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PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
I. Phonetic
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A likes

B. tightens

C. heaps

D. fuss

2. A squash

B. assure

C. shoulder

D. associate

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other.
3. A. improvement
4. A. industrial
5. A. extremely

B. occasion

C. believe

B. interfere

D. interest

C. develop

B. necessary

C. nesesity

D. activity
D. co-operate

II. Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence
6. Fortunately, the demonstration __________ to be quite peaceful.
A. turned into B. turned out C. turned off

D. turned up

7. “ How much do you earn, Joe?”

“ I’d __________

A. rather don’t say

C. rather not say D. prefer not say

B. better not to say

“

8. The traffic in town was very _________and I arrived home earlier than expected.
A. light

B. weak

C. little

D. few

9. The witness’s account was not ___________ with the facts.
A. matched

B. reliable

C. consistent

D. confirmed

10. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will ___ it through the night.
A. last

B. survive

C. endure

D. make

11. _____ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.
A. Unless

B. Although C. Provided that

D. As soon as

12.I suggest we ___________ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
A. meet

B. meeting

C. met

D. will meet

13. No matter how angry he was he would never ___________ to violence.
A. resort

B. recourse

C. exert

D. resolve

14. - What do you think of your new bookkeeper?”
- “He works __________ his figures never need __________.”
A. such efficiently that / to check

C. so efficient that / checking


B. such an efficient that / to be checked

D. so efficiently that / to be checked

15. All through his life he remained _________ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as
a child.
A. fully

B. seriously

C. completely

D. bitterly

16. A: Do you still live there? B: No, __________. We’ve moved to a new house.
A. not now

B. I do not live

C. any longer

D. not yet

17. I’m not particular. I’ll wear __________ of your dresses that fits me.
A. some one B. that one

C. which one

D. any one

18. The pub was so crowded that he could __________ get to the bar.
A. almost

B. barely

C. quite

D. merely

19. The teacher asked a difficult question , but finally Ted ________ a good answer.
A. came up to

B. came up forC. came up with

D. came out of

20. I’ve had this cold for a week now. I just don’t seem to be able to shake it ______.
A. out

B. over

C. up

D. off

21. Could you stand___ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?
A. up

B. down

C. out

D. in

23. Can you _________ out the answer to number 2?
A. check

B. leave

24. “Don’t forget to do as I have told you.”
A. Yes, I won’t
C. Yes, I will

C. work

D. go

“_____________ “
B. No, I will remember

D. No, I won’t

35. “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?”
A. “Yes, it’s a long way”

“_____________ “

B. “ It isn’t very far“

C. “I am sorry I don’t know” D. “You can go there by bus”
26.” Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
A. Sorry to hear that
C. I am glad you like it

“______________ “

B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
D. Of course

III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences
27. Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or
college.
28. A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of
waste.
29. A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight.


30. (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century.
31. Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk. Many women are returning (C) to
the pratice of (D) breast feeding.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in

each of the following questions.
32. Mary was promoted to manager of the shop as she was the most able and efficient worker for the job.
A. trustworthy

B. reliable

C. competent

D. experienced

33. There was no one to take over the army when the general died in a battle.
A. fight

B. defend

C. protect

D. control

34. I was not aware of what was happening after I tripped and knocked my head against the table.
A. conscious

B. careful

C. responsive

D. cautious

35. Chicken pox results in an eruption on the skin and sometimes it leaves permanent marks.
A. rash

B. hole

C. erosion

D. division

V. Choose the sentence among A, B, C, D that is closest meaning
36. He never suspected that she was a witch.
A. Never has he suspect she was a witch.
B. He used to think she was not a witch,
C. At no time did he suspect that she was a witch.
D. What he thought was she was not a witch.
37. If only you told me the truth about the theft
A. You should have told me the truth about the theft
C. Had you had told me the truth , there wouldn’t have been the theft
B. Only if you had told me the truth about the theft.
D. You only told me the truth if there was a theft.
38. The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately.
A. So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately.
B . So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
D. So great the demand was , they had to reprint the book immediately
39. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A. The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
B. The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
C. The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.


D. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff

40. The minister's popularity suffered as a result of the scandal.
A. The scandal had bad effect to the minister's popularity.
B. The scandal had a negative effect on the minister's popularity.
C. The scandal influenced on the minister's popularity.
D. The scandal effected the minister's popularity.
VI. Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this
taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (41) ____ well have heard
some or all of the (42)____. It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a
child. Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an
important (43) ____. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (44) ___ the same as I staggered along
the swaying gangway trying to (45) ______ out tickets without falling over to someone's lap. It's the company
of other people perhaps, but if that is the (46) ______, what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the
farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (47) ______
have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership
qualities. Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my
breath, that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (48) ______ up. We'll win
the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We'll scrape together the (49)_____ and open that little shop
we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden. One day, we'll get that
(50) ______ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we
won't have time to wonder why.
41.

A. might

B. can

C. will

D. should

42.

A. below

B. rest

C. following

D. latter

43.

A. deal

B. position

C. job

D. engagement

44.

A. enjoyed

B. wished

C. hoped

D. felt

45.

A. make

B. turn

C. issue

46.

A. one

B. case

C. question

47.

A. people

B. must

48.

A. move

B. turn

49

A. resources

B. opportunities

50

A. ambition

B. station

D. give
D. problem

C. who
C. ease

D. may
D. end

C. riches

C. vocation

D. money
D. promotion


VII. TEXT 1.

According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are

survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and
following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask
questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as
possible. Of course,, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoff
and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest
exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the
dark if necessary
In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles
and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should
keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added
protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not
take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you
jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move
away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage
51. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. airline industry accident statistics
B. procedures for evacuating aircraft
C. guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
D. safety instructions in air travel
52. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ?
A. in an emergency

B. before locating the exits

C. if smoke is in the cabin

D. before take off

53.According to the passage,airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor……
A. throughout the flight
C. especially during landings

B. during takeoff and landings
D. only if an accident is possible

54. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take off …..
A. the ones that can be found in the dark
B. the two closest to the passenger’s seat
C. the nearest one
D. the ones with counted rows of seats between them
55. It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they ------------


A. keep their heads low

B. wear a safety belt

C. don’t smoke in or near a plane

D. read airline safety statistics

56. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. locate the nearest exist

C. fasten their seat belt before takeoff

B. ask questions about safety D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
57. The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.

A. evade

B. abscond

C. vacate

D. forestall

58. The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
A. lifted

B. extended

C. expanded

D. assembled

59. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. How to recover your luggage
B. Where to go to continue your trip
C. When to return to the aircraft
D. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft
Text 2: In the very distant geological past all animals were aquatic. The very first vertebrates, or animals
with backbones, of which we have any fossil record, lived in the water. These vertebrates, the fish, were
adapted to underwater living. Their streamlined bodies were covered with scales to reduce surface friction:
they had muscular tails so that they could swim swiftly in such a dense medium as water; and they were
endowed with gills for breathing underwater.
Descendants of fish-type ancestors crossed the seashore barrier and accommodated themselves to life on land.
As amphibians, they possessed limbs instead of fins and lungs instead of gills. But they never became
completely free of the bonds that tied them to the water; even today many amphibians return to the water to

lay their eggs.
Millions of years after the first clumsy amphibians crawled over the land, newer types of land dwellers
appeared; these animals gave rise to the present-day reptiles and mammals. They were more completely
converted for land dwelling, with bodies and biological activities far different from those of fish. With these
special adaptations, mammals have been able to colonize the woods and meadows, the deserts and high
mountains, often far removed from the sea.
60. Of the animals with backbones, the first to appear were
A. mammals B. fish

C. amphibians

D. birds

61. In converting to land life, animals acquired
A. eyes

B. lungs

C. tails

D. warm blood

62 .The word “descendants” in line 6 is closest in meaning to


A. descenders B. offspring

C. grandchildren

D. ancestors

63. The passage suggests that the first amphibians used their limbs to
A. swim

B. crawl

C. jump

D. run

64 .The adaptation process described in the article was accomplished
A. over millions of years
B. through biological changes
C. by the receding of the seas
D. over millions of years and through biological changes
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. He has decided to make a tour of England.

