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PRACTICE TEST 
SECTION A (8 points)

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. weekends B. things C. sometimes D. stops

Question 2: A. family B. parents C. frankly D. sacrifice

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other 
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.

Question 3: A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special
Question 4: A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting
Question 5: A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.

Question 6: The car stopped for the children who _________to cross the road.

A. waiting B. were waiting C. has waiting D. are waiting
Question 7: By the end of this year, Tony ____________English for three years.

A. will be studying B. had studied C. will have studied D. has studied
Question 8: The phone __________constantly since Jack won the first prize this morning.

A. rang B. had rung C. had been ringing D. has been ringing

Question 9: _______ a doctor, you have to meet some certain requirements of the medical college.

A. To become B. Become C. Becoming D. Became

Question 10: It was not until late 1960s_______on the moon.

A. that Americans walked B. did Americans walk
C. when Americans walked D. when did Americans walk

Question 11: It is vital that everyone _______aware of the protection of the environment.

A. is B. be C. are D. to be

Question 12: Scandinavia consists of four countries. One is Denmark, __________ are Finland, Norway and
Sweden.

A. others B. the other C. the others D. other

Question 13: I’m terrified __________ breaking down on a motorway at night.

A. from B. with C. for D. of

Question 14: My Dad is always willing ______________with cleaning the house.

A. to give a hand B. give part of his body C. use his hand D. help
Question 15: You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.

A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
Question 16: He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations.

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Question 17: One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.

A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit

Question 18: ____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been
Question 19: __________the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.

A. Because of B. Because C. In spite of D. But for

Question 20: We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living 
room after a day of working hard.

A. spending B. caring C. taking D. doing

Question 21: It _______ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children.
A. commonly says that B. commonly to be said that
C. is commonly said that D. is commonly saying
Question 22: Peter was _______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me.

A. in B. on C. with D. over

Question 23: John : “ Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura : “ ………”

A. Of course not , you bet! B. Well, that’s very surprising
C. There is no doubt about it D. Yes, it’s an abserb idea

Question 24. “Thank you for your lovely dinner. You are an excellent cook.” “ __________”
A: I’m glad you like it. You must come again. B: No, thanks. I’ll have to try more.
C: No. I’m not. My sister cooks better than me. D: Yes, right. I often cook in my family.

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: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.

A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean

Question 26: In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social 
position.

A. with ambition B. with money C. with skill D. with equipment

Question 27: The province of British Columbia offers visitors breathtaking views of the Canadian Rocky 
Mountains.

A: stunning B: intimate C: distant D. high altitude

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 28: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.

A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively

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A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded

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 30: When Mr. Conway was promoted to vice president, he was trying to avoid being transferring
to another district. A B C
D

Question 31: The doctor advised him to stop to smoke and to take up some sport.
 A B C D

Question 32: The tourists were sunbathing on the beach after a big wave swept ashore carrying everything 
to the sea. A B C

Question 33: He learnt to play the guitar since he was a small boy
A B C D

Question 34: The meeting was so length that many people had to leave before it ended.
A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.

There are many reasons (35) _____ taking regular time with our family is important:
It (36) _____ a place to listen, teach, learn, and (37) _____ ourselves freely and safely.
It provides (38) _____ to discuss family joys, issues, and problems.

Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening (39) _____.

Families are a (40) _____ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (41) _____
time together to get our feelings (42) _____ belonging, our values, support and understanding.

It helps (43) _____ family members together and feel safe in today's world where (44) _____ can lead
to family disintegration

Question 35: A. that B. why C. when D. which

Question 36: A. creates B. invents C. develops D. makes

Question 37: A. think B. show C. express D. say

Question 38: A. opportunities B. conditions C. situations D. circumstances

Question 39: A. air B. nature C. space D. atmosphere

Question 40: A. attractive B. real C. deep D. basic

Question 41: A. a B. an C. the D. no article

Question 42: A. in B. of C. on D. for

Question 43: A. keep B. keeping C. kept D. with keeping

Question 44: A. push B. press C. pressure D. pull

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If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a disaster.
According to several leading educatonal psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitous parents make.
Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistc parental expectatons can cause
great damage to children.

However, if parents are not too unrealistc about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitous in a sensible
way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportve of their child. Michael Collins is very

lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin
lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very litle about
music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music compettons if he is
unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too
high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano
competton held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and
now he always seems quiet and unhappy.

Queston 45: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.

A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius 
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s educaton 
Queston 46: Parents’ ambiton for their children is not wrong if they ______.

A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful 
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children 
Queston 47: Who have critciied the methods of some ambitous parents?

A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistc parents. C. Their children. D. Educatonal psychologists. 
Queston 48: Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.

A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich

C. his mother knows litle about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way 
Queston 49: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in" C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about" 
Queston 50: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______.

A. has won a lot of piano compettons B. cannot learn much music from them

C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them

Queston 51: The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.

A. concerts B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents 
Queston 52: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _____.

A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother 
Queston 53: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. "getting ready to do something" B. "eager to do something"

C. "not objectng to doing anything" D. "not wantng to do something" 
Queston 54: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.

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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 from 55 to 64.

Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to
do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something
a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.

It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a
child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”

Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins
that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was
based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.

One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal
upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents
and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same
degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.

This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the
environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between
intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how
rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.

Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One
professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary
performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten
years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.

- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

Question 55: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability

D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
Question 56: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.

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B. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin

Question 57: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured

B. They practice playing their instruments for many years
C. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic

D. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas

Question 58: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.

A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests

Question 59: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.

A. pushing their children too hard B. starting their education at an early age

C. letting them play their own way D. permitting them to follow their own interests

Question 60: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means
that in order to become a genius, ______.

A. you need to have good health and good nourishment

B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently.
C. you need intelligence and you need to develop it

D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 61: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.

A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”

B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”

C. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
D. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”

Question 62: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents

B. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
C. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure

D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
Question 63: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.

A. an expensive education B. wealthy and loving parents

C. good musical instruments D. parental support and encouragement
Question 64: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.

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SECTION B (2 points)

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

before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Question 65: The last time I came here was 10 years ago.

 I haven’t ______________________________________________________________________
Question 66: It’s no use asking him for advice.

 There is no point ______________________________________________________________
Question 67: No sooner had we finished the test than the bell rang.

 Hardly ______________________________________________________________________
Question 68: Mary bought this skirt last week, and has been wearing it ever since.

 Mary _______________________________________________________________________
Question 69: This food is so good that I’m going to have some more.

 This is _____________________________________________________________________
II. Is your family important to you? Give reasons. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about this.

Topic sentence: My family is so important to me because it gives me love, support and education.
Supporting ideas:

Love: love me and care for me

Support: share our joys and sorrows, helps me to cope with challenges,

Education: teach me the first steps, the first speech, good behavior, social skills, ...
Conclusion:

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KEYS

A. SECTION A

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.

1. D
2. B

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other 
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.

3. C the second syllable stress
4. A the first syllable stress
5. B the first syllable stress

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.

6. B S + was/were + Ving -> happening in the past.
7. C By the time of this year, S + will have + V3/ed

8. D S + have/has + V3/ed ( have/has been + Ving) since S + V2/ed
9. A To Vo, S + V -> express a purpose

10. A It was not until ...that S + V2/ed
11. B Cấu trúc giả định

It is vital/ essential/ important/ recommended that S + Vo
It is a good/bad idea that S + Vo

12. C The others: những ... còn lại ( đã được xác định)
13. D be terrified of: sợ

14. A be willing to/ give a hand = help
15. B take responsibility for

16. D S + V + O + Adv(ly)

17. D Close-knit family: gia đình yêu thương nhau
18. B Rút gọn mệnh đề khi cùng chủ từ

- Chủ động: ( Not) V-ing / (Not) Having V3/ed ( nhấn mạnh hành động xảy ra trước), S + V
- Bị động: V3/ed/ Having been V3/ed, S + V

19. A Because of = Due to + N/ Ving
20. A Spend time/ money

21. C It is (adv) + V3/ed that S + V
22. A be in a hurry: đang vội

23. C There is no doubt about it : Hòan tòan đồng ý.

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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.

25. A come up = happen : xảy ra
26. B means = money

27. A. breathtaking = stunning: ngọan mục

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.

28. A secret > < revealed

29. B inhumane > < warm-hearted

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.

30. C -> transferred avoid + Ving : active / avoid + being V3/ed: passive
31. C -> smoking Stop + Ving: bỏ

32. B -> when S + was/were + Ving when S + V2/ed
-> hđ đang xảy ra ở quá khứ

33. A -> has learnt S + have/has + V3/ed since S + V2/ed
34. A -> long S + be + so +adj + that + S + V

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..

* Keys

35. B Reasons why
36. A Tạo ra

37. C Thể hiện, bài tỏ
38. A Cơ hội

39. D Khơng khí an tịan
40. D Phần cơ bản
41. D spend time
42. B cảm giác về ..
43. A Help + Vo
44. C Áp lực

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.

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50. D paragraph 2 the last line
51. D paragraph 2 line 3,4
52. D paragraph 2 line 5
53. D paragraph 2 line 6
54. C the whole passage

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

55. D paragraph 3 line 2,3
56. B paragraph 4

57. A paragraph 6 line 1,2,3
58. C the last paragraph
59. A the last paragraph
60. C paragraph 2
61. D paragraph 5

62. B paragraph line 3,4,5

63. D paragraph 5

64. A paragraph 1

SECTION B

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed 
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

65. I haven’t come here for 10 years.

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PRACTICE TEST 
A. SECTION A (8 points)

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. Hand B. Bank C. Sand D. Band

Question 2: A. Cooks B. Loves C. Joins D. Spends

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three 
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. Investigate B. Aborigine C. Convenient D. Supervisor
Question 4: A. Determine B. Diversity C. Occupation D. Miraculous
Question 5: A. Suitable B. Eliminate C. Accent D. Cultural

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions.

Question 6: Okay, I ……… the popcorn if you buy the drinks.

A. will buy B. buy C. would buy D. bought

Question 7: ... flowers are usually made of plastic or silk.

A. Unreal B. False C. Artificial D. Untrue

Question 8: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _________________.”
A. out of the blue B. out of order C. under the weather D. under the impression

Question 9: The larger the apartment, the ...the rent is.

A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
Question 10: How can the boss act ……… nothing had happened?

A. therefore B. so C. if D. as though

Question 11: I don’t remember ………….. of your decision to change our vocation plan.

A. to tell B. being told C. telling D. to be told

Question 12: Last year Matt earned …………. his brother, who had a better position.

A. twice as much as B. twice more than C. twice as more as D. twice as many as
Question 13: Most people prefer flying ………….. going by the sea because it’s too much faster.

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Question 14: We have a party tonight and Daisy is worried about ………. .

A. what to wear B. which wearing C. these wearing D. that she wearing
Question 15: Paul was .... of himself for having stolen money from his mother.

A. shy B. ashamed C. timid D. embarrassed

Question 16: While studying, he was financially dependent ……….. his parents.

