of newspaper journalists
2. Why would somebody read the text?
A. to find out more details about something
B. to learn what next year’s collection will contain
C. to find out about Alan Rusbridger’s new novel
D. to decide whether to complain about something
3 What does the writer think of New Writing 3?
A. It’s too long.

B. It’s very amusing.

C. It’s very good.

D. It’s too serious.

4. How might you feel after reading Jane Harris’s piece?
A. hungry

B. excited

C. unhappy

D. sick

5. Which of the following describes New Writing 3?
A. Great value: two novels, poems and articles for only £6.99.
B. Great value: the best of new writing for only £6.99.
C. Great value: poems by Tremain, Harris and Burnside for only £6.99.

D. Great value: newspapers for a whole year for only £6.99.


8. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất trong số A, B, C và D.
Large companies need a way to reach the savings of the public at large. The same
problem, on a small scale, faces practically every company trying to develop new
products and create new jobs. There can be little prospect of raising the sort of sums
needed from friends and people we know, and while banks may agree to provide shortterm finance, they are generally unwilling to provide money on a permanent basis for
long-term projects, So companies turn to the public, inviting people to lend them money,
or take a share in the business in exchange for a share in future profits. This they do by
issuing stocks and shares in the business through The Stock Exchange. By doing so they
can put into circulation the savings of individuals and institutions, both at home and
overseas.
When the saver needs his money back, he does not have to go to the company with
whom he originally placed it. Instead, he sells his shares through a stockbroker to some
other saver who is seeking to invest, his money.
Many of the services needed both by industry and by each of us are provided by the
Government or by local authorities. Without hospitals, roads, electricity, telephones,
railways, this country could not function. All these require continuous spending on new
equipment and new development if they are to serve us properly, requiring more money
than is raised through taxes alone. The Government, local authorities, and nationalised
industries therefore frequently need to borrow money to finance major capital spending,
and they, too, come to The Stock Exchange.
There is hardly a man or woman in this country whose job or whose standard of living
does not depend on the ability of his or her employers to raise money to finance new
development. In one way or another this new money must come from the savings of the
country. The Stock Exchange exists to provide a channel through which these savings can
reach those who need finance!
1. Almost all companies involved in new production and development must _______
A. rely on their own financial resources

B. persuade the banks to provide long-term finance


C. borrow large sums of money from friends and people they know
D. depend on the population as a whole for finance
2. The money which enables these companies to go ahead with their projects is _______.
A repaid to its original owners as soon as possible
B. raised by the selling of shares in the companies
C. exchanged for part ownership in The Stock Exchange
D. invested in different companies on The Stock Exchange
3. When the savers want their money back they _______.
A. ask another company to obtain their money for them
B. look for other people to borrow money from
C. put their shares in the company back on the market
D. transfer their money to a more successful company
4. All the essential services on which we depend are _______.
A. run by the Government or our local authorities
B. in constant need of financial support
C. financed wholly by rates and taxes
D. unable to provide for the needs of the population
5. The Stock Exchange makes it possible for the Government, local authorities and
nationalized industries _______.
A. to borrow as much money as they wish
B. to make certain everybody saves money
C. to raise money to finance new developments
D. to make certain everybody lends money to them