→ He has made………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They decided to go to the zoo in spite of the heavy rain.

→ Though ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car.

→ He …………………………………………………………………………………………
4.We didn’t go to the concert last night because we were busy.
If we _________________________________________________________________________
5.We didn’t recognize him until he came into light.

Not until______________________________________________________________________
Part II: In about 140 words ,write a paragraph about the benefits of doing exercise.
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MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH

(ĐỀ LUYỆN 279)

Thời gian: 90 phút

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
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 from questions 1 to 10.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.
Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (1) ________ pollution and garbage have
made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (2)
________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (3) ________ a rich variety
of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (4) ________ else in the world. But they
are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5) _______ into the lake every day. Even
where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (6) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (7) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (8) ________ shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (9) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (10) ________. We should do something
now.

(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 1: A. industrialized B. industry

C. industrious

D. industrial

Question 2: A. of

B. in

C. to

D. on

Question 3: A. composes

B. consists

C. contains

D. encloses

Question 4: A. everywhere

B. where

C. somewhere

D. anywhere

Question 5: A. stay

B. pour

C. burn

D. boil

Question 6: A. occupies

B. comprises

C. holds

D. makes

Question 7: A. soil

B. shore

C. land

D. ground

Question 8: A. on

B. of

C. off

D. away

Question 9: A. made

B. kept

C. ruined

D. conserved

Question 10: A. outlet

B. source

C. well

D. nature

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 from 11 to 20.
Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but
most are by private car.
In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping,
and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get
to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some
places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but
to rely on their cars.

In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the
underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used.
Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities,
have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school
students have their own cars. Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most
towns and cities.
Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their
own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam.
Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may
be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air.
There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also


distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.
In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies,
Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private
railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by
road.
The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and
pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years,
making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport,
but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with
neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have
resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom.
Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they
see no reason to use their cars less.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)
Question 11: In Britain and the US most people travel by ______.
A. air

B. rail

C. road

D. sea

Question 12: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due
to ______.
A. long distances

B. heavy traffic

C. air pollution

D. cheap tickets

Question 13: It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that the public transportation systems in the US are good in
______.
A. large states

B. large cities

C. all cities

D. some states

Question 14: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Few college students in the US have their own cars.
B. Families in the US often have more than one car.
C. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.

D. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.
Question 15: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. at the latest time and nearest place

B. at an appropriate time and place

C. at an early time and nearby place

D. at the fastest time and nearest place

Question 16: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain?
A. Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services.


B. Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road.
C. There are no regular flights between regional airports.
D. Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train.
Question 17: According to the information in paragraph 6, long-distance travellers in the US can
choose from ______ mode(s) of transport.
A. one

B. three

C. four

D. two

Question 18: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are
______.
A. traffic jams and pollution

B. accidents and pollution

C. drink-driving and traffic jams

D. speeding and bad roads

Question 19: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because ______.
A. they see no reason to use their cars less

B. petrol is relatively cheap in Britain

C. they like to share rides with neighbours

D. they think it is not good enough

Question 20: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by ______.
A. Americans