A. of B. to C. from D. on.

Question 17: Mr. Pike …………. English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. had been teaching B. has been teaching C. was teaching D. is teaching

Question 18: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ……you up for the night.

A. keep B. put C. take D. set

Question 19: This is valuable ... chair which dates back to the eighteeth century.

A. traditional B. old-fashioned C. antique D. ancient

Question 20: Come with me. I’m seeing “The Killer” tomorrow. ……….

A. Do you? B. Shall you? C. Are you? D. Will you?

Question 21: It is a ……… .

A. polyester sleeping blue bag B. blue sleeping polyester bag
C. blue polyester sleeping bag D. sleeping blue polyester bag
Question 22: It is essential that every student ………….. to learn English at university.

A. had B. have C. has D. to have

Question 23: James: “How about a game of cards?” - Susan: “……….”

A. Good idea. B. I’m afraid I do.

C. No, it’s interesting, isn’t it? D. Sorry, I don’t like.
Question 24: Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “………..”

A. The train is so crowded. B. I came here last night. 
C. I came here by train. D. Is it far from here?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25: It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.

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Question 26: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.

A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify

Question 27: S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding 
humanitarianism.

A. exhaustive B. charitable C. remarkable D. widespread

Question 28: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island.

A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees

C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests

Question 29:. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
 A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into

In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the 
one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

Question 30: Students s up p o s e to read a l l t h e qu e s t i o n s carefully and find o u t the answers to t h e m .
A B C D

Question 31: It is suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the
exam. A B C D
Question 32: My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.

A B C D

Question 33: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home. 
A B C D
Question 34: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.
A B C D

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.

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IAS is similar to (38) ... problems like gambling, smoking and drinking : addicts have dreams
about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (39) ... to their partners about how
much time they spend online; they (40) ... they could cut down, but are unable to do so . A recent

study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (41) ... they felt guilty,
they became depressed if they were (42) ... to stop using it.

Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer
games and who (43) ... it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however,
psychologists (44) ... that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a
computer before.

Question 35: A. accused B. mistaken C. blamed D. faulted

Question 36: A. take B. cause C. affect D. lead

Question 37: A. recommend B. offer C. suggest D. advise
Question 38: A. others B. another C. the other D. other

Question 39: A. lie B. cheat C. deceive D. betray

Question 40: A. rather B. want C. prefer D. wish

Question 41: A. unless B. without C. although D. despite

Question 42: A. made B. allowed C. let D. had

Question 43: A. have B. find C. feel D. say

Question 44: A. say B. tell C. object D. promise

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions .

Most people go to a doctor in their own town or suburbs. But people in the Australian outback can’t

get to a doctor quickly. The nearest doctor is sometimes hundreds of kilometers away so they have to call
him on a two-way radio. This special doctor is call the "flying doctor". He visits sick people by plane.

When someone is sick, the doctor has to fly to the person's home. His plane lands on a flat piece of
ground near the person's house. Sometimes the doctor has to take the patient to hospital. Flying doctors take
about 8,600 people to hospital each year.

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A man called John Flynn started the Royal Flying Doctor service in 1927. He had only one plane.
Today there are 14 flying-doctor centers, 29 planes, 14 full-time doctors and several part-time doctors,
nurses and dentists.

Question 45: The flying doctors mentioned in this article treat their patients ________.

A. in clinics B. by old methods C. over great distances D. by telepathy
Question 46: Which happens first?

A. The doctor flies to the sick person's home.

B. The sick person or his family calls the doctor on a two-way radio.
C. The palne lands near the patient's house.

D. The doctor treat the sick persone on a two-way radio.

Question 47: From the article, we can assume that Australia has quite a number of _____

A. remote areas B. good highways

C. mountainous regions D. strange animals

Question 48: The doctor can treat the sick person by radio from his office when the patient ______.

A. has a special medicine chest B. has got a two-way radio

C. is not very sick D. feels very tired

Question 49: _____ of the doctors at the center work full-time.

A. All B. Some C. None D. Few

Question 50: The word "outback" mostly means _____.

A. a large field of the Aborigines B. an isolated island
C. a vast and remote area D. a far-off forest
Question 51: The fleet initially was _____.

A. very small B. full-scaled C. very large D. relatively big
Question 52: The word "chest" in the context probably means _____.

A. a body part B. a medicine C. a remote control D. a small box
Question 53: When a patient needs a special examination, the doctor has to ______.

A. take him/her to a special holy place B. fly him/her to a military clinic
C. give him/her all kinds of medicine D. fly to the patient's place

Question 54: The wirte of this passage shows a/an _____ attitude to the flying-doctor service.

A. critical B. supportive C. hostile D. indifferent

Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
questions from 55 to 64.

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children who look after themselves while their parents work. And their bad condition has become a subject
of concern.

Lynette Long was once the principle of an elementary school. She said, “We had a school rule against
wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I was constantly telling
them to put the keys inside the shirts. There were so many keys; it never came to my mind what they
meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were house keys.

She and her husband began talking to the children who had keys. They learned of the effect working
couples and single parents were having on their children. Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at
home alone. One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened. Many had
nightmares and were worried about their own safety.

The most common was latchkey children deal with their fears is by hidding. They may hide in a
shower stall, under a bed or in a closet. The second is TV. They often turn the volume up. It’s hard to get
statistics on latchkey children, the Long have learned. Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their
children alone.

Question 55: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means……..
A. a house with nothing inside B. a house with no people inside
C. a house with too much space D. a house with no furniture
Question 56: One thing that the children in the pasage share is that………

A. They all watch TV. B. They all wear jewelry

C.They spend part of each day alone D. they are from single- parent families.
Question 57:The phrase “ latchkey children” in the passage means children who……….
 A. look after themselves while their parents are not at home

B. close doors with keys and watch TV by themselves

C. are locked inside houses with latches and keys.
D. like to carry latches and keys with them everywhere

Question 58: The main problem of latchkey children is that they……

A. watch too much television during the day B. are growing in numbers.

C. suffer a lot from being left alone. D. are also found in middle- class families
Question 59: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. Bad condition of latchkey children. B. Children’s activities at home
C. How kids spend free time D. Why kids hate going home
Question 60: Why did a lot of kids have chains around their necks with keys attached?
A. Schools didn’t allow them wear jewelry, so they wore keys instead.

B. They would use the keys to enter their houses when they came home
C. The were fully grown and had become independent.

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Question 61: What do latchkey children suffer most from when they are at home alone?
 A. Fear B. Tidedness C. Loneliness D. Boredom
Question 62: Lynette Long learned to latchkey children’s problems by….

A. talking to them B. visiting their homes
C. interviewing their parents D. delivering naires

Question 63: What is the most common way for latchkey children to deal with fears?
A. Talking to the Longs B. Hiding somewhere

C. Lying under a TV D. Having a shower

Question 64: It’s difficult to find out the number of latchkey children because……….
A. they hide themselves in shower stalls or under beds

B. they do not give information about themselves for safety reasons
C. there are too many of them in the whole country

D. most parents are reluctant to admit that they leave their children alone

SECTION B (2 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed 
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Question 65: It was late, so I did not call you.

 If………...………
Question 66: Workers are building many new roads in this city.

 Many………...………
Question 67: If you practise regularly, you will become more skilful.

 The more regularly………...………..
Question 68: I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.

 I am used...
Question 69: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountain.
 The plane ...

II. Write about 150 words to describe what you can do to make the environment in your 
neighborhood cleaner and greener.

Topic: Our environment in my neighborhood is seriously polluted, so ...
Supporting ideas:

- Not throwing garbage or chemical wastes into the river.
- Planting trees.

- Reducing the usage of some materials such as plastic bags, bottles, ...
- Using water and energy sparingly.

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Conclusion:

KEYS
SECTION A

1. B
2. A

3. D the first syllable
4. C the third syllable
5. B the second syllable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions.

6. A if 1
7. C Hoa giả

8. C under the weather : mệt, khó chịu
9. B the more + long adj S + be
10. D as though : dường như

11. B S + remember + V-ing/ being V3/ed
12. A time as + much/ many + as

13. D prefer N/ Ving to N/Ving

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16. D be dependent on

17. A S + had V3/ed / had been Ving .. before S + V2/ed
18. B put someone up : cho ở qua đồ

19. C antique (adj) cổ
20. D Vo ..., will you?

21. C the order of adjectives before noun: colour – material- purpose – noun
22. It is adj + that S + Vo

23. A How about + Ving ? -> Good idea.
24. C

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

25. B. inevitable (adj) = unavoidable: chắc chắn xảy ra
26. C categorize ( v) = classify : phân lọai

27. C outstanding (adj) = remarkable : nổi bật
28. C flora and fauna = plants and animals
29. C. go out of business = close down

30. A are supposed to

31. A It is suggested that S + Vo
32. B good advice

33. C Not until S + V2/ed ... did S + Vo

34. B Each + singular noun/ Each of + plural noun + singular verb

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.

35. C be blamed for: chịu trách nhiệm cho
36. B cause gây ra

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39. A lie nói dối

40. D S + wish S + could + Vo
41. C

42. A be made to : bị bắt buộc
43. B S + find + it + adj + to Vo
44. A. say

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions .

45. C paragraph 1
46. B paragraph 1
47. A

48. C paragraph 3 line 1, 2
49. B

50. C

51. A paragraph 4
52. D paragraph 4
53. B paragraph 2
54. B

Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
questions from 55 to 64.

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SECTION B

Question 65: It was late, so I did not call you.

 If it hadn’t been late, I would have called you.

Question 66: Workers are building many new roads in this city.

 Many new roads are being built in this city by workers.
Question 67: If you practise regularly, you will become more skilful.

 The more regularly you parctice, the more skilful you will become.
Question 68: I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.

 I am used to getting up early in the morning.

Question 69: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountain.
 The plane of Germanwings is said to have crashed into the mountain.

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH LONG
TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT HIẾU

NHƠN

ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – Lớp 12

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

SECTION A : MÃ ĐỀ 321

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. managed B. threatened C. passed D. cleared
Question 2: A. check B. cheap C. change D. chemistry
Question 3: A. island B. especial C. escape D. isolate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main 
stress in each of the following questions.

Question 4: A. vacancy B. family C. consider D. furniture
Question 5: A. prevention B. implement C. fertilize D. enterprise

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.

Question 6: There is no other place near here to get your motorbike _________

A. repaired B. repair C. to repair D. repairing

Question 7: My aunt is a wildlife photographer. She _______ in London for many years.
A. have been living B. will live C. has been living D. lives
Question 8: The tourists asked me how _________to the post office.

A. did they get B. they could get C. would they get D. could they get

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A. to avoid B. avoiding C. being avoided D. avoid
Question 10: ____________ your help, I wouldn't have got the scholarship.

A. Had not it been for B. Unless I had C. If I had had D. But for
Question 11: The girls and flowers ___________ he painted were vivid.

A. who B. that C. whose D. which

Question 12: The kind-hearted woman _______ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived

Question 13: Had we caught the earlier train, we__________ home by now.

