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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 1: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. What nonsense
B. Are you kidding?
C. Yes, I like. What time?
D. It sounds like fun
Question 2: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre. Luckily,
she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.
~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
B. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
C. You’re welcome.
D. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
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: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
B. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
C. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.
D. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
Question 4: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
B. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
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 5: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
B. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
C. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
D. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
Question 6: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
B. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
C. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
D. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
Question 7: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
B. He asked me to see a doctor.
C. He wanted me to see a doctor.
D. He advised me to see a doctor.
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 8: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. has been loving
B. did she realize
C. long-known
D. much
Question 9: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. cultural
B. history
C. national
D. have been designated
Question 10: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. had followed
B. advice
C. now
D. would have had
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 11:A. amuses
B. coughs
C. attacks
D. repeats
Question 12:A. angle
B. ancient
C. capable
D. danger
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 13: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. conservation
B. variety

C. changes
D. number
Question 14: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.


A. negative
B. support
C. protest
D. object
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.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports

again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 15: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. Children with low grades in school C. New rules in sports D. Other players
Question 16: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-satisfaction
B. self-absorbed
C. self-abasement
D. self-deprecation
Question 17: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. parents
B. coaches
C. adults
D. researchers
Question 18: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Finding the reason
B. Admitting there is a problem
C. Ignoring the problem
D. Looking for a solution
Question 19: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. Less than half of the children
B. All of the children
C. About ten percent of the children
D. More than half of the children
Question 20: What does the writer suggest?
A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
B. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
C. Children should not play sports until high school.
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

Question 21: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Playing sports may have negative results.
B. Children often become like their parents.
C. Some sports can cause health problems.
D. Children need to play sports in school.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 22: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. mood
B. mentality
C. manner
D. mind
Question 23: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decide
B. decisive
C. decisively
D. decision
Question 24: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. said to be
B. is said to be
C. is said
D. is said being
Question 25: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should tell
B. would tell
C. should have told
D. would have told
Question 26: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. touch

C. link
D. connection
Question 27: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. have left
B. was leaving
C. left
D. had left
Question 28: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. the sooner she will arrive
B. she will soon arrive
C. the soonest she will arrive
D. she will arrive sooner
Question 29: If they beat us, we’ll never.......
A. let it down
B. back it up
C. live off it
D. live it down


Question 30: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. Unless
B. Should
C. Had
D. If
Question 31: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. to reduce
B. to reducing
C. reducing
D. reduce

Question 32: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.
A. Also
B. Therefore
C. So
D. However
Question 33: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
A. live up to
B. live up
C. turn up to
D. come up
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 34:A. prospect
B. labour
C. effort
D. career
Question 35:A. company B. estimate
C. overtired
D. vacancy
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(36).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(37)... known for the large number of old
age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(38)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(39)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(40)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."

(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 36:A. impression B. image
C. projection
D. thought
Question 37:A. first
B. primarily
C. singly
D. more
Question 38:A. worst
B. lower
C. baddest
D. worse
Question 39:A. best
B. wider
C. improve
D. better
Question 40:A. off
B. in
C. up
D. over
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 41: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. quiet
B. sociable
C. uncommunicative
D. reserved
Question 42: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. cancel
B. postpone

C. delay
D. happen
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.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened
from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper
does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep
or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 43: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To discuss the two types of sleep
B. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep
C. To describe REM sleepD. To explain sleep deprivation

Question 44: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. detailed
B. unpleasant
C. familiar
D. indefinite
Question 45: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Higher blood pressure
B. Irregular heartbeat
C. Movements in arms and legs
D. Dreams and visions
Question 46: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. concentration
B. deprivation
C. the brain
D. sleep
Question 47: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. interesting
B. planned
C. necessary
D. natural
Question 48: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. eye movements
B. vague thoughts
C. smaller brain waves
D. dreams
Question 49: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Five to thirty
B. Three to five
C. Eight

D. Ninety
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
B. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.
C. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
D. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity


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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened
from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper
does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep

or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 1: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. detailed
B. indefinite
C. unpleasant
D. familiar
Question 2: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To explain sleep deprivation
B. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep
C. To discuss the two types of sleep
D. To describe REM sleep
Question 3: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Irregular heartbeat
B. Dreams and visions
C. Movements in arms and legs
D. Higher blood pressure
Question 4: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. interesting
B. planned

C. natural
D. necessary
Question 5: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. vague thoughts
B. eye movements
C. dreams
D. smaller brain waves
Question 6: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. concentration
B. sleep
C. the brain
D. deprivation
Question 7: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Eight
B. Three to five
C. Ninety
D. Five to thirty
Question 8: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
B. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
C. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.
D. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
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 9:A. vacancy
B. overtired
C. estimate
D. company
Question 10:A. prospect
B. career

C. labour
D. effort
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 11: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
B. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
C. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
D. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.