B. neighbours

C. major cities

D. the government

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 from 21to 30.
Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body.
Human beings require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health. Without food, our bodies could not
stay warm, build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat. Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain

diseases or recover faster when illness occurs. These and other important functions are fueled by chemical
substances in our food called nutrients. Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
minerals, and water.
When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion. Digestion begins in
the mouth by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes,
certain proteins that help break down food. Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and
the small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the
digestive tract. Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried to
the sites in the body where they are needed. At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures the
growth and function of body tissues. The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the
intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces.
Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to


maintain its many functions. Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to
raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead
of kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition.
Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential. Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in
the body and do not need to be obtained from food. Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present
in all animal cells. Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not
produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health. Essential nutrients
include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as
gender and age. Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make
unusual demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients. Dietary guidelines, which take many of these
factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs.
From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft ® Student 2009.
Question 21: The first paragraph mainly discusses ______.
A. chemical substances in our food
B. a variety of essential nutrients to human beings

C. the importance of food to human beings
D. the study of human nutrition
Question 22: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “
A. refused

B. produced

C. expressed

”

D. renewed

Question 23: Which of the following is NOT true about the process of digestion
A. The small intestine covers the whole digestive system.
B. The small intestine

helps the body absorb nutrients.

C. Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body
D. Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion
Question 24: The word “maintain” in the paragraph is closest meaning to “
A. obtain

B. provide

C. keep performing

”

D. carry on making

Question 25: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed ______.
A. over the whole body

B. in the mouth

C. in the stomach

D. in the small intestine

Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body?
A. Proteins, fats, and minerals


B. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
C. Carbohydrates, minerals, and water
D. Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates
Question 27: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is ________.
A. kilocalorie

B. kilogram

C. calorie

D. gram

Question 28: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to______.
A. general guidance

B. unusual demands

C. dietary guidelines

D. nutritional needs

Question 29: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Classification of nutrients
B. The body’s need of nutrients
C. The effects of food on the body
D. Food sources from animals
Question 30: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with _______.
A. instructions

B. some information

C. some proposal

D. orders

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 from 31to 33.
Question 31: A. future

B. figure

C. adventure

D. mature

Question 32: A. rejects

B. always

C. players

D. confides

Question 33: A. walked

B. jumped

C. involved

D. missed

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 from 34 to 36.
Question 34: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. impressive.

B. well- known

C. important

D. easy- looking

Question 35: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime"
A. complain

B. explain

C. exchange

D. arrange

Question 36: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. businesses

B. advertisements

C. contests

D. economics

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
words in each of the following sentences from 37 to 38.


Question 37: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean

B. kind

C. hospitable

D. amicable

Question 38: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. guilty

B. naive

C. benevolent

D. innovative

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 39 to 57.
Question 39: Please, ____ and see us some time. You ‘re always welcome.
A. come around

B. come about

C. come to

D. come away

Question 40: After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely_____.
A. readable

B. misread

C. unreadable

D. illegible

Question 41: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. an

B. Ø

C. the

D. a

Question 42: ____, sheep were then used for wool.
A. Although they had first domesticated for milk production
B. Having first domesticated for milk production
C. Having been first domesticated for milk production
D. Because they had been first domesticated for milk production
Question 43: Lorie is very thin, _____ her young sister, who is quite heavy.
A. dislike

B. dissimilar to

C. unlike

D. unlikely

Question 44: _____ over long distances is a fact.
A. That electricity can be transmitted

B. That electricity

C. That can be transmitted

D. That electricity transmitting

Question 45: There is only one Greek island

A. which

B. whom

I haven’t visited.
C. when

D. who

Question 46: Had I studied harder, I______________better in the last exam.
A. wouldn’t have done B. had done

C. would have done

Question 47: Tom: "Would you like another coffee?" Jerry:

D. would do

" ___ ___ "

A. It's a pleasure.

B. Very kind of your part.

C. I'd love one.

D. Me, too.

Question 48: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a
professional.’

A. designed it

B. had it designed

C. have it designed

Question 49: What time do you often leave home
A. at

B. for

D. had designed it

school every day?
C. to

D. from

Question 50: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. faster you will learn

B. the faster you will learn

C. the faster will you learn

D. you will learn faster

Question 51: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment. I hope it will ______ up soon.