A. would have been B. would be C. are D. had been

Question 14: Peter saw Linda in her new dress at the party. Choose the most suitable sentence to fill in the
blank in the following exchange.

Peter: “_______________”

Landa: “Thank you for your compliment.”

A. You’ve done very well B. This is a present for you
C. I’m glad that you’re well again D. You look pretty in this dress

Question 15: Toxic chemicals in the air and land, contaminated water and increased water temperatures
have also driven many spices to the verge _________ extinction.

A. for B. in C. to D. of

Question 16: The richer you are, ______.

A. the more you may become worried B. the more worried you may become
C. the more worry you may become D. you may become more worried

Question 17: Travel can ______ the mind, and exchange visits give young people experience of a _______
way of life as well as a different language.

A. broadly/different B. broaden/different C. broad/differently D. broaden/differ

Question 18: It is imperative that the world __________ towards a solution to global warming before the
weather patterns of the world are disrupted irreparably.

A. work B. to work C. works D. is working

Question 19: My mother bought ___________ from a shop on Ba Dinh street.
A. a nice brown leather belt B. a brown nice leather belt
C. a leather brown nice belt D. a nice leather brown belt
Question 20: The movie is ______ Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways.

A. like to B. alike with C. similar to D. same as

Question 21: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty______ paintings were destroyed,
including two by Picasso.

A. worthless B. valueless C. priceless D. meaningless
Question 22: I could hear voices but I couldn’t ________what they were saying.

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Question 23: ____ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months..
A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D. Except that

Question 24: Lan and Mai was taking about their study at school. Choose the most suitable response to fill
in the blank in the following exchange.

Mai: “I thought your English skill was a lot better, Lan.”
Lan: “__________”

A. Thank you. I’d love to. B. Yes, please. Just a little.

C. No, thanks. I think I can do it. D. You’ve got to be kidding. I thought it was bad

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase which is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

Question 25: Early sailing ships had some disadvantages.

A. losses B. damages C. discomforts D. drawbacks 
Question 26: These were the people who a dvo c a ted using force to stop school violence.

A. publicly supported B. openly criticized
C. strongly condemned D. publicly said

Question 27: The Olympic Games impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, cooperation for
peace and development.

A. had a favourable effect on B. interested

C. amazed D. created strong relation from.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 28: Cancer is becoming one of the common diseases.

A. ordinary B. universal C. rare D. usual
Question 29: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.

A. extremely happy B. extremely light

C. feeling extremely airy D. feeling extremely unhappy

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.

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It would occur every two to seven years. But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent. We
cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones occur. Scientists are unsure of the reason for this
(39)___ on a global scale either.

(Source: vi4.ilovetranslation.com)

Question 30: A. that B. when C. what D. whether

Question 31: A. figure B. number C. deal D. amount

Question 32: A. nevertheless B. ever C. however D. even

Question 33: A. the other B. another C. other D. others

Question 34: A. strict B. severe C. cruel D. angry

Question 35: A. to B. by C. on D. at

Question 36: A. fetch B. bring C. carry D. take

Question 37: A. get used to B. are used to C. used to be D. used to
Question 38: A. remarkable B. notable C. incredible D. predictable

Question 39: A. transfer B. shift C. change D. transformation

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs

correction in each of the following questions.

Question 40: The number of women earning Master's Degrees have risen sharply in recent years. 
 A B C D

Question 41: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have had very different ideas about love and married.
 A B C D
Question 42: It was in 2006 when she got married to a well-known movie star.

A B C D

Question 43: Chicago’s Sears Tower, now the taller building in the world, rises 1,522 feet from the 
 A B C

ground to the top of its antenna.
 D

Question 44: Tom likes to gossip about other people, so he doesn’t like them to gossip about him.
A B C D

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.

LEVEL OF VOCABULARY

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Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the
speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and
expression are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are
familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal
speed or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions

are colloquial language. Slang, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers
but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority.

Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified.
Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than writing. Colloquial speech often passes
into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy
momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang
phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its
own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.

It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the
creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and
situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association
among the subgroups and the majority population.

Finally, it is worth noting that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract labels
for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they
are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select
and use three types of expressions.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 45: The word "appropriate" in line 9 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. old B. large C. important D. correct

Question 46: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

A. Standard speech B. Different types of vocabulary

C. Idiomatic phrases D. Dictionary usage

Question 47:The word "obscurity" in line 13 could best be replaced by ________.

A. tolerance B. influence C. qualification D. disappearance 
Question 48: How is “slang” defined by the author?

A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority of formal usage.

B. Words or phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. 
C. Words or phrases that are understood by a restricted group of speakers.

D. Words or phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal

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A. Line 21-23 B. Line 16-17 C. Line 10-11 D. Line 3-4
Question 50:Which of the following is true of standard usage?

A. It is constantly changing B. It is limited to written language

C. It is only understood by the upper classes D. It can be used in formal and informal settings 
Question 51: The word “them” in line 14 refers to ________.

A. slang phrases B. words C. the majority D. memories

Question 52:The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created
EXCEPT ________.

A. new situations B. a number of linguists 
C. interaction among diverse groups D. new generation 
Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________.

A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation 
B. approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations 
C. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang 
D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing

Question 54: What does the author mean by the statement in line 5-7: "Colloquialisms, on the other hand,
are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in
informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations."?

A. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language. 
B. Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms.

C. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings.

D. Most of the speakers of a language can used both formal and informal speech in their appropriate
situations.

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 question.

PANDEMIC DISEASES

Diseases are a natural part of life on earth. If there were no diseases, the population would grow too
quickly, and there would not be enough food or other resources, so in a way, diseases are natural ways of
keeping the Earth in balance. But sometimes they spread very quickly and kill large numbers of people. For
example, in 1918, an outbreak of the flu spread across the world, killing over 25 million people in only six
months. Such terrible outbreaks of a disease are called pandemics.

Pandemics happen when a disease changes in a way that our bodies are not prepared to fight. In 1918, a

new type of flu virus appeared. Our bodies had no way to fight this new flu virus, and so it spread very
quickly and killed large numbers of people. While there have been many different pandemic diseases
throughout history, all of them have a new thing in common.

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Second, while they may kill many people, they generally do not kill people very quickly. A good
example of this would be the Marburg virus. The Marburg virus is an extremely infectious disease. In
addition, it is deadly. About 70 -80% of all people who get the Marburg virus died from the disease.
However, the Marburg virus has not become a pandemic because most people die within three days of
getting the disease. This means that the virus does not have enough time to spread a large number of people.
The flu virus of 1918, on the other hand, generally took about a week to ten days to kill its victims, so it had
more time to spread.

While we may never be able to completely stop pandemics, we can make them less common. Doctors
carefully monitor new diseases that they fear could become pandemics. For example, in 2002, and 2003,
doctors carefully watched SARS. Their health warnings may have prevented SARS from becoming a
pandemic.

(Source: TOEFL Reading)

Question 55: According to paragraph 1, how are diseases a natural part of life on Earth?
A. They prevent pandemics B. They help control the population
C. They led the world grow quickly D. They kill too many people

Question 56: Based on the information in the passage the term “pandemics” can be explained as ______
A. diseases with no cure

B. a deadly kind of flu

C. diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people
D. new disease like SARS or the Marburg virus

Question 57: According to the passage, what causes pandemics?
A. Changes in a disease that body cannot fight

B. Careless doctors who do not watch the spread of disease
C. Population growth that the world cannot support

D. The failure to make new medicines

Question 58: According to the passage, all of the following are true of the 1918 flu pandemic EXCEPT that
______

A. it involved a new kind of flu virus B. it killed over 25 million people

C. it was the last pandemic in history D. it took a little over a week to kill its victims
Question 59: The word “it” in the passage refers to _______

A. disease B. flu virus C. pandemics D. bodies

Question 60: Which of the following is mentioned as a common feature of all pandemic diseases?
A. They spread from people to people very quickly

B. It kill many people very quickly

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Question 61: According to paragraph 3, why hasn’t Marburg virus become a pandemic?
A. It is not a deadly disease

B. It does not spread from person to person easily

C. Doctors have prevented it from becoming a pandemic

D. It kills people too quickly

Question 62: The word ‘monitor’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _______
A. fight B. prevent C. watch D. avoid
Question 63: The author mentions SARS in order to ________

A. give an example of a highly dangerous disease
B. suggest that SARS will never become a pandemic

C. give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemic
D. suggest that there may be a new pandemic soon.

Question 64: This passage is mainly about________

A. how to prevent pandemic diseases B. pandemic diseases
C. pandemic diseases throughout history D. why pandemics happen
SECTION B:

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Question 65: “Would you like to come to my party tomorrow?” Jean invited me.

 Jean _______________________________________________________________.
Question 66: You won’t lose weight if you don’t stop eating much.

 Unless ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 67: Since the invention of computer, people have saved a lot of time.

 Since the computer was ________________________________________________.

Question 68: Although he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.



Despite _____________________________________________________________.

Question 69: The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.



No sooner ___________________________________________________________.

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the women’s role in mordern society. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.

The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- Social activities.

- Work.
- Education.

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……

- THE END

ĐÁP ÁN

(MÃ ĐỀ THI 321)

SECTION A (8 points)

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

1 C 17 B 33 A 49 C

2 D 18 A 34 B 50 D

3 A 19 A 35 B 51 A

4 C 20 C 36 B 52 B

5 A 21 C 37 D 53 B

6 A 22 C 38 D 54 A

7 C 23 A 39 C 55 B

8 B 24 D 40 C 56 C

9 B 25 D 41 D 57 A

10 D 26 A 42 A 58 C

11 B 27 A 43 B 59 B

12 C 28 C 44 B 60 C

13 B 29 D 45 C 61 D

14 D 30 A 46 B 62 B

15 D 31 D 47 D 63 B

16 B 32 D 48 D 64 B

SECTION B 
I. (0,5 điểm)

Question 65: Jean invited me to come to her party the next day.
Question 66: Unless you stop eating much, you won’t lose weight.

Question 67: Since the computer was invented, people have saved a lot of time.

Question 68: Despite the fact that he worked very hard,/ working very hard,/… he didn’t manage to pass the
exam.

Question 69: No sooner had the plane left the airport than the accident happened.
II. (1.5 điểm)

Mơ tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa

1. Bố cục 0.40

o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc

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o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận

2. Phát triển ý 0.25

o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic

o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình

3. Sử dụng ngơn ngữ 0.30

o Sử dụng ngơn từ phù hợp nội dung

o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển

4. Nội dung 0.30

o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận

o Độ dài: Số từ khơng nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định
5%

5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chính tả 0.25

o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả

_ Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một
lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)

_ Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây
hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.)

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TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT HIẾU

NHƠN

ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ THPT QUỐC GIA
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

A. SECTION A (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest in each group below.

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2. A. succeed B. accept C. account D. accident

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress pattern is
different from the rest in each group below.

