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Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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.
Question 1:A. launched B. welcomed
C. subscribed
D. inspired
Question 2:A. admire
B. advance
C. admit
D. advent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
B. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 4: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.

B. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
Question 5: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You should persuade him to change his mind.
B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
C. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
D. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
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 06 to 12.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not
think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to
lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not

only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 6: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. absorb, intake, consume
D. allay, alleviate, reduce
Question 7: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......
A. argumentative
B. informative
C. descriptive
D. passionate
Question 8: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. improved air quality
B. increased space for private relaxation
C. better food for city dwellers
D. savings on heating and cooling costs
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Question 9: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
A. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
B. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
C. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
Question 10: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
B. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
C. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.

D. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
Question 11: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
A. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
B. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
C. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
D. do not require the use of valuable urban land
Question 12: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
C. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
D. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 13: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. If only
B. If
C. Even if
D. Unless
Question 14: Effie disliked the film, .......
A. so did Frank
B. neither did Frank
C. and also disliked it Frank
D. so Frank did
Question 15: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. will it rain that day
B. it will rain today
C. would it rain today
D. it would rain that day
Question 16: Only when you grow up........it.
A. you do understand
B. you understand

C. can you understand
D. you can understand
Question 17: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......
A. expected
B. unexpectedly
C. unexpected
D. expectedly
Question 18: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communicator
B. communicative
C. communication
D. communicate
Question 19: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. often be considered
B. can often considered
C. can often consider
D. can often be considered
Question 20: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. would be able to enter B. had admitted
C. had been admitted
D. was admitted
Question 21: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. brought up
B. come up
C. come out
D. brought out
Question 22: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. stop over
B. put up
C. close down

D. set up
Question 23: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom
A. shared
B. sacrificed
C. agreed
D. contractual
Question 24: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. he was intelligent
B. of his intelligence
C. of he was intelligent
D. his intelligence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. She’s leaving a message for you now
B. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
C. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
D. No, she’s not here now.
Question 26: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. I'd prefer coffee, please.
B. No, I've no choice.
C. I couldn't agree more.
D. Yes, I'd like to.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. frankly
C. simply
D. generally

Question 28: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. recognize
B. inquire
C. dismiss
D. communicate
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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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 29:A. borrowing B. government
C. visitor
D. attraction
Question 30:A. favourite B. popular
C. beautiful
D. effective
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.
Question 31: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. displeased with
B. angry at
C. allergic to
D. delighted at
Question 32: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. forced
B. required
C. optional
D. impelled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.

Question 33: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Question 34: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
B. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
C. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
D. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
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 from 35 to 39.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(35)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(36)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(37)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(38)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes
and provide him ...(39)... the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 35:A. activities B. actions
C. jobs
D. works
Question 36:A. card
B. paper
C. diploma

D. license
Question 37:A. although B. despite
C. therefore
D. because
Question 38:A. increasing B. increased
C. increase
D. increasingly
Question 39:A. with
B. for
C. to
D. in
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.
Question 40: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A. to meet
B. writers
C. do
D. the
Question 41: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. such as
B. be used to doing
C. It is believed
D. in the near future
Question 42: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. members
B. every week
C. to write
D. were
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 43 to 50.

One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
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Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 43: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. Middle Earth
B. Oxford University
C. England in the 1800's
D. Modern-day Greece
Question 44: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. denied
B. examined
C. criticized

D. enjoyed
Question 45: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
B. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
C. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
D. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
Question 46: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. When he was a professor
B. During World War I
C. During World War II
D. When he was a student
Question 47: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. terrifying
B. boring
C. extremely interesting
D. thrilling
Question 48: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. In 1892
B. Between 1936 and 1946
C. After World War II
D. In the late 1960s
Question 49: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
B. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
C. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
D. People dominated Middle Earth.
Question 50: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A group of three literary books
B. A specific type of fantasy novel
C. A long novel

D. An unrelated group of books

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MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 681
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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.
Question 1:A. advance
B. admit
C. advent
D. admire
Question 2:A. welcomed B. subscribed
C. inspired
D. launched
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.
Question 3: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?

