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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>MÃ ĐỀ 166 A. PHONETICS: I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1: A. rough B. though C. tough D. enough 2: A. watch B. much C. monarch D. catch 3: A. farm B. various C. garden D. harm 4: A. comb B. bomb C. dolphin D. common 5: A. occasionally B. accompany C. accident D. occur II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.. 6:. A. survival B. remedy C. convincing D. reluctant 7: A. economic B. transportation C. competition D. emergency 8: A. preparation B. inconvenient C. participate D. recreation 9: A. conference B. agency C. continent D. decisive 10: A. foundation B. practical C. attachment D. apology B. . LEXICO – GRAMMAR I. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions. 11. According to the …………………… of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 12. Please accept our …………………….. congratulations! A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. deepest 13. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation's ………………… A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy 14. A part-time job gives me the freedom to ………………. my own interests. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch 15. In his first game for Newcastle, Keegan ………………. a goal after 58 minutes. A. scored B. won C. earned D. gained 16. ………………….. to China, if you had the chance? A. Do you go B. You go C. Had you gone D. Would you go 17. It ………………. a lot of patience to be a nurse. A. uses B. takes C. spends D. costs 18. She had to pass all her exams or ________ she would have no holiday. A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though 19. " How's Karen today?" "She is feeling …………………….. she was yesterday." A. better slightly than B. slight better than C. slightly better than D. slightly better 20. "Is Tom a good worker?" "He …………………….. what he starts." A. never almost finishes B. finishes almost ever C. almost never finishes D. finishes never almost II. Read the following sentences and try to choose the best definition for the italicized word by searching for context clues in the sentence. 21. The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were outmoded. a. unnecessary b. pointless c. out-of-date d. worthless 22. Although the professor’s lectures were regarded by many as so wearisome that they regularly put students to sleep, he ignored all criticism and refused to make any changes. a. modest b. unpleasant c. boring d. objectionable 23. The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career. a. vindictive b. crazy c. rude d. unpleasant 24. Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application. a. foolishly b. reluctantly c. constantly d. stubbornly 25. His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm. a. enraged b. petty c. insulting d. misleading 6. When Katya refused to lie to her parents about where she was spending the night, she was completely ostracized by her usually loyal friends, who had never shunned her before. a. excluded b. hurt c. cheered d. helped. GVBS: NGUYEN THI NGOC KINH. [Type text]. [Type text].

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> 27. Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest. a. impeccable b. showy c. sloppy d. unassuming 28. Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees. a. intelligent b. naïve c. dishonest d. critical 29. You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student teaching assignment. a. required b. optional c. preferred d. advisable 3. Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing. a. uncomfortable b. excited c. thorough d. ambivalent B. READING COMPREHENSION I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. Margarine Napoleon III of France was (0).A……. for the invention of the butter substitute known as margarine. He was looking for a cheap (31) ……… to butter for the poorer people of society, and for his army and navy. So he (32) ............... up a prize competition to see who would (33) ............... up with the best solution. There was only one (34) ................. into this competition, from a man called Meges Mouries. He had (35) ................ over two years experimenting, and finally found an acceptable butter substitute made from milk and various animal fats. It tasted quite pleasant, and spread well on bread, but it was (36) ............. white. (37) ………its colour, Meges Mouries’ invention was awarded the prize. Yellow colouring was added to it at a (38) ............. date. Margarine soon went into mass (39) ............... and was exported all over the world. In Britain it was called 'Butterine', until protests from farmers (40) ............. to that name being made illegal. Farmers in America were not happy (41) ………....the new arrival on the market either. They (42) …….....to the yellow colouring, saying that it made it resemble butter so (43)……….. that it could deceive consumers. In effect, Napoleon III's competition is still going on. The ultimate (44) ........... of every margarine manufacturer is to produce a product that is (45) ………… to distinguish from butter. And they keep trying. 