3. A. university B. certificate C. sociology D. application
4. A. successful B. communicate C. energetic D. discussing

5. A. encourage B. complete C. producer D. economical

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

6. The wedding day was _____ chosen by the parents of the groom.

A. careless B. carefully C. carelessly D. careful

7. He was successful………..he was intelligent and hardworking. .

A. when B. besides C. because D. although

8. It was not until last year……….. they published his first story.

A. which B. when C. that D. then

9. This morning traffic was __________ by an accident outside the hall.

A. held up B. held back C. held on D. held together

10. I was made________ when I was at school.

A. study hard B. to study hard C. studying hard D. to studying
hard

11. After Mary _____ her degree, she intends to work for her father’s company.

A. will finish B. finishes C. is finishing D. will have finished
12. I still can’t believe it. My bicycle _____ last night.

A. was stolen B. was stealing C. having stolen D. had

stolen

13. Would you be _____ to lend me the car for two days, Mr Brown?

A. too kind B. so kindly C. such kind D. kind enough

14. : ________ is not clear to researchers.

A. Why did dinosaurs become extinct B. Why dinosaurs became extinct

C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct

15 It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it. You______ it.

A. should lock B. should have locked C. must lock D. could lock
16. _____ playing under strength, the village team were able to defeat their rival.

A. Even though B. Despite C. Although D. A and C

17. Why didn’t you tell me about this before? I certainly wish I _____ earlier.

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18. The mother reminded her children …………..more time learning.

A. spending B. spent C. to spending D. to spend

19. John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _____”

A. if you didn’t like it. B. whether you like it or not.
C. do you like it or not. D. you like it or not.

20. I’ve been reading this book for hours. It is _____ that I can’t put it down.

A. such good book B. so a good book C. such a good book D. a so good book

21. ………... it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned.

A. Although B .Despite C. Because of D. When

22. “______ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. What do you think about B. Are you fond of

C. How about D. What do people feel about

23. Had she worked harder last summer, she ______ .

A. wouldn’t have sacked B. wouldn’t sack

C. wouldn’t be sacked D. wouldn’t have been sacked
24. “Is it right if I use your computer, mom?” - “______ “

A. I don’t care B. I accept it C. Sure, go ahead D. Oh, forget it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting
in each of the following questions.

25. Although a number of police officers was guarding the priceless treasures in the museum, the

A B

director worried that someone would try to steal them.
C D

26. In the relatively short history of industrial developing in the United States, New York
A B C

City has played a vital role.
D

27. Visitors are not allowed entering the park after dark because of the lack of security and lighting.
A B C D

28 Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A B C D

29. They are said that many people will be out of work in the future.
A B C D

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Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our
climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before. For
example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.

These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually
and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of
natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid.

The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts, this
warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years.
The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to such
ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts. These in turn
could have a harmful effect on agriculture.

It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such
as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for
example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by

which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.

Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject,
attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of these summits, the
most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. There it was agreed that the most industrialized
countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this
reduction of emissions.

It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse
gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation.

Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often
still being regarded as scaremongering.

(From Read and Understand 2 by Betty Kirkpatrick & Rebecca Mok – Learners Publishing Pte Ltd

2005)
30: According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ

from the modern ones?

A. They occurred naturally over a long period of time. B. They were fully monitored by
humans.

C. They were wholly the result of human activity. D. They were partly intended.
31: The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. disapprovingly B. worryingly C. surprisingly D.

disappointingly

32: According to the passage, agriculture could ______.

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C. be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises D. be directly damaged by the rises in global
temperature

33. Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they ______.

A. are emitted by car engines B. trap heat from the sun

C. do not add to atmosphere pollution D. are unusual gases
34: According to the passage, 1997 witnessed ______.

A. the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change

B. the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialised countries
C. the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
D. widespread concern about climate change

35: It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming
are :

A. developed countries B. the most industrialised countries
C. countries with the warmest climate D. developing countries

36: The word “There “ in paragraph 5 refers to ______.

A. regular summits on climate change B. the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
C. the world”s industrialised countries D. the most industrialised countries
37: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

A. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
B. Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.

C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
D. Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
38: The word “ drastic “ in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. severe B. hard C. obvious D. widespread

39 What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warming?

A. Optimistic B. Neutral C. Positive D. Pessimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) similar in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

40. Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work.

A. optional B. mild C. vital D. insignificant

41. Any attempt to construct an ideal society is foredoomed to failure.

A. opinionated B. realistic C. perfect D. existent

42. This article shows the significant differences between the education system of Vietnam and that of the

UK.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) OPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

II.Choose the word/s that is the opposite in meaning to the underlined part

43 Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over that made of natural fibers like cotton, wool
or silk.

A. original B. well-made C. fashionable D. artificial
44. There has been a marked increase in the use of bicycles in the last few years.

A. noticeable B. small C. foreseeable D. dramatic

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the blanks

One of the attractions of…..(45) ……. on a camping holiday is the feeling of getting away from
everyday city life ,of finding peace and quiet in the countryside, but this also means thinking about …(46)
…. you are going to prepare meals while you are there. Before you….(47)…..,check you have essentials
such as saucepans and frying pans, cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons for everyone ,and various bits and
pieces ……(48)….as scissors ,a tin-opener and a sharp knife for cutting everything .Work out more or less
how much food you will need to take with you ,bearing in mind that being outside all day will …….(49)…
people hungry and they will probably get through more food than usual. On the other …(50)… ,if you take
too much you’ll have to carry a lot of weight everywhere ,only to end up having to…(51)..away half of it.
One possibility is to cook a favourite meal- something ..(52)………. like a stew-seal it in a plastic bag
,freeze it, and take it with you for your first evening meal in …(53)…….you arrive late at the campfire
.Then you just ..(54)… it in a pan of water ,and it’ll be ready to eat in no time.

45. A. getting B. keeping C. looking D. going

46. A.that B. which C. what D. how

47. A. set off B. set up C. set aside D. set down

48. A. too B. little C. such D. so

49. A. make B. do C. wear D. get

50. A. side B. hand C. arm D. foot

51. A. throw B. turn C. go D. keep

52. A. tasteful B. taster C. tasty D. tasteless

53. A. event B. case C. chance D. matter

54. A. roast B. bake C. grill D. boil

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

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them to a typist or to a photographer. Either way of copying patents took a lot of time and cost a lot of
money.

He came up with the idea for a machime that would copy documents quickly and efficiently. He 
researched the idea in the library and then worked over a three-year period on developing a machine that 
used a light, a charged plate, and powder to duplicate images on paper. The result of this work was a
machine that produced the first xerographic copy on October 22, 1938. He named the process “Xerox,”
which means “dry writing.”

Carlson felt that he had a good idea, one that would be extremely helpful in the business world. He
tried to sell his idea to a number of large corporations, but they were not terribly interested in his machine.
He was able to get some help in developing the machine from an institute, and a few years later he sold the
process to a small company. This small company grew into the giant Xerox Corporation, and both Carlson 
and Xerox became rather wealthy in the process.

55.This passage is mainly about

A.Carlson’s job in a patent office B.how the Xerox machine works

C.Carlson’s success in business D.the development of the Xerox machine
56.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem that Carlson encountered in getting patents
copied?

A.The time needed for copying B.The expense of the copying
C.The length of the patents D.Dependability of photographers
57.The word “expense” in line 2 is closest in meaning to

A.cost B.difficulty C.legality D.payment
58.In line 4, the word “researched” means

A.the expense of the copying B.the length of patens

C.see something D.look for information about
59.The following are components of Carlson’s machine EXCEPT

A.A light B.A charged plate C.Powder D.A typewriter
60.Carlson most likely began work on the machine in

A.1930 B.1935 C.1938 D.1941

61.The passage indicates that the large corporation that Carlson tried to sell his process to

A.were family owned B.were nonprofit institution

C.helped to develop the process D.did not want to buy his machine
62.The word “giant” in line 9 could best be replaced by

A.monster B.tiny C.familiar D.huge
63.The words “came up with” is closest in meaning to

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A.It became smaller B.It became successful C. It went bankrupt D. It didn’t use
Carlson’s machine

B. SECTION B (2 points) WRITING

1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence(s) printed 
before.

65.They planted this trees a long time ago.

These trees ...
66.His father lent him the money, so he was able to buy that expensive car made in Japan.

Had it ...
67.After the committee members had considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal.

Having………..
68.“How did you get that scar on your face?”, he said to me .

He asked ...

69.Hollywood is an ideal place for yearly filming .It has year-round sunny climate.

Hollywood ...

2. In about 140 words, write a paragraph to describe a job that you would like to do in the future.

………
………
………
………
………
………
………
………
………
………
………
………

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ĐÁP ÁN

SECTION A (8 points)

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

1 B 17 B 33 B 49 A

2 C 18 D 34 C 50 B

3 B 19 B 35 B 51 A

4 C 20 C 36 B 52 C

5 D 21 A 37 C 53 B

6 B 22 A 38 A 54 D

7 C 23 D 39 D 55 D

8 C 24 C 40 C 56 D

9 A 25 A 41 C 57 A

10 B 26 B 42 A 58 D

11 B 27 B 43 D 59 D

12 A 28 A 44 B 60 B

13 D 29 A 45 D 61 D

14 B 30 A 46 A 62 D

15 B 31 B 47 A 63 B

16 B 32 C 48 C 64 B

SECTION B

I. (0,5 điểm)

65.These trees were planted a long time ago.

66.Had it not been for his father’s money, he wouln’t have been able to buy that expensive car made in
Japan.

67. Having considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal.
68.He asked me how I had got that scar on my face.

69.Hollywood, which has year-round sunny climate, is an ideal place for yearly filming,
II. (1.5 điểm)

Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa

1. Bố cục 0.40

o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc

o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận

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o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic

o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình

3. Sử dụng ngơn ngữ 0.30

o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung

o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại

o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển

4. Nội dung 0.30

o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận

o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định
5%

5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chính tả 0.25

o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả

_ Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một
lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)

_ Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây
hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.)

Tổng 1.5

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH LONG ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016

TRƯỜNG THPT HIEU PHUNG Môn: Tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Question 1: A. houses B. faces C. hates D. places

Question 2: A. pointed B. helped C. cooked D. intended

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Question 3: A. conserve B. conscious C. preserve D. prevent
Question 4: A. conical B. sacrifice C. approval D. counterpart
Question 5: A. intensity B. accurately C. accessible D. miraculously

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions:

Question 6: He is expecting __________ a trip to Ha Long Bay.

A. make B. to make C. making D. made

Question 7: John along with twenty friends celebrating a party.

A. is B. are C. am D. were

Question 8: I really regret ________ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.

A. hurt B. to hurt C. hurting D. hurts

Question 9: Diabetes an illness. Mumps another kind of illness.

A. is / are B. are / is C. is / is D. are /are

Question 10: I like living _______.

A. on myself B. on my own C. by my own D. in myself

Question 11: He started going _______ school _______ the age of five. So now he’s been _______ school
for ten years. He’s leaving _________ the end of this year.

A. to/ at/ in/ in B. to/ with/ on/ out C. for/ about/ in/ of D. off/ up/ upon/ above
Question 12: This school is only for children first language is not English.