A. the
B. do
C. writers
D. to meet
Question 4: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. be used to doing
B. in the near future
C. such as
D. It is believed
Question 5: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. members
B. every week
C. to write
D. were
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: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......
A. expectedly
B. unexpected
C. expected
D. unexpectedly
Question 7: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom
A. contractual
B. agreed
C. sacrificed
D. shared
Question 8: Only when you grow up........it.
A. can you understand
B. you can understand
C. you understand
D. you do understand

Question 9: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. will it rain that day
B. it would rain that day
C. would it rain today
D. it will rain today
Question 10: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. his intelligence
B. of his intelligence
C. of he was intelligent
D. he was intelligent
Question 11: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. set up
B. close down
C. put up
D. stop over
Question 12: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. come out
B. come up
C. brought out
D. brought up
Question 13: Effie disliked the film, .......
A. so did Frank
B. neither did Frank
C. and also disliked it Frank
D. so Frank did
Question 14: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communicative
B. communicate
C. communication
D. communicator

Question 15: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. Unless
B. If only
C. If
D. Even if
Question 16: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. can often consider
B. can often be considered
C. often be considered
D. can often considered
Question 17: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. was admitted
B. would be able to enter
C. had admitted
D. had been admitted
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 from 18 to 22.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(18)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(19)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(20)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(21)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes
and provide him ...(22)... the skills for adjusting to them.
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Question 18:A. jobs
B. works
C. actions
D. activities
Question 19:A. paper
B. card
C. license
D. diploma
Question 20:A. therefore B. despite
C. although
D. because
Question 21:A. increasingly
B. increased
C. increasing
D. increase
Question 22:A. in
B. with
C. to
D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 23: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. No, she’s not here now.
B. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
C. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
D. She’s leaving a message for you now
Question 24: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. I couldn't agree more.

B. Yes, I'd like to.
C. I'd prefer coffee, please.
D. No, I've no choice.
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 25 to 31.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not
think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to
lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not
only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 25: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
A. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
B. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens

D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
Question 26: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. absorb, intake, consume
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
D. allay, alleviate, reduce
Question 27: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
C. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
D. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
Question 28: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. increased space for private relaxation
B. savings on heating and cooling costs
C. improved air quality
D. better food for city dwellers
Question 29: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
A. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
B. do not require the use of valuable urban land
C. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
D. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
Question 30: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......
A. descriptive
B. informative
C. passionate
D. argumentative
Question 31: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens

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B. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
C. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
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.
Question 32: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. angry at
B. allergic to
C. displeased with
D. delighted at
Question 33: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. forced
B. required
C. impelled
D. optional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 34: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
B. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 35: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.

Question 36: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You should persuade him to change his mind.
B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
C. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
D. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 37: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Question 38: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
B. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
C. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
D. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 39: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. generally
B. frankly
C. approximately
D. simply
Question 40: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. inquire
B. dismiss
C. communicate
D. recognize
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 41:A. beautiful
B. effective
C. popular
D. favourite
Question 42:A. visitor
B. government
C. borrowing
D. attraction
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 43 to 50.
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
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monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien

was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 43: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A long novel
B. A specific type of fantasy novel
C. An unrelated group of books
D. A group of three literary books
Question 44: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. When he was a student
B. During World War I
C. During World War II
D. When he was a professor
Question 45: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. In the late 1960s
B. After World War II
C. Between 1936 and 1946
D. In 1892
Question 46: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
B. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
C. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
D. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
Question 47: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. extremely interesting B. thrilling
C. terrifying
D. boring
Question 48: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. denied
B. enjoyed
C. examined

D. criticized
Question 49: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
B. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
C. People dominated Middle Earth.
D. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
Question 50: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. Middle Earth
B. England in the 1800's
C. Oxford University
D. Modern-day Greece

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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 955
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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.

Question 1:A. advent
B. admire
C. advance
D. admit
Question 2:A. welcomed B. inspired
C. subscribed
D. launched
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:A. popular
B. effective
C. favourite
D. beautiful
Question 4:A. visitor
B. borrowing
C. government
D. attraction
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.
Question 5: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. were
B. members
C. every week
D. to write
Question 6: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A. writers
B. do
C. to meet
D. the
Question 7: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.

A. such as
B. It is believed
C. be used to doing
D. in the near future
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. would it rain today
B. will it rain that day
C. it would rain that day
D. it will rain today
Question 9: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. would be able to enter B. had admitted
C. had been admitted
D. was admitted
Question 10: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. can often consider
B. can often considered
C. often be considered
D. can often be considered
Question 11: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. Even if
B. Unless
C. If
D. If only
Question 12: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom
A. contractual
B. agreed
C. shared
D. sacrificed
Question 13: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......