0. A responsible B original C fundamental D vital 31. A option B replacement C alternative D choice 32.A set B took C gave D put 33.A make B bring C go D come 34.A competitor B player C attempt D entry 35.A used B spent C tried D made 36.A clear B pure C true D perfect 37.A Despite B Although C However D Nevertheless 38.A further B longer C later D farther 39.A production B creation C industry D construction 40.A changed B ended C brought D led 41.A over B about C at D for 42. A protested B objected C disagreed D argued 43. A justly B nearly C rightly D closely 44. A end B score C goal D finish 45. A impractical B unable C impossible D incapable II. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing one answer A, B, C or D only. Long-haul flights have just got longer, with a non-stop flight from Singapore to New York now in operation. But 18 hours in the air creates its own challenges. A lot of preparation goes into the ultra long-haul flight. The air craft is specifically designed for the journey with more space and extensive entertainment services. The flight crews are also specially trained. The seasoned traveler is also more aware of the health risks associated with a flight that covers as much as 16.600 km (10.310 miles) in distance. Exposure to lower oxygen levels for up to 18, maybe 20, hours is abnormal for the human body. With deep vein thrombosis (DVT) the problem really starts occurring after 12 hours (in-flight). This could lead to an increase in heart attack. Doctors believe that prevention is better than cure when it comes to in-flight health. Passengers on ultra longrange flights need to be provided with flight socks and, if necessary, tablets for thinning the blood. It is not just the health and vitality of the passenger that is at stake on a flight of this length, but also that of the flight crew. “They give us training on fatigue management and how to adjust to the local time in New York and to exercise, as well as take care of our diet and eat lightly in-flight,” says Linda Wu, a stewardess on Singapore Airlines. However, passengers are trading in health concerns for convenience. An extra-long flight means passengers do not need to break up their journey and change planes. “They like to board once, de-plane once. It is saving. GVBS: NGUYEN THI NGOC KINH. [Type text]. [Type text].

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> time,” says James Williams from Singapore Airlines. “From Los Angeles to Singapore, passengers are saving two and a half hours. And to New York passengers are saving up to four hours in flying time.” Thai Airways is also launching a non-stop service to New York from Bangkok next June to compete with Singapore Airlines. It is planning a similar service to Chicago, Cathay Pacific, Continental, Qantas and Emirates Airlines also offer flights that are more than 14 hours in duration. However, there is still a question of whether longer non-stop flight will become popular. “They will certainly have a role in the future of aviation, there is no doubt about it. People will prefer to fly nonstop if it is available,” says Chris Johnson, an airline analyst. “But we are reaching the limits. These markets are at the very margin of aviation. Most airlines still fly in the eight to 12-hour sector. This is still where the biggest volume in traffic is.” Avery believes that geography will determine the demand for the ultra long-haul flight and that worldwide appeal for this type of flight is unlikely. “Asia is where the demand is for the ultra long-haul flight. They are connecting Asian cities to the U.S. East Coast, which is the big market,” he explains. “The routes that connect most places that European business travelers go do not need a capacity and endurance to fly 18 hours – this is the same for U.S. carriers.” 46. Why are longer flights potentially harmful to passengers and crew? A. Because there isn’t as much oxygen in the air. C. People will get bored more easily. B. People are more likely to suffer jet lag later D. Long periods of inactivity will damage their bones. 47. What are flight socks? A. Special socks to keep the plane free of harmful bacteria B. One of the preventive measures planned by airlines C. C. Socks that stop your blood getting too thin D. A kind of socks worn on the flight 48. Which of the following methods of countering the health problems caused by long flight is NOT mentioned? A. How best to cope with jet lag C. how to deal with physical problems B. Advice on food consumption during a flight D. Advice on drinking alcohol 49. What are the advantages of longer flights? A. There are less problems with jet lag. B. Passengers get a good break between flights.. C. It is less time-consuming. D. It is less troublesome. 50. Where is the market for longer flights expected to develop? A. Between Europe and America B. Between Asia and America B. Between Asia and Europe D. From Bangkok to Chicago 51. What is closest in meaning to “long-haul flight”? A. A flight that is non-stop B. A flight that lasts longer than 12 hours B. A flight that covers a significant distance D. A long- term flight 52. What opinion on the perspective of extra-long flights does the author most likely support? A. A great demand for extra-long flights will be developed. B. Geographical factor will affect the need for extra-long flights. C. Extra-long flights will lose its attraction very soon. D. Long- haul flights will develop their convenience III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. A. 53. Considering this shop is the most expensive in town, the quality of its products is of a very low standard. A. The products of this shop are considered to be very low quality, yet it is among the most expensive shops in town. B. Because of the high standard of its products, this shop is the one with the highest spices in town. C. Among the town’s most expensive ones, this shop is renowned for the high standard of its products. D. One would expect higher quality products from this shop as it is more expensive than all the other in town. 54. There was far to much evidence to the contrary for the judge to believe his story. A. The judge believed his because it presented so much information in his own favour. B. The proof against him was not sufficient for the judge to convict him. C. The facts presented against him were so overwhelming that the judge discounted his story.. GVBS: NGUYEN THI NGOC KINH. [Type text]. [Type text].