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

Question 13: ______ she put up the umbrella before the rain became down in torrents.

A. So B. Not only C. Hardly had D. No sooner had

Question 14: The suitcase seemed to get ________ as I carried it upstairs.

A. more and more heavy B. more heavy and more C. heavier and heavier D. heavier than
Question 15: Frank was in a party and he wanted to give a reason for his leaving the party.

Frank:”I’ve have enjoyed very much. But _____”

A. take good care. B. have a good day.

C. it’s very late, so goodbye for now. D. it’s great fun, thanks.
Question 16: _______ I realized where I was.

A. No sooner I have opened my eyes than B. No sooner have I opened my eyes than

C. No sooner I had opened my eyes than D. No sooner had I opened my eyes than
Question 17: Mike expresses his opinion about living standards and Susan expresses degrees of

agreement

Mike:”Our living standards have been improved greatly.”
Susan:” __________”

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C. It’s nice to say so. D. Sure. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 18: _________ Sam met an old man with beard.

A. By far B. By and by C. By the time D. By all means
Question 19: The house had been remodeled and ____________.

A. made fun of B. taken note of C. lost sight of D. made use of
Question 20: It never _____ my mind he will lie to me.

 A. crosses B. enters C. happens D. takes

Question 21: Mike was not felling well so we gave him _________ to do than you.
A. little work B. less work C. few work D. fewer work
Question 22:__________ of the candidates passed the exam.

A. Three-fourth B. three-quarters C. third-fourths D. third-quarter
Question 23: The government wants to ___________ this training centre.

A. military B. militarism C. militarily D. militarize
Question 24: The gardener fertilizes his land to ____ it more productive.

A. make B. do C. help D. force

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences

Question 25: Three years later Madigan led a scientific expedition across the sand dunes on the more 
northerly route.

A. achievement B. organized journey C. research D. information

Question 26: Women's taking part in politics has got widespread objections from male statesmen in many 
parts of the world.

A. intensive B. extensive C. inside D. slight
Question 27: Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
A. recommendation B. information C. fiction D. interest

Question 28: The ASEAN University Network (AUN) is consortia of Southeast Asian Universities.

A. systems B. associations C. groups D. branches

Question 29: The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded

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 30: The mixture looks rather dry. Maybe you should add a few water.
A B C D

Question 31: A person's body postures, movements but positions more often tell us exactly what they mean.

A B C D

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A B C D

Question 33: Unless you didn't give up eating so much meat, you will continue to put on weight.
A B C D

Question 34: Jack is looking for another job for he says he is really fed up of doing the same thing every
day.

A B C D

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

Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and waking was governed entirely by
external factors. The most notable of these, they

thought, were the rising and (35) _____ of the sun. But they have now (36) _____ that there is a daily
rhythm to a (37) _____ range of biological functions - including temperature, digestion and mental (38)
_____ - which are regulated internally by a special time- keeping mechanism within the brain.

The main function of this "body clock" is to anticipate and (39) _____ for external changes so that, for
example, body temperature starts to rise (40) _____ dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begins to (41)
_____ in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.

Some people's body clocks (42) _____ poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and
even (43) _____ their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can
all be (44) _____ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.

Question 35: A. descending 
Question 36: A. established 
Question 37: A. wide
Question 38: A. operation 
Question 39: A. dispose
Question 40: A. beside
Question 41: A. fall
Question 42: A. keep
Question 43: A. risk
Question 44: A. put

B. diving
B. fixed
B. various
B. activity
B. scheme
B. approximately
B. formed
B. hold
B. spoil
B. reduce
C. dipping
C. settled
C. far
C. process
C. steady
C. around
C. lessen
C. support

C. injure
C. caused
D. setting
D. assured
D. grand
D. occupation
D. prepare
D. nearly
D. subtract
D. preserve
D. threaten
D. made

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

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Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has been reduced. The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for
instance, made it illegal for women to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the Sex
Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs. In the
same year the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to equal
treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for women
need to be made. Women now have much better employment opportunities, though they still tend to get less
well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry.

In the US the movement that is often called the “first wave of feminism” began in the mid 1800s. Susan
B. Anthony worked for the right to vote, Margaret Sanger wanted to provide women with the means of
contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth Blackwell, who had
to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted women to have greater opportunities to study. Many
feminists were interested in other social issues.

The second wave of feminism began in the 1960s. Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem
became associated with the fight to get equal rights and opportunities for women under the law. An
important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the Constitution.
Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas. It became illegal for employers,
schools, clubs, etc. to discriminate against women. But women still find it hard to advance beyond a certain
point in their careers, the so-called glass ceiling that prevents them from having high-level jobs. Many
women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e. the household chores.

In the 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest in solving the
remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men. Although there is still
discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted.

Question 45: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19th century,______
A. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role

B. most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights
C. British women did not have the right to vote in political elections
D. suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay
Question 46: The phrase “gender gap” in paragraph 2 refers to_____.

A. the visible space between men and women
B. the difference in status between men and women
C. the social distance between the two sexes

D. the social relationship between the two sexes

Question 47: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as _____.
A. American women who were more successful than men

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D. American women who had greater opportunities
Question 48: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)_____.

A. was not officially approved B. changed the US Constitution

C. was brought into force in the 1960s D. supported employers, schools and clubs

Question 49: In the late 20th century, some information about feminism in Britain was issued by_____.
A. the Equal Rights Amendment B. the Equal Pay Act of 1970

C. the Equal Opportunities Commission D. the Sex Discrimination Act
Question 50: Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.
B. The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.

C. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.
D. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.
Question 51: The phrase “glass ceiling” in paragraph 4 mostly means_______.

A. an imaginary barrier B. an overlooked problem
C. a ceiling made of glass D. a transparent frame
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.

B. Many American women still face the problem of household chores.
C. An American woman once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor.
D. British women now have much better employment opportunities.

Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that______.

A. the belief that sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US
B. women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights
C. the British government did not approve of the women’s liberation movement
D. women do not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts
Question 54: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Opportunities for Women Nowadays B. Women and the Right to Vote
C. The Suffragettes in British Society D. Feminism in Britain and the US

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

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generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including
their customs, laws, conventions, and values.

Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures,
between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national
and global cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word
derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated
as synonymous. Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in
what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced
by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or
develop. They are not static. They have twists and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural
processes. What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical
(that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to
school and university education. No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come
electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves

in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized.

The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There is no
single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The only
non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture)
and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in anthropology and
sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is
extremely wide.

Question 55: According to the passage, the word culture____.
A. is related to the preparation and use of land for farming
B. develops from Greek and Roman literature and history
C. comes from a source that has not been identified
D. derives from the same root as civilization does

Question 56: It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person_____.
A. has a job related to cultivation

B. takes care of the soil and what grows on it
C. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
D. does a job relevant to education

Question 57: The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that_____.
A. share the same word formation pattern

B. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
C. have nearly the same meaning

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Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century______.

A. schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B. classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C. classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
D. all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
Question 59: The word “attributes” in paragraph 1 most likely means______.

A. aspects B. fields C. qualities D. skills

Question 60: The word “static” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “_____”.

A. regular B. balanced C. unchanged D. dense

Question 61: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?

A. Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture.
B. Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization.

C. The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people.
D. The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century.

Question 62: It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its______.
A. agricultural and medical meanings

B. historical and figurative meanings
C. philosophical and historical meanings
D. sociological and anthropological meanings

Question 63: Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. It is a word that cannot be defined.

B. Its use has been considerably changed.
C. It differs from the word civilization.
D. It evolves from agriculture.

Question 64: The passage mainly discusses______.
A. the distinction between culture and civilization
B. the figurative meanings of the word culture
C. the derivatives of the word culture

D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
WRITING

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

Question 65: Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.

 In spite of……….……….……….

Question 66: Getting in touch with that manager is difficult.

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Question 67: His house is not so comfortable as hers.

 Her house is……….

Question 68: He got the men to repair his roof.

 He made……….………

Question 69: I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.

 Unless you………..……….

Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the help of technology (Computers)

………
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………

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………
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………..
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Question 1: A. houses B. faces C. hates D. places

Question 2: A. pointed B. helped C. cooked D. intended

Question 3: A. conserve B. conscious C. preserve D. prevent
Question 4: A. conical B. sacrifice C. approval D. counterpart
Question 5: A. intensity B. accurately C. accessible D. miraculous

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions:

Question 6: He is expecting __________ a trip to Ha Long Bay.

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Question 7: John along with twenty friends celebrating a party.

A. is B. are C. am D. were

Question 8: I really regret ________ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.

A. hurt B. to hurt C. hurting D. hurts

Question 9: Diabetes an illness. Mumps another kind of illness.

A. is / are B. are / is C. is / is D. are /are

Question 10: I like living _______.

B. on myself B. on my own C. by my own D. in myself

Question 11: He started going _______ school _______ the age of five. So now he’s been _______ school
for ten years. He’s leaving _________ the end of this year.

A. to/ at/ in/ in B. to/ with/ on/ out C. for/ about/ in/ of D. off/ up/ upon/ above

Question 12: This school is only for children first language is not English.

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

Question 13: ______ she put up the umbrella before the rain became down in torrents.

A. So B. Not only C. Hardly had D. No sooner had

Question 14: The suitcase seemed to get ________ as I carried it upstairs.

A. more and more heavy B. more heavy and more C. heavier and heavier D. heavier than
Question 15: Frank was in a party and he wanted to give a reason for his leaving the party.

Frank:”I’ve have enjoyed very much. But _____”

A. take good care. B. have a good day.

C. it’s very late, so goodbye for now. D. it’s great fun, thanks.
Question 16: _______ I realized where I was.

A. No sooner I have opened my eyes than B. No sooner have I opened my eyes than
C. No sooner I had opened my eyes than D. No sooner had I opened my eyes than
Question 17: Mike expresses his opinion about living standards and Susan expresses degrees of

agreement

Mike:”Our living standards have been improved greatly.”
Susan:” __________”

A. thank you for saying so B. Yes, it’s nice to say so.

C. It’s nice to say so. D. Sure. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 18: _________ Sam met an old man with beard.

A. By far B. By and by C. By the time D. By all means
Question 19: The house had been remodeled and ____________.

A. made fun of B. taken note of C. lost sight of D. made use of
Question 20: It never _____ my mind he will lie to me.

 A. crosses B. enters C. happens D. takes

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A. little work B. less work C. few work D. fewer work
Question 22:__________ of the candidates passed the exam.

A. Three-fourth B. three-quarters C. third-fourths D. third-quarter
Question 23: The government wants to ___________ this training centre.

A. military B. militarism C. militarily D. militarize
Question 24: The gardener fertilizes his land to ____ it more productive.

A. make B. do C. help D. force

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences

Question 25: Three years later Madigan led a scientific expedition across the sand dunes on the more 
northerly route.

A. achievement B. organized journey C. research D. information

Question 26: Women's taking part in politics has got widespread objections from male statesmen in many 
parts of the world.