A. expectedly
B. unexpectedly
C. expected
D. unexpected
Question 14: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. put up
B. stop over
C. close down
D. set up
Question 15: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. brought up
B. come up
C. brought out
D. come out
Question 16: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communication
B. communicator
C. communicate
D. communicative
Question 17: Only when you grow up........it.
A. you understand
B. you can understand
C. can you understand
D. you do understand
Question 18: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. of he was intelligent
B. his intelligence
C. he was intelligent
D. of his intelligence
Question 19: Effie disliked the film, .......

A. neither did Frank
B. and also disliked it Frank
C. so Frank did
D. so did Frank
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 20: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. I couldn't agree more.
B. I'd prefer coffee, please.
C. Yes, I'd like to.
D. No, I've no choice.
Question 21: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. She’s leaving a message for you now
B. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
C. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
D. No, she’s not here now.
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 22 to 29.
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One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has

the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 22: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
B. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
C. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
D. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
Question 23: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. examined
B. enjoyed
C. denied
D. criticized
Question 24: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. People dominated Middle Earth.
B. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
C. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
D. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
Question 25: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. boring
B. terrifying
C. thrilling
D. extremely interesting
Question 26: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?

A. During World War II B. During World War I
C. When he was a student D. When he was a professor
Question 27: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A long novel
B. An unrelated group of books
C. A group of three literary books
D. A specific type of fantasy novel
Question 28: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. England in the 1800's B. Oxford University
C. Modern-day Greece
D. Middle Earth
Question 29: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. In the late 1960s
B. After World War II
C. Between 1936 and 1946
D. In 1892
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 30: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 31: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
Question 32: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.

B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
D. You should persuade him to change his mind.
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.
Question 33: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. allergic to
B. delighted at
C. displeased with
D. angry at
Question 34: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. optional
B. forced
C. impelled
D. required
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 35: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Question 36: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
B. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
C. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
D. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.

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 from 37 to 41.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(37)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(38)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(39)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(40)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes
and provide him ...(41)... the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 37:A. jobs
B. activities
C. works
D. actions
Question 38:A. diploma
B. license
C. card
D. paper
Question 39:A. despite
B. therefore
C. although
D. because
Question 40:A. increase
B. increasing
C. increasingly
D. increased

Question 41:A. to
B. in
C. for
D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 42: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. dismiss
B. inquire
C. recognize
D. communicate
Question 43: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. simply
D. frankly
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 44 to 50.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not

think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to
lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not
only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 44: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
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A. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
B. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
D. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
Question 45: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......
A. argumentative
B. informative
C. passionate
D. descriptive
Question 46: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
B. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
C. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
D. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
Question 47: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
A. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
B. do not require the use of valuable urban land

C. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
D. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
Question 48: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. absorb, intake, consume
B. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
C. allay, alleviate, reduce
D. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
Question 49: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. better food for city dwellers
B. improved air quality
C. savings on heating and cooling costs
D. increased space for private relaxation
Question 50: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
B. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
C. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
D. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.

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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 562

Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. beautiful
B. effective
C. favourite
D. popular
Question 2:A. visitor
B. government
C. borrowing
D. attraction
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 03 to 09.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not

think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to
lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not
only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 3: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
C. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
D. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
Question 4: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. improved air quality
B. increased space for private relaxation
C. savings on heating and cooling costs
D. better food for city dwellers
Question 5: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
A. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
B. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
C. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
Question 6: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. absorb, intake, consume
B. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
C. allay, alleviate, reduce

D. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
Question 7: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......
A. informative
B. passionate
C. argumentative
D. descriptive
Question 8: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
B. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
C. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
Question 9: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
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A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
B. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
C. do not require the use of valuable urban land
D. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. If
B. Even if
C. If only
D. Unless
Question 11: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. would be able to enter B. had admitted
C. had been admitted
D. was admitted
Question 12: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom

A. contractual
B. shared
C. agreed
D. sacrificed
Question 13: Only when you grow up........it.
A. you can understand
B. can you understand
C. you do understand
D. you understand
Question 14: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. stop over
B. put up
C. close down
D. set up
Question 15: Effie disliked the film, .......
A. and also disliked it Frank B. so did Frank
C. so Frank did
D. neither did Frank
Question 16: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. of his intelligence
B. his intelligence
C. of he was intelligent
D. he was intelligent
Question 17: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......
A. unexpected
B. unexpectedly
C. expected
D. expectedly
Question 18: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communicative