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> D. While the judge wanted to believe his story, there was just not enough evidence to support it. 55. Not all societies share the same ideas on family life and the correct way to raise children. A. Attitudes towards family life and children’s education vary according to the society one is in. B. The role of the family and methods of bringing up children are changing in society. C. The accepted ideas in one society about raising children may be unacceptable in another. D. Societies have different attitudes about family life and how children should be brought up. 56. The price of the blouse was too tempting for me to resist buying it. A. I couldn’t resist buying the blouse despite the fact that it was too expensive. B. I ended up buying the blouse as it was such a bargain. C. I had enough money on me to buy the blouse, so I decided to get it. D. I bought the blouse because it was just what I was looking for. 57. The more I hear about him, the less I want to meet him. A. Each time I’m told something else about that man, my desire to meet him decreases. B. People keep telling me things about him, and so I’ve decided never to meet him. C. I don’t know why people talk about that man so much, as I’ve met him and have little to say about him. D. I had wanted to meet the man, but now I know so much about him that I don’t think it’s necessary. B. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct 58. Since the average age of families has fallen, therefore more and more women have been able to join the labor force. (A) has fallen, (B) therefore (C) have been (D) the labor 59. The Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States. (A) The (B) the (C) state (D) United States 60. the lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel. (A) the (B) long (C) a (D) it is very cruel 61. Fewest than half of all adults fully understand the kinds and amounts of exercise necessary for an effective physical fitness program. (A) Fewest (B) adults (C) kinds (D) effective 62. Mr. Black did not affirm his opinions in a positive manner. (A) assert himself (B) assuage himself (C) arraign himself (D) astound himself 63. A fundamental premise of a free-enterprise economic system is that all small businesses face difficult competition. (A) confront (B) mock (C) lose (D) appreciate 64. He never knew he suffered from claustrophobia until he was trapped in an elevator for three hours. (A) allergy (B) hunger (C) fear (D) loneliness 65. After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual. (A) responds (B) delays (C) Continues (D) resurfaces, IV Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing one answer A, B, C or D only. The composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s remarkable musical talent was apparent even before most children can sing a simple nursery rhyme. Wolfgang’s older sister Maria Anna (who the family called Nannerl) was learning the clavier, an early keyboard instrument, when her three-year-old brother took an interest in playing. As Nannerl later recalled, Wolfgang “often spent much time at the clavier picking out thirds, which he was always striking, and his pleasure showed that it sounded good.” Their father Leopold, an assistant concertmaster at the Salzburg Court, recognized his children’s unique gifts and soon devoted himself to their musical education. Born in Salzburg, Austria, on January 27, 1756, Wolfgang had composed his first original work by age five. Leopold planned to take Nannerl and Wolfgang on tour to play before the European courts. Their first venture was to nearby Munich where the children played for Maximillian III Joseph, elector of Bavaria. Leopold soon set his sights on the capital of the Hapsburg Empire, Vienna. On their way to Vienna, the family stopped in Linz, where Wolfgang gave his first public concert. By this time, Wolfgang was not only a virtuoso harpsichord player, but he had also mastered the violin. The audience at Linz was stunned by the six-year-old, and word of his genius soon traveled to Vienna. In a much anticipated concert, the Mozart children appeared at the Schonbrunn Palace on October 13, 1762. They utterly charmed the emperor and empress. Following this success, Leopold was inundated with invitations for the children to play, for a fee. Leopold seized the opportunity and booked as many concerts as possible at courts throughout Europe. A concert could last three hours, and the children played at least two per a day. Today, Leopold might be considered the worst. GVBS: NGUYEN THI NGOC KINH. [Type text]. [Type text].