A. intensive B. extensive C. inside D. slight
Question 27: Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
A. recommendation B. information C. fiction D. interest

Question 28: The ASEAN University Network (AUN) is consortia of Southeast Asian Universities.

A. systems B. associations C. groups D. branches

Question 29: The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded

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 30: The mixture looks rather dry. Maybe you should add a few water.
A B C D a little

Question 31: A person's body postures, movements but positions more often tell us exactly what they mean.

A B and C D

Question 32: However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated

A Although B C D

Question 33: Unless you didn't give up eating so much meat, you will continue to put on weight.
A B C D

Question 34: Jack is looking for another job for he says he is really fed up of doing the same thing every
day.

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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 
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and waking was governed entirely by
external factors. The most notable of these, they

Question 43: A. risk
Question 44: A. put

B. diving
B. fixed
B. various
B. activity
B. scheme
B. approximately
B. formed
B. hold
B. spoil
B. reduce
C. dipping
C. settled
C. far
C. process
C. steady
C. around
C. lessen
C. support
C. injure
C. caused
D. setting
D. assured
D. grand
D. occupation
D. prepare
D. nearly
D. subtract

D. preserve
D. threaten
D. made

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20th
century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote. In the 1960s feminism became the subject
of intense debate when the women’s liberation movement encouraged women to reject their traditional
supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as employment and pay.

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need to be made. Women now have much better employment opportunities, though they still tend to get less
well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry.

Question 45: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that in the 19th century,______
A. British women did not complete their traditional supporting role

A. the visible space between men and women
B. the difference in status between men and women
C. the social distance between the two sexes

D. the social relationship between the two sexes

Question 47: Susan B. Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as _____.
A. American women who were more successful than men

B. American women with exceptional abilities
C. pioneers in the fight for American women’s rights
D. American women who had greater opportunities
Question 48: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)_____.

A. was not officially approved B. changed the US Constitution

C. was brought into force in the 1960s D. supported employers, schools and clubs

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A. the Equal Rights Amendment B. the Equal Pay Act of 1970
C. the Equal Opportunities Commission D. the Sex Discrimination Act
Question 50: Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain.
B. The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain.

C. The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century.
D. The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century.

Question 51: The phrase “glass ceiling” in paragraph 4 mostly means_______.
A. an imaginary barrier B. an overlooked problem
C. a ceiling made of glass D. a transparent frame
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US.

Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that______.

A. Opportunities for Women Nowadays B. Women and the Right to Vote

C. The Suffragettes in British Society D. Feminism in Britain and the US

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting,
from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to cultivation and the
adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of culture has identifiable
attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music. Yet the word culture
does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education. At least from the 19th century
onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used
generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including
their customs, laws, conventions, and values.

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derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated
as synonymous. Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in
what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced
by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or
develop. They are not static. They have twists and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural
processes. What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical
(that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to
school and university education. No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come
electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves
in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized.

sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is
extremely wide.

Question 56: It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person_____.
A. has a job related to cultivation

B. takes care of the soil and what grows on it
C. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
D. does a job relevant to education

Question 57: The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that_____.
A. share the same word formation pattern

B. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
C. have nearly the same meaning

D. do not develop from the same meaning

Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century______.

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Question 59: The word “attributes” in paragraph 1 most likely means______.

A. aspects B. fields C. qualities D. skills

Question 60: The word “static” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “_____”.

A. regular B. balanced C. unchanged D. dense

Question 61: Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?

A. Anthropology and sociology have tried to limit the references to culture.
B. Distinctions have been drawn between culture and civilization.

C. The word culture can be used to refer to a whole way of life of people.
D. The use of the word culture has been changed since the 19th century.

Question 62: It is difficult to give the definitions of the word culture EXCEPT for its______.
A. agricultural and medical meanings

B. historical and figurative meanings
C. philosophical and historical meanings
D. sociological and anthropological meanings

Question 63: Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. It is a word that cannot be defined.

B. Its use has been considerably changed.
C. It differs from the word civilization.
D. It evolves from agriculture.

D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
WRITING

Suggested Answers to the Writing Tasks

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

Question 65: Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
-> In spite of their poverty, the children seemed happy.

Question 66: Getting in touch with that manager is difficult. 
-> It is not easy to get in touch with that manager.

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Question 68: He got the men to repair his roof.
-> He made the men repair his roof.

Question 69: I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
-> Unless you promise to try harder, I won’t help you.

Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the help of technology

Suggested Outline

- Topic sentence: Technology has greatly improved the way we get information.
- Main idea 1: An amazing amount of information is available through the Internet. 
- Main idea 2: Information comes through the Internet instantly.

- Main idea 3: It is certainly to sit at home and do research on the Internet with your computer.

- Concluding sentence: Technology has changed the quantity and quality of information we get.

SAMPLE:

Technology has greatly improved the way we get information. People can now get available information
quickly and conveniently. First, an amazing amount of information is available through the Internet. It has
made every major library and database available to people around the world. We can get information about
events in the past as well as about events that unfold as we watch our computer monitor. Second,
information comes through the Internet instantly. We can type a few words in our search engine, and in a
matter of second the engine will search the entire World Wide Web to find information on that topic. We do
not spend hours going through card catalogues in the library and looking at the shelves. Finally, It is
certainly to sit at home and do research on the Internet with our computer. Our computer can open 24 hours
a day, unlike a library or office. We can do research in our pajamas while eating breakfast or dinner. It is
very convenient for everyone to get information without going out. In summary, technology has changed
the quantity and quality of information we get. The speed and conveniences of a computer helps people
study more and get information more quickly.

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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. excited B. quick C. nice D. kind

Question 2.A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. finished

Question 3: A. process B. secure C. market D. member

Question 4: A. penalty B. attendance C. opponent D. adventure
Question 5: A. stability B. technology C. geography D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 6. Everyone in our class _____ his suggestion.

A. agrees to B. agree with C. agree to D. agrees with
Question 7. After the argument, we ______ ‘good-bye’ and went home.

A. spoke B. said C. told D. expressed

Question 8. His performance in King Lear was most ______.

A. impression B. impressive C. impressed D. impress
Question 9. I don’t care ______ you are as long as you believe me.

A. whoever B. whom C. whichever D. whose

Question 10. “You look nervous! ______” - “This thunder scares me to death.”
A. How are you? B. Why’s that? C. Come on! D. What’s wrong?
Question 11. Hung: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards, Phong.”

Phong: “_______.”

A. You’re welcome B. Good idea, thanks C. Thanks, I will D. It’s my please
Question 12. Susan’s doctor insists _______ for a few days.

A. that she is resting B. her resting C. that she rest D. her to rest
Question 13. It is ______ to wear jeans at a funeral.

A. ridicule B. ridiculous C.ridiculed D. ridiculing

Question 14. Then September 11, 2001 came as a remarkable point in American history when the Twin
Towers ______ again.

A. were attacking B. were attacked C. had attacked D. had attack
Question 15. The manager ______ him for a minor mistake.

A. accused B. charged C. complained D. blamed
Question 16. Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop______ excuses!”
A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
Question 17. Pointing ______ someone is usually considered rude.

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Question 18. ______Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives.

A. A large number of B. A great amount of C. The number of D. The amount of
Question 19. I advised him _________ too much about the result of the test .

A. not worrying B. not to worrying C. not to worry D. don’t worry
Question 20. He asked me _________ home the day before.

A. what time I leave B. what time I will leave C. what time I left D. what time I had left
Question 21. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.

A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left C. woke / had left D. was waking / left
Question 22. Someone at the door. I _______ it.

A. is knocking / will answer B. knocked / would answer
C. knocks / have answered D. would knock / was answering
Question 23. We have just been told some ___________ news.

A. surprised B. surprising C. astonished D. astonishing
Question 24. : ______ she put up the umbrella before the rain became down in torrents.

A. So B. Not only C. Hardly had D. No sooner had

Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25: The industrial Revolution effected a drastic change in the British standard of living in the 18th
century.

A. caused B. eliminated C. prevented D. denied

Question 26: Please do up your safety belt before we begin the journey

A. fasten B. carry C. Wear D. loosen

Question 27: We can develop a taste for serious reading which will give us more knowledge than novels.

A. sense B. experience C. preference D. ability

Question 28: To Vietnamese people, the Golden Buffalo symbolizes a golden harvest, prosperity, 
happiness, power and the Vietnamese martial spirit.

A. fighting B. tremendous C. community D. high

Question 29: Government have passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.

A. enabled B. enforced C. ensured D. enacted

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 30 : Now that I’ve become old, I can’t read as quick as I used to.
A B C D

Question 31: Jack is looking for another job for he says he is really fed up of doing the same

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thing every day.

Questions 32: The woman of whom the red car is parked in front of the bank is a famous pop star. BY
A B C D

Question 33: When Mr. Conway was promoted to vice president, he was trying to avoid being 
A B

t ransferring to another district.
C D

Question 34: The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A B C D

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

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (35) _____ and difficult to understand. The
graceful act of (36) _____, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom
of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (37) _____ respect for their customs, it would flatter
them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. (38) _____ hugging and kissing when greeting. It is
considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (39) _____ or even intimidating. It
is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (40) _____
when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex
in Japan (41) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (42) _____ in life. Yours
should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so
avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (43) _____ of body contact. Queues are
generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (44) _____ the huge volume of people
causes touching and pushing.

Question 35: A. complex B. easy C. simply D. cheap

Question 36: A shaking B. hugging C. bowing D. looking

Question 37: A pay B. show C. point D. draw

Question 38: A. Agree B. Avoid C. Recommend D. Allow
Question 39: A. politely B. impoliteness C. impolitely D. impolite

Question 40: A. or B. but C. either D. nor

Question 41: A. because B. even if C. unless D. though

Question 42: A. location B. stand C. status D. place

Question 43: A. path B. route C. form D. style

Question 44: A. that B. when C. which D. Where

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

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world filled with media, and television in particular. A third of children under the age of four have a TV in
their bedroom, as do more than half of under -16-year- olds. A study has warned that children are becoming
addicted to television. Researchers said that young people in the UK watch around 5 hours of television a
day- in the rest of Europe they watch just 2 hours. On average, two-thirds of children watch TV for 2 hours a
day and teenagers and young adults spend nearly 4 hours a day in front of a TV and 2 additional hours on
the computer playing video games.

For at least the past two decades, researchers have studied the affect of television on children- and it
hasn’t been good news. The first two years of life are extremely important for the development of the brain.
Children need these two years to explore and play with their parents and other children. This helps learning
and healthy physical and social development. As children grow up, too much TV interferes with activities
such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with
family.

A part from the general harmful impacts on development, research shows that there are specific effects
too. Children spending over 4 hours each day in front of the TV are more likely to be overweight. Violence
on TV affects children very badly – the average American child sees 200, 000 violent acts on television
before they are 18.Children who see violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but they also
think that the world is a frightening place and that something bad will happen. Besides, although cigar or
alcohol adverts are banned in many countries, children can still see plenty of people smoking or drinking on
TV. This kind of “product placement” makes risky behavior like smoking and drinking seem acceptable.
However, in fact, researchers also claim that there is nothing wrong with TV- only in the way we use it
In the UK, the government wants school children to have a greater understanding of TV and film by

teaching them media studies from the age of 5.But perhaps the answer lies at home. Parents can keep TVs
out of children’s bedrooms and limit the amount of TV they watch. They can take an interest in what their
children watch and comment on what they don’t agree with .Today Media Studies isn’t only a university
subject- it’s a way of life.