B. communicator
C. communication
D. communicate
Question 19: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. can often considered
B. often be considered
C. can often be considered
D. can often consider
Question 20: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. come up
B. brought up
C. come out
D. brought out
Question 21: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. it will rain today
B. it would rain that day
C. will it rain that day
D. would it rain today
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.
Question 22: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. members
B. every week
C. were
D. to write
Question 23: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A. writers
B. do
C. to meet
D. the

Question 24: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. such as
B. be used to doing
C. It is believed
D. in the near future
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.
Question 25:A. launched B. inspired
C. subscribed
D. welcomed
Question 26:A. advance
B. admit
C. admire
D. advent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. frankly
B. simply
C. approximately
D. generally
Question 28: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. recognize
B. dismiss
C. communicate
D. inquire
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.
Question 29: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. optional

B. forced
C. impelled
D. required
Question 30: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. delighted at
B. allergic to
C. angry at
D. displeased with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 31: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. No, she’s not here now.
B. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
C. She’s leaving a message for you now
D. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
Question 32: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. No, I've no choice.
B. I couldn't agree more.
C. Yes, I'd like to.
D. I'd prefer coffee, please.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 33: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
B. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
C. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
D. I don't know the reason why he is late again.

Question 34: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
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 from 35 to 39.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(35)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(36)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(37)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(38)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes
and provide him ...(39)... the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 35:A. works
B. actions
C. activities
D. jobs
Question 36:A. diploma
B. card
C. paper
D. license
Question 37:A. because
B. despite
C. although

D. therefore
Question 38:A. increased B. increase
C. increasingly
D. increasing
Question 39:A. with
B. for
C. in
D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 40: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
Question 41: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
Question 42: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
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 43 to 50.
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although

published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
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monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 43: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. After World War II
B. In the late 1960s
C. In 1892
D. Between 1936 and 1946
Question 44: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. When he was a professor
B. During World War I
C. During World War II
D. When he was a student
Question 45: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. enjoyed

B. denied
C. examined
D. criticized
Question 46: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
B. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
C. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
D. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
Question 47: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. People dominated Middle Earth.
B. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
C. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
D. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
Question 48: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. England in the 1800's B. Oxford University
C. Middle Earth
D. Modern-day Greece
Question 49: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A specific type of fantasy novel
B. A long novel
C. A group of three literary books
D. An unrelated group of books
Question 50: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. terrifying
B. boring
C. thrilling
D. extremely interesting

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Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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.
Question 1:A. subscribed B. inspired
C. welcomed
D. launched
Question 2:A. advent
B. admit
C. advance
D. admire
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:A. popular
B. favourite
C. beautiful
D. effective
Question 4:A. borrowing B. government

C. attraction
D. visitor
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 5: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. No, I've no choice.
B. Yes, I'd like to.
C. I'd prefer coffee, please.
D. I couldn't agree more.
Question 6: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. No, she’s not here now.
B. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
C. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
D. She’s leaving a message for you now
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 7: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
D. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
Question 8: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
B. You should persuade him to change his mind.
C. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
Question 9: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.

D. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communicative
B. communication
C. communicate
D. communicator
Question 11: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. brought up
B. brought out
C. come up
D. come out
Question 12: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom
A. sacrificed
B. agreed
C. shared
D. contractual
Question 13: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. will it rain that day
B. it would rain that day
C. would it rain today
D. it will rain today
Question 14: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. If only
B. Unless
C. Even if
D. If
Question 15: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......
A. expectedly
B. unexpectedly

C. expected
D. unexpected
Question 16: Effie disliked the film, .......
A. and also disliked it Frank B. so did Frank
C. so Frank did
D. neither did Frank
Question 17: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. had admitted
B. would be able to enter
C. was admitted
D. had been admitted
Question 18: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. of his intelligence
B. his intelligence
C. he was intelligent
D. of he was intelligent
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Question 19: Only when you grow up........it.
A. you do understand
B. can you understand
C. you can understand
D. you understand
Question 20: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. stop over
B. put up
C. close down
D. set up
Question 21: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.