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> kind of stage parent, but at the time, it was not uncommon for prodigies to make extensive concert tours. Even so, it was an exhausting schedule for a child who was just past the age of needing an afternoon nap. 66. A good title for this passage would be a. Classical Music in the Eighteenth Century: An Overview. b. Stage Parents: A Historical Perspective. c. Mozart: The Early Life of a Musical Prodigy. d. Mozart: The Short Career of a Musical Genius. 67. According to the passage, Wolfgang became interested in music because a. his father thought it would be profitable. b. he had a natural talent. c. he saw his sister learning to play an instrument. d. he came from a musical family. 68. What was the consequence ofWolfgang’s first public appearance? a. He charmed the emperor and empress of Hapsburg. b. Word of Wolfgang’s genius spread to the capital. c. Leopold set his sights on Vienna. d. Invitations for the miracle children to play poured in. 69. Each of the following statements about Wolfgang Mozart is directly supported by the passage EXCEPT a. Mozart’s father, Leopold, was instrumental in shaping his career. b. Maria Anna was a talented musician in her own right. c. Wolfgang’s childhood was devoted to his musical career. d. Wolfgang preferred the violin to other instruments. 70. According to the passage, during Wolfgang’s early years, child prodigies were a. few and far between. b. accustomed to extensive concert tours. c. expected to spend at least six hours per a day practicing their music. d. expected to play for courts throughout Europe. 71. Based on information found in the passage, Mozart can best be described as a. a child prodigy. b. a workaholic. c. the greatest composer of the eighteenth century. d. a victim of his father’s ambition. V. Find the synonymous word: 72. The densely populated area was a breeding place for infections diseases. (A) meagerly (B) improperly (C) sparsely (D) heavily 73. Prejudice towards people of a different color probably results from a lack of security in oneself. (A) hatred (B) violence (C) bias (D) love 74. Inspectors are coming to the factory because of the problems with inflammable materials. (A) swollen (B) combustible (C) incapable (D) unrecyclable 75. As soon as the board of elections promulgates the list of candidates, a ballot is prepared. (A) informally discusses (B) quickly contacts (C) officially declares (D) critically reviews 76. Flu shots are given every fall as a precaution against an epidemic the following winter. (A) required treatment (B) preventive measure (C) free service (D) new cure 77. If Mr. Jones had known that she were a criminal, he would never have aided or helped her in any way. (A) curtailed (B) repelled (C) abetted (D) surfeited 78. A good student is eager to learn and does not need to be warned about being absent too often. (A) admonished (B) punished (C) belittled (D) spanked 79. Enraged by being taxed without being given representation, New Englanders tipped tea into Boston harbor. (A) Disappointed (B) Infuriated (C) Alienated (D) Endangered 80. The memorandum sent to all departments stressed how urgent the action was. (A) late (B) unusual (C) important (D) hurried –. GVBS: NGUYEN THI NGOC KINH. [Type text]. [Type text].

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