(Adapted from Louis Harrison & Caroline Cushen, 2013 )
Question 45: Children in the UK watch _________

A.more TV than children in Europe B. two hours per day
C. six hours per day including video games. D. four hours per day.
Question 46: Too much TV is bad for ____________

A. the parents of the children B. the development of the brain.
C.physical and social development D. the growing up.

Question 47: Children who see too much violence on TV are _________________

A.likely to smoke and drink B. frightened by the world
C.overweight D. the most violent

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C.that there is nothing wrong with TV D. not to tell lie

Question 49: Which word in paragraph 1 shares the similar meaning with “ doing something as a habit “?
A. filled B. warned C. addicted D. additional

Question 50: The word aggressive in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________
A. bad B. damaging C.frightening D. angry
Question 51: What is the most suitable heading for paragraph 2 ?

A. Harmful effects on children under 2 B. Impacts on children of all ages

C. TV and physical activities D. A research over two decades
Question 52: The word banned in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________

A. limited B. shown C. stopped D. loved
Question 53: What is the most suitable heading for paragraph 4?

A.Government and TV B. Watching TV with children
C. Ways to make use of TV D. Media studies in university
Question 54: What is the most suitable title for the whole passage?

A. Media studies for children B. Parents and TV

C. Product placement D. The danger of too much TV.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

MOBILE PHONES: Are they about to transform our lives?

We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly
concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach. We use them to convey our most intimate secrets,
yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy. We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with
modern life, yet many of us don’t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services.

The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report
says, who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity. This is partly because mobiles are seen as
being beyond the control of parents. But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,
especially text messaging was seen as a way of overcoming shyness. The impact of phones, however, has
been local rather than global, supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a
new broader community. Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from
another area.

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sophisticated location-based services for users. The report calls on government to put more effort into the
delivery of services by mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and
doctors’ text messages to remind patients of appointments. There are many possibilities. At a recent trade
fair in Sweden, a mobile navigation product was launched. When the user enters a destination, a route is
automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voiced, pictures and maps as they drive. In
future, these devices will also be able to plan around congestion and road works in real time. Third
generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are
developing an asthma management solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.

Mobile phones can be used in education. A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones
to provide fast internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and
can have no access to online information. ‘As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social
potential of the vastly increase,’ the report argues.

Question 55: What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones?
A. We can’t live without them. B. We are worried about using them so much.

C. We have contradictory feelings about them. D. We need them more than anything else to deal with 
modern life.

Question 56: What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. long-term effects B. new mobile technologies C. doubts D. benefits
Question 57: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones?

A. Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones
B. Mobile phones makes romantic communication easier

C. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends.

D. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around

Question 58: Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones?

A. They use text messages more than any other group C. They feel independent when they use them
B. They are more inclined to be late than older people D. They tend to feel uncomfortable in many
situations

Question 59: Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters.
B. Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people’s life.

C. People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicating things that make them uncomfortable.
D. There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones.

Question 60: In what sense has the impact of phones been “local” in paragraph 3?
A. People tend to communicate with people they already know.

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D. The phone networks use different systems.

Question 61: How might mobile phones be used in the future?

A. To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery B. To cure diseases

C. To arrange deliveries D. To show bus and train timetables

Question 62: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because ________.
A. it can suggest the best way to get to a place B. it provides directions orally

C. it tells them which roads are congested D. it shows them how to avoid road works
Question 63: What is the general attitude of the report described here?

A. Manufacturers need to produce better equipment.

B. The government should take over the mobile phone networks.
C. There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome.
D. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications.

Question 64: The word “pronounced” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. obvious B. serious C. voiced D. overwhelmed

WRITING

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

Question 65. Somebody repaired her car yesterday. 
She ……….
Question 66. Living in Sydney is strange to her.
 She’s not ………..

Question 67: The doctor spent 10 minutes examining the patient. 
 It ………
 Question 68: It was so late that nothing could be done.

 It ………..

Question 69: John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile,
 John Speke didn’t succeed ………..

Part II: In about 140 words: Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? Use your 
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

THE END

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs 
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1.A. excited B.quick C. nice D. kind

Question 2.A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. finished

Question 3: A. process B. secure C. market D. member

Question 4: A. penalty B. attendance C. opponent D. adventure
Question 5: A. stability B. technology C. geography D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 6. Everyone in our class _____ his suggestion.

A. agrees to B. agree with C. agree to D. agrees with
Question 7. After the argument, we ______ ‘good-bye’ and went home.

A. spoke B. said C. told D. expressed

Question 8. His performance in King Lear was most ______.

A. impression B. impressive C. impressed D. impress
Question 9. I don’t care ______ you are as long as you believe me.

A. whoever B. whom C. whichever D. whose

Phong: “_______.”

A. You’re welcome B. Good idea, thanks C. Thanks, I will D. It’s my please
Question 12. Susan’s doctor insists _______ for a few days.

A. that she is resting B. her resting C. that she rest D. her to rest

Question 13. It is ______ to wear jeans at a funeral.

A. ridicule B. ridiculous C.ridiculed D. ridiculing

Question 14. Then September 11, 2001 came as a remarkable point in American history when the Twin
Towers ______ again.

A. were attacking B. were attacked C. had attacked D. had attack
Question 15. The manager ______ him for a minor mistake.

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A. at B. about C. in D. into
Question 18. ______Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives.

A. A large number of B. A great amount of C. The number of D. The amount of
Question 19. I advised him _________ too much about the result of the test .

A. not worrying B. not to worrying C. not to worry D. don’t worry
Question 20. He asked me _________ home the day before.

A. what time I leave B. what time I will leave C. what time I left D. what time I had left
Question 21. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.

A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left C. woke / had left D. was waking / left
Question 22. Someone at the door. I _______ it.

A. is knocking / will answer B. knocked / would answer
C. knocks / have answered D. would knock / was answering
Question 23. We have just been told some ___________ news.

A. surprised B. surprising C. astonished D. astonishing

Question 24. : ______ she put up the umbrella before the rain became down in torrents.

A. So B. Not only C. Hardly had D. No sooner had

Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25: The industrial Revolution effected a drastic change in the British standard of living in the 18th
century.

A. caused B. eliminated C. prevented D. denied

Question 26: Please do up your safety belt before we begin the journey

A. fasten B. carry C. Wear D. loosen

Question 27: We can develop a taste for serious reading which will give us more knowledge than novels.

B. sense B. experience C. preference D. ability

Question 28: To Vietnamese people, the Golden Buffalo symbolizes a golden harvest, prosperity, 
happiness, power and the Vietnamese martial spirit.

A. fighting B. tremendous C. community D. high
Question 29: Government have passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.

A. enabled B. enforced C. ensured D. enacted

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 30 : Now that I’ve become old, I can’t read as quick as I used to.
A B C D

Question 31: Jack is looking for another job for he says he is really fed up of doing the same

A B C D

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Questions 32: The woman of whom the red car is parked in front of the bank is a famous pop star. BY
A B C D

Question 33: When Mr. Conway was promoted to vice president, he was trying to avoid being 
A B

t ransferring to another district.
C D

Question 34: The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A B C D

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

in Japan (41) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (42) _____ in life. Yours
should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so
avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (43) _____ of body contact. Queues are
generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (44) _____ the huge volume of people
causes touching and pushing.

Question 35: A. complex B. easy C. simply D. cheap

Question 36: A shaking B. hugging C. bowing D. looking

Question 37: A pay B. show C. point D. draw

Question 38: A. Agree B. Avoid C. Recommend D. Allow
Question 39: A. politely B. impoliteness C. impolitely D. impolite

Question 40: A. or B. but C. either D. nor

Question 41: A. because B. even if C. unless D. though

Question 42: A. location B. stand C. status D. place

Question 43: A. path B. route C. form D. style

Question 44: A. that B. when C. which D. Where

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

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their bedroom, as do more than half of under -16-year- olds. A study has warned that children are becoming
addicted to television. Researchers said that young people in the UK watch around 5 hours of television a

day- in the rest of Europe they watch just 2 hours. On average, two-thirds of children watch TV for 2 hours a
day and teenagers and young adults spend nearly 4 hours a day in front of a TV and 2 additional hours on
the computer playing video games.

(Adapted from Louis Harrison & Caroline Cushen, 2013 )
Question 45: Children in the UK watch _________

A.more TV than children in Europe B. two hours per day
C. six hours per day including video games. D. four hours per day.

Question 46: Too much TV is bad for ____________

A. the parents of the children B. the development of the brain.
C.physical and social development D. the growing up.

Question 47: Children who see too much violence on TV are _________________

A.likely to smoke and drink B. frightened by the world
C.overweight D. the most violent

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Question 49: Which word in paragraph 1 shares the similar meaning with “ doing something as a habit “?
A. filled B. warned C. addicted D. additional

A. Harmful effects on children under 2 B. Impacts on children of all ages
C. TV and physical activities D. A research over two decades
Question 52: The word banned in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________

A. limited B. shown C. stopped D. loved
Question 53: What is the most suitable heading for paragraph 4?

A.Government and TV B. Watching TV with children
C. Ways to make use of TV D. Media studies in university
Question 54: What is the most suitable title for the whole passage?

A. Media studies for children B. Parents and TV

C. Product placement D. The danger of too much TV.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

MOBILE PHONES: Are they about to transform our lives?

We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly concerned
that we cannot escape their electronic reach. We use them to convey our most intimate secrets, yet we worry
that they are a threat to our privacy. We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet
many of us don’t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services.

Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generations phones and
fears over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile
technologies will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them. Research 
about users of mobile phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical
communications tool to become the backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work.
The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report says, who 
regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity. This is partly because mobiles are seen as being
beyond the control of parents. But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles,
especially text messaging was seen as a way of overcoming shyness. The impact of phones, however, has
been local rather than global, supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a 
new broader community. Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from
another area.

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infrastructure, providing gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated
location-based services for users. The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by
mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and doctors’ text messages
to remind patients of appointments. There are many possibilities. At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile
navigation product was launched. When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to

their mobile and presented by voiced, pictures and maps as they drive. In future, these devices will also be
able to plan around congestion and road works in real time. Third generation phones will also allow for
remote monitoring of patients by doctors. In Britain scientists are developing an asthma management
solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack.

Mobile phones can be used in education. A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones to
provide fast

internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and can have no
access to online information. ‘As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social potential of
the vastly increase,’ the report argues.

C. We have contradictory feelings about them. D. We need them more than anything else to deal with 
modern life.

Question 56: What does “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. long-term effects B. new mobile technologies C. doubts D. benefits
Question 57: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones?

A. Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones
B. Mobile phones makes romantic communication easier

C. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends.

D. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around

Question 58: Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones?

Question 59: Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters.
B. Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people’s life.

C. People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicating things that make them uncomfortable.
D. There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones.

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B. Users generally phone people who live in the same neighborhood.
C. It depends on local dialects.

D. The phone networks use different systems.

Question 61: How might mobile phones be used in the future?

A. To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery B. To cure diseases

C. To arrange deliveries D. To show bus and train timetables

Question 62: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because ________.
A. it can suggest the best way to get to a place B. it provides directions orally

C. it tells them which roads are congested D. it shows them how to avoid road works
Question 63: What is the general attitude of the report described here?

A. Manufacturers need to produce better equipment.

B. The government should take over the mobile phone networks.
C. There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome.
D. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications.

Question 64: The word “pronounced” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. obvious B. serious C. voiced D. overwhelmed

WRITING

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

Question 65. Somebody repaired her car yesterday. 
She has her car repaired

Question 66. Living in Sydney is strange to her.
 She’s not used to living in Sidney.

Question 67: The doctor spent 10 minutes examining the patient. 
 It took the doctor 10 minutes to examine the patient.

Question 68: It was so late that nothing could be done.
 It was too late to do anything

Question 69: John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile,
 John Speke didn’t succeed in finding the source of the River Nile.

Part II: In about 140 words:Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? Use your specific
reasons and examples to support your answer.

- Topic sentence: Reasons for attending colleges or universities: to be honored and to be prepared for a 
future career.

- Supporting ideas:

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- Everybody in their schools and in their neighborhood will appreciate their efforts and
achievements.

- They and their families will be admired and respected by other people

2. Being prepared for a future job:

- Students have to be qualified enough to be recruited by companies or enterprises

- At colleges or universities, students are believed to be well-equipped with various skills and
knowledge necessary for their professions.

- Students try to get higher education in order to meet the requirements of companies and enterprises
- Concluding sentence: honor and preparation for a future job are reasons for pursuing higher education

Sample writing:

People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons. In my opinion, the two most
common reasons are to be honored and to be prepared for a future career. First of all, many young people
think that being admitted to colleges or universities means being honored. If they pass the entrance exam
and become university students, everybody in their schools and in their neighborhood will appreciate their

efforts and achievements. As a result, they and their families will be admired and respected by other people.
In addition, for most students, being able to attend colleges or universities is being well-prepared for a
future career. Because of the competitiveness of the job market today, students have to be qualified enough
to be recruited by companies or enterprises. At colleges or universities, students are believed to be
well-equipped with various skills and knowledge necessary for their professions. Consequently, students try to
get higher education in order to meet the requirements of companies and enterprises. In short, honor and
preparation for a future job are two of many reasons for which students wish to pursue higher education.

The end

Hoang Thai Hieu High School

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016
PRACTICE TEST 1

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 4: A. maintain B. attitude C. determinate D. develop
Question 5: A. obedient B. confidence C. mischievous D. reference

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.

Question 6: After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home ...
 A. safe and good B. clear and sound C. safe and sound D. safe and well

Question 7: Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information ______ an
effective way.

A. with B. in C. on D. over

Question 8: In my company, the director deputy usually... the responsibility for organizing meetings and
conferences.

A. makes B. gets C. takes D. becomes

Question 9: It is interesting to take ______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.

A. on B. in C. up D. over

Question 10: Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based on the British education _______.

A. level B. work C. base D. system

Question 11: You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary ______ misuse them. 
A. so that not to B. so as not to C. so that not D. so not to

Question 12: ……… get tired of answering the same questions every day?
A. Have you ever B. Had you ever C. Do you ever D. Are you ever

Question 13: The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ______ a packed lunch.

A. take B. to take C. taken D. taking

Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there ______ a dramatic decline in the number of 
elephants over the last decade.

A.has been B. is C. was D. had been

Question 15: People don’t like the way he shows off, ______ ?

A.don’t they B. do they C. does he D. doesn’t he
Question 16: ______ that Columbus discovered America.

A. In 1492 B. There was in 1492 C. That was in 1492 D. It was in 1492

Question 17: The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical 
_______.

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A.so B. thus C. otherwise D. however

Question 19: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with ________ colours.

A.bright B. flying C. red D. true

Question 20: Ann: “Do you need any help?”
Kate: “ _____.”

A.That’s fine by me B. No, thanks. I can manage
C. I haven’t got a clue D. That’s all for now.
Question 21: – How well you are playing!

A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. Thank you too much

C. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment D. I think so. I am proud of myself
Question 22: The more expensive a car is, ______ it is.

A. the comfortabler B. the most comfortable

C. the more comfortable D. the more and more comfortable
Question 23: ______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A. If he studied more B. If he were studying more

C. Studying more D. Had he studied more

Question 24: The Titanic, ______, was supposed to be unsinkable.

A. that sinking in 1922 B. which sank in 1922

C. sink in 1922 D. that sank in 1922

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25: What makes computer a miraculous device?

A. strange B. powerful C. magical D. excellent

Question 26: It took women a long time to struggle for the right to vote.

A. beat B. fight C. defeat D. conquer

Question 27: Help and supports are rapidly sent to wherever there are victims of catastrophe.

A. disorder B. destruction C. dismay D. disaster

Question 28: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your curriculum vitae.
A. a letter of recommendation

B. a school report

C. a photocopy of academic certificate.

D. a short written record of someone’s education and previous jobs.
Question 29: Hopefully more diseases will be eradicated in the near future.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions

Question 30: I shouldn’t have tell her my big secret. Everybody knows about it now.
A B C D

Question 31: The more we have babies listen to classical music, the intelligent they are.
A B C D

Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping.
A B C D

Question 33: The man whom sons are in our class is leading a very hard life after his wife left him
A B C D
Question 34: Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing.

A B C D

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.

Environmental Concerns

Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (35) _____ human
activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (36) _____ on consuming two-thirds
of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying
the (37) _____ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (38)
_____ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be
able to recover (39) _____. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the
consequences. As a (40) _____ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when
rising human numbers and consumption are (41) _____ increasingly heavy demands on it.

The Earth's (42) _____ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines,
warmth, shelter and minerals to (43) _____ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how
we use the resources, they will (44) _____ indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they
will soon run out and everyone will suffer.

Question 35: A. Although B. Yet C. Still D. Despite

Question 36: A. continues B. repeats C. follows D. carries

Question 37: A. individual B. alone C. very D. solitary

Question 38: A. neither B. sooner C. rather D. either

Question 39: A. utterly B. completely C. quite D. greatly

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Question 41: A. making B. doing C. having D. taking

Question 42: A. living B. real C. natural D. genuine

Question 43: A. maintain B. stay C. hold D. keep

Question 44: A. remain B. go C. last D. stand

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contributions
of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking the
right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history.
Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren produced the
best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned important letters
showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second President of the United
States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During these centuries, women remained
invisible in history books.

Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors
writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur historians. Their
writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources.

During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of history by keeping records
of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local women’s organizations compiled
accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and
stored. These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s history in the United States
one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College, and the other the Sophia Smith
Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials for later Generations of

historians.

Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth Century, most of the
writing about women conformed to the “great women” theory of History, just as much of mainstream
American history concentrated on “great men.” To demonstrate that women were making significant
contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biographies, or else
important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were involved in public life as
reformers, activists working for women’s right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the
great of ordinary woman. The lives of ordinary people continued, generally, to be untold in the American
histories being published.

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A. The role of literature in early American histories
B. The place of American women in written histories
C. The keen sense of history shown by American women

D.The “great women” approach to history used by American historians

Question 46: The word “contemporary” in the 1st paragraph means that the history was
A. informative B. thoughtful C. written at that time D. faultfinding

Question 47: In the first paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that _______
A. a woman’s status was changed by marriage

B. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignored
C. only three women were able to get their writing published

D. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women

Question 48: The word “celebratory” in the 2nd paragraph means that the writings referred to ________
A. related to parties B. religious C. serious D. full of praise

Question 49: The word “they” in the 2nd paragraph refers to________

A. efforts B. authors C. counterparts D. sources

Question 50: In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in nineteenth-century histories does the author point out?
A. They put too much emphasis on daily activities

B. They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics.

C. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.
D. They were printed on poor-quality paper.

Question 51: On the basis of information in the third paragraph, which of the following would most likely 
have been collected by nineteenth-century feminist organizations?

A. Newspaper accounts of presidential election results
B. Biographies of John Adams

C. Letters from a mother to a daughter advising her how to handle a family problem
D. Books about famous graduates of the country’s first college

Question 52: What use was made of the nineteenth-century women’s history materials in the Schlesinger 
Library and the Sophia Smith Collection?

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B. They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century.

C. They provided valuable information for twentieth- century historical researchers.
D. They were shared among women’s colleges throughout the United States.

Question 53: In the last paragraph, the author mentions all of the following as possible roles of 
nineteenth-century “great women” EXCEPT ________

A. authors B. reformers

C. activists for women’s rights D. politicians

Question 54: The word “representative” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _________

A. typical B. satisfied C. supportive D. distinctive

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for
your health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His
family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

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may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often

Question 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
__________ .

A. they make them look more stylish.
B. they keep the users alert all the time.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.

D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.

Question 56: The word "means" in the passage most closely means ________ .
A. meanings B. expression C. transmission D. method
Question 57: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _________ .
A. cause some mental malfunction B. change their users’ temperament.
C. change their users’ social behaviors. D. damage their users’ emotions.
Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________ .

A. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
B. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
C. the negative public use of cell phones.

D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.

Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ______ .
A. the smallest units of the brain. B. the mobility of the mind and the body.

C. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.

Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ________ .
A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.

C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.

Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _________ .

A. certainly B. obviously C. privately D. possibly

Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________ .

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Question 63: According to the writer, people should __________ .
A. keep off mobile phones regularly.

B. never use mobile phones in all cases.

C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.

Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be __________ .
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price.

B. The Way Mobile Phones Work.

C. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.

D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

WRITING:

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

Question 65: We have to widen the streets to help decrease traffic jam.
The streets………
The streets have to be widened to help decrease traffic jam.

Question 66: I had just climbed to the first branch of the tree before I fell down
Hardly……….

Hardly had I just climbed to the first branch of the tree when I fell down
Question 67: It is against the rules to park your car here.

You are ____________________________________________________________________
You are not allowed to park your car here.

Question 68: She regretted not having invited him to her birthday party.

She wished _________________________________________________________________
She wished (that) she had invited him to her birthday party.

Question 69: The fire will go out if someone doesn’t put some more coal on.

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Unless someone puts some more coal on, the fire will go out.

Part II: Write a paragraph to describe a job that you would like to do in the future.

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GUIDELINES:

1. Which job would you like to do in the future / after graduation?
2. What attracts you to this job?

3. Where do you want to work?
4. What qualification do you need?

5. What are you doing to prepare for that job?
6. Why do you want to have that job?

7. What is the most important factor in choosing a job? (salary, interesting job, career promotion ……)
8. What do you think of the job that you are going to have?

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