Question 12: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
B. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
D. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
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: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decision
B. decisive
C. decide
D. decisively
Question 14: If they beat us, we’ll never.......
A. back it up
B. let it down
C. live it down
D. live off it
Question 15: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should tell

B. would have told
C. should have told
D. would tell
Question 16: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. touch
B. contact
C. link
D. connection
Question 17: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. reduce
B. to reducing
C. reducing
D. to reduce
Question 18: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. mind
B. mentality
C. manner
D. mood
Question 19: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
A. turn up to
B. live up to
C. live up
D. come up
Question 20: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Also
D. So
Question 21: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.

A. Should
B. Had
C. Unless
D. If
Question 22: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. she will arrive sooner
B. she will soon arrive
C. the sooner she will arrive
D. the soonest she will arrive
Question 23: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. said to be
B. is said to be
C. is said
D. is said being
Question 24: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. have left
B. was leaving
C. had left
D. left
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: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. What nonsense
B. It sounds like fun
C. Are you kidding?
D. Yes, I like. What time?
Question 26: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre.
Luckily, she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.

~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
B. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
C. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
D. You’re welcome.
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: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. protest
B. support
C. object
D. negative
Question 28: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. variety
B. number
C. conservation
D. changes
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(29).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(30)... known for the large number of old
age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(31)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(32)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(33)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."
(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)

Question 29:A. thought
Question 30:A. more
Question 31:A. baddest
Question 32:A. wider
Question 33:A. up
Read the following passage
each of the questions.

B. projection
C. impression
D. image
B. first
C. singly
D. primarily
B. worse
C. lower
D. worst
B. best
C. improve
D. better
B. in
C. off
D. over
and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to

ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in

some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports
again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 34: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Playing sports may have negative results.
B. Children need to play sports in school.
C. Some sports can cause health problems.
D. Children often become like their parents.
Question 35: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. About ten percent of the children
B. All of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. More than half of the children
Question 36: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Other players

B. New rules in sports
C. Adults
D. Children with low grades in school
Question 37: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Finding the reason
B. Admitting there is a problem
C. Looking for a solution
D. Ignoring the problem
Question 38: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. researchers
B. adults
C. parents
D. coaches
Question 39: What does the writer suggest?
A. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
B. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
D. Children should not play sports until high school.
Question 40: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-absorbed
B. self-satisfaction
C. self-abasement
D. self-deprecation
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 41: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. postpone
B. cancel
C. delay
D. happen

Question 42: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. uncommunicative
B. reserved
C. sociable
D. quiet
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 43: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. has been loving
B. long-known
C. did she realize
D. much
Question 44: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. would have had
B. advice
C. now
D. had followed
Question 45: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. have been designated B. cultural
C. national
D. history


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 46: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
B. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
C. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
D. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.

Question 47: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He asked me to see a doctor.
B. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
C. He wanted me to see a doctor.
D. He advised me to see a doctor.
Question 48: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
B. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
C. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
D. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
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 49:A. attacks
B. amuses
C. coughs
D. repeats
Question 50:A. ancient
B. capable
C. angle
D. danger


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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports
again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 1: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. Other players
C. Children with low grades in school

D. New rules in sports
Question 2: What does the writer suggest?
A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
B. Children should not play sports until high school.
C. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
D. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
Question 3: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-satisfaction
B. self-deprecation
C. self-abasement
D. self-absorbed
Question 4: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. researchers
B. parents
C. adults
D. coaches
Question 5: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. Less than half of the children
B. All of the children
C. About ten percent of the children
D. More than half of the children
Question 6: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Some sports can cause health problems.
B. Children often become like their parents.
C. Children need to play sports in school.
D. Playing sports may have negative results.
Question 7: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Admitting there is a problem
B. Looking for a solution
C. Ignoring the problem

D. Finding the reason
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 8: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre. Luckily,
she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.
~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
B. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
C. You’re welcome.
D. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
Question 9: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. Yes, I like. What time? B. What nonsense
C. Are you kidding?
D. It sounds like fun


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 10: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. much
B. has been loving
C. long-known
D. did she realize
Question 11: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. would have had
B. had followed
C. advice

D. now
Question 12: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. national
B. cultural
C. have been designated
D. history
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: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
A. live up to
B. come up
C. turn up to
D. live up
Question 14: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. she will arrive sooner
B. she will soon arrive
C. the sooner she will arrive
D. the soonest she will arrive
Question 15: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. to reducing
B. reduce
C. reducing
D. to reduce
Question 16: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should have told
B. would have told
C. would tell
D. should tell
Question 17: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.