A. can often be considered
B. often be considered
C. can often considered
D. can often consider
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.
Question 22: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. displeased with
B. delighted at
C. angry at
D. allergic to
Question 23: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. required
B. optional
C. impelled
D. forced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. dismiss
B. inquire
C. recognize
D. communicate
Question 25: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. simply
C. generally
D. frankly
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 26 to 33.

One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 26: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. After World War II
B. In the late 1960s
C. Between 1936 and 1946
D. In 1892
Question 27: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
B. People dominated Middle Earth.
C. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
D. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
Question 28: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. criticized

B. denied
C. examined
D. enjoyed
Question 29: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
B. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
C. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
D. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
Question 30: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. When he was a student
B. During World War I
C. During World War II
D. When he was a professor
Question 31: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A group of three literary books
B. A long novel
C. A specific type of fantasy novel
D. An unrelated group of books
Question 32: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. Modern-day Greece B. Middle Earth
C. England in the 1800's
D. Oxford University
Question 33: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. thrilling
B. terrifying
C. boring
D. extremely interesting
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.
Question 34: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?

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A. do
B. writers
C. the
D. to meet
Question 35: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. in the near future
B. such as
C. It is believed
D. be used to doing
Question 36: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. to write
B. members
C. every week
D. were
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 from 37 to 41.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(37)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(38)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(39)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(40)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes

and provide him ...(41)... the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 37:A. jobs
B. works
C. actions
D. activities
Question 38:A. license
B. card
C. diploma
D. paper
Question 39:A. therefore B. because
C. although
D. despite
Question 40:A. increasingly B. increasing
C. increase
D. increased
Question 41:A. for
B. in
C. to
D. with
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 42 to 48.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.

Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not
think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to
lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not
only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 42: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. savings on heating and cooling costs
B. increased space for private relaxation
C. improved air quality
D. better food for city dwellers
Question 43: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......
A. passionate
B. descriptive
C. informative
D. argumentative
Question 44: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
B. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
C. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
D. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
Question 45: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
A. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens

B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
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C. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
Question 46: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
A. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
B. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
C. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
D. do not require the use of valuable urban land
Question 47: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. absorb, intake, consume
B. allay, alleviate, reduce
C. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
D. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
B. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
C. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
D. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 49: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
B. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
C. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
D. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
Question 50: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.

A. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.

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NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 383
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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.
Question 1: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. required
B. impelled
C. optional
D. forced
Question 2: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children.
A. displeased with

B. allergic to
C. delighted at
D. angry at
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.
Question 3:A. advance
B. admire
C. advent
D. admit
Question 4:A. welcomed B. launched
C. inspired
D. subscribed
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 05 to 11.
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax
and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also
provide considerable environmental benefits. One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and
emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon
dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is
called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s
heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of
these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate
the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads,
parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive
effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not
think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some
rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to

lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from
absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that
materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens
can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not
only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that......
A. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
B. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
D. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
Question 6: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they.......
A. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
B. do not require the use of valuable urban land
C. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
D. are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces
Question 7: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
B. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
C. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
D. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
Question 8: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that......
A. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
B. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
C. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
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Question 9: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as.......

A. argumentative
B. descriptive
C. passionate
D. informative
Question 10: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except.......
A. better food for city dwellers
B. improved air quality
C. increased space for private relaxation
D. savings on heating and cooling costs
Question 11: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word
groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. absorb, intake, consume
D. allay, alleviate, reduce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 12: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: "........"
A. Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it.
B. No, she’s not here now.
C. She’s leaving a message for you now
D. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment.
Question 13: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: "........"
A. I couldn't agree more.
B. Yes, I'd like to.
C. I'd prefer coffee, please.
D. No, I've no choice.
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.
Question 14: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.

A. were
B. every week
C. members
D. to write
Question 15: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. such as
B. be used to doing
C. It is believed
D. in the near future
Question 16: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A. do
B. to meet
C. writers
D. the
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. simply
B. approximately
C. frankly
D. generally
Question 18: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. dismiss
B. communicate
C. inquire
D. recognize
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19:A. beautiful B. favourite
C. popular

D. effective
Question 20:A. borrowing
B. government
C. visitor D. attraction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 21: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and......
A. communicate
B. communicative
C. communication
D. communicator
Question 22: In spite.......his did not get the highest grade in the final exam
A. his intelligence
B. he was intelligent
C. of he was intelligent
D. of his intelligence
Question 23: Only when you grow up........it.
A. can you understand
B. you can understand
C. you do understand
D. you understand
Question 24: Nam asked me if I thought.......
A. it will rain today
B. it would rain that day
C. will it rain that day
D. would it rain today
Question 25: We decided to......in Athens for a few days on our way home.
A. set up
B. put up
C. close down
D. stop over