A. look

B. clear

C. come

D. turn

Question 52: There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had
broken down.
A. but

B. instead of

C. unless

D. than

Question 53: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, ________ made us very happy then.
A. it

B. that

C. of which

D. which

Question 54: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. will live

B. is living

C. lives

Question 55: Jane:“Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?”

D. has been living
Tony:”________”

A. Of course not. I still need it now

B. Yes, you can use it.

C. Yes, It’s all right.

D. Not at all. I’ve finished my job

Question 56: You _______ brought your umbrella . We are going by taxi.
A. mustn’t have

B. can’t have

C. wouldn’t have

D. needn’t have

Question 57: ________ had she opened the door than the phone rang.
A. Barely

B. Hardly

C. Scarcely

D. No sooner

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 from 58 to 62.
Question 58: Have a headache(A), an upset stomach, and a bad case of(B) sunburn did not put me(C) in a
good mood(D) for the evening.
Question 59: The(A)Oxford English Dictionary is well known(B) for including many different meanings(C)
of words and to give(D) real examples.
Question 60: Daisy has such(A) many things to do(B) that she has(C) no time to go(D) out.
Question 61: To attract(A) someone's attention we can use(B) either verbal and non- verbal(C) forms of


communication(D).
Question 62: The wooden(A) fence surrounded(B) the factory is beginning to fall down(C) because of the
rain(D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 63 to 64.
Question 63: A. receive

B. notebook

C. student

D. teacher

Question 64: A. reputation

B. independence

C. experiment

D. individual

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II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: “You stole my money.” Mr Nam to the robber.
à Mr Nam accused__________________________________________
Mr Nam accused the robber of having stolen/ stealing his money.
Question 66: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.
à It is an hour___________________________________________.
It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.
Question 67: She doesn’t enjoy travelling any more.
à No longer ________________________________________.
No longer does she enjoy travelling
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Your book is more expensive than mine (my book)
Question 69: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.
à But for _______________________________________________


But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.

Part 2. Paragraph writing (1.5 point)

Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World
Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations). Which one would you
like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the
organization.
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Thời gian: 90 phút

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p)
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.
Question 1: A. aged

B. naked

C. crooked

D. booked

Question 2: A. thunder

B. thank

C. asthma

D. thin

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.
Question 3: A. represent

B. intensive

C. domestic

D. employment

Question 4: A. promote

B. labor

C. women

D. country

Question 5: A. regional

B. establish

C. educate

D. operate

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: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding. He ___ exhausted by the time he arrived.
A. ought to be

B. must have been

C. could be

D. will have been

Question 7: _______ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours.
A. As we are going to arrive

B. By the time we arrive

C. When we will arrive

D. By the time we will arrive

Question 8: Peter _______ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived.


A. had been waiting

B. would be waiting

C. was waiting

D. has been waiting

Question 9: My mother often __ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the
slightest one.
A. overlooks

B. neglects

C. passes

D. avoids

Question 10: _______ on the stairs than the phone rang.
A. No sooner had I stepped

B. Had no sooner I stepped

C. No sooner I had stepped

D. Had I stepped no sooner

Question 11: My grandfather is quite deaf so you will have to _______ up when you are telling him
something.
A. take

B. catch

C. keep

D. speak

Question 12: Women in ______ employment earn around 75% of that earned by men.
A. doubted

B. reserved

C. paid

D. economic

Question 13: UNESCO was established to encourage _______ among nations in the areas of education,
science, culture, and communication.
A. workforce
Question 14: - “______.”

B. collaboration

C. employment

D. independence

-"Never mind, better luck next time."