A. However
B. Therefore
C. So
D. Also
Question 18: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decisively
B. decisive
C. decision
D. decide
Question 19: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. mind
B. mood
C. manner
D. mentality
Question 20: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. Had
B. Unless
C. If
D. Should
Question 21: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. said to be
B. is said being
C. is said to be
D. is said
Question 22: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. touch
C. connection
D. link
Question 23: If they beat us, we’ll never.......

A. back it up
B. let it down
C. live off it
D. live it down
Question 24: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. had left
B. left
C. was leaving
D. have left
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. capable B. danger
C. ancient
D. angle
Question 26:A. attacks B. amuses
C. repeats
D. coughs
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 27: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.
B. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
C. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
D. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
Question 28: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
B. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
D. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
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: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. happen
B. delay
C. postpone
D. cancel
Question 30: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. sociable
B. quiet
C. uncommunicative
D. reserved
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 31:A. career
B. prospect
C. labour
D. effort
Question 32:A. vacancy
B. estimate
C. company
D. overtired


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 33: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. negative
B. protest
C. support
D. object

Question 34: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. number
B. variety
C. conservation
D. changes
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(35).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(36)... known for the large number of old
age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(37)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(38)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(39)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."
(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 35:A. impression B. thought
C. projection
D. image
Question 36:A. primarily B. more
C. first
D. singly
Question 37:A. lower
B. baddest
C. worse
D. worst
Question 38:A. best
B. wider
C. improve

D. better
Question 39:A. up
B. in
C. off
D. over
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: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
B. He wanted me to see a doctor.
C. He advised me to see a doctor.
D. He asked me to see a doctor.
Question 41: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
B. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
C. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
D. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
Question 42: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
B. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
C. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
D. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
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.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened
from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper

does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep
or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 43: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?


A. Five to thirty
B. Ninety
C. Three to five
D. Eight
Question 44: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep B. To explain sleep deprivation
C. To discuss the two types of sleep
D. To describe REM sleep
Question 45: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. dreams
B. eye movements
C. smaller brain waves

D. vague thoughts
Question 46: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. deprivation
B. the brain
C. concentration
D. sleep
Question 47: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Dreams and visions
B. Irregular heartbeat
C. Higher blood pressure
D. Movements in arms and legs
Question 48: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. detailed
B. unpleasant
C. familiar
D. indefinite
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
B. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.
C. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
D. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
Question 50: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. necessary
B. interesting
C. natural
D. planned


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Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
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. prospect
B. labour
C. effort
D. career
Question 2:A. company
B. vacancy
C. overtired
D. estimate
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: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He asked me to see a doctor.
B. He wanted me to see a doctor.
C. He advised me to see a doctor.
D. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
Question 4: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
B. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
C. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.

D. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
Question 5: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
B. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
C. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
D. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
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 6: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. advice
B. would have had
C. now
D. had followed
Question 7: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. national
B. have been designated
C. history
D. cultural
Question 8: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. did she realize
B. much
C. has been loving
D. long-known
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.
A. However
B. Also
C. Therefore
D. So
Question 10: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.

A. live up
B. turn up to
C. come up
D. live up to
Question 11: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. Had
B. Unless
C. Should
D. If
Question 12: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decisively
B. decide
C. decision
D. decisive
Question 13: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. touch
C. link
D. connection
Question 14: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. she will soon arrive
B. she will arrive sooner
C. the sooner she will arrive
D. the soonest she will arrive
Question 15: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should tell
B. would tell
C. would have told
D. should have told

Question 16: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. is said
B. is said being
C. said to be
D. is said to be
Question 17: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. reduce
B. to reduce
C. to reducing
D. reducing
Question 18: If they beat us, we’ll never.......
A. back it up
B. let it down
C. live it down
D. live off it
Question 19: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. mood
B. mind
C. mentality
D. manner
Question 20: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. left
B. had left
C. have left
D. was leaving