Question 26: Effie disliked the film, .......
A. neither did Frank
B. and also disliked it Frank
C. so did Frank
D. so Frank did
Question 27: Education.........to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. can often consider
B. often be considered
C. can often considered D. can often be considered
Question 28: Many young people have objected to.......marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom
A. shared
B. sacrificed
C. contractual
D. agreed
Question 29: .......I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. If only
B. Even if
C. Unless
D. If
Question 30: Many problems have.......since the beginning of the school year.
A. come up
B. brought up
C. come out
D. brought out
Question 31: Ben would have studied medicine if he........to a medical school.
A. had been admitted
B. was admitted
C. would be able to enter
D. had admitted
Question 32: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen.......

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A. expectedly
B. unexpectedly
C. unexpected
D. expected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 33: Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Question 34: He is late again. I don't know the reason why.
A. Why he is late again is I don't know the reason.
B. I don't know the reason why he is late again.
C. Why I don't know the reason he is late.
D. The reason why he is late again I don't know.
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 from 35 to 39.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday ...(35)...
as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a
job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a ...(36)... or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special
training courses.
Education is also important ...(37)... it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of
the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to
participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument. Such education becomes ...(38)... important as people gain
more and more leisure time.

Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place
with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes
and provide him ...(39)... the skills for adjusting to them.
Question 35:A. jobs
B. works
C. actions
D. activities
Question 36:A. license
B. diploma
C. card
D. paper
Question 37:A. although B. despite
C. because
D. therefore
Question 38:A. increasingly
B. increased
C. increase
D.
increasing
Question 39:A. in
B. to
C. for
D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 40: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.

Question 41: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
D. You should persuade him to change his mind.
Question 42: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
A. So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
B. So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
C. Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
D. Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it.
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 43 to 50.
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
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Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an

undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 43: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. examined
B. criticized
C. enjoyed
D. denied
Question 44: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. thrilling
B. terrifying
C. extremely interesting
D. boring
Question 45: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. Modern-day Greece B. Middle Earth
C. England in the 1800's
D. Oxford University
Question 46: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. After World War II
B. In 1892
C. Between 1936 and 1946
D. In the late 1960s
Question 47: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. During World War I
B. When he was a professor
C. During World War II
D. When he was a student
Question 48: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
B. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.

C. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
D. People dominated Middle Earth.
Question 49: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A long novel
B. An unrelated group of books
C. A specific type of fantasy novel
D. A group of three literary books
Question 50: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor
B. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
C. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
D. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien

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Mã Phách ……….

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 01 to 08.
One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive
trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I.
After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although
published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This
was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this
fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends
created by Tolkien.
The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern
heroic epic. The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has
the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world.
Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves,
monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories
from Greece and Northern Europe.
Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life
experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an
undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien
was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and
enjoyed throughout the world today.
Question 1: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean?
A. A specific type of fantasy novel
B. An unrelated group of books
C. A group of three literary books
D. A long novel
Question 2: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
A. When he was a student B. During World War I
C. When he was a professor
D. During World War II
Question 3: What does this paragraph mainly discuss?
A. J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor

B. All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books
C. J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy
D. The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien
Question 4: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by........
A. boring
B. extremely interesting
C. thrilling
D. terrifying
Question 5: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy?
A. Middle Earth
B. Modern-day Greece
C. England in the 1800's
D. Oxford University
Question 6: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people?
A. In the late 1960s
B. Between 1936 and 1946
C. After World War II
D. In 1892
Question 7: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
A. People dominated Middle Earth.
B. Middle Earth was a fictional world.
C. The good and evil kingdom fought for the power.
D. Middle Earth was based on European folktales.
Question 8: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by.......
A. criticized
B. denied
C. enjoyed
D. examined
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 9: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. simply
B. frankly
C. generally
D. approximately
Question 10: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence.
A. recognize
B. dismiss
C. inquire
D. communicate
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.
Question 11: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. to write
B. were
C. every week
D. members
Question 12: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. in the near future
B. such as
C. be used to doing
D. It is believed
Question 13: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what do you ask them?
A. to meet
B. do
C. the
D. writers
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