A. I didn't get the vacant position.

B. I couldn't keep my mind on work.

C. I have a lot on my mind.

D. I've broken your precious vase.

Question 15: ______ our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. Regardless of

B. Without any notice of

C. With respect to

D. On behalf of

Question 16: It is so hot. Let's go swimming to _______ off.
A. give

B. make

C. stay

D. cool

Question 17: _______with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and badtempered.
A. Where

B. Which

C. How

D. What

Question 18: I don’t suppose there is anyone there, ______?
A. is there

B. don't I

C. isn't there

D. do I

Question 19: She has just bought ______.
A. a French interesting old painting

B. an interesting French old painting

C. an old interesting French painting

D. an interesting old French painting


Question 20: Mary had a serious fever, missed school and fell _______.
A. off

B. behind

C. after

D. up

Question 21: What time shall we leave? - ________.
A. The soonest the best

B. Sooner better

C. Soonest and best

D. The sooner the better

Question 22: - “Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how
easy-going and personable you are!”

- “______.”

A. You see what I am like. Don't worry.

B. Wait and see. Thanks

C. Thanks. I hope so.

D. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.

Question 23: We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out _____ .
A. came the star

B. the star came

C. did the star come

D. be the star coming

Question 24: Getting good education and making money themselves have given women more _______.
A. freedom

B. freed

C. free

D. freely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving.
A. swimming suits

B. tools for swimming

C. scuba sets

D. movements that need skill and care

Question 26: Books are a primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information.
A. invention

B. attempt

C. variety

D. distribution

Question 27: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. invented

B. essential

C. informative

D. exciting

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions .
Question 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness

B. rudeness

C. measurement

D. encouragement

Question 29: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with backbones

B. with ribs

C. without backbones

D. without ribs

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.

A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households,
dispite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65,
men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estinated their share to
be nearly double that, at 70%. This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework
should be shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home wrer
satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remaider. Reseach has
shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they
are unimportant.
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men
the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much
less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and loss of repect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to
axiety and depression. The reseach describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling. Activities included in
the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare. Women who have jobs
report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties. In contrast, full-time
homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up. Distress for this group is
cuased by losing the teamwork in the marriage.
In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar. The men also became depressed
by the imbalance of labor. The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal
share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this. The research
concludes “ Everybody benefits from sharing the housework. Even for women keeping house, a share division
of labor is important. If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant
of the house”
(Adapted from LouisHarrision & Caroline Cushen, 2013)
Question 30: The word remaider.in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. what is done

B. what is fulfilled

C. what is left

D. what is share

Question 31: Athough women think men should share the housework, those who don’t have paid job agree to
share ______ of the chores.
A. 14%

B. 37%

C. 70%

D. 80%

Question 32: After getting married, ______ .
A. women kave a bigger house

B. men do more housework

C. men do less housework

D. women do twice as much housework

Question 33: Working women ______ .


A. want their partners to do an equal share

B. are anxious and depressed

C. do 80% of the household

D. would prefer not to have a job

Question 34: Women who do not have a job become depressed ______ .
A. if they have to do more than half of the housework

B. because they have no respect

C. when their husbands do not hepl them

D. if their husbands do 29% of the chores

Question 35: The word norm in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. changing thing

B. strange thing

C. usual thing

D. unequal thing

Question 36: According to the passage, a good relationship is the one in which ______ .
A. men do more housework than women

B. women and men divide the housework equally

C. women do 80% of the housework

D. women do 14 hours of housework

Question 37: Objects of the survey were ______ .
A. people of a wide range of ages

B. married people

C. working people

D. unemploy people

Question 38: The word estinated in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. wanted

B. divided

C. hoped

D. guessed

Question 39: What is the most suitable heading for the passage?
A. Difficulties of working women

B. Unequal housework division

C. Reason for women to be distress

D. How to be happy couples

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.

Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is
included in one’s possessions. Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible
forms of property. Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books,
magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, choreography
in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property.
Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the
ownership of the creator. When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a
tangible object. However, the authors of the magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into
creating the articles. The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors,
publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright. To copy an entire book or a part of it,
permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid.
Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property. Music may be played by


anyone after it is published. However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee, called a
royalty. A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays. On the other hand, names, ideas, and
book titles are excepted. Ideas do not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a
painting or a musical work. Almost all artistic work created before the 20 th century is not copyrighted because
it was created before the copyright law was passed.
The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy. Plagiarizing the work
of another person means passing it off as one’s own. The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus,
which means “abductor”. Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several
people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator.
Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape, a
computer program, or a book. Video cassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and
television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book. Large companies
zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark.
Question 40: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Legal ownership of creative work

B. Examples of copyright piracy

C. Legal rights of property owners

D. Copying creating work for profit

Question 41: The word “extended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A. guaranteed

B. explicated

C. exposed

D. granted

Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect
A. computer software and videos from being copied

B. paintings and photographs from theft

C. the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work

D. the creator’s ability to profit from the work

Question 43: The word “principle” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______
A. cardinal role

B. formidable force

C. crucial point

D. fundamental rule

Question 44: Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright?
A. paintings and maps

B. printed medium

C. scientific discoveries

D. music and plays

Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if _______
A. two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images
B. two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles
C. two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody
D. two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters
Question 46: With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?


A. Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission
B. Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the lyrics
C. Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their students
D. It is illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling
Question 47: The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______
A. abhorring

B. impinging upon

C. inducting for

D. violating

Question 48: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following?
A. A law against smoking

B. A law against theft

C. A household rule

D. A school policy

Question 49: According to the passage, copyright law is _______
A. routinely ignored

B. zealously enforced

C. meticulously observed

D. frequently debated

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.
Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been going around for years.
However, few (50)______ have been made to investigate the phenomenon scientifically. Now, with the
completion of the largest ever study of the so-called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a
recognizable and (51)______ sixth sense. The study involved hundreds of children. For the experiments, they
sat with their eyes covered and with their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look
away. The results consistently showed that the children who could not see were able to (52)______ when they
were being stared at. In a total of 18,000 trials (53)______ worldwide, the children (54)______ sensed when

they were being watched almost 70% of the time. The experiment was repeated with the (55)______
precaution of putting the children who were being watched outside the room, (56)______ from the starers by
the windows. This was done just in case there was some (57)______ going on, with the children telling each
other whether they were looking or not. This prevented the possibility of sounds being (58)______ between
the children. The results, though less impressive, were more or less the same. Dr. Sheldrake, the biologist who
designed the study, believes that the results are (59)______ enough to find out through further experiments
precisely how the staring effect might actually come about.
Question 50: A. attempts

B. tests

C. tries

D. aims

Question 51: A. received

B. genuine

C. accepted

D. sure

Question 52: A. tell

B. reveal

C. notice

D. find

Question 53: A. worked over

B. carried out

C. worked through

D. carried on


Question 54: A. perfectly

B. exactly

C. correctly

D. thoroughly

Question 55: A. added

B. attached

C. connected

D. increased

Question 56: A. split

B. divided

C. parted

D. separated

Question 57: A. lying

B. pretending

C. cheating

D. deceiving

Question 58: A. transmitted

B. transported

C. delivered

D. distributed

Question 59: A. concluding

B. satisfying

C. persuading

D. convincing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 60: The first important (A) requirements for you to become (B) a mountain climber are (C) your

strong passion and you have good health.(D)
Question 61: During our tour of the refinery,(A) it was (B) seen that both propane and (C) gasoline were
produced in large volumes. (D)
Question 62: Hardly did he enter (A) he room when (B) all the lights (C) went (D) out.
Question 63:Publishing in the UK, (A) the book has won (B) a number of awards in (C) recent regional book
fairs. (D)
Question 64: A professor of economy (A) and history at our university developed (B) a new theory of the
relationship between (C) historical events and financial crises. (D)
PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)
You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph.
Part A. Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
- After ……………………..
2. I was very interested in our conversation.
-

It was interesting …………………..

3. These bookshelves are my own work.
- I made ………………………………
4. Why did you do that ?
- Whatever …………………………… ?
5. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
- She never ……………………
Part B. Write a paragraph about a job you like doing best after graduating upper secondary school.
You should write at least 100 words.