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 21: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre.
Luckily, she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.
~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. You’re welcome.
B. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
C. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
D. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
Question 22: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. Yes, I like. What time?
B. What nonsense
C. Are you kidding?
D. It sounds like fun
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(23).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(24)... known for the large number of old
age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(25)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(26)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(27)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."
(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 23:A. thought
B. impression
C. projection

D. image
Question 24:A. singly
B. first
C. more
D. primarily
Question 25:A. baddest
B. lower
C. worse
D. worst
Question 26:A. best
B. improve
C. better
D. wider
Question 27:A. over
B. in
C. up
D. off
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 28:A. ancient
B. angle
C. danger
D. capable
Question 29:A. attacks
B. repeats
C. coughs
D. amuses
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 30: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.

A. delay
B. cancel
C. postpone
D. happen
Question 31: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. uncommunicative
B. reserved
C. sociable
D. quiet
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 32: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
B. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
C. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
D. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.
Question 33: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
D. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
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 34: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. protest
B. negative
C. object
D. support
Question 35: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. changes

B. conservation
C. number
D. variety
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.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they


have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports
again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 36: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Children with low grades in school

B. New rules in sports
C. Other players D. Adults
Question 37: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children
B. Less than half of the children
C. About ten percent of the children
D. More than half of the children
Question 38: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-abasement
B. self-absorbed
C. self-satisfaction
D. self-deprecation
Question 39: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children often become like their parents.
B. Some sports can cause health problems.
C. Playing sports may have negative results.
D. Children need to play sports in school.
Question 40: What does the writer suggest?
A. Children should not play sports until high school.
B. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
Question 41: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. coaches
B. researchers
C. parents
D. adults
Question 42: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Looking for a solution
B. Finding the reason

C. Ignoring the problem
D. Admitting there is a problem
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.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened
from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper
does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep
or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 43: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. the brain
B. deprivation
C. sleep
D. concentration

Question 44: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To explain sleep deprivation
B. To describe REM sleep
C. To discuss the two types of sleep
D. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep
Question 45: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. vague thoughts
B. eye movements
C. dreams
D. smaller brain waves
Question 46: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. natural
B. planned
C. interesting
D. necessary
Question 47: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Ninety
B. Eight
C. Five to thirty
D. Three to five
Question 48: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. unpleasant
B. familiar
C. detailed
D. indefinite
Question 49: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Higher blood pressure
B. Dreams and visions

C. Irregular heartbeat
D. Movements in arms and legs
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
B. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
C. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
D. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.


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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.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive

and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports
again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 1: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. New rules in sports
C. Other players
D. Children with low grades in school
Question 2: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children need to play sports in school.
B. Some sports can cause health problems.
C. Children often become like their parents.
D. Playing sports may have negative results.
Question 3: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. coaches
B. researchers
C. adults
D. parents
Question 4: What does the writer suggest?
A. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

B. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
C. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
D. Children should not play sports until high school.
Question 5: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Looking for a solution
B. Ignoring the problem
C. Admitting there is a problem
D. Finding the reason
Question 6: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-absorbed
B. self-satisfaction
C. self-abasement
D. self-deprecation
Question 7: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. About ten percent of the children
B. More than half of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. All of the children
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 8:A. estimate
B. overtired
C. company
D. vacancy
Question 9:A. effort
B. prospect
C. labour
D. career
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 10: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. would have had
B. had followed
C. advice
D. now
Question 11: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. did she realize
B. much
C. long-known
D. has been loving
Question 12: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. national
B. have been designated
C. cultural
D. history


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 13: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. sociable
B. uncommunicative
C. reserved
D. quiet
Question 14: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. happen
B. delay
C. postpone
D. cancel
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 15:A. capable
B. ancient
C. danger
D. angle
Question 16:A. repeats
B. coughs
C. amuses
D. attacks
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: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. number
B. changes
C. conservation
D. variety
Question 18: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. protest
B. object
C. negative
D. support
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 19: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. mentality
B. mind
C. mood
D. manner
Question 20: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. was leaving
B. had left

C. left
D. have left
Question 21: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.
A. So
B. Therefore
C. Also
D. However
Question 22: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. connection
C. touch
D. link
Question 23: If they beat us, we’ll never.......
A. live off it
B. back it up
C. let it down
D. live it down
Question 24: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. the sooner she will arrive
B. she will arrive sooner
C. the soonest she will arrive
D. she will soon arrive
Question 25: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Should
D. Had
Question 26: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decisively
B. decide

C. decision
D. decisive
Question 27: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. to reducing
B. reducing
C. to reduce
D. reduce
Question 28: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. is said to be
B. is said
C. said to be
D. is said being
Question 29: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
A. live up
B. live up to
C. come up
D. turn up to
Question 30: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should have told
B. would have told
C. would tell
D. should tell
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 31: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
B. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
C. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.

D. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
Question 32: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He wanted me to see a doctor.
B. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
C. He asked me to see a doctor.
D. He advised me to see a doctor.
Question 33: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
B. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
C. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
D. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
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: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. This problem is too difficult to solve it.


B. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.
C. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
D. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
Question 35: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
B. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
D. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(36).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(37)... known for the large number of old

age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(38)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(39)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(40)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."
(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 36:A. thought
B. image
C. projection
D. impression
Question 37:A. singly
B. first
C. more
D. primarily
Question 38:A. worse
B. worst
C. baddest
D. lower
Question 39:A. better
B. wider
C. improve
D. best
Question 40:A. off
B. up
C. over
D. in
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 41: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.

~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. It sounds like fun
B. Yes, I like. What time?
C. Are you kidding?
D. What nonsense
Question 42: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre.
Luckily, she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.
~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
B. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
C. You’re welcome.
D. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
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.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened
from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper
does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep
or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.

Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 43: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep B. To explain sleep deprivation


C. To discuss the two types of sleep
D. To describe REM sleep
Question 44: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Higher blood pressure
B. Dreams and visions
C. Irregular heartbeat
D. Movements in arms and legs
Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
B. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.
C. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
D. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
Question 46: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. eye movements
B. dreams
C. smaller brain waves
D. vague thoughts
Question 47: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. the brain

B. concentration
C. deprivation
D. sleep
Question 48: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. unpleasant
B. indefinite
C. familiar
D. detailed
Question 49: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. interesting
B. planned
C. necessary
D. natural
Question 50: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Eight
B. Ninety
C. Three to five
D. Five to thirty


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MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 742
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
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. angle
B. capable
C. ancient
D. danger
Question 2:A. repeats
B. coughs
C. attacks
D. amuses
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. prospect
B. career
C. labour
D. effort
Question 4:A. vacancy
B. overtired
C. estimate
D. company
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: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. have been designated B. history
C. national
D. cultural
Question 6: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. has been loving
B. did she realize

C. much
D. long-known
Question 7: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. advice
B. had followed
C. would have had
D. now
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.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its ...(8).... Despite having one of the highest
proportions of young foreign language students in the country, Easbourne is still ...(9)... known for the large number of old
age pensioners who live there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the ...(10)... places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and cosmopolitan as some other towns
its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a ...(11)... reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem? It’s a
hard task certainly, but the local council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign
has been a success. As local resident Brian Maloney says, "Eastbourne may never take ...(12)... from Brighton as a centre of
youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young people."
(Adapted from "Activate! B1 & Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 8:A. thought
B. projection
C. impression
D. image
Question 9:A. singly
B. first
C. more
D. primarily
Question 10:A. baddest
B. worse
C. lower

D. worst
Question 11:A. improve
B. better
C. wider
D. best
Question 12:A. in
B. off
C. up
D. over
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’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad......
A. manner
B. mind
C. mood
D. mentality
Question 14: John cannot make a......to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decisive
B. decisively
C. decision
D. decide
Question 15: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated.......the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners
of war.
A. reduce
B. to reducing
C. to reduce
D. reducing
Question 16: If they beat us, we’ll never.......
A. let it down
B. live off it
C. back it up

D. live it down
Question 17: The earlier she leaves, ........
A. the soonest she will arrive
B. she will soon arrive
C. the sooner she will arrive
D. she will arrive sooner
Question 18: We haven’t seen each other since we......school.
A. had left
B. was leaving
C. left
D. have left
Question 19: For me, the film didn’t.......all the enthusiastic publicity it received.
A. live up
B. turn up to
C. live up to
D. come up
Question 20: I must say that you have done very well. …..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.
A. However
B. So
C. Also
D. Therefore
Question 21: John.......a respectful and obedient student.
A. is said being
B. is said
C. is said to be
D. said to be
Question 22: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye.....with the interviewers.
A. contact
B. touch
C. link

D. connection


Question 23: ......it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. Had
B. Should
C. Unless
D. If
Question 24: ~ Tom: "Why are you so angry?"
~ Mary: "You.......me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two hours."
A. should have told
B. should tell
C. would tell
D. would have told
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 25: Professor Berger was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. variety
B. conservation
C. changes
D. number
Question 26: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. support
B. negative
C. object
D. protest
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 27: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. postpone

B. cancel
C. delay
D. happen
Question 28: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. sociable
B. reserved
C. uncommunicative
D. quiet
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 29: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
B. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
C. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
D. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
Question 30: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
B. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
C. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
D. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
Question 31: "I would see a doctor if I were you," he said.
A. He wanted me to see a doctor.
B. He asked me to see a doctor.
C. He advised me to see a doctor.
D. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
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 32: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve.
B. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.

C. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
D. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
Question 33: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
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.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s
sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children


should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports

again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 34: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. adults
B. researchers
C. coaches
D. parents
Question 35: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?
A. Admitting there is a problem
B. Finding the reason
C. Ignoring the problem
D. Looking for a solution
Question 36: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. About ten percent of the children
B. All of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. More than half of the children
Question 37: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-abasement
B. self-deprecation
C. self-satisfaction
D. self-absorbed
Question 38: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Children with low grades in school
B. New rules in sports
C. Adults D. Other players
Question 39: What does the writer suggest?
A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
B. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
C. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

D. Children should not play sports until high school.
Question 40: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children need to play sports in school.
B. Some sports can cause health problems.
C. Playing sports may have negative results.
D. Children often become like their parents.
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 41: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
~ Don: "Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go shopping tomorrow. Would you like to go with us?"
~ Steve: "............. But actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do."
A. It sounds like fun
B. Are you kidding?
C. Yes, I like. What time?
D. What nonsense
Question 42: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theatre. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way to the theatre.
Luckily, she fixed it and go to the theatre although it’s a bit late.
~ Ann: "I’m very sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
~ Tom: "..................."
A. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
B. You’re welcome.
C. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
D. It’s OK. I have just arrived here.
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.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be
measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at
about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest
waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened

from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper
does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small, fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake. The eyes move
rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapideye-movement sleep will often recall the details of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep
or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep. Each instance lasts from five
to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of
longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration, we must conclude that
sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system. NREM sleep increases after physical
exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially
helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that
both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of
sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL, 6th edition")
Question 43: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep
B. To describe REM sleep
C. To explain sleep deprivation
D. To discuss the two types of sleep


Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers......
A. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon
B. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
C. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity.
D. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
Question 45: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Eight

B. Five to thirty
C. Three to five
D. Ninety
Question 46: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. detailed
B. familiar
C. unpleasant
D. indefinite
Question 47: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to......
A. interesting
B. natural
C. planned
D. necessary
Question 48: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Dreams and visions
B. Irregular heartbeat
C. Movements in arms and legs
D. Higher blood pressure
Question 49: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to......
A. concentration
B. sleep
C. deprivation
D. the brain
Question 50: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT......
A. eye movements
B. smaller brain waves
C. vague thoughts
D. dreams

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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. attacks
B. coughs
C. amuses
D. repeats
Question 2:A. angle
B. capable
C. ancient
D. danger
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.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However,
playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behaviour in
some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they
have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They
think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s

sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behaviour. This behaviour is then further reinforced through both positive
and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these
adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting
events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be
taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In
addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behaviour replayed over
and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better
examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether
they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children
should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the
message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports
again.
(Source: "Reading Challenge 2", Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 3: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children often become like their parents.
B. Playing sports may have negative results.
C. Some sports can cause health problems.
D. Children need to play sports in school.
Question 4: What does the writer suggest?
A. Children should not play sports until high school.
B. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
C. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
D. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
Question 5: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children
B. More than half of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. About ten percent of the children
Question 6: What would probably NOT be done when "facing up to a problem"?

A. Looking for a solution
B. Finding the reason
C. Admitting there is a problem
D. Ignoring the problem
Question 7: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. Other players
C. New rules in sports
D. Children with low grades
in school
Question 8: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. adults
B. researchers
C. coaches
D. parents
Question 9: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to......
A. self-satisfaction
B. self-deprecation
C. self-absorbed
D. self-abasement
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 10: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated national monuments.
A. cultural
B. national
C. have been designated
D. history
Question 11: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
A. would have had
B. now

C. had followed
D. advice
Question 12: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A. has been loving
B. much
C. did she realize
D. long-known